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City Brief






                                                                    Burleson, located in north Texas, was

                                                                    founded in 1881 when construction of the M-
                                                                    K-T Railroad began.  The fledgling town was

                                                                    named in honor of pioneer educator and
                                                                    preacher, Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, former

                                                                    president of Baylor University.


                                                                    About a decade after the turn of the
                                                                    century, the Northern Texas Traction

                                                                    Company built an interurban railway system
                                                                    through Burleson connecting Fort Worth and

               Cleburne.  In 1912, a vote of the people made the town a city, and in 1969, Burleson was established as

               a "home rule" city when citizens adopted the Home Rule Charter.


               Burleson is strategically located on the southwest edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area

               (DFW), yet has managed to retain its distinct personality. Only 12 miles from downtown Fort Worth
               and 35 miles southwest of Dallas, the average commute for residents is only 27 minutes.  There are
               three major airports within 45 minutes, as well

               as the well-equipped and local Spinks

               airport with a lighted 6,000 foot
               concrete runway for commuter and

               executive travel.  As of 2014,
               commuting became even faster thanks to

               the opening of the new Chisholm Trail
                tollway. Burleson’s population has increased by

               more than 73% since the year 2000.
               According to the North Central Texas











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