August 3, 2018
Airport construction improves apron conditions for aircraft
The Cleburne Regional Airport recently installed more than 35,100 square feet of fresh concrete to repair the apron of one of its hangars to meet the growing demand and use at the facility.

This project is one of the first in planned airport repairs and upgrades to meet today’s demand on the facility. The apron is the area where aircraft are parked, loaded, fueled, and boarded. The apron for hangar 1000 was built in 1988 and over the years had thinned from use, unable to meet the demands of today’s jets and planes.

“In previous years Cleburne did not have many of the midsize to larger jets operating out of the airport,” Airport Manager Sharlette Wright said. “We have had more transient jets and now have eight jets based here and it became apparent if we did not reconstruct the apron soon, that an aircraft could be damaged.”

Wright said business at the airport continues to grow. There are about 100 aircraft based at the airport, which averages 60-70 operations a day with approximately 20,000 operations annually. There are five businesses that operate at the airport and 98 people on a waiting list for hangar space. Business from the airport provides many benefits to the city such as sales tax and connectivity.

The city used a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to partially fund the $601,000 project. Due to the age of the airport’s pavements, the city is already planning more rejuvenation projects including reconstructing the runway and taxiway and the other hangar aprons in need of construction.
Cleburne Police seek help identifying theft suspects
Cleburne Police need help to identify two suspects. Suspect 1 distracted an employee at one Cleburne business and Suspect 2 removed a wallet from the employee's purse. Suspects then purchased more than $2,000 in items from Walmart. 

If you recognize either of these suspects, please contact Cpl. Dennis Ney at 817-645-0976 or via email at DENNIS.NEY@cleburne.net.
Police theft suspects august 2018
FREE concert featuring Def Leppard and Foreigner tribute bands
The FREE Market Square Summer Concert Series returns Saturday, Aug. 18, opening with Foreigner tribute band Double Vision at 7:30 p.m. followed by headliner Def Leggend at 9 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs, coolers (BYOB), family and friends and come listen to some great music and relax under the Texas sky.

Make and take home origami at the Library on Wednesday, Aug. 8
The Library hosts events and programs for the whole family such as the FREE Make & Take Origami event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. Families can come and go as they please to participate in this fun craft.

Pet of the Week - Diamond
Meet Diamond! This shy but super sweet girl was adopted as a puppy but due to her owner’s health issues, they had to bring her back to the shelter. Diamond is a 1-year-old lab mix that is ready and waiting for a new home. She is sweet and mild-mannered and will make a great cuddle buddy! Diamond is spayed, rabies vaccinated, and ready to go home! Her adoption fee is only $25. Adoption fee includes – all core vaccinations, microchip, 30 days of flea/tick prevention, 30 days of heartworm prevention, and 30 days of pet health insurance.

Pet of the Week Diamond
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