October 16, 2020
neighborhood homes under construction file photo
Fall Economic Development update
highlights new businesses, homes
Cleburne continues to see commercial and residential growth with new businesses and neighborhoods coming to the city.

City staff presented the quarterly Economic Development update to the City Council at its Oct. 13 meeting.

“We’re growing there’s no doubt about that and I know we’re up to the challenge of growing in a way that we maintain our sense of character and that small town feel ” Mayor Scott Cain said. “We’ll do that by staying on top of the growth and not getting behind.”

Several local businesses have informed city staff that they plan to open in the near future including Chic-Fil-A in late October or early November, McAlister’s Deli on Oct. 30, and Harbor Freight Tools at the end of the month. Other businesses are in the works include a new Murphy USA gas station, Aldi grocery store, 7-11 convenience store, RV Depot, Texas Best Smokehouse, and a new drive-through car wash.

Last year the city saw the most new home starts in recent history and the growth continues in 2020. From the start of the year through September 2020, the city has issued 286 new residential building permits compared to 198 through September 2019. Many of these new homes are coming in new neighborhoods or new phases of existing neighborhoods.
Remain vigilant to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases rise
Fire Chief Scott Lail reminds the community to keep on fighting the spread of COVID-19 as we see a rise in cases and we near flu season.

Wear a face cover, practice social distancing, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you feel sick.
Trunk or Treat to provide socially distant Halloween fun on Oct. 29
Come check out our local businesses' and organizations' Halloween trunks from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 29 at The Depot, 1906 Brazzell Blvd. All participants will continuously drive through slowly and look at family-friendly decorated trunks. At the end of the drive-thru, each child will receive a bag of candy. 
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat 2020 flier
Dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Take Back Day, Oct. 24
Cleburne Police Department will provide the public the opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Community members can bring pills for disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 to Cleburne Municipal Court, 303 W. Henderson St. Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked with the goal of preventing pill abuse and theft.
Early voting runs through Oct. 30
Early Voting for the Nov. 3 election takes place through Oct. 30.
Early voting polls will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct.13-23, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 26-30. Extended weekend hours are also available on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registered Johnson County voters can early vote at any of the designated early voting locations. The ballot includes local races for Cleburne mayor and council members in single member district 1 and single member district 4 in addition to state and national elections.
Voting stock photo
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Sterling! This handsome fella is a 2-year-old Alaskan Husky. He is a great dog and ready for a new home. Sterling is smart, playful, enjoys other dogs, and loves to go for walks. He will need a secure, tall fence and lots of exercise.

Huskies are curious, tenacious, and love to explore. They are also notorious for escaping. We encourage potential adopters to thoroughly research the breed before committing to owning a husky. They are not for inexperienced dog owners and are high maintenance but they are also worth the effort and make excellent and entertaining companions. 
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