City of Burleson, Texas

June 27, 2014

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Bring your dancing shoes to Tejas

Brothers concert!

Have you heard? The Tejas Brothers will be performing the final concert of the City's 2014 Hot Sounds of Summer concert series tonight, June 27, in Old Town Burleson. If you're in Old Town you will be hearing the beat of some honky tonk country, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Ellison and Wilson streets (124 W. Ellison St.). The Tejas Brothers are a favorite in the Fort Worth Stockyards. According to their website, the Tejas Brothers "use the stage like a weapon, attacking your heart and poking at your funny bone." Please remember the ground rules for fun at a Hot Sounds of Summer concert. No glass bottles allowed, for safety reasons. You cannot carry alcohol out of an establishment in to the outdoor concert area. You are permitted to have alcohol but we ask that you be responsible and respectful to those around you. It is up to the parents whether they want to bring their children. Remember, you are sitting on the street with no shade (sidewalks must remain accessible). We do strongly recommend that you not bring pets to the concert. It is too loud, too hot, and too uncomfortable for our four-legged family members. Our police officers, Citizens On Patrol and fire department work the Hot Sounds of Summer concerts to ensure the safety of all who come out for 90-minutes of free fabulous Friday night music. See you there . . . with your dancing shoes on!

Let's go swimming on the Fourth of July

Swim at the BRiCk's outdoor pool on the Fourth of July! Hours are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open, but the BRiCk will be closed. Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for regular play until 5:30 p.m. All other City facilities - with the exception of the police department and fire stations - will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection. More

Metal Shop will rock Burleson's Fourth of July

Metal Shop is bringing the '80s hair band music back on Friday, July 4, when they headline the City's free Independence Day Celebration concert and fireworks show at Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex! If you love the City's free Hot Sounds of Summer concert series in Old Town, then you remember Metal Shop rocking Old Town in 2013. The 90-minute Fourth of July concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Chisenhall. The playlist includes Gun's 'n Roses, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Metallica, Poison, Tesla, Winger, Cinderella, AC/DC, and more, in a "true 80's rock arena style concert." Read More

Test your skills in Survivor Boot Camp

Is your child a survivor? The BRiCk can help you test their skills with the Youth Survival Tactics Boot Camp. This is a weeklong camp, July 14-18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., for those 8-12 years old. If your child likes to work and play rough, they will like the unique challenges, including how to purify water, signal for help, search for edible food, set up shelter, learn army chants, and more. The fee ranges from $120 to $130 for the week. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information.

Don't miss the parade

on the Fourth of July

Don't leave Burleson on Independence Day! Friday, the Fourth of July, starts at 9 a.m. with the Burleson Lions Club's annual parade. The theme is "Honoring our Military Heroes, Past and Present." The parade route winds from Irene Street to Gregory, Johnson, Ellison, Main, Bufford, Warren, Gregory, and back to Irene. Categories include vehicles, businesses, individuals, sports, equestrian, motorcycles, church, military and more. Entry fees range from $20-$30. Register online or call Amber O'Rourke at 817-295-0461. Residential streets in the area of the parade (Lena, Irene, Dian, Gregory) will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on July 4. Johnson Avenue, between Harris Street and Gregory Street, will be closed at 8:30 a.m. then the rest of Johnson Avenue will be closed at 8:45 a.m. Be sure to arrive early to pick your spot!

What's coming to Burleson?

We are getting a lot of questions about new businesses coming in. We post the monthly building permit reports on the City website. This is the link to the most recent report, May 2014. This report tells you about residential permits and commercial activity. The monthly reports are generally posted by the 15th of the month.

Sgt Pepper brought the Beatles to Hot Sounds

Are you still humming those Beatles songs? Sgt. Peppers Lonely Bluegrass Band came to Old Town June 20 for the City's 2014 Hot Sounds of Summer concert series, and the fans were not disappointed. A great crowd heard "Here Comes The Sun," "Hey Jude," and some of the band's originals, including "Here's To You My Long Lost Friend" and "The Two of Us." The bluegrass band was the fourth in a series of five free concerts hosted by the City of Burleson. The Hot Sounds of Summer concert series is sponsored by 95.9 FM The Ranch, 92.1 Hank FM, Fresco's, City Market, H-E-B, Victory Marketing Solutions, Alan Glazener and Associates, First Travel of Burleson, Honda of Burleson, Tin Rose Boutique, and State Farm. For more pictures go to the City Facebook page.

Let's get up and dance senior citizens!

Come out and dance! The Burleson Senior Activity Center is hosting Ballroom Dance classes starting Thursday, July 10, at the center at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. (next to the post office). July 10 is the start of a four-week session with classes from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The cost is $25 per person for the four-week session. Expect to learn the Two-Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, country western waltz, Tango, East Coast Swing, New York Hustle, Mambo, Merengue' and more! You must be at least 50 years old to participate. For more information call the center at 817-295-6611 or Instructor Michael Piland at 817-902-3867.

Come back for Teen SWAG Sept. 4

The Teen SWAG Affair is coming back! It will be Thursday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Burleson subcourthouse (Ron Harmon Subcourthouse). The subcourthouse is located across from Burleson High School at 247 Elk Dr. Normally, SWAG refers to a person's appearance, style or presentation, but at this free event the message is Sober - Wait - Awareness - Guidance. There will be food, fun, prizes and giveaways as well as lots of educational and fun information. The event is hosted by the staff of the Burleson Municipal Court. For more, call Constance White, director of court services, at 817-426-9220.

Get to know your neighbors Aug. 5

Burleson police officers and neighborhoods will come together Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., to celebrate National Night Out and to raise awareness about organizing and fighting back against crime. The goal of National Night Out is to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. If you and your neighbors want to be involved, contact Community Resource Officer David Wardlaw at 817-426-9958 or email him.

Don't miss the craft fair at senior center

The Burleson Senior Activity Center is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. Shop for unique homemade crafts and gifts for your friends and relatives. If you are a crafter and you're interested in selling your unique handmade items, call the Burleson Senior Activity Center at 817-295-6611.

Curbside recycling concerns welcome

Do you have a concern with the City's curbside recycling? You can go online and let us know by submitting your name and address and your specific concern. If you have any questions please call the Municipal Service Center at 817-426-9830.

Starve those pesky mosquitoes!

It's OK to starve them . . . in fact, the City strongly recommends it and will work with you to make it happen. We are talking about mosquitoes. They love to feed on your family, friends and pets. But there is a way to starve them. Drain. Drain is the fourth D of the 4-Ds (DEET, dress, dawn/dusk, and drain), in combatting mosquitoes. Check for standing water around your home and business. The most common breeding grounds are buckets and garbage cans, ornamental ponds, wading pools, tree holes, gutters, tarps, toys, flower pots and saucers, water dishes for your pet, wheel barrows, rain barrels, bird baths, boats and tires. Mosquito season in Burleson typically runs from May to October, with peak activity in August. Residents should be on heightened alert during these months. Use insect repellents that contain DEET or any other EPA approved insect repellent. Wear long sleeves and long pants when you are outside. And, dusk and dawn are the times of day you should try to stay indoors. The mosquito that causes the most problem in this area has a short flight range, so if you are having a mosquito problem, look in your immediate area. The breeding ground may be closer than you think. Read More

Contact councilmembers, 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. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page.

City meetings are 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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City of Burleson

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Hot Sounds of Summer Concert

Tejas Brothers (honky tonk country)

Friday, June 27

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

124 W. Ellison St.

817-426-9104

Burleson Lions Club Independence Day Parade

Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.

Floats line up at Kerr Middle School

Route through Old Town

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