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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyler, Texas Tyler, Texas City of Tyler Website http://www.cityoftyler.org Nickname(s): Rose City Location of Tyler, Texas Coordinates: 32°20′3″N 95°18′0″W / 32.33417°N 95.3°W / 32.33417; -95.3Coordinates: 32°20′3″N 95°18′0″W / 32.33417°N 95.3°W / 32.33417; -95.3 Country State County Government - Mayor Area - Total - Land - Water Elevation Population (2008) - Total - Density Time zone - Summer (DST) ZIP codes Area code(s) FIPS code GNIS feature ID United States Texas Smith Barbara Bass 49.4 sq mi (128.0 km2) 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km2) 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) 544 ft (165 m) 108,772 1,696/sq mi (655.1/km2) Central (UTC-6) Central (UTC-5) 75700-75799 430, 903 48-74144[1] 1348998[2] Tyler is a city in and the county seat of Smith County, Texas in the United States.[3] The city is named for President John Tyler in recognition of his support for Texas’s admission to the United States. The 2000 census recorded the city’s population to be 83,650, while in 2008 it was estimated to have reached 108,772.[4] Tyler is the principal city of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Tyler-Jacksonville combined statistical area and includes surrounding communities such as the Town of Flint, the Town of Gresham, and the City of Noonday. Tyler has been nicknamed the "Rose Capital of America" because of its large role in the rose-growing industry; about 20% of commercial rose bushes produced in the U.S. are grown in Tyler and Smith County and more than half of the rose bushes are packaged and shipped from the area. {fact|date=April 2009} It has the nation’s largest municipal rose garden and hosts the Texas Rose Festival each October, which draws more than 100,000 spectators.[5]. In 1985, the international Adopt-a-Highway movement originated in Tyler when, after appeals by local Texas Department of Transportation officials, the local Civitan chapter adopted a 2-mile (3-km) stretch of U.S. Highway 69. Tyler is also home to the Caldwell Zoo. Geography Climate chart for Tyler J F M A M J J A S O N D 3.3 3.7 4 3.7 4.5 3.7 2.2 2.6 3.3 5.1 4.5 4.8 57 64 72 78 84 90 94 94 88 78 67 58 38 41 49 55 63 70 73 72 67 56 48 40 average temperatures in °F precipitation totals in inches source: Weather.com / NWS Metric conversion 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia J F M A M J J A S O N Tyler, Texas D 35.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of 85 95 101 94 113 93 55 66 83 131 113 121 age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 14 18 22 26 29 32 34 34 31 26 19 143.12. The city’s population was spread out by 3 5 9 13 17 21 23 22 19 13 9 4 age, with 26% under the age of 18, 11.7% average temperatures in °C • precipitation totals from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20% in mm from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years Tyler is located at 32°20′03″N 95°18′00″W / of age or older. The median age was 34 32.334249°N 95.299927°W / 32.334249; years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 -95.299927 [6] Elevation: 544 feet. Tyler is males. For every 100 females age 18 and surrounded by many smaller suburbs includover, there were 83.3 males. ing Jacksonville, Whitehouse, Lindale, New The median income for a household in the Chapel Hill, Bullard, Edom, Brownsboro, city was $34,163, and the median income for Chandler, and Mineola. a family was $43,618. Males had a median inAccording to the United States Census come of $31,728 versus $22,397 for females. Bureau, the city has a total area of The per capita income for the city was 49.4 square miles (128.0 Square kilometres), $20,184. 16.8% of the population and 13.0% of which, 49.3 square miles (127.7 km²) of it of families were below the poverty threshold. is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it 23.3% of those under the age of 18 and (0.22%) is water. 12.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Climate Tyler enjoys weather typical of East Texas, which is unpredictable, especially in the spring time. All of East Texas has the humid subtropical climate typical of the Southeast in North America. The record high for Tyler is 111°F (44°C), which occurred on July 31, 1921. The record low for Tyler is -3°F (-19°C), which occurred on January 18, 1930. Economy In addition to its role in the rose-growing industry, Tyler is the headquarters for Brookshire Grocery Company, which operates Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods, and Ole! supermarkets in four states. The company’s main distribution center is located in south Tyler, while SouthWest Foods, a subsidiary that produces dairy products, is located just north-east of the city. Adams Engineering has also made its headquarters in Tyler. The manufacturing sector includes: • Tyler Pipe, a subsidiary of McWane Inc. that produces soil and utility pipe products • Trane, a business of Ingersoll-Rand, formerly a unit of American Standard Companies, which manufactures air conditioners and heat pumps (this plant was originally built in 1955 by General Electric) • Carrier, which manufactures air conditioners • Delek Refining, an Israeli owned oil refinery formerly dba La Gloria Oil and Gas Co (a Crown Central Petroleum subsidiary). • Ferguson Beauregard, an operating company of Dover Corporation that specializes in equipment for the Demographics As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 83,650 people, 32,525 households, and 21,076 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,696.7 people per square mile (655.1/km²). There were 35,337 housing units at an average density of 716.7/ sq mi (276.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 61.72% White, 26.83% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 8.46% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 15.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 32,525 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia measurement and production of natural gas using the plunger lift method. • Vesuvius USA, a division of Cookson Group that manufactures refractory ceramics used in the steel industry. • Cavender’s Boot City, a large regional western ware retailer and manufacture. Also produced in Tyler are John Soules Foods’ fajita and other meat products, Greenberg’s Smoked Turkeys, Distant Lands Coffee Roasters coffee, Tyler Candle Co. jar candles, Tyler Products, and a variety of small hightech businesses including Synthesizers.com, Group M7, CBI , Power-Up, and Arrick Robotics. Tyler is also a major medical center which serves the city as well as the surrounding East Texas area. Tyler, Texas River during the American Civil War. The site of the camp is now a public park, managed by the Smith County Historical Society. The park features a kiosk with extensive graphics detailing the history of the camp, a walking trail with interpretive signage, a reconstruction of a POW cabin, and picnic facilities. It is open daily from dawn to dusk with free admission. It is located on Highway 271, 0.8 miles north of Loop 323. The East Texas State Fair is held annually in Tyler.[12] Transportation Recreation & Tourism Annually, the Texas Rose Festival draws thousands of tourists to Tyler.[7] The festival, which celebrates the role of the rose-growing industry in the local economy, is held in October and features a parade, the coronation of the Rose Queen, and other civic events. There is also a Rose Museum featuring the history of the Festival. Tyler is home to Caldwell Zoo, several local museums, Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler, and numerous golf courses and country clubs.[8] There is also an "Azalea Trail," which are 2 officially designated routes within the city that showcase homes or other landscaped venues adorned with azalea shrubs.[9]Tyler State Park is a few miles away where visitors can camp, canoe, and paddle boat on the lake. Activities include picnicking; camping; boating (motors allowed - 5 mph speed limit); boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking and hiking trails; lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area); and nature study. The Smith County Historical Society operates a museum and archives in the old Carnegie Library.[10] Lake Tyler was the location of the HGTV Dream Home contest in 2005. The 6,500 square feet (600 m²) house briefly boosted tourism and interest in the community. It subsequently was sold at public auction in January, 2008, for 1.325 million dollars. [11] Aerial photo of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, Texas, shot by Butler Planning Services on 9/9/2005. As with much of modern America the automobile is the most common form of transportation. Tyler is a nexus of several major highways. Interstate 20 runs along the north edge of the city going east and west, U.S. Highway 69 runs north-south through the center of town and State Highway 64 runs east-west through the city. Tyler also has access to U.S. Highway 271, State Highway 31, State Highway 155, and State Highway 110. Loop 323 was established in 1957 and originally encircled the city, which has continued to grow outside of the loop. This expansion is the reason for the new loop 49 which is currently under construction. Loop 49, designed to be an "outer loop" around the city, and connect to I20. The first five-mile segment, which connects Highway 155 south with Highway 69 south, opened for use on August 17, 2006. A second segment connecting Highway 69 with Paluxy Drive opened in January, 2008. Historical Camp Ford was the largest Confederate Prisoner of War Camp west of the Mississippi 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyler, Texas Portions of incorporated Tyler are served by surrounding school districts. These include sections of southeast Tyler by the Whitehouse Independent School District, and some sections in the east which are served by the Chapel Hill Independent School District. Public transportation The city’s Tyler Transit buses run daily, excluding Sundays and holidays. Greyhound Lines bus service is available through a downtown terminal. Via air Tyler Pounds Regional Airport offers service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport via American Eagle and to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Colgan Air Continental Connection. Private schools The Tyler Catholic School System of the Catholic Diocese of Tyler consists of St. Gregory Elementary and Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Middle/High School. There are several other private schools, including King’s Academy Christian School, Grace Community School, Christian Heritage School, East Texas Christian Academy, All Saints Episcopal School, and Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal School. Via train Tyler was the hub for a series of short-line railroads which later evolved into the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, better known as "The Cotton Belt Route." This line later became part of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which itself merged with the Union Pacific Railroad, which continues to serve the city today. Media There are currently 14 media outlets and one newspaper located in Tyler, as well as many more in the surrounding areas. Healthcare Hospitals located in Tyler include East Texas Medical Center, Trinity Mother Frances Health System, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, and Texas Spine & Joint Hospital. Tyler serves as a major medical center for communities throughout East Texas. Newspaper • Tyler Morning Telegraph Television UHF Channel Stations 7 19 56 Cable Call Network Channel Letters Broadcast from Tyler 7 KLTV ABC 11 KYTX CBS 10 KETK NBC Education Colleges and Universities Tyler’s higher education institutions include the University of Texas at Tyler and the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, both part of the University of Texas System, Tyler Junior College, and Texas College. Stations with Tyler Coverage Area 51 12 KFXK FOX Radio AM stations Frequency Call Leters Stations Broadcast 600 KTBB 690 KZEY 1330 1490 KGLD KYZS Format Name Public schools Public primary and secondary education for much of the city is provided by the Tyler Independent School District, which includes two high schools, John Tyler and Robert E. Lee; Premier High School of Tyler a public charter school; several Tyler schools offer International Baccalaureate and Advance Placement programmes. The IB Diploma Programme is no longer part of John Tyler high school, but is still going strong at REL. from Tyler News/Talk Urban Contemporary Gospel The Light Sports ESPN 4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyler, Texas • Grace Cougars • Chapel Hill Bulldogs • Kings Academy Royals FM stations Frequency Call Format Leters Stations Broadcast from Tyler 89.5 KVNE Christian Contemporary 91.3 KGLY Religious 92.1 KDOK Oldies 93.1 KTYLAdult FM Contemporary 96.7 KOYE Regional Mexicana 100.1 K261CW Public Radio 101.5 KNUE Country 104.1 KKUS Country Name Encouragement FM • On May 11, 2003, East Texas housewife Deanna Laney murders two of her children and maimed another, claiming God told her to do it. She was eventually Mix acquitted by reason of insanity.[13] • La Invasora On February 24, 2005, David Hernandez Arroyo Sr. murdered his ex-wife and wounded his son in front of the Smith KERA County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas. A shootout and escape attempt followed, The Ranch and Arroyo was killed.[14] 105.7 KYKX The 2007 reality show Anchorwoman was • Country filmed in Tyler, at CBS affiliate KYTX. The show ran for two episodes aired on one Stations with Tyler Coverage Area night before being canceled by Fox. 90.3 KBJS Christian Talk • On the evening of February 2, 2009 a fire 96.1 KKTXClassic and 96X engulfed a number of historic buildings FM Contemporary located in downtown Tyler. Eight different Rock fire departments responded to the fire.[15] 99.3 KAJK Adult Hits JackFM 102.7 KBLZ Hip Hop The Blaze 106.5 KOOI Adult Sunny Contemporary 107.3 KISX Urban JAMZ Actors/Actresses Contemporary • Sandy Duncan - actress (though born in Henderson, she grew up in Tyler); attended Birdwell Elementary School, Robert E. Lee High School, and Tyler Baseball Teams Junior College • (1912) • Alex Finlayson - playwright • (1924-1929, 1931, 1935-1940, 1946-1950) • Arthur "Dooley" Wilson - Actor and singer • (1932) most well known for playing Sam in the • (1933-1934) movie Casablanca • (1950-1953) • (1954-1955) Athletes • Tyler Wildcatters (1994-1997) • Earl Campbell - NFL Hall of Fame running • (2001) back nicknamed "The Tyler Rose"; Notable Events Famous Tylerites Sports Football • (2004) • High school sports teams Football • • • • John Tyler Lions Robert E. Lee Red Raiders T.K. Gorman Crusaders All Saints Trojans • • • attended John Tyler High School Louis Santop - Negro League Catcher (1909-1917, 1920-1926), member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Pat Mahomes - MLB Pitcher (1992-1997, 1999-2003) Jerry Mumphrey - MLB Outfielder (1974-1988) Lee Tunnell - MLB Pitcher (1982-1985, 1987, 1989) 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia • Archie Reynolds - MLB Pitcher (1968-1972) • Clarence Huber - MLB Third Baseman (1920-1921, 1925-1926) • Travis Chick - MLB Pitcher (2006) • Doug Wyatt - NFL safety (1970-1974) • Randy Grimes - NFL center/guard (1983-1990, 1992) • Ronnie Lee - NFL tight end/offensive lineman (1979-1992) • Hunter Freeman - MLS defender • Daniel Hernandez - MLS defender • Billie Wayne Lemons (1955-2008) - Born in Tyler; played for Cleveland Browns, 1977; Church of Christ minister in Lubbock • Aaron Ross - NFL player, New York Giants cornerback, 2006 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award • Tim Crowder - NFL player, Denver Broncos defensive lineman • Terrence Murphy - Former Texas A&M University standout and Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver • Matt Flynn - LSU Quarterback, BCS National Championship MVP • Ciron Black - LSU All-American Offensive Tackle • Derek Farmer - NFL Running Back, San Diego Chargers • Gary Baxter - NFL cornerback • Philip Humber - Minnesota Twins pitcher from nearby Carthage, Texas but now living in Tyler • Gary Jones - NFL Defensive Back • Chris Carter - Former NFL safety • Morgan Wade - (Pro BMX Rider) • Larry Johnson - NBA Forward New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks 1991-2001 • Buddy Turman (1933-2007) - heavyweight boxer from Noonday, Texas • Brandon Pettigrew - NFL Tight End, Detroit Lions, 2009-present Tyler, Texas • Tyler Graham - Singer, Songwriter of Blues Music • Teron Beal- Sony Music Singer, Songwriter (Micheal Jackson, Bonnie Raitt, Whitney Houston, Mya, Brandy) • Brandon Beal- Singer, Songwriter, Producer- MMG Records, Vecca (Sony BMG Japan) Recording Artist • Richard Dobson - Singer and Songwriter • Eisley - indie band comprising Chauntelle, Sherri, Stacy, Weston and Garron DuPree. • Element Eighty - Alternative metal band comprising Zack Bates, Ryan Carroll, David Galloway and Matt Woods. • Hobbit - 1970s/1980s Rock band • Johnny Horton - Country singer • Will Jennings - American songwriter • Lix - 1980s Metal band • Mouse and the Traps - 1960s Garage rock band comprising Buggs Henderson, Ken Murray, David S. Stanley and Ronnie "Mouse" Weiss. • Adam Lazzara - Lead singer of emo band Taking Back Sunday • Max Bemis - Lead singer of rock band Say Anything, who is also married to Sherri DuPree of Eisley.[16] Others • John E. Barrett - photographer (worldrenown images of Jim Henson and his Muppets; National Lampoon poster Are You A Nerd?) • Josh Byerly - NASA spokesman and one of the "voices of Mission Control" • Jo-Carroll Dennison - Miss America 1942, the first Miss Texas to win the national title • David Ellsworth - Writer • Kevin Eltife - Member of the Texas Senate • Jonna Fitzgerald - Former Miss Texas, Runner Up to Miss America, television news anchor, noted musician • Louie Gohmert - U.S. representative and former Smith County judge • Kenneth Herring - Owner, Texas Chassis Works and Resident Expert, SpeedTV’s Pass-time. • Mary Cage Moore Irwin - former Miss Texas, philanthropist • Molly Grubb Lynn - Former Miss Texas, restaurateur • Frank Melton - Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi Musicians • Arab - Rapper, partner of Soulja Boy Tell ’Em • Shaun Groves - Singer, Songwriter of Christian Rock Music • Paul Baloche - Singer, Songwriter of Contemporary Worship Music • Ken Bethea - Guitarist for Old 97’s • Adam Carroll - Singer and Songwriter • David Kurtz - Berklee Alumnus ’08 6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia • Sarah McClendon - Journalist and White House correspondent for over half a century, longest tenure ever in the White House press corps • Gary North, Ph.D - Author • Kiki Shepard - TV host of Live in Hollywood and formerly of It’s Showtime at the Apollo • Lisa Dalzell Spooner - Former Miss Texas, television news anchor • William Steger - U.S. district judge (1970-2006) • Ned Touchstone - (1926-1988), leader of the Radical Right in 1960s and 1970s • Brian Werner - Tiger conservationist, Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge Tyler, Texas Sister cities • • • Jelenia Góra, Poland Lo Barnechea, Chile Yachiyo, Japan[17] See also • East Texas • Dry county (All alcohol, except Texas made wine, is not available for purchase, except in private clubs, bars or restaurants for on premises consumption) • Smith County, Texas • Lake Palestine http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/ 20080720/NEWS08/807200320. Retrieved on 2008-08-16. [5] Mozo, Jessica (2006). "Glamour and Glitter". Images of Tyler (Journal Communications, Inc.) 1: 42–43. [6] "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/ www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. [7] Until Now [8] Navarro, Edward (2006). "It’s Tee Time in Tyler". Images of Tyler (Journal Communications, Inc.) 1: 57. [9] Tyler Azalea Trail - Frequently Asked Questions [10] Smith County Historical Society [11] KLTV 7 News, Your East Texas News Leader, News, Weather, Sports, Community, Jobs, Cars and Much more. | HGTV Dream Home Sold, $1.325 Million [12] East Texas State Fair [13] [1]Deanna Laney Acquitted [14] Smith County Courthouse shooting [15] (Newspaper)Palestine Herald Press. February 3, 2009. [16] "An Update From Max". blogs.myspace.com/sayanything. 2009-05-20. http://blogs.myspace.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2296310& Retrieved on 2009-05-21. [17] New Page 1 References [1] ^ "American FactFinder". United States • Tyler Chamber of Commerce Census Bureau. • Tyler Economic Development Council http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on • Tyler, TX from the Handbook of Texas 2008-01-31. Online [2] "US Board on Geographic Names". • Tyler Texas Information : Tyler photos, United States Geological Survey. history, government, tourism, links. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. • Tyler Texas Weather : Weather conditions, Retrieved on 2008-01-31. radar, and forecasts. [3] "Find a County". National Association of • Tyler State Park Counties. http://www.naco.org/ • www.discoverscience.info Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/ • The University of Texas at Tyler cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved • Smith County Historical Society on 2008-01-31. • The Cascades of Tyler [4] Mallette, Cindy (2008-07-20). "City • Hudnall Planetarium at Tyler Junior Helping Census Bureau On 2010 Count". College Tyler Morning Telegraph (T. B. Butler Publishing Co). Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler,_Texas" Categories: Cities in Texas, County seats in Texas, Smith County, Texas, Tyler, Texas External links 7 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyler, Texas This page was last modified on 22 May 2009, at 22:29 (UTC). All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. (See Copyrights for details.) Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) taxdeductible nonprofit charity. Privacy policy About Wikipedia Disclaimers 8