Good morning, Temple.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure donated laptops to Family Promise and volunteered with Feed My Sheep (part of its ongoing community relations) today in Temple to help local residents in need.

Farmers markets in Temple are gearing up for opening season as local food demand grows; a study from the University of Wisconsin shows 80% of Americans visit these markets annually, and local vendors will offer fresh produce and community specialties to attract shoppers.

Temple ISD board members approved a medical collaboration to create a health care pipeline for high school students (four trustees voted yes) during the board meeting.

Local medical professionals watched the vote and support the plan to help guide students toward careers in health care.

Two Lake Belton High School students were named National Merit Scholarship finalists in one of the nation’s most competitive academic contests.

Their achievement highlights the strong academic focus of the local school district.

Temple fifth grader Ram Jantzen Aseron, one of 25 spellers qualifying after a recent online test, will compete in the Central Texas Spelling Bee Finals on March 28 at McLennan Community College & aim for a chance at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Texas SNAP recipients will no longer use Lone Star Cards to buy candy and sugary drinks starting April 1—rule set by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission following Senate Bill 379.

Local families balancing grocery budgets may face changes as non-nutritious items are removed from eligible purchases.

Miriam 'Ma' Ferguson, a Bell County native, became Texas’s first female governor in 1924 with a memorable slogan & campaign that kept her husband involved in decision-making; her victory opened a unique chapter in Texas government that still resonates today.

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.