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Community showed WFAA Daybreak viewers what makes Burleson special
WFAA TV's Daybreak Show invited Burleson to be the feature city Aug. 3, and we accepted! The whole community got involved and we had a great showing - 250-plus Burleson residents and students - live, in Victory Park, 5 a.m.-7 a.m. Richard Crummel, superintendent of the Burleson Independent School District; Dale Dexheimer, president of the Burleson Heritage Foundation; James Sullivan, president of the Burleson Youth Association; and Mayor Ken Shetter (accompanied by Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Gillaspie and Councilmember Dan McClendon) were interviewed during the show. Busloads of cheerleaders, band members and athletes from Burleson High School and Centennial High School as well as the Burleson Youth Association, Spartans Youth Association, Burleson Heritage Foundation, and several businesses represented Burleson proudly. Go to the Burleson is the Feature City on WFAA Daybreak photo album on the City Facebook page. |
Johnson and Tarrant counties approve 90-day bans on outdoor burning
Tuesday, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a ban on outdoor burning for the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County for the next 90 days. This ban is in response to the drought. A violation of this court order is a Class C misdemeanor. Read the Tarrant County news release. Johnson County authorized a 90-day ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County on Aug. 6. Read the Johnson County burn ban order. |
City manager presents proposed FY 2012-2013 budget in Aug. 8 workshop
Have you had a chance to listen to the streaming video of the Aug. 8 Burleson City Council budget workshop? In the three-hour workshop, City Manager Dale Cheatham reviews the major changes as well as new items in the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 City budget. View the video of the August 8, 2012, Council work session. If you are interested in the details of the City's budget process, go to the Budget Planning, Fiscal Year 2012-2013 page on the City website. This page includes links to the city council work session book (draft of the proposed budget for the work session), the budget prep worksheet (line item level) and the budget detail (detail supporting each line item). |
Burleson Police Department's Citizens Police Academy students investigate "mock homicide"
Members of the Burleson Police Department's Citizens Police Academy investigated a mock homicide Aug. 4 as part of the 10-week program that gave them an inside look at law enforcement. The "victim" was Orville, a philanderer with several girlfriends. Students looked over the crime scene, talked to the responding officer, talked to a nosy neighbor and a local waitress, then gathered back at the police station to present their findings. The Citizens Police Academy topics include the department's organization, recruiting process, Texas Penal Code, criminal investigations, search and seizure, building searches, traffic law enforcement, narcotics investigation, SWAT, patrol procedures, and more. Go to the Mock Homicide, Citizens Police Academy photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook page. |
Students, apply by Aug. 17 for seat on City boards, committee and commission The application for youth to apply for City boards and commissions is available online. In March, city council unanimously voted to appoint voting student members to the Burleson Library Board, Parks Board, Cemetery Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Board, and Old Town Design Standards Review Committee. Youth members of these boards must be 13-17 years old. One youth would be added to each board or committee. Council also unanimously approved including a student voting member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. That student must be 15-17 years old. One youth would be added to the commission. Youth must live in the city limits and be of age for the board they choose on Oct. 1. Read News Release |
Register at the BRiCk for softball, flag football and kickball leagues
It's time to register for softball, flag football, and kickball! Register at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Flag Football (8 on 8) signups started Aug. 6 and continue through Sept. 14. League play starts Sept. 22 at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex. Registration is limited to the first seven teams. Sign up for Co-Ed, Men's and Church softball starting Aug. 13. League play begins Sept. 24 at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. Registration is limited to the first nine teams in each league. And, Co-Ed Recreation Kickball signup also starts Aug. 13. League play begins Sept. 28 at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. Registration is limited to the first nine teams. This is an eight-game league. For more go to the City of Burleson Athletics Division page on the City website or call Terry Wiley at the BRiCk at 817-426-9115. |
Most City facilities close for Labor Day City facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Labor Day in Burleson. The outdoor pool at the BRiCk closes for the season on Aug. 19.The indoor pool, as well as the BRiCk, will be closed on Labor Day. The Burleson Public Library will be open during normal hours on Saturday, Sept. 1, will close Sunday and Monday, and will reopen for patrons on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Burleson Animal Shelter will also be open on Saturday, Sept. 1, then will reopen on Sept. 4. The Monday, Sept. 3, Burleson City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The work session will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. at city hall. Read News Release |
Name that Burleson city councilman!
Which member of the Burleson City Council is a pilot for Grace Flight America, which provides free travel in a private  aircraft for people with medical and financial needs? It's Dan McClendon, council member, Place 5. McClendon was elected to council in 2007. He is currently serving his third two-year term. McClendon is a husband, father of four and a grandfather. He also owns McClendon Construction Company in Burleson. He graduated from Kerens High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from North Texas State University. He moved to the Burleson area in 1977. McClendon is a member of his church's chancel choir as well as a popular local gospel group. To read more, go to the City Council page on the City website. |
MedStar offers StarSaver membership for those who live or work in Burleson
If you live or work in the MedStar service area (this includes Burleson), you are eligible for a StarSaver membership with MedStar Emergency Medical Services. MedStar contracts with the City of Burleson to provide ground ambulance service. The StarSaver Membership has an annual membership fee of $55 for those with health insurance or $110 for those without health insurance. The StarSaver membership covers the entire household. To learn more, go to the Emergency Medical Services page, on the City website and click on StarSaver membership. |
The August City Focus newsletter is in mailboxes and online!
What's coming up in September and October? Find out in the August City Focus newsletter that is included in your utility bill. You can also read it online. Highlights include the Burleson Trash Bash, Far Out Family Fun Campout, Labor Day holiday, and the 20th annual Founders Day. Read it online, August 2012 City Focus newsletter. |
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. Be sure to participate in the online survey (also posted as a PDF) on the Communications page. |
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. |
Tell us about our customer service!
City staff has posted two surveys on the City website on the "How Are We Doing?" page. Tell us what you think about the way we communicate with you and your avenues of communicating with us, and, and tell us how we are doing about code compliance in the city. This page also includes a link to the Citizen Usage of Government Websites survey. Every opinion counts so take all three surveys! |
Watch city council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings 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
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Burleson Trash Bash
Saturday, Sept. 22
9 a.m.-noon
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National Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 2
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Far Out Family Campout
5 p.m., Oct. 12
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8 a.m., Oct. 13
Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex
Founders Day
Saturday, Oct. 13
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Old Town
124 W. Ellison St.
Burleson Old Town Boo Bash
Saturday, Oct. 27
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Old Town
124 W. Ellison St.
Dedication of Burleson Military Veterans Grove
Saturday, Nov. 3
9 a.m.
Centennial Park
1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling Event
Saturday, Nov. 3
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
133 N. Main St.
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Military Veteran Tribute
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555 E. Hidden Creek
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