Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
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There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
There have definitely been some changes to the normal routine ... wait, North Texans haven't had a normal routine since the pandemic messed things up a year ago. But thanks to the addition of this week's blizzard tagged "snovid" in honor of the merger of COVID-19 and the polar vortex, even pandemic routines are requiring adjustments, including the following: Many … [Read more...] about There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
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
Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
MySweetWishList: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth
According to Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Community Engagement VP Shay Dial Johnson, “Goodwill is more than a thrift store. The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves this chance. “Goodwill … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #1: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
Let’s get the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball raffle off with a zoom. Not the online group get together kind but rather a vehicle that Batman would have eagerly swapped the Batmobile for. It’s the first-ever Lexus LC-500 Convertible. Oh, baby! Today would be so ideal to be breezing along with the top down and taking in all the envious looks. 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible* (MSRP: … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #1: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
After months of adapting to the new world order of COVID-19 restrictions, the American Heart Association - North Texas is undertaking a fundraiser that promises fun and fundraising safely — The Heart Of Collin County - Heart Fest. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 8, at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco, it’s only right that Crest’s kingpin Mike Brosin and … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Continuing Its Trail Drive To Raise North Texas Cancer Research Funds
While the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s in-person get together has been canceled, 2020/2021 Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall and their committee of 100 are forging ahead to provide funding for North Texas cancer research. A couple of the ways that they’re accomplishing their COVID-19 compliant fundraising plan are: Raffle — The five gems (Park Place vehicle, … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Continuing Its Trail Drive To Raise North Texas Cancer Research Funds
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
According to Passport For Paws marketing and social media coordinator Haley Dillon, The overpopulation of dogs and cats is a sad fact of life in North Texas despite the herculean efforts of local shelters and rescue organizations. There are simply more animals in need than available homes, and those in charge of city shelters face heart-wrenching decisions when there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
According to Families To Freedom Founder/Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s nearly midnight. Judy is driving on a small dark the highway. The mom, her client named Kayla, has dozed off. Her children are already asleep under blankets leaned on top of each other. Even the dog’s tail has stopping thumping in the crate. One window has tiny fingerprint drawings that will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom