About Mansfield

This week's episode includes interviews with directors of two local nonprofits and a Mansfield woman whose Facebook group is looking for the brighter side of life. Plus, an encore presentation of an interview with a Mansfield resident whose therapy dog had passed away. Sadly, less than two months later, the owner has passed.And, the trivia question of the week with a $25 gift card to MaryLou’s Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe (http://www.marylous.net).

This week’s headlines:

• Area gas prices plummet as residents heed the call to stay home • Hundreds show support for our local medical community • Residents flock to local restaurants. But, are we handling the food correctly when we get home? • Put on your running shoes and enter the Flatten the Curve Marathon! • The Mansfield Library may be closed but you still have options • The government hopes to roll out stimulus checks next week. Are you on the list?
 • The Parks and Rec department officially closes all city parks

Plus, an in-studio interview with city council candidate Scot Bowman, and the trivia question of the week with a $25 gift card to MaryLou's Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe up for grabs!

This week's headlines:• Tarrant County officials issue a stay-at-home order to residents and workers• What is ESSENTIAL? We’ll give you a rundown• U.S. Surgeon General talks frankly to Americans• Mansfield ISD launches Distance Learning • Mansfield grocery stores offer special hours for at-risk community• Mansfield council and school board elections will be delayed• Area brides scramble to re-book their spring wedding dates• In financial news, is it time to sell your 401(k)? A local advisor chimes in
• Working from home for the first time in your career? A local home-based entrepreneur has some tips• This week’s poll question: “If passed by the Senate, how would you put the government $1,000 stimulus check to use?”Plus, an in-studio interview with city council candidate Tamera Bounds and we will conclude with the trivia question of the week.

This week’s headlines:• Coronavirus closes MISD campuses for two weeks.
• Local schools and universities switch to “Distance Learning”• MISD students will continue to receive nutritional meals during the break• Local nonprofit reaches out for community support
• U.S. officials recommend that you avoid groups larger than ten people• Tarrant County Commissioner Devan Allen talks about the virus outbreak at the county level• We’ll fill you in on which municipal facilities are open and closed during this time of quarantine• Grocery store hoarding. One local expert breaks down the psychology behind it
• Will the coronavirus affect your financial investments? We spoke with a local expert
• The state-bound Timberview Wolves never got the chance to hit the courts• This week’s poll question: “Do you think the supermarket hoarding craze was fueled by mainstream media, social media, both or neither?” Plus, your weekly weather forecast and an in-studio interview with Sonia Salazar from WYSE WELLNESS regarding the benefits of CBD

This week’s headlines:• MISD keeps close tabs on the coronavirus• Eat, drink and be merry this Saturday! It’s the Pickle Parade• Local ham radio operators team up to ensure an smooth parade• Shutterbugs beware: A local contest has been created just for you• The defending 5A basketball state champs are state bound againPlus, with your weekly weather forecast, local sports, and an in-studio interview with fireman/entrepreneur Kevin Seeton. Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.

It’s Arts Week in Mansfield and we wanted to fill you in on what’s going on for the couple remaining days!

This week’s headlines:• A federal court judge rules that a local teacher’s suspension was unconstitutional•Two MISD Academic Decathlon Teams Advance to State• Mansfield ISD seeks its next Shining Star• Legacy High School junior lands a lead role in a Hulu series• Local artists gear up to paint 55-gallon drums• Mansfield police and fire departments want you• Lady Wolves head to State for the third consecutive year• What’s your favorite baseball movie?Plus, we'll talk in-studio with Micki Rice about home staging.

This week’s headlines:• It’s full steam ahead for both the mayor and council races• The ballot for two school board seats is set for the May elections• Early voting for national and statewide Primary Elections is in full swing• Need a ride to the polls? Tarrant County Commissioners are picking up the tab• The city council discusses short-term rentals in Mansfield• MISD swimming athletes bring home medals from state competition• Young minds design an award-winning city of the futurePlus, weather, sports, in-studio with with a local entrepreneur who has a dirty job, as well as the Mansfield Events Calendar and the trivia question of the week!

This week’s headlines:• 2020, the year the U.S. government asks you to stand up and be counted• The school district has a new spelling bee champion• MISD culinary students advance to the state level• Seven area National Merit scholarship semi-finalists have been named finalists• And, What’s your favorite Mansfield-based nonprofit organization?

Also, your weekly weather forecast and local sports, an in-studio interview with a local entrepreneur who serves more than just ambiance, as well as the Mansfield events calendar, and we will conclude with your chance to win a $25 gift card to Branded Burger Company with the trivia question of the week.

An extra from About Mansfield this week. A touching 30-minute in-studio interview with Mansfield resident Steve Burn about his therapy dog Max, who died of cancer last week.