Good morning, Temple.

Robyn's Place in Harker Heights hosts a back-to-school event this Sunday to provide free hair services for middle and high school students as they prepare for the new school year.

Heart to Home Animal Adoption Center in Temple begins its Clear the Shelters effort today to place animals into homes ahead of local government plans to expand animal-control operations — shelter staff and volunteers are ready to manage potential increases in intakes.

Temple High School earned an A rating after improving from a C on the Texas Education Agency report card, and district superintendent Bobby Ott celebrated the progress on Wednesday morning (his joy underscored the district's focus on academic improvement).

Temple ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday as school started and allocated ($1.1 million) to repair roofs while approving a new student code of conduct and introducing new police and fire chiefs for the district.

School transportation officials have announced new safety measures including staggered bus drop-offs (and slower boarding procedures) as classes begin this week.

Community members are urged to follow the updated protocols to ensure student safety.

Temple residents may attend a free diabetes management workshop later that teaches practical strategies to manage Type 2 diabetes & reduce disease risk.

The Midway Panthers are set to begin their third season on Aug.

27 under head coach Joe Gillespie — linebacker Hudson King returns from injury amid schedule adjustments from UIL realignment.