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Shoot Low Sheriff closes out City's Hot Sounds of Summer series tonight
Shoot Low Sheriff is closing out the free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series tonight by bringing western swing to Old Town. The band describes itself as urban and rural as well as sophisticated and rustic with stomping, swinging, edgy music. They play 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. |
Burn ban is in effect in Tarrant County
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a ban on outdoor burning on June 21. The ban will be in place for 90 days. The Johnson County Commissioners Court enacted its 90-day burn ban on June 13. The unincorporated areas of both counties are under drought conditions. The bans are an effort to protect lives and properties in both counties. For more information about the Tarrant County ban, call the Tarrant County Fire Marshal's Office at 817-838-4660 or go to the Tarrant County website. For more about the Johnson County ban call County Judge Roger Harmon's office at 817-556-6360 or go to the Johnson County website. |
Become the 'bystander with the beat' in MedStar's 25 in 5! CPR campaign
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Hear City's vision for next five years
City council and City staff met June 22 and June 23 and will meet again June 27-June 30 to discuss department overviews and five year plans. The meetings will take place at 2 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, 141 W. Renfro St. The meetings will also be broadcast live via streaming video through the City website. To see the five-year plan presentations, go to the Budget Planning, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 page on the City website. |
Get to know your neighbors and fight crime with National Night Out Aug. 2
The Burleson Police Department will participate in the 28th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Participating is as simple as turning your porch light on, hosting a block party or neighborhood cookout, and inviting local police officers and firefighters to stop by for a brief visit with the children.National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support and participation in anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and to let criminals know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. To get involved, email mowen@burlesontx.com or call 817-426-9959 or 817-739-5183. |
 Stevie Ray Vaughan fans, don't miss Voodoo Blue's free Fourth of July concert!
Strains of Stevie Ray Vaughan music will fill the air at Chisenhall Fields as the City hosts the annual Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4. The 90-minute concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and will be followed by the fireworks show, which is choreographed to music. Voodoo Blue formed in 2002 with one purpose in mind - to pay homage to one of the most widely recognized guitar masters - Stevie Ray Vaughan. The concert, fireworks, and parking are free. Chisenhall Fields (formerly Chisenhall Park) is located at 500 W. Hidden Creek Parkway. |
Commemororate Independence Day with a parade, concert and fireworks Don't leave town July 4th! The Burleson Lions Club will host the annual parade and the City of Burleson is hosting a free Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks show. That show will take place at a new venue - Chisenhall Fields. The parade starts at 9 a.m. The route goes from Irene Street to Gregory, Johnson, Ellison, Main, Bufford, Warren, Gregory, and back to Irene. Applications are on the Burleson Lions Club website and at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Concert goers, pick your spot for the show starting at 5 p.m. The 90-minute concert, headlined by Voodoo Blue, begins at 7:30 p.m. at 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Fireworks will light up the sky over Chisenhall after 9 p.m. Since Chisenhall Fields is a new venue for the concert and fireworks show this year, there will be road closures and detours. See the news release. For a map of the Chisenhall Fields site, see the map on the City website. |
 'Tron: Legacy' is Tuesday's free Summer Family Film
Don't miss Summer Family Films, 2 p.m., every Tuesday in June/July, at the Burleson Public Library. The June 28 film is "Tron: Legacy." For a list of films, go to Summer Family Films. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
When is your special trash pickup day? 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 on the City website or call the Municipal Service Center, 817-426-9830. |
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 also 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. |
Be informed about City government
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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
Public Information Officer
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council members through a quick "hands only" CPR training at the June 20 council meeting. 
