Good morning, Temple.

Renee Brown, a 59-year Temple resident, is still repairing her home one year after a spring tornado left it with shattered windows, a broken roof, and vandalism.

She said FEMA gave only $700 when she needed $7,000—she is now buying emergency supplies to be ready for another storm.

Last week in north Killeen, a 27-year-old man was charged with murder after he fatally shot a man who tried to block an intruder from a gathering.

The City of Temple has released the music lineup for its first Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival, which will be held from September 12 to 13 at MLK Festival Grounds near downtown Temple.

City officials said the event will feature live country music and barbecue from local vendors to celebrate Texas culture.

Bell County commissioners voted on Monday morning to reject a proposal that would have given child care facilities a property tax break.

The decision means local daycare centers will continue to pay current taxes.

Early voting for municipal and school races begins today for contested May 3 elections+ Temple voters can cast their ballots at designated early voting centers.

Early voting for contested municipal and school races on May 3 begins today in Temple—voters can now cast their ballots ahead of the election.

Freedom Urgent Care and Wellstone Health Partners have announced a new health care facility in South Temple that will offer urgent care and primary care services.

The center will serve local residents in the coming months—official details on the opening day and service features are still pending.

Freedom Urgent Care and Wellstone Health Partners announced a new facility in South Temple — it will offer both urgent and primary care services to local residents.

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.

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.

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.

Shred Day 2025

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

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.

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.

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.

M100 Band Banquet 2025

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Cultural Activities Center — Special event — Celebrate the incredible achievements of M100 Band students with dinner and storytelling.

Central Texas Airfest 2025

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport — Check event website for ticket details — Experience thrilling airshows, a drone spectacle, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.