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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 December 22, 2021
MISD ’22-’23 Academic Calendar
Week of November 24, 2021
Hometown Holiday details
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/789/Hometown-Holidays
Week of November 15, 2021
MISD Job Fair
All attending candidates should complete an application with Mansfield ISD at https://www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/apply-with-misd
Teacher Candidates please apply to the JOB FAIR POOL application. Upload resume, references, and statement of eligibility prior to attending.
Auxiliary candidates, please apply to appropriate application, for student nutrition, custodians, bus drivers, attendants, & mechanics at https://www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/apply-with-misd
Week of October 18, 2021
MISD Safety and Security Town Hall
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/news-events/newsroom/news-content/~board/district-news/post/misd-safety-and-security-town-hall-meeting-on-oct-21
MISD Penny Swap Initiative
https://MISDPennySwap.org
Election Information
https://www.vote411.org/texas
City of Mansfield Fall Road Report
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=13
Meet the Author of News of the World, October 21, 7-9pm
• https://mansfieldlibraryfriends.org/event/evening-with-the-author-2021
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mansfield-reads-2021-evening-with-the-author-tickets-169326938431
Week of September 29, 2021
Friends of the Mansfield Public Library
• Cinemark showing of News of the World, October 14, 7-9pm
https://mansfieldlibraryfriends.org/event/news-of-the-world-showing-and-discussion
• Meet the Author of News of the World, October 21, 7-9pm
https://mansfieldlibraryfriends.org/event/evening-with-the-author-2021
Chunk Your Junk & Shred Day
Questions? Email ecc@mansfieldtexas.gov or call 817-728-3655.
Week of September 15, 2021
Water is Awesome Virtual “Comprehensive Lawn Care” Class
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8039257804671799056
Week of August 25, 2021
Citizens Police Academy
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/906/Citizens-Police-Academy-CPA
North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge
http://communitycleanupchallenge.com
Week of August 11, 2021
Tarrant County Public Health’s blog post on COVID
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/public-health-administration/director-s-blog/august-6–2021.html
MISD High School Football 2021 Schedule (printable PDF file)
https://aboutmansfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_MISD_Football.pdf
Week of June 30, 2021
Big League Dreams Ballpark Names
Crosley Field, Fenway Park, Rangers Globe Life Park, Sportsman’s Park, Wrigley Field, Ebbets Field, The Polo Grounds, and Yankee Stadium.
Week of June 2, 2021
Mansfield ISD Emergency Relief 3 Fund Survey
Deadline: June 3, 2021
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MansfieldISD-ESSER3
Week of May 26, 2021
Mansfield Parks Project Tracker
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/814/Project-Tracker
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County/MEDC 2021 Mansfield Area Virtual Job Fair
https://workforcesolutions.net/event/2021-mansfield-area-virtual-job-fair
Water is Awesome Weekly Watering Advice
http://www.WaterIsAwesome.com
Week of May 19, 2021
Cook Children’s JOY Campaign
https://cookchildrens.org/joy/Pages/default.aspx
Mars Rover Transmits Audio from the Red Planet
https://www.wired.com/story/musician-who-designed-microphone-mars
Week of May 12, 2021
My Mansfield Muni-Versity
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1734/My-Mansfield-Muni-Versity
Week of May 5, 2021
Information for Educators on Space:
https://www.nasa.gov/stem/foreducators/k-12/index.html
The About Mansfield “Podtail” — official cocktail of the podcast:
https://www.bourbongospel.com/home/2021/4/30/cinco-de-mayo-about-mansfield-podtail-may-5-2021
May 2021 Trivia Question sponsor:
Our Place Restaurant — https://www.OurPlaceRestaurants.com
Week of April 7, 2021
Office Depot Lamination Coupon
https://media.officedepot.com/image/upload/v1616624545/content/od/tiles/2021/week_14/free_covid-19_lamination.pdf
Week of March 17, 2021
World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mansfield/PickleRun
The Mansfield Citizens Police Academy
Last day to enroll is Friday March 19
Email Officer Scott Rinehart at: scott.rinehart@mansfieldtexas.gov
Interview: Sarah Zink
Sarah’s Bag Ladies
https://www.sarahsbagladies.org
Aye-Chihuahua Quilt Raffle
Raffle has been postponed
Trash/Recycling Re-Route starts March 22:
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1783/Trash-and-Recycling-Route-Changes
Week of March 10, 2021
Trash/Recycling Re-Route starts March 22:
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1783/Trash-and-Recycling-Route-Changes
Week of March 3, 2021
Interview: Brad Russell
http://www.BradRussellBand.com
March Trivia Question Sponsor:
Big D Barbecue
Week of February 17, 2021
Trash/Recycling Re-Route:
Week of February 10, 2021
To help MPD Officer Randy Watson, visit:
http://www.BackTheBlueHQ.com
Feed the Need: Mansfield Mission Center
http://www.MansfieldMission.org
Cocktail of the Week Feature
Brian Certain – Bourbon Gospel
http://www.bourbongospel.com
Interview: 6 Tacos in 6 Weeks
• Casa Jacaranda
• El Güero – Carnitas & Barbacoa
• Habaneros – The Taco Revolution
• Little Angels Taqueria
• Main Street Tacos
• Main Street Tacos & More
Week of February 3, 2021
Interview: Author Terrhonda Hillman
http://www.DaughterOfTheOtherWoman.com
February Trivia Sponsor:
Steven’s Garden & Grill
http://www.stevensgardenandgrill.com
Week of January 20, 2021
City Council Elections Info
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/185/Elections-Voting
MISD School Board Info
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/about-misd/school-board/board-elections/be-a-trustee
Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Second Round Info
• Chamber of Commerce Video
https://www.facebook.com/AboutMansfieldTX/posts/424891115620128
• Small Business Administration Website
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
Interview: Wayne Willingham
http://www.WayneWillingham.com
Week of January 13, 2021
Team HUGE Website
https://hugebattlebots.com
BattleBots TV Show
https://www.discovery.com/shows/battlebots
Interview: Dr. Jared Wood, Dinosaur Science Museum
https://go.swau.edu/dino-free-tour
Week of January 6, 2021
Tarrant County Public Health daily reporting
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control—prevention/COVID-19.html
Tarrant County signup for vaccinations
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control—prevention/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine.html
Tarrant County Tax Assessor Collector
(817) 884-1100
Vehicle registration: http://www.Texas.gov
Farr Best Theater
http://www.FarrBestTheater.com
Summit/Denton Ryan tickets
https://seatgeek.com/tx-hs-football-playoffs-denton-ryan-v-mansfield-summit-tickets/football/2021-01-08-7-pm/5353060
AT&T Stadium’s bag policy
https://attstadium.com/stadium-info/bags/
Interview: Wayne Willingham
http://www.WayneWillingham.com
Trivia Sponsor for January
First Watch Café
http://www.FirstWatch.com
Week of December 30, 2020
Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Vaccinations in Texas
https://tabexternal.dshs.texas.gov/t/THD/views/COVID-19VaccineinTexasDashboard/Summary
Week of December 23, 2020
Interview: Santa Dave
www.PlanoSanta.com
Week of December 16, 2020
Mansfield ISD free meal participating schools:
Janet Brockett Elementary School
Imogene Gideon Elementary School
Glenn Harmon Elementary School
Carol Holt Elementary School
Thelma Jones Elementary School
D.P. Morris Elementary School
Erma Nash Elementary School
Annette Perry Elementary School
Alice Ponder Elementary School
Tarver-Rendon Elementary School
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
Elizabeth Smith Elementary School
Cora Spencer Elementary School
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/news-events/newsroom/news-content/~board/district-news/post/mansfield-isd-offering-free-meals-through-may-26
Week of November 25, 2020
City Manager Joe Smolinski’s Hometown Holidays video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs2xLFF-lmQ
Mansfield Early Voting Locations and Times
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/185/Elections-Voting
The Mansfield Activities Center Amazon Wish List for Senior Citizens
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JVGSEXHNMJ47
Week of November 18, 2020
Little Free Libraries
http://www.LittleFreeLibrary.org
Interview: Bourbon Gospel
http://www.bourbongospel.com
Week of November 4, 2020
Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunities
http://www.MealsOnWheels.org
or, call Christian Noyes at 817-477-2287
My Mansfield MUNI-versity
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1734/My-Mansfield-Muni-Versity
November Trivia Sponsor
54th Street Grill & Bar
https://www.54thstreetgrill.com/mansfield-tx.html
Week of October 7, 2020
Mansfield, Texas Voting Information
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/185/Elections-Voting
Week of September 30, 2020
Corinne Fiagome Campaign
http://www.corinneformisd.com
Mansfield Matters questionnaire:
https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Corinne%20Fiagome%20School%20Board%20Questionnaire.pdf
Yolanda McPherson Campaign
Mansfield Matters questionnaire:
https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Yolanda%20McPherson%20-%20School%20Board%20Place%206.pdf
Courtney Lackey Wilson Campaign
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Politician/Courtney-Wilson-for-Mansfield-ISD-Place-7-177296385651843
Mansfield Matters questionnaire:
https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Courtney%20Wilson%20School%20Board%20Mansfield%20Matters.pdf
Week of September 23, 2020
Music With a Mission w/ Josh Weathers
https://www.facebook.com/firstmethodistmansfield
Raise Your Racquet for Rae Jean Fundraiser
https://linktr.ee/mansfieldareatennisassociation
A Night to Remember Fundraiser
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116175133953
https://www.facebook.com/events/339610570730305
Week of September 9, 2020
Alicia Forbes
Book: Promise
http://www.AliciaForbesBooks.com
Week of September 2, 2020
MISD Coronavirus Cases
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/parents-students/covid-19/misd-cases
City of Mansfield Cleanout Cap Replacement Program
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1591/Cleanout-Cap-Replacement-Program
September Trivia Sponsor
Brooklyn Pie and Cafe
http://www.BrooklynPieCafeMenu.com
Week of August 26, 2020
MISD Health Protocols
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/fallreopening
MISD School Board Live Stream
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/misdtv
Mansfield Parks & Rec Master Plan
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/799/2030-Master-Plan
Mansfield Animal Care & Control “Clear the Shelter”
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/159/Animal-Care-Control
Gearhead Samantha Markham’s Instagram page
https://www.Instagram.com/SVTBIRD
Week of August 12, 2020
Mansfield ISD Distance Learning Devices
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/news-events/newsroom/news-content/~board/district-news/post/mansfield-isd-changes-device-pickup-to-home-delivery-service
eTrueNorth COVID-19 Tests
https://www.DoINeedACovid19Test.com
The Local Farmer
https://www.Facebook.com/thelocalfarmertx
Mansfield Mission Center
https://www.MansfieldMission.org
Week of August 5, 2020
City of Mansfield Solicitors Ordinance
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1086/Solicitation-Permit-Application-PDF
Trivia Sponsor
Jakes Burgers and Beer
https://www.jakesburgersandbeer.com
Week of July 29, 2020
Battle of the Nines Charity
https://battleofthenines.wixsite.com/battle-of-the-nines
https://www.facebook.com/battleofthenines
Week of July 22, 2020
Tarrant County Health Department Order
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/content/dam/main/covid-cares/JOINT-CONTROL-ORDER.PDF
Week of July 15, 2020
Consumer Reports – How to avoid muscle strain, headaches and sore eyes
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-office/how-to-set-up-a-home-workstation-to-avoid-muscle-strain-headaches-sore-eyes
Week of July 8, 2020
Community Survey for Mansfield City Manager Search
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mansfieldcitymanagercommunitysurvey
Trivia: 360 Brunch House
http://www.360brunchhouse.com
Week of July 1, 2020
Last week’s trivia question answer
12 ZIP Codes bordering Mansfield: 75052, 75054, 75104, 76001, 76002, 76009, 76028, 76060, 76061, 76065, 76084, and 76140.
Week of June 3, 2020
Economic Impact Stimulus Cards
EIP Card Customer Service: 1-800-240-8100 and select the “Lost/Stolen” option
http://www.EIPCard.com
Mans Best Field Dog Park Rules
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1569/Dog-Park-Rules
LinkedIn’s List of Who’s Hiring
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-whos-hiring-right-now-andrew-seaman
Interview: Steven’s Garden & Grill
http://www.stevensgardenandgrill.com
Trivia: Fish City Grill
http://www.FishCityGrill.com
Week of May 27, 2020
Southern Champion Tray Face Shields for Medical Providers and First Responders
EMAIL: faceshield@sctray.com.
The LOT Downtown (Canceled Summer Event Series)
http://www.TheLOTDowntown.com
Republic Services (Recycling in Mansfield)
http://www.RepublicServices.com
Water is Awesome (Irrigation Water Conservation)
http://www.waterisawesome.com
Interview: Mansfield StarCenter’s Adam Larson
https://www.nhl.com/stars/starcenters/mansfield
Week of May 20, 2020
Open Texas
https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas
Dallas Summer Musicals – High School Musical Awards
http://dallassummermusicals.org/education-outreach/education-and-community-engagement-support/2020-nominees
Historical Museum’s “This Is Us” program
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/FormCenter/Library-9/This-is-Us-106
Week of May 13, 2020
Mansfield Historical Museum & Heritage Center
Web: www.MansfieldHistory.org
Email: museum@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-473-4250
www.facebook.com/MansfieldTXMuseum
MISD Graduation Schedule
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/student-central/graduation
Week of May 6, 2020
The Parks and Rec Department’s DIY Mother’s Day tree ring cookie kit
https://apm.activecommunities.com/mansfield/activity_search/mother-s-day-party-to-go/12432
MISD Graduation Schedule
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/student-central/graduation
Betty Buckley Theater Award Nominees
http://www.casamanana.org/education/buckley-awards/2020-nominees
Trivia: El Primo’s
http://www.ElPrimos.net
Week of April 29, 2020
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
https://internet.lanwt.org/home
Week of April 22, 2020
School Board Trustee Raul Gonzalez’s Happy Dance Video
https://www.facebook.com/752552840/videos/10158499358487841
Internal Revenue Service “Get My Payment”
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
Week of April 15, 2020
Chamber/City “Feed The Front Line Friday” GoFundMe
https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-the-frontline-friday
2020 Census
My2020Census.gov or toll-free at 844-330-2020
MaryLou’s Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe
http://www.MaryLous.net
Week of April 8, 2020
Mansfield Mission Center
http://www.MansfieldMission.org
Harvest in Mansfield (The HIM Center)
http://www.HIMCenter.org
Celebrate Mansfield! Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1396957293845277
Paws For Reflection Ranch
http://www.PawsforReflectionRanch.org
Mansfield Animal Care & Control
972-276-4799
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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