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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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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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March 21, 2011 - Join the Pound For Pound Challenge today!
Have you taken the Biggest Loser’s Pound For Pound Challenge? The staff at the Burleson Recreation Center created the Burleson Recreation Center Pound For Pound Challenge team. As of March 21, a total of 31 people joined the team and made the pledge to the tune of 499 pounds.
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March 21, 2011 - Sign up for Summer Fun Camp at the BRiCk!
Check out the Summer Fun Camp at the BRiCk! There are 11 one-week sessions starting June 6. Camp time is 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. The camps are geared toward children 6-12 years old. Each week will include a one-day field trip. If you participate in the March 22 Open House at the BRiCk, you can get 10 percent off of the price of the weekly camps.
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March 11, 2011 - Bonds will pay for water and wastewater improvements
Council members directed staff to publish a notice of intent to issue $9.5 million in certificates of obligation to fund the first year of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan approved by council in November 2010. A major improvement includes a 5.0 million gallon per day water pump station and a 1.0 million gallon elevated water storage tank, as well as the associated transmission main lines.
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March 8, 2011 - Cemetery cleanup starts Sunday
The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker at Burleson Memorial Park will be removed after the time changes.
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March 7, 2011 - More than 170 warrants are cleared
From Feb. 21, 2011, through Saturday’s Fifth Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup, 173 warrants were cleared, $28,945 was collected (costs, fees, fines, bonds), and the total face value of all warrants cleared totaled $47,679.
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March 2, 2011 - BRiCk offers free classes
Four classes – Bodyworks, Tread & Spin, Yoga Pilates Fusion, and Pure Cardio -are free to BRiCk members! Non-members who drop in to try out a class pay $10 per class.
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Feb. 28, 2011 - Keep safe from coyotes
Spring is coming, which is the prime time for coyotes to start roaming. The City’s Animal Services has some simple ways to keep your family and animals safe from coyotes.
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Feb. 24, 2011 - Officer Mabry earns Rookie of the Year
Officer Tim Mabry, 25, was awarded Rookie of the Year honors for the Burleson Police Department. He has been with the department less than 19 months but “his skill and knowledge of the job is that of a 15-year veteran officer.”
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Feb. 24, 2011 - Air Force veteran earns Supervisor of the Year
Sgt. Jody Trumble earned Supervisor of the Year for the Burleson Police Department. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force, graduated from the North Central Texas Regional Police Academy in February 2004, and earned her sergeant stripes in 2010.
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Feb. 22, 2011 - Councilmember resigns mid-term
Place 6 Burleson City Council member Chip Stephens submitted his letter of resignation to council last night. Council accepted the resignation with a vote of 5-1 (Stephens abstained; Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie voted against). Council then approved a resolution calling for a special election, on May 14, to fill Stephens’ unexpired term. That vote passed 7-0.
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Feb. 16, 2011 - Make a pledge in the Pound For Pound Challenge
Pledge to lose a pound, or two, or 20 and Feeding America will receive the equivalent of one pound of food for every pound you pledge to lose. The staff at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) has made that pledge through the Pound For Pound Challenge, the brainchild of the Biggest Loser fitness program.
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Feb. 8, 2011 - Drip faucets and wrap pipes
How can you help prevent broken pipes when the temperatures dip below, and stay below 32 degrees for several days? Install faucet covers on all exterior faucets and wrap any exposed piping. On interior faucets, leave both cold and hot water dripping, especially if located on outside walls.
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Feb. 3, 2011 - BRiCk pool is open tonight
The indoor pool at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) will be open for modified swim tonight, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Weather and road conditions have affected the availability of lifeguards for the center, so other pool activities have been modified.
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Jan. 20, 2011 - Put a lid on that curbside recycling bin
With this week’s gusty winds, it’s a good time to remind residents that the City’s public works department has lids for those green curbside recycling bins. To pick up free lid residents can go by the Municipal Service Center at 1675 John Jones Dr., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Jan. 18, 2011 - Check out free demo of Yoga class
Check out the free demonstration of Yoga for Every-Body class on Monday, Jan. 24, at noon at the BRiCk. Members can participate for free. Even if you are not a BRiCk member you can purchase a daily pass. Call 817-426-9104.
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Jan. 12, 2011 - Centennial book author visits Burleson Jan. 27
James L. Haley, the author the City contracted with to write a City of Burleson Centennial History book, is coming to town on Thursday, Jan. 27. He will tour the community, Burleson Visitors Center and Rail Car #330, attend a lunch hosted by members of the Burleson Heritage Foundation, and attend a meet and greet at the BRiCk.
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Jan. 4, 2011 - Celebrate 100 Best Award Jan. 12
Mix and mingle, learn what the Burleson community has to offer its youth, and participate in a town hall meeting Wednesday, Jan. 12, as the City celebrates winning the 100 Best Communities for Young People award. The fun is slated for 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk).
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Jan. 3, 2011 - Make good on that New Year's Resolution at the BRiCk
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get fit? Then check out the free DVD-based classes at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk). Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104.
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Jan. 3, 2011 - Meadow Crest Park closed for construction
Meadow Crest Park, located at Barracuda Drive and Linda Street, will be closed to the public while construction is underway for a new parking lot and walking trail. The construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 10, and will last approximately four months. For more information, please call 817-426-9621.
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December 10, 2010 - Give the gift of a free library card!
What’s the perfect Christmas gift? How about one that opens the door to a lifetime of learning and is free – a library card from the Burleson Public Library. Library cards are issued at no charge if you live in or own property within the city limits of Burleson.
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December 1, 2010 - Road construction paves way for business park
Country Road 711 is expected to be closed to traffic, between I-35W and Briaroaks Road, beginning Monday, Dec. 6, for road construction. The road closure is necessary for the construction of a four-lane boulevard to serve future tenants of the HighPoint Business Park of Burleson.
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November 30, 2010 - Keep up holiday workouts at the BRiCk!
Keep up the workout regime you started after Thanksgiving with everything from Biggest Loser, Insanity, P90X, and Pilates workouts at the BRiCk. Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free DVD-based classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104.
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November 22, 2010 - Work off Thanksgiving with three new free classes at the BRiCk
Are you trying to work off the great food you enjoyed over Thanksgiving? Then head to the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) and try out the three new free instructor-based classes. Choose from Total Body Workout, three days a week; Cardio Step two days a week; and, Ab Blast two days a week. Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104.
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November 18, 2010 - Have a happy fire-safe season
Candles, Christmas trees and great home-cooked meals ... these are just some of the ingredients for a home-spun holiday. Follow holiday decorating and entertaining tips from the National Fire Protection Association and you can enjoy a happy and fire-safe season.
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Novembe 18, 2010 - Ruin a thief's Thanksgiving
Men and women in blue are out patrolling retail parking lots as well as residential neighborhoods over the Thanksgiving holiday, especially the Friday after Thanksgiving which is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.
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November 17, 2010 - Help needy children via the library, BRiCk
Staff at the Burleson Public Library and the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) are asking for the public’s help in making Christmas brighter for children. The library is hosting a Holiday Friends Angel Tree. The BRiCk is hosting an Angel Tree for the Johnson County Foster Parent Association.
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November 17, 2010 - Military veterans, tell us your story
How do we learn more about the past? By listening to those who lived through it, especially military veterans. More than 50 interviews have been conducted, but more veterans are needed to tell their stories. With the expertise of community volunteers, the City has been compiling video interviews with military veterans since the spring of 2010, via Operation Remember.
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November 10, 2010 - Coloring contest winners ride with Santa
Are you a third grader? A Burleson Independent School District student? A talented artist? That’s what you need to participate in the annual Christmas Coloring Contest hosted by the City’s parks and recreation department. The artists – one lucky boy and girl – who draw the best pictures will be selected to ride with Santa Claus in the Burleson Rotary Club’s annual “Blanket Burleson” lighted Christmas parade.
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November 10, 2010 - City facilities close for Dec. 8 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 Wednesday, Dec. 8, 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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November 10, 2010 - City adds iPhone app to City website
Does a picture speak louder than words? CivicPlus, the designer for the City of Burleson’s new website, thinks it does. An iPhone application has been added to the Citizen Request Tracker module on www.burlesontx.com. Applications for other Smartphones are in the works.
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November 2, 2010 - Find a free fitness class for you!
Do you want to tough it out with programs like Insanity, Biggest Loser and P90X? Or, are Pilates, water aerobics, and strength and conditioning more your style? Pick one, or pick several of these DVD-based classes, free to BRiCk members, and get ready for the holidays.
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October 25, 2010 - Get in shape for the holidays at the BRiCk!
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas . . . what do they have in common? Food! If you want to be prepared to face the holidays in top shape, don’t miss out on the free DVD-based fitness classes offered to BRiCk members. Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104.
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October 22, 2010 - Vietnam POW is guest speaker at Military Veteran Tribute
Elmo C. “Mo” Baker endured nearly six years as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton in North Vietnam. The Burleson resident - a retired colonel with the United States Air Force - will talk about his experiences as the guest speaker for the Nov. 6 Military Veteran Tribute.The event begins at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 298 E. Renfro St., in Burleson.
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October 21, 2010 - First 1,000 at Boo Bash take home miniature pumpkin
Free miniature pumpkins, donated by City Market, will be available for the first 1,000 trick-or-treaters at the Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 30. Children, birth to 12 years old, can decorate their pumpkin then take it home. For those who aren’t in the first 1,000 to go through the pumpkin patch, plastic pumpkins will be available for decorating.
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October 21, 2010 - City will unveil Operation Remember kiosk Nov. 6
Finding a brick at Veterans Memorial Park and learning that military veteran’s story will be easier after Nov. 6.
The City will unveil a computer kiosk at the fourth annual Military Veteran Tribute at 298 E. Renfro St. That event is slated for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.
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October 19, 2010 - City facilities close two days for Thanksgiving
There will be no trash pickup or collection of curbside recycling on Thursday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Those on the Tuesday-Friday collection schedule will have their trash collected on Nov. 26. Those on the Monday-Thursday schedule will not have trash picked up until Nov. 29.
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October 18. 2010 - Take your pick of free classes at the BRiCk
Cardio, Pilates, strength and conditioning, Insanity, P90X, Biggest Loser . . . these classes, and more, are all there for you at the BRiCk! Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104.
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October 5, 2010 - City adopts Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program
The Burleson Police Department is working with apartment complex management to reduce crime, drugs, gangs and gang activity at properties within the City limits. The program is called the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The ordinance went into effect Sept. 21.
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September 22, 2010 - Insanity, morning and night, at the BRiCk
Insanity, morning and night classes, are back on Monday and Wednesday as well as on Saturday and Sunday. And, check out a free instructor-based class demonstration of POWER C! The Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) offers free DVD-based fitness classes seven days a week for BRiCk members.
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September 1, 2010 - Fall Kickball 2010 registration
Remember the days of playing kickball in the park? The Burleson Parks and Recreation department is bringing that fun back with Fall Kickball 2010. Registration is Sept. 13-29 and league play begins Tuesday, Oct. 5.
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August 27, 2010 - Public Works will smoke test sanitary sewer system
The City of Burleson will be conducting smoke testing throughout the sanitary sewer system over the next few months. Smoke testing is done to identify areas of the wastewater collection system that are in need of repairs or maintenance. Smoke testing may also identify areas on private property where repairs are needed, including roof drains that may be connected to the sanitary sewer which will need to be disconnected, damaged service lines, and faulty or failing connections inside the home or business.
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August 24, 2010 - BRiCk's off peak season hours start September 7
The last day of the season for the outdoor pool at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) is Monday, Sept. 6. Labor Day also marks the end of the peak season for the BRiCk. This reduction in hours will allow BRiCk staff to maintain the quality of the center more effectively during peak summer operational hours.
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August 24, 2010 - Drink, Drive, Go to Jail Labor Day campaign
If you are celebrating the Labor Day holiday between now and Sept. 7, do it at home if drinking alcohol is part of the plans. The Burleson Police Department is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail” Labor Day 2010 campaign. Burleson officers will be highly visible, and vigilant, in stopping and arresting intoxicated drivers.
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August 24, 2010 - Free fitness classes at the BRiCk, August 30-September 5
The BRiCk has expanded its free video-based class schedule to include two afternoon classes – Power Paced Pilates and Insanity: Cardio Power and Resistance – on Sunday, Sept. 5! And you can still catch “the Insanity” and work in some P90X to pump up your workout volume. Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For more, call 817-426-9104. And be sure to check the free fitness schedule for the week of Sept. 6 when the BRiCk’s Biggest Loser class starts after Labor Day!
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August 17, 2010 - Free fitness classes at the BRiCk, August 23-28
The staff at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) has added some new free video-based courses (the BRiCk supplies the workout room, video, and projector screen) to next week’s schedule. Check out Low Impact, High Intensity Step Class on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and 3D Balance Pilates on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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August 16, 2010 - Police stress safety in school zones
Add at least 10 minutes, and a dose of patience, to your commute to work next week! Burleson Independent School District campuses open Aug. 24. Joshua Independent School District campuses open Aug. 23. Burleson police officers, especially those assigned to the traffic section, will be out in force.
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August 16, 2010 - Outdoor pool cuts weekday hours
With students returning to school next week, the outdoor pool at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) is on reduced hours until the pool closes for the season on Sept. 7, the day after Labor Day.
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August 16, 2010 - City manager presents proposed budget for 2010-2011
City Manager Curtis Hawk presented his proposed budget to city council on Aug. 9. For the first time since 2001, the proposed budget would slightly cut the tax bill for the average home. In addition, the proposed budget will result in a 3 percent cut in total taxes paid by properties (residential and commercial) who paid City property taxes in 2009 and will pay taxes in 2010.
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August 16, 2010 - Burleson Trash Bash is September 18
Show your community pride Sept. 18 by joining the City and Keep Burleson Beautiful in cleaning up the city’s retail corridors and residential drainage channels. Volunteer to join the Burleson Trash-Off at Warren Park on Johnson Avenue, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The goal is to rid retail corridors of plastic bags and fast food drink cups and to clear drainage channels of litter and illegally dumped materials that impact the water flow.
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August 11, 2010 - Free fitness classes at the BRiCk, August 16-21
You can work out to fitness videos at home, or you can join some fellow BRiCk members and work out together, for free, six days a week! The Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) supplies the workout room and the videos for Insanity, P90X, Pilates, Beachbody, and even children’s fitness classes.
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August 6, 2010 - Police promotion and transfers
There are some changes in leadership and investigations at the Burleson Police Department. Det./Inv. Jody Trumble was promoted to patrol sergeant, Sgt. Brian O’Heren was transferred from patrol to head up the traffic section, and Officer Nick Grace is off the streets and in the criminal investigations division serving as a detective.
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August 6, 2010 - Old Town stakeholders meet August 24
Parking and design standards will be discussed Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at an Old Town stakeholders meeting at Burleson City Hall. Specific topics included the parking situation in Old Town and the design standards ordinance.
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July 28, 2010 - August 2-7 free fitness classes at the BRiCk
There is more “insanity” at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) next week with six days of Insanity fitness classes, free for BRiCk members. Non-members can participate in free fitness classes by buying a daily pass with access to all equipment and free classes. For more about free fitness classes, call 817-426-9104.
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July 20, 2010 - Free fitness classes at the BRiCk, July 26-31
The “insanity” continues at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) next week with six days of Insanity fitness classes, free for BRiCk members - in the morning. If you are not a BRiCk member, you can still participate in the free fitness classes by purchasing a daily pass that gives access to all equipment and free classes.
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July 19, 2010 - Burleson Public Library participates in Close the Book on Hunger campaign
Hunger and illiteracy – these are two growing problems local communities face each day. The North Texas Library Partners and the Tarrant Area Food Bank are partnering again for the Close the Book on Hunger campaign. Drop off non-perishable food items at the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave., through Monday, July 26. This is a three-week campaign.
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July 15, 2010 - Make your vehicle unattractive to potential burglars
CD players, car stereos, GPS navigation systems, purses, wallets, cellular telephones, loose change and tools . . . what do they have in common? They are consistently among the top items stolen from vehicles in Burleson. Other prime targets include IPODs, CDs, radar detectors, briefcases/work bags, computers, jewelry, guns and garage door openers.
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July 13, 2010 - Games begin at Chisenhall Fields July 21
The transformation of Chisenhall Park into Chisenhall Fields, located at 500 Hidden Creek Pkwy., will be near completion at the end of the month when the Burleson Youth Association (BYA) hosts two baseball tournaments, Wednesday, July 21- Monday, Aug. 2.
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June 23, 2010 - Burleson Citizens On Patrol program, and coordinator, win top awards
The Burleson Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol program and coordinator Sgt. Diron Hill were honored Friday night with two top awards from the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association (TCOPA) at a banquet in Granbury. The Citizens on Patrol (COPs) program won the award for the Small (less than 100,000 population) Citizens on Patrol Association of the Year. Hill won Citizens on Patrol Coordinator of the Year.
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June 18, 2010 - Police, railroad combine forces for railroad crossing enforcement detail
The Burleson Police Department’s traffic unit and Union Pacific Railroad joined forces again Wednesday for a railroad crossing enforcement detail. Seven drivers, including one driving a commercial vehicle, received citations for disregarding the railroad crossing lights and arms at the Alsbury Boulevard crossing. Citations carry a fine of approximately $176 in Burleson.
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June 8, 2010 - Municipal Court earns recognition for Traffic Safety
The City of Burleson Municipal Court can be applauded for its focus on traffic safety, as is evidenced by being named one of six cities to receive the Traffic Safety Award from the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center’s (TCMEC) Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative.
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June 7, 2010 - No fireworks inside the 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 of Burleson. 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 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, at the Hidden Creek Sports Complex on I-35W. A licensed pyrotechnician coordinates the fireworks.
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June 3, 2010 - Don't miss the BRiCk grand opening June 5!
Tropical relays, scavenger hunts, a limbo contest, and a Police Fitness Challenge for youth . . . that’s just some of what will be going on at the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) during the grand opening celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 5.
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June 1, 2010 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey
There’s going to be some serious clowning around at the Burleson Public Library on Tuesday, June 29. The library is welcoming Kelly the Clown, a Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey “ambassador of laughter” to the library at noon for a special 45-minute Circus Story Time!
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May 27, 2010 - Watch out for unpermitted residential alarm solicitors
The four-month period, May – August, is the prime selling season for companies who want to get your residential alarm business. The Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association has highlighted the following red flags that homeowners should listen for when someone comes knocking at your door.
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May 25, 2010 - Buckle up, every rider, every ride
The Burleson Police Department is participating in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Click it or Ticket campaign, May 24-June 6. The national enforcement mobilization encourages all motorists to wear their seat belts – day and night. Drivers caught not wearing their seat belt run the risk of being ticketed.
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May 20, 2010 - Operation Remember kick off is Memorial Day (
On Memorial Day, honor guards from the police department and fire department will present the colors, lay a wreath, provide a firing party and play taps in tribute to military veterans as Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter kicks off Operation Remember. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 31, at Veterans Memorial Park at 298 W. Renfro St. in Old Town.
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May 18, 2010 - Sign up for memberships and take a tour at the BRiCk
The contractors are putting the finishing touches on the inside of the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk), so this week, through Friday, May 21, the center’s hours are 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Residents, and non-residents, can sign up for memberships and tour the facility, but the center will not be open for workouts. The center will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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May 12, 2010 - Parent meeting for Barracuda Swim Team is May 24
The Parent Meeting and New Skill Evaluation for the Burleson Barracuda Swim Team will take place Monday, May 24, instead of Saturday, May 16, as was printed in the Burleson Community Guide published by the City’s recreation department and library. The May 24 meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center’s (BRiCk) indoor Natatorium party rooms. The BRiCk is located at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
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May 11, 2010 - Scally earns Fire Officer of the Year honors
It’s our job . . . do it the best you can.” That’s what Lt. Claude Scally tells his fellow fire fighters at the Burleson Fire Department. Scally’s mentorship as well as his wealth of knowledge about the emergency medical system and apparatus earned him a nomination and the award for 2009 Fire Officer of the Year.
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May 6, 2010 - Fourth graders wanted for Junior Fire Academy!
Burleson fourth graders can find out now if they have what it takes to be a fire fighter. The Burleson Fire Department is hosting a Junior Fire Academy Monday, June 7-Thursday, June 10. The academy is free. There are 12 openings. The deadline to apply is May 24. Applications are available at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd.
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May 6, 2010 - City proclaims Arson Awareness Week
Arson is destructive and dangerous. It doesn’t discriminate between the elderly or infants or between businesses, homes, churches or vacant buildings. That’s part of the message that the City, Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton, and Burleson fire fighters want to get across during Arson Awareness Week/Community Arson Prevention.
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May 6, 2010 - Local military veterans can still be immortalized with a brick
Local military veterans can still be immortalized with a brick at the City’s Veteran’s Park in the B&G development at 298 W. Renfro.Stop by the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. and request a Brick for Veterans order form, or go to the library web site, www.burlesonlibrary.com and click on “Bricks for Veterans.”
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May 5, 2010 - Memorial Day Holiday
All City facilities – with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the police department and the fire stations - will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. The golf course will be open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Golfers will be treated to holiday rates, which are the same as weekend rates.
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May 5, 2010 - Police host Open House May 11
Are you curious about what the Burleson Police Department has to offer? In recognition of National Police Week, the department is hosting its annual open house on Tuesday, May 11.
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April 29, 2010 - Rabies confirmed in skunk on Royal Oak
A test on another skunk in Burleson has returned positive for rabies. Two dogs killed a skunk on Sunday, April 25, in the 800 block of Royal Oak, which is located in a subdivision east of I-35W in Burleson. Both dogs involved in this incident are current on their rabies shots. The dogs received a rabies booster shot the same day as the incident.
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April 22, 2010 - Friends of the Library host book sale April 23-24
All kinds of books and videos, at very low prices, will be the fare at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale April 23-24.The sale will take place at the library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave., between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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April 21, 2010 - Two more skunks test positive for rabies
Two more cases of rabid skunks have been confirmed, bringing the total to four since March 12. The two most recent cases include one in the 1400 block of Erin Dr which occurred Friday, April 16, and one in the 700 block of Wrigley Drive that occurred Saturday, April 17.
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April 15, 2010 - Nine drivers ticketed in railroad crossing enforcement detail
Members of the Burleson Police Department’s traffic unit wrote nine tickets to drivers today for disregarding a traffic control device at a railroad crossing. The ticket writing was part of a combined educational effort of the police department and the Union Pacific Railroad to educate drivers about railroad crossings.
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April 14, 2010 - City proclaims National Volunteer Week, April 18-24
The dedication of volunteers to the City of Burleson was recognized with a proclamation for National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter presented that proclamation to the members of the Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Citizens On Patrol, and Community Emergency Response Team.
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March 16, 2010 - BRiCk corporate rates improved
Monday night the Burleson City Council members unanimously approved a revision in the corporate membership rates for the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk), which will host a soft opening in May and a grand opening June 5.
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March 15, 2010 - Good Friday closings
All City facilities – with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the police department and the fire stations - will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday. Trash and curbside recycling will be picked up on Good Friday.
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March 9, 2010 - Interurban Express Motor #330 comes home
Interurban Express Motor #330 has returned to Old Town Burleson. On March 6, Basden Steel, with the assistance of City park maintenance workers, moved the 18,000-pound circa 1902 refurbished trolley car from the City’s old service center on Main to 124 W. Ellison, next to the Burleson Visitors Center and city hall.
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March 4, 2010 - Police Department Rookie of the Year
The professionalism of Burleson Police officers is what drew Chaz Garrett to apply for a job with the department. Saturday, his professionalism was recognized as his peers selected him as the department’s Rookie of the Year for 2009.
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March 1, 2010 - See how your neighbors imagine Burleson in 2030
Where do you see Burleson in 2030? What do you think needs to be done with Hwy. 174, the city’s major corridor? See what a committee of Burleson citizens, businesspeople and decision makers came up with during a nine-month process called Imagine Burleson – Roadmap to 2030.
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February 10, 2010 - Candidate packets available at council meetings Feb. 1, March 1
The Burleson City Council has officially called the May 8, 2010, election. Candidate packets for seats 2, 4, 6, and mayor are available through the City Secretary’s office at Burleson City Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through March 8. Candidate packets may also be picked up at the Feb. 15 and March 1 Burleson City Council meetings.
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January 29, 2010 - Police say no evidence of attempted child abductions or kidnappings
The Burleson Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where requested, has investigated the four incidents that were initially reported to police as attempted child abductions/attempted kidnappings on Jan. 9, Jan. 11 (two incidents) and Jan. 25. These incidents have received substantial media attention and have, understandably, raised the concern of many within the Burleson community.
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January 26, 2010 - 2010 TAAF Summer Track registration starts in March
If you are between the ages of four and 18 and track events are your passion, sign up for the 2010 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Summer Track program coordinated by the City’s parks and recreation department. Early registration is March 22-May 21. Practices begin the first week in May, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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January 12, 2010 - View streaming video of City meetings
The City of Burleson is set to begin broadcasting city council meetings and planning and zoning commission meetings on the worldwide web for the first time in its history as part of a wide-ranging transparency in government initiative.
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