Mansfield NewsLocal news for Mansfield, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Briefs: Brush fire burns 20 acres near homes on Arlington border- July 13, 2008 ARLINGTON - A brush fire threatened a park and nearby homes on the Arlington-Mansfield border Saturday afternoon before it was extinguished.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/briefs-brush-fire-burns-20-acres-near-homes... MISD leader to retire in 2009- July 11, 2008 Vernon Newsom has been the superintendent for Mansfield Independent School District for 12 years, a long time by current industry standards.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/misd-leader-to-retire-in-2009?fromrss=1 Man accused of robbing Wells Fargo is arrested- July 11, 2008 By BAILEY SHIFFLER FORT WORTH - A man suspected in connection with the robbery of a Wells Fargo bank Thursday morning in west Fort Worth was arrested about noon across town in the men's room of a fast-food ...http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/man-accused-of-robbing-wells-fargo-is-arres... Texas fugitive in steroids case caught in Oklahoma- July 10, 2008 A Texan indicted last summer in an anabolic steroid distribution investigation has been caught in Oklahoma and will be returned to Fort Worth.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/texas-fugitive-in-steroids-case-caught-in-o... Mansfield superintendent stepping down- July 10, 2008 Extra Credit MANSFIELD _ Longtime Mansfield superintendent Vernon Newsom on Wednesday announced his plans to retire from the district in June 2009.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/mansfield-superintendent-stepping-down?from... 20,000-plus celebrate with parade in Arlington- July 9, 2008 By ALEXA GARCIA-DITTA ARLINGTON - For the past 10 Independence Days, Lewon and Kathleen Simpson have enjoyed their morning newspaper and doughnuts on the corner of Fourth and Mitchell streets, and this year ...http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/20-000-plus-celebrate-with-parade-in-arling... Library may end nonresident fees- July 7, 2008 By SUSAN SCHROCK ARLINGTON - Library patrons from other cities could soon save $50 a year if they want to borrow materials in Arlington.The library system is considering dropping its nonresident user fee, ...http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/library-may-end-nonresident-fees?fromrss=1 School district digs for artifacts- July 5, 2008 The Kowbell Rodeo stood where Legacy High School stands now. Many of the other school sites were previously farm land.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/school-district-digs-for-artifacts?fromrss=... Independence Day sparks safety concerns over fireworks- July 5, 2008 A bright side to the economic downturn could be keeping Mansfield's skies dark during the Fourth of July.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/independence-day-sparks-safety-concerns-ove... Man charged with cruelty after losing custody of dogs- July 4, 2008 Five hundred photos showed 37 scarred, emaciated dogs - mostly pit bulls and pit bull mixes - seized June 24 from the rural Johnson County property occupied by John Charles Phillips Jr., 43.http://www.topix.net/city/mansfield-tx/2008/07/man-charged-with-cruelty-after-losing-custo... |