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Temple
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show in Temple, attendees watched local exhibitors show farm animals as Ebony Bethune cared for her goat Millie—highlighting the fair's focus on youth agriculture and community tradition. Killeen Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple couple Marilyn and Bob Ritchie, nearing 70 years of marriage, say their secret to lasting love is daily hugs, patience, and friendship. They plan a modest Valentine’s Day with a card, small gift, and quiet moments before an August anniversary — advice for younger couples. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Killeen Independent School District trustees will vote at the next board meeting on a resolution to set aside time during the school day for prayer and reading of religious texts (community input details have not yet been released). Killeen Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M Forest Service now offers a cost-share program to help property owners remove infected trees or trench to limit oak wilt's spread, and they require professional verification before funding applies (oak trees cannot be replanted in the same spot). KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blinn College split a doubleheader against Temple College on Wednesday at Leroy Dreyer Field in Brenham, winning 5-3 before dropping a tight 1-0, 11-inning game. Blinn will face McLennan Community College in a series starting Friday with a doubleheader in Waco and a finale in Brenham on Saturday. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ The Lady Wolves clinched their first district title in 23 years with a win over Temple on Tuesday at Shoemaker High School — a milestone that sets the stage for their upcoming playoff match against DeSoto. KCEN-TV
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Wine Run 5K
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Moose & Goose Winery — Check the website for entry fees — Enjoy a fun run paired with handcrafted fruit wines at this community event.
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Wafer Paper Techniques Workshop
3-8 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — All materials provided — Learn to create stunning wafer paper blossoms while enjoying light snacks and drinks.
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9th Annual CASA Shenanigans 5K Fun Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Vista Real Estate — Registration required — A family-friendly run to support advocacy for children in foster care.
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Temple College Spring Musical: Curtains
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a family-friendly musical comedy murder mystery filled with Broadway sparkle and clever twists.
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Medal Madness Race Series
8 a.m. — Temple, TX — Registration required — Compete in a 5K, 10K, or 13.1M race and earn your medal.
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