Greetings!
Welcome to the City of Burleson's E-Newsletter! If you've missed a few issues, go to 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 817-426-9622. |
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I-35W South will be reduced to one lane
Traffic will be slow on I-35W this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.  Southbound I-35W will be reduced to one lane from FM 1187 to McAlister Road between 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, to repair the pavement. The FM 1187 entrance ramp to southbound I-35W will also be closed. Traffic will be heavy, so alternate routes are encouraged. The following weekend, Aug. 14-17, northbound I-35W is tentatively scheduled for the same closures. This is not a City of Burleson project. For more information call the Texas Department of Transportation at 817-370-6500. |
Donated pet food is desperately needed for pets of Meals-on-Wheels clients
The City of Burleson partnered with Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties to use pet food donated to the Burleson Animal Shelter to feed the pets of Meals-on-Wheels clients. During the last delivery, clients on one of the routes did not get any food for their pets, and clients on another route did not get enough.
Donated pet food can be dropped off at the Burleson Animal Shelter, 1695 John Jones Dr. (FM 731 South) between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Go to http://tinyurl.com/kwu2eb. |
 How many square miles are there in Burleson?
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 Get physical with workout classes at Community Center
Get physical with four continuous classes hosted by the Burleson Community Center! Choose from Total Body Fitness, Monday and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.; Yo-Lates, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Morning Flex and Tone, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; and Zumba Fitness, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Go to Page 4 of the Community Guide at http://tinyurl.com/ntfmbg. |
Remember the '80s with library's free viewing of 'Top Gun' Monday night
"I feel the need, the need for speed."
Adults who love the '80s remember that quote from "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan, Tom Skerritt, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer. Come watch it for free on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. on the big screen at the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
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Beautify the city, one street at a time Do you want to keep your neighborhood free of litter, one street at a time? Then become part of the Burleson Adopt-A-Street program. Each participating group adopts at least half a mile of street in Burleson and agrees to remove litter from that section at least twice a year for two years. Call environmental programs specialist Bianca Chafin at 817-426-9842 or go to http://tinyurl.com/nrvor9. |
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The Country Critters are coming!
 The Burleson Public Library welcomes Country Critters Big Red Barn on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. This free program features Country Critters' large petting zoo. For more, call Carolyn Pennington at the library at 817-426-9210 or e-mail cpennington@burlesonlibrary.com. | |
 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 ). If you are a resident of the city of Burleson and you have an account with the City's utility customer service department, the September/October 2009 Burleson Progress Report newsletter will be in your mailbox by the end of August. The newest Progress Report will also be available on the City web site, www.burlesontx.com.
Please forward this City of Burleson E-newsletter to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers by clicking on the "Forward e-mail" below.
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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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. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, become a fan, and let us know what you think! For more about Facebook, go to http://tinyurl.com/kuy92b. For a link to The City's Facebook page, click on the Facebook button on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
Several City facilities have new numbers.
Animal Shelter
817-426-9280
City Hall
817-426-9600
Compost/Mulch Center
817-426-9830
Fire Department
817-426-9170
Library
817-426-9210
Municipal Court
817-426-9220
Service Center
817-426-9830
Recycling Center
817-426-9830 |
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The week of Aug. 9 is the last week that the Burleson Comunity Center Pool will be open on weekdays. It will be open Aug. 7-9; closed Monday; then, open Aug. 11-16, Aug. 22-23, Aug. 29-30, and Sept. 5-7. Hours are 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Go to Page 11 of the Community Guide at
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Did you know the City of Burleson has a curfew? For those under 17, it is 11 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, and 11:59 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The curfew is in effect until 6 a.m. the following days. |
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The Burleson City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 10, to discuss the 2009/2010 fiscal year budget. The meeting is at 10 a.m. in the council chambers at Burleson City Hall. Go to http://tinyurl.com/q4rba2.
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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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