Tip-A-Cop at Grumps on Sept. 29

Save the date, enjoy a burger and fries, tip your waiter or waitress, and support your local police department. It's that simple. It's called Tip-A-Cop. Make plans to stop by Grumps of Burleson on Monday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and the tips and a portion of the nightly proceeds will go to the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA). Police officers will be serving you your choice of a hamburger or cheeseburger, fries or chips and soda or tea all for just $8. BCPAA members will refill your drink and clear the tables. In the past, the BCPAAA members have provided the Burleson Police Department with pursuit spikes, all the initial uniforms for the Honor Guard (valued at approximately $3,300), purchased four-six new bikes for the department's bicycle unit (and established a maintenance fund for the bikes), and helped raise funds for equipment for the Citizens On Patrol members. More

Have you signed up to beautify the city?

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

We'll take recyclables off your hands!

Can't wait to recycle? You can always go to the City's Compost/Mulch/Recycling Center at 610 Memorial Plaza (next to Burleson Memorial Park and behind Fire Station #2). Residents are welcome to drop off recyclables or pick up free mulch on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The center will accept the same recyclables that you leave at the curb every week. There is no charge to drop off your recyclables, but you must be a resident of the City (proof of residency such as a water bill is required). For more details call 817-426-9832.

Get ready for Yappy Hour, Sept. 26

Dogs, dogs, dogs and more dogs are the theme Friday, Sept. 26, when the Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery team up for the fifth Yappy Hour. Everyone, including our Empty the Shelter families, is encouraged to bring their own pets and check out the adoptable pets that the animal shelter staff will bring out for on-site adoptions. Animal shelter staff will be shuttling adoptable pets to the winery from the 775 S.E. John Jones Dr. Burleson Animal Shelter site. Adoption fees range from $55 to $65 and include basic vaccinations and microchipping. Depending on the age of the adoptable pet, the fee also includes a rabies vaccination voucher and heartworm test. The animal shelter is also bringing two gift baskets. A donation will secure a chance for pet owners to take home a basket at the end of the night. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The winery will be donating a portion of the Sept. 26 evening's proceeds to the Burleson Animal Shelter. More

Veterans Memorial Plaza is getting a makeover in time for Nov. 8's tribute

When military veterans gather at Veterans Memorial Plaza on Nov. 8 for the annual Military Veteran Tribute, the plaza will have a whole new look. With the renovation, the plaza will be able to accommodate 3,024 veteran bricks, more than twice what is currently on display. The bricks contain the name, branch of service, and the name of conflicts in which the veteran served. To add a brick to the plaza, call the Burleson Public Library at 817-426-9212 or go to the Operation Remember page on the City website. The Nov. 8 tribute kicks off at 2 p.m. at the plaza at 298 E. Renfro St. (corner of Renfro and I-35W service road). For more information about the tribute, call the parks and recreation department at 817-426-9104.

Police Explorers are ready to compete

In July, Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911 won second place in the Intoxicated Driver event at a multi-day competition for police explorers at the University of Texas at Arlington. In October, the explorers hope to compete again at the Alamo Area Police Explorer competition, where they won first place in the Domestic Violence scenario in 2013. Two teams of four explorers from the Burleson post engaged in life-like law enforcement scenarios July 10-12 at UTA. Post #4911 was one of more than 90 teams from law enforcement agencies statewide to compete. The Explorer Post raised more than $3,500 to attend the UTA competition by hosting a spaghetti dinner and garnering generous donations from local businesses and organizations. The students are currently raising funds to attend the Alamo Area Police Explorer competition in October. More

Don't miss the Johnson County Emergency Preparedness Fair

Burleson High School will be the site for the second annual Johnson County Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and coincides with National Preparedness Month. This is hosted by Johnson County Emergency Management. The Burleson Police Department, Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office and Municipal Court will also be involved. The fair will take place in the east parking lot at the high school on Elk Drive. Attractions include fire trucks, ambulances, medical helicopters, a command post, and several business booths with preparedness information and supplies.

Hotel Transylvania is the Dive-In Movie

Have you ever heard of a Dive-In Movie? Check it out at the BRiCk's indoor pool on Friday, Oct. 24. The BRiCk staff will be showing "Hotel Transylvania" on the BRiCk's 18-foot big screen at 7 p.m. So grab your swimsuit, towel and friends and lounge around the indoor pool. You can even bring your own Coast Guard-approved float or noodle. Admission is $5 per person (children 2 and under get in free). The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served for $1. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 1 at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., so be sure to mark your calendars. Call 817-426-9104 for more information.

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Best trick-or-treating in town is Oct. 25

Old Town will be taken over by superheroes, princesses, and more on Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. for the City's seventh annual free Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. Children, birth-12 years old, will arrive in their favorite Halloween costumes - trick-or-treat bags in hand - for the ultimate in trick or treating. Local businesses, churches, and civic groups set up booths and decorate their vehicles for trunk-or-treat fun. Children will enjoy free candy, games, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch full of free pumpkins to decorate, and a costume parade. If you want to be a vendor, go to the City website for the application. For more information, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 or 817-426-9112.