An article in a local daily paper reported Monday that Klyde Warren Park's standout areas —the Nancy Best Fountain and the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn — were in various stages of repair and rehabbing. According to the story, Klyde Warren Park President/CEO Kit Sawers explained the reason for the Fountain not working: "Due to its complex design, this maintenance can take some … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Party In The Park Is On With The Best Fountain Splashing And Great Lawn Dining Thursday
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Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
Just as the weatherguesser have been warning for days, North Texas along with most of the nation is getting a genuine Arctic cold shoulder with hard freeze warnings being issued. And as if the way-below freezing temperatures weren’t enough, gusts of 20-30 MPH have only made the cold all the colder. According to iweathernet.com, this afternoon Dallas/Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend
Thursday night seemed like any other night. The summer heat was bringing out the mosquitoes. Folks were checking out for vacations. The Mavericks were making news with the departure of Donny Nelson and Rick Carlisle. Ah, but Friday was just hours away and for some it was going to be a holiday thanks to President Joe Biden's making June 19 a federal holiday. But at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend
Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard
In recent weeks Dallas Historical Society Board Chair Veletta Lill and Executive Director Karl Chaio have been anticipating the official debut of the $14.4M restoration of the organization’s home base at Fair Park's Hall of State. But last Wednesday afternoon when Texas was deep freezing it, those plans took a turn when “staff was notified by our monitoring company … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard
There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
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
2020’s Friday The 13’s Have Served As Bookends For Nine Months Of Challenges
Friday the 13th gets a bad rap and 2020 is certainly not helping its image with two of the bad luck dates falling in March and November. Back on March 13th, North Texas started the early introduction of handwashing, masking and social distancing. In the following months, North Texans were hit with panic purchasing in grocery stores, closures of businesses, healthcare workers … [Read more...] about 2020’s Friday The 13’s Have Served As Bookends For Nine Months Of Challenges
North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
You’ve got to hand it to North Texans. They’re not going to let others crater because of some nasty little bug. Word has just arrived that people are buying gift cards from local shops and services that are fearful of suspending operations in the future. As one person put it, “I’m simply investing in their future. They don't know what lies ahead, and I want to ease their … [Read more...] about North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
Following the local, county and state officials raising the restrictions on gatherings in the last 24 hours, nonprofits have been in meetings trying to decide on their strategies for the future. Looking at the April and May calendars, some folks are eyeballing future dates. In the meantime, here is the list of nonprofits and events that have changed their plans … [Read more...] about March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures