Good morning, Tyler!
Well, this is it. We’re about to close the book on spooky season. The candy bowls will soon be empty, the giant skeletons will come down, and our pumpkins will soon slowly melt into the front-porch. In their place: giant red and green inflatables, Christmas lights, and a little extra traffic.
Today’s a slightly lighter day for news and events. Maybe that’s to be expected as we make the handoff between Halloween and the final stretch into the holiday season. Consider it a deep breath before the rush. I’m sure we’ll see a fuller slate next week as holiday shopping and the season hits full stride.
In the meantime, there’s still plenty going on around the area.
Let’s dive into what’s happening in Tyler!
In today’s edition:
🗳️ Early voting wraps up today! Final day to cast your ballot early.
📦 Amazon’s first Tyler facility: Holiday ramp-up and 100+ local jobs on the way.
🏗️ Downtown is open: Square construction continues, but shops and restaurants are ready for you.
🍁 Loads of Fall fun still underway: Pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, and more
Tyler Lowdown
Early voting wraps up today
Don’t forget: early voting for the Nov. 4 election wraps up today in Smith County, with constitutional amendments plus local city and school items on the ballot. Get all the details (including sample ballots and a map of polling places) from Smith County’s website.
Amazon’s first Tyler facility brings 100+ jobs
Amazon’s new delivery site is gearing up ahead of the holidays. Good news for our economy, and jobseekers. Plus, faster doorstep drops? Read more
Downtown is open during square construction
Shops and restaurants are asking neighbors to keep showing up while the square upgrades move ahead. Grab lunch, browse, and show some love. Also a great reminder to shop local this holiday season! Read more
Cleanup underway after tornado touches down northeast of Lindale Crews and neighbors are clearing downed trees and repairing damaged homes and barns after Tuesday’s storm. Read more
New college pathways for East Texas students
UT Tyler, Kilgore College, and Longview ISD signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) expanding dual-credit and transfer options. More affordable routes to a degree, right here in East Texas. Read more
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Tyler Events
Family Fun
🎃 Light Up the Night | Flint Baptist Church | Flint | Fri, Oct 31, 4:30–6:30pm | Learn more
Free, drive-thru Halloween fun featuring lights and Kornpop the Clown.
🍬 Trick-or-Treat | Azalea Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care | Tyler | Fri, Oct 31, 2–4pm | Learn more
Community trick-or-treating for families; all ages welcome.
🎃 Halloween Costume Contest at HPB Tyler | Half Price Books | Tyler | Fri, Oct 31, 4–4:30pm | Learn more
Family-friendly costume contest with treats and prizes; free.
📚 Elsewhere Book Sales: Dollar Book Sale | Whitehouse | Fri & Sat, Oct 31–Nov 1, 10am–5pm | Learn more
15,000+ books… and everythings $1.
🎃 Pumpkin Patch at Lane’s Chapel | Lane’s Chapel UMC | Tyler | Through Oct 31 | Learn more
Pumpkin picking and photo ops; proceeds benefit missions.
🤸 School Day Play | Urban Air Adventure Park | Tyler | Fri, Oct 31 & Fri, Nov 7, 12–3pm | Learn more
Midday jump time—great for homeschoolers.
☕ Likewise Fall Market | Likewise Coffee (Mosaic District) | Tyler | Sat, Nov 1, 9am–1pm | Learn more
Outdoor makers market with local vendors.
🛍️ Vintage Market Days (Opening Day) | Texas Rose Horse Park | Tyler | Fri, Nov 7, 10am–4pm | Learn more
Early-buy shopping event; kids 12 & under free.
❄️ iCRYO Tyler Grand Opening | iCRYO Tyler | Sat, Nov 1, 10am–6pm | Learn more
Giveaways, vendors, and grand-opening specials.
🥕 Rose City Farmers Market | Downtown Tyler | Sat, Nov 1, 8am–noon | Learn more
Weekly open-air market with 100% local producers.
Sports & Outdoors
🍁 The Leaves of Fall (Kids’ Program) | Tyler State Park (Post Oak Pavilion) | Tyler | Oct 31 | Learn more
Short program on fall leaves with a simple art activity — 10–11am.
🏃♀️ Fostering Bridges 5K & Kids Dash | East Side Elementary | Jacksonville | Sat, Nov 1 (Kids Dash 8:55am; 5K 9am) | Learn more
Family-friendly race benefiting foster families in Cherokee County.
🩺 Free Sports Injury Clinic (Student Athletes) | UT Health East Texas Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute | Tyler | Sat, Nov 1, 10am–noon | Learn more
Walk-in clinic for student athletes; no appointment needed.
Music, Arts, & Entertainment
🎷 The Jazz Connection (Live on the Patio) | Fresh by Brookshire’s | Fri, Oct 31, 6–9pm | Learn more
Swinging jazz set for a Halloween Friday evening.
🎤 Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest | Commerce Street Drafthouse | Jacksonville | Fri, Oct 31, 7pm | Learn more
Costume contest + karaoke night.
🎸 Jason Boland & The Stragglers | Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ | Tyler | Fri, Oct 31, doors 7pm | Learn more
Red-dirt favorite on Stanley’s stage.
😂 Jeff Allen (Clean Comedy) | Rose City Comedy | Tyler | Fri, Oct 31, 7:30pm; Sat, Nov 1, 6:30pm & 8:30pm | Learn more
Nationally touring clean comic; multiple showtimes.
💀 Día de los Muertos (Free Community Celebration) | Erwin St. in front of Liberty Hall | Tyler | Sat, Nov 1, 6–9pm | Learn more
Mariachi, folklórico dancers, ofrendas, art & vendors.
🖼️ Exhibit: “Making a Mark – Women in Early Texas Art” | Tyler Museum of Art | Through Nov 30 | Learn more
Works on paper by influential Texas women artists.
🥁 TJC Apache Band & Belles: Game Day Experience | Tyler Rose Stadium | Tyler | Sat, Nov 1 | Learn more
Cheer/dance experience with the Apache Band & Belles.
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Eric
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