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City of Temple Invites Community to Participate in Police Chief Search Survey

TEMPLE, TX (January 29, 2026) - The City of Temple is inviting residents and community members to share their input as part of the search for the city’s next Police Chief through an online community survey.

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Inclement Weather City Services and Facility Updates

City of Temple Facilities to Reopen at Noon with Some Exceptions

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 1 deceased

TEMPLE, TX (January 27, 2026) – UPDATE: The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased individual as 62-year-old Cynthia Stanford.

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Temple Police Department Investigates Shots-Fired Call

TEMPLE, TX (January 25, 2026) – UPDATE: The Temple Police Department has identified the suspect involved as 31-year-old Jilberto Jaimes. Jaimes has also been charged with deadly conduct – habitation, a third-degree felony.

Behind the City

Fleet Maintenance

From police vehicles and service trucks to heavy equipment and machinery, Fleet Services plays a critical role in keeping the City of Temple moving. In this episode of Behind the City, we’re taking you behind the scenes with the Fleet Services team to show how they maint...

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City of Temple’s Lions Junction Family Water Park Named 2025 Water Park of the Year for Second Consecutive Year

Texas Public Pool Council honors the City of Temple for excellence in safety, service, and family-friendly recreation

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City of Temple Celebrates Major Milestones for the Temple Public Library

60th Anniversay of the Friends of the Temple Public Library and the First Anniversary of the Library's Exploration Station

Let's Talk Temple

National Community Survey

Let's Talk Temple! The City of Temple wants to hear from you and has launched a community-wide resident survey to gather feedback on city services and overall quality of life.

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North Pea Ridge Road Phase 1 Construction

Temporary closure set to begin January 19

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City of Temple Airport Supports Launch of Aviation STEM Program at Belton ISD

TEMPLE, TX (January 9, 2026) — A new partnership between the City of Temple's Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and Belton Independent School District (BISD) is helping introduce students to career pathways in aviation through a hands-on Aviation STEM progra...