Mother is the Buzz Word This Weekend!

What a beautiful weekend we have coming up to be able to get out to some of these awesome events happening this weekend. The lineup is stocked with a variety of things to do!!! With that, lets see what the Buzz is about for the weekend:

In todays edition: 

• Foster Love Bell County Offers Support to Children

• Temple Opens First Renewable Natural Gas Facility

• 2025 Parade of Homes

Foster Love Bell County Offers Comfort and Critical Support to Children in Crisis

In a welcoming home on Main Street in Belton, Foster Love Bell County provides a safe space for children navigating the uncertainty of foster care. The nonprofit offers short-term stays, resources, and emotional support during transitional periods when foster placements are not immediately available.

Executive Director Katie McRae says the organization "exists in the gaps," stepping in to offer warm beds, showers, pajamas, and play areas so children don’t have to wait in offices or hotel rooms. The house also supports caseworkers and foster families with conference spaces, a “Love Closet” full of free essentials, and family support groups.

As Bell County faces a shortage of 200 foster families, Foster Love underscores the urgent need for local foster homes to prevent children from being sent far away or separated from siblings. During Foster Child Awareness Month, McRae reminds the community that “everyone can do something”—from fostering to donating time or resources.

Learn more or get involved at Foster Love Bell County.

Temple Opens First Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Central Texas

The City of Temple has unveiled a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility at the Temple Landfill, marking a major step toward sustainable energy. Owned by the city and operated by Waste Management, the nearly $50 million facility will capture methane gas naturally produced by the landfill, clean it, and convert it into low-emission energy to power local communities and businesses.

This is the first facility of its kind in Central Texas and part of Waste Management’s broader investment in renewable energy infrastructure.

2025 Parade of Homes Showcases Local Craftsmanship and Innovation

The Temple Area Builders Association has announced the 2025 Parade of Homes, set for May 9–11 and May 16–18. Featuring 29 beautifully crafted homes across East Bell County, the event highlights cutting-edge design, energy efficiency, and local builder excellence. Sponsored by Central National Bank and the Temple Daily Telegram, the parade offers free admission and is open from 6–8 p.m. on Fridays and noon–5 p.m. on weekends. Visitors can explore a wide variety of home styles and gain inspiration for future projects. For details, visit tdtnews.com.

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Events this week:

• Belton HYPE Lunch with a Leader - May 9 12:00 PM

  • Location: Belton Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Description: Belton HYPE presents Lunch with a Leader! Every other month, young professionals in our community have the unique opportunity to enjoy lunch and meaningful conversation with a local leader. This May, join us as we meet with Jordan Samfield, Senior Vice President at First Texas Bank.

• Music Bingo - May 9 6:30 PM

  • Location: Treno Pizzeria & Taproom

  • Description: Come kick it in the pizzeria with Kevin and Kyle during Music Bingo! Play from your table for FREE and win prizes while the throw down on your favorite nostalgic bangers. Games start at 6:30P.

• August: Osage County - May 9&10 7:30 PM

  • Location: Temple Civic Theater

  • Description: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.

• Stampede on the Chisholm Trail - May 10 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • Location: Harris Center Splash Pad, Belton

  • Description: Stampede on the Chisholm Trail, a bicycling event supporting Belton Lions Club programs.

• Tejas 5K Color Run - May 10 8:00 AM

  • Location: Pepper Creek Hike & Bike Trail

  • Description: The fourth-annual Tejas 5K Color Run, which benefits Foster of Love Bell County. For more info, visit here!

• Mother’s Day Market - May 10 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

  • Location: The Commonwealth Texas

  • Description: Join Commonwealth for their inaugural Mother's Day Market featuring vendors, brunch, and mimosas. 

• Train Day - May 10 10:00AM-3:00 PM

  • Location: Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum

  • Description: Get ready to dive into the ultimate day of railroad fun at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum! Tickets!

• Kid Fishing Event - May 10 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

  • Location: Centex Sportsman Club in Belton

  • Description: Fishing will take place on the group’s private dock. The event is free and open to children age 16 and younger.

    Participants are asked to check in at the club house upon arrival for registration. Once checked in, members of the club will lead participants to the dock area.

• Better Together Benefit - May 10 4:00-9:00 PM

  • Location: The Commonwealth Texas

  • Description: Join us for the first-ever Better Together Benefit, hosted by the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy live music from Jared Johnson, casual pickleball play, and great food and drinks—all while supporting local college scholarships.

Live Music!

Friday, May 9

Kenny Orts and No Chance | Bo’s Barn Dance Hall | 8:00 PM

Roger Creager w/ Jacob Stelly | Schoepfs BBQ | 6:00 PM Tickets!

Cooper McGowan | The Gin at Nolan Creek | 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 10

Austin English | Bold Republic Brewing Co | 7:00 PM

Billy Holt | Bo’s Barn Dance Hall | 9:00 PM

Maddy and Colton | The Gin at Nolan Creek | 8:00 PM

Sunday, May 11

Amanda Brown | Bird Creek Brewing Company | 12:00 PM

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