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Temple
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are fighting to save the historic Parrie Haynes Ranch from being sold by trustee Cadence Bank; the ranch was willed for the benefit of orphans and has long served as a local outdoor space. The Cowboy Gathering fundraiser begins today at 6:30 p.m. with live music and a campfire cookout — Saturday features a cowboy breakfast, guided trail rides, an auction and street dance — Sunday ends with a cowboy church service and a final trail ride. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday a $1.6 million JET grant to six Central Texas colleges — including Temple College — to help train more than 540 students for high-demand careers like nursing, mechanics, and truck driving. The funds will be used to purchase equipment and support career and technical education programs. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City offices and facilities in Temple are closing or operating with modified hours on Labor Day—residents should check for changes in trash and recycling pick-up schedules. Other local services, including transit and libraries, have also adjusted their hours in observance of the holiday. KXXV
- ➤ About 750 new laws will take effect on Sept. 1 to change Texas rules on schools, water projects and taxes. Gov. Abbott signed bills that expand the school voucher program, boost public school funding and improve water and safety rules while some measures will start soon and others wait for future approval. KXXV
- ➤ The Bell County Public Health District board removed Amy J. Yeager as director after placing her on leave in July—Robert Kirkpatrick was named acting director to oversee the district until a new hire is found. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Bell County Public Health District board removed Amy J. Yeager as district director after she was placed on leave in July—Robert Kirkpatrick was named acting director. 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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