Hey Tyler!
Well, the heat finally decided to show up, gifting us with the kind of week where you plan your whole day around when you'll be standing in air conditioning. Good news: a lot of what's happening this week is either indoors, after dark, or involves being near water.
We've got a stacked weekend. Live music practically every night, a Christmas in July luau at Lone Star Harley-Davidson, a Knockouts double header at Mike Carter Field, and a night hike out at Tyler State Park.
Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
🍎 Tyler ISD approved a new pay package for next school year
🎶 A weekend full of live music from Tyler to Lindale to Whitehouse
⚾ Four Knockouts home games in seven days
Tyler Lowdown
🧱 Downtown Tyler hits a milestone you can actually see Crews have started laying the historic bricks back down on a portion of West Ferguson Street — the first really visible payoff after weeks of water and sewer line work. City of Tyler engineer Darin Jennings said the underground utility work is finished on that stretch, which cleared the way for concrete and then the old bricks. Work on Ferguson between Broadway and North Bois D'Arc started June 1, and the street is expected to reopen by mid-September. When it does, everything west of Broadway will be open again, and Ferguson will run two ways like the rest of the reopened streets. Read more
🍎 Tyler ISD approves new pay package for the 2026–2027 school year The Tyler ISD school board voted Monday night on a compensation package that covers teachers, support staff, coaches, and district police officers. Teacher pay will range from $50,500 for a beginning non-certified teacher up to $75,000 for someone with 31 or more years in. Teachers also get a $500 retention stipend in August, and bilingual and special education teachers get an extra $4,000 on top of base pay. Everyone else — professional staff, clerical, trades, bus drivers, mechanics — receives a 3% raise based on their pay grade midpoint. Read more
💙 East Texas team helps first responders carry the hard calls The East Texas Critical Incident Stress Management Team is training first responders across the region in peer support and self-care techniques for the aftermath of traumatic calls. The volunteer team has been around since 1993 and draws from local agencies, including the Tyler Police Department. It's the kind of quiet, steady work most of us never see, and it matters for the people who show up on our worst days. Read more
🚗 Expect more patrols through Aug. 2 TxDOT launched Operation Slowdown on July 18, and you'll likely see more patrol cars on East Texas roads through Aug. 2. At least five regional agencies are taking part, including Tyler PD, the Smith County Sheriff's Office, and the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office. Tyler police spokesman Andy Erbaugh said the department uses crash data to decide where to focus — spots like Troup Highway and the Loop, Broadway and the Loop, and Old Jacksonville and Grande. Statewide, speeding was a factor in more than 150,000 crashes in 2025, with 1,247 people killed. TxDOT's Jeff Williford said the timing is deliberate: it's the stretch between the Fourth of July and Labor Day when more people are out on the road. Read more
Tyler Real Estate Corner
From local market expert Jamey Whitley
REALTOR® - Associate Broker - Shilling Real Estate Co.
903-520-1559
homeseasttexas.com
Here's some of my favorite listings on the market this week:
Listing Courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Listing Courtesy of Dwell Realty
Listing Courtesy of Jamey Whitley Shilling Real Estate
Tyler Events
Thursday, July 23
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Thursday, July 23 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
Preschool Storytime Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 23 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
How to Train Your Dragon Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia True Vine Brewing Co., Tyler | Thursday, July 23 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia Brisket Love, Lindale | Thursday, July 23 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Friday, July 24
Creature Teacher Tyler Public Library | Friday, July 24 | 10:30 & 11:30AM | Learn more
Gary Freeman & the Girl Next Door Live Fresh by Brookshire’s | Friday, July 24 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Kid Liberty Presents: Inside Out 2 Liberty Hall, Tyler | Friday, July 24 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Karaoke Brisket Love, Lindale | Friday, July 24 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Jeff Dean Live Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 24 | 7:00 & 9:00 PM | Learn more
Mustang Red Live The Grove, Tyler | Friday, July 24 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Chris Cunningham Live TXM Tyler | Friday, July 24 | 7:30 PM | Learn more
Lee Mathis Live TXM Lindale | Friday, July 24 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Evening Cast Tyler State Park | Friday, July 24 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Karaoke Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 24 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
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Saturday, July 25
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Saturday, July 25 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
TACHE Band Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser Tyler Christian Fellowship | Saturday, July 25 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
Christmas in July Luau Lone Star Harley-Davidson, Tyler | Saturday, July 25 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Mineola Farmers Market Farmers Market Pavilion, Mineola | Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Chapters & Choices Book Club Tyler Public Library | Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 AM | Learn more
ABKA East Texas Martial Arts Championship Colonial Hills Baptist Church | Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 AM | Learn more
Read With a Therapy Pet Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Saturday, July 25 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Huggable Flamingo Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Saturday, July 25 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts Double Header Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Saturday, July 25 | 5:00 PM | Learn more
Open Gym Ice Cream Party Inspire Gym United, Flint | Saturday, July 25 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Parent’s Night Out Rosey Posey Pottery, Flint | Saturday, July 25 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Clint & the Cosmic Wake Live Fresh by Brookshire’s | Saturday, July 25 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Lone Star Skynyrd- Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Blackhawk Creek Grill, Whitehouse | Saturday, June 25 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
The Wranglers Live Lake Palestine Resort | Saturday, June 25 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Live & Local with Jarrett Zoch The Lakeside Grill at Lake Tyler Marina | Saturday, June 25 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Jeff Dean Live Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Saturday, June 25 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Silly Squirrels Tyler State Park | Saturday, June 25 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Kid Icarus Project Live TXM Lindale | Saturday, June 25 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Night Hike Tyler State Park | Saturday, June 25 | 8:30 PM | Learn more
Walter Lee XLN Pool Hall & Club | Saturday, July 25 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
Sunday, July 26
Sunday Brunch Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Sunday, July 26 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Sunday Brunch with Scotty G Live TXM Tyler | Sunday, July 26 | 12:30 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Catitude Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Sunday, July 26 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts Teacher Appreciation Game Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Sunday, July 26 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
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Monday, July 27
Financial Adventures for Kids Tyler Public Library | Monday, July 27 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Summer Camp Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Monday, July 27 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Monday Open Mic Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Monday, July 27 | 7:30 PM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts City Night Game Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Monday, July 27 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Tuesday, July 28
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Tuesday, July 28 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
Club Read Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Trolls Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Adult Game Day Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Baby Storytime Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 28 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Prehistoric Insects Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 28 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Try It Tuesday Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 28 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Whiskey Tuesday with Gary Patrick Live The Grove, Tyler | Tuesday, July 28 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts Rivalry Night Game Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Tuesday, July 28 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Wednesday, July 29
Dallas Paleontological Society Tyler Public Library | Wednesday, July 29 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Trolls Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Wine Down Wednesday Live Music The Grove, Tyler | Wednesday, July 29 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia Night Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Thursday, July 30
Open Makerspace Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 30 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Trolls Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Thursday, July 30 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Yarn Club Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Thursday, July 30 | 4:00 PM | Learn more
Red, White, and BINGO South Spring Baptist Church | Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts Christmas in July Game Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Thursday, July 30 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Upcoming
Dino Olympics Tyler Public Library Friday, July 31 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Movies in the Park Bergfeld Park, Tyler | Saturday, August 1 | 8:30 PM | Learn more
United Way Pickleball Tournament Tyler Indoor Pickleball | Saturday, August 7 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Love Thy City W. T. Brookshire’s Conference Center, Tyler | Saturday, August 22 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Brick Street Revival: Sean McConnell & Wade Bowen (w/ Jack Ingram, Aaron Raitiere) Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler | Friday, July 31 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Goodman Mystery Dinner: The Chef's Secret 624 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler | Saturday, Aug. 1 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Learn more
Family Circle Fun Run 110 E. Houston St., Tyler | Saturday, Aug. 8 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
That's the week. Whether you end up at a night hike, a Knockouts game, or just the farmers market before it gets too hot, I hope you find something worth getting out of the house for.
If you've got a tip, an event, or a story about something good happening around town, just hit reply. This newsletter is better when it comes from y'all.
See you next Thursday.
Eric & April
From Tyler