Good morning, Tyler.

At Tyler’s Beary Merry Christmas event on Wednesday, Daniel Nagore and Cooper Nagore-Adams donated 200 Build-A-Bears to local law enforcement and hospitals to comfort children in crisis; recipients include the Tyler Police Department and UT Health Tyler (additional bears went to Christus Trinity Mother Frances).

Jimmy Olson returned (with his 17th 'Tons of Toys' drive) to Tyler on Thursday, Dec.

18 at Walmart, delivering a POD of toys and seven pallets of food to PATH and Toys for Tots. He credited local volunteers for supporting the drive.

A deaf student signed the entire Christmas program today at a local elementary school in Tyler, making the event more inclusive and festive.

School officials say the performance reflects a growing effort to celebrate diversity (a community-first approach).

Families in Tyler can enjoy events this weekend: Christmas Extravaganza at Rose City Birth Center (2050 Shiloh Road) offers elf photos, crafts and treats, and Game Night at Life Church hosts board games, while Dickens Christmas, a candy pour in Lindale and a Christmas open house in Bullard occur.

Freemasons led a cornerstone dedication ceremony at the new Smith County courthouse annex in Tyler on Wednesday, Dec.

17, using ancient stonework tools (square, level, plumb) to mark a moral foundation as part of a downtown improvement plan that will open in December 2026.

Dairy Queen is offering a free mini Blizzard to customers wearing an ugly sweater; the promotion features flavors (peppermint bark and frosted sugar cookie) and runs throughout the holiday season in 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.

Marshmallow Pop Making

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tyler Public Library — Free entry — A sweet family activity creating tasty marshmallow treats.

Live Music Night with Los Huracanes Del Norte & Friends

7-10 p.m. — LaFe Disco Tyler — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with Los Huracanes Del Norte and more.

Sy-5K

5:50-7:45 p.m. — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a science fiction themed run with both 5K and 2 mile options.