Education

3rd annual Bullard Education Foundation Gala aims to raise $125K for grants to support students

At Eagle’s Bluff Country Club, education supporters came together in cowboy hats, glitter and glam for the Bullard…

Education

UT Tyler University Academy students launch rockets for Engineers Week

With a water bottle and some industrial duct tape, students from UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler put…

Education

Overhaul of schools’ STAAR test proposed by Texas House bill

Children in public schools in Texas could be taking a redesigned standardized test as early as next year…

Local

Sen. Ted Cruz proposes making ‘no tax on tips’ federal law

WASHINGTON — After working as a restaurant host and server, Joel Almanza gave bartending a try 15 years…

Local

Meet featured adoptable pets at SPCA of East Texas Feb. 24 – March 2, 2025

SPCA Communications Fiona is a terrier mix with an estimated birth date of Jan. 12, 2021. She stole…

Local

Tyler-area residents gather on square for immigration protest

Tyler resident Fannie Salazar, 22, came out to an immigration protest at the downtown Tyler square on Saturday…

Crime

Smith County Sheriff’s Office, ICE sign task force model agreement

Certified Smith County deputies will soon have the authority to carry out certain immigration enforcement duties. Under an…

Education

Texas House wants to give public schools $220 more per student

The Texas House filed legislation Thursday that would increase the amount of funding public schools receive per student…

Local

Black History Month Gala highlights Tyler’s first Black families and arts

Tyler resident Clara Brooks-Newberry, 78, was one of four recipients honored for their family’s legacy in building Tyler…

Education

Tyler ISD’s Bonner Elementary celebrates Black History Month

Bonner Elementary opened its doors to the community Thursday night for a vibrant Black History Month celebration featuring…