City of Burleson, TexasMay 4, 2012
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Stage 1 Water Restrictions are lifted

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has lifted the Stage 1 Water Restrictions, effective today, May 4. Due to drought conditions, the restrictions were enacted on Aug. 29, 2011, for all of the TRWD's direct customers and indirect customers. The City of Burleson is an indirect customer. In a May 3 letter to the affected cities, the TRWD said that recent rains and the resulting runoff have replenished the water supplies. The combined storage capacity in TRWD reservoirs is now above 95 percent. Stage 1 is enacted when the combined storage capacity of the TRWD reservoirs reaches 75 percent. The four reservoirs are Lake Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake, Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers. The TRWD also gets water from Lake Benbrook. Fort Worth draws water from Lake Worth. Since 2009 the City of Burleson has banned watering with irrigation or sprinkler systems, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., year round. This includes residential and non-residential customers. Read More

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo tonightCinco de Mayo 2011!

The City of Burleson and La Buena Vida de Burleson will host the annual Cinco de Mayo festival tonight, 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.

Early voting continues through Tuesday
Early voting for the May 12 city council election continues through Tuesday. All votes for the City election and the  Burleson Independent School District election will be cast at city hall. ballot boxThe hours are Friday, May 4-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 and press releases.

Police Explorers earn three top awards in competition with 125 other teams

Members of the Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911Police Explorer awards represented Burleson well last Saturday by bringing home three top awards in the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association annual competition. The team of Lt. Rachelle Medlin, Sgt. Dylan Warren, and Explorers Bryan Erickson and Colby Smith won first place in accident investigation. The team of Capt. Andy Williams, Sgt. Katie Mohler, and Explorers Cody Adams and Caleb Morefield earned second place in crime scene search and third place in misdemeanor traffic stop. Eight members of the Burleson Police Department's Explorer post competed against 125 other teams from Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Read More

Parents, learn about BRiCk's Summer Fun Camp via Information Night May 23

Field trips, group games, arts and crafts, swimming, rock climbing and team building events are all part of Summer Fun Camp at the BRiCk. Parents are invited to a Parent Information Night on Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. There are 11 weeks to choose from, starting with June 4-8 and ending with Aug. 13-17. Camp is for children 6-12 years old. The fun is Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Field trips are on Tuesdays. The field trips include the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas Rangers Stadium, Putt Putt, Fort Worth Zoo, Dino World, Cleburne Pins, NRH20, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Legoland and the C.R. Smith American Airlines Museum. 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. Glenn Keller, CNN Fit NationClick 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

Gather recylables and get creative with boat making for Recycled Boat Regatta

Gather your recyclables, create a boat, and participate in the City's first Recycled Boat Regatta at the BRiCk, Saturday, May 26. The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful are looking for youth, 6-17 years of age, who can build a boat out of recycled items, then race the boats in the BRiCk's outdoor pool. The fun will take place, 9 a.m.-noon, at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Boats must be on-site for inspection and judging by 9:15 a.m.  The race will start at 10 a.m. Boats must be made from previously used, recycled materials. The prize categories include first boat to cross the finish line, most creative, best name, Titanic award (to the most spectacular failure) and People's Choice. Read More

Citizens Police Academy gives behind-the-scenes look at law enforcementCitizens Police Academy 2011 

What does it take to work in law enforcement? Find out this summer when the Burleson Police Department hosts the 10-week Citizens Police Academy. It begins June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Police Department, 225 W. Renfro St. The academy is every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The last day is Aug. 9. The class is limited to 25 students and is on a first-come basis. The Citizens Police Academy is open to men and women, 18 or older. The basic information, application, waiver and consent for criminal history check forms are available on the City website and at the police station. Return the forms to the police department, 225 W. Renfro St., by June 1. More

BRiCK's Splash Weekend starts May 26

The Burleson Recreation Center's outdoor pool will be open Memorial Day weekend for Splash Weekend! Admission to the outdoor pool will be free on Memorial Day - Monday, May 28. Weekend hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27; 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 28; 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2; and 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. The outdoor pool opens for the summer on Tuesday, June 5.

HHW and Electronic RecyclingRecycle 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

Most City facilities close on Memorial Day; no trash or recycling collection

The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on May 28. Hours on Saturday, May 26 are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; and May 28, 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The pro shop at Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m and the restaurant is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Memorial Day. The Burleson Public Library is closed on May 28, as is the Burleson Animal Shelter. There is no trash or curbside recycling May 28.

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, and Connect-CTY emergency phone notifications.

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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Apply for the Junior Firefighter Academy by May 21. The academy is for students who are entering fifth grade in the fall.

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Apply for Paw Pals Animal Care Academy by  May 19. The academy is for students who are entering sixth grade in the fall.

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Burleson Police Department annual open house

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CONCERT: Asleep At The Wheel, 7:30 p.m.

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 Burleson Community Guide Summer 2012

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PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!

 

Texas Trash-Off

  

Arbor Day Ceremony

 

Centennial Park Dedication

 

Bunny Daze Eggstravaganza 2012

 

Aqua Egg Hunt 2012

 

Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance    

 

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