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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Check the number before you dial
If you are trying to call a City of Burleson department, stop before you hit that keypad. If you need public works (equipment services, gas well drilling, trash collection and curbside recycling, street maintenance, environmental services, code enforcement or  water/wastewater utilities), call the Municipal Service Center (1675 John Jones Dr.) at 817-426-9830. If you want to talk to city council or city management, pay your water bill, ask about upcoming elections or file an open records request, inquire about a job with the City, get a garage sale permit or building permit, talk about business or land development, or talk about the Burleson Progress Report/Facebook/E-Newsletter, call Burleson City Hall (141 W. Renfro St.) at 817-426-9600. For all other numbers, see http://tinyurl.com/pavad4. |
Northbound I-35W will be reduced to one lane, by TXDoT, this weekend
The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) is reducing the northbound lanes of I-35W to one from FM 1187 to McAlister Road between 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, and 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17. The Alsbury entrance ramp to northbound I-35W and, at various times, the northbound exit ramp to FM 1187 will also be closed. Alternate routes are encouraged. These closure times are all dependent on the weather.
This is not a City of Burleson project. For more information call the Texas Department of Transportation at 817-370-6500. |
 Don't wait to report missing
or damaged signs
Have you spotted missing or damaged stop signs or yield signs, or, are you experiencing a water main break, sewer stoppage or sewer overflow? For immediate assistance, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, call 817-426-9830. After hours, call 817-295-1118. |
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Tree preservation is up for final reading
Burleson City Council members will review the final reading of the proposed tree preservation ordinance at the Monday, Aug. 17, meeting at Burleson City Hall. Copies of that draft ordinance are available via http://tinyurl.com/lag7ep, or, stop by Burleson City Hall, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday for a copy. The final reading is on the portion of the agenda that begins at 7 p.m. The full council agenda is posted on the City web site by 5 p.m. on Friday. Go to http://tinyurl.com/q4rba2. |
Patrick Swayze is on the big screen Monday in 'Dirty Dancing'
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
That's one of the most memorable lines from the 1987 blockbuster, "Dirty Dancing," starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach and Cynthia Rhodes. Come watch it for free on Monday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. on the big screen at the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
Skateboarders have a place to go, thanks to church/City partnership
Did you know that Burleson has a community skateboard park? The park at 380 N.W. Tarrant St. is a partnership between Saint Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church and  the City of Burleson. It is open 7 days a week. The church provides adult supervision for the park. Skaters have to show a church-issued I.D. card and wear protective gear. Skaters under the age of 18 will need their parents' approval to be issued a park I.D. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/nx9ne8. |
Storm notification to be discussed
The City of Burleson's Connect-CTY emergency phone notification system will be discussed at the Aug. 17 Burleson City  Council meeting at city hall. The item is on the workshop portion which starts at 6 p.m. No action will be taken Monday. For answers to frequently asked questions about Connect-CTY, go to http://tinyurl.com/o595d5. For more about the City's weather and emergency notification systems, go to http://tinyurl.com/n9nov6. To stop receiving notifications, go to http://tinyurl.com/lh4h2w or call the Burleson Fire Department at 817-426-9170. |
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Response to request for food for pets of Meals-on-Wheels clients is astounding
The response to the request for donations of pet food for Animeals has been astounding. Animeals is a joint  project of Meals-on-Wheels and the Burleson Animal Shelter. Meals-on-Wheels clients receive pet food for their pets. More than 350 bags of food were donated in just the first five days. To donate money, mail it to Johnson County Meals-on-Wheels, 106 E. Kilpatrick, Cleburne, TX 76031, Attn: Animeals. 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. | |
 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 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.
Take notice of the new E-Newsletter feature! You can now post the City of Burleson E-Newsletter on your Facebook profile, Twitter, or a number of other social networking sites by clicking on "Share," above "Forward E-mail" at the bottom of this newsletter. Please forward this by clicking on the "Forward e-mail" or "Share" it with your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers.
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 Burleson Comunity Center Pool will be open Aug. 14-16; 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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Do you want a list of all Burleson garage sales that have permits through city hall? Check the City web site after 12 p.m. on Thursdays. http://tinyurl.com/qh6lgm.
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Do you want more information about gas well sites in Burleson? You can look at a map of the gas well sites, read the City's gas well ordinance, and click on links that will put you in touch with who to call if you have more questions. http://tinyurl.com/nqw236. |
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.
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