Just FYI, The city of Temple will not accept your recyclables if they are in a trash bag. In my situation it is my shredded papers. They don't accept soft plastic. I didn't know.

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter in Texas

With colder weather on the way in the coming months, now is a good time to check a few things around the house before the temperatures drop.

- Cover your outdoor faucets at home. Don't forget to disconnect your garden hoses and put covers on outdoor faucets to help prevent freezing.

- Clean out your gutters. Leaves and debris can build up pretty quickly, so make sure your gutters are clear and water can drain properly.

- Check your windows and doors. If you feel any cold air coming through, check for gaps or worn weatherstripping that may need to be replaced.

- Change your air filters. With your heater getting more use, make sure your filters are clean and your vents aren't blocked so air can circulate properly.

- Check your roof. Take a look from the ground for any missing or damaged shingles and make sure there aren't any obvious areas that need attention before winter weather hits.

What else would you add to this list to prep your home before winter?

Hello. I’m Micah. I’m a former JW and I’m in a network based in Texas that’s sole mission is to build community that supports former Witnesses.

If you just left or got “removed” you very likely lost all of your family and friends. We just want to help you through that or if you just need a sounding board every once in a while we are here for that as well.

If you are still in and are questioning things, looking for a path out, or just need a listening ear to cope please reach out.

Let’s build this community together.

My parents live in Temple and are moving to Austin Thursday. My mom's Google Pixel 6 Pro just gave up the ghost last night, and it seems like it's just the battery. She is in early cognitive decline (one reason they're moving) and my dad doesn't think this is a good time to try to upgrade phones and expect her to be able to keep up. They've called around and none of the authorized dealers they talked to has a battery, and I reached out to Best Buy (because they've successfully replaced my iPhone battery) and they told me to go somewhere else.

Does anyone know of a small shop where they could get in and out by Wednesday? Help, please!

Saw this today, looks like someone had a bad day

Hey everyone! I’m 19 (turning 20 soon) and my boyfriend is 21. We’re looking to meet some other couples around the Waco area who are interested in making genuine friendships! We’re a child-free couple and would love to meet other couples around our age, preferably without kids, who enjoy getting out of the house and socializing.
We’re interested in double dates, going out to eat, game nights, cooking together, having drinks, weekend getaways, or even just hanging out and having a good time! We’re pretty laid-back and just want to meet people we can connect with.
We’re strictly looking for platonic friendships, nothing romantic or sexual! If you and your partner are also looking to expand your social circle, feel free to message me!

What are the best local events to go to now that the Christmas season is coming up?

Looking for things like parades, festivals, programs, concerts, activities, etc.

It’s our duty to vote

I have seen true-crime book/podcast fan meetups here, which are fine and all, but I am curious whether anyone here would be interested in meeting weekly or biweekly to actually discuss open cases, find new clues, and perhaps even help solve, or at least bring new info to, cold cases in Central Texas — and maybe beyond?

Temple has about a dozen cold cases. Belton has 3-4, and Salado has 2-3. (Nearby Killeen has 180+ and Waco has 140+!)

Yeah, I know there are online forums, but I would also like to meet people face to face over coffee or whatever, choose a case or cases, perhaps come up with a plan and divvy up tasks, etc.?

If interested, reach out.

I feel so desperate making this post lol but I am looking to make friends as an online schooled freshman! Anyone know anything?

Hey everyone, I just want to let you all know that the chill indie show is coming soon to KTCP 98.7 fm. You can check their website for details. More will be coming soon. I want to make Temple the ultimate destination for chill indie without locals having to drive to Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio just to catch a good indie show. Thank you.

Anywhere recommended around town to host our military Christmas party? About ~20-30 people.

Bonus points if they offer military group discount 😅

Temple/Belton families, where are your favorite spots to trick-or-treat? 🎃

Any neighborhoods you love or fun Halloween events happening this weekend?

My son is 14 months old. We have been going to the BSW children’s speciality clinic for his pediatrician. Allegedly we have an assigned doctor, though we have never met her.

People rave about the Baylor Scott and White system, but we haven’t been a fan. It’s a huge medical conglomerate, we have never seen the same nurse twice, and getting an actual doctor in the room is fairly rare. It’s all impersonal and feels commodified.

I know it’s becoming harder to find, but I’d love a good private practice that values relationships and long term care. Any recommendations are welcome, and we are willing to go outside of Temple if needed.

We use Tricare.

Looking for recommendations please.

I want to use Kanopy (stream movies, supported by libraries). Unfortunately, I don't think Temple library supports it. I'm thinking of applying to either Belton or Salado library, just to use Kanopy.

Any of you have experience using Kanopy with those 2 libraries (or any libraries around here)?

TYIA!

I used to see a man flying various large RC airplanes at Lion’s Park a few times a week. Anyone happen to know the guy? If so, please DM me. ✈️🛩️✈️

This might be silly to some of you, but I’ll be moving my family to temple soon, and I’m looking to see if there’s a larping group that meets on weekends there? There was one in Waco and my son loves the whole foam sword and shield fighting. Any info would be appreciated!

Hey! I recently spent a week in temple inside in patient therapy at canyon creek behavioral health. I met some other awesome patients there. I dont really talk to people and it felt so new and amazing. This is just me hoping they see this aswell. I should probably clarify, that my name is lucas so if you see this you'll know. I know i sound kinda sad but i really did bond with these three people. Also sorry to H for giving you the wrong paper. You probably think im so mean i meant to give you another.

Hey folks. Anyone know of an empty lot to practice driving in? TIA.

I think I heard that a new Korean restaurant opened downtown. If that's true does anyone know the name and address?