Hey Tyler!

Spring is in full swing, and this week's edition has a little something for everyone. Tyler Run for Autism celebrates its 15th year this Saturday, the city is taking a closer look at pedestrian safety on our streets, and Tyler is getting some recognition as one of the fastest-growing — and most family-friendly — cities in East Texas.

Oh, and the weekend events list is stacked.

Let's get into it.

Tyler Named Fastest-Growing City in East Texas — And It's All About Families A deep-dive feature from the Texas Tribune spotlights Tyler's decade-long push to become the most family-friendly city in East Texas, and it's working. Between 2014 and 2024, Tyler ranked second for the largest percentage increase in people moving to the area, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Mayor Don Warren and Chamber of Commerce president Henry Bell credit an intentional shift in strategy — moving away from attracting retirees toward building the parks, trails, and infrastructure that families actually want. Read more

UT Tyler Nursing Student Is Headed to Powerlifting Nationals Kinsley Allen is juggling Level 1 nursing school at UT Tyler and a shot at a national championship. Allen won the Texas state powerlifting championship at New Diana and will compete at the national championship in New Orleans later this month. She trains without a formal coach, crediting her uncle for introducing her to the sport, and says lifting at the gym is how she manages the pressure of nursing school. Watch the story

Tyler Run for Autism Celebrates 15th Year with 5K, 10K, and More Tyler Run for Autism is gearing up for its 15th annual event this Saturday, featuring a 5K, 10K, and vendors of all kinds. Every dollar raised goes directly to families, helping cover therapies and out-of-pocket costs that insurance often won't touch. Learn more

Tyler Takes a Hard Look at Pedestrian Safety Tyler's Traffic Safety Board met this week to discuss solutions after data showed that 33 people have been killed in pedestrian crashes in the city since 2020 — accounting for 37 percent of all fatal crashes, despite pedestrian incidents making up just one percent of total crashes. The city is exploring crosswalk improvements and corridor safety enhancements, particularly along major roads like the Loop and Highway 110. Read more

Smith County Joins Federal Task Force to Combat Online Crimes Against Children The Smith County Commissioners Court approved the sheriff's office to accept federal reimbursements for participation in the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a Dallas-based network sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice. The task force is part of a national network of 61 coordinated units involving over 5,400 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies focused on investigating and prosecuting online child sexual exploitation. Read more

Tyler City Hall Has a New Policy: Bring Your Baby to Work This one's a feel-good and a first — the City of Tyler established a program allowing new parents to bring their infants to work, offering an alternative to a formalized paid maternity leave policy the city says it cannot currently afford. The program has already seen more than a dozen babies "retire" from city government since 2021, and it's drawing attention as a creative model for family-friendly workplaces. Read more

After news of a potential ceasefire, stocks moved up and the bond market followed. The 10 year Treasury, which mortgage rates tend to track, showed some relief and rates improved almost immediately.

That is what matters.

Mortgage rates are driven more by investor behavior than anything happening inside real estate. When global risk starts to ease, money moves back into bonds, yields come down, and borrowing costs follow.

We saw that play out today.

One day does not make a trend, but it does highlight what is really holding buyers back right now. It is not a lack of interest. It is uncertainty. When rates settle even a little, buyers start to re engage.

Now layer that with timing.

April has historically been one of the strongest months to bring a home to market in Texas. Buyer activity is picking up, families are planning around the next school year, and more people are actively watching for new listings.

So when you combine improving confidence with seasonal demand, you get a window where well priced homes can move with real momentum.

Because the right price changes everything. Timing just helps.

If you have been curious what your home might sell for in today’s market, you can get a quick look here.

The Jungle Book
UT Tyler Cowan Center | April 9 | 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM | Learn more

Spring Carnival
Broadway Square Mall, Tyler, TX | April 9 | 4:00 PM | Learn more

Music in the Gardens: Jazz Connection
Longview Arboretum and Nature Center | April 9 | 5:00 PM | Learn more

Trivia Night
True Vine Brewing Co | April 9 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Tyler Young Professionals April After-Hours Networking Event
13145 Kallan Ave, Tyler, TX, Tyler | April 9 | 5:30 PM | Learn more

Live Music: Tuxedo Catz
Montez Creekside Kitchen, Whitehouse | April 9 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Tyler Obedience Dog Training Competition
Texas Rose Horse Park Covered Arena | April 10 | 8:00 AM | Learn more 

18th Annual Rose City Artisan and Flower Market
Goodman-LeGrand Museum Grounds | April 10-11 | 10:00 AM | Learn more 

Juicy J's Tx Melts - Food Truck
Patterson Dodge, Tyler | April 10 | 11:00 AM | Learn more

Juicy J's Tx Melts - Food Truck
Andy Woods Elementary, Tyler | April 10 | 5:00 PM | Learn more

Sonny James
Serenade Range, Whitehouse | April 10 | 7:00 PM | Learn more  

Jeremiah Watkins – Comedy
Rose City Comedy, 7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 10, Tyler | April 10 | 7:30 PM | Learn more

Caleb Michael Live
South Tyler Speakeasy | April 10 | 8:00 PM | Learn more

Voices of Faith & Voices of Hope Spring Concert
First Presbyterian Church, Tyler | April 10 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Tyler Run for Autism
Pollard United Methodist Church | April 11 | 8:00 AM | Learn more

Touch-a-Truck
Green Acres Baptist Church | April 11 | 9:00 AM | Learn more

Rose City Farmers Market
ETX Brewing Co. parking lot | April 11 | 8:00 AM | Learn more 

The Great Tyler Cleanup
Tyler, TX (Various Locations) | April 11 | 8:00 AM | Learn more

Wealth Building Day
3013 Earl Campbell Pkwy, Tyler, TX | April 11 | 8:00 AM | Learn more

Noonday Spring Market
Noonday Farmer’s Market, Tyler | April 11 | 10:00 AM | Learn more

Juicy J's Tx Melts - Food Truck
4H Club Showdown Lindale | April 11 | 11:00 AM | Learn more

Anthony Bonnette Live
Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse, Lindale | April 11 | 7:30 PM | Learn more

Laser Light Show
VeraBank (North Face), Longview | April 11 | 8:15 PM | Learn more

2026 RC Car Showdown
Stillwater RV Resort, Winona | April 11 | 11:00 AM | Learn more

Decorate a Mini Birdhouse
McCoy’s Building Supply | April 11 | 10:00 AM | Learn more

Pecos and the Rooftops
Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, Whitehouse | April 11 | 7:00 PM | Learn more  

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin St, Tyler | April 11 | 6:30 PM | Learn more

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin St, Tyler | April 11 | 8:30 PM | Learn more

Fur Ball: Rescue Rodeo
Cascades Country Club, Tyler  | April 11 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Mayhem Roller Derby 2026 Season Opener
Flores Center, Tyler | April 11 | 6:00 PM | Learn more

Off Square Sundaze Vendor Market
Velvet Vintage, Tyler | April 12 | 12:00 PM | Learn more

Día del Niño Fest
Bergfeld Park | April 12 | 2:00 PM | Learn more  

Amy Speace
The Old Firehouse, Edom | April 12 | 2:30 PM | Learn more

Cutie Pooch Family Paint
Pinot’s Palette, Tyler | April 12 | 2:00 PM | Learn more

Friends & Family Day 
New York, Texas Zip Line LaRue, | April 12 | 2:00 PM | Learn more

Sunday Brunch with Sean Fuller
TXM Tyler | April 12 | 12:00 PM | Learn more

DIY Children’s Workshop
Board & Brush, Lindale | April 12 | 1:00 PM | Learn more

Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush, Lindale | April 12 | 3:00 PM | Learn more

Open Mic
Rose City Comedy, Tyler | April 13 | 7:30 PM | Learn more  

UT Tyler Lab Rats
Tyler Public Library, Tyler  | April 13 | 4:30 PM | Learn more

Jazz Combos Concert
Braithwaite Recital Hall, Tyler | April 13 | 7:30 PM | Learn more

Mike Guinn Presents: Lights Camera Action
309 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler | April 14 | 10:00 AM | Learn more

Try It Tuesday: Daguerreotype Drawing
Tyler Public Library | April 14 | 5:30 AM | Learn more

Runway for Hope Lunch & Fashion Show
Willow Brook Country Club | April 14 | 11:30 AM | Learn more 

UT Tyler/ TJC Symphony Orchestra Concert
TJC Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center, Tyler | April 14 | 7:30 PM | Learn more

TJC Fairytale Theater
Tyler Public Library, Tyler | April 14 | 8:45 AM | Learn more

Shred Day
Lindale Chamber of Commerce, Lindale | April 15 | 9:00 AM | Learn more 

Vintner’s Dinner
The Restaurant at Kiepersol | April 15 | 7:00 PM | Learn more  

Weekly Trivia at ETX Brewing Co
ETX Brewing Co, Tyler | April 15 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Art4Fun
Tyler Public Library | April 16 | 4:00 PM | Learn more

East Texas Lighthouse Golden Birthday
Willow Brook Country Club, Tyler | April 16 | 6:00 PM | Learn more

Lee & Rio Live
Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse, Tyler | April 16 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Hope Blooms
Tyler Rose Garden Center | April 16 | 10:00 AM | Learn more 

Estate Planning 101: What Every Family Needs to Know
Noonday Community Center | April 16 | 6:00 PM | Learn more 

Texas Rose Spring Festival
Texas Rose Horse Park | April 16 | 8:00 AM | Learn more  

DIY Graduation Lei with ETX Mums 
Flourish Nonprofits | April 16 | 6:30 PM | Learn more 

Trivia Night
True Vine Brewing Co | April 16 | 7:00 PM | Learn more

Light the Way 5K: Walk On Rock On for Mental Wellness 
True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler | April 18 | 5:00 PM | Learn more 

East Texas Writers Guild Workshops
Flourish Nonprofits | April 25 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Learn more
Plus more workshops running through June!

That's a wrap for this week, Tyler! Plenty going on — whether you're lacing up for the Run for Autism, catching some live music, or just getting outside to enjoy the weather. If you know someone who'd love staying in the loop, feel free to pass this along.

See you next week. 🌹

Eric
From Tyler