After an unexpected storm hit on the extremely early morning of Wednesday, September 25, North Texans found the drive-to-work a challenge due to broken tree limbs and non-functioning stoplights. But the gated community of Los Arboles, just off of Forest Lane, seemed to be back to its pristine haven — except for the fountain in the lake adjacent to Debbie and Nickey Oates' … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Had A Smooth Bourbon Night With Texas Chic Barbecue
Weather Woes
Update: Less Than $8,000 Is Needed To Make The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat $100K Goal
Well, gee whiskers! Remember those days a month ago when rain never seemed to stop? Well, it's stopped. But now North Texans are being haunted by those Cassandra types who claimed that in the days to come, the wet stuff would be missed as a heat wave hotter than a uber-jalapeno would arrive on the scene. The hot sauce has not just arrived. It's bristling with even greater … [Read more...] about Update: Less Than $8,000 Is Needed To Make The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat $100K Goal
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
The Senior Source And TXU Join Up To Help Elderly Residents “Beat The Heat” This Saturday
Is it toasty enough in these parts? Not really. But it's gonna start warming up for steamy days and weeks ahead. Oh, for the first blast of cold fronts? Alas, those days of chill won't appear until Halloween tricking and treating and that's way into the future. In the meantime, TXU and The Senior Source have joined up for the annual Beat The Heat program to help the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source And TXU Join Up To Help Elderly Residents “Beat The Heat” This Saturday
Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
Like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, longtime North Texans have repeatedly sung over the years, "We need the rain." But enough is enough. After days of thunder that sounded like a 1950s bowling alley, flash-bashing lightning and torrents of rain that would have sunk Noah's ark, folks have been SOS-ing Amazon for solar-powered weather radios, generators and storm shelters. Give … [Read more...] about Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Thursday night as the skies took a break from the waves of blinding rain, the Business Council for the Arts held its “Cheers To Change” open house on the 10th floor of The Stack building overlooking Deep Ellum. While BCA CEO Stacie Adams greeted guests like BCA Chair of the Board Joel Austin, TRG Collaboration Officer Rhonda Contreras, Mary Pat Higgins and Evan Singer, BCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
After little Valley View in Cooke County got slammed this past Saturday, residents throughout North Texas’ major communities were sent scrambling for cover before dawn Tuesday. By the time folks emerged to see the aftermath, they discovered roads covered with debris, flooded streets, age-old trees toppled, houses damaged and downed power lines resulting in 600,000 without … [Read more...] about North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
While North Texas has truly missed the recent weeks of Mother Nature’s temper tantrums that had smashed Oklahoma and Houston, yesterday proved that even these parts aren’t shielded from her bad moods. Throughout the area, the painful loss of life and the unbelievable property devastation proved that we are simply “the guests of Mother Nature,” and she can be a truly cruel … [Read more...] about North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
CANCELED: Saturday’s Presentation Park Cities’ Park Cities Car Show
Preservation Park Cities has had a rough time dealing with Mother Nature. Its originally scheduled Park Cities Car Show was to take place Saturday, April 20, at Burleson Park. But thanks to a very late cold front accompanied by rain, organizers opted to postponed it to Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But weather guessers are predicting today's wet, threatening … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Saturday’s Presentation Park Cities’ Park Cities Car Show
Monday’s Tax Filing Deadline Trumps Priorities Of Masters Win And Potential Weather Threats
On the heels of North Texas’ own Scottie Scheffler bringing home another green jacket from the Masters and the promise of warmer temperatures possibly challenging the Texas grid plus the usual "severe weather" possibilities this week, it’s a must to keep priorities in order. So, what's higher up on the priority list than Scheffler and sweating without power? Monday is the … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tax Filing Deadline Trumps Priorities Of Masters Win And Potential Weather Threats
Even Threats Of Storms Couldn’t Dampen The Arboretum’s 7th Annual Food and Wine Festival
Never let it be said that a threat of rain or even thunder will keep North Texas foodies and wine lovers away from a fundraiser. And when the event is nestled in loads of tents with dozens of talented chefs and wineries, it’s proof of their determination — as was the long backup of vehicles in the far right lane on Garland Road leading to the Dallas Arboretum for its 7th Annual … [Read more...] about Even Threats Of Storms Couldn’t Dampen The Arboretum’s 7th Annual Food and Wine Festival