Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A KPD officer turned himself in Tuesday to Bell County Jail+ he faces a charge of assault with bodily injury to a family member. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD will begin using AI-assisted grading tools for secondary English next week — a move that follows three years of testing with volunteer teacher cohorts and establishing safety protocols. The district also plans to expand AI use for lesson planning and to involve parents via a new Clever dashboard. KCEN-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local blood drives are happening across Bell County this summer as hospitals expect a shortage of blood—donations tend to be low during this season. Organizers hope more residents will donate to help meet patient needs. Killeen Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M junior Taurean York, a Temple native, was named to the 2025 Butkus Award watch list for top linebackers and aims to join Aggie Hall of Famer Von Miller if he wins. He led the Aggies with 82 tackles last season and now serves as team captain in his second season — earning top honors from key organizations. KXXV
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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.
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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.
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Social Security Strategies Seminar
5:30-7 p.m. — Texell Credit Union Headquarters — $5.00 (includes a light meal) — Learn essential strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits in a friendly seminar.
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Providence Prep vs. CTCHS Girls Varsity Volleyball Match
6-7 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Cheer on Providence Prep as they face off against CTCHS in this exciting non-conference volleyball match.
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Gravity Defying Cakes Workshop
1-7 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — All supplies included — Learn to create stunning gravity defying cake designs with confidence.
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