Greetings!
 Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of more than 1,010 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 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. |
Police department needs your 'wise eyes' to detect  suspicious activity
Do you want to be part of the solution? Then sign up for the Burleson Police Department's new and improved Burleson Wise Eyes program. The Burleson Police Department encourages residents to report suspicious activity through the non-emergency line at 817-426-9903. If it is an emergency, call 911. The police need the location and time of the activity, what you witnessed, a suspect description and vehicle description, license plate number, and when and where you may have seen the behavior previously. For more about Burleson Wise Eyes, e-mail Officer Michael Owen at mowen@burlesontx.com or call 817-739-5183. |
Burleson is going into the history books as City celebrates its Centennial in 2012
Noted researcher/author James L. Haley has been contracted  by the City to write a City of Burleson Centennial History book. In 2012, the City will celebrate its 100th anniversary of its incorporation under the laws of the State of Texas. The City will own all rights to the manuscript and the book, including the copyright. The completed manuscript will be delivered to the City no later than Aug. 31, 2011. Gas revenues will be used to fund the writing contract. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/3855q2y. |
National Night Out is Aug. 3 . . . organize your neighbors and invite the police! 
Have you organized your neighbors and planned something fun for the annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 3? Have you contacted the Burleson Police Department and invited the officers to your block party? What are you waiting for? Your community building efforts help create strong, safe communities. When neighbors know each other and work together you can expect increased safety. Communication is the most important part of National Night Out. If your group has an event scheduled, call the Burleson Police Department's community resource officers - Mike Owen and Jack Goleman - at 817-426-9910 or e-mail cro@burlesontx.com to get your National Night Out event on the calendar. |
 Learn more about City's history at Burleson Visitors Center
Do you want to learn more about the history of Burleson? The Burleson Visitors Center, 124 W. Ellison St., is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. The town of Burleson was founded in 1881 and named for Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, president of Baylor University at Waco. The official incorporation as a town came in 1912. Burleson was made a "City" in 1938, and adopted a Home Rule Charter as a council-manager government in 1969. Pictures of all past mayors of the City are displayed at the center. |
Children at library were fascinated by City trucks, cars and motorcycles
Fire fighters, police officers, and employees from the City's public works department brought their trucks, cars,  motorcycles, smoke houses, street sweepers, sewer truck, and brush collector to the Burleson Public Library this summer to educate the children about City services. The children learned the function of each truck, learned where water comes from and how it gets inside your house for showers and laundry and, the children even got to see themselves on patrol car video! They were especially fascinated by the sewer camera (pictured). For more pictures, go to http://tinyurl.com/3a3qqrj. |
Learn how to model and be part of show
Learn modeling basics for runway and pageant modeling at the Burleson Recreation Center's three-week Girls Modeling class, Fridays, starting Aug. 6. The class is geared toward girls, 5-12 years old, and takes place 11:30 a.m.-noon. The cost is $20 for BRiCk members or $25 for non-members. Class is limited, so register early. Participants will show off their new talent by participating in a runway walk, modeling clothes from Kohl's department store, at the BRiCk's Back to School Fashion Show Extravaganza. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information. |
 Burleson's BRiCk hosts more 'Insanity'
There is more "insanity" at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) next week with six days of Insanity fitness classes, free for BRiCk members. Non-members can participate in free fitness classes by buying a daily pass with access to all equipment and free classes. For more about free fitness classes, call 817-426-9104. Check the BRiCk page on the City of Burleson website, www.burlesontx.com, for more about fee-based classes, including Ameriflex Boot Camp, Senior Water Aerobics, Zumba, Aqua Boot Camp, Early Bird Water Aerobics, Arthritis Water Aerobics and Cardio Kickboxing. For more about hours, classes and memberships, call the Burleson Recreation Center, 817-426-9104. |
H-E-B hosts job fairs at the BRiCk 
The Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) is hosting a job fair/interviews for H-E-B grocery on July 30-31 and Aug. 5-7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Applicants must apply online (www.heb.com) and complete the application before going to the BRiCk (550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.). Go to the website, click on the blue link that says "Search Openings," then search by keyword "Burleson." If you do not have access to a computer to complete the application, you can get computer access at the Burleson Public Library (248 S.W. Johnson Ave.) if you specifically say you are there to apply for a job with H-E-B. The job fair at the BRiCk fulfills an economic development agreement between H-E-B and the City. |
 Chisenhall Fields will close to prepare for fall opening
The transformation of Chisenhall Park into Chisenhall Fields, located at 500 Hidden Creek Pkwy., is near completion as the Burleson Youth Association (BYA) closes out its tournament schedule on Aug. 2. After Monday, the park will again close as City park maintenance crews prepare for the inaugural season of fall ball as well as the park's first football league. The fall play begins on Tuesday, Sept. 7, when BYA opens its season. Stay tuned for details on the City's grand opening slated for Saturday, Sept. 11.
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Keep pesticides out of meter boxes
Do not put pesticides or other chemicals into your water meter box to battle fire ants or other pests. These chemicals and their fumes are harmful to City workers and to your water supply. If ant mounds are in your meter box, pour boiling water on the mounds, but do not use chemicals in the boxes. If you have questions, contact the Utility Customer Service Department, 817-426-9601. |
Check out the June Progress Report! If you have a utility account with the City, you received Burleson's 16-page June Burleson Progress Report in your mailbox. Find out what's happening Fourth of July weekend, Teen Court's one-year anniversary, the redesign of the City website, Bricks for Veterans program, CERT training, profiles of your newest council members, top public safety awards, City construction projects and what the library has in store for you this summer. To see what it's all about, go to http://tinyurl.com/3xm9zhf on the City of Burleson web site. |
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Have a great 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 e like for your favorite outdoor activities.
http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! After less than a year, The City of Burleson, Texas, Facebook page has more than 2,700 fans! Check it out and tell us what you think! Comment on the wall posts and the photo albums and start your own discussion thread. Click on the Facebook icon on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
The emergency management staff will be testing the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) sirens on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m. The audible message indicates that it is only a test. Sirens will not be tested if threatening weather is on the horizon. | | |
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Need to soothe those sore muscles after working out? The Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) offers massage services such as Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and medical massage. Also included are foot detox, spray tans and body wraps. For those of you who are interested in any of these services contact Tanya Hartley, LMT, MMP for availability and pricing at 817-615-6354. | | |
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A tea party and fashion show . . . does that sound like fun for your little girl? The Burleson Recreation Center will host a Mommy and Me Tea Party and Fashion Show today, July 30, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for pair members and $30 for pair non-members. |
Are your children interested in dancing and tumbling? The next Tuesday and Friday sessions start Aug. 3 and Aug. 6 at the BRiCk. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Classes for children 18 months-8 years old take place between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Children 18 months to 12 years old are in class 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays. Choose from tapping, tumbling, ballet, and hip hop jazz. Call 817-426-9104. |
Who doesn't love horses? If your child is 6-12 years old, sign up for the Horse Drawing Workshop, Aug. 3-5, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Burleson Recreation Center. The Young Rembrandts program is $70 for BRiCk members and $80 for non-members. Children will use pencils, color pencils and chalk pastels to create the horses and scenery. Call 817-426-9104. |
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There are lots of puppies, dogs, kittens and cats ready for adoption at the Burleson Animal Shelter. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/pnnbtt or call the shelter at 817-426-9283. |
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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 website. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. The new number for the Burleson Recreation Center is 817-426-9104. |
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