Good morning, Temple.

Fort Hood held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Santa’s Workshop on Thursday—volunteers and donors toured the space to learn how the program will support local military families this holiday season.

Destiny’s World Outreach Center in Killeen will host its annual Feed the 5000 event this Saturday as thousands of residents are expected to receive free meals + organizers say the community event is one of the largest hosted by the church.

Texas A&M University Central Texas psychology students are running the 'Fill the Crib' donation drive to help foster children in Bell County—students work with the Bell County Welfare Board to collect wipes, diapers, food, formula and toys until December 1st.

Donations can be dropped off at Rainbow Rooms in Killeen and Temple.

Volunteers and community members will gather on Saturday at the Friends of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery to prepare over 17,500 wreaths for the 18th annual tribute to resting veterans—an effort to honor their service.

Bell County hosted a water symposium in Belton where experts discussed aging water systems and rising population demands—officials outlined plans to boost future water supply.

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.

Education & Networking with Cen-Tex Real Estate Investors

6-9 p.m. — MasFajitas Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate enthusiasts in a collaborative learning environment.

Rink on the Rails 2025-26

11:00 AM – 8:30 PM — MLK Festival Grounds — Check event page for pricing — Skate under festive lights and enjoy the holiday spirit in Temple.

Photos with Santa at Texell

9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Capture the holiday spirit with a photo opportunity with Santa for your child.