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 835 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. |
Get 10 percent discount on recreation center membership through Jan. 15
How much will it cost you to join the Burleson Recreation Center when it opens in May 2010? The annual guest  membership rate for residents is $208 for a youth, $245 for a senior citizen, $308 for an adult, and $508 for a family. Buy between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15 and get a 10 percent discount. Annual membership fees for non-residents are $249/youth, $285/senior citizens, $429/adults, and $628/families. There are convenient and affordable monthly installment plans. Memberships include the indoor and outdoor pool and periodic exercise classes. The fees do not include any dance, Tae Kwon Do, child care or special events hosted at the recreation center. Call (817) 295-8168 for details. |
Pain was worth the gain in first dodge ball  fundraiser to benefit Heart For The Kids
Burleson police officers and fire fighters have met on the softball field and football field, but Dec. 5 was the first time they faced off in a dodge ball showdown. Hughes Middle School added a dodge ball tournament to their extravaganza this year with the admission price of one toy for the BPD-BFD charity, Heart For The Kids. The two departments played the best two out of three games and came out smiling. The two faced off again Dec. 12 for the annual Red Vs. Blue charity football game. |
Stock the stacks and honor a loved one The Burleson Public Library wants your help to "stock the stacks" and, in return, you can honor a loved one during the holidays. Some of the library's favorite books are showing their age. Clean copies of specific tiles from authors including  Nicholas Sparks, Mary Higgins Clark, James Patterson, Stephen King, R.L. Stine and Ron Roy are on the library's wish list. When a clean copy of a requested title is donated, a commemorative bookplate will be placed in the book when that book is added to the collection. The book may be donated in memory of a loved one, in honor of a friend, or to show support for the Burleson Public Library. For a list of the books, go to the Burleson Public Library web site at www.burlesonlibrary.com. |
City offers several avenues to volunteer
Are you new to town or just looking for a way to give back through your City? Then check out this link, http://tinyurl.com/ykymm2o, on the City web site for volunteer opportunities. There are chances to volunteer with the City's animal services, the Burleson Heritage Foundation, emergency management, environmental services, the fire department, library, parks and recreation and the police department. |
Buckle up on the road during holidays
Buckle up over the holidays. State seat belt and child safety seat laws were strengthened Sept. 1, 2009. All occupants of a  passenger vehicle, no matter their age or where they are sitting in the vehicle, must be secured by a safety belt. Maximum fines can reach as high as $200, plus court costs. The previous law exempted anyone 17 and older from wearing a seat belt in the back seat. The new law also adds seat belt requirements for larger passenger vans. The child passenger safety seat law now requires any child younger than 8 years old to be restrained in an approved child safety seat system unless that child is taller than 4-feet 9-inches. Another new state law prohibits a motorcycle operator from carrying a passenger who is younger than 5 years old unless that child is seated in a sidecar that is attached to the motorcycle. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ydy99qn. |
Holiday distractions can lead to tragedy
The holidays can be a time of good cheer, or tragedy. Christmas trees, candle usage and holiday decorations significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. When everyone gets rushed, distracted or tired, that's when home fires are more likely to occur. For fire prevention tips from Burleson Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton, go to http://tinyurl.com/ycf7jyr. |
Trash/recycling will be collected Dec. 24/31
Even the golfers have to take a break on Christmas Day. The only City buildings that will be open on Christmas Day will be the Burleson Police Department and the City's three fire stations. City offices and facilities are closed Thursday, Dec. 24-Friday, Dec. 25, as well as Friday, Jan. 1. Trash and curbside recycling will be picked up on Christmas Eve as well as New Year's Eve, but there will be no collection on Friday, Dec. 25 or Friday, Jan. 1. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/y8tesa8. | |
 Fall/Winter Community Guide is available! | |
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Enjoy your 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 outdoor activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, join the 1,370-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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Are you looking for something to read or a movie to watch over the holidays? Check out the Holiday Staff Picks from the Burleson Public Library at http://tinyurl.com/m8qeab on the library web site. The selections include "Sugarplum Dead," "The Night Before Christmas," "Cajun Night Before Christmas," "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," "Elf," "Holidays On Ice," "A Christmas Carol," "Scrooged," "Santa Claustrophobia," and "Ghost Stories of Christmas." If you are looking for a last minute gift, the Best Sellers Lists are on the same link. |
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If you have an alarm system in your home or business that is designed to summon the police in case of an emergency, you have to have an alarm system permit. Alarm system permits are $50 annually for residences and $100 annually for businesses. Alarm system permits expire on Dec. 31. http://tinyurl.com/ygxndhs. |
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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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Contact your health care provider or a local pharmacy for access to the H1N1 vaccination. The Texas Department of State Health Services has a "vaccine locator" link 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. |
Burleson Independent School District 2010 graduates are eligible for the Burleson Opportunity Fund scholarship. The applications are available online through noon on Jan. 8, on the BISD web site, www.burlesonisd.net. For more about the Burleson Opportunity Fund, go to www.burlesonoppfund.com. |
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