Police Explorers win again!

Congratulations to the Burleson Police Explorer post! Two teams from Burleson Police Explorer Post #4911 brought home seven awards from the McKinney ISD Invitation Explorer Competition on March 21. Burleson's two teams of four competed in a field of 12 teams.Burleson won first place for the Intoxicated Driver scenario; first and second place for the Crash Investigation scenario (Team 1 and Team 2); second place for Felony Traffic Stops, Domestic Crisis, and Crisis Negotiations; and third place in the Misdemeanor Traffic Stop. Read More 

Vietnam vets will be honored today

Major General Lester "Les" Simpson will be the guest speaker for today's fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Celebration at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Burleson. The event begins at 2 p.m. The Burleson Heritage Foundation and the City of Burleson are the hosts. The celebration will include the presentation of colors; the Burleson Police Department's firing team and "Taps" by a bugler; and representatives from Burleson, Cleburne, Arlington, Midlothian and Fort Worth Police serving with the Pipes and Drums Corps. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter and Congressman Roger Williams are also scheduled to speak at the celebration. Read More 

It's all about Easter eggs Saturday!

Be adventurous and dive in for Easter eggs, race against your peers for prize eggs at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through fields dotted with eggs at the City's Russell Farm. Whatever you choose, make sure your calendar is cleared for Saturday, March 28. The fun begins at 10 a.m. with goggles and swimsuits for the Aqua Egg Hunt at the BRiCk's indoor pool. Children up to age 11 will be divided into four age groups for hunts in the play structure area and the lap pool. This year, Bunny Daze is moving to Field #1 at Hidden Creek Sports Complex. The free festivities start at noon. The Easter egg hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. And, Joey the Donkey and all his farm friends are hosting a free Easter egg hunt at Russell Farm for children up to 4 years old. That free hunt is at 3 p.m. Read More  

Be part of Old Town planning and designing workshop today & Saturday

If you want to be part of the planning and design changes in Old Town Burleson, RSVP for the Old Town Burleson Pedestrian Mobility Planning & Design Workshop, today and Saturday. This is part of the Congress of New Urbanism's Legacy Charrette project. During the workshop, participants will talk about pedestrian mobility challenges and opportunities within Old Town. New urbanism is a planning movement that encourages walkable and sustainable communities.  It promotes variation in housing types, increased density and mixed uses. The public is invited to attend the workshop - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 2 p.m.-8 p.m. on March 28 - on the second floor above Babe's Restaurant, 120 S. Main St. Public input will be taken between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. today and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday. RSVP now by email.. For more, go to the Congress for the New Urbanism website.

Have you signed up yet?

You've seen the hit NBC series, "Chicago Fire." Do you want to know what it's like to walk in a firefighter's boots? Find out by signing up for the Burleson Fire Department's free five-day Citizens Fire Academy. Class is April 6-10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Citizens Fire Academy is open to residents of Burleson and employees who work in Burleson. You must be at least 18 years old and in good physical shape because the Citizens Fire Academy includes the ever popular live fire burn. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3. Do you have what it takes to step in to those firefighter boots? Read More 

Three cheers for the Tiny Tots Triathlon!

Are you looking for a fun event for your preschooler? The BRiCk has the perfect event for you! Come register for the first Tiny Tots Triathlon! This event is designed just for the "little guys" (ages 3-5). Your preschoolers will have an opportunity to enjoy fitness at its finest. They will get to bike, splash through sprinklers, and dash to the finish line! Each participant will receive a medal. This is an event that the entire family will be able to enjoy while promoting fitness at the same time! Parents must provide their preschooler with their own tri-cycle. The race is Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. The entry level fee is $15 and pre-registration is required. Sign up today, at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information.

Learn basic CPR and first aid

If you want to learn how to do basic CPR, the Burleson Fire Department is hosting free basic CPR classes on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. The dates are March 28, April 25, May 23, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5, 2015. You must be at least 15 years old. Participants will receive a certificate. This is not a card class. The three-hour course includes very basic and easy hands on CPR, basic first aid, and instruction on an AED. Classes are open to the first 30 people who sign up. Call 817-426-9170.

Vaccinate your pets - six skunks test positive for rabies

It's mating season for animals, and there is no shortage of construction activity, which explains why you may be seeing more skunks. Six skunks have tested positive for rabies, in Burleson, since January. The majority of the skunks were located in the southern and western parts of the city. All locations, except two, where skunks were captured also had dogs that were exposed. All of the pets are being held in isolation. The City's neighborhood services staff handed out flyers in the affected neighborhoods warning residents that a skunk, that tested positive for rabies, had been captured in the area within the last seven days. Residents are encouraged to report all physical contact between family or pets and a skunk and any animal bites to Burleson Animal Services at 817-426-9283. The most important thing that people can do is vaccinate their pets against rabies and keep those vaccinations up to date. State law requires that you have your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian at 4 months of age. Read More  

Get a free tree seedling on Arbor Day

Save the date for the City's annual Arbor Day Celebration. It will take place on Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. next to the BRiCk's outdoor pool in Bartlett Park. Second grade students from Frazier Elementary will be the guests of honor. Everyone who attends will get his or her choice of one free seedling - Live Oaks, Bur Oaks, Shumard Oaks, and Bald Cypress. Read More 

Tee off for literacy May 15 

The Friends of the Burleson Public Library will be hosting a golf tournament on Friday, May 15, at Hidden Creek Golf Course.  The Links Fore Literacy Golf Tournament is a 4-person scramble format with registration beginning at 11 a.m., lunch served at noon, and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament will directly benefit the Burleson Public Library by helping fund the various youth services and other outreach programs.  You can register online now as a sponsor or golfer. Read More

Watch 'The Lego Movie' from the pool!

Have you ever watched a movie from the pool? You can, April 10, when the BRiCk staff shows "The Lego Movie" at the BRiCk's indoor pool. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 before April 10 or $7 on April 10. Tickets are on sale now. Bring your own Coast Guard approved float or noodle and enjoy the flick on an 18-foot big screen. Popcorn will be available for $1. For more information and for tickets, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. 

Tell us what you think during Burleson Police Department's reaccreditation

If you can't attend the public hearing for the Burleson Police Department's reaccreditation, you can call in. A phone call-in session is slated for Monday, March 30, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Just dial 817-426-9921. A team of assessors representing the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will arrive in Burleson on March 29 as the Burleson Police Department vies for its ninth reaccreditation. The public hearing is slated for 6:30 p.m. on March 30 in the Precinct 2 courtroom at the Ron Harmon Sub Courthouse, 247 Elk Dr. Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987. The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services. Comments should address the agency's ability to comply with CALEA's standards. Read More

Adopt a pet at April 24 Yappy Hour

The Burleson Animal Shelter and Lost Oak Winery are teaming up for another Yappy Hour on Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the winery. Shelter staff will bring adoptable pets to Yappy Hour for on-site adoptions. The event is open to the public. Guests may bring their own pets. Leashes are strongly advised for all pets who attend. 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 and FELV (feline leukemia virus) test. Be sure to check out the Burleson Animal Services page on Petango the day of the event to see what adoptables may be at Yappy Hour. You can also follow the Burleson Animal Shelter on Facebook. 

Are you registered to vote?

If you haven't registered to vote, the deadline to do so and still be eligible to vote in the May 9 Burleson City Council election is April 9. You need to register with the county in which you reside. Go to the Texas Secretary of State Voter Registration page. Two of the three races are contested. Place 1 incumbent Stuart Gillaspie did not draw an opponent. Place 3 incumbent Jerry W. Allen withdrew his name from the ballot. Seeking the Place 3 seat are John Garrison, Shannan Sutter, Curtis E. Hawk and DanO Strong. Place 5 incumbent Dan McClendon is being challenged by Mark Hotchkiss. The election is for three-year terms. Early voting is Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday-Tuesday, May 4-5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., at Burleson City Hall. Election Day is May 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.