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CONTENTS

2022-2023

SERVICE

GROWTH

Non-profits, volunteers lead the way in service to community

Temple Daily Telegram - Sharing a partnership with its community

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Local elected officials

Elected officials

Annual Temple event honors service members, others

Medical hub provides quality health care, training

A community of faith. Local residents portray religion through service

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Bell population growth fuels economic boom

Temple, Belton and other Bell cities see thousands of new residents Temple attracts businesses as Meta, other companies chose Bell County Area communities grow

SCHOOLS

Belton, Temple, Salado schools see growth

RECREATION

Private Schools provide Christian-based education

UMHB, Temple College to expand with new facilities

Athletics a tradition in Temple, Belton

Farmer’s Markets

On the cover Photo of city entrance by Temple photographer Wes Albanese. Richard Hayes Jr., (lower left) hands bags and boxes of food to Rich Ferrell during the Churches Touching Lives for Christ food distribution in Temple. Photo by Nan Dickson. Photo of the City of Temple Police and Fire Departments (lower center) was furnished courtesy of the City of Temple. The Rev. Keith Pozzuto (lower right) celebrates Easter service Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church in Temple. Photo by Jason Deckman.

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SPIRIT

Non-profits, volunteers lead the way in service to community By SHANE MONACO, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER | Photo by NAN DICKSON

Local communities and organizations worked to help neighbors in times of need, especially over the past few years. Volunteers and ordinary residents have given money and time to victims of natural disasters and global pandemics. An example of this generous attitude towards others was seen in April, when hundreds came out to help in the aftermath of the EF-3 Cedar Valley tornado in the Salado area of southern Bell County. The tornado, which struck parts west of Salado, injured 23 people but fortunately did not cause any deaths. Many residents came out to help those affected, donating their time, equipment or money for cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Online fundraisers for local families and churches raised more than $100,000, with hundreds giving donations of various sizes. “Our community’s generosity has already been expressed and is greatly appreciated as we work to recover 6 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

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from this whole event,” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said. The community also came together in other events, such as the recordbreaking cold spell in 2021 in which many people were without power in temperatures that reached 2 degrees.

Warm beds Local generosity doesn’t only extend to emergencies, with two Temple organizations working each winter to help those in need. The Salvation Army of Bell County’s Temple location and Temple Impact Church work together to provide warm beds for the local homeless population. The two entities have partnered for the past two years on making space when temperatures fall below freezing. Roy Rhodes, pastor at Impact

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Church, told the Telegram in 2021 that the church relies on volunteers to help in its operations. While it is difficult to operate the shelter, Rhodes said he thought it was important. “But the costs of running a shelter are nothing compared to the difficulties faced by our friends who do not have safe and secure homes,” Rhodes said. “Impact is a church, so rather than seeing the warming shelter as a service we provide, we see it as a community working together and sharing the resources God has given us to extend gracious hospitality to those who need shelter.”

Food and clothing Other organizations in the community give back throughout year by helping to distribute food,

clothes and other essentials. Feed My Sheep is one of the organizations in Temple that provides this help, regularly distributing food to the homeless. Some volunteers even give up their holidays, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, to give others a good meal. Mark Wilkui, who has volunteered at the organization for eight years, was one of the many distributing food on Thanksgiving last year. “I keep coming back to help those people that can’t cook for themselves,” he said. “I do a little bit of everything here — serving, greeting, etc. We offer a place where they can stay out of the weather and enjoy a hot meal. I will keep coming for as long as I can.” smonaco@tdtnews.com

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Bell population growth fuels

economic boom BY SHANE MONACO, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER The population and opportunities in Bell County have boomed in recent years, and it is not hard to see why. With the county’s access to Interstate 35, and its close proximity to Austin and Waco, the region has drawn interest from both national and global companies. Bell County’s population reached 370,647 in 2020, according to the U.S. Census — a 19.5 % increase since 2010. That population growth attracted new businesses, including technology firms. One company that recently decided to move to the area is technology company Meta Platforms Inc. — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other social media subsidiaries. The facility, which is expected to be operational by 2024, will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

SOLAR FARMS That energy could come from one of the many solar farms that have expressed interest in the region. In the past two years, the Bell County Commissioners Court has considered and approved multiple solar projects. These projects, mainly proposed in East Bell County, would bring millions of watts of power to the region. Solar projects approved by the commissioners included Engie North America’s $460 million Five Wells Solar Project. 10 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

The project, approved in May, is to be constructed in east Bell County and provide 320 megawatts of power generation and 288 megawatts of storage capacity. A megawatt is the same as 1 million watts of power, and is

able to power between 150 and 210 homes. Bell County Judge David Blackburn said in 2021 that residents in the county should expect to see more solar projects in the coming

years. “If you live near a substation or transmission lines, you can almost be assured, in my opinion, that over the next few years that you are going to get approached because that is the process right now,” Blackburn said.

The area’s growth, as well as shortages of construction supplies, has caused local home prices to rise each year. In April the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County reported that the

price of homes in the district rose by between 25% and 30% since 2021. Preliminary taxable values for local entities have also increased in 2022, with most seeing increases of 15% or more. This will mean more money for local entities in the future. Temple has seen a preliminary increase of 18.91%, from $6.6 billion to $7.8 billion, while Belton saw an 18.23% increase, from $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion. Killeen saw a similar increase as the other two cities, rising by 19.38%, from $7.7 billion to $9.2 billion. Temple Independent School District saw a 17.45% increase, from $5 billion to $5.9 billion, with Belton ISD rising by 24.37% and Killeen ISD up by 20.12%. Moody ISD rose by the most, going from $61.9 million to $86 million, a 38.91% increase. “Basically, our job is to mirror what is going on in the real estate market,” Chief Appraiser Billy White said. “The market has just been tremendous this past year, in regards to what is going on with supply. That low amount of supply, and high demand, has pushed the prices up and our job is to value them at what we think their market value is as of Jan. 1.” smonaco@tdtnews.com 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE |

CITY GROWTH

Temple, Belton and other Bell cities see thousands of new residents BY JOEL VALLEY, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER • Photos by Nan Dickson

More than 60,000 new residents have moved to Temple, Belton and other Bell County cities over a decade from 2010 to 2020.

It’s not slowing down any time soon. The cities of Temple, Belton, Killeen and Harker Heights each saw its populations increase by at least 15% over the past decade. Temple increased by 24.2% from 66,102 to 82,073, Belton by 26.6% from 18,216 to 23,054, Killeen by 16.4% to 153,095, and Harker Heights by 19.3% from 26,700 to 33,097, according to census data. However, that growth did not occur evenly and forced some city councils to realign respective districts. 12 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

Although the maximum deviation between an entity’s highest- and lowest-populated districts should be 10% according to redistricting criteria, Gunnar Seaquist, an attorney with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP, highlighted how the city of Temple’s deviation had registered around 54.2%. “So we had some rebalancing to do,” he said during a meeting in December. Yet redistricting was viewed by many elected officials as a routine procedure for a fast-growth region that is seeing a consistent influx of new residents and businesses. The county, already a military and distribution hub, is seeing more tech businesses arrive.

Meta, Facebook’s parent company, announced a $800 million data center campus in Temple’s industrial park. Another data center, for $225 million, will be built by Temple Data Green LLC will also build a $225 million data center on the city’s east side.

Businesses continue to grow in Temple and Belton. Temple saw an increase in its allocation of sales tax revenue for May rise to about $3.23 million, a 6.93% increase from last year. In Belton, the city also saw an increase in its sales tax allocation. Belton received $831,794 in revenue, a 12.99% rise over last year.

IT’S NOT SLOWING DOWN ANY TIME SOON. Belton growth, like that in neighboring communities, can be seen in the several actively building and planned subdivisions. Last April, Belton City Council approved an agreement for Bell County’s third municipal utility district. MUDs are taxing entities that provide basic utilities, such as water and sewer, to residents through a partnership with a nearby city, and are often used as a way to take on debt to fund the development of a subdivision’s infrastructure. This move stemmed from the Utley family of Dallas, who own 481 acres near the Lampasas River. They are opting to transform their land into a sprawling, riverfront subdivision with an estimated 1,775 homes that will be called River Farm Belton, and cited Belton’s recent multi-million dollar investments to extend wastewater lines as far as the Lampasas River for doing so. “The vision the city had to move forward with the design and the development of water and sewer in this area is quite visionary — especially given the lack of development the city has had on the south side of town,” developer Steve Utley said early in the process. “It prompted our thoughts — I’m sure it prompted other landowners and their thoughts.” jvalley@tdtnews.com 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE |

Temple attracts businesses as Meta, other companies chose Bell County By ERIC E. GARCIA, TELEGRAM CITY EDITOR

drian Cannady, president and CEO of the Temple Economic Development Corp., says his phone has been ringing constantly since Meta announced in March plans to build an $800 million data center in Temple.

Bobby Ott, superintendent of the Temple Independent School District, said officials look forward to working with Meta to enhance Temple High School’s Career and Technical Education component, he said.

The reason? Temple is an economic development hotspot.

“We look forward to exploring new career pathways that will meet these newer occupational demands,” Ott said. “Our goal is to give our students a viable option to remain here after graduation — receiving great wages, pursuing degrees, and giving back to the community of Temple.”

Temple Mayor Tim Davis said the pace of Temple’s growth is increasing, given its location by Interstate 35. “We are no longer a pass-through community along I-35,” Davis said. “Temple is a destination for families looking for economic and educational opportunities. Meta knows that an educated workforce is the key to their continued growth and success. Meta has a track record of partnering with local school districts to provide innovative opportunities for our students.” 14 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

Analysts project that the district could receive about $50 million in new tax revenue from Meta over a 15-year period. “Adding Meta to our commercial tax base helps our taxpayers tremendously,” Ott said. “Temple ISD already boasts the lowest tax rate among peer

districts, but now with this announcement, we can continue minimizing tax impact while preparing for growth.” Rod Henry, president and CEO of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, said the company’s center in Temple will help attract other businesses. “We are the destination community of Central Texas — and this points to that,” Henry said.

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tax abatement from Temple College for 10 years. Government bodies are required to approve each agreement. Meta will pay considerable taxes, even with the abatements, Cannady said. A proposed tax abatement agreement states that Meta must invest at least $800 million for phase 1, which is required to commence construction no later than two years from the effective agreement date. Additionally, Meta must create and maintain at least 40 new full-time jobs. Meta may develop the project in phases over a period of years. If that occurs, Meta would be eligible for separate abatements each subsequent phase.

Green Data A second data center also was approved for the Synergy Park. Land for Temple Green Data LLC was unanimously approved for rezoning, alongside an economic development agreement with the company. The company is expected to invest at least $225 million in the construction of the project. The 33-acre tract set aside for the new data center is a portion of a larger 161.87-acre tract approved for rezoning from agriculture to light industrial. The data center will be on Temple’s southeast side in 16 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

Synergy Park. The data center will be located at 2810 Bob White Road, in the city’s Synergy industrial park, which also contains the Temple 1 power plant. “We are thrilled to have Rowan Green Data expanding to Temple,” Cannady said. “Rowan is a welcome addition to our emerging technology sector.”

Housing developments Other industries are thriving as well. Housing developments are underway across Temple and Belton as new residents snatch up properties. Taxable values for properties in Bell County have increased by 19.61% since 2021, from more than $24.41 billion last year to a preliminary estimate of $29.2 billion this year. Local school districts also saw large increases in taxable values. Belton ISD saw an increase of 24.37% while Temple ISD an increase of 17.45%. BISD values rose from $4.78 billion in 2021 to $5.94 billion in 2022 while values in the Temple school district grew from $5.08 billion last year to a preliminary $5.96 billion this year. eegarcia@tdtnews.com

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Belton, Temple, Salado schools see growth BY JOEL VALLEY, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

he Belton Independent School District has a bragging right that not many school districts in Texas can claim. Its population growth was not stunted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During a Belton ISD school board meeting last April, Bob Templeton, a demographer with Zonda, discussed how Bell County has continued to see a high volume of new-home construction. “I don’t really see anything changing that,” he said. “This region is seeing some very strong growth opportunities because of its location to Austin and to (Dallas-Fort Worth). ”Templeton expects the Temple-Belton area to be an economic engine and population magnet for the foreseeable future. He highlighted how the total population served within Belton ISD’s boundaries — which includes West Temple — has grown by 40% since 2010 to 64,417. “The below-19 population is up about 26%, median household income is up about 28% and the number of households within the district has grown about 39% … so overall we’re seeing very strong population growth,” he said. “We have 46 actively build-

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ing subdivisions and 13 future subdivisions that we’re tracking.” These future homes are expected to bring Belton ISD’s total enrollment, which is currently 13,354, to 16,645 for the 2025-26 school year — growth that is leading to the construction of two new elementary schools in the district. Temple ISD expands Temple ISD, meanwhile, is expected to serve more than 9,700 students by the 2025-26 school year as more than 6,900 future housing lots are planned within its boundaries, according to the district’s most recent demographics report completed.In March 2021, Templeton, who assists many school districts in Central with enrollment projections, emphasized how 600 new homes could be coming into Temple ISD annually in about five years — projects that would impact zoning for Raye-Allen Elementary and Kennedy-Powell Elementary the most. Temple ISD, like its southern neighbors in Belton ISD, has plans for a new elementary school. “Thornton Elementary is full. Raye-Allen Elementary is full,” Temple ISD Superintendent Bobby Ott said during a citizen advisory committee meeting last

summer. “We have not added a new school in TISD … which is why this is so exciting ... since the late ’90s,” Ott said. “We don’t want kids in portables anymore.” Salado ISD growth Although Salado ISD’s last demographics report was conducted in 2017, Superintendent Michael Novotny told the Telegram in 2021 how its projections have remained mostly accurate. “It’s been a few years, but we used Templeton Demographics. It did a 10-year enrollment projection,” he said. “Up until (the 2020-21 school year) we’ve always been real close to or even a little bit ahead of those projections.” However, Novotny anticipates that enrollment figures in Salado ISD — which were last projected to reach 2,308 students in 202223 — to be on the rise again and it is close. The district serves 2,242 students, according to student enrollment data obtained from the Texas Education Agency. “I do think that we’ll see that growth again. We’re seeing more and more housing developments,” he said. jvalley@tdtnews.com

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Private Schools provide Christian-based education By JOEL VALLEY, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

any private schools in Bell County have continued their dedication to providing their students a Christian-based education — a mission that is present at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Temple, Central Texas Christian School in Temple, St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple and Providence Preparatory School in Belton.

and content into their classrooms,” Renee Morales, St. Mary’s Catholic School’s director development, said.

Morales said parents can learn more about what exactly a classical education entails online at bit.ly/3fi2F5V.

Although St. Mary’s Catholic School placed an emphasis on deeper faith integration, history and language arts this past year, the transition has plans to target age-appropriate teaching methods and original sources.

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“Modern education is almost totally based on textbooks,” Morales said. “(With original sources), students will read original sources, not just interpretations through textbooks. For example, rather than reading about the Declaration of Independence, or the Constitution, they will read and study the actual documents.”

Last fall, St. Mary’s Catholic School, 1019 S. Seventh St., strengthened that commitment when it began a transition to a “Catholic classical education.” “Classical education will be phased in over several years, as teachers introduce the methods

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In Belton, Providence Preparatory School, 506 N. Main St., has already implemented a classical education approach in its classrooms. “We approach learning from a sense of wonder,” Providence Preparatory School said in a statement posted to its website. “We are amazed by God’s saving kindness to us, and by his glory that we see in all of life. All staff and board members affirm a view of life that is awe-inspired, historically Christian, and broadly evangelical.”

Holy Trinity Like their Belton neighbors, Holy Trinity Catholic High School — 6608 W. Adams Ave. in West Temple — strives to form Christian leaders. “Each student is seen as a gift from God and the future of our Christian community,” Holy Trinity Catholic High School, which gathers for a prayer service or Mass every day of the week, said. “As stewards of these gifts, we feel it is our obligation to provide sound spiritual formation, as well as moral, academic and physical education of the highest quality.” The school aims to help students grow in their community through their love for Jesus Christ. “Students are provided with experiences and opportunities that mold their moral make-up,” according to Holy Trinity. “Moral decision making is a major component of school life in general, with most classes and clubs incorporating issues of the day such as poverty, abortion, politics, etc.”

Central Texas Christian Curriculum at the Central Texas Christian School, meanwhile, follows seven core values: Godly integrity, prayerful decision making, adherence to the authority of God’s word, relationships based on unconditional love, Christ-centered curriculum, academic excellence and Christ-like servanthood. “The mission of Central Texas Christian School is to educate students with the Transforming Truth of Christ, inspiring academic excellence, Godly character and integrity in life pursuits,” CTCS said on its website. “The programs, courses and instructional strategies are selected and implemented in a way that provides for the attainment of knowledge, wisdom, application and skills, inspiring a desire for even greater discovery.” jvalley@tdtnews.com

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UMHB, Temple College to expand with new facilities By JOEL VALLEY, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

Serving our future teachers is one of many areas the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor plans to be expanding upon. Temple College should be growing plenty of future servants too, with bond funding helping it add to the health care workers it already provides the area. UMHB will be home to the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation, a $6-million state-of-the-art facility, in the fall of 2023. This 11,000-square-foot facility — funded in part by a $1 million donation from CEFCO Convenience Stores and parent company Fikes Wholesale Inc. — will be dedicated to special education training and instruction, according to UMHB. “UMHB believes college students need experience within the safety of a UMHB facility, with their instructors present to guide them, as they learn the intricacies of teaching students with disabilities,” Joan Berry, the dean of the College of Education at UMHB, said. “This new facility is a game-changer 22 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

for UMHB. It will allow both general education and special education majors to connect what they are doing in the classroom with what they experience working directly with students from the community.” Kris Ward, coordinator for UMHB’s special education programs, added how this space at the corner of 11th Avenue and Pearl Street will allow the university to better serve the academic, social and sensory needs of K-12 students in the Central Texas community. “I traveled the country researching special education best practices, and saw various equipment and technology we will bring into our new facility,” she said. “During the site visits, I experienced an immersion room and knew that our students would greatly benefit from this state-ofthe-art technology. We will have different sensory rooms to address various needs of children with disabilities, including the High Impact Zone and the Multisensory Room.”

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Temple College also is actively undergoing a facelift after securing $124.9 million in bond funding last year — an issue that saw Temple residents vote in favor of during the May 1, 2021, election. Major bond projects include expansion and renovation of the Health Sciences Center, and construction of a new Temple College Main Building, construction of a new Campus Services Center and construction of a new Visual Arts Center. “Temple College is committed to addressing the shortage in health care workers by increasing the capacity of health care training programs, including doubling the size of the college’s nursing program,” Ellen Davis, a Temple College spokeswoman, said. “Currently, because of the growth, nursing and some of the other health care programs are housed in temporary spaces.” The Temple College main building would feature a University Center, Workforce Training Center and Student Support Services. “This … will house all student services in one

convenient location, and the building will include a ‘University Center’ where four-year universities could offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs on the Temple College campus,” Davis said. “It also will include an innovative Workforce Development Center that will serve as an economic driver for the region by providing high wage, in-demand workforce programs.” These improvements are expected to be completed by Temple College’s 100th anniversary in 2025. Bob Browder, the 2022 chair of the Temple College board of trustees, is excited for what is to come. “These campus advancements would represent an important milestone in Temple College’s history of being trusted for generations and building for the future,” he said. “Today’s students are being prepared for the global and high-tech workplace, and they need appropriate classroom technology. This … would give students the 21st-century technology and tools they need.” jvalley@tdtnews.com

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The Temple Daily Telegram, a Texas “Newsroom of the Year.” The Temple Daily Telegram is a committed partner to its readers, its advertisers and its community. As evidence of this commitment look no further than the recent statewide awards in which The Telegram received 11 statewide journalism awards and was named a Texas “Newsroom of the Year” by the Texas Association of Managing Editors. “We have a strong commitment to the communities we serve,” said Sue Mayborn, the Telegram’s Editor and Publisher. “We work daily to bring you the news that is important to your daily lives. It is our job to present the information

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to you fairly and accurately.” Local officials and civic leaders appreciate the role the newspaper plays as it strives to cover the news in Temple, Belton and the surrounding area with a comprehensive report in print and online. More often than not, the Telegram is the only news media present for city council meetings, school board meetings, Temple College trustee meetings, county commissioners meetings, high school games and other events. The Telegram has expanded regional coverage through FME

News Service – a joint initiative with the Killeen Daily Herald. Combined, the two newspapers have the region’s largest news gathering operation. The newspapers also collaborate to publish Tex Appeal Magazine. The bi-monthly publication is distributed in each newspaper and also is available at dozens of Bell County locations. The Telegram print edition reaches a large audience that includes an estimated readership of 23,000 daily and 26,000 on Sunday. The Telegram continues to invest in its website. The Telegram’s website, tdtnews.com, received over 9 million page views last year. It features local news, sports and entertainment along with an electronic version of the print edition and more than 240,000 archived articles and photos available to subscribers. The site was recognized as the “Online Newspaper of the Year” two years in a row by the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors.

The Telegram’s news app gives users instant access to the website as well as breaking news alerts from their phone, tablet or mobile device. The app can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play. The Telegram and Herald launched JobsCentralTexas.com, a locally based employment site designed to connect job seekers and employers. The Telegram also operates CentralTexasTickets. com, which helps local organizations promote and sell tickets to their events. The site has generated over 22,000 ticket sales and more than $300,000 for local entities since its launch in 2019. The Telegram has produced the Fort Hood Sentinel via a contract with the U.S. Army for more than 70 years. The weekly newspaper is distributed to all onpost housing and hundreds of newsstands across the region. “We feel strongly as a locally owned newspaper that we are in a position to better serve our communities and take an active role in supporting projects and programs that make Central Texas a great place to live,” Mrs. Mayborn said.

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Temple is surrounded by many small communities that have experienced growth, including Troy, Little River-Academy and Morgan’s Point Resort. In Troy, City Administrator Gary Smith said the city has seen significant residential growth with no sign of stopping with a population of 3,011.

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from Mays Middle School to the Turtle Creek Subdivision. The city is also planning to rebuild West Trojan Car Wash on West Main Street from InterMain expanded to include state 35 to the west near Turtle Creek Subdivision. an automated car wash Troy Independent School and on-site storage, and

“The April-to-April numbers show 192 new home starts,” he said. “The 2010 population was 1,645, so Troy has seen an 83% population growth since then. There are two residential subdivisions under construction now, with two more in the platting process. We expect at least one more in the very near future.” An Ace Hardware store plans to open in July 2022 near Church Avenue and Carter Spur. Businesses that opened from 2021 to 2022 include First National Bank of Moody on the intersection of West Main and Lee Mays Boulevard, Uncle Cal’s Smokehouse takeout restaurant in the 200 block of North Lake Belton Sunrise. Photo by Dean Winkler Central Avenue, the Dollar General added District completed imTroy Lumberyard Tavprovements on several a produce area to meet ern and Market on Main campuses following its the growing demand for Street, Troy Nutrition 2019 bond package. those products. Smoothie and Juice Bar Morgan’s Point Resort The city of Troy is prein the shopping strip at averages about 15 to 25 paring two significant 309 N. Central Ave. and homes built every year, projects on West Main Dough Mama’s Bakery Street to add sidewalks according to City Adminat 309 N. Central Ave. 28 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

istrator Dalton Rice. Three neighborhoods are being built with about 64 homes at Rancho Del Lago Phase VI, 16 at Cliffs at Lakewood, and 25 at Cliff at Lake Belton Phase II. Morgan’s Point Resort has a population of about 5,000 people and is in the process of becoming a home rule city. The city is surrounded by Lake Belton, which many throughout the region enjoy. There are three mapped Paddle Trails through Texas Parks and Wildlife with entrances at the community center, marina and Rogers Park. The Resort Disk Golf Course at Ansay Park, a 9-hole disk golf course, was completed this year. A new park addition near the community center was added for all ages to enjoy the views, relax and play. Little River-Academy has a population of about 2,000 residents in a growing small city south of Temple, A new Academy High School project will be built by Academy ISD in the city during the summer of 2022. Businesses in the city continue to grow. The Texas comptroller reported in May that the city would receive $13,049 in sales tax revenue. That amount is a 2.65% increase from last year.

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Population: 85,261 City Hall: 2 N. Main St. Phone: 254-298-5700 City Council • Mayor: Tim Davis • Jessica Walker • Judy Morales (Mayor pro tem) • Susan Long • Wendell Williams

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Little River-Academy Population: 2,080 City Hall: 509 E. Main St. Phone: 254-982-4248 City Council • Mayor: Drew Lanham • Domingo Montalbo (Mayor pro tem) • Jack Bennett • Russ Nelson • David Newsome • Paul Williams

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Population: 5,078 City Hall: 8 Morgan’s Point Blvd. Phone: 254-780-1334 City Council • Mayor: Dennis Green • Donna Hartman (Mayor pro tem) • Bruce Leonhardt • Larry Gossett • Robbie Johnson • Shawn Knuckles

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Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II speaks during the 34th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon presented by the Temple Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post No. 133 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center in Temple.

Annual Temple event honors service members, others BY CHRISTIAN BETANCOURT, TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER • Photos by Michael Miller/Telegram The Temple Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition started by the late Frank W. Mayborn, former owner and publisher of the Telegram, in 1985 to honor military members during an appreciation luncheon every fall. Rod Henry, CEO and president of the chamber, said the event is done because it is the right thing to do, among other reasons. “Fort Hood happened in Central Texas due to the leadership of the Temple Chamber’s Economic Development Committee led by Mayborn,” Henry said. “The initial Camp Hood was established 34 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

in Temple while the site in west Bell County was being prepared. Our economy is linked to Fort Hood in many ways. Most of the greater Temple community has some connection to Fort Hood, to the armed forces.” What began as a salute to Fort Hood soldiers and the 36th Sustainment Brigade of the Texas Army National Guard grew to include World War II and Vietnam War veterans as special guests. Since 2016, the Temple Chamber has recognized more than 440 veterans who served during

the Vietnam War era. The typical banquet luncheon at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center includes the presentation of the colors, a patriotic salute, a message from a military and military-related leader, presentation of the Vietnam Era Commemoration Pins, and music from local high schools and local JROTC. From 2016 through 2019, a police and fire department escort for veterans from the William R. Courtney Texas State Veteran’s Home to the banquet was organized.

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the Temple Chamber is able to honor the past, salute the present and encourage the future,” Henry said. “(The 2022 banquet) will be the first formal luncheon at Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, where we include another group of honored guests, first responders. With everything we have been through the past two years, it is altogether fitting and appropriate to utilize this venue to express our appreciation and salute them for their service to all of us.” cbetancourt@tdtnews.com

From left, World War II Veteran J.C. Alston, World War II and Korean War veteran the Hon. J.F. Clawson Jr. and Commander of American Legion Post No. 133 John Potts lead the pledge of allegiance during the 34th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon at the Frank W. Mayborn and Convention Center in Temple.

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loop. Miller Springs Nature Center, a 260-acre preserve operated by the cities of Temple and Belton, is located on FM 2271, east of the Belton Dam. The center is open year-round. There are several light to moderate trails at the nature center, which offers scenic bluffs, small caves and streams. Bird watching is popular at the site. Central Texas Master Naturalists have recently finished the reroute of a trail to the center’s Green Pond to connect with the Tennessee Valley Trail to the area. The rerouted trail “still offers views of the string and the area above the waterfall,” the group posted on social media. “The bridge was moved 30 feet upstream and the trail now connects to a newly clear area by Kiosk No. 3. Try it out.” The center connects with Belton’s Miller Park, which includes picnic areas. The site, accessible from FM 439/Lake Road, is popular with locals who like to fish on the Leon River below the dam. Chalk Ridge Falls Park, 5600 FM 1670

below the Stillhouse Hollow Lake dam near Belton, is a popular outdoor spot open year-round with rocky bluffs, small caves and clear streams that parkgoers wade into during warm weather. The park’s signature feature is a scenic waterfall. There is also a small suspension bridge over the river. Dana Park Peak, 3800 Comanche Gap Road in Harker Heights, a 600-acre park features an extended 6.8 mile trail loop that overlooks Stillhouse Hollow Lake. The park has six different trails, each with its own level of difficulty. Guidelines for the park are set by the International Mountain Bicycling Association and can be found on the trail board near the starting point. Visitors are recommended to stay on trails. Hiking is also popular at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, where the public can use the campus trail that goes through acres of woodsy tracts.

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specialty health services, including mental health services, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, nutrition counseling, prosthetics, treatment for spinal cord injuries, women’s health care, and more. The city’s first military hospital, activated on June 16, 1942, was named after Maj. James A. McCloskey, who was killed on Bataan on March 26, 1942. He was the first regular United States Army doctor to lose his life in World War II, according to information from the Texas State Historical Association. In May 1946 the hospital was taken over by the Veterans Administration and became a general medical and surgical center. The two main hospital buildings were modernized and dedicated in 1967. In 1979 the McCloskey Veterans Administration Center was renamed in honor of Olin E. Teague, who served as chairman of the committee on veterans

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ports have long been engrained into the lifestyles of many in Temple and Belton. Two tradition-rich towns considered small, but big on talent through the decades. Over the last two years, in fact, two locals were selected in the NFL draft — Temple High grad Ta’Quon Graham was picked out of the University of Texas by the Atlanta Falcons in 2021 and Belton High’s Logan Hall (University of Houston) was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in April of this year. But sports don’t just thrive because of the standouts and stars. Coaches, volunteers and fans alike contribute to the community-driven past time. Evidence of that can be found among recent dedications at local facilities, honoring those who have impacted youth, schools and more through years of service. In February this year, the soccer complex at Crossroads Park in West Temple was named for Peter den Harder, a former player, coach and referee and an integral piece in providing access to the sport who died in August 2020. “He participated in every aspect of (soccer locally), and, many times, multiple aspects simultaneously,” Dr. Ference Korompai — another influential figure in local

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soccer who also has fields named in his honor — said in February. “He organized, coached, administered, refereed, educated referees and did everything except mowing the fields. I think that there is no other person for the fields to be named after.” Belton ISD officials felt similarly when deciding to rename what

ation Hall of Fame inductee, led Belton’s baseball program for 23 years (1985-2008) and racked up 491 wins and the 1994 Class 4A state championship along the way. He called the gesture the honor of his life during a ceremony March 18. “Coach Tidwell’s impact on this community is far reaching. It’s very fitting to rename the field in his honor and

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had long been Tiger Field on Belton High’s campus to Tidwell Field in recognition of the contributions made by former baseball head coach David Tidwell. Tidwell, a 2017 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Associ-

as a tribute to his championship teams and his legacy of excellence,” Michael Morgan, assistant superintendent of operations and former athletic director, said. Also this spring, Lake Belton High School’s baseball team named its batting cages the

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letters “Bob McQueen Field” in honor of the Wildcats’ legendary football coach. Across the way, the Tem-Cats’ softball field is dedicated to Mildred “Lanky” Lancaster. And so on. The annual track and field meet hosted by Belton ISD is now the Denise Petter Big Red Relays. NFL Hall of Famer and Temple native “Mean” Joe Greene has a football field in East Temple bearing his name.

There are others and likely more to follow — think something at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor involving football architect and head coach Pete Fredenburg, who led the Crusaders for all of their 24 years of playing and retired in January, about a month after winning the NCAA Division III national championship. After all, sports always have and always will be the tie that binds the past to the present.

BELTON COACHING LEGEND HONORED Former Belton High School baseball coach David Tidwell, left, greets Travis Owens, who was a member of his 1999 team, before the Tigers’ varsity baseball game against District 12-6A opponent Bryan. Prior to the game, the school officially unveiled the new name of its baseball diamond as Tidwell Field. Tidwell, a 2017 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, led Belton’s baseball program for 23 years (1985-2008) and racked up 491 wins and the 1994 Class 4A state championship along the way. Ray Swindle/Special to the Telegram

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Lake Belton The lake was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1954 to control flooding issues within the Brazos River Basin. Located within Bell and Coryell counties, in its 136 miles of shoreline, Lake Belton has 16 parks and three marinas. The seven campgrounds and dayuse facilities are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing camping, hiking, fishing and boating activities. Campgrounds are a popular destination, and those looking for a site should make a reservation at least two days in advance. Walk-in customers are welcome to use any reservation released due to cancellation. The sites also provides six pavilions for group activities, and three marinas — Morgan’s Point Marina, 16 Calamity Jane Drive; North Point Yacht Club, 3681 Cedar Ridge Park Road;

and Frank’s Marina, 3269 Lake Road. For group activities such as tournaments or sporting events, a Lake Activity Permit may be required. Permits are regulated through the Belton and Stillhouse Lake offices, located at 3740 FM 1670, Belton TX 76513.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake The lake is located on the Lampasas River south of Interstate 14 and west of Interstate 35, provides seven parks for community use. While group camping grounds aren’t provided, group pavilion areas accommodating 120 visitors are provided upon reservation. Trails for hiking and equestrian rides are also available. Other recreational activities included at the site are boat ramps, picnic areas, a playground and hunting areas. For those interested in fishing, there are 11 species that can be found in both Lake Belton and Stillhouse: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass,

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Bookworms rejoice! The Central Texas area has no shortage of public libraries. The following is a list of some of their locations and hours: The Temple Public Library

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is located at 100 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Temple. It is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

is located at 612 Ave. D in Moody. It is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, from to 6 p.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The city of Belton’s Lena Armstrong Public Library is located at 301 E. First Ave. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Salado Public Library is located at 1151 N. Main St. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Bartlett’s library, the Teinert Memorial Public Library, is located at 337 N. Highway 95. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The library is closed from noon to 1 p.m. each open day.

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The Harker Heights Public Library is located at 400 Indian Trail. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Holland’s library, the B.J. Hill Library, is located at 402 W. Travis St. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The Jarrell Community Library is located at 113 Limestone Terrance. It is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Rockdale’s library, the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, is located at 201 Ackerman St. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed each day for one hour at 12:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

The Cameron Public Library is located at 304 E. Third St. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

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Central Texas is blessed to have numerous venues and facilities for the presentation of live entertainment: music, dance, plays and other cultural events. These venues greatly enhance the quality of life for residents, allowing them to experience a myriad of artistic performances, entertainment opportunities and cultural activities without having to travel to a larger city. As the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end and these venues reopen, performers of national and international renown as well as regional artists and local talent once again are performing at these area facilities. AZALEE MARSHALL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CENTER 3011 N. Third St., Temple. Call 254-773-9926 or visit www.cacARTS.org. TEMPLE CIVIC THEATRE 2413 S. 11th St., Temple. Call 254-778-4751, or visit www.templecivictheatre.com. FRANK W. MAYBORN CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER 3303 N. Third St., Temple. Call 254-298-5720. BELL COUNTY EXPO CENTER 301 W. Loop 121, Belton. Call 254-933-5353, or visit www.bellcountyexpo.com. MARY ALICE MARSHALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TEMPLE COLLEGE 2487-2567 S. Fifth St., Temple. Visit www.templejc.edu. SUE AND FRANK MAYBORN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 810 N. Main St., Belton. Call 254-295-5999. TABLEROCK AMPHITHEATER, TABLEROCK FESTIVAL OF SALADO 409 Royal St., Salado. Call 254-947-9205, or visit www.tablerock.org. CORKYS BEER AND WINE BAR 13 S. Second St., Temple. Call 254-314-2004, or visit www.corkys-bar-and-wine-bar.business.site. BO’S BARN DANCEHALL AND CLUB 4984 FM 93, Temple. Call 254-939-7131, or visit www.bosbarndancehall.com. SCHOEPF’S BBQ 702 E. Central Ave., Belton. Call 254-939-1151, or visit www.schoepfsbbq.com. O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB 11 E. Central Ave., Temple. Call 254-295-0518, or visit www.obrienstemple.com. BARROW BREWING COMPANY 108 Royal St., Salado. Call 254-947-3544, or visit www.barrowbrewing.com. JOHNNY’S STEAKS & BAR-BE-QUE 301 Thomas Arnold Road, Salado. Call 254-947-4663, or visit www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com. 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE |

MUSEUMS BELL COUNTY MUSEUM 201 N. Main St. in Belton, was established in 1991 in a former Carnegie Library that was built in 1905. The museum owns more than 12,000 items related to the history of Bell County and the region. Call 254-933-5243 or visit www.bellcountymuseum.org. TEMPLE RAILROAD AND HERITAGE MUSEUM housed in the historic Santa Fe Depot at 315 W. Ave. B in downtown Temple, opened in 1973 and features permanent and temporary exhibits, including those on the city’s railroad history. Call 254-298-5172 or visit www.templerrhm.org. CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM 119 W. French Ave. in Temple, displays artifacts and holds programs that share the rich influence of Czech culture in the community. The facility also presents Czech films at The Beltonian Theatre in Belton. Call 254-899-2935 or visit www.czechheritagemusuem.org. SALADO MUSEUM AND COLLEGE PARK 423 S. Main St. in Salado, tells the pioneer history and cultural diversity of Central Texas. The museum includes an exhibit room, an auditorium and the Wee Scotts Shop, which sells traditional Irish and Scottish apparel, accessories and literature. Call 254-947-5232 or visit saladomuseum.org. TEMPLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 N. Fourth St. in Temple, resumed its regular hours in May after closing in response to downtown construction. The facility operates from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and on the first and second Saturday of each month. Thursdays and Fridays are reserved for private parties and special events. Cost $7 per child and $7 per adult; admission must be reserved in advance. Call 254-500-7617 or visit templechildrensmuseum.org.

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Farmers Markets Looking for fresh produce and other local foods for cooking or a picnic? Try the local farmers markets, including those in Temple and Belton, which are popular especially in warm months. In Temple, a farmers market is located at West Temple Park, 121 S. Montpark Road. The market is located in the parking lot behind Temple Fire Station No. 7. Hours are from 7 a.m. to noon starting May 24. The Temple Small Business Association holds frequent farmers markets at the Temple City Hall parking lot near the intersection of Third Street and Central Avenue in downtown Temple. The markets are held the second Saturday of every month. Water Street Farmer’s Market is held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday year-round, rain or shine, on Water Street in downtown Belton. Eggs, jelly and décor items for sale. Belton Market Days, managed by the Downtown Belton Business Alliance, are held in downtown Belton near the Bell County Courthouse square, usually in the spring and fall, including the third Saturday in September, October and November in 2022.

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Swimming Trying to escape the summer heat? There are two Bell County reservoirs — Lake Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake — for recreational swimming and picnicking.

facilities are: Clark Pool, located at 1808 Curtis B. Elliott Drive, and Walker Pool is at 2603 N. Third St. Summit Recreation Center Pool, 620 Fryers Creek Drive, requires a membership.

There are 16 Lake Belton parks — including the popular Temple Lake Park — operated by the Corps. Temple Lake Park, on the far western edge of the city of Temple at 14190 FM 2305/West Adams Ave., has picnic and swimming areas along Lake Belton. Day pass required.

Sammons Park Indoor Pool, 2220 W. Ave. D, offers senior swim times and classes as well as open swim periods and family swim times.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake, built in 1968, covers 6,429 acres and has seven Corps-operated parks, some with swimming areas. Chalk Ridge Falls Park, 5600 FM 1670 near Belton, is open year-round just east of the Stillhouse dam and has a scenic waterfall fed by a clear stream that locals like to splash in during summer. The park also has access to the Lampasas River.

Temple splash pads, open May 7 to Oct. 2, are located at West Temple Park, 121 S. Montpark Road; Miller Park, 1919 N. 1st St.; Jaycee Park, 2302 W. Ave. Z and Ferguson Park, 1203 E. Adams. Belton has two splash pads open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They are located at Harris Community Park, 312 N. Alexander St., and South Wall Tiger Park, 1895 S. Wall St.

Cool down at local water parks as well: Lions Junction Family Water Park, 5000 S. Fifth St. in Temple, and Summer Fun Water Park, 1410 Waco Road in Belton. Summer Fun opened May 7 while Lions Junction opens May 28. Other water activities in the area include local splash pads and swimming pools. The city of Morgan’s Point Resort opened its community swimming pool May 28. The pool is located at 60 Morgan’s Point Resort Blvd. near Lake Belton. The city of Temple has several pools and splash pads for community use. Community swimming pools open June 4. Outdoor

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GOLF & DISC COURSES Public golf courses in the area include Sammons Golf Course in Temple, Stonetree Golf Club in Killeen, Mill Creek Golf Club in Salado and Greenbrier Golf Club in Moody. Temple also has Wildflower Country Club, a private course that hosts many charity tournaments that the public may participate in. Three disc golf courses are available in Temple, located at Lions Park, South Temple Park and Crossroads Park. Belton has a disc golf course on the former Leon Valley golf location in Heritage Park. The Sammons Community Center, located adjacent to the Sammons Golf Course, has art, computer, dance classes, and more to suit many interests. Memberships, which are $5 for Temple residents and $8 for non-Temple residents, are year-long. There are free activities as well, which include trail walking, dance classes, ping pong, and day trips around the community. Events that provide physical activity opportunities include the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Hot 2 Trot 5K on July 17, and athletic fields for softball, soccer, tennis, and basketball available for rental through the Temple Parks & Recreation Department. Wilson Park Recreation Center, 2205 Curtis B. Elliot Drive, hosts many activities each month for families,

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ADVERTISING INDEX AFC Urgent Care............................................................................. 67 Ana Belen Skincare........................................................................ 51 B&G Paint & Body........................................................................... 25 Barrow Brewing Co......................................................................... 55 Bell Air Conditioning...................................................................... 15 Bell County Museum...................................................................... 54 Belton Chamber Of Commerce...................................................... 17 Belton ISD....................................................................................... 46 Belton Senior Activity Center......................................................... 39 Benton's.......................................................................................... 19 Best Way 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The Rev. Keith Pozzuto celebrates Easter service Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church in Temple. Photo by Jason Deckman

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tragedies. Just recently, the new Church of the Visitation in Westphalia has taken shape, rising from the ashes of a fire that destroyed a 124-year-old wooden church on July 29, 2019. The new building will seat 440 people. While the church was being rebuilt, worshippers continued at the Westphalia Parish Hall. “I am so excited seeing the new

church being constructed,” parishioner Nancy Doskocil said. Some First Baptist Church of Temple worshippers can relate, as the church moved to a new location and rebuilt after a January 2010 fire destroyed its sanctuary. Other ways churches are building include Vacation Bible School, which is getting back to full participation in a myriad of locations

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during the summer of 2022 after COVID-19 concerns limited or canceled some normal activities. LifeWay Research out of Nashville, Tenn., conducted a survey that revealed even if parents do not attend church themselves, they will often send their children to Vacation Bible School. The study noted that parents shared positive feedback about their Vacation Bible School experiences.

people in war-torn Ukraine and other areas that haven’t received as much attention. Temple Bible Church has a sister church in Ukraine, along with some satellite locations that local church members are trying to help during the war.

Structures within the new district, highlighted by city staff, included Eighth Street Baptist Church, Corinth Baptist Church, Wayman Chapel AME Church, the Wheatley Alternative Education Center and a historic building at 311 S. MLK Jr. Drive.

Among the activities provided by local worshippers include Churches Touching Lives for Christ, which distributes food, clothing and other items to people in need. Feed My Sheep, also in downtown Temple, provides meals daily for the homeless and low-income population. The Salvation Army of Bell County — which many people don’t realize is a church — has shelters for women and men trying to rebuild their lives and also provides warming shelters during freezing nights. Love of Christ Food Pantry, which celebrated its 30th year of helping local people in December 2021, distributes food and clothing on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The organization also helps with money management, Medicare/Medicaid and health information, and senior citizen programs. Impact Church in downtown Temple provides warming stations during the winter and other assistance to people in need. Several local churches have provided relief funds and services for 68 | 2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE

This photo shot from a drone shows the Church of the Visitation being rebuilt in Westphalia. Construction began in January 2021. The church burned down in 2019 after a fire from an undetermined source destroyed the 124-year-old historic wooden structure. Photo courtesy of Joseph Fino

Bell County religious-based organizations also have missionary efforts across the globe, with Belton-based Hope for the Hungry providing food and schooling for children in places including Haiti. They also have related efforts here at home. Among the efforts here have included Temple City Council recognition of local historically black churches with an African American Churches Historic District, an area with about 100 properties near downtown Temple. Borders for the city’s second historic district include Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the west, Avenue A to the north, Avenue E to the south and the train tracks to the east.

“There is a journey that each one of us must take,” long-time Eighth Street Baptist preacher Roscoe Harrison, who died in February of 2022, wrote in a “Pastor’s Corner” published in the Telegram. “It is a journey with only two directions. One direction leads to God and the other direction leads to the pursuit of self interest or selfishness.” He went on to say, “A journey without God breeds a sense of non-fulfillment and disappointment, no matter what you aspire to achieve. But a journey with God opens up the windows of Heaven and rewarding opportunity.” One opportunity area residents

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have found rewarding is the “God and Country” concert put on by First Baptist Church of Belton and other local churches. The event celebrated its 50th annual

“Thank you for this great day of celebration in these great United States of America,” he said as people celebrated Independence Day. “Thank you for those who

Temple is also the home of the Hindu Temple of Central Texas. A Google search will reveal a Jewish worship place in Temple and Islamic locations in Temple and Killeen. The Telegram has a Faith Page as a regular feature on Saturdays. Submissions for the page should be made by noon the Monday before publication. The newspaper has been reporting efforts of the faith community since its inception, including stories on the “Christmas poor fund” formed by church and civic leaders in 1907 that, in a year of unusual weather and other disasters helped to take care of families “without a pound of food or a stick of fuel on the premises.”

A sign Sunday on the historic Eighth Street Baptist Church in Temple bears the name of Roscoe C. Harrison Jr., where he served as pastor. Photo by Nan Dickson

performance in July 2021. Andy Davis, who retired in 2020 after serving as the church’s pastor for 32 years, gave the invocation.

made the ultimate sacrifice in the gaining and maintaining of freedom. I pray that all of this will be a precursor to a great revival that only you can send and that we need so very much.”

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Whatever one’s faith, many in Bell County take it to heart. “The Church of the Visitation is and has been the rock and foundation of our community,” Kay Rabroker said. Many other people feel the same way about their place of worship.

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