Cleburne taps acting fire chief for full-time position

The city of Cleburne selected an employee who has served the community for more than two decades, Scott Lail, to serve as its Fire Chief.

City Council approved the hiring, as appointed by City Manager Steve Polasek, at its Aug. 14, 2018 meeting. Lail has a...

Regulation amendment aims to curb bulk trash violations

Cleburne Sanitation will now proactively collect the bulk trash residents set outside of the monthly free collection in an effort to reduce violations that hinder neighborhood appearance and can hazard public health and safety.

City Council approved the po...

Algae makes water taste earthy but still safe to drink

Cleburne water is safe to drink despite the possibility of an earthy taste caused by an organic compound from algae.

Many water systems in the region are seeing increased algae levels due to warm weather. When algae in the water source dies it release a na...

Cleburne Citizens Police Academy seeks civilian recruits

The Cleburne Police Department will begin a new class of its Citizens Police Academy allowing community members to get hands-on experience on the police department’s operations.

Attendees will learn about crime analysis, special investigations, crime scene...

Walk or run for a cause with paws

The city of Cleburne invites the community to the Paws for the Cause Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Cleburne Animal Shelter.

The fun begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Hulen Park. Attendees can bring their leashed pups to participate in a one-mile...

Chisholm Trail Museum to hire administrator to guide growth

As more visitors explore Cleburne’s Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, the city and Johnson County Heritage Foundation Inc. look to hire an administrator to guide facility’s growth.Cleburne City Council approved a resolution with the found...

City asks community to practice voluntary water conservation

The City of Cleburne and the Brazos River Authority are asking the community to practice voluntary water conservation.

The Brazos River Authority, which manages the system Cleburne’s water comes from, implemented a Stage 1 Drought Watch Condition...

Cleburne Regional Airport completes apron repairs

The Cleburne Regional Airport recently installed more than 35,100 square feet of fresh concrete to repair the apron of one of its hangars.

This project is one of the first in planned airport repairs and upgrades to meet today’s demand on the faci...

Now Accepting Sealed Bids

The City of Cleburne is now accepting sealed bids for tax foreclosed properties. Please direct all bids and/or inquiries to Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP 817-461-3344 

http://pbfcm.com/taxresale.html (scroll down the page to se...

Beat the heat this summer

With temperatures in the triple digits, Cleburne public safety wants to remind the community to stay safe.

This article features tips to identify heat-related illness and tips to stay safe in extreme heat compiled by Cleburne fire and the Centers for Disea...

City Council approves final plats for more than 150 homes

City Council approved final plats for two phases of the Belclaire addition for more than 150 homes on S. Nolan River Road at the July 10 meeting.

D.R. Horton is building a subdivision in the area four phases. The first two phases cover more than 47 acres. ...

Operation Cleburne Pride set for Sept. 8

Operation Cleburne Pride, an event where the city and community members, work together to improve neighborhoods returns on September 8.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. volunteers will work in central Cleburne from Poindexter Avenue south to W Henderson Street and fr...

Reconstruction of Woodard and Grand avenues to begin week of July 16

The city will reconstruct Woodard Avenue and Grand Avenue to improve the condition of the roadways beginning the week of July 16.

This project will not widen the existing roadways, but will include modifications such as additional curb and gutter in variou...

Cleburne sees violent, property crime decrease

Cleburne continues a five year trend of reduction in violent and property crimes in 2017.

Police Chief Rob Severance III presented the Cleburne Police Department Annual Report to the City Council on June 26. In 2017, Cleburne saw a decrease in cases of rob...

Policy change allows downtown restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages

An amendment to city policy aims to assist restaurants and encourage more businesses by allowing downtown restaurants located within 300 feet of a church to begin serving alcoholic beverages.

City Council unanimously approved the amendment to the Code of O...

Cleburne Animal Shelter seeks food donations

The Cleburne Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help to feed the 91 animals currently in the facility.

The shelter needs donations to refill its storeroom. The shelter goes through about 120 lbs. of dog food, 80 lbs. of puppy food, 40 l...

NEWS RELEASE

CLEBURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

Cleburne, TX – The City of Cleburne Animal Shelter and The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is seeking anyone who came into contact with a litter of a lab/shepherd mix puppies that w...

Jury Cancellation Notification

The jury service scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th and Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, at the Cleburne Municipal Court have been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Cleburne Municipal Court at (817) 645-0925.

Public Meeting - Texas Historical Commission

Public Meeting

When:             Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:30pm

Where:            City Hall Council Chambers, 10 N. Robinson, Cleburne TX

Topic: &am...

News Release

Grand Opening of the La Moderna Pasta Co in Cleburne

CLEBURNE — What began as a ribbon-cutting for a new investment by a Mexican company in Texas evolved into a lovefest for NAFTA on Tuesday when speaker after speaker extolled the basic principles behind the embattled program.

In remarks by everyone from Tex...

2018 State of the City

The Mayor and City Council of Cleburne, Texas are pleased to announce the 2018 State of The City address and publication. In the coming weeks Mayor Scott Cain will deliver a State of The City address highlighting significant accomplishments and improvemen...

Update on Water Conditions

The City of Cleburne has become aware that areas of the city may be experiencing changes with the taste and odor of the water. Our first priority remains to provide safe drinking water for our community, which we confirm through constant monitoring and te...

City to Implement Credit/Debit Card Convenience Fees

As a convenience to users, the city currently accepts payment by electronic means such as credit and debit cards, in person, by phone and on our website. When an electronic payment is made, a card processor charges a fee depending on what type of card is ...

Drones: Toys or Tools?

Drones toys or tools?

Are you a drone user?  Did you know that when purchasing a drone that there are Federal Laws and Regulations that come along with it?

The Federal Aviation Administration is the ruling authority of all things flying.  ...

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Cleburne Citizens Police Academy seeks civilian recruits

The Cleburne Police Department will begin a new class of its Citizens Police Academy allowing community members to get hands-on experience on the police department’s operations.

Attendees will learn about crime analysis, special investigations, c...

Cleburne sees violent, property crime decrease

Cleburne continues a five year trend of reduction in violent and property crimes in 2017.

Police Chief Rob Severance III presented the Cleburne Police Department Annual Report to the City Council on June 26. In 2017, Cleburne saw a decrease in cases of rob...

Dog Bite Investigation

Cleburne Animal Services is investigating a dog bite that occurred yesterday evening in the 1100 block of Granbury. A male was walking by and reached over the fence. 

Afterward, he was taken to Texas Health-Cleburne by private vehicle, where he wa...

Chief Severance Celebrates 5 Years of Service

Chief Robert Severance III (Rob) has served as Chief of Police for Cleburne, Texas since December 2012. “I am happy to receive the five years of service award. It has been exciting to see all the great things happening in Cleburne. We have a gre...