City of Temple Receives Federal Funding for Major Infrastructure Project
    City of Temple Receives Federal Funding for Major Infrastructure Project
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    City of Temple Receives Federal Funding for Major Infrastructure Project

    Representative John Carter Secures $19M in Federal Funding for Henderson Parkway & Trail Improvements

    TEMPLE, TX (February 13, 2026) - City of Temple officials joined Representative John Carter on Friday, February 13 to highlight federal funding secured for the Henderson Parkway & Trail Project, a major infrastructure initiative focused on improving safety, connectivity, and mobility in East Temple’s Crestview neighborhood.
    The project is supported by a $19 million Community Project Funding award and will construct a new multimodal corridor extending from Avenue H to Avenue N. Planned improvements include a new two-lane roadway, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, a shared-use trail, lighting, and drainage enhancements. The project will also eliminate long-standing dead-end streets and improve access to major corridors, including Avenue H and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

    "This is more than a roadway improvement project. It represents a long-term investment in safety, mobility, and quality of life for East Temple residents, while honoring the character and history that make this community unique."

    - Zoe Grant, District 2 Temple City Councilmember

    Community Project: Henderson Parkway & Trail Project

    Community Project: Henderson Parkway & Trail Project

    Planning for the project began in 2019 as part of the city’s Love Where You Live neighborhood planning initiative in the Crestview neighborhood after poor connectivity and dead-end streets were identified as contributing factors to unsafe conditions. This project is designed to address these conditions through visibility, connectivity, and access while supporting crime reduction through improved street design.

    "This $19 million investment shows exactly what community project funding is supposed to do: solve real problems with practical, local solutions. I'm proud to support this project because it strengthens Temple and the families that call it home."

    - John Carter, U.S. Representative

    The project also includes stormwater and drainage improvements to address localized flooding. These design refinements have reduced the number of required property acquisitions and demolitions, minimizing impacts to the surrounding neighborhood.
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    "With this project included, Representative Carter has helped secure a total of $65 million in federal funding investments for the Temple community. We are excited for this project and to continue improving our city."

    - Tim Davis, Temple Mayor

    To learn more about this project and the Love Where You Live neighborhood planning initiative, visit templetx.gov/LWYL.