Good morning, Temple.

David Kolinek, a Temple resident and former Air Force veteran who once played the trombone at Belton High, is set to fly on an Honor Flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. on April 25—joining veteran friends and his wife to visit war memorials in his first trip to the capital.

Downtown Temple businesses are hopeful about the North Second Street construction project that started last year and closed off customer access, and work will finish in July—letting Twice Upon a Clothesline welcome back visitors.

Tosha Dean will attend a pre-trial hearing on April 23 in her $10-million suit against former Temple police officer Carmen DeCruz and the City over the December 2 fatal shooting of her brother Michael Dean — DeCruz was acquitted of manslaughter in February.

Jury selection has continued in the murder trial of Caysen Allison — a former Belton High School student accused of fatally stabbing classmate Joe Ramirez in May 2022.

Today a court approved the Texas Education Agency to release its A-F Accountability System ratings for local school districts—local school officials had opposed the assessments.

New measles cases were reported in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico as the outbreak spread into central Texas—422 cases have been recorded across 19 counties with two unvaccinated individuals dying.

State lawmakers will consider several anti-vaccine bills in the upcoming session.

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.

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.

Shred Day 2025

9-11 a.m. — CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett — Free entry — Dispose of documents securely and enjoy a community spring cleaning event.