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- 🌞Week of June 2, 2025
🌞Week of June 2, 2025
Pet of the Month, Hidden Hills & Hot Freebies
Amber Hill
June 02, 2025
Good Morning, Justin!
There’s nothing quite like waking up in our small town—where friendly faces, fresh coffee, and a slower pace remind us what community is all about. As the week unfolds, let’s celebrate the simple joys that make Justin feel like home. Here’s to a great week in our favorite little town!
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In Today's Justin Journal:
THE DIGEST
Apollo Pet of the Month and Crawfish Boil
Pet of the Month: Athena
Pet of the Month: Athena
Location: Justin, TX | Breed: German Shepherd Mix | Age: Born Jan 2024
Size: Medium | Sex: Female | Color: Black & Tan
Meet Athena – a smart, playful, and loving pup who’s ready to be your new best friend! This gorgeous shepherd mix is full of energy and affection. She loves adventures, cuddles, and making new friends—both human and furry.
Athena is house-trained, great with other dogs and cats, and eager to learn. She’s perfect for an active home that’s ready for fun, training, and unconditional love.
Athena is waiting for her forever family—could it be you?
Apply to meet her now!
The 3rd Annual Crawfish Boil – A Big Thanks!
This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Crawfish Boil — a private gathering of friends and neighbors that delivered on every front. A big thank you to Mayor Pro Tem Shelby St. Claire, who led the charge at the boil, serving up an incredible spread of crawfish, sausage, corn, potatoes, garlic, onions, and jalapeños.
The pool was open, the atmosphere was relaxed, and live music by Acoustic Teddy & The SaddleTramps made the evening even more special.
It was a wonderful night of community, conversation, and good food. Looking forward to the next one already.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Who's Your Favorite Dentist Office in Justin? Vote Now!
Justin is lucky to be home to several incredible dentist offices—with even more on the way! Whether you’ve been seeing the same friendly faces for years or just found your new go-to smile spot, we want to know who you trust with your pearly whites.
In celebration of I Love My Dentist Day June 2nd, we’re inviting YOU to vote for your favorite dentist office in Justin! Let’s shine a spotlight on the dental pros who keep our community smiling bright.
Cast your vote today and show your appreciation!
Who's your favorite dentist office in Justin, TX?In honor of I Love My Dentist Day, let us know which dental office in Justin keeps your smile shining! |
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EVENTS
đź“…Thursday~ June 5
Justin Business Association Meeting
When: 8AM
Where: The Mule Barn
When: 6:30-8PM
Where: 500 S. Oak Street Roanoke
đź“…Friday~ June 6
Roanoke Library the Living Library Events
When: 4-8PM
Where: Roanoke Public Library
When: 3-5PM
Where: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
When: 9-11PM
Where: Mule Barn
đź“…Saturday~ June 7
When: 9AM
Where: Home Depot Locations
City of Argyle Child Safety Fair
Water, fire, gun safety, police and fire trucks, helicopter landing, water slides, and more
When: 10AM-1PM
Where: 1301 US 377, Argyle
When: 10-11AM
Where: 3615 Grant Ct Flower Mound
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: Roanoke Public Library
Live Music~ The Martin Brothers
When: 7-10PM
Where: 3 Wide Brewing
Live Music~ Jackson Kromer
When: 9-11:45PM
Where: Mule Barn
Explore our online calendar for a full list of ongoing and upcoming events this month and beyond
đź“…Upcoming Events
July 12~Justin Farmers Market
June 19~ Juneteenth Holiday
June 28~ Community Clothes Closet Purse Auction
LOCAL HISTORY
What’s That Ship-Shaped Hill? Welcome to Pilot Knob!
5R22+J8 Denton, Texas
If you’re new to the area and have ever driven northeast of Justin and thought, “Wait… is that a ship?”—you’re not seeing things! That curious land formation is called Pilot Knob, and it has a surprising little history tied to our neck of the woods.
Back in the 1850s, during the days of the Peter's Colony, a small town named Pilot Knob was founded by 29 settler families. The town had a church, a post office, and—of course—the hill that gave it its name. Eventually, the town was absorbed by the growing community of Argyle, leaving only the hill and its name behind.
Pilot Knob is a natural formation made of arenaceous ironstone and sandstone, sculpted by centuries of water erosion. That’s what gives it its unique, ship-like shape! For a long time, it was believed to be the highest point in Denton County at 900 feet above sea level—but a nearby hill near the Denton-Wise County line edges it out by 80 feet.
Historically, the hill served as a lookout point for Caddo Indians, Spanish explorers, early pioneers, and even the Texas Rangers—offering a panoramic view of the surrounding prairie.
So next time you spot that “ship” in the hills, know you’re looking at a piece of local history that’s been watching over this land for centuries.
Stay tuned—more about Pilot Knob in future newsletters! Read More
KIDS CORNER
Summer Free and Low Cost Activities
Family-friendly summer activities perfect for sharing with neighbors, friends. It includes free or inexpensive things to do with kids near Justin; because we’re all ready to kick off summer, but sometimes you just need something fun (and affordable!) to get out of the house.
Kids Bowl Free
2 free games every day (bowling shoes not included)
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
$1.75 movies every Wednesday at 9:30 AM (June 2–Aug. 7)
$1 off kids’ snack packs + popcorn/drink combos
Regal Summer Movie Express
$1 movies on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
AMC Summer Movie Camp
🎥 $1 movies through August 13
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Free admission every Friday; half-price Sundays
Kimbell Art Museum
Permanent collection always free; discounts on exhibits Tues & Fri
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Always free — Western & American art
Sid Richardson Museum
Always free — Western-themed art in Sundance Square
Dallas Museum of Art
General admission always free
Krum Heritage Museum
Local history, photos, cattle brands, and Military Wall of Honor
Open Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM (or by appointment)
For Additional Summer Activites:
Splash Pads~ see our previous newsletter
Reading~see our previous newsletter
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