TEAM TEMPLE
COMMUNITY CONNECT
RINKONTHERAILS GRANDOPENING FEATURINGFROZEN
We’rebringingalittleextra magicthisholidayseason withRinkontheRails,areal icerinkinDowntownTemple!
Joinusasweofficiallykick thingsoffwitharibbon cuttingat10:30amanda specialvisitfromAnnaand Elsa
TheFrozenMeetandGreet runsfrom10:30amto12:30 pm.Youcanmeetthem beforetherinkopens,then catchthemskatingoncethe rinkopensat11am.
Tocelebrateopeningday, thefirst100guestswill receiveafreeRinkonthe Railsholidayornamentwhile supplieslast.
Joinusincelebratingthe startoftheseason.Wecan’t waittoseeyouthere!
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
Saturday|November29
79 AnnualChristmasParade th CityHall•6:15PM-8:30PM Friday|December5
SantaattheDepot
LightUpforLiteracy-WinterR TemplePublicLibrary•4-6PM Friday|December5
FirstFriday-KringleKrawl Downtown•5-9PM
WilsonWinterWorkshop WilsonParkRecreationCenter
Saturday|December6
212SMainSt.•5-8PM Monday|December1
Railroad&HeritageMuseum• Thursday|December11
JingleJamChristmasConcer
ChristmasatthePlaza SantaFePlaza•5-9PM Friday|December12
Needafreshheadshot? Employeeheadshotsessions occurbimonthlyintheTemple PublicLibraryBoardRoomon the3rdfloor.Seeupcoming datesandtimesandsignupfor aslotonthebrandboxorby clickingthebuttonbelow.
OUR NEXT SESSION: Thursday,December11,2025 9:30-10:30am TemplePublicLibrary BoardRoom,3rdFloor 100W.AdamsAve. Temple,TX76501
Haveyoutakenaheadshot already?Youcanaccessyour photoonthebrandbox: Appointmentsarestronglyencouraged,to
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
DownloadtheApporvisitMDLive.com/bcbstx Offersvirtualvisitstohelpwithurgentcare,primarycare,mental health,anddermatology Costs: PPO-$25Copay HDHP-Deductible,then20%claimcost$48
neelyeap.com Theemployeeassistanceprogramoffersemployeeshelpwithservices suchas: Legalassistance Reimbursementforaridehomeifimpaired Short-termcounseling Referrals&communityresources Financialassistance
Candicewillsupportthe benefitsteamandbrings valuableexperience.She willassistwithbenefitrelatedquestionsor issues.Pleasejoinusin welcomingCandicetothe CityofTempleteam!
IfyouneedtoreachouttotheBenefitsTeam, pleaseemailbenefits@templetx.gov
TRYING TO BREAK THE HABIT?
P E O P L E O P E R A T I O N S
A TEMPLE GUIDE
TO CITY INITIATIVES
FESTIVAL GENERATES ESTIMATED
$7.9 MILLION
IN ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR TEMPLE
The Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival generated an estimated $79 million in total economic activity for Temple, according to an Economic ImpactReportconductedbyJohnsonConsulting
"Tourism is one of Temple’s strongest economic drivers Because Tanglefoot is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax dollars, this investment is designed specifically to bring new visitors and new dollars into our city With an estimated $79 million in total economic activity for Temple, the festivaldidn’tjustentertain,buthelpedfuellongtermgrowthinourcommunity It’sexcitingtosee suchpositiveresults" Brynn Myers, Temple City Manager
CITY OF TEMPLE TO HOST LOVE WHERE YOU BUILD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS
MeetingstobeheldNovember18andDecember1
The City of Temple invites residents, neighborhood leaders, developers, and community stakeholders to attend upcoming public meetings introducing Love Where You Build, a new initiative designed to support responsible infill development within city limits
WHAT: Love Where You Build Public Information Meetings
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, from 5 pm to 8 pm andMonday,December1,from11:30am to2pm
WHERE: MLK Festival Grounds Sunglo Building, locatedat301S4thSt
CITY OF TEMPLE TO HOST 79TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
The City of Temple invites the community to celebrate the 79th Annual Christmas Parade, a signature event within the city’s month-long Holly Jollyholidaycelebration
This beloved tradition brings thousands together each year for an evening filled with festive spirit, glowing lights, and holiday joy in Downtown Temple
WHAT:79thAnnualChristmasParade WHEN:Monday,December1,2025
6:30pm –ParadeBegins
7:20 pm – Santa Begins His Arrival Down W AdamsAve
HOLLY JOLLY- A MONTH OF FESTIVE FUN
The City of Temple invites residents and visitors to experience the magic of the season with the return of HollyJolly,amonth-longholidaycelebrationfilledwith festive events, lights, and community cheer throughout December The festivities kick off with ChristmasatthePlazaonSaturday,November29
Additionally,bundleupandglideintotheholidayspirit at Temple’s first-ever outdoor ice rink, Rink on the Rails, from Saturday, December 12 through Sunday, January4,2026!
For full event details and to learn more about Holly Jolly,visithollyjollytemplecom
Ifyouhaveaneedforpurchasingtraining, pleasereachouttoustoscheduleaoneon-one,group,ordepartmentaltraining session.Wearehappytoaccommodate yourneeds!
SAFETY TALK
NovemberSafetyTopic
AsweenterNovemberandthebusyholidayseason,let’stakeamomenttofocus onsafety bothatworkandathome.Coolerweather,shorterdays,andyear-end activitiescanbringnewhazardsifwe’renotpayingattention.
CityWorkplaceTips
Watchyourstep:Fallenleaves,rain,andearlyfrostscanmakesidewalksand parkinglotsslippery Reportorcleanuphazardspromptly
Bevisible:Withlessdaylight,makesurevehicles,equipment,andpersonal visibilitygearareingoodcondition
Liftsafely:Aswemovesuppliesforeventsandyear-endprojects,rememberto liftwithyourlegsandaskforhelpwithheavyorbulkyitems
Kitchensafety:Thanksgivingisatimeforfamily notfires!Stayattentivewhen cookingandkeepflammablematerialsawayfromheatsources.
Holidaytravel:Ifyou’retraveling,planaheadforweatherconditionsandgive yourselfextratimeontheroad.
Let’sfinishtheyearsafely,lookoutforoneanother,andgivethanksforthegreat workwedoservingourcommunityeveryday!
EMPLOYEE PETS OF THE MONTH: CHICO&DRACO
ChicoandDracoarefour-year-oldbiologicalbrotherswho bringpurejoyeverywheretheygo.Thesesweetpitbullsare fullofenergybutalsototalcuddlebugswhodefinitelydon’tfit thetough-guystereotype—they’reactuallyscaredoftheir ownshadows.
Whenthey’reofftheclock,youcanusuallyfindthem watchingTV,chasingaballlikeit’stheirfull-timejob, sneakingontothecouchwhentheirmomisn’tlooking,or proudlyworkingtheirwaythroughtheirfavoritechewtoys. We’reexcitedtocelebratethesetwolovablebrothersasour featuredpetsthismonth!
Lovedby:AlexisValencia-MarketingSpecialist
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ONE TEAM, ONE TEMPLE
HALLOWEEN COSTUME
Thankyoutoeveryonewhoparticipatedinthisyear’s costumecontest!Thevoteswereclose,butwearehappyto announcethatMeninBlack–FleetServicestooktheWIN!
BRING YOUR KIDS TO TRICK-OR-TREAT
SHINING STAR LUNCHEON
VETERAN RECOGNITION
LUNCHEON
Thisluncheonwasourwayofexpressing heartfeltthanksfortheserviceandsacrifices ofourVeteranemployees.Weareincredibly gratefulforyourcontributions,bothtoour countryandtotheCityofTemple.
EVENTS AND MORE...
DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE! ��
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2025ayearfullofappreciationandconnection! ��
DAYFORCETEXTING
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandupdate yourcellphonenumbertoreceiveimportant updatesthroughtexts!
RECOGNIZING OUR TEAM’S TOP FIVE PLACEMENT AT THE SENIOR EXPO
BY: MARISSA YBARRA
Wewereexcitedtoplaceinthetopfivetablesatthisyear’sSenior Expo,heldattheCadenceBankCenter.Thisannualeventbrings togetheraround300organizationsservingthesenioradult communityandwelcomesover3,000participantseachyear.Each yearbringsanewtheme,addingafunandcreativetouchtothe event.Thisyear’s“SalutetoSoldiers”themeallowedustoshowour appreciationforveteranswhiledesigningabooththatstoodout andcapturedthespiritoftheday.Thiseventisalwaysahighlight forus weenjoyseeingfamiliarfaces,meetingnewcommunity membersfromBellCountyandsurroundingareas,andcelebrating withotherswhoshareourpassionforservingsenioradults.
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: TISD PRACTICUM LEADS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITY
BY: PRISCILLA VELASQUEZ
AhugeshoutouttoourFleetServicesteamandeveryone involvedintheFleetAutomotivePracticumforhelpingcreate real,lastingimpact highlightedperfectlythroughthesuccess ofDavidCastillo.
Davidparticipatedinour secondyearoftheFleet AutomotivePracticumwith TempleHighSchool,a partnershipwithTISDthat continuestoopendoorsfor studentsinourcommunity.After graduating,Davidwashired full-timewithourFleetServices Division—turninghands-on learningintoacareerrighthere withtheCityofTemple.
Thisyear,David returnedtospeakwith theincomingpracticum class,sharinghisstory andinspiringfuture technicians.His experiencesaysitall:
“Ie etPracticum.Thebestpart wa hmeasweshadowed the nds-onexperiencethat rea nician.Theenvironment wasgreat,andeveryonewasfriendly.Ievengotadditional experiencewithheavy-dutyequipmentandininventory,which gavemeabetterperspectiveonhowaFleetDepartment operates.Sincegraduation,Iwashiredimmediatelyandlook forwardtotransitioningtoafull-timeemployeesoon.Myfavorite partofmyjobisrepairingthecityassetsthathelpeach departmentmaintaintheCityofTemple,TX,whereIwasbornand raised.”
Toeveryonewhocontributestothis program youreffortsmatter. Whetherbigorsmall,eachofyou playedaroleinhelpingDavid launchhiscareer.Hisstoryisproof oftherealimpactthispracticumis makingandthestrengthofour partnershipwithTISD. Greatwork,team and congratulations,David!We’reproud tohaveyouinFleetServices.
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE: KARL REIGLE, POOL CREW LEADER
BY: CLARYCE FREE
TempleParksandRecreationsAquaticsDivisionisbuilton teamwork,safety,andservice butbehindthescenes,there’sone personwhoseexpertisekeepsitallflowingsmoothly:KarlReigle, PoolCrewLeader.Karl’simpactreacheseverycornerofour aquaticssystem.Overseeingtwofull-timetechniciansandthe operationsoffivemajorfacilities—includingayear-roundindoor pool,alargeseasonalwaterpark,threeoutdoorpools,foursplash pads,andtwohottubs Karlensureseachspaceissafe, functional,andreadyforthecommunitytoenjoy.Thousandsof residentsrelyonthesefacilitieseachyear,andthankstoKarl’s meticulousoversight,theycandiveinwithconfidence.
Hisdeepknowledgeofmechanical systems,electricalwork,plumbing, andchemicalmaintenancemakes himthedepartment’sgo-toproblemsolver.Karldoesn’tjustfixissues—he preventsthem.Hisproactive approachallowsprograms,events, andrecreationopportunitiestothrive withoutinterruption.
ButwhattrulysetsKarlapartis hisleadership.Heempowers aquaticsstaffbyproviding training,sharingexpertise,and steppinginwhereverhe’s needed.Hismentorship strengthensnotjustoperations, butthepeoplewhosupport them.Karl’sinformalbut meaningfultrainingstylehelps buildconfidenceandtechnical skillacrosstheteam.
Karl’sexcellencehasalsobeenrecognizedattheregionallevel—he securedfirstplacefortwoconsecutiveyearsintheTRAPSCentralRegion ParksRodeoirrigationassemblycontest,atestamenttohistalentand dedication.
Whilehehasn’tyetspokenatconferencesorcontributedtoformal publications,Karl’sdailyimpactspeaksvolumes.Hiscollaborativespirit, technicalmastery,andcommitmenttothecommunitymakehima cornerstoneoftheAquaticsDivision.
Totopitoff,ourCommunications&Marketingteamrecentlyfeatured Karlinasummerspotlightsegment—checkitouthere: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14L7qymVBMi/ Karl,thankyouforkeepingourfacilitiessafe,ouroperationsstrong,and ourteaminspired.Yourworktrulymakeswavesinourcommunity!
GAMES, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY: FALL FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
BY: SUSAN KRAUSE
ArcofBellCounty’shostedits3 annualFallFestivalatWilsonPark RecreationCenter,Thursday, November13.Guestsparticipatedin carnivalstylegamesincludingaxe throwing,PLINKO,andjumbo“darts”. Theyenjoyedmusicandfriendly competitionandhadfunwithacake walkforfabulousprizes.Arcalso hostsFunNightsatWilsonevery Thursdayforthe18-pluspopulation inBellCountywithintellectualand developmentaldisabilities.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT THE 14TH ANNUAL CORPORATE CHALLENGE
BY: SUSAN KRAUSE
OnOctober25 the14 Annualcityof TempleCorporatechallengewrappedup aftertwomonthsofcompetitionin13 sports.Atotalof23companies participatedwithatotalof2308 employeesjoiningthefun.
ThisyearTexellwoninDivisionIwith714 pointsandPDIwoninDivision2with1041 points.ThankstoJoshLaudig,Summit RecreationManagerandLeDeaHarris, SummitProgramCoordinator,whospent countlesshourspreparingforandrunning thiseventat13differentvenuesovereight weeks.Theywereassistedbyasupporting castofParksandRecreationstaffwho werecriticaltothesuccessofthis program. Goodjobandthankyoutoallwhoworked onthisevent!
BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER: TEMPLE
TEXAS TABLETOP
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
ShoutouttotheTemplePublic Librarystaffforhostinganother successfulTempleTexasTabletop event!
Youreffortsinbringingallages togetherforafundayoftabletop gamesandprovidingachanceto unplugfromtechnologymakeabig impactonourcommunity.Thank youforcreatingsuchanengaging andenjoyableexperience! ����
THE REAL MVP!
BY: NOHELY MACKOWIAK
IwanttogiveaHUGEshoutouttoInterim PoliceChiefAllenTestonforbeingthe trueMVPattheDowntownCityCenter GrandOpening&RibbonCutting!Ifyou werethere,youknowthewindsdecided tomakeadramaticentranceright beforetheceremony.Withouthesitation, andwithoutbeingasked,ChiefTeston jumpedintoactionandheldour renderingsfortheentireceremonyso theywouldn’ttakeflightacross downtown.Talkaboutgoingaboveand beyond!Thankyou,ChiefTeston,for literallykeepingoureventfromblowing awayandforalwayssteppinginwitha steadyhandandgreatattitude.We appreciateyoumorethanyouknow!
CLEARED FOR RECOGNITION: SEAN AND ANDREW SHINE AS BISD CAREER BUILDERS
BY: EMELIE PALMA
ShoutouttoSeanandAndrewfromtheAirportforbeingrecognizedas BISDCareerBuildersattheBISDCareerandIndustryAdvisoryBoard meetingbyCTEDirectorDeniseAyers!
Theirpassionforaviationandthewaytheyinspirethenextgenerationis trulyawesome.ThankyoubothforrepresentingtheCitysowelland helpingsparkfutureaviationcareers!
SYDNEY MCBRIDE: GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR MEDIA DAY
BY: EMELIE PALMA
ShoutouttoSydneyMcBride (soontobeMcEowen–congratulationsonyour engagement!)fororganizingand hostingMediaDayatPD! Yourhardwork,planning,and dedicationmadetheeventa success,anditdidn’tgo unnoticed.Thankyouforgoing aboveandbeyond! ����
BY: AMBRIE DUNN
HugeshoutouttoAlexisValenciaonourCommunicationsteam! Shehasbeenabsolutelykillingitwithhernewdepartmentsand responsibilities.Sheshowsupeverydaywithasmile,jumpsinto projectslikeachamp,andtrulyembodieswhatitmeanstoserve ourcommunitywithexcellence.We’resogratefulforyou,Alexis!
SHINING BRIGHT: EMELIE LEADS THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS
BY: LINDSAY FRANCIS
ShoutouttoEmeliePalmafor steppingupandtakingtheleadon theHolidayLightsprogram!Your creativity,organization,andpositive energyarealreadyshiningthrough. Thankyouforbringingholidaymagic tolifeforourcommunity yourhard workmakesallthedifference!
THE CITY!
TEAM TEMPLE
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR - EVENTS
TheSpecialEventsCoordinator,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheSpecial EventsManager,coordinatesandimplementsavarietyofcityevents, managingalllogistics,promotions,anddailyoperations.Thisrolealso handlespurchasingandbudgeting,cultivatessponsorships,andensures excellentcustomerserviceforcitizensandstakeholders
SENIOR PLANNER- CITY PLANNING
TheSeniorPlanner,underthegeneralsupervisionofthePlanningManager, managessubdivisionplatandrezoningcasesandcontributestocode amendmenteffortstobringtheUnifiedDevelopmentCode(UDC)inlinewith thecurrentComprehensivePlan.
FINANCE - ACCOUNTANT I - BUDGET
Thispositionperformsgovernmentalaccounting,auditing,andfinancial reportinginaccordancewithGASBandGAAPstandardsrelatedtomunicipal finance TheAccountantIreportstotheBudget&ReportingDivisionDirector andplaysacrucialroleincompilingfinancialreports,conductingbudget anddataanalysis,andsupportingspecialprojects.
HOUSING PROJECT MANAGER - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HousingProjectManager,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheDirector,plans andoverseestheactivitiesandoperationsoftheNeighborhoodServices Division,aswellasallhousingrelatedconstructionprojectsincluding HomeownerAssistanceandReconstructionProgram,HousingImprovement ProgramandRentalReinvestmentProgram
CandiceAldrighetti
BenefitsSpecialist
KailaHlavenka
AnimalShelterTechnician
JacobMikulencak
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
PhuPham
HVACTechnician
AshleyRamloech
ResidentialSolidWasteDriver
CharlesMcDowell PermitTechnician
PatriciaRamirez
JaysonRisner
InventorySpecialist
PermitTechnician
CatherineDodd
AdminAssistantII
LandscapeSprayTechnician MarquezJones
SideloadSolidWasteDriver RandyWheeler
YEARSOFSERVICE:
CherylMaxwell(5)
PlanningManager
DouglasOudekerk(5)
WaterDistribution
JoshuaMoore(20)
PoliceOfficer
ChristopherMiceli(25)
Sergeant
ElenaSmith(5)
PeopleOperationsAssistant
AircraftRescue&Fueling SpecialistII
NicholasTeer(20)
CorbynTate
EquipmentOperatorII
MikaylaPryor
AccountantI-Grants
JulianCathey
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianII
StevenJayo
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianII
BrettBeshore
HaveyDutyTruckTechnicianII
JasonYepma
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
EquipmentOperatorApprentice-Str/Drn
JatarisJohnson(5)
SewerCollection
EugeneJones(5)
SolidWasteForemanII
JohnnyLopezJR(15) Streets
VardenGrayer(15)
PoliceOfficer
MasonMartinec(10) Sergeant
CrewLeaderIII-Heavy Construction
MichaelBolton(20)
AmyStrunk(25)
AnimalShelterSupervisor
RETIREES:
RoberQueenan(5)
UtilityCrewLeaderII
JosephFiedler(25)
CarolHennessy(14)
AdministrativeAssistantII
SpecialInvestigations-PoliceOfficer
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