County and city offices closed Monday
Non-essential offices for Johnson County and the cities of Cleburne, Alvarado, Grandview, Joshua, Keene and Rio Vista will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The closures will not affect trash pick up in any of the cities.
Godley city offices will close on Friday and Monday in observance of the holiday.
Burleson city offices will be closed on Monday with no trash pick up or curb side recycling taking place that day.
— Matt Smith
Save on appliances this weekend during Energy Star sales tax holiday
Texas’ fourth-annual Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday this Memorial Day weekend is a great time to purchase new energy efficient appliances without paying state or local sales taxes on qualifying items.
“When you buy an appliance that is Energy Star rated, you will not only save the sales tax, you will also save on your monthly utility bills by reducing your water and energy use,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said.
The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday begins Saturday and runs through Memorial Day. The tax savings apply to the following appliances and household equipment bearing the Energy Star label: central or room air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less, refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats.
More information about the tax holiday is available at www.texaspowerfulsmart.org. For details about Energy Star products, visit www.energystar.gov.
— Special to the Times-Review
Free fishing day
set for June 4
Texas is one of the best places in the nation for fishing and on June 4, you can wet a line anywhere in the state for free.
As part of Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, on June 4 local residents and visitors alike will be able to fish anywhere in Texas without a license. However, normal regulations concerning catch size and quantity still apply.
The annual national event is coordinated by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and coincides with the TakeMeFishing nonprofit organization’s free fishing days throughout the country.
To celebrate this year’s festivities TakeMeFishing will be hosting a week-long Facebook contest for “Memories on the Water” video submissions beginning June 2. The video submission with the most “likes” at the end of the week wins.
For details on this contest and other information visit the takemefishing.org site, or for hosting information visit the RBFF’s homepage
— Special to the Times-Review
Area residents among Austin College Class of 2011 Graduates
SHERMAN —The Austin College Class of 2011 Commencement ceremony was held May 15, with college president Dr. Marjorie Hass presenting diplomas to more than 315 graduates.
Local graduates are:
zx Carolyn Marie Stone graduated with a degree in psychology and sociology. She is the daughter of Joseph Stone of Burleson and Michele Stone of Carrollton.
zx Rachel Weatherford Mims graduated with a degree in political science. She is the daughter of Eric and Kathleen Mims of Cleburne.
— Special to the Times-Review
Local News
5/26 Local briefs
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Officials, residents remember those who gave it all
A robust breeze alleviated the heat somewhat Monday morning at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery, but also played pandemonium with the setting up of a memorial table for POW and MIA veterans. Wind tipped a vase holding a single rose shattering it on the pavement. A hastily retrieved replacement held out but at one point toppled causing water to spill inches shy of the public announcement speaker.
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A mother’s love, one day at a time
To everyone else, it was a regular Thursday. It was almost the weekend, almost summer break, time for vacation or time with family.
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Candidates vie for Pct. 2, 3 seats
County voters will weigh in on three Johnson County Commissioners Court seats up for election on Tuesday. In addition to the five-candidate Precinct 1 race, voters living in precincts 2 and 3 will also vote for the commissioner of their choice.
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Primary could decide constables
Ten candidates, all Republican, compete in their four respective precincts in the May 29 primary. With no Democratic opponents to face in November’s general election, the primary should decide the winner of all but one possible race.
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Voters urged to check for possible precinct changes
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator.
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Early voting numbers well short of ’08
Early voting turnout in Johnson County’s Democratic and Republican primaries totaled 3,914 as of Friday morning. That total includes 309 votes in the Democratic Primary and 3,605 in the Republican Primary.
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Yellow Jackets headed to finals
GRAHAM — The Wichita Falls Rider pitching staff swam with sharks for most of five innings Friday, avoiding all but a few love taps and playful nips from Cleburne batters.
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Changes at Splash Station
Splash Station officially opens for the summer season this weekend, and those who frequented the park in years past may notice some modifications.
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Dang Gym steps up for injured Cleburne officer
Though he remains wheelchair bound for now with braces on his neck and left leg, Cleburne police officer Aaron Beseda gave a thumbs up Wednesday at the Dang Gym in Cleburne.
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Cowan discusses being police chief, Burleson’s crime rate
Police Chief Tom Cowan, 63, said he believes the key to developing safe neighborhoods begins with the community. It’s an idea he’s developed in his more than 40 years serving in law enforcement.
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