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Easter Family Fun, Open Market Day & Peterās Colony ā Donāt Miss Out on the Hoppinā Events!
Amber Hill
April 07, 2025
Good Morning, Justin! š
Easter may be hopping in on April 20th, but don't worryāthere are plenty of egg-citing activities and hunts happening in and around town to keep you busy until then!
This weekās forecast is looking sunny with very low rain chances and temps reaching the 80s. Things are definitely warming up nicely, so grab your basket, put on your favorite springtime attire, and get ready for some fun-filled events as we count down to Easter!
In Today's Justin Journal:
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Easter Family Fun Around Justin
Spring is here, and Easter celebrations are in full swing! Whether you're looking for an exciting egg hunt, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, or just some fun family activities, thereās something for everyone in and around Justin. Check out these egg-citing events happening locally and nearby to make this Easter unforgettable for you and your loved ones!
Eggapalooza
Hop over to Roanokeās Eggapalooza on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Roanoke Soccer Complex! This event promises a day full of egg hunts, games, food, and fun for the whole family.
Argyle Eggstravaganza on the Bunny Trail
Join the fun at the Argyle Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12, 2025!
8:30 am to 10:30 am: Breakfast with the Bunny ($5 per person)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Enjoy music and an exciting egg hunt for all ages
Keller Egg Scramble
Join the fun on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for the Keller Egg Scramble! With egg hunts for all ages, and a Sensory Egg Hunt, there's something for everyone! Plus, get your picture with the Easter Bunny!
Flower Mound Easter Egg Scramble
Hop on over to Flower Moundās Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Jakeās Hilltop Park! Enjoy an exciting egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny for a fun-filled afternoon.
TKP Electric Egg Hunt
Tweens and teens can enjoy a black light egg hunt at The Keller Pointe on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Itās $25 to join!
Underwater Egg Hunt at The Keller Pointe
Dive into fun with the Underwater Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18, 2025, at The Keller Pointe.
Family Spring Fling
Join us for the Family Spring Fling at Justin Coffee on Saturday, April 18, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with an egg hunt, face painting, and the chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Celebrate Easter at the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Krum Middle School! Enjoy egg hunts, activities, and lots of family fun.
Justin Community Egg Hunt
Hop over to the Justin Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Justin Baseball Field! Enjoy four age-divided egg hunts, food, and fun activities for the whole family.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Support Local Businesses on April 12th on 2nd Street!
Join us on April 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM on 2nd Street for a fun, community-focused event organized by the Justin Business Association where local business owners will have booths set up to showcase what Justin has to offer. Itās a great chance to shop for unique goodies, learn more about our local businesses, and connect with neighbors.
Weāll be there near Smashville Burgerāstop by and say hi! Other local favorites include Bravenly Global, Featherās Charms, The Right Way Nutrition, Chaos and Co Bakery, Just Cakeballinā, Kats Creations, Crack Mac, Smelly Melly, Mobile Eyez Optical, and many more. Donāt miss out on this opportunity to support local and meet the wonderful people who make Justin special!
New 65-Acre Development at FM 156 & Future 407 Sparks Curiosity in Timberbrook Neighborhood
Excitement is building around the 65-acre plot recently purchased by VentureDFW at FM 156 and Future 407. The site, set for future growth with up to 10,000 new homes and commercial developments, is drawing attentionāespecially after a sign posted outside the Timberbrook neighborhood promised a "grocery center coming soon."
However, it's important to note that the city has not yet approved any grocery store plans. VentureDFW is advertising the property for its excellent traffic counts, with around 16,526 vehicles passing through FM 156 daily, positioning it as a prime location for development.
As discussions continue, we'll keep you updated on any new developments. Stay tuned!
Nothing in this section is sponsored. Just fun info we wanted to share. |
EVENTS
April Happenings
š Monday~April 7
National Library Week
When: 6PM
Where: Keller Town Hall
When: 6:30PM
Where: 2001 Texan Drive
š Tuesday~ April 8
When: 4-7PM
Where: Master Made Feed
When: 5-6PM
Where: Mary Emma Tate Library
When: 6PM
Where: Justin City Hall
When: 6:30PM
Where: Hilltop Truck Park
š Wednesday~ April 9
Storytime
When: 10AM
Where: Mary Emma Tate Library
NISD Candidate Forum
This will be hosted by students who attended PTA Rally Day in February and spoke with our Texas Senators and Reps.
When: 5PM
Where: NISD Board Room
When: 7:00 PM
Where: Three Wide Brewing 16230 Three Wide Dr
š Thursday~ April 10
When: 7AM-7PM and Friday
Where: Green house of NISD highschool
š Friday~ April 11
National Siblings Day
Breakfast with the Mayor
Join the mayor for small talk and breakfast every Friday morning.
When: 6-8AM
Where: Lonesome Spur Cafe 218 S FM 156, Justin
š Saturday~ April 12
When: 8AM-12PM
Where: Green house of NISD high school
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: 2nd Street
1911 Beef Storefront Grand Opening
Free samples, beer, local vendors and bounce house
When: 11AM-3PM
Where: 417 N Sealy Ave
When: All Day
Where: 124 N College Ave
š Sunday~April 13
When: 1PM
Where: Ridgmar
City of Keller Camp Out
Bring the family and tent for scavenger hunts, smores, games, fishing, and more.
When: Evening
Where: Keller Town Hall
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Upcoming Events (see our online calendar)
April 15~ Tax Day
April 19~ The Justin Community Egg Hunt
April 20~ Easter Sunday
April 22~ Earth Day
April 24~ The Academy Timberbrook Open House
April 26~ Timberbrook Garage Sale
April 26~ Justin Fun Day
April 27~ Lantana Touch a Truck
LOCAL HISTORY
The Republic of Texas: Early Settlements and the Legacy of William Smalling Peters
In 1835-36, Texas was in the midst of a revolution, fighting for its independence from Mexico. On April 21, 1836, Texas won its freedom at the Battle of San Jacinto.
By 1841, the Republic of Texas began the process of colonizing its land. To encourage settlement, they offered free land: 640 acres for married couples and 320 acres for single men. One of the key figures in this colonization was William Smalling Peters, an English land investor. Peters gathered funds from investors in London and, with the help of his son-in-law Samuel Browning, signed a contract with the Republic to settle 200 families within three years.
Peter's Colony was located along the Red River, starting at the mouth of Big Mineral Creek, stretching 60 miles south, 22 miles west, and then back to the Red River. Over the next few years, W.S. Peters would sign three more contracts for additional land to settle more families.
The settlers in Peter's Colony primarily came from Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas. To create communities, families would settle close to one another. Four or five families would live near each other and, in time, were expected to name their settlement. While some settlement names have been lost to historyāsuch as Bridges and Holfordāothers, like Pilot Point and Elm, still exist today.
Henry Oliver Hedgcoxe played a crucial role in attracting middle-class English settlers to what is now North Texas. His influence is still felt today as many local waterways were named after his family, including Trail, Elizabeth, and Oliver. Stay tuned for more on Hedgcoxe in future journals! Information pulled from History of Denton County.
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