2026 - The Patriot Talon

Patriots Continue New Year’s Surge With Fifth Straight Win

January 16, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor AUSTIN, Texas — Patriot women’s basketball extended its winning streak to five games with a 47-44 road victory over St. Edward’s Thursday, using late-game execution and defensive pressure to hold off the Hilltoppers. [Read More…]

Presencia de ICE Crece en Tyler

January 14, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer En “La Tiendita” han aparecido varias publicaciones en Facebook alertando a la comunidad de Tyler sobre la presencia de U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tambien conocido como ICE, en Tyler. La Tiendita [Read More…]

The Next Step: Reed Shifts From Dugout to Department Leadership After 21 Seasons

January 12, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas — After more than two decades leading the UT Tyler softball program, Mike Reed is stepping away from coaching and into a full-time administrative role within the athletic department. Reed, [Read More…]