Hey Tyler!
School's out, summer's here, and the calendar is absolutely loaded. This weekend alone you've got live music at The Grove, comedy at Rose City, a car show, a "Mostly Mozart" concert, and a hands-on Fiddle Zoo where the kids can actually pick up a cello and give it a go.
If you've got little ones home for the summer, there's good news on two fronts: plenty of family-friendly fun to fill the days, and the East Texas Food Bank is kicking off its free summer meal program Tuesday to make sure no kid goes hungry while school's out. Oh — and our UT Tyler Patriots are headed back to the College World Series, so there's something to cheer for too.
In today's edition:
🎶 A weekend packed with live music & comedy
🎻 A Fiddle Zoo for the kids
🍎 Free summer meals kick off Tuesday
⚾ Patriots are World Series–bound
Tyler Lowdown
🍎 East Texas Food Bank launches its summer meal program for kids With school out, the East Texas Food Bank is making sure local kids still get fed. Its free Summer Food Program kicks off Tuesday, June 2, with a celebration at the Glass Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — think face painting, games, and free Kona Ice, plus a free meal for every kid. The food bank notes that 1 in 4 East Texas children are food insecure, and they're aiming to serve more than 100,000 meals this summer. Meals are free for anyone 18 and under, no registration required. Read more
⚾ UT Tyler heads back to the College World Series The Patriots are Cary-bound again. UT Tyler punched its ticket to a second straight NCAA Division II College World Series with an 8–5 win over top-ranked Colorado Mesa, taking the deciding game of the super regional on the road. The pitching staff stranded 14 Mavericks runners to seal it. Coach Brent Porche says the mindset's different this time around: getting there the first time is a thrill, but now they know what it takes. The Pats open against Central Missouri on Friday, May 29, at 12:30 p.m. Read more
🎻 New Texas Sinfonia invites families to a hands-on "Fiddle Zoo" Got little ones curious about music? New Texas Sinfonia is hosting "Fiddle Zoo for Kids," an instrument "petting zoo" where children can see, hear, and actually try out violins, cellos, flutes, and bassoons. There's music-themed games, orchestra story time, and live performances too. It runs Saturday morning at First Presbyterian, with a "Mostly Mozart" concert following in the afternoon. Read more
💪 East Texans complete the "Murph" to honor fallen service members About 75 Camp Gladiator participants gathered at Green Acres Sports Complex on Memorial Day for the Murph Challenge — a grueling workout (a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and another mile) named for Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. All fitness levels took part, with some doing the full Murph, others a half, and families splitting it up together. As organizer Roy Davis put it, it's not about winning — it's about doing something hard, together, and remembering what the day is really about. Read more
🎓 Tyler ISD celebrates the LINK 18+ Program's Class of 2026 Tyler ISD honored the graduates of its LINK 18+ Program — which supports young adults with disabilities through transition services — at a ceremony at TJC's Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center. The celebration comes alongside the broader Class of 2026, which earned more than $1 billion in scholarship offers districtwide. Read more
💰 East Texas Communities Foundation awards $172,750 to Smith County grads ETCF recognized graduating Smith County high schoolers with scholarships totaling $172,750 — part of a larger $1.1 million the foundation will award to East Texas students for the 2026–27 school year. Read more
🕊️ Tyler Memorial Day services honor the fallen and their families Tyler Memorial Funeral Home held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday featuring a 21-gun salute, a performance from East Texas Men in Harmony, and a bagpipe farewell. A second service at The Boulders of Lake Tyler, hosted by Mission 22, focused on raising awareness about veteran suicide. Read more
Tyler Real Estate Corner
From local market expert Jamey Whitley
REALTOR® - Associate Broker - Shilling Real Estate Co.
903-520-1559
homeseasttexas.com
The Tyler, TX Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
The Tyler, TX real estate market is finding its footing in spring 2026 and if you're thinking about buying or selling in East Texas, the timing may be better than you think.
Prices Are Stable and Still Affordable
The median sold price in Tyler sits around $325,000, with price per square foot up roughly 12.6% year over year. That's steady growth, not a bubble. With the Texas statewide median around $333,800, Tyler remains more affordable than most major metros which is exactly why the city keeps attracting buyers relocating from Dallas and beyond.
Inventory Is Up — Buyers Have Options
Smith County's active listing count has expanded significantly, with roughly 1,900 to 2,600 active listings and months-of-supply creeping up to about 5.3 months. That puts Tyler squarely in balanced market territory. Inspection requests, repair credits, and closing-cost help are back on the table. Buyers have breathing room they haven't had in years.
Sellers: Price It Right From the Start
Well-priced homes in desirable Tyler neighborhoods South Tyler, Hollytree, Cascades are still moving at a solid pace. Overpriced listings are sitting. Pricing strategy is the whole game right now.
The Bottom Line
Tyler's long-term outlook remains strong, backed by population growth, healthcare and education employment, and steady relocation demand. East Texas is a smart place to plant roots.
If you want to talk about your options and whether you should make a move now give me a shout at: homeseasttexas.com/contact
Listings I love this week:
Listing Courtesy of Shilling Real Estate
Listing Courtesy of Weaver Real Estate Partners
Listing Courtesy of NextHome Neighbors
Tyler Events
Thursday, May 28
Tyler Farmers Market Tyler Farmers Market, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Pollinators: Hard-Working Bugs Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Table of Excellence Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 11:30 AM | Learn more
Governor's Small Business Summit W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
Music in May Downtown Mineola Gazebo, Mineola | Thursday, May 28 | 6:30 PM | Learn more
Darrin Morris Band The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
For All We Know — The Musical Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Willie Barcena Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Karaoke Thursdays Republic Icehouse, Tyler | Thursday, May 28 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Friday, May 29
Teen Night Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview | Friday, May 29 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Senor Gringo Fresh by Brookshire's, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Katie Wallace The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
For All We Know — The Musical Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Bonsai at Dawn — Paint & Sip Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Josh Adam Meyers Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Rockin' at the Square Rick's On The Square, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
After Comedy Karaoke with Sarah Bellum Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, May 29 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
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Saturday, May 30
Tyler Farmers Market Tyler Farmers Market, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Mineola Farmers & Artisans Market 101 Front Street, Mineola | Saturday, May 30 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
May Madness Crappie Throwdown 16822 McElroy Rd., Whitehouse | Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Learn more
Cowboys & Hotrods Car Show Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Eve's Road (Live Music) The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Fiddle Zoo for Kids First Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Learn more
Chapters and Choices Book Club Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 11:00 AM | Learn more
Brunch at ETX Brewing Co. ETX Brewing Co., Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Llamayata Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
TJ's Survival Guide Tyler State Park, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
ARTrageous Presents: The Adventures of Peter Pan ARTrageous Studios & Initiative, Lindale | Saturday, May 30 | 2:00 & 7:00 PM | Learn more
For All We Know — The Musical Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 2:00 & 7:00 PM | Learn more
New Texas Sinfonia Performs "Mostly Mozart" First Presbyterian Church, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Dinosaurs at Dusk — Paint & Sip (Family-Friendly) Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 3:30 PM | Learn more
Legal Contraband (Live Music) Fresh by Brookshire's, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Traveller: Chris Stapleton Tribute Serenade Range, Whitehouse | Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
School's Out Skate Jam Faulkner Park Skate Park, Tyler | Saturday, May 30 | 11:00 AM | Learn more (Pack listed 11:00 PM — corrected to AM; verify before publishing.)
Sunday, May 31
Sunday Brunch with Live Music: Dalene Richelle The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Sunday, May 31 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Brunch at ETX Brewing Co. ETX Brewing Co., Tyler | Sunday, May 31 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Clown Fish Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Sunday, May 31 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
For All We Know — The Musical Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler | Sunday, May 31 | 2:00 & 7:00 PM | Learn more
Manny's Family Karaoke Manny's Tex-Mex Cafe, Tyler | Sunday, May 31 | 5:00 PM | Learn more
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Monday, June 1
Gymnastics Camp GymTyler, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
Code Ninjas Summer Camps Code Ninjas, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 8:30 AM & 12:30 PM | Learn more
iJump Summer Camps (Half & Full Day) iJump, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Zumba Glass Recreation Center, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Summer Camp Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Horror Book Club Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Monday, June 1 | 5:30 PM | Learn more June's pick: When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy.
Tuesday, June 2
After Hours Mixer Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler | Tuesday, June 2 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein's Trivia Parry's Pizza, Tyler | Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Gary Patrick (Live Music) The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Wednesday, June 3
Open Door Writing Group Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Payton Pierce (Live Music) The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Wednesday, June 3 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein's Trivia ETX Brewing Co., Tyler | Wednesday, June 3 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Thursday, June 4
Paul Shafer (Live Music) The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Toy Story Trivia True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Books & Brews Iron & Ember, Troup | Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Hayes Carll — "We're Only Human" Tour Stanley's Famous Pit Barbeque, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Upcoming
Low D (Live Music) 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
TACHE Used Book Sale Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 7330 S. Broadway, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 12:30 – 4:30 PM | Learn more
Clays for a Cause (Sporting-Clays Fundraiser) 6474 County Road 485, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Learn more
Retro Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show 1218 US Hwy 271 N, Gilmer | Saturday, June 6 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Colton Ryan & The Reckless Union Red Rooster Icehouse, 1470 N Beaulah St., Hawkins | Saturday, June 6 | 7:30 PM | Learn more
Chalan Thibodeaux (Live Music) 18183 Concession Rd., Whitehouse | Saturday, June 6 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Lift Off! Hot Air Balloon Exploration Starr Family Home, 407 W. Travis St., Marshall | Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM – Noon | Learn more
Band of Heathens (Live in Concert) 521 S. Beckham Ave., Tyler | Friday, June 12 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Tyler Mayoral Runoff Election Day Smith County polling locations | Saturday, June 13 | Polls open 7:00 AM | Learn more
Bee Day at the Garden Tyler Rose Garden, 624 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler | Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Gene Watson at Blackhawk Creek Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, 20255 State Hwy 110 S, Whitehouse | Saturday, June 13 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Tomato Fest 307 E. Commerce St., Jacksonville | Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
That's the week, Tyler! Whether you're catching a Patriots game from the couch, taking the kids to meet a cello, or just hunting for somewhere to grab live music this weekend, we hope this helps you make the most of it.
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Eric & April
From Tyler