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Temple
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating Madelyn “Maddie” Nicole Smith—her family last saw her on Aug. 24. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Bell County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in finding a woman who went missing and may be in the Temple—Waco area. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Bell County Sheriff's Office arrested James Austin Grisham on Aug. 25 for criminal trespassing in the 5000 block of Elm Grove Road after an incident on Aug. 24—his second arrest this year with a bond set at $15,000 by Justice of the Peace. KCEN-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the Tanglefoot Festival in Temple on September 12 to 13 announced more Texas-based vendors and exciting on-site activities—immersive experiences include axe-throwing, bull-riding games, and live Pitmasters BBQ demos by top chefs, with sponsors like KPA Engineers, Don Ringler Chevrolet and Landreth Concrete adding support. Tickets can be purchased online for this two-day music and BBQ event that promises a lively celebration of local culture. KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple officials explained that a proposed property tax hike is aimed at paying for rising school costs and city services as Bell County sees similar increases—further details on the new rates will be shared soon. 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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Evidence-Based Parenting Workshop
Full-day workshop — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Engage with insights on parenting through evidence-based research.
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