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November 11, 2022

Happy Veterans Day!

The City of Cleburne is proud to recognize and celebrate military veterans, the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on Nov. 11. It is a time to reflect and honor those who have served and sacrificed to keep our freedom.

As a small token of appreciation for local veterans, Cleburne’s museums held a Veterans Day breakfast this morning. The event offered free coffee and donuts, music and stories of local heroes.

The City also has a star-shaped veterans memorial, located at Hulen Park. A flagpole displaying the U.S. flag stands inside the star to remind the community year-round of a veteran’s service to this country.

Utility and Sidewalk Construction Will Begin Nov. 14

Work will begin on phase two of the City’s 2022 Street Maintenance Program. Phase two includes seven streets that will have water/sewer line renewals and receive new pavement.

Euclid Street, from Franklin Street to Granbury Street, will undergo construction on Nov. 14 in addition to the eight streets that underwent construction for pavement repairs beginning Oct. 31. Read more about the project and timeline here.

A project to improve pedestrian mobility and safety in the downtown area will also begin next week. Starting Nov. 14, workers will be replacing and widening the sidewalks on Anglin Street, from Henderson Street to James Street.

The Anglin corridor will also have new curbs, improved drive entrances and areas for potted plants. Construction on that project is expected to be completed by the end of February 2023. Learn more here.

Weekend of Fun in Cleburne

You’re in for a weekend of fun in Cleburne. You can start your Saturday (Nov. 12) at the Cleburne Public Library’s annual fall festival. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be plenty of free activities for children, music, cotton candy, food, a book sale, bake sale, silent auction and more. Get event details here. (Please note that the library will be closing early at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 in preparation for this big event.)

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After the festival, you can spend a night under the stars at the Cleburne State Park’s Celestial Celebration. It will be on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The City’s parks and recreation staff will be there with a fun booth. The celebration will feature crafts, games, snacks, star gazing through telescopes, a flashlight book reading, a UV night hike and much more. Learn more about it here.

Hats Off to Our Finance Department

We highlighted the members of our finance department for International Accounting Day, which was held on Nov. 10.

The department works hard to stay on top of the books and make sure that staff members are always being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. We appreciate the women (and not-pictured man) who make up our finance team.

Need a Field Trip Idea?

There’s always something new to find in our museums. Explore the historic 1905 Carnegie building with the City of Cleburne’s museum educator and learn about the fascinating history that Cleburne has to offer.

The in-person or virtual tour includes a look at artifacts from pre-historic times, indigenous peoples, the American Civil War, western living and early 1900s home life. Email museum@cleburne.net to learn more.

Round of A-Paws for our Animal Shelter Team

We often showcase our adoptable animals, but there is a lot of work that goes into caring for those lovable pets.

During this Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we wanted to spotlight the dedicated team members at the Cleburne Animal Shelter who work to protect and care for the animals in the community. The shelter focuses on community safety and good quality of life for pets. Thanks for doing an amazing job, folks!

PET OF THE WEEK

Bobby may look a little blue in this photo, but that’s only because he hasn’t met you yet! He’s a German shepherd mix who just turned 8 months old.

Bobby is a medium-sized pup who is curious, energetic and can’t resist a good toy to occupy his time. He's already neutered and ready to go. Learn more about how to adopt Bobby here.

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