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LUNCHATTHE AIRPORT
LunchattheAirportis returning!
MarkyourcalendarforApril25, 2026,andheadtothe
Draughon-MillerCentralTexas RegionalAirportforadayof foodandfun!Stopbybetween 11AMand2PMtograba deliciousmealfromFlexin’ TexanandScotti’sItalianIce andenjoyexcitingaviation activities,including:
AirplaneRides(Availablefor purchaseattheeventthrough anexternalvendor–Ages5+ withadultsupervisionfor minors)
FlightSchoolInfo–Learn howtotaketotheskies!
AircraftTours–Getacloser lookatimpressiveplanes!
Indoorseatingisavailable,and thisfreeeventisopentothe public Don’tmissthischanceto experiencetheairportlike neverbefore!
SaturdayApril25
11AM-2PM
Draughon-MillerAirport 77204AirportRd,Temple,TX
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
March20-July10
Dia-ChildrensBookDay TemplePublicLibrary|3 Floor|McL rd
Vaquero:GenesisoftheTexasCowboyExhibit TempleRailroad&HeritageMuseum
Thursday|April30
FirstFriday DowntownTemple•6PM
Friday|May1
Saturday|May2 FreeComicBookDay TemplePublicLibrary•9AM-3PM
NationalTrainDay!-TicketedEven RRHM•10AM-3PM
MainStreetOutdoorMarket 204SMainStreet•10AM-3PM
Saturday|May2
Saturday|May9
TracksideCinema-TheSandlot SantaFePlaza•6PM
Thursday|May28
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Needafreshheadshot?Employeeheadshotsessionsoccur bimonthlyintheTemplePublicLibraryBoardRoomonthe 3rdfloor.Seeupcomingdatesandtimesandsignupfora slotonthebrandboxorbyclickingthebuttonbelow. OUR NEXT SESSION: Thursday,June18,2026•9:30-10:30am
TemplePublicLibrary BoardRoom,3rdFloor 100W AdamsAve
Haveyoutakenaheadshotalready?Youcan accessyourphotoonthebrandbox:
Aspartoftherecentwebsiteupdates,theQuickLinkssectionthat previouslyappearedatthebottomofthehomepageoftheCity websitehavebeenremoved
Weareworkingongettingthelinkaddedback Inthemeantime, employeescanaccesstheportaldirectlybyvisiting: templetx.gov/eip
Werecommendbookmarkingthispageinyourbrowsersoitis easytoaccessmovingforward.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorexperienceissuesaccessingthesite, pleasereachouttoCommunicationsandDestinationServicesat communications@templetxgov
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BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
DougWilson RetirementPlansSpecialist
We would like to introduce our new Mission Square representativefortheCityofTemple,DougWilson. Wherever you are on your retirement journey, Doug Wilson is here to help! You can reach Doug by phone, email, or by schedulinganappointmentthroughthelinkbelow!
Work:(202)759-7232
Cell:(202)989-5415
Email:dwilson@missionsquare.com
Web:missionsquarecom
1.Registerandlogintothememberportalat: member.eyemedvisioncare.com/bcbstx
2.ReviewyourVisionBenefitInformationandprintcardsif needed. ***Asareminder,PeopleOperationsisnotabletoprintvision cards.Logintoyourmemberportaltoprintorrequestcards tobemailed
3.Findaprovidernearyou.Remindertoreviewthatboththe physicianandproviderareparticipatingintheEyeMed network.
4.Clickonthelinkbelowtogetstarted! BCBSTX(Dearborn)EyeMedNetwork
P E O P L E O P E R A T I O N S
A TEMPLE GUIDE
TO CITY INITIATIVES
PUBLIC SURVEY OPENS FOR CITY OF TEMPLE STATE HIGHWAY 317 CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN
CITY OF TEMPLE COMPLETES NEW PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION AT FRED SPRINGER PARK
TheCityofTempleisinvitingcommunity memberstosharetheirinputonthe futureoftheStateHighway317corridor throughacommunitysurvey.Thesurvey isavailableonlineinbothEnglishand SpanishthroughMonday,May4,at templetx.gov/317survey.
StateHighway317,whichrunsnorthto southalongthewestsideofTemple,plays akeyroleinthecity’sgrowth, connectivity,andoverallimage.
TheCityofTemplehascompletedthe installationofanewtrain-themed playgroundatFredSpringerPark, bringinganewfamily-friendlyamenity tothecommunity.
LocatedneartheSantaFePlaza,the newlyinstalledplaygroundfeaturesa train-themeddesigncreated specificallyforchildrenages2to5.
A TEMPLE GUIDE
CITY INITIATIVES CONTINUED
CITY OF TEMPLE PARTNERS WITH FEED MY SHEEP TO LAUNCH PATHWAYS TO STABILITY PROGRAM
TheCityofTemplehaspartneredwith FeedMySheepandlocalservice agenciestolaunchPathwaysto Stability,anewcollaborativeprogram designedtobettersupportresidents experiencinghomelessnessinTemple.
Thisnewcollaborativeprogramaimsto strengthenlocalhomelessness response
CITY OF TEMPLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECEIVES MULTIPLE STATEWIDE HONORS FROM TEXAS RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY
TheCityofTempleisproudtoannounce thatitsParks&RecreationDepartment hasbeenrecognizedwithmultiple prestigiousawardsfromtheTexas RecreationandParkSociety(TRAPS), honoringexcellenceinpark stewardship,maintenance, programming,andprofessional development.
Ifyouhaveaneedforpurchasingtraining, pleasereachouttoscheduleaone-on-one, group,ordepartmentaltrainingsession.We arehappytoaccommodateyourneeds!
Wewouldliketoremindyouthattherearemorethan100activeannualcontractsavailableto supportyourpurchasingneeds.Thesecontractshelpstreamlinetheprocurementprocess, ensurecompliance,andsavevaluabletimeandresources.Pleaserememberthatannual contractsshouldbeusedforallapplicablepurchaseswhenacontractexistsforthegoodsor servicesyouneed.
Allannualcontractinformation,includingpricingtabulations,specifications,andawarded vendordetails,canbefoundbyvisiting:EmployeeInformationPortal → EmployeeResources → AnnualContracts
Oraccessthepagedirectlyhere.
Weencourageyoutoreviewthesecontractsandtheirsupportingdocumentsbefore initiatingnewpurchaserequests
The City Swap Shop is an interdepartmental resource exchange designed to help City staff share unneeded items, reduce waste, and make better use of the resources we already have.
The City Swap Shop allows departments to rehome unneeded apparel, office items, furniture, and other usable resources so they can be utilized by another department instead of being auctioned or discarded. Likewise, staff can browse available items and “shop” for things their department may need, at no cost. Visit
HOW IT WORKS:
SUBMIT UNNEEDED ITEMS
Departments can submit items like Citylogo apparel, furniture, shelves, and other usable goods to the Swap Shop.
REVIEW AVAILABLE ITEMS
Items are posted for all departments to review in the Purchasing Warehouse
REQUEST AND PICK UP
If your department needs something listed, request it and arrange to pick it up. First-come, first-served.
AprilSafetyTopic: DistractedDrivingAwareness
AprilisrecognizednationwideasDistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth, atimededicatedtoraisingawarenessaboutthedangersofdistracted drivingandencouragingsaferhabitsbehindthewheel.
AccordingtotheNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration, thousandsofcrasheseachyeararelinkedtodistractionssuchas texting,usingmobiledevices,eating,adjustingvehiclecontrols,or anythingelsethattakesyoureyesofftheroad,handsoffthewheel,or mindoffdriving.
ManyCityofTempleemployeesspendtimedrivingthroughoutthe workday—travelingbetweenfacilities,jobsites,orthroughoutthe communityweserve.Distractionssuchastexting,adjustingdevices, eating,oranythingthattakesyourattentionofftheroadcanincrease theriskofacrash.
SimpleWaystoReduceDrivingDistractions
Putthephoneaway.Silencenotificationsorplaceyourphoneoutof reachbeforestartingyourtrip.Ifyouneedtocheckthephonefor updatespulloverandstop.
Setnavigationandmusicbeforedriving.Avoidadjustingdevices whilethevehicleismoving.
Focusontheroad.Stayalerttotraffic,pedestrians,andchanging roadconditions.
Speakup.Ifyouareapassengerandnoticedistracteddriving, encouragethedrivertofocusontheroad.
Leadbyexample.Safedrivinghabitshelpprotectcoworkers, families,andthecommunity.
Distracteddrivingispreventable.Bystayingfocusedandmakingsafe choicesbehindthewheel,eachofusplaysaroleinpreventingcrashes andprotectinglives.
ThisApril,takeamomenttocommittodistraction-freedriving.Your attentioncouldmakethedifferenceinsomeonegettinghomesafely.
Cornbread,thesweetandchattyWhitePekin,isthecuddle bugofthebunchandnevermissesachancetomakehis voiceheard.Ziggy,aBlueSwedishduck,istheswimmerof thecrewandhappiestwhenmakingasplash.Yazi(YaYa), thesmallerBlueSwedish,andAgnes,theBlackCayuga, arebestieswhoareabsolutelyattachedatthehip. CheddarandDonut,theBlackSwedishduo,areallabout cuddlesandpooltime.OatmealtheBuffDuckandToast theKhakiCampbellroundouttheflock—theylove snuggling,swimming,andpilingupwithCheddarand Donut.Together,they’reawaddlinglittlefamilyfullof personality,friendship,andfluff.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ONE TEAM, ONE TEMPLE
EVENTS AND MORE...
Teammembersparticipatedinanengagingcustomerservicetrainingfocusedonstrengthening howwerepresenttheCityineveryinteraction.Fromthefirstphonecalltoin-personserviceatthe counter,themessagewasclear:wearethefrontdoor andweshapetheexperience.
Participantsbuiltskillsinprofessionalcommunication,activelistening,andefficientcase managementwhilepracticingreal-worldscenariosacrossphone,counter,andinternalhandoffs.
Throughhands-onsimulationsandpracticalexercises,employeesleftwithclearstrategiesto communicatemoreeffectively,resolveissuesaccurately,anddeliveraconsistent,high-quality experienceforourresidentsandpartners
EVENTS AND MORE...
EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC
Joinusforgames,complimentarydrinks,food,andfamilyfun!
MAY9,2026 I 11AM-2PM BENDOFTHERIVER 7915SGENERALBRUCEDR.
WEDNESDAY,JULY15THBRINGYOURKIDSTOWORK DAY SUNDAY,JUNE28THFAMILYFUNNIGHTATLIONS JUNCTIONWATERPARK
We’reactivelyaddingtrainings ifthere’ssomethingyou’d
DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE!
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2026ayearfullofappreciationandconnection!
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandupdate yourcellphonenumbertoreceiveimportant updatesthroughtexts!
INTRODUCING THE SHINING STARS OF THE QUARTER
Inlessthanayearwiththedepartment,Cassandrahasdemonstrated exceptionalgrowth,initiative,anddedicationthroughhercommitmentto improvingprocessesandsupportingtheteam BeginningasaCSR,she quicklyestablishedherselfasareliableandsolutions-orientedteam member UponbeingpromotedtothenewlycreatedroleofBilling Coordinator,Cassandrasteppedintothepositionwithconfidenceand accountability,helpingshapeanddefinetherolewhiledelivering immediatevalue
Shehasmadesignificantimprovementstotheroll-offbillingprocessby identifyingandimplementingmoreefficientandinnovativeapproaches, resultingingreaterorganization,accuracy,andoveralleffectiveness Her integrityandattentiontodetailhavestrengthenedaccountabilityin billingpractices,whilehercollaborativeapproachhasimproved coordinationbetweenofficestaffandfieldoperations,enhancingservice delivery
Whileshehasnotreceivedformalawardsthisquarter,herimpacthas beenrecognizedthroughpositivefeedbackfromtheFinanceDepartment, notingclearimprovementsinaccuracyandefficiency Whatstandsout mostisCassandra’swillingnesstostepup despitehershorttenure,she hasembracedincreasedresponsibility,takeninitiativeinanewrole,and consistentlydemonstratedastrongworkethicandcommitmentto gettingthejobdoneright
ErinishighlyinvolvedwithournewCommunityCourtheldatFeedMy Sheep,workingcloselywithstaff,thecityprosecutor,andunhoused citizens,whilealsovolunteeringformanyafter-hourscityevents,the CommunitySummitandhiringevents SheorganizedasafetydemonstrationattheRibs&Rodseventheldat theBendoftheRiver,coordinatingEMS,Fire,Police,andtheStreet Department TheeventfeaturedaJawsofLifedemo,anobstaclecourse withpedalcarsand“drunkgoggles,”andthedistributionofsafety materials.Shealsoenhancedawarenessbyplacingstreetbannersand displayingpostersandvideosinthelobby Erinalsobringscreativityandfuntotheworkplace sewingauniformand badgeforElfontheShelf,whichledtoanamingcontestwonbyOfficer DewWright Thankyouforallyoudo,Erin!
CassandraPerez CustomerCare
JamesconsistentlydemonstratesstrongcommitmenttotheMayborn Civic&ConventionCenterandthesuccessofeveryeventthroughhis reliability,dedicationtodailyoperations,andwillingnesstostepin whereverneeded Heworkscollaborativelyacrossdepartments, partneringwitheventcoordinatorsandstafftoimproveprocesses particularlyineventsetupandteardown enhancingefficiencyand consistency
Heexemplifiesintegrityandaccountabilitybyfollowingthroughon responsibilities,supportingtheteamwhenneeded,andtakinginitiativeto addresschallengeswithpractical,solutions-orientedstrategies Notably, duringasystemtransition,Jamesindependentlyrecognizedagapin enteringhistoricaleventdata.Withoutformaltrainingordirection,he taughthimselfthesystemandtookownershipofthetask,helpingbuilda criticalfoundationforreportingandlong-termplanningwhileeasing pressureonthemanagementteam.
Asteadyanddependableleaderforover14yearsattheMaybornCivic& ConventionCenter,Jameshasprovidedstabilitythroughleadership transitions,ensuringseamlessoperationsandpositiveclientexperiences. Heisconsistentlypraisedforhisprofessionalism,attentiveness,and genuinecareforeachevent,makinghimatrustedandrespected senceamongstaff,clients,andthecommunity.
Mattexemplifiesourcorevaluesthroughbothhisactionsandattitude Sincejoiningin2024,hehasshownstrongcommitmenttogrowth, earningLifeguard,WSI,LGI,andWSITcertifications,significantly strengtheningourinternaltrainingcapacity Hebringsinnovationthrough freshideasandimprovedtrainingandengagementpractices,leadswith integrityandprofessionalism,anddemonstratesaccountabilitybytaking ownershipandfollowingthrough Asacollaborativeleader,hesupports teamgoalsandfostersapositive,energizedworkenvironment. Thisquarter,MattdemonstratedtheCity’svisionbyleadinghisfirstlargescalecapitalproject,overseeingtheprocurementandinstallationof73 picnictablesacrossallaquaticsfacilities.Hemanagedtheprocessfrom starttofinishandwentbeyondexpectationsbyassistinghands-onwith assemblyandinstallation Thiseffortimprovedaccessibility,increased seating,andenhancedtheoverallguestexperience.
MattalsocontributedtotheteambeingrecognizedasWaterParkofthe Yearfor2025throughhisleadership,professionalism,andcommitmentto highstandards.Additionally,hereachedakeymilestonebypresentingat theTexasPublicPoolCouncilAnnualConference,reflectinghisexpertise anddedicationtotheprofession
Matthasdemonstratedresilienceandgrowth,becomingaconfidentand impactfulleader Hebalanceshighstandardswithapproachabilityand consistentlysupportsbothstaffandoperations
Mattdoesnotsimplymeetexpectations heelevatesthem.His dedication,integrity,andpositiveimpactmakehimastrongcontributor tothedivisionandadeservingcandidatefortheYouMaketheDifference Award.
MatthewWaszkiewicz Parks&Recreation
Howardconsistentlydemonstratesourcorevaluesthroughhispridein maintaininghigh-qualitytrailsystemsandhiscommitmenttodoingthe rightthing.Heisreliable,accountable,andworkswellwithothers,showing aproactiveandthoughtfulapproachtoongoingissues
Thisquarter,hetookinitiativetoaddresslitterconcernsbyidentifying problemareas,adjustinghisroutes,andgoingbeyondhisassigned dutiestoremovelargedebrisandillegaldumping improvingsafetyand theoveralltrailexperience
Howardisadependable,self-motivatedemployeewhorequireslittle supervision,takesprideinhiswork,andrepresentstheCity’svalueswitha positiveattitudeandstrongdedication
Suzanneconsistentlygoesaboveandbeyondherdailyresponsibilities, approachingeverychallengewithanopenmindandafocusonfinding thebestsolution.Shehandlesemployeebenefitinquirieswithgenuine empathy,alwaysdoingherbesttosupportthem
Whilethenewvendorfilefeedisstillbeingfinalized,Suzannehastaken theinitiativetosendweeklymanualupdatestopreventanygapsin coverageforlifeeventsandnewhires Despitetheprocesslastingmuch longerthanexpected,sheremainsdedicatedtoensuringemployees’ benefitsareaccurate.
Sheisadependableandcollaborativeteammember someoneIcan alwayscountonforsupportandwhomakesworkingtogetheronprojects apleasure.
EvanShepperd Airport
Forthepasteightyears,EvanhasledtheAirport’sFuelQualityControl, ensuringthehigheststandardsforfuelquality,storage,anddelivery He collaboratedwithGISandITtodevelopaninspectionprogramwithinCity Works,improvingdailytrackingandearningpraisefromDepartmentof Defense,TxDOT,andFAAinspectors
Overthepastyear,hehasplayedakeyroleintheAirportFuelProvider RFP,ledthetransitiontoanewpoint-of-salesystemforimprovedfuel accounting,andcontributedtoupdatesinfuelinspectionsoftware
Knownforhisintegrityanddependability,Evan’sbehind-the-scenes effortshelpensuresafeandefficienttravelforcustomers
Despitestaffingshortages,hehassteppeduptocoveropenshiftsand maintainfull-servicesafetyandfuelingoperations.Duringtherecentice storm,hewentaboveandbeyondbycomingindailytoassessconditions andsupportreopeningefforts
TheAirporthasanemployeeawardprogram,“JustPlaneThanks,”and Evanhasbeenrecognizedtwicethisquarterforgoingaboveandbeyond bycoveringshiftsandrespondingduringthestorm
SuzanneDiaz PeopleOperations
KirstenDalzell PublicWorks
Kirstenexemplifiestheorganization’scorevaluesthroughherleadership inmanagingvendor-relatedfleetoperations Sheplaysacriticalrolein maintainingfleetavailabilityandoperationalefficiencybyproactively monitoringvendorrepairs,followinguponstatuses,andensuringassets arereturnedtoservicequicklytosupportcitydepartments
Herforward-thinkingapproachhasimprovedtrackingofvendorrepairs, invoiceprocessing,andstatuscommunication,increasingtransparency andreducingdelays Shehandlesvendorrelationshipsandfinancial processeswithprofessionalismandintegrity,ensuringinvoicesare accurate,workalignswithapprovals,andcommunicationremainsclear buildingtrustacrossteamsandpartners
Kirstentakesfullownershipofvendor-managedassetsfromdispatch throughcompletion,consistentlytrackingprogress,resolving discrepancies,andkeepingdepartmentsinformed Shealsocollaborates closelywithtechnicians,vendors,partsstaff,andcitydepartments, servingasakeycommunicationlinkthatstrengthenscoordinationand improvesturnaroundtimes
Beyondhercoreresponsibilities,Kirstenhasdemonstratedexceptional initiativebythoroughlyreviewinginvoicesandrepairdocumentation, identifyingandresolvingdiscrepanciestoprotectcityresources During high-demandperiods,shestepsintocoordinatecommunicationand addressissuesbeforetheyescalate,demonstratingleadership, accountability,andastrongcommitmenttoexcellence
CorporalReederhasbeenafoundationalmemberoftheNicheCenturion Implementationteam,consistentlygoingaboveandbeyondtosupport andtrainonboardingagencies.Heisalwayswillingtoassistwhenever needed,allwhilecontinuingtosupportTemplealongsidehisday-to-day responsibilities
AswetrainthefinalagenciesintheConsortium,hehasworkedthrough schedulingconflictstoensurehispresence.Oneofthemostimpactful examplesofhisdedicationishiswillingnesstoextendtrainingdaysuntil theteamfeelsconfident.Hehasstayedlateasneededandeven returnedforanadditionaldaytoreviewitemsthegroupwasstillunsure about
Hiscommitmentandflexibilityhavemadeameaningfulimpactonthe successoftheteamandtheagencieshesupports.
CivilService:CorporalChristianReeder Police
Josecomesineachdaywithagreatattitudeandawillingnesstogothe extramileforbothcustomersandhisteam.Hetakesprideinseeingthe jobthrough oftenthefirsttoarriveandthelasttoleave ensuring everythingiscompleted Hehasalsosteppedupduringspecialevents,jumpingintogetthings movinganddoingwhateverisneeded DuringarecentSaturdaytire event,whenexpectedsupportwasdelayed,Josetookinitiativeandgot theoperationstarted,settingthepacefortherestoftheteamtofollow. Alwaysreadyforthenexttask,Joseconsistentlydemonstrates dedication,reliability,andastrongworkethic
Christaconsistentlymaintainsapositiveattitudewithbothcustomers andcoworkers.Shetakesonextrasideprojectsthatgreatlysupportthe teamandhelpseasetheworkloadforeveryone. Nomatterthesituation whetherinteractingwiththekindestindividuals orthosewhoareupsetordifficult Christaremainscalm,patient,and professional,alwaysworkingtoresolveconcernseffectively.Herabilityto staycomposedandfindsolutionsistrulyexceptional Christa’spresencemakesameaningfuldifferenceeveryday.Sheisone ofakind,andherdedicationandimpactmakehermorethandeserving ofrecognition thisquarteroranyquarter
GeneralGovernment:ChristaDelk Police
NO FLATS, JUST RESULTS
BY: BRENT VANICEK
Hugeshoutoutto**JoseMunoz**forhis outstandingleadershipduringthe recenttireeventattheSolidWaste Complex!
Josesteppedupinabigway coordinatingcrewsacrosseachtrailer, ensuringeverythingwasloadedsafely andefficiently,andmaximizing capacityeverystepoftheway.Ontop ofthat,hewasrighttherealongsidethe team,rollinguphissleevesandloading tireshimself.
ThankstoJose’shardwork,leadership, anddedication,theeventwasahuge success.Thankyoufortheexceptional serviceyouprovidetotheresidentsof Templeeverysingleday waytogo, Jose!
TURNING PAGES, BUILDING COMMUNITY
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
ShoutouttotheTemplePublicLibrarystaffforbringingtheveryfirstTempleTALEBook Festivaltolife!
Yourhardwork,creativity,anddedicationmadethisinauguraleventahugesuccess andcreatedamemorableexperienceforsomanyinourcommunity.
We’realreadylookingforwardtonextyear fantasticjob,team!
KEEPING THINGS
MOVING: THANK YOU, TRASDY NEWMAN
BY:
SONIA ALEXANDER
HugeshoutouttoTrasdyNewman.
Shehasreallysteppedupinour officeandhastakenonthe responsibilitiesanddutiesofour ExecutiveAssistantjobwhileour officeisintheprocessof interviewingforthatposition.Trasdy alreadyhasahugeworkloadasis andhastakenontheadditional dutiessothatourofficecankeeping functioning.She'satrueTeam playerandIpersonallywantherto knowhowmuchsheisappreciated.
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AMBRIE DUNN TAKES THE LEAD
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
ShoutouttoAmbrieDunnonher recentpromotiontoMarketing ManagerfortheCityofTemple!
We’reexcitedtoseetheimpact you’llcontinuetomakeinthis newrole.Yourhardworkand dedicationtrulyshine—you'rea STAR!
PAWS UP FOR PROMOTION:
KAILA & SYRENITY STEP INTO NEW ROLES
BY: AMY STRUNK
ShoutouttoKailaHlavenkaand SyrenityPitruchaontheirrecent promotionstoAnimalControl Officers!
Yourhardworkanddedicationhave paidoff,andwe’reexcitedtosee youbothstepintotheseimportant rolesservingourcommunity. Congratulationsonthiswell-earned achievement!
FROM CRISIS TO COMEBACK: CHRIS RUNNELS MAKES IT HAPPEN
BY: ARIELLE DELERY
BigthankstoChrisRunnelsfor swoopinginandaverting disaster!
ChrisworkedsomeseriousIT magictorecovercriticalfilesand preventafull-oncrisis.Hisquick thinkingandexpertisemadeall thedifference,andwe’re incrediblygratefulforhissupport. Waytosavetheday!
SOARING ACHIEVEMENT: SEAN PARKER RECEIVES 2026 AVIATION AWARD
BY: ALICIA CARRILLO
CongratulationstoSeanParkeronreceivingthe2026GeneralAviationAirport ProfessionalAward!
ThisrecognitionfromtheSouthCentralChapteroftheAmericanAssociation ofAirportExecutives(SCCAAAE)highlightsyourprofessionalism,dedication, andimpactintheaviationfield.
We’reproudtohaveyourepresentingtheCityofTemple—welldoneonthis outstandingachievement!
LEARNING, GROWING, AND LEADING: TLA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
Ourlibrariansrecentlyattendedthe TexasLibraryAssociation(TLA) Conference,astatewidegathering wherelibraryprofessionalsfrom acrossTexascometogetherto shareideas,explorebestpractices, andconnectwithpeersinthefield.
Theyreturnedwithfreshinspiration andnewideastocontinue enhancingthelibraryexperiencein Temple.We’regratefulforateam thatisalwayslookingforwaysto grow,collaboratewithfellowlibrary professionals,andstrengthen servicesattheTemplePublicLibrary forourcommunity!
AWARD-WINNING EFFORTS: MUNICIPAL COURT LEADS IN TRAFFIC SAFETY
BY: DANA KARL
ShoutouttoTempleMunicipalCourtforwinningthe2026Municipal TrafficSafetyAward!
Thisrecognitionhighlightsyouroutstandingaccomplishmentsintraffic safetyandimpaireddrivingprevention,andreflectsthemeaningful impactyourworkishavinginourcommunityeveryday.Your dedicationismakingarealdifferenceinkeepingTemplesafer.
Keepupthegreatwork—there’snodoubtyoureffortsarecreating lastingpositivechange.Nowlet’skeepthemomentumgoingandgo afterthatTrailblazerAward!
CELEBRATING CULTURE AND STORYTELLING AT THE RAILROAD & HERITAGE MUSEUM
BY: SENNETT FARIAS
HugeshoutouttotheincredibleteamattheTempleRailroadand HeritageMuseumforeventRidingtheRange:VaqueroRootsofthe Cowboy.ItwastheperfectkickoffforthecurrentexhibitVaquero: GenesisoftheTexasCowboy.
Thisexhibitcapturestherichhistoryandlastinginfluenceofvaquero cultureinawaythat’sbotheducationalandinspiring.It’snosmallfeat totransformhistoryintoanengaging,immersiveexperienceandthis teamdidjustthat.
Thankyouforyourpassion,creativity,anddedicationtosharingstories thatconnectourcommunityandcelebratetherootsoftheTexas cowboy.Besuretostopbyandexperiencetheexhibitforyourself!
CELEBRATING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
APRIL 19-25, 2026, WITH THE
THEME “FIND YOUR JOY”!
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
IncelebrationofNationalLibraryWeek,we’reproudtorecognize theincrediblestaffatTemplePublicLibrarywhohelpmakeit suchawelcomingandvibrantplaceforourcommunity.
Thisyear’stheme,“FindYourJoy,”isallaboutdiscoveringwhat inspiresyou—andourlibrarystaffmakethatpossibleeveryday. Whetherit’splanningengagingprograms,hostingevents, supportingoutreachefforts,orhelpingvisitorsfindtheperfect bookorresource,theirdedicationkeepseverythingrunning smoothly.
Nomatterhowyouusethelibrary,there’sjoywaiting—andit’s thankstothisamazingteamwhobringsittolife.We’regrateful forallthatyoudotosupportandconnectourcommunity!
CULTIVATING CONNECTION: CUSTOMER
CARE’S TEAM ENGAGEMENT SUCCESS
BY: SONIA LARA
CustomerCarehasbeenactivelyfosteringteamengagementthroughmonthly activitiesbetweenTTXConnectandUBO,whichtogethermakeupourdepartment. Theseinitiativeshavestrengthenedteamconnectionsandpromotedamorepositive, supportiveworkenvironment.
InFebruary,theteamparticipatedina“GiveaHeart”activity,whereemployeeswrote wordsofappreciationforoneanotheronpaperheartsandexchangedthem.InMarch, wecontinuedthiseffortwitha“RainbowWall”activityusingshamrocks.Thismonth,we hosteda“GrowGreatServiceTogether”event,duringwhichteammembersplanted succulentsasasymbolofgrowthandteamwork.
WealsocelebratedTTXConnect'sfirst-yearanniversaryon3/11,recognizingan importantmilestonefortheteamanditscontinuedservicetothecommunity.
THE CITY!
TEAM TEMPLE
OPENPOSITIONS:
INVENTORY SPECIALIST
PartsWarehouseSpecialist,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheFleetServices InventorySupervisor,isresponsibleformanagingpartsoperations,including procurement,inventory,anddistribution,tosupportoperationalneedsand ensureorganized,compliantprocesses
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
AdministrativeAssistantII,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheFleetServices Director,providescomprehensivesupporttotheFleetDepartment,including managingfinancialtransactions(invoices,POs),administeringthecity'sfuel program,offeringexecutive-leveladministrativeassistance,overseeing vehicleregistration,andmanagingdepartmentalpayrollprocesses
LIBRARY SUPERVISOR - YOUTH SERVICES & OUTREACH
TheLibrarySupervisorofYouthServices&Outreach,underthegeneral supervisionoftheAssistantDirector,overseesdailyoperationsfortheYouth andOutreachdivisions Thisleadershiproledrivesteamworkandexcellence inthecustomerexperiencewhilecoordinatingdynamicprogrammingand communitypartnerships.Bycollaboratingacrosslibrarydivisions,the Supervisorensurestheeffectivedeliveryofyouth-focusedservicesand mobileoutreachthroughoutthecommunity.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORCOMMUNICATION & DESTINATION SERVICES
TheCommunityEngagementCoordinatorcoordinatestheCity’seffortsto buildmeaningfulrelationshipswithresidents,businesses,andcommunity organizations.Thispositiondevelops,plans,andimplementsengagement programsthatstrengthenpublicparticipation,increasetransparency,and createopportunitiesfordialoguebetweentheCityandthecommunity This positionrequiresahighlyorganizedprofessionalwhocanindependently manageprojects,facilitateconversations,andrepresenttheCityinavariety ofpublicsettings
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
OmarBenitez
MaintenanceWorker-Parks
ConnorPrzybylski FirefighterCadet
WaterOperatorApprentice
KreedBarber
CustomerSvcRepI-WaterDist
Custodian-FacilitySvcs BridgetCarr
UtilityTechnicianApprentice JeradLester
ShelbyWardin AnimalShelterTechnician
AccountsPayableSpecialist
CourtneyPeres
PrincipalPlanner
CustomerCareSpecialist VanessaHernandez
