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 770 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. |
Give a boost to graduating high school seniors with a night at the movies Give a boost to graduating high school seniors. All it will cost you is a night out at the movies. Support the rising stars of Burleson on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Premiere Cinemas. A portion of your regular ticket price, and  concessions, for movies beginning after 5 p.m. will be donated to the Burleson Opportunity Fund. If you want to make it a night to remember, purchase a VIP ticket for just $35 and you will be treated to the red carpet experience . . . dinner, entertainment, photo opportunities, movie star gift bags and tickets to the movie of your choice. The VIP reception begins at 7 p.m. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yg68lkw on the City web site for more information. |
Don't give thieves/burglars an open  invitation to steal Stash your valuables and lock the doors. That's the best way to deter someone who wants to steal things out of your vehicle. Whether you are in your neighborhood or at a local store, making your vehicle an unattractive target is the number one goal. For the Top 10 list of items stolen as well as tips to keep your transportation safer, go to http://tinyurl.com/yjgvxyk on the City of Burleson web site. |
 Burleson's free Boo Bash fun is Saturday, Oct. 31Free games, free candy, a pumpkin patch, free bounce houses, free entertainment, a costume parade and a Halloween story are all on tap for the City of Burleson's second annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. The event - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 - is hosted by the City and the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce as well as supported by area churches, businesses and civic clubs. Target is back as the major sponsor. Children from birth to 12 years old can dress up and enjoy free trick-or-treating. For more information about the location and which streets will be closed to traffic, go to http://tinyurl.com/yzdmrmh on the City web site. |
 Decorated Vietnam veteran is speaker at Nov. 7 Military Veteran Tribute
A decorated Vietnam veteran will be the guest speaker at the Saturday, Nov. 7, Military Veteran Tribute at Burleson's Renfro Square. The event begins at 2 p.m. at the corner of Renfro Street and I-35W in Burleson's Old Town. Sgt. Vincent Rios served two tours in Vietnam. On his second tour, in 1969, Sgt. Rios was injured by an enemy explosive device and was medically retired. His military decorations include two Bronze Star medals with Combat "V" Device for valor, three Purple Heart medals, two Presidential Unit citations, two Navy Unit commendations with "V" Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm (two awards), the National Defense Service medal and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Saturday, Nov. 7, marks the third year that the City of Burleson, the developers of Renfro Square, and community volunteers have banded together to pay tribute to local military veterans. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yfrydp6 on the City web site. |
Be counted, be represented in 2010
The City of Burleson wants to make sure you are counted in the 2010 Census. Why should you fill out and return the Census form that you will receive next spring? Census data determines how many seats each state will have in the United States House of Representatives, and, the data determines the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils and voting districts. The data affects federal funding to communities. The Census is used as the basis for decisions about healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment and more. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/ykg9t49 on the City web site. |
 Police, firefighters face off on gridiron Dec. 12 |
Get fit . . . put a little Zumba in your life
Have you ever tried to Zumba? Check it out Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at the Burleson Community Center. The cost is $7 per class or $20 a month. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International dance themes and features aerobic/fitness interval training. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ydexx7t on the City web site or call the Burleson Community Center at 817-295-8168. |
'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians'  Monday at Burleson Public Library
Martian children are obsessed with TV shows from Earth that extol the virtues of Santa Claus? That's the premise of "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians," the Burleson Public Library's Oct. 26 offering in the month-long "Horribly Horrible Horror Monday" movie series. The Martians come to Earth, kidnap Santa and two children, and head back to the North Pole, then to Mars. The Monday night movies start at 7 p.m. at 248 SW Johnson Ave., and, the movies are free! | |
 Fall/Winter Community Guide is out!
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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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Have a great weekend!
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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Check out this link to Weather Underground on the City's web site. Find 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, join the 1,195-plus fans, and tell us what you think! Click on the Facebook button on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
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So how much rain have we had? According to the City of Burleson's statistics, Burleson has weathered 23.63 inches of rain since Aug. 28. In September alone, we sloshed through 14.06 inches of the wet stuff. As of Oct. 22, the rainfall totals for this month come to 8.45 inches. |
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Did you know there is an election on Tuesday, Nov. 3? Johnson County and Tarrant County are hosting constitutional amendment elections. For sample ballots and voting locations in Johnson County, go to http://tinyurl.com/yhegc8k. For sample ballots and voting locations in Tarrant County, go to http://tinyurl.com/frrvs. The City of Burleson is not involved in the Nov. 3 election. |
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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 http://tinyurl.com/ydsev72 on the Oncor web site and 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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The Burleson Public Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Party Wednesday, Oct. 28, for children 12 years of age and younger. The free fun takes place between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Parents will sign up to bring treats for the trick-or-treaters. Call Carolyn Smith Pennington, children's services coordinator, at 817-426-9204. . |
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Claim your property! The City of Burleson is holding property that is presumed abandoned or unclaimed. The names of property owners and the claim form are listed on the City web site. Go tto http://tinyurl.com/yhxmnub. Contact the City's finance department at 817-426-9650 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 city council and management are on the City web site. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. |
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Feel like watching softball? The City's parks and recreation department hosts an adult Fall Softball League at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. Games are Monday-Thursday, starting 6:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Games run through Oct. 28. Admission is free! For a schedule and standings, go to http://tinyurl.com/mqthlm.
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