Election Information: Johnson County
Early voting All qualified voters may cast ballots at any of six early voting locations in Johnson County, regardless of their place of residency within the county.Oct. 24-28: Polls are open 8 a.m. to...
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Honoring fallen law enforcement officers
Memorial wall lists six Burleson residents; Ahrens to be added in 2017America paused during athletic events, church services and gatherings in towns large and small Sunday to memorialize those lost...
View ArticleDog park has some Council support
Johnson: 'The fun things for dogs do not look that expensive'By: BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comA tentative location has been selected for Burleson's first dog park.The concept will soon be...
View ArticleFire reports, Sept. 12-18
Following are calls reported Sept. 12-18 by Burleson Fire Department. In order to retain medical patient anonymity, street addresses are removed.Monday, Sept. 12 7:06 a.m. – EMS call, Crestwood Drive....
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Huguley program offers free flu shots
It remains unclear how severe flu season could be this fall and winter.Three positive tests have been confirmed in North Texas in the past week, and Texas Health Huguley Hospital has treated three...
View ArticleElks kickoff homecoming week with parade
The Burleson Elks will open homecoming week with a parade at 6 p.m. today.The parade will begin with lineup at Hughes Middle School and proceed across Thomas Street, turn right at Summercrest and left...
View ArticlePolice reports, Sept. 12-18
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Sept. 12-18. 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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BHS names homecoming court
Burleson High School will celebrate homecoming with the crowning of this year's king and queen at 7 p.m. Friday before the Elks take on Granbury at Burleson ISD Stadium.Section: NewsLocal NewsTags:...
View ArticleShoe drive benefits foster children
Mattress Firm stores, including two locations in Burleson, are accepting new shoe donations for foster children through Oct. 30. Donations may be made during store hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Monetary...
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Shoe drive benefits Centennial choirs
The 'Donate with Sole' shoe collection event by Centennial's choral department is on it's way towards a goal of collecting 2,500 shoes as part of a fall service project.So far, 550 pairs of shoes have...
View ArticleBurleson's tax rate to decline half-cent
Budget adds firefighters, invests in parks, infrastructureCity Council has adopted a $86.84 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2016-17 that will make significant investments in public safety,...
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Right at Home expands to Johnson County
Sharlotta Connally had encouraged her son, Cody Krupala, and his wife, Whitney, to expand their business from Midlothian to other areas, like Johnson County."I had been asking them to expand here," she...
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'Sparkle Squads' integrate others to cheering
The first time Centennial head cheer coach Drew Ellison heard about the Sparkle Effect she was more than intrigued.“I heard about the Sparkle Effect when I went to a legal seminar concerning dance...
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Elks set to celebrate tonight
King, queen to be unveiled in pregame FridayStudents predicted with signage Monday that Burleson would sink the Pirates during the 65th annual football homecoming game.Homecoming week opened Monday...
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Sheriff: Man murdered father, shot at deputies
An argument over possession of an air conditioning unit Friday led to a murder and a shooting with Johnson County Sheriff's Office deputies, Sheriff Bob Alford said.Omar Rodriguez, 48, is believed to...
View ArticleGolf course not for sale
City corrects errant rumor about status of Hidden Creek GCBurleson is still small enough for the rumor mill to work quite well.It is untrue Hidden Creek Golf Course is for sale, has been sold or is...
View ArticleFire reports, Sept. 19-25
Following are calls reported Sept. 19-25 by Burleson Fire Department. In order to retain medical patient anonymity, street addresses are removed.Monday, Sept. 19 4:57 a.m. – Person in distress, Elk...
View ArticlePolice reports, Sept. 19-25
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Sept. 19-25. 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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Centennial names 2016 homecoming court
Centennial High School has named the members of its 2016 homecoming court. The king and queen will be announced during Friday's football game against Cleburne. Front row, from left, are freshman...
View ArticleRoad rage leads to shooting
A motorist shot at in a road rage incident last week in Burleson does not appear to have been injured.It remains unclear exactly what may have led to a pair of motorists to become upset with one...
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