Yes, we are open today!

All City facilities are open today, Good Friday. If you are on the Friday trash/curbside recycling schedule, the trucks will be stopping by to pick it up. The BRiCk will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open, regular hours of 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m., on Easter. All of the usual City places will be open Friday and Saturday. Have a great weekend! 

Sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans remembered March 27

Veterans Memorial Plaza in Burleson was filled Friday afternoon as the City and the Burleson Heritage Foundation hosted the fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Celebration. The March 27 celebration included the Burleson High School ROTC, Burleson Police Department Honor Guard, the Pipes and Drums Corps, and speeches by Mayor Ken Shetter and Congressman Roger Williams. The guest speaker was Major General "Les" Simpson, Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division, who served during major combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. To see the rest of the pictures, go to the City of Burleson Texas Facebook page.  

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.  

They worked hard for those Easter eggs

There were some sweet sights at the BRiCk's Aqua Egg Hunt on March 28, and this is one of them, as two girls team up to gather the eggs. The fun on March 28 began at 10 a.m. as children from birth to 11 years old donned goggles and swimsuits for the hunt for plastic eggs in the play structure area and the lap pool. There were four "hunting sessions" and all four were packed with children and their families. To see the rest of the pictures, go to the City of Burleson Texas Facebook page.  

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.

The Easter Bunny was at Bunny Daze

Hidden Creek Sports Complex was packed March 28 as families checked in for the City's annual Bunny Daze and Easter Egg Hunt. There was entertainment, pictures with the Easter Bunny, lots and lots of games and vendors, great food from the concession stand, train rides, and the ever popular Easter egg hunt on Field 1. The annual event had to be moved from Bartlett Park to Hidden Creek this year because Bartlett Park is being transformed in to a soccer complex. For the rest of the Bunny Daze pictures, go to the City of Burleson Texas Facebook page.

Come fishing and camping with us

Bailey Lake is the place to be for the Far Out Family Fun Campout & Fishing Adventures April 25-26. The City is sponsoring the event that starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The Boy Scouts and Master Naturalists will guide you through nature trails, help you fish, and assist with outdoor games and activities, including campfire stories and skits. There will be hot dog roasting and marshmallow toasting. Bring your snacks, tent, fishing pole, bait, flashlight and bug spray. Bring the whole family ($10 per family of five). Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Three fishing rods/tackle boxes have been donated to the event for the biggest catch prizes. Register at the BRiCk! Read More

Joey entertained at the Russell Farm Easter egg hunt

Not many people can say they went to an Easter egg hunt hosted by a real live donkey! Joey the donkey donned his pink and white bunny ears and visited with the children who stopped by Russell Farm on March 28. The hunt was for children from birth to 4 years old. The 30-acre Russell Farm, located at 405 W. CR 714, was donated to the City in 2011. The grounds have several galleries containing wood sculptures by Charlie Boren and local artists, along with historical artifacts, and, of course, Joey and his donkey friends. To see the rest of the pictures from the Easter egg hunt at Russell Farm, go to the City of Burleson Texas Facebook page.

Sign up to play or sponsor Links Fore Literacy Golf Tournament!

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  

Do you want to rent a pavilion, pool?

Do you want to rent a park pavilion, room at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk), or the gymnasium or pools at the BRiCk? Go to the Rentals/Parties page on the City website. Scroll through the listing of parks to find the amenities you want. Download and fill out a meeting room and court rental request form for the BRiCk. And, check out the birthday party packages and pool party options at the BRiCk. For more information call 817-426-9104. The BRiCk is open 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. 

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. 

Report your concern, 24/7/365

You report a concern and we get you an answer. It's a simple as utilizing the RequestTracker page on the City of Burleson website. You can send your report 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All you need is your computer, a sign-in and password, and you are ready to go. The categories include animal services, code compliance, engineering, general comment/question, parks and recreation and public works. Reports are checked 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. You'll receive a confirmation that the report was received by City staff and who that report was forwarded to. The staff in that department will check in to your concern and respond to you either by RequestTracker or by phone, so be sure to include your contact information on the report. RequestTracker is only for non-emergencies. If you have an emergency, please call the police communications center at 817-426-9903. 

Read City agendas and minutes

Are you looking for agendas for City meetings? You can still access them through the Public Notices page on the City of Burleson website, but now you can go straight to the agenda by using the Agendas & Minutes page. You can see current meeting agendas as well as past meeting agendas, minutes, and video (city council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are live streamed and archived).