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The Clear View, Volume 26: Old Friends and New Faces at TML
The Clear View, Volume 26: Clear at the TML Annual Conference, Rowlett’s new City Manager Cecil Marson, six active career opportunities and a Veterans Day thank you.
City Administrator Opportunity in Anahuac, Texas
Anahuac, Texas is hiring a City Administrator. Mayor Randall Decker joins The Clear Voice to talk about growth, the projects under way and life in the Alligator Capital of Texas.
Clear Career Professionals Congratulates Cecil Marson on Appointment as Rowlett City Manager
Clear Career Professionals congratulates Cecil Marson on his appointment as City Manager for Rowlett, Texas, following a community-informed recruitment led by Clear President Michael Boese.
San Angelo, Texas Animal Services Manager Opportunity PositionCast®
Go behind the San Angelo Animal Services Manager opportunity with Angela Bloss and Michael Boese in Episode #96 of The Clear Voice. Explore the team, shelter improvements, community partnerships and life in San Angelo.
Assistant City Engineer - City of Wichita Falls, Texas
The City of Wichita Falls, Texas is recruiting an Assistant City Engineer to lead capital projects across water, transportation and solid waste. Salary: $109,693 to $117,176. Applications close December 16, 2026.
Animal Services Manager - City of San Angelo, TX
The City of San Angelo, Texas is recruiting an Animal Services Manager to lead shelter operations, animal control, regulatory compliance, community partnerships, and animal welfare initiatives. The position offers a salary range of $81,012 to $101,265 DOQE and applications close November 16, 2026.
Caddo Mills, Texas City Manager Opportunity | PositionCast®
Mayor Chris Davies, Assistant City Manager Joel Richardson and Michael Boese join James Groom to discuss Caddo Mills’ growth, leadership expectations and City Manager opportunity.
Why Municipal Projects Need an Owner’s Representative
Marty Schmitt and Kendra Hickman of AG|CM explain how an Owner’s Representative helps municipalities protect budgets, schedules, staff capacity, and public trust.
Talking Good Government with Dave Martin
Veteran journalist Dave Martin joins James Groom to discuss good government stories, local journalism, public trust and how cities can use podcasts to connect with residents.
City Administrator - City of Anahuac, Texas
Anahuac, Texas, is seeking its next City Administrator. Salary: $110,000–$140,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. First review November 30, 2026. Open until filled.
Planning Director - City of Lewisville, Texas
Lewisville, Texas is hiring a Planning Director. Salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually. Apply by November 16, 2026 for priority consideration; open until filled.
Two Great Attorney Opportunities from Messer Fort
Clear Career Professionals is accepting applications for two attorney opportunities with Messer Fort: Attorney / Prosecutor in Austin and Attorney | Land Use Focus in Frisco. Both positions are open until filled.
City Manager - City of Columbus, Texas
Columbus, Texas is hiring a City Manager with a salary range from $155,000 to $175,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is open until filled. First review: 5 p.m. | November 2, 2026
Coming Soon: City Administrator Recruitment in Anahuac, Texas
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the recruitment for Anahuac’s next City Administrator. Full position details and application instructions are coming soon.
Duncanville Fire Chief Recruitment Coming Soon
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the Fire Chief search for Duncanville, Texas. Watch for the full position profile and application details, coming soon.
Before You Lead Law Enforcement, Understand the Foundation Behind the Badge
Michael Puente explores how government leaders can better understand policing, strengthen professional development, and support informed accountability through the Seven Foundational Principles of Law Enforcement.
Columbus Texas City Manager Opportunity Podcast Episode
Mayor Lori An Gobert and Brad Stafford join James Groom to discuss the Columbus City Manager opportunity, community life, and the leadership work ahead.
Duncanville Police Chief Recruitment Coming Soon
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the Police Chief search for Duncanville, Texas. Watch for the full position profile and application details, coming soon.
Messer Fort Attorney / Prosecutor - City of Austin, Texas
Based in Messer Fort's Austin office. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This role is open until filled.
City Manager - City of Caddo Mills, Texas
Caddo Mills, Texas is hiring a City Manager with a salary range from $175,000 to $215,000
Acceptance of applications closes at
5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.