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. |
Slow down, school is in session
Watch for schoolchildren! The Joshua school district starts classes Monday, Aug. 24. The Burleson school district starts classes Aug. 25. The Burleson Police and fire marshal will be watching for traffic, speed and parking violations on two JISD elementary campuses (Ranchway Drive and FM 1902) as well as two high schools (Elk Drive and Pleasant Manor), two middle schools (Thomas Street and Johnson Avenue) and 10 elementaries in the BISD. For addresses of those Burleson elementaries, go to the BISD web site at http://tinyurl.com/or5b5r. | |
 Military veterans reap honors in Nov. 7 tribute
Reserve Saturday, Nov. 7. The City of Burleson, Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, and the community will come together for the third year to honor military veterans with a Military Veteran Tribute at Renfro Square (I-35W at Renfro Street). The ceremony will start at 2 p.m. Watch your City of Burleson E-Newsletter for the latest details. |
 Alsbury Boulevard reconstruction forces relocation of crosswalk at Taylor Elementary
The City is temporarily moving the school crosswalk from the intersection of Heberle Drive and Alsbury, to the northeast exit of Taylor Elementary. The crosswalk will remain there until the Alsbury construction is complete, (Christmas 2009). Drivers must turn right from Alsbury into the entrance closest to the playground. By law, no left turns are allowed from Alsbury into the parking lot. Drivers are not permitted to park, stop, or stand on Alsbury while waiting to enter the school parking lot. Go to http://tinyurl.com/l6w5mt for more, and, log on to the Taylor Elementary web page on the Burleson school district web site at http://tinyurl.com/kronba for a letter to the Taylor parents. |
Celebrate City's roots Oct. 10
The City of Burleson's parks and recreation department and the Burleson Heritage  Foundation will join forces Saturday, Oct. 10, for the 17th annual Founders Day celebration, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mock gunfights and great food are on tap for the celebration that takes place in Burleson's Historic Old Town. Expect arts and crafts of all varieties, carnival rides and musical entertainment.
Founders Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of October in recognition of the date that Burleson was founded, Oct. 10, 1881. The festival kicked off in 1993. For more information about Founders Day festivities, call the parks and recreation department at 817-295-8168. For a booth application, call 817-447-3522 or 817-343-2589. |
'Gotta cut loose, Footloose' Monday
"I gotta cut loose, footloose. Kick off your Sunday shoes."
Kenny Loggins had us all dancing in 1984 with the theme song for "Footloose," the movie starring Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Chris Penn and Sarah Jessica Parker. You'll be singing it again at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at the free viewing of "Footloose" on the big screen at the Burleson Public Library.The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
Make a complete stop before 
you turn right on red
Don't just slow your roll at a red light. It is illegal to turn right on red without first coming to a complete stop. The white line, or stop bar, on the pavement is the proverbial line drawn in the sand. According to the Texas Traffic Code, a driver facing a steady red signal must stop before the clearly marked stop line. After coming to a complete stop, the driver may inch forward to see if the intersection is clear. If there is no stop line, the driver must stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. The driver is only allowed to turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic. |
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Join the games on Saturday night! Are you a senior citizen who is looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? The Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave., hosts games every Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Call 817-295-6611 for more information. |
Take behind-the-scenes look at First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the First Lady? Janis Cooke Newmann delves into just that with "Mary, Mrs. A. Lincoln," based on Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. The book, which is available for checkout at the Burleson Public Library, will be discussed Monday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the library conference room. For more about the book, go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
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See DPS about driver's licenses
Is it time to renew your driver's license, or have you moved and need to change your address? Go online to http://www.txdps.state.tx.us, or call the Cleburne office at 817-641-2204 or the Fort Worth office at 817-294-1075. The City of Burleson does not handle driver's licenses. This is a Texas Department of Public Safety service. |
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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 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 next week. The newest Progress Report will also be posted 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. |
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Burleson Public Library workers need time off too! The free Children's Story Time program is taking a break until Tuesday, Sept. 22.  Storytime for Toddlers is on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Storytime for Listeners is on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; and Storytime For Babies is Fridays, 10:30 a.m. For more go to http://tinyurl.com/o2vv6u. |
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Do you want to report a curb in need of repair, drainage that needs to be maintained, potholes, or problems with school zone flashers? If it's not an emergency, go to http://tinyurl.com/nge2u8, and fill out the "Street Form."
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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. 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,
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Is there a street light out, utility pole knocked down or are the street lights going on and off? Go to https://oncorstreetlight.com,to report the problem or call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747. If you want a street light installed in your neighborhood, call the City of Burleson's municipal service center at 817-426-9830. |
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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. |
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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