Burleson
Texas
City Of Burleson
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.
Recent News
City Of Burleson -Flash News 2023 Oscar Nominated Movies Matinee
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 »City Of Burleson News : Beyblade Club
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 Of Burleson : Council Candidate Packets Now Available for May 6, 2023Election
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 »City Of Burleson News Digital Resources Drop-In Help
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 »Lynch Name Employee of the Year
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 »City Of Burleson : Beard And Jones Selected As The Employees Of The Quarter
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 »City Of Burleson News : Computer Classes with Goodwill Registration Required
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 »City Of Burleson News - Eason named Employee of the Third Quarter
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 »City Of Burleson News : Polar Express Pajama Party at Burleson SeniorCenter
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…
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