May 10th, 2011
Hard as it is to believe, it’s nearly time for the Tyler Area Parade of Homes to start again. It seems like only a couple of weeks ago that I was writing about this same event, but believe it or not, our area is gearing up once again for the annual tour. It started in 1953 as a way for local builders to demonstrate their craft for local potential clients. At the time the tour contained only ten homes and a handful of builders. Since then it has grown to include more than fifty homes and now includes both contractors and subcontractors.
So who exactly attends this event every year? All of East Texas actually. It’s not just folks in construction or real-estate who enjoy touring the area homes. It’s anyone looking for any kind of design or decorating ideas. It’s also attended by folks like my dad who watch home improvement and design shows religiously. The fact that our housing market is so depressed may actually bring out more house tourists as well. While I certainly can’t afford to own a new luxury home perhaps I can live vicariously through those who can. Evidently this year’s route has route has yet to be announced, but word should be out by the time tickets go on sale May thirty first.
Each year a portion of the proceeds go to a local charity or two. This year’s charities are the Path Children’s Programs and Azleway Boy’s Ranch. The Parade of Homes runs from June 4th to the 12th. The Daily schedule looks like this: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. For more information and history on the Tyler Area Builders Association, Parade of Homes, visit the following website: http://www.tylerareabuilders.com/whats-happening/parade-of-homes.html
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April 21st, 2010
Tyler Junior College is one of the biggest Junior colleges in the country. Everyone in Tyler knows about Tyler Junior College. Tyler Junior College is known for its three promises; 1. A quality education, 2. A Vibrant Student Life, and 3. Community Service. Tyler Junior College started in 1926. The student body was not much more than a few hundred.
In Tyler TJC has become more than just a college, sadly, it has become the hot hang out spot. Many times it seems that TJC has tried to sweep the crime that happens on the campus under the rug. If you just walk through the campus it is pretty obvious that there is a problem with gangs. Silly fights have broken out due to certain groups standing on other groups spot. It is ridiculous to walk through the campus and to hear the childish yelling. It is extremely annoying to hear the obnoxious hissing of men trying to get a girl’s attention. I think that the campus security is trying to deal with this issue but it never seems to really change.
Although there are really annoying things that happen at TJC, there are really great programs that give back to the community. There are many scholars programs at Tyler Junior College that allows students to receive extra credit and they are able to graduate with honors. These programs give the students opportunities to work in the community and to work along with charities in East Texas.
Tyler Junior College gives many people an opportunity to go to college when they come from a place that maybe their grades were not the best in high school, or if that they do not have very much money. TJC places their students according to a placement test, which tests the students reading, math, and English skills.
TJC does have great opportunities for all people, from successful sport programs and cheerleading to a great drama and music program. The two year college has allowed people to change their lives and have opportunities that they may not have found anywhere else.
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January 8th, 2010
Located at 13086 county road 192 Grace Auto Works offers a variety of automotive services. Owner Kenny Giles keeps a busy stream of customers going and coming and the guys at Grace have an excellent reputation as honest businessmen as well. They won’t recommend unnecessary labor, and they are willing to work with customers to keep the parts costs low. As a result their over all prices are quite reasonable. Mr. Giles also keeps a number of repaired vehicles in the yard, which he sells at low prices to those in ministry who are in need of transportation.
Their Christian ethics, and ties to individuals in local Tyler Texas ministries has afforded them with many opportunities to be a blessing to area charities. All this goes to establishing an excellent reputation in the community. Honest repairmen can be difficult to come by, but if you’re looking for auto work, at a reasonable price, Grace Auto Works is a trustworthy local business everyone should know about.
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October 15th, 2009
Well, it seems as though I’ve started writing on a class of East Texas institutions I have been hesitant to start writing on. Of course I’m referring to churches, but after writing about my own church and those of my family members I find that, as Wellington said, I’m in for a penny, in for a pound. My purpose is to make Tylerites aware of the local church traditions they have to choose from.
While I’m not a member of the Baptist church, I can certainly respect the faith and sincerity of many of my family and friends who are. Trinity Baptist Church has been a part of the Tyler community for many years and is located at 604 West 4th in Tyler. Doctrinally the church follows the teaching of the Baptist denomination. The church is full of sincere Bible believers who are reaching out to the Tyler community, and the world beyond. Trinity Baptist is involved with numerous local charities and missions organizations so they offer a variety of opportunities for members to plug into. The church has contemporary worship and offers a variety of Christian education classes for congregants of all ages.
The church building itself is beautiful. It offers enough classroom space for any number of events and classes, offered both by the church and the school who now shares the facility during the week. The staff is accommodating and helpful and is concerned about the needs of the congregation.
This past summer Trinity Baptist invited King’s Academy Christian School to share its wonderful facility. The church has been a huge blessing to this new area ministry in a way that has allowed it operate comfortably, and even expand. For anyone looking for a new church home with a preference for the Baptist tradition, I strongly recommend looking at Trinity. Their website is currently under construction, but for more information I suggest contacting their office at (903)593-3143. For more information on King’s Academy, see the Tyler Blog section of this site, and look for the titles “Something Different in Education,” and “Something Different at King’s Academy.” Also see the articles section and look for the title “Six- Man Football Returns to Tyler.”
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