Good morning, Temple.

The City of Temple invited residents and visitors to experience holiday magic at the month-long Holly Jolly celebration that begins today + the event will run for the entire month.

Off-season swim lessons are now available at Sammons Park — Temple officials also urge residents to keep storm drains clear.

Local Temple business owners are joining Small Business Saturday today by offering special events and discounts — part of a national effort to boost small shopping.

On Black Friday, businesses in Temple offered holiday deals—shifting away from old overnight lines—and local shoppers took advantage of discounts as both small and large stores prepared for the season.

Temple has invited residents, neighborhood leaders, developers, and community stakeholders to attend the 'Love Where You Build' public information meetings — a new initiative to support responsible infill development within city limits.

The city said the meetings will provide essential details on standards and future planning steps.

Williamson County approved $500,000 on November 25th for an engineering study to review water needs and solutions with local cities.

The new coalition will ask engineering firms for proposals in February and expect a recommendation in March — the study will help keep water available for future growth — and guide future county plans.

McLane Children's Medical Center will light its Christmas tree this week with Santa and Mrs. Claus — an annual event that brings holiday cheer to patients, staff and community members.

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.