May 21, 2026

Honoring the Team Behind the Scenes During National Public Works Week

We're celebrating National Public Works Week by recognizing the team that keeps our roads, drainage, and facilities running smoothly.

Two City of Kyle PublicWorks employees in safety vests repair a street; one operates a small bulldozer while the other stands nearby with a shovel. The street is covered in dirt, and trees and houses line the background.

Every day, Monday through Friday, sometimes weekends and many times after hours, a dedicated team works to keep Kyle running. They maintain roads, manage drainage systems, support infrastructure projects, and ensure the City operates safely and efficiently.

During the week of May 17 – 23, 2026, the City of Kyle proudly recognized these efforts as part of the 66th Annual Public Works Week, a nationwide observance of the essential services, and the people behind them, that keep communities running.

A City of Kyle Public Works employee in a safety vest leans against an open door of a white City of Kyle Public Works truck, standing on a sunny street with trees and houses in the background.

A City of Kyle Publics Works employee in a safety vest smooths wet concrete on a sidewalk with a trowel, while kneeling next to a curb. A bright orange bucket and a truck are visible in the background.

“These are the folks that maintain the roads, fix potholes, manage drainage systems, maintain city facilities, and provide engineering expertise to both public and private projects,” said Mike Trimble, Director of Transportation and Public Works. “We have a whole team working every day to make sure Kyle operates effectively.”

While much of this work happens in the background, its impact is felt across the community, especially during the severe weather events or periods of rapid growth, when strong infrastructure and reliable services are more important than ever.

A City of Kyle Public Works employee in a yellow safety vest and boots spreads asphalt on a residential street with a rake. A house, driveway, and trash bin are visible in the background.

Two City of Kyle Public Works employees in yellow safety vests operate paving machinery and smooth asphalt on a road under a partly cloudy sky. One uses a shovel near the curb while the other monitors equipment.

“When everything is going well, people may not notice,” Kyle Council Member Marc McKinney said. “But when something goes wrong, this team is there, working quickly to make it right. You make the rest of us look good.”

During the Tuesday, May 19 City Council meeting, a formal proclamation was entered into the record honoring our public works professionals, recognizing their role in supporting infrastructure, facilities, and services that are vital to the overall quality of life for residents.

If you see our crews out in the field, be sure to say thank you, this is their week!