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11/8/23 – Episode 197

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.

11/1/23 – Episode 196

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 local author Amy J. Schultz 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.

10/25/23 – Episode 195

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.

10/18/23 – Episode 194

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.

10/11/23 – Episode 193

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.

10/4/23 – Episode 192

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. 

From Early, TX, to Nonprofit Executive Director

9/27/23 – Episode 191

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.

9/20/23 – Episode 190

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.

From Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts with Joe Jenkins

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.

9/6/23 – Episode 188

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.