Calendar photo contest deadline is Aug. 2

Proposed designs for transit-oriented development are presented to council

Proposed design concepts for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)were presented at a council work session July 5. Bus service, commuter rail, pedestrian and bicycle access are all in the plans for the 560-acre TOD. The station would be located at the intersection of the future Alsbury Boulevard and Hulen Street, west of Hwy. 174. To view video of the presentation go to the July 5 city council worksession, Item 2. A PDF of the presentation is also available.

Host a block party during National Night Out on 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 to visit 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 Officer Mike Owen or call 817-426-9959 or 817-739-5183. 

Tea Party/Fashion Show is July 29

Don't miss the Mommy and Me Tea Party and Fashion Show on Friday, July 29, at the BRiCk. Girls, 3-12 years old, will gather at the BRiCk for 90 minutes, starting at 10 a.m. to play dress up, paint their nails, take a walk on the runway, and enjoy cookies and punch. The cost is $25 for BRiCk members or $30 for non-members. That covers the nail polish, dress up items, a fashion photo, and refreshments. Register at least one week in advance by calling the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. 

Winning fire prevention posters are on tour through the city

The winners of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest are traveling Burleson. The artists aren't touring, but their posters are. The last day at Community Bank is today; followed by First National Bank on Alsbury Boulevard, July 18-22; and then American National Bank on East Renfro Street, Aug. 1-5. In April, the City's fire marshal's office and the Mayor's Youth Council worked together on the contest and the message, "A Sound You Can Live With: Smoke Alarms." The poster contest was for kindergarten students all the way up to seniors. Read More 

Doo the right thing - pick up pet waste!

DOO the right thing! Pledge to pick up after your pet when you walk in your neighborhood or at the park, pick up the backyard, and dispose of waste in the garbage. When pet waste is left on the ground or disposed of improperly, storm water runoff can pick up pet waste as it washes down storm drains, drainage ditches, and into creeks, rivers and lakes. When you walk, carry a supply of baggies then dispose of the waste in a trash can. For more, go to the Pet Waste page on the City website and sign the DOO the right thing pledge. 

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