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Tyler
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nichols family is donating dozens of bikes to children in need through a memorial project called Billy’s Bikes — a tribute to a loved one that brings hope to local kids. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The TJC Center for Earth and Space Science is featuring holiday dome shows at Hudnall Planetarium+ local residents can enjoy festive seasonal displays that blend science and art during the holiday season. CBS19
- ➤ The Diocese of Tyler will hold a Thanksgiving Mass on Friday at 12:05 p.m. at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul (1435 E SE Loop 323) in response to Cardinal Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV; Bishop Kelly invites the faithful to pray for the new pope. CBS19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children, accompanied by a parent, participated in Operation Save Christmas at UT Tyler’s forensic simulation complex on Saturday, using kid-friendly investigative tools — like ultraviolet flashlights and tweezers — to solve holiday mysteries and save Christmas; the fee was $10 per person and the event introduced them to basic detective skills. Tyler Morning Telegraph
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Powerball’s jackpot reached $875 million with a $2 million winner in New Jersey and several $1 million prizes awarded in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Officials confirmed the results, and ticket holders in Tyler are encouraged to check their numbers. CBS19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Patriot Plaza on the UT Tyler campus on Dec. 6, local supporters gathered for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s where organizer Joelle Yates shared her caregiver journey and rallied the community for national research and care. The event raised thousands despite a cold, misty morning. CBS19
- ➤ Lumin Fitness is debuting its motion-tracking AI in clinical physical therapy at UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler today. The system tracks muscle activation in real time to help therapists tailor exercises and boost patient progress. Tyler Morning Telegraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The SPCA of East Texas is hosting an adoption event Dec. 8-14 at its Tyler location on 3245 W. Grande Blvd that offers pets like Cadence, a gentle Great Dane training to be a service dog, and other animals needing a home. Tyler Morning Telegraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UT Tyler basketball will host Holiday Hoopla on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Herrington Patriot Center where fans watch a women’s game at 1 p.m. and a men’s game at 3 p.m. while donating canned food or a toy to support local food pantries + Children's Advocacy Center. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Four East Texas sports programs are pushing into the state semifinals with two weeks remaining in the season. Fans can follow upcoming games — local teams compete for a spot in the state competition. CBS19
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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