Good morning, Temple.

A 78-year-old Houston man drowned at Belton Lake after he and his wife were separated from their boat while swimming near Morgan’s Point Resort, with witnesses saying the scene was scary (the Bell County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Game Wardens are investigating).

Joel Valley, an education reporter at the Temple Daily Telegram, was honored by the Temple ISD board — receiving the 2025 Texas Association of School Boards Media Honor for his coverage of local schools.

The City of Harker Heights closed its Finance Department (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 9) to attend the funeral of longtime employee Susan Crawley, who worked there for 15 years.

The city asked residents to wear pink (her favorite color) on Monday to honor her memory.

Temple will change its recycling and garbage collection schedules to address the growing population and rising resident frustration—city officials say the new plan will boost service efficiency.

KXXV 25 Cares partnered with Carter BloodCare to hold a community blood drive that aims to register 20 to 25 donors at each location to help hospitals meet transfusion needs.

As of yesterday, donor counts were 11 at Killeen Auto, 6 at Bob Mills Temple, 1 at Cinemark Waco, and 2 at Slovacek's West — figures that highlight the ongoing effort to combat summer blood shortages.

Deonte Epps, a Killeen native, turned his work in local news and teaching into an Emmy-winning career at ESPN — a path that took him from Killeen High to a role on NFL Live.

He credited his community support and persistence for his success and urged Central Texans to follow their dreams.

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.

Summer Basketball Camp

9 AM – 1 PM — Clarence Martin Gym — Lunch package available — High intensity camp focused on improving athletes' skills including explosiveness and scoring.

Open House at 1910 Ashburn Drive

4-8 p.m. — 1910 Ashburn Dr, Temple, TX — Free entry — Come tour this stunning new listing while enjoying treats and refreshing lemonade.

Open House at 816 Killam Dr

6-9 p.m. — 816 Killam Dr, Temple, TX — Free entry — Explore this beautiful three-bedroom home with modern features and a prime location near State Hwy. 93 and 95.

American Heart BLS Provider Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — 1720 S Pea Ridge Rd, Temple, TX — Registration required — Learn vital CPR skills and earn a 2-year eCard in this American Heart BLS course.