City of Temple Newsroom

TFR Media Releases

Afternoon Structure Fire

TEMPLE, TX (December 31, 2025) – Temple Fire and Rescue firefighters responded to the report of a residential structure fire located at 601 N 6th Street in Temple, Texas. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story residential structure with heavy fire and smoke coming f...

31 December 2025

Let's Talk Temple

Georgetown Railroad Hike and Bike Trail

Let's Talk Temple! The City of Temple is transforming the retired Georgetown Railroad into a 10-foot-wide hike and bike trail, connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, and the historic MK&T Railroad Bridge over the Leon River.

City Media Releases

City of Temple issues reminder to celebrate the New Year without the bang

TEMPLE, TX (December 29, 2025) – The City of Temple is reminding residents to welcome the new year safely by celebrating without the bang. Selling, possessing, and/or setting off fireworks is illegal within Temple city limits.

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates an aggravated assault, 1 injured

TEMPLE, TX (December 27, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that left one individual injured.

27 December 2025

City Media Releases

City of Temple Solid Waste Division Delivers Service Improvements and Fleet Investments

TEMPLE, TX (December 26, 2025) - The City of Temple’s Solid Waste Division has achieved major service improvements since transitioning from a four-day to a five-day collection schedule in July. By keeping garbage and recycling pickup on the same day, residents across the...

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department arrests Temple Animal Control Officer

TEMPLE, TX (December 23, 2025) – The Temple Police Department assisted the Harker Heights Police Department with the execution of an arrest warrant in Temple.

23 December 2025

City Media Releases

City of Temple Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour & Contest Winner Awarded

City of Temple resident awarded recognition for 4th Annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour & Contest

City Media Releases

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum Welcomes New Manager Dr. Jill Hoffman

TEMPLE, TX (December 12, 2025) – The City of Temple’s Department of Libraries and Museums is pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Hoffman has been selected as the new manager of the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum.

12 December 2025

Behind the City

From parades to tree lightings and everything in between, the City of Temple’s Special Events team brings our most beloved community traditions to life. In this episode of Behind The City, Special Events Manager Amanda Weckbacher shares how she and her team plan every de...

City Media Releases

City of Temple to host Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Public Meeting

Public Meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 16