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Week of October 19, 2022
American Red Cross free smoke alarms
https://americanredcross.wufoo.com/forms/z15hgyjt0gel0fj
Week of October 12, 2022
Area Sample Ballots
Tarrant County
https://gisit.tarrantcounty.com/TCVL
Dallas County
https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/election-day-information/upcoming-election-information
Johnson County
https://www.johnsoncountytx.org/departments/elections-office/sample-ballots
Ellis County
https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/702/Individual-Sample-Ballots
Week of July 13, 2022
Apply for a city board or commission
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/392/Boards-Commissions
Week of July 6, 2022
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/201/Collection-Center
Week of June 29, 2022
Parks & Rec Rose Park Community Survey
https://mansfieldparks.typeform.com/to/ttksBLs0?typeform-source=www.aboutmansfield.com
Week of June 22, 2022
Gas-saving tips courtesy of AAA
• Avoid buying gas when there’s a delivery truck at the station.
• Annual tuneups and inspections are vital.
• Avoid overfilling your gas tank
• After filling up, make sure the gas cap clicks three times
• Properly inflate your tires
• Find good prices at the pump
• Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds
• Only accelerate before you reach the hill, not while you’re on it
• Slow down! Gas mileage usually decreases rapidly over 60 mph
• Try to drive at a constant speed and avoid tailgating
• Use cruise control when possible
• Avoid warming up your engine at idle
• Don’t keep your left foot on the manual transmission clutch pedal while driving
• Avoid driving along rough roads whenever possible
• Use alternate roads when they prove to be safer, shorter and straighter
• Travel at the legal speed limit to increase your chances of getting more green lights
• Before a road trip, fill up at your local station instead of one near the highway
• Park your car so that you can easily travel in forward gear when you return to it
• Remove snow tires during good weather
• Operating the air conditioner on the maximum level can reduce your mpg by 5% to 25%
• Remove excess weight from the trunk or inside of the car
• Remove unneeded third-row seating in SUVs and vans
• Carpools reduce travel monotony and gas expenses
• Combining errands into one trip
• Wax your car and keep it clean. This will reduce aerodynamic drag
• Walk between stops
• Track your mileage in real time
• Avoid being stuck in traffic
• Try to purchase vehicles that get good gas mileage
• Don’t use premium fuel if it’s not necessary
• Park your car in your garage
Source: https://magazine.northeast.aaa.com/daily/life/cars-trucks/gas-saving-tips/
Week of June 15, 2022
Trivia Question
Q: Can you name the 11 ZIP Codes that border Mansfield?
A: According to US Postal Service, the 11 ZIP codes that border Mansfield are:
75052 (Grand Prairie), 75054 (Grand Prairie), 75104 (Cedar Hill), 76001 (Arlington), 76002 (Arlington), 76009 (Arlington), 76028 (Burleson), 76060 (Kennedale), 76065 (Midlothian), 76084 (Venus), 76140 (Rendon)
Week of June 1, 2022
MISD – This Is Our House
www.mansfieldisd.org/student-central/our-house
Lake Ridge High School Softball Championship Tourney
https://www.uiltexas.org/softball/state
Week of May 25, 2022
MISD Graduations Online Stream
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/news-events/misdtv-productions
Graduation Schedule:
THURSDAY, MAY 26:
Early College High School at 6:30pm
FRIDAY, MAY 27:
Lake Ridge at 9:30am
Mansfield High at 2:00pm
Legacy at 7:00pm
SATURDAY, MAY 28:
Summit at 9:30am
Timberview at 2:30pm
Week of April 20, 2022
Choate-Fest Tickets
May 1, 2022, The LOT Downtown, Noon-?
https://www.prekindle.com/event/43684-choatefest-mansfield
Mansfield Women’s Club Spring Style Show, Raffle & Silent Auction Fundraiser
May 7, 11a-1p, Walnut Creek Country Club
https://mansfield-womens-club.square.site/
Mansfield 2022 Bond Elections
https://www.Mansfield2022.com
Week of April 6, 2022
MISD Teachers Job Fair
April 25, 2022, 8:30am-3:30pm
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/job-fairs-recruiting/jobfair22
National Alcohol Screening Day
https://alcoholscreening.org/
Jury Duty Questions?
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/jury-services.html
Week of March 30, 2022
City of Mansfield Barks & Rec 5K Fun Run/Walk
April 2, 2022, 9:00a.m.
Katherine Rose Memorial Park
To register: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mansfield/activity/search/detail/14972
Week of March 23, 2022
Methodist Mansfield Offers Annual Sports Physicals to Student Athletes
April 2, 2022, 8:30a.m. to noon
To register: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/sports-physicals-sign-up
Week of March 8, 2022
Allies in Youth Development
Donation page: https://alliesyouth.org
NASA
Send your name to space: https://www.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis
Week of February 16, 2022
Early Voting Info
Texas Early Voting: https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2022/texas-2022-election-ballot-primary
• Pull your Sample Ballot by using Voter Lookup
• View the full list of Election Day Vote Centers
• View Vote Center Wait Times
• View information about catching a free ride to the polls
Week of January 12, 2022
23 New Texas State Laws for 2022
https://capitol.texas.gov/Reports/Report.aspx?LegSess=87R&ID=effectivejan1
Week of January 5, 2022
Oysters Rockefeller recipe
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12801/rockin-oysters-rockefeller/
Week of April 1, 2020
Gas Buddy
http://www.GasBuddy.com
Parks & Rec park restrictions
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1536/Parks-Rec-COVID-19-Information
Trivia: MaryLou’s
http://www.marylous.net
Week of March 25, 2020
Parks & Rec park restrictions
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1536/Parks-Rec-COVID-19-Information
Week of March 18, 2020
MISD Distance Learning
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/parents-students/covid-19/distance-learning
Week of March 11, 2020
Coronavirus: CDC interactive risk assessment map by country
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Pickle Parade
http://www.pickleparade.org
Interview with Kevin Seeton
http://www.WeedSolutionsInc.com
Week of March 4, 2020
Mansfield ISD Shining Star Award
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications-and-marketing/special-events-awards/shining-star-award
Mansfield Fire Rescue Citizens Academy
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/286/Citizens-Fire-Academy
Mansfield Police Citizens Academy
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/906/Citizens-Police-Academy-CPA
Interview: Micki Rice
http://www.finallyhomestaging.com
Trivia: Big D BBQ
https://www.bigdbarbecue.com/
Week of February 26, 2020
Free Ride to Tarrant County Polls
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/news/2020/free-rides-to-the-polls.html
Evening by the Campfire
https://www.mansfieldtexasarts.org/calendar/community-events/evening-by-the-campfire
Interview with Derek Hubenak
http://www.DirtyJobBrewing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtyjobbrewing
Week of February 19, 2020
United States Census Bureau
https://www.census.gov
Mansfield Cares 2020 Charity Ball
https://mansfieldcares.org/annual-charity-ball
Interview With Carroll Burney
http://www.PouredTX.com
Week of February 12, 2020
Mansfield High School Athletic Booster Club fundraiser for Coach Maberry’s family
http://www.maberrystrong.com
City of Mansfield Planning & Zoning Commission application
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4471/Boards-and-Commissions-Application
Popular Science: How to Reheat a Pizza
https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/best-reheat-pizza
Week of February 5, 2020
Participating Waffle House Valentine’s Day Reservations
https://wafflehouse.com/valentines-day-dinner-2020
A list of acceptable items for the household hazardous waste drop event
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/484/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal-Acceptable-Materials-PDF
Interview: Mary Elizabeth and Eddie Phillips
Lil’ Blue Goat
Mansfield Tattoo Studio
Trivia: Branded Burger Company
https://www.brandedburgercompany.com/location/mansfield/
Week of January 29, 2020
Mansfield ISD Colors For Caring
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/news-events/calendars/the-everything-calendar/everything-event-details/~occur-id/114194
Interview With John Geyerman
Free For Life International
FreeForLifeIntl.org
Week of January 22, 2020
Tarrant County Register to Vote
https://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/Voter-Information/Voter-Registration/Register-to-Vote-or-Change-Your-Voter-Registration.html
The National Council of Home and Safety Security
www.Alarms.org
Mansfield Talk & Share Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/408135886024668/
Texas Monthly’s Weird News
https://www.texasmonthly.com/tag/weird-news
YouTube – Cow approaching Mansfield home
https://youtu.be/HLA6iJfJvX4
Interview With Flying Squirrel Coffee Company
Facebook: Flying Squirrel Coffee Company
Instagram: @FlyingSquirrelCoffeeCo
Week of January 15, 2020
Mansfield Emergency Alert System
Receive alerts and up-to-date information about severe weather, missing persons and other emergency situations by signing up for the Mansfield Emergency Alert System.
www.mansfieldtexas.gov/312/Mansfield-Emergency-Alert-System
MentalFloss.com’s List of 25 Contronyms
www.mentalfloss.com/article/57032/25-words-are-their-own-opposites
Interview With Pam Comeau
www.SageMansfield.com
www.DoliberBay.com
Week of January 8, 2020
Healthy This Way 2020 KICK-OFF Event
www.healthythisway.com
Interview: Ashley Russell
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/txmommyofboys
Trivia: Steven’s Garden & Grill
http://www.stevensgardenandgrill.com
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