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A Message from the City Manager
Dear Sammons Community Center Patrons and Community Members,

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City of Temple Clarifies Downtown Signage Confusion
Recentally installed parking signage to be removed 

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Festival Generates Estimated $7.9 Million in Economic Impact for Temple
TEMPLE, TX (November 20, 2025) - The Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival generated an estimated $7.9 million in total economic activity for Temple, according to an Economic Impact Report conducted by Johnson Consulting.

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City of Temple Provides Update on Wilson Recreation Center Maintenance
The City of Temple would like to share an update regarding an issue that was recently identified, and has since been resolved, at Wilson Recreation Center.

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City of Temple Invites Residents to “Unplug”on Unplug Texas Day
The City of Temple Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to take part in Unplug Texas Day on Tuesday, October 21

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Temple Turns Up the Heat: Festival-goers Pack Downtown Temple, Texas for Tanglefoot Festival's Inaugural Music & BBQ Celebration
TEMPLE, TX (September 17, 2025) – The first-ever Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival closed out its debut weekend with resounding success, drawing thousands of attendees to Downtown Temple, Texas, on September 12-13, 2025.

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Statement from Council Member Zoe Grant
At our recent City Council meeting on August 7th, the City’s livestream was hacked during public comments by online participants posing as Temple citizens requesting to speak on local concerns. These outsiders used derogatory and hateful content, including the use of the...

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City of Temple to Celebrate National Clean Up Day and Invites Community to Participate
Virtual Event to be held on Saturday, September 20

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City of Temple Budget: What It Means for You
The City Council has approved the FY 2026 budget, a $329.9 million financial plan that focuses on making life better for our community today and preparing for tomorrow. 

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City of Temple Names New Director of Housing and Community Services

TEMPLE, TX (April 22, 2026) – The City of Temple is pleased to announce the appointment of Rucker Preston as the new Director of Housing and Community Services. With more than 18 years of experience serving Central Texas, Rucker brings a strong background in nonprofit le...

by Nohely Mackowiak

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A Message from the City Manager
Dear Sammons Community Center Patrons and Community Members,

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City of Temple Clarifies Downtown Signage Confusion
Recentally installed parking signage to be removed 

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Festival Generates Estimated $7.9 Million in Economic Impact for Temple
TEMPLE, TX (November 20, 2025) - The Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival generated an estimated $7.9 million in total economic activity for Temple, according to an Economic Impact Report conducted by Johnson Consulting.

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City of Temple Provides Update on Wilson Recreation Center Maintenance
The City of Temple would like to share an update regarding an issue that was recently identified, and has since been resolved, at Wilson Recreation Center.

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City of Temple Invites Residents to “Unplug”on Unplug Texas Day
The City of Temple Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to take part in Unplug Texas Day on Tuesday, October 21

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Temple Turns Up the Heat: Festival-goers Pack Downtown Temple, Texas for Tanglefoot Festival's Inaugural Music & BBQ Celebration
TEMPLE, TX (September 17, 2025) – The first-ever Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival closed out its debut weekend with resounding success, drawing thousands of attendees to Downtown Temple, Texas, on September 12-13, 2025.

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Statement from Council Member Zoe Grant
At our recent City Council meeting on August 7th, the City’s livestream was hacked during public comments by online participants posing as Temple citizens requesting to speak on local concerns. These outsiders used derogatory and hateful content, including the use of the...

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City of Temple to Celebrate National Clean Up Day and Invites Community to Participate
Virtual Event to be held on Saturday, September 20

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City of Temple Budget: What It Means for You
The City Council has approved the FY 2026 budget, a $329.9 million financial plan that focuses on making life better for our community today and preparing for tomorrow. 

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