Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple Parks and Recreation Department won four state awards — honoring excellence in park stewardship, maintenance, programming and professional development — as recognized by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. Killeen Daily Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Valero gas station on Rosewood Drive is now open and a QuikTrip convenience store across the street nears completion—offering more fuel and convenience choices for local customers. Temple Daily Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple High School theatre troupe earned top performance at the District 12-6A One-Act Play contest Saturday in Waco and advanced to the bi-district competition. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Central Texas College Police Academy graduated 19 new peace officers at the Anderson Campus Center on Friday, March 6. The class finished the Basic Peace Officer Course Delta+ preparing them for roles in community safety. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Central Texas College Police Academy graduated 19 new peace officers on Friday, March 6 at the Anderson Campus Center, recognizing their completion of basic training. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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San Marcos Academy Varsity Baseball vs. Central Texas Christian
6-7:45 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Watch the high school baseball teams compete in a thrilling conference game.
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