Stories we’re covering this week:

• Close to 800 new state laws went into effect on Friday. We’ll run down a few that may affect you

• Motorcycle accident leaves rider and bike in serious condition

• New trash and recycling service in Mansfield begins in a few weeks

• City amends summer splash pad hours until the end of the month

• In Sports, Week 2 of high school football is in the books

In the Features Section:

• Angel Biasatti talks about how to give breast cancer the boot in Methodist Mansfield News to Know

• Realtor Beth Steinke shares details on the initial homebuyer’s consultation in the Mansfield Real Estate Market Update

• Brian Certain proves that tomatoes aren’t just for Bloody Marys in the Cocktail of the Week

• And, Tourism Manager Tim Roberts joins us with a new monthly segment: The Cultural Arts Calendar

And in the talk segment, Steve concludes his in-studio interview with Arlington City Councilman (and former Mansfield ISD school board trustee) Raul Gonzalez. 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, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.