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Temple
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple College's Visual Arts Department will host the Empty Bowls fundraiser this weekend at the college, where community members can buy an empty bowl and leave with a full one to benefit Feed My Sheep (a local feeding charity). Temple Daily Telegram
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Temple's Palladio Inc. is expanding its chemical manufacturing under a light industry label, and Moody native Gerrit Creps questions whether a zoning loophole is being used, sparking a local debate over safety and chemical designations. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Abbott announced nearly $10 million to boost career training at the Temple College Taylor campus; the grant will expand high-demand programs and help students gain skills for local job opportunities. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) is hosting the 11th annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony this weekend to honor selfless veterans, including a Temple honoree. The event recognizes local service and invites everyone to celebrate the commitment of our veterans. Temple Daily Telegram
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 16 Burton Lady Panthers won two games on Thursday at the Navasota Rattler Shootout Classic by defeating Wharton 74-8 and Waller 42-37 to extend their win streak to 14 games - they will play Brenham and Navasota in tournament games on Friday. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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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.
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