About Mansfield
Steve Cosio
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About Mansfield is a community news podcast that started in January 2020, just one week after Mansfield, Texas's local newspaper ceased operations at the end of 2019. The show aims to fill the void in local news coverage for residents of Mansfield, Texas. Each episode covers local news and information relevant to the Mansfield community.
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AM331 - Old 97's Rhett Miller: an Interview, Part 2 05.08.2026 1u 4minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Woman Dies in Riding Lawn Mower Accident• Mansfield to Begin East Broad Street Widening Project in Late August• Council of Governments to Launch Effort to Reduce Excessive Speeding• Overnight Lane Closures Planned on Northbound 360 Tollway• MISD Seeks Volunteers for Financial Future Committee• Mansfield ISD Hiring for Wide Range of Positions• Mansfield Animal Shelter Opens in New Facility• Whataburger Marks 76th Anniversary with Hot August Deals• In Sports, The Summer of Soccer Continues in Mansfield!In the Features Section:• Tourism Manager Tim Roberts has the August Cultural Arts Calendar• Angel Biasatti talks about the benefits of one long walk vs. multiple short walks in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink from farm-to-table in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve digs into the archives and concludes his talk with Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM330 - Old 97's Rhett Miller: an Interview, Part 1 29.07.2026 1u 4minStories we’re covering this week:• Heat Advisory Prompts Opening of Cooling Center• Mayor Michael Evans recaps Monday’s City Council meeting in A Moment With the Mayor• Back-to-School Bash Returns Saturday for MISD Families• City to Celebrate a Back-to-Back Art Unveiling and Grand Opening• Popular Restaurant to Change Name and Owner• Mansfield Police Offers Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Reminder• Fleetwood Project Dares You to “Catch Me If You Can”• In Sports, The Latest News From North Texas SCIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about how sleep—too much or too little—can affect your aging pattern in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up the final cocktail for July with one large ice cube in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve digs into the archives and talks with Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM329 - Summit High School Principal Jason Mutterer: an Interview, Part 2 22.07.2026 42minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Seeks Board and Commission Applicants• Debbie Lane Water Line Repairs Are Complete• Mansfield ISD Opens Returning Student Registration• Mansfield Alum Headed to Grand Ole Opry• Hawaiian Falls to Host Slides and Sirens• Water Utilities Department Digs Into Fall Gardening• In Sports, North Texas SC Wins on the RoadIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti has a summer showdown — frozen yogurt versus ice cream — in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up watermelon and bourbon in a shaker in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with Summit High School principal Jason Mutterer. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM328 - Summit High School Principal Jason Mutterer: an Interview, Part 1 15.07.2026 1u 10minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Considers New Developer for Downtown• Council Approves Park Improvement Bonds in A Moment with the Mayor• Filing Period Opens for TAD Board Elections• Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics• In Sports… North Texas SC Goalkeeper is Called up to ColombiaIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti does a “gut check” on the foods that you eat in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up an homage to the convenience store candy aisle in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Summit High School principal Jason Mutterer. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM327 - Mansfield Military Moment: an Interview 08.07.2026 1u 3minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Stadium Opens With Celebratory Atmosphere• Bethlehem Baptist Receives State Historical Marker• Maternal Health Research Study Launched in Mansfield• Mansfield Mission Center Seeks July Food Donations• Taste of Mansfield Tickets are Now On Sale• Boaters Asked to Help Prevent Spread of Invasive Species• In Sports… North Texas SC steps up in front of home crowdIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about the most important tool in your medicine cabinet in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a cool and refreshing drink to bring you back from the Independence Day parties in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve yields the microphone to Mansfield Military Moment reporter Nyke Harrison with an important interview about military resources. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM326 - State Representative-Elect Junior Ezeonu: an Interview, Part 2 01.07.2026 1u 4minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Receives Top AAA Credit Rating• Mansfield Releases 2025 Water Quality Report• MISD Approves Budget with Employee Raises• Mansfield Cops Invite Local Residents To Go Fishing• Fire Department Reminds Residents About Fireworks• A Busy Independence Weekend Is Ahead In Mansfield• In Sports, North Texas SC Gears Up For Their Mansfield Home OpenerIn the Features Section:• Tourism manager Tim Roberts joins us with the monthly Cultural Arts Calendar• Angel Biasatti talks about something simple, powerful, and often overlooked in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up an Independence Day libation using bourbon and root beer in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with State Representative-elect Junior Ezeonu. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM325 - State Representative-Elect Junior Ezeonu: an Interview, Part 1 17.06.2026 1u 4minStories we’re covering this week:• Police Warn of a Questionable Donation Solicitation Scheme• Mansfield Launches Citywide Litter Cleanup Program• Mansfield ISD Education Pioneer Dies at the age of 92• Summer of Soccer Has Begun in North Texas• Mansfield to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 19• Taste of Black Mansfield Festival Set for June 20• Mansfield to Host Czech-Themed Festival June 21• Watch Parties Set Top Priorities Over The Coming Weekend• In Sports, North Texas SC takes a break at the halfway pointIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about “what’s in the can” when it comes to energy drinks in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up drink that begs to be sipped slowly in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with State Representative-Elect Junior Ezeonu. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM324 - Pie Mogul Allen Constantino: an Interview, Part 2 10.06.2026 1u 11minStories we’re covering this week:• School Board President Responds to Residency Allegations• Upgrades Coming Soon To Rose Park in A Moment With The Mayor• Storms Keep Mansfield Fire Crews Busy Saturday Night• Three Arrested After Mansfield Shoplifting Investigation Leads to Hot Pursuit• Summit Principal Makes National News… Again• Mansfield Plans For National Night Out in October• Thousands Show Up to See Team Czechia at Mansfield Stadium• About Mansfield Receives a Promotion• In Sports, Strength and Conditioning Tops the Current High School Football PlaybookThe Features Section• Angel Biasatti talks about the link between food and brain health in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up something cold and clean in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio conversation with local businessman Allen Constantino. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM323 - Pie Mogul Allen Constantino: an Interview, Part 1 03.06.2026 1u 11minStories 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 Ground Feeding the Kids this Summer• Rangers Foundation Donates Grant to Mansfield ISD• Comedy is Coming to the Farr Best Theater, We’re Not Just Making This Up!• Coca-Cola Bottlers Leave Store Shelves Bare of a Refreshing Summer Drink• In Sports, North Texas SC Falls on the Road in St. LouisIn the Features Section:• Tourism Manager Tim Roberts is here with the monthly Cultural Arts Calendar• Angel Biasatti talks about how to evaluate a hospital’s reputation in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up smoke, spice, a little something wild in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with local business owner Allen Constantino. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM322 - Noggin Education Foundation Founder and CEO Doneta Bailey: an Interview 27.05.2026 53minStories 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 Best Theater• Czech Festival Coming to Mansfield in June• Texas Rangers Foundation to Present MISD With A Grant• In Sports, Timberview proves they’re the best in Track and FieldIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about a simple and accessible form of movement that’s helping people of all ages in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up the perfect libation for the unofficial start of summer in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Noggin Education Foundation Founder and CEO Doneda Bailey. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM321 - "Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist" - Lance Irwin, Part 2: an Interview 20.05.2026 47minStories 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• Firefly Tours Return to Historic Mansfield• In Sports, a Hat Trick Powers North Texas SC’s Big Win In Front of a Hometown CrowdIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about a new initiative in the DFW area focused on moms and babies in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up an explosive drink (in name only) in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks with local “eco-terrorist” Lance Irwin. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM320 - Author Lance Irwin, Part 1: an Interview 13.05.2026 53minStories we’re covering this week:• Mansfield Stadium Countdown Begins• Mansfield Hospitals Earn High Marks for Patient Safety• Mansfield ISD Honors District Teachers of the Year• Hawaiian Falls Opens for Summer Season• Mansfield ISD Class of 2026 Includes 42 Sets of Twins• In Sports, North Texas SC Finds Its Winning WaysIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti sinks her teeth into National Dracula Day in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up an unapologetic drink containing fruit, ginger and bourbon in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks with Lance Irwin, author of Cryptids • Aliens • The Odd. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM319 - Author Dr. Nicholas Michels, Part 2: an Interview 06.05.2026 49minStories we’re covering this week:• Michele Gooch Wins School Board Seat in Up-and-Down Battle• City Council Passes Civility Resolution Following Tense Exchange• Mansfield Woman Awaits Sentencing in Exploitation Case• Downtown Brewery Closes After Nine Years• Mansfield Mission Fundraiser Raises Over $2M for New Facility• In Sports… Timberview Track & Field headed to StateIn the Features Section:• Tourism Manager Tim Roberts joins us with the monthly Cultural Arts Calendar• Angel Biasatti talks about, when it comes to a stroke, how seconds can save lives in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink that will have you going to the store for strawberries and ginger in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with Dr. Nicholas Michels, author of Rich By Choice. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM318 - Author Dr. Nicholas Michels, Part 1: an Interview 29.04.2026 59minGuest Host: Peter PonceStories we’re covering this week:• Methodist Mansfield Scores Big at Awards Luncheon• Steve Get Us Caught Up on the City Council Meeting in A Moment With The Mayor• Road to Venus Expansion Proposal Open for Public Input• Music Alley Festival Returns to Downtown• Mansfield Philharmonic Announces Ambitious Season Finale• Historic Preservation Month Events Set in Mansfield• H-E-B Launches Drone Grocery Delivery in Mansfield• In Sports, North Texas SC Falls on the RoadIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about a new initiative for newly pregnant moms in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a lingering drink that’s warm and balanced in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Dr. Nicholas Michels, author of Rich By Choice. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM317 - Willie Brown Granddaughter Tia Middlebrook: an Interview 22.04.2026 45minGUEST HOST: Terrhonda HillmanStories we’re covering this week:• Vendors Scramble as Painted Tree Boutique Abruptly Closes• Early Voting Has Begun in Mansfield• Mansfield Resident Honored with State Resolution for 55-Hour Baking Marathon• Methodist Mansfield Names New Chief Nursing Officer• Earth Day Celebration Returns to Mansfield This Saturday• KemperSports to Operate Mansfield FieldhouseIn the Features Section• Angel Biasatti talks about how knowing about carotid artery stenosis can save a life in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink that’s clean, fresh and surprisingly put together in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Tia Middlebrook, the granddaughter of Willie Brown. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM316 - MISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, Part 2: an Interview 15.04.2026Stories we’re covering this week:• California Studio Moving Forward With $50M Film Facility in Mansfield• We’ll talk “Summer of Soccer” in A Moment With the Mayor• Summit High Named National Showcase School• Mansfield ISD Hosting Teacher Job Fair• Free Community Shred Day Set for April 18 in Mansfield• Hall-of-Fame Baseball Player Bringing Invitational Training Clinic to Mansfield• In Sports… it’s soccer, basketball, baseball and softballIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about the most powerful tool in your medicine cabinet in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a southern classic with a twist in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
Courtney Lackey-Wilson — MISD School Board Candidate Interview 09.04.2026 28minSteve 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 the importance of community involvement in decision-making. She addresses topics like handling declining enrollment, evaluating student success beyond test scores, and bringing more transparency to district budgeting. The conversation also covers the board's balancing between parental input and educational expertise and Courtney's views on the superintendent selection process. Tune in for an engaging conversation on shaping Mansfield's educational future. -
Michele Gooch — MISD School Board Candidate Interview 09.04.2026 22minJoin 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, special education, and the balance between parental input and educator expertise. She also shares her vision for effective team collaboration and the board's role in shaping Mansfield ISD’s future. Tune in to explore the insights of a committed, community-focused candidate. Perfect for voters looking to make informed decisions in the upcoming election.https://www.GoochMISD.com -
AM315 - MISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, Part 1: an Interview 08.04.2026 47minStories 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 Rule Shifts What’s on Store Shelves in Mansfield Shops• In Sports, North Texas SC wins big on the roadIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about how to buy a little extra time on the Game of Life in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink where bourbon meets the garden in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield. -
AM314 - Mentors Care Founder Dena Petty, Part 2: an Interview 01.04.2026 48minGUEST HOST: Ron McKenzieStories 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• Bluebonnets Are Blooming, But With a Few Warnings• Mansfield Reads Program Builds Momentum Ahead of Author Visit• Kids Business Fair Returns to Mansfield to Support Student Learning• In Sports, we’ll take a look at local high school sportsIn the Features Section:• Tourism Manager Tim Roberts has your Cultural Arts Calendar for April• Angel Biasatti talks about how to give your health a good spring cleaning in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink where garden party elegance meets Southern roots in this week’s Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio talk with Mentors Care Executive Director Dena Petty. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
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