• Summit Recreation Center to Begin Second Phase of Renovation
    • 24th Street Bridge Project Update
    • Temple Police Department investigates a fatality crash, 1 deceased, 1 injured
    Summit Recreation Center to Begin Second Phase of Renovation
    City Media Releases

    Summit Recreation Center to Begin Second Phase of Renovation

    TEMPLE, TX (August 20, 2026) – Summit Recreation Center's second phase of renovations will start this September. Phase One focused on the exterior of the building and did not impact the facility's day-to-day operations. 
    24th Street Bridge Project Update
    News

    24th Street Bridge Project Update

    We know residents are eager to see the 24th Street Bridge reopen, and we want to provide an update on where the project stands and what comes next.The 24th Street Overpass and Pedestrian Improvements project began in 2024 and was nearing completion when concrete spalling...
    Temple Police Department investigates a fatality crash, 1 deceased, 1 injured
    TPD Media Releases

    Temple Police Department investigates a fatality crash, 1 deceased, 1 injured

    TEMPLE, TX (August 19, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 39-year-old Jaekeon Lee from Round Rock, TX. 
    Summit Recreation Center to Begin Second Phase of Renovation
    24th Street Bridge Project Update
    Temple Police Department investigates a fatality crash, 1 deceased, 1 injured
    City Media Releases
    Summit Recreation Center to Begin Second Phase of Renovation

    TEMPLE, TX (August 20, 2026) – Summit Recreation Center's second phase of renovations will start this September. Phase One focused on the exterior of the building and did not impact the facility's day-to-day operations. 

    by Lauren Spears

    News
    24th Street Bridge Project Update
    We know residents are eager to see the 24th Street Bridge reopen, and we want to provide an update on where the project stands and what comes next.The 24th Street Overpass and Pedestrian Improvements project began in 2024 and was nearing completion when concrete spalling...

    TPD Media Releases
    Temple Police Department investigates a fatality crash, 1 deceased, 1 injured

    TEMPLE, TX (August 19, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 39-year-old Jaekeon Lee from Round Rock, TX. 

    by Sydney McBride

    18 August 2026

    City Media Releases
    Temple City Council Calls Bond Election for Sammons Community Center Replacement

    TEMPLE, TX (August 17, 2026) – UPDATE: The Temple City Council has called a bond election for November 3, 2026, regarding the issuance of up to $15 million in general obligation bonds for the Sammons Community Center. If approved by voters, Proposition A would provide fu...

    by Nohely Mackowiak

    City Media Releases
    Temple Fire & Rescue Provides 130 Backpacks for Local Students

    130 backpacks were filled by Temple Fire & Rescue for this year's Backpack Buddies program

    by Lauren Spears

    Let's Talk Temple
    District 2 with Councilmember Zoe Grant
    Let's Talk Temple! Today we’re taking a closer look at District 2 with Councilwoman Zoe Grant. From its neighborhoods, parks, and trails to some of Temple’s major employers and community destinations, District 2 is a growing and vibrant part of our city!To learn more abo...

    TPD Media Releases
    Temple Police Department activates an Endangered Missing Persons Alert

    TEMPLE, TX (August 13, 2026) – CORRECTION: An earlier version of this release incorrectly stated that the Temple Police Department requested a CLEAR Alert. The department requested an Endangered Missing Persons Alert. This release has been updated to reflect the correct ...

    by Sydney McBride

    13 August 2026

    City Media Releases
    City of Temple Identifies Alternative Site for Little River Road Elevated Storage Tank Project

    TEMPLE, TX (August 12, 2026) - The City of Temple is continuing work to advance the Little River Road Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project, an important investment in the City's long-term water infrastructure. As part of that effort, the City has identified an alternative...

    by Nohely Mackowiak

    City Media Releases
    City of Temple to Host Lions Park Playground Grand Reopening

    TEMPLE, TX (August 10, 2026) – The City of Temple is excited to announce the grand reopening of Lions Park playground following improvements. 

    by Lauren Spears

    TPD Media Releases
    Temple Police Department investigates aggravated robbery, 1 injured

    TEMPLE, TX (August 8, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery that left one individual injured.

    by Sydney McBride

    8 August 2026

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