Good morning, Temple.

The annual Rucks on Main march will take place on Nov.

8 in downtown Temple and will unite veterans, active duty members and civilians to honor veterans' sacrifice and celebrate freedom. Organizers expect the event to draw local community members who want to pay tribute to the fallen.

Two local students from Temple and Belton earned $1,500 each at an award ceremony—organized by the Temple Chamber of Commerce Military and First Responder Salute to Service—where they received the first American Legion Leadership Excellence Scholarship.

Temple High School and Temple College are partnering to host a series of Free Application for Federal Student Aid informational nights over the next two weeks to help local families secure college funds.

The free sessions will provide guidance on the FAFSA application process.

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.

TERRY HUGHES and The Debonairs

9 PM-1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10 — Experience the nostalgia of the original dancehall band led by Terry Hughes.

December 2025 Live Sewing Machine Training

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Temple Sew & Quilt — $3,800 total for 5 days — Engage in hands-on training for all types of sewing machine repairs.