Greetings!
 Welcome to the City of Burleson's E-Newsletter! If you've missed a few issues, go to the E-Newsletter archive on the City web site at http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7. If you have questions or suggestions about the E-Newsletter or City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622.
Remember to stop today and remember those who lost their lives . . . police officers, firefighters, airline crews and their passengers, as well as citizens . . . on Sept. 11, 2001. And, honor the military who continue to stand watch so we can sleep at night. |
City storm warning policy is modified
The City of Burleson policy concerning activation of storm warnings has been modified. The Outdoor Warning  System sirens and Connect-CTY emergency phone notification system will now be activated if the warning from the National Weather Service forecasts a tornado, or, destructive winds in excess of 70 miles per hour and/or hail that is 1-inch or larger. Go to http://tinyurl.com/n6pzjs for more. To sign up for Connect-CTY, edit your information or opt out as a resident or business person, click on the "Sign Up Now - Connect-CTY" button on the City of Burleson home page at www.burlesontx.com. | |
 Brick program honors military veterans
Military veterans with Burleson connections are being immortalized with a brick at the fountain at Renfro Square. The Burleson Public Library updated its web site with order forms, a change order form, and a map of existing bricks. Bricks are $45 each. Each contains the veteran's name, branch of service and seal, and the names of the conflicts he/she served in. Orders made by Oct. 5, will be placed in time for the Nov. 7 Military Veteran Tribute at Renfro Square. Go to http://www.burlesonlibrary.com/Bricks.htm. |
 What's it take to be a firefighter? |
Put your costumes on and head to Old Town for Boo Bash Put on your costume, grab a treat bag, and head to Burleson's Old Town for the second annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. The fun, all of it free, will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Last year, the first-time event drew more than 5,000 people. Boo Bash is free trick-or-treating for children from birth to 12 years old. Local businesses, churches and civic groups will set up booths and decorate their vehicles for trunk-or-treat fun. Target is back as the major sponsor of the event. Go to http://tinyurl.com/pxn3oc. |
 Unveiling of Imagine Burleson - A Road Map to 2030 set for Sept. 22
After a lot of input, the draft comprehensive plan is ready for the unveiling. The City will present "Imagine Burleson - A Road Map to 2030" at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Burleson High School cafeteria.The focus is types of development - housing, shopping centers, parks and roads - as well as future development and redevelopment opportunities, connectivity and mobility, Old Town, Hwy. 174, and community livability. Go to http://tinyurl.com/krgra3. |
Burleson Public  Library brings 'The Goonies' to Burleson Sept. 14
"I Love The 80s Movies" returns to the Burleson Public Library on Monday, Sept. 14, with the 1985 Spielberg movie "The Goonies." Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, and Martha Plimpton are cast in a "good versus evil" adventure that involves a corrupt corporate developer, a treasure map, and underground passageways. Check out the free movie, at 7 p.m., on the library's big screen at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
Readers review journalist's views in 'The Trouble With Islam Today'
Check out your copy of "The Trouble with Islam Today" from the Burleson Public Library. The book, by Irshad Manji, is the focus of a book discussion on Monday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the library's conference room. Manji, an acclaimed journalist and human rights advocate, writes about tribal insularity, deep-seated anti-Semitism and an uncritical acceptance of the Koran. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
Height, weight, weigh in on need for child passenger safety seats
Any child younger than 8 years old is required to be  restrained in an approved child passenger safety seat unless that child is at least 4-feet-9-inches tall. The law went into effect Sept. 1, 2009, but officers will issue warnings, only, until June 1, 2010. Go to http://tinyurl.com/pqlqah, on the Texas Department of Public Safety web site. |
 Information on birth and death records is just a click away |
Check out the City of Burleson's September/October Progress Report!
Residents who have accounts with the City of Burleson's utility customer service  department receive the September/October 2009 Burleson Progress Report in their mail. If you didn't receive one, click on the September/October 2009 Burleson Progress Report icon on the home page at www.burlesontx.com, or stop by Burleson City Hall, the Burleson Public Library or the Burleson Community Center for copies.
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 Thank you for your interest in what the City of Burleson has to offer you!
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Enjoy your Burleson High School Homecoming weekend!
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 tell us what you think! 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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THIS COULD COST YOU! You must come to a complete stop if the traffic signal is red, even if turning right. You are required by law to make that complete stop before the white stop line painted on the  pavement. An overwhelming number of red light camera violations, particularly at the intersection of Hwy. 174 and Gardens, are coming through the police department. After you come to a complete stop, you may then move forward, with caution, if needed to see around other stopped traffic. If you do so, be cautious of pedestrians and cross traffic. Failure to come to a complete stop could result in a citation for a red light violation and an additional one for failure to stop at a designated point (white stop bar on pavement). To see a red light camera violation that includes a right turn on red, go to http://tinyurl.com/rbo7ms, and click on "video" in the paragraph that begins "This could cost you." |
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Are you curious about the building activity, residential and commercial, going on in the city? You are one click away from the answers. Go to the Building Permits Activity Reports on the City web site at http://tinyurl.com/l2kxhr. The previous month's reports are posted by the 10th of the month. |
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The Most Wanted City  phone numbers; the numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for all City facilities; and e-mail addresses for Burleson City Council and city management are on the City of Burleson web site. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. |
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Are you wondering about construction on Renfro Street? Go to the construction update on the City web site.
http://tinyurl.com/pzwjsm.
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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. |
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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First and Third Mondays
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7 p.m. council meeting
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