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Temple
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Fire Academy Cadet Class in Temple, Texas, has successfully completed their training program, ready to start their firefighting careers. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Temple City Council approves $635,000 for the reconstruction of 14th Street in downtown to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ South 22nd Street in Temple will be temporarily closed starting Monday due to the Knob Creek trunk sewer project construction, slated to conclude in February. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Scott Gentry was honored as Paramedic of the Year by American Legion Post 133 after a successful career change to become a paramedic. Killeen Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of Caysen Allison, accused of murdering fellow Belton High School student Joe Ramirez in 2022, has been postponed to March 31, 2025, after multiple delays. KCEN-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Killeen-Temple area is ranked third among midsize metropolitan areas in the U.S. for credit card delinquency rates, with 19.6% of residents severely overdue on payments. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bryan 'Coach Buzz' Gover, retired teacher, delivers fire safety presentations to young students in Temple. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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New Year's Eve Celebration Featuring Craig Howell and Somewhere in Texas
The annual New Year’s Eve Party at Bo's Barn Dancehall includes live music, party favors, and a festive champagne toast.
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