Good morning, Temple.

A Texas law that would have required age checks for app downloads is blocked, shifting the responsibility of children’s online safety to parents.

Many local families are now using parental controls and other measures at home to manage the content on their devices.

Bell County farmers will attend the Crops Conference on Jan.

14 at Seaton Star Hall for practical insight through market forecasts and herbicide updates.

Christina Gamez, principal at Bill Burden Elementary, has been named the founding principal of the new Lariat Trails Elementary scheduled to open in August.

She will remain at Bill Burden until a successor is hired to ensure a smooth transition.

More than 700 teachers joined Temple YOUniversity’s annual event Monday in the high school parking lot, enjoying learning sessions + leisure activities as the school prepared for the return of students after break.

Concerns grow in Salado as pending wastewater permits could allow nearly 8 million gallons per day of treated sewage to flow into Salado Creek, potentially affecting recreation and aquifer recharge; residents may attend a Jan.

27 public meeting at the Salado ISD Administration Building to provide input.

Express ER and A+ Learning Academy are partnering with Carter BloodCare and Baylor Scott & White to host blood drives Thursday during National Blood Donor Month; the local drives will offer juice and cookies to donors.

Temple native and Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York declared for the NFL Draft on Tuesday (after a 2025 season with 72 tackles, 7 for loss, and 5 quarterback hurries) and looks forward to starting his professional career.

Medal Madness Race Series

8 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Participate in themed races and earn finisher medals in a fun community atmosphere.

TCA Boys Varsity Basketball vs. HTCHS

6-7:15 p.m. — Holy Trinity Catholic High School — Free entry — Watch the Holy Trinity Catholic varsity team take on Texas Christian Academy in an exciting non-conference basketball game.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Participate in the running event featuring medals and t-shirts at the scenic Crossroads Recreational Complex.

Agent Reset: 2026 Real Estate Roundtable

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — William Hoyt Bagel & Brew — Free entry — A casual roundtable for real estate agents to reflect on past wins and strategize for a successful year ahead.

K-POP WARRIORS Live Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center — All ages — Experience the vibrant energy and stunning choreography of a worldwide K-Pop sensation.