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Sunday, December 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Tyler. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Caldwell Zoo staff in Tyler are preparing animals for winter by providing extra hay bedding for goats and heated floors for porcupines. Customized care will keep each species warm and active until spring.  CBS19

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Tyler ISD students earned national recognition on Saturday, Dec. 13 when two grand-prize winners in Optimum’s 18th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest received $3,000 scholarships, while a Tyler Legacy student earned runner-up honors and extra prizes (an iPad and special flag).  Tyler Morning Telegraph

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Tyler now offers a free evening shuttle service downtown in partnership with Tyler Valet that provides fixed-route access with clear yellow signs at major stops. It will operate Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 11 p.m.  CBS19

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Smith County Master Gardeners shared loofah growing tips based on a friend’s garden display with yellow flowers and 18-inch pods; they explain that these plants can be harvested before the first frost for use as natural scrubbers + seed sharing, inviting neighbors to explore this versatile plant.  Tyler Morning Telegraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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