Good Day
Tyler
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mostyn Moreno Foundation hosted a Christmas Lights shopping outing for special needs students this week at Walmart in Tyler, where students used $50 to practice budgeting. Families also enjoyed lunch at the Family Life Center (West Erwin Church of Christ), rounding out the festive event. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alan Pileggi explained that gardeners could enjoy richer flavor by growing heirloom tomatoes instead of relying on tasteless commercial hybrids, as these varieties (often over 50 years old) preserve traditional seeds. Smith County Master Gardeners shared growing tips for East Texas conditions. Tyler Morning Telegraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tyler gardeners can enjoy blooming sasanqua camellias from October into December as these elegant evergreen shrubs add color and subtle charm to yards (they thrive in acidic soils with partial shade). Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler eateries bring holiday cheer this season by offering cozy dinners, festive brews, and sweet treats that support local small businesses. Readers can explore spots like 1836 Kitchen and Bella Italian Café (among many others) to enjoy fresh local flavors. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ A local gardening columnist advises residents on dealing with mushrooms that form near old oak roots—he suggests testing soil and sending samples to the Texas A and M Plant Disease Laboratory before using treatments. He also offers tips for managing bermudagrass, supporting climbing vines, and fixing low-lying water in yards. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBS19 provides live coverage of Week 4 high school football playoffs. Local viewers can stream the games on the CBS19 app & catch every play as they happen. CBS19
-
Chanukah Klezmer Concert
7-9 p.m. — True Vine Brewing Company — In-person only — Celebrate Chanukah with joyful Klezmer music from the Tyler Klezmer Ensemble.
-
Holiday Lights in the Garden
5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a dazzling display of thousands of holiday lights in a festive wonderland.
-
A Dickens' Christmas Celebration
4 PM-8 PM — East Texas State Fair Administration Office — Paid parking — Experience a charming Olde English Christmas town with hot cocoa, carolers, and festive vendors.
-
Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — The SportsZone Bar and Grill — Tickets available online only — Celebrate the season in your ugliest sweater with games, contests, and festive cheer in Downtown Tyler.
-
The Rider Open Mic Night
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Affordable tickets include refreshments — Share your talents or enjoy a night of music and poetry.
-
Angela Owen Live Comedy Show
7-10:15 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Tickets from $74 — Enjoy a night of laughs with the talented Angela Owen in Tyler, TX.
-
Holiday Lights in the Garden
5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a spectacular holiday display of twinkling lights and festive music in a beautiful garden setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Tyler
Welcome to the Good Day Tyler, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Tyler, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Tyler, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Tyler.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Tyler and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Tyler
A free Tyler community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaytyler.com/sitemap