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Happy weekend, Tyler!
In today’s happening-today edition: Mayfair Building’s century of music with Elvis and Dolly, Fresh 15 race day, and Final Showdown Auto Show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
A cause in motion: The Parkinson’s Foundation will bring its first Moving Day Community Walk to UT Tyler on March 21, with a campus route and local resources to support awareness, care, and research — get all the event details.
Preserving a musical legacy: A century of music echoes at Tyler’s Mayfair Building, where legends like Elvis and Dolly once played. After $4 million in city work begun in 2022, it now hosts events — read the full story.
Grassroots data powers recovery: Smith County’s emergency coordinator recently trained locals on ISTAT surveys that let residents upload up to 10 photos and location data to map damage and support, not replace, insurance — see how reports aid recovery.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Your weekly color fix: Whether you need a midweek mood boost or an excuse to linger over coffee, Art Alley lines a downtown stroll with rotating murals by local artists. Swing by, snap a pic, and catch fresh color before the next changeover.
Weekly stitch fix: Yarn stash giving you side‑eye? Crafts & Quilting, Etc.hosts easygoing knit and crochet hangouts plus beginner‑friendly classes to move those WIPs along. The vibe is low pressure and local…ideal for meeting makers and finding fresh inspiration without trekking across town.
Craft beer, zero pretense: ETX Brewing Co.is a family-owned downtown brewpub pouring 18-plus house beers on tap, with flights and crowlers. Expect easygoing pub-grub and a relaxed hang. Trivia nights and weekend brunch keep things lively, a low-key excuse to rally friends midweek or whenever.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🚗 Final Showdown Auto Show @ Millennium Plaza | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Think your ride can steal the spotlight? Car Show Cruizers’ Final Showdown at Millennium Plaza has judged classes from muscle to EVs, 60+ trophies, and five grand in prizes for the SmokeSlinger winner, with only 200 spots, pre-register by calling or texting like it’s 2005.
🏃 Fresh 15 Race Day 2026 @ FRESH by Brookshire’s | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Whether you chase PRs or want an excuse to beat the grocery crowd, the 13th Annual FRESH 15 serves up a 15K, 5K, and Lil’ FRESHie 1K, all starting and finishing at FRESH by Brookshire’s. Run, sweat, then reward yourself with produce, pastries, and satisfaction.
👩 4th Annual World Changing Women Leadership Night Out @ Tyler jr College | Saturday (3/7) at 4:30 PM – Ready to swap small talk for smart talk? The 4th Annual World Changing Women Leadership Night Out is RSVP-only, and no, clicking Going or Might Attend doesn’t count. The first link filled fast, so save your seat, bring brain, network, and no-nonsense vibe: https://forms.gle/SCAN8PhodoQHuRgD9.
🍷 Lunar City Paint and Sip Workshop @ Pinot’s Palette – Tyler | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – If your book club could use less gossip and more magic, this paint and sip has you conjuring a dreamy lunar city with wine in hand. No experience needed, just a steady sip, a romantic streak, and a taste for the supernatural.
🥩 Jimmy Eat Brisket @ Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Craving ribs with a side of teenage angst? Stanley’s hosts Live Emo Night with Jimmy Eat Brisket, a free, loud sing-along to MCR, Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, and more. Come for the brisket, stay to yell lyrics you still know by heart.
🥞 Sunday Brunch @ Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse – Tyler | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Sunday reset calls for brunch, live tunes, and someone else doing the dishes. TXM Tyler has Sean Fuller setting the vibe, no cover, so your wallet can concentrate on coffee, mimosas, and that extra biscuit you swore you wouldn’t order.
🐷 Peppa Pig: My First Concert @ UT Tyler Cowan Center | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Bring the littles to a live orchestra in Tyler where Mozart meets muddy puddles. Peppa, George, and the pig clan lead kids 18 months and up through instruments, show tunes, and a chance for tiny maestros to join in. Consider it culture with training wheels.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Tyler report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 87%
Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 64%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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