Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Liam Manley from Bike Zoo and Holdyn Malina, 4, rode a side-by-side bike painted to look like a butterfly during the Petals and Pints event on Saturday at Santa Fe Plaza (downtown Temple). Temple Daily Telegram
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a former ALCOA site in Temple is set to be redeveloped into an $820 million solar cell manufacturing facility — it is expected to attract additional business to the area. Temple Daily Telegram
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas cities, counties, transit systems and special-purpose taxing districts will receive $1.1 billion in sales tax allocations in March, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said—metrics show steady economic growth in Central Texas. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Central Texas school districts are getting extra funds from solar farms that help pay for school programs and community job initiatives. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple High School Theater Department will host the District 12-6A UIL One-Act Play Contest on Wednesday—students will perform a thriller one-act play that shows off their acting skills. Temple Daily Telegram
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Annual Women's Retreat at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center
This retreat offers women a chance to disconnect from daily routines and focus on their spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being through communal worship and personal reflection.
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Michael Carubelli Live
7-9 p.m. | Bold Republic Brewing Company | Free entry | Enjoy an evening of original music as Michael kicks off the 2025 Music Series in Temple, Texas.
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Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour
9 AM - 7 PM | Sodalis Temple | Free entry | Explore award-winning senior living communities recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.
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The Woman and the Sword, Our Lady of Sorrows
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center | Cost information not provided | A day of reflection exploring the seven sorrows of Mary, led by Br. Joel Giallanza.
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Touch-A-Truck
This free annual event aims to educate families on safety, health, and disaster preparedness in an interactive and fun environment with vehicles from across Bell County, including area Fire & Rescue vehicles, police vehicles, public works, and more.
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Central Texas Community Health Summit
8:30 a.m. — McLane Great Hall-UMHB-Belton — Registration required — Engage in discussions and partnerships improving mental health and homelessness solutions.
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Build Your Own 2025 Prom Bouquet
3:00 – 3:30 PM — 11830 W Adams Ave, Temple, TX — $40 — Design a custom bouquet featuring fresh blooms for your prom night.
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Graduate Pathways Hiring Event
9 AM – 2 PM — Bell County Expo Center — Free entry — Connecting Central Texas graduates with hiring managers for career opportunities.
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3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
10 AM-2 PM — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled day with games and activities for children up to 12 years old.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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