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
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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
Change Is In The Wind: April Showers And 50-Degree Temperatures Cometh
Remember those soup and stew recipes that you stashed away a couple of weeks ago when the spring temperatures were nudging the 80s? Well, you’d better dig 'em out and put 'em back into action for what’s coming. Thanks to a spring cold front landing on North Texas’ doorstep overnight Saturday, Sunday’s thermometers are likely not to even hit the 60s, and Monday isn’t much … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: April Showers And 50-Degree Temperatures Cometh
North Texas Fundraising Goes Into Overdrive In The Weeks Ahead With Tough Decisions To Be Made
For folks who headed to beaches or mountains for spring break, welcome back. While you were gone, you missed the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick's Day Parade on Greenville on Saturday, March 11, nice days of walk-about conditions and Thursday night's sirens screeching for nearly a half hour as scary weather ushered in a cold front that dropped temperatures to the 30s, 40s and … [Read more...] about North Texas Fundraising Goes Into Overdrive In The Weeks Ahead With Tough Decisions To Be Made
Daylight Saving Times: Prepare To Spring Forward And Lose An Hour Sunday
With the St. Patrick’s Day festivities taking place all day this Saturday, most folks don’t realize they're going to lose something overnight. But then they aren’t going to be the only ones. All North Texans are going to lose an hour Sunday morning at 2 a.m. for the annual Daylight Saving Time to get underway. The good news is that many people will be on spring break, so … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Times: Prepare To Spring Forward And Lose An Hour Sunday
Handy Hands Gathered To Support 2023 Healing Hands Luncheon For HHM Health’s Clients
Behind the hands that heal are other hands that raise funds to support medical care for those in need. Such a fundraising group came together today at 2023 Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chair Shannon Graham’s home to personalize letters sharing news about the HHM Health fundraiser at Dallas Arts District Mansion on Friday, April 21, with former Olympic gold medalist and … [Read more...] about Handy Hands Gathered To Support 2023 Healing Hands Luncheon For HHM Health’s Clients