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Events
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City of Jacksonville’s Tomato Fest is Saturday
June 8, 2012 It's that time once again to celebrate the fruit that many consider and use as a vegetable -- the tomato! The 28th annual Tomato Fest is happening Saturday in downtown Jacksonville.
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BBQ Cookoff, Music and More This Summer at Lake Tyler
June 5, 2012 Summer in Texas is fun! There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy festivals and recreation - or in other words - ways to occupy the kids this summer and keep them from getting bored.
Lakefest happens June 30th off the shores of Lake Tyler at McElroy Road
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One of Astronomy’s Rarest Events Will be Visible in East Texas
June 4, 2012 When you hear the phrase, "Transit of Venus," it sounds like it might be a band name or a good club with velvet ropes and a line out the door on a Saturday night. But it has nothing to do with pop culture. It really does have something to do with the planet Venus, and it's a rare event that we'll be able to witness tomorrow in Tyler.
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Downtown Tyler Becoming Fantastic Destination for Events + More
With a vibrant art gallery, revitalized theater and an increasingly active community, downtown Tyler is becoming a hub for local events and attractions.
Much of the uptick in activity stems from Gallery Main Street and Liberty Hall, both of which are among a growing list of businesses that surround the T.B. Butler
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Dinosaurs Are Invading Downtown Tyler
May 25, 2012 Watch out downtown Tyler! Pre-historic dinosaurs have invaded part of downtown and have taken up residency at the Discovery Science Place, and it looks like they're planning to stay there through the summer.
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Theory of a Deadman Performs in the Mix Lounge
Canadian rockers Theory of a Deadman stopped by the Mix 93-1 studios today (May 21) to play for a select group of Mix VIPs before their show at Clicks Live in Tyler. We've got a couple of photos of their performance for your viewing pleasure, and we'll have videos of their acoustic show up this week.
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Let’s Go Shopping East Texas
May 18, 2012 At a time when gas prices are high, it's hard to drive all around town to hit up one garage sale to find nothing interesting, then drive another few miles to find another one and maybe have the same kind of luck and then hit the jackpot 25 miles away! Now Mix 93-1 has your gas saving tip, shop the first ever Mix 93-1 Garage Sale at the East Texas Fair Grounds tomorrow!
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Train Days Coming to Jefferson This Weekend
May 17, 2012 If you have a love for trains or your kids have a love for them, the place to be this weekend is in Jefferson for the annual Jefferson Train Days event going on Saturday and Sunday.
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Tyler to Celebrate ‘Heritage Days’ on Saturday, May 19
Calling all Civil War buffs! Tyler is celebrating “Heritage Days” this Saturday, May 19. The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department has brought “Heritage Days” to Tyler for the past four years. The event takes place on the beautiful grounds of the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.
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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather in Tyler
The weather in East Texas is heating up. While many of us have come to accept our region’s blistering summers, others would prefer to skip ahead to Halloween. If you’re among the latter group, consider one of the many ways to enjoy the sunshine over the next few months.
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UT Tyler Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest Kicks Off
May 14, 2012 Over the past 25 years the annual Hole In One competition has raised more than a million dollars for endowed scholarship programs at UT Tyler. Students have benefited directly from the competition that could be giving away $1 million itself on Sunday, May 20, at Hollytree Country Club! Qualifying began Saturday at the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center and continues through 11 p.m. Friday.