Good morning, Temple.

Police said a man was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a shooting on North Ridge Street in Lampasas—witnesses reported the suspect fled before officers arrived, and the victim was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple as investigators noted no ongoing threat to the public.

Friends of Temple Public Library are preparing to rehome thousands of books at its annual Labor Day sale in the McLane Room—each week before Labor Day the space transforms into a treasure hunt for visitors.

This event will offer a new way to enjoy and donate literature in our community.

A Temple teacher who dropped out of high school has returned twice—first to earn her diploma and then to become an English teacher who helps students graduate.

The Texas Education Agency released the 2024-25 public school ratings last Friday — school campuses in Temple, Belton, and Holland received A ratings while other campuses received different grades.

The agency rates both entire districts and individual campuses to offer detailed feedback.

Bell County 4-H is now holding open enrollment, giving local youth a chance to join the program’s long tradition of learning by doing—details on registration will be shared soon.

Construction crews are closing a portion of Hogan Road—part of Phase 5 of the South Pea Ridge Road project in West Temple—starting today for one month.

Temple property owners will pay about $20 more per month in taxes next year as a revised proposal increases the tax rate by 7.10 cents—an 11.33% hike despite slight downward adjustments.

Local officials say the changes are set to raise revenue when the new rates take effect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evidence-Based Parenting Workshop

Full-day workshop — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Engage with insights on parenting through evidence-based research.