Hey Tyler!
School's out, and it’s actually still kind of comfortable outside — which means there's no shortage of ways to get out of the house this week. We've got a brand-new summer baseball team taking the field, a downtown that's finally opening back up, and a calendar packed with outdoor fun, live music, and family-friendly fun.
Plenty's happening on the news front too, from a new west-side shopping district getting the green light to early voting kicking off in the mayoral runoff. A little something for everyone.
Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
⚾ Summer baseball is here
🛍️ A new retail district headed to west Tyler
🗳️ Early voting opens in the mayoral runoff
Tyler Lowdown
⚾ Summer Baseball Is Here
There's a new reason to grab a hot dog and a seat under the lights this summer. The Tyler Knockouts — a brand-new collegiate summer wood-bat team — have officially kicked off their inaugural season in the Cowboy Collegiate League, playing home games at historic Mike Carter Field. The roster is stacked with East Texas talent from Tyler Legacy, Whitehouse, Lindale, Van, Arp and more, and the team is led by Tyler-native GM Zack Segovia, who's called this the closest thing to pro ball the area has seen since the old Tyler Wildcatters. With 21 home games on the schedule through July, there's a whole summer of baseball to enjoy. Read more
🥇 East Texas Senior Games Bring the Fun (and the Rivalry)
Hundreds of older adults from across the region turned out for the 13th annual East Texas Senior Games at Longview's Maude Cobb Convention Center this week — and the competition got friendly-fierce. Folks from assisted living communities all over East Texas faced off in everything from bean bag toss to wheelchair races to a closing dance competition. Organizers say it's all about giving seniors a chance to get out, reconnect, and feel celebrated. A genuinely heartwarming one. Read more
🛍️ New Retail & Restaurant District Coming to West Tyler
More places to shop and eat are headed to the west side. The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for four retail buildings and a quick-serve restaurant on nearly 10 acres near Loop 323 and Robertson Road, just north of Sam's Club. It's the latest piece of a larger 500-acre development, and city planning director Kyle Kingma says the goal is to give west-side residents more options closer to home — and to help spread traffic around the city. No specific tenants have been announced yet, so stay tuned. Read more
🚧 Downtown Streets Reopen — With More Construction Ahead
Big milestone downtown: North College Avenue and West Erwin Street officially reopened this week as two-way streets, marking the completion of the first major phase of the Downtown Improvement Project. Drivers heading north on Broadway can now turn left onto West Erwin, and parking spots in front of College and Erwin businesses are back open. A heads-up, though — it's a real adjustment after years of one-ways, so the city says police will be downtown for the first couple of weeks to help everyone get the hang of it. And the work isn't done: more closures and phases are still ahead as the project continues, so keep an eye out for new signage and striping. Read more
🗳️ Early Voting Opens in the Tyler Mayoral Runoff
Tyler voters are headed back to the polls. Early voting is now underway in the June 13 runoff between John Nix and Stuart Hene, the top two finishers from May's four-candidate race. Early voting runs through June 9 at six locations around the city, with hours varying by day, and Election Day is Saturday, June 13. If you're planning to vote, it's worth double-checking your location and hours ahead of time. Read more
Tyler Real Estate Corner
From local market expert Jamey Whitley
REALTOR® - Associate Broker - Shilling Real Estate Co.
903-520-1559
homeseasttexas.com
Summer Is Starting to Pick Up Steam
If the last couple of weeks have felt a little slower, you're not imagining it.
Late May is always a strange stretch in real estate. Graduations, Memorial Day weekend, family vacations, summer camps, and end-of-school chaos tend to pull people's attention away from buying and selling homes for a brief moment.
But that pause is usually exactly that: a pause.
Now that school is out and summer schedules are settling in, we're starting to see activity pick back up. Buyers who spent the spring watching from the sidelines are beginning to re-engage, and sellers who hoped to move before the next school year are realizing their window is now.
One thing that's different this year is inventory. Buyers have more choices than they did a few years ago, which means they're taking their time and being selective. Homes that are priced correctly and presented well are still attracting attention. Homes that miss the mark are finding out quickly.
For buyers, summer can actually create opportunities. More inventory means more options, less competition on some properties, and more room for negotiation than we've seen in recent years.
For sellers, the lesson remains the same: the market is active, but buyers are paying attention. Pricing ahead of the market usually works much better than chasing it later.
As we move into June and July, expect activity to continue building. Historically, once we get through the graduation season speed bump, East Texas real estate tends to stay busy until families begin thinking about the start of another school year.
In other words, summer isn't slowing down. It's just getting started.
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Here are My Favorite Listings This Week
Listing Courtesy of Stewart & McGee Real Estate
Listing Courtesy of Jamey Whitley Shilling Real Estate
Listing Courtesy of Jones & Co Realty Group
Tyler Events
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
Live Jazz Night Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Preschool Storytime Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Cookie Excavation Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Thursday, June 4 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Texas State Federation of Square & Round Dance Festival 100 Grand Blvd., Longview | Thursday, June 4 (runs June 4–6) | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Learn more
Friday, June 5
Jason Ellis (Comedy) Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
After Comedy Karaoke with Sarah Bellum Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Severe Weather Awareness Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 11:00 AM | Learn more
Storm Chasing 101 Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 5:00 PM | Learn more
Full Moon Paddle Tyler State Park, Tyler | Friday, June 5 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Disney's Descendants: The Musical The Braithwaite Theater, Tyler | Friday, June 5 (runs June 5–21) | 2:30 & 7:30 PM | Learn more
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Saturday, June 6
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Adults) Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Scavenger Hunt Train Iron Horse Square, Mineola | Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Dutch Oven Cookin' Tyler State Park, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Our Ecosystem Tyler State Park, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 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 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
Summer Artisan Market Brady's Coffee Shop, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes Family Day – Samoyed Serenity Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes Family Day – Beaming Betta Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 3:30 PM | Learn more
73rd Annual Parade of Homes Tyler Area | Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Colton Ryan & The Reckless Union (Live Music) 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
Rhinestones & Wranglers: 4th Annual Fundraiser (benefiting The Salvation Army) Tyler | Saturday, June 6 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Sunday, June 7
Little Brushes: Smiley Starfish Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Sunday, June 7 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Cute Shaggy Cow Paint & Sip Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Sunday, June 7 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Rose City 30s–40s+ Social: Singles Sunday Brunch Sky Bar & Grill, Tyler | Sunday, June 7 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
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Monday, June 8
Zumba Glass Recreation Center, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Summer Camp Pinot's Palette, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Code Ninjas Summer Camp: Stop Motion Animation Code Ninjas, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 8:30 AM | Learn more
Code Ninjas Summer Camp: JR Engineering Code Ninjas, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 8:30 AM | Learn more
Code Ninjas Summer Camp: Roblox World Building Code Ninjas, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 12:30 PM | Learn more
iJump Summer Camps (Half & Full Day) iJump, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Cheer Camp GymTyler, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
Summer Camp Gracie Barra, Lindale | Monday, June 8 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Tyler Knockouts: Kids Run the Bases (Dillies vs. Knockouts) Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Monday, June 8 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Summer Art Class – Jungle Dreams: Painting Like Rousseau Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview | Monday, June 8 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Summer Art Class – Jungle Dreams 2.0: Painting Like Rousseau Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview | Monday, June 8 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Summer Art Class – Ink & Flow: Alcohol Ink Painting Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview | Monday, June 8 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Tuesday, June 9
Baby Story Time Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Wildflower Poetry Society Tyler Public Library, Tyler | Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Summer Reading Celebration W.T. Brookshire's Conference Center, Tyler | Tuesday, June 9 | 4:30 PM | Learn more
Kooky Tuesdays: Surrealist Shorts Liberty Hall, Tyler | Tuesday, June 9 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Wednesday, June 10
Speed Dating (Love at First Laugh) Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Wednesday, June 10 | 7:30 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
Tyler Knockouts: Bark in the Park (Cutters vs. Knockouts) Mike Carter Field, Tyler | Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Trivia Night ETX Brewing Co., Tyler | Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Upcoming
Book Crafts Workshop Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler | Thursday, June 11 | 6:30 PM | Learn more
Sip & Learn: Peptides Lone Star Botanicals, Tyler | Thursday, June 11 | 6:00 PM | 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
Jacksonville Tomato Fest 307 E. Commerce St., Jacksonville | Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 AM | Learn more
The Big Kahuna 5K/10K 450 Shiloh Rd., Tyler | Sunday, June 21 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
East Texas Gem & Mineral Show Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler | Sat - Sun, June 27-28 | Learn more
That's all for this week, Tyler! Whether you're catching a Knockouts game, getting a paint-and-sip on the calendar, or just figuring out the new downtown traffic flow, we hope this helps you make the most of the week ahead.
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Eric & April
From Tyler