Good Day
Temple
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD will launch two new STEM initiatives after receiving more than $42,000 in Meta community action grants — funding will boost science, technology, engineering and math programs. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ A Temple ISD elementary school student will compete in the qualifier for the Central Texas Spelling Bee Finals after scoring as one of only two students to pass Bell County's online test. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple Parks and Recreation Department received four state awards from Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) for excellence in park stewardship, maintenance, programming and professional development. Temple Daily Telegram
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Burton junior forward Yobani Brewer was named District 26-2A boys basketball newcomer of the year after the Panthers ended their playoff drought. The honor recognizes strong team performance and a season that promises renewed energy for local high school basketball. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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