Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart Supercenter was named the anchor tenant for the new Santa Rita Ranch Center — a $100 million commercial development planned near the intersection of State Highway 29 and Ronald. The center will open in the coming months to offer added shopping choices for local residents. Killeen Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former championship football player visited Bonham Middle School today and delivered an inspiring talk (including a push up that had the crowd cheering) to motivate students. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Central Texas College confirmed that 18-year-old dual credit high school student Kylie Boldman earned her degree, showcasing how early college opportunities accelerate academic success in our community. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ A former championship football player visited Temple ISD middle school today and delivered an inspiring message to the students. He impressed them with a single push-up (sparking cheers) and a moving story (that brought tears) that left a lasting impact. Killeen Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new memorial Friday at the Bell County Loop Jail to honor 24 fallen officers; families + law enforcement gathered to pay tribute. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Bell County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a memorial wall honoring 24 fallen officers on Friday at the Bell County Loop Jail – families and law enforcement gathered to honor the officers’ service. Killeen Daily Herald
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