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City of Burleson, Texas

June 10, 2011

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Get ready for some 'rock-n-soul infused Josh Weathers & the True Endeavors

high energy' from Josh Weathers Band tonight

Welcome Josh Weathers & the True Endeavors to the Hot Sounds of Summer concert stage tonight! The self-described Texas "rock-n-soul infused high energy 5-piece powerhouse" band from Fort Worth includes rhythm and blues, funk, and rock and soul performed with a guitar, drums and saxophones. The band has already released at least three CDs. 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.

569 residents voted early; Election Day is June 11

Five hundred and sixty-nine residents voted early in the June 11 Burleson City Council runoff election. Early voting ended at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Election Day is Saturday, June 11, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. If you are a resident of the city of Burleson, are over 18 years of age, and registered to vote, you may vote in the June 11 runoff. You can vote in the runoff even if you did not vote in the May 14 city council election. The races include Place 3, where incumbent Matt Powell faces challenger Jerry W. Allen; and Place 6, where Larry Pool and Jim Bailey are vying for a one-year unexpired term. Read More

BRiCk hosts Burleson Community Theater's week-long kids camp

The BRiCk is hosting the Burleson Community Theater's week-long kids camp, June 13-17. Students entering kindergarten-fifth grade will meet 8 a.m.-noon and those entering sixth-12^th grade will meet 1 p.m.-6 p.m. The students in those camps will be part of two productions, "101 Dalmatians" for kids and "Into the Woods" for 13-18 year olds. Those productions will take place June 18 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. For more go to Burleson Community Theater and for the camp go to the Opening Soon tab.

Record size class got a hands-on view of Photo of Junior Fire Academy what it takes to be a firefighter

The Burleson Fire Department hosted its biggest Junior Fire Academy ever this week with 15 fifth grade students. They learned how a crash patient is extricated from a vehicle, how to work with hydrants and fire hoses, did a search and rescue in the training tower, and toured a ground ambulance and air ambulance. The students included Blake Ashworth-Salomone, Madigan Bartley, CJ Batterton, Kota Bolton, Emily Box, Christian Goodwill, Abbygale Johnson, Jaiden Littlejohn, James Miller, Joshua Padilla, Daniel Polson, Christopher Ruiz, Brendan Smith, Christopher Tice and Chris Vardy. For more pictures, go to the Junior Fire Academy album on the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page.

Storage, use, possession of fireworks in city (or within 5,000 feet) is not allowed

Keep those fireworks outside the city limits of Burleson. The storage, use, possession or sale of fireworks is prohibited inside the city and within 5,000 feet of the corporate limits of the City of Burleson. The exception to the rule is the City's Fourth of July fireworks show, which is free to the public. That show is slated for approximately 9:15 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at the Chisenhall Fields sports complex, 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. A licensed pyrotechnician coordinates the City fireworks show.Violations of the fire code are subject to a fine of up to $2,000. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist is a separate offense. Read More

Outdoor pool at the BRiCk is open!

School is out and the outdoor pool at the BRICk opened on Saturday, June 4. Open swim times are 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday; and 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance. Go to the Outdoor Pool page on the City website for more information.

Heritage Foundation hosts art sale

The Burleson Heritage Foundation is hosting an art sale Saturday, June 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Baker House (near the corner of Ellison and Dobson streets). There are approximately 90 prints that are priced $5-$50. Most are larger than 20x24. All prints are framed. The foundation is supported monetarily by the City. Members of the foundation voluntarily staff the Burleson Visitors Center and Rail Car #330 at the corner of Wilson and Ellison streets. The money from the art sale will support foundation projects, including the rail car, baggage carts and the Motorman's House.

City's offers monthly special trash pickup service to residents

Trim your trees, bag your yard waste, and clean out your unwanted appliances, but find out when your special trash pickup is scheduled before you do that. The City's contractor will pick up limbs, brush, lumber, wood, mattresses, furniture, carpet, kitchen appliances, large toys, lawn mowers/weed trimmers/edgers, outdoor grills, and other large bulk items. Make sure it is your designated week, then put the items at the curb the weekend before your week. Crews will collect the bulk items Monday-Friday of your zone week. For more details, go to the Special Trash Pickup page or call the Municipal Service Center, 817-426-9830.

Add 'learning how to golf' to your summer to-do list

Do you want to take up golfing? Hidden Creek Golf Course's teaching pros offer individual and group lessons by appointment. Check class rates or call 817-447-4444 extension 5.

High grass and weeds pose hazards

Not only are high grass and weeds unsightly, but they pose a fire hazard, block visibility for drivers, harbor rodents and snakes and contribute to pests like mosquitoes and chiggers. City code requires property owners and tenants to keep grass and weeds in their yards and vacant lots under 12 inches to the roadway. To submit a complaint online, go to the Request Tracker page on the City website.

What's developing in Burleson?

Work on Honda of Burleson and Encore Apartments is complete according to the April building permit reports. In April, permits were issued for St. Ann's Catholic Church, Chick-fil-A, Burleson Church of Christ, McDonalds, and Gold & Silver Buyers. Building permits are posted on the City website by the 15^th of the month after the permits have been issued. To view the latest, go to the 2011 Building Permit Activity page on the City website.

Spazmatics, Hot Sounds concert Spazmatics return to Hot Sounds concert stage June 17

They kicked off the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in 2010, and now the Spazmatics are back on June 17 with their ultimate new wave '80s show. The free 90-minute concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on the City stage at the corner of Ellison and Wilson streets (124 W. Ellison St.). The concert will include songs made famous by Billy Idol, David Bowie, Wham, The Cure, Cyndi Lauper, Men At Work, Rick Springfield, Duran Duran, INXS, B-52s, Tears For Fears, Madonna, The Cars, The Clash, and Flock of Seagulls. All you have to do is bring your blanket or chair for the show!

If you can't make it to a city Video camera with white border council meeting, watch the 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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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson

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