Good Day
Temple
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Show cars and trucks gathered outside Meno's Mexican Grill for the first Coffee and Cars Cruise-in on Sunday morning. The well-attended event held near the restaurant (a popular local spot) will become a monthly tradition. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local families in Temple can apply for school vouchers through Texas’s new school choice program - nearly 100,000 student applications have been received statewide. Check the released guidelines for how to register. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Seventeen Temple High School Air Force JROTC archers (first in the district) have qualified for the state archery tournament and will represent their school as the event nears. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Lamar Middle School is hosting its second Bearcat Comic Con to offer students a look into future careers through sessions with voice actors + comic artists + animators while raising funds for field trips. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Former Temple ISD educator Jan Stewart Ward is donating signed copies of her book (Every Monday: How to Thrive Your Senior Year, One Week at a Time) to high school seniors at local schools today, supporting their transition from high school. The donation highlights her ongoing commitment to the community. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple announced multimillion dollar updates to Ferguson Park (to boost outdoor play) and Jones Park (to improve access) today, with plans that will benefit local residents. Temple Daily Telegram
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 10, the Legacy Ranch Wranglers boys' soccer team clinched a 4-0 win over Eastside in a windy match that boosted their playoff hopes. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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Spring Break Art Camp
10 AM-2 PM — Sarah and Brushes Art Studio — Entry fee applies — A creative camp where kids explore art through sculpting, crafting, and painting.
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Spring Break Art Camp for Kids
3-7 p.m. — Sarah and Brushes Art Studio — Cost varies — A creative camp for kids to explore sculpting, crafting, and painting while making memorable art projects.
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