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Episode 202 – 12/20/23 – How to Self-Publish a Book – An Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Area students get more options as the school district broadens its educational offerings
• A local eatery is set to mark its tenth anniversary with a grand celebration
• Mansfield demonstrates its commitment to philanthropy, once again taking the lead in charitable endeavors
• In sports, a round-up of the latest local basketball matches
In the Features section:
• Angel Biasatti shares her insights on how to fully embrace the festive spirit in this edition of Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Brian Certain keeps the holiday vibes going with a peppermint twist in his Christmas-themed Cocktail of the Week
In the talk segment, Steve talks with Kellie Brooks, a local author who aids other writers in self-publishing their works. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 201 – 12/13/23 – School of Lexia Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Protecting our history in A Moment with the Mayor
• Mansfield PD asks for your help in child pornography case
• Area residents concerned about proposed concrete batch plant, again
• Mansfield school board votes on chaplains as counselors
• The LOT goes Old Fashioned on Friday
• In Sports, Timberview girls basketball proving they’re hard to beat
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti says “know what to expect” when it comes to high-risk pregnancies in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Brian Certain continues his Christmas-themed drink series with a drink that will have you hurrying down the chimney in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with Jason & Linnea Oxley, a Mansfield couple whose nonprofit school works with dyslexic students. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 200 – 12/6/23 – Ebony Turner & Della Sapp Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield woman pleads guilty to stealing over $3M from employer
• UTA student earns prestigious award for drug-resistant antibiotic research
• U.S. News names MISD schools among the best in Texas
• Mansfield student set to rock out with the Rockettes
• City says, “Wait! Don’t bag those leaves!”
• In Sports, Lake Ridge girls get a taste of Down Under
In the Features Section:
• Tourism Manager Tim Roberts joins us with the Cultural Arts Calendar
• Angel Biasatti focuses on flu season in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Brian Certain continues his Christmas-themed drink series aimed at Old Man Winter in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve congratulates Black Mansfield Moms founder Ebony Turner and Volunteer of the Year Della Sapp on their recent accolades. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 199 – 11/29/23 – Troy Dorsey Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Officers use high-tech to retrieve stolen vehicle
• City prepares for a monthlong celebration with Hometown Holidays
• Six new eateries coming to Mansfield
• In Sports, trout fishing in Mansfield coming to a pond near you
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti helps you decipher whether it’s fall allergies or Covid in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about amenities with WOW factor in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain starts his Christmas-themed drink series with a cocktail that’s not a “mean one” in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve continues his conversation with local legend Troy Dorsey. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 198 – 11/15/23 – Troy Dorsey Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• City and MISD agree on land swap
• How much did the land swap cost the taxpayers? We’ll tell you in A Moment With The Mayor
• Rose Park to get needed upgrades soon
• New barbecue restaurant to take the place of a longtime Mansfield eatery
• Walnut Creek Drive bridge construction reaches the halfway point
• In Sports, Summit advances to the next round of football playoffs
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti is stuffing the family with fruits and veggies this Thanksgiving in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about Realtor pet peeves in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain continues his fall-themed drinks with a dash of cinnamon in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with local legend Troy Dorsey. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 197 – 11/8/23 – Dr. Casey Graham Brown Kiwanis Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield votes along with the rest of the state
• Fire destroys local restaurant
• Everyone loves a parade, especially when it honors our veterans
• The culinary event of the year takes place this week and we’ll have the details
• In Sports, Timberview and Summit advance to the football playoffs
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has a secret that’ll give you a jump on holiday shopping in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about what goes through the mind of a Realtor during a house showing in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain continues his fall-themed drinks with a “man killer” in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with a non-profit president as the Mansfield Kiwanis Club celebrates its 50-year anniversary. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 196 – 11/1/23 – Amy J. Schultz Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Commentary: Mansfield prepares for the upcoming holiday season
• In Sports, Timberview is handed their first defeat of the year
In the Features Section:
• A veteran’s memorial, an open mic, and a haircut top this month’s Cultural Arts Calendar|
• Angel Biasatti has the ups and downs regarding energy drinks in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke answers more questions that home sellers have on their minds in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain kicks off his fall-themed drinks by mixing bourbon and marshmallows in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with a local author about a longtime Texas tradition. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 195 – 10/25/23 – North Texas Transportation Network Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Early voting has begun in Mansfield
• We talk details on future land use in A Moment With the Councilman
• Major changes in-store as city takes over Big League Dreams
• We’ll take a look at some of the events taking place around town as we head into the Halloween weekend
• In Sports, Timberview marches on
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about how to avoid the flu this season in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke answers top questions that home sellers have on their minds in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain mixes up a martini you’ll never forget in the Cocktail of the Week
In the talk segment, Steve talks with the Reverend Dr. Katie Hays and nonprofit executive director Cynthia Daniels about the North Texas Transportation Network. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 194 – 10/18/23 – Craig Johnson Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield ISD takes a stand on school vouchers
• Halloween meets Christmas in downtown event
• City powers up new Heritage Parkway stop light
• In Sports, Timberview marches on
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about an event for little ghosts and goblins in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke continues her series on questions homebuyers want to know in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain mixes up a drink that’ll have you saying “mamma mia!” in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with New York Times best selling author Craig Johnson and tells how you can meet him in person. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 193 – 10/11/23 – Hispanic Heritage Month Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Rose Park to get a facelift; we’ll talk about it in A Moment With the Mayor
• City Parks department earns accreditation
• Timberview High School unveils the “Wolves Zen Den”
• Three Mansfield ISD students are named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program
• In Sports, a dismal week for high school football in Mansfield
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about an upcoming event that’s good for your heart and good for your sole in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke answers some of the top questions that are asked about real estate in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain mixes speed and spirit in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve continues his recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariposas de Mansfield’s Jessica Sanchez and Natalie Rivas. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 192 – 10/4/23 – Hispanic Heritage Month Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield ISD to install weapons detection systems at all district high schools
• The trash/recycling transition continues
• Got junk? It’s that time of year again
• Upcoming event promotes our city’s history without books and a test
• In Sports, Week 6 of high school football is in the books
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about an upcoming trunk-or-treat event that could save your life in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke takes you behind the scenes in a week in the life of a Realtor in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a smoky Mexican classic in the Cocktail of the Week
• Halloween is just around the corner which means lots of spooky events are coming up in Mansfield. We’ll talk about them with Tim Roberts in the Cultural Arts Calendar
And in the talk segment, Steve celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariposas de Mansfield’s Jessica Sanchez and Natalie Rivas. Plus, chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 191 – 9/27/23 – Brian McFadden Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield ISD joins lawsuit against Texas Education Association
• Public art and burnt ends, we’ll talk about it in A Moment with the Mayor
• Mansfield man sentenced for $3.5 million, multi-year fuel credit tax fraud
• Mansfield ISD makes 2023 Forbes list
• Local jeweler set to celebrate a milestone anniversary spanning four decades
• Community health and wellness fair to take place on Saturday
• In Sports, a nail-biter at Newsom last Friday. We will check both the win and loss columns for Week 5 of high school football
Coming up after the break, we turn the page to the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about how to avoid getting the flu this season in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke breaks down a new homestead exemption tax reduction benefit that’s coming up on the November ballot in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a berry-licious delight in the Cocktail of the Week
In the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with the Mansfield Mission Center’s new Executive Director Brian McFadden. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 190 – 9/20/23 – Brian McFadden Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• City council to receive another pay raise in the new year
• Flix Brewhouse set to open next week
• Parks and Rec puts out an A-P-B on rogue beaver
• In Sports, we will check both the win and loss columns for Week 4 of high school football
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about how to avoid dehydration in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares details on lender-required repairs in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up one last taste of summer in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve chats with the Mansfield Mission Center’s new Executive Director Brian McFadden. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, sports and conversation. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 189 – 9/13/23 – Scouting with Joe Jenkins
Stories we’re covering this week:
• The recycling cart exchange has begun in Mansfield
• Downtown parking and the FLUP Report. We’ll cover it all in A Moment With the Mayor
• Mansfield ISD is in need of volunteers for a couple of district committees
• Timberview choir invited to sing at Carnegie Hall
• Hawaiian Falls hosts one last summer hoorah for the dogs
• In Sports, we will check both the win and loss columns for Week 3 of high school football
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about the upcoming Run With Heart event in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about the initial homebuyer’s consultation in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a taste of the south in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks scouting with scout leader Joe Jenkins. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 188 – 9/6/23 – Raul Gonzalez Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Nearly 800 new state laws went into effect on Friday. We’ll run down a few that may affect you
• Motorcycle accident leaves rider and bike in serious condition
• New trash and recycling service in Mansfield begins in a few weeks
• City amends summer splash pad hours until the end of the month
• In Sports, Week 2 of high school football is in the books
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about how to give breast cancer the boot in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares details on the initial homebuyer’s consultation in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain proves that tomatoes aren’t just for Bloody Marys in the Cocktail of the Week
• And, Tourism Manager Tim Roberts joins us with a new monthly segment: The Cultural Arts Calendar
And in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio interview with Arlington City Councilman (and former Mansfield ISD school board trustee) Raul Gonzalez. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 187 – 8/30/23 – Raul Gonzalez Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Council approves micro-transit, we’ll talk about it in A Moment With the Mayor
• Mansfield ISD takes step to lower property taxes
• School board approves zoning change
• In Sports, we have the breakdown of the opening weekend of high school football
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about a social event you won’t want to miss in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke breaks down July real estate data in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a bacon-infused classic in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve goes one-on-one with Arlington city councilman (and former Mansfield ISD school board trustee) Raul Gonzalez. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 186 – 8/16/23 – Dr. Jandel Crutchfield Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Talkin’ trash with a city councilman
• Mansfield couple recounts their Maui wildfire vacation
• It’s back to school time in Mansfield!
• Timberview and Legacy square in their annual pre-season scrimmage
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has some exciting news about a fundraising event you won’t want to miss in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares some summertime home maintenance tips in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a bowl of snacks in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve concludes his “current state of education” interview with Social Services professor Dr. Jandel Crutchfield. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 185 – 8/9/23 – Dr. Jandel Crutchfield Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• City of Mansfield starts mosquito spraying campaign
• Vehicle collides with Mansfield PD patrol car on busy highway
• Survey reveals that Texans love to dine out
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks with a local doctor about high-risk pregnancies in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares some opportunities in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up spicy frozen drink that’ll get your attention in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Social Services professor Dr. Jandel Crutchfield. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 184 – 8/2/23 – Dr. Darin Charles Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Could A.I. play a role in the safety of our school kids?
• It’s back-to-school time in Mansfield!
• MISD to implement cell phone guidelines for the upcoming school year
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has tips on how to stay cool and beat the heat in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Beth Steinke talks about HOAs in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a drink fit for Breakfast at Tiffany’s in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks one-on-one with local family practitioner Dr. Darin Charles. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 183 – 7/26/23 – 12 Years For Timberview Gunman
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Jury sentences Timberview shooter to 12 years in prison
• Polish up your bowling shoes! We’ll talk about it on A Moment With The Mayor
• Nonprofit charity names a new executive director
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has the lowdown on energy drinks in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Beth Steinke has important tips for renters in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a a twist of France in the Cocktail of the Week
And in the talk segment, Steve talks with local music legend Dr. Scott Ferrell. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 182 – 7/19/23 – Timberview Shooter Trial — Extended Coverage
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Prosecution presents their case in extended coverage of the trial of accused Timberview shooting defendant Timothy Simpkins
• Mansfield police officers reel in drug-carrying shoplifters
• The City offers some relief for those looking to beat the heat
• Online seller shoots at robbery suspects during a meetup
• The Mansfield Philharmonic is looking for a few good players
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has summer burn prevention tips in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Beth Steinke has her mid-year recap and forecast in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a spicy blackberry margarita in the Cocktail of the Week
Plus, you will have a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 181 – 7/12/23 – ECHO Education Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield Police prevents wrong-way tragedy
• Mass transit in Mansfield? We’ll talk about it in A Moment With the Mayor
• Former NFL player returns to his Mansfield roots
• Farmers market goes to the dogs this week
• Mansfield resident proves to be upper crust in Venus
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about bugs—lots of ‘em—in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• So you want to be a Realtor? Beth Steinke breaks it all down in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a taste of Havana in the Cocktail of the Week
In the talk segment, Steve talks with Ashley Rountree with ECHO Education about what the Mansfield-based nonprofit has to offer. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 180 – 7/5/23 – Braden Daniels Magical Interview
An abbreviated Fourth of July holiday episode!
Stories we’re covering this week include:
• MISD school board approves pay raises for teachers and staff, and
• School board approves a new library book policy
• Local brewery poised for their sixth anniversary celebration with a specially-made brew
And, in the talk segment, Steve will talk in studio with magician and mind-blowing mind reader Braden Daniels. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 179 – 6/28/23 – Bourbon Gospel Charity Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• HB900 signed by the governor last month regulates school library materials. Find out how the bill affects Mansfield
• Man creates his own church in search of peach and quiet
• The City is in countdown mode as it prepares for Mansfield Rocks
• Fourth of July is among us and getting caught with illegal fireworks is one way to light up your pocketbook
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about summer safety tips in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke tells the facts on what a Realtor does to earn their commission in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a Lemon Crush in the Cocktail of the Week
In the talk segment, Steve talks with a group of men who turned a “guys weekend” into a charitable organization. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance.
We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 178 – 6/21/23 – Jeff Speck Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Scientists log the state’s second largest hailstone in Mansfield
• Chamber releases statement amidst membership controversy
• Community Read-In event set for Tuesday
• Legacy High journalism team earns national honors
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about your health in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke offers some important cautions to renters in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain takes you to a sunny beach paradise in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with Walkable City author Jeff Speck. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 177 – 6/14/23 – Jeff Speck Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Juneteenth event promises to be the best yet
• Council increases homestead exemption. We’ll talk about in A Moment With the Mayor
• MISD recognized for music education program
• Mansfield ISD Committee to host community forum regarding high school boundaries
• Downtown vendors create an event for the dads
• In Sports, Lake Ridge grad achieves “Moore”
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about the world’s largest swim lesson in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke addresses getting pre-approved in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a Dave Matthews Punch in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Walkable City author Jeff Speck. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 176 – 6/7/23 – Shane Trotter Interview III-2
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Juneteeth celebration moves to a new location
• Ben Barber boys bring the heat in the high school state barbecue competition
• Stage production opens Friday at the Farr Best
• Mansfield woman runs every street in Mansfield
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about water safety tips in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke addresses the three questions that strike fear in the heart of Realtors in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update• Brian Certain serves up a Mexican Tonic in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with author-educator Shane Trotter about the physical and mental health of our school kids. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 175 – 5/31/23 – Shane Trotter Interview III-1
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield PD reminds citizens to not fall for recurring scam
• City gears up for Mansfield Rocks event
• City opens internship program for local college students
• In Sports, MISD announces next round of Athletic Hall of Honors inductees
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about preventing sports injuries in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about fences in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a taste of summer in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with author-educator Shane Trotter (and three-time guest) about the physical and mental health of our school kids. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 174 – 5/24/23 – ACLU Fires Warning Shot at MISD
Stories we’re covering this week:
• ACLU fires warning shot at Mansfield ISD
• Mansfield man shoots sleeping son and stepdaughter in the heat of a domestic dispute
• Innovation Corridor passes first reading in A Moment with the Mayor
• Local nonprofit receives sizable donation
• Feed the Kids for Summer starts this week
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about keeping your bones healthy in Methodist Mansfield News to Know.
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about the psychology of buying in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up lemonade like you’ve never seen before in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about a new E-Sports center coming to Mansfield where kids young and old can learn while they play. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 173 – 5/17/23 – That School Board did WHAT?
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Have you protested your property tax bill yet?
• School board poised to tackle district book policy
• In sports, Lake Ridge baseball remains alive in the playoffs
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti says allergies are nothing to sneeze at in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
•Realtor Beth Steinke addresses common mistakes that buyers experience in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up fresh strawberries and ginger in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with a local couple who are taking a leap of faith in the entrepreneurial world. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance.
We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 172 – 5/10/23 – Sarah Zink Panama Followup Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• School board race ends in a landslide
• Voters re-elect city council incumbents and one returning face
• Council sends planned development back to the drawing board in A Moment with the Mayor
• Two ballot propositions pass giving more leeway for economic development
• Ben Barber culinary students cook up second place at Nationals
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti says ice cream may be good for your health in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Are we in a buyer’s or seller’s market? Realtor Beth Steinke has the 4-1-1 in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a twist on the classic Mint Julep in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with Sarah Zink, a longtime Mansfield resident who recently packed her bags for the tropical paradise that is Boquete, Panama. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 171 – 5/3/23 – Sarah Zink Panama Followup Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Seventh grader receives Community Health Hero Award
• Recent mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about joint replacement surgery in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke starts a series of reports on buying a home in 2023 in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain servers up a ‘Top of the Morning’ in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with Sarah Zink, a longtime Mansfield resident who packed her bags for the tropical climes of Panama. Plus, you will have a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 170 – 4/26/23 – Vaughan Wynne-Jones A.I. Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• “Shots fired” sends people into a panic at a local sports facility
• Early Voting has begun in Mansfield
• City councilman breaks down the two ballot propositions
• City takes a walk in the park, three of them, actually
• Mansfield receives its own award in A Moment with the Mayor
• Downtown gets ready to rock this weekend
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti says allergies are nothing to sneeze at in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke breaks down the why versus the what in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain is making a batch of Lavender Spritzer in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with local Artificial Intelligence expert Vaughan Wynne-Jones. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 169 – 4/19/23 – Vaughan Wynne-Jones A.I. Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Timberview student is arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school
• Early voting starts next week here in Mansfield
• Mansfield ISD is looking for a few good teachers
• Mansfield PD investigate fatal cul-de-sac crash
• In Sports, it’s one for the record books for a local marathon runner
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti takes on allergies in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke fires up her computer and looks at the facts around Zillow and Realtor.com in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain is making a batch of White Wine Mojitos in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve will has an in-studio talk with local Artificial Intelligence expert Vaughan Wynne-Jones. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 168 – 4/12/23 – Corey Berlin Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Community gets passionate over school library books
• City unveils plans for a new arts district in A Moment With the Mayor
• City gears up with multiple events in honor of Historic Heritage Month
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti pays homage to local volunteers in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke warns about real estate scams in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain is making a batch of Summer Peach Tea in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio talk local marathon runner Corey Berlin. your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 167 – 4/5/23 – Jason Harris Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Four Mansfield ISD students advance to DECA International competition
• Texas Tech University celebrates second class of graduates of the Mansfield-based nursing satellite campus
• Mansfield Parks says “hit us with your best shot”
• Mansfield Environmental Services offers some tips as we head into Mosquito Season
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti has information about an upcoming free event for UIL sports, cheerleading and band health screenings in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke breaks down P.I.T.I. — principle, interest, taxes, and insurance — in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves a batched cocktail fit for a run for the roses in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk about the grief and mourning process with local funeral celebrant Jason Harris. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 166 – 3/29/23 – Jason Harris Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• MISD falls victim to “swatting”
• Chunk Your Junk Day is this weekend
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks with a local doctor about how chronic heartburn could lead to cancer in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares real estate facts and figures for February in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves a Cosmopolitan by the batch in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks about the grief and mourning process with local funeral expert Jason Harris. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 165 – 3/22/23 – What Makes a Good School Board Trustee Interview
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield Fire receives elite insurance rating
• Citizen’s Fire Academy holds open enrollment
• Chief Nursing Officer honored with leadership awards
• Mayor Evans recaps a short but jam-packed council meeting in A Moment With the Mayor
In the Features Section:
• Realtor Beth Steinke talks about contingencies in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves a Texas Sunset by the batch in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve revisits a conversation with former Mansfield ISD school board member Karen Marcucci about what makes a good school board trustee. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 164 – 3/15/23 – Amanda Kowalski Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Spring Break party gets out of hand at Rose Park
• City gears up for a big dill weekend
• In Sports, Summit nipped at state tourney
• Lake Ridge grad breaks U.S. record in triple jump
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti compares the difference between a headache and a migraine in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Roger Steinke goes to the mailbag and answers a listener’s question about driveway cracks in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a slice of dessert in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with Pickle Queen Amanda Kowalski. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 163 – 3/8/23 – Amanda Kowalski Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• School board ballot gets a little lighter as two candidates withdraw
• A historic proclamations highlights A Moment With the Mayor
• Music, dance and film kicks off Arts Week
• Summit advances to the Boys Basketball State Semi-finals
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti offers some Spring Break travel tips in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Brian Certain continues his series on freezer door cocktails with a twist on a Sex in the City classic in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve welcomes the Managing Editor of The Mansfield Record Amanda Kowalski to the studio. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 162 – 3/1/23 – Chief Greg Minter Interview III
Stories we’re covering this week:
• City breaks ground on new police station
• Council saves $20M in A Moment With the Mayor
• Mansfield Public Library Receives Excellence Award
• The city wants to know your thoughts on who should be performing at the this year’s Music Alley festival
• Mansfield High School girls swim team earn state medals
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti offers some tips on how to put an extra spring in your step in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke peeks into her crystal ball for 2023 in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain continues his series on freezer door cocktails with a twist on a Martini in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with MISD Chief of Police Greg Minter. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 161 – 2/22/23 – Chief Greg Minter Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• School board ballot sees last minute changes
• One withdrawal and one addition to the City Council ballot
• Mansfield City Council named “City Council of the Year”
• And we conclude with a ‘thank you’ to you, our listeners
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti talks about the importance of dietary fiber in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke breaks down reverse mortgages in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain continues his series on freezer door cocktails in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve continues his conversation with MISD Chief of Police Greg Minter. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 160 – 2/15/23 – Chief Greg Minter Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Confused driver ends up in neighborhood pond
• A slice of Hollywood comes to town in A Moment With the Mayor
• Community speaks out on Council’s monthly stipend
• Mansfield Public Library honors local African-Americans during Black History Month
• Mansfield Cares offers up A Night in Paris
• Blaze Pizza is poised to open their doors next week
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti offers up a healthy platter of dark chocolate and red wine in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke addresses ways to come up with a down payment in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain continues his series on freezer door cocktails in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with MISD Chief of Police Greg Minter. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 159 – 2/8/23 – The Cherries Interview!
Stories we’re covering this week:
• H-E-B breaks ground in Mansfield
• Did the council vote in their own monthly stipend? We have the answer
• Are your plants OK after the freeze?
• We’ll tell you about an event this weekend involving pancakes and community service
In the Features Section:
• Science reporter Dennis Webb shares a local science story
• Angel Biasatti offers up tips on maintaining a healthy heart in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke addresses selling a home during a divorce in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain starts his series on freezer door cocktails in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks with a local organization with a charitable heart. Plus, you will have a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 158 – 2/1/23 – Ken Aldridge Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• May ballot sees little movement over the past week
• Chamber honors the best of the best
• Mansfield’s ‘Innovation Vision’ set to take shape
• Parks & Rec receives sizable grant from the state
In the Features Section:
• Science reporter Dennis Webb shares his first-hand experiences with the Space Shuttle Challenger while working for NASA
• Angel Biasatti offers up cold weather ticker tips in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares why Real Estate as an investment (when done right) is for everyone in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain says “yes” to peanut butter in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his talk with local author Ken Aldridge, who has just published his twelfth book. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 157 – 1/25/23 – Ken Aldridge Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Teacher tells PTA board “we have been sadly deceived.”
• May ballot starts to take form for city council and school board
• Ballot propositions, parks improvements and landmarks in A Moment with the Mayor
• A sneak peek at the State of the City address
• Thor makes the “best looking” list of MLB players
In the Features Section:
• Science reporter Dennis Webb goes nuclear in today’s science segment
• Angel Biasatti talks about starting the new year with a “new you” in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke runs down the top 5 mistakes that sellers make in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain dips into the blackberries in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with a local author who has just published his twelfth book. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 156 – 1/18/23 – Vanessa Ramirez Interview II
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Former PTA board member arrested on Theft of Property charges
• City and school board open application process for upcoming elections
• 17 MISD students named All State musicians
• Local food pantry seeks your help
In the Features Section:
• Science reporter Dennis Webb stretches the truth about bungee cords
• Angel Biasatti presents a challenge for you and your family in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke has some tips on finding the right Realtor for you in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain serves up a taste of Spain, with a twist, in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with the new Mansfield Assistant City Manager Vanessa Ramirez. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 155 – 1/11/23 – Vanessa Ramirez Interview I
Stories we’re covering this week:
• Mansfield residents set precedence at the state level regarding air quality regulations
• Mansfield ISD seeks a few good people
• Animal shelter to host adoption event this weekend
• Mayor announces plans for an innovation corridor
In the Features Section:
• Angel Biasatti says it’s time to look out for Number One (you!) in today’s Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke shares her do’s and don’ts tips on buying land in Texas in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain offers a taste of France in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with the new Mansfield Assistant City Manager Vanessa Ramirez. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Episode 154 – 1/4/23 – Nicholas Sakelaris Interview Revisited
Stories we’re covering this week:
• New County Court Commissioner sworn in on New Years Day
• Methodist Mansfield rings in the new year with a baby girl
• Two Mansfield ISD boys teams compete in the annual Whataburger Basketball tournament
• Timberview takes top honors in the Spring Creek Girls Basketball tournament
• Two Lake Ridge grads headed the National Championship
In the Features Section:
• Science reporter Dennis Webb answers a listener’s question about the Moon’s name
• Angel Biasatti helps you shed those extra holiday pounds you may have gained in Methodist Mansfield News to Know
• Realtor Beth Steinke helps turn your new years resolution into a reality in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update
• Brian Certain welcomes the new year in the Cocktail of the Week
We have the seven-day weather forecast and, in the talk segment, Steve digs into the archives and pulls an interview from 2019 with former Mansfield News-Mirror newspaper reporter Nicholas Sakelaris. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a local Mansfield eatery with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Farmers Insurance. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
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