Good morning, Temple.

A back to school drive is set for today at a child care and school on Trimmier Road, offering bounce houses + snow cones + popcorn machines, plus food, a live DJ and face painting for local kids.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure plans its final data center, the Lasso Building, in Temple pending Planning and Zoning review in August and city council hearings in September amid community opposition.

Construction is expected to start early 2027 (adding at least $700 million investment if approved).

Temple High School is hosting a ninth grade orientation today at its new campus to help incoming students and families prepare for the school year.

Teachers are on hand to provide essential details about schedules and campus resources.

VFW Post 10377 is accepting entries from students in grades 6-12 for the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy contests, which honor veterans and offer scholarships + prizes.

Applicants should check local details for entry requirements.

Belton-based Central Texas Council of Governments will open its housing choice voucher waiting list for the first time in years to support residents in need (applications will be available soon).

Temple City Council unanimously accepted nearly 179 donated acres worth $7.55 million from the estate of David & Peggy Chatham to expand outdoor recreation and preserve natural spaces at the planned Chatham Park.