Burleson Star

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 attend...

Child abuse across county remains a problem, but everyday people can help

Burleson Police Department to hold ‘drug take-back’ April 28

It’s not unusual to have old prescription drugs hiding out in your medicine cabinet, but with the opioid epidemic on the rise, BPD is encouraging residents to stop by their annual drug take-back day on April 28 to get rid of those unneeded drugs...

Burleson Star journalist honored at two events

Paul Gnadt, an old-hand of the Burleson Star, was honored recently at his alma mater, Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the college homecoming weekend. Gnadt was among 27 coaches and physical education teachers who were honored. Gnadt...

Reading runs for city council

Katherine Reading has lived in Burleson for only a few years, but she feels she could serve her adopted community even more by being a member of City Council. Reading currently serves on the planning and zoning commission, but when Dano Strong...

News Stories

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

Film series shot in Burleson highlights struggles with faith

Could Burleson be the next destination for film producers?

By Bethann Coldiron

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.

By Bethann Coldiron

City celebrates Earth Month with clean up Saturday

If you hate litter as much as we do, you are going to want to join us for the city’s semiannual litter cleanup.

By From Contributed Reports

Johnson County Art Guild announces winners for March and Apri

Sports

Spartans slip by Elks, barely

Just when it seemed Burleson was on the verge of ending its nine-game losing skid to Centennial Tuesday night pinch-hitter Jacob Meador came to the plate with a plan in mind.

Lady Spartans tie for first place, salute senior class

Joshua jumped on Centennial early Friday night but the Lady Spartans came roaring back behind the hitting of Gracie Morton and the relief pitching of Serena Bersuch to win 9-5 on senior night.