Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Temple.
🚧 Accidents
Temple Police responded at 9:36 a.m. Wednesday to a deadly crash on Interstate 35 at exit 305 northbound when a vehicle left the road, struck a concrete pillar, caught fire, and its sole occupant was pronounced dead on scene.
💼 Business
Rockstep Capital, a Houston company led by Andy Weiner, is exploring plans to buy and redevelop Temple Mall, which has lost many major stores and now only has a few anchors like Dillard's and Cattleman's Western Wear.
The company will work with local lenders and business leaders—though the city has not met with them yet—and hopes to finalize the deal by the fourth quarter to bring new jobs and revenue to our area.
🚨 Crime
A Temple homeowner said his neighbor worsened months of harassment by throwing human feces on his vehicles at 3 a.m., and Temple Police filed a Class C complaint—officers said the actions do not meet the legal standards while the homeowner shared photo evidence and called police over 20 times.
🏛️ Government
The city of Temple confirmed a water outage at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 3000 block of W.
Adams Avenue—impacting Midtown Apartments and Adams Bend.
A local rehab center received a $330,000 grant from state funds to support veterans and families from several area counties—this funding will help expand care services for struggling veterans.
🎉 Temple Events
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Open House
6-8 p.m. — Home at 309 Fallen Leaf Ln — Free entry — Explore this spacious home featuring high ceilings and multiple living areas.
Open House at 1202 Amber Dawn Drive
3-5 p.m. — 1202 Amber Dawn Drive — $274,500 — Explore this inviting home with community amenities and a private backyard.
Open House
5-8 p.m. — 7511 Wind Chime Way, Temple, TX — Listed at $455,500 — Explore a modern 5-bedroom home in a family-friendly neighborhood with ample space and luxury touches.
Open House Event
8-10 p.m. — 7109 Hammermill Ln, Temple — $299,900 — Explore a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home loaded with modern amenities.
Dungeons & Dragons Night at Blade and Banner
6-10 p.m. — Blade and Banner Games — Free entry — Roll the dice for an exciting night of adventure through Dungeons & Dragons and board games.
🏠 Temple Real Estate
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