Burleson is a City on the Rise! NerdWallet, the consumer advocacy site that recently named Burleson 17 out of 20 in the top cities for home ownership, just ranked Burleson 23 out of 126 for Cities on the Rise in Texas. The analysis focuses on population growth (growth in the working-age population, 16 and older, from 2009 to 2012), employment growth (growth in the percentage of employed residents from 2009 to 2012), and income growth (growth in the median income for workers from 2009 to 2012). Burleson surpassed the Woodlands (home to ExxonMobil, first place in the study) in two out of the three categories. Burleson's overall score is 41.1 percent. Read More

The Burleson Heritage Foundation and American Legion Post #235 are hosting the third annual Vietnam Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The day was established, nationally, to honor and recognize the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace. The ceremony includes the presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop #275, invocation by Pastor Rick Owen, and national anthem by the Centennial High School brass ensemble. Comments will be made by BHF President/United States Navy veteran Dale Dexheimer, Mayor Ken Shetter, Post Commander Bill Taylor, Congressman Roger Williams, Col. Forest Lucy USMC-Retired, and Gary Urban, Major USA-Retired (Battlefield cross). The park is located at 298 E. Renfro St.

Are you interested in the future of Burleson's Park and Recreation System? Give us your opinion on the amenities and facilities you want to see in your parks. It's completely anonymous and takes less than five minutes.This is an online survey on the City's website. Thank you in advance!

Bring your fishing poles, tents and sleeping bags. The City is hosting the Far Out Family Fun Campout & Fishing Adventures April 26-27 at Bailey Lake. The fun starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Bring the whole family ($10 per family of five if you pre-register; $15 at the event). Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Boy Scouts and Master Naturalists will guide you through nature trails, help you fish, and assist with outdoor games and activities, including campfire stories and skits. There will be hot dog roasting and marshmallow toasting. Register in advance at the BRiCk. 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Read More

Keep Burleson Beautiful earned the Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award during the KAB's 2014 National Conference. The President's Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance in building and sustaining vibrant communities. Keep Burleson Beautiful (KBB) met the national organization's standards of merit. Burleson's overall appearance (litter, illegal signs, graffiti, abandoned/junk vehicles and outside storage) as well as events focusing on litter prevention, recycling and waste reduction, and beautification and community greening were all considered. KBB is a 501(c)3 non-profit that works with the City. Read More

You report a concern and we get you an answer. It's as simple as utilizing the RequestTracker page on the City of Burleson website. Since September 2010, when the City launched a redesigned website, you have been telling us your concerns to the tune of 2,845 (and counting) reports about everything from lost and found dogs, high grass/weeds, low water pressure and street maintenance. That is an average of 66 reports a month. You can send your report 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All you need is your computer, a sign-in and password, and you are ready to go. The categories include animal services, code compliance, engineering, general comment/question, parks and recreation and public works. Read More