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Temple
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Texas Christian School 7th graders volunteered at Feed My Sheep— a local ministry that feeds families— and learned community service lessons from their teacher during the government shutdown. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple will open a new holiday ice rink downtown for Christmas celebrations, and community members will soon have a festive place to skate. Officials say the rink will add cheer to the season—helping locals embrace the holiday spirit. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Belton High School Stampede Marching Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Band Contest for the sixth consecutive year—earning a spot to perform at the state contest this weekend. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Academy High School Bee Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Competition—its first state contest in 24 years—after learning the news while on the field. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Unofficial returns showed that voters approved both Temple ISD bond proposals late Tuesday night—Temple ISD will move ahead with planning district improvements once official results are confirmed. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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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.
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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.
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65th Annual Salado Christmas Stroll
7 p.m. – 5:59 p.m. — Christmas Stroll — Free entry — Experience twinkling lights, holiday shopping, and festive performances in Historic Salado, TX.
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