Hello Tyler! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New health headquarters, a special needs prom, a gem, and mineral and fossil show + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new chapter begins: Kourage Health celebrated the opening of its new Tyler headquarters, honoring its founder and supporters while positioning it as an administrative home with patient services and programs for life-altering diagnoses -- see the new headquarters.
Annual photo contest honors: Texas Bank and Trust’s 44th photography reception and awards will be June 28 at the East Whaley location in Longview, with winners announced. Photographs will remain displayed through July 9 -- see the winning entries.
Holiday safety reminders: Ahead of the Fourth of July, UT Health East Texas warns of fireworks, road, and water hazards. Let adults handle fireworks, keep water nearby, and avoid using them while impaired -- get the safety tips.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Easy Tyler reset: Need a low-key breather that still lets the little ones roam? Children's Park is a sweet pocket of calm with winding paths, plenty of shade, and room for imaginations to wander. Bring coffee, park the phone, let tiny legs do the cardio while you finally exhale.
Weekend plant fix: Give your green thumb a field trip at Dory's Gardens and Boutique. Wander leafy paths, admire quirky yard art and a cozy shop, then let them pair your pot and plant so you head home with a patio-ready showpiece, confidence included.
Press start nostalgia: Tyler’s only vintage arcade, Old School Arcade Room packs pinball, air hockey, pool, and a curated lineup of classics like Street Fighter II, Ms. Pac-Man, and Dragon’s Lair. Grab a friend, chase high scores, then brag about it like it’s 1993.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Little Brushes Summer Art Camp: Moonlight Swim @ Pinot's Palette | Wednesday (6/24) at 1:00 PM – Kids-only Moonlight Swim art camp gives ages 6 to 13 painting, fun activity, a light snack, and a weeklong plan that saves a bit. Drop them with a signed permission form, then bask in quiet while they get creative somewhere that is not your walls.
🎓 2026 Tyler Area Special Needs Prom @ The Meeting Place Event Center | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Dust off your Sunday best and head downtown for a free Spring Prom celebrating our special needs neighbors, their families, and caregivers. Expect a live DJ, a proper meal, gift bags, door prizes, dance contests, and a King and Queen coronation, no registration needed.
🎶 Jazz Camp Camper Concert @ Ornelas Activities Center | Friday (6/26) at 4:30 PM – Nothing beats catching the UT Tyler Jazz Camp finale at the Cowan Center, where this week’s campers show off fresh chops, tight ensembles, and fearless solos with Ben Patterson in the mix. It’s free, air-conditioned, and heavy on proud smiles, light on wrong notes.
🎆 Family Fireworks Celebration 2026 @ South Spring Baptist Church | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats free fireworks with food trucks, happy kids, and lawn-chair gossip under an East Texas sky. South Spring Baptist in Tyler is throwing a big, everybody’s-invited shindig with family games and prize giveaways, so pack a blanket, claim your patch of grass, and enjoy.
💎 29th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show @ Tyler Rose Garden Center | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – East Texas tradition, the 29th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show returns with exhibits, vendors, demos, and prizes. Bring the kids, or just your inner rock nerd. You get sparkling quartz, ancient bones, and the warm fuzzies of supporting a local nonprofit, sponsors included.
🚗 Rose City Auto and Cycle Show @ The Historic Mayfair Building | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – This annual Rose City auto and cycle show is a combo of chrome, community, and charity, spotlighting sweet rides while funding scholarships. Spectating is free, vendors are plentiful, and if your pride and joy has a heartbeat, the show will make room for it.
🖼 Special Exhibit: 4th Annual Treasures on Canvas @ Goodman-LeGrand House | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Goodman-LeGrand becomes a gallery for the Fourth Annual Treasures on Canvas and Vintage Botanical Designs, with museum-inspired paintings and Victorian botanicals in every room. Wander rooms, meet artists at a come-and-go reception, then vote for your favorites, and pretend you only came for air conditioning.
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07 — The Tyler report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. This house is wildThis 2024 south Tyler home pairs gated-community peace with classic, light-filled style. Four bedrooms and 3.5 baths sit mostly on one level, with a bonus room and full bath upstairs. The vaulted living room, custom kitchen storage, butler’s pantry, and dreamy primary suite shine, while the huge backyard and outdoor kitchen add extra fun.
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