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The Cascades, which is located only four miles from downtown Tyler, offers quality golfing and stylish homes.

Great Golf Drives Interest in Residential Developments

Showcasing an array of private clubs and upscale residential communities built around challenging courses, Tyler has earned a reputation as a golfer’s paradise.

Snapshot of Tyler

Snapshot of Tyler

Residents Still Enjoy Contributions From Early-1900s Philanthropists

Bergfeld Park was established in 1913 when Tyler businessman Rudolph Bergfeld donated land for the site.

Loop 49 Eases Travel, Enhances Aesthetics

Texas State Highway Loop 49 is designed to be an outer loop around the city‚ and the first 5-mile segment opened in August 2006.

Genecov Group Believes in Doing Well by Doing Good

When oil was the engine of the Tyler economy in the early part of the 20th century‚ the Genecov family was among its leading drivers.

Delek U.S. Holdings Inc. Invests in Tyler Refinery

Delek U.S. Holdings Inc. has been selling gas at its chain of convenience stores throughout the southeastern United States for several years. But with an investment in Tyler‚ the public company is moving up the petroleum supply chain.

The Genesis Group Keeps Folks Talking

Communication is of paramount importance to police officers‚ firemen and hostage negotiators.

John Soules Foods Overcomes Facility Fire to Continue Success

Grilled hamburgers sound appetizing‚ but when their manufacturing facility also goes up in flames – well‚ it’s not the sort of finish anyone wants.

If It’s Made In Texas, It Can Be Found at Texas True

From the Panhandle to the Gulf‚ from furniture to food – if it’s made in Texas‚ it can be found at Texas True.

Cliff Lasseter plays his guitar in between appointments at his barbershop, Cliff's Precision Kuts.

Time Out for a Texas Tune

Cliff Lasseter plays his guitar in between appointments at his barbershop, Cliff's Precision Kuts.

The University of Texas at Tyler will be home to the Texas Allergy, Indoor Environment and Energy Institute.

New TxAIRE Facility Will Focus on Air Quality Research

Dust bunnies, Fido’s fur and other allergens are about to undergo closer scrutiny and possible eradication.

The Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House was built in 1878 and is the birthplace of the late Washington news correspondent Sa

Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House Provides Elegant Educational Site

Since the days when Queen Victoria sat on the throne of England, the Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House has served as a backdrop for all of life’s highlights in Tyler.

Quality sports facilities such as Tyler Junior College’s Mike Carter Field enable the city to draw major events.

TJC’s Junior College World Series Win Produces Storybook Ending

Tyler Junior College and SporTyler worked furiously in advance of the 2007 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Baseball World Series to ensure a successful event.

Students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing.

New PhD Program Prepares Nurses for Research and Teaching

With plenty of hospitals, clinics and other health-care facilities within its borders, Tyler is a natural magnet for nurses.

Bethesda Health Clinic Conveys Care of Community

Tyler is deservedly known as a caring community.

Tyler Area Boasts Largest Dutch Oven Society Chapter

In Texas, where barbecue is king, grills, smokers and all the shiny equipment that goes with them are the name of the game.

Ballet Tyler has made the Cowan Center its performance venue of choice.

Cowan Center Provides First-Rate Performing Arts Facility

"We used to go to Dallas a lot; now we just go now and then.”

Campers are happy to don their best outdoor camouflage gear for a program at Pine Cove Christian Camp.

Three Area Camps Make Summer Sensational in Tyler

Three organizations provide programs for campers, families and retreats.

Portraits of rose queens and their courts, along with their gowns, are among the items displayed at the Tyler Rose Museu

Tourism Blooms With Texas Rose Festival and Azalea Flower Trail

Tourism in Tyler just keeps coming up roses – and azaleas.

Swann’s Furniture Gallery Furnishes Homes for a Century

Having served the Tyler area for more than 100 years, Swann’s Furniture Gallery knows the value of offering superior customer service and products at competitive prices.

Hispanic Business Service Office Meets Specific Business Needs

The Hispanic Business Service Office aids in the development of Hispanic businesses in Tyler and Smith County through publications, seminars, work­shops and information on business loan programs.

Granite Division Inc. Introduces GraniteLoc System

Granite Division Inc. is the oldest and largest slab yard in East Texas – built on a solid reputation by offering top-quality granite and marble for installation in local businesses and residences.

Ashcraft and Southern Marble Co. Inc. Keeps Focus on Customer Service

Ashcraft and Southern Marble Co. Inc. is a proven leader in the cultured marble industry with over 37 years of experience.

The Lone Ranger is the newest location for Yahooz, a Tyler network of creatively decorated, cowboy-themed coffee shops.

Yahooz Provides Coffee With a Cowboy Kick

Some people might be shocked to see a 110-gallon hat perched on top of a double drive-through, unless you are from Tyler.

Janie Clapp prepares her signature pound cakes at her all-natural bakery in Tyler, Janie’s Cakes.

Quality Means Success for Tyler Food and Drink Businesses

One look at the box, and you know something wonderful is inside.

A visitor admires paintings on exhibit at the Tyler Museum of Art.

Tyler Museum of Art Begins Planning for New Facility

new Facility will ensure continuation of museum’s role in the community.

The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum has several interesting aircraft on display for visitors.

Historic Aviation Museum Expands at Tyler Airport

Fans of flying things flock to the newly expanded Historic Aviation Memorial Museum on the grounds of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport.

The traditions of the Tyler Junior College Apache Belles date all the way back to the 1940s. Above, an early-years team

Apache Belles Mark 60 Years As Dancing Diplomats

Extreme courtesy and captivating choreography are the trademarks of the Tyler Junior College Apache Belles, a precision dance and drill team outfitted in their trademark cowboy boots, hats and short shorts.

Goodman Museum

Goodman Museum Tours Allow Guests to Peer Back into History

Trivia answer: Tyler’s first property ever to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places was the Goodman-LeGrand Home, located on North Broadway Avenue.

Hudnall Planetarium

Hudnall Planetarium Offers Host of Fascinating Programs

Plenty of star power can be found at Hudnall Planetarium.

Andrew Carnegie

Historic Carnegie Library Building Among Few Remaining in State

It was the first building in Tyler to have running water, and it served as the city’s public library until 1980.

Tyler Jr College

Students Have Multiple Choices for Higher Education in Tyler

Want to give it the old college try? Try Tyler.

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Brick Streets Neighborhood Dates Back to 1848

Here is a hard fact: In 2004, the Brick Streets neighborhood in downtown Tyler became the city’s sixth historic district when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Lasso Up a Fine Cup O’ Joe at Yahooz

People who are not from the Tyler area might be surprised to round a curve and see a gigantic cowboy hat on the horizon, but people here know it means they're not far from a satisfying cup of coffee, fresh and fruity smoothies and scrumptious panini sandwiches at one of three Yahooz coffeehouse locations.

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Public and Private Golf Courses in Tyler Challenge All Skill Levels

Golfers new to Tyler have some tough decisions to make when it comes to teeing it up.

Tyler Is Fast Becoming a Retirement Destination of Choice

Tyler is fast becoming a retirement destination of choice‚ but do not look for rocking chairs and shuffleboard.

Potpourri House ‘More Than a Tea Room’

Step inside the Potpourri House‚ and you might forget where you are.

Tyler District Engineer Mary Owens Oversees Roads and Waterways

Mary Owen can remember as a toddler sitting smack-dab in between her mom and dad in the car‚ holding onto maps and playing navigator every where they went.

All Saints Episcopal School balances academic rigor with individualized programs.

Tyler Private Schools Provide Lots of Options

Relocating a family means taking a careful look at education options in the area.

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What is cooking? Get a taste of regional cuisine.

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital Surgeons Use Cutting-Edge Robotic Technology

Open-heart surgery usually means a complex‚ invasive procedure with a lengthy recuperation.

Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance Courts Spanish-Speaking Community

Like the rest of the United States‚ Tyler is seeing a massive increase in the number of Hispanic busi­nesses.

SPORTyler II Promotes Tyler Sports Tourism

Sports are not just fun and games but serious business as well.

More Than Child’s Play

Magnets are a powerful attraction at Tyler’s Discovery Science Place, a museum chock-full of hands-on learning and fun.

Caldwell Zoo Offers a Walk on the Wild Side

It all began simply enough in the late 1930s in the Caldwell backyard.

Fast Facts About Tyler County

  • The city’s No. 1 tourist attraction is the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, with 38,000 rose bushes and more than 500 varieties.

Tyler At A Glance

Tyler is in northeast Texas‚ about 90 miles east of Dallas and 90 miles west of Shreveport‚ La.

With 12,000 students, Tyler Junior College facilities rival many four-year colleges.

Tyler Offers Trio of Excellent Higher-Education Options

Whether students are looking to earn a masters degree or learn the skills required for a local industry's innovative manufacturing process‚ they need look no further than Tyler's three higher-education institutions: the University of Texas at Tyler‚ Texas College and Tyler Junior College.

Career and Tech Ed Classes Give Tyler High School Students a Leg Up

Gone are the old days of “Voc Ed‚” with less-than-rigorous courses like wood shop and typing.

Communications Academy Counselor Helps Students Achieve

Sarah Jane Walker talks a mile a minute‚ which is a good thing.

Rose Industry Has Major Economic Impact in East Texas

For more than half a century‚ everything has been coming up roses for the Chamblee family.

Tyler City Government Managed Like Business

Few towns in America can boast the kind of big-business approach to city government that Tyler practices on a daily basis.

Tyler Morning Telegraph Family Owned for Five Generations

Production methods have changed drastically at the Tyler Morning Telegraph since it began publication in 1929‚ but one thing that’s stayed the same is the family standing behind it.

El Charro Mexican Restaurant One of Tyler’s Most Popular Eateries

Mexican immigrant Gilbert G. Ramirez started El Charro Mexican Restaurant in Tyler in 1943 with some saved-up cash‚ determination and a hard-working spirit.

Century-Old Tyler Depot Gets Historic Landmark Designation

Tyler's historic Cotton Belt Depot turned 100 years old in June 2005‚ and the city celebrated by unveiling a plaque establishing the depot as a National Historic Landmark.

Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo Popular Family Entertainment

Tyler residents can embark on an adventurous safari without ever leaving the city limits‚ thanks to Caldwell Zoo‚ which sits on 85 acres and contains 2‚000 animals representing 250 species.

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