Good Day
Temple
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Temple Police identified a 57-year-old man, Paul Rodriguez, as the suspect killed in the Friday shooting outside the department headquarters. The Texas Rangers were called to investigate after officers discharged their sidearms when he pointed his air pistol at them. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple College said it received a $100,000 grant from Meta for a new AI and robotics lab in the Workforce and Visual Arts Building — the funds will buy 21 high-performance computers and build a robotic manufacturing system expected to be ready by September. The lab will serve students, veterans, businesses, and the community with hands-on STEM learning. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Over 1,300 teachers, administrators and staff gathered at the Mayborn Civic and Convention Center to celebrate the 2025-26 school year—Temple teachers said goodbye to summer with music, awards and a pep talk. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in Temple and Belton say the disabled veterans’ property tax exemptions designed to honor service have strained municipal budgets — officials plan to review policy options to address the shortfalls. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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