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City of Temple Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

Temple highlights growing visitor economy and recognizes tourism’s role in economic growth and community momentum

Open Letter to City of Temple residents from Mayor Tim Davis

Fellow residents,

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City of Temple to host Public Hearings for Amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

Public comment period to begin April 26, with public hearings to be held May 21 and June 4

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City of Temple Invites Community to Meet Fire Chief Finalists

TEMPLE, TX (April 24, 2026) - The City of Temple has narrowed its search for a new fire chief to four finalists: Christopher Perez, Bryan Norris, Ricardo Quintero and Corey Parker. The final selection process will take place May 4th and 5th.

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South Pea Ridge Road Improvements Project

Temporary lane closure and traffic block set to begin April 28

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates an aggravated assault, 1 injured

TEMPLE, TX (April 23, 2026) – The Temple Police Department, following further investigation, placed 43-year-old Rafael Mason Jr. under arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported him to Bell County Jail.

23 April 2026

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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...

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City of Temple Reports Improved Efficiency with Brush and Bulky Collection Changes

TEMPLE, TX (April 22, 2026) - UPDATE: The City of Temple is seeing strong results following its transition to a once-a-month brush and once-a-month bulky item collection system by request, implemented in August 2025.

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates an aggravated kidnapping, 1 injured

TEMPLE, TX (April 20, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated kidnapping.

20 April 2026

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Outer Loop North Project Construction

Temporary road closure and detour set to begin April 27