August 14, 2020
Fire Marshal shares safety tips and how to spot heat exhaustion with heat advisory in effect
With North Texas in triple-digit heat and a heat advisory in effect, Cleburne Fire Marshal Danny Wilson shares tips for staying safe and explains how to spot the early signs of heat exhaustion.
Cleburne celebrates Purple Heart City status with new signage
Have you seen the new Cleburne Purple Heart City signs at the entrances to the city along Henderson and Main streets?

This is just another way we can show our support to the men and women who have received this military merit after being wounded or killed in the line of duty.
Cleburne Purple Heart City Sign
Cemetery Cleanup begins Aug. 31
Staff will conduct its regular grave cleanup at the cemeteries on the week of Aug. 31.

The cleanup removes items left behind on graves to protect the health and safety of the cemeteries. Those with decorations can they wish to keep can take them before crews remove and dispose of leftover material.
Cemetery Cleanup Example
Railroad museum invites graffiti on walls before upcoming expansion
Visit the Railroad Museum in its current iteration one more time and leave your mark while you're there.

From now until Aug. 22, Railroad Museum visitors can leave a picture or message on a wall as we celebrate the upcoming expansion project.

The museum will temporarily close after Aug. 22 for construction to expand the facility. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
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.
 
Splash Station goes weekend-only starting August 10
Splash Station is now 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 are now deployed in North Texas. 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 programs like schools, transportation, and public safety.
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Alexa! This lovable and friendly girl is a 2-year-old domestic shorthair mix that is looking for her fur-ever home! Alexa is affectionate and sweet and will make an excellent companion. 
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