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It's not quite springtime in East Texas, but the weather has sure made it feel that way this past week. This weekend isn't going to be any different. Lots of fair weather, sunshine, and temperatures expected to mid-70s all weekend long.

Other signs that Spring is just around the corner, the daffodils are in bloom along with many tulips, and some trees are starting to show signs they're sprouting their leaves, which means one thing, pollen season is right around the corner too!

This might be a great weekend to start prepping those flower beds, do some spring cleaning around the house, go through the garage and closet gather those items you no longer find useful, and prep for a garage sale.

If none of that sounds appealing to you, you can always be a part of the events that are happening around East Texas.

Here's a look at this weekend's event happening across East Texas.

For more information or to purchase tickets to listed ticketed events, click or tap on the event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Flights And Bites at FRESH by Brookshire's

Friday 6p-8p
Old Jacksonville Hwy. - Tyler

This is a wine-tasting tour with expertly prepared food pairings. This is a ticketed event and for $7 you'll also receive a complimentary wine glass for samples and to take home.

 

Caldwell Arts Academy Black History Month Presentation

Friday 5:30p-8:30p-8
S College St. - Tyler

Community and families are invited to see our campus Arts Integration showcase, local vendors and food trucks, performances, and the Dallas Black Dance Theater with Caldwell Unite opening. Tickets are needed for the Dallas Black Dance Theater performance.

 

Leap Year Madness 5k

Saturday @ 8a
Rose Rudman Park - Tyler

It's Leap Year! It only happens every 4 years. Join the madness of an early Saturday morning run. There is a registration fee for this event that will include an awesome t-shirt, and earn a one-of-a-kind finisher medal! Oh, and for the competition junkies out there, we have top-of-the-line age group awards as well. There will also be an over male and female, and a male masters and female masters winner.

 

Prom Boutique by Zonta Club of Longview

Saturday 8a-3p
Maude Cobb Activity Center - Longview

Zonta Club of Longview presents its 15th Annual Prom Boutique. This event will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Exhibit Building. Browse and try on new or barely used dresses from various sizes, colors, and styles. Registration for this event is required.

 

Kid Fish Day

Saturday 8:30a-1p
Fair Park Pond on N Texas St. - Pittsburg

No one is too young to learn to fish in East Texas. Once a year, the City of Pittsburg and Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsors a fishing event just for kids. The City Park Pond on Texas Street is stocked with enough winter trout to provide hours of fishing fun.

Kid's Fishing Day is the last Saturday in February and is open to children ages 16 and under.

The City of Pittsburg invites you to our annual Kid Fish Day. Saturday, February 24, 2024, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at Fair Park Pond located at 303 North Texas Street. Fishing Poles are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and bait is provided by the City of Pittsburg. The pond will be stocked with trout that you can keep. Hot food and beverage trucks will be available as well to help keep you warm.

 

February Hafla - East Texas Belly Dance Association

Saturday @ 4p
Glass Recreation Center - Tyler

It will be an exciting evening of mesmerizing belly dance performances at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler. The February Hafla promises to be a night filled with vibrant music, graceful movements, and infectious energy. Come and experience the magic of belly dance as talented dancers showcase their skills and passion. Whether you're a seasoned belly dance enthusiast or new to this art form, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment and celebration!

 

Longview Museum of Fine Arts Concert Series: Grace Pettis

Saturday @ 6:30p-8
N. Fredonia St. - Longview

Grace Pettis has been characterized as a bit folk, country/Americana, and a lot of soul. Pettis's musical influences run the gamut of Southern sounds: from mountain music and gospel to country and folk to R&B and hip-hop. This is a ticketed event.

 

Free Drive-Thru Vaccine/Microchip Clinic

Sunday 10a-2p
Longview Exhibit Center - Longview

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center in partnership with Longview PAWS announces their free drive-thru vaccination/microchip clinic for residents of Gregg County, TX.

CLINIC PACKAGE:
Medical exam
Rabies
DAPP (HCP for cats)
Bordetella
Microchip
Deworming

The clinic is a drive-thru clinic. Participants must stay in their vehicle.
Two pets per vehicle. Dogs must have a collar and leash. Cats and puppies must be in a carrier.

Must reside in Gregg County, TX - proof of residency required. Accepted forms of residency are current ID with addresses and/or documentation showing physical address.
Supplies are limited.

One Tyler Restaurant Nearly Failed Their Latest Health Inspection (02-20-2004)

NET Health makes routine inspections of restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, convenience stores, daycares, and healthcare facilities daily, and here are the results of their latest round of inspections.

NET Health grades these facilities on a demerit system. The lower the score the more perfect the establishment is with a goal of scoring a '0'. However, these restaurants missed the mark during their last inspection. 

Violation Points
The total number of points on the report total 100.
0-10 Demerits = A
11-20 Demerits = B
21-25 Demerits = C
26-30 Demerits = D
31+ Demerits = F

Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1

Pictures from Super Bowl LVIII Thanks to Randi Mahomes

Randi Mahomes is the mother of NFL Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and she shared some of her photos with us from Super Bowl LVIII.

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

East Texas Airbnb Rental With Plenty of Room

If you need a AirBnB or just want to get out of town for a summer weekend, this may be just the place in Tool, TX.

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

WARNING: Texans Should Never Carry These 11 Items in Their Wallets

We have those required items to carry around in our wallet or purse. We have to be vigilant with the extra stuff that's in there because it could make us a bigger target for thieves. 

Gallery Credit: Getty Images, unsplash.com

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