WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Central Texas veterans, transitioning service members, and military families connected with dozens of employers and education providers Thursday during the 2026 Community and Career Fair at Temple College.

Hosted by the Temple College Veterans Excellence Center inside the college's main building, the event marked the first time the school partnered directly with both the Texas Veterans Commission and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas to bring resources under one roof.

More than 50 employers, vendors, and regional higher education institutions set up booths to help attendees explore academic paths, navigate benefits, and step directly into civilian careers.