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Volunteers will beautify Burleson retail corridors, drainage channels, April 30
Community volunteers will join Keep Burleson Beautiful and the City in Burleson's Great American Cleanup Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off. The cleanup event is Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Volunteers will remove litter and debris from retail corridors and residential drainage channels. Participants will be treated to a free lunch and prize giveaways at Warren Park, on Johnson Avenue, following the cleanup. Read More |
Early voting in election for four seats on Burleson City Council starts May 2
Early voting for the May 14 election for Burleson City Council will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 2-May 7 (Monday-Saturday) and 7 a.m.-7 p.m., May 9-10 (Monday-Tuesday). Election Day is Saturday, May 14, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All voting takes place at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. Four of the seven city council seats are on the ballot. All three incumbents filed for re-election. Chip Stephens, the Place 6 incumbent, resigned in February but is serving until after the May 14 election. The winner of the Place 6 race will serve the unexpired term of one year. All others who win the May 14 election will serve for two years. Read More |
Senior Activity Center will host free community health fair May 5
The City's parks and recreation department and Senior Activity Center are hosting a free community health fair on Thursday, May 5, at the center. Companies from around the community will be offering their services between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, or to participate, call Pat Williams at 817-295-6611. The Senior Activity Center is located at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 6 in Burleson!
The City of Burleson and La Buena Vida de Burleson will host the annual Cinco de Mayo festival Friday, May 6, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lots between Eldred Street and Ellison Street (around First Baptist Church, 317 W. Ellison St.). There will be entertainment, carnival rides and great food. Vendors bringing jewelry, candle and home décor items have already signed up for booth space. The food gamut runs from traditional Mexican food to State Fair staples like corn dogs, sausage on a stick and turkey legs. |
Practices for TAAF Summer Track start May 17; Saturday meets start in June
If you are between 4-18 years old and like track events, sign up for the TAAF Summer Track program. Early registration ends May 29. The cost is $35 for the first family member and $30 for each additional child/family member. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School starting May 17. Field events include shot put, discus, long jump, high jump, pole vault and triple jump. Running events include sprint, distance, hurdles and relays. Meets are every Saturday, beginning in June. To register, call the BRiCk, 817-426-9104, or call Paula Benjamin, 817-295-6611 or email. |
 Be prepared for severe weather
Do you know what to do if one-inch hail, winds 70 miles per hour or stronger, or tornadoes strike? The National Weather Service has a 20-page Preparedness Guide, that is linked to the City website. The City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team mans the EOC when severe weather is imminent. The team includes the fire department, police department, public works, and public information officer. The EOC team works with the National Weather Service, City personnel trained in Skywarn, and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) storm spotters. The outdoor warning siren system and the Connect-CTY emergency phone notification messages are sent from the EOC. Other City departments are kept on alert to provide needed services if disaster does strike. For more, go to the Emergency Management page on the City website. |
Golf course, outdoor pool are open but no trash/recycling collection May 30
All City facilities - with the exception of Hidden Creek Golf Course, the outdoor pool at the BRiCk, and the police department and fire stations - will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The golf course will be open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but the outdoor pool will be open 1 p.m.-8 p.m. There will be no trash and curbside recycling collection on May 30. Read more |
 Eleven Hundred Springs kicks off free Hot Sounds of Summer series
Eleven Hundred Springs will kick off the City's free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in Old Town on Friday, May 27. Eleven Hundred Springs just recorded a new CD that blends western swing with honky tonk, country and rock. The Friday night show on the City stage at the corner of Ellison and Wilson streets (124 W. Ellison St.) is a free 90-minute celebration. All you have to bring is your blanket or chair for the 7:30 p.m. start. |
Recycle your household hazardous waste and old electronics May 14
The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling event Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at the City's old service center at 133 N. Main St. Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the 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. Burleson residency is not required for electronic recycling. Electronic material from homes and businesses will be accepted. There will be a fee for some electronics. Read More |
If you can't make it to a Burleson City Council meeting, watch it on video
Do you want to know how a vote went at a Burleson City Council meeting? View the video, live or at your leisure, on the City website. Click on the meeting date, then click on the item you are interested in. There is a tab for streaming video of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Official minutes of council and commission meetings are not posted on the City website until the council/commission members have approved those minutes at their next scheduled meeting. |
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Thank you for your interest in the City of Burleson's programs, services and events. Post this E-Newsletter on your Facebook profile and Twitter by clicking on the icons at the top of this E-Newsletter. Enjoy your weekend! Sally Ellertson
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POUND FOR POUND CHALLENGE
For every pound you pledge to lose through May 31, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 11 cents to Feeding America. Eleven cents is enough to secure one pound of groceries on behalf of local food banks. For more information about the challenge and to join the Burleson Recreation Center team, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. |
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING DO'S AND DON'TS
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APRIL CITY FOCUS NEWSLETTER
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