Good morning, Temple.

A local business owner hosted Fall Fest Sunday at Harker Heights Ceramic Coatings (in his backyard) as warm weather did not stop a large crowd from celebrating the season.

The event featured seasonal treats and activities for local families.

John (JT) Haun, founder of Armor of God Outreach, walked through empty halls at 1002 Medical Drive last week to designate spaces for beds at a new homeless shelter and will begin construction soon.

Belton Assembly Hall hosted shoppers at the Central Texas State Fair on Sunday afternoon, where attendees enjoyed handcrafted goods, jewelry, and home décor in a cool setting.

Four local high school seniors discussed the addictive effects of social media and doomscrolling during an interview with the Temple Daily Telegram.

Their insights reveal how these trends impact daily school life in Temple.

Local students are examining the lessons of 9/11 as the nation prepares to mark its 25th anniversary (Sept.

11) in a classroom discussion here in Temple. The session reviews historical facts and explores the cost of freedom.

Midway High School's Marine Corps JROTC was named an honor school for the third time in a row (recognized among the nation's top 3% of units), highlighting its strong performance and dedication to excellence.

Temple and Belton schools have set up plans to manage internet outages so students continue using digital tools for learning + Officials say the measures are key as digital literacy becomes more essential.

After reaching its 2,000th spay and neuter surgery since January, the Human-Animal Support Coalition launched the Summer Fix Fest campaign to offer reduced pricing on pet surgeries + inviting local pet owners to schedule services at designated clinics.