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Temple: Thieves Target Construction Sites
Police are investigating a theft of supplies and tools from a construction site, a crime that builders and contractors say can hurt business and put major projects behind schedule.
Temple: Local Man Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Goods
A Temple man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the theft of electronics from an interstate shipment.
Local Woman Pleads Guilty To Counterfeiting Charge
Sentencing is scheduled in April for a local woman who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a counterfeiting scheme.
Temple: Miss Texas To Salute Hospitalized Veterans
Miss Texas will join a Valentines Day celebration honoring hospitalized veterans.
Local Woman Arrested After Attempt To Steal Cab From Driver
A 45-year-old local woman was in custody Thursday after what police said was an attempt to steal a taxi from a local cab driver.
Temple Post Office Closing Protested On Capitol Hill
Central Texas Congressman John Carter has added his voice to those opposed to closing the South Temple post office.
Local Girl Paralyzed In School Bus Crash Leaves Rehab For First Time
A 14-year-old Central Texas girl left paralyzed after a collision between a delivery truck and the school bus on which she was riding went on her first outing Wednesday since the accident in January.
Temple: Interest in Police Tracking Program Grows
A Temple police program that provides tracking bracelets to families of residents who are prone to wander off is growing.
Temple: Program Targets Overweight Children
A free program in Temple begins this weekend that’s aimed at helping overweight children improve their health.
Temple: "All Star" Award Honors Teachers This Valentines Day
Any Temple ISD employee can be honored this Valentine’s Day with an "All Star" Award.
Benefit Held For 14-Year-Old Bus Crash Survivor
A benefit was held to raise money for a 14-year-old girl seriously injured in collision between a school bus and a delivery truck.
Temple: Seaweed Wraps And Eyebrow Extensions
A new spa has opened at the Temple Mall.
Temple: 13th Annual Father-Daughter Dance Saturday
Carriage rides and dancing add up to the 13th Annual Father-Daughter Dance this weekend in Temple.
Missing Local Woman Found
Police say an elderly local woman missing since Tuesday was found safe Thursday.
Central Texas Crime Spree Suspect Accused Of Double Slaying
A man suspected in a Central Texas crime spree that included a local home invasion is now accused of a double slaying, as well.
2012-14 UIL Reclassification & Realignment Information
The University Interscholastic League released its reclassification and realignment plan Thursday morning.
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Temple: City Still Pursues Lawsuit Over Mold In Police Building
As Temple police move back into their new building after months of mold remediation, the city continues to pursue a lawsuit over the mold problems that forced the department to move out.
More Construction About to Begin On I-35
As one Interstate 35 expansion project wraps up, another begins, and businesses worry about surviving three more years of construction.
Temple: Police Move Back In After Mold Moved Out
Temple police are on pace as they move back into their building on East Avenue A after work was completed to eliminate mold infestation.
Temple: Scott & White Named A Best Regional Hospital
U.S. News & World Report has named Scott & White a best regional hospital.
Suspected Robber Arrested After Returning To Local Store Held Up Earlier
One man was in custody after a suspected robber returned to a local convenience store several hours after a holdup.
Temple: West Adams Avenue Closed After Early Morning Crash
Traffic was detoured Friday after a vehicle hit a power pole near the intersection of North 13th Street and West Adams Avenue in Temple, but by noon, some lanes were again open.
Rain Causes A Rash Of Traffic Accidents
Rain was a factor in a rash of traffic accidents Tuesday on Central Texas highways and city streets.
Temple: School District Recommends Candidate For Principal Of THS
Robert James will be recommended for approval as the new Principal of Temple High School.
Temple: First Baptist Church Pastor Steps Down
As work continues on plans for a new church to replace buildings that were destroyed by fire two years ago, Temple’s First Baptist Church is losing its pastor of eight years.
Temple: Positively Pink Club Provides Positive Environment For Teen Girls
A new club in Temple will provide a positive environment for teenage girls, organizers say.
Central Texas Man Injured In Deadly Six-Vehicle Crash
A Central Texas man was injured in a deadly six-vehicle crash in Idaho, authorities said.
Central Texas Fugitive Arrested After 2 Years On The Run
A Central Texas fugitive who was on the run for more than two years was in custody Friday.
Missing Alzheimer’s Patient Found After 4-Hour Search
An elderly Alzheimer’s patient for whom police were looking after he wandered away from his home in a local neighborhood was found about four hours after he disappeared.
Temple: Grant Application Approved For Hike And Trike Trail
The Temple City Council approved a grant application for a Hike and Trike trail in Jaycee Park.
Temple: Police Begin Move Back To Newer Building
Temple police are beginning to move back to their newer building, but it won’t be open to the public until the first of next month at the earliest.
Temple: Two Sentenced for Distribution Of Methamphetamine
Two men were sentenced Wednesday in federal court for participating in a methamphetamine distribution ring that was based in Temple.
Teen Injured In Bus Crash To Be Moved Out Of ICU; Driver's Condition Still Critical
A teenager who suffered a broken back when a delivery truck struck the school bus in which she was riding was being moved out of ICU Thursday, but the driver of the bus remained in critical condition.
Temple: Local Man Indicted In Child Sexual Assault Case
A Temple man who was arrested earlier this month in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl was indicted Wednesday.
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Blocks Southbound I-35
A stretch of southbound Interstate 35 was closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon because of a disabled 18-wheeler.
Fire Burns Local Home To The Ground
A fire Tuesday afternoon completely destroyed one home, displacing four residents.
Temple: High School Vandalism Confirmed
The Temple Police Department released few details on Tuesday regarding vandalism at Temple High School.
Temple: Twin Teachers Get Makeovers From Rachel Ray
Twin Temple sisters, who are both teachers and mothers, will appear on the Rachel Ray show on Wednesday to receive makeovers.
Salvation Army Struggles After Red Kettle Drive Comes Up Short
A local Salvation Army chapter won’t be able to provide rental assistance to as many families this year because of a sharp drop-off in Red Kettle Campaign donations.
I-35 Crash Leaves Woman, Children Trapped In Burning Pickup
Police officers and bystanders came to the rescue of a woman and her two children after a fiery crash on Interstate 35.
Temple: Apartment Fire Displaces Two, Kills Cat
An apartment fire in Temple started by children playing with a lighter in a closet displaced two people and killed a cat.
Neighborhood Manhunt Ends; 2 Suspects Arrested, 1 Still At Large
A major manhunt in a local neighborhood that led to lockdowns at three area schools ended late Friday afternoon with two suspects in custody and one still on the run.
Fire Re-Ignites Monday Morning At Central Texas Home
A fire that damaged a Central Texas home Sunday re-ignited Monday morning.
Temple: Armed Burglars Surprise Two Elderly Residents
Temple police were looking for two men after two elderly residents awoke early Wednesday morning to discover a pair of burglars in their home.
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City of Temple Announces Road Closure
S. Kegley Rd. will be shut down from Kegley Lane to West Adams Ave. on February 16th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for asphalt repair.
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Parts of Troy On Boil Water Notice
Some Troy residents are being asked to boil their water.
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Big Rig Blaze Shuts Down I-35 Between Italy and Waxahachie
A Wednesday big rig fire on northbound Interstate 35 near Italy had both north and southbound lanes closed for several hours.
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Texas Soldier Killed In Afganistan
The Department of Defense has reported an Austin native was killed in combat in Afganistan
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Central Texas Town Up For Sale Beginning Friday
Downtown The Grove and everything in it goes up for sale beginning Friday morning and through the weekend.
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Two Men Arrested In Hotel Parking Lot Mugging
Two Killeen men were in custody Wednesday after a woman was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of a local hotel.
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Temple: Thieves Target Construction Sites Police are investigating a theft of supplies and tools from a construction site, a crime that builders and contractors say can hurt business and put major projects behind schedule. (Full Story)
Temple: Local Man Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Goods A Temple man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the theft of electronics from an interstate shipment. (Full Story)
Local Woman Pleads Guilty To Counterfeiting Charge Sentencing is scheduled in April for a local woman who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a counterfeiting scheme. (Full Story)
Temple: Miss Texas To Salute Hospitalized Veterans Miss Texas will join a Valentines Day celebration honoring hospitalized veterans. (Full Story)
Local Woman Arrested After Attempt To Steal Cab From Driver A 45-year-old local woman was in custody Thursday after what police said was an attempt to steal a taxi from a local cab driver. (Full Story)
Temple Post Office Closing Protested On Capitol Hill Central Texas Congressman John Carter has added his voice to those opposed to closing the South Temple post office. (Full Story)
Local Girl Paralyzed In School Bus Crash Leaves Rehab For First Time A 14-year-old Central Texas girl left paralyzed after a collision between a delivery truck and the school bus on which she was riding went on her first outing Wednesday since the accident in January. (Full Story)
Temple: Interest in Police Tracking Program Grows A Temple police program that provides tracking bracelets to families of residents who are prone to wander off is growing. (Full Story)
Temple: Program Targets Overweight Children A free program in Temple begins this weekend that’s aimed at helping overweight children improve their health. (Full Story)
Temple: "All Star" Award Honors Teachers This Valentines Day Any Temple ISD employee can be honored this Valentine’s Day with an "All Star" Award. (Full Story)
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