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View the City of Cleburne’s Holiday Hours

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season. As the year comes to an end, please note the hours of operation for the City of Cleburne’s municipal facilities and services.

City administrative buildings will be closed Dec. 23-...

Winter Wonderland Exhibit Opens Dec. 2 at Railroad Museum

The Cleburne Railroad Museum will display a magical exhibit that will help get the community in the Christmas spirit.

Philanthropist and businessman Sam Walls was well known for the enormous and enchanting Christmas train village he created at his home eac...

Holiday Grease Roundup Aims to Save Pipes

When fats, oils and grease are washed down the drain, they stick to the inside of pipes, hardening and building up until they cause clogs and sewer backups. This can cause sewage to overflow into homes, streets and local waterways.

Whether the repairs are ...

Weekly Garage Sales Now Posted on City Website

One person’s trash is another’s treasure, and the City of Cleburne has the perfect addition to its website if you’re looking to find your next.

On the City’s garage sales web page, you’ll now be able to find where this week’s residential garage sales will ...

Prepare for Cold Weather with the Four P's

This fall season is feeling more like winter with November already bringing near-freezing temperatures. To keep you and your home safe, please review the four P's of cold weather safety.

1. People: Remember to frequently check up on your loved ones, ...

Non-Cleburne Resident and Business Dumping Fees to Increase

The City of Cleburne’s Transfer Station allows for residents, non-residents and businesses to go to the facility and drop-off bulk trash or recycling materials.

As the demand for the service and the costs to operate the facility increases, the Ci...

View the City of Cleburne’s Holiday Hours

As we enter into the holiday season, please note the hours of operation for the City of Cleburne’s municipal facilities and services.

City administrative buildings will be closed Nov. 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, closed Dec. 23-26 in ob...

Cleburne Library Receives Another $25,000 Grant

The Cleburne Public Library received another $25,000 grant to digitize old local newspapers to make it easier to search for specific articles online. The grant is provided by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Institute of Museum and ...

Cleburne Makes List for Most Charming Christmas Towns in Texas

Whistle Stop is an annual tradition in Cleburne that has grown to attract over 1,000 attendees to see Hulen Park transform into a winter wonderland.

The series of events that takes place for Whistle Stop is one of the reasons Cleburne made Only in Your Sta...

The City of Cleburne Honors Local Veterans

The City of Cleburne is proud to recognize and celebrate military veterans, the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on Nov. 11. It is a time to reflect and honor those who have served and ...

Construction on Utility Line Renewals Begins

Work will begin for phase two of the City’s 2022 Street Maintenance Program on Monday, Nov. 14. Phase two includes seven streets that will have water/sewer line renewals and receive new pavement.

Euclid Street is the first street in phase two that will und...

Work on Anglin Sidewalk Project Beginning Nov. 14

A project to improve pedestrian mobility and safety in the downtown area will commence next week. Starting Nov. 14, workers will be replacing and widening the sidewalks on Anglin Street from Henderson Street to James Street.

The Anglin corridor will also h...

Election Day is Nov. 8 for General Election

If you didn't vote early, you can still vote on Election Day . The general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See voting locations in Johnson County here.

More information about voting and ballot information i...

Library Director Named All-Star Team Member

The City of Cleburne's STARS program recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to help serve the community. The latest recipient of the All-Star Award is Tina Dunham, the director of library services.

"Tina treats our library patrons like her f...

Sparks Drive Connection Project to Begin in January

A project meant to better connect the City and provide better accessibility near the industrial area of Cleburne will proceed with construction by the beginning of next year.

Sparks Drive currently runs from County Road 1017 to the Chisolm Trail Parkway. I...

Work Begins for 2022 Street Maintenance Program

Road work will begin next week on some of the streets identified in the City of Cleburne’s 2022 Street Maintenance Program.

Starting Monday, Oct. 31, crews will begin repairing and/or repaving the following streets on varying days:

• Willow Creek Road
• Oran Ave...

Early Voting Happening Now for Nov. 8 Election

If you want to skip the lines and vote early, now is your time to do so. Early voting is going on now through Nov. 4 before the general election on Nov. 8.

During early voting, registered voters can vote at any location in the county where the voter is reg...

City of Cleburne Begins Next Phase of Watering Restrictions

The City of Cleburne remains in Stage II drought conditions. In accordance with the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, the City is preparing to transition into its seasonal adjustment of Stage II watering restrictions.

Previously, outside wat...

City of Cleburne Receives Award for Zoning Project

The City of Cleburne earned an award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for the work done to update the Cleburne Zoning Ordinance.

The zoning update was adopted by City Council in April 2022 in an effort to modernize and simp...

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Residents in NW Cleburne

Update on Oct. 18 at 9:50 a.m. - The precautionary boil water notice has been lifted. The water samples that were sent in to get tested after the water main break was repaired passed. The water is safe to consume. Thank you for your patience as w...

Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off in Cleburne

Every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. To educate communities on how to prevent fires and stay safe if one occurs, the National Fire Prevention Association hosts Fire Prevention Week every Octo...

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Sign Up to Receive City Emergency Notifications

September is National Preparedness Month, an observance to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Are you prepared for an emergency? Be sure to sign up for the City of Cleburne’s Civic...

City Council Approves Redistricting Proposal

Every 10 years following the federal census, all federal, state and local election district boundaries must be redrawn or revised if a population imbalance of more than 10% exists. 

Since the overall population deviation for the City of Cleburne’s...

City Facilities & Employees Named ‘Best of the Best’

The City of Cleburne is proud to have four amenities and five city employees that were voted by the community as the 2022 Best of the Best in Johnson County.

The award is presented by the Cleburne Times-Review and recognizes the top businesses, individuals...

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Still Underway

The recent rains were not quite enough to change the City of Cleburne's current drought conditions. The City is still under Stage 2  watering restrictions. 

Stage 2 is initiated by the City Manager when mild drought continues, lake elevat...

Champs Named in 2022 Cleburne Golf Tournaments

Three golfers came out on top after the City of Cleburne hosted its annual golf championship games.

Steve Riza won the men’s tournament, Dale Furtick was the championship for the senior tournament, and Kim Bice won it all in the ladies tournament.

Riza is a...

FM 4 (Second Street) Reopen to Traffic

The City of Cleburne understands that construction projects can be an inconvenience, and we appreciate the community’s patience as the necessary work had to be done.

With that being said, the City is happy to announce that the portion of FM 4 (Second Stree...

City Council Approves Lower Tax Rate, Adopts Budget

The Cleburne City Council has approved a tax rate that is 5 cents lower than it was in the last fiscal year. This is the fourth year in a row that Cleburne’s tax rate has decreased, which totals a reduction of 16 cents over that period of time.

The new tax...

Water Quality Report for 2021

Each summer, the City publishes a water quality report that outlines the results of city and state testing performed on the City of Cleburne water system. The report shows the substances the water is tested for, the acceptable range of those subs...