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Make Plans to Attend 'Art in the Park' This Saturday in Tyler

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:19:36 +0000

This Saturday there is no argument what to do. Head out to the historic 1859 Goodman LeGrand Museum's Art in the Park. In its fourth year running, this event has become Tyler's great outdoor art exhibition with so much more.

Tyler Trash Off — How to Help Clean Up Our Park

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:43:21 +0000

It is the time of year for a little spring cleaning. Your home, yard, and office will soon be spick and span. Shouldn’t we give the same treatment to our East Texas parks? Here is a chance for all of us to take care of one Tyler park for its own spring cleaning. The City [...]

Tyler Fire Department Holds Annual Awards Banquet

Jeff Evans — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:45:12 +0000

On Saturday (3/9) the Tyler Fire Department held it’s 22nd Annual Awards Banquet at the Tyler Rose Garden. During the ceremony, firefighters and civilians were honored for their actions and service to the city. We salute these brave men and women. Here is a list of the award recipients given to us by the Tyler [...]

Tyler City Council Approves Convention Center Agreement

Jeff Evans — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:33:45 +0000

Finally! The City of Tyler is moving closer to getting a new arena/convention center. We’ve desperately needed this for many years and today (Jan. 9) the Tyler City Council voted to enter into a contract with Garfield Traub Development to get the ball rolling.The proposed convention center would have 250 hotel rooms and an 18,000 [...]

Tyler Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installations

Jeff Evans — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:47:25 +0000

The Tyler Fire Department is once again offering smoke alarm installations within the City of Tyler for residents who meet certain criteria. Tyler Rotary Clubs donated the funds for this project. There are certain days through the year when installations will be performed. Citizens who think they may qualify are encouraged to call to schedule [...]

City of Tyler's 'Second Chance Warrant Program'

Lucky Larry — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:00:39 +0000

The City of Tyler is giving offenders a chance to take care of their unresolved warrants before facing jail time. In a program called the “Second Chance Warrant Program“, the Tyler Municipal Court is offering the chance to work out a payment schedule to get the fine paid off.

Tyler City Council to Consider Special Election for Beer and Wine Sales

Dave Goldman — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:05:15 +0000

The City Council is expected to consider a resolution this week calling for a special election which would allow citizens to vote this November for the sale of beer and wine in Tyler. The resolution will be discussed and voted on during their regular scheduled meeting this Wednesday, July 25. The item calls for a [...]

City of Tyler To Offer Free Pickup of Storm Debris

Jeff Evans — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:05:05 +0000

Driving around Tyler this morning you may have noticed all the broken tree limbs and other brush from Saturday evening's storm that moved through the area. The City of Tyler is going to offer free pick-up of this debris through Friday (July 27th). All limbs and brush must be placed at the curb and be less than eight feet in length.

City of Tyler to Host Women's Self Defense Clinic

Jeff Evans — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:13:11 +0000

The Tyler Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a Women’s Self Defense Clinic on Saturday, July 28th at the Glass Recreation Center. The clinic is $25 per person and available for women ages 14 and up. The event is scheduled from 11am to 2:30pm at 501 W. 32nd Street in Tyler. Students will learn [...]

City of Tyler Asks For Voluntary Water Restrictions

Jeff Evans — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:03 +0000

Several other smaller communities across East Texas have already done it, and now bigger cities like the City of Tyler are asking for voluntary step one drought contingency measures. With the recent news reports that the drought will last several more months, if not years, these measures are a good way to conserve water before mandatory restrictions are needed. More after the jump.