TextMyGov News

July 13, 2026New Feature Release: TextMyGov Initiatives TextMyGov Initiatives is a new centralized community engagement feature that helps local governments improve transparency, share project information, collect resident feedback, and build...

June 18, 2026Scam or Uncle Sam?An Anti-Scam Playbook for Residents Learn how to distinguish between scam messages and legitimate government communications like TextMyGov by highlighting warning signs, building awareness, and...

June 1, 2026Happy National Texting Day! National Texting Day highlights how texting, which began with a simple message in 1992, has grown into a fast, essential communication tool used worldwide...

May 20, 2026The Flip Phone is Back. Here’s Why it Matters. As more people step back from smartphones in favor of simpler devices, local governments must shift toward clearer, more...

April 21, 2026Smart XEO: The Future of Local Government Websites By using Artificial Intelligence to improve access to information rather than complicate it, Smart XEO allows municipalities to provide user-friendly...

April 17, 2026Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Local Government  TextMyGov is preparing to release several government approved AI services. Explore now how to establish responsible AI governance in local...

March 19, 2026The Subtle Power of the TextMyGov Widget The TextMyGov widget is a simple website feature that quietly drives massive growth in resident engagement, text alert sign-ups, and trust.Table...

February 17, 2026Your 2026 Voter Engagement Toolkit Prepare your organization to handle the increased voter turnout expected in the 2026 election season.Table of Contents The Complexity of the 2026 Election...

February 17, 2026New Feature Release: TextMyGov Mass Emails! TextMyGov has introduced a new Mass Emails feature that integrates with its texting service to provide government agencies a unified platform for sending...

January 14, 2026Upcoming Text Talk: Real Results From a City Communications Team TextMyGov is hosting a webinar featuring the City of Tehachapi to share real-world examples and strategies for improving...

January 12, 2026How TextMyGov Ensures FOIA Compliance TextMyGov simplifies FOIA compliance for municipalities by automatically logging, securely storing, and easily retrieving text communications to ensure transparency and reduce administrative burden....

January 7, 2026TextMyGov Acquires UpAhead TextMyGov’s acquisition of UpAhead strengthens its government communication platform while ensuring a seamless transition, continued support, and expanded capabilities for existing clients.Table of Contents What Does This...

December 15th, 2025Introducing TextMyGov Packages TextMyGov introduced new Core, EMA, and Premium packages to better match community communication needs and budgets, with potential free upgrades for existing clients.Table of Contents...

November 24, 2026100 Texting Abbreviations Everyone Should Know Dive into the evolution of text acronyms, why they remain widely used today, and how understanding common abbreviations helps municipal staff communicate...

October 15, 2025 4 Questions to Evaluate Your Emergency Communication Plan Assess and strengthen your emergency communication plans ahead of severe weather by asking four critical preparedness questions and leveraging...

October 9, 2025TextMyGov for Public Works Webinar Registration is now open for the TextMyGov Public Works Webinar, as part of the 2025 iWorQ Summit Online Webinar Series! It will be held...

September 8, 2025What is TextMyGov and How Do I Use it? TextMyGov is a two-way communication platform that allows residents to easily access information, report issues, and receive timely notifications...

September 11, 2025TextMyGov for Community Development We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the TextMyGov Community Development Webinar, part of the 2025 iWorQ Summit Online Webinar Series! It...

August 13 , 2025Why Texting should be at the Core of Your Mass Notification System Texting is the most effective mass notification method for communities because it delivers urgent messages...

July 30, 2025Expect the Unexpected: New Real-Time Alerts for your Texting Toolbox Mark your calendars for our new Customer Exclusive webinar on Wednesday, July 30th. Maddie Korpos and Sheppard Sonntag will...

July 9, 2025 Did You Get a Text From Us? Common reasons someone may receive a TextMyGov message and clarifies that most texts come directly from local organizations, not the...

June 26, 2025 You’ve Been a Loyal Partner to us <3 Let us Reward You! TextMyGov is an effective communication tool for municipalities, highlighting its benefits in improving resident engagement,...

May 22, 2025 Meet the TextMyGov Authors The TextMyGov marketing team brings together diverse expertise in communications, client relations, design, and digital marketing to help local governments engage their communities...

May 15, 2025Introducing 5 New Features to Increase Your Reach TextMyGov introduced five new features in 2025 to help municipalities communicate more effectively and reach a broader audience.Table of Contents...

April 30, 2025Reaching Citizens Where They Are This webinar invites TextMyGov customers to learn how the City of Melissa, Texas uses new features and multichannel strategies to improve citizen engagement.We’re...

April 2, 2025 Easily Enhance Your Touch, Sound, and Vision on Your Smartphone! Technology should be accessible to everyone, and smartphones include built-in features that help people adjust for age-related...

March 18, 2025 The Rise of Tech-Savvy Seniors: How Older Generations Are Adapting in 2025 Older adults are increasingly embracing technology in 2025, using smartphones and digital tools to stay...

March 4, 2025 TextMyGov Achieves World Class Status with NPS Score of 80 TextMyGov has achieved a world-class Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80, demonstrating exceptional customer satisfaction and its...

February 11, 2025Advantages of Texting VS Social Media For local governments, text messaging is often the fastest and most effective way to communicate urgent information to residents, offering far greater...

January 15, 2025 Strategic Alerts to Unite Communities TextMyGov invites its customers to a January 2025 webinar highlighting how municipalities can use strategic text alerts to improve communication, increase resident...

November 11, 2024Safe and Sound TextMyGov positions its secure, U.S. government-backed cloud storage as a reliable “lighthouse” that simplifies and protects resident-to-government communication.Table of Contents Smooth Sailin’What You Need to...

October 25, 20243 Ways Government Text Messaging Supports Elections TextMyGov helps local governments improve election support by using text messaging to provide information, resolve issues quickly, and streamline communication with...

September 26, 2024TextMyGov for Public Works | Live Exclusive Webinar October 10, 2024 The TextMyGov Public Works webinar highlights how municipalities can use integrated software solutions to streamline operations, improve...

August 23, 2024Referral Program The TextMyGov Referral Program allows current customers to refer other agencies and receive service enhancements as a reward for helping expand access to the platform. Table of...

August 23, 2024TextMyGov for Community Development | Live Exclusive Webinar This exclusive TextMyGov Community Development webinar will showcase how municipalities can maximize TextMyGov and its integration with iWorQ to improve...

August 13, 2024 Uniting Communities TextMyGov is a community texting platform designed to help local governments improve communication, transparency, and engagement with residents through real-time, easy-to-use messaging. Table of Contents TestimonialsCommunication...

July 23, 202491896 TextMyGov is a government technology platform that uses SMS texting to help citizens easily receive alerts, find information, and communicate with their local government.Table of Contents What...

June 28, 2024Become a TextMyGov Expert | Live Exclusive Webinar July 17, 2024 The featured TextMyGov webinar offers clients a 45-minute training session to learn system basics, explore new features,...

June 21, 2024TextMyGov is Powered by iWorQ Systems TextMyGov, powered by iWorQ Systems, integrates smart texting with municipal software to streamline citizen service requests and improve communication between residents and...

June 5, 2024Boosting FOIA Compliance with TextMyGov The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) ensures public access to government records, and TextMyGov supports compliance by securely storing and organizing communication data...