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City Media Releases

South Pea Ridge Road Improvements Project

Temporary traffic shift set to begin February 27

Let's Talk Temple

Downtown Parking

Let’s Talk Temple! There’s been a lot of information circulating about downtown parking, and not all of it is accurate. We want to take a moment to clarify what is.

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a discharge of a firearm, 1 injured

TEMPLE, TX (February 19, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an accidental discharge of a firearm that left one individual injured.

19 February 2026

City of Temple Clarifies Downtown Signage Confusion

Recentally installed parking signage to be removed

City Media Releases

City of Temple Receives Federal Funding for Major Infrastructure Investment

Congressman Carter Secures $19M in Federal Funding for Henderson Parkway & Trail Project

City Media Releases

Temple Public Library Earns 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award

Awarded by Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA)

Behind the City

Code Compliance

From inspections and patrol to education and connecting residents with resources, the City of Temple’s Code Compliance team works every day to keep our community safe, healthy, and beautiful. In this episode of Behind The City, Code Compliance Manager Thomas Dickerson sh...

City of Temple to Host 5th Annual Black History Month Ceremony

Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, February 18

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 1 deceased

TEMPLE, TX (February 12, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 68-year-old Joseph Bendzick from Minnesota.

10 February 2026

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 2 injured

TEMPLE, TX (February 10, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has been informed that the 16‑year‑old victim who sustained life‑threatening injuries has, unfortunately, succumbed to those injuries.

10 February 2026