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Temple
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Zavodny, a teacher at Academy ISD, wrote a pumpkin-themed book to help her students learn — she now offers it to the public. The teaching tool was developed at Little River Academy. Killeen Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After recent rain, several Central Texas counties—including Hill, Bosque, McLennan, Madison and Bell—lifted their burn bans; Hill ended its ban at 9 a.m., Bosque at 9:15 a.m., McLennan on Sunday, and Madison and Bell on Monday. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Temple and the Village of Salado for earning the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation from Travel Texas after meeting all required benchmarks — the designation is expected to support local tourism efforts. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Reconstruction of Old Waco Road from Tarver Drive/Jupiter Drive to Riverside Trail in Temple will soon include a detour at the Riverside Trail intersection—drivers should follow the new route as work continues. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Gov. Abbott congratulated Temple and Salado for earning a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation from Travel Texas — both places met the requirements and will help boost local tourism. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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