Good Day
Temple
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Promise unveiled eight new homes for families at its expanded campus in Temple on Wednesday morning; Executive Director Rucker Preston said the organization kept its promise to support local families. Temple Daily Telegram
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage event held this week in Temple—local cultural icons were celebrated with music, treats and empowering stories from one of its own. Organizers said the event honored Hispanic achievements as part of ongoing celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the invitation of the Rotary Club of Harker Heights, Michele Carter, the chancellor of Central Texas College, shared a bright vision for education and workforce growth—she explained steps to boost student opportunities and build new skills in the area. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Kennedy-Powell Elementary School students in Temple visited a mobile STEM lab on Wednesday—engaging in hands-on science activities without leaving school property. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell County will soon break ground on a bronze and stone memorial honoring fallen peace officers — a project more than a decade in the making that promises a lasting tribute in Belton. Officials say the project will recognize the officers' sacrifice and service to the community. Killeen Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Burton cross country team competed in the District 26-2A meet on October 9 and showed strong effort during the race—images capture key moments of the event. Killeen Daily Herald
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3rd Annual Central Texas Soul Fest 2025
12:00–11:30 p.m. — MLK Festival Grounds — Check website for ticket info — Experience a soulful day filled with live music, delicious food, and positive vibes.
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Medicare Education Seminar
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Learn about Medicare options and simplify your health coverage decisions.
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Mark Richey Band Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Enjoy a night filled with lively music from the Mark Richey Band, perfect for all your musical needs.
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Healing Hearts: A Day Retreat for Reflection and Renewal
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center — Cost information not specified — Engage in a day of gentle reflection and personal renewal led by author Gabby Ring.
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Mesa Ridge Grand Opening
12-2 p.m. — Mesa Ridge by D.R. Horton — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a new model home at Mesa Ridge in Temple, TX.
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2nd Annual Big Dill Pickleball Tournament
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Wildflower Country Club — Registration includes breakfast taco and beverage — Smash, dink, and pickle your way through an exciting tournament for all skill levels.
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~ Les Brown
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