Good morning, Temple.

National Purple Heart Day was observed Friday (Aug.

7) to honor service members who were wounded or killed in action. The observance reminded Temple and other communities of the sacrifice made by those in uniform.

Two CTC graduates in Temple show that determination has no age limit as 16-year-old Daniel Pauley embarks on his career path and retired Marine Richard Smith returns to college at 75 to keep his mind active.

The City of Temple restarted its Junior Lifeguard Program this summer to train young residents in life-saving skills.

The Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics Division celebrated the program's success with hands-on training and practical safety demonstrations.

Lamar Middle School hosted a welcome event for first-year students on Thursday morning, where they toured the halls and met their teachers.

The experience helped them understand what to expect in their new classes.