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Cleburne Eagle News Ribbon Cutting

from:Cleburne Chamber of Commerce

Cleburne Eagle News Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cuttings 2012

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Joshua grocery store to be built in summer

The Joshua Station project, a mixed-use development in the planning for several years, received a boost on Wednesday courtesy Brookshire Grocery Company’s...

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Burleson’s fourth quarter report depicts cash decreases

Burleson’s quarterly investment report released this week shows that during the fourth quarter of 2011, the city’s total cash and investment decreased by...

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Social Security isn’t just for retirement, official says

Most people incorrectly associate Social Security with retirement, Social Security claims representative Tom Clark said Wednesday during a meeting hosted by the...

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AISD FCCLA students combat drunk driving

Students in Alvarado ISD want to spread the message that drunk driving is a poor choice. Not only can it land you a hefty fine, but the decision to drive after drinking...

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Leadership Cleburne Class 2011-2012 Visits WalMart Distribution Center

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Leadership Cleburne Class 2011-2012 Visits WalMart Distribution Center

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Come into the Chamber today and buy your 10th Annual Taste of Cleburne tickets!...

from:Cleburne Chamber of Commerce

Come into the Chamber today and buy your 10th Annual Taste of Cleburne tickets! Taste fare from several restaurants in the community all in one night! Mardi Gras...Texas Style ...

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Burleson to name city mgr. Feb. 20

  Dale Cheatham is expected to be appointed as Burleson’s next city manager at the Feb. 20 city council meeting. Once appointed, Cheatham will...

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Chi wins spelling bee with ‘hibachi’

Eight Cleburne ISD students and seven others from Joshua and Keene ISDs spent an hour Thursday morning spelling to their best ability to be named the county spelling...

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Five Hill College students chosen for all-state band

Five students from Hill College were chosen to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio. Four were chosen for the Texas Community College Band...

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SWAT acrobatics team to perform free show

The Southwestern Adventist University acrobatic team plans to demonstrate its high-flying skills at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Booker T. Washington Community and Recreation Center.

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2/9 Precinct 1 magistrations

  The following is a list of magistrations performed by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Ronny McBroom.  

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Zoning commission approves changes in housing district

Condo-style housing may become an option in one part of Johnson County after Burleson’s planning and zoning commission voted in favor of a zoning change Tuesday...

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Area students prepare for Johnson County spelling bee

Eight Cleburne students will be among the contestants at Thursday’s Johnson County Spelling Bee, set for 9:30 a.m. in the board room of the CISD Central Office. ...

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Updated: Candidate, wife disappointed by attack in letter

Cleburne businessman Dewey James called a recent letter concerning Johnson County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rick Bailey and his wife, Cindy, a cowardly attempt at...

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April 3 Texas primary date doubtful

Like the Energizer Bunny, the battle over Texas’ redistricting just keeps going and going. Monday’s apparent breakthrough to preserve the already pushed...

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Cleburne ISD board extends Miller’s contract

The Cleburne ISD board of trustees went into closed session at 6 p.m. Monday for the district’s annual superintendent evaluation and did not reappear for almost...

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City manager appointment expected Feb. 20

  Dale Cheatham is expected to be appointed as Burleson’s next city manager at the Feb. 20 city council meeting. Once appointed, Cheatham will...

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Sheriff’s office searches for suspects caught on video

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s assistance in identifying a male and female who are stealing copper coils from air conditioning...

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Abstinence program comes to Cleburne

Similar to the abstinence program True Love Waits in its purpose, Silver Ring Thing — an abstinence program full of comedy, lights and excitement — is...

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Burleson approves free summer concert series

Burleson City Council wants to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday with a little funk, a dab of swing and a pinch of retro. 

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Livestock show queen, ambassador chosen

The Marti Foundation announced the winners of two $10,000 scholarships on Saturday night at a banquet at the Cleburne Conference Center.

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Salsa dancing and salsa dips highlight of Gallery Sunday

The salsa craze has swept the nation. From its appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” to Victor Cruz’s moves at the Super Bowl media event, people are...

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2/8 January indictments

Grand jurors in the 18th District Court handed up 68 indictments on Jan. 31. Indictments include the following:

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Super Bowl ads battle for their own championship

The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And then, there were yawns in between.

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Cain files first for Cleburne council

Cleburne attorney Scott Cain filed Monday to run for mayor, which makes him the first candidate to file for any of the three seats up for election on May 12. Also up for election...

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Residents urged to remember vets on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a great time to remember and say thanks to America’s veterans, said Marty Peters, past second division president of American Legion...

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Loflin Middle School robotics club headed to state

On Jan. 14, the Joshua ISD Loflin Middle School Robotics Engineers participated in their first competition with the Texas Computer Education Association.

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Best Super Bowl ad? Vote for your favorite

Naked M&Ms, an out-of-shape dog on a mission and Clint Eastwood delivering a passionate speech about American adversity -- these are among the favorite commercials...

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Godley-area murders occurred days before bodies found

About four days had passed before the two people killed last week were found in their home north of Godley, leaving the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office looking to...

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CISD students participate in Digital Learning Day

Feb. 1 served as a new national day of celebration focusing on the positive results of innovative teaching combined with technology in the first observance of Digital Learning Day.

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Councilman challenges mayor for seat

Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter will have to fight to keep his seat in the upcoming May election. Saturday was the first day to file for the election and Councilman Larry Pool is...

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CISD board extends Miller's contract

The Cleburne ISD board of trustees spent three hours in closed session Monday to discuss a contract extension for Superintendent Tim Miller.

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Woodforest National Bank Ribbon Cutting

from:Cleburne Chamber of Commerce

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Smart networking

When searching for a way to get the word out about nonprofits, many are turning to the Internet. More specifically, Facebook. The third annual Nonprofit Social Network Report,...

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American Airlines layoffs could hit Johnson County residents

Cleburne resident Diane Wilson may lose her job at a company she’s been with for more than 15 years.

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Taste of Cleburne to have a Mardi Gras touch

The 10th annual Taste of Cleburne is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Cleburne Conference Center. As the event falls on Mardi Gras, organizers are planning for over-the-top...

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Alcohol sales near schools split Alvarado

After residents in Alvarado voted to allow alcohol sales in November, there seemed to be an understanding that such business would help boost the local economy....

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Times-Review launches e-edition

The Times-Review launched its new e-edition today. The e-edition offers subscribers the opportunity view the entire newspaper digitally from a computer, smartphone, iPhone, iPad,...

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New address

The first two of 10 bat houses can now be seen hanging in downtown Cleburne. Plans call for hanging the houses on buildings throughout downtown in preparation for the return of...

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Family prepares young siblings for double surgery

Katie Love said she was surprised her newborn son, Lucas, slept so soundly and so often.

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Stage 3 drought restrictions on hold, for now

Despite last week’s heavy rains, Cleburne remains under drought restrictions, city officials said on Thursday. The situation is much improved for now, something...

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Luther C. Harrison Jr.

Services for Luther C. Harrison Jr., 90, of Alvarado will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at...

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Burleson makes changes to centennial celebration events

2012 marks the 100th anniversary, or centennial, of the incorporation of the Burleson as a town. The city is celebrating that milestone with a list of events that are sure to peak...

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Tickets on sale for the Taste of Cleburne. Feb. 21st - 6:00-8:00. At the Clebur...

from:Cleburne Chamber of Commerce

Tickets on sale for the Taste of Cleburne. Feb. 21st - 6:00-8:00. At the Cleburne conference center. Come by the chamber to get your tickets. Support our restaurants.

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Cleburne’s pony express

While patrolling the 900 block of West Westhill Drive on Wednesday morning, Cleburne police Cpl. Robert Sigler stopped short, surprised by the sight of a pony galloping around...

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Murder victims in Godley identified

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a man and a woman murdered in a house after performing a routine welfare check on Wednesday.

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Super security goes into place for Super Bowl

Law enforcement officials charged with Super Bowl security are taking extraordinary measures to prevent a terrorist attack, but they’re also working to keep the...

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Superintendents note stress haunts classrooms

Results of a recent American Federation of Teachers survey show that Texas school budget cuts have damaged teacher morale and multiple facets of classroom instruction.

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