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January 27, 2023

Phase Two of Street Maintenance Program Begins

Road repairs and utility work for the streets identified in the City of Cleburne’s 2022 Street Maintenance Program are currently underway. Phase one of the program, which included the repaving of eight streets, is complete.

Crews are now working on the renewal of utility lines and resurfacing of roads that are a part of phase two. Those roads include portions of: Anglin, Euclid, George, Kouns, Turner, Whitenack, Wilhite and Wilson streets.

Work on Turner and Euclid streets has begun. Kouns Street will undergo construction beginning Monday, Jan. 30. Since crews are being more efficient by doing a full replacement of utility lines and then repaving roads, the work is estimated to take up to four months for each street.

Learn More About the 2022 Street Maintenance Program

Historical Plaque for Harrell Street Bridge

Representatives from the Johnson County Historical Commission (JCHC) presented the City of Cleburne with a historic landmark plaque for the Harrell Street Bridge.

The current bridge, located on Harrell Street between S. Buffalo Street and S. Mill Street, was built in 1929—replacing a 1924 wooden version that apparently washed away. The bridge provided relief to traffic congestion, convenient access for students to the high school building and a better route for farmers to the Market Square. Read more here.

February has historically been a month where Texas receives inclement wintry weather, and our city crews are prepped and ready for what may come.

To stay in the know, remember to sign up for our CivicReady Emergency Notification System. You'll be able to receive emergency alerts (phone calls, texts, and/or emails) straight to your device from a Cleburne public safety official. Register here.

More Vulture Abatement Scheduled

Another round of vulture abatement is scheduled. It will take place around the 800 block of S. Colonial Drive beginning the evening of Friday, Jan. 27. Those in the area may hear some loud noises that are similar to fireworks because of the abatement.

The non-lethal process will be happening every night for the next seven to 10 days from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Be sure your pets are secured indoors because this type of noise tends to scare animals. The vultures are exhibiting normal roosting behavior, but they can pose a health hazard and are a nuisance.

Some Friendly Competition with Family Dodgeball

It’s parents versus kids in a friendly game of dodgeball. Families are invited to come together and go to the Booker T. Washington Rec Center on Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of family-fun competition.

The Cleburne Parks and Recreation Department will provide the referees and equipment. Just bring the players. Children must be between the ages of 7 and 13 to participate. The cost is $10 per parent/child duo and $2 per additional child. Register here.

Learn the Basics of Mending

Need to learn to make small repairs for clothing items? Whether you have to replace a button or sew a hem, this Cleburne Public Library class is for you!

Mending Basics will take place on Monday, Jan. 30 for ages 13 and up. You’ll learn new skills that could save you money in the long run. Spaces are filling up, so secure a spot by calling the library at 817-645-0934.

PET OF THE WEEK

In his 10 months of life, Davvie is still trying to figure things out. But one thing he knows for sure is that he's ready to move into his fur-ever home.

Davvie is a neutered Labrador retriever mix. The team over at the Cleburne Animal Shelter said that he's extremely loving, very playful and filled with energy. (What else would you expect from a pup?) Learn how you can adopt him here.

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