Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Temple.
Temple police investigated an attempted ATM burglary on the 2900 block of South General Bruce Drive when multiple suspects tried to pull the machine from a building wall at 3:11 a.m. Monday and abandoned their car, with no injuries reported.
Salado ISD seniors are playing Senior Assassin, a tradition where they use water guns to tag assigned targets and win a prize pool while making new friends before graduation.
School administrators and law enforcement stressed safe play today by banning realistic toy weapons, and they confirmed that school property is a safe zone — a rule meant to keep the game fun and secure.
Representative Brad Buckley of District 54 talked about education reforms in the legislative session and said he will work to pass a bill to add nearly $9 billion to public schools and end the STAAR test.
He also pushed for stronger school safety and discipline rules after a Killeen ISD stabbing and backed Speaker Dustin Burrows in the House race — his plans aim to support Texas students and families.
Temple is working on an I-35 Corridor Plan to add overpasses and beautify a 10-mile stretch from Troy to Belton.
City officials said the work will be done in phases using money from the annual budget while some business owners worry that construction may slow traffic—concerns they expect the plan to address.
More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products were recalled after federal food safety officials reported they might be contaminated with a bleach cleaning solution.
Cargill Kitchen Solutions pulled Egg Beaters + Bob Evans Better'n Eggs products produced March 12-13 and shipped them to Texas + other states, and consumers are advised to discard or return the items as no illnesses have been reported.
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.
Realtor Lunch-n-Learn with iAppraisal
11:30 a.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Gain insights from the owner of a woman-owned appraisal management company.
Airplanes and Coffee Gathering
8 AM – 3 PM — Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport — Free entry — Enjoy a day of aviation displays, free flights, and family fun activities with coffee and donuts.
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