Burleson Star

Elks defense registers another shutout in 24-0 win over Joshua

Dominant, that might be the best word to describe Burleson’s defense this season. For the second time this season, Elks defense hurled a shutout as Burleson blanked Joshua, 24-0, in a District 5-5A Division II game at Burleson ISD Stadium. The game...

Centennial belts Everman for first district win

EVERMAN - In five of the six previous meeting, the Spartans and Bulldogs have played tight games. That wasn’t the case Thursday night as Centennial handed the Bulldogs their most lopsided loss in the series with a 35-8 District 5-5A Division II...

Board trustees receive bond package update

There is currently plenty of construction going on around the Burleson Independent School District. The renovations are being made at Hughes Middle School and Burleson High School, while the new Kerr Middle School campus is taking shape. Also, work...

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Welcome to your new home

Donna Tidwell has spent years cleaning the places of others, including the Open Door Church in Burleson. Now, thanks to her friends at the church, she has a clean start in her own brand new home. Tidwell was surprised by her friends, led by pastor...

Burleson loses a gem

When Charlie Boren and his wife Louise turned over Russell Farm Art Center to the city of Burleson in 2011, Charlie’s vision was to turn the property into a place where artists could thrive and the history of the city would be preserved. Boren, 90,...

News Stories

Burleson High School Homecoming Parade 2018

Burleson High School held its annual Homecoming parade Monday afternoon. The Elks play Joshua at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Burleson ISD Stadium.

Board trustees receive bond package update

There is currently plenty of construction going on around the Burleson Independent School District.

By RICKY MOORE

Canning is in her blood

Some might say Pamela Berndt has a can-do personality.

For Berndt, the Texas State Fair is her second home of sorts.

By RICKY MOORE

City’s sales tax revenue could exceed expectations

As the Dallas Cowboys’ offense gives reason for optimism, Burleson’s sales tax revenue continues to be strong.

By PAUL GNADT

NINER IS CENTENNIAL’S AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PROGAM STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Caitlyn Niner is the September Agricultural Science Program of Student of the Month at Centennial High School. The junior is her first year in FFA with Centennial.

Sports

Elks defense registers another shutout in 24-0 win over Joshua

Dominant, that might be the best word to describe Burleson’s defense this season.

Centennial belts Everman for first district win

EVERMAN - In five of the six previous meeting, the Spartans and Bulldogs have played tight games.

Elks defense too much for Trojans

WACO — Coming into the season, Burleson football coach Gary McElroy thought his defense was pretty good.

Pretty good might be an understatement.

Aledo stuns Spartans in District 5-5A opener

The old saying goes: To beat a dynasty it takes a near perfect performance.

Lady Elks sweep Crowley

Needing one more win to take the match, Burleson volleyball coach D’Anna Newton took a timeout with her Lady Elks leading 23-21 over Crowley.
Newton was blunt with her players.