The Cajuns are coming!
Police evacuated Target upon an alleged bomb threat Thursday, City Council held a special session Tuesday, and Razzoo's is opening Monday
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Target bomb threat
Burleson police evacuated Target and multiple nearby businesses upon an alleged bomb threat at Target Thursday.
Police evacuate Target upon alleged bomb threat
Burleson police responded to an alleged bomb threat at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Target.
Police allowed evacuated employees of multiple businesses in the area to resume business after approximately 45 minutes.
City Council Special Session
Burleson City Council discussed the fiscal-year 2023-24 budget and established new City Council committees Tuesday at City Hall in a special session.
Burleson city manager Tommy Ludwig presented an overview of the fiscal-year 2023-24 city budget to City Council for its direction before submitting the final draft.
Burleson will hold a public hearing on the budget September 5 at City Hall.
Before submitting the budget, Burleson will modify it and delay the Shannon Creek Park and Hidden Creek softball relocation projects to use those funds on parks and recreation maintenance.
Councilmembers Victoria Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Adam Russell and Larry Scott expressed support of the parks and recreation budget modifications.
This follows Scott’s request to hold parks and recreation projects for a year after investigating complaints.
City Council also appointed members to restructured city council committees Tuesday.
City council committees:
Public Safety and Municipal Court Committee: Councilmembers Ronnie Johnson, Victoria Johnson and Larry Scott
Infrastructure and Development Committee: Mayor Chris Fletcher, Mayor Pro Tem Dan McClendon and councilmember Phil Anderson
Finance Committee: McClendon, Adam Russell and Scott
Community Service Committee: Anderson, Johnson and Johnson
Community and Intergovernmental Committee: Fletcher, Anderson and Victoria Johnson
Community Policies and Valuation Committee: McClendon, Russell and Scott
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Coming up:
Raging Cajuns. Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe opens Monday in Old Town. I can’t wait to eat there, but I’m not looking forward to struggling to find parking near it. For those of you also dreading parking in Old Town, check out this City of Burleson Facebook post showing you can conveniently park approximately three miles away from Razzoo’s.
Hula, hula. Burleson Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Summer Luau Dance” for people with special needs and disabilities at the Center for ASD Friday at 6 p.m. The event, free for those at least 12 years old (with a guardian), will feature pizza and snow cones, a DJ, a photo booth and raffle drawings.
Who let the dogs out? Burleson Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Splish Splash Doggie Bash” Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk). Dogs will be allowed to swim in the outdoor pool, and there will be dog-friendly vendors.
Bond. James City Bond. Burleson City Council will meet Monday at 4 p.m. at City Hall to discuss Texas legislation, expanding police department and public safety communications, city bonds and more.
101 Dalmatians Businesses. The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Chamber 101” Wednesday at noon at First Baptist Church. BACC staff will cover member benefits and general BACC FAQs.
Battle of The Boot. The Centennial Spartans and Burleson Elks football teams will faceoff August 25 at 7 p.m. at Burleson ISD Stadium for the Battle of The Boot. I’ll be there covering the game.
How ‘bout them Cowboys (for Kids)? The BACC will host the “2023 Cowboys for Kids Gala” August 26 at 5 p.m. at the Cleburne Conference Center. The gala benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Johnson County and will include food, live music and auctions.
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