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January 13, 2023

City of Cleburne Observes MLK Day

Please note that City of Cleburne administrative buildings and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day.

Sanitation routes will run as usual. The Transfer Station, Cleburne Public Library and Booker T. Washington Recreation Center will be closed on that day as well.

MLK Day is also designated as National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. If possible, lend your time to volunteer and help those around you to make this City an even greater place to live, work and play.

SMD 2 Council Seat to be Filled After Election

In an effort to maintain transparency and avoid bias, Cleburne City Council unanimously made the decision to keep the Single-Member District 2 (SMD 2) seat vacant until the public can elect the person in May.

Mayor Scott Cain thanked those who showed interest and noted that other individuals also expressed interest in running for the council seat in May. Therefore, he said it would be best to not show bias to one of the candidates by appointing someone in the interim. Read more here.

Housing Assistance Voucher Waiting List Reopens Jan. 16

The mission of the Cleburne Housing Department is to provide rental assistance to the elderly, disabled and those with very low income while promoting safe, decent and sanitary housing conditions.

After closing the voucher program's waiting list last year due to high volume, the list will reopen to the public on Monday, Jan. 16. View details about eligibility and the online application here.

Beware of telephone and email scams! Scammers can call, send text messages or email you and falsely represent an organization to trick you into giving them your personal information. Please don’t take the bait. If you have any suspicions or questions about a message, always contact the organization directly to see if that message is valid.

Police Auto Auction to be Held Next Week

The Cleburne Police Department is hosting an auto auction on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at Lonestar Collision and Towing on 101 Maxie St.

The auction is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. View more about the rules and vehicles being auctioned here.

Library Launches Program for Early Readers

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity and stimulates the imagination in young children. To help ensure children are getting the benefits of reading, the Cleburne Public Library launched its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

The goal, as noted in the title, is to encourage families to read 1,000 books to their kiddos before they are school age. Register to participate here or stop by the library for more information. It's a great way to start your kids on a lifetime journey of learning and exploration.

Helping Seniors to Stay Active

Calling all seniors! Join Cleburne Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Texas Health Cleburne for FREE “Live Longer, Be Stronger” senior fitness exercise classes. These entry-level courses focus on strength, flexibility and endurance.

Classes take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Recreation Center. On Tuesdays and Thursdays during the same timeframe, the classes are at the Cleburne Senior Center. Learn more here.

Vulture Abatement to Begin By Prairie Avenue

You may hear some loud noises (similar to fireworks) in the 400-500 block of Prairie Avenue beginning Jan. 13 because the Cleburne Animal Shelter is carrying out vulture abatement in the area.

The non-lethal abatement will be happening every night for the next seven to 10 days from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Be sure your pets are secured indoors because this type of noise tends to scare animals. The vultures are exhibiting normal roosting behavior, but they can pose a health hazard and are a nuisance.

PET OF THE WEEK

It's Loo's time to shine! Loo is very loving and extremely playful. She loves to be petted, and she knows what she wants. And what she wants… is a home with no dogs.

Although she doesn't seem to like dogs and she may need time to adjust to other cats, she absolutely adores humans. If you're interested in this 1-year-old domestic shorthair mix, get details on how to adopt her here.

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