šŸ‘»October 7, 2024

Spooktacular fall events, the haunting echoes of Elizabethtown, and more!

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Amber Hill
October 07, 2024

Gourd morning, Justin readers! šŸŽƒ A pumpkin a day keeps the goblins away! Letā€™s dive into the week with a pumpkin patch of fun! šŸ‚

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THE DIGEST
Spooktacular Fall Events You Wonā€™t Want to Miss!

Online Event Calendar

To help our readers stay informed and plan ahead, weā€™ve launched an online event calendar that weā€™ll continually update with new happenings as we discover them. Plus, you can still look forward to your weekly email featuring primarily local events. Happy planning!

Need Pumpkins? Check Out These Local Spots!

For a fun day of pumpkin picking and photo ops, visit Goober Bubs, Hilltop Pumpkin Patch, Master Made Feeds, and Mama B's Pumpkin Patch!

Prefer delivery? You can even hire a stylist to create a beautiful display for you. Check out D Bar Farm for more details!

Looking for Fall Fun? Check Out These Events!

There are plenty of exciting options to choose from this season:

Weā€™ll keep adding more events as we discover them, but this list should get you started on your fall festivities!

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LOCAL BUSINESS
Excited About Whatā€™s Coming to Justin Town Square?

Hereā€™s a sneak peek at some businesses to look forward to! LaVie Nails and Spa, The Academy for Educational Childhood Development, and Action Behavior Centers are all on the way. Action Behavior Centers, which provides ABA therapy for autism, is set to open its doors in November 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!

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

EVENTS
October Happenings (also available on our calendar)

šŸ“…Monday~ October 7
šŸ“…Tuesday~ October 8

  • When: 8-9AM

  • Where: Justin Coffee, 804 W 1st St, Justin

  • When: 4-7PM

  • Where: Master Made Feeds 110 W. 6th St, Justin

  • When: 4:30PM

  • Where: 408 Pafford Ave, Justin

šŸ“…Wednesday~ October 9

  • When: 8:30-9:30AM

  • Where: Justin Coffee 804 W 1st St

Keenagers 55+ Lunch and Games
Residents ages 55+ meet for games and lunch provided by Metro Port. This week BBQ sandwiches are on the menu.

  • When: 9:30-11:45AM

  • Where: City Hall, 415 N College Ave, Justin

  • When: 7:00 PM

  • Where: Three Wide Brewing 16230 Three Wide Dr

šŸ“…Thursday~ October 10

  • When: Oct. 10-13

  • Where: Check the link for specific times and locations

Spooky Ladies Night
Giveaways, booze, tarot card reader, crystal sales, and more!

  • When: 5-6PM

  • Where: Texas Patina 114 W. 4t St, Justin

šŸ“…Friday~ October 11

Timberbrook Community Garage Sale

  • When: Oct. 11-13

  • Where: Timberbrook neighborhood

  • When: 7-10PM

  • Where: 3 Wide Brewing 16230 Three Wide Dr, Fort Worth

šŸ“…Saturday~ October 12

  • When: 12-3PM

  • Where: Frightmare Collectibles 17521 Matany Rd, Justin

  • When: 7PM

  • Where: Lucky Spur Ranch, 1780 Strader Rd. Justin

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

Celebrate Roanoke
Free festival with seven blocks of entertainment including a live rodeo.

  • When: 12-10PM

  • Where: Historic Downtown Roanoke 500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke

Street Spice Grand Opening Celebration
New York style street food with performances including belly dancing and fire show. 

  • When: 7PM-10PM

  • Where: Hilltop Truck Park

šŸ“…Sunday~ October 13

  • When: 9AM-1PM

  • Where: Hilltop Truck Park 8150 Thompson Rd, Northlake

  • When: 11AM-3PM

  • Where: Justin Coffee 804 W 1st St

šŸ“…Upcoming Events

LOCAL HISTORY
The Haunting Echoes of Elizabethtown

In the shadows of what was once Elizabeth Town, an eerie tale of growth and decline unfolds, shaped by the relentless forces of commerce and transportation. Nestled near The Dry Creek Apartments and the looming Amazon facility, this place began as a whisper of life, a tiny community that once thrived with the fervor of six saloons, a grand hotel, and a post officeā€”each a heartbeat in the vibrant pulse of the 1850s.

The Harmonson family and others forged the townā€™s early path, their ambitions echoing through the dusty streets. But when the railroad clattered into town, it brought not just opportunity, but a dark turning point. This iron serpent slithered away to the east, its tracks veering towards Justin, leaving Elizabeth Town to wither in its wake. As the lifeblood of trade trickled away, the townā€™s vibrancy dimmed, leaving only whispers of laughter and the soft rustle of forgotten dreams.

Now only a cemeteryā€”tucked behind modern residences, shrouded in silenceā€”that haunts the landscape most profoundly. Here lie around 400 graves, some dating back to 1862, each stone a testament to the lives that once flourished in this ghostly corner of history. The air thickens with the weight of their stories, each grave a marker of time, a reminder of the souls who traversed this land before it was swallowed by shadows.

Today, Elizabeth Town exists only as a distant memory, its vibrant days long faded into obscurity. Yet, the echoes of its past persist, haunting the air like a chilling breeze. The remnants of its history are etched into the very ground, beckoning those who wander nearby to contemplate the unyielding march of time and the cold grip of change.