Good Day
Temple
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A traffic accident at South 5th Street and West FM 93 blocked the intersection and caused road closures today — Temple police are working to clear the scene and advise drivers to exit at or before 5th Street or use alternate routes. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Temple community mourns the loss of Temple PD officer Toalua Charlie Aumua who drowned in a boating accident near Morgan's Point last Friday—his funeral is scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m. at Vista Community Church. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas State Representative Brad Buckley filed House Bill 8 to replace the STAAR test with a smarter and more transparent system that gives families quick insight into student progress. The bill, which goes into effect for the school year 2027 to 2028, affects Bell County schools including those in Temple—aiming to reduce testing pressure and support teachers. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Local educators at Mountainview Elementary and Central Texas College stress that students, parents, and teachers must work together for a smooth school transition. They advise open communication and strong organization—meeting with teachers and planning schedules to start the school year well. KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Temple has opened vacancies on several boards and commissions—providing both longtime locals and newcomers a chance to help shape the city's future. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Bell County voters will decide on a proposal to create Emergency Services District 3 that covers Nolanville’s city limits and extra-territorial areas on the November ballot—volunteer fire departments support the plan. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Animal welfare advocates will urge Bell County Commissioners to boost funding for animal control at a Monday meeting at the Bell County Courthouse by presenting a three-phase proposal that raises spending for food, vaccines and staffing, including plans to hire an outreach coordinator and later a full-time veterinarian. They argue that the county’s population growth from 310,000 in 2011 to 405,000 today calls for more support since current spending of $620,596 or $1.53 per person lags behind neighboring norms — a situation that needs change. 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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