Keep Burleson Beautiful invites the community to participate in Burleson's first community-wide garage sale on Saturday, March 26, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church parking lot. Participation is free but you must reserve your space in advance.  In exchange for a reservation, sellers will receive a space that is approximately 20 feet by 10 feet. Bring your own tables and chairs.  All items that are sold March 26 must be non-commercial. The deadline to reserve a spot is March 23.  Read more

The son of a counselor and a musician is the Burleson Police Department's Rookie Officer of the Year. Officer Tim Mabry, 25, was awarded the honor at the annual police banquet Feb. 17. The Kingman, Ariz., native earned a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice-law enforcement/public administration-policy analysis in 2008 from Stephen F. Austin State University. Mabry was hired by the Burleson Police Department in March 2009 and graduated from the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy the same year. He has been with the department less than 19 months. Read more

The 2011 Mayor's Book Club spotlight is on "The Time It Never Rained" and its acclaimed author, Texan Elmer Kelton. The author died in August 2009 but local authors Judy Alter and James Ward Lee will talk about Kelton's book, and Kelton, at the Mayor's Book Club event on April 12, 7 p.m., at Hill College of Burleson. The hour-long lecture will be followed by a reception for the authors. Co-sponsors of the event are the Burleson Public Library, Hill College of Burleson and Texas Wesleyan University (the Burleson campus).  Door prizes will be awarded following the authors' presentation. Read more

The City's Animal Services has some simple ways to keep your family and animals safe from coyotes.  Keep your garbage in a secure container; don't  leave any pet food or meat scraps out overnight; cut back any brush surrounding your property; and don't let your own pets roam freely. For more, contact the City's animal services at 817-426-9283 or e-mail  animalshelter@burlesontx.com.

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