Good morning, Temple.

The Salvation Army at Bell County McLane Center of Hope in Temple is providing a cooling station for those experiencing homelessness as hot temperatures persist — offering vital relief during the summer heat.

Hundreds attended a local church’s annual back-to-school block party Saturday, where kids received school supplies, clothing, shoes, haircuts, food, and more to prepare for the upcoming school year in Temple.

Community volunteers helped ensure families were set for a strong school start.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure said Friday it will ask City of Temple for approval of the Lasso Building, the final piece of Project Temple (which already has two data centers under construction) in Temple.

AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas dropped slightly in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood area from last week.

Temple High School hosted a ninth grade orientation for incoming freshmen and their families (back-to-school preparations before classes resume) at its campus.

The event offered campus tours and early insights into the new school year.

Temple restarted its Junior Lifeguard Program this summer as the city parks and recreation department provided lifesaving training for young participants.

The initiative is expected to boost skills and community safety at local aquatic centers.

Belton’s Central Texas Council of Governments is opening its housing choice voucher waiting list for the first time in years.

Residents needing housing support can now apply online.

A local mental health expert discussed the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD, noting nearly 18 veteran suicides a day in 2022 (VA data).

He said further research is needed before the treatment is considered for clinical use.