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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Wewouldliketotakethis opportunitytothankallthestrong andinspirationalwomenwithinour organization!Wearesogratefulfor yourdedicationtoproviding exceptionalservicestoour community.
Thankyoutoeveryonewho participated!#AccelerateAction
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COMMUNITY CONNECT
LUNCHATTHE AIRPORT+FLY-IN
Markyourcalendarsfor April26,2025,andhead toDraughon-Miller CentralTexasRegional Airportforadayoffood, fun,andaviation excitement!
Stopbybetween11AM–3PMtoenjoydelicious eatsfromLulaMae's CajunCuisine,Lupita's MexicanFood,ChockFull ofCheese,FlexinTexan, andAirplanesand Coffee Plus,checkout excitingaviation activities!
FridayIApril4
FirstFriday DowntownTemple
SaturdayIApril5
Touch-a-Truck Railroad&HeritageMuseum•11AM-2PM
SaturdayIApril5
ShredEvent 2611EAvenueH•9-11AM
SaturdayIApril5
ClaysforClaus RegisterOnline| Weber'sShootingSports(Troy)
SaturdayIApril26
LunchattheAirportandFly-In
Draughon-MillerCentralTexasRegionalAirport•11AM-2PM
SaturdayIMay16-17
CentralTexasAirfest
Draughon-MillerCentralTexasRegionalAirport•6-10PM
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
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Getinthehabitofschedulingwellnessappointmentsand healthscreeningsinthespring.Byplanningahead,youcan stayaheadofroutineappointmentssuchasteethcleaning, mammograms,colonoscopiesandmore.Plus,byscheduling children’sphysicalsinthespring,youcanbeattheback-toschoolrush!Clickthelinksbelowtolocatemedical,dental,and visionproviderstogetontrack!
A TEMPLE GUIDE
TO CITY INITIATIVES
CENTRAL TEXAS AIRFEST
We’rethrilledtoreturnwithanotheractionpackedweekend,featuringthehigh-flying NextGenEaglesandthehighlyanticipated droneshow biggerandbetterthanever! Fridaynightwilllightuptheskywitha spectaculardroneshow,abrandnewtwilight airshow,andaliveconcerttokickoffthe excitement.Then,onSaturday,enjoythefull airshow,plusfoodtrucks,vendors,static displays,andaKidZonefornonstopfamilyfun! Markyourcalendars AirFest2025isreadyto takeflight!Staytunedformoredetails!
NORTH PEA RIDGE ROAD CLOSURE
AsthecitybeginsworkonPhase1oftheNorth PeaRidgeproject,constructioncrewswillbe closingaportionofNorthPeaRidgeRoadfrom PrairieViewRoadtoAlabamaAvenue beginningMonday,February24.Thisclosureis anticipatedtolastapproximately10months.
Residentswithinquiriesabouttheprojectcan contacttheCityofTempleEngineering Departmentat254-298-5660!
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BEHIND THE CITY
Buildinginspectorsareessentialtokeepingour communitysafe,ensuringhomesand buildingsmeethighstandardsbyinspecting plumbing,electricalsystems,andstructural integrity InthisepisodeofBehindtheCity, ChiefBuildingInspectorHaroldClippershares insightsintohisroleandhowhehelpsmake Templeaplaceyoulovetocallhome
CLAYS FOR CLAUS
TempleFire&RescueishostingClaysforClaus onSaturday,April5,2025,atWeber’sShooting SportsinTroy Thisclayshootingtournament helpssupporttheRescueElvesprogram,which providesChristmasgiftstofamiliesinneed
Where:Weber’sShootingSports,Troy,TX ⏰ When:April5,2025,at8:00AM What:Clayshootingcompetitionwithprizes fortopshooters Breakfastandlunchprovided
Whetheryou'reexperiencedorjustwanttotry somethingnew,thisisagreatchancetohave somefunwhilesupportingagoodcause If you’reinterested,signupandjoinus!
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VIDEOS AND PRESENTATIONS
If you have a need for purchasing training, please reach out to us to schedule a one-on-one, group, or departmental training session. We are happy to accommodate your needs!
SAFETY TALK
National Ladder Safety Month
PURCHASING RESOURCES
TheAmericanLadderInstitute(ALI)dedicatesMarchtoNational LadderSafetyMonth,aimingtoreducefallsandinjuriescaused byimproperladderuse.Laddersareacommonworkplacetool butalsoaleadingcauseoffall-relatedinjuriesandfatalities.
Why It’s Important:
Over 300 fatalities and 20,000 injuries occur each year due to ladder-related falls Falls from ladders account for 28% of all fall-related deaths in workplaces
Key Safety Measures:
Inspect ladders before use to check for cracks, loose rungs, or structural weaknesses
Follow the 3-point contact rule: Always have two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder.
Position ladders properly: The 4-to-1 rule means placing the base one foot away from the wall for every four feet of height
Never exceed the ladder’s weight limit and use the correct ladder type for the job.
Train employees on proper ladder usage and provide fall protection equipment when working at heights
ReachouttoKellyRawls,SafetyCoordinator, withanyquestionsatkrawls@templetx.govor 254-298-5278.
BuddywasrescuedfromaterriblehomebyAnimalServices(shoutoutto James!)WhenJamesmentionedthattheywerehavinga“unique”situation andneededtohouseahorse,Lindsayjumpedattheopportunitytorescue Buddyandtakehimouttothefamilyranch.
Buddywasseverelyneglectedandwasessentiallyskinandbones.Now Buddyisfullytrained,broke,andenjoyinglifeontheranchtendingtocattle!
A SUPER STRONG FIRE & RESCUE TEAM
BY: CHIEF MITCH RANDLES, TEMPLE FIRE & RESCUE
Caleb Woodall competed in the World’s Strongest Firefighter competition in Columbus Ohio Caleb placed 13th in the competition.ThisisFirefighterWoodall'ssecondyearcompeting andheisexcitedtocontinuewiththecompetitioninthecoming years
He did an excellent job representing our department. Great work,Caleb!
A TRUE EXPLORATION STATION WIN!
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Wecelebratedtheribboncuttingofthe ExplorationStation,theTemplePublic Library'sbrand-newbookmobile! ���� This mobilelibrarywillbringbooks,media,and engagingactivitiestolocationsalloverour community. WaytogoLibraryteam!
ALEXIS IS ON IT!
BY: LINDSAY FRANCIS, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Iwanttogiveabigshoutoutto Alexisonourteamforalloftheextra thingsshehasbeenhelpingwith! FromPolice,toFire,ClaysforClaus, HearttoHome,DoggieDayOut,and crushingLibrarysocialmedia-she isarockstar!Iamsothankfulforour teamandforAlexis’hardwork!
THANK YOU, GARY & TONY!
BY: LINDSAY FRANCIS, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
IhadalastminuteprojectneedingtogetsomesignagepostedandAnthony &GaryhelpedmebygettingtheAFramestransferredovertotheLibraryfrom CityHall.ThiswasaHUGEhelpandIamsothankfultheytooktimefromtheir busydaytohelpmewiththat!
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ONE TEAM, ONE TEMPLE
DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE! ��
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2025ayearfullofappreciationandconnection! ��
TAX DOCUMENTS IN DAYFORCE
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandacknowledge theAwardCotaxdocumentsoyoucanspendyour points.
YoucanfindtheforminDayforceundertheforms section.Readit,check"Iaccept"inthecorner,and hitsubmit!
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EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION PICNIC
Joinusforgames,complimentarydrinks,food,andfamilyfun!
MAY10,2025 I 11AM-2PM BENDOFTHERIVER 7915SGENERALBRUCEDR.
DAYFORCE TEXTING
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandupdate yourcellphonenumbertoreceiveimportant updatesthroughtexts!
We’rethrilledtoannouncethelaunchofournew"YouMakethe Difference"program,aquarterlyinitiativetorecognizeoutstanding employeesorShiningStarsineachdepartment.StartingApril1,you cannominateyourpeers regardlessofdepartment fortheir exceptionalcontributionsviaAwardCofortheupcomingquarter (April-June).Let’scelebratethehardworkanddedicationthat makesourteamgreat!
WORKING FOR THE CITY!
ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE GENERAL MANAGER
AssiststheGeneralManagertooverseethedailyoperationsofthe SammonsGolfcourseincludingitsactivitiesandtherelationshipsbetween patronsandemployees.Managesanddirectstheworkattheproshopand cartbarn.Monitorsthebudgetandthequalityofthepro-shopproductsand services
TALENT RECRUITMENT & ACQUISITION COORDINATOR
TheTalentRecruitmentCoordinatorenthusiasticallypromotestheCityof Templeasanemployerofchoice,buildsourtalentpipeline,analyzes recruitmentstrategyoutcomes,andproactivelyforeseesthestaffingneedsof theorganization.Thispositionwillserveasthefirstpointofcontactfor potentialnewemployeesandensureasmoothrecruitmentandonboarding processforallvacantpositions
CASE MANAGER - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Undergeneraldirection,theCaseManagerwillcoordinateexistingservicesfor theunhousedinareassuchasprevention,earlyintervention,andsupport services.Establishes,maintains,andenhancescooperativerelationshipswith localserviceprovidersandtheunhousedcommunity.Evaluatesthesocial needsofeachclientandformulatesawrittenplanofcare
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Investigatesandtakesappropriateenforcementactionforviolationsofcitywideanimalcrueltylawsandanimalregulatorylaws.Ensuressafetyofboth citizensandanimalwelfareregardinganimalcontrol
YEARSOFSERVICE:
ChelseaButler(5)
ProgramCoordinator
MichaelAdams(5)
UtilityTechnicianll
ColtSmith(10)
NetworkAdministrator
CharlaThomas(10)
DeputyCityAttorney
KirkScopac(20)
FleetAcquisitionAdministrator
JosephFiedler(25)
PoliceOfficer
GarySmith(25)
Lieutenant
JesusMejia(25)
LeadTechnologySupportSpecialist
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
TimothyCook
FleetOperationsManager
CadenceWinn
PoolsMaintenanceTechnician
TylerMcEowen
PoliceOfficer
EthanHarness
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianl
MalikLamontagne
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianl
GabrielLopez
EquipmentOperatorApprentice
RETIREES:
CynthiaLee(19)
CustomerServiceRepresentativell
DonaldPutnam(20)
ParksFormanll
RonaldBonner
PoliceOfficer
LucceneCharles
PoliceOfficer
JosephPalmer
PoliceOfficer
DerrickPriori
PoliceOfficer
JaquelinRodriguez
PoliceOfficer
JorgeMedrano
StreetsMaintenanceWorker
JohnAllison(30)
ProjectInspector
AliciaTronecker(26)
AdministrativeAssistantll
JasonWaits(1)
LandscapeSprayTechnician
JohnMichaelMendoza
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
BaileyMetcalf
StreetsEquipmentOperatorl
JordanPiel
FacilityServicesProjectManager
ElsaStorie
GrantsAccountantl
JohnGomez-Simmons
SammonsIndoorPoolProgramCoordinator
BobbieTaylor(30)
EquipmentOperatorll
RobertMallett(21)
Lieutenant
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