June 12, 2020
Fireworks at The Depot
July 4th fireworks show to be held at The Depot
Due to COVID-19, this year's Fourth of July Celebration will moved to the Depot on Saturday, July 4.

Gates open for the free show at 6:30 p.m. with the fireworks scheduled at 9:30 p.m. The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and City of Cleburne made alterations to this local tradition in order to adhere to Gov. Abbott's minimum standard health protocols for outdoor events.

Pre-show entertainment will be provided by Plaza Theatre Company and the Cleburne Railroaders.

There will be socially distanced parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis. The fireworks display will be synced to music on 88.3 FM The Journey.
Splash Station to start open swim in the competition pool on June 20
Starting June 20, the competition pool at Splash Station will be open for public swim. In order to practice social distancing, the aquatics facility will implement a reservation system.

Inside the Splash Station dome
Earn prizes for reading through the Library Summer Reading program
The Cleburne Public Library Summer Reading Program 2020 has arrived!
This program is open to all ages, and a library card is not required to register. Participants can log their reading minutes online in order to receive badges and awards.

All Aboard Program supports local businesses
Sixty businesses participated in a marketing partnership with the City of Cleburne toencourage the community to dine, shop, and play in Cleburne.

City staff recently presented a review to City Council about the shop local program. It allowed qualified businesses to participate in the “All Aboard Cleburne” marketing campaign to receive a one-time $5,000 payment, which can aide businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Within the program’s first week in late April, the City received 73 applications.

All Aboard Cleburne Logo
FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing available to City, County residents
The City of Cleburne and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne are partnering to bring free drive-thru COVID-19 testing.
 
The 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.
 
So far 63% of Cleburne households have completed the 2020 Census
Cleburne had a 68.6% self-response rate for the 2010 Census. So far for 2020, Cleburne has a 63% response rate.

If the Census doesn't hear from a household a Census taker will visit them in person.

Do your part to help the city get an accurate count by completing the Census today. #CleburneCounts2020

Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Ethan! This handsome young man is a 1.5-year-old Dalmatian/Bully type mix. Ethan is lovable, playful, and well behaved. He walks nicely on a leash and sits for treats. Ethan is sure to make a great addition to your family!

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