Good morning, Temple.

The Rotary Club of Temple-South is hosting its second annual Paws & Pints for Polio fundraiser today (supporting the Rotary PolioPlus Fund to eradicate polio) to raise money for polio eradication.

Chad Cryer, a former Temple College student turned professor, was named the Barnhart Outstanding Teacher of the Year—an award that honors his dedication to teaching over a lifetime of questions answered.

He will serve in this role for the 2025-2026 school year to inspire students in Temple.

Temple emergency services professionals trained this week on life-saving rescues with a focus on highway emergencies — they practiced skills to be ready for real incidents.

A Temple College professor and former jail sergeant is partnering with family protective services—working with the Texas Department to ease an investigator shortage.

He is training new recruits to enter a challenging but rewarding career field.

Local law enforcement in Temple and Belton will set up two drop sites for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—led by the DEA and nearly 4,000 partner agencies—to collect unused prescriptions on Saturday.

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.