Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bell County Sheriff's Office is searching for a boater reported missing near Morgan's Point Resort—residents are asked to avoid the marina area while the search continues. Temple Daily Telegram
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Schools in Temple are getting ready to open as tax-free weekend on select items is expected to save Texans $133.2 million—reducing back-to-school costs. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD board was named one of the top five Texas Honor Boards for its leadership and commitment—officials said the honor recognizes its efforts to improve education. The board plans to build on this recognition through future initiatives. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ UMHB held its move-in day on Wednesday morning in Belton as music—clapping and cheering—filled the air while freshmen and their parents experienced both excitement and bittersweet feelings about starting college. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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