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Temple
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple’s Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport will host Lunch at the Airport this weekend—featuring airplane rides and an invitation to wear costumes as guests enjoy a unique dining experience. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ After Jenna Scott and her friend Michael Swearingin were murdered in January 2019, her family launched Priceless Beginnings to help domestic violence victims and keep her memory alive. Temple Police held a donation drive thru yesterday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the parking lot next to the police department at 209 E Avenue A to support the nonprofit and three other local groups. KCEN-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers are hosting several fall festivals with spooky themes this weekend—offering a preview of Halloween celebrations even though the holiday is still over a week away. The events will provide local families with unique, seasonal experiences. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple College partnered with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to launch its first program that trains students as child protective investigators with just an associate's degree. The program will open next semester (30 applicants so far) and aims to fill a staffing gap in child protection. KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local military families in Harker Heights are using the Armed Services YMCA food pantry as the government shutdown enters its fourth week—12,000 pounds of food are stocked for service members and their families. The pantry is open on Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. to help those in need. KXXV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Counties Services began a new LOSS Team program to support those coping with suicide loss in Milam, Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, and Lampasas counties. They will hold volunteer training on November 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Temple facility — the program aims to reduce the grief period by providing help within weeks. KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football games across Central Texas moved their kickoffs today from 7 p.m. to times between 5:30 and 6 p.m. because of weather concerns to help teams and fans avoid heavy rain and lightning. KCEN-TV
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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