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The next TAMI Tuesday features the winner in our Innovation category for Populations over 100,000 - The City of San Antonio / Bexar County with "Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center AFTER DARK" The SAWS Education Team created a brand new, exciting, nighttime Halloween experience like no other of our largest water recycling center to connect a new and diverse audience to the value of water, to our utility, and to the employees who work there. View their TAMI Award entry, here: https://lnkd.in/gzpr2wqz And congratulations to the other finalists in the category (https://lnkd.in/gD4ZcWn4): • City of League City • City of McKinney

The next TAMI Tuesday features the winner in our Best Regular or recurring Program video category for Populations over 150,000 - The City of Amarillo with "The Amarillo 100th Police Academy". 5 Recruits, One Historic Academy. Dive into the world of Amarillo’s law enforcement in the five episode ”Amarillo 100th Police Academy” documentary. View the playlist with all the videos on YouTube, here: https://lnkd.in/ggWSdHVz View their TAMI Award entry, here: https://lnkd.in/gFacAcW8 And congratulations to the other finalists in the category (https://lnkd.in/gb84J4t8): City of Arlington City of Plano

Congratulations to ALL the TAMIO folks who are lending their expertise at the upcoming 3CMA annual conference right here in Arlington this September! It's a gonna be a homerun! • Dustin Dangli, City of Mansfield, "Be a Content Cowboy" • Ann Beck, City of Mansfield, "Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer" • James Kunke, City of Lewisville, "Engaging with Under-Represented Populations" • Lauren Monitz, City of Beaumont, "Government Social Media Doesn't Have to Be a Snoozefest" • Chelsey Poncé Aprill and Kristi Soto, City of Allen, "Horror, healing, and the heavy stuff in between: One year of responding to a mass casualty incident" • Steve Stoler, City of Plano, "Low Cost High Impact: How to tell your city’s story with a cell phone and selfie stick" • Cindy Medrano and Beth Wade, City of Georgetown, "Multi-project Community Engagement: From Planning to Promotions" • Richard Cameron Yeakley, City of Longview, "OnlyFans for Government Communicators" • Will Hampton, Strategic Government Resources (and formerly Round Rock), "Telling Our Stories: Unveiling the Human Element in Government" • Heather Bates, Ambrie Dunn, and Lindsay Francis, City of Temple, "The Forgotten Platform - Internal Communications" • Kristen Waggener and Jay Warren, City of Arlington, "You just don’t mess with people’s trash: Successfully communicating large-scale changes to service delivery" You do NOT want to miss this killer lineup of all your favorite TAMIO buddies! Check out the complete 3CMA breakout session listing at https://3cma.org/380/.

This TAMI Tuesday we are featuring the winner in our Best Use of Photography category for Populations over 75,000 during this year's TAMI Awards - Mansfield Parks and Recreation with "We Like Big Mutts". When the animal shelter got too full, Mansfield’s park crew got to work. But instead of rakes and hoes, they struck a pose...creating some very memorable images that helped clear the shelter and find furever homes for deserving pups. View their post on Facebook, here: https://lnkd.in/gUVeSRBH View their TAMI Award entry, here: https://lnkd.in/gX5iTSCn And congratulations to the other finalists in the category (https://lnkd.in/gZEn3Gn2): City of Arlington  City of Killeen  City of McAllen

Friday morning of the conference will start with the "Trend Watching and Tripwires – Where We Are and Where We’re Going" panel of our friends at Cooksey and TCU. Tom Bryson, CPC, Jacqueline Lambiase , and Dorothy White, MPA, CPC will unpack recent state and national research, exploring the swift changes in workplace dynamics and AI. Expect insightful discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and the future of our industry. Don't miss out! #TAMIO50 #SanAnTAMIO Don't miss it! There's still time to register - https://lnkd.in/gmMDcaYx

🍔 Excited for our lunch keynote on fostering employee engagement with Whataburger's VP of Marketing and Communication, Donna J. Tuttle, CDP! 🍔 Discover how Whataburger's innovative WhataLIFE app transformed communication with 51,000+ frontline "Family Members". Learn from their success and gain valuable tips for better employee connectivity. See you there! Register here - https://lnkd.in/gmMDcaYx

🔥 "Intentional Enthusiasm: Igniting Change Through Entertainment" 🔥 Discover the transformative power of intentional enthusiasm with ✨Sonny Melendrez✨, a renowned TEDx Keynote Speaker and media expert. In this keynote, Sonny will delve into the Three Pillars of Intentional Enthusiasm: Vision, Belief, and Gratitude, showcasing how these principles can drive personal and professional success. Learn from Sonny's extensive experience in radio, TV, and beyond as he shares insights on leveraging entertainment and public service for meaningful change and community enrichment. Click here to register - https://lnkd.in/gmMDcaYx

You won’t want to miss “Texas from a Thousand Feet Up” with keynote speaker J.B. Sauceda, host of the Texas Country Reporter! He'll take us on his thrilling journey around the entire Texas border, sharing lessons learned from thousands of feet above. Discover what unites us all across the Lone Star State this year at TAMIO! 🤠 #TAMIO50 #SanAnTAMIO Click here to register - https://lnkd.in/gmMDcaYx

The 50th Anniversary TAMIO conference in San Antonio is right around the corner, but there is still time to register! ✅ Top-notch speakers ✅✅ Interactive sessions ✅✅✅ The riverwalk Don't miss out! Online registration can be found here - https://lnkd.in/gmMDcaYx And there are still rooms available! Book your room here - https://lnkd.in/g5Rg-ujA

Today is National Government Communicators Day. A day dedicated to recognizing the outstanding efforts of public communicators. Communication plays a crucial role you play in local government, and we want to take a moment to celebrate your hard work and dedication. Thank you for your continued service and commitment to the communities you serve. #GovCommsDay #WeGetGov #GovCommsTX #3CMA