TEAM TEMPLE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OUR NEXT SESSION: Thursday,August14,2025 9:30-10:30am TemplePublicLibrary BoardRoom,3rdFloor 100W.AdamsAve. Temple,Tx76501
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Neighborhood Coalitionsbring residentstogetherto improvesafety,build connections,and tacklelocalconcerns noHOArequired.Ifyou liveinTemple, considerjoiningor startingacoalitionto helpcreateastronger, morevibrant community.
Friday|July4
HEB4 ofJulyFunFest&FireworkShow th CrossroadsRecreationalPark•6:00PM
Friday|July4
FirstFriday
DowntownTemple•5:00PM
July5,9–12,17–19,23–26
FirstFleet:NASA’sSpaceProgram1981-1986 TempleRailroadandHeritageMuseum•10:00AM-4:00 PM
Friday|July11
HotSummerSounds:RobertParkerJr. TempleLionsPark•7:30-8:30PM
Saturday|July12
RuthieFosterandJazzBand CulturalActivitiesCenter•7:30PM
Saturday|July26
PlaytheTempleWay-NationalParks&Recreation MonthCelebration SantaFePlaza•9:00AM-12:00PM
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A TEMPLE GUIDE
TO CITY INITIATIVES
UNDERSTANDING CITY FUNDS
Let’sTalkTemple!EverwonderhowtheCityofTemple decideswhattospendmoneyon?Inthisepisode,we breakdownthecitybudget,everythingfromhow fundsaredivided,towhattheycanbeusedfor,and howyoucanhelpshapetheprocess. Fromrestrictedandunrestrictedfundstostrategic goalsandcommunitypriorities,everydollarhasa purpose.TolearnmoreandexploretheFiscalYear 2025budget,visittempletx.gov/finance.
TANGLEFOOT MUSIC & BBQ FESTIVAL NOW OFFERS DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR MILITARY MEMBERS & COLLEGE STUDENTS
Eligibleattendeescanpurchaseaone-daypassfor $100(plustaxesandfees),withalimitedquantity available Theseticketsincludeaccesstonationally recognizedcountrymusicartistsacrosstwomain stages,aswellasentrytothefestivalgrounds featuringlocalfoodtrucks,bars,artisanvendors, andaward-winningpitmastersfromacrossthe country Pleasenote:Ticketpriceswillbeincreasing onJuly7!Getthemearly!
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HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND
Let’sTalkTemple!Didyouknowtheupcoming TanglefootMusic&BBQFestivalisn’tfundedby yourpropertytaxes?Instead,it’spoweredbythe Hotel/MotelTaxFund,afundmadeupoftaxes collectedwhenpeoplestayinTemplehotels.By law,thisfundhastobeusedtosupporttourism, localarts,andeventsthatbringvisitorstotown. Iconicevents,likeTanglefoot,canstrengthenour localeconomy,andbyusingstrategicfunding, residentscanenjoythebenefitswithoutpayingthe bill.Thefestivalisn’tjustaboutgoodmusicand greatBBQ,it’saboutbuildingcommunity,boosting business,andimprovingourqualityoflife. Learnmoreandgrabyourticketsat tanglefoottx.com.
CITY OF TEMPLE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO RECYCLING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
TEMPLE,TX(June9,2025)-TheCityofTempleismaking updatestoresidentialrecyclingandgarbagecollection schedules.StartingMonday,July7,theCitywillmovefrom afour-daytoafive-daycollectionschedule.Withthis change,eachhouseholdwillhavebothrecyclingand garbagepickeduponthesamedayeachweek,basedon theirnewlyassignedcollectionday.Thisupdateis designedtoimproveefficiencyandmaketheprocess easierforbothresidentsandcollectioncrews.
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SAFETY TALK
PURCHASING RESOURCES
JuneisNationalSafetyMonth atimetorefocusonwhatitmeanstostaysafeatwork, athome,andontheroad.
Thisyear,theCityofTempleencouragesallemployeesto“Take5forSafety”Thatmeans takingjustfiveminuteseachdaytothinkaboutandactonsafety,becausesmallhabits makeabigdifference Herearesome5-MinuteSafetyActionsyoucanstarttoday:
LookBeforeYouLift:Preventinjuriesbyusingproperliftingtechniquesand askingforhelpwhenneeded.
HydrateandRest:BeattheTexasheat drinkwateroftenandtakebreaksin shadedareas.
InspectYourWorkArea:Removetrippinghazardsandensureyourtoolsor equipmentareingoodworkingorder.
SpeakUp:Reportunsafeconditionsornearmissesimmediately!Havea questioningattitude!Ifyouseesomethingsaysomething!!!Safetyiseveryone’s responsibility!
DriveDefensively:Whetherdrivingacityvehicleoryourown,stayalert,avoid distractions,andfollowalltrafficlaws Watchyourspeed!!!
Let’sworktogethertokeepeachothersafe onemindfulmomentatatime. SafetystartswithYOU
ReachouttoKellyRawls,SafetyCoordinator,withany questionsatkrawls@templetx.govor254-298-5278.
EMPLOYEE PET OF THE MONTH: CHI-CHI
SayhellotoChi-Chi,a4-month-olddachshundadoptedbyAnicaMerriettin Dallas.Fullofpersonalityandcharm,Chi-Chihasalreadymadealasting impressionwithhersweetnature,playfulenergy,andaffectionatecuddles Whilestillapuppy,Chi-Chiisremarkablycalmandgentle.She’snotmuchofa barker,butsheshowsherexcitementinthemostdelightfulway especially whenAnicaandherhusbandreturnhomefromwork Herjoyfultailwagsand eagergreetingareadailyhighlight.
Chi-Chilovestoexplore,playwithherfavoritetoys,andmostofall,snuggle closewithherparents Whethershe’scoziedupunderablanketorgazingup withthosesignaturepuppy-dogeyes,shebringsasenseofwarmthand happinessthat’shardtoresist.
We’reexcitedtofeatureChi-Chiasthisyear’sJuneEmployeePetoftheMonth —asweetreminderofthejoyourfurrycompanionsbringtoourlives.
WAY TO GO CTE TEAM!
BY: LINDSAY FRANCIS
TheCommunications,Tourism,andEventsDepartmentbroughthome EIGHTawardsattheTexasAssociationofMunicipalInformationOfficers. Congratulationstotheamazingteam!
AwardofExcellence(2nd)-BestReoccurringSpecialEvent
TAMI-BestNewLogo(H2H)
AwardofExcellence(2nd)-BestStrategicPlan–StrategicCommunicationsPlan
TAMI-BestMarketingPlanorCampaign(HOJO)
TAMI-Flyers&Posters(Airfest)
AwardofHonor(3rd)-SpecialPublications(H2HAdoptionGuide)
AwardofHonor(3rd)-BestUseofPhotography(Tornado)
AwardofExcellence(2ndPlace)-SpecialOneTimeProgram(HollyJollyHallmark)
DOOR HANGING DIVAS
BY: LINDSAY FRANCIS
AbigTHANKYOUtoallofthe departmentsthathavehelped supporttheSolidWasteDivisionin hangingdoorhangers.Itmakes mesoproudtosupporteach otherandhelpspreadthewordto residentsaboutthebig(and exciting)changeshappeningin ourCity!ThankyouJBrantfor LeadingtheWayandallowingus tohelpserveourcommunity.
REPRESENTING WITH EXCELLENCE: SENNETT
AND COURTNEY
BY: ANICA MERRIETT
ShoutouttoSennettandCourtney forrepresentingourteamatthe TACVBAISummitthisJune!We’re alwaysproudtoseeourteam memberssteppingupand stayingengagedinthetourism industry.Yourdedicationand professionalismareagreat reflectionofourteamandthe workwedo!
STAFF RECOGNITION: SUMMER READING PROGRAM
BY: ANICA MERRIETT
Abigthankyoutoourlibrarystafffor thefantasticworkyou’vedone launchingtheSummerReading Programearlierthismonth.Your effortandcreativityhavemadethe programengagingandwelcoming forreadersofallages. Weappreciateyourdedicationto encouragingaloveofreadingand supportingourcommunity.Keepup thegreatwork!
SARAH TAKES ON BROWNWOOD!
BY: ANICA MERRIETT
ShoutouttoSarahFowlerfor proudlyrepresentingusatthe TexasDowntownRegional RoundtablesinBrownwood,Texas! Theseeventsaredesignedto delivertimely,relevantinformation todowntownprofessionals and andSarahfullyembracedthe opportunitytolearnandengage. Wearesoproudtohaveheron ourteam!
COURTNEY JONES OUR NEW CERTIFIED TOURISM EXECUTIVE!
BY: SENNETT FARIAS
CongratulationstoCourtneyJones,who graduatedonJune26aftercompletingthree yearsatTTIATourismCollege!Throughoutthe program,Courtneydemonstratedexceptional dedicationtoherprofessionalgrowthandhas excelledinthetravelandtourismindustry.Shehas alsocompletedacapstoneprojectthat showcasedherknowledgeandleadershipin destinationmarketing.Herhardworkand commitmentalsoearnedherthetitleofCertified TourismExecutive(CTE),awell-deserved recognitionofhertalentanddedication.Courtney istrulyaninvaluableassettotheteamasour TourismCoordinator,andweareproudand excitedtocelebrateherachievements waytogo, Courtney!
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
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DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE! ��
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2025ayearfullofappreciationandconnection! ��
DAYFORCETEXTING
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BRINGYOURKIDS TOWORKDAY EVENTS AND MORE...
RegistrationisopenforBring YourKidstoWorkDay happeningonJuly16thfrom 9AM–1:30PM!
Asareminder,youmust havesupervisorapprovalto participate.Theformwillbe routedtoyoursupervisorfor finalapproval,andPeople Operationswillthennotify youwithadditional information.
We’rethrilledtoannouncethelaunchofournew"YouMakethe Difference"program,aquarterlyinitiativetorecognizeoutstanding employeesorShiningStarsineachdepartment.StartingApril1,you cannominateyourpeers regardlessofdepartment fortheir exceptionalcontributionsviaAwardCofortheupcomingquarter (April-June).Let’scelebratethehardworkanddedicationthat makesourteamgreat!
WORKING FOR THE CITY! TEAM TEMPLE
SUMMER CAMPS - RECREATION LEADER I - PT
UnderthegeneralsupervisionofaRecreationSpecialistorRecreationLeader II,theRecreationLeaderIwillleadandsupervisesummercamp/afterschool participants Thisisaseasonalposition Mustbeavailabletoworkflexible hoursincludingweekendsandholidaysandhelpinotherdivisionsasneeded.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - PARD
ADMINISTRATION SVCS
AdministrativeAssistantII,underthesupervisionoftheOperationsManager, managesofficeoperations,includingcommunications,documents,and finances.Thisroleprovidescriticalbackuptoleadershipbygeneratingreports andassistingwithvariousoperationalduties.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I
Thispositionprovidescommunicationsbetweenthepublicandutilitycrews, foremen,andmanagerstoensurethehealthandsafetyofcitizensandthe environment,andtoensurecompliancewithStateandFederalregulations. Thispositionisinconstantphoneand/orradiocontactwithutilitystafffor orderingpartsandrelateditemsforeachrepairandorderingutilitylocates forcrewsbeforeexcavating.
BUSINESS DATA ANALYST
BusinessDataAnalystcollaboratingwithcitydepartmentsonKPIs,data collection,andpublicdashboards.Skilledinanalyzingdatausingvarious methodstoproviderecommendationsandvisualizations Supportssurveys, documentsprocesses,andconductsdataanalysistraining.Contributes dataexpertisetoplanningefforts.
YEARSOFSERVICE:
JanaLewellen(5)
ChrissyLohman(5)
VeronicaHernandez(5)
RitaCastillo(5)
ShawnReynolds(5)
DanaGatlin(5)
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
ChristyWalker
TalentRecruitmentCoordinator
BrianMartinez
GISAnalyst
CassandraPerez
CustomerServiceRepresentativeI
AndrewJohnson
AssistantGolfCourseGeneralManager
JacobBandas
AssistantCityAttorney
CherylWilliams
EmergencyManagementSpecialist
ZionWilliams
EquipmentOperatorApprenticeStr/Drn
RobertoFigueroa
SolidWasteDriver
RETIREES:
KeithMueller(22)
Patrol-Lieutenant
RodolfoCorrea
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
MarlinWeaver
MaintenanceWorker-Parks
JohnathanGreene
EquipmentOperatorApprenticeStr/Drn
ElyzabethAllison
RecreationalLeaderI-PT
AdrianGonzales
WaterOperatorII
MalikGreen
RecreationalLeaderII-PT
WesleyTurner
EquipmentOperatorApprenticeStr/Drn
JacobHill
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
RhondaHite(25)
CitySecretary-RecordsTechnicianI
RobertMichalek(15)
PedroTellez(25)
ThomasAllen(25)
JDenVernon
EquipmentOperatorApprentice-Str/Drn
KeriaDegrate
SolidWasteDriver
JordanPasowicz
Food&BeverageAttendantI-Golf-PT
MarcusAmos
SolidWasteDriver
LindsayWeaver
SeniorPermitTechnician
MaryLeeper
CartAttendant
LuisCabrera
TransformTempleAgent
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