Johnson County
Fourth of July closings
Johnson County offices will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day as will city offices in Alvarado, Burleson, Cleburne, Godley, Grandview, Keene, Joshua and Rio Vista.
Cleburne’s Splash Station will be open normal hours on Friday from 12-7 p.m. On Saturday, Splash Station will be open from 12-5 p.m.
The Burleson municipal pool at Chisenhall Park will be open from 1-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Burleson Animal Shelter will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, but closed on Saturday. The Burelson Community Center will be closed both Friday and Saturday.
— Matt Smith
- Johnson County
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Ceremony to break ground on 121 set
The first ground-breaking ceremony of the Texas 121-Chisholm Trail Project is scheduled for next week, Johnson County officials announced Monday.
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Hewlett files for mayor
Justin Hewlett, owner of Hewlett Office Systems, filed for the mayor’s seat in the May Cleburne City Council elections on Monday. Single Member District 4 Councilman John Warren filed to seek re-election to his seat on Monday as well.
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Educating through the arts
Her résumé is impressive. An educator, therapist, dancer, minister and actor, Bonnie Hawkins-Jordan seems the kind of person who might live in Hollywood. But she doesn’t. She lives in Cleburne, sharing her ministry with those around her any way she can.
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Challenger seeks to oust Precinct 4 incumbent
Johnson County Precinct 4 voters have a choice this year between re-electing incumbent Commissioner Don Beeson, or electing his challenger, Bart Basham.
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Park and ride lot to be discussed
Cleburne City Council members will vote Tuesday on P.E.T. Construction’s $171,704 bid to construct a park-and-ride lot at the Cletran location.
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Medina brings campaign to Cleburne
Several hundred area residents attended a Saturday Burleson Tea Party rally held at Forrest Auto Group in Cleburne.
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2/8 Felony arrests
The following felony arrests are taken from public records at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Fire destroys home, occupants OK
A Wednesday morning fire resulted in no injuries, but destroyed a home near Burleson.
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Showers put lake level above spillway
With showers continuing through this morning, Lake Pat Cleburne lake level was reported at 734.1 feet, about six inches over the spillway, said local weather watcher Gayle White.
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Suspect arrested in Alvarado shooting death
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Ceremony to break ground on 121 set
