City of Roanoke, TX Newsletter- July 2023

Message from Mayor Gierisch

Roanoke continues to shine. From welcoming new residents and businesses, to banding together to support neighbors, our city makes me proud.

The Roanoke Fire Department, with the assistance of several area departments, responded to a two-alarm fire in the early hours of June 26, 2023. Thanks to the committed excellence of all public safety teams, no injuries were sustained and all occupants safely vacated their home. Unfortunately, the occupants lost most of their belongings in the fire. Thank you to all agencies who assisted and for the generosity and care from Roanoke neighbors. If you wish to donate, please contact the American Red Cross Greater North Texas.

The Roanoke Parks & Recreation Department accepted a $50,000 National Grant Award in August of 2022 as part of the National Fitness Campaign. The campaign, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, is part of a national movement to make world-class fitness free and accessible in public spaces across the country. With the grant funding, the Parks & Recreation Department built an outdoor fitness court. We are excited to announce the fitness court is now complete and open to the public. The court is located on the south end of the Roanoke soccer complex, 501 Roanoke Rd. An official grand opening of the court will be scheduled for a future date. In the interim, we look forward to welcoming the public to enjoy this new piece of Roanoke Parks.

We enjoyed a fantastic July 3rd All American Fireworks and Festival with thousands of you! The event was held on historic Oak Street, and welcomed over 20 vendors, Emerald City Band, and the best fireworks show in the area. Thank you to all who joined us.

Our website is full of important updates, and tips to maintain safety during these hot Texas summer months. Please visit the website, or call any of our talented departments, for assistance. You can also follow our social media pages for up to date information. Links to those pages are: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, NextDoor. I hope to see you soon enjoying Roanoke's beautiful amenities.

Message from City Manager Cody Petree

The City of Roanoke continues to grow in incredible ways! As we grow, we look for new and innovative ways to serve the community. Our new City Hall operating hours began June 7th. The new hours are 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon). We look forward to continuing to serve our community well, while also serving our staff well, by trying a new alternative work schedule.

The Fire Department training tower has arrived and active training has begun. The tower will be used to train our Roanoke Fire Department, as well as regional departments. Continued training helps our Fire Department maintain well-trained and developed service to our community.

The Roanoke Public library "Little Oak Street" play room is nearly complete! The room features a beautiful mural of Oak Street highlights, play structures, and great learning toys. We will announce the opening date and you will soon be able to enjoy the new addition to our wonderful public library.

Our staff has welcomed several new additions to the team including:

Human Resources: Connie Rushing, HR Temp.
Municipal Court: Cristina Armendariz, Deputy Court Clerk
Park & Recreation: Braeden Lindner, Parks Maintenance Worker
Parks & Recreation: Mariah Tijerina, Special Events Coordinator
Police Department: Joe Sierra, Dispatcher
Public Works: Kory Kittrell, Crew Leader
Public Works: Rachel Warren, Custodian 1

The City of Roanoke is a great place to work! If you are interested in joining the team, click here to learn more and apply.

Employee Spotlight: Tim Stokes

Each month we wish to introduce you to one of our incredible staff members.

This month, our spotlight is on Tim Stokes, Information Technology Systems Analyst. Tim has worked with the Roanoke IT Department for just over a year. When asked what he loves most about his job, Tim responded, "Working with everyone around the City, and learning what every department and facility does."

Outside of work, Tim enjoys gaming, traveling, and cooking. A fun fact about Tim: He has visited five countries and looks forward to visiting more in the near future.

Please join us in thanking Tim for his incredible hard work and dedication, and be sure to give him a high five next time you see him. 

Coming Up

The City of Roanoke has plenty of free family fun! Coming up:

July 12: Parks & Recreation Playdate in the Park
July 15: Roanoke Farmers Market
July 22: Roanoke Farmers Market
July 29: Roanoke Farmers Market
August 5: Roanoke Farmers Market
August 12: Roanoke Farmers Market
August 18: Family Movie Night