Stories we’re covering this week:

• Early voting has begun in Mansfield with 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot

• Christmas assistance signups is now open for Mansfield families

• MISD seeks nominations for Circle of Excellence Awards

• In Sports, North Texas SC falls in quarterfinal playoff game

In the Features Section:

• Angel Biasatti talks about an event that good for your heart in Methodist Mansfield News to Know

• Todd Cleveland shares heating system tune up tips before the winter season in the Home Services Advice of the Week

• We’ll talk with a marketing executive in this week's 40 Under 40

• Brian Certain serves up a drink that’s “modern Halloween chic” in this week’s Cocktail of the Week

In the talk segment, Steve talks with “The Voice of Newsom Stadium” Stu Stewart. 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.