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Peers choose public works leader for Employee of the Year honors for 2012 
Paul Faulks is the guy everyone wants to see in their neighborhood. The five-year employee of the City of Burleson was awarded the City's Employee of the Year Award at the Nov. 7 Employee Awards Luncheon. Faulks, 53, is a utility crew leader with the City's public works department. He and his crew member are responsible for providing maintenance to the sanitary sewer system infrastructure. That is a whopping 190 miles of sanitary sewer. Read More |
Most City facilities are closed Nov. 22-23; no trash/curbside recycling Nov. 22
City facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 22; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The library will be closed Nov. 22-24 for Thanksgiving. The Burleson Animal Shelter will be open Saturday, Nov. 24. The Compost/Mulch/Recycle Center will be open the Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24, after Thanksgiving. The Burleson Visitors Center will be open on Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For the hours of operation for each facility, click here. |
 Winds couldn't keep veterans away from City's annual Military Veteran Tribute
The winds were strong Nov. 10, but that didn't deter the toughest of veterans and their families from particpating in the City of Burleson's sixth annual Military Veteran Tribute at Veterans Memorial Park. John Hince, the 6th District Commander of the American Legion for Texas, was the guest speaker. The focus this year was on Purple Heart recipients and those warriors who were wounded in combat. A monument was dedicated to Purple Heart recipients. For more pictures go to the Military Veteran Tribute album on the City of Burleson, Texas Government Facebook page. |
You are your best deterrent to crime
Don't let the Grinch swoop in and ruin your holidays. Be your own best deterrent to crime. Burleson Police advise everyone to stay alert, pay attention to your surroundings, and pay attention to who is around you. If you are uncomfortable with how close people are to you, create more space between you and them. Police officers will be out during the Thanksgiving holiday patrolling retail parking lots as shoppers head to the stores for Black Friday specials Nov. 23. This year, some local retailers are offering specials on Thanksgiving night as well. Read More |
Snap a picture with a 'Rein- Donkey' at City's three-day Christmas at Russell Farm
Get your picture taken with a "Rein-Donkey" during the three-day Christmas at Russell Farm festivities. The City's 30-acre historic farm on the south side of Burleson is the site for fun Dec. 13-15. The fun includes pictures (bring your own camera) with a donkey wearing antlers; checking out the Christmas trees decorated by community clubs and organizations; hay rides; handmade crafts for sale; tours of the historic Russell-Boren house as well as the Russell Farm Art Center gallery; and hot chocolate, cookies and coffee.
The hours on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13-14, are 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday's hours are noon-9 p.m. The festivities are free. Read More |
City gets thumbs up on communication
We asked you how effectively the City was communicating with you, and you answered. More than 50 percent of those who answered said they relied on the City website, emergency phone notification system (mainly weather warnings), the City's weekly E-Newsletter, Burleson Community Guide (parks and recreation offerings), and City news releases. Forty-nine percent of those who answered said the City's Facebook page was where they get their information. The information that citizens receive from the City and the timeliness of feedback from City staff got a thumbs up with 79.6 percent saying they were "satisfied" or "very satisfied." Read More |
 Keep sidewalks clear
Are you a jogger, walker, or dog walker? Do you use sidewalks to get around town? Being able to accomplish your fitness goals and stay out of harm's way can be hard to do if you don't have a clear path. Blocking a sidewalk is a violation of the City of Burleson's code of ordinances. More |
How do you dispose of bulk trash?
We field a lot of calls about what residents can do with bulk trash. Special pick-up items are collected monthly according to the zone schedule. There are four zones in Burleson - Zone 1 is the week of the first Monday of every month; Zone 2 is the week of the second Monday; Zone 3 is the week of the third Monday; and Zone 4 is the week of the fourth Monday. If you don't know what zone you are in, call the Municipal Service Center at 817-426-9830 and give them your address. Place the items at the curb the weekend before your scheduled week, separating compost items from landfill items. Crews will collect items Monday through Friday of your zone week. To find out what qualifies for a special pickup and what doesn't qualify, go to the Special Trash Pick-up page on the City website. |
Saint Nick is hosting Breakfast with Santa at the BRiCk, Saturday, Dec. 1
Christmas is coming to Burleson on Saturday, Dec. 1. The fun includes the City's 13th annual Breakfast With Santa, the Burleson Rotary Club's Reindeer Run, Burleson Rotary Club Christmas parade, and the City of Burleson's Christmas tree lighting and fireworks. The day starts off with Santa and his elves hosting Breakfast with Santa, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Santa picked a new and bigger location this year to host his breakfast! Saint Nick's elves will be up early flipping pancakes, cooking sausage, and making the orange juice and coffee. Santa will be in the BRiCk's Winter Wonderland until 11 a.m. to hear Christmas wishes. Bring your camera to take those memorable pictures with Santa. Children can also visit Santa's workshop to make their own holiday crafts. Advance Breakfast with Santa tickets are available at the BRiCk starting now at $4 for children/$5 for adults. Tickets at the door Saturday, Dec. 1 are $5 for children/$7 for adults. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 or 817-426-9106 for more information. Read More |
Burleson Senior Activity Center hosts Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 1
The Burleson Senior Activity Center is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Do your last minute shopping for unique homemade crafts and gifts for your friends and relatives. If you are a crafter and you are interested in selling your unique handmade items, call the Burleson Senior Activity Center at 817-295-6611 to reserve an 8-foot by 5-foot space. Spaces are $10. |
Library hosts Micro A-Kon conventionŽ
The Burleson Public Library will play host to a Micro A-KonŽ convention  convention on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be panel discussions with professional artists and voice actors, autograph sessions with the actors, free sketches from the artists, a cosplay contest, prize raffle, live board and card game demonstrations, and a video game room. The special guests include artists Kristen McGuire and Katrina McMillan; voice actress/director Caitlin Glass ("Full Metal Alchemist" and "Ouran High School Host Club"); voice actress Jad B. Saxton ("Soul Eater" and "Baccano!"); and voice actress Whitney Rodgers ("Dead Man Wonderland"). Read More |
Make plans for the City's annual tree lighting and low aerial fireworks show
The corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street will be bustling by 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, as dancers and singers entertain the crowd - from the Burleson Rotary Club's Parade of Lights - on the City stage in the back parking lot of the Burleson Police Department. The Dec. 1 Christmas festivities conclude at 7 p.m. with the lighting of the City's Christmas tree and a low aerial fireworks show. The City's Christmas tree is outfitted with more than 10,000 lights, which will be turned on by Santa and his two helpers (the two third-grade winners of the City's holiday coloring contest). Singers and dancers will entertain until Santa and his helpers can break away from the Parade of Lights and make their way back to the City stage. After the tree lighting, Santa will head to his sleigh to listen to more Christmas wishes. Read More |
Police and firefighters will square off Dec. 8 in benefit game for Heart For The Kids
The bats will be cracking Saturday, Dec. 8, in a benefit softball tournament for Heart For The Kids. Burleson firefighters and Burleson police officers will face off at noon at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, 295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Admission is one unwrapped toy. This is the 12th year that the Burleson Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4025 and Burleson Police Officers Association have hosted the event. The wish list from Heart For The Kids includes bicycles, scooters and toys for children of all ages - newborn to 17 - as well as wallets, purses and jewelry for older teens. The nonprofit assists children who live in the city and those who attend Burleson schools. Read More |
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. |
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 city council and/or commission members have approved those minutes at their next scheduled meeting. |
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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. |
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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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UP & COMING EVENTS
Basic CPR class hosted by the Burleson Fire Department
Saturday, Nov. 17
1 p.m.
Fire Station #1
828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd.
Call 817-426-9176 to reserve your seat
City of Burleson Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 22-23
No trash or curbside recycling Nov. 22
Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, Dec. 1
7 a.m.-11 a.m.
The BRiCk
550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
Senior Activity Center Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, Dec. 1
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
216 S.W. Johnson Ave.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks
Saturday, Dec. 1
7 p.m.
Corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street
Red vs. Blue Benefit Game for Heart For The Kids
Dec. 8, noon
Hidden Creek Sports Complex
295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy.
Admission is one unwrapped toy
Micro A-KonŽ convention
Saturday, Dec. 8
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Burleson Public Library
248 S.W. Johnson Ave.
Christmas at Russell Farm
Dec. 13-14
5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Dec. 15, Noon-9 p.m.
Russell Farm
405 W. County Rd. 714
Free festivities! |
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First and third Mondays
6 p.m. work session
7 p.m. meeting
Burleson City Hall
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141 W. Renfro St.
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775 S.E. John Jones
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550 N.W. Summercrest
817-426-9104
Compost, Mulch, Recycling Center
620 Memorial Plaza
817-426-9830
Fire Department
828 S.W. Alsbury
817-426-9170
Burleson Visitors Center
124 W. Ellison St.
817-447-1575
Hidden Creek Golf Course
555 E. Hidden Creek
817-447-4444
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248 S.W. Johnson
817-426-9210
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