Hey Tyler!
Hope your week's wrapping up nicely. We've got a little lighter week this week, so let's talk about all the ways to get out of the house.
East Texas Comic Con rolls into Longview for its third year, Tammy Pescatelli brings two nights of stand-up to Rose City Comedy, and Tyler State Park is hosting a Star Party if you're in the mood to look up instead of scroll. Add in the farmers market, a wedding expo, and a Sunday market at Velvet Vintage, and there's not much excuse to sit this one out.
Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
🎆🍖 A new Brookshire's is bringing BBQ to west Tyler
🎉 This weekend: Comic Con, comedy, and a star party
🌧️ What to know after Monday's record rainfall
Tyler Lowdown
🤖 Tyler's Sidewalk-Scanning Robots Have Wrapped Up Their Survey
The fleet of "Daxbots" that's been quietly rolling around town has finished its work, having surveyed nearly 95 miles of sidewalks, trails, and crosswalks to help the city improve ADA accessibility. Consultants are expected to deliver findings in four to six weeks.
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🥬 A Quick Reminder to Wash Your Produce
Texas health officials have confirmed 68 cyclospora cases and 15 hospitalizations this summer, part of a nationwide uptick tied to fresh produce. Doctors recommend washing fruits and veggies thoroughly and keeping an eye out for symptoms like watery diarrhea if you've been feeling off.
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🍖 A New Brookshire's Is Breaking Ground in West Tyler — With Full-Service BBQ
Brookshire Grocery Co. broke ground this week on a new store off Loop 323 near Earl Campbell Parkway, and it's about more than groceries. The new location will include a full-service Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue restaurant with a bar and patio seating — the BBQ will be smoked on-site — plus a Starbucks, gas pumps, and a pizza station similar to FRESH. Opening is projected for fall 2027.
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🤠 Clint Black Is Coming Back to the Cowan Center
Grab your boots — country legend Clint Black is set to perform at UT Tyler's Cowan Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2027, marking his first Tyler show since 2007. Public tickets went on sale earlier this week, so if you want in, don't wait too long.
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🌧️ Tyler Broke an 85-Year-Old Rainfall Record Monday
Monday's storms dumped a month's worth of rain on Tyler in a matter of hours, breaking a July 13, 1941 rainfall record and triggering a flash flood warning. An NWS meteorologist says the flood risk stayed elevated even after the immediate threat passed, and more rounds of heavy rain are possible as the pattern repeats.
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⚖️ Sheriff and DA Ask Commissioners for More Funding
The Smith County Sheriff's Office is requesting roughly $5 million for raises and additional patrol, jail, transport, and courthouse positions, while the district attorney is seeking about $438,000 for five new positions and salary adjustments. Commissioners will weigh both requests as they build the county's 2027 budget and tax rate this summer.
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Tyler Real Estate Corner
From local market expert Jamey Whitley
REALTOR® - Associate Broker - Shilling Real Estate Co.
903-520-1559
homeseasttexas.com
Tyler Market Update
Based on numbers by the Texas Realtors Market Research Center from June 2026
The East Texas housing market continues to settle into a healthier, more balanced pace.
The median home price held steady at $345,000, while home sales increased 7.2% compared to this time last year. That's a good sign that buyers are still active despite higher interest rates.
There are also 154,103 homes on the market across Texas, giving buyers more choices than they've had in years. Inventory now sits at 5.4 months, which is considered much closer to a balanced market than we've seen since before the pandemic.
What does that mean?
For buyers: You have more options, less competition, and more room to negotiate than you did just a couple of years ago.
For sellers: Homes are still selling, but today's buyers are more selective. Pricing your home correctly and making a great first impression are more important than ever.
The Bottom Line: The market isn't crashing, and it's not booming either. It's becoming more predictable, which is good news for buyers, sellers, and the long-term health of our East Texas housing market.
Here's some of my favorite listings on the market this week:
Listing Courtesy of Jamey Whitley, Shilling Real Estate
Listing Courtesy of Quality Choice Solutions
Listing Courtesy of The Rawls Team Miller Homes Group
Tyler Events
Thursday, July 16
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Thursday, July 17 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
Preschool Storytime Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 16 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Creative Chemistry Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 16 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Adult Paint Night- Still Life Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Land Before Time Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Thursday, July 16 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Yarn Club Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Thursday, July 16 | 4:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia True Vine Brewing Co., Tyler | Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia Brisket Love, Lindale | Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Friday, July 17
Underground Animals with Tyler State Park Tyler Public Library | Friday, July 17 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Bug Out in the Garden Storytime Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Friday, July 17 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Flora & Fauna Class Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Friday, July 17 | 2:00 AM | Learn more
Coldfire Live Fresh by Brookshire’s | Friday, July 17 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Karaoke Brisket Love, Lindale | Friday, July 17 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Tammy Pescatelli Live Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 17 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Star Party Tyler State Park | Friday, July 17 | 8:30 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenstein’s Karaoke Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Friday, June 17 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
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Saturday, July 18
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Saturday, July 18 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Summer Jack-o-Melon Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Saturday, July 18 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
East Texas Wedding Extravaganza Tyler Rose Garden Center | Saturday, July 18 | 12:00 PM | Learn more
Red Dirt Ritas Live Fresh by Brookshire’s | Saturday, July 18 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
East Texas Comic Con — Year 3 (Day 1) Longview Exhibit Center, Longview | Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (VIP 10:30 AM) | Learn more
Tammy Pescatelli Live Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Saturday, June 17 | 7:00 & 9:00PM | Learn more
Paul Shafer Live The Lakeside Grill at The Lake Tyler Marina | Saturday, June 17 | 7:00PM | Learn more
Sunday, July 19
Sunday Brunch Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Sunday, July 19 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Emo Revival Night Brick’s Bar & Grill | Sunday, July 19 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Silly Goose Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Sunday, July 19 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
East Texas Comic Con — Year 3 (Day 2) Longview Exhibit Center, Longview | Sunday, July 19 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (VIP 10:30 AM) | Learn more
Plant Swap Tyler Public Library | Sunday, July 19 | 1:00-2:30 PM Learn more
July Off Square Sundaze Market Velvet: A Vintage Collection | Sunday, July 19 | 5:00 PM Learn more
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Monday, July 20
Summer Movie- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Tyler Public Library | Monday, July 20 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Little Brushes: Summer Camp Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | Monday, July 20 | 1:00 PM | Learn more
Monday Open Mic Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Monday, July 20 | 7:30 PM | Learn more
Tuesday, July 21
Tyler Farmers Market 4850 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler | Tuesday, July 21 | 7:00 AM | Learn more
Ages 7-8 Dollar & Cents Camp Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Tuesday, July 21 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
Adult Games Day Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Tuesday, July 21 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
How to Train Your Dragon Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Tuesday, July 21 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Baby Storytime Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 21 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
Teens & Tweens Dungeons & Dragons Club Tyler Public Library | Tuesday, July 21 | 5:00 PM | Learn more
Whiskey Tuesday with Gary Patrick Live The Grove, Tyler | Tuesday, July 21 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Wednesday, July 22
Toddler Storytime Tyler Public Library | Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30 AM | Learn more
9-10 Super Savers Camp Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Wednesday, July 22 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
How to Train Your Dragon Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Wednesday, July 22 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Heat Lab: Earth’s Hidden Energy Tyler Public Library | Wednesday, July 22 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Wine Down Wednesday Live Music The Grove, Tyler | Wednesday, July 22 | 6:00 PM | Learn more
Dr. Factenshein’s Trivia Night Rose City Comedy, Tyler | Wednesday, July 21 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
Thursday, July 23
11-12 Money Smart Camp Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Thursday, July 23 | 9:00 AM | Learn more
How to Train Your Dragon Free Admission Hometown Cinemas, Jacksonville | Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
Fantastic Fossils Tyler Public Library | Thursday, July 23 | 3:00 PM | Learn more
Upcoming
The Creature Teacher Tyler Public Library | Friday, July 24 | 10:30 & 11:30 AM | Learn more
ABKA East Texas Martial Arts Championship Colonial Hills Baptist Church | Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 AM | Learn more
United Way Pickleball Tournament Tyler Indoor Pickleball | Saturday, August 7 | 5:30 PM | Learn more
Movies in the Park Bergfeld Park, Tyler | Saturday, August 1 | 8:30 PM | Learn more
Love Thy City W. T. Brookshire’s Conference Center, Tyler | Saturday, August 22 | 10:00 AM | Learn more
That's a wrap for this week, Tyler! Whether you're catching a comedy show, hitting the farmers market, or just staying dry, we hope you find something good on this list. Got a tip, event, or story we should know about? Just hit reply -- we read every one.
See you next week,
Eric & April
From Tyler