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Temple
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple native Stephen Butler—a blind singer and U.S. Navy veteran—was named a finalist in the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Songwriter Contest, marking a new chapter in his musical journey. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ The city of Temple is preparing for its first-ever Tanglefoot Festival—a two-day event where fans will enjoy barbecue and boot-stomping country music. Organizers say the Texas-sized celebration will offer a memorable feast for locals. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Dancing Bee Winery celebrated its 14th anniversary at Walker Honey Farm yesterday with medieval sword fighting and a mead-making class — the celebration offered mead specials throughout the event. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Bell County is planning memorials, educational events, and a moment of silence—designed to honor the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001—to teach younger generations about the resilience and unity that followed that day. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple Police Department has retired its old 1999 Winnebago and introduced a new, fully-equipped mobile command center costing $1.4 million—this upgrade will improve their ability to respond quickly to incidents. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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Oktoberfest Art Experience
6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — The Commonwealth Texas — $65 — Create customized Beer Steins or Wine Glasses while enjoying light bites and cocktails.
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Clayton Stephenson Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cultural Activities Center — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the joy and expressive power of pianist Clayton Stephenson in a captivating performance.
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