Heart of Tyler Annual Meeting Held

TYLER — The committee for the Black Tie Bingo fundraiser was recognized with the Brick Award at Tuesday night’s annual meeting of Heart of Tyler. That’s the organization’s top yearly honor. Heart of Tyler also celebrated the past year’s accomplishments in construction and renovations, new businesses and expansions, events, arts, and preservation. Ongoing construction at the county jail and parking garage sites was spotlighted as Heart of Tyler looked to the future. The meeting was held at Smith County’s newly renovated Hub Center on East Ferguson. Heart of Tyler works with the city’s Main Street Department on various downtown revitalization efforts.