Now that the children can make it to see Santa, the big guy from the North Pole is coming to town tomorrow, Dec. 14, for the City's 14th annual Breakfast with Santa! The event was postponed from Dec. 7 due to icy roads. The fun will take place 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Saint Nick's elves will be up early flipping pancakes, cooking sausage, and making the orange juice  and coffee. The last seating for breakfast is 10:30 a.m. 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 at $4 for children/$5 for adults. The BRiCk is open today, 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets at the door Dec. 14 are $5 for children/ $7 for adults. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 or 817-426-9106 for more information.

Joey the Rein Donkey is sad to report that Christmas at Russell Farm, and pictures with him, will have to be scaled back this year due to the weather. The City-owned farm on CR 714 is still very wet and muddy from the recent ice storm. The Thursday and Friday hours, Dec. 12-13, were canceled. On Saturday, Dec. 14, visit the farm between noon and 6 p.m. Joey and his friends will not be available for pictures due to the muddy grounds, but, you can tour the Russell Boren House and check out the Christmas decorations. Members of the Eumathian Club have decorated the Christmas trees inside the farmhouse. To find out more about Russell Farm go to the  Russell Farm pages on the City website.

Are your children looking for something to do over the holidays? Winter Fun Camp is Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27, Dec. 30 and Jan. 2-3. Campers, 6-12 years old, will participate in group games, arts and crafts, rock climbing and team building events. There will be swimming Dec. 26-27 and Jan 2-3. The camp is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Campers need to bring a sack lunch, swimsuit and tennis shoes. A snack will be provided every afternoon. Fees range from $115 to $130 for all six days, or ask about single day registration by calling the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.

City facilities will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. The trash and curbside recycling collection will not be affected Dec. 25 or Jan. 1 since those are not regular collection days. If you are on the Tuesday/Friday route, your trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Dec. 24. Progressive Waste will not do bulk collections Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. The BRiCk will be open Dec. 31, but the hours are shortened to 5 a.m.-5 p.m. The Compost/Mulch/Recycle Center will be open Dec. 27-28. Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The course will be open Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Read More 

Sign up for the Polar Special! The BRiCk is offering a Polar Special for 10 percent off all reservations for the pool party room for parties that take place in December or January. Stop by the front desk at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., to reserve your date and time. For more about pool parties, go to the Pool Parties and Facilities page on the City website or call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.

If you want to represent your neighbors on the Burleson City Council, candidate packets for the May 2014 City election will be available in January at Burleson City Hall. The four seats on the ballot include Place 2, held by Councilmember Rick Green; Place 4, held by Councilmember Matt Aiken; Place 6, held by Councilmember Ronnie Johnson; and mayor, held by Ken Shetter. Burleson City Hall is located at 141 W. Renfro St. For more information, contact the city secretary's office at 817-426-9661.

Are you looking for gifts that will make the receiver smarter, pampered, or loved unconditionally? Then the City of Burleson has some great ideas for you. The BRiCk's three month special BRiCk membership is available for purchase Dec. 16 - Jan. 24. Kristi Adams, a licensed massage therapist at the BRiCk, is offering one-hour Swedish massages, in December, for $55 ($10 off). Hidden Creek Golf Course has gift certificates for you, in any denomination. If you want to add a four-legged friend to the family, buy a gift certificate at the Burleson Animal Shelter for $45. With a gift certificate, your spouse, child, parents, friends, neighbors and co-workers can pick out their own pet. The $45 gift certificate covers the adoption of a dog or cat from the shelter and it is good for six months from the date of purchase. And, Burleson Public Library cards are available at no cost if you live in the city limits of Burleson or own property within the city limits. A library card may be purchased for $25 (single user) for one year of unlimited checkouts or $50 for one year of unlimited checkouts (family membership). Read More