Good Day
Temple
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Temple will host its second annual Petals & Pints festival in downtown Temple, featuring wildflowers and locally crafted brews for visitors to enjoy this spring. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD will use two Meta community action grants totaling over $42,000 to launch new STEM initiatives (boosting science and math learning) as officials plan to implement the programs soon. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ A Temple ISD elementary student is one of two Bell County competitors to pass an online test to join the Central Texas Spelling Bee Finals and will soon take part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee qualifier in Temple. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell County Judge David Blackburn issued an emergency burn ban across Belton today — the measure aims to reduce fire risks during dry conditions. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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