That Dapper Look

Temple salon creates line of men’s grooming products DAVID STONE | OUR TOWN TEMPLE A popular Temple hair salon located a block west of 57th Street offers more than the latest hair styles — owners Julia and Jacob Rodriguez also produce a line of men’s beard, skin and hair-care products. Jacob opened Dapper & Dashin’ […]

TMS Hydraulics has deep Temple roots

A Temple factory that specializes in custom-made hydraulic cylinders will be one of at least 10 companies to participate in the Oct. 7 Manufacturing Day Job Fair at Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.

Rangers may patrol Temple parks in 2023

City may hire a force of four to keep recreational areas safe DAVID STONE | OUR TOWN TEMPLE Over the years, Temple parks have been targeted by arson, graffiti and other acts of vandalism. There has even been a pig-napping at Oak Creek Park, better known as Pig Park because of the three swine statues […]

Little Park on the Prairie

Small slice of undisturbed Blackland prairie to become part of Temple parks program DAVID STONE | OUR TOWN TEMPLE A small piece of blackland prairie that reputedly has never been touched by a plow will soon become one of Temple’s newest parks, Temple City Manager Brynn Myers said this week. “The land is undeveloped and […]

Keeping culture alive

Jerry Haisler & The Melody 5 have been entertaining for decades with a blend of Czech and country music DAVID STONE & GARY E. McKEE Jerry Haisler has fronted The Melody 5 since 1971, but the band’s roots go back much further. And to get a full understanding of what this band — and its […]