Voters pass Temple bond: $14 million for fire and rescue upgrades approved by 3-to-1 margin
The chief of Temple Fire and Rescue thanked citizens Saturday for casting their votes in favor of the $13.99 million dollar bond election to replace Central Station, build a new station and buy equipment. The major part of the bond will include relocation and rebuilding of Central Station; a combined new Station 8, training facility and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the northwest part of the city; and replacement of two existing engines. Voters numbered 1,408 for the bond election, which was passed 1,058 to 350. “We know we have our work cut out for us in the future and so we look fo...