Greetings!
Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of more than 920 subscribers who want to be in the loop and stay informed about what's happening in city government in Burleson! If you've missed an issue of the E-Newsletter, go to the archive, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7 on the City of web site, www.burlesontx.com. If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622. |
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Indoor pool is for exercise, and fun! Did you know that the new Burleson Recreation Center, called the BRiCk, will open next month? One of the more interesting features is the indoor pool area. It's not only designed for exercise with the inclusion of a 5-lap lane pool, but also for fun. The play pool comes equipped with giant dripping flower petals that spin and floor jets that soak everything, and everyone, around them. There's also a bubble bench, vortex pool, a "lazy river" current pool and a 15-foot tube slide. Mark your calendars and make plans to visit the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. For more, call 817-426-9114. For more on membership rates, go to http://tinyurl.com/yzkh5us. |
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Applications for free 10-week Citizens Police Academy are available
Can you solve a case in 60 minutes? For a realistic perspective on professional policing, sign up for the Burleson  Police Department's free Citizens Police Academy, which starts Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The 10-week class will take place every Thursday night in the council chambers at Burleson City Hall. Graduation is Aug. 19. Several classes include "hands on" activities, however, none require strenuous activity so senior citizens are welcome to attend. Applications are available at the police department, and must be turned in by 5 p.m. on June 4. Class size is limited to 25. For more, call Burleson Police Sgt. Brian O'Heren, 817-426-9881, or e-mail boheren@burlesontx.com. |
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Second skunk tests positive for rabies The test on a skunk found in the 100 block of Ranchway Drive came back positive for rabies. The skunk was chasing a four-month-old Labrador puppy in the owner's backyard on April 1. The owner killed the skunk. It did not appear that the puppy had been bitten. The City's animal control division did advise the dog's owner to vaccinate the puppy immediately, then follow up with rabies vaccinations in three weeks and again in eight weeks. The puppy is being isolated for 90 days. Due to the distance between the two locations, the Ranchway incident is not connected to the March incident in which a skunk tested positive for rabies on Bluebonnet Court in north Burleson. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ykeshfo for more. |
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City proclaims National Library Week Movie Mocking Monday, Storytime, teen anime/manga and the top book and movie picks from the staff of the Burleson Public Library highlight the happenings during National Library Week, April 11-17. Events include the screening of "Teenagers from Outer Space," targeting students, 12-18; Storytime for  Toddlers, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday; Storytime for Listeners, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; the Teen Anime/Manga Club (12-18 years old only), 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and Storytime for Babies, 10:30 a.m. Friday. The library's display case will also feature some of the staff's personal favorites, including popular mystery, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, non-fiction and children's titles. All titles on display are available for checkout. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yhu7h2d. |
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Satisfy your curiosity about police programs at BPD Open House May 11 Are you curious about what the Burleson Police Department has to offer? In recognition of National Police Week, the  department is hosting its annual open house on Tuesday, May 11. Check out the equipment and programs, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. in the front parking lot at the corner of Renfro and Bransom streets. The open house will feature displays by the SWAT team, hostage negotiators, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens On Patrol, traffic unit, Burleson Police Officers Association, school resource officers, community services and telecommunicators. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/y9p8xrh on the City web site. |
City proclaims Burleson Goes Purple Week in honor of cancer survivors
Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter proclaimed the week of April 11-17 as Burleson Goes Purple Week, in conjunction with the April 16-17 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Burleson 2010. This year marks the ninth annual 12-hour walking fundraiser in Burleson. The goal is for every school, every business, every home and every vehicle to decorate in purple to honor survivors. Four teams comprised of approximately 50 employees and volunteers from city hall, the police department, fire department and Citizens On Patrol/Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will represent the City at the stadium at Kerr Middle School. The event raises funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and services. |
What do City services cost and how  did the City fund it? What's coming to town, how much did services cost, how did we fund them last year, and, what did you get for your tax dollars? Check out the City of Burleson's 2009 Annual Financial Report, which was mailed to every resident with a utility account with the City. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ya5y7nc on the City web site. | |
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Concerts, dance, severe weather . . . it's in the March Burleson Progress Report! If you have a utility account with the City, you
received Burleson's 16-page March Burleson Progress Report in your mailbox during spring break. Find out about H-E-B, Cinco, the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series, free academies for kids and adults, the Father/Daughter Mother/Son Valentine's Dance, the Trash-Off, Mayor's Book Club and the May city council election. To see what it's all about, go to http://tinyurl.com/yb9er94 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 activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, join the more than 1,970 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 Burleson Public Library is hosting a Caregiver Education program Saturday, April 10, at 11 a.m. The topic is ElderCare Basics: Issues, Resources and Stress Management. The program is free and open to the public and is presented in coordination with Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis counties. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mycds8. |
Are you looking for a great book to read? Check out the Staff Picks from the Burleson Public Library. They include "Horns" by Joe Hill, "Soulless" by Gail Carriger, "The Sandman series" by Neil Gaiman, and "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/m8qeab. | |
| Did you know you have to get approval from the City before draining your swimming pool? Non-approved discharges may result in fines because the discharges could overflow the City sewer system. Anything discharged into City storm drains ends up in the nearest creek without being treated. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mlbukh. | | | |
Can you find the information you need on the City's web site, www.burlesontx.com? We just made it easier with the "Have You Heard?" link. Clicking on that link will take you to news releases, road construction updates, notices about meetings, election information and job openings. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ya9rdyp. |
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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. | | | |
Burleson's Cinco de Mayo celebration is a six-hour free event, Friday, April 30. The City and La Buena Vida de Burleson (Burleson for the Good Life) committee are combining forces to create fun, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., in the parking lots around First Baptist Church. For more about the event, call Ike Vera at 817-426-9291. For entertainment, call Rosie Perez at 817-426-6268. For vendors, call Manuel Trevino at 817-733-8700. |
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Early voting for the May 8 Burleson City Council election takes place April 26-May 4. Hours include 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 26-May 1, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m., May 3-4. Voting on Saturday, May 8, is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All voting takes place at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. For more, go to www.burlesontx.com, and click on the "Election Information" link on the home page. |
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