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Don't miss City's annual Bunny Daze Easter Eggstravaganza March 31!
Grab your children, camera and Easter baskets and join in the annual Bunny Daze Easter Eggstravaganza at the BRiCk at Bartlett Park. This is a free event sponsored by the City. The fun takes place between noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. There will be on-stage performances, carnival games, face painting, cotton candy and hot dogs. Peter Cottontail is the special guest! The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 2 p.m. The children, up to age 12, will be divided into age groups before the hunt begins. For more, call Ashley Osborne at the BRiCk at 817-426-9116. Read More |
Change your clocks and change the batteries in smoke detectors March 11
Daylight saving time is a great time to remind everyone to check the batteries in their smoke detectors at work and at home. The time change (spring forward one hour) is at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Test your smoke alarms once a month, then replace the batteries at daylight saving time. Smoke detectors wear out, so replace smoke alarms every 10 years. High risk residents include young children, older adults and people with disabilities so if any of your family, neighbors or co-workers fall into this category, make sure they have working smoke alarms with fresh batteries. If you need assistance with checking your smoke alarms or replacing them, contact the City's Fire Prevention Department at 817-426-9174, 817-426-9175 or call the main administration number at Fire Station #1 at 817-426-9170. Read More |
Last day to file for council is March 5
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot for the May 12 Burleson City Council election is Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m. Filing papers must be turned in by the candidate at Burleson  City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St. The 138-page Candidate packets may be picked up at city hall, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or may be downloaded from the City website. Four council seats are on the May ballot. Those seats include mayor, currently held by Ken Shetter; Place 2, currently held by Rick Green; Place 4, currently held by Matt Aiken; and Place 6, currently held by Larry Pool. Candidates must be at least 18 years old; a citizen of the United States; a qualified voter of the city; a resident of the city or have resided in the city for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election; not be delinquent in the payment of taxes or other liability due to the City of Burleson; and not be otherwise disqualified from serving on the city council by any other provision of law. Read More |
City will mark pavement at intersection of Alsbury and Renfro, March 5-8
Weather permitting, the City's Public Works department will complete the pavement markings project at the intersection of Alsbury Boulevard and Renfro Street Monday, March 5-Thursday, March 8. This final phase includes the left and right turn arrows needed at this intersection to better identify the approaching lanes. Up to two approach lanes will be closed at this intersection at any given time in any given direction. The signal timing will be modified to best accommodate the construction activity and will be reset to normal operations once the project is done. If you have any questions or concerns, call Public Works at 817-426-9830. |
Dive for eggs at City's newest event, the Aqua Egg Hunt
Last year's Aqua Egg Hunt has officially become an annual event with the hunt slated for Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.-noon, at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. The Aqua Egg Hunt precedes the Bunny Daze Easter Eggstravaganza. Preregistration is recommended for the Aqua Egg Hunt to expedite the check-in process. The cost is $2 per child. Children, up to 11 years old, will be divided into four groups. Participants need to don swimsuits and goggles to search for plastic eggs in the pool. The Aqua Egg Hunt will take place in the play structure area and the lap pool. Children will redeem their plastic eggs for one Easter goody bag. Read More |
Join the nature hike Saturday!
The Rio Brazos Master Naturalists and the City's park and recreation department will host a nature hike Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m. at Oak Valley North Park, 804 Parkridge Blvd. The hikes take place on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. For more about Rio Brazos Master Naturalists, go to their website. Cathy and Jim Crocker are the contact people for the March 3 hike. They will take a maximum of 20 people on the trail to point out different species of animals, vegetation and park history. If you have any questions email the Crockers or call Ashley Osborne at the BRiCk at 817-426-9116. |
Rain totals are more than five inches above average for December-February
Have you been enjoying the rain the past few months? According to the City's gauges, we are above the average for December-February readings. The most recent December - February rainfall totals are 4.39 inches in December, 5.96 inches of rain in January, and 2.42 inches of rain in February for a total of 12.77 inches in the past three months. The average for these three months is 2.50 inches in December, 2.07 inches of rain in January and 2.64 inches in February for a total of 7.21 inches of rain over three months. We are 5.56 inches over the average rainfall total for December-February. That's good news for Texans who suffered through the drought of 2011. We are still under Stage 1 Water Restrictions, but things are looking brighter. |
Hidden Creek Golf Course closes March 7 for five-month redesign/realignment
 Hidden Creek Golf Course will close for course play on March 7 so that the redesign and realignment of the course can get underway. The project will take approximately five months, with an expected re-opening in August. The dirt work will take place March-May, then sod will be taking root May-July. Read More
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Get your tax forms at the Public Library
Are you looking for tax booklets and forms? The Burleson Public Library has the majority of booklets and forms you need to file your taxes. The tax table is set up at the front desk. If the forms you need are not available, the library staff can print tax forms from the IRS website. Booklets and forms are available during normal library hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. For more information call the library at 817-426-9210. |
Registration for Battle at the BRiCk basketball tournament ends March 5
Register for the Burleson Parks and Recreation Department's first Battle at the Brick Spring Break Youth Basketball tournament. The double elimination tournament for boys and girls is March 12-16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. The divisions are fourth grade (ages 9-10), fifth and sixth grade (ages 10-12) and seventh and eighth grade (ages 11-13). The cost is $170 per team. Registration ends March 5. Rosters are due March 5 and must include copies of birth certificates or school records. All divisions will play on 10-foot baskets. Brackets will be posted March 8 at the BRiCk. For more information call Terry Wiley, 817-426-9115 or Kevin Henry, 817-988-6323. |
March 11 daylight saving time change triggers cleanup at City cemetery
Daylight saving time means the City's cemetery, Burleson Memorial Park, will be spruced up. Clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker will be removed after the time changes. Items will be removed from gravesites the week of March 11-18. Read More |
 The March City Focus newsletter is out!
See what's coming up as far as City of Burleson services, programs and events in March and April 2012 by reading the City's free March City Focus newsletter. This newsletter is mailed to everyone who has a utility account with the City. Or, download the March City Focus. |
Learn about meditation at the BRiCk
Learn about meditation with the Transformation Meditation Foundation Series at the BRiCk. Classes are on Mondays, March 5-26. This is a complimentary meditation series. The hour-long classes start at 6:30 p.m. at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information. |
Spring 2012 Community Guide is here!
The Spring 2012 Community Guide is available! If you haven't received one in the mail, download it here. The Community Guide, produced by the City's Parks and Recreation Department, includes information about upcoming classes and camps at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) and events hosted by the City. The file is large, so downloading it via the link could take a few minutes. |
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. |
Be informed about City government
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
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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