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Class of 2016: Boehm, Borowski thrived on competition
By: ANNA HERODburlesonstar@thestargroup.comThe challenge to become valedictorian at Burleson High School pushed the top two graduates to be the best students they could be.After ranking No. 1 in the...
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Class of 2016: Gibbs, Huneycutt worked hard for success
By: ANNA HERODburlesonstar@thestargroup.comLate nights and early mornings – this is how Centennial High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian described their journeys to becoming the top-ranking...
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Williams named grand marshal of parade
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.com“I am honored to take on the role as grand marshal this Independence Day. Burleson is a town close to my heart, and I am looking forward to celebrating our...
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Residents rescued on Bethesda Road
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comTwo women and a child trapped by high water Thursday on Bethesda Road near FM 917 were rescued through an innovative tactic by the Johnson County Sheriff's...
View ArticleFire reports, May 30 to June 5
Following are calls reported May 30 to June 5 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, May 30 12:21 a.m. – Person in distress, Reagan Lane. 2:54 a.m. – Medical assist, Archbury Road. 4:07 a.m. – Alarm...
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Sixth-graders participate in Paw Pals Academy
Burleson sixth-graders participate in the opening day of Paw Pals Animal Care Academy at the Burleson Animal Shelter. Veterinarian Laura Anna See discussed pet health examinations with participants,...
View ArticlePolice reports, May 30 to June 5
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department May 30 to June 5. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted in...
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Bettie Bailey named Volunteer of the Year
Bettie Bailey, second from right, has been named as Keep Burleson Beautiful's volunteer of the year, after painting five rain barrels with scenes of farm life, gardens, bluebonnets and nature. One...
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New cars delivered to Teachers of the Year
Rachel Elder, left, a first-grade teacher at Norwood Elementary and Ryan Churchwood, right, a sixth-grade teacher at Kerr Middle School accept delivery of new Honda Accords to use this summer as reward...
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Senator, 'Mo' Baker exchange challenge coins
State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, left, exchanges his challenge coin with retired Air Force Col. Elmo 'Mo' Baker, center, shown with his wife, Honey, during an annual gathering of the Texas Ranger...
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Sheriff's posse rodeo concludes Saturday
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comTwo community leaders and four long-time members will be honored during the 62nd annual Johnson County Sheriff's Posse's PRCA Rodeo.The action began...
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Texas Motor Speedway president to address chamber
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comThe Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce will learn about more than going fast and turning left when Eddie Gossage addresses members June 16.The president of...
View ArticleFire reports, June 6-12
Following are calls reported June 6-12 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, June 6 3:08 a.m. – Medical assist, Hanover Street. 4:04 a.m. – Alarm activated, SW Wilshire Boulevard. 7:37 a.m. – Medical...
View ArticlePolice reports, June 6-12
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department June 6-12. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted in a...
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Alles named Burleson Chamber's new president
Belinda Alles has been selected as president of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, ending a three-month search to find former president Sherri Sechrist's successor.“We think Belinda’s work...
View ArticleCollege Notes
East Central UniversityMadison Thompson of Burleson has been named to the dean's honor roll for the spring semester at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. Students qualifying for the dean's list...
View ArticleNeighborhood Market opens on CTP
A Walmart Neighborhood Market opened Wednesday near the Chisholm Trail Tollway in Fort Worth, within the Crowley ISD.The store will employ 95 full and part-time associates.“We are proud to be a part of...
View ArticleBurleson real estate market is strong
The average priced home is becoming tougher for homebuyers to find in Burleson, according to a report this week from the MetroTex Association of Realtors.“Inventory of mid-priced homes is extremely...
View ArticleDwell plans move to Ellison Street
Dwell Coffee and Nosh has announced plans to move to a location at 108 Ellison Street in Old Town, about 0.2 miles from the present location on Renfro Street near Johnson Avenue.“We are excited for Old...
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Sheriff's posse rodeo a wrap
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