February 2026 – The Patriot Talon

UT Tyler, City of Tyler Enter Infrastructure Collaboration

February 24, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By CASEY EHLER/Contributor The city of Tyler and the university have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on infrastructure and transportation initiatives. The agreement, signed on Jan. 28, formalizes a partnership between the city [Read More…]

Winter Storm Cancels Classes, Disrupts UT Tyler Students

February 24, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By REILLY YOUNG/Contributor When a storm covered Tyler in ice Jan. 24-29, the university canceled in-person classes. Students were told to monitor email for updates as conditions developed. Although power stayed on, ice covered campus [Read More…]

Legendary Bob Dylan Coming to UT Tyler Stage

February 24, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Bob Dylan, a timeless folk-rock artist, is making a stop in East Texas as part of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. He will perform at the UT Tyler Cowan Center at [Read More…]

Meet the Candidates for the 2026 Texas Primaries

February 22, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer In the Primary Elections on March 3, voters will decide who they want to represent their party in the November general elections. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27. Here [Read More…]

Ongoing Project Aims to Improve Downtown Square

February 17, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By LYDIA DOYLE/Contributor The City of Tyler is moving forward with a downtown improvement project that will focus on updating infrastructure, enhancing pedestrian accessibility and refreshing public spaces. What’s Happening According to the City of [Read More…]

Long Road Trips Part of Being a UT Tyler Athlete

February 17, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor Editor’s note: Brock Bearden is a member of the baseball team. For UT Tyler baseball, road trips aren’t quick overnights. Some weekends mean four days away for a four-game series. It’s a lot [Read More…]

Patriot Hoops Welcomes Pair of Ranked Foes to the HPC

February 16, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler men’s and women’s basketball teams will host two major Lone Star Conference matchups inside the Herrington Patriot Center on Tuesday night. The women [Read More…]

UT Tyler Dance Team Brings the Heat at UDA Nationals

February 14, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler’s Dance Team started off the year strong with a number seven finish at UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Known as the Super Bowl of collegiate [Read More…]

What To Know Before Super Bowl LX

February 6, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/ Sports Editor SANTA CLARA, Calif. — You don’t need to understand blitz packages or coverages to enjoy Super Bowl LX. What you do need is a little context, who’s playing, why it [Read More…]

UT Tyler Classic: Defending National Champs Open Home Slate With Four-Day Tournament

February 4, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor Tyler, TEXAS — UT Tyler softball will open its home schedule this weekend with the UT Tyler Classic, a four-day tournament at Irwin Ballpark. The event marks the first home games of [Read More…]