How about some relief from the recent day's dripping faucets? You're in luck! It looks like the rest of the month is going to be above freezing with a scattering of days with rain. But be cautious and alert. February is notorious for being fickle. Remember the St. Valentine's Day Fashion Show that had hundreds braving snow and ice to attend? And let's not even recall … [Read more...] about January’s Freezing Days And Nights May Just End With February Being So Walk-About Friendly
Walking/hiking
MySweetWishList: The Loop Dallas
According to The Loop Dallas Board Of Directors Chair Jeff Ellerman, “All we want for Christmas is the last two miles! “This holiday season let’s complete the final stretch of The Loop Dallas—a game-changing trail system that is connecting Dallas to Dallas like never before. With your support, we can finish the last two miles of this transformative project that connects … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Loop Dallas
A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
For some folks Friday the 13th is gonna be a bad luck day and the start of a traffic headache for the weekend. It's due to the annual BMW Dallas Marathon that is 53 years old. Texas' longest-running marathon and Dallas' biggest will include a full marathon, a half marathon, an ultra marathon and other activities including the following: Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
JUST IN: The Loop Plaza Will Be Powered By The Addy Foundation Thanks To A $5m+ Support
Despite the cram-jam of traffic along Oak Lawn, The Loop Dallas friends gathered on the ninth floor of 1333 Oak Lawn today for an announcement about the 50-mile “loop” that would allow Dallas to connect Dallas. For some, like bicyclists Tucker and Rich Enthoven, they hungered to hear about the dream of connecting Dallas north, south, east and west. For others, like City … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Loop Plaza Will Be Powered By The Addy Foundation Thanks To A $5m+ Support
2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
With the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball less than four weeks away, the CBB underwriters were honored at the elegant Hotel Swexan on Thursday, September 5. The only problem was getting there. In addition to the usual drive-home, there was the addition of the Katy Trail 5K gobbling up a lane along Turtle Creek Boulevard and heading to the finish line near the Harwood District … [Read more...] about 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
CityVet’s Pet Paw Safety Signs Along The Katy Trail Provide Reminders For Canine Courtesy
With the walk-about weather getting folks out and about, the Friends of the Katy Trail have some suggestions for pets and their people pals. Remember to keep your pooch-pal relationship connected via a leash at all times during your treks on the Trail. While s/he may be wo/man's best friend, their enthusiastic attention may be not be taken kindly by runners, cyclists and … [Read more...] about CityVet’s Pet Paw Safety Signs Along The Katy Trail Provide Reminders For Canine Courtesy
Trinity River Audubon Center’s Morning Bird Walk Is The Perfect Way To Greet The Morning
After all the fireworks and Fourth of July festivities, it’s time to take a rest. But don’t rest too long. After all, you don’t want to just lounge on the couch. Here’s a thought — Trinity River Audubon Center is holding its Morning Bird Walk on Saturday, July 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. While it may mean rising early to get in on the area’s greatest secret environmental … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s Morning Bird Walk Is The Perfect Way To Greet The Morning
Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
With North Texas starting to bloom and blossom, it is the perfect time to start raising more than flowers. How about some fundraising for Dallas' Katy Trail? As a result of the partnership with the City of Dallas owning the land and the Friends of the Katy Trail providing for its upkeep starting 25 years ago, there have been more than 1.5M visits annually by locals and … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Wednesday night the sky should be clear and ideal for the Bank of America Plaza and One AT&T Plaza/Whitacre Tower to glow in purple to commemorate March as Best Buddies Month. The lighting will also signal the launch of Dallas Best Buddies’ “Give Light to Inclusion” campaign to “encourage Dallas-area businesses and communities to take steps toward inclusive practices … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
North Texas has rightly earned a reputation for simply remarkable homes. From incredible estates fronting pristine lakes to Dilbeck cottages oozing with charms, it’s well deserved. But on Sunday, October 17, Mother Nature — pardon the expression — trumped them all. With a three-quarter moon on a clear night, she opened her arms for a dinner table that seemed to go on for an … [Read more...] about Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty