Weekly Newsletter: April 12, 2024
Steve McAnally: Burleson City Council Place 1 Candidate, city council meeting and more in The Buzz Bulletin
Today’s newsletter: Steve McAnally: Burleson City Council Place 1 Candidate, city council meeting and more in The Buzz Bulletin
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Steve McAnally: Burleson City Council Place 1 Candidate
BURLESON – Veteran and Burleson Police Department volunteer Steve McAnally is running against incumbent Victoria Johnson for Burleson City Council Place 1 in the May 4 local election.
McAnally moved to Burleson in October 2020 to retire from his career as a military police officer where he spent time in places like Chesapeake, Virginia, and Bahrain, Iran, after being born and raised in Los Angeles.
He and his wife chose to retire in Burleson after his wife did a lot of research and determined the city’s “hometown-feel” was right for them. The city has lived up to their expectations, he said.
“It’s been absolutely on point,” McAnally said of how living in Burleson compares to his expectations. “We have not had a single issue. We have a great neighborhood. We’ve met some really great people, and we’re meeting more people everyday.”
Although he loved serving his country as a military police officer, McAnally said he absolutely loves being retired in Burleson and “wouldn’t trade it for the world” because he loves the people and the “small, hometown feel” of the city.
“The people in Texas, and especially Burleson compared to a lot of other places that I’ve been in the state of Texas, they’re genuine and they're so open and welcoming,” McAnally said.
McAnally joined the military at 32 years old after a 15-year career as a paralegal to follow in his dad’s footsteps – his dad was a radioman in the military – and serve his country.
“It got to a point where I got tired of actually defending criminals and wanted to start to serve some form of justice,” McAnally said of his career shift.
After a 20-year “indescribable” career as a military police officer where “no two days were exactly the same,” McAnally is getting back into service, this time serving the community he’s chosen to spend his retirement in.
The Buzz Bulletin
This weekend:
High-school sports:
BASEBALL:
Elks v. Joshua Friday at 7 p.m.
Spartans v. Cleburne Friday at 7 p.m.
SOFTBALL:
Lady Elks v. Joshua Friday at 7 p.m.
Lady Spartans v. Cleburne Friday at 7 p.m.
Trash Bash Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Warren Park
“Junk in Your Trunk” outdoor vendor market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Trunk-Gypsy Trunk
“Sip, Shop, come to our Lulu Drop!” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Uptown Cheapskate
Burleson ISD Fine Arts Festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pathway Church
Concert on the Lawn with The Time Bandits Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery
“Vineyard Vibes” Sunday at 1 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery
Next week:
Burleson City Council meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall (agenda)
Women In Business Mix and Mingle Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beautiful Evolutions
2024 State of the City Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church
High-school sports:
BASEBALL:
Elks v. Midlothian Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Spartans v. Joshua Tuesday at 7 p.m.
SOFTBALL:
Lady Elks at Midlothian Tuesday at 7 p.m. (REGULAR-SEASON FINALE)
Lady Spartans at Joshua Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Next weekend:
Bird/Nature Walk Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Lost Oak Winery
Bike Night Saturday at 5 p.m. at Stampede Harley-Davidson
Totally '80s Dance Party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lost Oak Winery
High-school sports:
BASEBALL:
Elks at Midlothian Friday at 7 p.m. (REGULAR-SEASON DISTRICT FINALE)
Spartans at Joshua Friday at 7 p.m.
SOFTBALL:
Lady Spartans v. Midlothian Friday at 7 p.m. (REGULAR-SEASON FINALE)
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City council approves contract with consultants and amends policy on streets and sidewalks
Burleson City Council approves $247,604 contract for city-facility master plan to satisfy “increased interest” in long-term facility needs to support city's growth
Baking with The Buzz: April
If you love key lime pie, you will love these key lime cookies! It is a good introduction to warmer months to come — a light, refreshing and airy dessert!
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