Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Court Appointed Special Advocates of Coryell and Bell County celebrated a record year at a Christmas party on Thursday and invited local residents to tour their game changer new building. Officials noted the milestone as a positive step for supporting local needs. Temple Daily Telegram
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new art lounge opened recently in Killeen—offering drip paintings, personalized canvas art, karaoke and game nights. Bell County residents now have a creative venue for unique cultural experiences. Killeen Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District unveiled big plans for 2026 during a Wednesday morning meeting that marked its largest public turnout in six months. Three people attended (including the Telegram reporter) as the plans were discussed. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Temple ISD middle school robotics teams competed in the BEST Robotics State Tournament last weekend in Dallas & advanced local STEM education. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple High School Police Explorer chapter advanced to state competition after solving both mock crime + emergency scenarios; the team will compete against peers in upcoming rounds. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ A Temple ISD kindergarten teacher was recognized with a national teaching award for her work with young students, highlighting her dedication and impact on early learning (a point of pride for the district). Killeen Daily Herald
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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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Medal Madness Race Series
8 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Participate in themed races and earn finisher medals in a fun community atmosphere.
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