Good morning, Temple.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will hold its military appreciation event at a football game on Saturday in Belton.

A park clean-up event will take place in Temple on Sunday—local volunteers are encouraged to join the effort.

This week, Central Texas will host fall colors, festive fun flavors, and Veterans Day events — local residents may need a light jacket for outdoor activities as dusk comes earlier.

The Human-Animal Support Coalition & Temple Christian Outreach held an event that provided pet food, leashes, toys, and supplies to families in need in Temple.

The drive aimed to keep pets with their owners during tough times and reduce the risk of animals entering shelters.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will hold a military appreciation event at a football game on Saturday in Belton—while Temple will host a park clean-up event on Sunday.

The university said both events aim to honor military contributions and improve local spaces.

Temple and Belton ISDs have been named Districts of Distinction for their strong career and technical education programs—Temple ISD offers 17 study programs while Belton ISD earned the honor for a second year.

They will be formally recognized at the CTAT Winter Leadership Conference in San Antonio in February.

Central Texas 4C Head Start, which has served over 500 families in Bell County for 60 years, is in danger of shutting down if federal funding is not renewed after December—program leaders are seeking alternative funds and urging community members to contact congressional representatives to help keep its services running in Temple and nearby towns.

Bell County saw West Nile Virus activity confirmed by the Harker Heights Fire Department on social media on Thursday and the Bell County Public Health District advised residents to drain standing water and use EPA-approved repellent—also recommending mosquito dunks for water that cannot be drained.

Harker Heights came from behind to beat the Temple Wildcats 24-14 and clinch its fourth straight district title, making Killeen ISD history.

The team will host Cedar Hill in the playoffs (this historic win is the first four-peat since the 1950s).

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.

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.

Silent Advent Retreat

Dec 5, 3 PM – Dec 7, 3 PM — Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center — Registration required — Experience a time of reflection and silence to encounter God through talks and Eucharistic adoration.