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Data Center Development

Data Center Development Considerations

Data center developments raise important questions about water, noise, traffic, infrastructure and impacts on our community. It is also important to understand what the City can control and what it can’t. Texas cities operate within authority established by state law. Th...

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Temple Police Department activates an Endangered Missing Persons Alert

TEMPLE, TX (August 13, 2026) – CORRECTION: An earlier version of this release incorrectly stated that the Temple Police Department requested a CLEAR Alert. The department requested an Endangered Missing Persons Alert. This release has been updated to reflect the correct ...

13 August 2026

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City of Temple Identifies Alternative Site for Little River Road Elevated Storage Tank Project

TEMPLE, TX (August 12, 2026) - The City of Temple is continuing work to advance the Little River Road Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project, an important investment in the City's long-term water infrastructure. As part of that effort, the City has identified an alternative...

Data Center Development

Understanding Zoning Requests

You've probably heard the term zoning, but what does it actually mean?

Zoning determines how land may be used and developed. It establishes the types of uses that are permitted on a property and the development standards that apply,...

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City of Temple to Host Lions Park Playground Grand Reopening

TEMPLE, TX (August 10, 2026) – The City of Temple is excited to announce the grand reopening of Lions Park playground following improvements.

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Temple Police Department investigates aggravated robbery, 1 injured

TEMPLE, TX (August 8, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery that left one individual injured.

8 August 2026

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City of Temple Accepts Historic Land Donation to Create Future Park

TEMPLE, TX (August 7, 2026) – The City of Temple is taking a significant step toward expanding outdoor recreation and preserving natural spaces for future generations following City Council’s unanimous approval to accept a landmark land donation from the estate of former...

Data Center Development

Upcoming Meeting Notice

Over the past several months, we've heard from residents who have questions about data center development, individual projects, and the City's review process.

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Junior Lifeguard Program Celebrates Summer Success

The program had not been offered since 2019

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Xtreme Jump Authorized to Reopen Following Successful Safety Inspections

TEMPLE, TX (July 31, 2026) - UPDATE: Following inspections and testing conducted by the City of Temple, Xtreme Jump has successfully demonstrated compliance with the applicable fire and building code requirements necessary to safely resume operations. As a result, Xtreme...