Municipal Court Week- November 2-6, 2009

City / Activities
Alvin /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor

Arcola /
  • “Tip of the Day” notice regarding traffic safety
  • Cookies and mints in lobby for customers
  • Patriotic decorations
  • Info on child seat safety
  • Passing out Tootsie Pops with a safety/traffic tip attached
  • Hot Wheels Crash Curve model

Arlington /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Court reception

Austin /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Employee luncheon

Balch Springs /
  • Donuts for employees

Bastrop /
  • Cookies, coffee, and punch for open house visitors
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Informational handouts passed out
  • Driving safety education for children

Baytown /
  • Cake reception
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Staff luncheon

Boerne /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Picture in newspaper
  • Lobby: brochures, snacks, court word search, court word scramble, crayons, and court related pictures to color
  • For clerks: flowers, pumpkin spice lattes and cinnamon rolls, luncheon, cupcakes, gift cards

Bonham /
  • Newspaper article

Brenham /
  • Open house
  • Visit Harker Heights Municipal Court

Bryan /
  • Proclamation read by mayor
  • Staff dinner
  • Office decorations in red, white, and blue: balloons, flags, and banner
  • Staff, judges and council members luncheon
  • Tours given to schools
  • Traffic safety goody bags

Carrollton /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • “Role of Municipal Court in Government” playing in lobby
  • Information flyers
  • Candy for public
  • Fleece hoodies with city name on them for staff
  • Game each day
  • Breakfast, snacks, pizza, desserts

Cockrell Hill /
  • Popcorn Basket

Conroe /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Open house with food served
  • Tour of the court
  • Guests for arraignment process

Coppell /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Staff Luncheon

Dallas /
  • Doughnuts

Dayton /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Newspaper article

El Paso /
  • Proclamation read
  • Presentations at area schools regarding the court

Forest Hill /
  • Popcorn Basket

Fort Worth /
  • Proclamation

Friona /
  • Open house- cake and punch
  • Coloring books for children
  • Handouts on seat belt safety and alcohol awareness

Houston /
  • MC- TMCEC video playing in lobby on 2 screens
  • Mid-day Multi-Svc Center Clinic
  • Employee Popcorn Days
  • Evening Library Clinics
  • Juror Appreciation Day 11/2
  • Lobby Activities
  • High School visit/tour for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
  • Employee awards

Hurst /
  • Court Bingo for clerks to have a chance to win gift cards
  • Luncheon and activities

Irving /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Presented an “Introduction” video to Council

Katy /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Ladies breakfast and luncheon
  • Mock Trial
  • Proclamation posted at Cashier’s windows
  • Sign in sheet for remarks

La Porte /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Articles about MCW have been sent to the Bayshore Sun and Houston Chronicle
  • Announcement made on city marquee, run on local Channel 16, and posted on website
  • Breakfast and lunch provided for staff
  • Open house with cookies and punch
  • Proclamation displayed on a table with red, white, and blue decorations

Lewisville /
  • Shoulder massage for each court employee
  • Staff luncheon

Lockhart /
  • Mock trial for high school government class
  • VIN etching
  • Lunch and meeting for the Freedom Trail Chapter of TCCA
  • Proclamation read by Mayor

Luling /
  • City proclamation
  • Open house with TMCEC video
  • Light refreshments
  • TXDOT handouts

McKinney /
  • Staff luncheon
  • Security training

Midland /
  • Proclamation
  • Reception with soft drinks and cake
  • Tours of court facility

Missouri City /
  • Staff luncheon
  • TXDOT handouts
  • New laws-trifold poster in lobby

North Richland Hills /
  • Staff luncheon

Pearland /
  • Gifts of appreciation
  • Newspaper article
  • Visits by the City Council and Mayor

Plainview /
  • Clerk Luncheon
  • Proclamation

Princeton /
  • Proclamation
  • Popcorn Basket

Richardson /
  • Appreciation luncheon
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Pizza luncheon
  • Waffle Wednesday
  • Ice cream social
  • Email bingo with prizes

Round Rock /
  • Staff luncheon
  • Series of games throughout week

Royse City /
  • Breakfast treats
  • Staff luncheon

San Marcos /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Newspaper article

Seabrook /
  • Banner and balloons
  • Visits from City Hall employees
  • Cookies for public
  • Fajita luncheon, Pasta Luncheon, Sloppy Joe luncheon for staff
  • Cookies, cake, dips, cheesecake for staff

Shenandoah /
  • Provide refreshments for City Hall visitors
  • Provide gift bags containing traffic safety information
  • Invited residents to come by and tour the court and meet the staff
  • Purchase donuts for the police department in appreciation for all they do
  • Provide staff with lunch

Smithville /
  • Newspaper article

Southlake /
  • Luncheon
  • Bingo
  • Goodies- bags handed out including Flex note binder, Laffy Taffy, pens, etc.
  • Certificates presented to staff

Sulphur Springs /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Article and picture in newspaper
  • Staff breakfast
  • Staff luncheon
  • Court visits by Mayor and Council

Temple /
  • Halloween Party
  • Proclamation by City Council
  • Breakfast and small gift for clerks

Texarkana /
  • Cake and coffee
  • Red rose for each clerk and bailiff

Watauga /
  • Proclamation read by Mayor
  • Appreciation luncheon for volunteers