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Creepy Tales of Central Texas haunts

September 24, 2023September 25, 2023 Tex Appeal staff Bluebonnet Paranormal, Central Texas haunts, Dark Explorers Paranormal, David Stone, ghost stories, John John Montelongo, Mary Jo Fellers Fraley, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine

By DAVID STONE | Photos courtesy of JOHN JOHN MONTELONGO In upcoming weeks, many of us will watch an aging

Dark Explorers investigating paranormal activity

September 24, 2023September 25, 2023 Tex Appeal staff Brandy Cruz, Dark Explorers Paranormal, Ghost Hunters, John John Montelongo, Jordyn Rodriguez, Supernatural, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine

Story and photos by BRANDY CRUZ Saving people, hunting things … the family business. That may be the motto for

Smokey improves morale for emergency responders

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 Tex Appeal staff emergency responders, PTSD, Santos Soto, Service dog, Smokey, Temple Fire & Rescue, Temple Texas

Working behind the scenes during life’s unexpected moments is something fire fighters do day in and day out, facing traumatic

Aspiring entrepreneurs make dreams a reality with Launch Temple

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff David Stone, entreprenuer, Infinite Entertainment and Infoamus, Launch Temple, Marcos Gomez, Nancy Glover, Temple College, Temple Texas

By David Stone Marcos Gomez had a dream as big as a bounce house. For years — in between shifts

‘Level’ing up: Co-working and event center meets needs of small businesses in Belton

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff Belton Texas, entreprenuer, event space, Level 3, Level 3 Co-Working & Event Center, Michael Linnemann, office space, Priscilla Linnemann

By Rachel Strickland | Photos by Brandy Cruz and courtesy of PRISCILLA LINNEMANN It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic

Be Prepared for Life’s Unexpected Moments

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff Be Prepared, Central Texas, Emergency Management, Jennifer Henager, National Preparedness Month, Temple Fire and Rescue

By BRANDY CRUZ Like many others during difficult times, Jennifer Henager saw a need and helped. She was one of

Honoring heritage is key ingredient at Cake by the Lake

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff Athena Ellis, Baker, Belton Texas, Cake by the Lake & Bakery, Colstrip Montana, entreprenuer, Native American

By TONYA WARREN | Photos by BRANDY CRUZ According to the Visit Montana website, the tiny town of Colstrip boasts

Salado entrepreneur is proud to be part of Central Texas’ very own ‘Hallmark’ moments

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff 21 Main, entrepreneur, Hallmark town, Kaye Coachman, Salado, Texas

Story and photos by Brandy Cruz After 27 years as a dance team director with Killeen ISD, one would think

Boujee on a Budget

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 Tex Appeal staff bounce house, Bouncey house, entreprenuer, Erica Stone, fun, Heather Shelton, Leap Bounce House, Parties, Temple Texas

Business owners make party dreams a reality for Texas families By Brandy Cruz | Photos by Brandy Cruz and courtesy

Bloomin’ in Bell: Temple

May 28, 2023May 26, 2023 Tex Appeal staff

Historic properties get new life as downtown undergoes a renaissance By RACHEL STRICKLAND and WHITNEY THERIOT | Photos by SKEEBO