Good Day
Temple
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HomeGoods opened on Thursday, Apr. 2 at Killeen Mall (2100 S. WS Young Drive), giving décor fans in Central Texas a new spot for stylish finds. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Holy Trinity Catholic High School students earned overall distinction and multiple individual awards at a state academic meet, highlighting their strong academic season. The school celebrated this success as a boost to its academic reputation. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham announced that applications are being accepted for residency at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Dog Ridge Water Supply issued a boil water notice today; a temporary lane closure is planned for West Avenue H. in Temple, and city officials are accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Program (check eligibility requirements). Temple Daily Telegram
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salado girls’ soccer advanced to the state championship after a 2 to 1 win over Davenport with a late goal in the second half. They will play next Thursday against the winner of the match between Life Waxahachie and Celina. KXXV
- ➤ The Wrangler girls competed at the McNeil track meet on March 26 and finished third overall with 106 points, showing strength in several events. Their result marks a notable achievement for the team. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ The Burton Panthers used an early one-run lead on Thursday to shut out Mumford and sweep the series in a strong road win. This game highlights the team's continued success in close contests. Killeen Daily Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — James Wilson Park — Registration required — Race through the scenic routes of Temple with multiple distance options and festive spirit.
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