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Data Center Development

Proposed UDC Updates

Proposed updates to the City's Unified Development Code were presented at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on August 17. The UDC is the City's primary set of development regulations. It establishes the rules and processes for how land is developed, including ...

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department Identifies Unauthorized ALPR Search Through Enhanced Audit Process

TEMPLE, TX (August 21, 2026) – On August 18th, the Temple Police Department conducted an advanced internal audit of its Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system using an enhanced auditing procedure recently made available by Flock. This advanced audit id...

21 August 2026

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

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...

Data Center Development

P&Z Meeting Recap

On August 17, the Planning & Zoning Commission considered and approved the following items for recommendation to the Temple City Council:

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.

18 August 2026

TFR Media Releases

Temple Fire and Rescue responds to house fire.

Afternoon Structure Fire Displaces Family of Four.

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...

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Temple Fire & Rescue Provides 130 Backpacks for Local Students

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

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...