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Business and education leaders meet to discuss future for Tyler ISD

TYLER, TX (KLTV)- Now that the Tyler ISD bond proposal has passed, Tyler ISD officials are moving forward with plans to create a career and technology center for students.

On Friday, members of the "Tyler Area Business Education Council" discussed the future of that center, and the students it will serve.

VIDEO: German Shepherd rescued from LA River

VIDEO: German Shepherd rescued from LA River

Several animal rescue groups, plus an LA neighborhood, collaborated to save Biggie, a German Shepherd who was trapped withoug any way out.

See how the rescuer gained his confidence and ultimately got him safely out.

What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 16-19

What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 16-19

East Texas is known for its amazing music, and there is no shortage of opportunities to hear it this weekend! Lots of other events, too. Read on for the details, grab some friends and have a fun weekend!

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here.  7:00pm no cover.

TxDOT, law enforcement agencies to host Click-It-Or-Ticket event in Tyler

TxDOT, law enforcement agencies to host Click-It-Or-Ticket event in Tyler

From TxDOT:

Texans wear their belt buckles with a certain Lone Star pride, but it’s the buckles in their vehicles that could save their lives. More functional than fashionable, life-saving seat belts first debuted 45 years ago when Lyndon B. Johnson’s National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and The Highway Safety Act went into effect mandating that all automobiles have seat belts as a standard feature.

To honor President Johnson’s pioneering dedication to safety, the Texas Department of Transportation launched its 12th annual Click It or Ticket campaign this month at the LBJ Library in Austin with a car show demonstrating the progression of seat belts through the ages.

TxDOT, along with the Department of Public Safety, Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the Tyler Police Department, is scheduled to host a campaign kickoff event at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza in downtown Tyler.

Tyler prepares for NJCAA Division III World Series baseball tournament

Tyler prepares for NJCAA Division III World Series baseball tournament

From the Tyler Chamber of Commerce:

In one week baseball players from all over the country will descend on Tyler to compete in the NJCAA Division III World Series at Mike Carter Field.  This series welcomes only the best players in the nation for five days.  Tournament play will take place from May 25-30 at Mike Carter Field.

Other activities surrounding the World Series include the following:

  • Media Kickoff—Tuesday, May 21—noon: Mike Carter Field

Scholarship Recipients, Taylor Heard and some of our sponsors and tournament director will be available for questions and interviews

District responds to teacher's allegations of 'administrative bullying' and 'blacklisting'

TYLER, TX (KLTV)- Thursday, Tyler Independent School District responded to a story aired last Thursday about the concerns their teachers have with the district.

"The greatest struggle we have as teachers is that there seems to be an effort to cover up how much of a discipline problem there is in the individual school. It's not a healthy place to work anymore. It's not a fun place. They are taking the joy and the passion from many excellent teachers," one teacher said anonymously.

Most of the teachers who spoke out did so anonymously. They asked not to be identified for fear of losing their jobs. The teachers also spoke about a general fear of retaliation amongst themselves when it came to confronting the district with their concerns. Thursday Tyler ISD Superintendent responded.

Academic improvement crucial community effort, Tyler group says

TYLER, TX (KLTV)- The formal group that opposed the Tyler Independent School District bond, which passed on Saturday, says academic performance at the district is still the top priority.  They want the community to come together to confront the district and raise the academic standards. They say Tyler Schools are under-performing and the community needs to unite and find the people who want to help lead the district to academic excellence.

"The district can't do it by ourselves.We do need the community and ideas and fresh approach and that's what I want to do as administration... look at anybody who is having success with our demographics and look at ways we can incorporate those programs to do better," says Tyler ISD Superintendent Gary Mooring.

Superintendent Mooring says the district has made improvements over time, despite decreasing academic accountability ratings.