Military veterans will be honored Nov. 8

What is being built in Burleson?

Are you curious about where new homes are being built and what businesses are coming in or being renovated in Burleson? Check out the City's October building permit activity report. Forty-two permits have been issued in more than half a dozen residential subdivisions. The average square footage is 2,984 and the average home value is $156,682. Three new commercial permits were issued, four projects were completed, and 11 commercial certificates of occupancy were issued. There are three dozen active permits. 

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.

It's easy to get $100 credit from City

Everybody likes getting something back, especially this time of year! The two latest winners of the $100 credit to their City utility account are Chris and Jennifer Hartman and Joyce A. Ray. Names are drawn each month. The drawing is an incentive for utilizing the bank draft feature to pay your City of Burleson utility account. All customers who choose (or currently use) this option are entered into the monthly drawing. Sign up now so you have a chance to be one of the prize winners this fiscal year. Simply fill out an application online or stop by the Utility Customer Service office located at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The staff can start the process to automatically debit your checking account for your utility statement balance. For more information, call 817-426-9601. 

Library hosts Burleson Anime & Manga Festival Nov. 8                           

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.

Make a break for the BRiCK Nov. 24-26

Pack a sack lunch and tennis shoes and make a break for the BRiCk for the Thanksgiving Fun Camp! This camp is three days - Monday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 26 - and it is geared toward students six to 12 years old. The camp is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Campers will participate in fun and exciting activities like group games, arts and crafts, rock climbing and team building. Make sure your pre-teens have a swimsuit for Tuesday and Wednesday. Snacks will be provided every afternoon. The fee ranges from $60 to $75 for the three days or single-day registration for $25-$35. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information and to register.

Most City facilities close Nov. 27-28

City of Burleson facilities, with the exception of public safety, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Nov. 27. Trash will be collected on the next Monday, Dec. 1. The curbside recycling will be collected on your next scheduled day. Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Senior Activity Center will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Compost/Mulch/Recycle Center will be open Nov. 29. If you want to drop off the curbside recycling that was not collected on Thanksgiving Day, please stop by the Compost/Mulch/Recycle Center on Nov. 29. The center is located behind Fire Station #2. More  

Are homemade crafts on your 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.

Watch for road closures Saturday

There will be road closures for the Burleson Wine Crawl that will affect those with business in the Old Town area. These closures go in to effect at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and will lift by 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. The Burleson Wine Crawl road closures include Warren Street at the entrance to the asphalt parking lot on the northwest corner of Renfro and Warren Street, and Warren at Eldred Street; Ellison Street at Warren and Ellison at Wilson; Wilson at Burleson City Hall (the drive for the drive-thru to pay your water/trash bill) and Wilson at the alley (Spice Rack); and Bufford Street at the Community Bank driveway and Bufford at Wilson. There is also a 5K starting at 8 a.m. on Nov. 8. The race will start and finish at the intersection of Bransom Street and Bufford Street. Expect lane closures on Hidden Creek Parkway and Johnson Avenue. The lane closure on Hidden Creek is between Irene Street and Lisa Street.

Have fun with classes at the BRiCk

Do you want to have fun and get in better shape before the holidays? Check out the November fitness classes at the BRiCk. Start out with an hour of Total Body Blast at 5 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; an hour of PiYo starting at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and an hour of Zumba starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sundays. Are you more of a night time athlete? Try an hour of Boot Camp starting at 7:15 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; an hour of Zumba Toning starting at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Zumba at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. Are you adventurous? Set aside one hour this Saturday, Nov. 8, for Kangoo Jumps which starts at 11:30 a.m. There is a fee for Kangoo Jumps. The rest of the classes, with the exception of Yoga for Every-Body and Pure Yoga, are free for members. For more information call 817-426-9104. 

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.

Third graders, get ready to draw!

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!