City of Burleson, Texas

December 7, 2012

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Red vs Blue Heart for the Kids game 
If you can't make it to the game, drop gifts off at police and fire stations

The bats will be cracking Saturday, Dec. 8 in a benefit softball tournament for Heart for the Kids. Burleson fire fighters 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. If you can't make it to the game, the Burleson Firefighters Auxiliary has set up collection boxes for unwrapped gifts at all three Burleson fire stations. The police department also has a collection box. The deadline to turn in gifts at the stations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. 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. Read More

Five receipts a month from Wilshire businesses could reap rewards for you

Start collecting those receipts! In January 2013, the Texas Department of Transportation will be making median improvements to State Highway 174 (Wilshire Boulevard), between I-35W and Elk Drive. During the construction process, the City of Burleson is encouraging everyone to keep visiting your favorite Wilshire businesses in the improvement area as part of the City's "Shop on Wilshire" Loyalty program. Starting in January, collect five separate receipts from businesses in the improvement area; deliver or mail them to city hall prior to the third Monday of the month of the following month. Those receipts will be placed in a drawing that will be conducted at the second Burleson City Council meeting each month. Prizes will include items from local Wilshire businesses. Read More

Library hosts Micro A-Kon� convention

The Burleson Public Library will play host to a Micro A-Kon� convention
on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will Micro A-Kon 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
Burial of time capsule Dec. 21 marks grand finale of City's Centennial year
The City of Burleson and the Burleson Heritage Foundation will mark the end of the City's Centennial year by burying a time capsule at Centennial Park on Friday, Dec. 21. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. The park is located at 1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy. Burleson was officially incorporated as a town on May 21, 1912. When Burleson was incorporated, the boundary was approximately .65 square miles (roughly 415 acres). Today, the population is estimated at 38,130 within a boundary of 26.4 miles. Read More
Wide eyes and 'ahhhs' abounded at City's annual Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus, pancakes and sausage, and crafts were a huge draw Dec. 1 at the City's 13th annual Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa 2012 The BRiCk, the new location for Santa's breakfast, was packed 7 a.m.-11 a.m. with children and their families. The larger location allowed for more elaborate sets for Santa Claus to listen to the Christmas wishes of the children. The event was hosted by the City's parks and recreation department. Breakfast with Santa is always the first Saturday in December. To see the more than 70 City pictures, go to the Breakfast with Santa 2012 photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook page. 

Burleson is featured in 10 videos
See your City on video! Thanks to CGI Communications and local business sponsors, the City of Burleson has 10 new 1-minute videos about your city. They include a Welcome, Quality of Life, Real Estate and Relocation, Education, Economic Development, City Government, Being a Good Neighbor, Old Town, Family and Sports Venues and Public Safety. Click on the Community Videos link on the City of Burleson website!
Tarrant County enacts 90-day burn ban

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a ban on outdoor burning in Tarrant County on Dec. 4. The ban will be in place for the next 90 days. A violation of the order is a Class C misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to $500. Tarrant County is under imminent threat of severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from the threat of wildfires due to the dry grass conditions and gusty winds that occur during the winter season. Read More

Spectacular fireworks show and Santa Claus reigned at City's tree lighting

It was a beautiful night Dec. 1 for the Burleson Rotary Club'sSanta at Tree Lighting 2012  Parade of Lights and the City's tree lighting and low aerial fireworks show. Santa Claus rode in the parade, then made a stop at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street for the countdown to the lighting of the City Christmas tree. That was followed by the fireworks show, choreographed to Christmas music, then more sharing of wishes with Santa in his sleigh. To see the more than two dozen pictures, go to the Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks 2012 album on the City Facebook page.

Learn more about City's animal shelter

How many calls for service did the Burleson Animal Shelter staff handle in November? What is the most common reason Animal Control is called? How many volunteer hours were logged at the John Jones Drive shelter in November? Check out the Burleson Animal Shelter's November 2012 Monthly Report on the City website.

Senior Activity Center Craft Fair 2012It was a crafter's paradise!
Crafters and those looking for unique holiday gifts gathered at the Burleson Senior Activity Center Saturday, Dec. 1, for the Christmas Craft Fair. Shoppers had a multitude of choices, including jewelry, wood crafts, and handmade blankets, quilts, and more. For more pictures, go to the Christmas Craft Fair 2012 album on the City of Burleson Facebook page.
Most facilities closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1; no trash/recycling Dec. 25, Jan. 1
City facilities will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1. 

The BRiCk will be open Dec. 31, but the hours are shortened to 5 a.m.-5 p.m. The library will also be closed to the public on Monday, Dec. 31, for a staff in service day. It will reopen Jan. 2. The Burleson Animal Shelter will be open Saturday, Dec. 22. The Senior Activity Center will be closed Dec. 22. For the hours of operation for each facility, click here.

Rein Dpnkey, Russell FarmJoey will strike a pose as Rein-Donkey at Christmas at Russell Farm festivities

Get your picture taken with Joey the "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 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. 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. 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 Video camera with white border   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.

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, the City of Burleson Texas Government Facebook page, the City of Burleson Twitter page, weekly City E-Newsletter, monthly City Focus newsletter, and Connect-CTY emergency phone notifications. Find out the results of the 2012 Communications Survey and see what honors the City's Communications division has earned.

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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer 

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UP & COMING EVENTS 

    

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-Kon� convention

Saturday, Dec. 8

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Burleson  Library

248 S.W. Johnson

 

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! 

 

Burial of Time Capsule

Friday, Dec. 21

10 a.m.

Centennial Park

1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy.

 

City facilities closed

Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1

No trash or curbside recycling Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

 

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!

 

Military Veteran Tribute 2012

 

Military Veteran Grove Dedication

 

Burleson Old Town Boo Bash

  

20th annual Founders Day Celebration

 

 

Burleson is the Feature City on WFAA Daybreak 

 

 

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FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

 The BRiCk 

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BURLESON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

First and third Mondays
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7 p.m. meeting
Burleson City Hall

 

Burleson City Hall

141 W. Renfro St.

817-426-9600

 

Animal Shelter

775 S.E. John Jones

817-426-9283

 

The BRiCk

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

 

Public Library

248 S.W. Johnson

817-426-9210

 

Municipal Court

247 Elk Drive

817-426-9220

 

Service Center

725 S.E. John Jones

 817-426-9830

 

Police Department

225 W. Renfro

817-426-9910

 

Senior Activity Center

216  S.W. Johnson

817-295-6611

 

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