Here’s 5 Things You Could Buy With $476 Million to Make Tyler a Better Place to Live
There was no winner last night in the Mega Millions Lottery, so this means the jackpot for Friday will go up to an estimated $476 million! If you win, here are a few recommendations on how you can spend the money to make Tyler a better place for us to live.
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A Music Venue
I've grown up in Tyler. Been here 37 years and the question that is always asked, but never answered is "Why does Tyler not have a better place for concerts?" Being in between Dallas and Shreveport is the perfect spot for a band to make a quick stop and play for a few thousand people. If you win the cash, please make this the first thing on your list to build. You'll be a richer person than when you started if you'll just do it.
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Build An Overpass Or Two
Traffic in Tyler is horrible. There is no doubt that the city has grown quicker than city managers expected. Do us all a favor if you become stupidly rich and build some overpasses to help relieve the congestion!
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Build Another IHOP
Besides the question of why we don't have a decent place for a concert, question number two by residents of Tyler has always been, "Why is there only one IHOP in Tyler?" Let's change that.
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Bring (Back) Popeye's Chicken
We used to have a couple. Why they didn't make it is a mystery to me. Maybe Tylerites just didn't appreciate a good thing when they had it, but now we want it back! Spicy Cajun style chicken? I'm in!
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Build A Dave And Busters
It's like a grown up Chuck-E-Cheese! Food, beer and games -- enough said!