Good morning, Temple.

1MO Archery Range will host a range work day event this Saturday and needs volunteers to help set up + maintain the site.

Temple Fire & Rescue and the Salado community will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday in downtown Temple—marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 terrorist attacks.

Western Belle Farm will open on Sept.

26 with hayrides and ziplines, even though extreme heat and drought killed its pumpkin crop — leaving its corn maze only knee high; the farm hopes community support will keep its fall traditions alive.

Local public school students from Belton ISD and Temple ISD are competing with both public and private school peers nationwide for college scholarships + the contest aims to highlight the strength of our region's education.

Local public school students from Belton ISD and Temple ISD are competing with peers from across the country for college scholarships during the busy application season (a competitive opportunity for local academic achievement).

Temple Fire & Rescue is offering a free emergency preparedness class for residents during National Preparedness Month — the training will cover essential safety steps and help boost community readiness.

Fort Hood soldier Leroy Stroud Jr died between Aug.

13 and Aug. 14, and his father now seeks answers from local officials to clarify the circumstances behind his death.

Baylor Scott & White Health named Bonifacio 'Ben' Benitez III as the new president of Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center, effective Sept.

28.

Temple High School grad TJ Rumfield (6'5") was featured on MLB Central where host Mark DeRosa noted his growth since his standout high school days (a source of local pride).