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Ok Burleson business owners. Burleson FFA need your help this year. We need sponsors and players for this years golf tournament. This is the main source of funding for both Centennial and Burleson programs. Time to show up and help. Come play with us.

Burleson FFA Alumni The Burleson FFA Alumni & Supporters are a Group of Parents, Educators and Friends of the FFA programs in Burleson, Texas.

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