Chamber comfy, open for business in new home
September 8, 2010 – 12:41 pm
Eileen Yarborough, president of the Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce since 2005, stands in front of the chamber’s new headquarters at 201 N. Hampton Road. (Steve Knight/Connection)
The Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce, outgrowing its location ... Read the full story »
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Population up 2% from ’09 estimate
June 23, 2010 – 12:47 pm
According to 2010 population estimates from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Burleson now boasts a population of 35,050 residents. That’s up just over 2 percent from the 2009 estimate of 34,350.
Burleson’s growth ...
Pre-K prequalifying starts July 6
June 23, 2010 – 12:46 pm
Pre-kindergarten prequalification will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays July 6-22 at the Burleson ISD Administration Building, located at 1160 SW Wilshire Boulevard.
The child must be 4 years old by September ...
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June 23, 2010 – 12:44 pm
Crowley ISD to host public budget meeting

The Crowley Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board room at the Central Administration Office, 512 Peach Street in Crowley.
The school ...
When it comes to these conference shake-ups, please take a number
June 23, 2010 – 12:43 pm
When it comes to these conference shake-ups, please take a number Don Newbury
For serious college sports fans, these were fitful days. Gobs of them lingered in limbo, wondering where they would land when all the wrinkles in conference affiliations were ironed out. Much more has yet ...
Trustees Minor, Ancy join the board
June 23, 2010 – 12:40 pm
Shawn Minor and Michael Ancy were sworn in by Johnson County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Jeff Monk during the Burleson ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting June 14.
Board members then went straight to ...
Couple say drilling caused well water problems, file lawsuit
June 23, 2010 – 12:39 pm
A lawsuit filed on behalf of two Johnson County landowners seeks damages, alleging that Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s drilling activities contaminated their well water supply.
Dallas-based Turley Law Firm filed in the 413th District Court in Cleburne ...
Eight Arms to Hold closes out Hot Sounds of Summer concert series with tribute to the Beatles
June 21, 2010 – 9:13 am
Eight Arms to Hold closes out Hot Sounds of Summer concert series with tribute to the Beatles Eight Arms to HoldThe sound of The Beatles will bring the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series to a close this Friday in Old Town Burleson. Eight Arms To Hold You headlines the free 90-minute ...
What was I thinking? From dumb to numb in seconds
June 16, 2010 – 10:55 am
What was I thinking? From dumb to numb in seconds Randy Sheridan
My musings today can best be summarized as disconnected thoughts about multiple issues that I trust you will both identify with and at the least be mildly entertained. Disconnected ... or better yet, discombobulated ...
Children say the darndest things? Adults do, too
June 16, 2010 – 10:53 am
Children say the darndest things? Adults do, too Don Newbury
In the years between birthdays 2 and 3, youngsters make great cognitive strides, often risking information overload.
At age 3, they want to feed zoo animals that scared the “bejabbers” out of them at age ...
Municipal court earns traffic safety honor
June 16, 2010 – 10:52 am
The Burleson Municipal Court was one of six cities to receive the Traffic Safety Award from the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center’s Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative.
The award was presented at the Traffic Safety Conference in ...

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