For longer than anyone can remember the Highland Park pecan tree stood at the crossroads of Armstrong, Preston Road and Lakeside. It had spent its youth growing in height when the late Margaret Crow and Margaret McDermott were just young gals. Over the decades it had weathered all types of storms, both natural and man-made. In late October the grand tree ended its reign as the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller
Weather Woes
[W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News
UPDATE: Word has just arrived that due to the October 20th tornado that put many Preston Royal merchants out of action, the following Preston Royal stores are back in action and extending their Partners Cards participation until Sunday, November 10: Ballard Design, Chico's, Cousin Earl, Dougherty's Pharmacy, Kasart, Ken's Man's Shop, Lily Rain, Pure Barre, Relax The Back, Roam … [Read more...] about 2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News
A Gentle Reminder: Prepare For Tonight’s Freezer
In meteorological circles, North Texas is known as the Super Weather Bowl. And the past couple of weeks have validated that claim. The area has experienced everything from a fierce family of tornadoes to sunshine temperatures in the upper 70s. And now tonight's thermometers are predicted to drop to below freezing that might result in current wet roads becoming icy. With … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Prepare For Tonight’s Freezer
Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
You’ve got to hand it to that dang family of tornadoes that ripped up North Texas Sunday. Their timing couldn’t have been worse for The Family Place’s 2019 Partners Card program. With the shop-athon fundraiser starting today, the more than 700 retailers were eagerly ready for customers to cash in on their Partners Card discounts. However, the tornadoes changed things for one … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Whether you believe in human-caused climate change or are just rattled by Mother Nature's Sunday night temper tantrum, the fact is that North Texas has proven to be vulnerable to ugly damage from straight line winds and tornadoes. Don't you just know that event planners would have been shivering in their stilettos if it had hit when a major fundraiser had been taking … [Read more...] about How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Sunday’s Storms May Have Devastated Parts Of North Texas, But Because Of Warnings No Lives Were Lost
Sunday night’s destructive weather disproved the theory that tornadoes only hit trailer parks. From mega-commercial buildings along Harry Hines, Fire Department 41 at Preston and Royal to Preston Hollow mansions’ manicured grounds, the storms took no mercy, leaving thousands without power — or roofs over their heads. One person, who hunkered down in his bathroom, admitted, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Storms May Have Devastated Parts Of North Texas, But Because Of Warnings No Lives Were Lost
Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there. Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
JUST IN: Friday’s Harvest Is Still At The Arboretum With A Slight Change Of Location
Hurricanes are fickle fellows. Just when you think you know what they’re going to do, they up and change plans. While the folks south of DFW are getting washed out thanks to Imelda, it appears that the forecast for today is going to be sprinkles here and there. And now the weather teams are downgrading their original guess of 60% chance of showers to 40 t0 50% for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friday’s Harvest Is Still At The Arboretum With A Slight Change Of Location