Hello Cleburne! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Rare screwworm threat, a legacy estate for sale, and patriotic craft + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Monitoring a rare pest threat: Flesh-eating screwworm risk remains low in North Texas, officials say, but Cleburne-area pet owners should watch wounds on animals as feds release 2 million sterile flies twice weekly -- learn how officials are responding.
A legacy estate on market: After a 2025 tragedy, an 88-acre Johnson County estate, completed in 2023, offers European-inspired design, en-suite bedrooms, sleeping porch, and gathering spaces as it seeks its next chapter -- tour the Johnson County estate.
Mansfield’s next big development: A $500M, 300-acre master-planned community is coming to Mansfield. Westhill Park will start delivering lots by March 2027, with luxury homes from $650K by David Weekley Homes and Homebound -- explore Mansfield’s new community.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Feed run, but fun: Apos Ranch & Outdoors has your critters covered with quality feed plus ranch essentials and handy gear that make chores smoother than a freshly greased gate. Swing by this week for real advice from locals who get it and roll out ready for pasture, pens, and projects.
Splash-and-play pick: Whether you're corralling kids or craving a low-key loop this week, Carver Park brings big neighborhood energy with a splash pad, playground, hoops, a ball field, and shaded pavilions. Pack a picnic, let them sprint it out, you enjoy the walking trail and a breather.
Spare yourself the boredom: Pin Center Bowl is your low-stress hang this week, with 16 lanes, leagues if you’re feeling competitive, a remodeled center, plus a full bar, arcade, billiards, and snack-bar pizza that somehow tastes better after you yell “carry” at an inanimate object.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Patriotic Craft @ Cleburne Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 1:00 PM – The library is leaning into the red, white, and blue with a hands-on craft session that lets you flex creativity without glitter invading the car. Bring kids, grandkids, or just yourself, and leave with something charming, slightly wonky, and proudly patriotic.
🛍 Shop The Blocks @ Historic Downtown Cleburne | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 AM – Park once, then actually enjoy Historic Downtown Cleburne for a change. Sip a coffee, graze a local eatery, browse boutiques, then lose yourself in Cleburne’s antique troves, supposedly more than anywhere in Johnson County, and maybe snag $100 in Downtown Bucks for your trouble.
🚗 Youth Car Wash | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – A $5 youth car wash is tackling your dusty rig, raising funds to send kids to camp. It is the most wholesome way to de-pollen the minivan, earn bragging rights for supporting the next generation, and watch teenagers with hoses chase a dream.
🚗 Benton Motorplex Customer Appreciation Day @ Benton Motorplex | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Only in Benton do you get tacos, a DJ, and cash giveaways at a car lot, all in the name of appreciation. Benton Motorplex brings Taco de Gallo, family-friendly antics, and prizes, plus a Vegas trip entry if you buy a vehicle this month.
🎉 DQ Family Fun Day 2026 @ Dairy Queen | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – West Henderson's DQ hosts a fun day with free face painting, a balloon artist, and a perk grown-ups will line up for. Buy a cupcake 4-pack, and the first 30 get 52 Blizzards over a year. Ten percent of sales benefits the Family Crisis Center.
💥 Blown Up 2026 @ The Uprising Church (Joshua) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Time to dust off the lawn chairs: free fireworks, face painting, a balloon artist, and games, plus food trucks taking cash and cards. Kids get glitter and sugar, you get to catch up with half the town, a breezy evening, and a big sky show.
🍨 Sundaes on Sundays @ Dillon Depot Creamery and Antiques | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Skip the Sunday scaries and grab a five-dollar sundae at Dillon Depot, where adults get double scoops, and kids wear themselves out in the bounce house. It is Cleburne's only family fun center, so expect neighbors, sticky smiles, and blessedly sleepy bedtimes.
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07 — The Cleburne report Weather forecastToday — High: 97°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. This house is wildThis barely lived-in custom home sits on 1.2 acres with no HOA, offering a roomy country feel near shops, dining, and medical services. Inside, open-concept living pairs luxury vinyl plank flooring with a granite kitchen, pot filler, farm sink, and a pantry big enough to brag about. A downstairs primary suite, upstairs game room, covered patio, and bonus room add plenty of standout space.
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