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🌱 How a Tyler man avoided prison time in a fatal shooting

Cheers Tyler! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Tyler man avoided prison time in a fatal shooting
  • Why was Tyler’s former library director really fired, according to new records?
  • See which UT Tyler students dominated this year’s state media awards

Also on today's calendar: Spring Mountain - Paint and Sip in Tyler | Classpop!™ and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tyler man pleads to 6 years deferred in connection with fatal nightclub shooting (kltv.com) — A Tyler man has received six years of deferred adjudication after admitting he fired a gun recklessly during a December shooting at a Smith County nightclub where his cousin, also from Tyler, was killed. Prosecutors say evidence did not show he shot anyone, but warned he could face up to 10 years if he violates probation, while another man faces a murder charge.
   

2. Documents show former Tyler librarian fired for discussing investigation without ‘proper authorization' (kltv.com) — A former director of the Tyler Public Library is suing the City of Tyler, alleging she was wrongly fired after an investigation into a controversial sign and her communications about it. Newly released documents outline the city’s claim she violated nondisclosure rules, while local political figures and an advocacy group are deeply entangled in the dispute.
   

3. UT Tyler students earn more than 50 awards at state media convention competition (tylerpaper.com) — UT Tyler mass communication students just brought home 53 awards from the statewide Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention, highlighting strong journalism and media work coming out of Tyler. Local students from Tyler and nearby towns were recognized across web, radio, photography, design and social media categories, underscoring the growing impact of Talon Student Media and the university’s communication program.
   

4. Casey McCoy helps start playgroup for neurodivergent families (ketk.com) — A Tyler mom’s search for support after her daughter’s autism diagnosis helped spark Neurodivergent Advocates of East Texas, now connecting more than 1,400 families. Inspired by the Tyler Run for Autism, the group hosts growing playdates and monthly events where neurodivergent kids, siblings, and parents build lasting friendships across the region.
   

5. April recognized as Donate Life Month during Tyler event (kltv.com) — Tyler residents are being recognized this month as CHRISTUS Health and Southwest Transplant Alliance mark Donate Life Month with a local ceremony and powerful donation statistics. The partners also announced plans for a new “Garden of Hope” at CHRISTUS Health in Tyler to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors who have saved and improved lives.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • JV/Varsity Baseball vs Spring Hill
    Chapel Hill ISD Tyler, TX 75707
    4:30 pm
  • JV/Varsity Softball vs Spring Hill - Senior Night
    Chapel Hill ISD Tyler, TX 75707
    5:00 pm
  • Lions Soccer at UT Tyler
    Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex , 2851-3219 Old Omen Rd , Tyler
    5:30 pm
  • Wade Forster
    Blackhawk Creek Grill , 20255 TX-110 , Whitehouse
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Someone dumped these puppies near 2607/2341.
    I managed to catch all 4 of them from getting ran over. I can not keep the. Please help me find them homes! They are very sweet. (Nextdoor Chapel Hill / Bob Still)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Draco, a dog who went missing in Tyler, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 20 hours, 55 minutes. Message from Owner: "He is a very… (Nextdoor Oak Grove)
  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Tyler. Apply here.
  • City of Tyler, TX posted a job opening for Equipment Operator III (Water Distribution) in Tyler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tyler here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.