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 Fifty-three pets were adopted from Burleson on Empty the Shelter Day
Dog and puppy tails were wagging, kitten and cat tails were swishing, and "Adopted by the Burleson Animal Shelter" bandanas were abundant as 53 pets found their forever homes Aug. 16 during Empty the Shelter Day. The Burleson Animal Shelter was one of more than three dozen animal shelters and rescues across the Metroplex that participated in the effort to find homes for hundreds of pets. As of 5 p.m. on Aug. 16, The City of Irving, which spearheaded this effort, reported 2,360 pet adoptions for Empty the Shelter Day. In Burleson, approximately 421 visitors came through the Burleson Animal Shelter door Aug. 16. Of the 53 adoptions, 28 were kittens and cats and 25 were puppies and dogs (read more). Pets adopted from the Burleson shelter have the basic vaccinations, are implanted with a microchip that will identify them if they ever get lost, and head to their new homes with goody bags filled with collars, treats and toys. All adoptive pet owners must sign a legal contract agreeing to have the adopted pet spayed or neutered, as required by state law. To see pictures of the pets adopted on Empty the Shelter Day, go to the Burleson Animal Shelter Facebook.
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Students are back in school next week!
Pay attention to those flashing lights in school zones in Burleson - students are back in school Tuesday, Aug. 26. Hours for elementary school zones are 7 a.m.-8 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Hours for the middle schools are 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. And hours for the high schools' school zones are 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m. School zones exist on South Dobson Street at East Renfro, South Dobson at East Miller Street, East Ellison at South Commerce, East Ellison at South Lawson, Southwest Johnson at Southeast Harris, Southwest Johnson at Southeast Gregory, Northeast Alsbury at Northwest James, Northeast Alsbury at Spring Meadow, Elk at Wilshire Boulevard, Elk at Southwest Hillside, Hillside at Emily Court, Northwest Summercrest at West Bend, Northwest Summercrest at Cedar Ridge, Northeast McAlister at Northwest Park Meadow, Northeast McAlister at Rolling Meadows, South Hurst at Evandale, South Hurst at Hidden Creek Parkway, Southeast Gardens at Pleasant Manor, and Southeast Gardens at Deborah. Read More
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Be a vendor for Founders Day! 
Are you looking forward to the City's annual Founders Day celebration? If you are thinking about being a vendor in 2014, the application is posted on the City website. The festivities are Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Old Town Burleson (124 W. Ellison St.). The historic festival includes western gunfighters, antique appraisals, arts and crafts, great food, games and children's activities, musical entertainment and a walking parade. And for all of you Sonny Burgess fans, he will be headlining the Founders Day concert, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Burgess grew up in Cleburne and is a Country Music Association Artist Winner and Texas Country Music Hall of Famer. Check out Sonny Burgess' website. Mark your calendars . . . you won't want to miss this Founders Day.
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City facilities close for Labor Day
City facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Sept. 1. Remember to stop by the BRiCk and swim for free on Labor Day, which is also the last day the outdoor pool will be open. The indoor pool, as well as the BRiCk, will be closed. The Burleson Public Library will be open during normal hours on Saturday, August 30, will close Sunday and Monday, and will reopen for patrons on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Burleson Animal Shelter will also be open on Saturday, August 30, then will reopen on Sept. 2. The Sept. 1, Burleson City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The work session will begin at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. at city hall. More
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 Police department hosts 20th Citizens Police Academy graduation
The Burleson Police Department's 20th Citizens Police Academy graduated Aug. 14 in a ceremony at Burleson City Hall. Bill Moore, county attorney for Johnson County, was the keynote speaker. Brian O'Heren, the CPA coordinator and traffic sergeant for the police department, presided over the festivities which included the presentation of certificates and t-shirts. The police department hosts the free 10-week Citizens Police Academy each year, June-August. The classes last three hours, every Thursday night. The Citizens Police Academy is open to men and women, 18 or older. The next academy will be the summer of 2015. This year's roster included Eric Allen, Rhyan Anderson, Chuck Ashton, Sherry Christian, Harry Clark Jr., Tommie Devlin, Joshua Duran, Nedra Lamar, Tanya Lane, Cheryle Nix, Andy Penney, Roy Primeaux, Lauren Reimer, Keri Roberson, Sheila Stone, Brenda Swales, Max Tate, Bob Weaver and Derek Zelder. Read More
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Flashing yellow arrows will be installed at 5 intersections on Hwy. 174
Keep an eye out for flashing yellow arrow signals on Hwy. 174. The Texas Department of Transportation issued a news release Aug. 19 saying that the flashing yellow arrow signals will be installed at five intersections on Hwy. 174, including Hillery Street, Renfro Street, Ellison Street, Newton Drive and Summercrest Boulevard. A solid green arrow means drivers can proceed with a left turn; solid yellow means drivers should prepare to stop; a solid red arrow means drivers turning left must stop and wait; and a flashing yellow arrow means drivers may proceed with a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The installation should be complete in September, weather permitting. For more information, this is a link to the TxDOT news release. You can also view a diagram of what the new signalization means. And to see a video of what the traffic flow will look like with the new arrows, go to the TxDOT video on YouTube.
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 Sober - Wait - Awareness - Guidance . . . Sept. 4
The Teen SWAG Affair is coming back! It will be Thursday, Sept. 4, between 4 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Ron Harmon Subcourthouse, 247 Elk Dr. (across from Burleson High School).Typically SWAG refers to a person's appearance, style or presentation, but at this free event the message is Sober - Wait - Awareness - Guidance. The SWAG Affair is hosted by the Burleson Municipal Court and the Burleson City Marshals. The event includes Operation Intervention DWI Simulator, Think B4 U Ink, anti-bullying programs, First Financial, CareFlite, the Burleson Fire Department and the Burleson Fire Marshal's Office (command vehicle). Also part of the fun is a Kids Zone for younger children. SWAG will partner with Buffalo Nickel Arcade (next door to the subcourthouse) as well. More
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How are we communicating with you?
Is the City doing a good job of communicating with you? How do you hear about City of Burleson events, programs, and services? How can we improve? Give us your input by taking our 2014 Communications Survey.
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Do you want to join the Burleson Police  Department?
Do you want to join a police department that has a variety of opportunities and that has been CALEA accredited since 1987? The 80-plus member Burleson Police Department includes an authorized sworn strength of 61 officers. The deadline to apply to be a police officer is Aug. 29. The written test will be given Sept. 12. Those selected have an opportunity to work in patrol, criminal investigations, as a community resource officer or school resource officer, traffic unit (including motorcycles), bicycle unit, crisis negotiations, SWAT, and honor guard. Read more about the job opening on the City of Burleson website.
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Contact your city council members
Do you want to talk to your city council members? The city of Burleson is not divided into districts so you are represented by the mayor and all six council members. Go to the City Council page in the staff directory on the City website. You can contact all seven at once by using the "Contact your City Council form" or you can call or email them individually. Council meets at city hall on the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. for a work session and at 7 p.m. for the regular city council meeting.
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Sign up now for Burleson's Sept. 20 Trash Bash
Come out and join the City of Burleson and Keep Burleson Beautiful with the Burleson Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. You can register online now. Volunteers will remove litter and debris from retail corridors, waterways, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but youth participants are required to have adult supervision. After the cleanup, volunteers will convene at Warren Park, 301 S.W. Johnson Ave., for free pizza and some prize drawings. Read More
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Call/email for answers to City questions
Do you need to contact the city manager's office, municipal court, environmental services, or utility customer service? The name, title, phone number and email for City staff is on the City website. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page.
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Starve those mosquitoes!
Mosquitoes 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 through October, with peak activity in August. Be on heightened alert. 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
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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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Be informed about City government
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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Teen SWAG
Thursday, Sept. 4
4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Ron Harmon Subcourthouse
247 Elk Dr.
817-426-9220
Trash Bash
Saturday, Sept. 20
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Citywide
817-426-9832
Founders Day
Saturday, Oct. 11
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Old Town Burleson
124 W. Ellison St.
817-426-9104
Boo Bash
Saturday, Oct. 25
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Old Town Burleson
124 W. Ellison St.
817-426-9104
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding
Saturday, Nov. 8
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
133 N. Main St.
817-426-9832
Burleson Anime & Manga Festival
Saturday, Nov. 8
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Burleson Public Library
248 SW Johnson Ave.
817-426-9205
Military Veteran Tribute
Saturday, Nov. 8
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial park
298 E. Renfro St.
817-426-9104
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BURLESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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BURLESON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
First and third Mondays
6 p.m. work session
7 p.m. meeting
Burleson City Hall
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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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