Stories we’re covering this week:

• Area students get more options as the school district broadens its educational offerings.

• A local eatery is set to mark its tenth anniversary with a grand celebration.

• Mansfield demonstrates its commitment to philanthropy, once again taking the lead in charitable endeavors.

• In sports, a round-up of the latest local basketball matches.

In the Features section:

• Angel Biasatti shares her insights on how to fully embrace the festive spirit in this edition of Methodist Mansfield News to Know.

• Brian Certain keeps the holiday vibes going with a peppermint twist in his Christmas-themed Cocktail of the Week.

In the talk segment, Steve engages with Kellie Brooks, a local author who aids other writers in self-publishing their works. 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.