What’s the Buzz in Burleson?

I’m Cody O’Brien, and I created The Burleson Buzz online newsletter to use my passion for writing and storytelling to serve the need for local journalism in my community of Burleson, Texas.

The Burleson Buzz features two weekly publications — The Burleson Buzz Weekly Newsletter published Fridays at 8 a.m. and The Burleson Buzzer-Beater sports-report published Mondays at 8 a.m. — and a monthly publication — Baking with The Buzz published the first Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m.

The Burleson Buzz Weekly Newsletter

The weekly newsletter features links to news articles, news briefs and The Buzz Bulletin, a list of events happening around Burleson in the coming week. The news in the weekly newsletter covers the latest from the Burleson government, development around the city and more.

What to expect in the weekly newsletter:

Burleson to hold liquor-store option election

Cody O’Brien

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Mar 5

With enough signatures submitted on petition to city, Burleson City Council approves holding local-option election to allow liquor-stores to operate in Burleson

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City Council praises proposed library, expresses concern over $52 million cost

Cody O’Brien

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Feb 6

Master-plan presentation offers the council its first opportunity to discuss the proposed $52 million 60,000 square-foot library

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Vinewood explosion deemed military flare, still under investigation

The Burleson Buzz

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July 21, 2023

Sponsor: Mr. Allard’s Neighborhood Mr. Allard’s Neighborhood is a podcast about Burleson and its businesses, nonprofits and government. Check out the latest episode on YouTube, Apple or Spotify.

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The Burleson Buzzer-Beater

The Buzzer-Beater is a weekly report on sports around Burleson, primarily Burleson and Centennial high-school team sports.

What to expect in the Buzzer-Beater:

Spartans beat Elks in district-opener behind Hatton's three-run bomb

Cody O’Brien

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Feb 28

Bryson Hatton caps off five-run fourth inning with three-run homerun en-route to 5-3 Spartan-victory over crosstown-rival Elks

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Burleson to Snyder: The Journey Continues for these Lady Elks

Cody O’Brien

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Mar 16

Lady Elks First-Team All-District seniors Kendall Carlock and E'Marie Lewis are continuing their story as a dynamic duo on the court for Western Texas College

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Nate Jackson is ready to lead the Elks into a bright future

Cody O’Brien

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November 8, 2023

After going 2-8 in 2023, the sophomore running back gives Burleson something to look forward to

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Baking with The Buzz

Baking with The Buzz is a monthly recipe-share from my wife, Alissa O’Brien, the best baker I know. She loves to make delicious and aesthetically-pleasing desserts, and I love to eat them.

What to expect in Baking with The Buzz:

Baking with The Buzz: February

Alissa O'Brien

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Feb 22

Coffee. Cake. Cookies.

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How it works

Subscribers to The Burleson Buzz will receive the newsletters in their inbox as soon as they’re published. Paying subscribers will have access to the full articles that are featured in the newsletters. Non-paying subscribers will be able to access those articles the following week.

About the writer

I’m Cody O’Brien, and I created The Burleson Buzz in May 2023 to use my passion and skills in writing, editing and storytelling to provide what I think is a vital service to my community.

I enjoy learning about my community through attending local government meetings, sporting events and other local events, and I’m happy to inform my community about what I learn.

I run The Burleson Buzz outside of my regular full-time job, but my goal is to work full-time for this publication by the end of 2024. Once I’m working on this full-time, I’ll be able to provide more valuable coverage of local news. I can’t get there without readers’ support, so I really appreciate everyone for subscribing to and sharing The Burleson Buzz.

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