Good Day
Temple
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A neighbor’s quick action helped firefighters contain a house fire Tuesday afternoon in Morgan’s Point Resort, rescuing a family dog and limiting damage primarily to the garage (no residents were injured). Killeen Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum hosted 'Geek Out' Family Day on Saturday at 315 W. Ave. B, where both children and adults enjoyed Star Wars-themed activities that sparked imagination. The event celebrated local fandom in a family-friendly setting. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M–Central Texas faculty member Andria Schwegler (57) uses lessons from her military spouse experience to build a counseling session that connects in-person and remote students this week at the Counseling and Psychology Department. The initiative aims to strengthen student engagement in the classroom. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple residents allege that the Georgetown Railroad Hike and Bike Trail project drains money after city officials approved a $1.04 million spending bill based on outdated estimates. Some locals say the move lacks transparency and call for clearer oversight. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ A state agency approved a permit today for a Bell County power plant near Temple & Rogers, a decision expected to support planned data centers and local industrial growth. Further reviews will determine when the project moves forward. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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EL COMPA SACRA & ARMADILLOS JR Concert
8 p.m. — Playa Azul Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with El Compa Sacra and Armadillos Jr.
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Lace up for a morning of running with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon, plus medals and t-shirts for finishers.
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Pirate 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
8 a.m. — James Wilson Park — Registration required — Lace up for a swashbuckling run through Temple's scenic park in your best pirate attire.
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