Spring is in full swing in the Killeen-Fort Hood area, and with summer swiftly approaching, now is the time to celebrate. Visit the Monarch Festival to celebrate seasonal migration, the Heart of Texas RV Show to prepare for future vacations, local libraries for spring family fun, or a farmers market for seasonal products. Details for these events and more down below.
Local Events
The Temple Chamber of Commerce and City of Temple are hosting The Spirit of Santa Fe Trail from April 16- 18. Central Texas wineries and breweries will offer ticket holders either a wine tasting or a flight of beer at each location. The $20 trail ticket is valid for one offer at each participating location over the trail dates. Participating locations include 3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, Axis Winery, Dancing Bee Winery, Moose & Goose Winery, Red Caboose Winery, Bold Republic Brewing Company and Fire Base Brewing Company. Go to www.templechamber.com/spiritofsantafe.html for tickets and more information.
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says the league is taking the abuse case of former St Kilda player Rod Owen very seriously
AprApril 2021 at 4:55am
The AFL s integrity unit has been in touch with St Kilda over the case of former player Rod Owen s childhood sexual abuse linked with the club s Little League program.
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AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the league is taking former St Kilda footballer Rod Owen s disclosure of childhood sexual abuse very seriously and will work with police if and when other victims come forward.
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AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says the league will help provide support or counselling to any other victims who come forward after the revelation of the abuse case of former St Kilda footballer Rod Owen
The tragic past of a footy hero: AFL star opens up about being sexually abused by a Little League coach as a nine-year-old and how he plied himself with drugs and alcohol at the height of his career before attempting suicide
Footy star opens up about sexual abuse he suffered as a boy at his beloved club
Rod Rocket Owen starred for St Kilda in 1980s after AFL debut at age 16
Owen, now 54, revealed he was sexually abused by team managers aged nine
He has struggled through drug, alcohol and gambling addictions through life
St Kilda apologises to former AFL player Rod Owen over Little League sexual abuse
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AprApril 2021 at 6:16am
Rod Owen turned to alcohol and drugs to numb the emotional pain he was hiding because of sexual abuse.
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St Kilda has vowed to listen to and believe victims of abuse related to the club after revelations a former player was abused by two men linked with the Saints s Little League program
Saints CEO Matt Finniss has apologised to Rod Owen, saying the club would seek advice from police and expert agencies to ensure anyone who may come forward is supported
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