The Vintage Trunk opens in downtown Tyler
A new destination for antique lovers has opened in downtown Tyler. The Vintage Trunk, located at 253 S. Broadway Ave., made its debut in early June, offering a curated collection of vintage, primitive and antique home décor, collectibles, oddities and toys.
The store features a wide range of items, from highly collectible pieces to budget-friendly finds under $1. Tyler native and store owner Scharlanne Powell Crozier said her lifelong passion for antiques began in childhood.
A new destination for antique lovers has opened in downtown Tyler. The Vintage Trunk, located at 253 S. Broadway Ave., debuted in early June, offering a curated collection of vintage, primitive and antique home décor, collectibles, oddities and toys. (Santana Wood/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
“My interest in antiques started early in life. When I was young, I wandered through antique stores and malls with my parents while on vacation and later in life attended antique shows and fairs along with flea markets,” Crozier shared on the store’s website. “I delight in connecting customers with pieces that resonate with their family’s histories or their own interests.”
Owning an antique shop has long been Crozier’s dream. While every item is for sale, she said the store is more than just a retail space.
“It’s a place where locals and East Texas visitors can go to browse, reminisce, or learn,” she said. “The shop is filled with surprising and unusual finds that you may not want to pass up.”
The Vintage Trunk is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building was previously home to Velvet: A Vintage Collection, which relocated in April to 235 S. Broadway Ave.
Rose City Modern Vintage closes storefront for now
Rose City Modern Vintage, located at 117 University Place in downtown Tyler, announced on May 29 it would be closing at its current storefront. The last weekend of May was its last weekend in store.
The closure is intended to be temporarily.
“We will be online only for the next couple of months and should be in a new location come September,” the store said in a Facebook post.
The ownership thanked its customers and supporters. Email rosecitymodernvintage@gmail.com for more information or stay updated on the store’s Facebook page (Rose City Modern Vintage) or Instagram @rosecitymv.
Tyler Fine Art Gallery to host grand opening
Tyler Fine Art Gallery, a new collective showcasing professional artists from East Texas, will hold its grand opening Saturday, June 28 at 119 W. Ferguson St. in downtown Tyler. The come-and-go event is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Curated by Aaron Thomas Hinds, the gallery features a wide range of styles and mediums by established regional artists. The opening invited the community to engage with the artists, view the inaugural collection and celebrate the local art scene.
For more information, visit tylerfineartgallery.com.
HTeaO to open second Tyler location
Popular iced tea franchise HTeaO is expanding in Tyler with a second location scheduled to open later this year.
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new store will be located at 5250 Old Jacksonville Highway, near the intersection of Rice Road. Construction is expected be completed by Dec. 12, with an estimated cost of $1 million.
Popular iced tea franchise HTeaO is expanding in Tyler with a second location scheduled to open later this year. (File Photo)
The new location follows the success of Tyler’s first HTeaO at 1325 E. Fifth St., which opened in the former site of the iconic Wienerland. The long-standing East Texas eatery, originally established in 1968, closed in 2018 and was later demolished to make way for the tea franchise.
HTeaO has since expanded with additional locations in Longview and Nacogdoches.
El Chino Buffet coming to former Red Lobster
A new buffet-style restaurant offering both Mexican and Chinese cuisine is set to open in the former Red Lobster building in Tyler.
El Chino Buffet will be located at 1500 W. Southwest Loop 323, the site of the recently closed Red Lobster. The national chain shuttered the Tyler location in May 2024 as part of broader closures across the country.
City permit records show that a remodel was approved March 20, with demolition work authorized on May 6. Owner and manager Jimmy Lu said interior renovations are underway, while the building’s exterior will retain a similar appearance.
Lu, who also owns Ohayo Sushi in Tyler, said he’s looking forward to introducing a new dining option to the area.
The restaurant is expected to open in late summer.
Whataburger opens first Flint location
FLINT — Whataburger has opened its first location in Flint, bringing the Texas-based fast-food chain’s signature burgers, sauces and iconic orange-and-white stripes to the area.
Operated by Double H Burger Co., LLC, the restaurant is located at 20277 Highway 155 S. and features a modern design with digital menu boards, an ordering kiosk, custom interior artwork and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the restaurant offers both dine-in and drive-thru service. A team of 65 local employees is led by Operating Partner Joey Aleman.
Montez Creekside Kitchen reopens
WHITEHOUSE — Montez Creekside Kitchen in Whitehouse reopened Friday following a temporary closure.
The restaurant was closed for less than two weeks after owner Gloria Munoz had to deal with permit changes and other technicalities after obtaining sole ownership.
She is excited about the restaurant becoming a woman-owned business and looks forward to serving the community.
StretchLab opens in Tyler
StretchLab has opened a new studio in Tyler, offering specialized, assisted stretching services owners say are designed to improve flexibility, reduce tension and support overall wellness.
The studio is located at 8926 S. Broadway Ave. and operates Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
For appointments or additional information, call 903-781-0454 or visit stretchlab.com/location/tyler.
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