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A Gentle Reminder

Attention, Shoppers: Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend Approaches

Apr 22, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

After the past 18 months of tornadoes, winter storms and shelter-in-place lifestyles, you might want to add the Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend to your calendar. From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, until midnight on Monday, April 26, the State of Texas has declared “anyone can purchase certain emergency preparedness supplies tax free anywhere … [Read more...] about Attention, Shoppers: Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend Approaches

A Gentle Reminder: The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time Approaches

Mar 10, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It may seem premature, but there is a reason to bring up this weekend’s Daylight Saving Time’s beginning. The reason is to provide a head start in preparing for the 2 a.m. on Sunday when clocks “spring forward” and everybody loses an hour of sleep. For some folks, it’s absolutely no big deal. But for others like those with medical conditions (i.e., dialysis, diabetics, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time Approaches

COVID-19 May Not Be The Top Of Today’s News But It’s Certainly Not Forgotten

Feb 19, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

You’ve got to hand it to Mother Nature. She’s the only one who could knock COVID-19 from the top of North Texas headlines. But as the temperatures rise above freezing and power does return to local not-made-to-be igloos, the pandemic will return to being the priority item. Those in need of their second dose are no doubt worrying if they’ll make it within the designated … [Read more...] about COVID-19 May Not Be The Top Of Today’s News But It’s Certainly Not Forgotten

There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid

Feb 18, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

There have definitely been some changes to the normal routine ... wait, North Texans haven't had a normal routine since the pandemic messed things up a year ago. But thanks to the addition of this week's blizzard tagged "snovid" in honor of the merger of COVID-19 and the polar vortex, even pandemic routines are requiring adjustments, including the following: Many … [Read more...] about There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid

Hints Of How To Get Ready For And Overcome The 2021 Deep-Freezer Days Ahead

Feb 14, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Monday could be the first of a couple brutal days for North Texans. OMG! Predictions are even suggesting that Tuesday morning’s high will be five- to seven degrees! Shiver my timbers! Thanks to eyebrow-raising temperatures dropping to way below 20 degrees during the evenings, the daytime snowy dreamlike scenes will freeze overnight into traffic nightmares. So, why care? … [Read more...] about Hints Of How To Get Ready For And Overcome The 2021 Deep-Freezer Days Ahead

North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings

Feb 12, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Officials and weather guessers are staggering like a giddy teenager landing a hot date for the prom. Only this one ain't so hot. With the approach of a sub-freezing blast courtesy of a polar vortex, North Texans are more than encouraged to stay home for the next few days of freezing temperatures accompanied by snow, sleet and ice. Yesterday morning's 130-vehicle-pile-up that … [Read more...] about North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings

Have Your Checklist In Place As A Very Deep Freeze Gets Underway

Feb 11, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

As bad as the pandemic has been, the next few days are only going to provide a greater challenge for food banks, homeless shelters, schools and vaccination providers. It will also bring the problems home to North Texas residents if they suffer from power outages thanks to downed trees. The predicted temperatures are making wine cellars look like convection ovens. If there are … [Read more...] about Have Your Checklist In Place As A Very Deep Freeze Gets Underway

St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Will Warm Hearts Despite The Dip In Degrees

Feb 9, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For those who had their sweet hearts set on attending the St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show's "Love In Bloom" this Thursday, take heart … literally. It’s gonna be a chilly appetizer of the weekend to come. The predictions are that Thursday’s high is gonna be 38 degrees. But, oh thank heaven, the North Texas Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser Chair … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Will Warm Hearts Despite The Dip In Degrees

A Gentle Reminder: Celebrate Your COVID-19 Vaccination Safely

Feb 8, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It’s probably the most sought-after piece of paper in today’s world. A driver license with a gold-encircled star? A college diploma? A Social Security card? None of these. It’s a little 3” by 4” white card that reads COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. You’ll get it when you receive your first vaccination shot. On it will be your assigned patient number along with your … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Celebrate Your COVID-19 Vaccination Safely

Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday

Feb 2, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For any youngster planning to submit their entry for the Change Is Good T-shirt competition, time's a-wasting and you need to get those markers out. Now for the good news: Community Partners of Dallas Communications and Development VP Joanna Clarke just sent a hint to help you score points with the judges: “This year the Change Is Good mascot, Piggy, is launching into outer … [Read more...] about Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday

The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations

Dec 31, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It goes without saying that 2020 established a sorrowful record of deaths since COVID-19 invaded our lives. Within that brief time, coronavirus has become the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 343,000 victims and 27,000+ in Texas to date. The daily tallies have almost numbed the mind to the magnitude of the losses. In addition to the pandemic’s … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations

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