Burleson Star

Burleson Area chamber of Commerce hosts education talk

Education was on the minds of all at last Thursday’s state of education summit, hosted by the Burleson Area Chamber of commerce. Keynote speakers were Dr. Pam Boehm, the 10th president of Hill College and Dr. Bret Jimerson, superintendent of...

Contest offers college funding

What started as a desire to offer a scholarship for college-bound students turned into an essay prompt that turned heads. The Texas Patriots Tea Party, based in Burleson, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the student who can best defend their...

Frazier Elementary adds tail-wagging, furry team member

There’s a new staff member at Frazier Elementary. However, you won’t find him teaching a class, overseeing recess or working in the front office. Midas, a two-and-a-half year-old Labrador is a ‘facility dog,’ one cross-trained to serve and also...

Film series shot in Burleson highlights struggles with faith

Could Burleson be the next destination for film producers? “Vindication”, an award-winning production by local director Jarod O’Flaherty was filmed in different locations in Burleson and Johnson County and premiered its first four episodes at Venue...

Child abuse across Johnson county remains a problem

April is child abuse awareness month and when you look at the number of cases of abuse throughout the county, state and country, the task of getting these numbers down can seem daunting. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused...

Huffman running for change

Jennifer Huffman is a busy mother of four. She has been actively involved in the parent teacher organization and served as president for two years. For these reasons, she feels she would be a great fit for school board Place Six. “My children...

News Stories

Burleson Area chamber of Commerce hosts education talk

By Bethann Coldiron

Contest offers college funding

By Bethann Coldiron

Frazier Elementary adds tail-wagging, furry team member

By Bethann Coldiron

Film series shot in Burleson highlights struggles with faith

By Bethann Coldiron

Child abuse across Johnson county remains a problem

April is child abuse awareness month and when you look at the number of cases of abuse throughout the county, state and country, the task of getting these numbers down can seem daunting.

By Bethann Coldiron

Sports

Lady Spartans smash four school records

After winning the District 9-5A championship, Centennial’s girls track and field team had a big day at the 9-5A/10-5A area championships breaking four school records.

Elks Kirby qualifies for regionals in pole vault

Burleson’s Caleb Kirby will represent the Elks at the Class 5A Region II track and field championships after finishing in the pole vault at the District 9/10 9-5A championships.

Spartans honor senior class

Needing a win to sew up second place in District 9-5A, Centennial got strong mound performances from Gabe Irwin, Miguel Santos and Jacob Meador, to defeat Joshua, 2-1, Tuesday in District 9-5A game