Greetings!
 Welcome to the E-Newsletter from the City of Burleson, Texas! The E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday, for free! You are one of more than 865 who 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. |
City's own earns prestigious Athena honors
One of the City's own was recognized at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce banquet for her support of professional women. Burleson Police Commander Cindy Aaron accepted the Athena Award. The Athena is given each year to a woman who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yayoscl on the City web site. |
 Community Center is set for demolition in February
The Burleson Community Center, which has graced Chisenhall Park since 1981, is coming down in February.The staff will movr into the new center, the BRiCk (Burleson Recreation Center) by May 2010. They moved out of the current center Jan. 28. Part of the center staff moved to the Senior Activity Center on Johnson Avenue, where all of the parks and recreation classes and Father/Daughter Mother/Son Valentine's Dance will take place, and the other half moved to old Fire Station #1 (the annex which houses parks maintenance and facilities maintenance) at the corner of Bransom and Eldred streets in Old Town. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/y9kfttq on the City web site. |
Chisenhall Fields takes shape as BRiCk nears completion at Bartlett Park
Have you seen the progress made at the Burleson Recreation Center (now named the BRiCk) at Bartlett Park and the Chisenhall Fields at Chisenhall Park? Click on http://tinyurl.com/lxat5g for more information and pictures of the progress at the BRiCk. Click on http://tinyurl.com/nr8ypn for pictures of Chisenhall Fields. |
If you can't wait until May 22, take household hazardous waste to ECC
Residents who do not want to wait until the May 22 Household Hazardous Waste collection event in Burleson, can take their household hazardous waste to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth. The ECC is open Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The ECC is located at 6400 Bridge St. There is no fee for dropping off your household hazardous waste, however, residents must take a City of Burleson water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. For more information about what the ECC will accept, call (817) 392-EASY (3279). |
Attention all track athletes!
If you are between the ages of four and 18 and track events are your passion, sign up for the 2010 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Summer Track program coordinated by the City's parks and recreation department. Early registration is March 22-May 21. Practices begin the first week in May, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School. The fee for the first family member is $30. Each additional child is $25 each. The fee includes a uniform tank top and TAAF registration. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/y8cdodq on the City web site. | |
Navigate the latest news on the City web site through 'Have You Heard?' link Do you have trouble finding the most sought after information on the City's web site, www.burlesontx.com? We just made it easier for you with the "Have You Heard?" link on the home page. Clicking on that link will take you to all of the news releases, road construction updates, notices about upcoming meetings, H1N1 information, employment opportunities with the City, and election information. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ya9rdyp on the City web site. |
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City's 16-page quarterly newsletter is full of news you can use and pictures of you If you have a utility account with the City of Burleson, you received the City's first 16-page  quarterly Burleson Progress Report. It is full of pictures of you from the Military Veteran Tribute, the grand opening of Fire Station #3, Christmas in Burleson, Burleson Old Town Boo Bash, and Founders Day. Find out about the upcoming council election, Census 2010, road projects, and membership fees at the Burleson Recreation Center. If you don't have a Burleson Progress Report, go to http://tinyurl.com/y9dkqdo on the City of Burleson web site. | |
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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 favorite outdoor activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, join the 1,540-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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Registration for the City's Spring Softball 2010 season begins Monday, Feb. 1. The deadline is March 10. Registration is limited to the first nine teams in each league. Play begins the week of March 22. Co-recreational teams play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Men's teams play Monday-Thursday. The fee is $300 per team. No gate fee for spectators or players. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ycob6v9 on the City web site. |
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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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If you have an alarm system in your home or business designed to summon police in case of an emergency, you have to have an alarm system permit. If the permit is not renewed by Jan. 31, the homeowner or business owner will be fined $10, in addition to the price of the permit. Alarm system permits are $50 for homes and $100 for businesses, annually. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ydlt92n on the City web site or request a permit by calling the police department's alarm office, 817-426-9907. Applications can be picked up at Burleson City Hall. Hours at the police department and city hall are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Alarm systems must be registered, even if they are not monitored by an alarm. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ygxndhs. |
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Burleson Community Center's classes have moved to the Senior Activity Center. Classes starting Feb. 2 include Tapping Tots, Mommy and Me Tumbling, Tap and Ballet, and Co-Ed Tumbling. On Feb. 4, Zumba fitness classes begin. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ycn53rn
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