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August 30, 2017 - Labor Day closures
Most city facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4. The exceptions are the BRiCk which will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for regular play from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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April 23, 2017 - Shooting Suspect
Tristan Torres, 18-year-old from Burleson is awaiting arraignment at the Johnson County Corrections Center in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Cameron Lewis, also of Burleson.
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April 23, 2017 - Shooting
At 11:13 p.m. Saturday, April 22, dispatch received a call regarding a shooting in the 200 block of SW Thomas St.
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April 10, 2017 - Paws your Fines
Customers who bring in donations of pet food, toys or supplies can get as much as $50 of fines forgiven, April 17 – April 29, through the Library’s Paws Your Fines program.
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January 18, 2017 - MYC accepting applications
Do you want to be a link between the youth of Burleson and the Burleson City Council? If you are between 13 and 19 years old as of June 1, 2017, you can be nominated to serve on the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC).
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January 12, 2017 - MLK Day City Closures
Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 16, but most City facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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September 20, 2016 - City Council approves annual budget
On Monday, the City Council approved a budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, that invests in public safety, the Burleson Public Library, the city’s Parks and Recreation system, emergency management, infrastructure and more.
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August 19, 2016 - Hope Grows offered at Russell Farm
Hope Grows is a non-profit effort to empower communities by teaching diverse, sustainable gardening and organic recycling practices in rural and urban spaces. Join Hope Grows at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Russell Farm Art Center, to learn some easy practices you and your family can begin doing immediately.
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August 19, 2016 - Whitten named Employee of the Quarter
When the pool pump went down on a busy and hot Saturday afternoon, Marc Whitten dropped what he was doing at home and headed to the Burleson Recreation Center. Within a short time, he had the problem repaired and the kids back splashing in the pool, making memories and having fun. Marc’s commitment to his job earned him the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2016.
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August 19, 2016 - Mosquito spraying Zone 2
On August 19, 2016, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. That trap is in Zone 2, in the area of Houston Road, Brooks Road, Renfro Street, Christopher Road and Cindy Court.
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August 18, 2016 - Old Town Picture Show
Old Town Burleson isn’t a venue just for Hot Sounds of Summer concerts anymore. The City of Burleson and Hayes & Stolz Manufacturing Co. are bringing back the old days of gathering to watch movies outdoors by hosting the free Old Town Picture Show.
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August 5, 2016 - One trap tests positive for West Nile virus
On August 5, 2016, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. That trap is in Zone 8, in the area of Gregory Street, Warren Street, Miller Street, Dobson Street, Hidden Creek Parkway, Hidden Vistas, Irene Street, and Arnold Street.
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July 15, 2016 - Mosquito Spraying Zone 1
On July 15, 2016, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. This includes Zone 1, in the area of Alsbury Boulevard, Summercrest Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard, Renfro Street and Brushy Mound.
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July 15, 2016 - Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign
The Home Fire Preparedness Campaign is a multi-year strategy for the American Red Cross. The goals are to save lives that are lost to preventable causes like fires, disasters, choking and cardiac arrest. According to Red Cross, seven times a day someone dies in a home fire. Every 40 minutes, an injury from a fire is reported. Nearly 1,000 times a day fire departments are called to home fires.
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July 7, 2016 - Help us Clear the Shelters on July 23
For the third year, North Texas shelters – including Burleson Animal Shelter - along with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are planning a huge adoption event. This year’s nationwide Clear the Shelters Day is Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Burleson’s hours will be the normal Saturday hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
More than 60 North Texas animal shelters are coming together and waiving adoption fees for that one day only. The adoption fee at the Burleson Animal Shelter will be waived on July 23, but if a pet is not spayed/neutered, the adopter will sign a contract committing to having that pet spayed/neutered within 30 days.
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July 5, 2016 - Library launches homebound services program
The Burleson Public Library is now providing homebound services to those citizens residing in the Burleson city limits who are unable to visit the library. When a library cardholder qualifies for the new outreach program, library materials will be delivered to them by mail. Library users can qualify for homebound services if they are generally confined to their residence either temporarily, due to illness or accident, or permanently due to disability, age, or other mobility issues.
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July 1, 2016 - Two mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
On July 1, the City’s environmental services division was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. They include Zone 7, in the area of Alsbury Boulevard, Douglas Street, Hemphill Street, the Hwy. 174 service road, and Renfro Street; and Zone 10, in the area of McAlister Road and Renfro Street and the east and northern city limit lines. The City of Burleson will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes between 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, and 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, and then again between 9 p.m. on July 3 and 5 a.m. on July 4.
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June 29, 2016 - Library has Read It Again kits ready for checkout
The Burleson Public Library is checking out Read It Again kits to teach early learning concepts in a fun and engaging way. The kits can be used by parents, teachers and caregivers to teach beginning concept skills, including the alphabet, phonics, colors and numbers. Each theme-based kit contains approximately five books, one music CD with songs that reinforce concepts, two puppets or educational toys (such as a puzzle), and one teacher resource book that includes directions and additional activities.
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June 28, 2016 - Fireworks and pets do not mix
More dogs run away on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year. For many pets, the boom, flash and smell of burning fireworks can trigger their innate flight instinct. Please, keep your pets indoors and make sure they are microchipped before July 4. If your pet runs away, contact the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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June 28, 2016 - No fireworks inside the city
The storage, use, possession or sale of fireworks is prohibited inside the city. The exception to the rule is the City’s Fourth of July fireworks show, which is free to the public. That show is slated for approximately 9:20 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at the Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex, 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. A licensed pyrotechnician coordinates the City fireworks show.
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June 27, 2016 - City will spray Zone 8 for mosquitoes
The City of Burleson will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes, in Zone 8, between 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, and 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, and then again between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, July 4. That zone includes Miller Street, Warren Street, Dobson Street, Gregory Street, Hidden Creek Parkway, Hidden Vistas Boulevard, Irene Street, Arnold Avenue, Elk Drive, and Wilshire Boulevard.
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June 23, 2016 - Hayes & Stolz is moving to Burleson
The Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation is proud to welcome Hayes & Stolz Industrial Manufacturing to the Highpoint Business Park in Burleson. Founded in 1945, Hayes & Stolz has achieved worldwide recognition as a leader in the manufacture of quality, reliable, high performance mixing and material handling equipment.
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June 22, 2016 - Most City facilities are closed July 4
Swim at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool on the Fourth of July! Hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed on July 4.
If you are on the Monday trash/curbside recycling collection schedule, there is no collection on July 4. Your trash will be picked up on Thursday (July 7), but your recycling will not be picked up until the following Monday (July 11).
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June 22, 2016 - Library introduces new auto renewal feature
The Burleson Public Library is unveiling a new feature that makes manually renewing books, CDs and DVDs mostly a thing of the past. As of June 27, 2016, any non-digital item checked out at the Burleson, or MetrOPAC member libraries, will be renewed automatically at the end of its lending period.
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June 14, 2016 - Sign up for the City's disaster response team
If disaster strikes Burleson, do you know what to do? Do you know how to help your own family and your neighbor’s family? Find out how you can be part of a disaster response team. The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office is hosting a free 5-day CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in September.
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May 17, 2016 - Council appoints 13 new MYC members
There are 13 new faces on the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council, thanks to the official appointments made by Burleson City Council at the May 16 council meeting.
The new faces include students Case Osborn, Cristina Patterson, Harrison Eastham, Hayley Vasquez, Payton Hudak, Kaci Newman, Jacob Mickels, Cassidy Moon, Vanessa Sexton, Santiago Fonnegra, Maci Fletcher, Taylor Leewright, and Nicholas Addyman as well as BISD representatives Rockford Rudd and Paula Peckham.
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May 16, 2016 - You can swim and golf on Memorial Day
Most City facilities will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection May 30. Your trash will be collected on your next scheduled day. If your curbside recycling day is Monday, it will be picked up on the following Monday.
The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on Memorial Day, only. The hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for normal hours Memorial Day weekend. The pro shop will be open 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday-Monday, and the restaurant is open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on weekends.
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May 11, 2016 - Take the pledge, enter your dog in Doo the Right Thing photo calendar contest
Does your dog have the personality to be cover photo calendar material? Let the public decide.
The North Central Texas Regional Stormwater Management Program is hosting a 2017 Doo the Right Thing Calendar Photo Contest. All you have to do is take the pledge to “doo the right thing” then submit a picture of your dog. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on June 30.
The Doo the Right Thing pledge means that you commit to pick up your dog’s waste when you are walking, regularly pick up droppings in your yard, and properly dispose of the waste.
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May 4, 2016 - Library launches Family Place Parent/Child workshop
The Burleson Public Library launched the first of its Family Place Parent/Child workshops on May 3. The class is full, but you can sign up now for the September workshop.
Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children's librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 400 sites in 27 states (Texas has 38 sites).
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April 18, 2016 - Knight named Employee of the Quarter
She’s a dedicated dynamo of a woman, and she wears Burleson Fire Department bunker gear. Firefighter/EMT Jules Knight was selected as the City of Burleson’s Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2016.
Knight is credited for spearheading the fire department’s first ever Open House in 2015, training a fellow first responder who then became the first female firefighter hired by the Cleburne Fire Department, and for her most recent endeavor of serving on the City’s community risk reduction program.
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April 15, 2016 - Sign up for Junior Fire Academy
What does it really take to be a firefighter? Your future fifth grader can discover that this summer when the Burleson Fire Department hosts two free four-day Junior Fire Academy sessions. The deadline to apply is June 3.
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April 15, 2016 - Hit an ace for Links Fore Literacy
The Friends of the Burleson Public Library are hosting the 2nd annual Links Fore Literacy Golf Tournament at Hidden Creek Golf Course on Friday, May 20. The proceeds will help provide support to the library’s youth services - youth robotics, Burleson Young Builders, Summer Reading Club, and providing a safe place for teens after school.
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April 14, 2016 - Download the City's official mobile app
The official City of Burleson Texas mobile app went live in the Apple Store and Google Play store on April 11. Type “Burleson” in the search bar and look for the City of Burleson Texas seal. The look of the mobile app is the same as the City of Burleson website, which underwent a redesign in July 2015. All of the app’s icons link to pages or modules on the City website. When you download the new mobile app to your mobile device, the app icon is the City seal.
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April 8, 2016 - Household Hazardous Waste event is May 14
Start clearing your clutter now for the City’s free semiannual Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Recycling, & Paper Shredding event slated for Saturday, May 14. The collection is 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at a new location – the Municipal Service Center, 725 S.E. John Jones Dr. (next to the Burleson Animal Shelter). The City event is only open to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required).
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April 6, 2016 - We have your Hot Sounds of Summer concert lineup
Mark those calendars now for the City’s 2016 Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series. We have
Local Yoakam, Poo Live Crew, Texas Flood, the M-80s, and Ray Wylie Hubbard headlining free 90-minute concerts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday, May 27-June 24 in Old Town Burleson.
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April 6, 2016 - Sign up for the Be Healthy Fun Walk, 5K and 10K
You don’t have to be an athlete to get involved in the April 23 event that centers around Old Town Burleson. The 1-mile Fun Walk steps off at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K and the 10K at 8 a.m. You can register online at https://behealthy5k.athlete360.com/, then pick up your packets at Burleson City Hall on Thursday or Friday, April 21 and April 22, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or pick them up at 7 a.m. on race day. To see the proposed routes for the 1-mile Fun Walk, 5K and 10K, go to http://bit.ly/Behealthyroutes.
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April 4, 2016 - Make a difference with Burleson Trash Bash
Find your boots, round up your friends, and sign up for the City’s semiannual Burleson Trash Bash slated for Saturday, April 30. It is a commitment of two hours, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Read through the volunteer packet, then sign up!
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April 4, 2016 - Dispose of your prescription drugs April 30
There is a new location for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back event in Burleson.
The initiative, which is a partnership between the Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement agencies, has moved to the Burleson Police Department, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. The event is Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Residents may drop off unused, expired, or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs. If you can’t make it April 30, there is a drug take-back box in the front lobby of the Burleson Police Department.
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March 28, 2016 - Burleson Teen Court has a mobile app
The Burleson Teen Court mobile app will provide teens with easy access to information about upcoming events, dates for Teen Court, awareness nights, the quarterly newsletter, and an opportunity for community service with Burleson Teen Court. The app will also contain built-in forms such as community service time sheets, locations for community service and a Teen Court volunteer application.
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March 24, 2016 - If your group promotes tourism, we might be able to help
The City of Burleson is calling for proposals for tourism-related projects that are specifically designed to attract overnight visitors to the area. The City will provide grants from the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax revenue generated within the Burleson city limits. The first deadline is April 18.
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March 23, 2016 - Sign up for free Citizens Police Academy
Sign up for the Burleson Police Department’s free 8-week Citizens Police Academy. The classes are on Thursdays, June 9 - July 28, with graduation on August 4. The Citizens Police Academy is open to men and women, 18 or older. Applications are available online and at the Burleson Police Department.
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March 22 - Don't miss the book sale, April 22-23
The Friends of the Library will host the group’s annual book sale on Friday, April 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Burleson Public Library.
The sale will have a large variety of books, hardcover and softcover for all ages, including popular fiction and nonfiction (biographies, cooking, self-help, history, literature and more). You can buy a bag of books, of your choosing, for $10. Single books range in price from 50 cents to $2.
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March 21, 2016 - Sign up for the Tiny Tot Triathlon
If you have children between three and five years old, sign them up for the BRiCk’s Tiny Tot Triathlon. The fun is Saturday, April 9, starting at 9 a.m. Preschoolers will get to bike, splash through water slides, and dash to the finish line!
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March 21, 2016 - City celebrates Arbor Day April 22
Save the date for the City's annual Arbor Day Celebration. It will take place on Friday, April 22, at 10 a.m. at Stribling Elementary School, 1881 E. Renfro St. The City’s parks and recreation department has invited 300 Stribling students and their teachers to the celebration.
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March 11, 2016 - Future sixth graders, sign up for Paw Pals Animal Care Academy
Paw Pals Animal Care Academy is a free educational program for area youth interested in animal welfare. This academy is noon-1:30 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays – June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Classes include bite prevention/responsible pet ownership/veterinary care; what it takes to run the Fort Worth Zoo; how to care for farm animals; and graduation!
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March 10, 2016 - Pick up your military veteran brick
The military veteran bricks that were removed from Veterans Park, and replaced with new bricks when it was revamped into Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, are available for those veterans and/or their families to pick up.
The bricks are located at the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. They are outside, on the northeast side of the library (post office side), where the concrete tables are located. The library does not have to be open for you to retrieve your brick.
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March 8, 2016 - Vietnam veterans will be honored March 26
The service, and the sacrifices that Vietnam veterans made, will be recognized on Saturday, March 26, at the fifth annual Vietnam Veterans Celebration. The event is slated for 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E. Renfro St. (Renfro at I-35W), in Burleson. The Burleson Heritage Foundation and the City of Burleson are hosting the event. The March 26 speakers include Ron Fry, Green Beret Retired, and Bill Hall, United States Army E-9, Sergeant Major.
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March 7, 2016 - Paws Your Fines at the Burleson Public Library
Burleson Public Library is ready to waive your fines again! Customers who owe library fines can get as much as $50 forgiven April 4 – April 16 through the library’s Paws Your Fines program. The catch is that instead of digging into their pockets, customers can bring in donations that the library will turn over to the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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March 1, 2016 - Prieskorn tapped as Officer of the Year
You could call Officer Andrew Prieskorn a repeat performer. He took home the 2013 Rookie Officer of the Year honors, then last week he was honored again, this time with the 2015 Officer of the Year award for the Burleson Police Department.
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Feb. 29, 2016 - Bauereisen tapped for Ofelia Blair Character Award
Tiffany Bauereisen is the first person in her family to pursue a career in law enforcement, and she has done it with a gusto that earned her Burleson Police Department’s 2012 Officer of the Year honors and the 2015 Ofelia Blair Character Award.
Ofelia Blair worked as a clerk in the department’s criminal investigations section. She lost her battle with cancer in 2003, two years before Bauereisen started her first night on patrol in Burleson.
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Feb. 29, 2016 - Five honored with Lifesaving awards
The way in which one dispatcher and four officers responded to multiple incidents - a vehicle stranded in high water, a woman who had slit her wrists, another woman who was threatening suicide, and a Good Samaritan who had been struck by a vehicle – earned each of them the Burleson Police Department’s Lifesaving Award.
The 2015 honorees include Dispatcher Verla Myers, Officer Jason Tauch (2015 Rookie Officer of the Year), Officer Tracey Fowler, Sgt. Jody Trumble (2015 Supervisor of the Year), and School Resource Officer Johnny Schumacher.
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Feb. 29, 2016 - Police honor their own at awards banquet
Six top awards were presented, five were honored with Lifesaving Awards, four took home Meritorious Conduct awards, 14 received Police Commendations, and one earned a Community Service award at the Burleson Police Department’s annual banquet Feb. 25.
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Feb. 25, 2016 - Fire Department announces top honors
The tireless and exceptional work of the Burleson Fire Department was recognized Feb. 20 at the department’s annual awards banquet. The top honorees include Firefighter of the Year - Fire Engineer James Pribble and, Rookie of the Year – Firefighter Ben Eason.
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Feb. 16, 2016 - Time springs forward one hour March 13
Spring break for Burleson Independent School District students will start off with one less hour of sleep. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, turn those clocks forward one hour to 3 a.m. By springing forward you lose one hour of sleep on March 13, but you gain more hours of daylight in the evenings so you might make it home in time to see the sun set.
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Feb. 15, 2016 - Beatles Tribute Band plays the BRiCk March 12
Me & My Monkey, Dallas Fort Worth's only Beatles Tribute band, is playing at the BRiCk on Saturday, March 12, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. The event also includes Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz. Admission to the concert, in the gymnasium at the BRiCk, is free!
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Feb. 15, 2016 - Police add online access to reports
The Burleson Police Department has set up online access to everything you need to file a minor police report, search for an inmate, and more, thanks to Police To Citizen (P2C). The link, http://p2c.burlesontx.com/, went live Feb. 10.
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Feb. 10, 2016 - Don't miss out on the City's Easter egg hunt events!
Be adventurous and dive in for Easter eggs at the BRiCk, race against your peers for prize eggs at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through fields dotted with eggs at the City’s Russell Farm. Whatever you choose, make sure your calendar is cleared for Saturday, March 19, and Saturday, March 26.
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Feb. 9, 2016 - Pay your outstanding warrants before time runs out
Tickets that are ignored turn into warrants. If you have fines that you have not paid to the City of Burleson’s Municipal Court, your time is running out. Arrests will be made and unpaid fines will be collected during the Great Texas Warrant Roundup in March.
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Feb. 9, 2016 - Guardian Program is designed to help those with special needs
How does the Guardian Program make a difference? If a special needs child or adult goes missing and is reported by the parent or guardian, information about physical appearance, the most likely places where he or she would go to, as well as triggers, stimulants, and de-escalation techniques will be available to every police officer in the area who is looking for the missing person. If the individual has not been reported and is incapable of effectively communicating his/her name to an officer, officers may use the individual's physical descriptors to search applicable registry photos, allowing officers to make a more timely identification.
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Feb. 4, 2016 - Municipal Court extends hours Feb. 19 & 26
On February 19 and February 26, the Burleson Municipal Court office at the Ron Harmon Sub-Courthouse will be open, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The courthouse is located at 247 Elk Dr., across from Burleson High School. Normal court hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Feb. 2, 2016 - Firefighters teach basic CPR
Do you want to learn the basics of how to save a life? The Burleson Fire Department is hosting 11 more free public CPR classes this year.
The three-hour classes will start at 9 a.m. and take place at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. The class is a free public education class in chest compression only CPR. This is only a public education class. No CPR card is issued. Firefighters will also discuss and demonstrate the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator).
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Feb. 1, 2016 - Sewer spill on Douglas has been cleaned up
A sewer (domestic wastewater) spill (unauthorized discharge) has occurred due to the apparent failure of a 10-inch City of Burleson sewer (wastewater) collection line (collection system). This spill occurred at 700 N.W. Douglas St. in Burleson, Texas, between 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.
The spill was cleaned up (mitigated) by physical removal of the sewage (wastewater) and debris, and flushing with clean de-chlorinated water. The sewage (wastewater) line involved was repaired and will be evaluated for any additional needed maintenance to prevent future failures.
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Jan. 29, 2016 - Parks & Recreation and Library combine as Recreation & Lifelong Learning
After more than 21 years at the helm of the City of Burleson Parks and Recreation Department, Peter Krause retired today, Jan. 29.
With that era ending, Burleson City Manager Dale Cheatham is consolidating the Parks and Recreation and Library departments under one umbrella – the Recreation & Lifelong Learning Department. Marc Marchand, who has served as the director of the Burleson Public Library for more than two years, will serve as director of the new department.
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Jan. 26, 2016 - Rendon woman dies in I-35W crash
Autumn Leigh Rawlinson, a 36-year old Rendon woman, died Sunday morning in a crash on I-35W in Burleson. The two-vehicle crash occurred at 10:04 a.m. on January 24 in the 200 block of South I-35W, south of Renfro Street
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Jan. 22, 2016 - Join CERT, the community disaster response team
Nine confirmed tornadoes wreaked havoc on more than three Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex counties the day after Christmas 2015. If Burleson had been among the cities devastated by a tornado, would you know what to do to help your family and your neighbors?
Find out how you can be part of a disaster response team. The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office is hosting a 5-day CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in March.
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Jan. 19, 2016 - Police departments hosts open house Jan. 30
If you have been waiting to get an inside look at the new Burleson Police Department building, then Jan. 30 is your day. The Burleson Police Department will be hosting a come-and-go open house on that Saturday, 12 p.m. -3 p.m., at 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. (Wilshire at Elk Drive).
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Jan. 4, 2016 - Most City facilities close Jan. 18 for MLK Day
Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 18, but most City facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., but the BRiCk, library, animal shelter, and Senior Activity Center will be closed.
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Jan. 4, 2016 - Get your tickets for the Valentine Dance!
Dance with your daughter or son on Saturday, Feb. 13, as the City’s parks and recreation department hosts the annual Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine Dance at the BRiCk. There will be two times - 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Dec. 19, 2015 - Police designate exchange zone
Do you use classified advertising websites such as Craigslist or buy, sell or trade merchandise via social media sites? If so, listen up.
The Burleson Police Department just designated the parking lot at the new police department as an exchange zone. Residents are encouraged to use 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. (Elk at Wilshire) to exchange merchandise that you intend to sell or purchase.
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Dec. 15, 2015 - Mearns named Employee of the Year
Adding two major projects, in addition to her regular daily duties, to her plate in 2015 earned Kelly Mearns the title of Employee of the Year. The executive assistant for the City Manager’s Office was one of four nominees. The award was announced at the City’s annual awards luncheon Dec. 10.
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Nov. 30, 2015 - Your generosity launches Operation Helping Hands
Between the tip donations and a portion of the nightly proceeds from Grumps Burgers, the Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) brought in $4,600 at the Sept. 21 Tip A Cop fundraiser.
The BCPAAA, a 501©3 non-profit organization, is using the funds raised to not only maintain the police department’s bicycle unit and honor guard, but also to kick start a new program, Operation Helping Hands, which supplies officers with gift cards to hand out at their discretion.
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Nov. 23, 2015 - Be careful when cooking on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the United States Fire Administration. The average number of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is normally double the average number of fires in homes all other days. According to the USFA, Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occurred most frequently between noon and 3 p.m.
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Nov. 9, 2015 - It's Christmas at Russell Farm Dec. 19
Get your picture taken with our “rein donkey” Joey on Saturday, Dec. 19, during the free Christmas at Russell Farm festivities in Burleson, Texas.
The City’s 30-acre historic farm at 405 W. County Road 714 is the site for fun, noon to 8 p.m. This is a rain or shine event!
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Nov. 9, 2015 - Senior crew leader named Employee of the Quarter
If you have been to any City event, you know the City’s newest Employee of the Quarter. Alton Fore is the senior crew leader for the pavement maintenance division of the City of Burleson’s public works department. The community knows the award winner best for his special assignment work at events.
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Nov. 6, 2015 - Freeman selected as next fire chief
Ken Freeman, deputy chief for the Fort Worth Fire Department, is making the move to Burleson. City Manager Dale Cheatham announced today that Freeman has been selected as Burleson’s new fire chief. He will start Feb. 1, 2016. Freeman has spent his 38-year firefighting career with the City of Fort Worth.
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Nov. 6, 2015 - It's Christmas in Burleson Dec. 5!
The big guy from the North Pole is hosting the City’s 16th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk. The event is geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Tickets are on sale at the BRiCk (Burleson Recreation Center) now. Breakfast isn’t the only Christmas festivity on Dec. 5. There’s going to be a parade, tree lighting and fireworks!
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Nov.5, 2015 - Winning artists will ride with Santa Dec. 5
Get out those crayons and colored pencils. The City of Burleson’s parks and recreation department is looking for some talented third graders, who are also Burleson residents, to participate in the annual holiday coloring contest.
Two children — one lucky boy and one lucky girl — will be selected to ride with Santa Claus in the Burleson Rotary Club’s Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 5.
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Nov. 2, 2015 - Most City facilities close Nov. 26-27
City of Burleson facilities, with the exception of public safety, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 26. If you are on the Monday-Thursday route, your trash will be collected on the next Monday, Nov. 30. Curbside recycling will be collected on your next scheduled day.
Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open Friday. The BRiCk, animal shelter, library, golf course, Senior Activity Center, and Compost/Mulch/Recycle Center will be open Saturday, Nov. 28.
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Oct. 30, 2015 - Stand with us to honor military veterans
The City’s annual Military Veteran Tribute is on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E. Renfro St. (corner of Renfro and the I-35W service road). Burleson Mayor Pro Tem Dan McClendon is the emcee and Command Sgt. Major Retired Bill May is the guest speaker.
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Oct. 28, 2015 - Police & fire hit the gridiron for families in need
The public safety rivalry continues, but it’s all for a good cause - helping families in need at Christmas.
Burleson police officers and firefighters will face off on the gridiron on Saturday, Dec. 12, for the 14th annual Heart for the Kids benefit game. Kickoff for the flag football game is 1 p.m. at the BISD Stadium on Elk Drive. The only admission for the game is one unwrapped toy for a child.
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Oct. 27, 2015 - Military veterans, tell your story
Our military veterans have stories that they may have never told about their service to this country. Now they can, through three veteran programs coordinated by the Burleson Public Library. You can honor a military veteran through Operation Remember, Bricks for Veterans, and the Burleson Veterans History Project.
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Oct. 21, 2015 - Speaker named for Military Veteran Tribute
He served his country for 30 years, retiring as a command sergeant major in the United States Army in 2013. Today, he serves as a regional coordinator with the education and employment initiative (E2I), and helps recovering service members find employment.
His name is Command Sgt. Major Retired Bill May, and he is the guest speaker for the City of Burleson’s annual Military Veteran Tribute. That tribute is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E. Renfro St.
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Oct. 15, 2015 - Microchip your pet before Halloween
What are you going to do before Oct. 31? Microchip your pet.
Every pet that comes through the Burleson Animal Shelter has a microchip before he/she leaves. Microchips and identification (collar, ID tag, rabies tag) are critical in finding your pet if it gets lost or taken over the Halloween weekend. The Burleson Animal Shelter offers microchips for $15, regardless of where you live. You must provide proof of rabies vaccination to get the microchip.
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Oct. 15, 2015 - More than 60 appointed to City boards
We asked, you applied, and 60 were appointed to more than half a dozen City of Burleson boards, committees and commissions. Congratulations! Burleson City Council members made the appointments official at the Oct. 5 meeting.
The boards and commissions include the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Building Codes and Standards, Cemetery Board, Library Board, Old Town Design Standards Review Committee, Parks Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Burleson Type A Economic Development Corporation and Burleson Type B Community Service Development Corporation.
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Oct. 14, 2015 - Pay fines via library's Food for Fines program
Burleson Public Library patrons who owe library fines can get as much as $30 forgiven between Oct. 26 and Nov. 6 via the library’s Food for Fines program.
Instead of digging into their pockets to pay the fines, patrons can search their pantry for food or buy some extra hygiene products, then drop those donations off at the library. The library will donate the Food for Fines program items to Harvest House.
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Oct. 7, 2015 - Household Hazardous Waste event is Nov. 7
Start cleaning out your garage, the shed, and under the kitchen sink. The City’s Household Hazardous Waste event is Saturday, Nov. 7.
We’re not just accepting household hazardous waste. We are also taking your old electronics and the paper you haven’t shredded yet. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the City’s old service center, 133 N. Main St. This is only open to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required).
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Oct. 7, 2015 - Boo Bash is postponed to Oct. 31
Old Town Burleson will be taken over by cute babies dressed up as cuddly critters, action heroes, swashbucklers, Disney characters, and definitely a few Minions and Star Wars characters on Saturday, Oct. 31, for the City’s annual Boo Bash.
This is a new date. The event was moved from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31, due to rain. If the Oct. 31 date is rained out, trick or treaters can stop by the BRiCk for candy throughout the day on Oct. 31.
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Oct. 2, 2015 - City will spray Zone 4 for mosquitoes
On October 2, 2015, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. That trap is in Zone 4, in the area of Hidden Creek Parkway, Burleson Boulevard and Hurst Road.
The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in that area sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 and again sometime between 9 p.m. on October 4 and 6 a.m. on Monday, October 5, weather permitting.
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Oct. 1, 2015 - We want your veteran pictures and stories
A newly redesigned interactive kiosk at Veterans Memorial Plaza helps visitors find military veteran bricks and also includes additional information about each veteran, such as photos, biographies and even excerpts from veteran interviews.
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Sept. 30, 2015 - Connect with Council at Founders Day
The next Connect with Council is Saturday, Oct. 10, at the City’s Founders Day Celebration & Bluegrass Festival in Old Town Burleson. Councilmembers Ronnie Johnson and DanO Strong will be there, 10 a.m.-noon, so be sure to bring your questions and comments and share with them your thoughts about the Burleson community.
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Sept. 29, 2015 - Rabid skunks confirmed in Johnson County
Are your pet’s rabies vaccinations up to date? If you answered no, your pets could be at risk. As of Sept. 28, there have been 23 confirmed rabid skunks in 2015 in Johnson County. Your best prevention is to make sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies and to keep those vaccinations up to date.
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Sept. 29, 2015 - Seventy alarms installed during Red Cross Campaign
On Aug. 29, more than 50 people representing the Red Cross, Burleson fire marshal’s office and fire department, as well as community volunteers canvassed the neighborhoods for the American Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. The goal was to provide and install smoke detectors where needed.
In a four-hour span of time, 14 teams reached out to 412 homes, checked 20 alarms, installed 20 batteries, and installed 70 alarms. If residents weren’t home, an informational door knocker was left on the front door.
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Sept. 25, 2015 - City will spray Zone 10 for mosquitoes
On September 25, 2015, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. That trap is in Zone 10, in the area of McAlister Road and Renfro Street and the east and northern city limit lines.
The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in those areas sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 27 and again sometime between 9 p.m. on September 27 and 6 a.m. on Monday, September 28, weather permitting.
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Sept. 24, 2015 - Gunfighters, food, games & football all at Founders Day
The gunfighters are coming back. The Legends of Texas will be back in Old Town Burleson, Texas on Saturday, Oct. 10, for the Founders Day Celebration & Bluegrass Festival. Aaron’s in Burleson is sponsoring a college football watching area, complete with multiple TVs and couches, so you can kick back and watch your favorite team play. The watching area will be set up in front of the rail cars on Ellison Street.
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Sept. 24, 2015 - Animal shelter's spay/neuter program launches Oct. 1
When you adopt a cat or dog from the Burleson Animal Shelter, you don’t have to arrange for rabies vaccinations or the required spay/neuter surgery. Your new four-legged family member will have that done before he/she ever steps into your home and it will only cost you an additional $75 (the new adoption fee is $140). The goal is to assist in reducing the overpopulation of unwanted animals not only in the Burleson area, but in the state.
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Sept. 17, 2015 - Kessler will talk regional transportation Sept. 23
Dan Kessler, the assistant director of transportation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, will talk regional transportation planning on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Kessler is the guest speaker for the Greater Johnson County Transportation Coalition (GJCTC). The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the BRiCk (Burleson Recreation Center), 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
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Sept. 16, 2015 - Fish and camp with us Oct. 17-18
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the popular Far Out Family Campout and Fishing Adventures Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at Bailey Lake. The overnight event kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday and wraps up at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
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Sept. 21, 2015 - It's National Night Out Oct. 10!
The power of a neighborhood that comes together to watch out for each other is immeasurable. That’s the message behind the annual National Night Out event.
There will be picnics, cookouts, and more in neighborhoods citywide, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., as Burleson celebrates National Night Out. Invite us to your neighborhood party!
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Sept. 9, 2015 - Tip-A-Cop is back Sept. 21
They’re back! Save the date, enjoy a burger and fries, and support your local police department. How does dinner out support the police department? Burleson’s men and women in blue – our police officers – will be working the tables for tips and grins to raise money for the Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA).
It’s called Tip-A-Cop. Make plans to stop by Grumps of Burleson on Monday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. All of the tips and a portion of Grump’s nightly proceeds will go to the BCPAAA and their initiatives. None of the tips or proceeds goes to the officers.
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Sept. 4, 2015 - City will spray two zones for mosquitoes, starting tonight
Today, the City’s environmental services division was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in those areas sometime between 9 p.m. tonight (Friday, September 4) and 6 a.m. on Saturday, September 5 and again sometime between 9 p.m. on September 5 and 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, weather permitting.
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Sept. 1, 2015 - Drug Take Back event is Sept. 26
The City, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be hosting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City’s old service center at 133 N. Main St.
Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs. The Burleson Police Department and the Citizens on Patrol will be working this event.
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Aug. 28, 2015 - It’s Founders Day & Bluegrass!
If you like bluegrass music, you’re going to love what Founders Day has to offer this year. Come on down to Old Town Burleson, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 10, to hear the Bluefield Express, The Quibble Brothers, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band, and Walker and the Texas Dangers!
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Aug. 28, 2015 - SWAG returns Sept. 3!
The SWAG Affair is back and it’s going to be a full house at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex Sept. 3. The message at this free event, scheduled for 4 p.m.-8 p.m., is Sober – Wait – Awareness – Guidance. SWAG is hosted by the Burleson Municipal Court and Burleson city marshals.
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Aug. 28, 2015 - City contractor is cleaning up wastewater spill
A contractor working for the City is cleaning up an unauthorized discharge or spill of domestic wastewater from the City of Burleson Collection System at 748 N. Burleson Boulevard. The spill likely occurred between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Aug. 27. It is estimated that more than 50,000 gallons of domestic wastewater were spilled during the event.
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Aug. 27, 2015 - Adopt a pup at Yappy Hour Sept. 25
The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for another Yappy Hour on Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. Shelter staff will bring adoptable pets to Yappy Hour for on-site adoptions.
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Aug. 27, 2015 - Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean stop
You have to stop. It could save your life. The Burleson Police Department’s traffic unit, Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, and City marshals coordinated a railroad crossing enforcement detail in Burleson on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Why? To remind drivers that flashing red lights at railroad crossings are the same as a stop sign, and may save lives.
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Aug. 27, 2015 - Sign up now for Trash Bash
Your commitment of two hours, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 26, will make a difference. The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful are hosting the Burleson Trash Bash. This is a semiannual campaign to beautify Burleson.
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Aug. 26, 2015 - Lieutenant appointed to Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Burleson Fire Lt. Mike Jones was one of four appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the 13-member board of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). The policymaking body of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The commissioners adopt policies in accordance with Chapter 419 of the Government Code. Upon adoption by the commission, these policies become state administrative laws collected under Title 37, Part 13, of the Texas Administrative Code.
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Aug. 25, 2015 - Family loses home to fire
A Burleson family of four got out safely, but lost their home to a fire that started just before midnight the night of Monday, August 24. The call reporting a structure fire at the home in the 200 block of S.E. Tarrant Ave. came in at 11:59 p.m.
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Aug. 23, 2015 - Child found in hot car dies
The Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office has confirmed the death of the 5-year-old Burleson boy who was rushed to the hospital after he was found in a hot car. The boy’s name is Zachary Elshaarawy. The ME’s office lists the time of death as 3 p.m. today, August 23, 2015.
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Aug. 21, 2015 - City will spray two zones for mosquitoes
On August 21, 2015, the City’s environmental services division was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. They include Zone 2, in the area of Houston Road, Brooks Road, Renfro Street, Christopher Road and Cindy Court; and Zone 4, in the area of Hidden Creek Parkway, Burleson Boulevard and Hurst Road. The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in those areas sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 and again sometime between 9 p.m. on Aug. 23 and 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, weather permitting.
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Aug. 19, 2015 - Benjamin earns Employee of the Quarter honors
You don’t work for a City for more than 15 years without garnering some well-deserved praise from your co-workers. Paula Benjamin, supervisor at the Burleson Senior Activity Center, received just that when four of her fellow parks and recreation employees nominated her for the City’s Employee of the Quarter award for the second quarter of 2015. Benjamin was one of 15 nominated. The nominees represent the City’s recreation, parks, golf, and library employees.
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Aug. 19, 2015 - Volunteer for Aug. 29 Home Fire Preparedness Campaign
The Burleson Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for volunteers to go out in to selected neighborhoods in Burleson. The goal is for the volunteers to work alongside members of the fire marshal’s office, the Burleson Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members to provide and install smoke detectors where needed. Residents will also receive tips on emergency preparedness. Volunteers will visit the homes between 8 a.m. and noon on Aug. 29.
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Aug. 19, 2015 - Clear the Shelters was a success
The Burleson Animal Shelter adopted out 45 cats and dogs on Aug. 15, bringing the total since July 27, when the Clear the Shelters campaign began, to 82! That’s 80-plus dogs, cats, kittens and puppies that came through the Burleson Animal Shelter doors, and are now in forever homes.
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Aug. 18, 2015 - Watch out for school zones
Pay attention to those flashing lights in school zones - Burleson Independent School District students are back in school Monday, Aug. 24. The City of Burleson maintains more than a dozen school zone flashers. The Texas Department of Transportation maintains the flashing school zone lights on FM 1902, East Renfro Street and Wilshire Boulevard. The City is testing the flashing lights starting Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Aug. 14, 2015 - Fire chief announces retirement
After more than 17 years as Burleson’s first full-time paid fire chief, Gary Wisdom is turning off the fire radio, turning off the weather radar, and turning in his keys. The chief announced his retirement Aug. 11. He will work through the end of this year.
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Aug. 13, 2015 - Two police sergeants promoted to captain
Two sergeants have been promoted to the newly created rank of captain in the Burleson Police Department. Sgt. Melvin McGuire will lead the operations bureau and Sgt. Randy Crum will lead the support bureau. McGuire will serve under Deputy Chief Chris Havens. Crum will serve under Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer. The appointments are effective Aug. 31, 2015.
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Aug. 13, 2015 - Old Town Picture Show starts Sept. 26
The City and the Old Town Burleson Association are bringing back the old days of gathering to watch movies outdoors by hosting the free Old Town Picture Show on three consecutive Saturdays – Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10. Showtime is 8 p.m.
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Aug. 4, 2015 - BPD achieves ninth reaccreditation
The Burleson Police Department achieved its ninth reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA Accreditation serves as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987.
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Aug. 3, 2015 - SWAG is back Sept. 3
The SWAG Affair is back. The message at this free event is Sober – Wait – Awareness – Guidance. Clear your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex. The event is hosted by the Burleson Municipal Court and Burleson city marshals.
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July 31, 2015 - City will spray four zones for mosquitoes
On July 31, 2015, the City’s environmental services division was notified that four mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in those areas sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2 and again sometime between 9 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 6 a.m. on Aug. 3, weather permitting.
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July 28, 2015 - Make a difference when disaster strikes
The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office is hosting a 5-day CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in September. Students will learn how to manage utilities and put out small fires; open airways, control bleeding, and treat for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; organize as a team; and collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts.
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July 28, 2015 - Thanks to those who donated, Lucy was adopted
When Lucy came in to the Burleson Animal Shelter in December 2014, as a stray, she had burns on her back and a bite to her throat that had turned in to an abscess. She went through two rounds of antibiotics, but the medication didn’t clear the infection. Thanks to monetary donations to the shelter’s Medical Fund, the 1-year-old brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix found her forever home in March 2015 with Jay Davis and Casey Kelley.
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July 27, 2015 - Clear the Shelters Aug. 15
Be the first in line when the Burleson Animal Shelter opens early, at 10 a.m., on Aug. 15 to see if you can find the perfect four-legged match for your home. Burleson is participating in Clear the Shelters Day. Burleson’s hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating shelters have agreed to waive all adoption fees on Aug. 15. Adoptable pets that are not altered will be required to be altered, at the new owner’s expense.
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July 27, 2015 - The City needs you to serve!
The City of Burleson is seeking at least one applicant for each of the eight City committees, boards and commissions. The deadline to apply is August 31. You can apply online at www.burlesontx.com/boardapp.
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July 24, 2015 - City will spray Zone 2 for mosquitoes
On July 24, 2015, the City’s environmental services division was notified that one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus in the area of Houston Road, Renfro Street and Cindy Court. The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in that area sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, and again sometime between 9 p.m. on July 26 and 6 a.m. on Monday, July 27, weather permitting.
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July 17, 2015 - City will spray two zones for mosquitoes July 18 and July 19
Two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus on July 17. One positive trap is in the area of Wicker Hill/Clubhouse and one is in the area of Warren/Dobson/Irene. The City will be spraying for mosquitoes in those areas sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, and again sometime between 9 p.m. on July 19 and 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20, weather permitting.
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July 13, 2015 - City showcases SmartScape garden July 18
If you want to learn more about Texas SmartScape gardens, mark Saturday, July 18, on your calendar. David Lenartowicz with the City’s environmental services division and Keep Burleson Beautiful members will be on hand, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., at Russell Farm to showcase the City’s SmartScape garden. There will also be a display showing how you can set up a solar powered rain barrel and drip irrigation.
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July 9, 2015 - City website has a new look
On July 8, the City launched the new site. The website address, www.burlesontx.com, is the same, but this new design is responsive, which means the website will optimize or adapt based on the viewing device – desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet, IPhone, Android, and more. The City worked with website designer CivicPlus on the overall design and to reformat and shorten the content to make it more user friendly for the consumer.
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July 8, 2015 - City will spray two areas for mosquitoes tonight
Two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. One is in the area of John Jones Drive and Remington Circle. The second is in the area of Hidden Creek Parkway, Burleson Boulevard and Hurst Road.
The City will spray for mosquitoes in those areas between 9 p.m. today, July 8, and 6 a.m. on July 9, and again between 9 p.m. on July 9 and 6 a.m. on July 10, weather permitting.
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July 6, 2015 - Help identify suspect
The Burleson Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying one suspect, in two separate incidents, involving improper photography or visual recording.
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July 6, 2015 - Connect with Council July 14
Connect with Council on Tuesday, July 14, as the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a joint Business after Hours and Connect with Council event. Burleson city councilmembers DanO Strong and Matt Aiken will be on hand for a 20-minute question/answer session. The event is 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank, 651 N.E. Alsbury Blvd.
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June 26, 2015 - No fireworks inside city limits
The storage, use, possession or sale of fireworks is prohibited inside the city and within 5,000 feet of the corporate limits of the city. The exception is the City’s Fourth of July fireworks show, which is free to the public.
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June 25, 2015 - Independence Day includes parade, concert & fireworks
Al Nelson is back for the City’s free Independence Day concert and firework show on Saturday, July 4th! The City’s celebration takes place at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex. The gates will open at 5 p.m., with the concert starting at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks at approximately 9:20 p.m. The day’s celebration starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 with the Burleson Lions Club’s 11th annual Independence Day Parade.
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June 16, 2015 - Citizens On Patrol bring home honors
Vicki McElroy and Kristy Gilbert were honored with Lifetime Memberships, Chuck Ashton won Overall Best Shooter in the Laser Shooting Simulator, and the 2004 Ford Expedition won third place overall in the conference car show at the Texas Citizens On Patrol Association state conference.
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June 15, 2015 - Havens named Texas Police Association president
A deputy chief with more than 20 years of service to the Burleson Police Department was tapped as the new president of the Texas Police Association. Deputy Chief Chris Havens was sworn in at the 116th Annual Training Conference at South Padre Island on June 10. He will serve a one-year term. The Texas Police Association, organized in Fort Worth in 1895, is the oldest law enforcement organization of its type in the state. Havens served as first vice president of the state’s seven-member executive board in 2014. He has worked his way up the ranks from sergeant at arms.
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June 15, 2015 - Sign up now for Junior Fire Academy
The deadline to apply for the Burleson Fire Department’s four-day Junior Fire Academy is July 3. This year, the Junior Fire Academy is so popular that we’ve doubled it. The first session is Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 8 a.m.-noon. The second session is Monday-Thursday, Aug. 3-6, 8 a.m.-noon. The free academy is for students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2015.
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June 9, 2015 - City facilities close July 3
Swim at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool on Saturday, the Fourth of July! Hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed on July 4. The BRiCk will be open on Friday, July 3, which is the official City holiday. If you are on the Friday trash/curbside recycling collection schedule, please have your bags and bin at the curb before 7 a.m. on July 3. The City’s Recycle and Compost Center will be open on July 3 and closed July 4. The Burleson Public Library and Burleson Animal Shelter will be closed July 3-4.
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June 2, 2015 - Seven appointed to Mayor's Youth Council
There are seven new faces on the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council, thanks to the official appointments made by Burleson City Council on June 1. The new faces include Grayson Dreitner, a Centennial High School junior; Gracie Haase, a Burleson High School junior; Jordan Hillis, a senior at Centennial High; Ally Lucas, a junior at Centennial High; James Miller, a freshman at Burleson High; Dylan Scott, a senior at Centennial High; and Jordan Wayson, an eighth grader at Hughes Middle School.
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June 1, 2015 - Next Old Town Plan Update is June 11
Do you want to learn about the future possibilities for Old Town Burleson? You have a second chance on Thursday, June 11. The first meetings were May 26-27. On June 11, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., the topics will include dealing with Renfro Street; historic preservation/working with historic resources; parking and circulation; business mix; public infrastructure; and public spaces.
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May 29, 2015 - Excessive rain forced unauthorized discharge or spill of wastewater on Rigney Way
An unauthorized discharge or spill of wastewater has occurred from the City of Burleson Collection System Sewer Manhole No. 1989 located in the Village Creek floodway south of the Boys and Girls Club property at 220 Rigney Way in Burleson, Texas. The discharge/spill occurred between 8:10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015. The spill is a result of excessive rainfall which has saturated the ground and entered into the wastewater collection system. This rainfall created sufficient pressure in the wastewater line to remove the bolted manhole lid and supporting ring structure from the manhole.
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May 26, 2015 - Sign up by May 29 for Citizens Police Academy
The Burleson Police Department hosts a free 10-week Citizens Police Academy each year, June-August. The 2015 academy starts June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Applications are available online and at the Burleson Police Department. The academy is every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The Citizens Police Academy is open to men and women, 18 or older. Citizens must submit an application packet which consists of the application, a waiver form, and consent for criminal history check.
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May 18, 2015 - Most City facilities close for Memorial Day
There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection Monday, May 25. Your trash will be collected on your next scheduled day. If your curbside recycling day is Monday, it will be picked up on the following Monday. The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on Memorial Day, only. The hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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May 14, 2015 - Every Hero has a Story at Summer Reading Club
The Burleson Public Library is gearing up for Summer Reading Club with exciting programs, prizes, and fun for readers of all ages. Returning this year is the popular online registration and reading log, with a new build-your-own superhero game for kids and teens. Readers of all ages will also have weekly challenges that could earn them extra prizes from June 1 to July 31. All you need to do is sign up and log what you’ve read! This year’s theme for children is “Every Hero Has a Story” and many activities will include a superhero theme.
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May 14, 2015 - Time to buckle up is before you get ejected
Once again, the Burleson Police Department and law enforcement agencies statewide are reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-May 31, just ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. “Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes,” Burleson Police Sgt. Brian O’Heren said. “As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash, buckling up!”
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May 8, 2015 - Police seek help in finding runaway teen
The Burleson Police Department needs your help in finding a missing girl who attends high school in Burleson. Brea Alleena Desessa, 15, has not been in contact with family or friends since Friday, May 1. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 135 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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May 5, 2015 - Gather recyclables and create a boat!
Gather your recyclables, create a boat, and participate in the City’s Recycled Boat Regatta at the BRiCk, Saturday, May 16. The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful are looking for youth, 6-17 years of age, who can build a boat out of recycled items, then race the boats in the BRiCk’s outdoor pool.
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May 4, 2015 - More than 34 run the Be Healthy 5K
More than 34 runners, from age 2 to 79, ran from Old Town Burleson to Hidden Creek Parkway and back Saturday morning in the City’s 4th annual 2015 Be Healthy Community 5K. The winner of the May 2 race was 13-year-old Laura Ogletree of Glen Rose with a chip time of 22:56.
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May 1, 2015 - Library & children benefit from H-E-B gift
Thanks to H-E-B, the Burleson Public Library is purchasing two new children’s learning stations. The library received a gift of $5,000 from H-E-B Burleson when the store celebrated its recent expansion. The stations are self-contained computers loaded with high quality educational software, learning games, and it will also include high quality bi-lingual software programs.
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April 24, 2015 - We'll only call, text or email once
We have changed the way that we give you a heads up that a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning has been issued. The City’s emergency management division has disabled the confirming feature so that you no longer have to confirm (press 1) that you received the Everbridge emergency notification message.
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April 20, 2015 - Early voting begins April 27
Early voting for the May 9 Burleson City Council election starts April 27. Early voting is Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday-Tuesday, May 4-5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day is May 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All voting takes place at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St.
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April 16, 2015 - Library volunteers can sign up online
The Library volunteer program is expanding with a new online participation program. The new system allows new volunteers to sign up and go through the approval process at their convenience from any computer. Existing volunteers may log their hours, sign up to assist with special events or shifts, and update their contact information.
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April 14, 2015 - Do your first 5K with us May 2
Have you been pounding the pavement training for a 5K? Then sign up for the City’s 4th annual Be Healthy Community 5K and Fun Walk, slated for Saturday, May 2, in Old Town Burleson. You don’t have to be a runner to have fun. The event includes a 1-mile Fun Walk. Register in advance, online, at https://behealthy5k.athlete360.com/, or register the day of the event at 201 W. Ellison St.
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April 13, 2015 - Investigator tapped as Employee of the Quarter
He has that “every guy” ability to relate with all facets of the community, and that sets people at ease. That’s important when your career field is law enforcement. Burleson Police Investigator Larry Sparks was selected as the City’s first Employee of the Quarter for 2015. He was one of 13 nominated from the public safety field, which includes the fire department, police department and fire marshal’s office.
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April 13, 2015 - City wants your help to stop illegal dumping
You’ve seen it, but did you know that it is illegal? The City of Burleson is asking for your help in eliminating illegal dumping and unsightly littering in our streets, alleys, and other public right-of-ways as well as on private and commercial properties. Illegal dumping is any unauthorized disposal of waste or unwanted materials on any public or private property. Illegal dumping often happens late at night to avoid detection. People usually dump illegally to avoid collection and disposal fees, or because they believe proper disposal is just “too much trouble.”
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April 9, 2015 - Spring clean now for collection May 9
The City is hosting a household hazardous waste collection, electronic recycling & paper shredding event on Saturday, May 9, at the City’s old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required).
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April 9, 2015 - Don't miss the book sale April 24-25
The Friends of the Library will host the group’s annual book sale on Friday, April 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Burleson Public Library. The sale will have a large variety of books, hardcover and softcover for all ages, including popular fiction and nonfiction (biographies, cooking, self-help, history, literature and more). You can buy a bag of books, of your choosing, for $10. Single books range in price from 50 cents to $2.
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April 1, 2015 - Animal shelter and winery team up for Yappy Hour
The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for another Yappy Hour on Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. Adoption fees range from $55 to $65 and include basic vaccinations and microchipping. Depending on the age of the adoptable pet, the fee also includes a rabies vaccination voucher and heartworm and FELV (feline leukemia virus) test.
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April 1, 2015 - Come fishing and camping with us
Bailey Lake is the site for the Far Out Family Fun Campout & Fishing Adventures April 25-26. The City is sponsoring the event that starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Bring the whole family ($10 per family of five). Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Three fishing rods/tackle boxes have been donated to the event for the biggest catch prizes.
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March 26, 2015 - Library gets Microsoft Surface tablets, thanks to grant
Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Texas State Library and Archive Commission, staff at the Burleson Public Library will soon have eight Microsoft Surface tablets to work with. The program is called the Library Edge Initiative and Reimbursement program. It is funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services through a grant to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Staff will use the tablets to assist patrons on their personal devices, either through one-on-one or group training, and to provide real-time reference services to patrons on their personal devices.
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March 25, 2015 - Police Explorers bring home seven awards
Two teams from Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911 brought home seven awards from the McKinney ISD Invitation Explorer Competition on March 21. Burleson’s two teams of four competed in a field of 12 teams. Burleson won first place for the Intoxicated Driver scenario; first and second place for the Crash Investigation scenario (Team 1 and Team 2); second place for Felony Traffic Stops, Domestic Crisis, and Crisis Negotiations; and third place in the Misdemeanor Traffic Stop.
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March 24, 2015 - Stay away from the skunks; they could have rabies
Six skunks have tested positive for rabies, in Burleson, since January. The majority of the skunks were located in the southern and western parts of the city. All locations, except two, where skunks were captured also had dogs that were exposed. All of the pets are being held in isolation. The length of isolation can be 45-90 days, depending on the dog’s rabies vaccination history. The City’s neighborhood services staff handed out flyers in the affected neighborhoods warning residents that a skunk, that tested positive for rabies, had been captured in the area within the last seven days. Residents are encouraged to report all physical contact between family or pets and a skunk and any animal bites to Burleson Animal Services at 817-426-9283.
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March 23, 2015 - Arbor Day celebration is April 24
Save the date for the City's annual Arbor Day Celebration. It will take place on Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. next to the BRiCk's outdoor pool in Bartlett Park. Second grade students from Frazier Elementary will be the guests of honor. Everyone who attends will get his or her choice of one free seedling - Live Oaks, Bur Oaks, Shumard Oaks, and Bald Cypress.
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March 18, 2015 - Driver arrested less than 24 hours after fatality crash
The victim of the March 17 hit-and-run fatality has been identified and the driver who allegedly caused the crash and fled the scene is in custody. The victim is 38-year-old Clayton Stokes of Burleson. The person in custody for the hit-and-run fatality crash is Connor Dylan Caldwell, 21, also of Burleson.
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March 18, 2015 - Police seek information in hit-and-run fatality
A motorcyclist died last night in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash on East Renfro Street in Burleson. The victim, a man, has not been positively identified. The driver of the vehicle that hit the victim also has not been identified. Police are looking for a vehicle with front end damage. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of the hit and run vehicle, and its location, is asked to call Burleson Police at 817-426-9903.
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March 17, 2015 - Crazy about animals? Sign up for Paw Pals
Are your pre-teens considering a career involving animals or just crazy about dogs and cats? Then sign them up for the Burleson Animal Services’ Paw Pals Animal Care Academy. The free academy is on Saturdays in June – June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Class is 90 minutes, noon to 1:30 p.m. The academy is for students who are entering the sixth grade in the 2015-2016 school year. It is limited to 15 students who must either live in Burleson or attend school in Burleson. Students will get wet, and covered in dog hair, as they work with selected adoptable shelter dogs for the grooming and training classes. They will also learn how to read a pet’s body language.
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March 16, 2015 - Volunteer for April 25 Trash Bash
Grab some friends and spend three hours beautifying Burleson as part of the 17th annual Trash Bash. The event is April 25, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Participants will remove litter and debris from retail corridors, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas. Following the cleanup, volunteers are invited to Warren Park for a free pizza lunch.
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March 16, 2015 - Be a firefighter, for five days
Are you interested in a crash course on what it takes to be a firefighter? Then sign up for the Burleson Fire Department’s free five-day Citizens Fire Academy. Class is April 6-10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Citizens Fire Academy is open to residents of Burleson and employees who work in Burleson. You must be at least 18 years old and in good physical shape because the Citizens Fire Academy includes the ever popular live fire burn. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3. Do you have what it takes?
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March 16, 2015 - We want your input on police reaccreditation
If you can’t attend the public hearing for the Burleson Police Department’s reaccreditation, you can call in. A phone call-in session is slated for Monday, March 30, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Just dial 817-426-9921. A team of assessors representing the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will arrive in Burleson on March 29 as the Burleson Police Department vies for its ninth reaccreditation. The public hearing is slated for 6:30 p.m. on March 30 in the Precinct 2 courtroom at the Ron Harmon Sub Courthouse, 247 Elk Dr. Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987.
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March 12, 2015 - Old Town improvements start next week
If Burleson City Council members approve the $1 million-plus contract on March 16, the facelift that would make getting around Old Town easier will begin on March 17. The goal of this project is to make Old Town Burleson more welcoming for visitors and safer for drivers, walkers and bicyclists, while maintaining its character and charm. Signs about the project are already in place on Ellison Street.
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March 10, 2015 - Woman in home fire dies
The woman who firefighters rescued from the house fire on Stockton Street on Friday, March 6, has died. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Jennifer Alaine Correll, 41, of Burleson. She died Sunday, March 8, at 9:47 p.m. at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
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March 10, 2015 - Hunt Easter eggs with us March 28
Be adventurous and dive in for Easter eggs, race against your peers for prize eggs at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through fields dotted with eggs at the City’s Russell Farm. Whatever you choose, make sure your calendar is cleared for Saturday, March 28.
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March 7, 2015 - Home fire leaves one in critical condition
Burleson firefighters responded to a structure fire at a home in the 1000 block of Stockton at 3:55 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Firefighters from Burleson and Crowley made a quick stop on the fire and rescued an adult female. CPR was performed on that female before she was transported. As of 9:30 a.m. today, March 7, her condition has stabilized but she is in critical condition.
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March 6, 2015 - Team efforts results in felony arrest, seizure of drugs
A team effort between the Stop the Offender Program Special Crimes Unit and the Burleson SWAT team resulted in the March 3 arrest of two men for manufacturing or delivery of drugs. The warrant was issued for a home in the 500 block of Sandra Lane. Twenty-six-year-old Johnathan Ray Parnell and Dylan Shane Canen, 21, both of Burleson, were arrested. Officers confiscated methamphetamines, marijuana, heroin, amphetamine pills and Trazodone.
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March 3, 2015 - Place 3 Incumbent withdraws from race
Jerry W. Allen, the Place 3 incumbent on Burleson City Council, withdrew his name from the May 9 election last night. He filed his intent to withdraw, in writing, at the March 2 Burleson City Council meeting. What was a five-way race for Place 3 on Feb. 27 (the last day to file) is now a four-way race. Those vying for the Place 3 seat in May are John Garrison, Shannan Sutter, Curtis E. Hawk, and DanO Strong. The Place 5 race is also contested. Mark Hotchkiss filed against incumbent Dan McClendon. Stuart Gillaspie did not draw a challenger for his Place 1 seat.
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Feb. 27, 2015 - It's a five-way race for Place 3
It’s now a five-way race for Place 3 on the Burleson City Council. Today, DanO Strong joined the race for the Place 3 seat by filing against incumbent Jerry W. Allen. Also vying for the Place 3 seat are Curtis E. Hawk, John Garrison and Shannan Sutter. Mark Hotchkiss filed against Place 5 incumbent Dan McClendon. Place 1 incumbent Stuart Gillaspie has not drawn a challenger. The filing period for the May 9, 2015, city council election ended today at 5 p.m. If a candidate wants to withdraw his/her name from the May 9 ballot, the deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Candidates will draw for places on the ballot at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6.
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Feb. 26, 2015 - It's a four-way race for Place 3
It’s now a four-way race for Place 3 on the Burleson City Council. Yesterday, Curtis E. Hawk filed as a challenger to Place 3 incumbent Jerry W. Allen. John Garrison and Shannan Sutter also filed for Place 3. Last week Mark Hotchkiss filed against Place 5 incumbent Dan McClendon. Place 1 incumbent Stuart Gillaspie has not drawn a challenger. The filing period for the May 9, 2015, city council election ends Friday, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m.
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Feb. 25, 2015 - Sign up for Links Fore Literacy Golf Tournament
The Friends of the Burleson Public Library will be hosting a golf tournament on Friday, May 15, at Hidden Creek Golf Course. The Links Fore Literacy Golf Tournament is a 4-person scramble format with registration beginning at 11 a.m., lunch served at noon, and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament will directly benefit the Burleson Public Library by helping fund the various youth services and other outreach programs.
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Feb. 24, 2015 - BPD vies for ninth reaccreditation
A team of assessors representing the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is coming to Burleson on Sunday, March 29, as the Burleson Police Department vies for its ninth reaccreditation. Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987. The assessors will be in town March 29 - Wednesday, April 1. Comments from the public are welcome at a public hearing slated for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30, in the Precinct 2 courtroom at the Ron Harmon Sub Courthouse located at 247 Elk Dr.
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Feb. 20, 2015 - Vietnam Veteran Celebration is March 27
Major General Lester “Les” Simpson will be the guest speaker for the Friday, March 27, fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Celebration at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Burleson. The event begins at 2 p.m. The Burleson Heritage Foundation and the City of Burleson are hosting the event
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Feb. 20, 2015 - Third challenger enters ring for city council election
Another challenger has entered the ring for the May 9 Burleson City Council election. Mark Hotchkiss is challenging incumbent Dan McClendon for the Place 5 seat. Six candidates have filed for three places on the Burleson City Council. Place 3 incumbent Jerry W. Allen has drawn two challengers - John Garrison and Shannan Sutter. Place 1 incumbent Stuart Gillaspie has not drawn an opponent. The filing period ends Friday, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m.
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Feb. 17, 2015 - Keep Burleson Beautiful wins President's Circle Award
Congratulations to Keep Burleson Beautiful! The non-profit organization that works hand in hand with the City’s environmental services division, received a Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award at the annual Keep America Beautiful (KAB) National Awards Dinner that was part of the 2015 KAB National Conference in Washington, D.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities.
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Feb. 11, 2015 - How do you communicate with us?
How do you get your information about City of Burleson events, programs, meetings and more? Number one answer? You use the City’s Facebook pages. You could pick as many communication tools as you wanted out of a list of 20 in the 2014 Communications Survey. The top three choices of residents and of those who work in or visit Burleson are Facebook (65.9 percent), the weekly E-Newsletter (56.8 percent), and the City website (43.2 percent). More than 70 percent of you are satisfied/very satisfied with the feedback you get from City staff and feel that you have ample opportunity to be involved in the decisions made by City staff/city council concerning City services, economic and community development, and programs.
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Feb. 10, 2015 - Hot Sounds of Summer Concert lineup is hot!
It’s going to be a hot Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in 2015, starting with sophomore sensation Reagan James, best known for making it to the Top 10 on NBC’s “The Voice” headlining on May 29, and ending with crowd favorite Le Freak, bringing disco back to Burleson, on June 26. J.D. Monson, country/classic rock, is the headliner June 5. Journey fans don’t want to miss ESCAPE on June 12, and a 2014 favorite, Buddy Whittington, is bringing back the blues on June 19. The Hot Sounds of Summer showcases free 90-minute concerts that start at 7:30 p.m., every Friday between May 29 and June 26, at the intersection of Ellison and Wilson streets (124 W. Ellison St.).
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Feb. 5, 2015 - It's a three-way race for Place 3
As of 2 p.m. on Feb. 5, all three incumbents and two challengers have submitted their paperwork for the May 9, 2015, Burleson City Council election. The latest to throw her hat in the ring is Shannan Sutter, who is a challenger for the Place 3 seat on council. That seat is currently held by Councilmember Jerry Allen. Sutter filed on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2015 - Employee of the Year honor goes to crime analyst
She has exemplary analytical and organizational skills and is instrumental in synthesizing crime data. Kathy James, who will mark 24 years with the Burleson Police Department in March, was honored Jan. 29 as the Burleson Police Department’s Civilian Employee of the Year. James’ current title is civilian records supervisor/crime analyst. “She took on the responsibility of synthesizing crime data and has been successful at identifying crime trends and making crime predictions,” according to the award nomination. “She is instrumental in the collection and processing of an enormous amount of data. This has been very useful in the allocation of resources.”
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Feb. 5, 2015 - Swenson is Rookie Officer of the Year
Caitlin Swenson “does not hesitate to act and faces obstacles head on,” and that earned her the Burleson Police Department’s 2014 Rookie Officer of the Year award. The 27-year-old Arlington native was hired by Burleson on April 25, 2013. Swenson “has demonstrated how to handle courage under pressure, which does not come naturally to most officers. She takes the initiative and applies solid problem solving skills.”
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Feb. 5, 2015 - Community Resource Officer tapped as Officer of the Year
The Burleson Police Department’s 2014 Officer of the Year is the community’s “go-to guy,” and “it is this type of relationship with the community that sets this officer head and shoulders above the others.” Why is he the go-to guy? David Wardlaw has served as the department’s sole community resource officer for the past year.
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Feb. 5, 2015 - Supervisor of the Year goes to Sandifer
A supervisor who has dedicated his life to the Burleson Police Department was humbled and honored Jan. 29 when he was announced as the 2014 Supervisor of the Year. Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer guided the department during the transition after Police Chief Tom Cowan retired in December 2013 and Police Chief Billy Cordell took over the reins in June 2014.
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Feb. 4, 2015 - Officer earns award for curbing narcotics activity
Doing his job to curb narcotics activity in the community netted Burleson Patrol Officer Don Adams the department’s 2014 Most Outstanding Community Policing Award. In the nomination letter, Adams was called “a man of many faces and an extensive knowledge of criminal investigations.” The nomination went on to say that “this officer applied his years of experience in drug interdiction and investigation to the problem and began knocking down arrests on a daily basis.” Adams credits his partnership with citizens and business owners for his success.
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Feb. 4, 2015 - Byrom tapped for Ofelia Blair Character Award
This police officer’s goal is to “have 100 percent satisfaction from the public.” Officer Joe Byrom was honored for that character trait with the Burleson Police Department’s 2014 Ofelia Blair Character Award. According to Sgt. Craig Bastible, one of Byrom’s best traits is that he takes extra time during his calls to explain to citizens why certain actions are being taken. And, “Burleson is his home, it’s where he grew up, and he takes personal interest in the city.”
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Feb. 4, 2015 - Police earn highest honors at banquet
The 2014 case that will strike a chord with the Burleson Police Department, and the community that rushed to provide support, is the robbery of Wells Fargo Bank and the shooting of two Burleson Police detectives. At the Jan. 29 Burleson Police Department awards banquet, detectives David Feucht and Nick Grace were each presented with a Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart. Officers K. Martin and A. Reed earned a Medal of Honor and dispatchers Sabrina Rivera and Maria Gonzalez were recognized with police commendations.
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Jan. 29, 2015 - Four file for three seats on city council
As of 2 p.m. on Jan. 29, all three incumbents and one challenger have submitted their paperwork for the May 9, 2015, Burleson City Council election. Dan McClendon, Place 5, was the first to throw his hat in the ring on Jan. 28, the first day to file. He is the incumbent and mayor pro tem. McClendon was followed Wednesday by John Garrison, who filed as a challenger for Place 3, and Jerry W. Allen, the Place 3 incumbent. Stuart Gillaspie filed for his Place 1 seat today, Jan. 29.
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Jan. 28, 2015 - Get fit, raise money with Walk for a Dog
If you made a resolution to get fit and healthy in 2015, and you love animals, we have the perfect incentive for you. All you have to do is get out the leashes and take a Walk for a Dog. Walk for a Dog is a smartphone app by WoofTrax that supports your local animal shelter every time you walk. Donations are based on the number of people walking for the shelter, the number of times they walk and how far they walk. It tracks usage by how many walks you take, not by distance, so there is even more incentive to get out there every day and hit the pavement or trails.
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Jan. 22, 2015 - Mason named Fire Officer of the Year
Fire Lt. Greg Mason earned the Fire Officer of the Year honor for supervising the Burleson Fire Department’s pre-plan program and small engine service program. “Over the past year Lt. Mason supervised these programs, took numerous phone calls, and utilized Engineer Schoonover to help make this process work as smooth as possible,” Lt. Mike Jones said in his nomination letter. Mason has been part of the Burleson Fire Department, as a volunteer and a career firefighter, for more than half his life. The 46-year-old Burleson native started volunteering with Burleson in August 1990. He was hired as a career firefighter in April 1999.
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Jan. 22, 2015 - Schoonover named Firefighter of the Year
Knowing in advance what you face when the dispatcher sends you to a commercial building that’s on fire is crucial. Making sure those plans are in place is the reason Burleson Fire Department Engineer Robert Schoonover was awarded the 2014 Firefighter of the Year honor. Schoonover took the lead on creating pre-fire plans of all commercial and industrial buildings in the City. Burleson Fire Chief Gary Wisdom said that when you arrive on the scene is not the time to try to find exits, the locations of utilities, the nearest hydrant, or what is housed or manufactured in the building. “Pre-fire plans give the firefighters an opportunity to get inside these buildings and find out what is in there,” the chief said.
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Jan. 22, 2015 - Firefighters honored for service, training and responses
Fifteen years of service, more than 900 training hours, and 1,381 calls during 2014 . . . those were among the awards earned during the Burleson Fire Department’s annual banquet Jan. 17. Three lieutenants were recognized for their 15 years of service as career firefighters for the City. They include Greg Mason, Mike Jones and Jeremiah Lozier. A fourth fire lieutenant, Duane Wines, was applauded for earning the most training hours, 914.5, in 2014. And, the crew on C shift at Fire Station #1 was named the busiest shift with 1,381 out of the department’s 3,912 calls in 2014. That’s 35.3 percent of the total calls. That crew included Mason, Engineer Robert Schoonover, and firefighters Rob Moore and David Franks.
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Jan. 22, 2015 - Stanton named Rookie Firefighter of the Year
He may be a rookie firefighter for the Burleson Fire Department, but Josh Stanton is no stranger to the field of firefighting. His attitude and work ethic earned Stanton the Burleson Fire Department’s Rookie Firefighter of the Year award for 2014. The 25-year-old firefighter/paramedic joined Burleson’s department in October 2013 after serving as a firefighter/paramedic for the Kennedale Fire Department for two years. Lt. Greg Mason said Stanton “always comes to work smiling and ready to go. He has shown an eagerness to learn and the willingness to accomplish his goals. His attitude and initiative have shown he is a team player.”
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Jan. 22, 2015 - Commercial vehicle detail puts 14 out of service
The roads are safer today, thanks to a multi-agency Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) detail Jan. 21 at Burleson’s I-35W Commercial Vehicle Inspection area. Fifty trucks were inspected, 14 federal citations and two state citations were issued, 141 federal warnings and 15 state warnings were handed out, and 14 commercial vehicles – 28 percent of the vehicles - were placed out of service for violations. The focus of the CVE detail is on vehicle weights, motor carrier safety, vehicle registration, transportation of persons, and hazardous materials.
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Jan. 20, 2015 - Water pipeline repairs are done
UPDATE: The Tarrant Regional Water District completed the repair on the Richland Chambers pipeline on Thursday, Jan. 15. The City of Fort Worth is getting 100 percent of its water from the Richland Chambers pipeline at the Rolling Hills water treatment plant. The taste and odor issues should go away in few days.
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Jan. 19, 2015 - Candidate packets available Jan. 20
City council candidate packets for the May 2015 City election will be available starting tomorrow. The packets are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 27, at Burleson City Hall. They will also be available at the Jan. 20, Feb. 2, and Feb. 16 city council meetings. City council work sessions start at 6 p.m. and the general meeting begins at 7 p.m. The packet will also be posted on the City website, http://bit.ly/2015cityelection, on Jan. 20.
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Jan. 14, 2015 - Water is safe for drinking
The City of Burleson fielded a handful of complaints Tuesday about the taste and odor of the drinking water, so our public works department checked with the City of Fort Worth, which is the source of Burleson’s water supply. Bottom line, the water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and all other purposes, even though it has an earthy smell and taste.
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Jan. 12, 2015 - City facilities close Jan. 19
Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 19, but City facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., but the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk), library, animal shelter, and Senior Activity Center will be closed. The Burleson City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 19 has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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Dec. 25, 2014 - Second suspect arrested in bank robbery, shooting of detectives
Within five days, the Burleson Police Department arrested a second suspect in the Dec. 19 robbery of Wells Fargo Bank and the shooting of two Burleson Police detectives. Lamarcus Antwon Jones Jr., 22, of Fort Worth, was arrested just before midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 24, on a charge of aggravated robbery. The Christmas Eve arrest was a joint operation involving Burleson Police Department investigators, the STOP Special Crimes Unit, and the Fort Worth Zero Tolerance Unit. Jones was the driver of a vehicle police believe was involved in the Dec. 19 robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank in the 400 block of East Renfro Street in Burleson.
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Dec. 24, 2014 - Connect with Council Jan. 12
The Burleson Area Retired School Employee Association will host Connect with Council on Monday, Jan. 12. Mayor Ken Shetter and Councilmember Ronnie Johnson will speak to the group at 2 p.m. BARSEA meets at the Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave.
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Dec. 23, 2014 - Tickets for Valentine Dance available Jan. 8
The City’s parks and recreation department is hosting their annual Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine Dance at the BRiCk on Saturday, Feb. 7. There will be two times, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The fun includes pictures, corsages, dinner, dancing, and games. Pre-event tickets are $16 per couple ($8 per person) and are available at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., starting Jan. 8.
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Dec. 23, 2014- Recycle that Christmas tree
If you live inside the city limits of Burleson, it’s easy to recycle your Christmas tree when it begins dropping needles. The City’s compost/mulch/recycling center is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The center will be closed Friday, Dec. 26, but you can drop off your tree on Saturday, Dec. 27, and again on Friday/Saturday, Jan. 2 and Jan. 3. The compost/mulch/recycling center is located at 620 Memorial Plaza, behind Fire Station #2. You have to be a resident of the city of Burleson to use the City’s center.
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Dec. 22, 2014 - Suspect in bank robbery, shooting of two detectives, identified
The Burleson Police Department has identified the suspect in the Dec. 19, 2014, shooting of two detectives and the robbery of Wells Fargo Bank as Andre Jackson Jr., 19, of Grand Prairie. Three charges have been filed against him, including two felony charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon and one felony charge of aggravated robbery.
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Dec. 19, 2014 - Two officers shot in bank robbery
Burleson’s dispatch received a suspicious person call, which became a bank robbery, Friday afternoon. Two Burleson police detectives were shot while attempting to apprehend the suspect who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Burleson. One detective sustained minor injuries and was treated and released. The second detective has undergone surgery and is presently in stable condition at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.
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Dec. 12, 2014 - Edwards shares Employee of the Year honors
The smiling face that greets many of the utility customers who come in to Burleson City Hall was honored with the 2014 Employee of the Year. Lisa Kay Edwards, utility customer service supervisor, shares the 2014 honor with David Butler, fire investigator/inspector for the Fire Marshal’s office.
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Dec. 12, 2014 - Seven honored for 20 or more years of service
Seven City employees were honored for 15 or more years of service. Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer was recognized for his 30 years to the Burleson Police Department. Also from the police department was Sgt. Melvin McGuire, who has served for 25 years. Five employees started with the City 20 years ago. They include Brenda Chrusciaki from finance, Deputy Chief Chris Havens from the police department, Peter Krause from parks and recreation, Sgt. Darin Pool from the police department, and Johnny West from the parks department.
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Dec. 12, 2014 - Butler shares Employee of the Year honors
Tackling a huge project on top of doing his regular duties as a fire investigator/inspector earned David Butler the 2014 Employee of the Year honors. He shared that award with Lisa Kay Edwards. Butler coordinated the City’s new state-of-the-art radio system.
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Dec. 5, 2014 - Most City facilities close Dec. 25-26 & Jan. 1
Most City facilities, with the exception of public safety, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hidden Creek Golf Course will be closed on Christmas, but will be open at its regular hours – 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on two Thursdays - Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. If you are on the Monday/Thursday schedule, your next collection date after the two holidays is Monday, Dec. 29, and Monday, Jan. 5. If you are on the Tuesday/Friday schedule, your trash/recycling will be collected on your normal days.
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Dec. 1, 2014 - Most City facilities close for Dec. 11 awards luncheon
City of Burleson facilities - with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the Senior Activity Center, the Burleson Police Department and the three fire stations - will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 11, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. so that City employees may attend the City’s annual awards luncheon. Russell Farm will be closed. The Burleson Animal Shelter will open at 2 p.m.
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Nov. 25, 2014 - Police will look out for you during holiday shopping
Holiday shopping, especially Thanksgiving weekend, can be chaotic. But the Burleson Police Department is there to help you. The police will be patrolling retail parking lots - including Gateway Station, South Towne Crossing and Walmart Supercenter - when you hit the stores for Black Friday specials on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, Nov. 28. Law enforcement’s focus is on the major shopping areas. Teams of Citizens on Patrol (COPs) members will be out in force.
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Nov. 25, 2014 - Public safety faces off in benefit game
This year’s benefit game for Heart for the Kids will be a little different. Burleson Police, Burleson Fire, and the Crowley Fire Department are banding together to form two teams to hit the donations out of the park . . . all to make sure that families who need help can put toys and clothing under the Christmas tree.
The bats will be cracking Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. Admission is one unwrapped toy.
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Nov. 20, 2014 - Burleson wins gold for Let's Move! Initiative
Today, the National League of Cities recognized Burleson for achieving gold medals in all five Let’s Move! Cities,Towns and Counties goal areas, which are based on achievements made to improve access to healthy, affordable food and promote physical activity for children and adults. Burleson was one of 23 cities and counties honored nationwide. Launched in 2010, LMCTC is part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! Initiative.
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Nov. 19, 2014 - Residents flocked to City's free collection/recycling event
There was some serious cleaning of garages, media rooms and offices this fall. When the City hosted the semiannual Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding event on Nov. 8, an estimated 267 residents showed up and more than 22,000 pounds of waste and recyclables were collected.
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Nov. 19, 2014 - Skundberg earns Employee of the Quarter honors
A City employee who went above and beyond when the City was in the national spotlight, was selected as Employee of the Quarter. Paula Skundberg, executive assistant in the city secretary’s office, was responsible for coordinating all of the activities and logistics for the National League of Cities Small Cities Council meeting in Burleson. This was a four-day event in June 2014 and included representatives from more than a dozen states.
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Nov. 18, 2014 - Learn more about grants Dec. 16
Do you want to learn more about grants? Then reserve two hours, noon-2 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Burleson Funding Information Center at the Burleson Public Library will present “Grantseeking Basics Brown Bag.” Bring your lunch - no registration is required. Grantseeking Basics is the Foundation Center’s basic orientation to the foundation fundraising process. It is intended for representatives of nonprofit organizations who may be new to the process or want a refresher, and those who want to learn more about the Center and its resources.
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Nov. 12, 2014 - Go to the farm for Christmas fun!
Get your picture taken with Joey, the “Rein-Donkey,” during the three-day Christmas at Russell Farm festivities. The City’s 30-acre historic farm at 405 W. County Road 714 is the site for fun Dec. 18-20. The hours on Thursday and Friday are 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 2 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The festivities are free.
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Nov. 12, 2014 - Grand finale includes parade, tree lighting and fireworks
Fireworks will light up the sky in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 6, to serve as the big finale for a day full of Christmas festivities. The Burleson Rotary Club is hosting the Parade of Lights that step off from Kerr Middle School at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6. Santa will be on that last Parade of Lights float. His final stop for the day is the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street, which will be bustling with dancers and singers entertaining the parade crowd. The big finale is at 7 p.m., at that same corner, with the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree and a firework show choreographed to holiday music.
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Nov. 11, 2014 - Don't miss the Christmas Craft Fair
You don’t want to miss this. Stop by the Burleson Senior Activity Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, for the Christmas Craft Fair. The fair takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and showcases one-of-a-kind handmade items - sewn creations, art, jewelry and more - from area vendors.
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Nov. 11, 2014 - Get your tickets for Breakfast with Santa
The big guy from the North Pole is hosting the City’s 15th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk. The event is geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Advance tickets are available at the BRiCk now, or you can buy them at the door Dec. 6.
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Nov. 10, 2014 - Security officer stops attempted robbery at credit union
Burleson Police are looking for two suspects after an attempted robbery this morning at Fort Worth Community Credit Union on Wilshire Boulevard. An officer from another agency was working security in an off-duty capacity for the credit union. That security officer told Burleson Police that two individuals entered the business. The suspects were dressed in black, covered head to toe, and each was armed with a handgun. The suspects got in to the credit union’s vestibule. According to the report, the suspects saw the security officer inside the lobby. The suspects shot in the direction of the security officer, who returned fire. There were several employees in the business at the time, but there were no customers. No one inside the credit union was injured.
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Nov. 3, 2014 - City facilities close Nov. 27-28
City of Burleson facilities, with the exception of public safety, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Nov. 27. Trash will be collected on the next Monday, Dec. 1. The curbside recycling will be collected on your next scheduled day.
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Oct. 30, 2014 - Police Explorers win first place, three times
They were a triple threat. Members of the Burleson Police Explorers Post #4911 were up to the challenge Oct. 25 when they snagged three first place trophies in the Alamo Area Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. Two teams of four Explorers from Burleson competed against approximately 60 teams and brought home first place in Traffic Stops (misdemeanor), Traffic Stops (felony) and Academic Challenge. The winning Explorers include Colby Smith, Brad Dye, Jaime Ayala, Peyton Haddock, Tanner Bates, Grace Twilley, Mary Studebaker and Blair Roy.
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Oct. 30, 2014 - It's time for the Christmas Coloring Contest
Get out those crayons and colored pencils. The City of Burleson’s parks and recreation department is looking for some talented third graders who are also Burleson residents to participate in the annual holiday coloring contest. The Christmas coloring contest flier is available on the City website at www.bit.ly/Christmascoloring. Two children — one lucky boy and one lucky girl — will be selected to ride with Santa Claus in the Burleson Rotary Club’s Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade steps off from Kerr Middle School at 6 p.m. The two winners will also help turn on the lights at the City’s Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street. The deadline is Nov. 26.
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Oct. 29, 2014 - Third business breaks ground at HighPoint
The third business to break ground in the City of Burleson’s HighPoint Business Park on Interstate 35W did so on Tuesday, Oct. 28. It’s not a new name. Wagner-Smith Equipment Company has been a staple of Burleson (921 S. Burleson Blvd.) since 1990. The address is changing to 5701 HighPoint Pkwy.
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Oct. 27, 2014 - City's Military Veteran Tribute is Nov. 8
All military veterans, from all branches, from all wars and conflicts including stateside service, will be honored at the City’s annual Military Veteran Tribute/Veterans Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event begins at 2 p.m. at 298 E. Renfro St., at the corner of Renfro Street and I-35. The plaza is nestled in the B& G development.
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Oct. 24, 2014 - Pioneer Pups author will sign books Nov. 8
Nancy K. Arnold is coming to Burleson Saturday, Nov. 8, for a book signing for her second book, Pioneer Pups. She will be at the Burleson Visitors Center and Museum, 124 W. Ellison St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Burleson Heritage Foundation is hosting the event.
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Oct. 23, 2024 - Daylight saving time ends Nov. 2
All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker at Burleson Memorial Park, 580 Memorial Plaza, will be removed after Nov. 2. What else goes along with changing your clocks? Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Oct. 14, 2014 - Edwards earns Employee of the Quarter honors
If you come to Burleson City Hall to pay your water/trash bill, you probably know Lisa Kay Edwards. She is the utility customer service supervisor who, along with her fellow employees, greets you at the window to take your payment, set up your service and more. Next time you are in city hall, congratulate her. Lisa was named Employee of the Quarter for the City’s public works department. She is the third honoree in 2014.
She will be recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the Oct. 20 Burleson City Council meeting.
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Oct. 14, 2014 - Citizens On Patrol earn four honors
The Burleson Police Department’s Citizens On Patrol (COPs) program was honored not once, not twice, but four times recently at the Texas Citizens On Patrol Association annual convention in Cleburne. Sgt. Brian O’Heren, coordinator of the program, earned Coordinator of the Year. Burleson COPs won Small Agency of the Year. Caty “Granny” Atkins, the oldest member of Burleson COPs, accepted the Lifetime Member award. And, out of 14 vehicles entered in the car show, the Burleson COPs vehicle won honorable mention. The Burleson Police Department’s COPs program boasts 40 active members, including the 2014 class.
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Oct. 8, 2014 - Library hosts Anime & Manga Festival Nov. 8
The Burleson Public Library has hosted a number of events dedicated to the study of Anime (Japanese animated films) and Manga (Japanese comics), but on Saturday, Nov. 8, the library will combine the two for the Burleson Anime & Manga Festival. The event is slated for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.
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Oct. 7, 2014 - Burleson is #4 in Best Places for Young Families
Burleson ranked fourth in a field of 100-plus cities and towns in Texas as the Best Places for Young Families in Texas. The top five includes Frisco, Friendswood, Allen, Burleson and Mansfield. Only places with a population over 25,000 residents were analyzed.
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Oct. 6, 2014 - Get your tickets for Founders Day Dinner
You have until Oct. 11 to buy your ticket to the Third Annual Burleson Heritage Foundation Founders Day Dinner! The event is Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Baker House, 117 E. Ellison St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person
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Oct. 2, 2014 - Working Fire Alarms Save Lives
Have you tested your smoke alarms lately? “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” is the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11. The Burleson Fire Marshal’s Office will be working with the Burleson Fire Department to visit schools and daycares to drive the message home.
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Sept. 27, 2014 - Boo Bash fun is Oct. 25
Old Town will be taken over by superheroes, princesses, and more on Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., for the City's seventh annual free Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. The fun takes place on Ellison Street, between Main Street and Johnson Avenue (124 W. Ellison St.).
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Sept. 26, 2014 - City will spray for mosquitoes
Today, the City’s environmental services division was notified that a mosquito trap in the 300 block of West Eldred Street tested positive for West Nile virus.
The City will conduct three nights – Saturday/Sunday/Monday - of ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. on Sept. 27.
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Sept. 22, 2014 - Police will interact with neighbors via social network
The Burleson Police Department is adding a new tool to the toolbox. It’s called Nextdoor. Police are partnering with the private social network for neighborhoods. The partnership allows Burleson’s Community Resource Officer David Wardlaw to communicate online with residents in Burleson neighborhoods so they can work together to improve safety and strengthen neighborhood watch efforts. There are currently 25 active and six inactive Nextdoor neighborhoods in the city limits of Burleson.
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Sept. 19, 2014 - City will spray for mosquitoes Sept. 20-22
Today, the City was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. One positive trap is in the 2000 block of Mary Ann Lane. The second positive trap is in the 300 block of Southeast John Jones Drive. The City will conduct three nights – Saturday/Sunday/Monday - of ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. on Sept. 20.
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Sept. 19, 2014 - It's time for family fishing and camping!
It’s time to bait that hook, cast that line, and cross your fingers for a bite. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the popular Far Out Family Campout and Fishing Adventures Friday/Saturday, Oct. 17-18, at Bailey Lake. The overnight event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday and wraps up at 8 a.m. Saturday.
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Sept. 18, 2014 - Stop at railroad crossings
Flashing red lights at railroad crossings are the same as a stop sign. A dozen drivers learned that lesson Sept. 17 when the Burleson Police Department joined forces with Union Pacific Railroad and the City marshals for a railroad crossing enforcement.
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Sept. 18, 2014 - Expect Renfro lane closures for signal maintenance
Weather permitting, a contractor will be doing maintenance on the signal light at Renfro and Wilson streets, next to Burleson City Hall, on Monday, Sept. 22, and Tuesday, Sept. 23. The right lanes on Renfro will be closed starting at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
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Sept. 16, 2014 - City awards $72,700 in hotel motel funds
Six organizations received a boost for their events/programs Monday night when the Burleson City Council approved $72,700 in funding through hotel/motel occupancy tax funds. An additional $17,500 was earmarked for sports tournament promotion, historic tourism and arts-related tourism. Hotel occupancy tax revenue is generated by each hotel room stay in Burleson. The City levies a 7 percent tax that results in approximately $140,000 in revenue each year. The City received 10 applications from eight organizations that totaled more than $176,000.
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Sept. 16, 2014 - Four City employees rewarded for TIP
Four City employees received $125 each for a TIP that they submitted to save the City money.
Honored at the Sept. 15 Burleson City Council meeting were Margie Kallmayer, accounting technician with the City’s finance department, and Terry Hambley, Lee Westcott and CaShan Clark, city marshals with municipal court.
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Sept. 15, 2014 - Connect with Council Oct. 11
The next Connect with Council is Saturday, Oct. 11, at the City’s Founders Day celebration. Councilmembers Stuart Gillaspie and Matt Aiken will be at the event so be sure to bring your questions and comments and share with them your thoughts about the Burleson community.
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Sept. 12, 2014 - You might qualify for a PRV rebate
Check your mail to see if your home qualifies for a rebate for the installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV). The City of Burleson made water system upgrades to improve service to existing customers citywide. Your home may have been identified as possibly having a maximum water pressure above 80 psi after the system upgrades. A PRV is one way to regulate the water pressure.
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Sept. 11, 2014 - Come celebrate Founders Day Oct. 11
The City and the Burleson Heritage Foundation are putting the finishing touches on the schedule for the 22nd annual Founders Day, slated for Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town Burleson. The historic festival includes western gunfighters, antique appraisals, arts and crafts, great food, games, and children’s activities (including bounce houses). There will be two stages featuring entertainment. Vendor booths will stretch down Ellison, from Warren Street to Main Street. Sonny Burgess, a Country Music Association artist winner and Texas Country Music Hall of Famer will headline the 4 p.m. concert.
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Sept. 9, 2014 - Two arrested, third sought in organized criminal activity
Two out of three suspects who allegedly burglarized vehicles in a neighborhood in north Burleson have been arrested. The burglaries took place June 30. Credit cards taken from those vehicles were used at local convenience stores. Police are looking for the third suspect, identified as Angelica Velasquez, 22, who is also wanted for engaging in organized criminal activity/credit card abuse.
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Sept. 5, 2014 - City will spray for mosquitoes tonight
Today, the City’s environmental services division was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. One positive trap is in the 800 block of Parkridge Boulevard. The second positive trap is in the 300 block of West Eldred Street, which also came back positive last Friday. The will conduct three nights – Friday to Sunday - of ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. tonight, Sept. 5.
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Sept. 4, 2014 - It's dogs, dogs, dogs at Sept 26 Yappy Hour
Dogs, dogs, dogs and more dogs are the theme Sept. 26 when the Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery team up for the fifth Yappy Hour. Everyone, including our Empty the Shelter families, is encouraged to bring their own pets and check out the adoptable pets that the animal shelter staff will bring out for on-site adoptions. Animal shelter staff will be shuttling adoptable pets to the winery from the 775 S.E. John Jones Dr. Burleson Animal Shelter site. Adoption fees range from $55 to $65. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The winery will be donating a portion of the Sept. 26 evening’s proceeds to the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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Sept. 4, 2014 - Police Explorers looking for another win
In July, Burleson Police Explorer’s Post #4911 won second place in the Intoxicated Driver event at a multi-day competition for police explorers at the University of Texas at Arlington campus. In October, the explorers hope to compete again at the Alamo Area Police Explorer competition, where they won first place in the Domestic Violence scenario in 2013. Two teams of four explorers from the Burleson post engaged in life-like law enforcement scenarios July 10-12 at UTA. Post #4911 was one of more than 90 teams from law enforcement agencies statewide.
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Sept. 3, 2014 - Tip-A-Cop Sept. 29
Save the date, enjoy a burger and fries, tip your waiter or waitress, and support your local police department. It’s that simple. It’s called Tip-A-Cop. Make plans to stop by Grumps of Burleson on Monday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and the tips and a portion of the nightly proceeds will go to the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA). Police officers will be serving you your choice of a hamburger or cheeseburger, fries or chips and soda or tea all for just $8. BCPAA members will refill your drink and clear the tables.
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Aug. 29, 2014 - City will spray after two mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus
Today, the City’s environmental services division was notified that two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus. One positive trap is in the 300 block of Northwest Hillery Street. The second positive trap is in the 300 block of West Eldred Street. The City of Burleson will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. The ground spraying will be performed by trucks with foggers in targeted subdivisions within designated spray zones. (see maps, www.burlesontx.com/WNV). The Hillery Street designated spray zone includes 8.44 miles of street, which encompasses 2,565 single family homes and 318 apartment units. The Eldred Street designated spray zone includes 14.37 miles of street and encompasses 841 single family homes and 62 apartment units.
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Aug. 27, 2014 - Drug Take Back Event is Sept. 27
The City, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, September 27, at the old City service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs.
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Aug. 25, 2014 - Apply for hotel/motel tax fund grants
If you want to apply for hotel/motel occupancy tax fund grants, the guidelines and application are online now. If you are looking for some assistance, the City’s economic development department will be hosting an optional pre-submittal workshop at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Burleson Visitors Center and Museum, 124 W. Ellison St.
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Aug. 20, 2014 - Fifty-three adopted on Empty the Shelter Day
Dog and puppy tails were wagging, kitten and cat tails were swishing, and “Adopted by the Burleson Animal Shelter” bandanas were abundant as 53 pets found their forever homes Saturday, Aug. 16, during Empty the Shelter Day. The Burleson Animal Shelter was one of more than three dozen animal shelters and rescues across the Metroplex that participated in Empty the Shelter Day in an effort to find homes for hundreds of pets.
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Aug. 14, 2014 - Nineteen graduate from Citizens Police Academy
The Burleson Police Department’s 20th Citizens Police Academy graduated Aug. 14 in a ceremony at Burleson City Hall. Bill Moore, county attorney for Johnson County, was the keynote speaker. Brian O’Heren, the CPA coordinator and traffic sergeant for the police department, presided over the festivities which included the presentation of certificates and t-shirts.
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Aug. 14, 2014 - Watch for flashing lights in school zones
Pay attention to those flashing lights in school zones in Burleson – students are back in school Tuesday, Aug. 26. The City of Burleson maintains more than a dozen school zone flashers. The Texas Department of Transportation maintains the flashing school zone lights on FM 1902, East Renfro Street and Wilshire Boulevard. The City is testing the flashing lights beginning Aug. 21. Hours for elementary school zones are 7 a.m.-8 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Hours for the middle schools are 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. And hours for the high schools’ school zones are 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Aug. 12, 2014 - Teen SWAG returns Sept. 4
The Teen SWAG Affair is coming back! It will be Thursday, Sept. 4, between 4 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Ron Harmon Subcourthouse, 247 Elk Dr. (across from Burleson High School). Typically SWAG refers to a person’s appearance, style or presentation, but at this free event the message is Sober – Wait – Awareness – Guidance.
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Aug. 11, 2014 - Sign up for Trash Bash now!
Come out and join the City of Burleson and Keep Burleson Beautiful with the Burleson Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Volunteers will remove litter and debris from retail corridors, waterways, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but youth participants are required to have adult supervision. After the cleanup, volunteers will convene at Warren Park, 301 S.W. Johnson Ave., for free pizza and some prize drawings. You can register online now.
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Aug. 11, 2014 - Get ready to read year-round!
The Burleson Public Library is announcing the launch of Burleson Reads, a yearlong reading program! The Library will provide parents the option of tracking their children’s reading throughout the school year and earn incentives for doing so. With the successful launch of the new online participation program during Summer Reading Club, the Burleson Reads program captures the convenience and fun of participation . . . making it summer reading all year long.
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August 7, 2014 - City facilities close for Labor Day
There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Sept. 1. Remember to stop by the BRiCk and swim for free on Labor Day, which is also the last day the outdoor pool will be open. The indoor pool, as well as the BRiCk, will be closed. The Sept. 1, Burleson City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The work session will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. at city hall.
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August 7, 2014 - Agreements, in lieu of annexation, go in mail Monday
The City hopes that owners of agricultural property in Burleson’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) will sign on the dotted line by Sept. 15, 2014, in a joint effort to protect the current use of the land that is outside the city limits, and to ensure how that land will be developed in the future. The City is offering “immunity from annexation” for 10 years, subject to the conditions of the agreement. The areas affected are primarily located near and/or along the Chisholm Trail Parkway (121 Tollway), the future Alsbury Boulevard extension to 121, and I-35W south of Bethesda Road.
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August 6, 2014 - City changes curbside recycling contractors
Changing contractors for your curbside recycling collection will be smoother than the City’s public works department staff originally thought. The quorum of four Burleson City Council members voted unanimously Aug. 4 to terminate the recycling collection agreement with Community Waste Disposal, purchase existing bins from CWD, and approve a one-year recycling collection agreement with Progressive Waste Solutions.
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August 4, 2014 - There was some reading going on!
There were 1,209 people who registered online for the Library's Summer Reading Club. The children and teens read a combined total of 348,990 minutes and 479 participating adults read 1,259 books and submitted 1,291 book reviews. The teens alone read 1,544 hours and submitted 194 book reviews! Of the total number of minutes read, 678 children read 256,350 minutes. Total attendance at Summer Reading Club programs was 2,053.
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July 28, 2014 - Library hosts Anime & Manga Festival
In years past, the Burleson Public Library has hosted a number of events dedicated to the study of Anime (Japanese animated films) and Manga (Japanese comics). On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Burleson Public Library is combining the two for the Burleson Anime & Manga Festival. The event is slated for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.
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July 22, 2014 - Librarian earns Employee of the Quarter
Amanda Goshey’s customer service made her a shoo-in for the City’s second Employee of the Quarter award. The reference public services librarian “is genuine in her desire to help people and there is never a stupid question. Her knowledge of resources is impressive.”
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July 17, 2014 - Man dies following Sunday crash
A Burleson man died July 15 at a Fort Worth hospital following a two-vehicle crash in south Burleson Sunday morning. The cause of death is still under investigation by the Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office.
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July 17, 2014 - Know what you have and how to ID it
Keep information about your valuables in a secure place and upload pictures, receipts, warranties and appraisals to LeadsOnline, an internet-based pawn program in which pawn shops nationwide upload their transactions.
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July 15, 2014 - Sign up for Aug. 5 National Night Out!
There will be picnics, cookouts, bounce houses, and more, in neighborhoods citywide, on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., as Burleson celebrates National Night Out with the rest of the nation. This is National Night Out’s 31st year. Last year the City went with the Texas National Night Out (first Tuesday in October), but since some like the August date, Burleson honors both groups by celebrating the national date one year and the Texas date the next.
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July 9, 2014 - McClendon is the new Mayor Pro Tem
After seven years, there’s a new Mayor Pro Tem in town. Dan McClendon, Place 5 councilmember, was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem at the July 7 Burleson City Council meeting. He replaces Stuart Gillaspie, who has served in that role since the May 2007 City elections.
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July 9, 2014 - Hutchison earns $500 for TIP
City council honored Jay Hutchison, a utility superintendent in the City’s public works department, Monday night with a $500 award for being innovative with his TIP on streamlining the City’s water meter installation procedure.
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July 9, 2014 - City, finance earn awards for budget and transparency
For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Burleson has been awarded the Gold Leadership Award from the Texas Comptroller for financial transparency. The City’s finance department was also honored with the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2013. The City has earned the GFOA award dating back to the 1980s.
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June 24, 2014 - Burleson celebrates Fourth with parade, concert and fireworks
There’s a parade at 9 a.m., Metal Shop concert at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. on Friday, July 4th in Burleson! Metal Shop is bringing the ‘80s hair band music back when they headline the City’s free Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks show at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex! If you love the City’s free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in Old Town, then you remember Metal Shop rocking Old Town in 2013. The 90-minute Fourth of July concert has a playlist that includes Gun's 'n Roses, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Metallica, Poison, Tesla, Winger, Cinderella, AC/DC, and more, in a “true 80’s rock arena style concert.”
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June 20, 2014 - Swim at BRiCk's outdoor pool July 4th
Swim at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool on the Fourth of July! Hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed. Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for regular play until 5:30 p.m. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection.
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June 19, 2014 - Door-to-door solicitors must be registered
What rules govern the actions of door-to-door solicitors in residential areas? Solicitors must register with the Burleson Police Department, provide two recent passport photographs (as well as driver’s license information and Social Security number), description of the vehicle that will be used during the solicitation, and describe what will be sold or for which orders will be solicited. Solicitors must wear City of Burleson-issued solicitor ID badges. Who is exempt from the City registration? Alarm security companies and locksmiths are exempt because they fall under Section 1702.134 of the Occupations Code and hold state licenses from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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June 5, 2014 - Some city streets will get new asphalt
As part of the City’s street maintenance program, TexOp Construction, L.P., has been contracted to perform the milling part of the mill and overlay program in 2014. The grinding on the first streets – Miller Street, Miller Court and Commerce Street - on the list will be done June 9-19.
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June 4, 2014 - City earns boost in credit rating; bond sold
According to the City’s financial advisor - Boyd London, managing director with First Southwest - the City “was upgraded. You had an AA- rating and it was upgraded to AA. Triple A is the best. AA+ is the next step and I anticipate you will get to AA+ within the next few years.”
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June 3, 2014 - Six appointed to Mayor's Youth Council
Burleson City Council members approved six new Mayor’s Youth Council members at the June 2 council meeting.
The new members include Lindsey Douglas, freshman, Centennial High School; Katelyn Depoy, freshman, Burleson High School; Jonathan Espinoza, junior, Centennial High School; Jaden Griffin, 7th grade, Hughes Middle School; Aidan Rasor, freshman, Centennial High School; and Aaron Todd, junior, Burleson High School.
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June 3, 2014 - City and Senate proclaim Small Cities Month
The City and the Texas Senate have proclaimed June as Small Cities Month. That’s significant because the City of Burleson is playing host to the National League of Cities Small Cities Council Steering Committee summer meeting June 11-14. Dual proclamations were presented at the June 2 Burleson City Council meeting.
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May 15, 2014 - Library opens grant resource center
Nonprofit organizations and other grant seekers in Burleson looking for grant funding now have access to a valuable new collection of databases and print resources at the Burleson Public Library, which has become a Funding Information Network partner with the Foundation Center of New York. Whether you are looking for grants for your church, non-profit organization, or school, or you are seeking grants to fund your education, the Library now has some powerful resources to help you in the process.
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May 12, 2014 - National spotlight is on Burleson in June
Elected officials from more than a dozen states are visiting our city June 11-14 for the National League of Cities Small Cities Council summer meeting. Burleson Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie chairs the committee. The Small Cities Council is comprised of more than 150 representatives from member cities with populations of 50,000 or less. During the June meeting, elected officials share best practices and discuss the implications of federal policy and funding decisions on small cities and towns.
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May 12, 2014 - Technology improves service at library
RFID tags are attached to library materials. When items are placed on special equipment, the tag is temporarily energized, and the computer recognizes the title and can adjust the security setting depending on if the item is being checked out or returned. This makes self-checkout easy! The system includes a new security gate system, better inventory control, and a mobile device that allows staff to check out materials to patrons anywhere in the library.
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May 10, 2014 - Incumbents retain seats on council
The incumbents - Shetter, Green, Aiken and Johnson - won re-election to their seats on the Burleson City Council. Due to the Nov. 5, 2013, change to the charter, today’s winners will be serving three year terms instead of two year terms.
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May 9, 2014 - Sign up online for Summer Reading Club
The Burleson Public Library is gearing up for Summer Reading Club with exciting programs, prizes, and fun for readers of all ages. New for this year is an online registration and reading log program option. Parents may now register themselves and their children online at www.burlesonlibrary.com and keep track of their reading time from a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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May 8, 2014 - Get your Junior Fire Academy application
Students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2014 are invited to apply for a spot in the Burleson Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Class is Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, 8 a.m.-noon. The free academy is limited to 12.
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May 7, 2014 - Meet the chief June 4
Stop by Burleson City Hall on Wednesday, June 4, to meet the Burleson Police Department’s new chief, Billy Cordell. The reception is 3 p.m.-5 p.m. in the council chambers at 141 W. Renfro St. Cordell will be sworn in as police chief at the June 2 city council meeting.
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May 5, 2014 - Golf and swim on Memorial Day!
Most City facilities will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection May 26. Your trash will be collected on your next scheduled day. The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool. Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for normal hours Memorial Day weekend.
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April 29, 2014 - Winners named in Celebrate Kindness contest
Three school campuses know how to Celebrate Kindness. Their students are the winners in the anti-bullying art contest. Burleson Municipal Court and Mayor’s Youth Council teamed up to encourage children from kindergarten up to seniors to refrain from name calling and bullying and to express their feelings through art. The contest - posters, drawings, paintings, and video – was open to all youth who live in Johnson County, including all Burleson youth who live in Tarrant County.
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April 29, 2014 - Sign up for Citizens Police Academy
Do you want an insider’s understanding of the police department? Apply for the Burleson Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, which starts June 5. This is a 10-week program, every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The deadline to apply is May 30.
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April 29, 2014 - Library hosts open house for homeschoolers
The Burleson Public Library is hosting an open house for homeschoolers on Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. The event will kick off with a presentation geared to those who are considering homeschooling. Immediately following, a presentation will be given to showcase library resources available to homeschoolers such as the youth robotics lab, available online databases, the interlibrary loan system, and more.
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April 24, 2014 - Outdoor water restrictions are permanent
The outdoor water restrictions that were most recently enacted in Burleson in June 2013 are now permanent due to a required change in the City’s water conservation plan. Since the City of Burleson purchases its water from the City of Fort Worth, Burleson must approve a drought contingency plan that mirrors Fort Worth’s plan. This month, Fort Worth made the maximum twice per week landscape restriction permanent, year-round.
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April 23, 2014 - Painting of poles in Old Town starts April 24
If your destination is Old Town, some parking spots will be blocked between Thursday, April 24, and Wednesday, April 30, so that lamp poles can get a fresh coat of paint. The painting of the poles is the first step in the Old Town improvements that were approved by city council. In order for the work to be done, the City will be blocking off parking spaces, intermittently, during that seven-day timeframe to give the painters enough room to get the project done as quickly as possible.
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April 23, 2014 - Make a nomination for MYC
Do you want to be a link between the youth of Burleson and the Burleson City Council? If you are between 13 and 19 years old as of June 1, 2014, you can be nominated to serve on the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 9.
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April 18, 2014 - Police host open house May 13
The Burleson Police Department is hosting its annual open house on Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., in the front parking lot at 225 W. Renfro St. The open house will feature displays by the SWAT team, hostage negotiators, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens On Patrol, traffic unit, Burleson Police Officers Association, school resource officers, community resource officers (crime prevention) and public safety communication specialists.
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April 16, 2014 - Foster parents needed for puppies, kittens
The Burleson Animal Shelter is looking for a few good foster parents, who live in Burleson, for two litters of puppies and three litters of kittens. The four-legged mothers came into the animal shelter abandoned and pregnant. Foster parents must take in the mother and puppies with the understanding that they cannot give the puppies or kittens away. The puppies and kittens are returned to the animal shelter when they are six weeks old.
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April 15, 2014 - Johnson/Gardens signal will go to flash
Look for flashing signal lights at the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Gardens Boulevard starting Wednesday, April 23. The signal lights will be set to flashing for 90 days, in anticipation of the eventual removal of the signal.
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April 14, 2014 - Mansfield man has fastest time in Community 5K
Fifty-six runners pounded the pavement for three miles in the third annual Burleson Community 5K and Fun Walk April 12. The event was hosted by the City's Be Healthy Initiative. The first to cross the finish line was Todd Dawson, 47, of Mansfield whose time was 20.42 minutes.
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April 14, 2014 - Shelter reunites truck driver and Pit Bull
A California truck driver was reunited with his Pit Bull today thanks to the family that took care of her, the police officer who found her, and the animal shelter staff that found the microchip. Gracie, a brindle and white Pit Bull, was overjoyed to see her “dad,” Charles Boettcher, who drove from California to Burleson to pick her up.
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April 8, 2014 - Cinco de Mayo moves to Bartlett Park
Cinco de Mayo has moved, but the fun won’t change! The City and La Buena Vida de Burleson will host the annual festival Friday, May 2, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at Bartlett Park, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. There will be entertainment, carnival rides and great food.
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April 8, 2014 - Clean out garage for May 3 recycling event
The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, May 3, at the City’s old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required).
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April 7, 2014 - Build a race car in robotics class
Learn more about electronics and computer programming with the Burleson Public Library’s weekly robotics class. Classes start Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and will take place every Thursday, with a new project each month. The robotics class is geared toward students 10-14 years old, but teens up to 18 years old are also invited to participate.
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April 3, 2014 - Annual book sale is April 25-26
The Friends of the Library will host the group’s annual book sale on Friday, April 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Burleson Public Library. The sale will have a large variety of books, hardcover and softcover for all ages, including popular fiction and nonfiction (biographies, cooking, self-help, history, literature and more). You can buy a bag of books, of your choosing, for $10. Single books range in price from 50 cents to $2.
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April 2, 2014 - Be proactive about mosquito season
It’s OK to starve them . . . in fact, the City strongly recommends it and will work with you to make it happen. We are talking about mosquitoes. They love to feed on your family, friends and pets. But there is a way to starve them. Drain. Drain is the fourth D of the 4-Ds (DEET, dress, dawn/dusk, and drain), in combatting mosquitoes.
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April 1, 2014 - Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza will be dedicated
Vera Calvin, her family, friends and dignitaries will gather at the corner of Wilson and Ellison streets in Old Town Burleson on Monday, April 14, to dedicate Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. The ceremony is at 2 p.m. at 124 W. Ellison St. The plaza is home to the Burleson Visitors Center, Rail Car #330 and Parlor Car #411.
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April 1, 2014 - Sign up for Paw Pals!
If your pre-teen loves animals, is interested in animal welfare, and is free this upcoming June, then sign him or her up for the free Paw Pals Animal Care Academy. Burleson Animal Services is proud to offer Paw Pals, a free educational program for students who are entering the sixth grade in the 2014-2015 school year. The goal is to teach students the proper care and handling of family pets and to show them how animals are cared for at the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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April 1, 2014 - Celebrate Arbor Day April 25
The City will host its annual Arbor Day ceremony on Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at Warren Park, 301 S.W. Johnson Ave. Staff will distribute 450 free tree seedlings on a first-come, first-served basis. The seedlings include bur oak, live oak, shumard oak and bald cypress.
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March 31, 2014 - Drivers passed the test in bus detail
No one passed a school bus. That’s the news that the Burleson Police Department and Durham Transportation were hoping for March 26.Officers from the department’s traffic unit rode the bus routes that included picking up students for Clinkscale, Mound and Hajek elementary schools as well as both high schools. On March 26, no drivers passed a school bus when children were getting on or getting off the bus.
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March 27, 2014 - Drug Take Back event is April 26
The City, in partnership with the DEA, will be hosting a Drug Take Back Event April 26 at the old City service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs.
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March 26, 2014 - Fish and camp out with the family!
Make some memories at the City’s Far Out Family Fun Campout & Fishing Adventures April 26-27 at Bailey Lake. The City is sponsoring the event that starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Learn to fish and enjoy hot dog roasting, marshmallow toasting and camping out under the stars. Bring the whole family ($10 per family of five if you pre-register; $15 at the event).
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March 25, 2014 - KBB honored at national level
Keep Burleson Beautiful earned the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award during the KAB’s 2014 National Conference. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities.
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March 21, 2014 - Burleson is a city on the rise
The consumer advocacy site that recently named Burleson 17 out of 20 in the top cities for home ownership, just ranked Burleson 23 out of 126 for Cities on the Rise in Texas. The analysis focuses on population growth in the working-age population, employment growth and income growth.
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March 21, 2014- Volunteer for Texas Trash-Off
You get to wear a cool t-shirt and reflective vest, learn how to operate a “picker-upper” and beautify your community all at the same time. Burleson's Great American Cleanup / Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off event is April 26, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., city wide. Participants will remove litter and debris from retail corridors, drainage channels, streets, parks and other public areas. Following the cleanup, volunteers are invited to Warren Park for a free pizza lunch.
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March 18, 2014 - Report a concern via our website
You report a concern and we get you an answer. It’s a simple as utilizing the RequestTracker page on the City of Burleson website at http://bit.ly/1fF8xN4. Since September 2010, when the City launched a redesigned website, you have been telling us your concerns to the tune of 2,825 (and counting) reports about everything from lost and found dogs, high grass/weeds, low water pressure and street maintenance. That is an average of 66 reports a month.
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March 17, 2014 - Library partners with banks to issue library cards
Burleson Public Library cards are now being issued at two local banks. The library has partnered with Community Bank and First National Bank of Burleson in a special pilot program for those who are new to the community. Library cards are free to those who live in or own property within the city limits of Burleson.
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March 17, 2014 - No injuries in Sunday structure fire
It appears that an electrical short in the attic is to blame for a structure fire early Sunday morning at a home in the 800 block of Southwest Sundown Trail. A neighbor alerted the residents to the heavy smoke coming from the home at approximately 7:55 a.m. Three adults, two dogs and two cats got out safely. A third cat is still missing but was not found at the scene of the fire.
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March 12, 2014 - Get ready for Community 5K and Fun Walk
Lace up your running shoes for the 3rd annual Be Healthy Community 5K and Fun Walk on April 12. Race Day Registration is at 7 a.m. at Bartlett Park. The 1 mile Fun Walk is at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K run is at 8 a.m. The Fun Walk is free.
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March 11, 2014 - Connect with Council April 12
The City is hosting Connect with Council on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. - noon, at the BRiCk. Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie and Councilmember Matt Aiken will field questions and talk about their top priorities.
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March 10, 2014 - Yappy Hour returns April 25
The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for the fourth Yappy Hour on Friday, April 25, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. Shelter staff will bring adoptable pets to Yappy Hour for on-site adoptions. A former American Idol contestant will return to provide the entertainment.
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March 6, 2014 - No drinking and driving over spring break
Students in the Burleson and Joshua school districts are on spring break March 10-14. The Burleson Police Department is joining forces with other law enforcement agencies across Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to eliminate drunk driving. The key message of the 2014 Texas Spring Break traffic safety campaign is
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March 6, 2014 - Twenty-four stopped in railroad crossing enforcement
Stop when the railroad crossing signals flash red. That’s the law. On March 5, the Burleson Police Department, in cooperation with Union Pacific Railroad, conducted a railroad crossing enforcement detail at four crossings in Burleson between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The crossings included Eldred Street, Ellison Street, Renfro Street, and Alsbury Boulevard.
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March 4, 2014 - Time change is catalyst for cemetery cleanup
Daylight saving time means the City’s cemetery, Burleson Memorial Park, will get spruced up. The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker will be removed after the time changes. Items will be removed from gravesites the week of March 9-15.
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Feb. 28, 2014 - Girl Scout scavenger hunt benefits City
A new book or dog food/supplies is the only admission price for the Saturday, March 22 St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt at the City’s Russell Farm. Miranda Maceyra, a 16-year-old Centennial High School student, is hosting a Girl Scout community service project at the historic farm between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The fun is geared toward children, nine-16 years old.
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Feb. 19, 2014 - Employee awarded for cost saving tip
An 8-year employee of the City was honored for his money-saving tip for the City. Kevin Freeman’s suggestion was to replace less cost efficient signal and overhead lights with full LED lights. The goal was to use less energy and save the City money. After one complete year of implementation and reporting, the City is seeing a cost savings of 28 percent.
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Feb. 19, 2014 - Old Town could get new look in 2014
Improvement projects that were highlighted in the focus area - bound by Renfro, Main, Eldred and Warren streets - include a Main Street mobility upgrade, alley connections, light poles/banners, street signs, parking signs, landscaping and trash receptacles. The price tag for that list is an estimated $415,000 and would be paid for using funds already designated for tourism and/or the Old Town district.
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Feb. 19, 2014 - More homes, higher value on horizon
Have you met your new neighbors? According to the 2013 development update delivered at a Developers Roundtable on Feb. 14, a total of 360 homes with an average value of $192,000 and an average size of 2,450 square feet were built in Burleson in 2013. The average value was up 30 percent compared to 2012.
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Feb. 13, 2014 - Two council races are contested
Two of the four races for seats on the Burleson City Council are now contested. Robert Gray, 36, filed for Place 6, currently held by Ronnie Johnson. The race for mayor and Place 6 are contested.
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Feb. 12, 2014 - Burleson is in top 20 of best cities for homeownership
What are the best cities for homeownership in Texas, according to NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy site? Count Burleson among the top 20. NerdWallet crunched the numbers to find the best cities in Texas for homeownership. The criteria included, are homes available, can you afford to live there, and is the area growing?
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Feb 11, 2014 - Mack is 2013 Unsung Hero
Dedication, attitude, and hard work paid off for the BRiCk’s Jessica Mack, who was named the Burleson Rotary Club’s 2013 Unsung Hero. Mack, 26, is a recreation center coordinator at the BRiCk, the City-owned recreation center on Summercrest Boulevard. As a coordinator, Mack assists in the front line supervision and support of 24 part-time customer service attendants. Her director calls her work ethic “impeccable.”
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Feb. 11, 2014 - Water issues are improving
The taste and odor issues in Fort Worth’s water supply are showing substantial improvement, according to the Fort Worth water department, since the Lake Benbrook water was blended with Cedar Creek Lake water in late January.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Six earn lifesaving awards
Six lifesaving awards, almost a dozen commendations, and four awards for meritorious conduct were presented at the Burleson Police Department’s annual awards banquet. More than half a dozen employees were also recognized for their years of service to the department.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - McElroy selected as Ofelia Blair Character Award winner
She’s not a sworn peace officer and she’s not a civilian employee at the Burleson Police Department. But the leadership that Vicki McElroy displays with the department’s Citizens On Patrol program was so outstanding that it garnered her the 2013 Ofelia Blair Outstanding Character Award.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Gomez and Pate earn Community Policing award
Increased personal efforts to prevent DWIs and underage drinking in Old Town Burleson snagged two officers the Burleson Police Department’s Most Outstanding Community Policing Award. Officer Jonathan Gomez and Officer Mark Pate were honored at the department’s annual banquet.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Martin selected as Civilian Employee of the Year
Katlyn Martin has been working for the Burleson Police Department for less than two years, but she has already made an impression. She was awarded the department’s 2013 Civilian Employee of the Year award. In addition to the Civilian Employee of the Year award, Martin earned a lifesaving award and a police commendation.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Sherman named Supervisor of Year
He was named Rookie Officer of the Year for the Burleson Police Department in 1993. On Jan. 30, 2014, Sgt. Bob Sherman was named the 2013 Supervisor of the Year. He was hailed as a strong leader amongst his patrol shift and a leader in the hostage negotiations team.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Prieskorn named Rookie Officer of the Year
The Burleson Police Department’s Rookie Officer of the Year is cross trained in firefighting and law enforcement. Andrew Prieskorn was presented with the top Rookie award at the department’s annual banquet. Prieskorn, 33, was hired by Burleson on Aug. 1, 2012.
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Feb. 7, 2014 - Garrett honored twice as Officer of the Year
Burleson Police Officer Chaz Garrett must be doing something right. He was honored as the 2009 Rookie Officer of the Year, the 2011 Officer of the Year, and on Jan. 30, he was tapped as the 2013 Officer of the Year. That wasn’t the only honor Garrett took home. He also earned a Life Saving Award.
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Feb. 6, 2014 - Incumbents and challenger file for council
The last of the four Burleson City Council incumbents and one challenger filed for council Jan. 30. Rick D. Green, Place 2, filed for re-election to Place 2. John Glen Garrison filed for mayor. Ronnie Johnson, Place 6, was the first to file, on the first day of the filing period, on Jan. 29. He was followed by Matt Aiken, Place 4, and Ken Shetter, mayor.
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Feb. 4, 2014 - Sign up for emergency notifications
How will you know if a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Burleson? The City of Burleson, in partnership with Everbridge, will contact you using Everbridge’s industry-leading interactive communication and mass notification system.
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Feb. 3, 2014 - Fort Worth is blending water
The taste and odor issues with Fort Worth’s water supply continue, according to the City of Fort Worth’s water department. The department has increased the dosing of ozone and has begun blending the water from Lake Benbrook with water from Cedar Creek Lake. Ozone is used to disinfect the drinking water, and it can help with resolving taste and odor issues, but not in all cases. The City of Burleson buys its water from the City of Fort Worth. Other entities that may be experiencing the same issue include Bethesda Water Supply Corporation and the City of Crowley, to name a few.
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Jan. 30, 2014 - Three of four incumbents file
Three of the four incumbents have filed for re-election to their Burleson City Council seats. Ronnie Johnson, Place 6, was the first to file at 9 a.m. on Jan. 29. He was followed by Matt Aiken, Place 4, at 11:40 a.m. and Ken Shetter, mayor, at 4 p.m.
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Jan. 29, 2014 - Pay municipal court fines now
If you have fines that you have not paid to the City of Burleson’s Municipal Court, your time is running out. Arrests will be made and unpaid fines will be collected during a Metroplex Warrant Roundup. Notices will be mailed statewide by participating agencies for the 2014 Great Texas Warrant Roundup.
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Jan. 29, 2014 - Schoonover earns Fire Chief's Award
Robert Schoonover is known for making sure his fellow firefighters know the hazards they may face when entering a commercial building, but the children know him as the man who launched the idea for the City’s first Burleson Fishing Adventures program in 2013. Two fire lieutenants nominated the Burleson Fire Department engineer for the 2013 Fire Chief’s Award.
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Jan. 29, 2014 - Clarkin named Firefighter of the Year
Robert Clarkin was already a seasoned veteran when he was hired as a firefighter for the Burleson Fire Department in 2007. His military background and integrity were two of the reasons his lieutenant nominated Clarkin as the department’s 2013 Firefighter of the Year.
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Jan. 29, 2014 - Wines earns Fire Officer of the Year
A lieutenant who is noted for his expertise in rescue, and who participated in rescue and recovery efforts in West, Texas, was named the Burleson Fire Department’s 2013 Fire Officer of the Year. Lt. Duane Wines accepted the honor at the department’s annual banquet Jan. 11.
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Jan. 29, 2014 - Firefighters honored at banquet
Three firefighters were tapped for top honors at the Burleson Fire Department’s annual awards banquet. Lt. Duane Wines was named the 2013 Fire Officer of the Year. Firefighter Robert Clarkin earned Firefighter of the Year, and Engineer Robert Schoonover achieved the Fire Chief’s Award.
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Jan. 27, 2014 - Police make arrest in armed robbery
The police department has a Burleson man in custody for aggravated robbery in connection with the armed robbery Jan. 19 at the Quick Track (Texaco) on Alsbury Boulevard. Charles Kevin Hughes, 37, was arrested on a Johnson County felony warrant for revocation of probation/third DWI and aggravated robbery.
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Jan. 24, 2014 - Alvarado man dies in crash
A 48-year-old man died early this morning at a Fort Worth hospital following a one-vehicle crash on I-35W Thursday night in south Burleson.The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver as Darrell Barbee, 48, of Alvarado. His time of death was 12:22 a.m. on Jan. 24.
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Jan. 23, 2014 - Issues with taste, odor of water continue
The taste and odor issues with Burleson water have continued, according to the City of Fort Worth’s water department (the City of Burleson gets its water from Fort Worth). The water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and all other purposes, although it has an earthy smell and taste.
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Jan. 22, 2014 - Library offers new online services
The Burleson Public Library is ramping up its online services to bring high quality information to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With free language learning, auto repair manuals, business resources, books for Kindles, children’s digital books, and more, there is something for everyone.
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Jan. 17, 2014 - Candidates can pick up election packets Jan. 21
If you want to represent your neighbors on the Burleson City Council, candidate packets for the May 10, 2014, City election are available starting Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Burleson City Hall. The city secretary’s office will have the packets ready to pick up 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and at city council meetings on Jan. 21, Feb. 3, and Feb. 17. Those council meetings start at 7 p.m. The filing period is Jan. 29-Feb. 28. The four seats on the ballot include Place 2, held by Councilmember Rick Green; Place 4, held by Councilmember Matt Aiken; Place 6, held by Councilmember Ronnie Johnson; and mayor, held by Ken Shetter.
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Jan. 17, 2014 - Student safety investigation closed
The investigation in to a report that a man pulled his car up to a Bransom Elementary School student as she was walking home from school Tuesday has been closed. According to the Burleson Police, the man called police Thursday (after the incident was publicized), identified himself, then was interviewed today, Jan. 17. He told police that there were signs up in the neighborhood concerning a lost dog. The man saw the child, with her mother following her, and stopped to ask if she had lost a dog.
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Jan. 17, 2014 - Library hosts business workshops
The Burleson Public Library will be hosting four free workshops for entrepreneurs and small business startups starting Saturday, Jan. 25. No registration is required. All workshops are on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the library, located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.
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Jan. 16, 2014 - City signs Stuart Industries
The City of Burleson’s economic development department ended 2013 by signing a contract with Stuart Industries for 3.7 acres to build a 35,000 square foot building in the City’s Highpoint Business Park on I-35W. Construction will start later this year.
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Jan. 14, 2014 - Library hosts mobile computer lab
A mobile computer lab rolled up in to the parking lot at the Academy at Nola Dunn this morning to teach basic computer skills to those who had registered for the class. The teacher was Marc Marchand, director of library services for the City.
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Jan. 14, 2014 - Fire department offers free CPR classes
The Burleson Fire Department is hosting free basic CPR classes on 12 Saturdays – January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 31, June 14, July 12, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29 and December 13. All classes are 9 a.m.-noon at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd.
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Jan. 14, 2014 - Heat your home safely
The cold snap last week probably won’t be the last one we experience this winter. The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office wants you to be smart when it comes to heating your home safely in the winter.
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Jan. 14, 2014 - Water is safe to drink
The City of Burleson’s public works department has received several complaints about the taste and odor of Burleson’s drinking water. Burleson is one of 20 entities that receives its water from the City of Fort Worth. Fort Worth issued a news release Jan. 13 stating that the water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and all other purposes, despite the “earthy smell and taste.”
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Jan. 13, 2014 - City hosts Celebrate Kindness contest
The Mayor’s Youth Council and Burleson Municipal Court are teaming up for Celebrate Kindness. The goal is to encourage children from kindergarten up to seniors to refrain from name calling and bullying. The contest - posters, drawing, paintings, and video - is open to all youth who live in Johnson County, including all Burleson youth who live in Tarrant County.
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Jan. 2, 2014 - Tickets for Valentine Dance on sale Jan. 8
The sweetest dance is between a parent and a child, and the City is setting the stage to make that happen for Valentine’s Day 2014. Parents and their children have two chances to celebrate with their favorite valentines on Saturday, Feb. 8. If you have little ones who can’t stay up until 9 p.m., sign up for the 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance at the BRiCk. If you have older children, you can sign up for the 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance.
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Dec. 17, 2013 - Plan ahead for sober ride home
Plan ahead for a sober ride home. That’s the message that the Texas Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies statewide are stressing this holiday season. The campaign is called Holiday P.A.S.S. (Person Appointed to Stay Sober). TxDOT says too often a designated driver is chosen during the evening and is the “least drunk” person in the group. The goal of P.A.S.S. is to get people to plan ahead and remember that “sober drivers make great gifts.”
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Dec. 17, 2013 - Recycle your Christmas tree
If you live inside the city limits of Burleson, it’s easy to recycle your Christmas tree when it begins dropping needles. The City’s compost/mulch/recycling center is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The center will be open Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28. The compost/mulch/recycling center is located at 620 Memorial Plaza, behind Fire Station #2. You have to be a resident of the city of Burleson to use the City center.
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Dec. 16, 2013 - Fajardo honored by parks department
If you have played softball at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, you know why Guadalupe Fajardo was named the Parks and Recreation department’s Employee of the Year. Fajardo serves as a one-man crew at the sports complex.
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Dec. 16, 2013 - Longbotham picked as top golf course employee
She started off as a temporary employee and turned in to Hidden Creek Golf Course’s “most valuable asset.” That success garnered Mary Longbotham, the lead food and beverage attendant, the 2013 Hidden Creek Golf Course employee of the year award.
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Dec. 16, 2013 - Senior accountant wins one of top awards
It started with a love for math as a young girl, followed by a love for accounting at Alvarado High School. Kristina Johnson said she knew “from that point on that accounting would be my career.” The pursuit of that goal led her to the City of Burleson’s finance department and her success earned her the 2013 Administration Employee of the Year (internal services) honor.
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Dec. 16, 2013 - Animal control supervisor is honored
She has been working in animal control services since she was young enough to still need a babysitter. On Dec. 10, Kim Peckler, the animal control supervisor for the City of Burleson, was named the 2013 Administration Employee of the Year (external services). The honor was announced at the City’s annual awards luncheon.
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Dec. 11, 2013 - City facilities close Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1
City facilities will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. The trash and curbside recycling collection will not be affected Dec. 25 or Jan. 1 since those are not regular collection days. If you are on the Tuesday/Friday route, your trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Dec. 24. Progressive Waste will not do bulk collections Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.
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Nov. 27, 2013 - City facilities will close for awards luncheon
City of Burleson facilities - with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the Burleson Police Department and the three fire stations - will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. so that City employees may attend the City’s annual awards luncheon. The Burleson Animal Shelter will open at 2 p.m.
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Nov. 23, 2013 - Manual recount halted by petitioner
The manual recount of the votes from the Nov. 5 City bond/charter election was halted shortly after 12 p.m. today at the request of the petitioner. Approximately 600 of the 1,748 ballots had been hand counted. Twenty-six people counted the votes starting at 9 a.m. The votes during the manual recount reflected similar margins as the results that were canvassed by council on Nov. 18.
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Nov. 22, 2013 - Benefit game cancelled due to weather
The benefit softball tournament for Heart For The Kids scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, at Hidden Creek Sports Complex has been cancelled due to the weather. Admission to the 10 a.m. game was one unwrapped toy. Toys can be dropped off at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The toys will be distributed the week of Dec. 9.
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Nov. 22, 2013 - Manual recount of votes requested
All ballots submitted for the 16 propositions will be hand counted. The total voter turnout was 1,748. If you are interested in being part of the recount and you were a registered voter on or before Nov. 5, you can earn $10 an hour to participate. The recount will begin at 9 a.m.
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Nov. 19, 2013 - Police watch shopping areas at holiday
Holiday shopping, especially Thanksgiving weekend, can be chaotic. But the Burleson Police Department is there to help you. The police will be patrolling retail parking lots when you hit the stores for Black Friday specials on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 29.
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Nov. 15, 2013 - Pets are cared for via Ani-Meals
If you want to make a difference in the life of an elderly or homebound resident, and their pets, become a part of the Ani-Meals pet food program. Ani-Meals is a partnership between Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties and area animal shelters. Burleson touched base with Meals-On-Wheels in June 2008 to see if the non-profit agency could use food that was donated to the shelter (shelter animals are kept on a Pedigree program, so food donated to the Burleson shelter is not used for the rescued animals). Meals-on-Wheels was already exploring the idea of a pet food program, so the two combined efforts and the program was launched in 2009. Ani-Meals now includes eight communities within the Johnson-Ellis county area.
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Nov. 15, 2013 - Page named to 2013 Women of Influence
The woman who was named the Burleson Police Department’s 2012 Ofelia Blair Character Award winner earlier this year earned another honor in October. Wanda Page, the department’s victim assistance coordinator, was named to the 2013 Women of Influence by the Fort Worth Business Press. The honor was for Page’s passion, Disabled Crime Victims Assistance.
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Nov. 12, 2013 - City moves forward on radios, building
Thanks to the approval of voters in the Nov. 5 bond election, most members of the Burleson Police Department could be in new quarters within a year. Voters approved $5 million for police station acquisition and improvements. The City has closed on a two-story building at 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. that fronts Hwy. 174/Wilshire Boulevard. The 22,000-square foot building, which was formerly owned by Huguley, will more than double the available space for the police department.
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Nov. 11, 2013 - Don't forget Christmas at Russell Farm
Get your picture taken with a “Rein-Donkey” during the three-day Christmas at Russell Farm festivities. The City’s 30-acre historic farm at 405 W. County Road 714 is the site for fun Dec. 12-14. The hours on Thursday and Friday are 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday’s hours are noon-8 p.m. The festivities are free.
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Nov. 8, 2013 - Library partners for mobile computer lab
A mobile computer lab is coming to Burleson thanks to the Burleson Public Library and Workforce Solutions of Cleburne. Marc Marchand, director of library services for the City, will teach the first mobile computer basics class in Burleson on Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – noon. Residents will receive the location of the class when they register.
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Nov. 6, 2013 - Results are in on recycling event
During the two-hour event, 270 Burleson residents drove to the City’s old service center on Main Street to dispose of chemicals, electronics, and paper that needed to be shredded. Staff and volunteers collected household hazardous waste from 183 homeowners. Of the rest of the participants, 119 had electronics and 81 had paper to be shredded.
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Nov. 5, 2013 - Winning artists ride with Santa
The City of Burleson’s parks and recreation department is looking for some talented third graders who are also Burleson residents to participate in the annual holiday coloring contest.
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Nov. 5, 2013 - Get your tickets for Breakfast with Santa
If you have never been to Breakfast with Santa, 2013 is the year to make it happen. Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday, Dec. 7. The big guy from the North Pole and his elves are hosting the 14th annual Breakfast with Santa, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk.
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Oct. 31, 2013 - Police/fire benefit game is Nov. 23
The bats will be cracking Saturday, Nov. 23, in a benefit softball tournament for Heart For The Kids. Burleson fire fighters and Burleson police officers will face off at 10 a.m. at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, 295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Admission is one unwrapped toy.
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Oct. 29, 2013 - Police explorers place first
A team of four Burleson Police Department Explorers placed first in an event at the 2013 Alamo Area Law Enforcement Explorer Competition Oct. 19. The team of Selena Lisotta, Mary Studebaker, Rachelle Medlin, and Colby Smith drew four events at random. They placed first in the Domestic Disturbance scenario.
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Oct. 22, 2013 - Promises Ministries earns City award
First Baptist Church of Burleson’s Promises Community Ministries Center was awarded the 2013 Jerry Allen Award for Excellence in Community Improvement. The presentation took place at the Oct. 21 city council meeting. The award has been given twice since 2008. It was created to honor then-outgoing council member Jerry Allen.
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Oct. 21, 2013 - Keep trick or treaters safe
The City is hosting the sixth annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in Old Town Burleson. Several groups and neighborhoods are hosting festivities on Oct. 31. What can you do to keep your children safe and what can drivers do to keep trick or treaters safe? The Burleson Police Department, American Academy of Pediatrics and Safe Kids have some tips for everyone.
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Oct. 21, 2013 - Halloween can be scary for pets
If someone came running at you making loud noises and carrying an object, what would you do? Your defense mechanism may tell you to strike back. Dogs may react in the same way if a child or adult approaches in what the dog may see as a threatening manner. Now imagine that the child or adult is wearing a Halloween costume.
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Oct. 18, 2013 - Set clocks back an hour Nov. 3
Daylight saving time means the City’s cemetery, Burleson Memorial Park, will be spruced up!The clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker at Burleson Memorial Park will be removed after the time changes. What goes hand in hand with changing your clocks? Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Oct. 17, 2013 - Don't miss Boo Bash Oct. 26
Free miniature pumpkins will be available for the first 1,500 trick-or-treaters at the City of Burleson’s sixth annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 26. The fun, which includes free trick or treating for children from birth to 12 years old, takes place 6 p.m.-8 p.m., on Ellison Street, between Main Street and Johnson Avenue (124 W. Ellison St.).
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Oct. 16, 2013 - Thirteen cited in railroad crossing detail
Earlier this month, officers from the Burleson Police Department’s traffic unit and the City marshal division issued 13 citations for disregarding a railroad crossing signal, two warnings for disregarding a railroad crossing signal, and two citations for no insurance and driving while license is suspended. One person was arrested for outstanding traffic warrants. Officers were on the train and on the streets between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Three of the citations were issued at the Renfro Street railroad crossing. The rest of the citations were written at the Alsbury Boulevard crossing.
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Oct. 16, 2013 - Ten graduate from COPs program
Members of the Citizens On Patrol are graduates of the department’s Citizens Police Academy, a free 10-week course that is offered every summer. CPA graduates then attend the 16 hours of COPs Academy training.
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Oct. 9, 2013 - Courage for the Cure is theme of firefighter t-shirts
Members of Burleson Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4025 are fighting back against cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by selling t-shirts that sport the slogan “Courage for the Cure.” A portion of the proceeds from the sales will benefit the Careity Foundation.
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Oct. 7, 2-2013 - Get rid of household hazardous waste, electronics and paper Nov. 2
Clean out the garage! The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Recycling/Paper Shredding event on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the City’s old service center at 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. You must be a resident of the city to participate in the event so be sure to bring a copy of your City water bill or solid waste bill to show proof of residency.
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Oct. 3, 2013 - City will spray for mosquitoes
The City will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in the Old Town area (see map, http://tinyurl.com/mdemqda). The ground spraying will be done in targeted subdivisions within a one-mile buffer surrounding the 300 block of West Eldred Street Oct. 4-5, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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Oct. 2, 2013 - Boo Bash is Oct. 26
Things will get a little wild and crazy in Old Town on Saturday, Oct. 26, when the City hosts the sixth annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. The event, which includes free trick or treating, is for children from birth to 12 years old. The fun takes place 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Ellison Street, between Main Street and Johnson Avenue (124 W. Ellison St.).
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Oct. 1, 2013 - Safe Kids Fair is Oct. 17
Mark your calendar for the City’s Safe Kids Fair set for Thursday, Oct. 17, in the H-E-B parking lot. The fun is slated for 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at 165 N.W. John Jones Dr.
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Sept. 25, 2013 - Library hosts Micro A-Kon convention
People in costume may stop traffic on Johnson Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 19, when the Burleson Public Library hosts Micro A-Kon 2013, the library’s second annual miniature Anime convention. The event is slated for 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.
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Sept. 25, 2013 - City calls Nov. 5 bond and charter election
The Burleson City Council has called an election for Nov. 5 in order for voters to consider a number of propositions to amend the city charter and to consider the issuance of general obligation bonds. There are four propositions on the ballot for voters to consider that authorize the City to sell general obligation bonds. There are 12 propositions on the ballot to amend Burleson’s charter.
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Sept. 23, 2013 - Drug Take Back Event is Oct. 26
The City, in partnership with the DEA, will host a Drug Take Back Event Oct. 26 at 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal.
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Sept. 19, 2013 - Sign up for Burleson Fishing Adventures
Register your child for a free day of learning how to fish Oct. 5 at Burleson’s own Bailey Lake.
Children, kindergarten to fifth grade, are invited to the City’s first Burleson Fishing Adventures. Register by Sept. 30 at the BRiCk. The fun takes place 9 a.m.-noon.
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Sept. 17, 2013 - Community joins National Night Out
More than half a dozen apartment communities, an equal number of neighborhoods, and Target are on board to host parties for National Night Out 2013 on Tuesday, Oct. 1. New community partner 7-11 and H-E-B are also signed on to come together, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., to raise awareness about organizing and fighting back against crime.
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Sept. 11, 2013 - Prevent kitchen fires
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12, and this year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” The Burleson fire marshal’s office and the fire department will be visiting students during October to talk about how to do just that.
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Sept. 11, 2013 - Bank draft could make you a winner
As an incentive for utilizing the bank draft feature to pay your City of Burleson utility account, all customers who choose (or currently use) this option will be entered into a monthly drawing beginning in October 2013. The customer whose name is drawn will receive a $100 credit to their City utility account.
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Sept. 10, 2013 - City has new public events ordinance
If you want to host a public event in Burleson, you have to contact the City. A public event is a meeting or gathering held at a specific location within the city limits, which attracts or can be expected to attract more than 500 people at any time during the meeting or gathering.
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Sept. 10, 2013 - Don't pass a school bus
Don’t pass a school bus when children are getting on or off. We’re watching. The police department’s traffic section and the marshals from municipal court are teaming up with Durham School Services to educate drivers about the stop signs and red lights that bus drivers activate when children are getting on or getting off of the bus.
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Sept. 9, 2013 - Library hosts food drive
The Burleson Public Library is spearheading a drive to collect pantry items for Harvest House and its clients. The drive will take place Monday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Sept. 6, 2013 - Library hours change Sept. 30
The changes affect Thursday and Saturday access to the Burleson Public Library. Hours are currently 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. The hours that will go in to effect on Sept. 30 are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays.
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Sept. 5, 2013 - Signal on Renfro is going live
The traffic signal located at the intersection of Northwest Renfro Street and McAlister Road will be activated on Friday, Sept. 6. It will flash red/stop in all three directions until Tuesday, Sept. 10, when it will become fully operational.
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Sept. 4, 2013 - Doo the Right Thing
Do you know what happens to dog waste if you don’t pick it up? Besides the obvious answer (you step in it), if you don’t pick up after your pet, chances are that pet waste will become part of storm water runoff which washes down storm drains, into drainage ditches, and into our creeks, rivers and lakes. Doo the Right Thing and take the pledge to pick up after your pets.
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Aug. 30, 2013 - Sign up for Burleson Fishing Adventures
Register your child for a free day of learning how to fish at Burleson’s own Bailey Lake. Members of the Burleson Fire Department, Burleson Police Department, the City’s parks and recreation department and the fire marshal’s office are hosting as well as teaching, the event. Children, kindergarten to fifth grade, are invited. The fun takes place Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, at 280 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy.
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Aug. 29, 2013 - HighPoint Business Park signs first tenant
Chicken E Food Service signed the contract to build an 89,000 square-foot office and distribution space on 26 acres of the park’s 160-acre master planned development. The office/distribution complex will serve the Chicken Express restaurant chain in a five-state region (Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Louisiana) that includes 190 locations. Burleson’s franchise is on Wilshire Boulevard (Hwy. 174).
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Aug. 29, 2013 - Bring neighbors together for National Night Out
Have you signed up for the Oct. 1 National Night Out? Neighborhood parties are 6 p.m.-9 p.m. citywide. This year is the 30th anniversary for National Night Out.Crime prevention starts in your own backyard so organize your neighbors for a neighborhood cookout. Community Resource Officers Jack Goleman and David Wardlaw, the police command staff, fire department and fire marshal’s office, Target, and City representatives will visit as many neighborhoods as they can.
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Aug. 27, 2013 - Citizens On Patrol volunteer earns state honor
For the second time in three years, Vicki McElroy of Burleson was awarded the Thomas Windham Citizens On Patrol Member of the Year, a state honor presented by the Texas Citizens On Patrol Association. McElroy, who is the assistant coordinator of the Burleson COPs program, won the honor first in 2011 then again at the awards banquet in Decatur on Aug. 17.
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Aug. 27, 2013 - Connect with Council Oct. 5
The City is hosting the fifth Connect with Council on Saturday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Councilmembers Jerry Allen, Place 3, and Dan McClendon, Place 5, will field questions and talk about their top priorities.
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Aug. 26, 2013 - Move over or slow down
Texas’ Move Over/Slow Down law expands Sept. 1. Right now, the law requires drivers in Texas to yield to police, fire and emergency vehicles. Starting Sept. 1, the Move Over/Slow Down law expands to provide that same protection for Texas Department of Transportation workers.
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Aug. 26, 2013 - Don't drink and drive over holiday
If you are celebrating the end of summer, don’t drink and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle. As part of a national effort to save lives and crack down on impaired driving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced its “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” campaign that started August 16 and ends September 2.
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Aug. 23, 2013 - Attracting tourism is goal of hotel/motel tax funds
The City collects a local hotel occupancy tax, as authorized by the Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, which amounts to a 7 percent tax on each hotel room that is occupied in Burleson. There are four hotels - Days Inn, Best Western, Comfort Suites and America’s Best Value Inn – inside the Burleson city limits. The funds the City collects each year are used to support qualifying programs that attract tourists and results in “heads in beds” at local motels.
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Aug. 21, 2013 - Celebrate Founders Day Oct. 12
Mock gunfights, staged shootouts, a Bumble Rumble Car Show, motorcycle show, arts and crafts, great food, and two stages of entertainment are on tap for the City of Burleson’s 21st annual Founders Day. The celebration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and wraps by 6 p.m. in the City’s Old Town, 124 W. Ellison St.
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Aug. 21, 2013 - Burleson Trash Bash is Sept. 21
Do you see trash littering Burleson retail corridors and drainage channels as you walk or drive through the city? If so, join the City and Keep Burleson Beautiful (KBB) in a semiannual campaign to beautify Burleson. The City and KBB are hosting the Burleson Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept. 21. What is your commitment? Two hours, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Aug. 15, 2013 - City will smoke test sewer system
The City’s public works department will be doing smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system Tuesday-Thursday next week in the West Bend subdivision. This is the seventh smoke testing. The area that will be tested Aug. 20-22 includes 420 homes.
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Aug. 13, 2013 - Funding secured for bike path; public meetingis Aug. 15
The City is hosting a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 15 at city hall to talk about the mobility plan, bike path plan and Old Town mobility plan. The meeting is 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. with a short presentation slated for 6:45 p.m. The event is hosted by the City’s engineering and economic development departments.In late July, the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Transportation Commission granted the City $1,022,634, the maximum federal funding, for a project that the City submitted for pedestrian and bicycle improvements between Summercrest Boulevard and McAlister Road. Work is expected to begin early next year.
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Aug. 13, 2013 - City offers SNAP for special needs residents
The City of Burleson’s Emergency Management Division is partnering with Fort Worth Emergency Management to help special needs residents when an emergency arises. This service is available for both Tarrant County and Johnson County residents who live in Burleson. The partnership allows the City to provide the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) for residents who are dealing with permanent disabilities. SNAP is only for emergencies.
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Aug. 8, 2013 - Driver in fatality crash is arrested
The 46-year-old driver in the two-vehicle crash that killed a 60-year-old Rio Vista man Saturday morning has been arrested. Burleson Police arrested Robert Dale Emerton of rural Burleson at the police department while he was there for an interview. The charge is intoxication manslaughter.
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Aug. 8, 2013 - Council names Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza
The dedication to City government and the community by the only female mayor of Burleson was recognized with a surprise announcement Aug. 5 at the Burleson City Council meeting. Vera Calvin, mayor of Burleson 1988-1992, is now the namesake for Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, located in front of Burleson City Hall. The plaza, at the corner of Wilson and Ellison streets, is home to the Burleson Visitors Center, Rail Car #330 and Parlor Car #411.
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Aug. 7, 2013 - Family Field Day is Sept. 21
The City of Burleson is hosting a free Burleson Family Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Kerr Middle School. The event is 9 a.m.-noon. Field Day activities will be designed for school-age children, five and older.
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Aug. 7, 2013 - City and KBB host free horticultural seminars
The City of Burleson and Keep Burleson Beautiful will host two free horticultural seminars, one in September and one in December, at the Burleson Public Library. The seminars will be conducted by master gardeners from the Texas A&M Agrilife extension. The seminar dates are Thursdays – Sept. 12 and Dec. 5 – at 6 p.m.
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Aug. 3, 2013 - Driver in fatality crash is identified
The 60-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning has been identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as William Smith of Rio Vista. The other driver, Robert Dale Emerton, was released from the hospital earlier today.
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July 31, 2013 - Sergeant earns state CPA award
Burleson Police Sgt. Brian O’Heren was awarded the Ray Ramon Award for Officer of the Year at the Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association convention July 26. Seven officers, statewide, were nominated.
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July 8, 2013 - City will test sanitary sewer
The City’s public works department will be doing smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system Wednesday and Thursday in the Oak Valley subdivision. This is the third smoke testing in Oak Valley this month.
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July 1, 2013 - New asphalt paver is working hard
Residents and businesses on six Burleson streets have reaped the benefits of the City’s new paving machine in just one month’s time. The City’s Public Works Department got a new Cat AP500E paving machine in May. Since then, the public works staff has completed paving Cozby Lane, Broad Valley, Broad Valley Court, CR 714, Forrest Lane and, most recently, Boone Road.
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June 28, 2013 - City, soldier planned special homecoming
Thirty-year-old William R. Moody, a husband and father of three, had something special planned for his children when he came home from Operation Enduring Freedom. And the Burleson Fire Department was going to play a big part in it.
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June 28, 2013 - Teen SWAG is Sept. 5
The Teen SWAG Affair that had been scheduled for June has a new date! It will be Thursday, Sept. 5, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Burleson subcourthouse (Ron Harmon Subcourthouse). The subcourthouse is located across from Burleson High School at 247 Elk Dr.
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June 27, 2013 - City will smoke test sanitary sewer
The City’s public works department will be doing smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system Tuesday and Wednesday in the Oak Valley subdivision. The area that will be tested July 2-3 includes Parkridge from Springhill to the drainage ditch behind Hollow Creek; Springhill from Parkridge to Springhill Court; Black Oak from Hollow Creek to Springhill; Live Oak from Hollow Creek to Springhill; all of Aspen Court; Hollow Creek from Black Oak to Wood Duck Court (but they will not be smoke testing Wood Duck Court); and the drainage ditch behind Hollow Creek from Parkridge to Wood Duck Court. See map, http://tinyurl.com/ndgyba6.
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June 27, 2013 - Connect with Council is July 20
The City of Burleson is hosting the fourth Connect with Council on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. at Hidden Creek Golf course, 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Light refreshments will be provided. Councilmembers Jerry Allen, Place 3, and Ronnie Johnson, Place 6, will field questions and talk about their top priorities.
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June 26, 2013 - Fireworks and dogs don't mix
More dogs run away on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year. The sounds of fireworks - the artificial squeal followed by the giant burst of explosives and subsequent whimper - drive dogs nuts! For many, it triggers their innate flight instinct so many dogs are reported lost over the patriotic holiday.
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June 24, 2013 - Outdoor pool and golf course are open July 4th
Swim at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool on the Fourth of July! Hours are 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed. Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for regular play until 5:30 p.m. The clubhouse and patio will open at 5 p.m. for the 9:20 p.m. fireworks show. The Burleson Visitors Center will be open on the Fourth of July, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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June 20, 2013 - City will smoke test sewer lines
The City’s public works department will be doing smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system next Tuesday and Wednesday in the Oak Valley subdivision. The area that will be tested June 25-26 includes White Oak to the drainage ditch behind Hollow Creek, Post Oak to the drainage ditch behind Hollow Creek, Hurst Road to Parkridge, and Springhill to Renfro Street.
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June 20, 2013 - Sign up for safe room rebate waitlist
If you are interested in a rebate to install a safe room in your home, Burleson residents can start to sign up for a waitlist next week. The North Central Texas Council of Governments just released the call schedule for residents from all 16 NCTCOG counties. The signup is in alphabetical order. Burleson is in two counties. Johnson County residents can call in starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, and Tarrant County residents can call in starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 30. The waitlist will not close.
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June 19, 2013 - City says yes to blue recycling bags
Monday, Burleson City Council members approved an amendment to an ordinance that now allows residents to use the translucent blue plastic bags, in addition to the current green recycling bins, for weekly curbside recycling collection. The bags, which can be purchased at local retail stores, cannot be less than 33 gallons in size and you can only stuff 35 pounds or less in each bag.
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June 18, 2013 - Shelter and winery host Yappy Hour
The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for the third annual Yappy Hour on Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. Shelter staff will bring adoptable pets to Yappy Hour for on-site adoptions. This year a former American Idol contestant will be providing the entertainment. Guests may bring their own pets. Leashes are strongly advised for all pets who attend.
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June 18, 2013 - City expects crowd for free July 4th fun!
The Spazmatics, who have headlined Hot Sounds of Summer concerts in Burleson since 2010, are bringing their new wave 80’s show to the City’s Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks. Don’t miss the free family fun at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex. The 90-minute concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks follow after 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The day’s celebration starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 with the Burleson Lions Club’s annual parade. The theme is “Celebrating Our Military.”
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June 10, 2013 - Fire department offers free basic CPR
If you want to learn how to do basic CPR, for free, you have seven chances in 2013. The Burleson Fire Department is hosting free basic CPR classes on seven Saturdays - June 29, July 27, August 17, September 28, October 19, November 9, and December 21. All classes are 9 a.m.-noon at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd.
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June 5, 2013 - Pet Walk is now June 26
The Mayor’s Youth Council will host a Burleson Pet Walk on Wednesday, June 26, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., on the Oak Valley Trail. The walk starts and finishes at Bransom Elementary, 820 S. Hurst Rd. Donations and proceeds will benefit the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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June 5, 2013 - City reports no positive WNV tests
City staff has been trapping and testing for mosquitoes since the beginning of May, and, as of June 5, none of those tests have come back positive for West Nile Virus.Today also marks the first day of work for the City’s part-time mosquito control technician, whose sole responsibility is larviciding (treating standing water to kill mosquito larvae) and surveillance.
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June 4, 2013 - Spazmatics headline Fourth of July
Bjorn, Cecil, Al and Joey are celebrating the Fourth of July in Burleson! The Spazmatics, who have headlined Hot Sounds of Summer concerts in Burleson since 2010, are bringing their ultimate new wave 80’s show to the City’s Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks. Don’t miss the free family fun at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex. The 90-minute concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
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May 30, 2013 - Homes may be eligible for PRV rebate
Check your mail to see if your home qualifies for a rebate for the installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV). If you receive a letter from the City you may be eligible for that $400 rebate. A PRV is one way to regulate the water pressure.
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May 24, 2013 - You have the tools, knowledge to weather the storm
Since April 2008, the City has alerted residents to thunderstorm and tornado warnings via an emergency phone notification system. The emergency phone notifications automatically post to the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page and to the City of Burleson Twitter page. The City also has outdoor warning system sirens (11 in Burleson’s 26 square miles). City officials strongly encourage citizens to buy weather radios with S.A.M.E. technology (programming to receive local alerts).
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May 21, 2013 - Stage 1 water restrictions start June 3
In Burleson, Stage 1 water restrictions means landscape watering is now limited to twice a week. Residential addresses that end in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8) may water on Wednesday and Saturday; and, residential addresses that end in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) may water on Thursday and Sunday.
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May 21, 2013 - Elevated storage tank, water line in works
The 1 million gallon elevated water storage tank will be located at the southeast corner of Dobson Street and Hidden Creek Parkway. When it is finished, the tank will be 120 feet tall. A 16-inch water line that will service the new tank will be constructed from Alsbury Boulevard south to Hidden Creek Parkway.
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May 20, 2013 - Buckle up for safety
Drivers and passengers, by state law, are required to wear a seatbelt. The Texas Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies across Texas are spreading that word during the 12th annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The campaign is May 20-June 2. Texas law requires drivers and all passengers in a vehicle to be secured by a safety belt.
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May 17, 2013 - What should you do when you are pulled over?
When you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, you may get nervous. What should you do if you see a police officer behind you to ensure your safety as well as the officer’s safety? Stay in your vehicle! The officer does not know who you are and will not know your intentions so if you get out of your vehicle the officer may believe his/her safety is in question and react accordingly.
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May 17, 2013 - Hone your computer skills!
Hone your computer skills with Computer/Internet Skills classes at the Burleson Public Library.
There are two levels, Basic/Introduction and Step-Up/Intermediate, and both start in June.
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May 15, 2013 - Dig into Reading this summer!
“Dig into Reading” is the theme of the Burleson Public Library’s Summer Reading Club which kicks off on June 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Children, birth to 11; teens, 12-18; and adults are invited to join in the fun and win cool prizes.
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May 13, 2013 - Free Hot Sounds of Summer kicks off May 31
Wear your dancing shoes May 31 because the 2013 Hot Sounds of Summer concert series starts off with a street dance! The bands for the City’s free concert series include Steve Story on May 31, Le Freak on June 7, Two Tons of Steel on June 14, Metal Shop on June 21 and Quaker City Night Hawks June 28.
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May 13, 2013 - City featured in national report for BOF
Burleson is featured in the National League of Cities’ national report on City Leadership and Families for the Burleson Opportunity Fund. The report highlights efforts by cities to improve the lives of children, youth and families in communities with populations below 75,000. The Burleson Opportunity Fund is a joint effort of the City of Burleson, Burleson Independent School District, Hill College, and donations from local businesses, groups and individuals.
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May 10, 2013 - Sign up for the Burleson Pet Walk
The Mayor’s Youth Council will host a Burleson Pet Walk on Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., on the Oak Valley Trail. The walk starts and finishes at Bransom Elementary, 820 S. Hurst Rd. Proceeds benefit the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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May 10, 2013 - Tour Russell-Boren home on Saturdays
Do you want to learn more about the history of the Russell-Boren House at the City’s Russell Farm? Thanks to a team of volunteers, you can take a free guided tour of the farmhouse on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The farm is located at 405 W. CR 714. Built in 1877 by the recently widowed Martha Glenn Russell, an independent pioneer woman, the house sheltered not only Martha and her five children but also descendants of the Russell family for 135 years.
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May 6, 2013 - City will ground spray for mosquitoes
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the City of Burleson’s plan for mosquito control in 2013 now includes ground spraying for mosquitoes in areas where a mosquito pool confirms West Nile virus or where a human case of West Nile virus is confirmed.
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May 2, 2013 - If you like it, lock it!
“If you like it, lock it.” That’s the Burleson Police Department’s catchy slogan for getting you to start thinking about how not to be a victim. Always assume a thief is watching you and outsmart them. A thief is always looking for an easy, quick mark, and that mark is an unlocked vehicle and plenty of valuables within easy reach to choose from.
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May 1, 2013 - City hosts health fair May 17
The City will host the second Burleson Community Health Fair on Friday, May 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., at Hidden Creek Golf Course. The City will offer healthy food choices and demonstrations for attendees, and several City departments will be participating in the fair.
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April 29, 2013 - Enjoy Splash Weekend on Memorial Day weekend
Most City facilities will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27. There is no trash or curbside recycling collection May 27. The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on Memorial Day, only. Hours on Saturday, May 25 are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 26, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; and May 27, 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Admission is $3-$4 for children and $4-$6 for adults.
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April 26, 2013 - Apply for Junior Fire Academy
Students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2013 are invited to apply for a spot in the Burleson Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Class is Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, 8 a.m.-noon. The free academy is limited to 12.
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April 24, 2013 - Teen Court volunteers win award
Members of the Burleson Teen Court participated in the Texas Teen Court Competition April 13 and one team come home with a third place award. The competition was hosted by Texas Wesleyan Law School. The team of Jennifer King and Trey Johnson (attorneys) and Natalie Purvis (witness/defendant) won third. The team of Blair Roy and Tabithia Leon (attorneys) and Joshua Yarian (witness/defendant) placed seventh out of 20 teams.
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April 19, 2013 - Police will host open house May 14
The Burleson Police Department is hosting its annual open house May 14, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., in the front parking lot at 225 W. Renfro St. At approximately 4 p.m. the department’s honor guard will present the colors (flag raising) and conduct a firing party to pay respects to all the law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.
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April 19, 2013 - One dies in crash on I-35W
One person died Thursday afternoon at the scene of a crash on I-35W in Burleson. A second person was transported to the hospital. The crash was reported at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, in the 2700 block of I-35W South, southbound, three-quarters of a mile north of the FM 917 exit.
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April 15, 2013 - Apply for Citizens Police Academy
What does it take to work in law enforcement? Find out this summer when the Burleson Police Department hosts the free 10-week Citizens Police Academy. The academy begins June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the police department, 225 W. Renfro St. The academy is every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., with the exception of July 4. Graduation is Aug. 15. Class is limited to 25 students.
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April 11, 2013 - Police seek suspect in hit and run
Burleson Police are seeking one driver, and possibly an accomplice, involved in a hit and run crash in the 300 block of Warren Street. The suspect hit a motor home (recreational vehicle with its own engine), which was parked in a driveway, and pushed the motor home in to the yard. No one was in the motor home at the time. There were no injuries. The damage to the motor home is estimated at $40,000.
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April 3, 2013 - Signal work and seal coating are on April's schedule
For the next few weeks, the contractor will be conducting traffic signal work on the Hwy. 174 median improvement project which will require some weekday lane closures. There will also be some night time lane closures beginning at the end of April in order to seal coat the roadway surface.
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April 1, 2013 - Apply for a plot at Russell Farm Community Garden
Applications are now available for the Community Garden at Russell Farm, which is owned by the City. The public area of Russell Farm, 405 W. County Road 714, comprises about 11 acres which will be home to the community garden. The garden area will be open daily, except for Sundays, for garden members and volunteers. Children under 18 are welcome in the garden but they must be accompanied by an adult.
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April 1, 2013 - Prevent mosquito breeding sites
Start now to prevent your home and yard from becoming a mosquito breeding site by eliminating standing water. Adult flying mosquitoes frequently rest in grass, shrubbery or other foliage but do not develop there. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed.
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April 1, 2013 - Bring your recyclables May 4
The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, May 4, at the City’s old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required).
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March 28, 2013 - Keep yard waste out of streets
In Burleson, blowing or sweeping yard waste into streets, sidewalks, driveways or storm drains is illegal. Why? Because when it rains, yard waste left in streets, on sidewalks, or in driveways will wash into nearby storm drains. Once in the storm drain system, the yard waste can enter waterways without being treated or cleaned.
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March 25, 2013 - City will Take Back Meds April 27
The City of Burleson, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be hosting a Take Back Meds Event on Saturday, April 27, at the old City service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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March 25, 2013 - Connect with Council April 27
The City of Burleson is hosting the third Connect with Council on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-noon, at Fire Station #1. Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie and Councilmember Ronnie Johnson, Place 6, will field questions and talk about their top priorities.
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March 22, 2013 - Beautify Burleson at April 27 Trash-Off
Jump in with both feet and volunteer to beautify Burleson on Saturday, April 27, during the Great American Cleanup/Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. followed by a free thank-you lunch complete with door prizes at Warren Park.
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March 22, 2013 - City hosts Senior Resource Fair
The Senior Resource Fair will be at the Senior Activity Center April 26, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The fair features bone density screenings, chair massages, blood pressure and blood glucose checks, exercises for older adults, foot health and door prizes.
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March 21, 2013 - Rain may postpone egg hunts
The Aqua Egg Hunt will go on, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-noon, in the BRiCk’s indoor pool. If it is raining, Family Field Day (scheduled for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Bartlett Park) will be cancelled; Bunny Daze (noon-2 p.m.) and the Bunny Daze Easter Egg Hunt (1:30 p.m.), also in Bartlett Park, will be cancelled; and the 3 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Russell Farm will be cancelled. If there is a rain postponement, the Bunny Daze Easter Egg Hunt and Russell Farm Easter Egg Hunt will be rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the BRiCk. Family Field Day will be rescheduled for a Fall 2013 date.
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March 18, 2013 - Friends host annual book sale
The Friends of the Library will host the group’s annual book sale Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Burleson Public Library. All books will be offered for $1-$2 with specials offered during the sale.
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March 18, 2013 - Apply for free Paw Pals Animal Care Academy
The deadline to apply for the Burleson Animal Shelter’s Paw Pals Animal Care Academy is Friday, April 26. This is a free four-week course. Class is 90 minutes, noon to 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, June 1-June 22. The shelter is hosting the academy for students who are entering the sixth grade in the 2013-2014 school year and who are interested in animal welfare.
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March 13, 2013 - City earns third consecutive transparency award
Sunshine Review, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency, announced that the City of Burleson’s website was one of the winners of the fourth annual Sunny Awards. The City of Burleson earned a Sunny for the third consecutive year. The award, which honors the most transparent government websites in the nation, went to 250 government entities.
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March 13, 2013 - Court collected more than $26,000 in warrant roundup
Thanks to the 2013 Texas Warrant Roundup, the Burleson Municipal Court cleared more than 180 warrants and collected more than $26,000. Between Feb. 18 and March 10, 187 warrants were cleared, $26,063 was collected (costs, fees, fines, bonds), and the total face value of all warrants cleared totaled $54,671.
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March 12, 2013 - More than 100 participate in 5k
It was cold and windy, but that didn’t keep the diehard walkers and runners from participating in the Burleson Community 5K and Fun Walk hosted by the City of Burleson’s Be Healthy Initiative. There were 115 participants, ranging in age from nine to 73, and 12 Burleson Independent School District campuses involved in the second annual event March 2 at Bartlett Park.
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March 4, 2013 - Municipal Court is looking for good artwork
Burleson’s Municipal Court is looking for some good local artwork created by students for Law Day 2013. Law Day 2013 is May 1. This year the contest features three categories - drawings, paintings and photographs. The 2013 theme is “Realizing the Dream: Equality for All.”
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Feb. 26, 2013 - Firefighters offer free CPR classes
Burleson firefighters have scheduled two more free basic CPR classes, open to the public, in March and April. Classes are on Saturdays, March 30 and April 20, 9 a.m.-noon at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd.
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Feb. 26, 2013 - Protect your information
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. According to the Burleson Police Department’s criminal investigations section, in Texas, just being in possession of someone’s identifying information, without their consent, with the intent to use it for fraudulent purposes constitutes a crime. Forgery and credit card abuse go hand in hand with the term identity theft.
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Feb. 22, 2013 - Twenty cited in railroad crossing enforcement
Stop when the railroad crossing signals flash red. That’s the law. On Feb. 21, four officers from the Burleson Police Department’s traffic unit, with the assistance of the City marshal division, issued 20 citations for disregarding a railroad crossing signal at the Alsbury Boulevard crossing. The detail ended when a driver struck the railroad crossing gate, damaging it.
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Feb. 22, 2013 - Municipal Court tapped for Traffic Safety Award
The City of Burleson Municipal Court has been named one of nine cities to receive the Traffic Safety Award from the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center’s (TCMEC) Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative. The award will be presented at the April TCMEC Traffic Safety Conference. All municipal courts in Texas were eligible to apply. Burleson, Bryan, College Station, Conroe, Friendswood, Frisco, La Porte, Mansfield and Socorro earned recognition for those courts serving a population of 30,000-149,999.
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Feb. 20, 2013 - City participates in Great Texas Warrant Roundup
If you have fines that you have not paid to the City of Burleson’s Municipal Court, your time is running out. Arrests will be made and unpaid fines will be collected during a Metroplex Warrant Roundup. Notices have been mailed statewide by participating agencies for the 2013 Great Texas Warrant Roundup that starts Saturday, March 2. Burleson currently has approximately 3,100 outstanding warrants valued at more than $700,000.
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Feb. 18, 2013 - Two skunks test positive for rabies
The first positive was Jan. 29 of this year on Lynnwood Ave. In that case, two dogs killed a skunk. Those dogs are in a 45-day home isolation. On Feb. 13, a Burleson animal control officer captured a skunk that was running loose on Wilshire Boulevard/Hwy. 174. There was no known contact with another animal or person, but the skunk was sent for testing because it was captured during daylight hours. Skunks are nocturnal animals. That Wilshire Boulevard skunk tested positive for rabies.
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Feb. 15, 2013 - Police tip you off to burglary prevention
Eleven vehicles were discovered burglarized in Burleson between Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 11. In all 11 cases, the vehicles were left unsecured. No arrests have been made yet. Burleson’s community resource officers stress that the majority of burglaries happen when people leave valuable items in view and leave their vehicles unlocked. The vehicles that were burglarized this month were in residential driveways or parked on a neighborhood street.
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Feb. 14, 2013 - Moseley tapped as Firefighter of the Year
The Burleson Fire Department’s 2012 Firefighter of the Year was a volunteer firefighter for Burleson for two years before he was hired as a career firefighter in January 2007. Engineer/Paramedic Matt Moseley received the Firefighter of the Year honor at the department’s annual awards banquet.
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Feb. 14, 2013 - Davis earns Fire Officer of the Year
The 2012 Fire Officer of the Year for the Burleson Fire Department has a “lead by example attitude in everything he does.” That’s how Fire Lt./Paramedic Casey Davis was described in a nomination letter. He is the sixth lieutenant to be honored since the inception of the Fire Officer of the Year award in 2008.
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Feb. 14, 2013 - Firefighters honor their own
The Burleson Fire Department’s highest honors went to Lt. Casey Davis - Fire Officer of the Year - and Firefighter Matt Moseley - Firefighter of the Year – at the department’s awards banquet. Firefighters gathered to tell stories about their shifts at the stations and recognize fellow firefighters for their service, certifications, and workload.
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Feb. 14, 2013 - City hosts Easter extravaganza March 23
There is a full slate of activities for families Saturday, March 23, when the City of Burleson hosts Aqua Egg Hunt, the Bunny Daze Extravaganza, and the new Family Field Day, all at the BRiCk and Bartlett Park. And, the City’s Russell Farm is hosting its first ever Easter Egg Hunt at Russell Farm.
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Feb. 13, 2013 - Alleged bank robber arrested
A man who allegedly robbed the Educational Employees Credit Union on Alsbury Boulevard Saturday afternoon didn’t get far. Burleson officers arrested Bentley Mark Jenkins, 45, of Fort Worth on a charge of robbery (strong arm) in the 7200 block of FM 917.
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Feb. 11, 2013 - Daylight saving time triggers cemetery spruce up
Daylight saving time means the City’s cemetery, Burleson Memorial Park, will get spruced up. The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker will be removed after the time changes. Items will be removed from gravesites the week of March 10-16.
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Feb. 11, 2013 - Bauereisen honored as Officer of the Year
The Burleson Police Department’s 2012 Officer of the Year “has a strong teamwork attitude."
Officer Tiffany Bauereisen was one of six officers nominated for Officer of the Year. The Haltom City native was hired by the Burleson Police Department in September 2005.
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Feb. 8, 2013 - Victim Assistance Coordinator selected for Character Award
She is considered a part-time employee but Wanda Page is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and she never refuses to respond. Page is the Burleson Police Department’s Victim Assistance coordinator, and the 2012 Ofelia Blair Character Award winner. The award is named in honor of the former clerk for the department’s criminal investigations section who lost her battle to cancer in 2003.
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Feb. 8, 2013 - Firefighters offer free basic CPR
Burleson firefighters are offering a free basic CPR class to the public on Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-noon, at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. You must be at least 15 years old to participate.
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Feb. 8, 2013 - Collard honored for community policing
The Burleson Police Department’s 2012 Most Outstanding Community Policing award went to Officer Robert Collard, a seven year veteran of the department. The award was presented at the department’s annual awards banquet. Collard is the third officer to be honored with the award since 2011.
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Feb. 7, 2013 - Rivera tapped as top Telecommunicator
The Burleson Police Department’s Telecommunicator of the Year “always keeps a positive attitude, makes the best of every situation and is willing to go the extra mile. That’s how Sabrina Rivera was described in her nomination for one of the department’s top six awards.
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Feb. 7, 2013 - Haas earns Civilian Employee of the Year
The Burleson Police Department’s 2012 Civilian Employee of the Year wears many hats. Steve Haas, records coordinator for the police department, was honored for his work in 2012. He is the alarm coordinator, records coordinator, fills in as a communication specialist, and works with the City’s emergency management division and at the Emergency Operations Center as the logistics officer.
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Feb. 7, 2013 - Bastible earns Supervisor of the Year
Sgt. Craig Bastible earned the respect of his peers in 2007 with Rookie of the Year honors and in 2009 with Officer of the Year accolades. At the Burleson Police Department’s annual awards banquet he was awarded Supervisor of the Year for 2012. Bastible is the sixth sergeant to earn the award since its inception in 2007.
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Feb. 7, 2013 - Police employees earn annual honors
Three Medal of Valor awards and eight Lifesaving awards as well as an Honorary Lifetime Dispatcher award were presented at the Burleson Police Department’s annual banquet. Top awards include Officer of the Year Tiffany Bauereisen, Supervisor of the Year Sgt. Craig Bastible, Civilian Employee of the Year Steve Haas, Telecommunicator of the Year Sabrina Rivera, Community Policing Award winner Officer Robert Collard, and Victims Assistance Coordinator Wanda Page - Ofelia Blair Character Award winner.
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Feb. 6, 2013 - City seeks input on Bike Path Plan
If you have an interest in the City’s Bike Path/Mobility Plan, mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb. 21. A representative from Kimley-Horn and Associates will be in the Burleson City Hall council chambers at 6:30 p.m. for a joint presentation with the City’s engineering services department. This is a public meeting in which the City is soliciting input on the first draft of the Bike Path Plan. There will also be discussion about the Mobility Plan which includes updates to the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
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Feb. 4, 2013 - Survey says you like what City is doing
In October 2012, a National Citizen Survey tailored to the City of Burleson by the National Research Center, Inc., was sent randomly to 1,200 Burleson households. The survey included more than a dozen categories. Out of 23 key service areas respondents rated Burleson above the benchmark in 18 areas.
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Jan. 17, 2013 - Spring league play registration starts Feb. 11
Are you ready for some softball, flag football and kickball? Then get your team together and be ready to sign up for spring league play starting Feb. 11. Registration for all Adult Sports (17 years of age and older) is at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
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Jan. 2, 2013 - Fire department offers free basic CPR class
Burleson firefighters are offering a free basic CPR class to the public on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. The course walks an attendee through very basic and easy hands on CPR, basic first aid, and instruction on an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
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Jan. 2, 2013 - Get your tickets for annual Valentine Dance
Fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, make a date for Saturday, Feb. 9, for the City’s annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance!Dinner, dancing, pictures and corsages are included in the advance ticket price of $16 per couple or $25 per couple at the door. Tickets will be available at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., starting Friday, Jan. 11. The fun is slated for 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Feb. 9, at the BRiCk.
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Dec. 31, 2012 - Council candidate packets are available Jan. 23
If you want to represent your neighbors on the Burleson City Council, packets for the May 2013 City election are available starting Jan. 23 at Burleson City Hall. Packets will be available at the council meetings on Feb. 4 and Feb. 18. Those meetings are at 7 p.m. at Burleson City Hall. The filing period is 8 a.m. on Jan. 30 to 5 p.m. on March 1 (Monday-Friday). Election Day is May 11. The three seats on the ballot include Place 1, held by Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie; Place 3, held by Councilmember Jerry Allen; and Place 5, held by Councilmember Dan McClendon.
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Dec. 31, 2012 - City facilities close Jan. 21
Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 21, but City facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., but the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk), library, animal shelter, and Senior Activity Center will be closed. The Burleson City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 21 has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 22. The work session is at 6 p.m. and the general meeting is at 7 p.m. at city hall.
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December 14, 2012 - Learn what the City does for you!
What does the City do for you? We will toot our own horns starting in January! The public works department is kicking off a year-long education program in the display case in the front foyer of the Burleson Public Library. A different department will be featured each month. The displays will move to Burleson City Hall the following month.
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December 14, 2012 - Connect with Council Jan. 19
The City of Burleson is hosting the second Connect with Council on Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Councilmembers Rick Green (Place 2) and Dan McClendon (Place 5) will host the informal meeting. The elected officials will talk about their top priorities and listen to the concerns of residents and businesspeople.
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December 13, 2012 - Recycle your Christmas tree
If you live inside the city limits of Burleson, it’s easy to recycle your Christmas tree when it begins dropping needles. The City’s compost/mulch/recycling center is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The center will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, but will be open Friday and Saturday, Dec. 28-29.
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December 12, 2012 - Protect your pets from weather, holiday treats
A pet’s fur is not a perfect insulator. If your pet’s coat gets wet, the fur loses some of its insulation, especially if the pet’s fur is short. Your dog’s toes, nose and ears are even more vulnerable in cold weather. It doesn’t take long for snow or ice to freeze on the pads of your dog or cat’s feet. When it is cold outside, keep your younger, older and sick pets indoors. They don’t have the fat, metabolism or the full fur coat needed to stay warm.
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December 10, 2012 - Director of court services earns state kudos
Burleson’s Municipal Court has a few things to brag about. Constance White, director of court services, was one of eight honored by the Texas Court Clerks Association for extraordinary achievement in 2012. And, White, along with one of her court clerks, earned their certifications through the Texas Municipal Court Clerks Certification program.
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December 10, 2012 - Give the gift of a sober ride
During the upcoming holiday season, law enforcement officers throughout the state, including Burleson, will work to crack down on drunk driving. The Burleson Police Department has operated with the no-refusal policy since May 2008. If a driver suspected of driving while intoxicated in Burleson refuses to submit to an intoxilyzer test, that driver will be headed to the hospital to have blood drawn.
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December 10, 2012 - Cunningham will lead UMANT
Kellye Cunningham is currently vice president of the Urban Management Assistants of North Texas. She will serve as president starting in January 2013. UMANT is comprised of people employed in entry and mid-management positions with municipal government agencies in the North Central Texas region.
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December 7, 2012 - Chafin chairs stormwater council
Bianca Chafin, who serves as the City’s environmental programs specialist, is the chairperson of the Regional Stormwater Management Coordinating Council for Fiscal Year 2013. The Regional Stormwater Management Coordinating Council (RSWMCC) is composed of 22 representatives from participating entities who provide guidance and oversight to the annual program.
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December 5, 2012 - City has gift ideas for you!
Are you looking for gifts that will make the receiver smarter, pampered, or loved unconditionally? Then the City of Burleson has some great ideas for you. The BRiCk is offering the New Year’s Resolution 3-month membership special as well as specials on one-hour Swedish massages. The Burleson Animal Shelter is offering gift certificates, good for six months, for the adoption of a pet and the Burleson Public Library has a plethora of ideas for you from free library cards to a book about the history of Burleson.
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December 5, 2012 - Time capsule will be buried Dec. 21
The City and the Burleson Heritage Foundation will mark the end of the City’s Centennial year by burying a time capsule at Centennial Park on Friday, Dec. 21. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. The park is located at 1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy. The capsule will be buried at the center of the Military Veteran Grove, which was dedicated Nov. 3.
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November 28, 2012 - City hosts Shop on Wilshire loyalty program
In January 2013, the Texas Department of Transportation will be making improvements to the medians on State Highway 174 (Wilshire Boulevard), between I-35W and Elk Drive. During the construction process, the City of Burleson is encouraging everyone to keep visiting your favorite Wilshire businesses that are located in the improvement area. Why? You could get rewarded for it!
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November 27, 2012 - Drop unwrapped gifts off at fire and police stations
If you can’t make it to the Dec. 8 Red vs. Blue benefit softball game for Heart for the Kids, the Burleson Firefighters Auxiliary has set up collection boxes for unwrapped gifts at all three Burleson fire stations. The police department also has a collection box. The deadline to turn in gifts at the stations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14.
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November 15, 2012 - Median improvements delayed to January
The Texas Department of Transportation’s median improvement project on State Hwy. 174 will not start until January 2013. The project is expected to be complete by April 2014. The original start date for the project was right after Thanksgiving, this year. TxDOT and the project coordinator worked with the City to push back the timeline so that retail traffic on Hwy. 174 would not be affected during the 2012 holiday season.
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November 15, 2012 - Streets will be closed to protect safety of Santa and parade watchers
To protect parade participants, drivers, pedestrians and parade watchers on Dec. 1, the streets around Kerr Middle School will be shut down starting at 4 p.m. so the staging of the parade can start at 4:30 p.m. Those closures include Irene Street, Lena Street and Dian Street. Every street and driveway between Gardens Boulevard and Renfro Street that intersect with Johnson Avenue will be barricaded by 5:30 p.m. The square block area around the fireworks display (the First Baptist Church’s parking lot at Ellison and Johnson) will be barricaded by noon on Dec. 1. There will be no access from Hwy. 174 to Johnson Avenue, including cutting through parking lots, starting at 5 p.m.
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November 15, 2012 - Police commander earns character award
Burleson Police Commander Chris Havens was tapped for the Byron Black Character Award at the Burleson City of Character Luncheon in November. Havens is the sixth City staff member or City official who has been honored with the award, which is named after former Mayor Byron Black.
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November 13, 2012 - Keep our sidewalks clear
Sidewalk obstructions come in many shapes and sizes - piles of dirt, a trash bag, or a vehicle parked over the sidewalk are a few examples of sidewalk obstructions. Blocking a sidewalk is a violation of the City of Burleson’s code of ordinances.
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November 13, 2012 - City employees honored for their service
More than 50 City of Burleson employees were honored for their years of service at the Employee Awards Luncheon at the BRiCk. Police Commander Cindy Aaron was recognized for her 35 years of service. The 25 year awards and 20 year awards also went to police employees. Officer Paul Lancaster and Telecommunications Supervisor Lisa Pollard have worked for the City for 25 years. Johnny Schumacher, the DARE/School Resource Officer at Hughes Middle School, was honored for 20 years of service.
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November 12, 2012 - Sign kids up for Winter Fun Camp!
Don’t miss signing up for the BRiCk’s Winter Fun Camp, Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4. Campers will participate in fun and exciting activities such as group games, arts and crafts, swimming, rock climbing, team building events and more.
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November 9, 2012 - Visit Christmas at Russell Farm, Dec. 13-15
Get your picture taken with a “Rein-Donkey” during the three-day Christmas at Russell Farm festivities. The City’s 30-acre historic farm on the south side of Burleson is the site for fun Dec. 13-15. The hours on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13-14, are 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday’s hours are noon-9 p.m. The festivities are free.
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November 5, 2012 - Veteran Tribute features commander
John Hince, the 6th District Commander of the American Legion for Texas will be the guest speaker at the City of Burleson’s sixth annual Military Veteran Tribute on Saturday, Nov. 10. The 6th District includes Post #235 in Burleson. The ceremony is at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 298 E. Renfro St. The focus this year is on Purple Heart recipients and those warriors who were wounded in combat. A monument will be dedicated to Purple Heart recipients.
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November 5, 2012 - Hwy. 174 center median is topic Nov. 13
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation and the project contractor, Austin Bridge & Road, as well as City staff will be at Burleson City Hall for a public meeting to discuss the construction schedule for the upcoming improvements to State Hwy. 174 between I-35W and Elk Drive. Improvements include replacement of the center turn lane with a raised curb center median with turn lanes, an overlay of the existing pavement and landscaping. The meeting is a come-and-go format, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., at 141 W. Renfro St.
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November 5, 2012 - Public safety hosts benefit for Heart For The Kids
The bats will be cracking Saturday, Dec. 8, in a benefit softball tournament for Heart For The Kids. Burleson fire fighters and Burleson police officers will face off at noon at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, 295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Admission is one unwrapped toy. This is the 12th year that the Burleson Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4025 and Burleson Police Officers Association have hosted the event.
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November 2, 2012 - Police report possible link to county assaults
The Burleson Police are investigating a possible connection between an Oct. 31 incident in Burleson’s Mountain Valley and two aggravated sexual assaults that occurred in Johnson County. Burleson Police are coordinating efforts with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, which is the agency investigating those two sexual assaults.
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October 30, 2012 - Library hosts Micro A-Kon convention
The Burleson Public Library will play host to a Micro A-Kon convention on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be panel discussions with professional artists and voice actors, autographs sessions with the actors, free sketches from the artists, a cosplay contest, prize raffle, live board and card game demonstrations, and a video game room.
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October 30, 2012 - Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 1 at the BRiCk!
Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday, Dec. 1! The day starts off with Santa and his elves hosting the 13th annual Breakfast with Santa, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Santa picked a new and bigger location this year to host his breakfast! The Dec. 1 finale is the City’s tree lighting and fireworks show at 7 p.m. at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street.
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October 29, 2012 - Library hosts diabetes education class
The Burleson Public Library is working in conjunction with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) to host free education sessions on diabetes management at the library. The next class is Thursday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. The educator is Suzanne Crabtree.
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October 29, 2012 - Freedom Walk is Nov. 10
The Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council is helping host the second annual Freedom Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10, in conjunction with the Burleson Heritage Foundation and the City’s sixth annual Military Veteran Tribute. The walk will start at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. and end at Veterans Memorial Park, 298 E. Renfro St.
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October 26, 2012 - Learn about ancestry at the library
If you have always wanted to find out more about your ancestry, the Burleson Public Library can help you through the free Ancestry Library Edition, the largest online family history resource available. All you need is a Burleson Public Library card (free to those who live in Burleson or who own property in Burleson) and a few hours to spend at the library.
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October 25, 2012 - Shield pets from Halloween activities
Children and adults in costumes, toys and gadgets that make ghostly sounds, and a never-ending trail of people ringing the doorbell can be unsettling for your four-legged friends during the Halloween season. The website Doggone Safe, www.doggonesafe.com,, offers the following tips for dog owners as well as for children and their parents.
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October 24, 2012 - Streets will be closed for Boo Bash
The Burleson Police Department’s Citizens On Patrol, Police Explorers, and the police department’s bicycle officers will be at the Oct. 27 Boo Bash in Old Town to help coordinate foot traffic and patrol the area. Streets in the area will be closed between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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October 23, 2012 - Don't miss Boo Bash Oct. 27!
Free miniature pumpkins will be available for the first 1,500 trick-or-treaters at the City of Burleson’s fifth annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 27. The fun, which includes free trick or treating for children from birth to 12 years old, takes place 6 p.m.-8 p.m., on Ellison Street, between Main Street and Johnson Avenue (124 W. Ellison St.).
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October 22, 2012 - Brush up on history with bookmarks and book
For the last 10 months, the Burleson Public Library and the Burleson Heritage Foundation have been selling special edition bookmarks featuring the City’s mayors. Both locations are also selling James L. Haley’s “Burleson Century,” a Centennial book commissioned by the City.
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October 22, 2012 - Top artists will ride with Santa
The City of Burleson’s parks and recreation department is looking for some talented third graders, who are also Burleson residents, to participate in the annual holiday coloring contest. Two children – one lucky boy and one lucky girl – will be selected to ride with Santa in the Burleson Rotary Club’s Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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October 22. 2012 - City facilities close for Thanksgiving
City facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 22; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
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October 16, 2012 - Check out DVDs of veteran interviews
If you want to learn more about local veterans in the weeks leading up to the sixth annual Military Veteran Tribute on Nov. 10, the Burleson Public Library is at your service. Approximately 100 interviews with local military veterans that have been compiled as part of the Burleson Veterans History Project/Operation Remember have been added to the library’s DVD collection. DVDs may be checked out for one week at a time. If you have a library card, you may check out up to 10 DVDs at one time.
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October 12, 2012 - Police make arrests in two robberies
Burleson Police arrested a Waco man Thursday for the aggravated robbery of the Burleson Dairy Queen in December 2011. In an unrelated case, Burleson Police arrested a Comanche man on Sept. 27 for the aggravated robbery of a Burleson 7-11 store on Aug. 30 of this year. Arrested for the 2011 aggravated robbery is Daniel James Rockstad, 24. Arrested for the 2012 aggravated robbery is Mark Dewayne Rangel, 48.
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October 10, 2012 - Military Veteran Tribute is Nov. 10
The service and sacrifices of military veterans will be honored Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. when the City of Burleson hosts the sixth annual Military Veteran Tribute at Veterans Memorial Park at Renfro Square. This year's event will be dedicated to warriors wounded in action and Purple Heart recipients.
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October 9, 2012 - Water main break did not pose threat to public
Approximately 2,400 pounds of lime and 324,000 gallons of chlorinated drinking water entered the City’s storm sewer system Friday, Oct. 5, at 8:45 a.m. when a City contractor accidentally struck a 12-inch water transmission main while mixing lime for subgrade stabilization in Renfro Street. The work is part of the left turn lane project at Northwest Renfro Street and Brushy Mound Road in north Burleson. City staff contacted the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to report the unauthorized discharge. The discharge did not, at any time, pose a threat to the public.
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October 9, 2012 - Learn more about Chisholm Trail Parkway
If you want to learn more about Chisholm Trail Parkway, stop by the Burleson Public Library at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. The NTTA and Granite Construction will also host a community meeting in Burleson on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the council chambers at city hall. The meeting is 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.., with the presentation starting at 6 p.m. Burleson City Hall is located at 141 W. Renfro St.
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October 8, 2012 - City facilities will close for awards luncheon
City of Burleson facilities - with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the Burleson Public Library, the Burleson Police Department and the three fire stations - will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 7, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. so that City employees may attend the City’s annual awards luncheon. Since the luncheon is being hosted in the gymnasium at the BRiCk, the gymnasium will be closed on Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m.
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October 8, 2012 - Have Two Ways Out is Fire Prevention Week theme
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of Americans thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. That’s not always the case. That’s why the Burleson Fire Marshal’s office and Burleson Fire Department are teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13, 2012, to urge residents to “Have Two Ways Out!”
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October 5, 2012 - Blue Hat headlines Founders Day event
A little rock, rhythm and blues, funk, and country is coming to Burleson Oct. 13 for the 20th annual Founders Day celebration in Old Town. Blue Hat is the day’s headline act with a 90-minute concert slated to kick off at 4 p.m. on the main City stage.
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October 5, 2012 - Time change triggers cleanup at cemetery
The clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker at Burleson Memorial Park will be removed after the time changes. The removal includes fresh or artificial flowers and other items that are hanging, sitting or lying on the gravesite.
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October 2, 2012 - City wants your input!
We want to know what you think about Burleson and City government. The City of Burleson 2012 Citizen Survey will be sent randomly to 1,200 Burleson households beginning Oct. 15. If you are one of those selected for the survey, you should receive a pre-notification postcard between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.
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October 1, 2012 - Moving rail car creates street closures Saturday
Seek alternate routes around Burleson’s Old Town Saturday morning. Crews will be moving the refurbished Passenger Car #411 from the City’s old service center on Main Street to the pad site next to the Burleson Visitors Center on Ellison Street between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Oct. 6. Several Old Town streets will be closed to the public.
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October 1, 2012 - Kids, don't miss Boo Bash Oct. 27!
Kids, put on your Halloween costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag to the City of Burleson’s fifth annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 27. The fun, which includes free trick or treating for children from birth to 12 years old, takes place 6 p.m.-8 p.m., on Ellison Street, between Main Street and Johnson Avenue (124 W. Ellison St.).
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October 1, 2012 - Dedication of Military Veteran Grove is Nov. 3
All military veterans will be honored with a Military Veterans Grove at Centennial Park, 1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy. The dedication and planting is slated for Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter will be the speaker. The grove will consist of 100 native trees planted in a geometric pattern.
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September 28, 2012 - Record number of volunteers join Trash Bash
The 375 participants removed 7,000 pounds of litter and debris during the two-hour event. They also contributed an estimated 750 hours of volunteer service which is equivalent to one full-time employee picking up trash every day during a 40-hour work week for 18.75 weeks.
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September 26, 2012 - BRiCk opens at 5 a.m., starting Oct. 1
Due to popular demand, the BRiCk will open at 5 a.m., Monday-Friday, starting on Monday, Oct. 1. The weekend hours will not change. Patrons will have access to the weight room, indoor track, and basketball gym starting at 5 a.m. instead of 6 a.m.
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September 17, 2012 - Council approves budget and tax rate
Burleson City Council members unanimously approved the City’s $71 million budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 and a tax rate of $0.6900 per $100 valuation at tonight’s Sept. 17 council meeting. The tax rate remains the same as Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The average City tax bill in Fiscal Year 2013 is expected to be $828.34 per year. The average residential City tax bill will see a reduction for the third consecutive year.
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September 17, 2012 - Golf course re-opens Oct. 1
After a six-month closure, Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open for play on Monday, Oct. 1. The course has been closed since March for a course redesign and realignment. Golf course staff will start taking Oct. 1 tee times on Monday, Sept. 24, at 8 a.m. Call 817-447-4444, extension 5. The course is re-opening at the old rates.
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September 12, 2012 - If you are delinquent with utility bill, you may get a call
If you are delinquent in paying your utility statement (water, sewer and solid waste services) from the City of Burleson, you may receive an automated phone call, email or text from the City starting next week.The City’s Blackboard Connect emergency phone notification system is now being used to notify customers that there is an issue with their utility account. This is being done in an effort to cut down on the number of water cutoffs due to non-payment.
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September 12, 2012 - BFD will offer free car safety checks
Wednesday, Sept. 26, the Burleson Fire Department's A shift of certified child passenger safety technician firefighters will host a Free Car Seat Checkup at Burleson Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 682-885-2634.
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September 12, 2012 - Japanese visit Russell Farm
Russell Farm welcomed visitors from Japan earlier this month during the center’s first public tour since its open house in May 2012. The 15 Japanese guests were part of the Japanese-American Society and Friendship Force of Fort Worth.
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September 11, 2012 - City celebrates Founders Day Oct. 13
Burleson will commemorate the 20th annual Founders Day celebration in Old Town on Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The fun will take place on Ellison Street. The Burleson Heritage Foundation will host a walk from First Baptist Church to the railroad tracks at 10 a.m. That will be followed by a “homecoming” for the linotype at the Burleson Visitors Center, 124 W. Ellison St.
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September 10, 2012 - Heritage Foundation hosts Centennial Celebration Dinner
Members of the Burleson Heritage Foundation are hosting a Burleson Centennial Celebration Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Baker House in Old Town Burleson. The Baker House is located at 117 E. Ellison St. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a reception then enjoy a sit-down dinner at 7 p.m. Guests are requested to dress in Centennial period attire.
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September 6, 2012 - Targeted spraying for mosquitoes slated for Mountain Valley, Sept. 7-9
The City of Burleson will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, in the southern part of the city. The ground spraying, performed by trucks with foggers, will be conducted in targeted subdivisions within a one-half mile buffer surrounding the 2800 block of Lakeside Drive. The City detected a mosquito pool that tested positive for West Nile Virus on Lakeside. This area includes 11 miles of streets and approximately 990 addresses. The spraying will take place in that area on three consecutive days, Sept. 7-9.
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September 6, 2012 - Police earn seventh re-accreditation
Tuesday night, Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman presented the Burleson Police Department with its seventh re-accreditation certificate from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987.
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September 5, 2012 - Take Back Meds Event is Sept. 29
The City of Burleson is partnering with the City of Fort Worth for the Take Back Meds Event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the old City service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is part of a nationwide Drug Enforcement Administration event.
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August 30, 2012 - MYC hosts Fit Families Fun Walk Sept. 27
Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council members are hosting a Fit Families Fun Walk on Thursday, Sept. 27, on the trail surrounding the BRiCk, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. The 1-mile walk starts at 6 p.m. Register on-site between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There is no entry fee. The youth council needs at least 50 people to join the walk in order to reach the goal of 100,000 steps. Free t-shirts, pedometers, and water will be provided.
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August 30, 2012 - Burleson joins Shelter Pets Rock Showcase
Burleson Animal Shelter adoptable pets are taking a trip to Fort Worth Sept. 15-16 for the Shelter Pets Rock - North Texas Adoption Showcase at PetSmart stores. The event will take place at the two Fort Worth PetSmart stores at 4800 S.W. Loop 820 (I-20 at Hulen) and 2901 Texas Sage Trail (I-35W at Heritage Trace Pkwy.)
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August 29, 2012 - Be cautious in school zones
Pay attention to those flashing lights in school zones in Burleson – students are back in school this week. The City is responsible for two school zones in the Joshua School District and 13 in the Burleson School District.
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August 29, 2012 - Pesticide concerns are addressed
Targeted ground-based spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled to start tonight, Aug. 29, at 9 p.m. Since the public was alerted on Aug. 27 that the City would be spraying Aug. 29-31, 9 p.m.-5 a.m., City personnel have received questions concerning the product that will be sprayed and whether or not it can harm pets.
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August 29, 2012 - Join National Night Out Oct. 2
Have you signed your neighborhood up for the Oct. 2 National Night Out? The neighborhood parties are 6 p.m.-9 p.m. citywide. The 2012 National Night Out theme is “Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party.”
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August 27, 2012 - City starts targeted ground-based spraying for mosquitoes Aug. 29
The City of Burleson will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the northern part of the city. The ground spraying, performed by trucks with foggers, will be conducted in targeted subdivisions within a one-half mile buffer surrounding the area where four confirmed human cases of West Nile virus were reported by Tarrant County Public Health. This area includes 36.39 miles of streets and approximately 4,300 addresses.
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August 23, 2012 - Construction of the median project starts Aug. 29
Construction of the Renfro Street/Brushy Mound Road median turn lane project is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 29. Brushy Mound will be closed at Renfro Street for at least 60 days. The project will take approximately four months. Residents are advised to use Sierra Vista at Alsbury Boulevard to access the neighborhood.
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August 23, 2012 - Volunteer for Burleson Trash-Off
The City of Burleson and Keep Burleson Beautiful will host the Burleson Trash-Off on Saturday, Sept. 22. Show your community pride by joining the mission to clean up what others have left behind in the city’s retail corridors as well as in drainage channels that run through residential neighborhoods. What is your commitment? Two hours, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., on a Saturday morning.
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July 29, 2012 - Police seek suspect in Walgreen's robbery
Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a Walgreen's Pharmacy Saturday night in Burleson. He is described as a Caucasian male, early 20s, 5-feet-7 inches to 5-feet-10-inches tall, scruffy reddish brown goatee, wearing a ball cap, dark shirt and plaid shorts
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July 19, 2012 - Youth, apply for City boards and commission
The application for youth applying for City of Burleson boards and commissions is now available online. To be eligible to apply, the youth must live in the city limits and be of age for the board they choose on Oct. 1. The youth must also be enrolled in school.
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July 13, 2012 - Sierra Vistas is public meeting topic
The City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 18, to discuss removal and replacement of the brick planters at the entrance to Sierra Vista Estates at the intersection with Alsbury Boulevard. The hour-long meeting is a come-and-go format starting at 6:30 p.m. at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
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July 2, 2012 - Pets and fireworks don't mix
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says fireworks can result in severe burns or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets. Even unused fireworks can pose a danger because some fireworks contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals. Pets should be kept in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home on July 4th.
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July 1, 2012 - Lost Oak Winery hosts Yappy Hour
The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for the second annual Yappy Hour on Friday, July 13, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. The shelter staff will bring adoptable pets to Yappy Hour for on-site adoption.
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June 25, 2012 - Don't miss Burleson's July 4th!
Don’t leave town Wednesday, July 4th! For the second year in a row, the City’s free Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks show will take place at the Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex starting at 7:30 p.m. The Burleson Lions Club will host the annual parade at 9 a.m.
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June 19, 2012 - Sit outside the fence on July 4
You still can park at the golf course, and you can enjoy the clubhouse patio on July 4, but due to the ongoing redesign at the golf course, no one will be permitted to spread a blanket or set up chairs to watch the fireworks from the golf course side of the fence next to the I-35W service road.
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June 19, 2012 - Swim at the outdoor pool on July 4
Swim at the BRiCk’s outdoor pool on the Fourth of July! The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed. The golf course is closed for play on July 4, but the patio will be open beginning at 5 p.m. for the 9:20 p.m. fireworks show. All other City facilities – with the exception of the police department and fire stations - will be closed in observance of Independence Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection.
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June 15, 2012- Citizens host fundraiser for Bike Unit
The Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting a fundraiser for the police department’s bike unit on Sunday, June 24, at Pier 35 Restaurant in Burleson. The money will be used to purchase new bikes for the newly expanded bike unit.
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June 14, 2012 - Asleep at the Wheel plays Burleson July 4th
The nine-time Grammy-winning Kings of Texas swing are coming to Burleson for the Fourth of July!Asleep at the Wheel will kick off the City of Burleson’s Independence Day Celebration at the Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4. The gates to Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex, 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy., will open at 5 p.m. The concert kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
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June 12, 2012 - What can you recycle?
Items not accepted in curbside recycling include Styrofoam cups and to-go containers (including pizza boxes), plastic bags, lids, caps, sprayers, aluminum foil and pie plates, wet or yellowed newspaper, books, cookware, ceramics, utensils, cups, dishes, glasses, light bulbs, window glass, toys and batteries.
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June 8, 2012 - Centennial book is for sale at Hot Sounds
You can get a copy of the Burleson Century book if you attend the Hot Sounds of Summer Concert. The Friends of the Library will be selling the hardback for $38 and a soft cover for $27. The sales table will be set up next to the Burleson Visitors Center. Payment at outdoor venues must be made by cash or check.
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June 8, 2012 - Protect pets during storm season
Some pets can suffer anything from mild anxiety to terror when strong winds, thunder, lightning and torrential rains hit. Planning for your pet’s safety can prevent them from becoming injured, getting lost or causing property damage if they try to run from the storm.
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June 5, 2012 - UCS earns Excellence in Community Improvement Award
When United Cooperative Services renovated and expanded its eastern district offices at 2601 South I-35W this year, it did so in a manner that uses less energy, recycles construction waste, includes a wind turbine and a solar array to power some of the electricity for the buildings and exterior lighting, and even supports electric vehicles. That effort garnered UCS the Jerry Allen Award for Excellence in Community Improvement Award from the City of Burleson.
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May 26, 2012 - Spazmatics return to Hot Sounds June 29
The Spazmatics bring the ultimate new wave ‘80s show to the City stage at the corner of Ellison and Wilson streets (124 W. Ellison St.). The 90-minute show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Spazmatics are an act, complete with skinny ties, horn-rimmed glasses, and all of the dance steps and sounds of the 1980s.
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May 16, 2012 - Learn how to prevent dog bites
Any dog can bite, if provoked. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly a million people, more than half of them children, require medical attention for dog bites every year. May 20-26, has been proclaimed National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The goal is to educate people on how to avoid dog bites.
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May 15, 2012 - Russell Farm hosts art shows, car show
Students in the Burleson school district are competing in art shows on two Saturdays. The first show was May 12 and the second is May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Russell Farm is also hosting a Model “A” Car Show on May 19 at 10 a.m. in conjunction with an open house at the farm.
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May 15, 2012 - City hosts open house at Russell Farm
The City is hosting an Open House at Russell Farms on Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Russell Farm is an historic farm that was donated to the City for historical, art and agricultural/natural uses. The 30-acre property is located at 405 W. County Road 714.
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May 15, 2012 - City hosts Community Health Fair Friday
Tour the golf course, visit with vendors, and try your luck at door prizes at the City’s Community Health and Wellness Fair slated for Friday, May 18, at Hidden Creek Golf Course. The free event is 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy.
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May 14, 2012 - Court hosts Teen SWAG June 9
At this free event the message is Sober – Wait – Awareness – Guidance. There will be food, fun, prizes and giveaways as well as a DWI simulator and a pedal car with an obstacle course.
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May 10, 2012 - Youth Forum is May 17
The meeting targets students 13-18 years old. It will take place at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. The forum is 5 p.m.-7 p.m. with registration at 4:30 p.m. Qdoba will provide the brainstorming food.
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May 7, 2012 - Youth earn best times in Community 5K
The top male runner in the 5K was 15-year-old John Carter and the top female runner was 15-year-old Harley Wright. In the 13 and under category, the top male was 10-year-old Noah Patterson and the top female was 12-year-old Mackenzie Russell.
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May 3, 2012 - Water restrictions are lifted
The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has lifted the Stage 1 Water Restrictions, effective Friday, May 4, 2012. Due to drought conditions, the restrictions were enacted on Aug. 29, 2011, for all of the TRWD’s direct customers and indirect customers. The City of Burleson is an indirect customer.
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May 2, 2012 - Most City facilities will close for Memorial Day
The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on Memorial Day. The pro shop at Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m and the restaurant is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Memorial Day. The Burleson Public Library is closed on May 28, as is the Burleson Animal Shelter.
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May 2, 2012 - Police Explorers bring home awards
Members of the Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911 represented Burleson well last Saturday by bringing home three top awards in the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association (TLEEAA) annual competition.
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April 30, 2012 - Apply now for Citizens Police Academy
What does it take to work in law enforcement? Find out this summer when the Burleson Police Department hosts the 10-week Citizens Police Academy.It begins June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Police Department, 225 W. Renfro St. The academy is every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The last day is Aug. 9. The class is limited to 25 students.
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April 30, 2012 - Sign up for Summer Fun Camp
Field trips, group games, arts and crafts, swimming, rock climbing and team building events are all part of Summer Fun Camp at the BRiCk. Parents are invited to a Parent Information Night on Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
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April 27, 2012 - City hosts first Recycled Boat Regatta
The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful are looking for youth, 6-17 years of age, who can build a boat out of recycled items, then race the boats in the BRiCk’s outdoor pool. The fun will take place, 9 a.m.-noon, at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Boats must be on-site for inspection and judging by 9:15 a.m. The race will start at 10 a.m.
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April 27, 2012 - Early voting starts April 30
Vote early at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. Hours are Monday, April 30-Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and, Monday, May 7-Tuesday, May 8, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day voting is 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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April 26, 2012 - Apply for Junior Fire Academy
Students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2012 are invited to apply for a spot in the Burleson Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Class is June 4 -7, 8 a.m.-noon. The academy is limited to 12.
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April 25, 2012 - Clean out and recycle May 19
The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at 133 N. Main St. (the City’s old service center next to the railroad tracks).
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April 24, 2012 - Police will host open house May 15
The open house, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., will feature the Honor Guard, SWAT team, hostage negotiators, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens On Patrol, traffic unit, Burleson Police Officers Association, school resource officers, community services and telecommunicators.
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April 23, 2012 - Register for Community 5K and Fun Walk
Register online to participate in the Get Going With Glenn Community 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 5. Online registration is available at http://behealthy5k.athlete360.com.
Glenn Keller is a Burleson resident who was picked for the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge in September.
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April 20, 2012 - Two adults needed for Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor’s Youth Council is looking for two adults from the school district or from a non-profit community youth advocacy organization to serve as voting members. Applications are being accepted up to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 14, for adults to serve during the June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013, term.
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April 20, 2012 - Deadline to apply for Paw Pals extended to May 19
The Burleson Animal Shelter’s Paw Pals Animal Care Academy is for students entering sixth grade in the 2012-2013 school year. Class is limited to 15 students who must either live in Burleson or attend school in Burleson. This is a free four-week course. Class is noon to 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, June 2-June 23.
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April 11, 2012 - Voice your opinion about police department accreditation
Comments from the public are welcome between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, April 23, by calling 817-426-9921. That night, the floor is open at a public hearing slated for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. Written comments may also be mailed to CALEA, 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155.
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April 9, 2012 - City recognizes National Library Week
For more than 41 years, the Burleson Public Library has served the library needs of the community. That dedication was recognized April 2 when the Burleson City Council proclaimed the week of April 8-14 as National Library Week in Burleson.
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April 5, 2012 - City celebrates Arbor Day April 27
The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at Meadow Crest Estates Park, 1050 Barracuda Dr. City staff will distribute 400 free tree seedlings – live oak, red oak and bald cypress – on a first-come, first-served basis.
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April 5, 2012 - Emergency weather alerts feed to City's social media
As of March, the Blackboard Connect emergency phone notification now includes an RSS feed from Blackboard to the City’s Facebook page and the City’s Twitter page. The message posted on Facebook is the same as the recorded message that is heard in the Blackboard emergency phone notification. The message posted on Twitter is a shorter version. Presently, the City has 4,514 fans of the City Facebook page and 263 followers on the City Twitter page.
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March 29, 2012 - Centennial Park dedication is April 7
The City’s first universally accessible playground will be dedicated Saturday, April 7, thanks to the efforts of the City and several community organizations. The dedication is at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park, 1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy., off of McAlister Road.
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March 20, 2012 - City hosts 5K and Fun Walk to support Burleson's CNN Fit Nation participant
Get fit with Glenn Keller on Saturday, May 5, as the Burleson resident prepares for the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge. The City of Burleson is sponsoring the Get Going With Glenn Community 5K and Fun Walk at the Bartlett Park Sports Complex (home to the BRiCk), 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The Fun Walk steps off at 8:30 a.m. The 5K follows at 9 a.m. for those who want to do both events. The May 5 event is part of the City’s Be Healthy Initiative.
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March 15, 2012 - Chaz Garrett awarded Officer of the Year
In 2010, Officer Chaz Garrett was tapped as Rookie of the Year for his work in 2009. In 2012, the officer was on the stage again at the Burleson Police Department’s annual awards banquet but this time it was to be recognized as the department’s Officer of the Year.
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March 12, 2012 - City earns A+ for transparency
For the second year in a row, the City of Burleson has earned an A+ from the Sunshine Review for government transparency on the City’s website,www.burlesontx.com. Burleson is one of 21 city and county governments and school districts in Texas to earn 2012 Sunny Awards.
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March 7, 2012 - Centennial Park dedication is April 7
The City will dedicate the City's first fully accessible park for children of all abilities on Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Centennial Park (formerly Burleson Meadows Park) is located at 1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy., off of McAlister Road.
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March 5, 2012 - MYC hosts If I Were Mayor essay contest
This contest is for students in middle school and high school who live inside the Burleson city limits or in Burleson’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The essays will be judged in two age categories, sixth-eighth grade and ninth-12th grade.
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March 2, 2012 - Two of four council races are contested
Ronnie Johnson, 66, filed for the Place 6 seat currently held by Council member Larry Pool. Pool opted not to run for re-election to his seat so that he could seek the mayor’s post. Brenda Gammon has also filed for Place 6.
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Feb. 24, 2012 - City launches Community Voice
The purpose of Community Voice is to allow citizens and website visitors to interact with City staff and each other by suggesting initiatives, posting ideas and participating in conversations concerning community proposals.
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Feb. 13, 2012 - Prevent stormwater pollution
Love your city this Valentine’s Day by doing your part to prevent stormwater pollution.Stormwater flows over rooftops, streets, driveways, and yards picking up pollutants along the way and depositing them into storm drains. Storm drains do not lead to wastewater treatment plants. That means that any pollutant in stormwater runoff gets carried directly into creeks, rivers, and lakes without treatment.
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Feb. 9, 2012 - Place 2 incumbent files for re-election
Place 2 Councilmember Rick Green has filed for re-election to his council seat. Green joins two incumbents and two challengers who filed for a place on the May 12 ballot on Saturday, the first day to file for office.
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Jan. 30, 2012 - Candidate packets available online
Candidate packets for residents who want to file for a seat on the Burleson City Council are now available on the City of Burleson website, www.burlesontx.com, Elections (center column), Candidate Packets.
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Jan. 26, 2012 - Council narrows city manager finalists to two
Burleson City Council members have narrowed the list of candidates for city manager from five to two. The finalists are Dale Cheatham, town manager for Brownsburg, Ind., and former city manager for The Colony, Texas; and Elizabeth Grindstaff, assistant city manager, San Angelo, Texas.
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Jan. 23, 2012 - City council candidate packets available Jan. 30
Packets for candidates for Burleson City Council will be available to pick up at city hall starting Monday, Jan. 30, through Monday, March 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The packets will also be available at the city council meetings on Feb. 6 and Feb. 20.
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Jan. 18, 2012 - City unveils Centennial celebration events
The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary, or Centennial, of the incorporation of the City of Burleson as a town. The City is celebrating that milestone with a list of events that are sure to peak the interest of residents and tourists, alike.
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Jan. 18, 2012 - January is Train Your Dog Month
So many dogs and puppies are adopted or purchased from breeders and brought home during the winter holidays. The goal is to promote using training methods that are kind, gentle and have an emphasis on building a relationship with your dog.
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Jan. 11, 2012 - Submit your Centennial pictures
The City is celebrating the Centennial of its incorporation this year. Pick out your best quality pictures of Burleson, both past and present. List the names of the people pictured, the date the picture was taken, where the picture was taken and the significance of the event.
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Jan. 5, 2012 - Filing for council starts Feb. 4
The first day to file for a place on the ballot for the election for Burleson City Council is Feb. 4. Burleson City Hall will be open 10 a.m.-noon. The last day to file is March 5 at 5 p.m. Election day is May 12.
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Jan. 4, 2012 - Golf course closes for redesign
Hidden Creek Golf Course will close the back nine holes effective Jan. 9. The front nine holes are slated to close in mid-February. All 18 holes will reopen in the fall of 2012, barring any weather delays during the redesign.
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Dec. 13, 2011 - Pick a good tree, water, and recycle
If you enjoy a live Christmas tree, pick a robust one, and keep it hardy throughout the holiday season. And, when it’s time to recycle that live evergreen, the City’s public works department is at your service.
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Dec. 12, 2011 - City has holiday gift options for you
What can you get for free that increases your wealth of knowledge? Put a library card on your gift list. Burleson Public Library gift cards are issued at no cost if you live in the city limits of Burleson or own property within the city limits of Burleson.
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Dec. 8, 2011 - Watch out for pets during cold weather
Winter, and the holiday season, can bring on health hazards for your animals. Some health risks can be brought into the home inadvertently. The Burleson Animal Shelter wants to help you make this holiday season safe, fun and enjoyable for you and your pets.
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Dec. 6, 2011 - Expect railroad repairs through Dec. 16
Union Pacific Railroad is in the process of making track, trestle and crossing repairs from Hillsboro to points north of Burleson. Several crossings and track repairs will be made within the city limits of Burleson between now and Dec. 16.
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Dec. 2, 2011 - Parade, tree lighting/fireworks move to Dec. 9
Due to a conflict with another major community event, the Burleson Rotary Club’s annual lighted Christmas parade and the City’s tree lighting and fireworks show have been moved to Friday, Dec. 9. Breakfast With Santa will go on, with doors opening Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center.
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Dec. 1, 2011 - Parade, tree lighting, fireworks move to Dec. 10
The Rotary Club’s Christmas parade and the City’s tree lighting and fireworks show have been postponed from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10 due to weather forecasts predicting rain and high winds. Breakfast With Santa will go on, with doors opening Dec. 3, at 7 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center.
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Nov. 29, 2011 - City facilities close Dec. 7 for awards luncheon
City of Burleson facilities - with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the Burleson Public Library, the Burleson Police Department and the three fire stations - will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 7, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. so that City employees may attend the City’s annual Christmas awards luncheon.
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Nov. 28, 2011 - Facilities close Dec. 23 and 26
The collection of trash and curbside recycling will go uninterrupted over the Christmas holiday. With Christmas falling on a Sunday in 2011, most City facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26. City facilities will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year holiday. Residential trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Jan. 2.
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Oct. 24, 2011 - Christmas comes to Burleson Dec. 3
Festivities include Breakfast with Santa, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center; the Burleson Rotary Club’s annual Christmas parade at 4:30 p.m.; and the City's tree lighting and fireworks at 6 p.m.
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Oct. 20, 2011 - Give Cancer the Axe with fire association t-shirts
Firefighters are selling “Give Cancer the Axe” t-shirts at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. The front of the black t-shirts sports the fire fighter association logo with the pink breast cancer ribbon in place of the fire department’s Maltese cross. The back of the shirt features “Give Cancer the Axe” with the pink ribbon at the center of two crossed axes.
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Oct. 19, 2011 - No fee required for a garage sale permit
A permit is still required to host a garage sale inside the city limits. Now, if you are hosting a garage sale, the sale sign can not be bigger than 15-inches by 22-inches. The restriction on the number of garage sales and duration is still in place.
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Oct. 19, 2011 - No trash collection on Thanksgiving
There will be no collection of trash or curbside recycling on Thanksgiving. Those on the Monday/Thursday schedule will resume regular collection Nov. 28. All City facilities – with the exception of the golf course, police station and fire stations – will be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 24-25).
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Oct. 18, 2011 - Library is awarded $5,000 for teens
The Burleson Public Library’s Teen program was awarded $5,000 from Best Buy. The grant will be used to develop the young adult book collection, buy electronic equipment, and secure new furniture for the Teen Room.
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Oct. 17, 2011 - Digital Bookmobile makes stop here Nov. 2
Overdrive’s Digital Bookmobile, which is inside a 74-foot 18-wheel tractor-trailer, will be at the Burleson Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 2, between noon and 6 p.m. There is no charge to participate in the event and the exhibits.
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Oct. 11, 2011 - Police promote National Teen Driver Safety Week
Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among teens, killing nearly 4,000 teenagers, 16 -20 years old, in traffic-related crashes each year. The Burleson Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies in promoting National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 16-22.
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Oct. 7, 2011 - New state laws affect many
The Texas legislature enacted new criminal procedure, penal code and transportation code laws that went into effect in September 2011. Those laws include new penalties for possession of K-2, an amendment to the “Move Over Law” that includes tow trucks, making misuse of social media in an attempt to harm someone an offense, and adding missing persons with intellectual disabilities to the list of reasons to activate the Amber Alert.
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October 4, 2011 - KBB earns Gold Star status from the state
Keep Burleson Beautiful was tapped as one of 55 Texas communities to be honored with Gold Star Status by Keep Texas Beautiful. Keep Texas Beautiful also recognized Bianca Chafin with second place in the Individual Leadership Award category.
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Sept. 19, 2011 - Firefighters honored for tower rescue
Ten Burleson firefighters who were instrumental in the rescue of a worker from a tower in August were honored Sept. 19 with a Medal of Life Saving Award from Fire Chief Gary Wisdom. Mayor Ken Shetter presented the three firefighters who climbed the tower and the lieutenant over operations with a Mayoral Commendation.
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Aug. 16, 2011 - Slow down in school zones
The flashing lights in school zones in Burleson will be activated Aug. 18 to test the systems. Students return to Burleson Independent School District campuses on Tuesday. Students return to Joshua Independent School District campuses Monday.
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Aug. 3, 2011 - Deadline for calendar photo contest is extended
The deadline for the Burleson Calendar Photo Contest sponsored by Keep Burleson Beautiful and the City of Burleson has been extended to Sept. 9. There is only one change to the rules. There is no limit on the number of photographs a person may enter.
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July 18, 2011 - Know the rules of the road
Bicyclists, remember to follow all state laws, wear a helmet, always be observant of the other vehicles on the road (it is easier for you to stop than a 3,000-pound vehicle to stop), and use crosswalks.
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June 15, 2011 - Join Summer Reading Club, go to a Rangers game!
Summer Reading Club 2011 kicked off June 4 at the Burleson Public Library, but registration continues through July 15. There is a little extra incentive to sign up now and buckle down on the reading. Each Summer Reading Club participant is eligible for a complimentary ticket to the July 10 baseball game featuring the 2010 American League Baseball Champion Texas Rangers vs. the Oakland Athletics.
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June 1, 2011 - Golf and swim on the Fourth of July!
The golf course and the BRiCk's outdoor pool will be open, but all other City facilities – with the exception of the police department and fire stations - will be closed July 4. There will be no trash and curbside recycling collection.
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May 9, 2011 - Police celebrate National Police Week with Open House
The Burleson City Council proclaimed the week of May 15-21 as National Police Week in Burleson. To commemorate that week, the police department will host an open house on Tuesday, May 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at 225 W. Renfro St. The police department’s honor guard will host the opening ceremony.
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May 5, 2011 - BPD will participate in Click It or Ticket campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10th annual Click It or Ticket spring campaign kicked off this week, with the focus on the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend (May 23-June 5). The Burleson Police Department will be participating in the campaign by stepping up enforcement efforts during the two-week period.
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April 4, 2011 - Fire prevention poster winners earn $50 savings bond
It’s a sound you can live with, and illustrating that thought just might net you a $50 savings bond. The City’s fire marshal’s office and the Mayor’s Youth Council are working together on a Fire Prevention Poster Contest to spread the message, “A Sound You Can Live With: Smoke Alarms.”
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March 23, 2011 - Sign up for Citizens Police Academy
What are the laws concerning arrest, search and seizure? What are the different levels of use of force? How is evidence collected and stored? Find out those answers, and more, by signing up for the Burleson Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. The free classes will take place 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., every Thursday, June 9-Aug. 11.
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