You may have forgotten about something you lost back in March. Perhaps it was because it hadn't really cost enough to report it as a robbery. But, boy, are you gonna be happy to get it back! That hour you lost while you slept due to the start of 2023 Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12, will be returned to you this Sunday at 2 a.m. as the 2023 Daylight Saving Time ends. … [Read more...] about 2023 Daylight Saving Time [Finally] Ends This Sunday While You Sleep
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Tis The Season For The MySweetToyDrive Series To Help Santa And His Elves
While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Tuesday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like you and your organizations are. The seasonal toy drives are upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded … [Read more...] about Tis The Season For The MySweetToyDrive Series To Help Santa And His Elves
2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Baronesses Are Gearing Up For An “Iconic” Sold-Out Fundraiser
The 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball baronesses have donned their turquoise T-shirts and are prepping Southfork for Saturday night’s shindig. In addition to the committee of 100 volunteers on hand schlepping and arranging all types of goodies, some of the former CBB chairs — Cindy Turner (2000), Amy Turner (2005), Olivia Kearney (2006), Tanya Foster (2008), Kristi Hoyl (2010), Jennifer … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Baronesses Are Gearing Up For An “Iconic” Sold-Out Fundraiser
Take a Chill Pill As Saturday Morning’s Temperatures Head South Into The 50’s
The definition of a coffee break is “a short mid-morning rest period granted to employees in business and industry.” So, Saturday is going to be a “temperature break” for North Texas folks from the sizzling times of the 2023 summer. Okay, so it's gonna be nothing compared to the frigid days starting on Monday, January 30. Still it may be an appetizer of the main course to … [Read more...] about Take a Chill Pill As Saturday Morning’s Temperatures Head South Into The 50’s
When Is A Good Time To Wash, Rinse, Dry And Cook While Staying On ERCOT’s Good Side
Since ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) has announced another “Weather Watch” anticipating high demand and lower reserves through Sunday, it’s not time to totally shut down. In response to ERCOT’s request for “voluntary conservation,” many folks are wondering exactly what that means. According to ERCOT, residents are asked to do the following: Raise … [Read more...] about When Is A Good Time To Wash, Rinse, Dry And Cook While Staying On ERCOT’s Good Side
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
There are certain things you can bet on about the next few days. Temperatures are going to be roasty toasty. The skies will be filled with sparkling bursts of fireworks. A heck of a lot of folks are going to be away for a long holiday weekend. And needless to say, Ercot is definitely not going to be taking time off. With all these activities taking place, it’s going to be a … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
A Gentle Reminder: Miss Opal Lee’s Walking Campaign Results In Juneteenth National Independence Holiday
June is sorta a ho-hum holiday month. Unlike the earlier Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Passover, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Easter and Cinco De Mayo, June has had the reputation of launching the blah holiday period. No wonder weddings have flourished during this 30-day month. Even its one biggie, Father’s Day, is sorta wonky, with dads … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Miss Opal Lee’s Walking Campaign Results In Juneteenth National Independence Holiday
The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the problem by getting out of town to cooler place, and others will just chill at home with their AC blasting away, way too many seniors will suffer in their homes that can be … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
A Gentle Reminder: Create A Paper Trail Just In Case The Big One Blows Your Identity Away
With spring storms rattling houses and nerves, it may be time to make some plans just in case the “big one” hits, like the 2019 EF-3 that decimated parts of Dallas. Veterans of that destructive event that took down age-old trees and wiped out schools, commercial structures and every type of residential property can attest to what life was like once the air cleared. One … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Create A Paper Trail Just In Case The Big One Blows Your Identity Away
A Gentle Reminder: Show The Power Of Your Vote In Between Crowning And Derbying
While the folks on the other side of The Pond are celebrating the coronation of King Charles III Saturday morning and the seersucker-and-hat set will see-and-be-seen for the 2023 Kentucky Derby in the afternoon, a number of North Texas cities are holding elections for their community leaders. Unlike the crowning and horsing around events that will no doubt have worldwide … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Show The Power Of Your Vote In Between Crowning And Derbying