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Meeting expands on airline Alliance
Visitors from abroad visit Burleson, North TexasBy:Â BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comHolly Van Straten arrived in Burleson from New York with a stuffed owl in hand.It has become the symbol of...
View ArticleArmed robber wanted money or phone, got neither
An employee on break at Whataburger may have wished he stayed on duty early Friday morning.A six-foot, white male dressed in a black hoodie approached the employee on foot, who was somewhere near Kerr...
View ArticleFire reports, Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Following are calls reported Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 by Burleson Fire Department. In order to retain medical patient anonymity, street addresses are removed.Monday, Sept. 26 12:40 a.m. – Canceled call, U.S....
View ArticlePolice reports, Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Sept. 26 to Oct. 2. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted...
View ArticleTwo-year-old drowned in pool
Burleson firefighters are responding to the drowning death of Kumani Hyles, 2, of Burleson by doubling down on their efforts toward water safety and CPR training, Fire Chief Ken Freeman said."We can...
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Elks football player making miraculous recovery
Jonathan Lopez recorded his first two tackles of the football season Friday night as Burleson defeated Joshua, 45-3. The win lifted Burleson into a three-way tie for first place in District 9-5A.Now,...
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BHS, Centennial bands perform in contest
Burleson and Centennial High School's marching bands performed Saturday during a U.S. Bands Showcase at Burleson ISD Stadium, hosted by Burleson High School.The Spartans Regiment score of 85.0 points...
View ArticleMotorists injured in major crashes
A pair of major two-vehicle weekend crashes resulted in residents being transported to area hospitals, but all are expected to recover from their injuries, Police Sgt. Wes Routson said.The operators of...
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Centennial names homecoming king, queen
Jakob Westbrook, left, was named the king and Abby Taylor was named the queen during Centennial High School's homecoming game. Along with celebrating the newly-crowned royalty, the Spartans defeated...
View ArticleESD, Joshua back at odds on contract
Six years of contentious contract negotiations between Joshua officials and the Emergency Services District has come to an impasse.At issue are seven words Joshua wanted added to an indemnification...
View ArticleVandals graffiti Centennial softball facility
By:Â BRIAN PORTERburlesonstar@thestargroup.comWeekend vandalism has led to an unknown amount of damage at Centennial High School.A pair of juveniles are believed to have spray-painted the Lady Spartans'...
View ArticleMan attempted to use stack of fake $20s
A man attempting to buy a pair items Saturday in the Gateway Station area passed eighteen $20 bills, a total in fake money of $360, to pay for purchases.The store, in the 1100 block of N. Burleson...
View ArticleBurglar foiled by homeowner
A man was thwarted in his attempt to burglarize a home Friday morning.The "knock-and-enter" burglar rang a doorbell three times at 10:05 a.m. in the 1200 block of Sweetwater Drive before deciding no...
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Two of Johnson County's Top 10 captured
Two of the top 10 fugitives wanted by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office have been captured.Donald Wesley Hobbs, 46, and Shane Edward Wilson, 26, have been arrested this week by sheriff's deputies on...
View ArticleTailgate theft on the rise
A new crime of opportunity is on the rise in Burleson."We've started to see an uptick in tailgate theft," Burleson Police Sgt. Wes Routson said. "It appears as if Ford trucks have been a primary...
View ArticleDevelopers to invest $100M into new projects
A pair of developments unanimously approved Monday by City Council will result in 100 permanent jobs and an investment of about $100 million in Burleson.A commercial site plan has been approved for the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Five of Top 10 captured
Half of the top 10 wanted by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office have been captured this month.Donald Wesley Hobbs, 46, and Shane Edward Wilson, 26, were arrested late last week by sheriff's deputies...
View ArticleESD, Joshua may settle contract dispute
It appears as if Emergency Services District commissioners and Joshua City Council may take a redo on service contract negotiations.The two boards each have a meeting agenda item tonight that, if...
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Parking 'problem' in Old Town?
City Council hears report, considers future solutionsA crowd is being drawn to Old Town.Some even describe a "problem" that exists when it comes to parking. That's a good problem to have, City...
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Line blockage caused 50,000 gallon wastewater spill
A blockage of a 12-inch wastewater collection line is believed to have caused a sewage spill Wednesday in the 600 block of NE Alsbury Boulevard.Burleson officials responded at 12:45 p.m. to a report of...
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