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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • La Riv Kitchen & Bar reopened nearly one year after the EF-2 tornado struck on May 22, 2024 (its damage forced a rebuild) while 3 West Alehouse & Grill is preparing to reopen after completing equipment upgrades. Chefs say both restaurants look forward to welcoming customers as they continue rebuilding (community support has been key).  KCEN-TV

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Emergency crews recovered a body from Stillhouse Hollow Lake on April 7—Bell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning after a 911 call before 3:15 p.m. led a dive team to recover the victim at about 6:15 p.m.  KXXV
  • Belton police responded Tuesday afternoon to a fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian in northeast Belton—officials continue to investigate the incident.  Temple Daily Telegram

CRIME NEWS

  • Texas DPS has issued Amber Alerts for two Central Texas teens after 14-year-old Natalia Herrera was last seen at 6624 Woodway Dr. in Woodway at 2:33 a.m. on April 4 and 15-year-old Aunastasia Herrera was last seen at 1414 HK Dodgen Loop in Temple at 12 a.m. on April 6; both teens, who had previously run away and are believed to be at high risk, are being actively sought and anyone with information is urged to call 911.  KCEN-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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