The Burleson Buzz - July 7, 2023

New format. Johnson elected secretary-treasurer for NCTCOG executive board, city budgeting process in full swing and more going on in Burleson

Jul 07, 2023

Hello readers, I’m making some changes.

I’m going to be publishing my weekly recap and look at upcoming events separate from my feature from now on.

So, in this newsletter, you’ll read about some key things that happened in Burleson over the week and some things happening in Burleson soon.

Then, I’ll send another newsletter Monday with a feature like I’ve done for Wilde Cigars, The Mixie Chix and Mr. Allard.

I’ll continue publishing Ashton Nicks’s weekly Railroaders recaps as well along with stories on big events happening in the area.

Please let me know what you think of the format of this newsletter by leaving a comment or responding to the email.

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Johnson elected secretary-treasurer for NCTCOG executive board

Councilmember Victoria Johnson was elected secretary-treasurer for North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board at NCTCOG’s annual meeting June 30 at the Hurst Conference Center.

Johnson said she’s very excited about the attention being in this position will bring to Burleson.

City departments present budget requests to council

City departments began presenting fiscal year 2024 budget requests to council at a City Council special session Thursday at City Hall.

The fire, police, parks and recreation, public works and human resources departments all presented budget requests at the meeting.

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Coming up:

Feeling artsy fartsy? Explore Burleson will host an “Old Town Art Walk” that will include a special “date night” edition of the Burleson Farmers Market Friday at 6 p.m. at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza.

Don’t forget bug spray. The City of Burleson will spray for mosquitos from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday and from 9 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday in Zone 1 after a fourth West Nile virus-positive test was discovered Wednesday.

Missing Hot Sounds of Summer already? James Gilliand’s Trio will perform in a “Concert On The Lawn” at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lost Oak Winery.

Seeking council? City Council will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at City Hall to discuss a lot of stuff, including the Burleson Opportunity Fund, fiscal year 2024 budget and the Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Before the meeting, the Burleson Economic Development Corporation will meet at 3:30 p.m. to hear a service agreement presentation that the council will discuss at its meeting.

The only thing better than networking is networking at night. The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Network@Night” event at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Financial Bank.

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