There's nothing like weather-guessers, both professional and armchair types, getting in a fuss over a pending "situation." And that's what happening today as they're pulling out all types of fancy radar and Ouija boards about what's due to hit the North Texas area. Some say Winter Storm Cora will start Wednesday; others insist it will kick into play no earlier that … [Read more...] about 2025 Winter Storm Cora Has Weather-Guessers Squabbling About Pending Snow And Ice
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae From All Parts Gathered To Honor Golden Pansy Nancy Ann Hunter Hunt
A gathering of the area's Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae was held at Communities Foundation of Texas on Friday, November 8, for the Golden Pansy Luncheon. But it wasn't just for any old kite-flying types. Rather, the more than 100 guests were the sorority's 50-year vets living in North Texas. Thanks to the Kappa Alpha Theta Dallas Alumnae Chapter's Mary Brinegar, her sibling … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae From All Parts Gathered To Honor Golden Pansy Nancy Ann Hunter Hunt
JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball General Admission Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 10 A.M.
While North Texans are grateful not to be in Cincinnati and other parts of the Midwest facing Winter Storm Blair, the young crowd is preparing for a swift sellout for the 2025 Junior Symphony Ball. 2025 JSB Co-Chairs Emerson Mayes of Bishop Lynch, Clara Tolleson and Johnny Willingham of Episcopal School of Dallas, Gracelyn Nix and Jack Steed of Highland Park, Kate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball General Admission Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 10 A.M.
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Golden Pansy Luncheon
As more than 100 women gathered at Communities Foundation of Texas on Friday, November 8, they all had two things in common, besides being gals. First, they all had been members of Kappa Alpha Theta, the first organization established as a Greek-letter women's "fraternity" in 1870 at DePauw. Second, they had been initiated at Theta chapters somewhere in the country at least … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Golden Pansy Luncheon
North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
If anyone thought the first days of the New Year had been brisk, be prepared for what's around the corner. Next week will make this week look like a day at the beach. The big change will start Sunday morning with temperatures in the 60s. But by afternoon a strong cold front will shove those numbers to the the lower 40s. As for night time, the drop to the 20s will start … [Read more...] about North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Circle is the top drawer level of philanthropists who provide $25,000 annually to support the 14-acre park on the banks of Turtle Creek that has been a gathering place for residents since 1892. The Luminary Dinner was created to celebrate the donors' generosity and to salute one of their own. While past honorees have included Pat and … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief
ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
With college bowl games and the 2025 Super Bowl putting a competitive feel in the air, one of the area’s most challenging and fun fundraisers will be taking place on the evening of Friday, January 24, at Union Station. It's the 15th annual Great Adventure Hunt being co-chaired by those money-raising gals Calvert Collins-Bratton and Lynn McBee. Benefiting … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
The Passings Of 2024 North Texas Inspirations
This past holiday period has been a poignant one for those left behind. An empty place at the dinner table. A "Just checking on you" phone call that wasn't made. An annual family photo with one person missing. This sorrowful end-of-year post provides a reflection of the people who left their imprint on family, friends and total strangers. Some had come from far-away places … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2024 North Texas Inspirations
MySweetWishList: 2025 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame
According to Junior Achievement of Dallas Chair-Elect and DataBank Senior Vice President of Sales Operations Wendy Stewart, “Since 2014, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) family—a community dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people for success in a global economy. Through my journey with JA, I’ve worked alongside … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2025 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Luminary Dinner
After months of preparation for the election of 2024, the big day of Tuesday, November 5, kept all types of folks up way into the wee hours of the following day. The topic du jour at the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner on Wednesday, November 6, wasn't about the results of the election. Rather, it concerned the waiting for, and watching of, the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Luminary Dinner