Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury will soon decide a 2021 murder case involving a teen accused of killing another teen in Killeen as the Bell County District Attorney’s Office listed dozens of potential witnesses for testimony at a trial scheduled later this week. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD welcomed students back today as classes began on the new school year, and teachers+staff prepared to support learning for all. The district expects a smooth start and continued efforts throughout the year. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Temple Education Foundation board members visited 12 campuses on Monday — surprising 67 teachers with $81,206 in Innovative Teaching Grants just before students returned to school. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell County commissioners approved a $687,000 design proposal for a low-water crossing + part of the long-gestating Riverside Trail Project on Monday to address years of safety concerns in the area. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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