🌱 Meet the little robot reshaping how Tyler fixes its sidewalks.

Good day Tyler! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the little robot reshaping how Tyler fixes its sidewalks.
• How Tyler’s Early College High School just raised the bar again.
• See where new homes and big projects are coming to Tyler.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. The little robot that could … fix America's sidewalks? (san.com) — Tyler is deploying small Daxbot robots to survey more than 90 miles of city sidewalks for ADA compliance, feeding engineers detailed data to guide future fixes. City officials invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this project, hoping better sidewalks will keep pedestrians out of the streets and reduce Tyler’s higher‑than‑Houston rate of pedestrian crashes.
   

2. ECHS Named CCRSM Designated with Distinction Campus (easttexasreview.com) — Tyler ISD’s Early College High School has earned a prestigious “Designated with Distinction” status from the Texas Education Agency and Educate Texas, highlighting its success in college and career readiness. The campus lets students earn college credit, certifications, and real‑world experience while in high school, reinforcing the district’s push to expand rigorous, workforce‑focused programs for Tyler students.
   

3. City of Tyler Building Permits: July 23-30, 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — If you’re watching new construction around town, the latest report lists fresh commercial and residential building permits filed in the City of Tyler from July 23–30, including a multimillion‑dollar Chandler Highway project and several new homes across multiple neighborhoods. These filings hint at where new businesses and housing may soon appear around Tyler.
   

4. 14-year-old Kourtney lives for volleyball, hopes for family (kltv.com) — In Tyler, 14-year-old Kourtney is hoping to find a permanent adoptive family while she pursues her love of volleyball and dreams of becoming a doctor. After nearly two years in foster care, she’s looking for caring parents, an older sister, and a stable home, and Heart Gallery East Texas is sharing her story to connect her with local families.
   

5. Rep. Moran introduces bill aimed at increasing shipbuilding efforts (kltv.com) — Tyler-based U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran is pushing a new bill to give shipbuilders a 25% tax credit, arguing it’s needed to help the U.S. compete with China and boost national security. An East Texas economist says the proposal could modestly strengthen the industry and potentially benefit the broader economy, even though shipyards aren’t located in Tyler.
   

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📸 Around Tyler

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tyler

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Friday August 7

• United Way Annual Pickleball Tournament
  Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Tyler Indoor Pickleball 5908 Rhones Quarter Road Tyler TX 75707
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Family Circle Fun Run
  Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce 110 E Houston Tyler, TX US 75702
  8:00 am
• Bottles & Books
  Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Twelve Kitchen+Cocktails
  3:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Professional Development
  Tyler Legacy High School Tyler, TX 75703
  8:00 am

Wednesday August 12

• Beginning of 1st 9 weeks
  Tyler Legacy High School Tyler, TX 75703
  8:00 am

Thursday August 13

• TYLER AREA BOARD OF BLACK REALTIST COMMUNITY LUNCH AND LEARN
  Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce ST. LOUIS BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Frankston Highway Tyler, TX 75703
  11:30 am

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📣 Tyler Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• School is Cool
  Tyler Legacy High School 2000 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702, USA
  4:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Varsity Volleyball @ Van Play Day
  Chapel Hill ISD Tyler, TX 75707
• NATALIE CUOMO →
  Rose City Comedy, 7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy #10, Tyler
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Bulldog Stadium Re-Opening
  Chapel Hill ISD Tyler, TX 75707
  7:30 pm

Monday August 10

• Professional Development
  Tyler Legacy High School Tyler, TX 75703
  8:00 am
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  Whitehouse ISD Whitehouse, TX 75791
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sherry made me a bracelet I met her today.
  What a beautiful woman she even put my initials on the bracelet. It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given. She even put a peace sign on there (Nextdoor Commerce/Erwin St)
• I want to thank everybody that help me push forward.
  Thank you so much. Go back to work tomorrow. My feet are better. My blisters are gone on my lips. I’m gonna go back. Everybody that help me to keep… (Nextdoor Commerce/Erwin St)

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Tyler. Apply here.
• Wayne-Sanderson Farms posted a job opening for Line Associate - Debone 2nd Shift 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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