TEAM TEMPLE
COMMUNITY CONNECT
FirstFriday
DowntownTemple•5:00PM
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
DigIt!ArchaeologyDayFamil
TRACKSIDECINEMA PRESENTS: MEANGIRLS
Youcan’tsitwithus unless it’sunderthestars! Joinusforatotallyfetch nightatTracksideCinema featuringthecultclassic MeanGirlsonFriday, October3atTheYardin DowntownTemple.Food trucksopenat5:30PM,so grabyoursnacksearlyand settleinthemoviestartsat dusk Bringyourbesties,your blankets,andyourpink (becauseit'snot Wednesday,butstill,on brand)Getreadyforanight fulloflaughs,quotesyou knowbyheart,andoutdoor moviemagic Don’tmissthis chancetorelivethedrama, thefashion,andtheBurn Bookbrilliance allunder thestars!
TempleRailroad&HeritageMu
Friday|October3
FireSafetyDay
CentralFireStation•10AM-1P
Saturday|October4
Octoberfest TheYard•6-9PM
Saturday|October11
LunchattheAirport-Lupitas
WearyourHalloweenCostum
Saturday|October18
Draughon-MillerRegionalAirpo
Saturday|October25
HouseholdHazardousWaste 2611EAveH•8AM-1PM
SupernaturalSaturday TemplePublicLibrary•1-5PM
Saturday|October25
TracksideTreats+HocusPocu
SantaFeTrail&TheYard•7:30
Saturday|October25
HolidayCraftBazaar
Friday|October31
GoberPartyHouse•9AM-2P
Saturday|November1
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
Theemployeeassistanceprogramoffersemployeeshelpwith servicessuchas: Legalassistance Reimbursementforaridehomeifimpaired Short-termcounseling Referrals&communityresources Financialassistance
Getexclusivediscountsontravel,restaurants,shopping,family care,carrentals,andmuchmore! Referralcode:U24764
Tax-freefundsusedformedicalexpenses LogintoaccessyourFSA&HSAaccountstoseeyourbalance, spending,andotheraccountdetails
Dependentcareassistanceprogram(helpswithchildcarecosts)
P E O P L E O P E R A T I O N S DON’TFORGETTO USEYOURVISION
On8/15/2025,TheBenefitsTrustmovedforwardwithapprovalof HighPlainsHealthPlanasthePlanDesignAgentforMedicaland PharmacyCoverage.GettoKnowTheNewHealthPlan
EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)-DearOakswillbereplaced withNeelyEAP.Formoredetailsonavailableservices,please reviewtheWelcomePacket!
NeelyEAPContactList
HighPlainsHealthPlanConciergecanhelpyoufindproviders, verifybenefits,assistwithschedulingappointments,andanswer anyotherquestionsyoumayhave!Reachouttothemtoday!
www.hphealthplan.com/concierge
A TEMPLE GUIDE
TO CITY INITIATIVES
CITY OF TEMPLE TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CEREMONY
The City of Temple is hosting its 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to acknowledge and explore how Hispanic culture has impacted the community, and honor local Hispanicleadersandresidents
WHAT: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
WHEN:Wednesday,October8,at10am
WHERE: Frank W Mayborn Civic and Convention Center,locatedat3303N3rdSt
COST:Free
CITY OF TEMPLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 79TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
TheCityofTempleisnowacceptingapplicationsfor the79thAnnualChristmasParade,settotakeplace on Monday, December 1, at 6:30 pm in Downtown Temple This year’s theme, “A Lone Star Christmas,” invitesparticipantstoshowcasetheircreativitywith festivedisplays,originaldesigns,brightlighting,and music All entries must reflect either a holiday themeorthedesignatedparadethemeandshould notbecommercialinnature
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CITY OF TEMPLE ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF POLICE CHIEF SHAWN M. REYNOLDS TO ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TheCityofTempleisproudtoannouncethatPolice
Chief Shawn M Reynolds has been promoted to AssistantCityManager ChiefReynoldshasledthe Temple Police Department since June 1, 2020, bringing decades of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to public service Before his time in Temple, Reynolds served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy, working as a Radioman, firefighter and nationally registered emergencymedicaltechnician
KNOB CREEK TRUNK SEWER PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION
UPDATE: Ongoing construction of the Knob Creek Trunk Sewer will soon include temporary detours on South 14th StreetbeginningonSeptember22andestimatedtolast3 weeks. This will begin with a one-day closure at the intersectionwithEastAveCbetweenSouth12thStreetand South 16th Street. East and West bound traffic on East Avenue C will be detoured to Central Avenue and South 16th Street. The intersection with Avenue C is anticipated to reopen on September 23. South 14th Street will be closedfromEastAvenueCtoCentralAvenuewithdetours at East Avenue A and East Avenue B as work continues northon14thStreettoCentralAvenue.
Ifyouhaveaneedforpurchasingtraining, pleasereachouttoustoscheduleaoneon-one,group,ordepartmentaltraining session.Wearehappytoaccommodate yourneeds!
SAFETY TALK
SeptemberSafetyTopic
PURCHASING
Thismonthemphasizestheimportanceofreadinessfornaturaldisasters,workplace incidents,andemergencies EmployerscanusethisopportunitytorefreshEmergency ActionPlans(EAPs),conductevacuationdrills,andreviewcrisiscommunication strategieswithstaff
Workplacesafetydependsonstayingalerttohazardsthatcancauseinjuries,fires,or equipmentincidents Focusingonpreventionandpreparednessensuresemployees returnhomesafelyeveryday
Someofthesafetytopicsincludepoweredindustrialtrucks,handandpowertools,and confinedspacesalsodemandstrongsafetycontrols
PhysicalSafetyTips
FireSafety&EmergencyActionPlans:Knowevacuationroutes,alarmsystems,and extinguisherusetoactfastinemergencies.Moreover,regulardrillsreinforce readiness.
Slips,Trips,andFalls:Goodhousekeeping,properfootwear,andmarkingwetfloors aresimplestepsthatpreventcostlyinjuries.
FallProtection:Whetherusingladders,scaffolds,orworkingatheights,harnesses andguardrailssavelives.
ElectricalSafety:Respectenergizedworkboundaries,inspectcords,anduseGFCIs toavoidshocksandburns.
EMPLOYEE PET OF THE MONTH: PARKER
Lovedby:SennettFarias-Destination
HerearesomephotosofmybabygirlParker.Sheis8years young.Shelovescar rideswithhernoseoutthewindow, Freddy'scustard,naps,sunbathingattheabsolutelyhottest partofthedayandhermountainofstuffedanimals.Sheis anexcellenttimekeeperandknowswhenmealtimeisdown totheminute.ParkerisapamperedprincessandIloveher somuch.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ONE TEAM, ONE TEMPLE
@FergusonPark• 7PM Livemusicandfunwithneighbors TempleHeightsNeighborhoodDistrict @JayceePark•5-7PM RobtheDJ,TemplePD,andyummyfood!
DON’T MISS OUT ON RECOGNITION
AWARDCO
ThePeopleOperationsDepartmentisexcitedtosharethat AwardCo,ourrecognitionandrewardstool,isLIVE! ��
Logintodaytostartrecognizingyourteammatesand celebratingexcellenceacrossourorganization.Getstartedand learnmoreabouthowyoucanmakeadifferencethrough recognition.
Let’smake2025ayearfullofappreciationandconnection! ��
DAYFORCETEXTING
Don’tforgettologintoDayforceandupdate yourcellphonenumbertoreceiveimportant updatesthroughtexts!
SHOUTOUTS EMPLOYEE
PREPAREDNESS IN ACTION
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
Shoutouttoouramazing EmergencyManagementTeam whowererecognizedandgivena proclamationforNational PreparednessMonthin September.Duringthemonthof September,theirteamcreated messagingtohelpsharethe importanceofEmergency Preparednessandplanning ahead.Greatjob!
ELEVATING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
BY: HEATHER BATES
HannahGraham,theMaybornCenter’s newVenue&GuestExperience Manager,hasbeenherejustover3 monthsandfromDay1she’sbeena truestandout!Herpositivity,energy,and “let’smakeithappen”attitudehave alreadymadeabigimpact,andit’s clearshe’sraisingthebarforguest experiences.BigthankstoHannahand theentireMayborncrewforbeingsuch anawesometeam!
TEMPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
OPENING DOORS TO DISCOVERY
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
ShoutouttheTemplePublicLibrarystaff!Lastmonth,duringNational LibraryCardSignUpMonththeyreceivedaproclamationfromMayor TimDavis,andcontinuedtostrivetoencouragepeopleofallagesto sign-upforalibrarycardanddiscoverallofthegreatservicesthatthe libraryhastooffer!
CELEBRATING SENNETT FARIAS: CERTIFIED DESTINATION MARKETING SPECIALIST
BY: COURTNEY JONES
BigcongratstoSennettFariasfor officiallyearningherDestination MarketingSpecialist(DMS) certification! �� Afteryearsof conferences,reports,andproving thatnooneknowshowtomarket adestinationquitelikeher,she’s leveledupintruemarketingguru fashion.Templeisluckytohave suchapowerhouseontheteam. Waytoturnhardworkintoashiny newsetofbraggingrights!
ANIMAL SERVICES
TEAM:
LEADERSHIP
IN CARE AND PROTECTION
BY: ALEXIS VALENCIA
Hugeshout-outtoouramazing
AnimalServicesteamforallofthe hardworktheydotonotonlyhelp pets,butalsoprotectwildlife!The entireHeartToHomeandAnimal Servicesteamworkextremelyhard everydaytocareforanimalsand wearesoluckytohavethem.
DESIGN MAGIC: SARAH SHINES
BRIGHT
BY: COURTNEY JONES
ShoutouttoSarah,ourgraphicdesignsuperstar! �� She’salwaysaheadofthegame,knockingout taskswithefficiencyandflairbeforedeadlines eventhinkaboutcreepingup.Notonlydoesshe delivertop-notchwork,butshealsobringsfresh, creativeideastothetableandsomehowmakes everythingsparklewithalittleTaylorSwift-style magic.We’resoluckytohaveherontheteam!
DOUBLE THE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIANA & TABITHA!
BY: ZENA VAN WINKLE
CelebratingDoubleSpecial BirthdaysatTempleMunicipal Court!Wearedelightedto announcethebirthdaysofDiana AlmanzaandTabithaTorres Theseladieshavebroughtjoy andkindnesstoallwhoknow them.Joinusinsendingwarm wishesandcelebratingtheir specialdays!
THE REAL SEASON OF HARD WORK: THANK YOU, BUDGET TEAM
BY: HEATHER BATES TISTHESEASON...butnotthat one...yet.
ABIGshout-outtotheBudget Teamformakingitthroughthis year 'sbudgetseason.Yourhard work,dedication,andattention todetailkeepeverythingrunning smoothly.Gettingthroughallthe spreadsheets,latenights,and challengesoftheseasonistruly impressive.Weappreciate everythingyoudo!
POSITIVITY AND PERSEVERANCE:
AMBRIE DUNN
BY: HEATHER BATES
AhugethankyoutoAmbrieDunn,whoconsistently goesaboveandbeyond,alwayswithasmileonher face,despitebeingshort-staffedonherteamand theheavyworkloadsheiscurrentlyresponsiblefor.
Thedepartmentsthatshe supportswouldneverknow howbusyandoverwhelmed sheis,becauseofherpositivity. Herdedication,energy,and willingnesstotakeonsomuch makeheranincredibleassetto ourteam.Wearesograteful foreverythingshedoestokeep thingsrunningsmoothlyand supporteveryonearoundher!
THE CITY!
TEAM TEMPLE
OPENPOSITIONS:
LEAD PROJECT INSPECTOR
LeadProjectInspector,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheAssistantDirector ofPublicWorks,inspectsengineeredconstructionastoqualityofmaterials andconstruction,ensuresandmaintainsgoodconstructionpractice.Thisrole ensuresconstructioncomplieswithplansandtechnicalspecificationsand maintainsgoodpublicrelations
CASE MANAGER - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Undergeneraldirection,theCaseManagerwillcoordinateexistingservicesfor theunhousedinareassuchasprevention,earlyintervention,andsupport services.Establishes,maintains,andenhancescooperativerelationshipswith localserviceprovidersandtheunhousedcommunity.Evaluatesthesocial needsofeachclientandformulatesawrittenplanofcare Refersclientsto appropriatecommunityresourcesasnecessary.
CREW LEADER I - MOWING
CrewLeaderI,underthegeneralsupervisionoftheParksForeman,oversees themowingofallTXDOTandroadsidesthroughouttheCity,andassistsinthe planningandschedulingofwork.
ANIMAL SHELTER TECHNICIAN - ANIMAL SERVICES
Assistsinoperationandcleaningofanimalshelter.Performsclericaland customerservicedutiesrelatedtotheintakeandprocessingofanimalsfor impoundment,adoption,andredemption
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
GerrenWoodard
BiancaRamirez
AnimalControlOfficer
Custodian GaleanaHerrera
YEARSOFSERVICE:
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