Greetings!
 Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of more than 1,040 subscribers who want to 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. |
City will dedicate #330 Rail Car at  Founders Day 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. |
 Thirteen join police ranks of Citizens On Patrol
It may be considered an unlucky number, but the number 13 is good news for the Burleson Police Department. On Sept. 30, 13 new Citizens On Patrol (COPs) members joined the ranks in a graduation ceremony at the station. The new Citizens On Patrol include Pat Gibson, Holly Hill, Patricia James, Julie Stracener, Chris Hendrick, Maria Hicks, Margi McCleskey, Foy Dunaway, Ron Tillett, Mike Gibson, Dan Mueller, Melissa Chambers, and Richard Lamar. For more about Citizens On Patrol, go to http://tinyurl.com/244yqok on the City website.
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It's a Picnic in the Park for City's seniors!
Burleson's senior citizens will be treated to a Picnic in the Park on Thursday, Oct. 21. The food and fun will take place, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Warren Park, 200 S.W. Johnson Ave. A free lunch will be provided to senior citizens. The fun includes horseshoes, ladder ball, croquet, and more. RSVPs are needed so there will be enough good fall food for all. Call Pat Williams at 817-295-6611, sign up at the Senior Activity Center at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave., or e-mail Paula Benjamin at pbenjamin@burlesontx.com. |
 Military 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. |
Crime prevention is the goal of police department's new multi-housing program  |
 City will smoke test sanitary sewer in Douglas Street neighborhood
The City will be smoke testing the sanitary sewer system in an area off Douglas Street on Friday, Oct. 8. The testing is done to identify areas where the wastewater collection system is in need of repair or maintenance. For more, go to the smoke testing page, http://tinyurl.com/33po8ms, under the public works department on the City website. |
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BRiCk offers extra Power Paced Pilates!
An extra Power Paced Pilates class has been squeezed into the Wednesday and Friday night free fitness schedule at the BRiCk. 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. The fee-based classes taught by instructors include Power C, Senior Water Aerobics, Lunch Crunch Water Aerobics (free to members but $35 for nonmembers), Zumba, Aqua Boot Camp, Early Bird Water Aerobics and Arthritis Water Aerobics. The fee for fitness classes is per month, not just one class. See the staff at the front desk to register or go to http://tinyurl.com/29khz4b. |
Staying up with the latest City news, programs, services and events is easy!
Do you want to know what's going on in your City? We have a variety of ways for you to stay in the loop. Check out streaming videos of Burleson City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on the website, www.burlesontx.com. You can also sign up for the free weekly City E-Newsletter; become fan of the City of Burleson, Texas, Facebook page; read your copy of the 16-page award-winning Burleson Progress Report that comes free to your mailbox four times a year; peruse the Annual Financial Report every March; read the City news releases posted on the City website; sign up for the Connect-CTY emergency phone notifications; and sign up for the City of Burleson, Texas, Twitter page. Choose the form of communication that best suits your style by going to the Communications page, http://tinyurl.com/286vnsf, on the City website. |
Use these links for information on  elections
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. |
 The 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  Guide 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. |
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City of Burleson
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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 more than 3,025 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. |
Not only are high grass and weeds unsightly, but they pose a fire hazard, block visibility for drivers, harbor rodents and snakes and contribute to pests like mosquitoes and chiggers. City code requires property owners and tenants to keep grass and weeds in yards and vacant lots less than 12 inches high to the roadway. To report high grass/weeds go to the City website, www.burlesontx.com, hover over "I Want To" then scroll down and click on "Report." You will need to sign up with your e-mail address and a password to report a problem online. |
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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. |
The Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) is honoring active military personnel and their families with a special membership rate. 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. | | |
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SAVE THE DATE! Santa's Breakfast, the Christmas parade, tree lighting and fireworks are slated for Saturday, Dec. 4. |
The Knee Deep Band will bring country, big band and a little bit of rock and roll to the Halloween Dance at the Senior Activity Center on Friday, Oct. 29. Senior citizens will be dancing the night away between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Seniors need to attend decked out in their favorite Halloween costume for the costume contest. The most original homemade costume wins a prize. The cost for the dance is $5 per person, which covers snacks and beverages. For more information, call the center at 817-295-6611. | | |
 Do 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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It's not too late to sign up for Ms. Penny's Playhouse Puppet Workshop! The six-week program starts Tuesday, Oct. 19. All classes are on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. at the Burleson Public Library. The final performance is Nov. 23 at 4:15 p.m. At that time, the children will perform the puppet shows they have created. For more, go to
http://tinyurl.com/2u9mgbn on the City website. | | |
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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SAVE THE DATE! The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling Event is Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at 133 N. Main St. |
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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Burleson City Council
First and Third Mondays
6 p.m. worksession
7 p.m. council meeting
Agendas are posted by 5 p.m.
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