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Council welcomes next city manager
The Burleson City Council approved Dale Cheatham's employment contract at a council meeting Feb. 20 and welcomed the former city manager of The Colony to Burleson as the next city manager. Cheatham will take the reins in April. Current city manager Curtis Hawk announced that he will retire in March. Deputy City Manager Paul Cain will serve as city manager in the interim. Pictured (left to right) are Deputy City Manager Paul Cain, City Secretary Amanda McCrory, Councilmember Rick Green, Mayor Ken Shetter, Dale Cheatham, and Councilmembers Matt Aiken, Dan McClendon and Larry Pool. |
Municipal Court extends hours today to help clear warrants before Roundup
If you have fines that you have not paid to the City of Burleson's municipal court, time is running out. Arrests will be  made and unpaid fines will be collected during a Metroplex Warrant Roundup. Notices were mailed statewide by participating agencies for the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. The court is extending the hours of operation to help clear the warrants. Regular business hours for the court are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday as well as 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hours will be extended Friday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The court is located inside the Burleson sub courthouse, 247 Elk Dr. (across from Burleson High School). Burleson currently has 3,071 outstanding warrants valued at more than $500,000. Read More |
Be prepared for 2012's severe weather 
The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service have joined together with all cities and counties, including the City of Burleson, to urge citizens to prepare for severe weather events and educate themselves on safety strategies. This week, Feb. 19-25, is Severe Weather Awareness Week. How do you know that severe weather (high winds and/or hail) or a tornado is imminent? The City has 10 outdoor warning sirens and the Blackboard Connect-CTY emergency phone notification system. City officials also encourage all citizens to buy a weather radio with S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding, programming to receive local alerts) technology. The outdoor sirens are located on Alsbury, Wintercrest, at the City of Burleson Annex (Bransom at Eldred), Fire Station #2 on East Renfro, Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex, Hidden Creek Golf Course, Parkridge, Beverly, Lakeside/Mountain Valley, and at Loflin Middle School. There are two types of sirens. The tornado warning siren says "Tornado warning, seek shelter immediately (twice), followed by a long wail, then the message is repeated twice. The severe weather warning siren says "Severe weather warning, seek shelter immediately (twice) followed by an intermittent air horn, then the message is repeated twice. For more about the sirens, a map of their locations, and the emergency phone notification system, go to the Weather Warning Alert page on the City website. |
Brush up on CPR and learn how to use an AED during March 10 course
Learn Heartsaver CPR and AED Training at the BRiCk on Saturday, March 10. This class is for those 12 and older. The three-hour class starts at 9 a.m. Heartsaver courses are offered to those who are not health care professionals and are required to maintain CPR certification. The Heartsaver classes are video-based with instructor-led discussions and hands-on skills practice sessions. The course completion card is valid for two years. The fee is $30 per session for BRiCk members or $35 per session for non-members. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. |
The Great Muppet Caper comes to Saturday Matinee Feb. 25
The Great Muppet Caper is the headliner at the Saturday Matinee at the Library Feb. 25. Showtime is at 1 p.m. The 1981 movie features investigative journalists Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo on the trail of a thief after he steals a priceless diamond necklace from Lady Holiday. Kermit falls head over heels for Holiday's secretary, Miss Piggy. When the spicy swine is framed for yet another jewel heist, the Muppet gang sets out to find the real thief's identity. Free popcorn and one drink are provided. All ages are welcome. The Burleson Public Library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. For more, call 817-426-9210. |
Dance Off the Inches at the BRiCk
Dance off the inches in a cardio-inspired dance class at the BRiCk in March. The class is called Dance Off the Inches. It is on Monday and Wednesday, March 5-28. The 45-minute classes start at 7:15 p.m. BRiCk members pay $25 per session and non-members pay $35 per session. The BRiCk will host more Dance Off the Inches sessions in April and May. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. |
Police apprehend two suspects in aggravated robbery at Burleson home
Two suspects are in custody following an aggravated robbery at a Burleson residence Feb. 16 that included an exchange of gunfire between the suspects and the homeowners in the 2100 block of Hwy. 174/Wilshire Boulevard. Burleson police officers responded to an aggravated robbery with shots fired. The two suspects fled the scene, southbound on Hwy. 174 toward Joshua, in an older model white Honda. A Joshua officer found a vehicle matching the description on Hwy. 174. The two suspects were taken into custody. Shots had been fired when the homeowners arrived home to find the suspects. Read More |
Mayor's Youth Council seeks six new faces for terms beginning June 1
The terms of six of the 13 members of the Burleson Mayor's Youth Council will expire May 31, 2012, so the council is looking for some fresh faces to fill those shoes. For youth to be considered for appointment to the youth council for the two-year term beginning June 1, they must be nominated by an adult by 5 p.m. on March 30. Youth may be nominated by family members, teachers, youth pastors, and neighbors. Youth must live in the Burleson city limits or the Burleson extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and must be between 13 and 18 years old. Nominate a youth for the Mayor's Youth Council. Read More |
Get a toehold on Rock Climbing 101
Rock Climbing 101 starts Thursday, March 1, at the BRiCk. This class is geared toward those 14 and older. A Burleson firefighter will coach students about the importance of safety, improving climbing technique, conditioning, and strengthening the muscles and the mind. The March session is on Thursdays with hour-long classes starting at 6 p.m. There is no class March 15 (spring break). The cost is $35 per session for BRiCk members or $40 for non-members. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. |
Learn college planning tips Feb. 29
A nationally recognized expert on college preparation will be the guest speaker at a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 29, in the council chambers at Burleson City Hall. Dr. Kuni Michael Beasley will speak at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Feb. 29 session should be attended by the student and the parent. Students who are middle school age are encouraged to participate. The session will provide college planning tips and success stories that are aimed at helping students and parents in college planning, important college resources, solutions and strategies. Read More |
Try Yoga Pilates Fusion for free
 Get in the Zen state with a month-long session of Yoga Pilates Fusion (Fitness Should Be Fun with Joanna) at the BRiCk. Hour-long classes are Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m, March 6-29. The sessions are complimentary for BRiCk members or $10 per session for non-members. The class is geared toward those 16 and older. Sessions will also take place in April and May. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.
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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. |
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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Sally Ellertson
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