Happy weekend, Mansfield! In today’s happening-today edition: Luxury neighborhood plans, data center debate, and mobile adoptions + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New neighborhood taking shape: Construction began on Westhill Park, a luxury master-planned community in Mansfield featuring a 100-acre park, fishing ponds, and a Walnut Trail extension, with 200-plus homes priced $650,000 to $1 million -- see the park plans.
New luxury neighborhood takes shape: A $500M, 300-acre master-planned community is coming to Mansfield, with luxury homes starting around $650K. First phase of lots will deliver by March 2027, from Homebound and David Weekley Homes -- see what’s planned here.
Local opposition builds: Residents are protesting a proposed data center less than 400 yards from Cedar Creek Lake, which supplies Mansfield, citing water, power and noise worries amid state incentives favoring the industry -- see the data center debate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crispy cravings, solved: Family-owned Bob's Chicken & Seafood is all about fast, fresh comfort. Think juicy fried chicken, saucy wings, and crunchy seafood combo baskets that hit the spot after a long Mansfield day. Treat yourself this week, dine in or grab it to-go.
Screen-free summer rescue: Camp Anothen gives Mansfield kids room to roam on a 22-acre outdoor campus with archery, kayaking, fishing, and good old ga-ga ball. If your crew needs a midweek energy dump and a little faith-filled community, this is your keep-them-busy-and-happy option.
Ready to stripe it? When your irons are feeling a little dramatic, the expansive all-grass range and putting green at Mansfield National Golf Club, right here in town, are perfect for a quick tune-up or a focused session. Friendly vibe, solid instruction, and zero pretense... just buckets, better contact, and fewer lost balls this weekend.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛶 Kayaking 101 (7Y+) - Sa 06/20 @ Britton Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Trade boots for paddles and hop into Kayaking 101, a beginner-friendly tour of our calm lakes. Dual-seated boats mean you can bring a kid or your favorite backseat driver, ages 7 and up. Expect birds, lilies, and that smug heron, not rapids.
👨 My Favorite Guy & I (All Ages) @ Mansfield Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Skip the panic tie purchase and bring your favorite dad or stand-in to a low-key, all-ages hangout with crafts, snacks, and light refreshments. It is free, registration required, and the only power tools are glue sticks, patience, and a healthy tolerance for dad jokes.
🏛 Hands-On History @ The Man House Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Think you know our town's past? Tour the Man House Museum, learn about the Man family, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on activity that actually lets you touch history. Surprisingly fun, politely educational, and blissfully short on dusty lectures.
🏍 Bikers Giving Back to Shelter2Rescue @ Sparrows Tattoo Company | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Bikers are hitting the road for a poker run that backs Shelter2Rescue, with four stops, good miles, and better karma. Think less Sons of Anarchy, more adopt-a-buddy energy. The final stop at the VFW even has adoptable pets, and probably some bragging rights.
🎈 The Zeppelin Project @ Fat Daddy's Sports & Spirits Cafe | Saturday (6/20) – Mansfield, get ready for the hammer of the gods, minus the airfare to 1977. The Zeppelin Project hits Fat Daddy’s with all the Page crunch, Plant wail, and Bonham thump you remember. Stretch the knees, respect the babysitter, and sing anyway.
🐶 Mobile Adoptions @ Wag N' Wash | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – SPCA of Texas is rolling into Wag N’ Wash in Mansfield with a mobile adoption pop-up, so you can grab kibble, then accidentally adopt your new coworker. Low pressure, lots of wagging, and the kind of meet-cute that beats another streaming recommendation.
🛍 Sunday Funday Pop-Up Markets @ Geyer Commons | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Sundays at Geyer Commons bring a pop-up market mashup of local makers, snacks, arts, and the resident cottage market, plus a splash pad and lawn games. It’s easy parking, leashed pups, and genuine small-town browsing, minus the mall soundtrack, plus neighborly gossip. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Mansfield report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. This house is wildThis stunning John Houston corner-lot home pairs resort-style living with smart design, from the vaulted foyer and hardwood floors to the oversized study and downstairs guest room. The kitchen shines with granite, gas cooktop, and breakfast nook, while the primary suite stuns with a double walk-in shower. Upstairs brings a game room, media room, wet bar, and spacious backyard escapes with pool, spa, and fireplace.
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