According to Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth Communications Content Creator Curtis Rhodes, “Art is all around us! As a person who can see, I know that there are times I take for granted the ability to appreciate the beauty of a painting or sculpture or other work of visual art simply by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is a large portion of our population that is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lighthouse For The Blind Of Fort Worth
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A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions
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
MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health Back-To-School Fair
According to HHM Health Board Chair Maria Miller, "HHM Health is hosting the annual Back To School Fair on Saturday, July 30! The Vickery Meadow community will be able to come to the Northwest Community Center to receive free immunizations, backpacks, school supplies, snow cones, and fun! There will be other community organizations on site to support this effort. "Families … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health Back-To-School Fair
JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
Literacy Achieves dates its roots back to 1997 when it was known as Vickery Meadow Learning Center. The purpose was to help the growing number of refugees and immigrants arriving in the area to learn English. It was five years later that a 20-something volunteered to teach students. Her name was Sarah Polley. Over the years she served as the Adult Program Director from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Two years ago North Texans realized that the COVID invasion was at the doorstep when the annual St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Greenville Avenue Parade was canceled. After another year of the avenue falling victim to pandemic protocols, the Greenville Avenue Parade is returning this Saturday with the avenue greening up with shamrocks and more kisses than the Blarney Stone could … [Read more...] about Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
Having “served more than 1,700 low-income families since 1986,” Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity has provided an “investment of approximately $179M in more than 25 Dallas-area neighborhoods.” In large part it’s been due to the work and commitment of its board of directors over the years. Joining the board are its two newest members Jay Bray and Ron Storz, who have … [Read more...] about Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
MySweetWishList: Klyde Warren Park
According to Klyde Warren Park volunteer Lynn McBee, “Wishing everyone who loves or has used Klyde Warren Park this past year to make any size donation toward keeping it clean, safe and active, understanding that the Park is self-supporting and has remained open and active throughout the pandemic. "With its traditional revenue sources gone for so much of the last 18 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
Back in 2002 the idea that had been simmering started gathering steam. For some it was a crazy idea; to others it was a stroke of genius. Perhaps it was both. The idea was the creation of a park over Woodall Rodgers, a recessed highway. John Zogg played the role of Tom Sawyer rallying organizations and people to the undertaking. One of those people was Capital Bank Founder Jody … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
According to SouthFair Community Development Corporation Assistant Hope Director Grace Feyisetan, “Last year, on North Texas Giving Day, SouthFair sent a message to our donors that said, ‘We take dirt and turn it into homes/We take visions and turn them into realities/We take donations and revitalize South Dallas.’ It was true then, and it rings true now as we celebrate 30 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
Turtle Creek is one of North Texas’ treasures that seems to only get better and better with age. The creek with its mammoth trees and lush grounds rebound beautifully from torrential rainstorms, sweltering summer heat and frigid ice storms thanks to Mother Nature, the City of Dallas and the Turtle Creek Association. Way back in the past century, the west side of the creek … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
An Optional Mask-Wearing Adjustment May Be Ahead For North Texans
Today's announcement by the CDC stated that individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can forego wearing masks in a variety of situations, including: Walking, running, hiking or biking outdoors alone or with members of their household Attending small outdoor gatherings with fully vaccinated family and friends Attending small outdoor gatherings with … [Read more...] about An Optional Mask-Wearing Adjustment May Be Ahead For North Texans