Good Day
Temple
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A $25.78 million food-grade oil facility construction will start next month in Temple's northside industrial complex, adding to its growing capacity. Killeen Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple hosted its fifth Black History Month ceremony today to honor the community's heritage and progress from a troubled past (including the sale of lynching postcards over a century ago). Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educator Betty A. Barr will host a book signing for her memoir on perseverance and mentorship in Temple, sharing her journey from hardship to purpose — the event aims to inspire local readers. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is partnering with UIL officials to launch the (Saved By the Belt) campaign that encourages teen drivers to buckle up and boost road safety among students. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Nearly 5,000 Bell County residents cast ballots during the first two days of early voting for the March primary election, marking a strong start to the voting period. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Rep. Pfluger secured nearly $1M in funding for Texas A&M University-Central Texas to support higher education growth in the region. The funding was approved recently, bolstering efforts to advance local education resources. Temple Daily Telegram
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Valentine’s Day, more than 365 community members gathered at Temple Community Clinic’s Caring Ball — raising over $350,000 to support healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:00 AM — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Compete in a scenic race with a medal and t-shirt for all finishers.
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