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Tyler
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Caldwell Zoo staff is using a tailored winter care plan to keep every animal warm — from goats to porcupines — as temperatures drop across East Texas. The measures aim to give each creature extra comfort during the winter chill. CBS19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Texas Catholics can join the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe services at local churches, celebrating a cherished tradition in the community. CBS19
- ➤ Legendary singer Bob Dylan will perform his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour at UT Tyler Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, April 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m., and the event will enforce a phone-free policy by securing devices in Yondr pouches. Tyler Morning Telegraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chapel Hill High School hosted its annual Christmas marketplace Wednesday evening at 5 to 7 p.m., featuring student-made gifts, fresh haircuts, and handcrafted picnic tables in the decorated hallways. Proceeds support classroom projects that help students build real career skills. Tyler Morning Telegraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tyler Public Library's librarian position is vacant after Ashley Taylor's seven-year service, and director Julie Goodgame is acting as interim leader while the recruitment process continues — the city seeks a new librarian to manage the library’s operations. Tyler Morning Telegraph
- ➤ Tyler city council approved a tax abatement for a 140-room boutique hotel project by Valencia Hotel Group downtown at the former Regions Bank lobby (corner of North Broadway Ave. and East Ferguson Street) to spur economic growth and add at least 60 jobs. CBS19
- ➤ Visitors in downtown Tyler can ride a free evening shuttle provided by the City and Tyler Valet — marked by bright yellow signs — which began Friday, Dec. 12 and operates today from 7 to 11 p.m. Tyler Morning Telegraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. health officials warn that holiday travel and a new flu variant may lead to a challenging respiratory virus season, urging Tyler residents to take precautions. Local health leaders recommend checking on ways to shield lungs (like proper ventilation and vaccination) as the season unfolds. CBS19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBS19 will stream high school football state semifinal coverage on its mobile app. Local fans can watch the game by downloading the free CBS19+ app. CBS19
- ➤ Haynes King, a Longview High alumnus, is one of five finalists for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, with the winner to be named in late December. The award banquet will take place in Tyler on Jan. 21, with CBS Sports analyst Brian Jones as emcee. CBS19
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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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