Good Day
Temple
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Temple will host three events—the Fallen Heroes 5K, Tacos and Tea-Quila Festival, and Día del Niño—after a month of April showers. The events will offer community activities for local residents as they welcome May flowers. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ City officials approved a $3,000,000 spend from the hotel/motel tax fund for the upcoming Tanglefoot Music and Barbecue Festival—set for September 12 and 13 downtown with Parker McCollum headlining as some residents express concern over the high ticket prices. KXXV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house on Sand Flat Lane was struck by lightning on Wednesday evening just after 6:45 p.m. and caught fire, causing extensive damage to a home still recovering from last year’s tornadoes — emergency crews arrived quickly to control the blaze — as neighbors watched in shock. KXXV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meta is building an $800 million data center in Temple — construction is actively underway. Killeen Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Harker Heights family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bell County Expo — and other defendants after their only son died in 2022. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ A Harker Heights family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bell County Expo — along with other defendants — over the loss of their only son in 2022. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over two dozen Killeen ISD Fine Arts students earned statewide top honors at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event over the weekend. Twenty-eight art pieces by 27 students advanced from regional competitions and Finn Brantley of Chaparral High School received the Gold Seal Award, given to only 7% of entries. KCEN-TV
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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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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.
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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.
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Fit and Fill
4-7 p.m. — The Commonwealth Texas — Free entry — Explore health and fitness with NeoraFit, Firm, Youth Factor, and more.
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Open House at 3417 Chieti Road
6-8 p.m. — 3417 Chieti Road — $370,000 — Explore this stunning four-bedroom home in Temple's Bella Terra Neighborhood.
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Dailey and Vincent Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cultural Activities Center — Ticketed event — Experience the acclaimed harmonies and modern take on American music from Grammy-winning duo Dailey & Vincent.
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Coyotes FC Home Opener
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Woodson Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the season kickoff with the Central Texas Coyotes FC in a thrilling match at home.
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