Good morning, Temple.

Cafe Soleil, a donation-based community kitchen, opened today at 611 S.

3rd Street to offer healthy meals and job training for local residents. After a soft launch on Friday, the cafe hosts an art show today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—its menu relies on fresh ingredients from local farms and community gardens.

Communities In Schools The Heart of Texas and H-E-B announced Friday a partnership to raise funds for school supplies for underserved students and families, with donations accepted online + at H-E-B stores.

The funds will support local efforts for at least 4,000 students in 35 campuses for the upcoming school year.

On Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Temple Police said a vehicle crashed into a concrete pillar on northbound I-35 near exit 305 and caught fire, killing one person — officials later cleared the scene and advised drivers to use exit 304 or earlier.

Killeen police officers conducted a drug bust in Harker Heights that netted nearly 3 pounds of cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, and cash—resulting in two arrests.

A jury in an armed assault trial this week reached a not guilty verdict Friday—after hearing from the victim, defendant and 13 others.

Temple approved a switch from twice-monthly to quarterly on-demand brush and bulky item pickups on July 18 — residents can request up to 12 cubic yards per service each quarter while six cubic yards are covered by the monthly utility fee.

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.