Caldwell Zoo Halloween Displays Draw Petition
A petition demanding gentler seasonal decorations at the Tyler, Texas zoo has gathered more than 500 supporters.
Live Poll
Should local attractions tone down scary Halloween displays for young children?
Tyler Lifestyle News
Coverage of lifestyle in Tyler focuses on culture, family, home, hobbies and relationships. It follows the everyday choices that shape daily life in the city.
Pets
Caldwell Zoo Flamingo Received Custom Ankle Brace
A 9-year-old Chilean flamingo at the Tyler zoo has been fitted with a custom orthopedic device to treat a chronic ankle injury.
Education
Live Poll
Should your local public schools prioritize arts electives like mariachi classes?
Tyler High School to Offer Mariachi Class
The fine arts elective begins in the 2027-28 school year, giving Caldwell Arts Academy mariachi students a path to continue in high school.
Religion
Students Serve at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Honor 37 Babies
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School students returned for a third year to clean grounds, decorate veterans' graves, and hold a burial Mass.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you think downtown Tyler is getting better for dining and nightlife?
Brickstreet Bistro Opens in Downtown Tyler
Executive chef Dylan Sexton leads the new restaurant at the former Culture ETX space on West Erwin Street.
Culture
Tyler Planning Department Receives 2026 Excellence Award
The city department earns top marks for its planning standards and comprehensive development goals.
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Coverage takes in cultural trends, shifts in how families spend their time, generational habits and the home life of the population. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local housing patterns and economic conditions often dictate how these daily routines change over time. Demographic shifts and the availability of public spaces remain the most frequent drivers of change in how these habits form.