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Temple
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harker Heights grew 4% from 2020 to 2023, which paved the way for Taqueria Vallarta to open last week. Owners said strong community support led to the restaurant's launch — despite a lengthy permit process — and marked a boost for local business growth. KXXV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded just after 7 a.m. Thursday to the 1900 block of Zuni Trace where they found a deceased man and an injured woman who was airlifted to Scott and White Hospital in Temple—officials said the investigation is ongoing and there is no community threat. KXXV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Temple households will pay an extra $95 a year in gas bills (after a $300 rise in property taxes and water rates) (increasing yearly costs). Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Unexpected crumbling concrete at the 24th Street overpass has delayed repairs for six months—city officials report that extra work will cost Temple millions more than originally planned. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple officials said crumbling concrete at the 24th Street overpass has led to unexpected damage—prompting a delay in repairs by at least six months and increasing costs by millions over the original budget. The project will resume later as officials address the structural issues. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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VPA Girls Freshman Volleyball Match
5-6 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Watch the CTCHS freshman volleyball team face off against Valor Preparatory Academy in an exciting non-conference matchup.
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Tumbleweed Hill Dance Night
8:00 pm – 12:00 am — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Dance the night away to timeless Two-Step and Waltz tunes at Tumbleweed Hill.
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Terry Hughes and The Debonairs Live Concert
9:00 pm – 1:00 am — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Enjoy classic dancehall tunes from the original band fronted by Terry Hughes.
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