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Burleson Police Department wants your input

The survey is for the department's accreditation with CALEA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

City of Burleson approves FY 22-23 Strategic Plan

The recently adopted FY 22-23 City of Burleson Strategic Plan, or Guide BTX, is a visionary document designed to guide the organization toward achieving community-wide goals and objectives in the next 12 - 18 months.

The plan reflects the new strategic foc...

Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton Retires

To a standing-room-only crowd, Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton said farewell to the city he served for four decades. Current and former elected officials and city staff that have worked with Fire Marshal Singleton shared their sincere appreciation, stories a...

Lynch named Employee of the Second Quarter

Tiffany Lynch, the City of Burleson's Employee of the Quarter, was nominated and selected for her exemplary performance in the Public Safety Communications Department.  

“Tiffany has shown great care in her approach to ...

Alley Cats Entertainment breaks ground in Burleson

Alley Cats Entertainment, along with city officials, broke ground on their 40,000-square-foot family entertainment venue at 1258 SW Alsbury Boulevard Thursday, September 22, 2022.

“We are thrilled for you to join our community,” said Bu...

City Council approves annual budget

On Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, the City Council approved a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, which lowers the city portion of the tax rate to $0.6572 per $100 of assessed valuation, $0.0287 lower than last year's property tax rate ...

Burleson receives credit rating upgrade

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the city of Burleson’s general obligation bond rating to Aa2 from Aa3. For our most recent bond issuance, the upgrade will provide approximately $75,088 in debt service savings over the life bonds....

Burleson receives Leading the Way City Award 2022 for outstanding achievement and performance

ETC Institute performed a city-wide satisfaction survey earlier this year. The survey results placed Burleson in the top 10% satisfaction rates of all local municipalities across the United States. The high score was honored with a Leading the Way City Aw...

City releases 2021 Annual Report

The City of Burleson has released its 2021 Annual Report. The report includes top accomplishments of the organization from the past year and goals for the upcoming year. A key focus this past year has been to continue to focus on improving the city&rs...