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. |
Kids, find a costume and a treat bag for  the third annual Boo Bash Oct. 30!
Booths and bounce houses will be stretched down Ellison Street, from Main to Johnson, for the third annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 30. The fun is packed into two hours, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free games, candy, entertainment, a costume parade and a Halloween story are all on tap for the celebration which is hosted by the City, the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, and the community. Children, birth to 12 years old, are encouraged to dress up and enjoy free trick-or-treating. Go to http://tinyurl.com/2as2fpn. |
Trash collection/curbside recycling crews take vacation day six times a year
Should you put your household trash and curbside recycling at the curb on a holiday? The days that trash and curbside recycling will not be picked up are listed on the Solid Waste page on the City website at http://tinyurl.com/2eytxbg.  Those holidays are New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If City facilities will be closed and City services will not be operating, you will see advance notice of those closings in this City E-Newsletter, on the City Facebook page and in a news release on the City website. |
 Rail car is home and open for business in Old Town Burleson
The #330 Rail Car is home and it's open for business. The rail car was dedicated during the Founders Day celebration Oct. 9. The key to the rail car was presented to Mayor Ken Shetter by Leon Sapp. To see more, go to http://tinyurl.com/2fkuoxe on the City of Burleson, Texas, Facebook page. You do not have to have a Facebook profile to view the pictures. |
Senior citizens will be dressed for Halloween, and dancing, Oct. 29
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 attire for the costume contest. The most original homemade costume wins a prize. Admission is $5 per person, which covers snacks and beverages. For more information, call the center at 817-295-6611. |
 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. |
City website hosts a plethora of archives
If you are looking for City archives, they are easy to find on the new City website, www.burlesontx.com. The Archive Center listed in the center column on the home page features the adopted annual operating budget and supplemental budget documents; agendas and minutes for City council, commissions, boards, and committees; the Annual Financial Report; building permit activity reports; the Burleson Community Guide; Burleson Progress Report; news releases; public notices; the Senior Activity Center's monthly calendar; and, Teen Court newsletters. |
Don't miss the pictures from Burleson's 18th  Annual Founders Day celebration! |
Air quality instruments will be displayed at TCEQ open house Oct. 16
The Texas Commission on Environmental Equality (TCEQ) will host an open house Saturday, Oct. 16, at the offices of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Dr., Arlington. The open house is 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
TCEQ representatives will show residents the scientific instruments used to monitor air quality in and around the Barnett Shale region. There will also be an interactive map that will allow attendees to see what sampling results have been collected near where they live and work. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/38bk3gc on the TCEQ website. |
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Family Water Aerobics is added to the free fitness schedule at the BRiCk
Family Water Aerobics has been added to the Friday night free fitness schedule at the BRiCk. The class is free to BRiCk members and $15 for nonmembers. If you are not a member, you can participate in free classes by purchasing a daily pass. The fee-based classes taught by instructors include Senior Water Aerobics, Lunch Crunch Water Aerobics (free to members but $35 for nonmembers), Zumba, Aqua Boot Camp, Early Bird Water Aerobics, Arthritis Water Aerobics and Family Water Aerobics (free for members/$15 for non-members). The fee for classes is per month, not just one class. For class times, go to the fitness page at http://tinyurl.com/29khz4b or call 817-426-9104. |
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 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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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 3,060 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. |
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.
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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. |
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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. | | |
Kids from 6-15 years old can test their skills Saturday, Oct. 16, with the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. This is a national skills competition. Boys and girls compete separately, against their peers, in five age groups. For more information, call Aaron Dobson or Terry Wiley at the Burleson Recreation Center at 817-426-9104. | | |
Parents, enjoy an afternoon out on the town without the kids on Saturday, Oct. 16. The BRiCk is hosting Parents Night Out, 3 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Admission is $10 for BRiCk members or $15 for non-members. The program is geared toward children 6-12 years old. There will be games, art projects, a movie and pizza. Call Aaron Dobson or Terry Wiley at 817-426-9104 for reservations and information. |
 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.
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SAVE THE DATE! Santa's Breakfast, the Christmas parade, tree lighting and fireworks are slated for Saturday, Dec. 4. |
on the City website for the requirements and costs for permitted garage sales. You can even see a list of garage sale locations within the City limits. | | |
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. | | |
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 has pictures of the Adoptable Pets of the Week. Call the shelter at 817-426-9283. |
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