Good morning, Temple.

Village Salon will host its 15th Annual Back-to-School Haircut-A-Thon (free cuts for local students) on Monday, Aug.

10. The event will help students start the school year with confidence in Temple.

Construction is underway on a building along Interstate 14 in Harker Heights that will house a Shipley Do-Nuts store, multiple sources said.

The project is set to expand local dining options in the area.

State officials have announced a tax-free weekend that will let families shop for school supplies without paying sales tax, easing spending pressure as the school year starts in the area.

Sampson-Howard Elementary staff hosted a cool-down event with students and neighbors ahead of the new school year at the school campus.

The event aimed to build connections and ease back-to-school jitters for families (organizers planned interactive activities and refreshments).

Temple College recognized local school district partners for expanding dual credit classes that let high school students earn college credit (an effort to boost academic readiness) during a recent event.

Bell County clinics now offer sports physicals to help families on their back-to-school checklist.

Parents in Temple can visit these clinics to ensure student-athletes meet health clearance requirements.

Bell County clinics are ready to help families complete sports physicals (a key back-to-school step) for student-athletes as classes begin.