Good morning, Temple.

Fatal truck crashes on I-35 raised concerns in Texas after a 17-car pileup in North Austin left five dead and 11 injured and a separate crash near Waco claimed a Lorena mother's life—officials and industry experts urge stricter driver training and enforcement to prevent more tragedies.

Temple dispensary owners are preparing for Senate Bill 3, which passed 24-7 last week and would ban all products with any THC if approved by the House—local business owners warn that the change could force shifts in business models and risk job losses while supporting tighter safety measures to keep products away from children.

Temple High School's JROTC Honor Guard won first place at the Fort Cavazos Skills Meet by scoring 188 out of 190 points against 25 teams — a historic win confirmed by Temple ISD.

The team trained two hours after school three days a week since August and will compete again on April 5 at McNeil High School in Round Rock — officials say this achievement sets a high bar for the program.

The Historic Post Office in downtown Temple will not reopen soon after city officials approved a $420k change order—aimed at fixing newly found issues in the building.

The family of Temple resident Amber Dawn Stirnkorb-Cripe launched a GoFundMe after her treatment options ended for terminal triple negative breast cancer.

They hope donations will cover living expenses and final arrangements as nearly $7,000 has been raised from a $30,000 goal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Graduate Pathways Hiring Event

9 AM – 2 PM — Bell County Expo Center — Free entry — Connecting Central Texas graduates with hiring managers for career opportunities.

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.

Financial Scams Awareness Seminar

5:30-7 p.m. — 1948 Conference Room, Texell Headquarters — $5 (includes a grab-and-go meal) — Learn how to protect your accounts from evolving financial scams.