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Cleburne
only a couple
spots left
T
he 2016-2017 class of
Leadership Cleburne
graduated on May 10.
The lunch and graduation
ceremony was held at the new
Cleburne Railroaders baseball
stadium, The Depot.
The class graduated 19
T
quality of life. he Cleburne Chamber of Commerce The Texas Dragon Boat Association
Before graduation the class Convention & Visitors Bureau will teach you how to dragon boat in less
heard a talk from Clint and the Texas Dragon Boat than fifteen minutes and will also provide
Rutledge on leadership, which Association are excited to announce a the dragon boat, paddles and life jack-
engaged the class in a lively new outdoor event Cleburne Dragon ets. In addition to dragon boat, stand-up
discussion on just what makes Boat Festival. paddleboard races will be held on July
a good leader. The day con- The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 30 with 5K and 10K races.
cluded with a tour of the sta- 4 p.m. July 29-30 at Lake Pat Cleburne. Want to give the fastest growing water
dium. This family-fun event is free to the public sport a try without committing to a team?
Thank you to Walmart and offers races, food trucks, vendors, Come out with your family and friends
Distribution Center for being entertainment and more. from 1-4 p.m. July 30 to enjoy an open
our sponsor for the year and We know you are asking yourself what water dragon boat experience.
Kris Brown Chevrolet and the is a dragon boat? A dragon boat is a 20 Sponsorship opportunities, vendor
Cleburne Railroaders for spon- person, 500-pound racing canoe with a spaces and volunteering opportunities
soring the day. steersman and a drummer. The drummer are still available. For information, con-
Leadership Cleburne is a drums to the beat as the 20 paddlers tact the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce
race down Lake Pat Cleburne ranging at 817-645-2455. If you are interested in
Cont. on Page 8 from 300m to 500m in a traditional Hong registering a team or individual paddler,
Kong style Buk Dragon Boat. visit texasdragonboat.com.
INSIDE:
Business Spotlight.................. 3
Meet Your Ambassadors......... 5
Economic Development...... 6-7
Calender of events................ 10
New members...................... 12
Cleburne High School.......... 14
Hill College........................... 14
2017 Chamber of Commerce
The following are the people guiding the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce
through 2017. If you have any questions and comments, feel free to give any
one of these people a call. We look forward to serving you and helping make
2017 a prosperous and successful year.
Ex-Officio Directors
Dr. Kyle Heath..................................................... Cleburne ISD, Superintendent
Cleburne Honorable Roger Harmon............................................. Johnson County Judge
Chamber of Steve Polasek.................................................... City of Cleburne, City Manager
Commerce Jerry Cash................................. Cleburne Economic Development Foundation
Professional
Dr. Pam Boehm................................................................Hill College, President
Dr. Ken Shaw................................Southwestern Adventist University, President
Staff
President/CEO Want to get your business
Cathy Marchel
information in the
Executive Vice President Cleburne Chamber of
Tara Janszen
Commerce newsletter?
Administrative Assistant Email jnickell@cleburne
Luelda Robichaux
chamber.com for
Community/Membership information and
Services
Janice Nickell
deadlines. The
newsletter publishes
Tourism/Marketing Director
Heather Juarez
online every month.
2 Cleburne Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS
SPOT LIGHT
H-E-B celebrates two years at new store
H
-E-B Grocery store
recently celebrated its
two-year anniversary in
the new store with cake,
punch, food demos and face
painting for the kids.
Just one way, Store
Manager Terry Bay shared, to
thank Cleburne and the local
community for their support
over the past two years in the
new facility. H-E-B has been a
part of the community for
more than 28 years. They con-
tinue to look for better ways to
serve the community not only
in the items and services that
they carry but also in working Courtesy photo
and being involved in the Terry Bay, center, with his wife, Kelli, and their three daughters.
community. one thing that will never than 22 billion operates to improving the lives of
Bay has been married to change is customer service. It
more than 360 stores in Texans and their families,
Kelli for 30 years and they is their goal every day to make
Texas and Mexico. Known for and creating a work environ-
have three daughters. One of customers feel welcome in the
its innovation and strong ment that brings the spirit of
his proudest moments has store, as well as letting them
commitment to the commu- community to life every day
been seeing his daughters know how much their businessnities in which they operate while encouraging innova-
graduate from college. is appreciated. stores, and has been serving tion, engagement and suc-
Caitlin graduated from Bay continues to be active-
customers for over 110 years cess, said Craig Boyan,
Texas A&M University, and ly involved in the community,
in Texas. president and COO. It takes
most recently Cassie graduat- serving as chairman of the H-E-B has reached an great people to build a great
ed from the University of board for the Chamber of exciting new milestone as company, and we look for-
Oklahoma. Cassie will contin- Commerce, as well as a boardthe growth of the Partner ward to providing even more
ue her work this fall pursuing member for United Way of population across Texas and Texans with meaningful
her masters degree in psy- Johnson County. Mexico has totaled over career opportunities that
chology. Carrah will continue Cleburne is a great com-
100,000, confirming our bring new experiences,
her second year at OU. munity with a very bright position as the largest pri- growth and lifelong connec-
Bays wife has been his rock future, and I look forward vately held employer in the tions at H-E-B.
over the years, and Bay states everyday to being at the store
state of Texas and one of the Recognized for its fresh
he would not be where he is and out in the community, largest privately held retail- food, quality products, con-
today without her support. Bay said. ers in the nation. H-E-B venient services, and com-
Bay shares that he started in In addition, many of theemploys more than 90,000 mitment to environmental
the grocery business over 40 H-E-B partners are also active-
Partners in 332 Texas stores responsibility and sustain-
years ago, as a bagger for ly involved in community andand more than 10,000 ability, H-E-B strives to pro-
Skaggs Alpha Beta. school projects. Partners in 56 stores through- vide the best customer expe-
Many things have changed out Mexico. rience at everyday low pric-
over the years, products and About H-E-B This milestone repre- es. For more information,
technology for example, but H-E-B with sales of more sents our deep commitment visit www.heb.com.
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce 3
Think local, shop local
at Oct. 7 Business Expo
T
he Cleburne Chamber of
Commerce presents the
19th Annual Business
Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the Cleburne Conference
Center.
Lone Star Autoplex is the
presenting sponsor of the
Expo again this year. Thank
you Lone Star Autoplex for
your dedication to the cham-
ber and the community.
The Business Expo is an
opportunity to meet face-to-
face with over 80 local busi-
nesses all in one day and one
place. The purpose of the
event is to showcase what
Cleburne has to offer and
remind the community to
Think Local, Shop Local.
Admission is free to the
public and fun for the entire
family with numerous interac-
tive activities, unique demon-
strations, and great door priz-
es.
Vendor space starts at $200 Presenting Sponsor
for Chamber members and Lone Star Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Autoplex
vendors will have a payment
plan option: pay half of the fee Gold Sponsors
by Aug. 18 and the remainder Cleburne Ford
by Sept. 22. Stevan Buren Roofing & Remodeling
For businesses wanting to Kelleys Collision
have a booth, sponsorship Farmers Insurance Blake Jones Agency
information, or general ques-
tions about the Business Expo, Health & Wellness Sponsor
call the chamber for more Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Cleburne
information at 817-645-2455.
Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson is a native of Texas who has a love for
her community.
She is married and has three beautiful children.
I love the people of Johnson County, Anderson said.
My job as the admissions coordinator at Ridgeview
Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing allows me to get to
know so many families.
Anderson am a volunteer for Court Appointed Special
Advocates of Johnson County where she gets the oppor-
tunity to serve children in the foster program in Johnson
County.
I am a member of First Baptist Church of Grandview,
where I serve on a welcome team, she said. Im blessed
to be part of such a great community.
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2015 thru 2017
everal of Cleburnes eco- Data Furnished by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
nomic indicators are on 1,200,000
the positive side this
month. Sales and Use Tax col-
1,000,000
lections remain above the 2016
levels and unemployment in
Cleburne and Johnson County 800,000
continues to be lower than last
year. 600,000
According to the Texas
State Comptrollers Office,
400,000
Cleburne should receive
$902,298 for its 2 percent local
sales and use tax rate in June 200,000
6850
6800
6750
6600
My areas of specialization related to
6550
Cleburnes economic development are
6500
focused on retail, residential and commer-
6450
cial economic development projects.
6400
6350
Cleburne is experiencing a residential
6300
building boom the likes of which we have
June Yr
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May
End not seen in many years. Also of note,
2014-2015 6582 6600 6578 6555 6541 6482 6480 6471 6481 6438
2015-2016 6710 6733 6701 6709 6701 6696 6666 6672 6660 6638 Cleburne now has a nationally-known
2016-2017 6765 6767 6777 6772 6785 6738 6726 6685 6675 6650
home builder, D.R. Horton Homes, who is
actively building out the Cross Creek
now underway. Development on Country Club 17Road Estates Phase II subdivision. Upon comple-
zx In the public sector, contractors just south of Smith Middle School. tion, that development will entail 68 new
continue to work on the Texas They have sold signs on several of homes with a starting price point of about
Department of Transportations proj- these newly constructed homes. $190,000. There are currently 15 homes
ect of the widening of U.S. 67 to four Streets, underground electrical supply under construction and several more lots
traffic lanes between Cleburne and and city utilities have all been installed. sold in that subdivision.
Keene. The new bridge beams over Several more are in the pouring of Raintree Homes is about to begin
North Main Street have been installed. concrete foundation stage. another phase in Belle Meadows, which
New exit ramps are being poured. zx Belle Lagos Development, Phase will initially comprise 35 lots, with many
TxDOT recently updated the comple- I at the west end of Westhill Drive, is more upon complete buildout. The Belle
tion forecast by saying it will be fin- under construction. Installation of Lagos development is under construction
ished before the end of the year. sewer and other utilities are underway. again after several delays. We are expect-
zx Johnson Countys $22 million jail The new streets will follow. There will ing progress to pick up considerably in that
expansion project is now open and be 58 lots in Phase I. Work started in subdivision. The first phase will consist of
taking prisoners. SEDALCo of Forth 2016 but stopped for a while before 51 lots. Additionally, there is good builder
Worth was the contractor that con- recently restarting with the work. activity underway on individual lots around
structed it. Commissioners Court zx Babbitt Homes is constructing Cleburne. We are also seeing considerable
approved $7 million of added funding several new single family residential activity regarding potential sale of several
to renovate the older part of the units on North Hyde Park Boulevard. large land tracts for new residential devel-
county jail. That work is underway Ralph Littlejohn Construction just opment.
now. completed a new home on Westhill One of our main priorities is the revital-
zx New Era Partners is continuing to Drive and Sharp Image Homes, Garza ization of our historic downtown area. We
pursue new retail, restaurants, com- Group and others are under construc- have a faade improvement grant program
mercial office use along with a hotel tion on Hawthorne Street in the in place that any downtown business
facility for the new Cleburne Station Winchester Addition located just off owner can take advantage of. In addition,
Project located next to the newly- South Nolan River Rd. and in Berkeley we are going through the process of get-
opened The Depot. New Era Partners Heights Addition in Cleburne. Mark ting Historic Downtown Cleburne listed on
and their retail specialist, Retail Sims Building is currently constructing the National Register of Historic Places, as
Connections, are recruiting these new a couple of new residential units in his well as with the Texas Historic Commission.
restaurants, entertainment venues, Cross Creek Estates, Phase I subdivi- What this will mean to downtown business
retail and commercial business for that sion. Lastly, Rhodes Construction has owners in the district is substantial tax
project. constructed another new duplex unit breaks on renovation projects.
zx The city of Cleburnes contractor in his new Stone Gate Park Addition With the recent passage of the $130
is nearing completion on street work located off of South Hyde Park Blvd. million school bond, we are starting to see
on Nolan River Road and Westhill Hopefully, this information will significantly increased interest from devel-
Drive. The last segment of Nolan River inform you of some of the activity in opers and real estate brokers, many of
Road was laid recently, as well as part our community and will be useful to whom are from outside Cleburne. As things
of Westhill to Buffalo Creek. Also, you. Please remember to thank these continue to move forward, we expect to
Westhill Construction was recently investors for the commitment and see Cleburne reach a new pinnacle of
awarded a contract to construct new trust as they bring new business, jobs growth, which will spread the tax base and
sidewalks along Colonial Drive and and investment to Cleburne and area. contribute to our quality of life and eco-
Nolan River Road. Work is scheduled They are investing millions of dollars in nomic well-being.
to begin soon. our community that will improve the
zx D.R. Horton Co.s Express Homes quality of life for all of us. These new Grady Easdon
Division started 13 new homes in their investments will help keep the tax bur- Economic Development Manager
Cross Creek Estates Phase II den lower for all of us.
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce 7
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30
Cleburne Conference Center
1501 W. Henderson St.
Presenting
Sponsor:
Leadership
cont. from pg. 1
nine-month develop- skills for use in their
mental class that gives professional and citi-
you a better perspec- zenship roles.
tive into the different Additionally, partici-
businesses and organi- pants build networks
zations that make-up with current and emerg-
the Cleburne commu- ing leaders, learn about
nity. community issues, and
The class meets each acquire skills to assure a
month on the second more active and effec- Need Help GROWING Your Business?
Wednesday to learn tive volunteer role in Visit us and see if networking is for you!
about topics such as;
city, county, and state
addressing community
needs. Thursday Morning Leads Group
government, health- Leadership Cleburne 7:30-8 a.m. Networking
care, education, eco- is accepting applica- 8-9 a.m. Program
nomic development, tions for the 2017-18
and quality of life. class which begins in Susannah's Homestyle Cooking
During the program September. Contact 1514 W. Henderson St.
participants will learn the Cleburne chamber www.jc-pronet.com
and practice leadership for an application.
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Cleburne Chamber of Commerce 9
UPCOMING EVENTS
1 Grand Texas Airshow
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cleburne Regional Airport
Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline
3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
Carnegie Players present Oklahoma
2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cleburne Conference Center Theater
Songbird Live! presents Cleburne Community Band
7:30 p.m. 210 E. Henderson St.
2 Carnegie Players present Oklahoma
2:30 p.m. Cleburne Conference Center Theater
4 Fourth of July Festivities
9:30 p.m. Fireworks display at Lake Pat Cleburne
6-7 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline
7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
7 Carnegie Players present Oklahoma
7:30 p.m. Cleburne Conference Center Theater 4 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
8 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
Carnegie Players present Oklahoma 5 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cleburne Conference Center Theater Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
9 Carnegie Players present Oklahoma 3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
2:30 p.m. Cleburne Conference Center Theater Songbird Live! presents the Cleburne Community Band
13-14 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline 7:30 p.m. 211 E. Henderson St.
7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. Black & White Gala
15 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline 5 p.m. to midnight Omni Hotel Fort Worth
3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. 10-11 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
Songbird Live! presents Harrin Family Gospel Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
7:30 p.m. 210 E. Henderson St. 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
Summer Concert Series 12 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
7 p.m. Opening band/9 p.m. Walk This Way (Aerosmith Tribute Band) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
Market Square 302 S. Main St. 3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
20-21 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline 17-18 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
22 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. 19 Summer Concert Series
27 After Hours Business Social 7 p.m. Opening band/ 9 p.m. Zane Williams
5-6:30 p.m. Apos Boot Outlet 110 E.Chambers St. Market Square
27-28 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline Plaza Theatre Co. presents
7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
29 Dragon Boat Festival 3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lake Pat Cleburne 24 After Hours Business Social at the Chamber, sponsored by Servpro
5th Saturday Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 5-6:30 p.m. 1511 W. Henderson St.
8:30-11 a.m. Cleburne Municipal Airport 24-25 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
Goatneck Bike Ride Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
Cleburne High School 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
Plaza Theatre Co. presents Always Patsy Cline 26 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
30 Dragon Boat Festival 3 and 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lake Pat Cleburne 30 Chamber Quarterly Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Cleburne Conference Center
31 Plaza Theatre Co. presents
Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
7:30 p.m. 111 S. Main St.
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Cleburne Chamber of Commerce 11
JULY HOST:
AUGUST HOST:
Apos Boot
Outlet LLC
642
Mi Pueblo Meat Market as a chamber member to go and
Manager Arturo Vargas welcome them. The chamber Baxter Chemical
9090 N. Main St. encourages you to support your Owner John Baxter Total Visitors to the Chamber
817-202-8506 fellow chamber members. 21112 W. Washington
YTD: 3,690
Stephenville, TX 76401
Johnson County 4-H
Office Manager
The Shabby Shack
Owners Natalie and
254-965-3008
www.baxterchemical.com
1,126
Kathryn El-Jabsheh Stephen Bicknell Total Telephone Calls
1 N. Main St., Suite 309 1663 W. Henderson St., Suite 5 R & J Lawn Service YTD: 5,027
817-556-6370 Owner Ray Johnson
14,609
682-317-1780
www.johnson.agrilife.org www.theshabbyshack.net 817-791-7104
Total Mailings, Faxes, Emails
The pH Station Sunbelt Rentals Cloud 9 Boutique,Tanning & Hair Salon
Owners Jerry and Ellen Hopkins Sales Representative Alex Epps Owner Lisa Harris YTD: 104,712
1303 A E. Henderson St.
817-933-1813
400 N.E. Wilshire Blvd.
Burleson, TX 76028
1216 W. Henderson St., Suite B
682-317-1900 462
www.perfecthydrationstation.com 817-426-3515 Member Referrals
www.sunbeltrentals.com North Texas Broadband LLC
YTD: 1,058
McDonalds Office Manager Cari Davis
Branch Manager Tristan Hardrick
1435 W. Henderson St.
Family Heritage
Field Underwriter Dillon Adams
P.O. Box 327
Joshua, TX 76058
17
817-558-0604 660-322-2353 888-365-2930 Relocation Packets Given Out
www.mcdonalds.com www.familyheritagelife.com www.ntxbb.us YTD: 72
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Cleburne Chamber of Commerce 13
Pre-construction prep underway at CHS
By Lisa Magers preparation for its new use as
cisd community services the practice room for the cheer
and dance programs.
Preliminary work has begun Equipment in the girls and
at Cleburne High School in boys weight rooms has been
anticipation of new construc- relocated to the west end of
tion and renovation to the the indoor practice facility,
campus, after a year of design where it will remain until the
planning and development. new school is opened. Locker
Despite the change of the areas for softball and girls soc-
construction management cer and track will be moved to
company, construction is on the current PE locker/dressing
track as scheduled for the new rooms in the gym area.
building. The boys field houses and
August 2019 is still the the boys soccer/trainers build-
targeted completion date, we ing will be the first demolition
havent moved that, project to allow for the con-
Superintendent Kyle Heath struction of the baseball/soft-
said. There are still some ball complex. Everything from
unknowns with the magnitude the boys field houses equip-
of this project, especially the ment, locker rooms and coach-
renovation of the existing es offices will be moved to the
building. But we have only girls field house, including the
one time to get this right, in football lockers, which have
delivering the right project on already been moved.
time and on budget. They will not be moved
Bids will be opening soon again until the new building
for the project. opens, Hipp said. We are
Corgan, the architects on doing these things now to
the project, has indicated con- minimize disruption and the
struction documents will be at need for additional moves as
100 percent [completed] late construction progresses.
this week, Heath said. Construction of the soft-
Balfour Beatty, the projects ball/baseball complex is
construction manager at risk, among the first projects to be
plans to open bids on July 13. addressed in order to meet
Hundreds of bids are expect- 2018 season schedules. We
ed because of the scope of Corgan is expected to provide begin immediately following will also begin construction on
the project, said Barry Hipp, trustees with an update at our the acceptance of the GMP by the parking lots on the east
senior director of district oper- July 17 school board meet- trustees. side of the school in early fall.
ations. ing. The week following the last While there was much cel-
It should take at least 10 The initial timeline that has day of school saw CISD main- ebration associated with the
days to quantify the bids, due been established has the dis- tenance crews descend on the groundbreaking ceremony for
to the amount involved, Hipp trict receiving the guaranteed high school to tackle the first the project, district leaders say
said. This will give us a good maximum price on July 31. areas identified for renovation the moving of dirt is the first
idea as to how we rank for the The moving of dirt, signaling or relocation. The CHS Lyceum true step toward a new high
total amount of the project. the start of construction, will has been de-constructed in school for Cleburne students.
817-556-0444
828 N. Main,
Cleburne, TX
14 Cleburne Chamber of Commerce
Cleburne Regional Airport 5th
Saturday Fly In
Cost: Donation
Date: July 29, 2017
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Location: Airport Terminal
More Info: 817-641-5456
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catalog offers courses in 44 dents. leburne Friends of the tionfrom 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19.
subject areas in four major To register for credit Cultural Arts is hosting its New this year CFCA is host-
divisions. courses, new students must fourth Peoples Choice ing a Multicultural Arts Show.
A variety of course complete an enrollment Arts Show and Sale, open to the On the main floor at JN Long,
options are available for stu- application online at www. public at JN Long Cultural Arts artwork from local Hispanic/
dents, including a traditional hillcollege.edu/apply in per- Complex. Latino and Marshallese will be
16-week session, two eight- son at the Hill County Enter your photography, displayed. Marshallese commu-
week sessions and a winter Campus in Hillsboro or the drawings, oil/acrylic, pastel, nity numbers about 800 in
mini-mester. Johnson County Campus in watercolor, mixed media, sculp- Johnson County. The Hispanic/
The 16-week session runs Cleburne. ture, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art Latino population in Cleburne is
Aug. 21 to Dec. 7, the first Student Information and 3-D work produced within about 25 percent. CFCA is excit-
eight-week session runs Aug. Services offices are open the last three years. Entry dates ed to host this unique event
21 to Oct. 13 and the second from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7-8 showcasing the diversity of
eight-week session runs Oct. Monday through Thursday. and 1-4 p.m. July 9. No late Cleburne.
16 to Dec. 7. The mini-mes- Current students can register entries will be accepted. The Multicultural Arts Show
ter is offered Dec. 11-29. for credit courses in person Peoples Choice Show is isSept. 1-30. JN Long Cultural
Classes are available during or online through MyRebel. open for viewing and vot- Arts Center is open from 10 a.m.
the day, evenings and online Students wishing to regis- ingfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July to 4 p.m. Monday through
to provide flexible options ter in person can visit the 14 and continue through Aug. Saturday. Call 817-641-4908 or
for students. Johnson County Campus at 18. The community and artists email cleburnefca@gmail.
Students are encouraged 2112 Mayfield Parkway in are invited to attend the awards comwith questions or visit www.
to register as soon as possi- Cleburne. ceremony and artist recep- cleburneculturalarts.com.
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ongbird Live, downtowns
showcase of all things musi-
cal, will soon take flight.
Owner Tom Burkett plans to shift
the venue two doors east and
one story up.
We signed on the dotted
line to buy the Red Horse and
have a lot of plans to figure out,
some of which are competing
with each other right now. But
the main plan is that the upstairs
of the Red Horse Antique Mall
will become the new home of
Songbird.
After several months of nego-
tiations, Burkett purchased the
20,000 square foot two-story his-
toric building from former own-
ers Tim and Gina Williams.
Tim Williams said that while also the problem of slow service. Im going to try to keep said.
he and his wife will miss the For Cleburne to eat lunch on the things in as close to original con- Songbirds current location
antique mall theyve operated clock you cant take too long. dition as possible, Burkett said. seats 106. Songbirds future
for several years they are both The elevated, iconic horse Going to sand the floors and roost will encompass about
looking forward to retirement will remain as well. get them in shape. But the win- 5,000 square feet and accom-
and plenty of time at the lake. Ill be up on the lift soon dows, window casings, things modate 290 or so patrons.
For Burkett, its a case of the checking him out to see if he like that are going to have to be It will really expand our
more things will change the needs a new coat of red paint or replaced. A/C needs to be put in opportunities, Burkett said.
more they will stay the same in just a bunch of soap and water, up here. This upstairs area hasnt The live music world is broken
many respects. Burkett said. been fully used in probably at into tiers. By nearly tripling our
The downstairs will stay the What will change is the least 50 years so were talking space were going to be able to
antique mall, which its been for upstairs portion of the building, extensive remodeling. attract bands and musicians we
years and which is very popular, most of which is empty space The target is to wrap renova- couldnt get, at least not in an
Burkett said. In the restaurant and storage. tions by Oct. 1, although Burkett affordable way, to play a 100
area Im planning to do a tea The elevator will go in here, admits such a goal may prove a seat facility. This will allow us to
room with soups and deli sand- Burkett said, pointing toward the bit ambitious. bring a much wider range of
wiches, which will be flexible for buildings southeast corner. This may run into early next music and some of the bigger
catering during special events These stairs will be refurbished year, Burkett said. Either way, names to Cleburne.
and shows. Other restaurants, to make this the entrance so Songbird will continue operating Rest assured, Burkett said,
good restaurants, have come people wont have to go through in its current location until were the fan favorites who made
and gone there. The problem the antique mall part to get up ready to make the move. Songbird what it is over the past
was that people didnt know here. The new space to come three years will not be kicked to
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