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North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures

Apr 19, 2021 9:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

You just thought winter was finished impacting North Texas. Tuesday is gonna change your mind when a dry, cold front arrives on the doorstep just after noon. What is a dry, cold front? It’s dry because the front that’s overnighting in Colorado right now will not be accompanied by any rain. But don’t be deceived by noontime Tuesday, when the temperature will be 68 … [Read more...] about North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures

The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House

Apr 16, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Built in 1910, the two-story, red-brick house at 4513 Gaston had been built during the turn-of-the-century glory days of East Dallas when Swiss Avenue was the showplace boulevard just blocks away. Over the years, both the house and the neighborhood had their ups and downs. Like other family homes in the area, 4513 evolved into a boarding house that was in need of some love and … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House

Meadows At The Meyerson To Honor Philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree With A Hybrid Concert

Apr 5, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

First the not-so-good news — in-person tickets for this Meadows School of the Art's Meadows Impact Scholarship Fund event on Tuesday, April 20, will not be available due to the pandemic limitations. Now for the great news: It will be livestreamed which means virtual attendance is free. The hybrid event will be SMU’s 28th Annual “Meadows at the Meyerson” honoring … [Read more...] about Meadows At The Meyerson To Honor Philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree With A Hybrid Concert

Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square

Mar 26, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

COVID-19 May Not Be The Top Of Today’s News But It’s Certainly Not Forgotten

Feb 19, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

You’ve got to hand it to Mother Nature. She’s the only one who could knock COVID-19 from the top of North Texas headlines. But as the temperatures rise above freezing and power does return to local not-made-to-be igloos, the pandemic will return to being the priority item. Those in need of their second dose are no doubt worrying if they’ll make it within the designated … [Read more...] about COVID-19 May Not Be The Top Of Today’s News But It’s Certainly Not Forgotten

Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

Feb 17, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

Mike Shaw’s Ice Bubbles Recipe Makes The Freezing Temps Warm The Heart

Feb 14, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

To celebrate this snowy and cold Presidents Day, here’s a little experiment that you might want to try — making ice bubbles. It's not every winter that North Texans have the right frigid environment to create these little works of art. But thanks to the incredible freezing temperatures and Minnesota-based photographer/physics and astronomy professor Dr. Mike Shaw, you'll know … [Read more...] about Mike Shaw’s Ice Bubbles Recipe Makes The Freezing Temps Warm The Heart

Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row

Feb 1, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For only the second year in its history, the Greenville Avenue's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not be filling Upper and Lower Greenville with celebrants. It was last year's cancellation that was a turning point for many North Texans when organizers called off the annual parade due to something called COVID-19. This decision was a hard hit for the Greenville Avenue Area … [Read more...] about Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row

Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Jan 21, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When two North Texas nonprofits get together on a project, it almost always spells success for its clients, staff, supporters and community. Such a partnership is taking place and has all the signs of being another winner. Since January is National Mentoring Month, the area Big Brothers Big Sisters (aka “Bigs”) is teaming up with Dallas and Fort Worth YMCA’s (aka “the … [Read more...] about Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

Jan 20, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Tuesday I found myself clicking onto a COVID-19 vaccine hub site and finding a window of times that were available for my vaccination to take place immediately. At first the sign of availability was shocking after days of “no times available.” Must admit that I was starting to feel like a rejected freshman with no invites after the first round of rush parties. That feeling … [Read more...] about Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

Jan 4, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Back on Wednesday, October 28, it was one of those cold fall days with the high only 45 degrees and wet stuff falling all over. If ever there was a time when an event benefited from being virtual, it was the day’s Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 2020 Celebrating Women benefiting Baylor Scott And White Health’s battle against breast cancer. Over the past 20 years, the … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

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