City of Burleson, TexasOctober 1, 2010
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Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of 1,041 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, click on the E-Newsletter button on the new City website, www.burlesontx.com.  If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622.

BRiCk offers active military membershipMilitary

The Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) is honoring active military personnel and their families with a special membership rate, effective today, Oct. 1. This new membership rate does not include retired or non-active military personnel. The patron or family of the patron must supply a current military ID proving that they are active service. Go to the membership page on the City website at http://tinyurl.com/2dp2hdp.

Rail CarCity will dedicate Rail Car at Founders Day Oct. 9
The #330 Rail Car will be dedicated during the Founders Day celebration on Saturday, Oct. 9, in Old Town Burleson. The rail car, also known as the trolley car, will be dedicated in a brief ceremony slated to start at 12:40 p.m. next to the Burleson Visitors Center at 124 W. Ellison St. Interurban Express Motor #330 is the oldest rail car of its kind in North Texas. The rail car ran the electrified rails of North Texas from 1902-1934 on the Fort Worth-Dallas and Fort Worth-Cleburne interurban lines. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/3yd2lcd on the City website.
TxDOT seeks comments Oct. 28 on widening of East Renfro Street

Plans to widen East Renfro Street to six lanes are the focus of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) meeting on Oct. 28, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Stribling Elementary School. The proposed project would widen the existing three-lane undivided road to six lanes of divided roadway between I-35W and South Hurst Road (near Centennial High School) and to four lanes of divided roadway between South Hurst Road and CR 602. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/27r6kpa. For more about TxDOT projects, go to the TxDOT website at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/project_information/default.htm.

Photo of Veteran and flagMilitary veterans will be honored at City's fourth annual tribute Nov. 6

The service and sacrifices of military veterans will be honored Saturday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. when the City hosts the fourth annual Military Veteran Tribute at Renfro Square. Renfro Square features Veterans Park, a City-owned park that includes a fountain surrounded by bricks engraved with the names of local service members, as well as the bronze eagle and Purple Heart memorial that were unveiled in 2009. Go to http://tinyurl.com/2fx9kkv on the City website for more information.

Go here for school and county electionsPhoto of people voting

The City of Burleson is not hosting an election this fall. For information about the Burleson Independent School District's Oct. 16 election, early voting hours, and voting locations, go to http://tinyurl.com/32cksjd. For information about Tarrant County's Nov. 2 election, early voting hours and voting locations, go to http://tinyurl.com/frrvs. For information about Johnson County's Nov. 2 election, early voting hours and voting locations, go to http://tinyurl.com/38wbhm4.

Crud CruiserCity will collect your household hazardous waste and recycle electronics Nov. 6

The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection and Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at 133 N. Main St. Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the City of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser is full. Only household hazardous waste from Burleson residents will be accepted. Bring a water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. E-Waste Collections is coordinating the electronic recycling. There will be a fee for TVs, computer hard drive erasing, CRT computer monitors, and air conditioning unit Freon disposal. All other electronic items may be dropped off free of charge. For more about what will and will not be accepted, go to http://tinyurl.com/25gmg7t or call Bianca Chafin at 817-426-9842.

Getting issues resolved is just a mouse click away on the City's new website

Do you have a complaint that the City can address? All you have to do is log on to the new City website, www.burlesontx.com, hover on the "I Want To" dropdown menu and click on "Request." That will link you to Request Tracker, which includes online complaint forms for animal services, code compliance, drainage, parks and recreation and public works. You must log in with your e-mail address and a password. Choose the correct form, fill in the information, and we will get your issue addressed!

 
BRiCk offers free instructor-based class demonstration of POWER C on Monday

If you liked last week's schedule of free DVD-based fitness classes at the BRiCk, you are going to love the schedule for the first week in October. It's a repeat! Check out another free instructor-based class demonstration of POWER C on Monday. The BRiCk provides the workout room, DVD, and projector screen. You provide the motivation! Even if you are not a BRiCk member, you can participate in the free classes by purchasing a daily pass. For current and upcoming fitness schedules - DVD and instructor-based - go to the fitness page at http://tinyurl.com/2v923c3 on the City website. For more, call the BRICk at 817-426-9104.

September 2010 Burleson Progress ReportThe September Burleson Progress Report is here!

The September 2010 Burleson Progress Report is in your mailbox! Everyone who has a utility account with the City receives the 16-page quarterly newsletter. This issue has the dates for Founders Day, Boo Bash, the Military Veteran Tribute and Christmas in Burleson. Check out the pictures from the Fourth of July celebration, Operation Remember, Citizens Police Academy, Junior Fire Academy, the grand opening of the BRiCk, Storytime at the library, and even a calendar of events. Go to http://tinyurl.com/34rd86y.

Check out the Fall Community Fall 2010 Burleson Community GuideGuide from parks and recreation!

Check out the Fall 2010 Burleson Community Guide, http://tinyurl.com/2bsu698, compiled by the City's parks and recreation department. The 16-page guide includes information about events, youth camps and classes, kid and adult fitness classes, parties and events, special interest classes, wellness classes, massage therapy, adult athletics, field rentals, and aquatics.

Burleson City HallThank you for your interest in what the City of Burleson has to offer you! You can post the City of Burleson E-Newsletter on your Facebook profile, Twitter, or a number of other social networking sites by clicking on "Share," above "Forward E-mail" at the bottom of this newsletter. Please forward this by clicking on the "Forward e-mail" or "Share" it with your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers.
 
Enjoy your weekend!
 
 
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer 

Are you trying to find the date and time for an upcoming City meeting? Go to the City's new website, www.burlesontx.com, and click on "Public Notices" in the center column of the homepage. Notices are posted 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

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The City  has a Facebook page! After 15 months, the City of Burleson, Texas, Facebook page has 3,000 fans! Comment on the wall posts and photo albums and start your own discussion thread. Click on the Facebook icon on the City website,
www.burlesontx.com.
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What does Burleson have to offer? Check out the Strategic Advantages page, http://tinyurl.com/38l3ftz, under Economic Development on the City's new website. It's location, location, location with a healthy dose of growth, aggressive incentives, a qualified workforce, and high quality of life. Check it out!

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If you are an avid golfer, be sure to check out the specials at Hidden Creek Golf Course! Go to http://tinyurl.com/2cszfpt on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. You have your choice of half a dozen coupon specials that are good throughout the week. The municipal course is located at 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy.
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Did you know that you could download books with your Burleson Public Library card? Go to http://tinyurl.com/33zn3uh on the City website. North Texas Libraries On-the-Go allows you to check out and download materials to be enjoyed at home, at work, or when you travel. All you need is a valid library card, access to the internet, and free software for the computer and/or device on which you wish to use the material you download. The offerings include historical, humor, juvenile fiction, literature, mysteries, romance, science fiction and fantasy, short stories and westerns.

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SAVE THE DATE!  Santa's Breakfast, the Christmas parade, tree lighting and fireworks are slated for Saturday, Dec. 4.
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Are you trying to find the address for or directions to a City facility? You can find both on the City Facilities page on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. All City buildings as well as all City parks and the amenities offered at those parks are listed. 

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PhoneDo  you have a question about City services or programs or a suggestion about what you would like to see happen? The directory for City staff and city council is on the City website at http://tinyurl.com/34lfyyy. To find the addresses of all City facilities and parks, go to http://tinyurl.com/24blkr9 on the new City website.

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SAVE THE DATE: The Burleson Old Town Boo Bash is Saturday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., in Old Town Burleson.
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There are dogs and cats ready for a new home at the Burleson Animal Shelter! The slideshow on the City website at http://tinyurl.com/287egbk  shows pictures of the Adoptable Pets of the Week. Call  the shelter at 817-426-9283.
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Johnson County's sixth annual Day of Caring experienced a rain delay Sept. 25. The new date is Saturday, Oct. 16. Volunteers are needed to meet in the Burleson City Hall parking lot at 8 a.m. for a rally. They will then report to their community project site and work until noon.  Day of Caring is a mobilization of volunteers who get a firsthand look at services provided by local organizations. Volunteers are still needed! Call United Way, 817-645-9153.

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