Mayors of Ten North Texas Cities to Face Off in Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge

The mayors of ten North Texas cities will face off Saturday in a friendly competition to raise money for the Salvation Army.

They'll each spend time bell ringing and manning one of the charity's famous red kettles to see which city can collect the most money in one day.

The cities participating in this year's challenge are Arlington, Bedford, Burleson, Dalworthington Gardens, Euless, Hurst, Kennedale, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, and Pantego.

Mansfield has dominated the competition since it began, winning eight times in nine tries.

Mansfield Mayor David Cook is hopeful they'll be able to keep the streak alive this year, but says it's the entire North Texas community that ultimately comes out on top.

"For those of us that know the mission of the Salvation Army -- "Doing the Most Good" -- that warms your heart," said Cook. "And you know that most of the money that's being raised is going directly to families that are in need."

Last year, the mayors raised more than $90,000. Their goal this year is to reach $100,000.

Below is a list of where each mayor will be.

City of Euless Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford

Location: Kroger, 1600 N. Main Street, Euless 76039

Time: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

City of Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams

Location: Decorator’s Warehouse, 3708 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington 76013

Time: 10 a.m. - Noon

City of Dalworthington Gardens Mayor Laurie Bianco

Location: Campo Verde Restaurant, 2918 W Pioneer Pkwy, Dalworthington Gardens 76013

Time: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

City of Mansfield Mayor David Cook

Location: Walmart Supercenter, 930 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield 76063

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Town of Pantego Mayor Doug Davis

Location: Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2610 W Pioneer Pkwy, Pantego 76013

Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

City of Hurst Mayor Henry Wilson

Location: Walmart Neighborhood Market, 720 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst 76053

Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

City of Bedford Mayor Jim Griffin

Location: Kroger 2109 Harwood Road, 2109 Harwood Rd, Bedford 76021

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

City of North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino

Location: Mayor Trevino will be at the Kroger 7201 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills 76180

Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

City of Kennedale Mayor Brian Johnson

Location: Walmart Supercenter, Merchandise Door, 4800 US 287 Hwy, Arlington 76017

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

City of Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter 

- Raising funds through Countertop Kettles