Since 2011, the Johnson County Special Utility District has maintained the same water rate.

But in 2017 the JCSUD will be increasing to 25 cents to the volumetric rate for each tier of the water rate block structure and sewer rate. Also, the tiers have been adjusted to stimulate conservation among users during peak season demand. The operating revenue remains relatively level since 2010, but the operating expense grows about two percent annually, mostly due to the increasing cost of treated water delivered and new supply capacity available from Mansfield which began in 2014.

In the District’s 50-year history no other six-year interval has seen so much system improvements coupled with added supply capacity as the last six years. In 2011, the transmission line system could deliver up to 10 million gallons per day, today’s delivery potential is 20 MGD. In 2011 the District had 11 miles of 24-inch transmission line, today JCSUD owns 46 miles of transmission line system. Also, about 30 miles of distribution piping has been added.   

5,000 gallons are used each month by 61 percent of JCSUD customers.  For a 5,000 gallons a month water bill, the increase is $1.25 monthly or a 2.4 percent increase.  

The sewer bill in the Joshua area is based on your water usage. The current rate of $3.75 per thousand gallons will become $4.00 per thousand gallons.. The monthly minimum of $21 will remain the same. The residential cap of 10,000 gallons per month for which the rate applies will remain the same. A bill for 5,000 gallons per month would be a $1.25 increase or 3.1 percent more.
Consistent with the notification procedures of Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, Title 16 of the Texas Administrative Code and applicable utility regulations, Johnson County Special Utility District announces its intent to implement new water and sewer rates for 2017.

The new rates, as proposed by the District management, were presented for review at the Oct. 18, 2016 meeting of the JCSUD Board of Directors. The final consideration on Nov. 14, 2016 was approved and authorized a 2017 rate increase of 2.4% for the average residential customer water bill and a 3.1% increase for the average sewer billing for the Joshua area. The new rates will be in effect on or about Jan. 1, 2017.
 

Since 2011, the Johnson County Special Utility District has maintained the same water rate.

But in 2017 the JCSUD will be increasing to 25 cents to the volumetric rate for each tier of the water rate block structure and sewer rate. Also, the tiers have been adjusted to stimulate conservation among users during peak season demand. The operating revenue remains relatively level since 2010, but the operating expense grows about two percent annually, mostly due to the increasing cost of treated water delivered and new supply capacity available from Mansfield which began in 2014.

In the District’s 50-year history no other six-year interval has seen so much system improvements coupled with added supply capacity as the last six years. In 2011, the transmission line system could deliver up to 10 million gallons per day, today’s delivery potential is 20 MGD. In 2011 the District had 11 miles of 24-inch transmission line, today JCSUD owns 46 miles of transmission line system. Also, about 30 miles of distribution piping has been added.   

5,000 gallons are used each month by 61 percent of JCSUD customers.  For a 5,000 gallons a month water bill, the increase is $1.25 monthly or a 2.4 percent increase.  

The sewer bill in the Joshua area is based on your water usage. The current rate of $3.75 per thousand gallons will become $4.00 per thousand gallons.. The monthly minimum of $21 will remain the same. The residential cap of 10,000 gallons per month for which the rate applies will remain the same. A bill for 5,000 gallons per month would be a $1.25 increase or 3.1 percent more.
Consistent with the notification procedures of Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, Title 16 of the Texas Administrative Code and applicable utility regulations, Johnson County Special Utility District announces its intent to implement new water and sewer rates for 2017.

The new rates, as proposed by the District management, were presented for review at the Oct. 18, 2016 meeting of the JCSUD Board of Directors. The final consideration on Nov. 14, 2016 was approved and authorized a 2017 rate increase of 2.4% for the average residential customer water bill and a 3.1% increase for the average sewer billing for the Joshua area. The new rates will be in effect on or about Jan. 1, 2017.
 

Logan’s Roadhouse is getting the season of giving on a “roll” by distributing its famous yeast rolls at local Burleson businesses.

Recently, Logan's Cesilia Canales delivered rolls to Nissan Burleson.

According to Logan's, it's their way of saying thanks to the Burleson community for all of its support and demonstrate how proud they are to be a part of this community.

Johnson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in a trespassing incident.

Three juveniles were captured on video by a security camera trespassing. While this may seem harmless, this is an industrial worksite where they could get injured.

The location of the worksite is on County Road 505 off of Farm Road 2738.

If you have any information or recognize these children, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 817-556-6058 (case #16006468).

CROWLEY - The Crowley Police Department arrested Carl Edward Brewer, 17, Wednesday afternoon and charged him with two counts of murder for the deaths of his adoptive parents Troy Brewer, 60, Mary Brewer, 63, and two individuals connected to an incident that occurred late Tuesday evening/early Wednesday morning in Crowley.

He was arraigned Wednesday afternoon by Judge Darla Peevey and bond was set at $100,000 for each charge for a total bond of $200,000.

In the late afternoon/early evening on Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Crowley Police Department received a call to conduct a welfare check on a home located in the 800 block of Buffalo Court in Crowley.

When officers arrived, police found two deceased individuals. As a precaution, a SWAT team was called in and several homes in the area were evacuated.

After a standoff lasting for several hours, the SWAT team took Carl Brewer into custody, and he was questioned by the Crowley Police Department and the Texas Rangers Wednesday morning before being arrested later that afternoon.
 

Thanks Mother Nature.
The forecast of rain and inclement weather has forced the cancellation of Saturday’s night’s Christmas events including the parade, tree lighting and fireworks.
According to an emailed press release from the City of Burleson, the fireworks would not be able to be set off with the projected wind speeds so the show will be moved to Fourth of July.
The parade will not be rescheduled due to conflicts with other events over the next couple of weekends.
The email said the decision wasn’t made lightly but the feeling is in the best interest of participants, staff and vendors.
Santa’s Breakfast at The Burleson Recreation Center and Thinking Outside the Christmas Box at the Burleson Public Library will still be taking place. There are great holiday events scheduled for the rest of the month,https://www.burlesontx.com//Holiday-Events.

A press conference by the Crowley Police Department last Thursday brought out more information on deaths of Troy Brewer, 60, and his wife Mary Brewer, 63.

The Brewer’s bodies were found inside their home in the 800 block of Buffalo Court last Tuesday evening.

The couple’s 17-year-old adoptive son, Carl Edward Brewer, was arrested last

Wednesday afternoon and charged with two counts of murder. He6 was arraigned that afternoon by Judge Darla Peevey and bond was set at $100,000 for each charge for a total bond of $200,000.

According Crowley Police Chief Luis Soler an anonymous caller last Tuesday told police that he had been smoking marijuana with Carl Brewer and that Carl had confessed to killing his parents.

Officers went to the Brewer's home.

“They went to the location and did all they could to make contact,” Soler said. “But nothing seemed out of place. They filed a report and left.”

Lt. Robert Gray said that when night shift officers came in at 6 p.m. they decided to return to the home to investigate.

Gray and several detectives reported to the seen and after discussion agreed that something didn’t seem in the order.

"At that time we were able to see into one of the windows and we were able to see evidence of a possible struggle,” Gray said. “We were also receiving back information fromfrom American Airlines. We knew the father was supposed to be on call at work but no one was answering the phones (at the house).”

Gray said there was also the “faint odor of death” at the residence and a decision was made to perform a welfare check.

The officers made entry through the rear glass door and found Troy Brewer’s body in one room and Mary Brewer’s body in another room.

"At that time we heard what we believed were footsteps coming from the second story above us,” Gray said. “Given the circumstances that there were potential weapons in the house and that someone was upstairs, I made the determination to back everyone out and contact SWAT.”

Brewer was taken into custody following a 12-hour standoff with help from the Burleson Police Department SWAT team.

The Fort Worth Police Department’s SWAT team came and relieved the Burleson unit. Carl Brewer had barricaded himself into a room at the home.

After refusing to speak with police, Carl Brewer surrendered to police following the use of tear gas. The standoff lasted until about 7 a.m. last Wednesday.

SPJST Lodge 180 Burleson recently presented to Jennifer Woods, Director of Burleson’s Harvest House, center, with a check for $3,000. This presentation took place at Sammy’s Bistro at the Lodge 180’s Christmas Party.
BURLESON STAR/COURTESY PHOTO

Burleson High School Strutters Dance Team will be holding their 9th annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the high school.

Things such as handmade jewelry to wooden crosses will be sold. Booths will be set up for everything ranging from kettle corn to a chiropractor booth offering nerve scans and posture checks.

There will be 30 vendors and 70 booths all together. Even Santa will be there handing out hot chocolate and cookies.
The Strutters will be performing, as well as elementary school choirs, and the High Steppers.

The Craft fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Strutters during the year. All of the proceeds go to the Strutter’s Booster Club and the money earned will be used for various things including scholarships, equipment, costumes and travel expenses.

“It’s going to be a good day, you can find a lot of neat treasures and it’s not that expensive,” said Chuck Hiehle, co-chairman for the Strutters Craft Fair, who is helping out for his first year. “There will be a little bit of everything, from ceramics to Scentsy to Tupperware.”

A special event took place Nov. 30 at Billy Smith American Karate Studio as the regular Wednesday night class honored an extraordinary warrior, Aiden Wallace.

Six-year-old Aiden has battled Nephroblastoma / Wilms Tumor, a cancer of the kidney.  Since this Feb., Aiden has had one kidney removed and undergone chemo and radiation treatments.

Wallace’s grandmother said that “right before Thanksgiving we got news that the cancer was gone”

The ceremony was put together by Kenny G. Rebstock, founder of Cancer Warrior Martial Arts Program.  

Aiden was taught some basic karate skills by some of the BSAK students. The evening ended with Aiden receiving his honorary black belt.

Grand Master Steve Parks told Aiden “you are now part of our family here at BSAK.”

Crazy8 Ministries started serving the area five years ago and recently it celebrated in anniversary with banquet and program. Lisa Schwartz, the CEO/Founder of Crazy8 Ministries (right) is shown with Angela Madison, a cross platform content editor in the WFAA Channel 8 news department. Madison, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, served as the Emcee for the anniversary event.
BURLESON STAR/COURTESY PHOTO

Suzanne Hassell-Grubbs loves Whataburger.

Saturday night, the hungry new bride and her groom, Adam Grubbs, went to the Whataburger on SW Wilshire Boulevard following their wedding reception.

“We really didn’t get to eat at the reception,” Hassell-Grubbs said. “We were too busy.”

Luckily, bridesmaid Paige Kolesar gave Suzanne a Whataburger gift card at a bridal shower. The friends are teachers at Collins Middle School in Lake Worth.

Tucked in with the gift card was a note “use this card for after the reception. You know you won’t get to eat.”

The note was prophetic.

Although there was plenty of food to be had, the bride and groom couldn’t find time to get more than a nibble during their reception at the Lost Oak Winery.

So around 11 p.m., the newlyweds, decked out in the white wedding gown and tuxedo, headed to Whataburger. The drive-thru was packed so they decided to go inside and dine in.

Any other night, the pair would have easily been the best dressed in the place. However, Burleson and Centennial High School’s prom were also that night and Whataburger was packed with prom-goers.

It was an interesting sight.

“We blended in,” Suzanne said. “I’m standing there holding my dress and two girls – they are just beautiful and way taller than me because I’m wearing flats and they are wearing heels – walk by and I tell them ‘Oh my gosh you all look pretty.’”

Hassell-Grubbs, 26, said she wasn’t sure the girls realized she was in her wedding gown or if she had just failed high school numerous times, but they told her “you look pretty, too.”

The bride ordered a No. 1 meal while the groom got breakfast on a bun with grilled jalapenos off Whataburger’s "secret menu."

The food hit the spot and was a perfect ending to a memorable day.

Unfortunately, the couple forgot to save a hamburger and freeze it, a tradition to eat on their first anniversary.

“We didn’t think of that,” Suzanne said. “We’ll probably be celebrating our anniversary's at Whataburger though.”

There will be no Whataburger on the honeymoon.

The couple, along with Kolesar and her husband, will be going on an Alaskan cruise.

After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Burleson.

The odds are good, however, their first stop after returning home will be Whataburger.

A Burleson golf professional has earned the rare opportunity to compete with professional golfers in one of the most prestigious events in the game.

Greg Gregory, assistant pro at Hidden Creek Golf Course, is one of 20 golf professionals who will compete along with 136 professional golfers in the 99th Professional Golf Association Championship, Aug. 10-13, at fabled Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.

Gregory, 44, qualified for the tournament – considered one of the Tour’s four major tournaments – by finishing tied for ninth place among the 312 players at the 50th PGA Professional Championship June 18-21 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. 

The PGA reserves the top 20 spots at the Professional Championship for entry into the PGA Championship, a chance to win the Wanamaker Trophy and a share of $10.5 million in prize money.

The PGA Professional Championship is for those who earn a livelihood in the business of golf such as public or private golf course head pros, assistant pros, teaching pros and college head coaches, Gregory said. (Visit pga.org, employment, career planning.)

“There are a lot of good golfers out there, they just don’t play on Tour,” Gregory said. “Although the winner in Oregon, Omar Uresti, played on Tour.”

Uresti, 48, a teaching pro in Austin, earned a first-place prize of $50,000 and became the second-oldest PGA Professional Champion, behind only Sam Snead, who was 59 when he won in 1971.

Gregory had rounds of 70, 73, 71 and 74 for a four-day total of 288, even par, even though he bogeyed two of the final three holes. He qualified for Sunriver at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas.  

“I am very thankful to the city of Burleson and the staff at Hidden Creek for accommodating my request to play in Oregon,” Gregory said. “There was a lot of shuffling of schedules so I could be away and I am grateful to (director of golf) Dave White and (head pro) Mike Krsnak for making it happen.”

The HC staff are happy for Gregory.

“It’s an amazing accomplishment,” Krsnak said. “We’re all very proud of him.” 

Earning a birth in the 2017 PGA also qualifies Gregory for the 2018 PGA Championship next August at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.

Fellow Texan Jimmy Walker is defending champion of the PGA Championship. Other previous winners include Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan.

Gregory’s parents, Sheri and David Gregory, live in Burleson and are planning to be in Charlotte.

Gregory, who lives in Joshua with his wife, Kristi, was born and raised in Everman and attended elementary and high school there. He played golf at the University of Texas at Arlington for four years while earning a degree in marketing.

He turned pro in 1996 on the same day as Tiger Woods and, at Q School, missed qualifying for the PGA Tour by one shot. He started playing mini tours, played on the Web.com Tour from 2000-2003, then stepped away from the game for six years to be home with his daughter.

Expenses on the Web.com Tour are about $1,000-$1,500 or more per week for caddie, air fare or gas, accommodations and food, Gregory said. 

“Entry fees at the lower levels are very high because there are no corporate sponsors,” he said. “Players are competing for their own money. At the big leagues, the sponsors are corporate.”

Gregory stopped playing golf for five years, returned to the Web.com Tour, then decided to enter the business of golf and give back to the game as a club pro.

He became an assistant pro in Fort Worth in 2009 and was friends with former Hidden Creek assistant pro Chase Smith. When Smith went to a head pro position in Houston, Krsnak contacted Gregory about the opening in Burleson

The business side of golf, known as golf professionals, also requires PGA certification and includes directors of golf, tournament directors, teaching pros, pro shop managers, food and beverage managers, and others who serve the business of golf and are eligible to play in the PGA Professional Championship.

It took Gregory five and one-half years to qualify as a Class A professional, which made him eligible to play in tournaments held Monday and Tuesday throughout North Texas. 

“It was tough, like going back to college,” Gregory said.

The Monday and Tuesday tournaments have higher entry fees because the golf professionals are, again, playing for their own money, Gregory said.

“The higher you go on the tournament scale, the lower the entry fee because the Tour tournaments have corporate sponsors,’ Gregory said. “There are no sponsors for the Monday and Tuesday tourneys.”

The PGA Championship is considered the best field in professional golf, Gregory said.

“It’s even stronger than The Masters or the U.S. Open because it includes the top 136 Tour pros,” he said.

Gregory has never visited Quail Hollow, but will be able to play practice rounds Sunday through Wednesday prior to the first round on Thursday, Aug. 10.

He is eligible for a share of the record $10.5 million in prize money.

“You don’t go thinking about the money or trying to make money,” Gregory said. “You go there just trying make shots. You just try to play the best you can, make golf shots the best you can and get around the course without any distractions. If you make money, that’s great. If not, it’s a great honor to play.” 

Gregory must still decide on a caddie.

“I am agonizing on that one,” he said. “I’ve already received my player packet and noticed that each player gets a Mercedes courtesy car.”

When Burleson police responded to the report of a one-vehile accident at about 1 a.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of FM 917 near Joshua, officers instead found two gunshot victims.

According to information provided by police spokeswoman DeAnna Phillips, officers found Joann Gaytan, 34, and Marco Gaytan, 32, inside the car.

Tthe Tarrant County medical examiner’s office ruled Joann Gaytan’s death was a homicide and her husband’s was a suicide.

Joann Gaytan was pronounced dead at the scene. Marco Gaytan was taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he died about an hour later.

The medical examiner listed a Joshua address for Joann Gaytan. An address was not listed for her husband.

Following are calls reported by the Burleson Fire Department Aug. 28-Sept. 3. In order to retain anonymity, specific street addresses are removed.

Monday, Aug. 28
3:55 a.m. – 400 block Oak Street, medical assist
5:07 a.m. – 1400 block Lauren Drive, medical assist
9:54 a.m. – 500 block NW Renfro Street, EMS call
11:06 a.m. – 500 block Memorial Plaza, EMS call
11:54 a.m. – 100 block Elk Drive, EMS call
1:56 p.m. – 800 block Burleson Retta Road, no incident found on arrival
4:35 p.m. – 2600 block SW Wilshire Blvd, motor vehicle accident
4:56 p.m. – 1100 block Clairemont Lane, EMS call
6:41 p.m. – 1300 block NW Summercrest Blvd, alarm system sounded
7:42 p.m. – 100 block E Tabb Street, HazMat release investigation

Tuesday, Aug. 29
1:49 a.m. – 2300 block S Burleson Blvd, good intent call
3:06 a.m. – 900 block Tara Drive, dispatched but canceled en route
3:38 a.m. – 600 block NW Summercrest Blvd, medical assist
6:53 a.m. – 6900 block E FM 917, medical assist
12:14 p.m. – 900 block NW John Jones Drive, EMS call
1:54 p.m. – Vicksbury Lane and NE Alsbury, motor vehicle accident
3:38 p.m. – 200 block NE Murphy Road, Electrical wiring/equipment
5:47 p.m. – 900 block SW Wilshire Blvd, dispatched but canceled en route
5:48 p.m. – 400 block Parkview Drive, medical assist
6:45 p.m. – 1800 block Coleman Road, EMS call
7:27 p.m. – 100 block SE Robert Street, medical assist

Wednesday, Aug. 30
1:04 a.m. – 1200 block S Burleson Blvd, medical assist
10:15 a.m. – 2600 block SW Wilshire Blvd, dispatched but canceled en route
10:52 a.m. – 300 block SW Gamble Street, assist invalid
12:33 p.m. – 1800 block Coleman Road, assist police
1:59 p.m. – 300 block Pin Cushion Trail, EMS call
2:11 p.m. – 400 block Parkview Drive, medical assist
6:53 p.m. – 2600 block SW Wilshire Blvd, motor vehicle accident
8:59 p.m. – 2700 block Chimney Road, smoke detector activation

Thursday, Aug. 31
1:40 a.m. – 500 block Laurelwood Road, EMS call
3:18 a.m. – 300 block Elk Drive, medical assist
5:36 a.m. – 600 block Old Fort Worth Hwy, medical assist
10:23 a.m. – 200 block SW Wilshire Blvd, dispatched but canceled en route
10:45 a.m. – 1800 block E Renfro Street, system malfunction
12:36 p.m. – 200 block Laura Drive, medical assist
1:11 p.m. – 500 block Laurelwood Road, EMS call
2:13 p.m. – 13000 block southbound I-35W, medical assist
4:07 p.m. – 700 block NE Alsbury Blvd, extrication and rescue
4:22 p.m. – 1000 block Brown Street, EMS call
4:52 p.m. – Old Fort Worth Hwy and E Rendon Road in Crowley, motor vehicle accident
5:00 p.m. – 500 block SW Thomas Street, false alarm or false call
7:31 p.m. – 1100 NW John Jones Drive, EMS call
9:35 p.m. – 100 block Elk Drive, medical assist
9:36 p.m. – 5700 block Highpoint Pkwy, alarm system sounded

Friday, Sept. 1
5:10 a.m. – 10000 Redwing Court, smoke detector activation
5:23 a.m. – 300 block Elk Drive, assist invalid
7:33 a.m. – 700 block Hampshire Drive, EMS call
7:52 a.m. – 600 block Old Fort Worth Hwy, dispatched but canceled en route
8:44 a.m. – 600 block Peach Lane, medical assist
12:19 p.m. – 2600 block S Burleson Blvd, dispatched but canceled en route
12:27 p.m. – 600 block Sue Ann Lane, person in distress
12:53 p.m. – 400 block southbound I-35W, motor vehicle accident
2:42 p.m. – 600 block Old Fort Worth Hwy, dispatched but canceled en route
2:57 p.m. – 1000 block SW Wilshire Blvd, EMS call
6:42 p.m. – 600 block Maple Ave, medical assist
7:01 p.m. – 400 block SW Gordon Street, cooking fire
7:44 p.m. – 1000 block NW Summercrest Blvd, water or steam leak
8:58 p.m. – 100 Elk Drive, EMS call
9:49 p.m. – 1900 block SW Wilshire Blvd, motor vehicle accident
10:31 p.m. – SW Hulen Street and SW Wilshire, motor vehicle accident

Saturday, Sept. 2
4:53 a.m. – 100 block NW Suzanne Terrace, medical assist
6:33 a.m. – 300 Elk Drive, EMS call
11:57 a.m. – 800 block NE Alsbury Blvd, medical assist
4:42 p.m. – 800 block Graham Drive, EMS call
5:28 p.m. – 3200 block S Burleson Blvd, dispatched but canceled en route

Sunday, Sept. 3
3:48 a.m. – 500 block northbound I-35W, motor vehicle accident
5:35 a.m. – 700 block NW Hillery Street, assist invalid
6:12 a.m. – 300 block Elk Drive, EMS call
9:02 a.m. – 100 block Elk Drive, medical assist
11:36 a.m. – 300 block SW Thomas Street, medical assist
3:50 p.m. – 2100 block Jana Lane, medical assist
6:03 p.m. – 700 block Pecan Street, EMS call
6:34 p.m. – 700 block Daughters Drive, EMS call

Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Aug. 28-Sept. 3. This report is presented as a reminder to always lock your vehicles and home, and to report any suspicious activity to the Burleson Police Department at 911.

Monday, Aug. 28
7:06 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 700 block Creekview Drive
8:19 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 700 block Creekview Drive
9:48 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 300 block SW Lena Lane
9:49 a.m. – Theft of property valued between $750-$2,500, 400 block NE Wilshire Blvd.
12:10 p.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 300 block SW Lena Lane
1:03 p.m. – Burglary of vehicle, 300 block SW Lena Lane
5:31 p.m. – Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, 100 block NE McAlister Road

Tuesday, Aug. 29
3:47 a.m. – Assault to cause bodily injury to a family member, 600 block NW Summercrest Blvd.
7:07 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 700 block Sunnybrook Drive
7:14 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 300 block SW Lena Lane
7:18 a.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 700 block SW Sunnybrook Drive
8:07 a.m. – Credit or debit card abuse, 400 block NW Charlyne Drive
10:41 a.m. – Theft of property (motor vehicle parts and accessories) valued between $2,500-$20K, 700 block W Hidden Creek Pkwy.
1:21 p.m. – Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, 700 block NW Charlyne Drive
3:07 p.m. – Harassment by threats, 700 block Ruby Court
3:46 p.m. – Theft of property (shoplifting) valued less than $2,500 with previous conviction, 900 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
7:30 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $2,500-$30K, 600 block Gracie Lane
7:58 p.m. – Fraudulent use of possession of identifying information, 1300 block Highcrest Drive
8:29 p.m. – Theft of property valued less than $100, 600 block Gracie Lane
8:48 p.m. – Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, 300 block NW Jill Ann Drive
10:00 p.m. – Unauthorized use of vehicle, 800 block S Burleson Blvd.

Wednesday, Aug. 30
7:47 a.m. – Theft of a firearm (from a motor vehicle), 800 block Forest Court
6:11 p.m. – Possession of a controlled substance, 2700 block S Burleson Blvd.

Thursday, Aug. 31
12:00 a.m. – Assist other agency, 600 block Sydney Lane
8:14 a.m. – Possession of a controlled substance, 300 block SE John Jones Drive
10:55 a.m. – Criminal mischief valued between $100-$750, 2600 block Buffalo Run
11:08 a.m. – Possession of a dangerous drug, non-narcotic, 100 block Elk Drive
5:36 p.m. – Burglary of a vehicle, 300 block W Ellison Street
7:05 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $2,500-$30K, 3200 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
9:44 p.m. – Burglary of habitation, unlawful entry with no force, 800 block Cedar Ridge Lane
10:39 p.m. – Assault, family violence with offensive contact, 1100 block Hidden Meadow Drive
10:48 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $100-$750, 900 block SW Wilshire Blvd.

Friday, Sept. 1
8:35 a.m. – Assault to cause bodily injury, 2600 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
1:35 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $100-$750, 900 block NW John Jones Drive
2:24 p.m. – Theft of items valued less than $100, 2300 block SW Wilshire Blvd.

Saturday, Sept. 2
12:35 a.m. – Deadly conduct, discharge firearm, 1100 block Cardinal Ridge Road
6:06 a.m. – Criminal mischief valued between $750-$2,500, 2000 block W FM 917
4:53 p.m. – Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, 1100 Hidden Lake Drive
5:07 p.m. – Burglary of a habitation, unlawful entry with no force, 900 block Irene Street

Sunday, Sept. 3
6:41 a.m. – Theft of property valued between $750-$2,500, 300 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
8:56 a.m. – Assault, family violence with offensive contact, 800 block Peach Lane
9:30 a.m. – Assault to cause bodily injury to a family member, 200 block SW Taylor Street
12:36 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $100-$750, 100 block NW John Jones Drive
1:06 p.m. – Theft of property valued between $100-$750, 1600 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
5:00 p.m. – Theft of service valued less than $100, 1000 block SW Wilshire Blvd.
6:58 p.m. – Credit or debit card abuse, 800 block NE Alsbury Blvd.
7:36 p.m. – Assault to cause bodily injury to family member, 700 block Pecan Street

Following are arrests reported by the Burleson Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office of Burleson, Alvarado, Joshua and Keene residents Aug. 28-Sept. 3. Sheriff’s Office arrests are in italics. An arrest does not mean the individual is guilty of the offense.

Monday, Aug. 28
2:04 a.m. – Javon Espadron in 600 block NE Alsbury Blvd, possession of marijuana
4:47 a.m. – Jayson Ryan Fortson of Burleson, theft of property valued between $100-$750
7:40 a.m. – Ryan Rhodes in 200 block SW Wilshire Blvd, violation of supervision
8:00 a.m. – John Wesley Provence of Burleson, driving while intoxicated, second offense
9:05 a.m. – Aron Alexander Downing of Alvarado, possession of marijuana, less than 2 ounces
1:38 p.m. – Venancio Camacho-Marquez of Joshua,Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold
2:24 p.m. – Evan Michael Johnson of Burleson, failure to maintain financial responsibility
4:09 p.m. – Logan Caldine Culbertson of Burleson, assault to cause bodily injury
7:18 p.m. – Tomas Paredon of Joshua, driving while intoxicated
7:53 p.m. – Daniel Belmares Gallegos of Cleburne, possession of a controlled substance
9:10 p.m. – Kevin Dwayne Gates of Cleburne, speeding
9:10 p.m. – Trevor Lee Smith of Cleburne, possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear

Tuesday, Aug. 29
12:23 a.m. – Deandre Trim in 900 block Walnut Street on warrant from North Richland Hills PD
12:46 a.m. – Breanna Wheat in 900 block Walnut Street on warrant from Arlington PD for no valid driver’s license
3:47 a.m. – John Roberson in 600 block NW Summercrest Blvd, assault to cause bodily injury to family member
2:25 p.m. – Jessica Nicole Norris of Burleson, credit or debit card abuse
2:45 p.m. – Natalie Paige Smith of Alvarado, possession of a controlled substance
3:06 p.m. – Dylan Stephenson in 200 block Taylor Street, expired driver’s license
3:30 p.m. – Kassadee Brinkley, 1100 block SW Wilshire Blvd, failure to appear
4:05 p.m. – James Webb in 900 block SW Wilshire Blvd, theft of property valued less than $2,500
5:25 p.m. – Amanda Lea Tomlinson of Cleburne, theft of property valued between $50-$500
7:03 p.m. – Stephanie Anne Tatum of Joshua, criminal trespass
10:00 p.m. – Chad McLain, 800 block S Burleson Blvd, unauthorized use of a vehicle
10:42 p.m. – Terry Don Ford of Cleburne, public intoxication

Wednesday, Aug. 30
1:50 a.m. – Delisa Corrine McMurray of Joshua, display expired vehicle registration
2:03 a.m. – Stephen Brian Askins Jr of Cleburne, driving with an invalid driver’s license with previous conviction or suspension
2:14 a.m. – Robby Carroll Hill of Cleburne, following too closely
9:15 a.m. – Angelah Carson, 800 block S Burleson Blvd, speeding
12:01 p.m. – Annie Laura Woods of Cleburne, theft of property valued less than $100 with previous conviction
12:15 p.m. – Diamond Dianne Chapa of Alvarado, abandonment, endangerment of a child, criminal negligence
2:39 p.m. – Garrett Richard Gene Owen Bullard of Alvarado, theft of a firearm
3:38 p.m. – Christopher Teague, 800 Pine Mountain Drive, warrant from Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, child neglect
3:54 p.m. – Armando Padilla-Adame, in 800block NE Alsbury Blvd, on warrant from Fort Worth PD for continued violence, assault
6:11 p.m. – Talbert Porter, 2700 block S Burleson Blvd, prohibited weapon, knuckles
9:52 p.m. – ChristopherJoseth East of Cleburne, possession of marijuana, less than 2 ounces
10:35 p.m. – Delisa Corrine McMurray of Joshua, unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverage by a minor
Lori Lee Smith of Alvarado, possession of a controlled substance, less than 1 gram

Thursday, Aug. 31
4:00 a.m. – Jose Chavez Andrade, 800 block NE Alsbury Blvd, public intoxication
5:16 p.m. – Ashlee Horton, 300 S Burleson Blvd, on warrant from Haltom City PD for driving with an invalid driver’s license

Friday, Sept. 1
11:23 a.m. – Donna Salazar, 2600 block S Burleson Blvd, warrant from Eastland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of a controlled substance
12:22 p.m. – Anthony Salazar, 2600 block S Burleson Blvd, possession of drug paraphernalia

Saturday, Sept. 2
11:10 p.m. – Curtis Carraway, 1000 block SW Wilshire Blvd, on warrant from Fort Worth PD for assault, family violence

Sunday, Sept. 3
2:45 a.m. – Juan Vazquez, 100 block S Burleson Blvd, public intoxication
3:19 a.m. – Michael Pena, 200 block S Main Street, public intoxication

Attorney General Ken Paxton today encouraged Texans who want to donate to the victims of Hurricane Harvey to give both generously and carefully. Beware of scam artists who use natural disasters to take advantage of the good intentions of others.

“Texans are known for opening their hearts and wallets to others in times of need,” Attorney General Paxton said. “By doing a little research, well-meaning Texans can ensure their dollars actually go to a legitimate charity or organization providing victim and community support, rather than funding fraudulent scams set up to capitalize on a disaster.”
Attorney General Paxton shared the following tips to guard against fake charities and other donation scams:

• Be cautious of requests for donations by unfamiliar organizations or people, especially anyone calling and asking for donations by credit card or requesting personal information.

• When donating money, consider directing your help to a recognized disaster-relief charity, such as the Dell Foundation’s collaboration with the OneStar Foundation for the Rebuild Texas Fund at www.rebuildtx.org.

• Research the charity before you donate money by using Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator.org and the resources provided by the Office of the Texas Attorney General at https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/disaster-scams.

• Don’t fall for high-pressure tactics and demands for an immediate donation. A legitimate charity welcomes background checks on their operations.

• Avoid charities or fundraisers that refuse to provide detailed information about their identity, mission, costs or how your donation will be used.

• If you suspect you’ve been targeted by a fraudulent charity or donation scam, file a complaint online with the Consumer Protection Division of the Texas Office of the Attorney General’s office at https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/apps/charitable-trusts-complaint-form/.

Pathway Church of Burleson challenged its congregation to do what it could to ease suffering along the storm-torn Gulf Coast by asking for a special offering.

The offering, said director of outreach Roxnne Ancy in a press release was combined with an undetermined lump sum from Birthday Gift to Jesus. She said funds will dispersed through a South Texas churches.

The church is also collecting twin bed sheet sets for shelters and hurricane victims. To show their love and support, church members also signed a prayer banner which will be transported to the coast.

“Draw close to God. Draw close to others and allow God to use you to declare to the world, God is good, God is at work, God will turn our tragedies of suffering into triumph and we are in this thing together,” senior pastor Rick Owen said.

Ancy said the church is planning ongoing relief as well. Teams are heading to Houston throughout September and October. If you are interested in going, you can register at the Pathway Church website events page.

For those unable to go to the coast, Ancy says there are local opportunities to serve. She recommends contacting the Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center 817/531-6348, which is set up to accommodate Hurricane Harvey refugees.

In addition, Ancy said Carter Bloodcare will in the Pathway Gym from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 11 to take blood donations. No appointment is necessary.

“Future trips are in the works, so stay tuned via our website pathway.church. Search emergency response activities for updates on the when and where,” Ancy’s release read.

Giving Johnson County an avenue to help with emergency relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey and future disasters in the south, OpenDoor Church Pastor Troy Brewer has mobilized church resources to form ODC Emergency Relief Operation.

“This is about unity,” said Brewer at a hastily called community meeting last Thursday in which about 50 citizens and a handful of local officials attended.

“We want to provide a coordinated effort by partnering with area churches, businesses, civic groups, schools, and government entities to bring relief efforts in this and future disasters that will hit Texas and its neighbors. Churches, join us. There is a place for you with us.”

Brewer said OpenDoor has been blessed with much of the infrastructure for ODC ERO because of its large food bank warehouse in Joshua, and relief efforts to Mexico and around the world.

“We are also calling on an amazing group of people in our midst,” said Brewer of the former military, police, firefighters, teachers and housewives already working in ministry. “If you want organization, coordination and people with contacts, here they are.”

Retired Arlington firefighter, Barry Gee, of Burleson, is the volunteer director of ODC ERO. He likened the church’s plan to fighting a fire.

“Our goal is to fight this fire in one place. Fix the problem then move on to the next ‘hot spot.’ We want to activate God’s people to rescue the perishing both physically and eternally,” he said while addressing the crowd.

Gee said the church already has eight teams identified and skilled volunteer leaders who have jumped into action.

“Do you have the skills and expertise to help with any of these things?” Gee asked. “Because we need you.”

Volunteers are needed for the following assignments now and for future disasters.

• Donation Team

• Fundraising Team

• Communications Team

• Food and Cooking Team

• Community Liaison Team

• Hotline Volunteer Team

• Transportation Team

• Resource Team

Brewer and Gee both stressed this is a way for Johnson County and the surrounding area to make a difference without getting in the way of government and other relief efforts.

“We pledge to work with major relief efforts and government agencies – not against them. We want to complement their efforts, not hinder them,” Gee said.

“We believe the church is rising up united for such as time as this,” said Brewer. “We at OpenDoor Church will stand in the gap with our brother and sister churches, community and government agencies [local and beyond] to put our foot on the neck of evil and see Jesus Christ and His church come together to bring heaven to earth. This effort is not about us. It’s about answering evil with good in the name of Jesus.”

Brewer stresses that because this effort is completely volunteer run, 100 percent of money donated will go toward relief efforts.

“Nobody is or will be getting paid,” he said. “It is only about helping people get what they need.”

OpenDoor Church, said Brewer, has already sent three truckloads of food to the Houston area from donations and the OpenDoor Food Bank. Cooking teams have been feeding victims and first responders for more than a week, Gee said, and more are being sent. The church also sponsored a swift water rescue team that has pulled more than 70 people to safety.

“We’d like to send more, but we want to give the community and other churches and organizations the opportunity to join us. We can do so much more together,” Gee said.

To volunteer for ERO rescue efforts, cooking teams or relief work, call 817-357-5654 or go to ero@opendoorexperience.com for contact and volunteer information.

To donate food and necessities, a drop-off truck is parked at 301 S. Dobson Street, Burleson, or call 817-357-5654 to coordinate larger items and amounts.

To donate money to fund this effort, or to fund a swift water rescue team, log on to Facebook ODC Emergency Relief Operation and click on the “Donate” tab.

“Remember, we are all volunteers. 100 percent of your donation will go toward disaster relief,” said Brewer.

Not sure how to help? Gee and Brewer invite all to talk with a Hotline Volunteer who can help find a place in this effort.

“You are the perfect person to bring hope and healing to the hurting of this tragedy,” Brewer said. “Again, join us.”

Burleson Police Chief Billy Cordell said some of the sights he witnessed during his deployment to the Texas Gulf Coast area for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey were unbelievable.

Cordell, along with three others from the Burleson police and fire departments, deployed to the area with a mobile command unit that is used by both the police and fire departments.

Travelling first to a staging area in San Antonio with Cordell and the Burleson Incident Command Center were Burleson Police Sgt. Bob Sherman, Fire Marshall David Butler and firefighter James Pribble.

The team and the Burleson Incident Command Center were deployed twice to areas hit hard by Harvey’s wrath. First, they were sent to Katy Mills Mall and later moved to Beaumont.

In both locations, they supported other units with communications.

“We were never going to be the ones out doing rescues,” Cordell said. “We were deployed as a communications platform to support another group if they needed it. That’s always the plan. That’s why we have that mobile command post.”

The group returned to Burleson early Friday morning and was demobilized on Sunday. The possibility exists they could be called back at a later date if needed.

“We did our part in areas that were completely devastated,” Cordell said. “We were proud to be down there representing Burleson. We didn’t do a whole lot, quite frankly but we may end up going back at some point in the future. If we are called to return we will be proud to go back.”

Driving to Katy from San Antonio and later to Beaumont were eye-opening for Cordell and others on the trip.

“The devastation caused by the water was amazing,” Cordell said. “We were driving into Katy and both sides of the road that were normally grass land are lakes. The amount of water everywhere was unbelievable. There were cars at an intersection near Katy Mills Mall that were sitting in water halfway up their sides.”

The trip to Beaumont was fraught excitement.

While servicing the vehicles in Crosby, a call came over their radios to leave the area quickly.

There was trouble at a chemical plant in Crosby and where they had stopped was too close tothe plant. The fear of an explosion and the venting of possible deadly chemicals had them leaving the area quickly.

About 20 miles from Beaumont, the group had to drive through high water in the city of Nome.

“We were sweating that out pretty good for about two miles,” Cordell said. “Along the way to Beaumont we passed a fifth-wheel trailer park and the trailers are in a lake with the water halfway up on the trailers.”

With Texans needing help, Burleson answered the call and will answer the call if needed, Cordell said.