Officers serve up food and reel in tips

It was hopping at Grumps Burgers in Burleson Sept. 29! Between the tips and a portion of the proceeds from the $8 Tip A Cop meal, the Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association took in a little over $2,200. More than half a dozen Burleson Police officers, and the chief, served up humor along with the orders. BCPAAA members and students in the Burleson Police Explorers program welcomed patrons, cleared tables, and filled drinks. In the past, BCPAAA members have raised funds and 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. Thank you Grumps Burgers for hosting the fundraiser! To see the rest of the pictures, go to the Tip A Cop photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook.

Working smoke alarms save lives!

Have you tested your smoke alarms lately? "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!" is the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11. The Burleson Fire Marshal's Office will be working with the Burleson Fire Department to visit schools and daycares to drive the message home. Why? Because according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), having a working smoke alarm in a home cuts the risk of dying in a fire in half. Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Test all smoke alarms every month by using the test button. And, replace all smoke alarms every 10 years or sooner if they don't respond properly when tested. More 

Founders Day is just a week away!

Are you ready to celebrate? The City and the Burleson Heritage Foundation are putting the finishing touches on the schedule for the 22nd annual Founders Day, slated for Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town Burleson (124 W. Ellison St.). The historic festival includes western gunfighters, antique appraisals, car/truck/motorcycle show, tractors, arts and crafts, great food, games, and children's activities (including bounce houses). There will be two stages featuring entertainment. Vendor booths will stretch down Ellison, from Warren Street to Main Street. The day starts with a walking parade at 9 a.m. and ends with a concert by Sonny Burgess, a Country Music Association artist winner and Texas Country Music Hall of Famer, at 4 p.m. Don't miss the champion fiddlers, wood carving, leather work, and more! If you want to be a vendor and you haven't applied yet, the application is available online or you can stop by the Burleson Visitors Center and Museum at 124 W. Ellison St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.

Zone 1, your week starts Oct. 6

Did you know that if you are on the City of Burleson trash collection service that we will pick up your bulky items once a month? All you have to know is your zone. If you are in Zone 1, your bulky items are picked up the week of the first Monday of the month. That means if you are in  Zone 1, your week starts Oct. 6. Zone 2 is the week of the second Monday of the month. Zone 3 is the week of the third Monday of the month and Zone 4 is the week of the fourth Monday of the month. Put your items at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your zone week and crews will work through the Friday of that week to clear your zone of special items. Items that will be collected during special pick up include limbs (not to exceed 4-foot in length), brush, lumber, wood, mattresses, furniture, carpet (cut into four-foot rolls), appliances that do not contain Freon, large toys, lawn mowers/weed eaters/edgers that have had the gasoline and oil drained, outdoor grills without the propane tank, yard waste in paper lawn bags, and other large bulk items. Check online to see the zone map, or call the Municipal Service Center at 817-426-9830.

Two found new homes at Yappy Hour

Jump on board with the City boards

Do you want to represent your neighbors on a City board? There are vacancies on Building Codes and Standards, the Cemetery Board and the Library Board. The deadline to apply is Oct. 6. The Building Codes and Standards Board is responsible for recommending building code ordinances or amendments for adoption and hearing appeals from building code interpretations made by the building official or the fire marshal. The Cemetery Board recommends policies, rules and regulations for Burleson Memorial Cemetery. And the Library Board is responsible for making recommendations to council and library staff on library policy and long-range service plans. If you are interested in any of these volunteer positions, contact the city secretary at 817-426-9661. You can apply online. You can also print the application then return it to Burleson City Hall at 141 W. Renfro St.

Campout and Fishing Adventures is back!

It's time to bait that hook, cast that line, and cross your fingers for a bite. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the popular Far Out Family Campout and Fishing Adventures Friday/Saturday, Oct. 17-18, at Bailey Lake. The overnight event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday and wraps up at 8 a.m. Saturday. The cost is $10 per family of five (if you register by Oct. 16) or $15 at the event. You can sign up at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Each child at the event must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Don't miss the family fun at Bailey Lake! More 

Are you making your holiday gift list?

Be sure to reserve Dec. 6 if you are looking for a unique gift for Christmas. Stop by the Burleson Senior Activity Center for the Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair showcases one-of-a-kind handmade items from area vendors. This is a great time to do your last minute shopping for special friends and relatives. The center is located at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave., next to the Burleson Post Office. For more information call the center at 817-295-6611.

More than 400 pounds of medication collected at Drug Take Back event

Final count? Eighteen boxes containing 413 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted medication were collected at the Burleson Drug Take Back Event. The Burleson Police Department and Citizens On Patrol joined forces with the DEA to accept drugs, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal during the four-hour event Sept. 27. This included over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs. At the April 2014 event, the police department collected 293 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted medications. At the October 2013 event, 247 pounds were collected. The Drug Take Back events provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of controlled substance medications such as painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants like ADHD drugs instead of flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash. To see the rest of the pictures, go to the Drug Take Back Event photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook. 

Trick or treaters will take over Old Town

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.