Stories we’re covering this week:

• Commentary: Mansfield prepares for the upcoming holiday season

• In Sports, Timberview is handed their first defeat of the year

In the Features Section:

• A veteran’s memorial, an open mic, and a haircut top this month’s Cultural Arts Calendar

• Angel Biasatti has the ups and downs regarding energy drinks in Methodist Mansfield News to Know

• Realtor Beth Steinke answers more questions that home sellers have on their minds in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update

• Brian Certain kicks off his fall-themed drinks by mixing bourbon and marshmallows in the Cocktail of the Week

And in the talk segment, Steve talks with a local author about a longtime Texas tradition. 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.