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Spring Enrollment Sets Record with 10,000 Students

April 2, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ASHTON GATSON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler had an 8.49% enrollment increase for the spring semester this year compared to last year, preliminary figures show. The enrollment of 10,015 students marks the highest [Read More…]

UT Tyler Employee Faces Possession of Child Pornography Charges

April 2, 2025 Danny Mogle

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer A UT Tyler employee has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Brandon Baschnagel, 41, of Bullard, was taken into custody by UT Tyler Police, said a statement issued by Henderson [Read More…]

UT Tyler Receives $2M for Dementia Program

April 2, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler has received a $2 million gift from the Byers Family Foundation to help establish a center for Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis and treatment. UT System [Read More…]

Robert Roberson Case: East Texas man on Death Row Seeks New Trial

April 1, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Multimedia Journalist Robert Roberson from East Texas is on death row in Texas after being convicted for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. He was found guilty of his causing his [Read More…]

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

March 21, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Video Editor Assistant Texas A&M Kingsville baseball coaches watch from the dugout as they fall to defeat Feb. 22 at Irwin Field. Photo by ORION BAKER. Pitcher Rawley Hector [Read More…]

Smith County Man Continues Legacy of Land Ownership Dating to 1830s

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By AVERY SALAS/Contributor For Paul Hancock, land is more than just property — it is a testament to a legacy built over generations. As a proud son of the Republic of Texas, Hancock’s connection to [Read More…]

UT Tyler Volunteers Make Big Impact at Big Event

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The East Texas Big Event, a day of community service co-hosted by UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College, took place Feb. 22 in Tyler. During the opening ceremony in Bergfeld Park, [Read More…]

New Starbucks Continues to Attract People to Library

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By MARIA VELASQUEZ/Contributor Since the University of Texas at Tyler opened a Starbucks in the library in the fall semester, it has become a frequently visited spot for students looking for beverages, food, a study [Read More…]

UT Tyler Extends Efforts to Educate Students on Finances

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By GRACE GILES/Contributor For many students, the biggest challenge in college is not the workload but financial issues. According to Ellucian, 59% of college students conside dropping out and 19% drop out due to financial [Read More…]

East Texas Attorneys Help Families with Documentation

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer East Texas lawyers volunteered their time Feb. 23 to help families with mixed immigration status fill out paperwork that ensures a plan for their kids. A mixed-status family is one where [Read More…]