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It’s Friday, Temple! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Texas Pizza Fest, a scandalous regency dinner mystery, and a Robert Duvall statue turned memorial + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Training fuels real opportunities: Temple High School’s hands-on automotive programs are steering students toward real careers, from internships to 15 certifications earned by senior Chester Williams, highlighted during Career and Technology Education Month — see how students gain experience.
Cheesy celebration returns: Texas Pizza Fest arrives in Salado tomorrow, March 7, with pizza trucks, demos, and a pizza eating contest. General admission is $22 and includes four tickets for pizza — get all the details.
Where art meets remembrance: A Robert Duvall statue in Salado, inspired by Lonesome Dove, has become a memorial site, with artist Ronnie Wells’ work drawing visitors from across Central Texas to its story-rich setting — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Vegan-friendly curry run: TAZ Indian Cuisine Temple makes plant-based ordering simple, with clearly vegan chana masala, aloo gobi, bhindi masala, and soft vegan roti. When you want dinner to be easy, not dull, this place flips the nightly “what do we eat?” debate into a cheerful, immediate yes.
Quirky treasure hunt: At The Parlour Antiques & Oddities, classic finds mingle with the delightfully unexpected… brass accents, framed specimens, and singular pieces with stories. A mood-lifting wander often reveals a conversation starter you didn’t know you needed, the kind that sparks grins and double takes.
Low-maintenance brow magic: Shear Bliss Hair Salon brings permanent makeup by Kelsey Estep to your routine, including microblading, powder brows, lip blush, and subtle lash line enhancement. Wake up ready, skip the fuss, and enjoy polished definition that lasts, whether you crave soft shading or natural-looking fullness.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🤠 3rd Annual HCC Pro Rodeo @ Heritage Country Church | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a free rodeo weekend, with bucking broncs, mutton bustin’, and a calf scramble for kids who still have knees. The Dinner Bell serves comfort food in the fellowship hall, vendors are stocked, and yes, there’s a mechanical bull with your name on it.
🍀 CASA St. Patrick’s 5K and Shenanigans Fun Run @ Vista Real Estate Group | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – St. Paddy’s calls for lacing up, not lifting pints. Temple’s fully paved loop, voted Best 5K route, hosts a chip-timed run with prizes for speed, outrageous green getups, biggest crew, youngest and oldest, and the farthest traveler. All for CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties.
🌷 Spring Market @ Highland Acres Homestead | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Highland Acres is kicking off the season with a spring market full of local vendors, live music, delicious treats, and very pettable, fluffy animals. Whether you’re stocking up on artisan goodies, tiring out the grandkids, or befriending a goat, consider your afternoon well spent.
🌱 Community Plant Swap @ Lena Armstrong Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats scoring new green without spending a dime. Bring your extra starts, clippings, and that jungle creeping across the kitchen, then trade with fellow plant people who know the difference between misting and soaking. Indoor, outdoor, clippings, and propagated plants are all welcome, good chat included.
☕ March Afternoon Tea @ Arusha Coffee Co. | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re a devoted tea person or just tea-curious, this relaxed three-course spread brings spring to the table with savory bites, warm scones, sweet treats, and proper loose-leaf. It pops up inside Arusha Coffee Co. in downtown Belton on weekends, so reserve, breathe, sip.
📚 Texas Author & Literature Experience @ Temple Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Temple TALE is rolling in with a lit fest celebrating storytelling, local authors, and readers who keep them caffeinated. Meet writers, browse indie titles, join publishing chats, and let kids build books while teens make zines. Local authors with Bell County ties, they’re taking applications.
🏺 Adult Clay Book Vase Workshop @ That Art Place | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Give your coffee table a plot twist with a clay Book Vase you make yourself, no experience needed. Learn slab building, add textures, and letter stamps, all materials and firings included, then pick up your masterpiece in a few weeks, ages 13+, pre-registration required.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Temple report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 49%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 91%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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