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Aug 21, 2026

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Temple police report staffing and crime declines

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Temple police report staffing and crime declines

The department reported Group A offenses down 12% and Group B offenses down 17%, while staffing was short 9 sworn positions and 2 non-sworn Animal Services positions.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Commission Discusses Police Chief Search

The commission discussed the qualities, priorities, and local factors that could help recruit Temple’s next police chief. No hiring decision was recorded.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Commission Elects New Leaders

The commission selected Garry Smith as chair and Lydia Alaniz as vice-chair. Members also approved the October 14, 2025, meeting minutes unanimously and received a presentation and tour of the Bell County Communications Center.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Theft Tops Community Safety Concerns

The commission reported that theft was the community’s top public-safety concern, followed by traffic offenses. Survey results were 90% positive or very positive, while community feedback called for more visible patrol cars and greater police-community engagement.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Little Flock Homelessness Plan Reviewed

Presenters said the proposed Little Flock Community would cost $6.1 million, with a $1,260,489 funding gap and estimated annual operating costs of $2 million for a 125-person community. The City of Temple and Feed My Sheep have created a memorandum of understanding to work together, but the commission took no action approving the project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage