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Facilities Manager Named All-Star Award Winner

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 Brian Wintermeier, the facilities manager.

Although Wintermeier started his position in Cleburn...

Wastewater Crew Member Earns All-Star Award

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 Jason Thomas, a member of the sewer maintenance crew.

Thomas has served the City for more than ...

Cleburne Railroad Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

To thank the community for a great first year, the Cleburne Railroad Museum held a week-long celebration to commemorate its anniversary.

The Cleburne Railroad Museum opened on Feb. 11, 2022 and traces over a century of local railroad history. Cleburne was ...

Cleburne Public Library Receives Excellence Award

Only 13% of public library systems in the entire state received the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award, and the Cleburne Public Library is one of them.

The annual award is given by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA) to libr...

Cleburne Finance Team Earns Awards for Excellence

The City of Cleburne was awarded two prestigious awards for the outstanding work done in financial reporting and investment policy.

For the 33rd year, the City received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which is given by...

New Game Areas Donated to Hulen Park

The City of Cleburne’s Hulen Park now has more for visitors to love. Thanks to a $13,000 donation by the Cleburne Rotary Club, the park has a new gaga pit and game table.

A gaga pit is an octagonal fenced-in area of turf in which players can play gaga ball...

Airport Attendant Named All-Star Employee

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 Tristen Riggins, airport operations attendant.

Riggins started working at the Cleburne Regional...

Free Tax Assistance for the Community

If you need help doing your taxes, AARP has partnered with the Cleburne Public Library to offer free assistance to the community

These free help sessions will be held through April 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The program is open to t...

2023 State of the City Brochure Now Available

The City of Cleburne releases an annual brochure that details what the City achieved in the past year and what projects are in the works for the current year.

The theme of the 2023 State of the City brochure is “becoming the city by which others measure su...

Cleburne Library Takes Services on the Road for Immobile Residents

The Cleburne Public Library team works hard to ensure that there are zero excuses when it comes to utilizing their services.

They have plenty of books, digital materials, databases, equipment and programs for patrons who come through the doors. However, th...

Work on Utility Lines and Roadways Underway

Road repairs and utility work for the streets identified in the City of Cleburne’s 2022 Street Maintenance Program are currently underway.

Phase one of the program, which included the repaving of eight streets, is complete.

Crews are now working on the rene...

Historic Landmark Plaque Designated for Harrell Street Bridge

Representatives from the Johnson County Historical Commission (JCHC) presented the City of Cleburne with a historic landmark plaque for the Harrell Street Bridge.

The presentation was conducted at the regular city council meeting on Jan. 24.

The current bri...

Firefighters Reunite with Child Surrendered at Station

The men at Fire Station No. 1 stay ready for emergencies that cause them to spring into action at the drop of a hat. Three years ago, the call for help was different than their usual fire or medical incident.

They received notice that a baby was going to b...

Cleburne Still in Stage II "Winter" Watering Restrictions

In accordance with the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, the City of Cleburne remains in Stage II "winter" drought conditions.  

Please be advised that landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems for ...

Filing Period Open for Council Seats in May Election

The filing period is now open for those interested in running in the upcoming Cleburne City Council election.

The two seats on the ballot will be Single-Member District 2 (SMD 2) and Single-Member District 3 (SMD 3). 

View council member requiremen...