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The Justin Journal Week of July 22, 2024
Trains, books, football and more!
Amber Hill
July 22, 2024
Good morning, Justin readers! We are The Justin Journal where we drop into your email every Monday morning Just In Time to plan your week.
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In Today's Justin Journal:
THE DIGEST
Explore, Discover, Read in Justin!
Local authors we want to hear from you!
September 7th is Buy a Book Day, and we’d love to feature a few local authors in The Justin Journal. If you're a local author, please send us a small picture and summary of your book, a little about yourself, and how the book can be purchased by August 23, 2024.
We look forward to showcasing your work and supporting our local literary talent!
Resources for Readers
Download the Libby App
Check out eBooks and audio books to enjoy on your Kindle, iPad, phone, or other electronic device. Perfect for a road trip!
Expand Your Library Access with a TexShare Card
Not finding the book, series, or event you’re looking for at the Emma Tate Library in Justin? Get a TexShare library card! This will allow you to check out books at nearby libraries. You can connect the card to your Libby app for an even larger range of book choices.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Hilltop Truck Park
A Nearby Gem: Fun at the Local Truck Park
Located just 15 minutes from Justin, this little truck park offers big fun and a variety of delicious options to satisfy everyone in your party. Whether you're struggling to decide where to go for dinner or catering to the pickiest of eaters, this spot has something for everyone.
Bar Hours:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Drink Specials:
Monday-Friday: Happy hour $7 cocktails, $4 draft beer
Monday: $5 mimosas
Wednesday: Ladies drink ½ off
Thursday: $18 beer buckets
Friday: $18 beer buckets
Special Features:
Live music and bounce house on Saturdays
With a great outdoor space to hang out with family or friends, it's the perfect spot for a fun and relaxing time.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. Just fun info we wanted to share. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored. |
EVENTS
Plan Your Week
Monday~July 22
Summer Movie Clubhouse
How to Train a Dragon: $1.75 tickets and $1 off kids’ snack packs.
Time: Multiple show times between 9:30am-10:00am
Location: Roanoke, Grapevine, and Denton Cinemark
AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids
The Secret Life Of Pets: $3.00 tickets
Time: 11:00am or 2:00pm
Location: AMC Highland Village 12 and Grapevine Mills
Library Teen Program: Wind Chimes
Make your own wind chimes ages 12 and up.
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Mary Emma Tate Community Library 408 Pafford St Justin
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Haslet Public Library
Tuesday~July 23
Mommy & Me, Muffins & Mayhem
Bring Mom to Hilltop Truck Park for coffee and a free muffin!
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Hilltop Truck Yard 8150 Thompson Rd, Northlake
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Mary Emma Tate Community Library 408 Pafford St Justin
Library Teen Program: Perler Beads
Ages 10+ make shapes and characters using perler beads
Time: 11AM-12PM
Location: Mary Emma Tate Community Library 408 Pafford St Justin
Wednesday~July 24
Old Smokey BBQ’s Grand Opening
Authentic Texan BBQ food truck
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Location: 17321 Gaffield Rd Justin
AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids
The Secret Life Of Pets: $3.00 tickets
Time: 11:00am or 2:00pm
Location: AMC Highland Village 12 and Grapevine Mills
Thursday~July 25
Library Science Camp
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History-Ice Balloons. Space is limited please register ahead of time or day of.
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Location: Mary Emma Tate Community Library 408 Pafford St Justin
Library Teen Program: DIY magnets
Teens 12+ will be making magnets with pictures
Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Mary Emma Tate Community Library 408 Pafford St Justin
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 3588 Highway 114 and 1300 N US Hwy 377
Friday~July 26
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: 8150 Thompson Rd Northlake TX
Saturday~July 27
Family Yoga on the Lawn
Bring your mat and enjoy music, yoga, and breathing $25 tickets
Time: 8:00AM-9:00AM
Location: Justin Coffee and Trading Co 804 W. 1st St, Justin TX
Time: 8:00PM-11:00PM
Location: 1880 FM 156 Krum TX
Sunday~July 29
The Peach Truck Tour
The Peach Tree truck brings fresh peaches to shoppers at Tanger Outlet Mall. Be sure to pre-order your peaches at least 5 days in advanced.
Time: your scheduled pick up time
Location: Tanger Outlet Mall (order before July 24 for delivery)
Ongoing:
Ladies Coffee Chat
When: Wednesdays
Where: Join the LadiesCoffeeChat on Facebook to see locations
When: every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm
Where: Justin Community Library
When: every Friday 2-4 PM
Where: Justin Community Library
North Texas Giving Day
nonprofit registration open June 3- August 9
Apollo Support and Rescue Summer
$40 adoptions
LOCAL HISTORY
Where is the Justin Train Depot Today?
One of the most iconic images of Justin, often featured in murals, is the historic Justin train depot. While the depot itself no longer stands, its legacy lives on through repurposed pieces found in various locations.
In 1986, the depot was torn down due to the cessation of passenger service and the decline of local depots, leaving the Justin depot unused. However, it hasn't disappeared completely. If you look closely, remnants of the depot can still be found. For instance, a wall in the Justin Boots store, located in the back room near the kids' corral, is said to have come from the depot.
Moreover, a significant portion of the depot has found a new home in Austin. At a place known as "The Feed Station". The owner has creatively reused several elements from the depot. Including the exterior brackets, front door, ticket counter, and bay window counter, to give his store a unique touch of Justin's history. This thoughtful preservation allows a piece of Justin history to continue connecting our town’s past with the present.
SPORTS NEWS
Local Sports Information
Varsity Football Reserved Season Ticket Information
Season ticket sales have began for Northwest ISD’s football games. Sales end August 26th, 2024.
Justin Youth Sports Association
Registration for Fall baseball and softball ends 7/31
FINAL THOUGHTS
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