Godley buses go high-tech
GODLEY — Godley ISD school buses are going state-of-the-art in the realm of security, school trustees learned Monday night.
All 25 buses in the fleet will be equipped with new digital cameras to replace outdated analog cameras. Bids were accepted at the board meeting.
“As opposed to one video camera per bus, we will now have four digital cameras per bus,” assistant superintendent Dr. Joe Danna said. “It will be easier to retrieve data and take it to campus administration if issues arise that need to be dealt with.
“There will also be a tracking device on the bus to record how long the bus idled at each stop and the speed the driver was going. If parents call and say the driver was speeding, we can find out. It’s an extra safety device.”
In other action, the board received a report on district enrollment, which is down but not significantly, and an update on school district construction. All projects are on schedule, Danna said.
— Pete Kendall
Tire drop off extended
Sufficient funding from a Bluebonnet RC&D; grant exists for the city of Cleburne to extend the tire recycling program through Dec. 6, said Julie Winchell, Cleburne environmental coordinator.
Johnson County residents may drop unwanted tires off at the Cleburne Transfer Station on 2625 Pipeline Road. Operation hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The drop off is to the left after entering the gate.
Semi tires and tires from businesses will not be accepted. Collected tires will be processed and recycled into fuel.
For information, call 817-645-0961.
— Matt Smith
Traffic signal out of picture in Keene
KEENE — Keene ISD superintendent Kevin Sellers told school trustees Monday night that the district won’t be receiving a requested traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 67 and Eastern Street.
Sellers said he has not received word in writing from the Texas Department of Transportation, but TxDOT has given him the bad news verbally.
“My opinion is that’s a very busy intersection,” Sellers said. “TxDOT is supposed to be sending me a letter giving me a list of eight criteria [for the signal] so I will understand why they feel it’s not dangerous.
“I’m anxious to see those criteria. We have students crossing the highway at that intersection every morning and afternoon. It’s dangerous for them and for our safety patrol people.”
In other action, the board heard an update on accountability ratings and gold performance state recognition.
“We know the areas we need to work on are math and science,” Sellers said. “We feel really good about what each campus is doing to address those needs.”
Keene Elementary received acknowledgment in reading and English language arts; the junior high in reading, English language arts, math, writing and a comparative improvement acknowledgment in math; and the high school in reading, English language arts, social studies and a comparative improvement acknowledgment in English language arts and math.
— Pete Kendall
Burleson gas station robbed
Burleson police responded on a gas station robbery call at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of Northwest Renfro Street, said Sally Ellertson, city spokeswoman.
Police subsequently responded to an apartment complex in the 200 block of North Wilson Street where the suspect is believed to be.
Additional details about the suspect or the robbery have not been released.
— Matt Smith
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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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