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In today's newsletter:

  • Tyler driver accused in downtown construction scare heads toward jury trial
  • UT Tyler nursing earns national recognition—what it means for local students
  • Tyler officer's crash suspect walks free after major bond reduction

Also on today's calendar: Toddler Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm or two; very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tyler woman accused of trying to hit construction worker released from jail (kltv.com) — A Tyler woman charged with aggravated assault after allegedly driving into a downtown construction zone and nearly hitting a worker is out of Smith County Jail on a personal recognizance bond. Prosecutors are weighing additional reports before deciding on a plea offer, with a pretrial hearing set for October 26 and a jury trial scheduled for November 3.
   

2. UT Tyler Ranked in Top 200 Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs in U.S. (uttyler.edu) — UT Tyler's School of Nursing has been ranked among the nation's top 200 undergraduate nursing programs, placing it in the top 22% of accredited baccalaureate programs. With demand for nurses expected to surge, the university highlights flexible BSN pathways and strong clinical training designed to prepare East Texas students for growing healthcare roles across the region.
   

3. Man released after posting bond for crash with Tyler PD officer (ketk.com) — A Tyler man accused of intoxication assault in a crash that seriously injured Tyler police officer Josiah Baxter has been released from Smith County Jail after his bond was reduced to $500,000. The September 18 collision on East Commerce Street sent Baxter to the hospital for multiple surgeries, and the case has not yet been scheduled for further hearings.
   

4. Talent shines at Unlimited All-Abilities Showcase in Tyler (ketk.com) — Residents in Tyler just wrapped up the first Unlimited: An All-Abilities Showcase, where local performers with diverse abilities shared their talents at South Spring Baptist Church. Organized by Tyler Area AMBUCS and Neurodivergent Advocates of East Texas, the event drew a strong turnout and highlighted how the community celebrates what people with disabilities can do.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New muffin flavor hitting the menu this week!
    Biscoff Bliss: a fluffy, spiced muffin with a cookie butter streusel, stuffed with a Biscoff cheesecake center! (Nextdoor Good Ol Hwy 31)
  • Happy Sunday everybody this is my one day of rest !
    I get to spend the whole day with my dog this is what the whole day is going to look like (Nextdoor Commerce/Erwin St)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Tyler, Texas in Tyler. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Indeed Event) in Tyler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tyler here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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