Good morning, Temple.

TxDOT plans to install Salado's first traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2484 and FM 1670 to improve safety and ease congestion near the high school as new homes and families arrive.

Attendance picked up Saturday at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, 7720 Airport Road, where guests enjoyed barbecue & live music and vendors stayed open into the afternoon.

Barktoberfest in Salado drew dogs and residents to a pet-friendly celebration (at a local bar), organizers said.

Academy ISD will resurface its Little River-Academy tennis courts after receiving a $16,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association, improving facilities for students + community players.

Christopher Perez, who retired from the Laredo Fire Department earlier in 2026 after nearly 30 years, is Temple's new fire chief and says he will expand staffing, training, and response capabilities as the department grows (calling it a 'bigger and better' phase).

Hartrick Bluff Road will close for about 10 months starting Monday, Nov.

2 for long-term construction. Poison Oak Road's east lane will be closed Wednesday through Friday for bridge work, with traffic shifts in place and local detours expected.