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Friday, July 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Temple Police identified Robert Vanpietersom — 21 — as the man killed on Wednesday when his car crashed into a concrete pillar at I-35 exit 305; his vehicle burst into flames at the scene and investigators are still looking into the cause.  KCEN-TV

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop reopens in Temple on Monday, July 21 after closing because of a May 2024 tornado — the restaurant will launch a new happy hour from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily and give the first 50 visitors free tacos for a year via its Rewards app.  KCEN-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • A Temple homeowner named Dylan Martinez says his neighbor threw human poop at his vehicles for months, and even though he called the police more than 20 times with photos and videos, the officers said they do not have enough evidence for charges—attorney Jeffrey Linick said a court order in civil court might stop the behavior.  KCEN-TV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Texas A&M kicked off SEC Media Days as coach Mike Elko praised Temple native Taurean York and quarterback Marcel Reed for their strong leadership—helping shape a new identity for the Aggies. The team will play UTSA on August 30 at 6 p.m.—as they prepare for the season.  KCEN-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

One is not born, but rather becomes, oneself.

~ Simone de Beauvoir

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