July 30, 2021
Silver and wood office for Lifecycle Bio Technologies
Economic Development update highlights new businesses, commercial activity
Cleburne is seeing some new businesses come to town as commercial activity picks up.

City staff presented an Economic Development update at City Council’s July 27 meeting. The presentation highlighted new businesses, economic news, and some residential information.

Economic Development manager Grady Easdon mentioned businesses that are new to Cleburne including Lifecycle Biotechnologies, Orthman Conveyors, Cleburne Nutrition, From Staged 2 Sold, Sandoval Photography, Waymaker Labs, Ride N Safe, On the Road RV’s, Quest Diagnostics, Forever Young Hair Studio, Legacy Scrubs & Supplies, and more.

So far in 2021, the city has issued 16 commercial building permits. Compared to 9 up to this point of the year in 2020. Fiscal year-to-date sales tax through July is up 15.13% compared to this time last year. The unemployment rate in Cleburne is 5.8%, which is below the state rate at 6.6%.
Library Summer Reading participants reading logs due soon
Don't forget to turn in your reading logs, or complete your logging online, by Saturday, July 31, to participate in our Splash Party for kids and teens at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 5
Splash Station Competition Pool Open Swim
See what's new at the Downtown Cleburne Farmer's Market
Shop from local vendors at the Downtown Cleburne Farmer's Market every Sunday at Market Square.
Downtown Cleburne Farmers Market logo
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Ari! This happy and friendly girl is a ~7 year old spayed female beagle mix. She is super friendly and social, knows basic commands and a few cute tricks! She has been tested with older children (age 11) and she LOVED them. She also seems to do well with other dogs. If you would like to meet or adopt Ari, please go to our website to view our adoption process and submit an application. Ari's adoption fee is WAIVED! 

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