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Join Tyler Firefighters in turning Tyler pink on Oct. 3

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 4:44pm
Join Tyler Firefighters in turning Tyler pink on Oct. 3

Released by the City of Tyler:

To raise awareness of women’s cancer, Tyler Firefighters are inviting the entire community to don their pink shirts for the third annual TURN TYLER PINK event on Oct. 3, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. on the Downtown Square. 

The event will feature a pink fire truck and police car that travel the state to raise awareness of cancer, as well as a blood drive, health information, music, free screenings, food, and of course – firefighters in pink!

“This event is an opportunity for the entire community to come out and honor those who have been affected by cancer,” said Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass, a breast cancer survivor. “I hope that everyone will come out in their pink shirts to show their support for their friends and family-members that are battling this disease.”

Turn Tyler Pink shirts can be purchased at Gallery Main Street, 110 W.

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ArtWalk returns to downtown Tyler tonight

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 2:12pm
ArtWalk returns to downtown Tyler tonight

Released by City of Tyler:

 

 

ArtWalk returns to Downtown Tyler on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the downtown area.

 

Enjoy fine art, live music, dance, film, interactive photography and more - and admission is FREE!

 

More than two dozen artists will display works of art that are also available for purchase. Some artists will be demonstrating how art is created with demos on the T.B. Butler Plaza.

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Reward for lost Therapet dog Tucker

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 11:26am
Reward for lost Therapet dog Tucker

 Tucker is a Golden Retriever who has been of help to many sick and handicapped East Texans, and now he needs your help getting home.

Tucker, a Therapet dog, is lost and his owners are offering a $500 reward for his safe return.  He was last seen in the Hollytree area of Tyler.

Please call 903-561-3618 if you see Tucker, if someone you know suddenly has a new Golden Retriever or if you see him wandering anywhere.

Alternate phone numbers to contact owner are 903-780-0996 or 903-595-4555.

Thank you!

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TMF Children's Robotic Exhibit opens today at Discovery Science Place

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011, 4:30pm
TMF Children's Robotic Exhibit opens today at Discovery Science Place

Released by Trinity Mother Frances Hospials and Clinics:

To celebrate the seventh year of performing heart and other surgeries using robotic-assisted technology, today officials with Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics and The Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital unveiled a childrens robotics exhibit at the Discovery Science Place that opens to the public on Saturday. The exhibit is designed to give visitors a hands-on opportunity to learn more about how robotics helps heal patients.

Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of the da Vinci Surgical System®, also brought a working simulator for demonstration and gave members of the news media the opportunity to 'test drive' the robot.

William F.

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Museum hosts Rose Festivals of Yesteryear lectures

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011, 4:25pm
Museum hosts Rose Festivals of Yesteryear lectures

Released by The City of Tyler:

The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum is teaming up with past Rose Queens and official Texas Rose Festival Historian, Jill King Ramsey, to host a “Rose Festivals of Yesteryear” lecture series Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The lectures will be held at the Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum where there will also be a special exhibit representing the early years of the Rose Festival and past Rose Queens. The lectures will celebrate Tyler’s Rose Season and focus on festivals of the past.

Although the lecture is only being given twice, the Museum will be open for tours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free and the museum is located at 624 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702.

In addition to the lectures, local author Susanna Carr will be at the Goodman Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Smith County Receives Annual Preservation Award

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, 3:16pm
Smith County Receives Annual Preservation Award

Released by Smith County:

Historic Tyler, Inc. Board of Directors has presented  Smith County with the 2011 Annual Preservation Award for their contribution to the restoration of the historic facades at the Spring Avenue Plaza, downtown. This award has been bestowed annually since 1981 and is Historic Tyler’s highest honor for preservation.

The award was presented to members of the Smith County Commissioners Court at Historic Tyler’s Annual Auction and Meeting Saturday, September 17.

Smith County opened the Spring Avenue Park Plaza on the downtown square to the public on May 13, 2011. The plaza stands in the spot where a devastating fire ripped through five Spring Avenue properties two years ago.

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East Texas Community Yard Sales

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 9:10am
East Texas Community Yard Sales

Here are the yard sale submissions for the weekend of September 23-25, 2011:

 

Do you love a good bargain? Do you prefer vintage clothing, or buying older furniture that you can re-do in your own cool style?   If so, here is a list of sales that might interest you:

Benefit for a young lady whose 23 year-old husband suddenly had to have open heart surgery a month ago. He is now on a ventilator and must be fed through a tube. He has 6-7 doctor appointments per week and his feedings cost $3,000 / month. Friends and family are hosting a yard sale to raise money for medical expenses. It this Saturday starting at 6am at the Old Fast Track off Highway 80 next to AVC Warehouse in Longview.

 

We are having a yard sale Friday & Saturday ...

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