Good Day
Temple
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Graham Baptist Church is holding its first Easter service today after a fire destroyed its building earlier this week (local donors helped replace lost instruments and supplies). The church will also host an Easter dinner and egg hunt for kids. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harker Heights-based Shane Hodyniak was promoted to major during a Saturday ceremony (celebrating 20 years of military service) that marks an important milestone in his U.S. Armed Forces career. Killeen Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The sold-out Central Texas Community Health Summit in Belton will bring local medical experts and business professionals together to build health literacy. The event addresses a nationwide need for improved health education. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Vets at a local clinic advise pet owners to give their animals monthly heartworm preventatives during National Heartworm Awareness Month in April — a time to protect pets from a mosquito-borne disease that can harm dogs and cats. They recommend annual testing as even indoor pets are at risk. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center will host the annual Stand Up Against Child Abuse event on Tuesday — a campaign aimed at raising awareness and sharing prevention resources with local families. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ A local psychiatrist explains that chronic stress can lead to physical symptoms (persistent headaches, an unsettled stomach, and tense muscles) and offers simple advice to help residents find relief. The guidance aims to support local efforts in managing everyday stress. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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