🌱 How a neighbor’s call led to rescuing two neglected Temple children

Good morning Temple! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a neighbor’s call led to rescuing two neglected Temple children
• What new rules could reshape Temple’s fast-growing data center projects?
• Could Temple Mall really shut its doors this month?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Children Rescued From Filthy Home That ‘Smelled Like Death,' Claim They Had Never Gone to School: Police (neighbortoneighbornewsletter.com) — Two children were removed from a dangerously unsanitary home in Temple after a neighbor reported a powerful odor, leading police to discover severe neglect and alleged educational deprivation. The siblings are now receiving medical care while Child Protective Services and investigators assess their long‑term needs and pursue charges against the two men arrested in the case.
   

2. Bell County Commissioners discuss data center moratorium (kxxv.com) — Bell County commissioners are weighing new conditions on tax abatements for large data centers, directly affecting several projects already underway in Temple. Residents packed the meeting to debate whether Temple-area data centers should be paused, what environmental and noise studies are needed, and whether developers deserve tax breaks under current Texas law.
   

3. Temple Mall business owners see improvement efforts after compliance notice (kxxv.com) — Temple Mall is under a city compliance deadline for fire and safety issues, and could face a temporary closure if it isn’t brought up to code by June 22. Business owners say repair work has begun and stress that the mall still hosts many small local shops. Longtime shoppers hope community support and new experiences can help revive this Temple landmark.
   

4. North Texas growth surge continues as 7 DFW-area cities land on America's top boomtowns list (wfaa.com) — Temple is named among Texas cities on a new national “boomtowns” list, reflecting strong growth in housing, jobs, and economic activity. While the study focuses on North Texas, it highlights Temple’s momentum alongside fast‑growing communities like Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Daisy was LOST on June 1, 2026 in Temple, TX 76502 near Adams Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner, view… (Nextdoor Temple)
• Missing golden retriever named Daisy.
  Has a shock collar on but not wearing her name collar. Light golden shade. (Nextdoor 205 Loop)

• Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager in Temple. Apply here.
• The Diocese of Austin posted a job opening for Dean of Students in Temple. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temple here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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