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In today's newsletter:
- Want to taste Temple's best chili and support local students?
- Which Temple fire stations are being rebuilt to handle growth?
- How to get your float into Temple's 80th Christmas Parade
Also on today's calendar: TX-Central PWC Pummel and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Chili cook-off to help support TAMRA Learning Academy (kdhnews.com) — A new chili cook-off is coming to Temple on Oct. 24 to raise money for roof and infrastructure upgrades at TAMRA Learning Academy on South 33rd Street. Local restaurants, home cooks, and sponsors are invited to compete, sample, and support students with diverse learning needs through an afternoon of food, music, and family activities. 
2. Temple Fire Department upgrades stations as population expected to grow by almost 28,000 next decade (kxxv.com) — Temple's Fire Department is rebuilding and upgrading several stations, including new construction for Stations 2, 4, 7, and 9, to keep up with rapid population growth. Officials say the added resources and strategic station placement will help maintain response times and reduce strain on firefighters as Temple adds an estimated 28,000 residents over the next decade.
3. City of Temple Accepting Applications for 80th Annual Christmas Parade (fox44news.com) — Temple is now taking applications for its 80th annual Christmas Parade, set for Monday, December 7, 2026, with an "An 80s Christmas" theme. Entries must be non-commercial, holiday-themed, and pet-free, and applications are reviewed first-come, first-served before the November 3 deadline.
4. Temple fire stations get $3 million in renovations (kwtx.com) — Temple Fire and Rescue is getting more than $3 million to overhaul Fire Stations 2 and 4, improving weatherproofing, bunk rooms, and protective gear storage for firefighters working 24-hour shifts. Station 2 is already under construction, and city council is expected to consider the bid for Station 4 this week, shaping how well local crews can serve residents.
5. Killeen father killed in Temple crash was minutes from work, family says (kwtx.com) — A 26-year-old father from Killeen was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash at Northwest H.K. Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard in Temple, and police are still investigating. His death is renewing scrutiny of safety along Loop 363 as TxDOT reviews crash data, while his family turns to fundraising to cover unexpected funeral and burial costs.
📸 Around Temple
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple
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★ Featured events ★
- Norandex Window & Door Training 101 →
12 N 5th St, Temple
8:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- TX-Central PWC Pummel →
Temple High School, 415 N 31st St, Temple - Boy's Athletics fundraiser starts →
Lamar Middle Temple, TX 76501
8:00 am - Night of Promise →
Cultural Activities Center, 3011 North 3rd Street, Temple
5:30 pm - Family Fun Friday →
Family Promise of Bell County, 1411 East Avenue N, Temple
5:30 pm - Sip & Paint: Fall Harvest →
Temple TX
6:30 pm - BRANDED HEART →
Bo's Barn Dance Hall, 4984 FM93, Temple
8:00 pm - Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40) →
Temple TX - Drive-up and Drop-Off Shred Day in West Temple →
7083 Members Parkway, Temple
9:00 am - DAVE JORGENSON →
Bo's Barn Dance Hall, 4984 FM93, Temple
9:00 pm - Sunday Evening Meal →
Family Promise of Bell County, 1411 East Avenue N, Temple
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Temple Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Commercial Music Ensemble Concert
Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, 120 Baugh Performance, Belton
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Percy is a bedtime cuddler.
Its a fight for my life sometimes…he usually sleeps wrapped around my head. (Nextdoor Canyon Creek) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Temple, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Finder: "This little guy… (Nextdoor Temple)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member in Temple. Apply here.
- Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Temple. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temple here.
Ok Temple! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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