Burleson Star

Burleson well represented at city conference

Burleson city officials were in Washington D.C. last week for the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Congressional City Conference. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter, along with council members Stuart Gillespie, Todd K. Hulsey and Katherine Reading attended...

Church invests in city

On March 10, the first Sunday of spring break, First Baptist Church of Burleson greeted worshippers with a surprise envelope. Upon opening the envelope, smiles blossomed on many faces. While others were rather confused. The envelope had free money...

YoloTX comes to Burleson

Cast and crew of a television show were in town this week to capture the essence of Burleson. “YoloTX”, a traveling show about entertainment, food and things to do across the state of Texas, filmed in Old Town Burleson on Tuesday and Wednesday...

Sheriff looks to purchase robot to fight crime

The newest member of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will have no heart. It will also have no fear. County commissioners March 11 approved a request by Sheriff Adam King to use a $87,461 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the...

BHS’ Johnson named newcomer of the year

Burleson girls basketball coach Curtis Enis was a little apprehensive about nominating freshman post Trinitee Johnson for Newcomer of the Year honors during the meeting to select the District 5-5A All-District team. The worry came from the fact that...

Centennial’s Amos makes 5-5A first team

Kertisa Amos’ name will go down in the annals of the Centennial girls basketball program as one of the top Lady Spartans to ever hit the court. Recently, the senior guard capped her career with first-team honors on the District 5-5A girls basketball...

News Stories

CAC seeking donations for new home

Once a young victim of child abuse graduates from Johnson County Children’s Advocacy Center, he or she puts their colorful handprints on walls inside the center.

By Neetish Basnet

Burleson well represented at city conference

Burleson city officials were in Washington D.C. last week for the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Congressional City Conference.

By Neetish Basnet

Church invests in city

On March 10, the first Sunday of spring break, First Baptist Church of Burleson greeted worshippers with a surprise envelope.

By Neetish Basnet

YoloTX comes to Burleson

Cast and crew of a television show were in town this week to capture the essence of Burleson.

By Neetish Basnet

ACADEMY OF ARTS AT BRANSOM RECEIVES GRANT

The Academy of Arts at Bransom received a grant to expand the drama department to include dance and musical theatre.

Sports

BHS’ Johnson named newcomer of the year

Burleson girls basketball coach Curtis Enis was a little apprehensive about nominating freshman post Trinitee Johnson for Newcomer of the Year honors during the meeting to select the District 5-5A

Centennial’s Amos makes 5-5A first team

Kertisa Amos’ name will go down in the annals of the Centennial girls basketball program as one of the top Lady Spartans to ever hit the court.

Lifters gain experience at state

The girls powerlifting program at Burleson took a huge step Saturday as six Lady Elks competed at the Class 5A Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state championships in Waco.