Temple

At 7 PM each Tuesday night beginning April 7, citizens are encouraged to step outside for one minute to applaud carers, first responders, and essential workers.

Effective April 1, certain amenities across Temple were closed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

We look forward to getting out in early spring and seeing everyone at the annual festival, but it's been cancelled this year for the sake of public health.

The Temple City Council will hold its April 2nd meeting via teleconference, and residents are invited to participate online or over the phone.

A Temple woman in her 80's has passed away as a result of infection. The number of confirmed cases in the county was 20 Thursday.

Bell County public health officials are treating the county's 8th case of the novel coronavirus as a community spread incident.

Restaurants across Central Texas are offering delivery and curbside takeout service, and thanks to a waiver from Gov. Abbott, many can delivery alcohol as well.

Following the lead of surrounding communities and counties, Bell County officials declared a local disaster and public health emergency in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, five cases of which have now been confirmed in the county.

City services will remain available to residents online, by phone, or by appointment only following recommendations from the CDC and local officials.

Bell County health officials say they are awaiting confirmation from the CDC in the case of an elderly Temple man with a travel history in South Africa.