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Democratic candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke visited Tyler on Tuesday to discuss what he says is a lack of power grid preparedness during Winter Storm Uri and discussed how to keep the lights on in Texas. tylerpaper.com/news/local/at…
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Check out photos from gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke's visit to Tyler today. tylerpaper.com/multimedia/ph…
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Patrick Mahomes is Super Bowl bound! ”It speaks to the people that I have grown up around — Whitehouse, Tyler, the whole East Texas area they support me ... I’ve been blessed that way where I’ve had great people in my life that have steered me in the right direction.”
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UPDATE: @fritzhagermusic performed two originals on tonight's @AmericanIdol. Voting closes soon - details below. tylerpaper.com/arts_and_ente…
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The names will change: Tyler ISD board votes to change the names of Robert E. Lee and John Tyler High Schools
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When you get 9 million views on the @ApacheAthletics twitter page, @TylerJrCollege let’s you storm the field during the homecoming football game! And @renjamin9 didn’t disappoint as Forrest Gump once again! Cameo by @timdrain who shot the viral video this past week!
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.@CHRISTUSTMF Health System hosts roundtable #healthcare discussion with U.S. Sen. @tedcruz
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After five years of hard work rewriting curriculum and implementing targeted intervention for struggling students, Tyler ISD has removed all of its elementary, middle and high school campuses from the state's "improvement required" list.
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Not all heroes wear capes, but for snowy East Texas, this one drives a truck
Tyler resident, Huriel Carillo went around neighborhoods and Downtown Tyler to assist others who were getting stuck in the snow.
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The importance of East Texas in the governor's race was underscored Wednesday when Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke visited Longview for a rally, one coming on the heels of Cecelia Abbott's event earlier in the day. tylerpaper.com/news/local/or…
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ICYMI: Hear what Ted Cruz said to the media before he took the stage here in East Texas. #TedCruz #CruzCountry
VIDEO bcove.me/0xd64qc5
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Column on the late Dreak Scott: “Dreak did not have a mean bone in his body,” they said ... He has the words “Faith” and “Believe” tattooed on each of his shoulders ... And he has kindness in his eyes. tylerpaper.com/news/local/co…
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BREAKING: Tyler ISD's Robert E. Lee High School to keep its name
@etfinalscore
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Country music star and Lindale native Miranda Lambert honored her hometown and alma mater this weekend as the Lindale High School choir joined her on stage.
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Breaking: The University of Texas System Board of Regents has voted to invest $95 million in Tyler for facilities at UT Tyler and the UT Health Science Center.
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Snowboarding on Broadway! 🏄🏻♂️
Thank you to our reader Susanne Mackintosh, for sending us this iconic image of her husband Eric snowboarding down Broadway Ave this morning.
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U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert takes more than 89 percent of early vote #ETXvotes #SuperTuesday
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Illness doesn’t stop top 20 JT grad from crossing stage. KaBrea Pipkins almost wasn't alive. bit.ly/1ldcAae
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Everyone to the Alamodome! Chapel Hill is canceling classes so fans can make the trip to watch the Bulldogs in the state semifinals. tylerpaper.com/news/chapel-h…
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Congratulations to @JTHSFootball alumn and Tyler's very own @tbowser23 for his first NFL touchdown! #beasttexas
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It's a girl! Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews posted today she was born Saturday and she has a name. tylerpaper.com/news/local/a-…
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UT Tyler is extending its Spring Break, moving classes online March 23 to 29 and urging students not to return to campus until March 29.
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The @thetylerloop brought us coffee and breakfast tacos as a kind gesture to show solidarity with our newsroom and others in the wake of the @capgaznews shooting. Thank you.
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Trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treats, haunted houses — there's something for everyone in the Smith County area today. Check out our list. tylerpaper.com/news/list-hal…
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Robert E. Lee high school #student invents way to make safer cleats, gives back to younger students #football
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We can confirm this. #TylerRose
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Some of the original members of Robert E. Lee High School's "Rebel Guard" say it's time to change the name, and doing so would not take away from their memories and experiences at the school.
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Congratulations to the 2018 graduating class of Robert E. Lee High School!
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Inspiring students at Chapel Hill High School and leading by example, senior Emery Crayton is a powerhouse on campus who has recently received multiple recognitions. tylerpaper.com/news/chapel-h…
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Video: What a great game between @ApacheAthletics and @kilgorecollege both teams will be ready for regionals! A 70-67 win for @TylerJrCollege @etfinalscore @etvarsity
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New @TylerISD Griffin Elementary Principal Stephen Ladd looks to translate a life of service into results for community. bit.ly/2CRxdu2
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A 21-year-old Tyler woman was arrested early Wednesday morning on the campus of Tyler Junior College after she allegedly stabbed a student during an argument in a campus parking lot.
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Tyler woman helps change a life though blood stem cell donation, encourages others to join bone marrow donor registry. @JHamWells bit.ly/2NMpOgi
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The All-East Texas Boys Basketball Team for the 2021-22 season is here. See who made the team. tylerpaper.com/news/local/20…
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BREAKING: Tyler ISD will extend its spring break
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Hogg Middle School welcomes new principal Zack Cazares as the school begins its transformation into a leadership academy. bit.ly/2MgKQr5
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There is no rivalry between John Tyler's top two students in the Class of 2019, and it could be because they are family.
Cousins Josue Gaona and Jose Romero have taken the top spots in the high school's senior class.
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Lindale football fans got used to seeing Trey Mazratian every Friday night for the last three years. And while many people know Mazratian as a football player, he has much more to offer. The senior is set to graduate this week. tylerpaper.com/news/jack-of-…
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"The Marines have a good reputation. When we talk to young people they talk about idolizing sports athletes, entertainers and rappers, but there is a different ball game, too — the military." tylerpaper.com/news/feel_goo…
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A Tyler @Whataburger restaurant made memories for child with autism by throwing him a party. It was pretty adorable.
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Board to take action: The Tyler ISD school board will vote Thursday whether to move forward with changing the names of Robert E. Lee and John Tyler High Schools.
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Post-game interviews with @hada_wells13 (TJC’s guard Shahada Wells) Kilgore coach Brian Hoberecht and TJC coach Mike Marquis. Game highlight video also posted. More at Tylerpaper.com and the @newsjournal.
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Swoop there it is! The University of Texas at Tyler will keep the school's beloved eagle mascot Swoop.
While students and alumni are happy about the decision, many are expressing dissatisfaction with the process.
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There was a lot of love and a lot of tears a send off event for KYTX CBS19' Tashara Parker as she heads to Dallas to anchor WFAA's morning show.
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.@tylerisd Hogg Principal Eddie Dunn steers school, students toward success and leadership. bit.ly/2AqNGio
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D'Andre Arceneaux leaves a legacy of positivity as he prepares to graduate from @tylerisd Robert E. Lee High School. bit.ly/2JmXKBK
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Tyler ISD celebrates success of students with profound disabilities during Boshears graduation. bit.ly/2Lz1D4q
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From automated tractors to interactive zoo exhibits, students presented their ideas for the world of tomorrow at the Tyler ISD Robotics Showcase.
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.@TylerISD looks to expand Career and Technology Center with upcoming Tyler Tech program.
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Joyful Jack: 2018 Miracle Child keeps bright smile despite obstacles. Jack will light the @CityofTyler #ChristmasTree following Thursday's parade. bit.ly/2k6Nx1m
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For 8 months, this abandoned Black cemetery in Tyler was cleaned up as volunteers found graves of Peete Elementary namesake, WWI vets, historic Tyler police officers and 63 people born into slavery. @Tylerpaper assisted in research. Story, video, photos: tylerpaper.com/news/feel_goo…
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@_masonm 5 hits helps @TylerJrCollege #baseball earn trip back to JUCO #worldseries bit.ly/1U7Te6L #tyler
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BREAKING: Tyler Junior College's board of trustees has named the sole finalist who will become the college's next president after a 21-day waiting period.
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Jabryn Carston, a 13-year-old student at Tyler ISD’s Caldwell Arts Academy, created a design for the Beauty and the Box program that shares a powerful message.
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By not printing what he said, the media is hiding his beliefs. All East Texas media reported it last night. Also, as you point out, the FBI is on Line 1.
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@tylerisd board president, local pastor deploying with @TexasGuard for #HurricaneHarvey relief bit.ly/2vrJnpw
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On Saturday night, the stadium filled up with red balloons during @TylerISD @TylerHighLions graduation ceremony to honor former Tyler High senior Patrianna Pettigrew who passed away.
Pettigrew also had a reserved front row seat with a cap and gown.
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.@TraceAdkins will be in @CityofTyler August 12 to help raise money for the @AmericanCancer Society get tickets now! bit.ly/2uMtxC1
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Black-Owned Cajun seafood restaurant brings New Orleans flavor to East Texas
Watch Video here:
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Photos/Video: Ana Conejo
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When students come back from Winter Break, they'll be moving into the new academic wing at John Tyler High School. At Lee, students are preparing for their first performance in the renovated fine arts center.
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Chapel Hill is headed to the state semifinals for the first time since 2011 with a 31-14 win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville on Friday night. tylerpaper.com/sports/chapel…
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“I’m very invested in this city and I come back to try to do what I can,” Teddy Williams said.
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Leaders who have been communicating with the school board said a special called meeting with an action item is expected soon, and the community is creating a fund to pay for any costs associated with a potential name change for Tyler ISD's high school.
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JUST IN: The bond would fund several facility improvements, including new campuses. tylerpaper.com/news/educatio…
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The city of Whitehouse plans to honor its hometown football star, Patrick Mahomes, with his own day on Feb. 2.
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Editing video today ... @JohnTylerLions beating Longview in 1938 they year after Longview won states! @tylerisd watch for more from @PhilHicksETFS (note, cheerleaders were all males)
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The East Texas Food Bank is launching a senior box delivery program, and set an emergency food box distribution for Friday.
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Each year before AVID and National Honor Society students from John Tyler High School walk the stage during graduation, they take time to walk the halls during their annual Senior Walk for elementary school students.
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Linda, as much as we know the impact we make in East Texas and occasional nationwide, the eyes of America were not on our newsroom calling this election. We will follow the legal proceedings when they happen.
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With faith and hard work, Tyler High School twins Zackary and Quynton Johnson have beaten several odds and are set to graduate from Tyler High School on Friday. tylerpaper.com/news/walking-…
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Tyler ISD physical education teacher Ashley Phelps wiped tears of joy and excitement from her face as she was named Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year on Tuesday morning in Kilgore. tylerpaper.com/news/educatio…
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In this video from @Telemundo, Mahomes thanks not only his teammates, but also his hometown, local friends and coaches. He said a game against @JohnTylerLions was his first comeback.
@WhitehouseISD @tylerisd
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The Van duo of Jackson Willis and Jayden Jacobs, along with Gilmer's Abel Euceda were named to the 2018 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A first-team all-state high school football team that was released Tuesday.
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Jaws hit the floor as students and parents saw new #interactive learning spaces @AllSaintsTyler bit.ly/2w1TPDK #backtoschool #inetx
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.@PineCoveCamps : Half a century of ministering to the whole family bit.ly/2sOBBF6 #summer #camp #lake #swimbikerun #FridayFeeling
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BREAKING: UT Board of Regents approves $35 million partnership with Ardent Health Services, system to be known as UT Health East Texas. #inextx @UTHealthTyler bit.ly/2ErBl4q
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Our little butterfly friend, dubbed "Augusta Jr.," (after @TMT_Augusta) went out into the world today. He bopped @Chelsea_Purgahn in the face on the way out.
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Demolition underway at @JohnTylerLions and @RELRedRaiders high schools in preparation for new facilities #demolition #freshstart #inetx
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.@brookshires Grocery Company has taken 400 veterans from TX, LA and AR to Washington, D.C, since 2010. bit.ly/2qxr385
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Great news for @TylerJrCollege students (and the rest of us), Weinerland is to reopen under new ownership!!!
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