Good Day
Temple
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor honored tens of thousands of active duty military members and veterans in Bell County, acknowledging their service during special ceremonies. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ The 32nd Annual Tri-County Toy Run in Central Texas successfully collected and distributed hundreds of Christmas gifts to underprivileged families across four counties. KXXV
- ➤ Holy Trinity Catholic High School students participated in the 'Box of Joy' and 'Thanksgiving Outreach' service projects, showcasing their tradition of community service. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ The 78th annual Christmas parade in Temple, featuring over 100 floats including a Disney-themed one by a devoted couple, celebrates the season's joy and community spirit, with multiple road closures and a series of festive events. KXXV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe Plaza Christmas tree lighting in downtown Temple was celebrated with a light show and polytechnics, drawing community spectators. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell County's property tax levy rose by over $63 million in 2024, impacting 41 governmental entities. Temple Daily Telegram
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Flaco's Gourmet Foods in Temple, Texas, led by Adam Yauk with over 30 years of culinary experience, offers a variety of award-winning salsas, hot sauces, and queso, aiming to innovate the use of condiments in cooking while supporting the recovery community. KCEN-TV
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Centering Prayer 6-Day Advent Retreat
Experience a transformative 6-day retreat focusing on Centering Prayer, featuring abundant private time for silence and spiritual growth at the scenic Cedarbrake Renewal Center.
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Pirate Themed Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon
This US Road Running Club event features multiple race distances and encourages participants to wear costumes while providing themed medals for finishers.
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Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
A community running event featuring a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon at James Wilson Park, offering participation for all regardless of club membership.
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American Heart BLS Renewal Course
This classroom-based BLS renewal course for adults provides a 2-year eCard issued the same day after completion.
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3-Day Advent Centering Prayer Retreat
This in-person retreat focuses on Centering Prayer and is organized by The Church of Conscious Harmony at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton, Texas.
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Santa Paws Photo Event at the Depot
Attend Santa Paws at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum to capture a festive photo with Santa alongside pet-friendly activities and a Winter Market.
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Holiday Sugar Art Class with Isomalt Techniques
Participants will learn various isomalt techniques to create holiday-themed edible art pieces in this hands-on class for adults.
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Heart of Jesus Winter Retreat for Young Men
This retreat offers young men aged 18-49 the opportunity to discern a vocation to the priesthood through personal interactions with priests, Mass, and prayer.
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Viking Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
This running event at Crossroads Recreational Complex features multiple race distances, including a themed costume contest and finisher medals for participants.
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Viking Series: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon
The Viking running event offers various distance options at Crossroads Recreational Complex and includes a charitable component supporting Team Red, White & Blue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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