Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt, First Counselor in the United States Southwest Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fairview Texas Temple on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In his site dedicatory prayer, he prayed for blessings over the local residents, saying: "Beginning today — and moving forward through construction and beyond — we plead with Thee for blessings to be poured out upon this community. We pray a blessing to be upon all Thy children in this beautiful community of Fairview, Texas, and surrounding municipalities."

Sheathing of the exterior surfaces of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple has reached the base of the tower frame, while cladding of the ground level with prefabricated granite panels progresses up the south and southwest walls. In the west parking lot, lamp posts are being wired and secured to concrete bases. The temple is a replacement building for the sixth temple built in Utah, located on the same site.

A major milestone was recently reached at the Vancouver Washington Temple. The steel frame for the tower was erected, and a topping out ceremony was held by the steelworkers to mark the placement of the final, highest structural beam. Steel shear studs are being arc-welded to the metal floor decking, and rebar is being hoisted to each floor for installation prior to pouring the concrete floor slabs. Installation of the parking lot curbing also continues.

The exterior cladding panels and ornamental grilles for the beautiful steeple of the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple have been installed. There is presently one dedicated temple in Taiwan, located in the capital city of Taipei. It was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley in November 1984, and it currently serves Church members from 16 stakes. The temple in Kaohsiung will be the second temple dedicated on the East Asian island.