Temple

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.

Day-to-day operations offered by the city of Temple will be undergoing new preventive measures to protect staff and the public from the transmission of COVID-19.

The Temple Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two people accused of stealing video games from Walmart.

Why is everyone buying up toilet paper? Mass hysteria over the coronavirus, of course.

The Temple Police Department has almost completed its search for a new chief, and the public is invited to meet the three finalists at a public reception.