Greetings!
 Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! The free E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday. You are one of more than 885 subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the archive on the City web site, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7. If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622. |
Hot Sounds are coming to Old Town  The free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in Old Town will start Friday, May 28, with The Spazmatics, a rockin' 1980's band. The five-week series which showcases 90 minutes of live music starting at 7:30 p.m. every Friday, also includes Victor Trevino Jr., Landon Dodd and the Dance Hall Drifters, Voodoo Blue, and Eight Arms To Hold You. Check back for more details! |
 More than 280 receive free H1N1 vaccinations The snowy weather didn't keep residents from getting their free H1N1 vaccinations Tuesday evening. A total of 281 received either nasal or injection vaccinations Feb. 23 at an event coordinated by the City's emergency management division, Burleson Independent School District and Tarrant County Public Health. The most interested group included those between five and 18 years old, who made up 106 of the recipients. The rest of the breakdown includes 82 recipients between 25 and 49 years old; 50 recipients between 50 and 64 years old; 20 over the age of 65; 11 recipients between 24 and 59 months old; 10 between 19 and 24 years old; and two between six and 23 months old. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ya8y48d on the City web site for more. |
 Texas history is focus of March Mayor's Book Club |
 City will test outdoor sirens March 3 |
Four council races remain uncontested
As of noon on Thursday, the number of people who have filed for seats on the Burleson City Council remained steady at four. Seats on the May 8 ballot include Places 2, 4, and 6 as well as  mayor. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. on March 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. To see the paperwork filed by all candidates, go to http://tinyurl.com/yk4babw. For information about election deadlines and links to county and state sites, go to http://tinyurl.com/yf37fgw. |
Easter Egg Hunt hops to Hidden Creek  Sports Complex 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. The staff of the City's parks and recreation department will be hiding Easter eggs that will be plucked up by children ranging in age from birth to 12 years old. Previously, the Easter Egg Hunt has been the finale to Bunny Daze, which took place at Chisenhall Park. Chisenhall Park is being transformed into Chisenhall Fields, a softball/baseball megaplex. For more information, call Paula Benjamin, 817-295-8168. |
 Report code violations to City
High grass/weeds, overflowing dumpsters, junk vehicles, unclean premises, illegal signs and unpermitted garage sales are all against City codes. If you see a violation, call 817-426-9872 or 817-426-9875. You need the address of the violation. Code violation complaints may also be sent to code@burlesontx.com. |
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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 1,670-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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SAVE THE DATE! The kickoff for the Burleson Public Library's Summer Reading Club and the grand opening of the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) is Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. (Bartlett Park). |
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The Burleson Police Department will host its annual Open House on Tuesday, May 11, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Check back for more details. |
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 Do you have a question about City services or programs or a suggestion about what you would like to see happen? Pick up the phone or send us an e-mail! 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 city management are on the City web site. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. |
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SAVE THE DATE! The Burleson Fire Department will host its free Junior Fire Academy for fourth graders June 7-June 10. Check back for more details! |
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When the clock springs forward for daylight-saving time, the graves at Burleson Memorial Park will get spruced up. Anything that is not permanently attached to the memorial or marker will be removed on Sunday, March 14, when the time springs forward one hour at 2 a.m. That includes fresh or artificial flowers and other items that are hanging, sitting or lying on the grave sites. Don't add anything to the gravesites during the week of March 14 since the clean-up will continue through March 21. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ylzk6qt for more. |
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The City will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremony Friday, April 23, at Burleson Meadows on McAlister Road. Check back for more details! |
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