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Temple
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mallapalooza 2024, a horror-themed event, is scheduled for the upcoming weekend at the Temple Mall, offering entertainment from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Connally High's basketball coach, Quinton Snell, was celebrated by former coach and teammates for marking his 25th season with a ceremony and a significant game ball before a game. KXXV
- ➤ Stuart Laperouse was honored with the American Legion Post 133 Firefighter of the Year award for his dedicated service in Temple, Texas. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Temple Mall, after resolving fire code violations, sees businesses relocate due to ongoing management issues, while new stores like Cattleman's Western Wear open. KXXV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother located her runaway daughter at a Temple motel through a credit card transaction, leading to the arrest of Cydric Smith, 22, for sexual assault of a child. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Temple Independent School District received the highest financial rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2023-24 school year. Killeen Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Temple City Council approves $73,201 investment to rejuvenate a substance use disorder treatment program with local centers. 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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