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Our local newspaper went out of business the last week of 2019. Launched just one week later (January 2, 2020) About Mansfield fills the void of lack of news in Mansfield, Texas.
Episodes
- AM323 - Pie Mogul Allen Constantino: an Interview, Part 1
Stories we’re covering this week: • School Board President Under Fire Over Residence • Mansfield Residents May See Increased Traffic During World Cup • City Manager Asks Council to Rename Pavilion in Honor of Gold Star Families • Common Gr…
- AM322 - Noggin Education Foundation Founder and CEO Doneta Bailey: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Fatal Stabbing Under Investigation in Mansfield • Mansfield Lands in Top 25 Best Places to Live in America • Mansfield to Host Juneteenth Celebration at Geyer Commons • Improv Comedy Show Coming to Farr…
- AM321 - "Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist" - Lance Irwin, Part 2: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Primary Runoff Early Voting Is Underway • Mansfield ISD Gears Up for Six Graduation Ceremonies • Mansfield Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge • Veteran Receives Housing Grant in Mansfield • Firefl…
- AM320 - Author Lance Irwin, Part 1: an Interview
This episode of About Mansfield covers local news such as hospital patient safety ratings, teacher of the year awards, and summer openings. It also features an interview with author Lance Irwin discussing his books on cryptids and aliens.
- AM319 - Author Dr. Nicholas Michels, Part 2: an Interview
This episode of About Mansfield features the conclusion of an interview with author Dr. Nicholas Michels. It also covers local news including a school board election, a civility resolution, a court case, a brewery closure, a fundraiser, an…
- AM318 - Author Dr. Nicholas Michels, Part 1: an Interview
In this episode of About Mansfield, host Peter Ponce interviews Dr. Nicholas Michels, author of Rich By Choice. The show also covers local news including Methodist Mansfield
- AM317 - Willie Brown Granddaughter Tia Middlebrook: an Interview
Steve interviews Tia Middlebrook, granddaughter of Willie Brown, on About Mansfield. The episode also reviews local news and events in Mansfield.
- AM316 - MISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, Part 2: an Interview
Part 2 of an interview with Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer covers local news including a new film facility, school achievements, a job fair, community shred day, and a baseball clinic. Sports and a 'Cocktail of the Week'…
- Michele Gooch — MISD School Board Candidate Interview
Join hosts Steve Cosio and Karen Marcucci as they dive into the intriguing world of school board elections with Michele Gooch, a candidate for Place 7. Gooch discusses her background and leadership skills, key issues like budget management…
- Courtney Lackey-Wilson — MISD School Board Candidate Interview
Steve Cosio and Karen Marcucci co-host a discussion with Courtney Lackey Wilson, incumbent candidate for Mansfield ISD School Board Place 7. Courtney delves into her motivations for re-election, achievements during her 15-year tenure, and…
- AM315 - MISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, Part 1: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • NTTA Plans Public Meeting on Proposed 360 Tollway Extension • Trader Joe’s Confirmed for Mansfield, Ending Long-Running Speculation • Earth Day Mansfield Returns with a Day of Family Fun • New Texas Hemp…
- AM314 - Mentors Care Founder Dena Petty, Part 2: an Interview
GUEST HOST: Ron McKenzie Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield Mayor Named Among Nation’s “Government Champions” • Mansfield ISD Sets Community Chats With New Superintendent • New Nature Trails Coming to Julian Feild Park • Bluebon…
- AM313 - Mentors Care Founder Dena Petty, Part 1: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield Police Warn of Fake DMV Text Scam • Council Aims to Slow Traffic in A Moment With the Mayor • Heritage Parkway Construction to Shift Traffic Starting Next Week • Mansfield Police Officer Retire…
- AM312 - Mansfield City Councilman Larry Broseh, Part 2: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Firearm Discovered in Parent’s Purse at Summit High School Entrance • Mansfield Cancels May City Council Election After Candidates Run Unopposed • American Idol Contestant Named Grand Marshal for Pickle…
- Reverend Floyd S. Moody Interview — unedited
We've received many requests to release Parts 1 & 2 as a full, unedited episode. Floyd Moody played a quiet but important role in Mansfield’s early history. In this episode, we explore who Moody was, the impact he had on the local communit…
- AM311 - Mansfield City Councilman Larry Broseh, Part 1: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD Urges Parents to Address Increase in Threatening Language Among Students • MISD Ranked No. 1 in Texas for College, Career, and Military Readiness • Statue with Mansfield Ties Installed at G…
- AM310 - Reverend Floyd S. Moody, Part 2: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • MISD Trustees Hire a New Superintendent • Arrest Made in Mansfield Drug-Related Death Investigation • The Nation Tunes In to Watch Legacy Grad’s American Idol Performance • State Resolution Honors a Loca…
- AM309 - Reverend Floyd S. Moody, Part 1: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Community Discusses Proposed Desegregation Landmark • Pavement Management (and more) in A Moment With the Mayor • Candidate Withdraws from City Council Race • Mansfield ISD Votes Against Separate Daily P…
- AM308 - Retired Prosecutor Denise Wilkerson, Part 2: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Local Ballot Set for May City Council and School Board Races • Voters Will See Local Names on March 3rd State Primary Ballot • Mansfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges • Mansfi…
- AM307 - Retired Prosecutor Denise Wilkerson: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Michele Gooch Announces Candidacy for MISD School Board • Mansfield Teen Sentenced in Florida School Swatting Case • We’ll Talk About Movin’ Downtown Dirt in A Moment With the Mayor • Mansfield Mission C…
- AM306 - Mansfield Public Art Manager Christopher Bryant: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • School Board Names Lone Finalist For Superintendent • Mansfield Leaders Outline Growth Strategy at State of the City • Disabled Son of ICE Detainee Dies in a Mansfield Hospital • Mansfield Reads Announce…
- AM305 - Deep Dive Recap
Upcoming municipal elections, recent hazardous icy conditions that disrupted city services, and various local initiatives, such as the Citizens Police Academy and student-athlete awards. Sports coverage includes Mansfield ISD basketball re…
- AM305 - Mansfield Cares: John Pressley and Nichole Dyer: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • No Changes in Candidate Filings Since the Opening Bell • Icy Conditions Brings Mansfield to a Standstill • Mansfield Police Open Applications for Citizens Police Academy • Mansfield Philharmonic Extends…
- AM304 - Mansfield Native John Pressley: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Candidate Filing Opens for City Council and School Board • Proposed Wastewater Plant Draws Opposition • Mansfield ISD Calls For Innovation Expo Entries • Mansfield to Host Community Mural Painting Event…
- AM303 - Michael "Uber Mike" Layne: an Interview Part 2
Stories we’re covering this week: • Methodist Mansfield President Named Chair of Regional Hospital Council • What’s the projected local economic impact from the World Cup? We’ll talk about it in A Moment with the Mayor • Mansfield Ranks Am…
- AM302 - Michael "Uber Mike" Layne: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Angel Tree Gift Sparks Nationwide Support • Methodist Mansfield COO Receives Executive Honor • Mansfield Resident Appointed to TAD Board • Family Seeks Release of Detained Father as Son Remains Hospitali…
- AM301 - Mansfield City Manager Joe Smolinski: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield Mission Center to relocate headquarters to West Broad Street • Methodist Mansfield to host free Sports Medicine Conference • Storage facility fire quickly contained at Walnut Creek Country Club…
- AM300 - Hoggy Price, Texas Rangers - Part 2: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • County Commissioner files to run for County Judge • Fort Worth City Councilman files to run for County Commissioner • Rose Park nears its grand re-opening • Hawaiian Falls waterparks set for $1 Million u…
- AM299 - Hoggy Price, Texas Rangers: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Local attorney enters race for Texas House 96 • Mansfield ISD opens enrollment to out-of-district students • Mansfield seeks artists for monarch-themed park benches • Mansfield ranks among top places to…
- AM298 - Local Author (UNMASKED) Angela Martin: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD school board seeks community input through town hall meetings • Major pipeline upgrade underway between Mansfield and Midlothian • Mansfield updates park names to honor local leaders • Park…
- AM297 - Texas Health Mansfield Chief Operations Officer Carine Moura: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD seeks superintendent search input through town hall meetings • Mayor Michael Evans recaps Monday dual council meeting in A Moment With the Mayor • Veteran artists exhibit opens in downtown…
- AM296 - Director of Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Jennifer Kurecka: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD coach arrested on multiple felony charges • Mansfield father sentenced in toddler’s fentanyl death • Mansfield ISD announces 2025 Hall of Honor inductees • Local food market sees increased…
- AM295 - Deep Dive Recap
Deep Dive provides excerpts from an episode of the "About Mansfield" audio newspaper, featuring local news, talk, and information relevant to Mansfield, Texas. Key news segments include the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mansfield Innovat…
- AM295 - The Voice of Newsom Stadium Stu Stewart: an Interview Part 2
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield breaks ground on new innovation community • Mansfield ISD board hires firm to assist in superintendent search • Better infrastructure coming to the Staybolt District in A Moment With the Mayor…
- AM294 - Deep Dive Recap
This excerpt from the About Mansfield News/Talk audio newspaper offers a comprehensive overview of local news, information, and community features for Mansfield, Texas. The broadcast covers several key local topics, including the start of…
- AM294 - The Voice of Newsom Stadium Stu Stewart: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Early voting has begun in Mansfield with 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot • Christmas assistance signups is now open for Mansfield families • MISD seeks nominations for Circle of Excellence Awa…
- AM293 - Deep Dive Recap
This episode contains excerpts from the "Mansfield News/Talk Podcast" dated October 15, 2025, covering several topics of local and regional interest. The podcast includes a segment with Mayor Michael Evans on City Council matters, discussi…
- AM293 - Legacy High Softball Phenom Hope Gaudio: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Michael Evans recaps an 8-hour council day in A Moment With the Mayor • 17 Constitutional Amendments set for Texas ballot • Lake Ridge drum major to represent Mansfield in the Macy’s Parade • Downtown Ma…
- AM292 - Deep Dive Recap
Don\'t have time to listen to the entire Episode 292? Here\'s a deep dive recap of our October 8, 2025 episode. Listen to the entire episode at: www.AboutMansfield.com
- AM292 - Mansfield Mission Center's Christy Oldham: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Alert system detects firearm at Mansfield High School • Dignitaries gather to celebrate milestone at Mansfield Stadium • Community Art Mural unveiling set for Monday • Mansfield sees progress on trails,…
- AM291 - Deep Dive Recap
Don't have time to listen to the entire Episode 291? Here's a deep dive recap of our October 1, 2025 episode. Listen to the entire episode at: www.AboutMansfield.com
- AM291 - Teacher/Student form professional bond: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Train collides with 18-wheeler in downtown Mansfield • Former charter school employee not indicted on child pornography charges • Producers eye Mansfield as the latest film and entertainment hub • Mansfi…
- AM290 - Toastmaster Kimberly Jones: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Tarrant County schools (including Mansfield) sued over Texas Ten Commandments law • Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments in A Moment with the Mayor • Mansfield hospice earns national honors • Sh…
- AM289 - North Texas SC General Manager Matt Denny: an Interview Part 2
Stories we’re covering this week: • Trinity Forge reaches a milestone • Mansfield family mourns triple homicide in Georgetown • Methodist Mansfield earns national recognition for physician well-being • In Sports, Week 3 of Friday Night Lig…
- AM288 - North Texas SC General Manager Matt Denny: an Interview Part 1
Stories we’re covering this week: • Fields at Station 63 Opens in Mansfield • Investing in our community—we’ll talk about it in A Moment With the Mayor • DFW ranks second in U.S. for new apartment construction • Community mural project see…
- AM287 - The Church Studio Owner Teresa Knox: an Interview Part 2
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD Superintendent to retire in 2026 • Hundreds of Texas laws go into effect as of Monday • Meeting scheduled over West Broad and Retta Road safety concerns • New partnership announced for Mans…
- AM286 - The Church Studio Owner Teresa Knox: an Interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • Lake Ridge junior fights cell phone ban with online petition • Geyer Commons starts our conversation in A Moment With the Mayor • Mission Center calls for donations of essentials • Ripley’s acquires Hawa…
- AM285 - Rhett Miller, Old 97's: an Interview
Today: no news, no features. Just the talk segment—and this one is near and dear to my heart—an hour-long conversation with Old 97’s singer/songwriter Rhett Miller. We get into: performing in Mansfield, Rhett's real name, St. Mark's School…
- AM284 - What Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Mean for Mansfield Taxpayers: an interview
Stories we’re covering this week: • New school year brings new law in Texas • City Council lowers tax rate in A Moment With the Mayor • Hotel developer purchases 30 acres next to Mansfield Stadium • Playground equipment deliveries may caus…
- AM283 - Mansfield Parks System: an interview, Part 2!
Stories we’re covering this week: • Mansfield ISD opens elementary schools to out-of-district students • Tax-free weekend means dollars back in your pocket for school supplies • Texas ranks second to last in worst U.S. states for bike comm…