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Week of December 10, 2025
Wallace-Hall Kids Art: Art From the HeART Submission Form
https://form.jotform.com/253238785849172
Week of December 3, 2025
Gazpacho Soup recipe – New York Times
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017577-best-gazpacho
Week of September 17, 2025
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) Fish Art Contest
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/tffc/texas-fish-art-contest
Week of September 10, 2025
Community Mural Art Volunteer Sign-Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAAF23ABFECE9-58144448-mansfield#/
Week of July 16, 2025
Josh Weathers’ Donation Link for Kerrville Flood Victims
https://givebutter.com/c/kWdpIi
Week of June 4, 2025
TRIVIA: 11 ZIP codes that border Mansfield, TX
75052 (GP), 75054 (GP), 75104 (CH), 76001 (ARL), 76002 (ARL), 76009 (ARL), 76028 (BUR), 76060 (KEN), 76065 (MID), 76084 (VEN), 76140 (FW)
KEY: GP-Grand Prairie, CH-Cedar Hill, ARL-Arlington, BUR-Burleson, KEN-Kennedale, MID-Midlothian, VEN-Venus, FW-Fort Worth
Week of January 29, 2025
MISD Procedures Regarding Changes to Federal Immigration Enforcement Policy
Week of January 8, 2025
Wintertime energy saving tips:
As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, here are some tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy:
• Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home. Schedule temperature adjustments for optimal efficiency by installing a programmable thermostat.
• Zone heating: Heat only the rooms you use frequently. Ask your HVAC professional about a multi-thermostat damper system.
• Reduce your shower or bath time.
• Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees.
• Do not use a pool heater.
• Operate your clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded.
• Unless a fire is burning, close your fireplace damper to prevent warm air from escaping up the chimney.
• Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal gaps around windows, doors, and vents.
• And, in the wintertime, set ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to push warm air down.
• Insulate your home: Add insulation to your attic, walls, and floors to prevent heat loss.
• LED lights use significantly less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs.
• Make it a habit to switch off lights when leaving a room.
• Open blinds and curtains during the day to light and warm your home.
• Upgrade to energy-efficient windows: Double or triple-glazed windows reduce heat transfer.
• Adjust light intensity and limit unnecessary usage by using dimmers and timers.
• Turn off and unplug chargers, TVs, and other electronics when not in use.
• Smart power strips cut power to devices in standby mode.
• Clean refrigerator coils and replace HVAC filters to keep appliances running efficiently.
• Cook with lids on pots; trapping heat reduces cooking time and energy use.
• Opt for a microwave, toaster oven, or slow cooker instead of your stove or oven.
• Avoid energy-intensive microwave defrosting by defrosting food in advance.
• Replace old appliances: Look for ENERGY STAR-certified models.
• Use low-flow shower heads and faucets to reduce water heating needs.
• A dripping faucet or leaking pipe wastes both water and energy.
• Wear warmer clothing at home to reduce reliance on heating.
• Use renewable energy for heating, cooling, and electricity by installing solar panels.
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