Good morning, Temple.

Temple Community Clinic reported that more than $13.9 million was used for community benefit in 2024—savings and direct support helped Bell County residents.

On Saturday morning, about 115 runners and walkers completed a 6-mile trek and returned to Santa Fe Plaza at 301 W.

Ave. A — feeding the needy and honoring veterans in downtown Temple.

Local twin sisters hosted a free pasta dinner on Friday evening — serving families in Central Texas affected by the federal government shutdown.

Leia and Michael Alexander opened Dirty Pop — a family-owned mobile soda trailer serving creative dirty sodas with flavor syrups, cream, and cold foam in Central Texas.

They plan to grow the business into a brick-and-mortar shop or add more trailers as local support increases.

Central Texas College appointed Shantay R.

Grays as its new vice chancellor of student success.

The fourth annual Don't Walk Alone event took place Saturday morning at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights—active-duty soldiers, veterans, and local community members joined to support suicide prevention efforts.

Whitney defeated West 41-28 Friday night—clinching the district championship and playoff spot—and built momentum with key plays from star Kobe Haynes, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

UMHB upset No. 5 Hardin-Simmons 21-17 in Belton on Saturday afternoon, handing the Cowboys their first loss of the season.

The team built its win with strong fourth-quarter plays and key defensive stops—sealing the comeback.

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.

Wafer Paper Techniques

3-7 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — Ticket required — Craft beautiful wafer paper blossoms and enhance your skills in this hands-on class.