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Man's business is saving lives
By: RICKY MOOREmooresports@thestargroup.comWhen Jim Burns began building custom homes 29 years ago he also sold some homebuyers insurance of a sort.Burns, who has lived in Burleson for 23 years, sold...
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Couple married in hospital ICU
By: REBECCA ANDRESSburlesonstar@thestargroup.comThe average couple spends more than a year planning a wedding. Susan and Don Gregory did it in a matter of days.A chance meeting in an online chartroom...
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Congressmen rooting on TCU, Texas Tech
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, is joining U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, in wishing two Texas colleges luck entering a meeting Sunday in the NCAA College World Series.TCU meets Texas Tech...
View ArticleVehicle burglaries up 36% in 2016
Chief: Lock vehicles, remove valuablesBy: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.com"Always remove your valuables and lock your vehicles." – POLICE CHIEF BILLY CORDELLMotor vehicles in Burleson can be...
View ArticlePolice reports, June 13-19
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department June 13-19. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted in a...
View ArticleAre police ready to dance?
Chief says BPD will respond to challengeBy: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.com"We're cops; we're not dancers. But, we're going to put our best foot forward." – POLICE CHIEF BILLY CORDELLWhen it...
View ArticleFire reports, June 13-19
Following are calls reported June 13-19 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, June 13 2:06 a.m. – Canceled call, E. Bovell Street (Crowley). 4:02 a.m. – False call, SW Wilshire Boulevard. 5:59 a.m. –...
View ArticleTarrant Co. reports first human WNV case of 2016
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comThe first human case of West Nile Virus in 2016 has been confirmed in Tarrant County by Tarrant County Public Health.Officials have identified the case as...
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New Huguley hospital building grand opening set
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comA new era at Texas Health Huguley Hospital is on the cusp.Ground was broken about two years ago and Sunday a grand opening is planned for the new hospital...
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SLIDESHOW: Funeral services for fallen officers
Section: NewsLocal NewsTags: Senior Cpl. Lorne AhrensDallas PD
View ArticleSheriff: Keep radio volume low when driving
Pumping up the volume to your favorite music may not only leave you deaf, but it could put motorists in dangerous situations, Sheriff Bob Alford wrote in his "Traffic Tip Thursday" report.Loud sounds...
View ArticleDFW Strong, CT100 partner to raise funds
DFW Strong announced Friday a partnership with Chisholm Trail 100 Club to raise funds for the families of Dallas and DART police officers killed or seriously injured during the July 7 ambush attack on...
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Rotary's blood drive honors fallen officers
Members of the Burleson Rotary Club and Burleson Area Midday Rotary Club will offer residents a chance to help replenish blood supplies and honor fallen police officers.The "Restock the Shelves" blood...
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Novaceks, friends respond to tragedy
By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comAmado Martinez was spending the evening with Blake Novacek, at the Joshua home of Amy and Jay Novacek. The phone rang and it wasn't good news.He was told...
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Donate to DFW Strong at Burleson Star
The Burleson Star has joined the "Blue Bucket" brigade in helping to raise funds for the families of fallen Dallas law enforement officers, including Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens of Burleson.Residents may...
View ArticleFirefighter reports near-miss in two-vehicle call
An off-duty firefighter traveling southwest on Texas 171 near Godley may have narrowly missed a potentially dangerous accident Saturday evening, Sheriff Bob Alford said.Another vehicle traveling...
View ArticleUPDATED: Subject arrested on theft of six vehicles
A routine call of a disturbance led to more Saturday in the 1500 block of FM 1807 in Venus.One Johnson County sheriff's deputy discovered a 1998 Nissan passenger vehicle on FM 157 being operated by...
View ArticlePolice reports, July 11-17
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department July 11-17. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted in a...
View ArticleFire reports, July 11-17
Following are calls reported July 11-17 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, July 11 12:25 a.m. – Medical assist, Sandgate Drive. 4:27 a.m. – Medical assist, Rock Springs Drive. 6:26 a.m. – Alarm, Rock...
View ArticleGoldStar praised, earns BISD contract renewal
That GoldStar Transit received no opposition to renewal of its annual contract was in itself enough to garner the support Monday of the Burleson ISD school board, Trustee Beverly Volkman Powell...
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