Dec. 22, 2022
 City of Tyler Councilmembers and Mayor photographed at the Tyler Rose Garden. Left to right; Councilmembers Brad Curtis, Shirley McKellar, James Wynne, Mayor Don Warren, Councilmembers Stuart Hene, Bob Westbrook, and Broderick McGee
City of Tyler employees, baby recognized for years of service
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Tyler City Council recognized five employees and a baby for their service and outstanding commitment to the City of Tyler. At this important milestone, City Council and staff expressed their sincere appreciation for the dedication and for the special contribution they make to the organization. Together, these employees represent 125.5 years of service with the City of Tyler.
 Kelly Shirley, Fire Senior Captain, 35 years of service
 Gary Cannon, Water Utilities Project Manager, 25 years of service
 Alan Lowery, Fire Captain, 25 years of service
 James Owens, Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Operator, 20 years of service
 Amanda Cook, Public Safety Telecommunicator Administrator, 20 years of service
 Livia Dietz, Infants at Work retiree, six months of service
Tyler PD purchasing new digital forensic scanner to document crime, crash scenes
The Tyler Police Department is set to purchase a three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning system to document, reconstruct and analyze crime scenes and vehicle crash sites. The City Council agreed on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to accept a $54,583.49 donation from the Smith County District Attorney's Office to be used toward the purchase of a Leica RTC360 Laser Scanner from Collision and Crime Forensic Solutions.
Investigators currently use hand measurements, a total station device to measure distances and angles and call on the Texas Rangers for assistance. The Leica RTC360 Laser Scanner captures data and documents crime scenes and vehicle crash sites more efficiently and with better accuracy.
80 lane miles of City streets proposed for 2023 asphalt improvements
The Tyler City Council voted on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to approve a $429,919 contract with Morton Enterprise to provide asphalt crack sealing for the streets identified for seal coating and resurfacing in 2023. Asphalt repairs are prioritized according to the pavement condition index scores and staff evaluations of the City's streets.
The 2023 asphalt enhancement project includes 80 lane miles of City Streets.
The crack seal project is scheduled to begin in January and continue through May 2023. Crack seal work is done prior to overlaying or resurfacing a street.
City Council approves contracts for sewer line rehabilitation, capacity upgrades
The Tyler City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to execute three contracts for sanitary sewer system rehabilitation projects associated with the Consent Decree.
This work is part of the Consent Decree. One of the contracts addresses 5.3 miles of undersized sewer collection lines that are undersized and causing capacity constraints.
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Tickets on sale for annual Mother-Son and Daddy-Daughter Valentine's dances
Arbor Day set for Jan. 21
Youth Basketball League at Glass Recreation Center
Christmas tree recycling starts Dec. 26
Cambridge Road traffic shifts to north-side Monday, Dec. 12
2021-22 Annual Report is available
 Graphic art depicting the covers of the English and Spanish versions of the 2021-22 Annual Report. "2021 Annual Report, Called to Serve and Protect"
Have you listened to our podcast? Roses & Weeds was created to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.
In this episode, Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez meet City Arborist and Urban Forester Maddie Burton! Maddie and longtime guest Leanne Robinette explain the City's need for an urban forester, how the recent winter storms and droughts have impacted our canopy and what we are doing to mitigate the loss of so many trees. We also tell the amazing story of how we ended with the tallest Christmas tree in the history of the City of Tyler.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.
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Liberty Hall is once again a hub of entertainment in downtown Tyler, and resonates again, now with music, theater, comedy and classic films. This 1930s building has been rebuilt to become a centerpiece for the performing arts in the heart of Tyler's new Downtown Business, Arts and Culture District.
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Learn more about your Council in action
The Tyler City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave.
Council agendas are available on our website, where residents can also find the link to submit participation forms for future Council meetings.
Tyler City Council meetings are broadcast on Suddenlink Cable Channel 3 at 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Council meetings are also available on Youtube, Facebook and our website.
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