2025 - The Patriot Talon

Patriots Take Down DBU With 87th-Minute Winner

November 11, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor DALLAS, Texas – UT Tyler men’s soccer team defeated Dallas Baptist University (7–7–4) on Saturday in the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament, sending the Patriots to the LSC semifinals [Read More…]

Mother Nature Provides Calm Refuge for Neighbors

November 8, 2025 The Patriot Talon

Multimedia journalist ORION BAKER talks with residents in one neighborhood about the get from spending time outdoors. Click the link below. ob – audio story

Sam Schott Named NCAA Woman of the Year

November 6, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas- Sam Schott has been named the 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced Wednesday. Out of more than 235,000 female student-athletes competing at the NCAA [Read More…]

UT Tyler Athletes Weigh in on NCAA Eligibility Proposal

October 31, 2025 The Patriot Talon

The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow collegiate athletes to compete during five seasons instead of limiting them to four under the current regulations. Multimedia journalist KAILEY MANES, a member of the volleyball [Read More…]

Women’s Soccer: UT Tyler Battles St. Mary’s to 1-1 Tie

October 31, 2025 The Patriot Talon

On Oct. 22, the UT Tyler women’s soccer team played St. Mary’s University to 1–1 draw at Citizens First Bank–Perkins Soccer Complex. Audio story by multimedia journalist CHASE UPTON.

Cadets Feel Heat During Firefighter Training

October 31, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Contributor Multimedia journalist Macy Maxwell chronicled some of the hands-on training cadets receive in the Fire Academy at Tyler Academy at Tyler Junior College. Those who complete the course receive certifications in fire [Read More…]

Gen-X Jim Presents: The Top 10 Things I Learned from Stephen King

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer I am often intrigued by the things that mold us as individuals. Our various external interests and curiosities tend to have a long-lasting impact on our developmental process, our intellectual chrysalis, if [Read More…]

Early Voting Begins in Smith County

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer Early voting began in Smith County on Monday, Oct. 20 and will last until Oct. 31. There are 17 state of Texas propositions to be voted on by the community. For [Read More…]

Victoria’s Secret Angels Spread Their Wings In Latest Show

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Since its launch in 1995, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has remained a staple of the fashion and modeling industry. It’s known for extravagant runway productions, star-studded performances, and famous ‘Angels’ who [Read More…]

UT Tyler Graduate Student Captures Essence of Little Things

October 28, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Makenzie Bierma presented her exhibit “All of The Little Things” at the Meadows gallery on Oct. 23 in partial fulfillment of her M.F.A. The main piece titled “I Cannot Carry This Weight [Read More…]