Five Temple schools are saying no to haters.

Central Texas College recently held a ceremony to honor 15 students who completed the 13-month, 31-credit hour Paramedicine certificate program. These students will now take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician’s Paramedic exam to become certified paramedics.

The Belton Independent School District is holding meetings to determine if a bond is necessary as the district continues to deal with student growth.

Temple ISD Superintendent Bobby Ott is traversing from campus to campus to inform voters about the district’s upcoming $184.9 million bond election this November — a package that would fund a new elementary school, allow for a variety of infrastructure improvements and add 14 new classrooms …

The Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation continued its dedication in funding student scholarships and teacher grants last week when it raised more than $110,000 during its annual Boots & BBQ fundraiser.

BELTON — A $40,000 grant has been awarded to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation to continue program support for the UMHB Conservatory of Music, officials said.

The ability to question or second-guess authority figures is one of the most important freedoms to former Temple Mayor Danny Dunn.

Temple College has announced plans to make emergency aid grants of up to $750 available to students who enroll in fall 2nd 8-week classes, officials said.

The Temple Highlighters were announced as a national winner for the Mark of Excellence project hosted by the Foundation for Music Education — a recognition that just three high school jazz ensembles were selected for this year.

BELTON — The youngest astronaut to walk on the moon will be the featured speaker for the 2021 McLane Lecture set next week at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Belton ISD trustees unanimously approved an order authorizing bond refinancing, and approved the hire of a new campus administrator during its regular school board meeting on Monday.

Devious deeds are being fought with community outreach as Central Texas school districts see campus restrooms targeted for vandalism and thefts related to a social media challenge.

“He will always be with you” was the theme of the CARE Leadership Network’s 21st annual back-to-school community prayer service Sunday afternoon at Temple Bible Church.

A shrine to America’s most precious documents will help teach Temple students for decades.

Temple Jr. Wildcats is more than a local football and cheer program.

Temple Independent School District is partnering with an Austin-based non-profit organization to provide aspiring principals with leadership training through a new 18-month program.

Arti Polchinski, a physical education aide at Hector P. Garcia Elementary, died Tuesday after battling an undisclosed illness, according to the Temple Independent School District.

BELTON — The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will host a “Voices of Diversity” series, beginning Monday.