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Hey Tyler, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Free service dogs for veterans, the Azalea Run, and Cars and Coffee + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

New lifeline for veterans: At a Smith County veterans camp, a nonprofit has opened a training facility offering free service dogs to veterans. Thirty-four dogs are already placed, six are waiting, and applications required — get all the details.

Elevating a regional arts hub: UT Tyler has partnered with the East Texas Youth Orchestra, making the Cowan Center its official home. The season finale concert there is set for May 9 — read the full story.

Long-term vision takes shape: Tyler City Council approved a Lake Tyler master plan, outlining more bathrooms, stormwater and safety upgrades. It guides future policy to support lake services, with no specific projects set yet — learn what’s in the plan.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Sip and paint a cosmic mane
• Race the 43rd Tyler Azalea Run
• Experience UT Tyler’s fast-paced Collage Concert

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Lunch that hits right: With scratch-made chicken salads, hearty deli sandwiches, and classic Southern sides, Roost Chicken Salad & Deli keeps weekday meals interesting without the fuss. Comforting yet a little special, this neighborhood spot serves fresh, satisfying plates that make lunch easy, flavorful, and reliably craveable.

Quick nature reset: Tyler State Park is your low-effort, high-reward outdoors move, with shady paths, lake breezes, and just enough elevation to feel accomplished without regretting leg day. Ideal for a screen-free hour with a friend and whatever snacks survived the pantry; easy, breezy, and quietly satisfying.

For your LEGO fix: Whether you’re chasing a missing minifig, bulk bricks for a kid-built masterpiece, or that retired set you swear existed, Bricks and Minifigs Tyler keeps creativity humming with a constantly refreshed buy, sell, and trade trove. A lively midweek pit stop for builders, collectors, and curious tinkerers.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎤 Second Childhood @ Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse – Tyler | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Break up the midweek monotony with Wednesday’s with Second Childhood, a free show that feels like flipping through your old mixtapes, only with better sound and fewer car seats. Bring your friends, your inside jokes, and your well-practiced head bob.

🤝 Serve United @ Tyler Junior College – West Campus | Thursday (3/12) at 8:30 AM – After 30 years of Day of Caring being a once-a-summer dash, Serve United makes giving back a year-round, pick-your-project thing, connecting Tyler folks to real nonprofit needs. Less fuss, more impact. Bring your patience, your gloves, and your neighborly charm.

🎸 Rick Dudley @ Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse – Tyler | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Free show alert, Rick Dudley is taking the TXM Tyler stage with an easygoing, toe-tapping set built for cold beer and unhurried conversation. No cover, plenty of local flavor, and you can actually hear your friends between songs, which feels like a small miracle.

🚗 Cars and Coffee @ Detailing World Tyler | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Detailing World Tyler kicks off 2026 with a laid-back Cars and Coffee, free and open to every car, truck, and bike. Bring caffeine, conversation, and something with wheels. No registration, no fees, and anyone charging is not with us.

✂ Sixth Annual Antique Quilt & Embroidery Display @ Goodman-LeGrand House | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Goodman-LeGrand is rolling out its Sixth Annual Antique Quilt and Embroidery Display, a cozy stroll through hand-stitched showstoppers dating back to the 1830s. It’s like visiting your great-grandmother’s best linen closet, only curated, charming, and free with a polite $3 nudge.

🎤 Lee Mathis @ Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse – Tyler | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Patio weather calls for live tunes, and Lee Mathis hits TXM Tyler for a free show. Expect twang, stories, and that easy two-step groove that makes email irrelevant. No cover, so spend it on brisket, beer, and a ride home.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tyler report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 39%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 90%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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