After a more than 70-degree jump from last week’s single-digit temperature, the past two days have been a relief from the Arctic blast. Plumbers and car washes are booming with business. One car wash operator proudly reported that since Saturday, his operation had done more than 5,000 cars. Boy, wouldn’t you hate to see his water bill? But, no. They recycle their … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Is Up For A Rematch Of Topsy-Turvy Weather In North Texas
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The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
As North Texans start the process of recovering from the past week’s brutal arctic blast, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's called the sun and it's starting to defrost neighborhoods. Grocery stores and gasoline stations are preparing to receive 18-wheelers bearing product. At this time, eggs, milk and meat products are pretty scant. Gas stations are hit-or-miss with … [Read more...] about The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
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
Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
As if the Dallas Arboretum's grounds in full regalia weren't enough, a press conference was held on Friday, February 28, to reveal that this year's Dallas Blooms will literally provide "The Sounds Of Spring." In addition to hundreds of thousands of blossoms and music-oriented topiaries, the Arboretum has been working with the Callier Center for Communication Disorders to assist … [Read more...] about Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
Saturday’s Weather Will Be Ideal For PCHPS’s Landmarking Of Five Homes
With the rain and gloom in the rear view mirror, the next few days are going to lovely for getting outside of your gopher hole. Whether it’s walking the pooch or checking out the hundreds of thousands of tulips at the Arboretum's Dallas Blooms, Friday, Saturday and even possibly Sunday are going to be “get-out-and-enjoy” North Texas. But if you more inclined to be a lover of … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Will Be Ideal For PCHPS’s Landmarking Of Five Homes
Arboretum Annie Is Just A Part Of The Dallas Arboretum’s Extending $5 Admission Special
With temperatures dancing in the 40s and 50s, the Dallas Arboretum’s extension of its $5 admission special until Friday, February 28, seemed like a pretty good deal. Ah, but with the thermometer rising to the 60s and even 70s Sunday and Monday, it’s incredible. And it only gets better. This Sunday (aka Groundhog Day), Arboretum Annie will be on hand at A Tasteful Place … [Read more...] about Arboretum Annie Is Just A Part Of The Dallas Arboretum’s Extending $5 Admission Special
Despite Topsy-Turvy Temps, Dallas Blooms Will Be Abounding With “Peace, Love And Flower Power” Through April 9
Yesterday the temperatures were in the upper 80s. Tonight the mercury will drop to the 30s. This winter has been a roller coaster with wardrobes going from shorts to quilted jackets and back to sandals within hours. If you think you’ve been dizzy from the changes, take pity on the plants. One minute they’re poking their heads up to spring-like conditions and just as quickly … [Read more...] about Despite Topsy-Turvy Temps, Dallas Blooms Will Be Abounding With “Peace, Love And Flower Power” Through April 9
Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events
Oh, goodness gracious, Aunt Hattie. Tonight was such a challenge for event planners. With a cold front slamming against a ho-hum warmish condition in North Texas, what were activities like the Dallas Arboretum’s Spring Dinner to do? Have it outdoors among the Dallas Blooms glories, or hunker on down in the Rosine Hall? Thank heaven, the wise brains prevailed and the dinner was … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events
A Damp Grumble Rumble Is In The Future For North Texas
This morning is going to be the preamble for the days of rain to come. Starting just before drive-home, the rumbles are forecasted to grumble. Then it will be a week of rain, thunder and lightning. The locust and plague are on hold, thank heaven. For those away on spring break (Hello, Highland Park, Jesuit, Richardson and Ursuline classmates) , it probably won't mean … [Read more...] about A Damp Grumble Rumble Is In The Future For North Texas
Sweater Weather Makes A Brief Return Thursday
If you've already put your cozy clothes in your cedar closet, better dig one outfit out. The weather for Thursday may provide a reminder of chillier times. How chilly? The weather guessers are suggesting morning-drive temps in the 50's and the day's high lingering in the low 60's. The good news is that the weekend is going to be spectacular, so it'll be simply ideal for … [Read more...] about Sweater Weather Makes A Brief Return Thursday
JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum Opens At Noon
Yup, it's cold and icy outside, but the folks at the Dallas Arboretum are opening up at noon today. While today's Dallas Bloom's official opening isn't going exactly as planned with a breakfast, the tulips and other flowers in the Arboretum's wonderland are still blooming to see you. However...and you just knew there was a "however" coming up. The Rory Meyers Children's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum Opens At Noon