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Temple
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school districts are managing record diesel price hikes as they continue serving students during the peak school transportation season. Officials are working to keep buses running on schedule despite increased fuel costs. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Central Texas College celebrated its second annual National Career and Technical Education Signing Day on Thursday, with over 100 students committing to skilled trade and technical career pathways. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple College president Christy Ponce earned a national leadership award from an organization linked with the college — a recognition that highlights the school’s commitment to student success. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ A.C. Jones High School's welding fabrication team claimed its third consecutive state title at the SkillsUSA competition, & the win cements its status as one of Texas's top programs. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Two Temple High School freshmen have advanced to the national leadership chapter stage after breaking a 10-year streak. They will soon represent their school as they prepare to compete on the national stage. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temple city council voted 4–0 on Thursday to enter a development agreement with Rowan Digital Infrastructure Data Center for its third data center—annexing land and planning future road improvements as part of Rowan’s second project in the community. KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Killeen ISD announced new head football coaches and athletic coordinators for Killeen High School and Shoemaker High School by naming Roderick Sneed (former defensive coordinator at North Mesquite) and Roy Locks, respectively. KXXV
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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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