Good morning, Temple.

Temple Fire & Rescue is battling a large fire in the 700 block of Industrial Boulevard near downtown Temple and has shut down Industrial Boulevard at 3rd and Industrial at 15th as police assist crews working to control the blaze.

Four Central Texas barbecue joints have been named to Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints list, with Miller's Smokehouse in Belton, LJ's BBQ in Brenham, Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue in Harker Heights and Helberg Barbecue in Woodway recognized.

Temple’s Pustka Family Barbecue earned an honorable mention—adding local flavor to the statewide list.

A Bell County judge ruled that Caysen Allison, who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for the 2022 stabbing death of Joe Ramirez at Belton High School, now faces up to 10 years in prison due to a deadly weapon enhancement—his sentencing is set for June 16.

Central Texas College Child Development Center and Lab School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for two new playgrounds — a milestone after two years of planning — and celebrated Pre-K graduates.

Bell County residents experienced severe storms Monday night — heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds damaged homes, knocked down trees, and left many without power or hot water, while neighbors worked together to clear debris and begin repairs.

Recovery efforts are underway as the community supports each other following the storm.

Severe thunderstorms with straight-line winds over 70 mph swept through Salado, leaving downed trees, damaged roofs, and widespread power outages while local residents began cleanup efforts.

Officials urged caution and asked residents to report any downed power lines—no injuries were reported.

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.

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.

College Prep Seminar

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Texell Headquarters, 1948 Conference Room — $5 (includes a grab-and-go meal) — Get ready for college with insights from admissions experts from Texas universities.

My Player Costume 3v3 Basketball Tournament

9 AM - 1 PM — Clarence Martin Gym — Enjoy local food concessions and compete for best costume awards while showcasing your 2K My Player skills.

Darrell Goldman Band Concert

9 PM – 1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Experience the lively neotraditional country sounds of the Darrell Goldman Band and dance the night away.

Girls Skills Training

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Clarence Martin Gym — $79.91 — Focus on developing essential basketball skills like ball handling, footwork, and shooting.

Basketball Day Camp for Ages 12-16

9 AM – 12 PM — Clarence Martin Gym — $79.91-$100.92 — Elevate your basketball skills with expert coaching and a visit to UMHB.

Open House in Hilldell Estates

2-4 p.m. — 8322 Alaska Ave, Temple, TX — Free entry — Explore 8 homes for sale in Hilldell Estates and connect with a Compass agent to find your dream home.

Bunco and L,R,C Game Night

11:00 PM – 1:30 AM — 3869 Green Tree Lp, Temple, TX — $5 for Bunco + (3) $1 bills for the L,R,C game — Enjoy a fun night of Bunco and games with community friends.

TERRY HUGHES and The Debonairs

9 PM-1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Enjoy a night with the original dancehall band, fronted by Terry Hughes, playing classic tunes.

Accounting Analyst / Clerk

Interface with convenience store managers and personnel to ensure efficient store processing, providing timely and accurate data, preparing statements and basic financial reports. Generate and reviews customer financial statements, posts journal entries, and reconciles accounts (including period close process) including billing, bank statements, and credit card settlements. Review and analyze monthly operating results for accuracy and reasonableness, providing recommendations when opportunities for improvement are presented.