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Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 1 deceased

TEMPLE, TX (January 9, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 41-year-old Leonel Benavides Jr from Laredo, TX.

8 January 2026

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 1 deceased

TEMPLE, TX (January 9, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 20-year-old Aiden Manuel Martinez from Rogers, TX.

8 January 2026

City Media Releases

City of Temple to host 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Registration to participate open now

City Media Releases

City of Temple Hosts 26th Annual Father-Daughter Dance

Tickets on sale Monday, January 5

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...

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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