Good Day
Temple
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD Superintendent Bobby Ott was named the 2025 Key Communicator by the Texas School Public Relations Association — their highest honor for clear school messaging. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Central Texas College and Texas State University announced a new partnership today to smooth transfer pathways for students seeking a bachelor’s degree+administrators signed an agreement aiming to simplify the process. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Texas A and M University–Central Texas is working with Temple College and will soon offer new bachelor’s degree programs in Temple—this partnership gives local students more options for higher education. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Killeen Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) visited the CenTex Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Temple on Tuesday to support recovery efforts for veterans and unhoused residents. The center has a long history of providing treatment and transitional housing to those in need. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Temple canceled its quarterly brush and bulky trash pickup plan and returned to a monthly bulk collection system—residents must call in to schedule their pickup. Temple Daily Telegram
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Open House Event at 106 E Upshaw Avenue
4-7 p.m. — 106 E Upshaw Avenue — Free entry — Explore a charming home with a spacious backyard and modern amenities in a convenient location.
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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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Open House for a Modern Home in Temple
2-5 p.m. — 8903 Sky Crest Drive — Free entry — Explore a solar-powered 3-bedroom home with smart features and energy efficiency.
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Bunco and L,R,C Game Night
11 PM - 1:30 AM — Temple, 3869 Green Tree Lp, Temple, TX — $5 for Bunco + (3) $1 bills for L,R,C — Enjoy a lively night of dice games with friends and snacks.
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The Beauty of the Feminine Genius
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center — Free entry — Discover insights into the gift of womanhood inspired by St. John Paul II's teachings.
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Bob Appel Band Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10 — Enjoy an evening of neo-traditional country music with Bob Appel and his band.
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