Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Salvation Army shows the McLane Center of Hope provides transitional housing in Bell County that offers more than a bed by helping residents build a stable future. The center’s focus on support services strengthens community resilience in the area. Temple Daily Telegram
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 6,000 people enjoyed live bands & festival food at the Petals & Pints festival held at Santa Fe Plaza on Saturday afternoon through the night. Temple Daily Telegram
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that gas prices in the Killeen-Fort Hood area and across the state are nearly one dollar higher than a year ago, a trend that could affect drivers in the region. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Temple-based contractor was awarded a U.S. Army contract to support a key driver training program. Temple Daily Telegram
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After more than two years of construction, veterans moved this week into newly renovated rooms at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, where updated facilities are designed to enhance patient care. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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