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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Downtown Temple was filled with holiday cheer on Dec. 1 when the 79th annual Christmas Parade featured over 100 festive floats and community groups. Organizers said the parade—marking the start of the season—brought families together.  KCEN-TV
  • H-E-B is hosting its annual Feast of Sharing in Temple on Dec. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mayborn Convention Center to offer free holiday meals and community activities — the event also provides flu shots and live music for local residents.  KXXV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Texas A&M University-Central Texas is hosting its third annual Student Research Symposium this week—students will present research projects on campus—offering a chance for innovative ideas to be shared.  Killeen Daily Herald
  • Temple High School’s student-run restaurant The Blue Plate gives students hands-on culinary training in its Career and Technical Education building as they manage menus and service. The restaurant will host a French Bistro Dinner Series on Dec. 9th at 5 p.m. + runs Tasty Tuesday lunch service for local teachers, staff and community members.  KCEN-TV

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 12/4/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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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.

    Thu, 12/11/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • McGregor Girls Varsity Basketball Game

    2-3:15 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Admission details not provided — Witness a competitive non-conference matchup between local high school basketball teams.

    Tue, 12/30/25

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