Good Morning, Justin!
While we’re all dreaming of the 6–7 trend finally ending (if you know, you know 😉), the kids seem determined to keep it alive. But let’s shift gears—Thanksgiving is here, the holiday shopping lists are calling, and the Elf on the Shelf is back in action. Get ready for festive fun, a little chaos, and all the holiday magic!

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Wishing everyone a warm, cozy, stretchy-pants-required Thanksgiving! As you gear up for the big feast, here are a few friendly reminders to keep your holiday running smoother than your electric carving knife:

Turkey Thawing 101

Safe Cooking Temps

A quick heads-up: many stores and City Hall will be closed Thursday, so plan that “oops, we forgot the cranberry sauce” trip ahead of time. And if you still don’t have dinner plans, peek at last week’s newsletter for local spots serving Thanksgiving meals — because sometimes outsourcing the cooking is the greatest blessing of all.

Football and Thanksgiving are practically family. Whether you’re basting, baking, or pretending to “check the turkey” while sneaking a quiet moment, here’s when to tune in:

Kick off the day with the 23rd Thanksgiving showdown between these classic rivals.
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT)
Watch on: FOX
Streaming: FOX streaming options, Tubi, NFL+, major live-TV providers

Patrick Mahomes plays his first-ever Thanksgiving game — perfect for your mid-afternoon snack break.
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT)
Watch on: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+, NFL+, major live-TV providers

Wind down the night with Lamar Jackson’s Thanksgiving debut — ideal for a post-dessert food coma.
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT)
Watch on: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, NFL+, major live-TV providers

May your turkey be juicy, your pies plentiful, your naps uninterrupted, and your Wi-Fi strong enough to stream all three games.
Happy Thanksgiving, Justin!

Spring 2026 JRec Baseball & Softball — Registration Now Open!

Get ready for a fun season at the newly refreshed Justin Community Park! Registration for Spring 2026 JRec Baseball & Softball is officially open now through January 20, 2026.

Season at a glance:
• Practices begin February 16, 2026
• Games run March 28 – May 16, 2026

Both leagues include a spring uniform and are recreational programs perfect for young athletes in our community.

👉 JRec Baseball Registration
👉 JRec Softball Registration

Questions? Contact [email protected] and stay tuned for the launch of their new website and social pages!

Are you feeling a sprinkle of the holiday season stress? Does it feel overwhelming to balance all your commitments this time of year? Grateful Heart Counseling offers therapy for adults, teens, and children in Justin (and Denton) to help lighten your mental load.

Here are some simple ways to increase feelings of calm for those feeling a sprinkle of the holiday season stress:

Remember that this season will pass. You’ve likely survived much harder things. If you need support, reach out today. https://www.gratefulheartcounseling.com/

Wendy’s – Hwy 114, Justin

Little Caesars – Northlake

Chipotle & Papa John’s – Lantana Town Center, Bartonville

Crave Cookies – Northlake Commons

SweetFrog & Wetzel’s Pretzels – Justin

Oversized Vehicle Parking Pros – 18000 J Cheshier Rd off FM156- Justin

Harvest Town Center – Argyle/Northlake

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The holiday season is officially upon us! From Thanksgiving festivities to early holiday events, there’s plenty happening in and around Justin to get you in the festive spirit. Gather your friends and family, enjoy some turkey-time fun, and start checking off your holiday bucket list—there’s something for everyone this season! Ready to start planning for Christmas fun? We are constantly adding to the Holiday newsletter as well as our online calendar.

Monday~ Nov. 24

Tuesday~ Nov 25

Thursday~ Nov 27

Friday~ Nov 28

Saturday~ Nov 29

Sunday~ Nov. 30

_{Upcoming:
12/6~ Krum North Pole Texas Market
12/6~ Registration Closes for Wine Down with the Grinch
12/13~ Justin Old Town Christmas}

Continuing our series on the first City Council and early political leaders of Justin, Alford Leo Adams wasn’t just a mayor — he was a pillar of the community and a key player in shaping Northwest ISD from the very beginning. As one of the district’s founding members, he served on the first Northwest ISD school board right alongside V.R. Eaton. The Adams and Eaton families became so close that their bond continues today, making the naming committee’s recommendation of “Adams” a meaningful nod to both family legacy and the new middle school’s location near Eaton High School.

It’s also worth noting just how impactful that first elected leadership group was: the highest-voted alderman, Wayne A. Cox, now has a school named after him in Roanoke, and the second-highest-voted alderman, Alford Leo Adams, has a school named in his honor in Haslet. Their early service helped shape Northwest ISD in ways still visible today.

Serving more than 10 years as Justin’s mayor, Mr. Adams played a huge role in forming Northwest ISD in 1948, when the school districts of Haslet, Justin, Rhome, and Roanoke came together. He even made several trips to Austin to meet with legislators and help secure the district’s creation.

Mr. Adams went on to serve multiple terms on the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees — including time as board president — guiding the district through its early years. Without his leadership, the district as we know it might not exist today.

Outside of public service, Mr. Adams owned the Justin Lumber Company, where he built more than 300 structures throughout the area, from homes and churches to banks.

And the Adams–Eaton connection? It runs deeper than civic service. One of Mr. Adams’ daughters, Jeannine, married Roy Eaton, the son of V.R. Eaton — a fitting symbol of the close relationship between the two families and the two schools that now stand side-by-side.