9/13/23 – AM189

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.