Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Off-season swim lessons are now available at Sammons Park — Temple officials also urge residents to keep storm drains clear. Killeen Daily Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ 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 Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ 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. Killeen Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Killeen Daily Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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