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Temple
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bell County Farmers Market will open in May in Temple and Belton to offer fresh local produce. The market will run Tuesday and Thursday mornings at West Temple Community Park and Saturdays in Belton — vendors set prices with zucchinis at $5 per basket and eggs at $6 to $8, and they look forward to reconnecting after last year’s tornado. KCEN-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities confirmed that 27-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Temple was killed when he was struck by a train on a bridge above Waco Road in Belton on April 8th—police said no foul play was suspected. KXXV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Texas have risen 13 cents per gallon over the last month due to refinery maintenance and switching to summer-blend gasoline—reports show the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood area is now the priciest while statewide averages remain about 40 cents lower than the national rate. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Senate Committee approved HB 3336, a bill that offers an 8‑cent tax credit per pound for spent grain donations to support local agriculture — a move aimed at helping Texas craft breweries offset rising costs. Rep. Brad Buckley said the bill will head to the House floor for final approval. KCEN-TV
- ➤ A Texas Senate bill would require sheriffs in counties with over 100,000 residents to help ICE target criminal immigrants—Lampasas County and others are already coordinating with ICE and the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 20—11; it now moves to the House and counties that do not comply could face lawsuits from the Attorney General’s office. KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Salado boys soccer team will face Castleberry in the 4A D1 state championship at 6:30 p.m.—a forfeit in the state semi-finals gave them their first appearance in the championship game. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Troy Baseball Association announced that the baseball field, formerly known as the Small Field, was renamed Maynard Field to honor the Maynard family who were lost at sea in Alaska in August 2024 + Colton and Brantley Maynard played for the association. A dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. + family members are expected to attend. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Temple High School junior Kaurie Holleman won three events last weekend and is competing today at the area meet with a chance to reach regionals. She ranks in the top 100 for the 400-meter dash and in the top 10 for the long jump nationally — showing her strong local talent and drive. KCEN-TV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open House at 6113 Modena Dr
5-8 p.m. — 6113 Modena Dr — $394,900 — Explore a spacious 4-bedroom home with modern amenities in Temple's Bella Terra neighborhood.
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