City of Cleburne eyes reduced tax rate in Fiscal Year 2020

The City of Cleburne presented to City Council the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which includes recommendations to lower the tax rate, continue funding capital improvement projects, and fund facility and equipment maintenance and replacement.

The C...

How to report a possible water leak

As the temperatures rise, soil can dry and crack shifting the water pipes underground. When these pipes move it’s possible for localized water leaks to occur.

It may be more common to see Cleburne Public Works crews out across the city repairing ...

Cleburne to conduct east-side drainage study

The City of Cleburne will conduct a data-focused study of the drainage utilities on the city’s east side to prioritize future projects.

The drainage study will allow the city to identify and prioritize future repair and improvement projects withi...

Cleburne establishes new school zone on North Nolan River Road

With the completion of the Cleburne High School remodel, a new school zone will be in effect on North Nolan River Road.

City Council adopted a school zone on North Nolan River Road from Harlin Drive to Woodard Avenue for the upcoming school year, as reques...

Cleburne Police and Fire receive TxDOT traffic incident response program recognition

Cleburne’s Police and Fire departments received recognition for their leadership in a program that works to improve the response to traffic incidents.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recognized the city’s departments for ...

Cleburne joins North Central Texas Public Works Emergency Response Team, first in Johnson County

Cleburne is the first city in Johnson County to join a public works partnership of North Texas municipalities that assist one another in emergency response.

The City Council approved a resolution to join the North Central Texas Public Works Emergency Respo...

Cleburne Parks & Recreation master plan searching for firm

The City of Cleburne is in the process of choosing a firm to manage the development of its upcoming parks and recreation master plan.

Parks & Recreation Director Aaron Dobson provided an update on the development of a Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open...

Fiscal Year 2019 budget recognized by finance officers association

The City of Cleburne’s latest budget document received a high honor from the Government Finance Officers Association.

The association awarded the city its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. The award reflects...

Now Accepting Sealed Bids

The City of Cleburne is now accepting sealed bids for a tax-foreclosed lot (Johnson County CAD Acct # 126-2800-34590). Please direct all bids and/or inquiries to Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP  817-461-3344 or visit their websi...

PSA: Water filtration tests not City of Cleburne affiliated

Around this time of year residents may receive mailers or door-hangers offering free water tests. These tests are not offered by or affiliated with the City of Cleburne.

Many times these at-home water sample tests are offered by water filtration companies ...

Annual Water Report arriving in mailboxes

Cleburne residents will be receiving the annual Water Quality Report in mailboxes in the coming weeks.

The City of Cleburne sends out the report each summer to notify residents of the test results about the drink water’s quality. The 2019 report ...

Cleburne Fire seeks community's help to prevent childhood drowning

This summer, The Cleburne Fire Department is encouraging residents to prevent childhood drowning by lifeguarding their children.

Cleburne Fire joined fire departments across Johnson County to recognize May 2019 as Lifeguard Your Child Month. The County urg...

Cleburne sees commercial, residential growth in start of 2019

More business and more homes is the story in Cleburne for the first quarter of 2019.

Economic Development manager Grady Easdon presented a quarterly economic development update at a recent City Council meeting. The presentation highlighted new businesses i...

City to begin mill and overlay road improvements

The Public Works Department begins this year’s mill and overlay project to improve six miles of city roads across Cleburne at the end of March.

The project begins the week of March 25 on Prairie Street from Featherston to Country Club. In this co...

Cleburne Police join Johnson County-wide dispatch, database

Cleburne Police Department has joined partners across Johnson County to use shared dispatch and database technology to improve public safety efforts across the region.

The City recently became part of the county-wide Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Man...

City receives $1M in funding for Wastewater Facility Upgrade

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) awarded the City of Cleburne funding of up to $1 million for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Expansion Project.

The funding allows the City up to $1 million in principle forgiveness toward the upcoming pro...

Cleburne recognized as one of the safest driving cities in Texas

Cleburne is one of the top 10 safest driving cities in Texas, according to QuoteWizard.com.

The insurance website listed the top 15 safest driving cities in the state using incident data including speeding tickets, accidents, DUIs, and other citations. Cle...

Economic development quarterly update January 2019

New businesses, more homes, and downtown redevelopment describe the past quarter in economic development in Cleburne.

Economic Development Manager Grady Easdon provided a quarterly economic development update to the City Council at its Jan. 8 meeting. The ...

Police PSA: Be aware of scammers

The best way to avoid being the victim of a scam is to be aware of the warning signs and heed them. Scammers understand psychology and know how to manipulate people.

There are never any circumstances where a legitimate business or government department (IR...

City to conduct micro-surfacing work on roads

The city will micro-surface several roadways this fall as part of its Street Maintenance Program.

The City Council approved a $244,414 contract with Viking Construction, Inc. for a project to micro-surface about 3.3 miles of roadway.

Crews will resurface ex...

Cleburne to apply for Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion funding

The City of Cleburne is obtaining funding to expand its Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Cleburne City Council approved a resolution requesting $42 million from the Texas Water Development Board to fund the expansion during its Sept. 25 meeting. The state board...

Fiscal Year 2018 budget document wins award

A leading government finance officers organization recognized the City of Cleburne’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget document.

Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the City of Cleburne their Distinguished Budget Presentation award for our ...

City Council adopts Fiscal Year 2019 budget

The city of Cleburne’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget funds infrastructure maintenance and improvements, a new fire truck, and invests in economic development initiatives.

The Cleburne City Council adopted the $85 million budget at its Sept. 11, 2018 me...

City does not solicit residential water test

The City of Cleburne does not solicit residents for random community water testing.

City staff has recently heard from residents about forms left on front doors regarding community water tests. These forms are not from the city of Cleburne. In many instanc...

K9 Gimi to retire in September

A Cleburne Police Department veteran is ending his watch to spend more time chasing balls rather than criminals.

The Cleburne City Council approved the retirement of K9 Gimi at its Aug. 28, 2018, meeting. The police dog has served the city for more than 10...