Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Weather
Update: Less Than $8,000 Is Needed To Make The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat $100K Goal
Well, gee whiskers! Remember those days a month ago when rain never seemed to stop? Well, it's stopped. But now North Texans are being haunted by those Cassandra types who claimed that in the days to come, the wet stuff would be missed as a heat wave hotter than a uber-jalapeno would arrive on the scene. The hot sauce has not just arrived. It's bristling with even greater … [Read more...] about Update: Less Than $8,000 Is Needed To Make The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat $100K Goal
Celebrate The Fourth Of July With Lots Of Fireworks, Food, Friends, Fun And Free Of Regrets
This year’s Fourth Of July celebration started this past Saturday with Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration that filled the Pavilion and Great Lawn to the hilt with red, white and blue and families. On Independence Day eve, Addison's Kaboom Town will carry on its tradition of family festivities from 5 to 11 p.m. As for the big day, parades and picnics will … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Fourth Of July With Lots Of Fireworks, Food, Friends, Fun And Free Of Regrets
Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
Like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, longtime North Texans have repeatedly sung over the years, "We need the rain." But enough is enough. After days of thunder that sounded like a 1950s bowling alley, flash-bashing lightning and torrents of rain that would have sunk Noah's ark, folks have been SOS-ing Amazon for solar-powered weather radios, generators and storm shelters. Give … [Read more...] about Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Thursday night as the skies took a break from the waves of blinding rain, the Business Council for the Arts held its “Cheers To Change” open house on the 10th floor of The Stack building overlooking Deep Ellum. While BCA CEO Stacie Adams greeted guests like BCA Chair of the Board Joel Austin, TRG Collaboration Officer Rhonda Contreras, Mary Pat Higgins and Evan Singer, BCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
After little Valley View in Cooke County got slammed this past Saturday, residents throughout North Texas’ major communities were sent scrambling for cover before dawn Tuesday. By the time folks emerged to see the aftermath, they discovered roads covered with debris, flooded streets, age-old trees toppled, houses damaged and downed power lines resulting in 600,000 without … [Read more...] about North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
While North Texas has truly missed the recent weeks of Mother Nature’s temper tantrums that had smashed Oklahoma and Houston, yesterday proved that even these parts aren’t shielded from her bad moods. Throughout the area, the painful loss of life and the unbelievable property devastation proved that we are simply “the guests of Mother Nature,” and she can be a truly cruel … [Read more...] about North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
As the world literally focused on the Solar Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the crowd at a "local country club" gathered to support those with another kind of sensory element. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon chaired by Laura Downing, who admitted that her family had recently learned of hearing challenges. As Laura recalled, her husband Jason Downing had had challenges in … [Read more...] about A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
The Callier Cares Luncheon at a "local country club" is the opportunity to recognize people who have supported and made advancements in the ability for communications. But the 2024 Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser not only saluted Dr. Rebecca Landa with the 2024 Campbell Callier Prize and the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party Had A Picture-Perfect Setting To Hear About Hearing
The Los Arboles gated community is a charming world flourishing with winding lanes shaded by trees. One of the most splendiferous — with its terrace overlooking a lake with a fountain — belonged to Debbie and Nickey Oates. The 7,168-square-foot stone home was simply ideal for the Foundation for Callier Center's Callier Cares Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, March 27. The … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party Had A Picture-Perfect Setting To Hear About Hearing
Monday’s Tax Filing Deadline Trumps Priorities Of Masters Win And Potential Weather Threats
On the heels of North Texas’ own Scottie Scheffler bringing home another green jacket from the Masters and the promise of warmer temperatures possibly challenging the Texas grid plus the usual "severe weather" possibilities this week, it’s a must to keep priorities in order. So, what's higher up on the priority list than Scheffler and sweating without power? Monday is the … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tax Filing Deadline Trumps Priorities Of Masters Win And Potential Weather Threats