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Josh Weathers is coming back tonight to open free Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series
The Josh Weathers Band is coming back to Burleson tonight, June 1, to kick off the City's Centennial Celebration with the five-week Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series for 2012. The band will hit the stage in Old Town at 7:30 p.m. for 90-minutes of the "rock-n-soul infused high energy powerhouse based out of Fort Worth." The City stage will be set up at 124 W. Ellison St. (corner of Ellison and Wilson, in front of city hall). All you need is a lawn chair or blanket and sunscreen and you are set for the show! Event coordinators advise concert-goers to leave the glass bottles at home.
Arrive early and eat at the Old Town restaurants and stroll through the shops. Or, bring your own picnic and refreshments, including alcohol, but drink responsibly. Disorderly conduct or public intoxication will not be tolerated at the Hot Sounds concerts. Read More
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Don't miss Teen SWAG on June 9
Don't miss the Teen SWAG Affair at the BRiCk, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Normally, SWAG refers to a person's appearance, style or presentation, but at this free event the message is Sober - Wait - Awareness - Guidance. There will be food, fun, prizes and giveaways as well as a DWI simulator and a pedal car with an obstacle course. The event is hosted by the staff of the Burleson Municipal Court. Also on board are the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Mothers Opposing Bullying, and the Family Crisis Center. |
Recycled Boat Regatta was a hit with teens and elementary students
Fifteen teams - 14 high school teams and one elementary school team - competed in the City's first Recycled Boat  Regatta Saturday, May 26. The overall winner was Silver Surfer. Heat winners were Silver Surfer, Magic Dragon, Shania and The Plumber. The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful hosted the event that had youth, 6-17 years old, building a boat out of recycled material, then racing the boats in the BRiCk's outdoor pool. For more go to the Recycled Boat Regatta album on the City Facebook page. |
Learn the latest about Chisholm Trail Parkway project at June meetings
If you want to learn the latest update on the Chisholm Trail Parkway project, Granite Construction and the North Texas Tollway Authority are hosting three community meetings, June 11-14. The meetings are Monday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Godley City Pavilion, 104 E. Allen Ave.; June 12, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., at the Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 W. Henderson St.; and June 14, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Loflin Middle School, 6801 FM 1902 in Joshua. Chisholm Trail Parkway is a 27.6-mile toll road that will extend from downtown Fort Worth south to Cleburne. It is expected to open to traffic in 2014. For more email Chisholm Trail or call 817-202-9384. You can also go online to North Texas Tollway Authority and click on Projects in Progress. |
Today is the deadline to apply for Citizens Police Academy
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 Citizens Police Academy page and at the police station. Return the forms by June 1. More |
Legion will host June 14 ceremony to retire worn and unserviceable flags
American Legion Post #235 will host an Unserviceable Flags Ceremony on Flag Day - Thursday, June 14. The ceremony is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Warren Park, 301 S.W. Johnson Ave., in Burleson. Anyone with flags that are faded and worn from use as decorations on gravesites or for public display can take the flags to the ceremony for the ceremonial burning. For more information, call Jim Bailey at 817-295-860 |
Hot Sounds favorite - The Spazmatics - will close out concert series June 29
A Hot Sounds of Summer concert series favorite is returning June 29 to close out the City's free series in Old Town  Burleson. The Spazmatics bring the ultimate new wave '80s show to OId Town! The 90-minute show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Spazmatics are an act, complete with skinny ties, horn-rimmed glasses, and all of the dance steps and sounds of the 1980s. All you need is a lawn chair or blanket and sunscreen. Arrive early and eat at the Old Town restaurants and stroll through the shops. Or, bring your own picnic and refreshments, including alcohol, but drink responsibly. Disorderly conduct or public intoxication will not be tolerated at the Hot Sounds concerts. Read More |
Join interactive Baby 411 classes!
Get the 411 on babies at the BRiCk. Baby 411 is for those 12 years old and older. The class teaches expectant and/or first time parents, grandparents, or babysitters how to care for their child and keep the baby safe. The class includes hands-on practice on diapering, bathing, feeding and interacting with a baby. June sessions are 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, June 3; and 3 p.m-6 p.m., Sunday, June 17. The fee is $30 for BRiCk members or $35 for non-members. |
Summer Reading Club launch is June 2
The Burleson Public Library will launch the annual Summer Reading Club program Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Registration will continue through July 13. Babies, up to age three, will use a special reading log. Children 4-11 years old will use time logs. Teens and adults are also participating in the Summer Reading Club. Prizes at each age level range from certificates to Texas Ranger tickets. More |
Click it, or get a ticket through June 3
Seat belts are strong, seat belts save lives. That's the message this year as law enforcement agencies across the state participate in the Click It or Ticket program, May 21 - June 3, 2012. Although officers enforce seat belt laws year-round, efforts are intensified over the Memorial Day holiday. On Dec. 31, 2011, a 31-year-old Burleson man and a 26-year-old Joshua woman were killed when they were ejected from a Volkswagen Passat that had rolled. The two were not wearing seatbelts. State law now requires that every person in a vehicle be secured by a seat belt whether riding in the front or back seat. Fines and court costs for failing to fasten seat belts can add up to $250 or more. Read More |
See what Library experts recommend!
If you are looking for a good book, check out what the staff at the Burleson Public Library is recommending on the City website's Staff Picks and Bestsellers page. On this link, you can also check out the bestseller lists from Amazon Top 100 Books, Christian Booksellers Association, Indie Bestsellers, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. Burleson Public Library cards are free to anyone who lives in or owns property within the Burleson city limits. |
 Building Safety Month theme this week is Backyard Safety
The International Code Council is hosted Building Safety Month in May. Mike Holmes, HGTV celebrity and contractor, lent his support to the campaign as 2012 Building Safety Month Honorary Ambassador. The theme for May 28-31 is Backyard Safety. As families move outdoors to enjoy nice weather in spring and summer, special precautions should be taken to ensure outdoor areas are safe from potential hazards. Swimming pools, barbecue grills, gardening tools and fertilizers, and lawn toys all pose risks to children and adults alike. For more on what you can do, go to the Building Safety Month page, or contact the City's Building Permits and Inspections Division at city hall at 817-426-9611. |
Learn how to control diabetes today!
Learn more about how to control your diabetes with a free diabetes education session today, 10:30 a.m., at the Burleson Public Library. Sherry Jones, a certified diabetes educator, will talk about recommended blood sugar goals, the typical course for type 2 diabetes, the facts about insulin, blood sugar management, and meal planning and physical activity. She will also talk about Lantus SoloSTAR Pen and/or Apidra SoloSTAR Pen. Vial and syringe training is provided. This is a free two-hour session. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Call 817-426-9210 for more information. |
Get CPR and AED training at the BRiCk
The BRiCk is offering Heartsaver CPR and AED Training in five separate sessions, June-August, for non-healthcare professionals who are required to maintain CPR certification. The June classes are on Sundays, June 3 and June 17, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 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 training is $30 per session for BRiCk members or $35 for non-members. This class is for those 12 and older. Call 817-426-9104. |
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. |
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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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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TACO PARTY!
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SAVE THE DATE!
City's Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 4
Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex
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