Good Day
Temple
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple Police Department officers and local residents held a procession and offered prayers to honor an officer who drowned in Lake Belton — support came from across the county and state as the community mourned his loss. Killeen Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Temple Police Department responded to a northbound motorcycle crash near the 299 exit of I-35 early Tuesday morning—traffic was rerouted at the Midway exit while emergency crews worked the scene. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 6 News has published its Back-to-School Cheat Sheet for local families to get ready for school—offering tips on budgeting for supplies, planning lunches, and decorating lockers—while educators share advice on easing first-day jitters. KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bell County Commissioners Court approved changes to four polling places on Monday due to site-specific issues like building sales and owner non-participation. One polling location in Temple will move from Grace Temple Ministries to Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy (1717 E Avenue J) while sites in Salado, Rogers and Killeen also shift to new venues. KXXV
- ➤ A home on Blackfoot Drive in Temple is under investigation after neighbors reported a large trash pile that raised public concern. City officials said they are seeking a warrant to clean the property — the owner may face fines up to $1,000 if the violation is not fixed. 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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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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