There are exceptions to the recently enacted Stage 1 Water Restrictions 

According to the City of Burleson's drought contingency plan as well as the Tarrant Regional Water District plan, there are exceptions to the Stage 1 Water Restrictions that were enacted Aug. 29. Watering by hand is allowed at any time. Foundations may be watered up to two hours on any day by soaker hose, or drip irrigation system placed within 24 inches of the foundation. The drip irrigation system can not produce a spray of water above the ground. Newly installed shrubs (first year) and trees (first two years) may be watered up to two hours on any day by handheld hose, drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler. Tree watering is limited to an area not to exceed the drip line of the tree. Read More

More than 40 walked the walk in Burleson's 10-week Citizens Police Academy programs

More than 40 people devoted 10 weeks of their summer to learning more about law enforcement. Thirty-one graduated from the Burleson Police Department's Basic Citizens Police Academy and 10 graduated from the Advanced Citizens Police Academy during a ceremony Aug. 18 at Burleson City Hall. The free Citizens Police Academy program is coordinated by Sgt. Brian O'Heren who is assisted by Officer Jae Berg. The free academy consists of one three-hour class each week. Read More

Join the fun at the 19th annual Founders Day on Oct. 8 

Register for Fall Softball by Sept. 12! 

Registration for the Fall Softball 2011 season started Aug. 15 and continues through Sept. 12. League play begins Sept. 19. There is a $300 fee per team. Registration is limited to the first nine teams in each league. Games are Monday-Thursday at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. All registration takes place at The BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Go to the Softball page, call Paula Benjamin, 817-295-6611, or email Paula Benjamin. To register, call 817-426-9106.

Sept. 9 is the deadline for the photo calendar contest

The deadline for the Burleson Calendar Photo Contest sponsored by Keep Burleson Beautiful and the City of Burleson has been extended to Sept. 9. There is only one change to the rules. There is no limit on the number of photographs a person may enter. The categories include people, pets, places, nature, recreation, history and culture/lifestyles. Photographers are encouraged to submit pictures that represent the different seasons (especially fall/winter) as well as nature and landscapes. For the contest rules and entry form, go to the Burleson Calendar Photo Contest page on the City website.

'Drink, Drive, Go To Jail' Labor Day holiday enforcement continues

A driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest and conviction in Texas can cost $17,000 or more with fees for towing the car, impounding the car, bail, attorney fees, court costs, hearing and fees to regain and retain the driver's license, DWI fine, probation costs, fees for extended proof of insurance, plus insurance rate hikes. Habitual DWI offenders can face two-10 years in prison. Aug. 19-Sept. 5 (Labor Day) is the 'Drink, Drive, Go to Jail' enforcement period, statewide. Burleson Police have a no refusal policy (officers get a warrant for a sample of the driver's blood) for those suspected of drunk driving. In Texas, the legal limit is .08. Read More

Six friends = co-ed volleyball team 

Grab six friends (three women and three men) for the Co-ed Volleyball League that starts Oct. 3. The last day to register is Sept. 23. Participants must be 18 years old. The fee is $150 per team. Games are Mondays, starting at 6 p.m. There will be 6-8 games with a championship tournament to round out the season. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information.

'The Three Weissmans' is the book to read 

Final vote on the City's budget and property tax rate is set for Sept. 6 

Burleson city council members are slated to vote on the final reading and adoption of the 2011-2012 annual operating budget and the 2011 property tax rate ($0.6900), establish the rates to be charged for water and wastewater service, and adopt the fiscal year 2011-2012 City fee schedule at the Tuesday, Sept. 6, meeting. Council will also consider a resolution endorsing the City's five year plan. The full agenda of the Sept. 6 meeting will be posted on the City website by 5 p.m. today.

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