Events Around Texas
Municipal Courts Week
City
Alvin
2007 Activities
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Proclamation read by Mayor
Informational handouts passed out
Cake delivered for staff
An essay contest internally about “Why I like
working for Austin Municipal Court”
The Mayor and Council presented a proclamation to
the Presiding Judge, Court Clerk and winner of the
essay writing contest
Austin
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Balch Springs
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Received Delectable Bites Basket – cookie basket
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Reading of a proclamation at City Council meeting
Donuts, cookies, and coffee provided to the court
visitors during the week
Coloring activities organized for the visiting children
A picture of the staff printed in the local newspaper
The Presiding Judge sponsored a give-a-way for
the staff to win throws, backpacks, and other items
Bastrop
Beaumont
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Contact Person
Julie Kubeczka
Court Administrator
281-388-4250
Rebecca Stark
Court Administrator
512-974-4690
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
Phyllis Mathison
Court Administrator
512-321-4522
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City Counsel recognized the court during the City
Council meeting.
Shauna Sutton
Court Clerk
409-833-0555
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Reading of Proclamation by Mayor.
Provided snacks, drinks, coloring books, crayons, a
word search, and a word scramble chart to court
visitors.
Provided flowers, cinnamon rolls, Starbucks, and
small gifts for the clerks.
Staff luncheon.
Claudia Lemon
Court Clerk
830-249-9511
Boerne
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Proclamation read by Mayor to court staff
Court Director to prepare breakfast for staff,
followed by a token of appreciation for court staff
Local paper to publish an article about Municipal
Court Week
Court staff presented with Gulf Coast Chapter shirts
Lunch delivered to Court staff on Wednesday
Thursday, City Manager and Assistant City Manager
will treat staff to lunch at local restaurant
Two hour lunch at local park for a picnic and
exercise
Erecting a banner in lobby announcing Municipal
Court Week, informative brochures to be distributed
to public
Rhonda Kuehn
Court Administrator
979-337-7500
Proclamation read by Mayor
Decorated office with Red, White, and Blue
Lunch with Council Members, provided by the City
of Bryan
Schools bringing kids for tours
Essay contest – “Why Municipal Court is an
Important Element for Justice”
Obtained TxDOT coloring books, pamphlets, and
other goodies for touring kids
Ordered patriotic widgets to hand out
Hilda Cuthbertson
Court Administrator
979-209-5424
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Proclamation read by Mayor
Picture of judges and clerks alongside the mayor to
be publish in local newspapers with accompanying
article
Christy Fath
Court Clerk
512-715-3207
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Received two gallon Survival Popcorn Tin
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Held an open house in which sandwiches and snacks
were provided.
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Staff luncheons.
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Brenham
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Bryan
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Burnet
Cockrell Hill
Conroe
Coppell
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
Christina Roley
Court Clerk
936-522-3389
Rosie Caballero
Court Administrator
972-304-3651
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Crowley
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Dallas
Eagle Pass
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City of Dallas issued Proclamation.
Donuts and donut holes provided for court
personnel.
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Reading of Proclamation by Mayor.
Students came to court for presentations from
D.A.R.E., Highway Patrol, Police Dept.
Municipal Court Luncheon.
A presentation about seat belts. Child car seats
provided for defendants of child seat belt violations.
Open House
Student observation about court clerk duties.
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Forest Hill
Maricela Rodriguez
Senior Deputy Clerk
830-758-0682
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
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Reading of a proclamation for Municipal Courts
Week
Received two gallon Survival Popcorn Tin
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
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Hurst
Bonnie Goldstein
Municipal Judge
214-321-3668
Received two gallon Survival Popcorn Tin.
Issued Proclamation.
Court personnel donated 103 caps and mittens to Le
Petite Academy day care center for coming winter
months.
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Houston
Leisa Hardin
Court Administrator
817-297-2201
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Highland Village
Hewitt
In-office lunch for municipal staff
Cookies and goody bags will be provided for all
defendants. Goody bags will include TxDOT
coloring books, crayons, hand-outs, pencils, road
tips, and much more
The Mayor will present a proclamation to the Judge
once court is called into session
Reading of Proclamation by Mayor at City Council
meeting.
Banner in front office recognizing Court Week.
Pencils, coloring books, and crayons provided to
defendants’ children.
Patty Laxson
Court Administrator
254-666-1208
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Provided fliers about municipal court.
Held an award ceremony for outstanding public
service, attendance, support, etc.
Valencia SlaughterStafford
Court Clerk
713-247-5759
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Holding a game each evening with a gift card for the
winner
Proclamation to be given by Mayor and Council
Breakfast provided on Monday
Lunch provided on Thursday
Lisa Howard
Court Administrator
817-788-7058
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Irving
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The Mayor issued a proclamation.
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Court Director and prosecutor brought ice cream
and peach cobbler for court staff.
Tammy Clark
Court Clerk
972-721-3582
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The Mayor honored the court with a surprise
luncheon and a plaque recognizing all our hard
work.
CinDee Garrett
Court Clerk
254-687-2201
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Staff luncheon for court personnel.
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Proclamation by Mayor.
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Picture of court and article in local newspaper.
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Luncheon for court personnel.
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Posted fliers and brought healthy snacks.
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Each clerk got a Beanie Bopper with a poem.
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Pot luck luncheon.
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Scavenger hunt.
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Coloring contest for first graders & Life Skills
classes
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Prizes given to High School Art Classes for court
related work
Itasca
Jersey Village
La Porte
Lewisville
Lockhart
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Mock Trial for High School Government Class
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Travis County Auto Theft Task Force will be doing
VIN etchings in parking lot
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BBQ luncheon for Municipal Court staff
Helen Wo
Court Administrator
713-466-2128
Lisa Syzdek
Court Clerk
281-471-4683
Tracie Glaeser
Court Manager
972-219-3437
Bonnie Townsend
Court Administrator
512-376-9469
Lubbock
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City Council presented Proclamation.
Luling
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Issued Proclamation by City Council.
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Mock trial for cub scouts
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Cheesecake delivered on Monday
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Two lunches and two breakfasts provided to staff
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Gifts given to clerks
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A day in which everyone wears clothing with
flowers, another day for camo, and a day for jeans
and tennis shoes
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A scavenger hunt within the office for prizes and
goodie bags for municipal staff
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Reading of a proclamation at City Council meeting
A banner to announce “Court Clerk’s Week”
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Candy given out to municipal court staff
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DPS books distributed
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Coloring at elementary schools, displaying art in
library
Katy
Keller
Kennedale
McKinney
New Braunfels
Palestine
Pearland
Pecan Hill
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Proclamation read by mayor at city council meeting
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Word jumble at library and court
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Cupcakes and other goodies provided to court staff
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Article in local newspaper
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Appreciation luncheon for all staff.
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Reading of Proclamation by Mayor.
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Introduction of all court employees at City Council
meeting.
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Reading of Proclamation by Mayor at City Council
meeting.
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Pizza party for staff on initial appearance date.
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Doughnuts during one morning.
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Baked Potato Luncheon
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Reading of a proclamation
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Appreciation gifts for municipal staff
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Received two gallon Survival Popcorn Tin
Connie Crenshaw
Court Clerk
830-875-2115
Elaine Brown
Court Administrator
281-391-4823
Jeanie Roumell
Court Clerk
817-743-4703
Bobbie Spence
Court Administrator
817-483-0968
Lupe Armijo
Court Clerk
972-547-7675
Michael Ohrt
Court Administrator
903-731-8406
Pat Riffel
Court Administrator
281-652-1612
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
Princeton
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Received Deluxe Snack Collection
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Reading of a proclamation
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Presentation on Municipal Court at City Council
Meeting.
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Provided literature to citizens about court history.
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Hawaiian Luau Lunch on Monday, Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, and a Homemade Waffle Breakfast on
Friday
Prosper
Richardson
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Mayor to read proclamation to the court, with a
lunch provided
Round Rock
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Lunch provided for staff
Royse City
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Received sampler basket
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Goodie bags provided for kids
“Role of Municipal Court in City Government” video
playing in lobby with flyers
Materials from police department given out
(fingerprint kits for kids, magnets, etc)
Proclamation read at council meeting
Sachse
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San Antonio
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Sweeny
Kimberly Kierce
Court Administrator
972-744-4502
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
Norma MoralesArias
Court Administrator
210-207-7197
Susie A. Garcia
Court Administrator
512-393-8190
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Reading of a proclamation at City Council meeting
Following the proclamation, the Mayor will
recognize staff members that have completed levels
of the clerks’ certification program
Two mock trials will be performed at the local high
school with the judge, court staff, and prosecutor’s
office
On Wednesday, the court will hold an open house
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Refreshments for employees and guests
Wanda Kelly
Court Administrator
832-585-8180
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Presentation for high school students about
choosing careers as a court clerk.
Q & A session with three high school government
classes.
Three government classes came to court and
participated in mock trials.
Tammy Odom, CCCII
Court Clerk
979-548-5189
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Shenandoah
Amy Lightfoot
Court Administrator
972-347-3020
Two schools coming to court for tours
Booths describing specialty courts and also a
college booth with information on legal careers
Snacks for staff appreciation
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San Marcos
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Judge
214-321-3668
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Webster
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Staff taking turns hosting lunch – German, Italian,
Puerto Rican, American (hamburgers) on different
days
Friday, staff will head to Galveston or Kemah
Boardwalk
City of Webster purchasing a shirt with Webster
logo and Municipal Court seal for each clerk
Luane Petrash
Court Administrator
281-316-6702
Weslaco
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Reading of Proclamation by Mayor.
Luncheon for staff appreciation.
Article printed in local newspaper.
Lori Maldonado
Senior Court Clerk
956-968-6123
Wichita Falls
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Provided goodies and posted signs in the lounge.
Elaine Bourgoin
Court Administrator
940-761-7882