City of Burleson E-Newsletter

City of Burleson, Texas

November 24, 2010

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City facilities are closed Nov. 25-26

There will be no trash pickup or collection of curbside recycling on Thursday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. For those with Friday collection days, both will be picked up on Nov. 26. City facilities will be closed Nov. 25-26. The library will be closed Thursday-Saturday as well as Sunday, Nov. 28.You can tee off at Hidden Creek Golf Course on Thanksgiving and throughout the weekend. The course will close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but will be open for regular hours - 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - the rest of the holiday weekend. Read more

Police and firefighters face off in kickball to benefit Heart For The Kids

This year, Burleson firefighters and police officers will face off in a game of kickball on Saturday, Dec. 11, at noon at the softball field at Burleson High School. Admission is one unwrapped toy for Heart For the Kids. The game benefits Heart for the Kids and is hosted by the Burleson Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4025 and Burleson Police Officers Association. The wish list from Heart For The Kids includes bicycles, scooters and toys for children, newborn to 17. Heart For The Kids will distribute the donated items to families the week of Dec. 13.

Library hosts Crafty Saturday Dec. 4

If your children are feeling crafty after Santa's Breakfast at the Senior Activity Center on Dec. 4, go right down Johnson Avenue to the Burleson Public Library for Crafty Saturday! The library furnishes the supplies. All the children have to do is bring their imagination. The fun starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Space is limited, so call 817-426-9204 to register.

StarSaver membership for MedStar ambulance service is available

If you reside or work within the city limits of Burleson, a StarSaver membership from MedStar is available to you thanks to the City's membership in the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority. The annual membership costs $55 for those with health insurance (including Medicare) or $110 for those without. It covers out-of-pocket costs for emergency ambulance service for all dependents in the house, including a spouse in a nursing home or similar care facility. Membership is open to residents and those who work in Burleson and applies to MedStar transports within MedStar's 15-city service area. Read more

Deadline for coloring contest is today!

Are you a third grader? A BISD student? A talented artist? That's what you need to participate in the annual Christmas Coloring Contest hosted by the City. The artists - one lucky boy and girl - who draw the best pictures will be selected to ride with Santa Claus in the lighted Christmas parade on Dec. 4. The two winning youngsters will help Santa Claus light the 10,000-plus bulbs on the City's Christmas tree. Click here and start coloring!

Alarm system payments go to Irving

PMAM Corporation, a company that specializes in managing municipal alarm tracking and billing systems, is administering the City's alarm permit program. The City requires all active alarm systems within the city limits to have a permit with the city. Residents and business owners can pay and register online, by mail, or phone. If you mail the payment, it will go to an Irving post office box. The annual registration fee is $50 for residential and $100 for commercial/business alarm system permits. Read more

Babe's restaurant, 2009 snow It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas!

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas weather! Be sure to blow out the candles, turn off all light strings, and turn off portable heaters when you leave home or go to bed. Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home. And, test smoke alarms monthly. For more tips on winter holiday safety, go to www.nfpa.org or call the Burleson fire marshal's office at 817-426-9174 or 817-426-9175. Read more

STOP at railroad crossings!

One traffic officer was riding the Union Pacific Railroad train and four were on the street Nov. 17 watching drivers in a railroad crossing enforcement detail with Union Pacific. Nine citations were written for disregarding a traffic control device at a railroad crossing at the Alsbury Boulevard crossing. A driver is required to stop when the red warning lights begin to flash and the bells begin to sound. Citations carry a fine of approximately $176 in Burleson. Read more

Santa packs breakfast, parade, tree lighting and fireworks all into Dec. 4

There's a whole lot of Christmas packed into Saturday, Dec. 4! Santa and his elves will host Christmas tree and fireworks Santa's Breakfast at the Senior Activity Center (216 S.W. Johnson Ave.), 7 a.m. -11:30 a.m. The Rotary Club's lighted Christmas parade steps off from Kerr Middle School at 6 p.m. The City's Christmas tree at the corner of Johnson and Ellison will be outfitted with more than 10,000 lights. Watch at 7 p.m. as coloring contest winners and Santa flip the switch on the tree's lights. A fireworks extravaganza follows. Read more

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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson

Public Information Officer

sellertson@burlesontx.com

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