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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...

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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

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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 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

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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.

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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

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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