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32nd Annual Mistletoe & Magic
32nd Annual Mistletoe & Magic
Unwrap the Magic The Junior League of Tyler’s annual Mistletoe & Magic holiday fundraiser brings holiday cheer, unique shopping, and the spirit of community service to Tyler each November, and this year’s event was no exception. The event takes place at Harvey Hall which completely transforms...
Mix 93.1 KTYL
Mix 93.1 KTYL
What a week I’ve had!  Shaping up at Emily’s Baby Bootcamp, winding down with some amazing yoga at Windhorse, a fantastic dinner of fresh off the hook seared tuna at Bernard’s, spending time with Saudi Arabian royalty, meeting PRESIDENT BUSH (very nice guy!), and last but not least, attending...
Brookshire’s Firefighter Combat Challenge
Brookshire’s Firefighter Combat Challenge
Ladies and gentlemen (but especially ladies), get ready to witness greatness at the Brookshire’s Firefighter Combat Challenge beginning next Friday, September 24th! The activities begin at 5:00PM and last throughout the weekend as firefighters compete to win one of three coveted spots per category....
23rd Annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala
23rd Annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala
Pickups and Pearlsnaps I attended my first Cattle Barons’ Saturday night.  I’d planned a trip for the weekend to float the river, but the strong storms across East Texas last week severely flooded the Guadalupe to the extent that no river floating will be happening for awhile.  I’ve wanted...
3rd Annual Cause For The Paws
3rd Annual Cause For The Paws
I was not only beyond flattered but also super excited when Tony Boykin of That’s What I’ll Do (T.W.I.D.) invited the Tylerites to be his guests at Miranda Lambert’s Cause for the Paws concert at the Villa di Felicita.  Cause for the Paws is the major fundraiser for the Humane...
Patriot Million Dollar Hole in One
Patriot Million Dollar Hole in One
I had the opportunity to work a shift at the Patriot Million Dollar Hole in One on Monday.  This fundraiser brings money directly into the community, which goes to scholarships for University of Texas at Tyler students.  Anyone who has ever received a scholarship at UTT likely was a benefactor...
Tyler Azalea 10k
Tyler Azalea 10k
Watch out runners, I’m ba-ack!  Well, not quite, but I’m getting there.  The 2010 Tyler Azalea 10k was this past weekend, and despite the lack of blooming azaleas, the turnout was quite good.  The race, hosted by Mellew Productions, is my favorite race and will always have a soft spot...
Sweet Discoveries
Sweet Discoveries
Save the date Monday, April 5th, the Tyler Discovery Science Place is holding the Sweet Discoveries Fundraising Event.  The event, located at Jakes Tyler, will feature wine tastings from across the United States paired with dessert creations courtesy of Jakes.  Tickets for the event are $100 a...
Tyler Rose Marathon
Tyler Rose Marathon
This year, for the first time ever, Tyler will have its very own full length marathon, courtesy of Mellew Productions!  Though it is still a few months away, I am just too excited about this to keep quiet about it any longer.  Plus, training for a marathon is no easy feat, so the earlier you can...
30th Annual TABA Home Products Show
30th Annual TABA Home Products Show
The weather could not have been better Saturday, February 27th for Tylerites to come out to Harvey Hall and check out the Home Products Show held by the Tyler Area Builder’s Association.  We arrived this morning and saw the event had already drawn quite a crowd.  Area vendors displayed...
Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Hundreds of Tylerites came out this morning to show their support and enthusiasm for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition crew and their decision to help a deserving family from right here in Tyler, Texas.  Neal McCoy debuted his new song ‘A New Mountain to Climb’, and Gary Bayless of Bayless...
Country For Our Country
Country For Our Country
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Country for Our Country this past weekend, and I had the most wonderful time.  What could be better than spending an evening in a beautiful venue with fabulous entertainment all while enjoying delicious food and drinks?  Oh, AND it was all for a great...
3rd Annual Tyler Half
3rd Annual Tyler Half
The runners came out by the hundreds on Saturday, October 17th to participate in the third annual Tyler Half and 5k, benefiting the University of Texas at Tyler Cross Country team.  The temperature that morning was a chilly 48 degrees, and the skies were clear, which in my opinion is the perfect...