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 870 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/BISD/Tarrant County will host free H1N1 vaccination clinic Feb. 23 The City of Burleson's emergency management division, the Burleson Independent School District (BISD) and Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) are teaming up to provide H1N1 vaccinations to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., at Hughes Middle School on Thomas Street. The vaccinations are free. They will be administered on a first-come, first serve basis. The shots are available to everyone, including the elderly, who did not have access to the vaccine when it was first released. You do not have to be a Burleson resident to take part in the vaccination clinic. TCPH is supplying the free vaccines, the BISD is providing the location, and the City is providing police officers for crowd control and fire fighters to help watch and assess patients after the vaccinations are administered. Go to http://tinyurl.com/y8c9we5 on the City web site. |
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Municipal court extends hours for those with unpaid misdemeanor fines If you have fines that you have not paid to the City of Burleson's  municipal court, your time is running out. Arrests will be made and unpaid fines will be collected during a Metroplex warrant roundup this spring. The court staff is working overtime to help defendants clear their names. Regular business hours for the court are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday as well as 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. But, the court staff is working on Saturdays - Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 - 8 a.m.-noon - to accomodate those with fines. Hours on Friday, Feb. 19, and Friday, Feb. 26, are also extended, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The court is located inside the Burleson sub courthouse, 247 Elk Dr. (across from Burleson High School). For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/ydw9lgl on the City web site. |
City's Emergency Operations Center team is keeping an eye on the weather!
The City's Emergency Operations Center team - which includes members of the police department, fire department and public information office - is watching the weather for you!  On September 8, 2009, the Burleson City Council approved an order that changes the severe thunderstorm alert factors to match that of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG). Severe weather alerts for the Connect-CTY emergency phone notification system and the Outdoor Warning System (sirens) will be activated when the National Weather Service or a reliable source forecasts destructive winds in excess of 70 miles per hour and/or hail that is 1-inch or larger. To sign up for Connect-CTY, hear how a weather alert for a tornado and an alert for severe thunderstorm differ, go to http://tinyurl.com/n9nov6 on the City web site. |
 Give your child an unforgettable Valentines
Make your son or daughter feel special this Valentines Day with tickets for the City's annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentines Dance. But get your tickets early because space is limited. The Valentines fun will take place Saturday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Pre-event tickets are $15 per couple. Tickets at the door are $25 per couple. The ticket price includes dinner, dancing (with music provided by a professional disc jockey), and corsages and pictures for the couples. Call 817-295-8168, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., for more information. |
Filing for city council seats begins Feb. 8
The first date to file for a seat on the Burleson City Council is Monday, Feb. 8. Election day is May 8. Candidates must be at least 18 years old; a citizen of the United States; a qualified voter of the city of Burleson; a resident of the city, and have  resided in the city for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election; not delinquent in the payment of taxes or other liability due to the City of Burleson; and, not otherwise disqualified from serving on the city council by any other provision of law. There are four seats on the ballot, including Place 2, currently held by Jim Wadlow; Place 4, occupied by Carter Mahanay; Place 6, currently held by Chip Stephens; and mayor, held by Ken Shetter. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/y8ham2l on the City web site. |
Tae Kwon Do classes start Tuesday
The City's parks and recreation department's Tae Kwon Do classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 9. This is a 12-week session, geared toward students from 6 years old to adult, with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginners start at 6 p.m. and the advanced class begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $80 for an individual, $70 for a second family member, and $60 for a third family member. Students will learn the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do through choreographed sequences of combative moves, breaking boards, and two-person controlled sparring. All classes and programs will be hosted at the Senior Activity Center. Call the Burleson Community Center, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., at 817-295-8168 for more information. |
Click on streaming videos to catch up on Planning and Zoning  recommendations and city council decisions
Did you miss the Feb. 1 Burleson City Council meeting? Catch up by going to http://tinyurl.com/y88gd3d on the City web site. You can watch the video from the 6 p.m. work session and the 7 p.m. council meeting. If you want to see the discussion of a specific topic, click on that agenda item. If you want to watch the Feb. 2 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, click on the Planning and Zoning Commission tab on the streaming videos page. | |
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 1,565-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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The City's Click 2 Gov online payment feature is down for upgrades from 4:30 p.m. today, Feb. 5, through Monday, Feb. 8. Click 2 Gov offers residents who have utility accounts with the City and those who have unpaid tickets from the municipal court to pay the bills and fines online through the City web site. For Click 2 Gov for utility bills, go to http://tinyurl.com/mdetb9. To use Click 2 Gov to pay fines from Burleson Municipal Court, go to http://tinyurl.com/yamc9ro. |
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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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Don't miss the mad dash for Easter eggs this year at the City's Easter Egg Hunt. The fun takes place Saturday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, 295 E. Hidden Creek Parkway. Easter eggs will be hidden for children ranging in age from birth to 12 years old. Call parks and recreation, 817-295-8168, or go to http://tinyurl.com/ykwsvgu on the City web site.
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 Are you watching how much water you are using? If you cut back, it could lower your average wastewater bill for the rest of the year. The less water you use between December-February, the lower your residential sewer bill will be. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yedgems on the City web site. |
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Do you have the Cinco de  Mayo celebration on your calendar? It is Friday, April 30, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., in Burleson's Old Town. Keep an eye on the E-Newsletter for more. |
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You've always been told not to give personal information out over the telephone or in person if someone knocks on your door. So when the United States Census Bureau comes knocking or calling in the next few months, how do you know if you should respond?If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask for identification and a badge. Don't give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone. Census workers will not e-mail you. Go to http://tinyurl.com/y9u4tgg on the City web site. |
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