holiday events: TIPSY TOW SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE - 12/30/12 01:10 AM
AAA Texas is offering its free Tipsy Tow service during the New Year’s Eve holiday from 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, to help remove drinking drivers from the road.
Motorists, bartenders, restaurant managers, party hosts or passengers of a drinking driver may call 1-800-AAA-HELP or 1-800-222-4357 for a free tow home of up to 10 miles.
Callers simply tell AAA Texas operators, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” to receive the free tow and ride home. A regular AAA Texas-contracted roadside service truck will be dispatched.
This free service is unique in that it … (0 comments)

holiday events: New Year's Eve Happenings in Tyler, TX - 12/29/12 12:26 AM
How are you bringing in the 2013? Many restaurants in Tyler are offering NYE packages.
Lago del Pino - $75 Per person and VIP package available
Admission  Music by L.C. Rocks  Party Favors  Light Appetizers  Midnight Champagne Toast  Late Night Breakfast Buffet  Firework Show! Cork Food & Drink - $57 per person (extra for wine pairing) Click here for Four course meal choices
The Cascades of Tyler - $40 Members; $50 Non-members
DJ, Dancing & Party Favors  Heavy Hors d'ouevres & cash bar Midnight buffet & champagne toast Whatever you decide to do, do so responsibily!!  Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! … (0 comments)

holiday events: TX State Railroad presents The Polar Express 2012 - 12/17/12 09:18 PM
The Polar Express is back!
Grab the kiddos all clad in their PJs & read along on the train on your way to the North Pole.  Greet Santa, sing some carols and enjoy hot cocoa.
Children tickets start at $20 so don't miss the train.  Dec. 7-23 & 26-29.
  

… (2 comments)

holiday events: Tyler Area Senior Citizens Association (TASCA) Open House - 12/17/12 10:30 AM
Looking for food, fun, or fellowship during the holidays? You're invited to attend an Open House at(TASCA) from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday, December 21.
Tyler Area Senior Citizens Association (TASCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to meeting the social and personal needs of the growing population of senior citizens in the Tyler area and surrounding communities. Currently 390 members strong and growing at the rate of 10-15 new members per month!
Location: Tyler Area Senior Citizens Center 10495 CR 2167 Whitehouse TX 75791 US
Phone: (903) 871-3217
… (5 comments)

holiday events: 8375 N FM 607, Brownsboro, TX for sale - 12/16/12 09:28 AM
Enjoy living in the country and peaceful sunsets on the front porch of this 5 bedroom home (one bedroom is currently used as an office) situated on 1.305 acres in Brownsboro ISD. This custom built home offers a WBFP with blowers, stained concrete floors in living area, a large walk-in pantry and plenty of storage throughout.  Asking $183,000.  Reduced!

… (2 comments)

holiday events: 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas - 12/10/12 11:31 AM
This coming weekend is the last weekend to enjoy 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas, a holiday walk-thru light extravaganza at the East Texas State Fairgrounds.
East Texas State Fairground will be transformed into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas Friday through Sunday from 5:30 - 10 pm.
General admission for 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas is $5.00 for all ages.  Visit http://www.twasthelights.com/ for more information or call (903) 597-2501.

… (2 comments)

holiday events: Holiday Activities in Downtown Tyler - 12/10/12 10:55 AM
Looking for Holiday Events to crash??
Downtown Tyler Museum Alliance is hosting their 5th Annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 14, 2012 from 4-8 pm.
The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand Museum Cotton Belt Depot Smith County Historical Society Museum Gallery Main Street McClendon House All 5 museums are festively decorated and will offer refreshments, music and more.  The best part is that the event is FREE!!!   Hope to see you there.      
… (2 comments)

holiday events: East Texas Holiday Happenings! - 11/25/11 02:42 AM
Don't forget to hop on the Texas State Railroad at either the Palestine or Rusk depot.  
Currently, there are several excursion options:
Pineywoods Steam Excursion - children tickets start at $38 The Polar Express - children tickets start at $20     RV park & campgrounds are also nearby and are perfect for a weekend getaway or family reunion.  Premium seating and a snack cart are available.  Many more options are available for schools and other groups.     For more information, visit www.TexasStateRR.com … (0 comments)

holiday events: Holiday Events in East Texas - Christmas in the Village - 11/18/11 10:16 AM
Christmas in the Village
Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) will host its annual holiday event, Christmas in the Village - A Lighting of the Campus, on Saturday, November 19, 2011.  
Christmas in the Village allows for BVT residents to showcase their talents through art and music, all the while providing community members with a better understanding of the special individuals served through Breckenridge Village. The residents look forward to this event all year, and enjoy making new friends and being able to celebrate the holidays with others.
Throughout the event, BVT residents take part in selling t-shirts, Christmas cards and … (0 comments)