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Spartans celebrate graduation
Centennial High School held its graduation May 30 at Schollmaier Arena on the campus of Texas Christian University. PHOTOS BY JASO'S PICASSO'S PHOTOGRAPHYSection: NewsLocal NewsSpartansTags: Centennial...
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A night for Elks to remember
Burleson High School held its graduation May 29 at Schollmaier Arena on the campus of Texas Christian University. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE MITCHELL and BHS PARENTSSection: NewsLocal NewsElksTags: Burleson...
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Burn ban triggered in Johnson County for next 60 hours
City of Burleson's Fireworks show is still onRICKY MOOREsports@burlesonstar.netA burn ban in effect in Johnson County because drought conditions, which have worsened this week and increased the threat...
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Bands will perform Saturday
RICKY MOOREsports@burlesonstar.netThe marching bands at Burleson and Centennial High School’s began working on their 2018 competition shows July 30 and have been working each day of the week for...
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Video parody highlights BISD Convocation
A week before the opening of school, the Burleson ISD held its convocation at Aug. 13 at Centennial High School.Teachers and staff were welcomed and treated to among other thigs a video parody of...
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First day of school
The first day of school in the Burleson ISD Monday was filled with joy, tears and excitement.PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BURLESON ISDDid you enjoy what you read? Click here to subscribe to the Burleson...
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Athena's donate to Burleson Opportunity Fund
The Athena Society of Burleson presented a check for $23,000 to the Burleson Opportunity Fund during the Burleson ISD school board meeting Aug. 13. The fund is a scholarship program open to all high...
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Following short chase, BPD officers apprehend bank robbery suspect
Following a short chase Friday, Burleson Police officers surrounded and took a bank robbery suspect into custody. The robbery occured at the Wells Fargo Bank location at 435 E. Renfro Street. COURTEST...
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Former JCSO deputy arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child
RICKY MOOREsports@burlesonstar.netFormer Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Toby Bryce Allison was arrested Friday morning by JCSO detectives on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child,...
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Boy dreamed of becoming pilot
DIANNE EGANdianne@thestargroup.comMatthew Ray Moreno, an 11-year-old boy who aspired to be the first autistic fighter pilot, was laid to rest on August 4, 2018 with full military honors.His mother,...
View ArticlePassmore leaving as director of CT100 Club
FROM CONTRIBUTED REPORTSThe Chisholm Trail 100 Club’s (CT100 Club) Niki Passmore is moving on to a new career.While Passmore will no longer be executive director of the CT100 Club, she is a lifetime...
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Wright family waiting for call
With their paperwork complete, the Wright family is just waiting for the right adoption match. The family started their quest to add to their family in 2016. Shown are, from left, minister Chris...
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Mom's 'Miracle Child'
Kailey Tesdahl shares a moment with BISD Superintendent Dr. Bret Jimerson druing Centennial High School’s 2018 graduation ceremony May 30. BURLESON STAR/Jaso’s picasso’s photographyRICKY...
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SWARINGEN EARNS EAGLE SCOUT
Burleson ISD student Matthew Swaringen was honored at Monday night’s board meeting for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Standing with Swaringen are BISD superintendent...
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Don’t panic all is well, city working on wells at lake, golf course
The city of Burleson is drilling a new water well at Bailey Lake. The well will serve as the main water source for the lake. BURLESON STAR/COURTESY PHOTOFROM CONTRIBUTED REPORTSThere has been a buzz on...
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BURLESON BOOMERS DAY PROCLAIMED
Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter issued a proclamation declaring Saturday as Burleson Boomers Day, acknowledging a new focus of First Baptist Church that specifically encourages folks born between 1946 and...
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Burleson Homecoming court announced
The 2018 Burleson Homecoming Court was announced Monday. Members of the court are, from left, Phoenix Bryant, Anissa Basse, Lexie Alwood, Kyla Brock, Iver Macaulay, Caleb Lewis, Journei Howard, Ethan...
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LONE STAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ATTENDEES RECOGNIZED
Burleson ISD students, Richard Romero, pictured, and Claire Beardsley, not pictured, were honored at Mondays’ school board meeting after representing BISD at Lone Star Leadership Academy camps....
View ArticleCity budget funds needed additions
RICKY MOOREsports@burlesonstar.netBurleson is a growing city. As it grows, so does its needs.The fiscal year 2018-2019 city budget was presented Sept. 4 by Burleson Finance Director Rhett Clark to City...
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Burleson’s Phillips among the tops in his field
ALEX PHILLIPSFROM CONTRIBUTED REPORTSMonday was a big day for the city of Burleson Economic Development Manager Alex Philips.The Burleson High School graduate was recognized as one of North America’s...
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