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Police add commercial vehicle enforcement to traffic safety programs
The Burleson Police Department is adding another safety program to its arsenal of services starting next month.  Burleson will launch the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement program on Oct. 3. This is a safety initiative designed to reduce serious crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. The officer is authorized to stop a commercial vehicle for random roadside inspections, place dangerous commercial vehicles or drivers out of service, and issue citations for violations of regulations. Burleson has five federally-funded roads running through the city limits. Those include I-35W, Hwy. 174 (Wilshire Boulevard), FM 731 (John Jones Drive), FM 3391 (East Renfro Street) and FM 1902. Read More |
BRiCk membership prices and facility rental fees change effective Oct. 1
Membership prices and facility rental fees at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) will change effective Oct. 1. Resident memberships are designated for any individual or family who resides within the city limits and pays utilities to the City of Burleson. The facility rental fees are for meeting rooms, pool parties and facilities, the gymnasium, Senior Activity Center, Kid Zone and birthday party packages. For the changes, go to the Fall/Winter 2011 Community Guide, Pages 3-4. Call 817-426-9104 for more information. |
Help is needed in identifying man who may have robbed two businesses in 48 hours
The public's assistance is needed in capturing a robber who may have struck two Burleson businesses in less than 48 hours. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20-23 years old with a thin build. The suspect appears to be clean cut with no facial hair. The robberies occurred at America Cash Advance, 676 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 1:38 p.m. and KJims, 776 N.E. Alsbury Blvd. on Friday, Sept. 23, at 11:45 a.m. Read More |
 Animal Shelter offers microchipping of pets to all pet owners as of Oct. 1
The Burleson Animal Shelter will start offering microchipping to everyone with a pet starting Oct. 1. The cost is $15. The pet's owner must provide proof of rabies vaccination to get the microchip. Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and typically are implanted just beneath the surface of the skin, between the shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique identification number that links a pet to the owner's personal information so if a dog or cat is lost, chances of being reunited with the owner are good. Read More |
Children can join in the Zumba craze
Children as young as four years old can learn Zumba! The BRiCk is hosting ZumbAtomic for two age groups - 4-7 years and 8-12 years old - starting Monday, Oct. 3. Students learn the basic skills and movements of Zumba, an easy Latin-infused dance class. The younger group starts class at 6 p.m. The older group starts at 6:45 p.m. The October session is Mondays, Oct. 3-24. The fee is $27 for BRiCk members or $34 for non-members. Call 817-426-9104. Go to the Fitness Programs page on the City website. |
Celebrate Burleson's founding Oct. 8
Mock gunfights and great food, arts and crafts, carnival rides and entertainment will all mark the 19th celebration of the founding of Burleson, Texas. The 2011 event is slated for Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., in Old Town. The event will take place on Ellison Street and stretch between Johnson Avenue and the railroad tracks. Founders Day is hosted by the City of Burleson and the Burleson Heritage Foundation. Read More |
'Protect Your Family From Fire' is the theme of 2011 Fire Prevention Week
What's the best way to protect your family from fire? Your best defense is a good offense. That's why the Burleson fire marshal and Burleson Fire Department are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association Oct. 9-15 to let the community know: "It's Fire Prevention Week. Protect Your Family From Fire!" The goal is to prevent the leading causes of home fires - cooking, heating and electrical equipment, as well as candles and smoking materials. To find out more about local fire prevention activities, contact Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton at 817-426-9174 or email him. For more about the educational campaign, go to the NFPA website. |
 Free miniature pumpkins go to first 1,000 at Burleson Old Town Boo Bash Oct. 29
Free miniature pumpkins donated by City Market will be available for the first 1,000 trick-or-treaters at the Burleson Old Town Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 29. Children, birth to 12 years old, can decorate their pumpkin with markers or paint, then take it home. Those who aren't in the first 1,000 will get plastic pumpkins that can also be decorated. The pumpkin patch will be set up next to the #330 Rail Car near the corner of Ellison and Wilson streets. Read More |
Kids can learn martial arts at the BRiCk
Interested in martial arts? The BRiCk is hosting three October sessions - Tiny Tigers, Beginner Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Kids Basic Level Mantis Kung Fu. All classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5-31. Tiny Tigers is for children 5-6 years old. It includes skills and tumbling and action games. The 45-minute classes start at 5:15 p.m. Kids Basic Level Mantis Kung Fu is for children 7-13. The 60-minute classes start at 6 p.m. And Beginner Wing Chun Kung Fu is for students 14 and older. This class includes two person drills and self defense. The 60-minute classes start at 7 p.m. Call the BRiCk, 817-426-9104. For more, go to the Self Defense Classes page on the City website. |
Dancing, tumbling classes start Oct. 4 
Let the dancing and tumbling begin! The BRiCk is hosting Tuesday, Thursday and Friday dance and tumbling sessions beginning Oct. 4. There are four classes per session. The Tuesday classes are Oct. 4-25, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday classes are Oct. 6-27, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. And the Friday classes are Oct. 7-28, between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. BRiCk members pay $27 per session. Non-members pay $34. Go to the Dance & Tumbling page on the City website. |
Contact your councilmember, City staff Do you need to contact councilmembers, city manager's office, municipal court, environmental services, or utility customer service? The name, title, phone number and email for every councilmember and City staff member is on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page. |
If you can't make it to a Burleson City Council meeting, watch it on video
Do you want to know how a vote or discussion went at a Burleson City Council meeting or budget workshop? 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 and workshops and work sessions are not posted on the City website until the council/commission members have approved those minutes at their next scheduled meeting. |
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