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Temple
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants Wes's Burger Shack, Bill's Grill and Best Quality Meats will host a fundraiser breakfast tomorrow from 8 to 10 a.m.—the $6 breakfast plates will support the family of fallen Officer Aumua who drowned at Belton Lake on August 1. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Forty local military mothers-to-be gathered Thursday at the Courtyard by Mariott in Killeen for a baby shower hosted by HEB Operation Appreciation. Killeen Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Temple Police Department is looking for 18-year-old Bryan Gonzalez who was reported missing on August 7 after he was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants near Lakewood Elementary School on August 3 (call Temple PD at 254-298-5500 for information). KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple officials urged residents to save water as hot, dry conditions are forecast for the coming summer. They advised tightening taps and using water-saving practices—steps meant to ease pressure on the local supply. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor announced Thursday he will run for reelection in Precinct 4 — the area covering west Bell County. He said he aims to continue serving the residents if reelected. Killeen Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After three Killeen ISD football teams made the playoffs for the first time last season, coaches say the teams are preparing to tackle the 2025 season with returning players building a strong base. Practice sessions continue as the teams set up for a promising year ahead. 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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