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Welcome to the free City of Burleson weekly E-Newsletter! There are more than 1,660 subscribers! Click here for archived issues. If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622.
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Most City facilities close Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 18, but most City facilities will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., but the BRiCk, library, animal shelter, and Senior Activity Center will be closed.
The Burleson City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 18 has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 19. The work session is at 6 p.m. and the general meeting is at 7 p.m. at city hall.
Normal hours at City facilities are . . .
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Check out the new commercial permits for December!
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There is a whole lot of commercial remodeling going in Burleson, Texas! The December 2015 building permit activity report shows 10 new commercial permits, of which seven are remodels. That seven includes Burleson Church of Christ, Marco's Pizza, Align Chiropractic, F-Wave LLC, Stringer Realty, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Burleson Bingo. Commercial permits were also issued for P Couch, Galaxy Townhomes, and Burleson Climate Control. In November, a commercial permit was issued for Ag Capital Partners.
What's complete? As of December 31, 2015, the completed commercial projects include commercial demos at 1550 S. Burleson Blvd. and 200 E. Ellison St., opening of PCAT Medical Building and Verizon Wireless, and the remodel on First United Methodist Church.
November's completed commercial projects include Kroger Fuel Station, Stampede Harley Davidson, Burleson Police Department remodel, Starbucks remodel, Diva Bakery remodel, Robert Shelton building demolition, JB Bar B Q demolition, Adventure RV remodel, In & Out Smart Repair remodel, Sally's remodel, and C3 Cryo Club LLC.
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Chamber of Commerce hosts State of the City Jan. 21
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Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter will present the third annual State of the City address at the Burleson Chamber of Commerce Winter Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. at Victory Family Church. Members and community leaders will learn about Burleson's most recent accomplishments and the City's continued plans for future success. From job creation to an increased tax base, attendees will hear about the beneficial impact of growth in our city. For tickets, go to the Burleson Chamber of Commerce website.
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Get on your mark, get set, GO at March 19 Bunny Daze
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Bunny Daze starts at noon on Saturday, March 19, at Hidden Creek Sports Complex's Field 1. Bunny Daze is a free two-hour event. Bring your children, camera, and Easter baskets. There will be onstage performances, carnival games, face painting, and more.
The Easter Bunny will be there to pose for pictures. The Easter egg hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. in the sports complex. The children, up to age 12, will be divided into age groups to hunt for eggs, including prize eggs. This year we have added a section for children with special needs and disabilities.
If you want to be a vendor, the booth spaces are $20 for a 10x10 area. A cover over your booth is recommended. The park is located at 295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy., next to Hidden Creek Golf Course. For more information about the event or to become a vendor, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.
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We have some road construction updates for you!
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We have fielded questions on social media about two road construction projects - the Alsbury Boulevard extension to Hulen Street and the Stone Road extension.
According to Laura Melton, director of engineering services, the construction phase of the Alsbury extension has started, and utility relocation is currently underway. Heavy construction activity should begin in March 2016. The City expects the project to take about a year to complete, so look for the Alsbury Boulevard extension to open to traffic early in 2017.
The Stone Road project will be finished first! Stone Road, which runs behind Sam's Club and currently ends on the south end at Centre Drive, will be extended to Renfro Street. You can see some of the construction activity from Renfro Street, just east of the Sonic. The City expects the Renfro Street extension to open in Summer 2016.
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Get in running shape for the Be Healthy Fun Run/5K/10K
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Start training now! The 5th annual Be Healthy Burleson Community Fun Run is Saturday, April 23, in Old Town Burleson. The routes are still being finalized, but the event will include a 1 mile Fun Walk, a 5K, and a 10K. The Fun Walk steps off at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K and 10K runners start at 8 a.m.
The race is organized by the City of Burleson Be Healthy Initiative to promote healthy lifestyles in the city. The event will include live music, giveaways, and family fun activities.
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How will transportation impact economic development?
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Do you want to learn more about the impact of transportation on economic development in Johnson County? Then don't miss the Wednesday, Jan. 27, meeting of the Greater Johnson County Transportation Coalition (GJCTC) at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk). The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. in Burleson. The roundtable discussion will include updates from local transportation agencies.
The GJCTC was formed in 2013 to plan and advocate for improved transportation in the greater Johnson County area to enhance quality of life and economic vitality. In addition to assisting the public understand transportation decisions and policies, the GJCTC is striving to assist in the development of a continuing, comprehensive, multi-modal transportation planning process carried on cooperatively with state and local transportation agencies.
All residents and members of the business community are invited to attend the general meetings. Don't miss this special opportunity to stay informed and have a voice in the transportation needs and plans for Johnson County!
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Joey the donkey hosts March 26 Easter egg hunt
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Joey the Donkey is putting on his rabbit ears! He is hosting the Easter egg hunt at Russell Farm on Saturday, March 26.
Children up to 4 years old can join him at 11 a.m. at the farm at 405 W. County Road 714. Joey will pose for pictures, so bring your own camera and Easter baskets.
The 30-acre Russell Farm 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. For more information, call 817-447-3316.
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We're building more homes in Burleson, Texas
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Make sure you say hi to your new neighbors!
According to the November 2015 building permit activity report, the City issued 25 residential permits for homes in more than half a dozen subdivisions. Those homes have an average of 3,517 square feet and an average value of $269,659.
According to the December 2015 building permit activity report, the City issued 18 residential permits for homes with an average of 3,215 square feet and an average value of $226,380.
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Valentine Dance tickets are on sale now at the BRiCk
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Dance with your daughter or son on Saturday, Feb. 13, as the City's parks and recreation department hosts the annual Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine Dance at the BRiCk. There will be two times - 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
The fun includes pictures, corsages, dinner (salad and pizza), dancing, and games. A DJ spins the tunes that multiple generations will recognize while children teach their parents the newest dance crazes. The most popular "game" is the limbo contest. How low can you go? Parents compete against parents and children compete against children. There's also a three-legged race so girls, shed those heels before you and your partner make a break for the finish line.
Pre-event tickets are $16 per couple ($8 per person) and are available at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., now. If you wait until Feb. 13 to buy your tickets, the cost is $25 per couple or $12.50 per person.
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Mark your calendar for April 30 Trash Bash
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Find your boots, round up your friends, and sign up for the City's semiannual Burleson Trash Bash slated for Saturday, April 30. Your commitment of two hours, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., will make a difference.
Volunteers of all ages remove litter and debris from retail corridors, waterways, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas. Call David Lenartowicz, the City's environmental specialist, at 817-426-9842 for more details.
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How do you stay in the loop on City news and events?
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Do you know how to stay in the loop on City events and programs? This weekly E-Newsletter is one of your options. Sign up for it online.
The central hub of all City information is the City of Burleson website. Do you need to call staff? Click on the orange telephone at the top of the website. Do you want to be notified when we post public notices, Pet of the Week, City holiday or weather closures, job openings, the latest news releases, and calendar events? Click on the red Stay Notified icon in the middle of the homepage.
Is social media more your style? Check out the City's six Facebook pages, two Twitter pages, YouTube channel, Google+, and Instagram on the Engage With Burleson link at the bottom of the homepage. That link also includes a link to the City Focus newsletter that is sent to all City utility customers monthly, except for February and July.
The City observes seven holidays in 2016. You can find that list on the City Holidays page. If City facilities are closed, we post an alert at the top of every City website page at least one day in advance of the closure and for the duration of the closure. You can also find the holiday closures under the Recent News tab on the homepage.
Have questions? Call the Public Information Office at 817-426-9622.
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Want to know what's being discussed and how the vote goes?
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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 (Burleson City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are live streamed and archived). Minutes reflecting the outcome of agenda items are approved at the next regular meeting of the council, commission, boards and committees.
If you don't want to wait until the next meeting to read the minutes, you can view the video of the meeting by going to the Streaming Video page on the City website.
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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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