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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…]

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…]

Second “No Kings” Protest Held in Tyler

October 28, 2025 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer Around 2,000 protestors gathered Oct. 18 in Bergfeld Park to protest the Trump administration. The event was part of a movement that took place across the United States. The protest was partially [Read More…]

Parade Highlights Texas Rose Festival

October 21, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer Front Street is flooded by crowds lining the street as they watch a procession of brightly colored flowers, floats and poofy dresses. Leading this charge is the sound of drumbeats and blaring [Read More…]

Rob Lowe Speaks About Life, Career at Cowan Center

October 16, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By CIERRA RAYNER/Contributor Actor Rob Lowe brought humor, reflection and inspiration to the Cowan Center during his lecture Oct. 7. The theater was packed with people anticipating Rob Lowe’s lecture. Lowe kept the audience entertained [Read More…]

Candlelight Vigil Honors Lives Lost in Nepal’s Revolution

October 16, 2025 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer The Nepali Student Association held a vigil at Lake Tyler this September to remember the lives lost and hope for a better future, after Nepali “Gen-z” revolution. According to NPR, turmoil in [Read More…]

Ramping up Registration: Spring 2026 Enrollment Starts Early

October 7, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer Enrollment for Spring 2026 will begin on Monday, Oct. 20. In a recent email sent out, UT Tyler admission staff cited evidence that found students have better outcomes if enrolled in [Read More…]

Turning Point USA Chapter Forms at UT Tyler

October 7, 2025 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer and GENEVIEVE JACKSON/Staff Writer and CHLOE SUH/Staff Writer Students begin a chapter of Turning Point USA at UT Tyler to continue Charlie Kirk’s legacy of conservative ideas and open dialogue. TPUSA is [Read More…]

UT Tyler Takes over East Texas State Fair

October 2, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By GENEVIEVE JACKSON/Staff Writer UT Tyler students, alumni and faculty filled the East Texas State Fairgrounds last Thursday for the annual UT Tyler Day at the Fair. The tradition brought the university’s community together off-campus, [Read More…]

Fall Fest Bings Tailgating, Full Slate of Home Games

October 2, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor UT Tyler Athletics is gearing up for its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, a day packed with sports, food, and community fun. All of the Patriot’s home games for the [Read More…]