Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army's McLane Center of Hope in Bell County offers transitional housing programs that go beyond a bed to help residents build stable futures, and released data shows the center's ongoing impact in the community. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Salem Lutheran Church hosted its annual barbecue fundraiser benefitting Relay for Life Sunday afternoon at Seaton Star Hall, 7 miles east of Temple on State Highway 53. Killeen Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Belton's 15-year-old artist Justice Fettig has turned her passion for art into award-winning talent, earning local recognition for her creative work. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple ISD is hosting a hiring event for teachers and other professionals; interested candidates should check for upcoming details (location and time to be announced). Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple-based federal contractor was awarded a U.S. Army training support contract to back a key driver training program. Killeen Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After more than two years of construction, veterans moved this week into the newly renovated rooms at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple; the upgrade is set to enhance patient care. Killeen Daily Herald
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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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