Good Day
Temple
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ David Arrevalo turned 100 years old and celebrated with family and friends at a lively mariachi party held at Rosewood Heights in Killeen (the celebration brought together multiple generations). Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen Temple High School Air Force JROTC archers qualified for state and will compete at the NASP Texas State Championship at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio March 20-21. They are coached + sponsored by TSgt. Jesus Duque, who helped launch the team last school year. KCEN-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Hood’s Natural and Cultural Resources Management Branch is conducting prescribed burns in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service & Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge to manage vegetation. The burns are ongoing as scheduled at the base. Temple Daily Telegram
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax experts say a new law lets hourly workers deduct part of overtime premiums to lower taxable income. Temple filers should gather pay records and consult tax professionals before the April 15 deadline — the deduction, capped at $12,500 for individuals, applies only to the premium portion of overtime pay. KCEN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple officials announced that nearly $90,000 will be added to Feed My Sheep & the funding will support people experiencing homelessness in the community. Temple Daily Telegram
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Valentine’s Day, the annual Caring Ball at Temple Community Clinic raised over $350,000 to help uninsured and underinsured residents access needed health care. More than 365 community members joined the event in the heart of Temple. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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