šŸ“£Week of April 21, 2025

Make Your Voice Heard: Elections, The Academy Timberbrook Updates, and All the Excitement at Justin Fun Day!

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Amber Hill
April 21, 2025

Good morning, Justin! Hope you had an egg-cellent Easter!

This week, take a few minutes to crack open the city survey ā€” your voice helps shape future plans! And donā€™t forget to vote! šŸ—³ļø A quick stop at the polls can make a big difference in who represents us on the council.

Letā€™s hatch a better future ā€” one answer and one vote at a time! šŸ£

THE DIGEST
Make Your Voice Heard ā€“ May 3, 2025 Elections

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Denton County votersā€”including residents of the City of Justin and Northwest ISDā€”will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to vote in joint, general, and special elections.

 Ballot Highlights:

 Northwest ISD General Election

City of Justin General Election

City of Justin Special Election ā€“ Charter Amendments (Props Aā€“J)

Key proposals include:

  • Prop A: Longer council terms

  • Prop B: Reduction in term limits

  • Prop C: New procedures for filling vacancies

  • Prop D: Enhanced conflict of interest rules

  • Props Eā€“J: Additional updates to city governance

Hear from the Candidates

To help voters make informed decisions, we invited all City of Justin City Council candidates to answer the same five questions about their experience, goals, and views on community issues. Read candidate responses from Scott Kasper and Ryan Stevens.

If additional candidates reply, weā€™ll update the webpage and post on Facebook to share that information with the community.

Early Voting Dates and Times

When:

  • April 22 ā€“ April 26: 8:00 AM ā€“ 5:00 PM

  • April 27: 11:00 AM ā€“ 5:00 PM

  • April 28 ā€“ April 29: 7:00 AM ā€“ 7:00 PM

Where:

  • Justin City Hall
    415 N. College Ave., Justin, TX 76247

  • Or any Denton County voting location
    Visit VoteDenton.gov for a full list of early voting sites.

LOCAL BUSINESS

You're Invited: Grand Open House!

Mark your calendars!
Donā€™t miss out on The Academy Timberbrook Grand Open House on April 24th from 3:00 PM ā€“ 6:00 PM for an afternoon of fun, food, and community connection.

Hereā€™s what to look forward to:

  • Delicious eats from Santiniā€™s

  • A bounce house obstacle course for the kids

  • A talented balloon animal artist

  • Meet-and-greet and Q&A with our amazing teachers

  • Explore the building and learn more about our exciting programs

Itā€™ll be a blast for the whole familyā€”a perfect chance for parents to ask questions and for kiddos to play!

Want to Get Involved?

Weā€™re putting together a prize basket for Justin Fun Day on April 26, and weā€™d love your support!

If youā€™re a local business looking for a great opportunity to get your name out to the community, consider donating a prize item or service. Reach out to Amber at [email protected] to get involved!

Nothing in this section is sponsored. Just fun info we wanted to share.

EVENTS
April Happenings

šŸ“…Monday~ April 21

  • When: 6:30PM

  • Where: NISD Administration Building

šŸ“…Tuesday~ April 22

  • When: See link for times and additional dates

  • Where: 1800 Hwy 114

šŸ“…Wednesday~ April 23

  • When: 10AM

  • Where: Mary Emma Tate Community Library

  • When: 7PM

  • Where: Three Wide Brewing 16230 Three Wide Dr

šŸ“…Thursday~ April 24

  • When: 3-6PM

  • Where: 1130 Timberbrook Pkwy

  • When: 5PM

  • Where: Mary Emma Tate Community Library

  • When: 4/24-4/26 10AM-5PM

  • Where: Texas Motor Speedway

  • When: 6:30-8PM

  • Where: 500 S. Oak Street Roanoke

šŸ“…Friday~ April 25

Breakfast with the Mayor
Join the mayor for small talk and breakfast every Friday morning.

  • When: 6:00 AM-8:00 AM

  • Where: Lonesome Spur Cafe 218 S FM 156, Justin

  • When: 8AM

  • Where: Texas Motor Speedway

Pecan Square Garage Sale (all weekend)

  • When: 6PM

  • Where: Mule Barn 218 S FM 156

šŸ“…Saturday~ April 26

Timberbrook Garage Sale

  • When: 12-6PM

  • Where: Community Park

NISD Wellness Fair
Petting zoo, music, inflatables, demonstrations, vendors showcasing healthy businesses and services

  • When: 10AM-12PM

  • Where: CW Worthington Middle School

Live Music~ Neon Prophets
Purchase tickets in advance for $15 or at the door if available $20

  • When: Doors open at 6PM, show at 9PM

  • Where: Mule Barn 218 S Hwy 156

šŸ“…Upcoming Events

April 27~ Lantana Touch a Truck
April 27~ Early Voting at City Hall 11AM-5PM
April 28-29 Early Voting at City Hall 7AM-7PM
May 3~ Election Day 7AM-7PM by Precinct
Oct 25~ Cruisin in Justin

LOCAL HISTORY
Justinā€™s Annual Fun Day: A Tradition of Fun, Food, and Community Spirit!

Get ready for the bash of the year! This Saturday, our town's annual summertime celebration is hitting Community Park, and itā€™s going to be a blast! Weā€™re talking about a tradition thatā€™s been rocking since 1986, originally put together by the Chamber of Commerce and the hardworking folks over at the Justin Volunteer Fire Department. Back in the day, it was called "Justin Country Fun Day," and itā€™s still delivering the fun with classic events like Little Miss and Mister Justin, armadillo races (yep, you read that right), a petting zoo, food trucks, and so much more.

Over the years, the event has evolvedā€”sometimes itā€™s been a wild ride. There was even a 6-year hiatus between 2016 and 2022 when the city decided to take a break from the festivities. Sadly, some of the old favorites, like goat roping, chicken roping, calf roping, volleyball and basketball tournaments, mule jumping, and street dancing competitions have taken a backseat. (Who knew mule jumping would be so hard to keep going?)

But hey, while things have changed, the heart of the event remains the same. It's all about bringing the community together to celebrate everything that makes Justin so special. So grab your sunscreen, your best festival spirit, and come enjoy the fun! You wonā€™t want to miss it.

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