August 7, 2020
School Supplies Drive 2020
Cleburne Recreation and Library need your help with school supply drive
Help Cleburne Recreation and the Public Library raise school supply donations for local students.

From Aug. 14-16 Cleburne Recreation facilities and the Public Library will be accepting school supply donations for Cleburne Independent School District students. Those who donate can receive free admission or another prize for donating including:

  • 1 item = 1 admission or incentive
  • Booker T. Washington Recreation Center - Day Pass
  • Splash Station - Day Pass (August 15 only) -call to make a reservation
  • Cleburne Golf Course- 10% discount in pro shop or fountain drink
  • Layland Museum- 10% off in gift shop (August 15th only)
  • Library- Library Car Sticker & Pencil

Donation examples include wide-ruled paper, construction paper, box of zip-top bags, backpacks, plastic school box, binders, folders, box of facial tissue, wide-ruled notebooks, and hand sanitizer.
FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing available to City, County residents
The City of Cleburne and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing.
 
Testing is available to Cleburne and Johnson County residents from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Cleburne Senior Center.
 
Free testing is by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling 817-645-0964. Eligible participants must either have been in close contact with an active confirmed COVID-19 patient or be showing symptoms.
 
Library Summer Reading extended to Aug. 14, more time to win prizes
With the delay of the start of school, the Cleburne Public Library is extending its summer reading program. Participants can keep reading until the new deadline of Aug. 14. Readers can be entered for a variety of prizes.
Summer Reading Prize
Splash Station goes weekend-only starting August 10
Starting the week of Aug. 10, Splash Station will be limited to weekends only. Reservation time slots remain from noon to 3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Reservation are $3 per person and groups can reserve up to 10 people. The summer season ends Labor Day.

For more information and to make a reservation call Splash Station at 817-556-6259.
Splash Station Competition Pool Open Swim
The 2020 Census online helps the community in many ways
Census Takers will begin visiting homes on Aug. 11. By completing the 2020 Census online a taker may not have to come by your home.

Filling out the 2020 Census provides a snapshot of our community. Your data will also be used to determine government representation and how millions in federal money is allocated to fund programs like schools, transportation projects, and public safety.
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Billy Bob! This handsome, well behaved boy is a 2-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. Billy Bob is a big boy at about 75 lbs. but he is quiet, house-trained, calm, and gets along well with other dogs. If you are looking for a large, lovable companion then he is the one for you!
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