Firefighters open their house April 18

Burleson's Fire Station #1 will be buzzing April 18 as the Burleson Fire Department hosts an Open House for the community. The free fun is noon to 3 p.m. PHI air ambulance will be landing, MedStar ambulance will make the scene, and there will be tours of the fire trucks. Texas Health Huguley's Mobile Health Services Bus is hosting a kiddie obstacle course, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, and, showing what it takes to be a fit firefighter. You can step in to the fire safety trailer to see what can happen if something is left unattended on the stove, and how quickly smoke can fill a room. And, what would a fire department open house be without a race to see who can get the fire gear on first? Read More  

If you bring tourism, we have grants

Do you have an event or project that could help increase tourism in Burleson? Consider entering an application to receive a grant from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund. The City will host a pre-submittal workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m. at Burleson City Hall for all interested parties. A Letter of Inquiry is due by Friday, April 17, with formal applications to be submitted by Friday, May 1. For these dates and more information on qualifying projects, go to the City website or contact Justin Bond, economic development manager, 817-426-9684, or email him.

Dive-In and watch 'The Lego" Movie' at the BRiCk tonight, 7 p.m.

Grab your swimsuit and towel and dive in for a movie at the BRiCk tonight, April 10! The BRiCk staff will be showing "The Lego Movie." Doors to the BRiCk's indoor pool open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $7. Bring your friends and lounge around the indoor pool and enjoy the movie on an 18-foot big screen. It will feel like a pool was installed at the local cinema! Bring your own Coast Guard approved float or noodle. Popcorn will be available for $1. For more information and for tickets, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.

It's a great time to win $100 credit

Mattie Foster was the lucky winner of the monthly drawing for a $100 credit to her City utility account. 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. 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. Call 817-426-9601. 

Cheer on the triathletes Saturday

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.

Brush up on the four D's of mosquitoes

The best defense is a good offense! Mosquito season in Burleson typically runs from May to October, with peak activity in August. During these months residents should take preventative measures using the 4 Ds. DEET - Use insect repellents that contain DEET or any other EPA-approved insect repellent. Dress -Wear long sleeves and long pants when you are outside. Dusk/Dawn - Dusk and dawn are the times of day you should try to stay indoors. Drain - Mosquitoes need stagnant water to grow. Eliminate stagnant water from your home and report other areas of stagnant water to the City. Ground-based spraying for mosquitoes may be conducted in areas where a mosquito trap confirmed West Nile virus or where a reportable human case of West Nile virus was confirmed. The City's neighborhood services staff is giving away mosquito larvicide or "dunks" to Burleson residents who would like to begin a personal mosquito-control program. You can pick those up at the Municipal Service Center, 725 S.E. John Jones Dr. 

Check out the BRiCk's summer camps

If you're looking for something for your children ages 4 -17 years old to do, look no further than the BRiCk! Children between 6 - 12 years old have 11 weeks to choose from, June 8-Aug. 21, for Summer Fun Camp. Each week includes a field trip day. Campers 4 - 7 years old are invited to Lego Mania and Lego Designer Camp. Camp Barbie is for campers 4 - 8 years old, and Fun Academy Play Doh and Hot Wheels is for those between 5 - 7 years old. Youth Survival Tactics Boot Camp, Lego Logo Camp, and Fashion Designers are for campers 8 - 12 years old. Youth Creative Project Expressions and Look at Me, I'm an Author is for those 6 - 12 years old. And the older students, 10 - 17 years old can sign up for The Gaming Academy and Web Studio or Video Game Design. For more about each camp, go to the Camps page on the City website, or call 817-426-9104.

Spring clean now for recycling May 9

The City is hosting a household hazardous waste collection, electronic recycling & paper shredding event on May 9 at the City's old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (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 are not accepted. There is no fee for paper shredding, but the volume is limited to three document-sized boxes per vehicle. Read More 

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

Get a bag of books for $10 or single books for 50 cents - $2 at book sale

The Friends of the Library will host the group's annual book sale on Friday, April 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Burleson Public Library. The sale will have a large variety of books, hardcover and softcover for all ages, including popular fiction and nonfiction (biographies, cooking, self-help, history, literature and more). You can buy a bag of books, of your choosing, for $10. Single books range in price from 50 cents to $2. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.  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. 

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).