Good morning, Temple.

Early Tuesday morning, a fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials displaced residents at Summit Ridge Apartments when flames spread across four units, and fire officials with the apartment office and American Red Cross responded to offer temporary shelter.

A Temple High School student made school history this week by qualifying for an international health leadership conference after a strong showing at a state competition.

She will represent the school in the overseas event soon.

Last week, Temple High School students earned several first-place awards at a district academics meet and will advance to a regional competition.

Nine Brazos River reservoirs are under a Stage 1 drought watch due to below-normal rainfall, though officials say there is no immediate threat as the water system is 89% full.

Water providers and residents are asked to cut use by 5% as spring rain approaches (to help maintain supply).

Temple-based CEFCO convenience stores raised $133,871.95 for the American Heart Association during their third annual Life Is Why campaign + showing strong local support for community health.

The Salado girls soccer team advanced to state semifinals after a 5-1 win over Vidor in Tuesday's regional final, and they will face San Antonio Davenport in a rematch of last year's state semifinal loss.

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.

San Marcos Academy Varsity Baseball vs. Central Texas Christian

6-7:45 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Watch the high school baseball teams compete in a thrilling conference game.

Scooter Dubec and Sterling Country Concert

8 PM-12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Enjoy an evening of live country music with Scooter Dubec and Sterling.

HYWAY TRAVELER

9 PM - 1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — A group of talented guys that just want to play good dancing music!!