Greetings!
Welcome to the City of Burleson's E-newsletter! We started this new venture in May, so this marks our 11th issue. To view past E-Newsletters go to the "View Our E-Newsletter Archive" button on the City's web site, www.burlesontx.com, or take this shortcut, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7. If you have any questions or suggestions about the E-Newsletter or City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-447-5400, ext. 286. |
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 Alsbury reconstruction starts Monday
The reconstruction of Alsbury Boulevard between Douglas Street (near Taylor Elementary) and I-35W will begin Monday, July 13. Parts of Alsbury Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction as the various phases of the project are underway. Construction is expected to be complete in 210 calendar days (approximately seven months). Please seek alternate routes. |
Put your yard on a Texas SmartScape budget and win cash!
Is your lawn a big spender? Put it on a budget. Save money and the environment with a Texas SmartScape yard.To encourage residents of Burleson to implement Texas SmartScape, the City is hosting its first Texas SmartScape yard contest! The contest will recognize residential yards that use native or adapted species.  Burleson residents have until July 31 to get their landscapes in tip-top SmartScapeŽ shape and enter the yard contest. In August, members of Keep Burleson Beautiful will review entries. The first place winner will receive $100 cash, the second place winner will receive $75 and the third place winner will receive $25 cash. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/lqzt9q and http://tinyurl.com/lk5tct. |
Bill for trash pickup is going down
The residential rate for solid waste collection is going down. The $16.42 per month rate that went into effect June 1, will be reduced to  $16.05 (plus tax) on the City's August bills.Burleson City Council members approved a contract with SMS Woodstone, Inc., for brush and yard waste processing at the July 6 council meeting. That contract lowers the rate charged to residents. The total residential rate, plus tax, is now $17.37. Prior to June 1, the $16.42 rate plus tax was $19.50. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/lnxazp and http://tinyurl.com/l4gd92. |
 Community center hosts Mommy and Me Tea Party
The City's parks and recreation department is hosting the second annual Mommy and Me Tea Party and Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Burleson Community Center. Daughters will play dress up, paint their nails, take a walk on the runway and enjoy cookies and punch. This party is geared toward children 3 years old and up. The 90-minute party starts at 10 a.m. The cost is $22. You must register a week in advance by calling 817-295-8168. |
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Don't blow grass clippings in street
You could be breaking the law if you don't keep grass clippings in your yard. After mowing, many people blow or sweep grass clippings into the street or to the curbline. It is a violation of City of Burleson code to discharge yard waste into the storm sewer system (including streets, curbs, ditches, manmade channels, and storm drains). Improper disposal of yard waste can pollute waterways, clog the storm drain system and cause flooding of neighborhood streets. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/lagkfs.
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 Have you read the latest issue of the Burleson Progress Report?
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 Check out the Summer 2009 Community Guide!The City's parks and recreation department and Burleson Public Library have a lot to offer children and adults this summer. Check out the Summer 2009 Burleson Community Guide at http://tinyurl.com/ntfmbg.
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 Thank you for your interest in what the City of Burleson has to offer you! If you need to get in touch with key people on the Burleson City Council as well as in city management, e-mail or call the contacts listed on Page 2 of the July/August 2009 Burleson Progress Report (http://tinyurl.com/nt77qw ). We encourage you to forward this E-newsletter to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers by clicking on the "Forward e-mail" below.
Sincerely,
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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Community blood drive
Monday, July 13
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
City Hall parking lot
141 W. Renfro St.
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Have you heard that the City of Burleson has a Facebook page? Check it out, become a fan, and let us know what you think! http://tinyurl.com/nx4uw8.
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It's Burleson Night at the Fort Worth Cats on Wednesday, July 15! Lexi Berry, daughter of Mayor Ken Shetter, and Kyler Stephens, son of councilmember Chip Stephens, will throw out the first pitch at 6:45 p.m. at LaGrave Field. Gametime is 7:05 p.m. Blocks of 20 tickets are available for $9 per ticket or you can buy individual tickets for $12. Call Angela Dickerson at 817-226-2287 or 972-639-4483; e-mail adickerson@fwcats.com; go to www.fwcats.com.
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A Texas Health Hospital mobile mammography unit will be in the Community Bank parking lot Wednesday, July 22. Call Texas Health Hospital, 1-877-847-9355, by July 17 for an appointment.
http://tinyurl.com/llswtu.
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The Burleson Public Library has free Texas Ranger baseball tickets for readers. Each Summer Reading Club participant, 18 or younger, who has read at least 25 hours or listened to at least 100 books will receive one free ticket good for the July 19 Texas Rangers game. The Sunday game against the Minnesota Twins starts at 7:05 p.m. Ticket requests must be made by July 17. http://tinyurl.com/ljq8az.
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Street and waterline projects approved by voters in the 2005-2009 bond program are underway. Alsbury Boulevard, Irene Street and neighborhood streets are included. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/pzwjsm.
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Burleson City Council
First and Third Mondays
6 p.m. worksession
7 p.m. council meeting
Agendas are posted by 5 p.m.
on the Friday before a city
council meeting. |
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City of Burleson
web site
Links on the City site
City phone numbers will be changing at the end of July. Watch for new numbers.
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