Good morning, Temple.

Gary ISD will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25th with family fun including a Haunted Trail, Costume Contest, Cake Walk and Bingo and BBQ fundraiser.

Tickets cost $5 per bundle and free parking is provided in the cafeteria.

Temple High School students and an educator earned SkillsUSA’s National Statesman awards — the honors recognize their skills in technical education.

SPJST will host a Czech heritage celebration in Waco on Sunday — the event will showcase Czech culture.

Temple students, staff and parents filled Pittenger Fine Arts Center for the Belton ISD board meeting where members approved the first library council purchase recommendation — and recognized staff and students with candy awards.

The meeting showed the board’s focus on supporting library improvements while celebrating community contributions.

Records at Wilson Recreation Center show the facility has been infested with rats for months — Temple officials are now working to control the rodent problem.

Central Texas farmers feel the strain as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, freezing USDA programs that provide loans, crop reports, and disaster help.

USDA core operations will resume today—raising hopes that funding delays may soon ease.

The City of Temple will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection this Saturday (October 25) to let residents safely dispose of hazardous items.

Central Texas nonprofit Pink Warrior Angels offers financial and emotional support to cancer patients nationwide by helping individuals like Temple patient Janelle Dozier, who is four weeks post-surgery at Baylor Scott and White.

The group also serves military families and survivors who now help the newly diagnosed, showing that local community support makes a difference in fighting cancer.

The Baylor Bears are set to bounce back from their TCU loss as they meet No.21 Cincinnati at 3 p.m. Saturday — the team aims to boost its record by relying on its strong offense while working to fix its weak defense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SCOOTER DUBEC and Sterling Country

8 PM - 12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Experience an evening of traditional country music from local talent in a lively dancehall setting.

DaVision 1 Basketball Decision-Making Clinic

9 AM – 12 PM — Clarence Martin Gym — Bring your own ball — Training designed to improve decision-making skills under pressure for high school basketball players.

VPA Boys JV Basketball vs. Bartlett

6-8:30 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Cheer on the Central Texas Christian varsity basketball team as they face Bartlett in a thrilling home game.

Kenny Orts and No Chance Live

8 PM – 12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Experience an evening of live music that celebrates a passion for country tunes.

Cake Pops, Pucks, and Cicles Class

3-6 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — All supplies included — Have fun learning to make festive cake treats with various techniques.