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A Gentle Reminder

2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Ready To Continue Its History Of Breaking Records For Good

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When the first North Texas Giving Day took place in 2009, it was like lightning. No one thought that much money could be raised within a community for area non-profits within hours. Some simply wrote it off as a fluke, a flash in the pan. When it was announced that a second NTGD would take place the following year, eyebrows raised throughout the North Texas area and around … [Read more...] about 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Ready To Continue Its History Of Breaking Records For Good

North Texas Giving Day Returns With Something Old, Something New And Somethings Out Of The Blue

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As Monica Christopher reported Friday, Monday starts the march to success for the 2022 North Texas Giving Day fundraising for North Texas nonprofits. And while some may slap their brows and keyboards at the thought of being hit by email urges for support, others are curious about unknown charities that soldiered on even through the past two years of the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Returns With Something Old, Something New And Somethings Out Of The Blue

A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions

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In addition to North Texas temperatures testing the resilience of the grid, the lack of rain has resulted in the drought of 2022. While some have sacrificed their lawns to save on their water bills, others have been the victims of brush fires destroying their homes and property like Monday’s Balch Springs scorched earth episode. At the other end of the drought spectrum are … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions

Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place

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This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place

A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings

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Since Juneteenth is today, the federal holiday will be observed by government offices and businesses on Monday. For stockholders that means a three-day time off from a rough past week of ups and mostly downs. For those with banking transactions, they’ll be available online but brick-and-mortar will be closed for the day. And while federal services (i.e., post offices, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings

Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events

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The upcoming weeks are going to be heart-stopping. It was the result of a perfect storm created last year. Due to the pandemic, many 2021 fall and winter fundraising events were pushed off to the spring of 2022. The hope was that restrictions would have eased off by then. The good news is that cases dramatically dropped — and so did the restrictions. But then a look at … [Read more...] about Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events

Weather Woes: Storms Headed To North Texas With Rain And Threats Of Much More

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For those who are returning from spring breaks in Mexico, the mountains or just hanging out, welcome back to North Texas’ rumble-tumble weather. Over the weekend the skies had been the perfect user-friendly color of blue, and the walk-abouts had pooches escorting their human companions around the neighborhoods. But, alas. According to the folks who scour weather maps, … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Storms Headed To North Texas With Rain And Threats Of Much More

Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late

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With spring officially starting this Sunday, hopefully, Mother Nature will get the nudge to stop with the winter temperatures. After all, it’s time for flowers to feel free to bloom and spring outfits to replace wools and boots. And it’s also time to think about the Easter bunny. That little fellow has put out a SOS to provide Easter baskets for youngsters who have been … [Read more...] about Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late

Start Digging Through Your Closets For Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Instead Of Chilling Thursday

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Is there an upside to Thursday’s arrival of Winter Storm Landon? Heck, yes. You’re gonna be stuck at home and after the amazement of the season’s snowfall wears off, you have the perfect opportunity to help without leaving your bedroom. It’s in that closet way far in the back, where you’ve stowed your long-ago gown that was something special for a night. But now it’s just … [Read more...] about Start Digging Through Your Closets For Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Instead Of Chilling Thursday

Telling The Differences Among The COVID, Flu, Cold And Allergies Are A Headache

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With North Texans feeling “ugh” thanks to rising COVID cases, allergies, the flu and the good old fashion cold, it might be a good time for a refresher course in the differences among the clan of ills. Here are some hints on playing the “What do I have?” game: The big game changer is fever. If you have a fever, then there is a chance of having the flu or COVID. Without … [Read more...] about Telling The Differences Among The COVID, Flu, Cold And Allergies Are A Headache