TEMPLE, Texas — Christmas remains more than a month away, but the spirit of giving kicks off sooner than that.

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, the United Way of Central Texas hosts the 15th annual Chrome & Carols Festival of Trees at 6 p.m. at the Mayborn Civic and Conference Center in Temple, Texas.

The community event aims to bring Central Texans together to celebrate the season and rally around one another with kindness and generosity.

Guests will be surrounded by the magic of the season with professionally decorated Christmas trees by Precious Memories, each valued at more than $1,200 in gifts beneath the branches. These trees will be raffled off the night of the event, and all winners will take their prizes home that evening.

The evening will also feature a live auction, including popul

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