The Buzz in Burleson, October 9, 2024
Elks win homecoming game
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What’s the Buzz in Burleson this week?
Weekly Weather
It’s expected to be clear and sunny with expected highs in the low-to-mid 90s and lows in the low-to-mid 60s until Monday and Tuesday when the highs are 83 degrees and 76 degrees, respectively, and the lows are below 60 degrees.
News
Elks win homecoming game. Junior wide receiver Jaden Hernandez scored the game’s only touchdown as the Burleson Elks earned their first district win of 2024 with a victory over the Grapevine Mustangs Friday at Burleson ISD Stadium on Burleson’s homecoming night.
Things to do around town:
Deter egrets. Texas Wildlife Services urban biologist Adam Henry will be discussing how to deter egrets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 113 Northeast Brushy Mound Road.
Zumba in the plaza. Claudia Soto hosts “Zumba Latin Nights in the Plaza” Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza.
Learn about diabetes. Texas Health is hosting a “Diabetes Expo” Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at Texas Health Huguley Fitness Center.
Watch Burleson football. The Elks will look to maintain momentum and win back-to-back games for the first time in 2024 when they face The Colony Cougars (1-3, 3-3) Friday at 7 p.m. at Tommy Briggs Stadium in The Colony.
Watch Centennial football. The Spartans return home after their bye week to face the Midlothian Panthers (2-0 in district, 5-1 overall) Friday at 7 p.m. at Burleson ISD Stadium.
Watch Burleson volleyball. The Lady Elks face the Mansfield-Timberview Lady Wolves (4-4 in district, 7-20 overall) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Burleson High School and the Cleburne Lady Yellow Jackets (1-5, 9-18) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Cleburne High School.
Watch Centennial volleyball. The Centennial Lady Spartans face the Mansfield-Summit Lady Jaguars (0-5 in district, 4-19 overall) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial High School and the Seguin Lady Cougars (0-5, 6-15) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Seguin High School.
Learn to can. The city is hosting an October-themed canning class Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Russell Farm to teach attendees how to can Apple Maple Walnut Conserve.
Sketch on a farm. Burleson Parks and Recreation hosts its “Saturday Morning Sketch Group” Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Chesapeake Building at Russell Farm Art Center.
Celebrate Founder’s Day. The city is holding its Founder’s Day celebration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza with historical reenactments, live music, a car show, vendors and a “Kids Zone.”
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Burleson Public Library is hosting “Día de los Muertos Stories and Sweets” Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the library where six-to-10-year-old attendees can sample sweets and discuss “A Dash of Trouble” by Anna Meriano.
Attend a concert on the lawn. “Spjork” is playing Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery.
Run from zombies. Hidden Creek Nutrition is hosting a “Zombie Fun Run 5k” Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bailey Lake.
Celebrate Fall at a winery. Lost Oak Winery is hosting “Fall Fest” Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the winery with Texas High Road playing live music and Calhoun’s Country Smoke serving food.
Walk and talk about books. The Burleson Public Library is hosting their “Books Walks and Talks” event Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) where attendees can talk about what they’re reading while walking.
No local-government meetings this week
Elks get first district win on homecoming night
Cody O’Brien and Emily Nava (photographer)
This article has been edited to correctly name Elks senior kicker Gavin Kiene.
—Cody
BURLESON — The Burleson Elks earned their first district win of 2024 with a 9-0 victory over the Grapevine Mustangs Friday at Burleson ISD Stadium on Burleson’s homecoming night.
Junior receiver Jaden Hernandez scored the game’s only touchdown on a 19-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Andrew Sparks in the back of the end zone to increase the Elks’ lead over Grapevine to 9-0 with five minutes left in the game.
Hernandez finished with 70 receiving yards and the touchdown on five catches.
Sparks completed 18 of 24 passes for 153 yards and the touchdown pass and led the Elks with 78 rushing yards on 17 carries.
After a scoreless first half and eight minutes of the third quarter, senior kicker Gavin Kiene kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Elks a 3-0 lead with 3:30 left in the third.
Always appreciate the news, Cody. Keep up the great work.