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Message from the MayorNovember. The end is near. End of the year that is. Fall is here and with it comes colorful leaves, cooler temperatures and some long overdue rains. We also bid farewell to daylight savings time. Colder temperatures and less sun, doesn’t make sense to me. November also brings us Thanksgiving and the unofficial start of the holiday season. It gives us an opportunity to spend time with our family and friends. I know that I am blessed with a beautiful family and many friends and I cherish these times as I missed more holidays than I care to remember during my military career.
And that brings me to Veterans Day. November 11th. It was originally designated as Armistice Day in honor of 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 that signaled the end of World War 1. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance and it officially became a National holiday in 1938. Apparently congress didn’t work fast back then either. It is THE day set aside to pay tribute to all American Veterans, living or dead, who served their country honorably during war and peacetime. But especially to give thanks to living veterans for their sacrifice. As a veteran, we know and our families know all too well the sacrifices that we made during our service.
Sacrifice……what exactly is it ?
It is being at sea when your daughter is born.
It’s being in Vietnam at Christmas.
It’s being in Iraq when your son or daughter graduate.
It is thru the sacrifice of these men and women that America stands tall as the greatest nation in the world.
Another reason America is the greatest country in the world. Our right to vote. It sets us apart from other countries and cultures. Election Day is Tuesday the 3rd. If you didn’t make it to the polls for early voting please make sure you get there on Election Day. It’s your right. Make your voice heard.
And although our normal November celebrations have been curtailed because of the COVID virus I hope you all enjoy the holidays and have a great Thanksgiving. As always, please take a moment to remember those that can’t be with their families.
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November 9, 2020
WORKSHOP
5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7105 WHITLEY ROAD
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Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving — November 28. In the age of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s easy to skip over the mom-and-pop shop for the big box store or online retailer.
Remember to Shop Small
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Shop Watauga!
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A ground breaking ceremony was held on October 14, 2020 Smiley Transportation will be located at 5805 Starnes Road, behind the Watauga pavilion shopping Center |
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Please Stop by and Visit these businesses at their new location:5700 North Park Dr
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Virtual Family Place WorkshopWatauga Public Library is a part of the Family Place Libraries initiative which includes a network of over 400 libraries in 29 states. Family Place builds on what the library already does for young children ages 1-3 to help ensure each child gets the best start in life. Each workshop will give parents/caregivers an opportunity to ask local experts questions about their child’s development. Our Family Place Workshop series is a total of 5 weeks and 5 sessions. Each week focuses on a different topic such as: - Week 1: Speech, Hearing, & Language Development with Sonya Kallinikos of ECI
- Week 2: Early Literacy with Watauga Public Library Youth Services Librarians
- Week 3: Music, Physical, and Movement Development with Diane West of ECI
- Week 4: Child Development with Lisa Self of TCCC
- Week 5: Nutrition with Amy Nelson of WIC
This year because of COVID-19 our Family Place workshops will be held virtually where parents can connect with resources, programs and services offered at the library and other family services agencies. This is a sign up event, please fill out google form to choose which workshop you would like to attend or attend them all! https://forms.gle/UeygDLshreLaKGVZ8 |
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Virtual Author visit with Saadia FaruquiJoin WPL in a free virtual program to talk with Saadia Faruqi, author of A THOUSAND QUESTIONS and the Yasmin series! Faruqi is a Houston-based author who has written for multiple audience levels—most notably children and middle grade audiences. The event is open to all ages, though the event is aimed towards children 14 and under. Contact the Watauga Public Library youth desk at 817-514-5866 to register for this fun virtual event!
http://saadiafaruqi.com/books/
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Virtual Fall and Winter Reading ChallengesSummer isn't the only break for reading! Join the Watauga Public Library in reading this fall and winter season on Beanstack to win prizes for the reading and activities you complete.
What is “Beanstack”? Beanstack is the Library’s web-based software that allows you to track your reading and activities.
How do I sign up?
1. Go to https://wataugatx.beanstack.org/
2. Click on the blue “Register an Individual or Family” button.
3. Fill in the information! If you are a parent registering a child, be sure to enter your information in under “Adult Information.” Beanstack allows a family’s separate accounts to be linked together so that all family members can be accessed with one login.
4. Once you are registered, you will be taken to your account page. This is where you will log your reading and activities and track the badges you earn!
Go to https://wataugatx.beanstack.org/ or download the Beanstack Tracker app for Android and iPhone! |
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Free Job Readiness ClassesDo you want to improve your job-readiness skills? Have you recently lost a job and need to find a new one? Are you having trouble navigating the world of the online job search? If so, the Watauga Public Library is here to help. Through a partnership with Goodwill, a series of four online classes will help you gain the skills to find a job. These classes include resume writing, online applications, interview practice, and workplace etiquette.
These free online job-skills classes are being offered starting on Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00am. Sign up here: https://www.goodwillfortworth.org/DCA/
Any questions? Call Victoria Burk, Goodwill Digital Skills Specialist at 940-536-3528 |
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RBdigital Downloadable Books Now Available from Overdrive/LibbyRBdigital eBooks and eAudiobooks have moved from RBdigital app to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great eBooks and eAudiobooks you loved in the RBdigital app, now available in Libby.
If you have already been enjoying the Libby app, there will be no change, other than you may notice even more great titles available for you to borrow.
If you currently have a book checked out in the RBdigital app, it will be available through the remainder of the lending period, so you can finish your title without disruption or risk of losing your place in the book. Holds will not be moved, but you may export your Transaction History from the RBdigital websites by accessing My Account > Profiles. You can place holds on those titles again in Libby.
For the time being, you can continue to use the RBdigital app to access eMagazines, eComics and, eGraphic Novels.
https://www.cowtx.org/916/Online-DatabasesDigital-Resources |
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Municipal Court WeekWatauga, Texas — In recognition of the important service the City’s municipal court judge, court clerks, court administrator , prosecutors, marshals, bailiffs, and warrant officers provide to the community, the Mayor of Watauga will issue a proclamation declaring November 2nd to November 6th, 2020 Municipal Court Week.
Municipal Court Week is a great time to not only recognize how much municipal courts do, but to note the role that local courts and their personnel play in the criminal justice system and the larger community. The Watauga Municipal Court of record processes over 6,000 cases annually and employs three full time clerks and one Marshal who process Class C Misdemeanors and guide the operations of the Court in compliance with all state and federal laws. This task involves many hours of advanced training and a high level of expertise in positive customer service.
Did You Know… - You can pay for most of your citations online
- You can have a trial in Municipal Court if you plead not guilty
- You can have your citation dismissed if you are a juvenile under the age of 18 (and currently in school) by participating in the Teen Court program
- Municipal Courts around the state handle more defendants and other participants than all other courts and there are 958 Municipal Courts throughout Texas - more than all other courts combined
- You can represent yourself in Municipal Court
Business hours for Municipal Court are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Due to COVID-19, the Court is holding virtual dockets until further notice.
For additional information about Municipal Court services, visit https://www.cowtx.org/961/Municipal-Court
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Make sure to stay up to date on all the activities we have going on!
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