Greetings!
Welcome to the City of Burleson's E-newsletter! If you've missed a few issues, 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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Check out the City's interactive map!
The City of Burleson has launched a new interactive map that can be accessed through the City's web site, www.burlesontx.com.  Residents can find property data, property zoning, City and educational facilities, park locations, aerial photographs, trash collection dates, and more. Type in an address or subdivision name, then use the pan and zoom tools. Go to http://maps.burlesontx.com. |
 Itching to play a round of golf?Itching to play a round of golf? Then drive no further than the City's course, Hidden Creek Golf Course, at 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. The course is open every day except for Christmas. Summer hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Go to http://tinyurl.com/lsk4kc. |
Use caution in Alsbury Boulevard construction zone The traffic cones and barricades are up, and so are the questions about the reconstruction of Alsbury Boulevard. The boulevard on the north side of town is getting a facelift from I-35W to Douglas Street (near Taylor Elementary School). The entire project should be finished by Christmas 2009. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/pzwjsm. |
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To preserve or not to preserve . . . trees
Large canopied tree-lined streets and the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas . . . that's the goal of the proposed tree preservation ordinance presented to Burleson City Council members July 20. For more about what the Burleson City Council is considering, go to http://tinyurl.com/lhxq8h. |
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Get involved in National Night Out!
If you want to be involved in the Burleson Police Department's biggest and best National Night Out, call 817-739-5183 or e-mail cro@burlesontx.com. National Night Out is a nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program slated for Tuesday, Oct. 13. For more, go to Page 5 of the July/August Burleson Progress Report at http://tinyurl.com/nt77qw. |
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 Fire Station #3 opens in August! |
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Recycle those old TVs, electronics What do you do with your old TV or electronics? The Goodwill store will accept all electronics - computers, monitors, accessories, video games, TVs, and radios. Also, check with Best Buy. The electronics store accepts most consumer electronics but may charge a recycling fee for TVs and computers. If you don't want to recycle your old TV, put it at the curb for trash pickup. Go to http://tinyurl.com/kmbhsn. |
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Report unsightly code violations through the City web site's online forms
High grass/weeds, overflowing dumpsters, junk vehicles, unclean premises, illegal signs and unpermitted garage sales are all against City codes. If you see a violation and want to report it, go to the online forms, http://tinyurl.com/kpen52, on the City web site and  download Formatta Filler. Then, click on the "Report A Code Violation" form. You need the address of the violation and an explanation of the violation. Include your contact information so a staff person from code enforcement can contact you. Code violation complaints may also be sent to code@burlesontx.com. |
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Crime reports are just a click away
Thanks to a collaboration between the Burleson Police  Department and CrimeReports.com, anyone can find out what is happening in their city and their neighborhood. CrimeReports.com offers on-line crime alerting and a mapping service that provides incident crime maps and automated alerts to Burleson citizens. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/ovphxr. | |
 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 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 ). Please 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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It's hot! You don't need us to tell you that. But check out this link to Weather Underground on the City of Burleson's web site. You can find out the forecast, air quality, and even see what the weather will be like for your favorite game. Go to http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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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! For more information about Facebook, go to http://tinyurl.com/kuy92b. For a link to The City's Facebook page, go to http://tinyurl.com/nx4uw8.
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Are you going on vacation? If you want the police to watch your home, fill out a Vacation Home Check. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mrkanm. |
Fire Prevention Week is coming up in October, but you don't have to wait until then  to get fire smart! The National Fire Protection Association hosts Sparky's Arcade, which is full of games about fire safety. Go to http://tinyurl.com/lqrn4k. Call 817-295-5498, ext. 223 to schedule a fire prevention presentation. |
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The Burleson Community Center is hosting Space Camp July 28-30, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. This class is for children 6-12 years old. The cost is $56. Students will learn to draw space ships and aliens in three mediums. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ntfmbg.
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July 31 is the deadline to submit your yard for the Texas SmartScape contest. At stake are  cash prizes ranging from $25-$100. The contest recognizes residential yards with native or adapted species. Go to http://tinyurl.com/lk5tct.
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Book lovers, put Monday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. on your calendar, then come and discuss Maya Angelou's "Letter to My Daughter." The  book is dedicated to the daughter the author never had. The discussion will take place in the library conference room. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8.
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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
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