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Fourth of July fireworks at Chisenhall Fields earn the wow factor Monday
The City's free Voodoo Blue concert and the fireworks choreographed to patriotic music were crowd pleasers on Independence Day. The event was moved from Hidden Creek Parkway to Chisenhall Fields this year. For pictures of the fireworks show and the concert, go to the Fourth of July 2011 Voodoo Blue concert and fireworks photo album on the City's Facebook page. |
Don't leave pets inside hot vehicles
Are the recent triple digit temperatures tough on you? Imagine what they are like for a family pet that is left inside a hot car. The City of Burleson ordinance says a person commits an offense if any animal is left in a standing or parked vehicle in a way that endangers the animal's health, safety, or welfare. The animal control officer, or police officer, has the authority to use force to remove an animal from a vehicle, then the animal will be impounded. If you see an animal locked in a hot car, looking like it is in distress, call animal services (817-426-9283) or the police (817-426-9903) immediately. Read More |
 Trucks, jeeps, kids and animals flocked to Fourth of July parade
The Burleson Lions Club 2011 Fourth of July parade drew more than 170 entries and filled the streets for more than an hour Monday morning. There was plenty of red, white and blue as well as fire trucks, military vehicles, children, dogs, horses and yes, even what looked like two camels. And don't forget Captain America! For pictures, go to the Burleson Lions Club Fourth of July Parade 2011 photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook page. |
Dance and tumbling begins next week
Let the dancing and tumbling begin! The BRiCk is hosting Tuesday, Thursday and Friday dance and tumbling sessions beginning July 12. There are three classes per session. Classes are geared toward children 18-months-old and older. The Tuesday classes are July 12-26, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday classes are July 14 -28, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. And the Friday classes are July 15 - 29, between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. BRiCk members pay $20 per session. Non-members pay $25. For more, go to the Dance & Tumbling page on the City website. |
Teens, brush up on Harry Potter movies
Teens, don't miss the free showing of the movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One" on Thursday, July 14, 5 p.m. at the Burleson Public Library. Come watch Part I just hours before Part II, the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, is released in theaters. Teens, 12-18 only, are invited for the movie and free pizza. Seating is limited, so call 817-426-9205. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
City hosts July 12 public meeting about Tarrant Street low water crossing
Do you have something to say about the Tarrant Street low water crossing? The City's Engineering Services Department is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at city hall, 141. W. Renfro St. Citizens and staff will discuss options for the crossing. For more information contact Laura Melton, director of engineering services, at 817-426-9617 or email Laura Melton. |
Police will visit the BRiCk July 11
See the police lights and sirens up close on Monday, July 11, when the Burleson Police Department visits the BRiCk as part of the public library's summer family fun program. Police vehicles and officers will be on hand to answer questions from children. The event is at 1 p.m. in the parking area next to the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. |
Enjoy a Parents Night Out July 16
Do you and your children need a break? Take advantage of Parents Night Out, 3 p.m.-7:45 p.m., at the BRick on July 16. The program is geared toward children 6-12 years old. The children will play games, do art projects, watch a movie and eat pizza while parents enjoy an evening out. Enroll now by calling 817-426-9104. |
 Animal Shelter and Lone Oak Winery team up for Yappy Hour adoptions |
Hear City's vision for next five years
City council and City staff met June 22-23 and June 27-June 29 to discuss department overviews and five year plans. Video of those meetings is archived on the City website. Click on the date that you are interested in. June 22 included Fire Department, Emergency Management, and Police Department. June 23 included Police Department, Economic Development, and Public Works. June 27 featured Engineering, Communications, City Managers Office, Municipal Court, Parks and Recreation and Golf. June 28 presentations included Library, Informational Technology, City Secretary's Office, Finance, and Human Resources. And on June 29, council heard from Community Development/Planning and Neighborhood Services (animal services, code compliance and environmental services). To see the five-year plan presentations, go to the Budget Planning, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 page on the City website and select the department you are interested in. |
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. |
Contact your councilmember, City staff Do you need to contact your city councilmembers, city manager's office, municipal court, environmental services, or utility customer service? The name, title, phone number and email address for every city councilmember and City staff member is on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. Go to "I Want To," then click on Contact at the top of the homepage or simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page. |
Be informed about City government
Do you know what's going on in your City? Choose the form of communication that best suits your style by going to the Communications page on the City website. We have City news releases, streaming video of meetings, the free weekly E-Newsletter, City Focus monthly newsletter, City of Burleson Facebook page, City of Burleson Twitter Page, Connect-CTY emergency phone notifications, Burleson Progress Report and the Annual Financial Report. |
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