Good Day
Temple
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ One year after a tornado destroyed her vintage shop, Temple business owner Ophelia 'Ophie' De La Rosa has reopened her business in a booth at Second Wind Resale and Crafts — a space offered by local owner Sheila Whiteley that lets her continue selling her treasures. De La Rosa now sells collectibles in the new location and credits strong community support for helping her recover. KCEN-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A police-involved shooting in Killeen occurred Thursday afternoon when a 24-year-old suspect was critically injured and airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple — police set up a staging area at Larissa and Hondo and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as they work the case. KXXV
- ➤ Temple Police Department found missing teens Aunastasia and Natalia Herrera on Thursday after Athena Alerts were issued on Tuesday—officials thanked the support of the Waco Police Department, Woodway Police Department and the Department of Public Safety while the investigation continues. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple High School students placed first at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Corpus Christi last week—dozens earned medals for their skills. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas House Bill 1465 advanced to the House floor after receiving unanimous committee approval and will require those convicted of invasive visual recording to register as sex offenders. Temple resident Cailey Rush testified in support—her former stepfather, once a Temple police officer, was found guilty of secretly recording her during her teenage years. 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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Mother's Day Brunch at Farmers Commons
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Farmers Commons — $31 to $50 — Treat mom to a delightful brunch in a beautiful vineyard setting with great food, drinks, and live music.
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You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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