City of Burleson, Texas

October 31, 2014

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It was trick-or-treat time at Boo Bash

We had a full house in Old Town Oct. 25 at the City's seventh annual Burleson Old Town Boo Bash! The littlest trick-or-treaters decorated 1,000 miniature pumpkins. Vendors lined Ellison Street, from Main Street to Bransom, and handed out candy for more than two hours. "If you're a monster and you know it" was the Boo Bash story, and the trick-or-treaters played along, acting out the "snort and growl, smack your claws, stomp, stomp, twitch your tail, wiggle your warts, roar roar." Families came out in force, and even the adults dressed up. To see the rest of the pictures, go to the Boo Bash album on the City Facebook page.

If the yellow arrow is flashing, yield

If the yellow arrow is flashing, yield. There are flashing yellow arrow lights at five intersections on Hwy. 174 - Hillery Street, Renfro Street, Ellison Street, Newton Drive and Summercrest Boulevard. If the yellow arrow signal is flashing, drivers may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk. The green arrow means that vehicles turning left have the right-of-way. The red arrow means to stop and wait (do not enter the intersection to turn) and the yellow arrow means prepare to stop. Watch for the signs above the signal lights that provide the reminder to yield. Let's be careful out there!

Burleson Police Explorers bring home three first place trophies

They were a triple threat! Members of the Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911 were up to the challenge Oct. 25 when they snagged three first place trophies in the Alamo Area Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. Two teams of four Explorers from Burleson competed against approximately 60 teams and brought home first place in Traffic Stops (misdemeanor), Traffic Stops (felony) and Academic Challenge. The winning Explorers include Colby Smith, Brad Dye, Jaime Ayala, Peyton Haddock, Tanner Bates, Grace Twilley, Mary Studebaker and Blair Roy. More 

Third graders, get ready to draw!

Get out those crayons and colored pencils. The City of Burleson's parks and recreation department is looking for some talented third graders who are also Burleson residents to participate in the annual holiday coloring contest. The Christmas coloring contest flier is available on the City website. Two children - one lucky boy and one lucky girl - will be selected to ride with Santa Claus in the Burleson Rotary Club's Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade steps off from Kerr Middle School at 6 p.m. The two winners will also help turn on the lights at the City's Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street. The deadline is Nov. 26. More

Wagner-Smith breaks ground at City's Highpoint Business Park

The third business to break ground in the City-owned HighPoint Business Park is not a new name. Wagner-Smith Equipment Company has been a staple of Burleson since 1990. Wagner-Smith Equipment sells, rents, and maintains conductor-stringing equipment, plus related supplies and accessories including stringing blocks, grips, hoists, hot arms, pumps and presses. Complementing the equipment line is a complete product line of lineman tools and accessories for sale. The company has full service facilities in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio as well as a manufacturing facility in Illinois. The new site includes a 58,400 square foot office and warehouse distribution facility on 20.40 acres of land. Construction should start before the end of this year. The new site will include manufacturing, distribution, rental and training facilities. More

Military veterans will be honored Nov. 8

All military veterans, from all branches, from all wars and conflicts including stateside service, will be honored at the City's annual Military Veteran Tribute at Veterans Memorial Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event begins at 2 p.m. at 298 E. Renfro St., at the corner of Renfro Street and I-35. The plaza is nestled in the B& G development. The hour-long tribute will also include a brief dedication of the grounds as Veterans Memorial Plaza. The name changed from Veterans Memorial Park this year when the City redesigned the area (click on this link to see the design which encompasses all of the Plaza's amenities, including the eagle). The Plaza's renovation includes new veteran bricks. The new plaza will be able to accommodate 3,024 veteran bricks, two times what is currently on display. The new bricks contain the name, branch of service, and the name of conflicts in which the veteran served. More

Get your Breakfast with Santa tickets starting Monday!

This is an event you don't want to miss, The big guy from the North Pole is hosting the 15th annual Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., at the BRiCk. Advance tickets are available at the BRiCk starting Nov. 3, or you can buy them at the door Dec. 6. The event is geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Saint Nick's elves will be up before the crack of dawn flipping pancakes, cooking sausage, and serving the orange juice and coffee. Santa will be in the BRiCk's Winter Wonderland until 11 a.m. to hear Christmas wishes, so bring your camera. Then stop by Santa's workshop to make holiday crafts.Advance tickets are $4 for children and $5 for adults. Tickets at the door are $5 for children, $7 for adults. For more information call 817-426-9104. 

Johnson County, know where to vote

Johnson County voters, today is your last day to vote early in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election. This is not a City election, so please check the election websites for the county in which you live. If you live in Johnson County, go to the Johnson County Elections page or call 817-556-6197. Go to early voting sites in Johnson County for a list of early voting sites countywide. Early voting hours in Johnson County are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today, Oct. 31.

Library welcomes Anime & Manga fans Nov. 8 for BAM festival                            

The Burleson Public Library has hosted a number of events dedicated to the study of Anime (Japanese animated films) and Manga (Japanese comics), but on Saturday, Nov. 8, the library will combine the two for the Burleson Anime & Manga Festival.  The event is slated for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. Those on the Nov. 8 roster include Michael Champion (artist), Chaka Cumberbatch (cosplayer/podcaster), Taffeta Darling (cosplayer/podcaster), Drew Edwards (writer/creator), Taylor Elizabeth (cosplayer/podcaster), Chris "Oz" Fulton (artist), Eddie Medina (artist/creator), Mangaka and voice actress Kristen McGuire(Haganai Next and Date A Live), Terry Parr (artist), voice actress Whitney Rodgers (Dead Man Wonderland and Haganai), Halo Sama (artist) and cosplayer Josh Watson. For more, see the BAM brochure.

Do you know where to vote in Tarrant?

Tarrant County voters, today is the final day to vote early in the Nov. 4 election. This is not a City election, so please check the election websites for the county in which you live. If you live in Tarrant County, go to the Tarrant County Elections page or call 817-831-8683. Go to early voting sites in Tarrant County for the list of voting sites countywide. Early voting hours in Tarrant County are 7 a.m.-7 p.m., today, Oct. 31.

Step back in time Nov. 1 Do you have plans November 1? Guided tours of Russell Farm, 405 W. County Road 714, are available on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors are greeted by characters from Burleson's past dressed in period appropriate clothes. Docents tell stories of the families who lived at Russell Farm and demonstrate how the house grew from the original three-room home to the much larger home it is today. The Russell-Boren house was built in 1877 and was the home of the Russell family for 135 years. The farm was donated to the City of Burleson in October 2011 by the Boren family for historical, art and agricultural/natural uses. The property was renamed Russell Farm when the farm was donated. The 30-acre property is located at 405 W. County Road 714. For more about Russell Farm, go to the website or call Russell Farm Supervisor Gary Burkins at 817-447-3316.

BHF hosts book signing for Arnold's 'Pioneer Pups' Nov. 8

Nancy K. Arnold is coming to Burleson Saturday, Nov. 8, for a book signing for her second book, "Pioneer Pups." She will be at the Burleson Visitors Center and Museum, 124 W. Ellison St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Burleson Heritage Foundation is hosting the event. The 96-page book is written in rhyme and features fictional yet heroic canine characters that accompany humans on the wagon train trip from Iowa to Texas. Those humans are Arnold's ancestors. Benjamin Bransom, her great-great grandfather, brought his family by ox-drawn wagons to Johnson County in 1853. Arnold is the granddaughter of Mallie Bransom, daughter of Robert James Bransom, and niece of Doyle Bransom. For more information about the Nov. 8 book signing call John Duke Smith at 817-713-2729.

How are we communicating with you?

Today is the last day to tell us what you think! We want to know how you think the City is doing in 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.

Gather your paper, electronics and household hazardous waste for Nov. 8 event

Get ready for the City's household hazardous waste collection, electronic recycling, and paper shredding event Nov. 8, at the old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required). Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Electronics and appliances (except for TVs) will be taken for free. TVs will not be accepted. There is no fee for paper shredding, but you are limited to three boxes (30 pounds) per vehicle. For more information, call David Lenartowicz, the City's environmental specialist, at 817-426-9842.

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.

Be informed about City government

Do you know what's going on in your City? Choose the form of communication that best suits your style by going to the Communications page on the City website. We have City news releases, the City of Burleson Texas Government Facebook page, the City of Burleson Twitter page, weekly City E-Newsletter, monthly City Focus newsletter, and Everbridge emergency notifications.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

 

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 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Plaza
298 E. Renfro St.
817-426-9104

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 6
7 a.m.-11 a.m.
The BRiCk
550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.
Tickets available starting Nov. 3
817-426-9104
 
 
Christmas Craft Fair
Burleson Senior Activity Center
216 S.W. Johnson Ave. (next to Burleson Post Office)
Saturday, Dec. 6
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
817-295-6611
 
 
Rotary Club's Parade of Lights
Saturday, Dec. 6
6 p.m.
Steps off from Kerr Middle School
817-447-7300
 
 
City's tree lighting and fireworks
Saturday, Dec. 6
7 p.m.
Corner of Johnson Ave.  &  Ellison St.
817-426-9104

 

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Far Out Family Campout and Fishing Adventures

 

Founders Day 2014

 

Tip-A-Cop

 

Drug Take Back Event

 

Yappy Hour

 

National Night Out 2014

 

 

 

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Burleson Visitors Center

124 W. Ellison St.

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Hidden Creek Golf Course 

555 E. Hidden Creek

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Public Library

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Municipal Court

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Service Center

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Police Department

225 W. Renfro

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Senior Activity Center

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