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Temple
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bell County Comic Con is coming to the Cadence Bank Center in Belton this weekend — educators will have a special offer available. Killeen Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ KCEN 6 News reporter Baylee Bates investigates unsolved crimes across Central Texas—her 'Gone Cold' series reexamines cases that have long been cold and seeks fresh leads. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midway ISD proposes a $175.3 million bond issue to fund repairs and upgrades across its schools — officials promise it will not raise tax rates. District leaders say the measure will support facility improvements including building a new elementary school and gym expansions and is expected on the November ballot. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local vape shop that sells THC products filed a lawsuit against the city, police and Bell County Sheriff's Office over a June raid (dubbed an evidentiary search) that it says damaged its business. The shop alleges officials acted improperly and seeks damages for lost income. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple has authorized $917,400 for professional services—awarded to engineering firm Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP—to design 30% of the Midway Drive to Thornton Lane Corridor. Killeen Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials urge parents to schedule wellness checks soon as school districts require students to have complete vaccine records before enrollment—Belton ISD needs up to 10 shots and House Bill 1586 will allow easier access to exemption forms starting Sept. 1. KCEN-TV
- ➤ The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the expanded Temple Veterans Clinic after nearly two years of work and a $5 million investment — the clinic will soon open to serve veterans. Killeen Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Midway 12U All-Stars won a 10-0 run-rule victory over New Mexico in the Little League Southwest Regional on Monday with pitcher Owen Leal leading both the mound and the batting lineup. The team will face Texas East today at 10 a.m. at Marvin Norcross Stadium. KCEN-TV
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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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Palette Knife Cookies Workshop
2-4:30 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — $ — Learn to use a palette knife and royal icing to craft stunning floral cookies.
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