Temple is in good shape and ready to handle the future, Mayor Keifer Marshall Jr. and city staff said Monday at a

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The Temple-Killeen commuter bus service breezed through its first day but few passengers took advantage of its availability.But Kris Gauze

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WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush, challenging traditional notions about separation of church and state, opened the door Monday for religious groups to receive government money for their work aiding addicts, prisoners, the homeless and more.

Five down, five to go. Halfway through its 10-game quest for the District 13-5A championship, the Temple boys basketball team is right on schedule. The 23-3 Wildcats not only extended their winning streak to eight games in a 65-56 win over Killeen last Friday, but they also improved to 5-0 in loop play to maintain sole possession of first place. And as they head into the second half of the district schedule, their stock continues to rise. The Wildcats jumped up a spot to No. 7 in the latest Class 5A state rankings released Sunday by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. They'll carry that ranking and the same lofty expectations to Copperas Cove today for a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the Bulldogs (19-9, 1-4). by Tom Day

Surging Mary Hardin-Baylor will meet struggling Concordia tonight in an American Southwest Conference college basketball doubleheader in Austin. With a win, UMHB's men (10-7 overall, 7-4 in the ASC's West Division) at 7:30 p.m. would end their five-game road trip at 4-1 and retain second place in the ASC West. A victory by the UMHB women (11-6, 8-3 ASC West) at 5:30 p.m. would be their third straight after an 0-2 start on the lengthy road swing. If the Lady Crusaders beat Concordia (6-11, 4-7) and division leader Hardin-Simmons (13-4, 9-2) defeats McMurry (9-8, 8-3) tonight, UMHB would take over sole possession of second place. If the Lady Crusaders and McMurry both win, there would be a three-way tie atop the division standings. by Greg Wille

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