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Tyler ISD Improves Schools, TEA Rankings

TylerTXBlog — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:28:56 +0000

Tyler ISD was delighted to accounce that all of its schools received an “academically acceptable” or higher ranking from the TEA in 2008. Nine Tyler elementary schools improved from acceptable to recognized, and two schools received the highest rating: exemplary.

“We are very proud of the hard work and effort of all of our teachers and staff who helped to make this accomplishment possible,” said Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid. “We know we still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we want to take some time to celebrate our campuses success.”

According to TEA, ratings are given based on student performance on the statewide Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests, dropout rates and high school graduation rates. This year, more Tyler schools than ever before achieved the “exemplary” or “recognized” rating.

Tyler Adds Flashing Yellow Turn Lights

TylerTXBlog — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:05:55 +0000

Tyler drivers are experiencing a new traffic signal in 2008 – the flashing yellow light. Drivers should yield and turn during a flashing yellow light, similar to the familiar solid green left turn yield. Tyler is following other cities across the nation including Michigan, Portland and Charlotte after a federal study showed that flashing yellow turn lights prevent more crashes than a traditional solid green yield.

Tyler has already installed six flashing yellow turn lights in busy intersections like Donnybrook and Broadway, and on Loop 323 at Old Bullard Road and Copeland.

Hole-In-One Contest Benefiting College Students

TylerTXBlog — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:35:32 +0000

Attention Golfers! Try your luck at the annual UT Tyler Suddenlink Patriot hole-in-one contest benefiting scholarship programs at UT Tyler.

Qualifying rounds will be held May 10 – 17 at the traditional site off of Old Bullard Road near Grande. Any golfer 18 and over can aim and shoot for $1 per ball. One qualifier each day will be selected based on closest distance to the hole. The final contest will be on May 18 at The Cascades.

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Tyler Mayor Race: Barbara Bass and Laura Corbett

TylerTXBlog — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:52:30 +0000

One of these two women will be the next mayor of Tyler.

Barbara Bass, left and Laura Corbett are vying for Tyler’s open mayoral seat after Joey Seeber vacates his seat. The three-term mayor must step down for term limitations, but leaves Tyler with a strong and growing economy that either Bass or Corbett is sure to build upon.

Early voting is already open. Be sure to vote by election day, May 10.

More Flights Coming to Tyler Pounds Airport?

TylerTXBlog — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:30:22 +0000

The Tyler City Council has recently approved a measure to promote increased air service at Tyler’s Pounds Airport. New airlines will have user fees waived in response to additional flights and service.

"We feel that if new airlines begin providing service in Tyler, they will stay," said Airport Manager Davis Dickson. "This is an important tool for the Airport to attract new service. East Texans have a strong desire for more flights and flexibility in their travel plans. This incentive will help us to respond to this market demand."

Tyler Pounds Airport, currently served by American Eagle and Continental to Dallas and Houston, was recently named Airport of the Year by the FAA.

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Help each other – give blood in tyler

TylerTXBlog — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:55:43 +0000

Carter BloodCare officials are asking Tylerites to give blood this winter, as the supply of blood has dropped in recent weeks.

Go ahead and stop by the Stewart Blood Center this week and give some blood – it doesn’t take long and you know you’ll feel good about it afterwards. Here’s a map to the blood center:

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