Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD principals cancelled Lifetouch contracts (due to Epstein link speculation amid public outcry) as school officials review current agreements. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Temple Public Library earned the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association, marking its dedication to excellent library service. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Temple is installing pay-to-park equipment downtown as part of its parking management strategy to improve turnover — over 150 parking signs will be posted in the coming weeks while no enforcement has begun. KCEN-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Burton Lady Panthers rallied to beat Madisonville 11-10 at Burton High School with a walk-off single from first baseman Haeleah Herrin — launching their run into the Navasota Rattler Round-Robin Softball Tournament on Thursday. The dramatic comeback secured their first win of 2026. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Burton's Lady Panthers won a bi-district championship Tuesday night by holding Big Sandy to 10 points in a 33-10 win and will face Weimar in an area-round rematch. 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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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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