The sounds of emergency vehicle sirens and church bells will fill the air at noon on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in a tribute to the first responders of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.On July 22, the U.S. Senate established a national Moment of Remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to begin at 1 p.m. Eastern time (noon Texas time) on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Tuesday night, Burleson City Council members voted unanimously to join the nation in the National Moment of Remembrance. Burleson's firefighters, police officers, and the fire marshal's office will sound their sirens for a full minute at noon on Sunday. Area churches are also asked to ring their bells for a full minute. Residents and businesspeople are asked to cease activity for that minute in honor of those first responders. Read More

Save the date! All ages are welcome to Saturday Matinee at the Burleson Public Library on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. to watch "Rango." The 2011 animated movie featuring the voice of Johnny Depp is about a pet chameleon who wants action and adventure. After a car crash, Rango ends up in an old western town called Dirt that needs water, a hero and a sheriff. Rango volunteers! Free popcorn and one drink will be provided for patrons during the matinee. Bring your own favorite drinks and a blanket or snuggly. Call the library at 817-426-9210.

High winds and dry conditions are causing extreme wildfire danger across Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety advises residents not to park vehicles in tall dry grass and weeds. Hot catalytic converters can start a fire. Completely extinguish cigarettes in an ashtray. Wind-driven wildfire can move as fast as 60 miles an hour. Don't drive into the smoke. Stop and turn around when told to by a public safety official. For more, go to the Texas Department of Public Safety website.

"Dr. Strange: The Anime" is the show for the Thursday, Sept. 15, meeting of the Teen Anime/Manga Club (12-18 years old, only) at the Burleson Public Library. Dr. Stephen Strange was rendered unable to perform surgery following an accident that crippled his hands. He heads out on an adventure to Tibet where he finds a mystery to unravel. The movie starts at 5 p.m.

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