Good morning, Temple.

Hill Country Community Action Association delivered a turkey and fixings to more than 300 families in need for Thanksgiving—its Friends Feeding Friends program helped local residents prepare for the holiday.

Amber Dankert and her daughter Brinley started Country Gourmet in Salado during the shutdown to fund their dream Europe trip and keep a family tradition alive.

They deliver up to 150 home-cooked meals weekly across Central Texas & will close their kitchen the first week in December as they head for Europe.

Temple approved a $93,500 contract with Wells Studio — a Salado gallery — to design and sculpt a statue for the Bend of the River public event property.

One horse was euthanized in Bell County — linked to a WPRA event in Waco from Nov.

5th to 9th — and at least three horses in McLennan County tested positive. The Equine Disease Communication Center reported 11 cases statewide as of Nov. 21, and the WPRA has canceled December events as a precaution.

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.