August 21, 2020
City-run COVID-19 Testing Center
to demobilize Aug. 28
The City of Cleburne will close its COVID-19 testing center on Aug. 28 as demand declines and more local testing options are available.

The testing center, made available by Cleburne Fire and Texas Health Cleburne, will conclude operations at the end of business Friday, Aug. 28. The center, which operates out of the Cleburne Senior Center, will have served for 17 weeks and will have tested more than 2,200 people. The center was available for Cleburne and Johnson County residents who have either been in close contact with a known positive case or exhibiting any of the disease’s symptoms.

“The testing center has helped thousands of people know their COVID-19 status and provided essential data about community spread,” said Dr. Michelle Beeson, Cleburne’s local health authority. “Now that testing numbers are declining, alternate testing locations are now available, and Johnson County will continue to receive data from the state for surveillance purposes, this is the time for us to demobilize the center.”
Cleburne demolishes abandoned grocery store, reinvesting in land
The City of Cleburne is performing a specialized demolition of a grocery store, which has stood abandoned for more than four decades.

Contractors have begun the demolition of the building at 614 N. Brazos. The city designated the structure for demolition because of its deteriorated condition and safety concerns.

The city will be able to redevelop this lot after the rubble is cleared for future residential use.
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.
Kickball and Softball recreation league registration open to 9/9
Get your friends together for recreation league fun.

Cleburne Parks and Recreation is hosting spring kickball and softball leagues. Registration is open until Sept. 9.
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 Pinkerton! This fella is a 6-year-old domestic shorthair that would love a new home. Pinkerton is friendly, lovable, and would make an excellent companion! You can meet this sweet cat at PetSense in Cleburne, located at 1301 W Henderson. Stop by and say hello and see if he is the one for you! Pinkerton's adoption fee is waived! Help us #CleartheShelters!
Pinkerton Pet of the Week
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