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Temple
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple officials announced multimillion-dollar upgrades for Ferguson Park (boosting outdoor recreation and accessibility) and Jones Park, with projects expected to begin soon to enhance local community facilities. Killeen Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Temple mother Ann Belcher (a local resident) calls for more stop signs and speed limit signs on Westfield Boulevard after 16-year-old Adrian Banks died and his sister was injured in a crash on Tarver Drive last week; the city has yet to respond to calls for safer streets. KXXV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple will host its Fifth Annual Black History Month Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center (3303 N. Third). Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ West Salado Cemetery (a 1.8-acre site with headstones dating as far back as 1877) stands near I-35 as a quiet reminder of the early African American community in Salado. Deeded in 1879 by Col. E.S.C. Robertson for a school, church, and cemetery, the site earned a Texas historical marker in 1991. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple High School Air Force JROTC archery team (17 members) became the first in the district to qualify for a state tournament and will compete soon. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Lamar Middle School is hosting its second Bearcat Comic Con event to connect students with career paths and raise funds for field trips (voice actors, comic artists, and animators will lead sessions). Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some Central Texas counties eased outdoor burn bans after heavy rainfall. Bell County lifted its ban on Saturday, Feb. 14, ahead of a scheduled end today as residents must still report burns by calling (254) 933-5555. KXXV
- ➤ Homeowners along Moores Mill Road face disrupted access and missed services from muddy conditions during Temple’s Outer Loop project, which aims to improve local mobility and connect I-35. Residents seek clearer city communication and worry that upcoming rains may worsen setbacks (officials have yet to respond). KCEN-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UIL girls basketball playoffs kicked off Monday as area teams competed for bi-district titles. Salado, La Vega, and Lake Belton won at Bruceville-Eddy, Academy, and Midway High Schools — advancing to the next round. 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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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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T.Graham Brown Live at Bo's Barn Dancehall
6-11 p.m. — Bo's Barn Dancehall — Ticket details not specified — Experience the soulful sounds of T.Graham Brown as he revisits the vibrant era of 1980s country music.
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