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Temple High School freshman Paxton Slay will perform at a professional jazz club in Austin, continuing family and school traditions with his saxophone and reflecting the school’s dedication to live music + arts.

Live Like Ace, a three-day roping event paying tribute to local cowboy Ace Ashford, will be held at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton and will add $75,000 in prize money to honor his legacy; the event marks its second year and promises a thrilling local competition.

Temple ISD elementary school students from seven campuses earned medals or ribbons for their artwork this week in a local art competition that highlighted creative talent.

Last week, an Army spokesperson said that Fort Hood and other military sites were considered as potential data centers to boost IT growth in Central Texas.

A state agency approved a permit for a new power plant near Rogers to support Bell County’s industrial growth.

The project comes as more data centers are planned in the area, signaling continued economic development around Temple.

Temple College Spring Musical: Curtains

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a family-friendly musical comedy murder mystery filled with Broadway sparkle and clever twists.

Medal Madness Race Series

8 a.m. — Temple, TX — Registration required — Compete in a 5K, 10K, or 13.1M race and earn your medal.

Spring Break Art Camp

10 AM-2 PM — Sarah and Brushes Art Studio — Entry fee applies — A creative camp where kids explore art through sculpting, crafting, and painting.

Spring Break Art Camp for Kids

3-7 p.m. — Sarah and Brushes Art Studio — Cost varies — A creative camp for kids to explore sculpting, crafting, and painting while making memorable art projects.

T.Graham Brown Live at Bo's Barn Dancehall

6-11 p.m. — Bo's Barn Dancehall — Ticket details not specified — Experience the soulful sounds of T.Graham Brown as he revisits the vibrant era of 1980s country music.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8:00 AM — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Compete in a scenic race with a medal and t-shirt for all finishers.

EL COMPA SACRA & ARMADILLOS JR Concert

8 p.m. — Playa Azul Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with El Compa Sacra and Armadillos Jr.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8:00 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Lace up for a morning of running with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon, plus medals and t-shirts for finishers.

Pirate 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

8 a.m. — James Wilson Park — Registration required — Lace up for a swashbuckling run through Temple's scenic park in your best pirate attire.