Good morning, Tyler.

Brookshire Grocery Company and Hormel Foods donated 9,000 hams and 40,000 lbs of fresh produce valued at $100,000 & $65,000 on Tuesday morning at the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler to aid holiday food insecurity.

Today, Tyler Patrolman's Blue Santa program gave local kids an early Christmas surprise as officers traded patrol cars for shopping carts — an effort designed to spread holiday cheer — in Smith County.

On Monday, Caldwell Zoo honored its founding donors as part of the new Donor Circles initiative when a permanent recognition sign was unveiled at the zoo's grand entrance during the Big Night at the Zoo celebration.

The event celebrated the zoo's 70-year history and engaged animal lovers and education advocates.

A local law firm is offering free holiday rides—available in 14 East Texas counties—to help curb drunk driving.

The annual program runs now through Jan. 1, 2026.

With Christmas fast approaching, a movement of Black Santa representation is refreshing traditional holiday images in Tyler.

Local organizers plan inclusive events that showcase diverse festive traditions — a new way for residents to celebrate the season.

Como-Pickton CISD has named Walden as a finalist for superintendent; he brings 42 years in education, including 26 years at the district.

Tyler's downtown square is transforming on schedule with a new courthouse and major street, sewer & infrastructure upgrades underway today.

The project will improve the area and support continued local growth.

Mount Enterprise fans and staff are showing support for their football team, which will face Shiner on Friday in a bid for its first state championship game, by bleaching their hair blonde.

Coach Scott Ponder said the spirited change brings the community together as the team prepares for the big game.

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.