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Temple
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Temple officials announced today that the Tanglefoot Music and Barbecue Festival will not take place this year due to a $3M budget yielding only $1M in revenue + other factors, and they are reviewing plans for future local events. KXXV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local family has opened a restaurant fueled by their love of cooking + they plan to expand the business soon to serve our community with home-style dishes. Killeen Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local insurance agents say rising car insurance rates are affecting responsible drivers as an increase in uninsured motorists forces premiums higher. Auto dealers report that rates are calculated by ZIP code, prompting residents to shop around, and experts warn the trend may persist. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple High School theater arts students advanced in a local contest and will perform at a regional contest stage soon. Their upcoming performance will showcase their talent beyond the district level. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ A family's journey led to the creation of Jaybird Learning Academy in Harker Heights — a non-profit that offers social, creative arts and educational programs for adults with special needs. Temple Daily Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Temple Police Department held a car crash investigation training class Monday morning at Temple College’s Workforce and Visual Arts Building parking lot, and 17 police cadets from various agencies participated in three simulators. Temple Daily Telegram
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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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Scooter Dubec and Sterling Country Concert
8 PM-12 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — Enjoy an evening of live country music with Scooter Dubec and Sterling.
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HYWAY TRAVELER
9 PM - 1 AM — Bo's Barn Dancehall — $10.00 — A group of talented guys that just want to play good dancing music!!
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Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — James Wilson Park — Registration required — Race through the scenic routes of Temple with multiple distance options and festive spirit.
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