Good morning, Temple.

Wes’s Burger Shack and Feed My Sheep are providing free Thanksgiving meals for residents—aiming to support those in need when many local businesses are closed for the holiday.

This Saturday the Friends of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will hold its annual wreath laying ceremony—volunteers are needed to assist following last week's preparation event.

Today, Pustka's Family Barbecue in Temple is serving home-cooked turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie & sides to 21 local families for Thanksgiving, a tradition that began three years ago.

Owner Dustin Pustka said the effort helps community members facing high grocery costs.

A Temple resident set up a community blessing box on Broken Shoe Trail offering free food, toiletries & homemade meal kits to neighbors in need through Christmas.

Scott Huntley started the project after the government shutdown inspired similar social media efforts and plans to keep the box stocked for many holiday seasons.

Temple homeowners near the Niagara Bottling plant have reported a foul odor that has affected the area for years—making some residents feel nauseous and unable to enjoy their yards.

They have contacted the city and now worry that a pending rezoning request for a nearby chemical facility may worsen the problem.

Temple City Council approved a $93,500 bronze statue honoring Reuben Talasek at the Bend of the River property — future developments for the site are planned following a legal settlement.

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.