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November 27: City of Temple to host 77th Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting(PDF)

November 17: City of Temple Accepting Holiday Lights Submissions (PDF)

November 13: TFR Accepting Donations for Annual Rescue Elves Program (PDF)

November 9: Registration for 13th Annual Carlson Law Firm's Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (PDF)

November 2: City of Temple to host Veterans Day Ceremony (PDF)

October 25: City of Temple Announces Grand Opening Ceremony of Fixed-Base Operator (PDF)

October 24: Extraco Parking Plaza Opens to the Public (PDF)

October 20: City of Temple to host Household Hazardous Collection (PDF)

October 17: 1st Street Parking Garage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (PDF)

October 13: City of Temple hosts 10th Annual Haunted Hayride(PDF)

October 6: Temple Fire and Rescue to host Annual Fire Safety Day during National Fire Prevention Month (PDF) 

October 5: City of Temple to host Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (PDF)

October 2: City of Temple Accepting Christmas Parade Applications (PDF)

September 29: City of Temple to Host Community Summit (PDF)

September 26: City of Temple to Host Contactor Workshop (PDF)

September 5: Temple Fire and Rescue Hosts Annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony (PDF) 

August 31: City of Temple to host statue unveiling ceremony at TISD campus (PDF)

August 31: City of Temple to host Community Partnership Program Workshop (PDF)

August 29: City of Temple invites public participation in Strategic Plan 2025 Town Hall Meetings (PDF)

August 24: UPDATE: City of Temple launches Hometown Hero Banner Program to honor local Veterans (PDF)

August 22: N 3rd St Closure (PDF)

August 17: City of Temple and Temple ISD join forces to conduct active shooter tabletop exercise (PDF)

August 11: UPDATE City of Temple wins The Daytripper Viewer's Choice (PDF)

August 9: City of Temple to host Hiring Event (PDF)

August 4: UPDATE: Vote for the City of Temple in The Daytripper Viewer’s Choice (PDF)

August 2: City of Temple Implements 2nd Stage - Moderate Water Shortage Restrictions (PDF)

August 1: Half-Price Adoptions at Temple Animal Shelter in August (PDF)

July 28: UPDATE: Vote for the City of Temple in The Daytripper Viewer’s Choice (PDF)

July 27: Friends of the Temple Public Library donate $83,000 for new Bookmobile (PDF)

July 21: UPDATE: Vote for the City of Temple in The Daytripper Viewer’s Choice (PDF)

July 14: Vote for the City of Temple in The Daytripper Viewer’s Choice (PDF)

July 13: City of Temple launches banner program to honor local Hometown Heroes (PDF)

June 27: City of Temple Hosts 25th Annual H-E-B 4th of July Fun Fest & Fireworks Show (PDF)

June 21: S. 6th Street Closure (PDF)

June 12: Baylor Scott & White Health Plan presents Hot Summer Sounds (PDF)

June 7: City of Temple and Belton ISD join forces to conduct active shooter tabletop exercise (PDF)

June 5: Briar Cliff Road Closure and Bird Creek Drive Road Closure (PDF)

June 5: City of Temple invites public input on 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (PDF)

May 16: Rain causes sewer overflow in Bird Creek (PDF)

May 11: Rain and power outage causes sewer overflow in Williamson Creek (PDF)

May 10: Rain causes sewer overflow in Bird Creek (PDF)

May 10: City of Temple to conduct National Community Survey (NCS) (PDF)

May 10: City of Temple swears in City Councilmembers (PDF)

May 8: City of Temple hosts Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow (PDF)

April 28: City of Temple mourns the loss of former Councilmember Wendell Williams (PDF)

April 28: Bloomin' Temple Festival Friday Cancellation (PDF)

April 28: Bloomin' Temple Weather Update (PDF)

April 19: City of Temple hosts 18th Annual Bloomin' Temple Festival (PDF)

April 17: Azalea Drive Closure (PDF)

April 14: Poison Oak Road Realignment (PDF)

April 5: City of Temple water park, pool and splash pad schedules; summer hiring still open (PDF)

March 31: Bloomin' Temple Festival Tickets on sale April 1 (PDF)

March 30: City of Temple urges residents to follow Brush Collection Guidelines (PDF)

March 28: City of Temple to host UDC Update Kickoff Public Meeting (PDF)

March 20: City of Temple hires Emergency Contract for Brush Pickup (PDF)

March 8: City of Temple to host Mass Hiring Event (PDF)

March 6: Birdcreek Drive Road Closure (PDF)

February 21: City of Temple hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month Ceremony

February 20: Parkside Dr. Road Closure

February 7:

MEDIA RELEASE

City of Temple Issues Statement Regarding Trial Verdict

TEMPLE, TX (February 7, 2023) – First and foremost, to the Dean family, we express our most sincere condolences. There is no easy outcome for our community.

To the community, we recognize that this trial has been difficult for everyone involved and we hope that we can begin moving forward together.

Police officers are public servants who should work collaboratively, transparently, and fairly with the communities they serve. The Temple Police Department strives for every officer who wears our badge to protect and serve with integrity, honor, and dedication.

While the criminal trial for the police officer’s conduct has concluded, the civil trial involving the City is ongoing and the City will reserve further comment on this case until that litigation has concluded.

While we understand there is interest in the body worn camera footage, Texas Occupations Code Section 1701.660 prohibits the release of body worn camera footage of an incident involving the use of deadly force by a police officer until all criminal matters have been finally adjudicated. Although a not guilty verdict was reached, the criminal matters will not be finally adjudicated until all appeals have been exhausted.

Additionally, the City remains in active litigation and in order to ensure that the trial process is fair and impartial, the body worn camera footage will not be released until the civil litigation concludes. (Texas Government Code Section 552.103)

Mayor, Tim Davis and Chief of Police, Shawn Reynolds, have recorded statements, addressed to the community. Please click links to watch the videos.

January 31: UPDATE: City Services and Facility Updates - Inclement Weather

January 30: City Services and Facility Updates - Inclement Weather

January 26: Water line repair in Southwest Temple

January 19: Briar Cliff Road Closure

December 27: New Year's Eve Firework Regulations

December 15: City of Temple to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Temple Animal Shelter renovation project

December 12: City of Temple to have Christmas Tree Recycling Services

December 2: UPDATE: City of Temple to host 76th Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 28: City of Temple to host 76th Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 28: City of Temple to host Outer Loop West Phase I Virtual Public Hearing

November 24: UPDATE: 12th Annual Carlson Law Firm Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

November 21: 12th Annual Carlson Law Firm Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

November 17: City of Temple to host inaugural Merry and Bright Holiday Lights Tour and Contest

November 1: Secure Shred Event

October 24: City of Temple to host Community Thanksgiving Dinner

October 17: Halloween Happenings in Temple

October 12: City of Temple to host annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event 

October 4: City of Temple offers grant funding to local non-profit organizations

August 19: First St. Underground Project Update

August 15: Meta to donate funds for composter to City of Temple, composter will be available for public use

August 9: Kegley Road to reopen in January 2023

August 5: First St. Underground Project Update

August 5: First St. Parking Lot and Adjacent Sidewalk to Temporarily Close on August 9

August 4: Waterline Repair Begins Tonight at 9:30 p.m.

August 1: City of Temple Will Not Move Forward with Proposed DEI Consultancy Contract

July 26: City of Temple adopts Beyond the Bend Master Plan, moves forward in rezoning process

July 25: First St. Underground Project Update

July 21: Temple to Offer Free Admission to Select Aquatic and Indoor Facilities During High Temperatures

July 19: Birdcreek Dr. Partial Road Closure Scheduled, Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project Continues

July 11: Smithsonian’s “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues” Now Open at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum

July 6: City of Temple to Dedicate Market Loop Mural to McLane Children’s Hospital

June 30: UPDATE: Temple to Host 24^th Annual H-E-B All-American 4^th of July Family Fun Fest & Fireworks Show

June 30: Temple Public Library Receives Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award

June 27: City of Temple to Host Virtual Career Fair

June 21: City of Temple Adopts Mobility Master Plan

June 16: First St. Underground Project Update

June 14: Mobility Master Plan: All Chapters Available for Review

June 6: Sixth St. Road Closure Begins for City Center Project

June 3: City of Temple Housing and Community Development Department to Host Annual Action Plan Meetings

May 31: CORRECTION: Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum Offers Free Admission to Military Through Labor Day

May 31: Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum Offers Free Admission to Military Through Labor Day

May 31: Hot Summer Sounds Free Concert Series Returns June 3

May 25: S. Pea Ridge Road Closure Scheduled for Thursday

May 25: Temple Public Library launches delivery service for patrons with illness and/or disability

May 24: Parking Lot Closure at First St. Delayed Until June 6

May 20: S. Pea Ridge Partial Road Closure Scheduled for Next Week

May 20: UPDATE: Parking Lot Closure at First St. Delayed Until June 6

May 20: City of Temple Designates African American Churches Historic District

May 19: City of Temple to Open Water Park and Outdoor Swimming Pools, Splash Pads are Now Open

May 17: First St. Underground Project Scheduled to Begin May 23

May 11: Second St. Partial Road Closure Extension Scheduled for May 18

May 3: City of Temple Celebrates National Train Day

May 2: W. Ave. H Partial Road Closure Scheduled for Tonight

April 27: UPDATE: City of Temple to host Market Trail Medley: Lil’ Bit O’ Bloomin’

April 20: City Temple to host Secure Document Shred Event

April 20: City of Temple to continue Market Loop Mural during Temple Together Volunteer day

April 19: City of Temple to host Market Trail Medley: Lil’ Bit O’ Bloomin’

April 18: UPDATE: Additional Short-Term Closure Scheduled For Charter Oak Drive Intersection

April 15: City of Temple to Host Open Community Forum

April 15: UPDATE: Outer Loop North Phase II Project Continues

April 14: Outer Loop North Phase II Project Continues

April 13: UPDATE: Short-Term Closure Rescheduled for Charter Oak Drive Intersection

April 8: Short-Term Closure Scheduled for Charter Oak Drive Intersection

April 6: S. 41^st St. Partial Road Closure Scheduled for Next Week

March 31: Meta to Build New Hyperscale Data Center in Temple

March 30: City Hall to reopen April 1, Parks and Recreation Department administration building reopened

March 28: Good Neighbor Program Begins April 1, Applications Available Now

March 18: Mobility Master Plan Update

March 11: Downtown Road Closure Update

February 23: Celebrate Black History Month with The City of Temple

February 22: Country & Western Dance this Thursday at Sammons

February 3: UPDATE: City of Temple information related to inclement weather

February 2: City of Temple information related to inclement weather

January 25: Mobility Master Plan: Take Our Survey!

January 24: Downtown Road Closure Update

January 14: Master Mobility Plan Second Public Meeting Reminder

January 11: Garden District: Event Postponed