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Hi Tyler, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Lukas Nelson concert, red-ruffed lemur pups, and Van Gogh paint and sip + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Tyler protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Festival favorite takes the stage: Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, will perform at UT Tyler’s Cowan Center on May 8. His album American Romance was Grammy-nominated. Tickets are on sale now — get all the details.

Years of planning pay off: A new report says congestion keeps easing on South Broadway Avenue, dropping it from 87th to 120th in 2025, and the city plans more signal upgrades in the fall — learn how retiming cut delays.

A major conservation milestone: On Feb. 14, Caldwell Zoo welcomed its first red-ruffed lemur pups, a critically endangered species. The tiny family will stay indoors for now as they settle in — read the full story.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Shop, eat, and enjoy dachshund races
• Trade screens for swings at D-BAT
• Join the special needs Easter party
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Three floors, endless stories: Tyler’s downtown keeps surprising us, and The Loft Downtown Mall Tyler packs 60+ local vendors into a multilevel treasure hunt, from mid-century finds to quirky nostalgia. It’s where “just five minutes” turns into finding the piece your shelf didn’t know it needed.

Serious wing cravings: When the urge hits, Texas Famous Fried Chicken serves classic, crispy wings in Cajun Original, Buffalo, lemon pepper, garlic parm, and a mellow Bourbon glaze. Built for easy weeknights, it’s big on flavor, light on effort, and proudly local, all win.

Chase birdies nearby: Pine Springs Golf Club pairs rolling East Texas views with quick, true greens and an easygoing pace that turns a post-work nine into a mini getaway. Bring a friend, hit the range, and enjoy a course locals love without the fuss.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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

🎗 Freddy’s Giveback Fundraiser @ Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:00 PM – Here’s your permission slip to skip cooking. Grab a steakburger, fries, and custard at Freddy’s, and a portion goes to Tyler Type One, supporting locals with Type 1 diabetes. Comfort food, community impact, and zero dishwashing, which is my love language.

🤝 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.

✂ 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.

🌈 Spring Rainbow Market 2026 @ Bergfeld Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Patio weather calls for a stroll through the spring Rainbow Market, with local makers, food trucks, and a pack-friendly vibe. Bring the dog for the community walk, then stick around for the weenie dog races, because tiny legs, big drama, zero regrets.

🌸 Swing Into Spring 2026 @ Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade your allergy rant for a stroll among the big cats at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary’s spring festival. It’s family friendly, and a solid excuse to say the kids needed fresh air while you needed coffee, sunshine, and cat-watching. Wear comfy shoes, bring patience.

🛍 Pop, Hop, & Shop @ Airline Plaza | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says we’re ready for spring like browsing LOA Clothing, Birdwells, and Balentines with a coffee in hand, then letting Peter Rabbit entertain the kids while you actually shop. Airline Plaza is loading up on local pop-ups, sweet finds, and a few surprises.

🌑 Van Gogh Eclipsed Paint and Sip Workshop @ Pinot’s Palette | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Think you can wrangle a Starry Night while sipping something decent? Celebrate the eclipse at a Van Gogh-inspired paint and sip, where the swirls do the talking, your wine does the coaching, and you leave with bragging rights, not a crick in your neck.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Tyler report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 34%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 51%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

Most popular house this week

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