Hey Tyler!
Spring is fully in swing, and we’ve got a full schedule to match. This week we've got a brand new summer baseball team coming to Mike Carter Field, a popular Mexi-Cajun chain headed to South Tyler, and a packed weekend of live music, outdoor fun, and community events — all within a short drive.
We're also covering some meaningful community news: early voting is open right now for the May 2 elections, Tyler is cracking down hard on illegal dumping, and Anime Tyler just wrapped up its second year in style.
Lots to get into this week. Let's go!
In today's edition:
⚾ Tyler's first collegiate summer baseball team
🌮 A beloved restaurant chain is coming to South Tyler
🗳️ Early voting is open now — here's what to know
🎉 A big weekend of events you won't want to miss
Tyler Lowdown
⚾ Tyler Is Getting Its First Collegiate Summer Baseball Team
Tyler, meet the Knockouts. The Tyler Knockouts are joining the Cowboy Collegiate League for an inaugural season this summer, with home games played at Mike Carter Field. Tyler native and former MLB pitcher Zack Segovia has been named general manager. Read more
🌮 Tia Juanita's Fish Camp Is Coming to South Tyler
The beloved Mexi-Cajun chain is taking over the former Razzoo's space at 7011 S. Broadway, with a $400,000 renovation kicking off May 1 and expected to wrap around August 1. Think char-grilled oysters, fish tacos, crawfish queso, and frozen margaritas. It'll be the chain's fourth East Texas location and thirteenth statewide. Read more
Tyler's Iconic "Tin Castle" Has a New Owner — and Big Plans
The Tin Castle on Highway 155 has sold, and the new owner has some fun ideas for what comes next. Cody Robinson picked up the property last week and says he wants to make it a community hub — with a hobby store featuring trading card games, miniatures, and tournaments, plus an ice cream dipping station and possibly espresso. Robinson says he plans to keep the Tin Castle's look intact: "I love the way it looks. I'm going to keep that." Read more
🎌 Anime Tyler Wrapped Up Its Second Year — and It's Growing
The second annual Anime Tyler convention took over the Holiday Inn Convention Center April 18–19, drawing cosplayers, voice actor panels, and gaming tournaments from across the region. Organizers have been deliberate about building an East Texas alternative to the long haul to Dallas. Read more
🗳️ Early Voting Is Open Now for May 2 Elections
Early voting runs April 20–28 across eight Smith County locations. On the ballot: races in Tyler, Lindale, Hideaway, and Winona, plus school board contests and a special-called TJC bond election. Use Smith County's interactive address map to find out exactly what's on your ballot. Learn more
📷 Tyler Is Fighting Back on Illegal Dumping
The City of Tyler logged 741 illegal dumping cases in 2025 — and they're not letting up. The city is now deploying surveillance cameras at chronic hotspots and has assigned a dedicated enforcement officer to investigate cases. Tyler also holds a 100% municipal court conviction rate on these cases. Residents can report violations through the MyTyler app. Read more
Tyler Real Estate Corner
From local market expert Jamey Whitley
REALTOR® - Associate Broker - Shilling Real Estate Co.
903-520-1559
homeseasttexas.com
Why Some Homes Get Showings But No Offers
A showing is a buyer saying, “I’m curious.”
An offer is a buyer saying, “I’m convinced.”
That gap is where most sellers get stuck.
If your home is getting showings but no offers, the problem isn’t exposure. Buyers are finding it. They’re interested enough to walk through. But something is breaking between interest and decision.
It usually comes down to one thing: alignment.
Buyers don’t evaluate your home on its own. They’re comparing it to everything else they’ve seen at that price. If the price suggests one level of value but the condition, layout, or overall feel says something else, they don’t try to justify it. They just move on.
This is where it gets frustrating. You expect feedback. Instead, you get silence. The showing “went well,” and then nothing. But that silence is the feedback. It’s the market telling you the home didn’t match what buyers expected for the price.
Online, your home can look strong. Photos do their job. They create interest. But the decision happens in person. And if what buyers see doesn’t line up with what they thought they were getting, the math doesn’t work.
The takeaway is simple. If you’re getting consistent showings without offers, the right buyers have already been there. Now it’s about adjusting the price, the presentation, or both to close that gap.
Before you make your next move, get a clear read on where you actually stand.
👉 Start here: HomesEastTexas.com/home-valuation/
My Favorite Listings This Week:
Listing Courtesy of Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® - Tyler
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Apex - Tyler
Listing Courtesy of Shilling Real Estate Co.
Tyler Events
Thursday, April 23
Texas Shoot Out
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler | April 23–26 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Learn more
Happy Hour at The Grove
The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | April 23 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Learn more
J’s Dueling Pianos
Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, Whitehouse | April 23 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Trivia Night
True Vine Brewing Co | April 23 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Friday, April 24
Pond Skimming
Tyler State Park, Tyler | April 24 |3:00 PM | Learn more
Children’s Miracle Network Spring Plant Sale
611 S. Fleishel Ave, Tyler | April 24 |9:00 AM | Learn more
Live & Local Music- Jennifer Martin
Fresh by Brookshire’s, Tyler | April 24 |6:00 PM | Learn more
Hope for the Journey Conference- Day 2
Bethel Bible Church South, Tyler | April 24 |9:00 AM | Learn more
Six Miles to Mixon
Serenade Range, Whitehouse | April 24 |7:00 PM | Learn more
Karaoke Night
Commerce Street Drafthouse, Jacksonville | April 24 |8:00 PM | Learn more
2026 Image Awards & Gala
Tyler Rose Garden, Tyler | April 24 |7:00 PM | Learn more
2026 Tyler Quilt Show: Stitched in the Stars (Day 1)
W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler | April 24 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Learn more
Serial Killer Speakeasy – Tyler
Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler | April 24 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
The Jewells
Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q, Tyler | April 24 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Gareth Reynolds at Rose City Comedy
Rose City Comedy Club, Tyler | April 24 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
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Saturday, April 25
Tyler Public Library Book Sale
Tyler Public Library, Tyler | April 25 |10:00 AM | Learn more
Avalon Faire – Final Weekend (Bagpipe Contest)
Avalon Faire, 1076 FM 1252 W., Kilgore | April 25 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Learn more
Art in the Garden
Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler | April 25 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Learn more
Mud Bugs
Tyler State Park, Tyler | April 25 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Photography 101
Tyler State Park, Tyler | April 25 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Free Make & Take
Brinks & Minifigs, Tyler | April 25 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes Family Paint- Sunny the Llama
Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | April 25 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
Local Yoakam
Serenade Range, Whitehouse | April 24 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
East Texas Writers Guild Workshops
Flourish Nonprofits | April 25 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Learn more
Founders Fest
Founders Classical Academy, Tyler | April 24 | 5:00 PM | Learn more
Battle of the Badges
Faulkner Park, Tyler | April 24 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Veterans Benefit Car Show
UT Tyler | April 24 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Small Business Saturday
Exceptional Emergency Center, Tyler | April 25 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Learn more
C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters
UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler | April 25 | 4:00 PM | Learn more
Live & Local Music- The Chilltons
Fresh by Brookshire’s, Tyler | April 25 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Justin Smith at Rose City Comedy
Rose City Comedy Club, Tyler | April 25 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
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Sunday, April 26
Plant Swap
Tyler Library, Tyler | April 26 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes Family Paint- Ele-Fun!
Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | April 26 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes Family Paint- Serene Sea Turtle
Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | April 26 | 3:30 PM | Learn more
Tuesday, April 28
Pour Hope into Spring- East Texas Giving Day
True Vine Brewery, Tyler | April 28 |4:00 PM | Learn more
Wednesday, April 29
Bob Dylan- Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour
UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler | April 29 |8:00 PM | Learn more
Trivia Night
ETX Brewing Co, Tyler | April 29 |7:00 PM | Learn more
Holding Space- Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide
Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Tyler | April 29 |9:00 AM | Learn more
Thursday, April 23
Darrin Morris Band
The Grove Kitchen & Gardens, Tyler | April 30 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Trivia Night at ETX Brewing Co.
ETX Brewing Co., Tyler | April 29 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Learn more
That's a wrap on this week's edition — hope you find something on that list worth circling on the calendar. 🌹
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See you next week,
Eric
From Tyler