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Behind the City

Brush & Bulky Item Collections Driver

Brush & bulky item collections is one of the many services helping keep Temple clean, safe, and running efficiently. In this episode of Behind The City, driver David Roope shows how items get collected and shares why the new call-in system matters.

City Media Releases

City of Temple Earth Day Event Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

TEMPLE, TX (April 14, 2026) — UPDATE: Due to recent heavy rainfall and continued inclement weather in the forecast, the Earth Day event has been canceled.

City Media Releases

City of Temple Provides Update on Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival

Temple, TX (April 13, 2026) - The City of Temple is sharing an update on the Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival following a comprehensive internal review of the event. After careful consideration, the City of Temple has decided not to move forward with the festival in 2...

TFR Media Releases

Morning Structure Fire

TEMPLE, TX (April 12, 2026) – At 8:41 a.m., Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a structure fire at 1104 N 2nd Street. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from an extension of the home.

12 April 2026

City Media Releases

Temple Public Library Launches Tour of the Library Initiative

Guided tours to be held monthly beginning April 18

City Media Releases

City of Temple to host Bulky Item Disposal Event

Event to be held April 18

Let's Talk Temple

Poison Oak Road Phase 2

Let's Talk Temple! The City of Temple is preparing for the final phase of the Poison Oak Road Improvement project, upgrading the roadway from Briar Hollow Drive to Old Waco Road.

City Media Releases

City Manager Brynn Myers Announces Coy Brown as Temple’s Next Police Chief

(TEMPLE, TX April 8, 2026) - The City of Temple has selected Coy Brown as its next Police Chief following an extensive national search.

City Media Releases

Public Survey Opens for City of Temple State Highway 317 Corridor Master Plan

Survey to remain open through May 4

TPD Media Releases

Temple Police Department investigates a traffic accident, 1 deceased

TEMPLE, TX (March, 29, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 88-year-old Evelyn Gebala from Temple, TX.

28 March 2026