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Hello Mansfield! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Texas mead and music festival, kitchen academy, and kayaking 101 + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new festival arrives: The Texas Mead & Music Festival will debut Sept. 19 at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, featuring meads from 13 Texas meaderies, five stages of live music, artisan shopping, and educational presentations -- get ticket and event details.
A refreshed dealership experience: Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth reopened after a 13-month renovation with Mercedes-Benz Evolution Design, expanded service bays, enlarged parts department, and refreshed lounge ahead of models arriving later this year -- read the full story.
Growth prospects on the horizon: Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS says after the 2026 World Cup, Fort Worth could see rising housing demand and investment, with more than 200 British-owned firms helping drive growth -- explore Fort Worth's growth.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neighborhood curtain call: Since 1988, Duncanville Community Theatre has been the no-fuss spot for genuinely fun, well-acted community plays, from laugh-heavy romps to heartfelt crowd-pleasers. If you’ve been meaning to trade another streaming night for real applause, consider this your nudge to grab seats this week.
Time for a glow-up: Just down the road in Burleson, Cooper Salon and Spa nails blonding, balayage, haircuts, smoothing and extensions, then ups the glow with hydrodermabrasion facials, chemical peels, lashes, brows, spray tans and full body waxing. Inclusive vibes, Redken and LANZA pros, results you’ll want to show off this week.
Cookies worth the detour: Texas-sized, real-butter beauties with crispy edges and chewy centers are the whole vibe at Cookie Society-Mansfield, where flavors riff on childhood snacks and classic desserts. PSA: the August-only Galaxy Brownie is on a limited run, so treat your inner lunchbox kid before the lineup flips.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌱 Growing Up Wild (3-5Y) - Aug @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park | Thursday (8/6) at 9:00 AM – For your pint-size naturalist, ages 3 to 5, this outdoor session serves up hands-on exploring with the Growing Up WILD curriculum, live critters, music, and art. They poke, splash, and wonder, you enjoy the rare coffee that's still hot.
👩 Kitchen Academy (10-15Y) - F 08/07 @ Mansfield Activities Center | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – If your kid knows more about whipped coffee and feta pasta than you do, this Kitchen Academy class is their playground. Tweens and teens cook the internet’s viral hits, flex creativity, and come home proud, fed, and slightly smug. You get ninety glorious minutes.
🛶 Kayaking 101 @ Britton Park | Saturday (8/8) at 7:30 AM – This intro paddle swaps dusty switchbacks for glassy water as you explore our local lakes in easy, dual-seated kayaks. Glide past reeds and lily pads while spotting herons, turtles, and the occasional feisty trout. Choose your paddling partner wisely, marriages have ended over steering.
🏺 Hands-On History @ The Man House Museum | Saturday (8/15) at 11:00 AM – Think you know our town’s backstory? At the Man House Museum, enjoy a guided tour of the Man family’s world, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on project. Less dusty textbook, more grown-up show and tell, and even better bragging rights.
🥍 Fall Lacrosse League @ Michael Skinner Sports Complex | Sunday (9/13) at 1:00 PM – If your kid needs a new fall obsession that does not involve screens, this five-week lacrosse league delivers coaching that actually meets them where they are. For boys and girls 7 to 17, with all gear provided, bragging rights included, and carpools negotiable.
🚗 Car & Bike Show @ Hoots Hall (Burleson) | Saturday (9/26) at 9:00 AM – Hoots Hall is rolling out a Burleson car and bike show, all shine and no burnouts, with trophies, music, food, and family fun. Spectators are free, entries welcome for a modest fee, and it all supports the students’ dance and choir trip.
🎉 WTF | Whiskey Tango Festival @ Hoots Hall (Burleson) | Saturday (10/3) at 12:00 PM – Whiskey Tango Festival is taking over Hoots Hall with the essentials covered, cold drinks, live Texas music, serious grub, local shopping, and a veteran giveback. They are keeping the rest hush-hush, but Year One buzz plus our crowd adds up to a day well spent.
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07 — Mansfield report Weather forecastToday — High: 101°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 77, with temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 101°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 77, with temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildThis luxurious home pairs everyday comfort with serious flexibility, thanks to a massive upstairs retreat with a full bath, wet bar, and private balcony. Downstairs features a remodeled family room and a spa-style primary suite with a stunning updated bath. Outside, a sparkling pool, entertainment area, mature oaks, and a three-car garage complete the picture.
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