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Eleven Hundred Springs returns tonight to kick off free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series
Eleven Hundred Springs will kick off the City's free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in Old Town tonight, 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. The Hot Sounds schedule includes Incognito on June 3 followed by the Josh Weathers Band on June 10, Spazmatics June 17, and Shoot Low Sheriff June 24. |
Streets around middle school close for Honey Tour Bicycle Ride Saturday
Burleson streets will be closed tomorrow when the 13th annual Burleson Honey Tour Bicycle Ride cycles through town. Roads closed starting at 6 a.m. include Irene from Dian to Gregory as well as Lena at Irene. Temporary or short closures include Dian at Johnson, Dian at Irene, and Gregory at Irene just prior to the 8 a.m. rally start. Read More |
 Early voting for city council runoff starts May 31 |
There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Memorial Day
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 |
Get the scoop on law enforcement via the free Citizens Police Academy
What are the laws concerning arrest, search and seizure? What are the different levels of use of force? How is evidence collected and stored? Find out by signing up for the Burleson Police Department's annual Citizens Police Academy which starts June 9. The free classes are 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., every Thursday, June 9-Aug. 11. Graduation is Aug. 18. Applications are available at the police department (225 W. Renfro St.), city hall (141 W. Renfro St.), and on the City website. The academy is open to men and women, 18 and older. Participants must be willing to work in a team environment and complete a written application, waiver form, and consent for a criminal record search. All documentation must be turned in to the police department by June 3. Read More |
Help eliminate mosquitoes before the larvae develop into biting adults Temperatures have climbed to the 90s, humidity is high, and recent rains have left puddles of water in the yards. That's all a mosquito needs to set up a home base. The City coordinates mosquito control activities through public education, surveillance, and environmentally responsible mosquito abatement. The City does not spray for mosquitoes. Instead, the City is proactive by controlling mosquito larvae before they develop into biting adult mosquitoes. Read More |
 Independence Day parade is in Old Town; concert and fireworks move to Chisenhall
Don't leave town July 4th! The Burleson Lions Club will host the annual parade. Then, the City of Burleson's free Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks show will take place at a new venue - Chisenhall Fields. The Monday parade starts at 9 a.m. Military veterans are the honorees. Applications are online at www.burlesonlions.org and at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Attendees of the Independence Day Celebration may pick their watching spot starting at 5 p.m. The 90-minute concert, headlined by Voo Doo Blue, begins at 7:30 p.m. at 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. The fireworks will light up the sky over Chisenhall after 9 p.m. Read More |
Council OKs water improvements bid Burleson City Council members awarded the bid for the construction of the Upper Pressure Plane to Lower Pressure Plane transfer valve project to Circle H Contractors, L.P. The project will be constructed at two locations, Hwy. 174 at Hulen Street and on City-owned property where the Turkey Peak elevated storage tank is located. The City of Burleson gets water from the City of Fort Worth. Burleson uses all available water from the City of Fort Worth at the Alsbury site, limiting the increase of flow from this site even with a pump station expansion. Staff elected to construct additional pumping capacity at the existing Hulen Street site, which has available capacity from Fort Worth. This option costs less and adds flexibility to Burleson's water system operations, improving service to Burleson residents. Read More |
Shoot Low Sheriff closes out free Hot Sounds concert series June 24 Shoot Low Sheriff is closing out the free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series June 24 by bringing western swing to Old Town. The Dallas-based band plays western swing classics as well as hot jazz and original tunes using strings, horns and piano. 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. |
If you can't make it to a 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
City of Burleson
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SAVE THE DATE!
19th annual Founders Day celebration
Saturday, Oct. 8
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
SITE: Ellison Street between Johnson Avenue and the railroad tracks.
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SUMMER FUN CAMP
11 one-week sessions starting June 6
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Friday
For children,
6-12 years old
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LEARN TO SWIM
The BRiCk
550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
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SUMMER 2011 COMMUNITY GUIDE
20-page guide to parks and recreation events, programs and services. Download a free copy!
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MAY CITY FOCUS NEWSLETTER
The City publishes a City Focus newsletter monthly. The two-page City Focus is inserted in your City water bill. You can also read the May City Focus online!
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ADOPTABLE PETS
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Burleson Animal Shelter
775 SE John Jones Dr.
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FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
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