Blow off the cold weather and start focusing on the spring, with the blooms dazzling gardens and silk dresses and cotton shorts showing off toned and tanned legs. A perfect opportunity will be the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2025 Easter In The Park event. This year's "eggstravaganza" will of course have the mad scramble for the thousands of candy-filled eggs, food trucks, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Three Generations Of The Susan And John Farris Family To Serve As Easter In The Park Grand Marshals
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It’s Days Like This That A Good Book, A Streaming Binge And Closet Editing Are Made To Order
Around noon today, the ducks along Lakeside were just ducky splashing in front of the estates overlooking Exall Lake. The early morning rain had been joined by sleet and the streets were just starting to show signs of slip and slide for automobiles and pedestrians. However, within a half hour, the downfall of wet and cold stuff has become more steady covering the … [Read more...] about It’s Days Like This That A Good Book, A Streaming Binge And Closet Editing Are Made To Order
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
If anyone thought the first days of the New Year had been brisk, be prepared for what's around the corner. Next week will make this week look like a day at the beach. The big change will start Sunday morning with temperatures in the 60s. But by afternoon a strong cold front will shove those numbers to the the lower 40s. As for night time, the drop to the 20s will start … [Read more...] about North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
JUST IN: Threat Of Rain Postpones Wednesday’s Light Up Turtle Creek Park To Monday, December 9
With the word that starting overnight, the skies will open with rain making Wednesday rather soggy, there's been a change of plans for "Light Up Turtle Creek Park" festivities. After comparing notes, the Wednesday evening event has been moved to Monday, December 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Other than that, all the rest of the activities including free pictures with Santa, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Threat Of Rain Postpones Wednesday’s Light Up Turtle Creek Park To Monday, December 9
A Gentle Reminder: The “Historic” Election Day Of 2024 Is Finally Here
After what seems like ages, the big day is finally here. Tuesday is election day for local, statewide and national candidates all vying for votes. With candidates throwing an assortment of zingers at each other for months, voters have been besieged with all types of information. There has been no escaping all the fodder. Email- and mail-boxes have been flooded with … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: The “Historic” Election Day Of 2024 Is Finally Here
The 2024 MySweetWishList Is Wide Open For Submissions For Wishful North Texas Non-Profits
With Halloween of 2024 gone, it’s time to prepare for the holidays ahead. North Texas non-profits are facing the final months with all types of dreams of things that might be. For instance, donation of clothes, tickets for 2025 fundraisers and volunteers to help collect toys for children in need. The annual MySweetWishList is already collecting requests from area … [Read more...] about The 2024 MySweetWishList Is Wide Open For Submissions For Wishful North Texas Non-Profits
A Gentle Reminder: 2024 Daylight Saving Time Approaches With Alarm
Before you vote and order a pizza to watch the election results on Tuesday, November 3, you're gonna be rewarded with that hour you gave up to the Daylight Saving Time’s spring forward. Sure, you remember when you grumbled for two or three days following the Sunday loss. Geez, way worse than a Cowboys' loss. But just 48 hours before the national election commences on … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2024 Daylight Saving Time Approaches With Alarm
Change Is In The Wind: A Cold Front Cometh Tonight For Wake-Up Temperatures In The 40s And 50s
Weather predictors are recommending that you prepare yourself for a 20-degree drop in temperatures starting Wednesday. When you go to sleep tonight, you’ll wake up to a definite chill in the air. The good news is that you won’t need hand warmers and sock caps. However, you might be wise to pull out those coats for the kids as they head off to school. By the time, you … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: A Cold Front Cometh Tonight For Wake-Up Temperatures In The 40s And 50s
This Weekend Is Filled With Atonement, Football Rivalry And A Confusing Monday Holiday
This weekend is full of activities starting with Yom Kippur that commences at sunset (aka 6:58 p.m.) today. For the next 25 hours, those of the Jewish faith will celebrate the holiest day by fasting, praying and seeking atonement for their sins. On Saturday, Fair Park will be filled with Longhorn and Sooner fans heading to the Cotton Bowl for the Red River kick-off at 2:30 … [Read more...] about This Weekend Is Filled With Atonement, Football Rivalry And A Confusing Monday Holiday
A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Starts The Jewish New Year On Wednesday At Sunset
At 7:09 p.m. Wednesday evening the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah — begins. In Judaism it is considered to be the first day of the calendar year and one of the holiest days, commemorating the creation of the world. Celebrated for 48 hours, Rosh Hashanah will end at 7:06 p.m. on Friday, October 4. During these 48 hours, work is prohibited and many spend time attending … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Starts The Jewish New Year On Wednesday At Sunset