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Governor calls for moment of silence for law enforcement
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If you see our public safety vehicles stopped, with their red and blue flashing lights activated, at 11 a.m. on Friday, please pause with them. On Wednesday, the governor's office issued the following . . .
As Texas continues to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers turn on their red and blue flashing lights for one-minute at 11:00 a.m. this Friday - the time Deputy Goforth's funeral is set to begin. "Respect and pride in our law enforcement must be restored in this state and nation," said Governor Abbott. "It is time to unite in solidarity to support the men and women who serve and protect our communities. I ask that communities across Texas support this cause for unity and remember the essential role that law enforcement plays in keeping Texas safe and strong."
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Five earn promotions at Burleson Police Department
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August 31, 2015, was a big day for the Burleson Police Department as a new officer was sworn in and five were promoted (see pictures). The newest officer to join the fold is James McClure. The 31-year-old Joshua native served nine years with the Bedford Police Department. Those receiving a handshake and a new badge Monday included Melvin McGuire and Randy Crum, as the department's new captains; and Don Adams, Tom Catron and Jae Berg as the newest sergeants. Also recognized were the police department's newest OICs (officers in charge), Cameron Pilgrim, Shelly Henken and Jonathan Gomez. Other organizational changes include Sgt. Wes Routson taking over the reins of the criminal investigations section and Sgt. Robert Sherman taking over the administrative sergeant role. Read More
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Most City facilities are closed Monday/Labor Day
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Most City facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection. If you are on the Monday trash/curbside recycling collection schedule, your next trash collection day is Thursday, Sept. 10 and your next curbside recycling day is Monday, Sept. 14. The City's Recycle and Compost Center is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for Burleson residents who can show a City water/trash bill as proof of residence.
Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open for normal hours, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., on Labor Day. All BRiCk indoor facilities will be closed on Labor Day.
The library will be open during normal hours on Saturday, Sept. 5, will close Sunday and Monday, and will reopen for patrons on Sept. 8. The animal shelter will also be open on Sept. 5, and then will reopen on Sept. 8. The Senior Activity Center will be closed on Sept. 7 but will be open for normal operating hours on Sept. 5. The Sept. 7, Burleson City Council meeting will take place on Sept. 8.
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Clean out the cabinets for Prescription Drug Take Back event
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The City, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be hosting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City's old service center at 133 N. Main St. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs. Proper disposal of medicines protects you by preventing poisoning of children and pets; deterring misuse by teenagers and adults; avoiding health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine, or a medicine that is too old to work well; and, keeping medicines from entering streams and rivers when poured down the drain or flushed down the toilet. Read More
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Bluegrass bands are coming to Founders Day Oct. 10
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If you like bluegrass music, you're going to love what Founders Day has to offer this year. Come on down to Old Town Burleson, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 10, to hear the Bluefield Express, The Quibble Brothers, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Bluegrass Band, and Walker and the Texas Dangers! The Bluefield Express show varies from "hard-drivin', straight ahead bluegrass to ballads, bluegrass instrumentals, gospel and some original compositions." The Quibble Brothers "are not just a hot Dallas country music band, bluegrass band, and for that matter a swing band . . . they are all that!" Hot Sounds of Summer concert fans will remember Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Bluegrass Band from the 2014 concert series. Sgt. Pepper touts itself as "A Bluegrass Band that plays mostly Beatle songs." And, Walker and the Texas Dangers, a "(square) dance band," will close out the bluegrass sounds. According to the band's website, they "sling a lively concoction-gritty stories told with slapped up treatment." The historical Founders Day celebration is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the original Old Town Burleson (124 W. Ellison St.). Read More
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Take a walk Monday to support law enforcement
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The Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is asking everyone to take a walk to support law enforcement on Labor Day. The event is called Main Street Burleson. Everyone is asked to meet in the Main Street parking lot (between the railroad tracks and Dalton's Corner Bar & Grill) at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7. The walk to the police department will step off at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is asked to wear blue. The event includes the singing of the national anthem, bagpipes, Taps, and more. For more information please contact the BCPAAA by email.
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Emergency Response Team training starts Sept. 8
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The Burleson Fire Marshal's office is hosting a 5-day CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in September. Students will learn how to manage utilities and put out small fires; open airways, control bleeding, and treat for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; organize as a team; and collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. The dates are Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 10, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 17, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CERT members are critical in giving support to family, friends, and neighbors in their immediate area until first responders arrive. You do not have to join the team to go through training. Classes are open to citizens of Burleson, or employees of a Burleson business, who are at least 18 years old. Read More
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Sign up online for Sept. 26 Burleson Trash Bash
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Your commitment of two hours, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., on Sept. 26, will make a difference. The City and Keep Burleson Beautiful are hosting Burleson Trash Bash. This is a semiannual campaign to beautify Burleson. Volunteers of all ages remove litter and debris from retail corridors, waterways, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas. Youth participants must have adult supervision. After the cleanup, volunteers head to Warren Park for free pizza and prize drawings. Read More
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Want to know what's being discussed?
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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).
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Watch council/commission discussions live on streaming video
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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.
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Do you know what's going on in your City? Choose the form of communication that best suits your style by going to the Engage with Burleson page on the City's new website. We have Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, the City Focus monthly newsletter, this weekly E-Newsletter, streaming video of our public meetings, and a link to our City staff directory. If you want to keep up with the latest happenings, go to News Releases on the City website and, check out the Events calendar on the City Facebook. If you aren't signed up to receive the City's Everbridge emergency notifications (severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning, mosquito spraying alert, etc.), you can do that now by going to the City of Burleson Alert System signup page. Thank you for being engaged with your City! Sincerely, Sally Ellertson City of Burleson
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