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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…]

Duke Reviews: “Don’t Be Dumb” by A$AP Rocky

February 4, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Multimedia Editor Assistant It’s been almost eight years since A$AP Rocky released a new album. After multiple delays caused by leaks and sample-clearance issues, he’s finally returned with his fourth studio project “Don’t [Read More…]

No. 3 Patriots Open Season With Sweep of Lubbock Christian

February 4, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas— The University of Texas at Tyler’s No. 3–ranked baseball team opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, sweeping Lubbock Christian University in a three-game Lone Star Conference series at Irwin [Read More…]

Texas Primary Elections: What Voters Need to Know

January 30, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer Texas primary elections are coming up. Voting in the primaries will narrow which candidates get to make it on the November general election. The voter registration deadline is Feb. 2. A student [Read More…]

Men’s Basketball Makes History With First Win Over West Texas A&M

January 30, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor CANYON, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler men’s basketball team opened its three-game Lone Star Conference road trip with a historic 91-85 victory over West Texas A&M University on Thursday [Read More…]