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Sunday, April 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Temple's decades-old downtown Dairy Queen closed permanently today—residents expressed surprise at the sudden shutdown.  Killeen Daily Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Texas House Committee on Public Education advanced Senate Bill 2 on April 5th—it would create a program to direct public funds for school vouchers and further steps are expected in the legislative process.  Temple Daily Telegram
  • Bell County Public Health and the City of Temple hosted a free Touch-a-Truck event at Santa Fe Plaza on Saturday at 11 a.m.—using emergency sirens as part of a demonstration that helped local children learn about the city's transportation methods.  Temple Daily Telegram
  • Jessica Caldwell, a 37-year-old Killeen resident and A&M-Central Texas alum, shared her 10-year journey to become a teacher — she worked overnight shifts and forty-plus hour work weeks to overcome tough challenges before reaching her goal.  Killeen Daily Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • 12-year-old cancer survivor McKenzie Covert was named the 2025 Champion for McLane Children's Medical Center and uses her recovery journey to push for better children’s healthcare—she shows how donations transform lives.  Temple Daily Telegram

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 4/9/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Graduate Pathways Hiring Event

    9 AM – 2 PM — Bell County Expo Center — Free entry — Connecting Central Texas graduates with hiring managers for career opportunities.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Shred Day 2025

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

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Smart Homebuying Seminar

    6-7 p.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Learn the steps to buying a home and get valuable tips from mortgage experts.

    Tue, 5/6/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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