Friday's Veterans Day will also be a day when the pasta days of lazy, humid conditions change to windy and cold, introducing a week of winter chill. And while parades and events like Saturday's Folds of Honor at AT&T Stadium will take place honoring those who served in the military, the conditions only hint at what these vets in many cases endured. From the punishing … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dank Weather Is Just A Touch Of What Many Veterans Endured Serving This Country
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North Texas’ 2022 High And Dry Drought Has Been Replaced By The Mother Of All Rainstorms
Remember all that talk about a drought? Well, that talk is done with today’s deluge of dramatic rainfall. Overnight and into the morning it was if someone had taken a big old bucket of water and turned it upside down on North Texas for hours. It was so massive that one couldn’t see the raindrops... just the wall of water falling from above. Area underpasses turned some cars … [Read more...] about North Texas’ 2022 High And Dry Drought Has Been Replaced By The Mother Of All Rainstorms
After The Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Settle Back And Watch The Earth Swallow The Moon
While some folks may be claiming Friday is the really big deal because of the sold-out AT&T Byron Nelson Golf Classic with hometown sweethearts Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth teeing off at TPC Craig Ranch, they're missing the uber big deal that will have heads around the world turning upward — an absolutely total lunar eclipse when the Earth's shadow swallows up the … [Read more...] about After The Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Settle Back And Watch The Earth Swallow The Moon
Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
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
After Colorado And Virginia Suffered Thru Fire And Ice, North Texas Is Tripping To The 20s Thursday
Clamp down your safety bars, because the North Texas roller coaster of temperatures is going deep diving Thursday. With only a 2% chance of the wet stuff, the good news is that snow, ice and all that frigid stuff aren't likely to materialize. That is, unless sprinkler systems weren’t shut off. Thursday's high will be in the 40s but the temperature will dip to 26 degrees … [Read more...] about After Colorado And Virginia Suffered Thru Fire And Ice, North Texas Is Tripping To The 20s Thursday
MySweetCharity Is Doubling Up On MSWishList Series Due To Increased Demand During The Holidays
With the holidays having folks taking time off to shop for feasts and gifts or to travel to sandy and snowy places, there will be no hiatus for MySweetCharity. After all, North Texans in need are still “in need.” And with the cold weather returning, the need is only increased. As proof of non-profits requiring greater assistance this time of year, the MySweetWishList has … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Is Doubling Up On MSWishList Series Due To Increased Demand During The Holidays
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: What You Lost Will Soon Be Returned
This weekend is going to an all-out winner. In addition to user-friendly temperatures and sunny skies, you’re going to be able to finally get that hour you lost last March thanks to ever-controversial Daylight Saving Time. But along with the hour payback, there will be other changes. For instance, while sunrise and sunset will take place at 7:49 a.m. and 6:32 p.m., … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Reminder: What You Lost Will Soon Be Returned
There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
It’s not every day that you meet a great father-and son team. But last Monday was the day. Still don’t know their names but do know that they had each other's back. The come-together took place at the Parkland drive-thru for Pfizer boosters in the Ellis Davis Field House parking lot in South Dallas. After a half-hour drive to the site, the sight of the lot with a series of … [Read more...] about There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
October in these parts is known for the State Fair, Texas-OU, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness. Regarding that last one, North Texas has been a recognized leader is spreading the word and raising the funds in battling the disease. In addition to the one-day Komen Dallas More Than Pink Walk, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation is providing stories … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
JUST IN: Dallas National Philanthropy Day Celebration’s Format Has Been Changed To Toast Honorees
Back in 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that November 15 would be National Philanthropy Day to “encourage the celebration of donors (individuals, foundations and corporations), volunteers and leaders who build better communities.” This year, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is extending the celebration a little longer. They’re … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas National Philanthropy Day Celebration’s Format Has Been Changed To Toast Honorees
Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253