Chamber hopes to leave residents with good taste in their mouths (Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Residents who have wondered how the food tastes at some of the various restaurants in and around Burleson can sample some of the treats the eateries have to offer for $15.   More...

Rodeo for a cause: 22nd Annual Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism (Posted Tue 08:00 am)
A western-style family gathering aims to raise funds for children and adults with autism.   More...

K2 KO'd in Burleson (Posted Mon 08:00 am)
Burleson community resource officer Michael Owen, middle, holds a pledge signed by local stores to stop selling K2 in Burleson. Standing with him are representatives from Shell at 1200 S.W. Wilshire Sam Alhalabi, left, and Don Schieler.
Local businesses have banded together to eradicate a new drug-like substance from Burleson.   More...

Crummel named lone finalist (Posted Sun 08:00 am)
Who will be at the helm of leadership taking Burleson ISD into the new school year and beyond?   More...

Council: We want residents' feedback (Posted Fri 08:00 am)
The Burleson City Council wants you — to tell it what you think about the city’s proposed 2010-11 budget.   More...

BISD's first school sees major changes with new building (Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Students, parents, and teachers from The Academy at Nola Dunn elementary school took part in a special lighting ceremony during the campus re-dedication. From left, Amy Kiser, Sharon Law, Mara Hoyler, Robert Bray, Terri Brosius, Susan Cox, Jackie Garner and Susan Mundt ignite the cauldron with the flame carried from the old campus on Hillside Drive to the new building on S. Dobson Street.
Passing the torch of learning, students, parents and teachers of the Academy at Nola Dunn elementary school ran from the old campus on Hillside Drive. to the newly opened Academy at 201 S. Dobson St. with torch in hand for the re-dedication ceremony.   More...

New high school will offer a variety of programs (Posted 9/1/2010 08:00 am)
The Centennial High School choir performs the school's alma mater during its dedication ceremony Sunday.
It was a week of firsts at Centennial High School.   More...

Burleson man dies in out-of-state accident (Posted 8/31/2010 08:00 am)
Burleson drag racer Tim Hay died of injuries from a crash at Eddyville Raceway Park in Iowa Saturday, Aug. 21.   More...

Border-security debate peppers Barton event (Posted 8/31/2010 08:00 am)
Lane Caviness, right, debates border security with U.S. Rep. Joe Barton during Barton's town-hall meeting last Thursday at Crowley City Hall. Caviness said constant armed security is needed to complement the 'virtual wall' to prevent illegal immigration from Mexico. Barton said he doesn't want to militarize the border.
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, wanted to focus on taxes and health care during his town-hall meeting last Thursday at Crowley City Hall. Instead, a debate about security on the U.S.-Mexico border dominated the event.   More...

Former police officer sues city (Posted 8/29/2010 08:00 am)
A former Burleson police sergeant is suing the city, according to court documents.   More...

Council takes aim at new drug (Posted 8/27/2010 08:00 am)
People will have to look somewhere else if they want to buy K2.   More...

Teen hopes to set attendance record (Posted 8/26/2010 08:00 am)
Jamie Farris, 17, is entering her senior year at Burleson High School with 12 years of perfect attendance. Farris is on the swim team, yearbook staff, and in the honor society at BHS.
One classroom seat is never vacant.   More...

Youth Day at the BRiCK (Posted 7/2/2010 08:00 am)
Teens race to rock wall climb during a timed team relay at the new Burleson Recreation Center on Friday. Youth Day at the BRiCk was hosted by the Mayor's Youth Council as a night of fun and wellness.
Climbing boulders and shooting hoops, area youngsters were treated to a free day at the newly-opened Burleson Recreation Center. The BRiCk; located at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd., opened it’s doors Friday to children ages 12 - 19 who were invited by the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council for a day of fun.   More...

Freddy franchise resurrected, killed again (Posted 5/5/2010 08:00 am)
Freddy Kruger is bad — I mean back.   More...

Man killed by train in Burleson (Posted 3/8/2010 01:39 pm)
BURLESON STAR STAFF REPORT   More...

School library funds floundering (Posted 2/12/2010 01:30 pm)
The Burleson ISD school board listened to a concerning funding report for the district’s libraries at the Monday night board meeting.   More...

A Gala for the Stars (Posted 2/12/2010 01:29 pm)
The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is trying to outdo itself.   More...

Texas Tea (Posted 2/11/2010 12:04 pm)
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton speaks at the Cleburne TEA Party rally Saturday. Thousands of area residents, including Burlesonites, gathered at the event to voice their concerns surrounding the current administration.
TEA Party rally attracts thousands to Cleburne   More...

Game hall to make residents stand up and shout (Posted 2/8/2010)
JOCO Bingo co-owner Chip Stephens demonstrates how the Bingo board is used at the new charitable bingo hall on the border of Burleson and Alvarado on FM 917. The bingo hall's grand opening is this weekend.
There is a new game in town and bingo is its name-o.   More...

Former Dallas Cowboys wife found dead (Posted 2/1/2010 04:22 pm)
Burleson police are still investigating the death of the wife of Jay Novacek, a former Dallas Cowboy, who was found dead Monday morning in Burleson.   More...

SUV hit by train, one killed in accident (Posted 12/8/2009 02:54 pm)
Fire and rescue personnel and law enforcement officers work around the remains of a late-model Jeep at the scene of a car versus train accident Tuesday near the intersection of John Jones Drive and County Road 921, south of the Johnson-Tarrant county line. The driver of the Jeep, a Burleson man who's name was withheld pending notification of family, died when his vehicle struck and was dragged by the north-bound Burlington Northern Sante Fe train.
Emergency services personnel from Burleson work around the scene of a car versus train collision shortly after noon on Tuesday along John Jones Drive south of the Tarrant-Johnson county line. Bernie Blackwell, 48, of Burleson, died when the Jeep he was driving struck the northbound train at the intersection with County Road 921, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office.   More...

Rape Suspect Captured (Posted 12/2/2009 03:48 pm)
Burleson police captured a man suspected of a rape which occurred Nov. 27 at a Burleson rest stop.   More...

Borders donates books to children in Huguley ER (Posted 11/23/2009 12:18 pm)
Border’s representative Theresa Burton, left, gives Huguley emergency room patient Hunter McDaniel a children's book from Border's Bookstore as a part of a new program hosted by Borders and Huguley.
Borders of Burleson held a book drive benefiting sick children at Huguley Memorial Medical Center, and Borders customers donated more than 700 new children’s books.   More...

Highway Patrol launches large recruiting campaign (Posted 11/20/2009 03:30 pm)
The Texas Department of Public Safety will hold a special 10-week recruit school for current Texas law enforcement officers who are interested in becoming Texas Highway Patrol troopers. The recruitment call is the largest employment effort in the department’s 74-year history.   More...

High School to host college, career fair (Posted 10/26/2009 10:04 am)
Burleson High School students wondering where they should go to college or what their career should be have to look no further than their high school cafeteria.   More...

Teens fight the law, law wins (Posted 10/21/2009 02:34 pm)
New ankle monitoring devices have been approved by the Johnson County Commissioner's Court which will be used to deter students from drinking and skipping school.
Teens thinking about drinking or skipping school should reconsider their plans.   More...

A clean slate (Posted 10/21/2009 02:32 pm)
Painting the town red will have serious consequences once a change is made to a city ordinance.   More...

American Business Women's Association to meet Thursday (Posted 10/21/2009 02:24 pm)
Women in business in Burleson will hear from a guest speaker and discuss future community projects at the American Business Women’s Association meeting.   More...

Town and Country Garden Club to meet Friday morning (Posted 10/21/2009 02:23 pm)
The future parks of Burleson will be the program for the meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club of Burleson’s October meeting.   More...

Huguley expands emergency room to accommodate influx of flu patients (Posted 10/21/2009 02:23 pm)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center has expanded its emergency department and created an isolated treatment area for patients with flu symptoms. Because flu patients are overwhelming ERs across the Metroplex, the Huguley staff converted an adjacent large storage area into an influenza treatment room.   More...

McGee graduates from Navy nuclear power training pipeline (Posted 10/21/2009 02:22 pm)
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class James E. McGee, son of Diana and Steve McGee, of Burleson, recently completed Naval nuclear power training pipeline.   More...

Opportunity fund to host fundraiser at local theater Nov. 3 (Posted 10/21/2009 02:21 pm)
You can give a boost to graduating high school seniors and all it will cost you is a night out at the movies.   More...

Stroke and osteoporosis screening coming to Burleson Nov. 13 (Posted 10/21/2009 02:21 pm)
Residents living in and around the Burleson area can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Heritage Place will host Life Line Screening at 9 a.m. on Nov. 13, at the site located at 300 Huguley Blvd. in Burleson.   More...

Burleson Rotary Club to host golf tourney at Hidden Creek Nov. 6 (Posted 10/21/2009 02:19 pm)
Attention area golfers.   More...

Local girls will compete in Fort Worth beauty pageant (Posted 10/21/2009 02:13 pm)
Three local girls were recently selected to show off their beauty pageant skills Saturday.   More...

Pregnancy center gets financial aid (Posted 10/21/2009 01:47 pm)
A large crowd of Burleson residents, business owners and church leaders alike gathered for the Burleson Pregnancy Aid Center fundraiser gala at the Raddison Hotel in Fort Worth Thursday night. Pastor of Burleson Christian Fellowship Tom Pickett, right, was at the event with his family including from left, daughter-in-law Joni Pickett, son David Pickett and wife Adrienne Pickett.
Burleson Pregnancy Aid Center Marketing Director Jill Kunkel said the $119,000 raised at the center’s fund raising gala at the Raddison Hotel in Fort Worth Thursday can be easily explained.   More...

District continues strategic talks (Posted 10/16/2009 12:18 pm)
All strategies are on the table when it comes to planning at Burleson Independent School District.   More...

Yancy will focus on state campaign (Posted 10/16/2009 12:12 pm)
Former Congressional District 17 candidate Darren Yancy held a press conference at his home in Burleson Wednesday. During the press conference Yancy announced his decision to withdraw from the race and run for a seat in the State Senate for District 22.
Change has come to Darren Yancy’s Congressional campaign.   More...

Burleson High School to host college and career fair (Posted 10/16/2009 12:11 pm)
Burleson High School students wondering where they should go to college or what their career should be have to look no further than their high school cafeteria.   More...

Burleson fire fighters support breast cancer awareness (Posted 10/16/2009 12:10 pm)
Expect to see a lot of pink in Burleson next week.   More...

Burleson leadership recognized by League of City’s recently (Posted 10/16/2009 12:09 pm)
In conjunction with the National League of City’s release today of a report on municipal leadership shaping the lives of children and families, Texans Care for Children — a nonpartisan nonprofit child advocacy organization—commended the city of Burleson for receiving recognition for its leadership pertaining to children and families.   More...

Vines graduates from Army basic training in Oklahoma (Posted 10/16/2009 12:09 pm)
Army Pfc. Daniel A. Vines has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.   More...

Financial rating in the green (Posted 10/13/2009 02:48 pm)
The Burleson Independent School District recently discovered its financial system is worth its weight in gold.   More...

Orange you glad you went to Mainstay (Posted 10/13/2009 02:46 pm)
Lucia Wilson spends some time feeding the miniature goats at Mainstay Farm. The farm offers a variety of family-friendly attractions, including a the highly-popular children's favorite Goat Scape Mountain.
Forget about the roses, everything is coming up pumpkins at Mainstay Farms. The farm is tucked away neatly on a vast acreage five miles south of Burleson and, for the past 15 years, the facility has helped local families appreciate all things pumpkin.   More...

Riza returns to Hill College (Posted 10/13/2009 02:37 pm)
The start of the new year at Hill College has brought the return of a familiar face to the school administration. Dr. Robert Riza, former Hill College athletic director and student life director, has once rejoined the Hill College family — this time — as the vice president of student services.   More...

Huguley hosts free breast cancer seminar Tuesday, Oct. 20 (Posted 10/13/2009 02:35 pm)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center’s Spirit of Women program will host a free breast cancer awareness presentation from 7-8:30 p.m on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from. in the Huguley Fitness Center Amphitheater located at 11801 South Freeway.    More...

Stephens honored for work at local health school (Posted 10/13/2009 02:34 pm)
Cheri Stephens, clinical manager for Huguley Memorial Medical Center, has been named “Teacher of the Year” by Universal Health Services School of Vocational Education in Fort Worth.   More...

Rob Orr receives Champion for Free Enterprise award (Posted 10/13/2009 02:34 pm)
Rep. Rob Orr, R-Burleson, has been recognized by the Texas Association of Business with its “Champion for Free Enterprise Award.” The honor is the TAB’s highest legislative distinction.   More...

Texas sales taxes see decline from last year’s numbers (Posted 10/13/2009 02:31 pm)
State Comptroller Susan Combs’s office reported a drop in collected sales taxes compared to last year. The state collected $1.47 billion in sales tax in September, down 12.5 percent compared to a year ago.   More...

A call to prevent crime (Posted 10/9/2009 11:46 am)
Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter, middle, makes a proclamation during Monday's City Council meeting declaring Tuesday as National Night Out in Burleson. Community Resource Officer Mike Owen, left, and Commander Chris Havens accepted the proclamation.
Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter and the City Council want residents to know they can prevent crime in Burleson.   More...

Engineering a plan of action (Posted 10/9/2009 11:41 am)
Burleson Independent School District Director of Instructional Technology Sandra Hines is leading the way with engineering projects at BISD.   More...

Sunset Winery wins awards for local-made wines (Posted 10/9/2009 11:35 am)
Four years later, in September 2009, Sunset Winery’s 2005 “Twilight Tango” Malbec took gold in the “Red Varietals” category at the People’s Choice Wine Tasting at Grapefest in Grapevine.   More...

Opportunity Fund event scheduled for November 3 (Posted 10/9/2009 11:34 am)
The Burleson Opportunity Fund is hosting a fundraiser at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at Premiere Cinema in Burleson.   More...

Crowley First Baptist hosts annual quilt show (Posted 10/9/2009 11:34 am)
The recently-christened Community Life Center at Crowley First Baptist Church will play host this year to the 10th annual Crowley Quilt Show, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Nov. 14.   More...

Corrigan to speak at luncheon (Posted 10/9/2009 11:33 am)
Kelly Corrigan, breast cancer survivor and New York Times best-selling author of “The Middle Place” who is famous for her Internet videos, will be the featured speaker at the 10th annual Baylor Health Care System Foundation Celebrating Women luncheon, at 11:45 a.m., Oct. 22 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas.   More...

Meals on Wheels golf tourney raises $75,000 (Posted 10/9/2009 11:32 am)
A pouring rain greeted golfers in the early flight of the Meals-on-Wheels and Community Bank 22nd annual Golf Benefit on Sept. 17 at Hidden Creek Golf Course in Burleson.   More...

Teens learn the law (Posted 10/6/2009 03:03 pm)
Community Resource Officer Mike Owen, right, speaks to the Burleson Mayor's Youth Council about changes in laws affecting teenagers during the BYMC's Sept. 28 meeting, as BYMC secretary Rachel Ball takes notes.
The Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council is learning all about the laws in Burleson — and Texas.   More...

Lighting the way on Renfro (Posted 10/6/2009 03:01 pm)
The results of a traffic study will determine whether or not the city will put in a traffic light at McAlister Road and Renfro Street.   More...

Meals-on-Wheels to host kitchen campaign event (Posted 10/6/2009 02:55 pm)
Meals-on-Wheels and Lone Oak Winery invite residents to an evening of fun, food and festivities from 7-9 p.m. Friday, at Lone Oak Winery, located at 2116 FM 731 in Burleson.   More...

Texas Tradition Chorus seeking members for Christmas chorus (Posted 10/6/2009 02:55 pm)
Anyone who enjoys singing is encouraged to join the Texas Tradition Chorus’ Christmas Chorus.   More...

Residents place in top 10 at national horse competition (Posted 10/6/2009 02:54 pm)
Virgil Bingham of Burleson and Guns Hammer Time, a 1990 Sorrel American Quarter Horse Gelding, placed in the top-10 in select team penning at the 2009 Bayer Select World Championship Show Aug. 31-Sept. 6 in Amarillo.   More...

Disposal changes made to compost site for Burleson (Posted 10/6/2009 02:54 pm)
The city recently agreed to a two-year contract with SMS Woodstone to handle all wood grinding and site maintenance.   More...

Dowling joins Huguley as the director of rehabilitation (Posted 10/6/2009 02:53 pm)
Karen H. Dowling has joined Huguley Memorial Medical Center staff as the Director of Rehabilitation Services.   More...

Fort Worth Zoo raises child and senior admission rates (Posted 10/6/2009 02:53 pm)
Effective Monday, the Fort Worth Zoo’s child and senior tickets increased to $9.   More...

Rohack addresses Huguley Medical Staff on health reform (Posted 10/6/2009 02:52 pm)
American Medical Association President Dr. J. James Rohack spoke recently on health system reform to Huguley Memorial Medical Center’s medical staff in Fort Worth.   More...

City will host Household Hazardous Waste collection (Posted 10/6/2009 02:50 pm)
The city of Burleson is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 7, at the city’s old municipal service center, located at 133 N. Main St., by the railroad tracks at Renfro Street and Main Street.   More...

'Little Booger' doesn't stick for creek name (Posted 10/6/2009 02:49 pm)
City Creek was blocked at the intersection of W. Miller and Tarrant Ave. during last week's heavy rains. It was a booger to cross and motorists had to go to the bridge on S. Warren.
A Burleson landmark you won’t find on a map is Booger Creek — at least by that name.   More...

District reviews performance based monitoring system (Posted 10/6/2009 02:26 pm)
Burleson Independent School District is reviewing its Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System. BISD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Pam Ehrich gave an in-depth report on the topic during the Sept. 28 school board meeting.   More...

Track star runs discussion (Posted 10/2/2009 11:33 am)
Burleson resident Hank Hoaldridge, right, and Robert Barham spoke to Burleson Independent School District trustees during the meeting Monday regarding former BHS track star Mark Collins. Hoaldridge asked the board to consider honoring the all star athlete by retiring a track jersey in his name.
The Burleson Independent School District School Board heard a request Monday to honor outstanding Burleson Athlete Mark Collins. Burleson resident Hank Hoaldridge made a special request to the BISD Board to honor the former BHS track star who died from cancer in November 2005.   More...

Founders Day set for Oct. 10 (Posted 10/2/2009 11:31 am)
There will be plenty of things to do in Old Town Burleson during the month of October.   More...

Meeting set for Johnson County Genealogical Society (Posted 10/2/2009 11:24 am)
The Johnson County Genealogical Society will meet from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Cleburne Library, located at 302 W. Henderson.   More...

Choir to perform Sunday at First Baptist Church (Posted 10/2/2009 11:24 am)
A community choir, comprised of members from First Baptist Church, Crestmont Baptist Church and The Lighthouse Community Church will present the worship musical, One Lord, One Faith at 6 p.m., October 4, at the Worship Center of First Baptist Church, located at 317 W. Ellison Street.   More...

Rakowski graduates from Air Force basic training (Posted 10/2/2009 11:23 am)
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Kevin J. Rakowski graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.   More...

Boo Bash to be 'family fun event,' set for end of October (Posted 10/2/2009 11:23 am)
Later in the month, the streets of Old Town will once again be filled with people in costumes, but attendees are more likely to see ghosts and goblins than cowboys.   More...

Fanning, Layman named Homecoming king, queen after weather delay (Posted 9/30/2009 02:43 pm)
Calvin Fanning and Jaki Layman were selected as the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen Friday at Elk Stadium. The announcement was delayed from the Sept. 11 Homecoming game after weather prevented the ceremony from taking place. See more pictures on page 6A.
Burleson High School has announced the final details of the 2009 homecoming court. The initial event was set for Sept. 11 but was rescheduled for the Sept. 25 game.   More...

Transition (Posted 9/30/2009 02:40 pm)
Senior job superintendent at the new high school Dan Covington, left, talks with principal Lance Campbell, center, about the progress at the new campus Thursday.
The new Burleson high school will be off to a fresh start filling its halls with freshmen and sophomores next fall.   More...

Residents tie for first place in Burleson yard contest (Posted 9/30/2009 02:31 pm)
The city of Burleson hosted its first Texas SmartScape yard contest this summer and two residents tied for first place.   More...

Volunteers pick up 1,500 pounds of litter and debris during Burleson Trash Bash (Posted 9/30/2009 02:30 pm)
Approximately 160 community volunteers walked more than half a dozen areas Sept. 19 as part of Burleson’s Annual Trash Bash.   More...

Residents named to boards, commissions (Posted 9/30/2009 02:23 pm)
More than 20 residents who were appointed to serve on city of Burleson boards and commissions. Members of the Burleson City Council approved those appointments on Sept. 21. Appointments include:   More...

Residents discuss plan for city at final town hall (Posted 9/30/2009 02:21 pm)
Burleson has a plan for its future.   More...

Practice makes perfect...attendance (Posted 9/30/2009 02:19 pm)
Showing up is half of the battle. No one knows this better than Burleson High School junior Jamie Farris who has shown up for class every day since elementary school.   More...

Commissioners lower tax rate, increase tax revenue (Posted 9/30/2009 02:12 pm)
Holly Morris, second from left, budget coordinator for Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon, and Debbie Rice, far right, grant coordinator for Harmon’s office, recieve flowers for their work in assisting county commissioners prepare the 2009-2010 budget voted by commissioners on Monday. The flowers were presented by Precinct 2 Commissioner Jerry Stringer, left, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Don Beeson.
Johnson County commissioners performed a feat of magic Monday, approving an increase in tax revenues while lowering the tax rate.   More...

Officials fired up for new station (Posted 9/28/2009 10:48 am)
Mayor Ken Shetter, left, and Burleson Fire Chief Gary Wisdom perform the ceremonial "uncoupling of the hose" instead of a traditional ribbon cutting at the grand opening of Fire Station No. 3 Wednesday.
City and fire officials gathered Wednesday to fire up the newest addition to public safety.   More...

Police encourage residents to have night out (Posted 9/28/2009 10:38 am)
The Burleson Police Department wants residents to go out at night on Oct. 13 — and have some ice cream with neighbors.   More...

Orr announces high school aerospace scholars program (Posted 9/28/2009 10:32 am)
Rep. Rob Orr, R-Burleson, recently announced the launch of the 2009-2010 High School Aerospace Scholars program. HAS will enable selected Texas students to explore and become a part of NASA’s plan for space exploration to send humans back to the moon, on to Mars and beyond.   More...

Hoffman will open medical office in Burleson (Posted 9/28/2009 10:32 am)
Dr. Greg Hoffman, a general practitioner in the Burleson and Joshua area, has contracted with Innovative Developers Inc. to develop and construct a single-story medical office building on Wilshire Boulevard and Lakewood Drive.   More...

City has set fee schedule for Bartlett Park recreation center (Posted 9/28/2009 10:31 am)
How much will it cost you to join the Burleson Recreation Center when it opens in 2010? That fee is as little as $26 a month.   More...

Covenant Church in Joshua to host special speaker Friday (Posted 9/28/2009 10:30 am)
Covenent Church will host featured speaker Hannah Farver at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, located at 518 North Broadway Street in Joshua.   More...

Burton enlists in United States Navy (Posted 9/28/2009 10:30 am)
Civilian Benjamin A. Burton, son of Karen and Kelly Burton of Burleson, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program with Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Columbia, S. C.   More...

Toliet paper roll set on fire at Taylor Elementary (Posted 9/24/2009 08:58 am)
Firefighters responded to a call of a fire at Taylor Elementary School Wednesday morning.   More...

City holds line on taxes, salaries (Posted 9/23/2009 03:42 pm)
After a short adjournment due to severe weather, the Burleson City Council Monday approved the budget and tax rate for the 2009/2010 fiscal year.   More...

Storms shake Burleson Monday night (Posted 9/23/2009 03:39 pm)
Weather was frightful for many Burleson residents Monday evening when a storm front that developed in Oklahoma made its way through the area. The city’s public alert system prepared residents for the storm at sundown.   More...

Schools celebrate World Peace Day (Posted 9/23/2009 03:34 pm)
Students at Bransom Elementary celebrated World Peace Day Monday by holding self-decorated pinwheels in front of the school.
Students at Frazier, Bransom and Norwood elementary schools were among those who participated in National Peace Day. Students from these campuses planted colorful pin wheels at the entrance of their schools symbolizing their desire for peace among all people.   More...

Burleson youth creates national television show (Posted 9/23/2009 03:13 pm)
Burleson-area youth Sam Appel is taking local television by surprise. Like a typical 11-year-old, Appel’s boredom with a traditional summer routine forced him to explore his creative side.   More...

Hippology teams win big at contest (Posted 9/23/2009 03:11 pm)
Johnson 4-H Horse Hippology teams had a good day at the state hippology contest held in Kaufman County, according to coaches Ed Bader and Tracy Hogan.   More...

Bogus bills bandied about in Burleson businesses (Posted 9/23/2009 03:05 pm)
Burleson residents need to be careful with their money.   More...

Commissioners honor Craig (Posted 9/23/2009 02:56 pm)
Johnson County commissioners used one hand Sept. 14 to shake the hand of retiring Chief Tom Craig of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and two hands to applaud themselves for maintaining the tax rate.   More...

Rain or shine, Burleson chamber has good 'taste' (Posted 9/18/2009 12:44 pm)
Wine Down owner Andrea Blair assembles samples of products from her newly opened Bistro located at the Sept. 12 Taste of Burleson in Old Town's Renfro Square. Wine Down sells a variety of wines and foods throughout the year.
Come rain or shine, Taste of Burleson is always mouth-watering good. Covered by large tents and a host of colorful umbrella’s, area residents turned out to get a sample of some of the city’s most diverse cuisine.   More...

Armed robber eludes police (Posted 9/18/2009 12:39 pm)
Crowley and Burleson police search along Phlox Street in The Meadows subdivision of Burleson on Wednesday, following a robbery at the Bank of America branch in Crowley. Unidentified articles of clothing found in an open area between the bank and the subdivision pointed the search to a vacant house in the neighborhood but the suspect was not located, officials said.
Several law enforcement agencies are searching for an unidentified black male following a morning robbery at the Bank of America branch near the intersection of Renfro Street and Crowley Road in Crowley.   More...

City gives funds to support 'opportunity' (Posted 9/18/2009 12:37 pm)
More than 35 students received the opportunity to attend Hill College through the Burleson Opportunity Fund this year.
Students in the city of Burleson can’t claim the city never did anything for them.   More...

Business women's group to meet Thursday at Chamber (Posted 9/18/2009 12:32 pm)
The Burleson American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Burleson Chamber of Commerce, located at 1044 SW Wilshire Blvd.   More...

Burleson AARP group plans auction Oct. 6 at senior center (Posted 9/18/2009 12:32 pm)
The local Burleson AARP group will have a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Senior Activity Center, located at 216 SW Johnson Ave.   More...

Two Burleson residents get Texas A&M diplomas (Posted 9/18/2009 12:27 pm)
Diplomas were recently awarded to more than 1,800 Texas A&M University graduates during summer commencement ceremonies.   More...

Huguley partners with INCompass Health (Posted 9/18/2009 12:26 pm)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center has partnered with INCompass Health, Inc. to provide hospitalist physicians at Huguley around the clock, which will enhance patient care and safety, improve patient coordination and communication, and increase patient satisfaction.   More...

Military veterans to be honored in Burleson (Posted 9/18/2009 12:25 pm)
Military veterans with Burleson connections are being immortalized with a brick at the fountain at Burleson’s Renfro Square.   More...

Trash won't be collected on Thanksgiving or Christmas (Posted 9/18/2009 12:25 pm)
Don’t put your trash bags or curbside recycling bin at the curb on Thanksgiving or Christmas.   More...

Clinkscale Elementary hosts dedication for students (Posted 9/18/2009 12:15 pm)
Clinkscale Elementary hosted an official dedication ceremony Friday for students and parents. Burleson Independent School District School Board members participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony during the event. From left, Richard Crummel, Mark Jackson, Mike Ancy, Jo Ann Smith, Aaron McWilliams, Pat Worrell and Beverly Volkman Powell.
Clinkscale Elementary is off to a good start. The school hosted a dedication ceremony Friday for students and parents and the general public is invited to a second event Sunday at 2 p.m. at the school.   More...

Fire department to hold grand opening for new station Sept. 23 (Posted 9/18/2009 12:15 pm)
The Burleson Fire Department will officially open Fire Station #3 with a grand opening ceremony slated for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 245 Lakewood Dr.   More...

Closed sessions occupy school board meeting (Posted 9/15/2009 05:00 pm)
BISD Day Care program representative Janie Jones gave a presentation to trustees during the special meeting Monday.
Closed sessions occupied Burleson Independent School District trustees attention Monday. The special school board meeting opened and closed with separate closed sessions — the latter devoted more than three hours to a discussion regarding the superintendent’s mid-year review, as well as consideration of teacher and administrator employment or other appropriate personnel matters, according to the published meeting agenda.   More...

A neighborhood of tragedy (Posted 9/15/2009 04:56 pm)
Antonio Botello stands in what used to be his upstairs bedroom. Fire destroyed his home in Alvarado Aug. 23, and three weeks later his neighbor, Joanna Falls died in a house fire.
Hardship often draws people together as neighbors hedge around those hurt, but one neighborhood has been struck twice in three weeks by life changing tragedy so deep, some are clinging only to their faith to keep going.   More...

Guidelines for CTY approved (Posted 9/15/2009 04:51 pm)
An emergency phone call waking residents in the night will now be a rare occurrence after the Burleson City Council approved changes to its emergency warning system, Connect CTY.   More...

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 5 (Posted 9/15/2009 04:50 pm)
Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texans the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment election is Monday, Oct. 5.   More...

Firefighters rescue residents from floods (Posted 9/15/2009 04:50 pm)
The city of Burleson had two high water rescues and one evacuation between 5-6 a.m. Sunday due to the heavy rain in the area.   More...

Burleson girl selected for Kids Who Care's resident company (Posted 9/15/2009 04:44 pm)
Kaitlin Mundt will be one of the performers during Kids Who Care's District XI-Believe in Me! and Deep in the Heart.
Kailin Mundt, from Burleson, has been selected to perform with Kids Who Care’s 2009-2010 Resident Company, an audition company of youth performers who train and tour together throughout the year. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theatre company that has been based in Fort Worth since 1989.   More...

Meals-on-Wheels will host 22nd Annual Golf Benefit (Posted 9/15/2009 04:41 pm)
Meals-on-Wheels and its title sponsor, Community Bank, is set for the 22nd Annual Golf Benefit.   More...

Imagine Burleson to be unveiled Sept. 22 (Posted 9/15/2009 04:40 pm)
After five town hall meetings and a lot of input, the draft comprehensive plan is ready for the big unveiling.   More...

Dress code survey results examined (Posted 9/15/2009 04:38 pm)
The Burleson Independent School District has released the results of its Standardized Dress Code Survey. The survey was conducted June 14-Aug. 15 and the results were used by the district for information purposes only.   More...



Council approves original gas well site (Posted 9/11/2009 02:11 pm)
A gas well ordinance being approved by the Burleson City Council left a bad taste in the mouth of some Burleson residents Tuesday night.   More...

District keeping an eye on Flu (Posted 9/11/2009 02:10 pm)
The Burleson Independent School District is keeping a watchful eye on the flu. BISD Director of Nursing and Health Services Cathy Marsh recently updated trustees on flu provisions and student immunizations.   More...

Burleson resident wins big at horse show (Posted 9/11/2009 02:08 pm)
Wayne Bell of Burleson and Coolest Renegade, a 2006 Chestnut American Quarter Horse Gelding, claimed the three-year-old Geldings Reserve World Champion Title at the 2009 Bayer Select World Champisonship Show Aug. 31-Sept. 6 in Amarillo.   More...

Meals-on-Wheels will host 22nd Annual Golf Benefit (Posted 9/11/2009 02:08 pm)
Meals-on-Wheels and its title sponsor, Community Bank, is set for the 22nd Annual Golf Benefit.   More...

Miller to speak to retired school employees (Posted 9/11/2009 02:08 pm)
Rebecca Miller of Channel 33, formerly with Channel 5, will be the speaker for Burleson Area Retired School Employees at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the Senior Activity Center. There will also be a pot luck luncheon and the public is invited to attend.   More...

Agriculture Student of the week: Timothy Thompson (Posted 9/11/2009 02:02 pm)
Timothy Thompson leads his hog around the arena.
Timothy Thompson is a busy FFA member. As a second year FFA member, Timothy has developed an extensive stock show program. Throughout the summer, he has been involved with the Texas Junior Livestock Association and is currently ranked in the top 10 of the state in the swine category. In addition to his participation with the Burleson FFA Show Team, Timothy is a member of the Livestock Evaluation Team, and is active with the Wildlife and Recreation class. Following graduation, Timothy plans on continuing his education and pursuing his career goals of becoming an Agricultural Science Teacher.

Edwards under fire (Posted 9/10/2009 09:13 am)
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, left, held a town hall meeting in Cleburne to listen to constituents' views on health care proposals before Congress. Charlie Hodges, right, moderated the forum.
A sometimes raucous crowd let its feelings be known about health care proposals before Congress during a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards Friday evening at the Don Smith Performing Arts Center in Cleburne.   More...

School board approves tax rate of $1.54 (Posted 9/10/2009 09:11 am)
Burleson Independent School District has a new tax rate.   More...

Renovation continues on Renfro (Posted 9/10/2009 09:09 am)
Construction will continue on Renfro Street for the next four weeks, according to city officials. The work is to repair concrete on the street to make a smoother ride for commuters.
As the construction on Alsbury Boulevard moves along slowly, but surely, a new project has been undertaken by the city to repair Renfro Street.   More...

Prospera Financial Services Named 2009 Broker of the year (Posted 9/10/2009 09:09 am)
Prospera Financial, Inc. was recently named as Investment Advisor magazine’s 2009 Broker and Dealer of the Year in Division I — firms with up to 199 producing advisors.   More...

Taste of Burleson to be held Sept. 12 (Posted 9/10/2009 09:00 am)
Burleson residents are invited to savor the local flavors of Burleson at the Taste of Burleson from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Re/Max Complex, located at 133 Scott in Refro Square.   More...

Burleson Fire Department will host Citizen Fire Academy (Posted 9/10/2009 08:59 am)
The Burleson Fire Department is accepting applicants for its fifth Citizens Fire Academy set to start Thursday, Oct. 1.   More...

Burleson Annual Trash Bash scheduled for September (Posted 9/10/2009 08:58 am)
Residents of all ages are encouraged to volunteer and combine forces for Burleson’s annual Trash Bash from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.   More...

Homecoming festivities to begin Thursday night (Posted 9/10/2009 08:47 am)
The streets of Old Town Burleson will be filled with floats for the Burleson High School Homecoming Parade such as this one Thursday night. The homecoming parade will begin at 6 p.m.
Burleson High School will celebrate Homecoming 2009, Thursday-Saturday with a parade, a football game and a dance.   More...

National exhibit highlights Fall Gallery Night, past president (Posted 9/10/2009 08:46 am)
An exhibit chronicling the life of America’s 16th president will form the centerpiece of Fall Gallery Night on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the downtown branch of the Fort Worth Public Library.   More...

Nursing director recommends district latch on to new policy (Posted 9/10/2009 08:43 am)
The Burleson Independent School District recently reviewed a policy regarding communicable disease.   More...

Texas Girls Choir opens fall auditions (Posted 9/10/2009 08:42 am)
A style show, pep rally and video highlights of recent tours will be center stage attractions when the Texas Girls Choir opens its fall audition season.   More...