Leave it to the Hoblitzelle Foundation to get on board for charity in a big way. The Fair Park First team has revealed that the generous foundation established in 1942 by the late Esther and Karl Hoblitzelle has just provided a gift of $2M toward the creation of the 11-acre Community Park along Fitzhugh. According to Foundation President Katie Robbins, “Hoblitzelle … [Read more...] about Hoblitzelle Foundation Gifts $2M For Fair Park First’s 11-Acre Community Park
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June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison
The timing couldn’t be better! With Thursday’s announcement by the CDC that those fully vaccinated could put their masks into cold storage with minor exceptions, Taste Addison organizers are whooping it up for the festival of music, food and loads of stuff to do. The two-day event taking place at Addison Circle Park will kick off on Friday, June 4, with music from the '80s, … [Read more...] about June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison
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
Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Sunday is going to be especially important to two religious groups. For Christians, it will be Easter Sunday; for those of the Jewish faith, it will be the end of Passover. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it will mark the first official holiday in which people can take a collective sigh of relief that just perhaps the worst of the pandemic may be over. While the day … [Read more...] about Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Turtle Creek Conservancy Is Off To The Races With A Derby In A Box And A Hybrid Experience
Last year at this time things were topsy-turvy with the pandemic’s new world abnormal creating limited ways of fundraising. Still, the annual Kentucky Derby stampeded on at Churchill Downs, where the gallery was drastically reduced. Over at Turtle Creek Park, the annual Day at the Races was barren of people because the event had gone totally virtual. Still, the sat-at-home … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy Is Off To The Races With A Derby In A Box And A Hybrid Experience
Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square
Back in the early 1980s, the West End was Dallas’ party room with Planet Hollywood, The Palm, On The Border, the Boiler Room and Froggy Bottoms at Dallas Alley, Restaurant Silvano, The West End Marketplace, Ferrari’s and The Old Spaghetti Warehouse. Set against a concrete landscape, the neighborhood was filled to the max with neon signs boasting venues, valet parkers in heavy … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square
Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies
Every now and then Mother Nature takes pity on North Texas and lets the good times roll. Just in time for the official start of spring tomorrow, Mom is providing not just one beautiful weekend but two! While this Saturday and Sunday might require a sweater instead of a halter top, it will be the perfect time to venture out and reacquaint yourself with the great outdoors … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies
The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
As North Texans start the process of recovering from the past week’s brutal arctic blast, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's called the sun and it's starting to defrost neighborhoods. Grocery stores and gasoline stations are preparing to receive 18-wheelers bearing product. At this time, eggs, milk and meat products are pretty scant. Gas stations are hit-or-miss with … [Read more...] about The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
Officials and weather guessers are staggering like a giddy teenager landing a hot date for the prom. Only this one ain't so hot. With the approach of a sub-freezing blast courtesy of a polar vortex, North Texans are more than encouraged to stay home for the next few days of freezing temperatures accompanied by snow, sleet and ice. Yesterday morning's 130-vehicle-pile-up that … [Read more...] about North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
Last March when the world was just beginning its upside-down normal thanks to COVID-19, the Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) was also going through some major changes. The good news was that it had reached the $100M fundraising mark for the Harold Simmons Park’s $200M capital campaign and was entering the next phase of developing the 200-acre park and raising the rest of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal