Greetings!
 Welcome to the E-Newsletter from the City of Burleson, Texas. This E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday, for free! More than 730 people are subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the E-Newsletter archive on the City of Burleson 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. |
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Clean up litter and debris Saturday Watch for a flurry of activity Saturday, Sept. 19, when volunteers of all ages combine forces for Burleson's annual Trash Bash. The cleanup is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Participants will remove litter and debris from retail  corridors, residential drainage channels, and streets. Volunteers need to register in advance to get a cleanup location assignment. Participants of all ages are welcome, but the youth are required to have adult supervision. Volunteers will enjoy a complimentary lunch and the chance to take home door prizes during the follow-up ceremony at Warren Park on Johnson Avenue. To register, call 817-426-9842, or, e-mail bchafin@burlesontx.com. |
Tax rate, budget are up for approval
The Burleson City Council will consider approving the 2009/2010 fiscal year budget and tax rate at the Monday, Sept. 21, council meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Burleson City Hall. The agenda will be posted on the City web site by 5 p.m. today. Go to http://tinyurl.com/q4rba2 and click on Sept. 21 in the agenda box. |
Reserve your booth for 17th annual Founders  Day celebration
Do you have your booth reserved for the 17th annual Founders Day celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10? Go to this link, http://tinyurl.com/lnufg6, on the City of Burleson web site and download the two-page application. Applications are also available at Burleson City Hall and at the Heritage Visitors Center. The center at 124 W. Ellison, is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
Fire Station #3 officially opens Sept. 23
The Burleson Fire Department is hosting the grand opening ceremony for Burleson Fire Station #3 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event will take place 10 a.m.-noon at 245 Lakewood Dr., off Hwy. 174 in south Burleson. Refreshments will be served. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mbglnz on the City web site for more information. |
Check out the local softball action
Feel like watching a little softball? The City's parks and recreation department hosts an  adult Fall Softball League at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. More than 80 teams, men's and co-ed, play Monday-Thursday with start times that range from 6:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Games run through Oct. 28, and, admission is free! For a schedule, go to http://tinyurl.com/mqthlm. |
Don't forget National Night Out, Oct. 13
Don't forget National Night Out, Tuesday, Oct. 13. If you want to be involved in the police department's biggest  and best National Night Out, call 817-426-9910 or 817-739-5183. This is a nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program. The goal is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. For more, e-mail cro@burlesontx.com. |
What can and can't go in that green curbside  recycling bin, and when?
What can you put at the curb for recycling? CWD will take numbered plastic containers (#1-5, #7); unbroken glass bottles and jars of all colors; aluminum cans; rinsed-out tin food cans; dry, un-yellowed newsprint (including slicks and ads); phone books; magazines/catalogs/junk mail; chipboard (thin cardboard such as cereal boxes); uncoated cardboard; and empty aerosol cans. Cardboard and cardboard boxes must be broken down (flattened) and stacked under the recycling bin. Go to http://tinyurl.com/qax8y2 for more about the holidays that your recycling, and trash, will not be picked up, and what can not be recycled at the curb. |
 Head 'Back to the Future' Monday |
Burleson Bricks for Veterans program honors military veterans
Military veterans are being honored 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 names of conflicts he/she served in. Orders made by Oct. 5, will be placed in time for the Nov. 7 Military Veteran Tribute. http://www.burlesonlibrary.com/Bricks.htm. |
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 received 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 a free copy.
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 Thank you for your interest in what the City of Burleson has to offer you!
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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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Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, the hours at Burleson City Hall will change to 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For hours at all City facilities, go to http://tinyurl.com/mc28wb.
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How much rain did we get over the weekend? City of Burleson rainfall totals were 9.18 inches between Thursday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 13. The heaviest rainfall came Saturday, Sept. 12, with 5.35 inches. The City's rainfall totals are gathered by our facilities maintenance department.
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Did you know that there is a Park and Ride at I-35W and Alsbury, near Spinks Airport? The T's Route 65 Express can get you where you need to go. Go to http://www.the-t.com/, for maps and schedules. |
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The City will present "Imagine Burleson - A Road Map to 2030" at a town hall meeting Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Burleson High School cafeteria.The focus is development - housing, shopping centers, parks and roads - as well connectivity and mobility, future development and redevelopment opportunities, Old Town, Hwy. 174, and community livability. http://tinyurl.com/krgra3. |
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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. |
The Burleson Fire Department is hosting a free five-week Citizens Fire Academy starting Thursday, Oct. 1. The class is two nights a week (Tuesday and Thursday) and includes a live fire burn in which students don bunker gear and see what it's like to be inside the fire. http://tinyurl.com/lnqqed |
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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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First and Third Mondays
6 p.m. worksession
7 p.m. council meeting
Agendas are posted by 5 p.m.
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