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December 22, 2022

Happy Holidays from the City of Cleburne!

Christmas is only days away, and we want to remind you of the holiday hours of operations for the City of Cleburne’s municipal facilities and services.

City administrative buildings will be closed Dec. 23-26 in observance of the Christmas holiday and closed Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day.

Sanitation routes will run as usual for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Watch a special holiday message from the City of Cleburne here. Happy Holidays!

See the Full List of Facility Holiday Hours Here

City Facility Closures Due to Weather

As noted in the comprehensive list above, temperatures will be so low over an extended period of time that staff at the Cleburne Golf Links have covered the greens to protect them. The current plan is to close the golf course until the morning of Monday, Dec. 26.

Also, restrooms at Hulen Park, Carver Park and the Market Square are closed and winterized for the duration of the subfreezing temperatures. Tentatively, the closure will be from Dec. 22 through Dec. 26. Restrooms will reopen when temperatures moderate.

Preparing for Freezing Temperatures

Freezing temperatures are on the horizon. As always, the City of Cleburne is prepared to treat roads if necessary. In addition, the lobby of the Cleburne Police Department (302 W. Henderson St.) can be used as a warming station.

To keep you and your home safe, please review these four P's of cold weather safety. It's also a good idea to have a basic emergency supply kit readily available, especially if you're traveling long distances. View information on what to include in your kit here.

What's That Sound? Maybe Vulture Abatement

You may hear some loud noises (similar to fireworks) in the 200 block of N. Wood St. and off of W. Wardville St./N. Buffalo St., but it’s just the Cleburne Animal Shelter carrying out vulture abatement in the area.

The abatement will be happening every night for the next few days from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Be sure your pets are secured indoors because this type of noise tends to scare animals. The vultures are exhibiting normal roosting behavior, but they can pose a health hazard and are a nuisance.

Late-Night Basketball, Anyone?

If you want to play basketball after hours, you can head on over to the Booker T. Washington Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

The facility will be open from 8 to 10 p.m. on that day for ages 15 and over. The entry fee is $2, and participants must be checked in by 8:30 p.m. Call the rec center at 817-556-8858 for more details.

Experience Winter Magic through Dec. 30

You still have time to visit a magical and extensive Christmas train village exhibit at the Cleburne Railroad Museum. The Walls Winter Wonderland exhibit is open to the public through Dec. 30 during regular museum hours.

Admission is $2, but it is free for children under 3 years of age. Learn more about philanthropist and businessman Sam Walls and his Christmas tradition here.

PET OF THE WEEK

Hershey is just as sweet as his name makes him sound. The 2-year-old American pit bull mix is very attentive, energetic and loves to play. He’s already neutered and ready to go to his new home.

Learn how you can adopt him here. Just in case you forgot, adoption fees are only $15 through Dec. 30!

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