Tyler, Texas

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, Tyler City Council recognized three employees for their years of service and commitment to the City of Tyler. At this important milestone, City Council and staff expressed their sincere appreciation for the employees’ dedication and for the special contribution they make to the organization. Together, these three employees represent 60 years of service with the City of Tyler.

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, Tyler City Council recognized three employees for their years of service and commitment to the City of Tyler. At this important milestone, City Council and staff expressed their sincere appreciation for the employees’ dedication and for the special contribution they make to the organization. Together, these three employees represent 60 years of service with the City of Tyler.

At the City Council meeting on Aug. 25, Keep Tyler Beautiful presented their Gold Star Affiliate award and highlighted many of the programs and projects they have implemented over the last year. This award, given by Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), has recognized Tyler for 15 consecutive years. Keep Tyler Beautiful...

At the City Council meeting on Aug. 25, Keep Tyler Beautiful presented their Gold Star Affiliate award and highlighted many of the programs and projects they have implemented over the last year. This award, given by Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), has recognized Tyler for 15 consecutive years. Keep Tyler Beautiful...

Talks of setting the budget for 2022 took an upbeat tone after the City braced itself for a budget shortfall during the beginning of the pandemic. In response, the City froze hiring for positions, reduced funding to some departments, and cut the property tax rate by .09 cents in recognition of the hardship facing residents.

Talks of setting the budget for 2022 took an upbeat tone after the City braced itself for a budget shortfall during the beginning of the pandemic. In response, the City froze hiring for positions, reduced funding to some departments, and cut the property tax rate by .09 cents in recognition of the hardship facing residents.

Commemorative bricks from Harvey Convention Center are now available for purchase at the Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr. Each brick is $50 and can be paid with check or money order. “Leading up to the demolition ceremony, we had multiple inquiries from residents and visitors who used the...

Commemorative bricks from Harvey Convention Center are now available for purchase at the Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr. Each brick is $50 and can be paid with check or money order. “Leading up to the demolition ceremony, we had multiple inquiries from residents and visitors who used the...

Kids K-8: Challenge yourselves to create expressive, interesting houses! Paper house craft kits will be available to make at the library or take home and return to the library beginning Sept. 6. Kits are available as supplies last, and paper houses will be put on display at the library throughout the month.

The Tyler Animal Shelter invites the community to come check out the new murals being painted inside the facility located at 4218 Chandler Hwy on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. During the come and go event, some of the artists will be finishing up their work or...

The City Council voted Aug. 11 to authorize the City Manager to execute construction contracts with Reynolds & Kay Ltd. for two drainage improvement projects. The $3,356,265.70 Cloverdale Drainage Improvement project contract will repair a failing storm drain system by improving undersized and dilapidated culverts to alleviate flooding of streets and homes caused by an undersized channel.

Captain Tracy Cheatham was named Firefighter of the Year at the 2020-'21 Tyler Fire Department Awards Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 7. The 29th annual awards banquet was held at the University of Texas at Tyler Ornelas Activity Center. During the ceremony, firefighters, along with retired firefighters and civilians were honored...

What: Missouri Petroleum will be doing pavement sealing through Aug. 13 in the neighborhood near Southside Park including South Donnybrook Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Knoxville Drive, Vicksburg Drive, Savannah Drive and Mobile Drive. Drivers can expect major traffic delays, lane and road closures and delays at intersections. Signs and flaggers will...

Crown Construction will be working to repair utility cuts in the brick streets through Oct. 22. Motorists can expect to see minor traffic delays and lane closures. Workers will notify residents as they move from site to site. Residents and business owners should talk to workers if they need to pass by or get into or out of driveways.

What: Major road construction on Hollytree Drive from Rice Road to Wimbledon Drive beginning Monday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 11. Southbound traffic on Hollytree will be closed first, while the northbound lane remains open. At the beginning of the project, there will be no access to Hollytree Drive from...

What: Major road construction on Hollytree Drive from Rice Road to Wimbledon Drive beginning Monday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 11. Southbound traffic on Hollytree will be closed first, while the northbound lane remains open. At the beginning of the project, there will be no access to Hollytree Drive from...

The Tyler Animal Shelter is undergoing a beautification project to add murals inside the facility and is searching for sponsors and donors. Five local artists were selected to paint different areas throughout, including inside the animal meeting rooms in hopes of supporting adoptions. There will be a come-and-go event on...

Reynolds and Kay Ltd. will be sealcoating 17 streets in the City beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3. The work is scheduled to be completed on Sept. 15. Sealcoat is a preventive maintenance surface treatment designed to preserve and extend the life of a roadway by sealing out moisture. The City Engineering...

Children and families can join Library staff for outdoor storytimes and activities in the parks on the following dates and times:. Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m.: Noble E. Young Park, located at 3125 Seaton St. Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.: Emmett J. Scott Park, located at 1710 Confederate Ave. Storytimes...

The Tyler City Council voted on Wednesday to authorize the City Manager to execute a $1,042,325.00 construction contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Glenwood Elevated Storage Tank. The elevated storage tank at the intersection of North Glenwood Boulevard and North Gaston Avenue was inspected and...