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Temple ISD students explore health care careers at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple Independent School District has partnered with Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Health to give students an early look at healthcare careers. Students and parents gathered at Baylor Scott &…
BRIEFLY: Dog Ridge Water Supply rescinds boil water notices; Homeowner assistance event helps with 2024 storm damage; Annual holiday lights tour, contest now open
Dog Ridge Water Supply has rescinded its boil-water notices. A homeowner assistance event is also being held to help residents address damage from the 2024 storms, while Temple has opened applications for its annual…
Temple family held at gunpoint after police went to wrong address
A Temple, Texas, mother says police officers pointed guns at her and her 10-year-old son after responding to a domestic-dispute call at the wrong address on Aug. 20. Laticia Kimber was leaving home when officers…
Pedestrian killed on Hwy 53 east of Temple
A pedestrian was killed on Highway 53 east of Temple, Texas. The fatal incident occurred along the highway, though further details about the victim and circumstances were not provided.
Temple opens registration for 5th annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Contest
Temple has opened registration for its fifth annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour and Contest, with applications accepted from Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. until Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Residents can decorate their…
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Temple veterans say honoring those who served should extend well beyond Veterans Day celebration
Veterans and community members gathered in Temple for the city’s Veterans Day ceremony, reflecting on military service and the support veterans need throughout the year. Participants spoke about the bonds formed through…
Temple police investigating fight at Chick-fil-A near Temple High School
Temple police are investigating a fight at a Chick-fil-A near Temple High School in Temple, Texas. Officers were called to the restaurant on North General Bruce Drive at about 7:08 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, and learned that…
Temple ISD hosts 'Discovery Awaits with STEM!' event for National STEM Day
In observance of National STEM Day, the Temple Independent School District is hosting a public event titled 'Discovery Awaits with STEM!' on Tuesday, November 10. Held at the district's administration building in…
BOB MAINDELLE: Being record-ready with a certified scale
Local fishing guide Bob Maindelle highlights the importance of using certified scales for anglers aiming to register record-book fish with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Maindelle, who operates a weigh station…
Temple College earns 2026 Phoenix Award for regional workforce excellence
Temple College has been honored with the 2026 Phoenix Award for Excellence in Workforce Preparation. The recognition highlights the institution's century-long commitment to preparing students for the workforce and…
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Travis Science Academy students to compete in regional robotics competition
Students from the Travis Science Academy robotics team are preparing to compete in the regional Best Robotics competition. The event is scheduled to take place on November 14 at Bartlett High School. Middle school…
No injuries reported after vehicle reverses into Temple building
No injuries were reported after a vehicle reversed into a building in Temple. Emergency crews responded to the scene to assess the structural damage and ensure the area was safe. The incident is currently being treated…
BOB MAINDELE: Being record-ready with a certified scale
Bob Maindelle, owner of Holding the Line Guide Service, emphasizes the importance of using certified scales for anglers aiming to register record-book fish with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Maindelle, an…
Inaugural Czech Heritage Month gala combines cultures in past, present, future
The inaugural Czech Heritage Month Grand Finale Gala was held at the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas. The event, which concluded the month-long celebration, featured performances by the…
Temple ISD to host open house at Baylor Scott & White for students interested in healthcare careers
Temple Independent School District is partnering with Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor College of Medicine to host an open house for ninth-grade students. The event, scheduled for November 12, aims to introduce…
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Temple residents, state rep question Temple City Council renewing lobbying contracts
The Temple City Council has renewed lobbying contracts totaling $375,600 with two Austin-based firms. The decision has drawn scrutiny from local residents and a state representative, who noted that one of the lobbyists…
Heart to Home offers military veterans free pet adoptions all month
The Heart to Home Animal Adoption Center in Temple is offering free pet adoptions for military veterans and active-duty service members throughout November. The program aims to support the well-being of service members…
First responders react to simulated aircraft crash at Temple airport
First responders in Temple, Texas, participated in a full-scale emergency simulation at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport on Wednesday. The exercise involved a staged aircraft crash, fire, and victim…
Suspect charged with Capital Murder for fatal Temple shooting
A suspect has been formally charged with capital murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple. Authorities confirmed the charges following the incident, which resulted in the death of the victim. The…
Texas meat processors get federal boost
The United States Department of Agriculture is investing more than $7 million to expand meat processing capacity across Texas. This federal funding aims to bolster the state's agricultural infrastructure and support…
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Temple voters raze Sammons bond proposal
Temple residents have voted against a $15 million bond proposal intended to rebuild the Sammons Community Center. Despite advocacy from local seniors who supported the reopening of the facility, the measure was rejected…
More than 2,400 voters check in to cast ballots in first hour of Election Day voting
Bell County voters turned out in significant numbers during the first hour of Election Day voting. According to local officials, over 2,400 ballots were cast across 42 polling sites, averaging one check-in per minute…
Temple police arrest 25-year-old man related to domestic homicide
A 25-year-old man, Christan Fredericks, was arrested by Temple police following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail, where…
USDA Awards Nearly $1 Million for Rural Texas Housing Repairs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 13 organizations across Texas to support rural housing improvements. This funding, part of the Housing Preservation Grant program, aims to…