City's Employee of the Quarter is Lisa Kay Edwards

If you come to Burleson City Hall to pay your water/trash bill, you probably know Lisa Kay Edwards. She is the utility customer service supervisor who, along with her fellow employees, greets you at the window to take your payment, set up your service and more. Next time you are in city hall, congratulate her. Lisa was named Employee of the Quarter for the City's public works department. She is the third honoree in 2014. Nov. 1 marks her 10th anniversary with the City. The award honors Edwards for her stellar customer service. Lisa Kay Edwards will be recognized at the Oct. 20 Burleson City Council meeting. MORE 

Fish and camp out with us tonight!

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 starting at 5 p.m. tonight, Oct. 17, and wrapping up at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Bailey Lake, 280 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Boy Scouts and Master Naturalists will show you the way along nature trails, assist with fishing questions, and other fun activities. There will also be a hot dog dinner with roasted marshmallows for dessert. There will be a campfire! All you have to bring is snacks, a tent, fishing pole, bait, flashlight, and bug spray. The cost is $15 at the event. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Don't miss the family fun at Bailey Lake! More 

Citizens on Patrol earn four state honors

The Burleson Police Department's Citizens On Patrol (COPs) program was honored not once, not twice, but four times recently at the Texas Citizens On Patrol Association annual convention in Cleburne. Sgt. Brian O'Heren, coordinator of the program, earned Coordinator of the Year. Burleson COPs won Small Agency of the Year. Caty "Granny" Atkins, the oldest member of Burleson COPs, accepted the Lifetime Member award. And, out of 14 vehicles entered in the car show, the Burleson COPs vehicle won honorable mention. The Burleson Police Department's COPs program boasts 40 active members, including the 2014 class. MORE

Planning and Zoning seeks member

Can you devote at least two nights a month to serve your community on the City's Planning and Zoning Commission? There is one vacancy. P&Z approves plans for subdivisions and makes recommendations to council regarding land use issues, rezoning requests, amendments to the zoning ordinance and other development regulations, and amendments to and updates of the Comprehensive Master Plan. Recent appointments include Dan Boutwell as chairman and Jack Eades as a member. The P&Z also includes Koy Killen, Duaine Goulding, Amanda Harris, and Brenda Gammon. If you are interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, contact the city secretary at 817-426-9661. The deadline to apply is Oct. 22. You can apply online or print the application and return it to Burleson City Hall at 141 W. Renfro St. 

Firefighters Association has 2014 'Fight for Hope' t-shirts

The Burleson Professional Firefighters Association has unveiled the 2014 "Fight for Hope" t-shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year's design features light and hot pink lettering and a Maltese cross design on solid black. T-shirts are available in short-sleeve ($18) or long-sleeve ($20) styles. Sizes range from adult small to 3X (short-sleeve) and adult small to extra large (long-sleeve). Shirts are available now at Burleson Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. Contact Kristie Menchaca at 817-426-9176 for more information. 

Do you have a mechanical license?

The City's Building Codes and Standards board is looking for a board member who is a licensed HVAC. Two alternate members are also needed. All members must live in the city or own or be employed by a business located in the city. The 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. Recently appointed to this board are Rick Roper, chair/master electrician, and members Will Gray/electrician, Charley Buckingham/plumber, Roy Songy/master plumber, Bobby Heffner/building contractor and Bryan Causey/fire protection. If you are interested in the vacancies on Building Codes and Standards contact the city secretary at 817-426-9661. The deadline to apply is Oct. 22. You can apply online or print the application,and return it to Burleson City Hall at 141 W. Renfro St.

Old Town will be taken over by trick-or-treaters 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.

Tarrant County burn ban is 90 days

We need you on the cemetery board

Are you interested in serving on the City's Cemetery Board? This board recommends policies, rules and regulations for Burleson Memorial Cemetery. They're seeking one more member. Recently appointed were Aaron Childress as chair, Victoria Helton (youth member) and Michelle Griffith. Also on the board is Lynn Patrick Hebert. If you are interested in serving on the Cemetery Board, contact the city secretary at 817-426-9661. The deadline to apply is Oct. 22. You can apply online or print the application and return it to Burleson City Hall at 141 W. Renfro St. 

Old Town was the place to be Oct. 11

Whew, there were a lot of people at the 22nd annual Founders Day celebration in Burleson on Oct. 11. The Burleson Heritage Foundation and the City of Burleson hosted the celebration in Old Town. The fun started with a walking parade and ended with a concert by Sonny Burgess, a Country Music Association artist winner and Texas Country Music Hall of Famer. There were more than 100 vendor booths, the Legends of Texas gunfighter shows, a children's area with bounce houses and "rat balls," a car/truck/motorcycle show, two stages of entertainment, food trucks, a trick bicycle show and more. There are four albums of pictures on the City of Burleson Facebook page. Go to 22nd Annual Founders Day, Legends of Texas, , Sonny Burgess Concert, and Connect with Council.  

Keep trick-or-treaters safe on the road

Several groups and neighborhoods are hosting festivities on Oct. 31. What can you do to keep your children safe and what can drivers do to keep trick-or-treaters safe? Walk on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If there are not sidewalks, walk as far to the left as possible, facing traffic. Cross the street at corners. Look both ways when crossing. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up and never dart out in to the street or cross between parked cars. Don't use the cell phone when walking. Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. Wait until the children are home before eating the treats. Parents should sort and check treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. Drivers, slow down and stay alert for excited trick-or-treaters. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly. And, turn your headlights on earlier in the day so it will be easier to spot children from greater distances.