History :
The town of Burleson was founded in 1881. According to "Burleson - The First Hundred Years", the land for the town was purchased by Mr. G. M. Dodge from Reverend H. C. Renfro. An early abstract records Mr. Dodge as being from Pottowattamie County, Iowa. The town was named for Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, President of Baylor University at Waco.
The official incorporation as a Town came in 1912. Burleson was made a "City" in 1938, and adopted a Home Rule Charter as a council-manager government in 1969.
Through the years Burleson has grown to a population of over 30,300. The city has become a commercial hub of Johnson County and one of the most livable communities in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. The heritage of the community is strong and is kept alive through the Burleson Heritage Foundation.
2023 Oscar Nominated Movie Matinees Friday, February 17, 12:00 p.m.- Elvis Friday, February 24, 12:00 p.m. - Top Gun: Maverick Friday, March 3, 12:00 p.m.- Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Friday Movie Matinees at the Library! Come and watch a 2023…
Read More »Wednesday, February 1, 5-6 p.m. Are you a fan of Beyblade? Join us for Beyblade Club. We will battle and have fun for an hour. We hope you can join…
Read More »City council places for the Mayor, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6 will be on the May 6, 2023, ballot. All are three-year terms. If you are interested in running for a seat, city council candidate packets are available online at…
Read More »Did you get a new device over the holiday? Would you like to use one or all of the Library's three apps on your tablet or smartphone? Drop in to get help from Library Staff to set-up your device with our apps and learn how to use…
Read More »Tiffany Lynch, the City of Burleson’s Employee of the 2nd Quarter, was named Employee of the Year. Tiffany was nominated and selected for her exemplary performance in the Public Safety Communications Department. “Deciding the…
Read More »The city honored two outstanding employees for the Employee of the Fourth Quarter. Stephanie Beard was nominated and selected for her efforts to locate and reunite a homeless person with family across the country, as well as seeing to their basic…
Read More »Computer classes with Goodwill (Registration Required) Mondays, January 9, 23, 30, and February 6, 10-11:30 a.m. Attend free workshops on the following dates to get up to speed on job ready digital skills with Goodwill North Central Texas.…
Read More »Eason named Employee of the Third Quarter Ben Eason, the City of Burleson's Employee of the Quarter, was nominated and selected for his valuable work and contributions to our community with the Burleson Fire Department. “Ben always goes…
Read More »Tuesday, December 13 Morgan's Ice Cream Truck- 5-6 p.m. Movie- 6-8 p.m. All aboard! Join us for our Polar Express Pajama Party on Tuesday, December 13, at the Burleson Senior Center. Morgan's Ice Cream truck will be there selling ice cream…
Read More »Holiday Sensory Stations Tuesday, December 6, 10-11 a.m. Join us for a fun morning of holiday sensory stations! Families can go through the stations at their own pace, following their child's lead. Things may get a little messy, so plan clothing…
Read More »Apply and Pay for Your Permit Online City of Burleson has launched a new way to expedite the building permit process by launching an online portal for some of the most common city-issued permits. After an account is created residents and…
Read More »Travis N. Attanasio, PE, CFM, M.ASCE, was installed on September 16, 2022, as the 110th President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section. "I set a goal for myself in 2006 that someday I would lead the largest ASCE section…
Read More »Saturday, November 12, 2-3 p.m. Join us for a fun STEAM Storytime Challenge! We will read one of the books from the How to Catch series. Then, the kids will get to create their own trap for the creature of their choosing. They'll brainstorm the…
Read More »Toddler-Thursday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. Preschool-Friday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Emotions Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together. Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds and…
Read More »Mosquito Spraying in Zone 3 will occur sometime between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22. Zone 3 is located in the area of Wilshire Boulevard Wildwood Lane, Oakbrook Drive, Lakeside Drive, Clubhouse Drive,…
Read More »Burleson Public Health Authority will cease to provide COVID-19 related services on October 28, 2022. COVID-19 vaccines were discontinued at the site on October 20 to allow for time to transfer the vaccines to another administration site. Due to…
Read More »The Burleson Municipal Court will have temporary hours from October 24 – November 30, the lobby will be open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mondays through Wednesday and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. As always, citations can be…
Read More »The utility customer service department is hosting a showerhead exchange program where you can bring your old showerheads in and receive a new, high-efficiency model that can result in up to 30% savings in water and energy from showering. You can…
Read More »The recently adopted FY 22-23 City of Burleson Strategic Plan, or Guide BTX, is a visionary document designed to guide the organization toward achieving community-wide goals and objectives in the next 12 - 18 months. The plan reflects the new…
Read More »To a standing-room-only crowd, Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton said farewell to the city he served for four decades. Current and former elected officials and city staff that have worked with Fire Marshal Singleton shared their sincere appreciation,…
Read More »Tiffany Lynch, the City of Burleson's Employee of the Quarter, was nominated and selected for her exemplary performance in the Public Safety Communications Department. “Tiffany has shown great care in her approach to customer…
Read More »Join us at Moontower Pizza for a fun Pizza Storytime! We will read some pizza books, sing some songs, and do a craft. We hope you can join us!
Moontower Pizza is located at 137 S Wilson St, Burleson, TX 76028.
Read More »Alley Cats Entertainment, along with city officials, broke ground on their 40,000-square-foot family entertainment venue at 1258 SW Alsbury Boulevard Thursday, September 22, 2022. “We are thrilled for you to join our community,” said…
Read More »Toddler-Thursday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. Preschool-Friday, September 30, 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Cats & Dogs Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together. Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years…
Read More »Interactive Resume Camp October 20, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Burleson Public Library Please join Cleburne Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas for a "Interactive Resume Camp" & Resource Presentation. All ages welcome! You will…
Read More »On Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, the City Council approved a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, which lowers the city portion of the tax rate to $0.6572 per $100 of assessed valuation, $0.0287 lower than last year's property tax rate and…
Read More »Sit & Stitch Third Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Begins September 16 Calling all Cross-Stitchers! Bring a work in progress or a new start. Interested in the craft, and want to learn? We can help you get started! Don’t know a…
Read More »Toddler-Thursday, September 8, 9:30 a.m. Preschool-Friday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Grandparents Day Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together. Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds…
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Read More »Burleson receives credit rating upgrade Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the city of Burleson’s general obligation bond rating to Aa2 from Aa3. For our most recent bond issuance, the upgrade will provide approximately $75,088 in debt…
Read More »ETC Institute performed a city-wide satisfaction survey earlier this year. The survey results placed Burleson in the top 10% satisfaction rates of all local municipalities across the United States. The high score was honored with a Leading the Way…
Read More »Toddler-Thursday, August 25, 9:30 a.m. Preschool-Friday, August 26, 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Colors Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together. Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds and preschool…
Read More »NASA's Artemis Project: To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond! From Sep. 1 to Sep. 30, the Burleson Public Library will participate in the “NASA’s Artemis Project: To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond!” reading challenge sponsored by the Space…
Read More »Thursdays, September 1 - 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Attend free workshops from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on the following dates to get up to speed on job ready digital skills with Goodwill North Central Texas. -Thursday, Sept 1. - Basics & Windows OS…
Read More »Toddler-Thursday, July 14, 9:30 a.m. Preschool-Friday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Shark Week Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together. Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds and…
Read More »Councilmember Victoria Johnson has been appointed to serve on the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board during NCTCOG's annual meeting on Friday, June 24, at the Hurst Conference Center. “I’m thrilled at…
Read More »Burleson Splash Pad Address: 550 NW Summercrest Blvd, Hours: Monday 2 - 8 p.m. & Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: FREE More information Burleson Public Library Address: 248 SW Johnson Ave, Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. -…
Read More »Burleson Fire Department and Texas Health Burleson have teamed up to host, Super Safety Saturday, an event for the entire community from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, May 21. The free event will be held at Texas Health Burleson, 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd. …
Read More »Do you love to read and talk about books with others? You should join us for The Bookworm Book Club! We will read a book and meet together at the end to discuss the book. When you sign up to take part in the book club, you will receive a kit with…
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