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 740 people are subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the 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. |
City's third fire station officially  opens its truck bay doors The Burleson Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station #3 on Wednesday with plenty of pomp and circumstance. The mayor and fire chief did the ceremonial uncoupling of the fire hose, then the firefighters, city council, and city management pushed Engine 3 into the new bay. The department's honor guard hoisted the station's American flag for the first time, followed by a special public safety radio dispatch to officially put the station in service. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yb63mrq. |
Ask door-to-door solicitors to show  City or DPS identification badges
The Burleson Police Department is advising citizens to use caution when speaking with door-to-door solicitors. Legitimate solicitors will have City of Burleson identification badges, or, if they are soliciting business for an alarm company, they will have identification badges issued by the Department of Public Safety. The police sent out a Wise Eyes Alert concerning this on Tuesday. If you are not signed up for the Wise Eyes alerts, e-mail cro@burlesontx.com with your name and e-mail address. For more about the City regulations regarding solicitors, go to http://tinyurl.com/nh6l8k. |
 Membership sales for new City recreation center start in December How much will it cost you to join the Burleson Recreation Center when it opens in 2010? That fee is as little as $26 a month. The Burleson City Council approved the fiscal year 2009/2010 fee schedule Sept. 21. That schedule sets the annual guest membership rate for residents at $208 for a youth, $245 for a senior citizen, $308 for an adult, and $508 for a family. Membership sales will begin in early December and are certain to be a Christmas gift favorite. Call (817) 295-8168 for further details. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mte6l3 for the rest of the story. | |
Who you gonna call?  Ghostbusters!
"If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!"
"Ghostbusters," the 1984 movie starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver, is coming to the Burleson Public Library Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. The free showing is part of the City's "I Love The 80s!" movies at the library. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
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Smart landscaping ends in tie for City's first Texas Smartscape yard contest The City of Burleson hosted its first Texas SmartScape yard contest this summer and two residents tied for first place. Derald Freeman (James Circle) and John and Paula Brehm (Country Vista Circle) tied for first and each won $100. Paige King's yard (Rock Springs Drive) came in second and included a $75 reward. Julio Vega's SmartScape yard (Post Oak Lane) came in third. Vega took home $25. For more information as well as pictures of the winning yards, go to http://tinyurl.com/n2xcqw. |
Thirty-nine students earn Burleson Opportunity Fund scholarships
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Report stagnant water and mosquitoes
Are the mosquitoes bugging you? The City of Burleson does not spray for mosquitoes because spraying only kills the mosquitoes that come into direct contact with the spray. But, the City does help alleviate the problems in other ways. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ngmnnk for more information. To report stagnant water or mosquito infestation inside the city limits of Burleson, call Bianca Chafin, environmental programs specialist for the City, at 817-426-9842 or e-mail bchafin@burlesontx.com. |
 Volunteers pick up 1,500 pounds of litter and debris in Burleson Trash Bash
More than 150 community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday and picked up approximately 1,500 pounds of litter and debris from retail corridors, residential drainage channels and streets. For more about the annual Burleson Trash Bash, go to http://tinyurl.com/kwrjvu, on the City of Burleson web site. |
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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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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The Young Rembrandts Elementary and Cartoon Drawing classes will start Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Community Center. The cost is $46 for four weeks of Wednesday evening classes. This is geared toward children five years of age and older. Students will learn to draw animals, landscapes, and still life. Call 817-295-8168 for more information.
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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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Military veterans are being honored with a brick at the fountain at Renfro Square. Order forms, a change order form, and a map of existing bricks are on the Burleson Public Library web site. 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://tinyurl.com/lnl42g. |
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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