Police reports, Aug. 15-21
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Aug. 15-21. 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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Milburn 'understood what people needed'
Pastor retires after 29 years at Burleson's First Baptist ChurchFriends and members came from just down the street to beyond Texas to congratulate Dr. Mike Milburn on his retirement from the...
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Beef 'O' Brady's has sights set on opening by 2017An Irish-themed sports pub with a family twist could call Burleson home within a year."There's several locations within Burleson that we're looking...
View ArticleElks, Spartans open football season tonight
Burleson and Centennial will each open the football season in games today, Aug. 26.The Elks face Saginaw for the first time in program history at 7:30 p.m. at Burleson ISD Stadium. Centennial meets...
View ArticleFire reports, Aug. 22-28
Following are calls reported Aug. 22-28 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, Aug. 22 1:56 a.m. – Canceled call, Old FM 1187. 3:09 a.m. – EMS call, S. Burleson Boulevard. 8:29 a.m. – Public service, SW...
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Local artist to display work in national show
Howard Halbert of Cleburne, known for his graphite pencil works annually sold for thousands during the Children's Advocacy Center's Cowboys for Kids gala, has been selected to display his art at the...
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Students complete Mound xeriscape project
Students participating with the "Green Team" at Mound Elementary School have completed work on the campus' xeriscape along the pickup and dropoff drive. The students were assisted by Principal Marla...
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'I Love BISD' unifies school support
How much do Burleson stakeholders love the Burleson ISD? Enough that many are wearing shirts and asking for yard signs to declare their support."BISD is in many regards the face of the community,"...
View ArticleFootball Friday: Elks, Spartans out to go 2-0
Burleson and Centennial each won their football season openers last week.Centennial will be out to start 2-0 for the third time in program history as it hosts Birdville at 7:30 p.m. today at Burleson...
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Bomb threat clears Walmart
Police: Caller said 'You're all going to die'Walmart Supercenter, at 951 SW Wilshire Blvd., was cleared Saturday night after an employee received a bomb threat from an unknown caller."Our understanding...
View ArticlePolice reports, Aug. 22 to Sept. 4
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Aug. 22 to Sept. 4. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted...
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Some felt Oklahoma tremor in Burleson
It is entirely possible that a 5.6-magnitude earthquake 270 miles away, near Pawnee, Oklahoma, was felt Saturday morning in Burleson and other areas of Johnson County."It is possible this earthquake...
View ArticleDwell to open Sept. 15 at new location
There will soon be easier access to a cup of joe in Old Town.Dwell Coffee & Nosh plans to open Sept. 15 at their new location on W. Ellison Street across from Babe's Chicken Dinner House and near...
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Citizens Police Academy class was calling for Sgt. O'Heren
It takes a special officer to take on the leadership of facilitating a citizens police academy.Many of those who learned the ins and outs of policing gathered Monday to honor Sgt. Brian O'Heren, who is...
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Slideshow: CPA graduates honor O'Heren's service
Graduates of Burleson's Citizens Police Academy gathered Monday to honor Sgt. Brian O'Heren's service as lead class instructor for about a decade. The course has been reorganized under the leadership...
View ArticleReport: ESD calls up 21.4% in 2016
Briaroaks response time lowered significantlyFirefighters are responding to more calls and with greater efficiency, a report from Emergency Services District Executive Director Burney Baskett reads.All...
View ArticleFire reports, Aug. 29 to Sept. 11
Following are calls reported Aug. 29 to Sept. 11 by Burleson Fire Department.Monday, Aug. 29 2:15 a.m. – Person in distress, NW Renfro Street. 8:15 a.m. – Good intent call, NE Rosamond Street. 9:08...
View ArticlePolice reports, Sept. 5-11
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Sept. 5-11. 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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'Coach A' is a 'Champion'
Longtime coach, AD to be honored at breakfastMayor Ken Shetter can remember the first speech he heard Phil Anderson give his first basketball team at Burleson High School."He was determined to get us...
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Elks visit Clinkscale Elementary students
Students at Clinkscale Elementary were greeted by a few surprise visitors Tuesday morning – members of the Burleson Elks football team.Section: NewsLocal NewsElksTags: Burleson High SchoolElks...
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