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City hosts Arbor Day ceremony today
The City of Burleson's parks and recreation department and the neighborhood services department as well as Keep Burleson Beautiful will host the City's annual Arbor Day ceremony today, April 27. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at Meadow Crest Estates Park, 1050 Barracuda Dr. City staff will distribute 400 free tree seedlings - live oak, red oak and bald cypress - on a first-come, first-served basis. |
 Volunteers beautify Burleson via Texas Trash-Off April 21
More than 90 volunteers participated in the Great American Cleanup/Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off on Saturday, April 21, in Burleson. The volunteers included families, individuals, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, school clubs, Jet Research Center and Accolade Homecare and Hospice. Volunteers contributed 182 hours of service and collected 2,420 pounds of litter and debris from retail corridors, residential drainage channels and streets. For more pictures, go to Facebook. |
Early voting starts Monday, April 30
Early voting for the May 12 city council election starts on April 30. All votes will be cast at city hall. The hours are Monday, April 30-Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, May 7-Tuesday, May 8, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Election Day (Saturday, May 12), 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Ken Shetter (incumbent) and Larry Pool (challenger) filed for mayor; Rick Green is unopposed for re-election in Place 2; Matt Aiken (incumbent) faces Leslee Clark Ahrend for Place 4; and Brenda Gammon, Ronnie Johnson and Heather Morrill are vying for the Place 6 seat that Pool is vacating. For more, go the Elections page on the City website and click on the Candidate Information for each race and the press releases. |
Police department hosts annual open house May 15
The Burleson Police Department is hosting its annual open house on Tuesday, May 15, at 225 W. Renfro St. The open house, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., will feature the Honor Guard, SWAT team, hostage negotiators, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens On Patrol, traffic unit, Burleson Police Officers Association, school resource officers, community services and telecommunicators. Read More |
Recycle electronics and rid home of household hazardous waste May 19
The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at 133 N. Main St. Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Only household hazardous waste from Burleson residents will be accepted. Bring a water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. E-Waste Collections is coordinating the electronic recycling. There will be a fee for TVs ($10-$30, depending on the size and if there is a wooden console); computer hard drive erasing ($10); CRT computer monitors ($5), and air conditioning unit freon disposal ($15). All other electronic items may be dropped off free of charge. Read More |
Apply now for June 4-7 Junior Fire Academy hosted by Burleson Fire Dept.
 Students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2012 are invited to apply for a spot in the Burleson Fire Department's Junior Fire Academy. Class is June 4 -7, 8 a.m.-noon. The academy is limited to 12. Participants receive their own bunker gear, tour the fire stations, and learn about disaster safety, extrication, fire safety, fire hydrants, fire hoses, and search and rescue. Applications are available now, at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd., and online. Forms must be turned in by May 21. Contact Firefighter Scott Johns or Secretary Kristie Menchaca at 817-426-9176.
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Deadline for Paw Pals is extended
The deadline to apply for the Burleson Animal Shelter's Paw Pals Animal Care Academy has been extended to Saturday, May 19. The shelter is hosting Paw Pals Animal Care Academy for students who are entering the sixth grade in the 2012-2013 school year. The class is limited to 15 students who must either live in Burleson or attend school in Burleson. This is a free four-week course. Class is 90 minutes, noon to 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, June 2-June 23. The sessions include bite prevention and responsible pet ownership, grooming, animal training and graduation. Read More |
Register for the May 5 Get Going With Glenn Community 5K and Fun Walk
Register online to participate in the Get Going With Glenn Community 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 5.  Click on Be Healthy Community 5K and Fun Walk, Burleson, Texas. Glenn Keller is a Burleson resident who was picked for the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge this September. The City is sponsoring the event at the Bartlett Park Sports Complex (home to the BRiCk), 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The Fun Walk steps off at 8:30 a.m. The 5K follows at 9 a.m. for those who want to do both events. Read More |
Mayor's Youth Council needs adults
The Mayor's Youth Council is looking for two adults from the school district or from a non-profit community youth advocacy organization to serve as voting members. The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) consists of two adult and 13 youth voting members. Adult members vote on all MYC action items. The adult member of the MYC attends monthly meetings (fourth Monday of the month, Burleson City Hall, 7 p.m.). Adult MYC members must live within the corporate limits of the city or the City's extra territorial jurisdiction. Applications are being accepted up to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 14, for adults to serve during the June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013, term. To apply, go to Mayor's Youth Council on the City website. |
 Teen CERT members master disaster training
More than two dozen students at Burleson's Centennial High School are learning how to prepare, respond and recover from a disaster thanks to a partnership with the City's fire prevention department. Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton and Fire Inspector/Investigator David Butler work with Leesa Starrett's Health and Science Technology students, who comprise a Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). On April 19, the teens participated in a disaster scenario that included freeing a person who was trapped under rubble and rescuing people from the training tower. CERT covers fire safety and basic fire fighting techniques, recognizing injuries and basic first aid, CPR, basic team building and emergency communication systems. Teen CERT members can assist others when professional responders are not immediately available. For more pictures go to Facebook. |
Today is last day to register for Far Out Family Fun Campout at Chisenhall
The parks and recreation department is hosting a Far Out Family Fun Campout at the Chisenhall Field Sports Complex. Setup of campsites starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4. The tearing down of campsites starts at 7 a.m. on May 5. The fun includes a hot dog dinner, nature walks, campfire stories and s'mores, and a pancake breakfast. The cost is $20 per family. Registration ends April 27. Read More |
Celebrate Cinco in Old Town May 4
The City of Burleson and La Buena Vida de Burleson will host the annual Cinco de Mayo festival Friday, May 4, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. The event will take place in Old Town Burleson in the parking lots between Eldred Street and Ellison Street. There will be entertainment on two stages, carnival rides and great food. Stage 1 includes the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. with a welcome by Mayor Ken Shetter and the National Anthem by Ali Perez. The Stribling Elementary School choir, Frances Lea Dance Studio, Studio C, and Azteca Ballet Folklorico will perform between 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Stage 2, the lineup includes Texas Tradition, the Community Center Dance Group, Ballet Folklorico de FTW, Performers Unlimited and a public line dance between 6:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. |
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. |
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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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