Good morning, Temple.

Several Central Texas school districts have changed school schedules to allow families to attend football playoff games.

Bosqueville ISD and Copperas Cove ISD will start classes two hours later on Friday to let students and staff watch Thursday’s playoff game — while Temple ISD will release students early for a game against Duncanville at Panther Stadium.

Temple High School Air Force JROTC held a Pass-In-Review ceremony on Veterans Day to honor local veterans.

U.S. Army veteran Tyrone Sanders was recognized for his service after he returned from his first tour overseas—his warm reception marked a change from his earlier experience.

Central Texans traveling for Thanksgiving will face delays as the FAA has ordered a 10 percent reduction in flights at busy airports due to the government shutdown.

Some airlines are offering refunds or travel credits and rental car companies are seeing more one-way bookings.

On Monday morning, City of Temple officials hosted the 4th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Santa Fe Depot downtown to honor veterans and active duty members—attendees reflected on their achievements and shared mutual respect for one another.

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.