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Temple
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple hosted the first Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival last month and did not use property or sales tax dollars—tourism taxes funded the event. City officials said a second festival will be planned for the near future. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ At Abundant Life Church of God in Killeen, volunteers doubled their food order to nearly 10,000 pounds to help military members, veterans and families amid the ongoing government shutdown. They will distribute food today from 9 a.m. to noon at 1210 Florence Rd—ensuring no one in need is turned away. KCEN-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bell County authorities reported a grass fire burning near Hackberry Road — over 200 acres have burned near Holland while crews from Temple and other areas work to contain the flames with no injuries or building damage reported. KCEN-TV
- ➤ A fast-moving wildfire burned 193 acres near Salado on Oct. 13—fire crews from several agencies responded quickly, and the blaze is now 90% contained with no homes or injuries reported. KCEN-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 51st annual Texas Renaissance Festival opened Saturday at Todd Mission and will run every weekend through Nov. 30 on a 55-acre fairground where jousting, sword fights, and costumed vendors create a 16th-century village scene. Organizers forecast about 550,000 visitors and urged guests to plan ahead for parking and bring cash — as some vendors do not accept credit cards. KCEN-TV
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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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Faith Academy Girls JV Volleyball Match
6-7 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Catch the exciting JV volleyball matchup as Faith Academy takes on CTCHS at home.
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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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Marcus Lindsey Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Experience the soulful sounds of Texas country music with Marcus Lindsey.
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Light The Night Family Celebration
6-9 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Enjoy trunk-or-treat, carnival games, and festive family fun.
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Forest Church - Samhain Celebration
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Miller Springs Nature Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Gaelic festival of Samhain with a meaningful gathering in nature.
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Ribs & Rods Car Show & BBQ Cook Off 2025
Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8 — Reuben D. Talasek Bend of the River — Register for car and cooking competitions — Experience classic cars, live music, and BBQ while supporting a great local charity.
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Asleep At the Wheel Concert
7:30 p.m. — Cultural Activities Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning country band Asleep At the Wheel live in Temple.
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