Keep Tyler Beautiful to repaint mural on loop

TYLER — Eight local community artists are working with Keep Tyler Beautiful to repaint the mural along South Loop 323. The site falls between Fry Avenue and New Copeland Road. The previous mural featuring 520 feet of colorful roses was painted in 2011 by students from multiple Tyler high schools, but has now faded. Priming the wall and cleaning of the area has already begun. Outlining of the new design was set to start Thursday, weather permitting, and painting will follow. The completion is anticipated in October. KTB will also add a new mural at Emmett J. Scott Park on newly renovated restrooms. A second new park mural will happen at Woldert Park on the electrical box near the new splash pad.