The Friends of the Mansfield Public Library on April 19 hosted their 10th annual Evening with the Author at our own free public library. Preceding this annual event, the Friends staged a Pet Day on April 13 to bring attention to our two chosen books: What Dogs Teach Us and What Cats Teach Us by Glenn Dromgoole.Read more

It’s hard to find the words to express our sincere appreciation for all the supporters, volunteers and contributors for this year’s Mansfield Cares Charity Ball “Love Is in the Care.” Saying “Thank You” just doesn’t seem enough, we feel extremely blessed. Because of your support, we raised over $110,000 this year to provide assistance for the economically challenged families in the Mansfield area. From all of us at Mansfield Cares, we thank you from the bottom of our big red hearts!Read more

The MISD Board of Trustees is asking for your input. We are in the process of fine-tuning our district direction to help us create a superintendent profile for our next superintendent. To assist us, we need your help. This process involves scheduling community forums and an online survey.Read more

April 14-20 is National Library Week. Have you been to the Mansfield Public Library lately? I know many Mansfield citizens have because it is a very busy place, but if you haven’t, you should stop in. The library still has books on the shelves, books for every age and every interest, old favorites and hot new bestsellers, books in Spanish and books with no words at all. But these days, the library also has lots of books (and other information, resources, programs, etc.) that are not on the shelves at all. The Mansfield library can bring you books from distant partner libraries, ebooks and audio books, information and research from databases, job resources, free computer access, story time for your children, a book club, author programs, the list goes on and on.Read more

I was glad to see Cyndee Shields of Mansfield call for including MISD high school bands to be in the Mansfield Pickle Parade. As an MISD taxpayer, I always enjoy seeing people call for our tax dollars to be spent in new ways.Read more

The Texas Legislature is in session and the House has formally named the pecan pie as Texas’ official pie. During the ceremonial resolution last week, some of the members asked for amendments that only Texas pecans be used in pecan pies statewide, and that it officially be declared illegal to include chocolate when baking one. I certainly understand the importance of using Texas pecans, but I have to question their logic on the chocolate ban.Read more

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center has been blessed to have volunteers who make a difference in people’s lives, giving their time and effort to help others. The dedicated volunteers and auxiliary members at Methodist Mansfield are integral members of our team who have concern for others and offer an extra-special touch of compassion to those with whom they come in contact. They work throughout the hospital to give of themselves, lifting the spirits of others during a difficult time, bringing companionship to patients and families and supporting the hospital in fund-raising and administrative efforts.Read more