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TISD Proposes Revising Textbook Selection Policy
Proposed policy revisions for Tyler Independent School District reflect how educators can teach or discuss racism in American history and current events as prescribed by a new state law. The proposed policy eliminates broad selection criteria while directing staff members to select instructional materials consistent with the general educational goals...
How Tyler State Park Inspired a Fantasy World in Brandi Schonberg’s “The Gate”
Readers of author Brandi Schonberg’s new adult fantasy novel “The Gate” may find a recognizable setting in its pages. While one might expect otherworldly scenes in a fantasy story, a setting in “The Gate” is actually inspired by the natural magic and beauty of Tyler State Park.
TISD Officials Preparing for Surprise Safety Audit
Sometime in the next few months, state auditors plan to visit a Tyler Independent School District campus to determine if it passes the test. The auditors won’t be checking the school’s financial records during the surprise visit. Rather, they will be testing doors. It’s an audit safety and...
Upcoming event: A viewing of critically acclaimed “Mass”
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Who is meditating in Tyler and why?
In a demanding and stressful world, some Tyler residents and professionals utilize meditation to deal with the pressures of modern life. Tyler meditation instructors weigh in on how and why they teach meditation in surprisingly common ways that fit into everyday routines. Meditation is an ancient practice with substantial benefits...
Will Pollard neighborhood be Tyler’s next historic district?
In a meeting Tuesday night, Historic Tyler and residents discussed the history and significance of the Pollard neighborhood in south-central Tyler in hopes of naming Pollard a national historic district. The neighborhood, built primarily in the 1950s and 60s, represents the largest mid-century modern neighborhood in the state according to...
What was your summer job? Tyler seniors tell.
Summers in Tyler, it’s easy to spot teens and 20-somethings hustling at grocery stores, restaurants and retail. Have summer jobs changed over the last three generations? What were typical summer job seven decades ago?. Six senior Tyler residents in their 60s, 70s and 90s tell about the summer jobs...
Art up Close: Doug Carter’s “Roses” Aglow
Tyler artist Doug Carter’s “Roses” reflects the light and color he loves in painting, “giving things that don’t glow a natural glow.”. “Roses,” a still life created from a friend’s photo, “is simple but says a lot,” Carter said. The blue and orange tints — opposites on the color wheel — complement one another. The window is a “subtle spark” while the white line keeps you in the painting, he said.
What made downtown cool: A Letter to the City from a Former Resident
To Mayor Don Warren and Anyone Who Cares about Tyler,. The purpose of my comments is to provide input regarding the long overdue historic designation and the restoration efforts of downtown Tyler. In my opinion, the historic designation of downtown Tyler is really good! The designation comes after the city of Tyler allowed for the destruction of too many historic buildings, grounds and unique features that were the best of town and the state of Texas.
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