Good morning, Temple.

Charter Oak Elementary has launched a food pantry led by PTO President Mickayla Lewis, who drew on lessons from her family that showed community grows around a dinner table—this pantry will help serve elementary students in need.

The project is a focused effort by parents to address food challenges among students.

Catherine Luna learned her friend Gale Piel would spend Thanksgiving alone and urged her to join the annual meal at Wes's Burger Shack so they could share food and company.

The event brought locals together to celebrate family and community spirit.

Baylor Scott & White is featuring newborns from the Temple and Waco neonatal intensive care units by dressing them for their first Thanksgiving—photos show the tiny Texans in festive holiday outfits.

Lorenzo, a therapy dog at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Hospital in Temple, celebrated his tenth birthday with a party for young patients — the event highlighted his role on the child care specialist team.

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.