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EDC tells council Temple projects topped $1.3 billion; official cites job and tax-base growth

Temple City Council · February 6, 2026
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Summary

The Temple Economic Development Corporation reported an 8% increase in taxable valuation citywide, more than $1.3 billion in new projects announced last year and ongoing data center and manufacturing investment that the EDC says is driving job growth and higher wages.

The Temple Economic Development Corporation presented its annual report to the council, saying the city has seen measurable growth in taxable valuation and new investment.

The EDC representative told the council that "just over the last year, there's been 8% increase, over the last fiscal year in taxable valuation across the city of Temple altogether" and that the Reinvestment Zone (primarily…

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