NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
From April 12th - 18th, the City of Webster will celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to honor and thank the dedicated people who play a pivotal role in emergency response. Below are three of the newest faces who have answered the call to make our community a safer place.
Anna Lippert always knew she wanted to work in law enforcement in some capacity, and now she’s beginning her career as a dispatcher here in Webster.
Since joining the City in December, Lippert has completed extensive training in everything from geography to operations, and says the initial nerves that come with working in such a high-pressure role have gradually dissipated.
“It just happens. Just stay very even-
Before joining Webster PD in January, Ni’Asia Alexander worked as an ER technician, where she learned how to quickly assess emergency situations and stay calm under pressure.
“While I didn’t always know I would become a Communications Specialist, I realized that being the first point of contact in emergencies is such a vital way to make a difference in someone’s life. I’m inspired by the opportunity to provide calm, clear guidance when people need it the most,” Alexander says.
keeled, because if you show emotion, they’re going to show even more emotion,” Lippert says.
She adds that having a mentor has been a big part of her journey, and she looks up to Lead Emergency Communications Specialist Deborah Cooley for guidance.
“She has really helped me through this process a lot. When I felt doubt, she just encouraged me throughout the whole process.”
When asked what it meant to her to be called a hero, Alexander called it “humbling,” and added that she sees herself as part of a team working to save lives.
After growing up in Galveston, Alexander says that serving the community so close to home is a meaningful experience that allows her to give back.
“It’s like helping my neighbors, friends, and family even if they don’t know it’s me on the line,” she says.
Knowing that her actions could save lives or bring comfort during a crisis motivated Madison Zills to pursue a career in dispatch.
Now six months into her role, she’s focused on continually learning and honing her skills to help others during the most difficult moments of their lives.
“Every day I try to ask as many questions as I can, just to see if there’s anything I can work on or make better to help when we get on those calls,” Zills says.
Before joining the City, Zills worked in a call center for a bank, where she became accustomed to being the calm voice on the other end of the line.
Zills says one of the biggest challenges of being a dispatcher is not always knowing the outcome of the calls she takes on the job, but adds that she has faith in her fellow first responders.
“We have the best officers, EMS, and firefighters, so we know it’s gonna get done.”
Anna Lippert
Ni’Asia Alexander
Madison Zills
A plan that was three years in the making has come to fruition for the Webster Fire Department.
Six months after the foundation was poured, construction wrapped up on the new training tower, which will help firefighters hone their skills in a realistic setting.
The tower offers 2,880 square feet of training area and stands five stories tall, mimicking the real-world challenges firefighters face when battling fires at apartment complexes or other mid-rise buildings. Webster Fire Chief Dean Spencer says the tower supports everything from search and rescue, thermal imaging training, ventilation, and more, with the added benefit that our firefighters will be able to conduct large-scale training
without needing to travel.
“It’s endless, the possibilities,” Chief Spencer says.
Additionally, the Webster Police Department, EMS, and mutual aid partners will have access to the tower, sharpening multi-agency response coordination.
Chief Spencer says an on-site training facility was necessary to ensure firefighters can retain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to carry out their mission, and he adds that the tower will have an immeasurable impact on future training efforts.
“It’s here and it’s great. We’re going to enjoy it for a long, long time.”
Pictured: The finished training tower stands directly behind the Webster Fire Station.
In the City of Webster, we believe that civic engagement at a young age encourages more meaningful involvement in the community in the future. That’s why the City partnered with Margaret S. McWhirter Elementary to host a coloring contest, combining the City’s beloved Clementine the Cow with McWhirter’s own mascot, the Astronauts!
Students from Kindergarten through 5th grade could choose between a traditional coloring sheet or drawing their own adventure for Clementine. In total, we received 125 submissions, each outstanding in their own way!
Mayor Donna Jasso led a judging panel of City employees, ranking coloring sheets based on neatness, creativity, and originality. The students’ unique talents impressed our judges, and nine winning entries were selected from three different age groups.
The City would like to thank the following community partners for their generous donations to our coloring contest prize baskets:
K - 1st Grade Winners
1st Place: Rowdy Rink
2nd Place: Sai Anakeesan
3rd Place: Brianna Torres
2nd - 3rd Grade Winners
1st Place: Alexandra Pelico
2nd Place: Kristen Guzman
3rd Place: Alison Carbajal
4th - 5th Grade Winners
1st Place: Moe Zin
2nd Place: Aaron Reyes
3rd Place: Kristin Nguyen
WHAT’S THE BUZZ IN WEBSTER?
Splash Pad Opening
April 1st
One of the coolest spots in the City is officially open again! Come visit the Texas Avenue Park Splash Pad, located at 17100 N. Texas Avenue here in Webster.
Families can enjoy the exciting baseball-themed water features and beat the heat from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily.
CITY COUNCIL RECAP
• City Council unanimously authorized awarding Bid 25-13 for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Emergency Generators, Round 2, to Ready Power LLC for $597,603.
• City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 26-01 authorizing the issuance of City of Webster, TX, combination tax and revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026.
• City Council voted unanimously to accept the investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
• Chief Bacon presented the Webster Police Department’s 2025 Racial Profiling Report and analysis. City Council unanimously approved accepting the report.
• City Council unanimously authorized the Police Department to implement a pay compensation plan for qualified lateral police officer applicants.
• City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-03 declaring March 23-27, 2026, and October 5-9, 2026, as “Webster CleanUp Weeks,” and declaring Saturday, October 3, 2026, as “Webster Citywide Garage Sale Day.”
• City Council unanimously authorized awarding Bid 25-12 for Fairway Drive 12” Waterline Extension to Bull-G Construction, LLC for $327,560.
• City Council unanimously authorized the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 truck for the Webster Fire Department from Caldwell Country through Buy Board in the amount of $64,950.
• City Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-04 designating a representative and an alternate to the HoustonGalveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2026 General Assembly.
• City Council unanimously approved casting a ballot in the 2026 H-GAC Officers Election for the H-GAC recommended nominations of Chair, Chair-Elect and Vice Chair.
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