Despite the skies pounding North Texas with all types of headline-making wet and windy stuff, the 2020 Cattle Baronesses are making big noise themselves tonight. Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have just seconds ago announced plans for the American Cancer Society fundraiser “Just Livin’ #Take Cancer By The Horns.” And, boy, are these ladies … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Up And Moving North To The Star With Dierks Bentley
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Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
As if brazenly taking on Mother Nature, catering czarina Cassandra likes to claim, “It never rains on my events.” On Thursday, November 7, that statement appeared to be challenged as the temperature not only plummeted several degrees from the previous day, but the forecast was for 100% precipitation. Right on cue, however, the day’s rain ended by mid-afternoon, but the chill … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
[W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
While North Texas weather can change faster than a quick-change-artist, Monday's forecast of rain and temperatures in the 50s may put a damper* on the scheduled Veterans Day Parade's "Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day" in downtown Dallas. Parade Chair Pat Teipel has arranged a stellar lineup including the Honorable Sam Johnson as honorary parade chair and LTC James … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
Tricks To Make Halloween Night A Treat
While it may be hard to get revved up for trick or treating Halloween night with so many homes looking pretty scary from the October 20 slam, the little ones will still be haunting neighborhoods in search of candy. According to weather-guessers, the temperatures will be in the nippy 40s and sunset will be taking place at 6:37 p.m. That means, the bundled up … [Read more...] about Tricks To Make Halloween Night A Treat
A Gentle Reminder: Prepare For Tonight’s Freezer
In meteorological circles, North Texas is known as the Super Weather Bowl. And the past couple of weeks have validated that claim. The area has experienced everything from a fierce family of tornadoes to sunshine temperatures in the upper 70s. And now tonight's thermometers are predicted to drop to below freezing that might result in current wet roads becoming icy. With … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Prepare For Tonight’s Freezer
Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
You’ve got to hand it to that dang family of tornadoes that ripped up North Texas Sunday. Their timing couldn’t have been worse for The Family Place’s 2019 Partners Card program. With the shop-athon fundraiser starting today, the more than 700 retailers were eagerly ready for customers to cash in on their Partners Card discounts. However, the tornadoes changed things for one … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Whether you believe in human-caused climate change or are just rattled by Mother Nature's Sunday night temper tantrum, the fact is that North Texas has proven to be vulnerable to ugly damage from straight line winds and tornadoes. Don't you just know that event planners would have been shivering in their stilettos if it had hit when a major fundraiser had been taking … [Read more...] about How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there. Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday