Greetings!
 Welcome to the E-Newsletter from the City of Burleson, Texas. This E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday, for free! Since we are celebrating the holidays this week, it is coming to you two days early. More than 805 people are subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the E-Newsletter archive on the City web site, 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. |
It's smooth driving on Alsbury
The reconstruction is done. The traffic cones and barricades are gone on Alsbury Boulevard, between Douglas Street and the I-35W service road. The roadway now includes a reconstructed median on Alsbury, a dedicated right-turn lane for eastbound traffic, and concrete roadway in place of the old asphalt lanes. The project took less than five months. The timeline on the reconstruction of that portion of Alsbury was 210 calendar days (seven months). The reconstruction of Alsbury Boulevard is part of the 2005-2009 bond program approved by voters. The cost was $1,404,879.23. |
 City's 25-foot Christmas tree graces the corner of Johnson/EllisonThe City's 25-foot Christmas tree is up at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street! The tree is outfitted with more than 10,000 lights. The official lighting, courtesy of Santa Claus and two talented artists from the third grade, will take place at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, after the Christmas parade. The tree lighting will be followed by a fireworks extravaganza show, then Santa will head to his sleigh to take more Christmas wishes. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ybr7p58. |
Save money on wastewater bill by cutting back on winter water usage 
Cut back on the number of loads of laundry you do and the length of and number of showers you take and you could lower your average wastewater bill for the rest of the year. The less water used during January-March, the lower your residential sewer bill will be year-round. To find out why, go to http://tinyurl.com/yedgems on the City of Burleson web site. |
Learn urban wildlife do's and don'ts
Jessica Anderson, an urban wildlife biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, will lead an  urban wildlife education program Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Burleson City Hall. The program will cover a variety of urban wildlife, including coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, opossums, birds and rabbits. Anderson said many times neighborhoods provide a wonderful source of food and shelter for displaced wildlife so it is important to know what to do when you see wildlife in your neighborhood and increase your awareness about the animals that live among us. Go to http://tinyurl.com/y9yyzyt. |
Police department beefs up patrol for biggest  shopping day of the year Not only can you do all of your Christmas shopping in Burleson, but you can do it safely thanks to the Burleson Police Department. The department's sworn bicycle officer unit, the police traffic unit, and members of the Citizens On Patrol will be out in force the day after Thanksgiving - Friday, Nov. 27 - the busiest shopping day of the year. The focus will be on the major shopping areas. For tips on how not to become a victim of crime while shopping, go to http://tinyurl.com/yj5tu5r. |
Set your Santa navigational tracker to Senior Activity Center Reserve Dec. 5 for Christmas in Burleson! Santa and his elves have moved his annual Santa's Breakfast from the Burleson Community Center to the Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Saint Nick's elves will be up early on Dec. 5, flipping pancakes and cooking sausage by 7 a.m. Santa will hear wishes until 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $3 for children/$4 for adults in advance or $5 for children/$7 for adults at the door of the senior center. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/ybr7p58. |
Enjoy family, eat, watch football and play a round of golf on Thanksgiving
You can play all 18 holes at Hidden Creek Golf Course on Thanksgiving, but get an early tee time. The course will close at 3 p.m. on Nov. 26. The municipal course will be open for business, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 27.
The City's recycling center and compost site will also be open on Nov. 27. All other City buildings, with the exception of the Burleson Police Department and three Burleson Fire stations, will be closed on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
There will be no trash collection or curbside recycling on Thursday, Nov. 26, however, trash and recyclables will be collected on Nov. 27. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/ycorngd. |
Anime/Manga is on tap for teens at  Burleson Public Library The Burleson Public Library's Teen Anime/Manga Club is now meeting on the first and third Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. On Dec. 3, Kaze no Stigma, Episodes 1-3, is on screen. The club offers teens, 12-18, a chance to talk about their favorite manga, watch new anime provided by FUNIMATION'S Project Anime, and meet professional voice actors and Manga creators. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. | |
 Fall/Winter Community Guide is available! | |
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Enjoy your Thanksgiving 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 1,300-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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Yes, if your regular trash collection day is Friday, your trash will be picked up on Nov. 27. Trash will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day. See the City closings item in this E-Newsletter. |
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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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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) coordinates the distribution of the H1N1 vaccine to health care providers and pharmacies registered with DSHS. The City of Burleson is not a health care provider and does not receive any vaccine for distribution to the general public. Citizens are encouraged to contact their health care provider or a local pharmacy for access to this vaccination. DSHS has a "vaccine locator" link that can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ygo9myj.
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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. |
The Joint Utilization Committee of the Burleson City Council and the Burleson Independent School District school board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, at Burleson City Hall. The agenda includes the police department's youth task force initiative, the new high school, city parks and recreation projects, the business park, the vision for the Ellison Street corridor (including the future use of the Nola Dunn gymnasium), and possible future bond elections being considered by the City or school district. Go to http://tinyurl.com/y9t7jk7. |
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Burleson children will receive a personal phone call from Santa Claus thanks to the City's North Pole Calling program. The phone calls will be made between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 17. These calls are geared toward children from pre-kindergarten through second grade. This is for Burleson residents and BISD students only. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yalxryg. |
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