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A Damp Grumble Rumble Is In The Future For North Texas

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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

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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

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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

JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum $5 Special Is Extended

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Just got word that the $5 special deal at the Dallas Arboretum has been so successful, they're going to extend it until Friday, February 27. Naturally, the success is due to her ladyship, Mother Nature, who has been generous with her nice weather. And while this weekend might be a little damp for wandering through the gardens, just think of Valentine's Day, which is on a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum $5 Special Is Extended

Dallas Arboretum Friends And Patrons Take In The Beauty Of Dallas Blooms

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There’s the old saw that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, in the case of the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms, it ain’t true. And the patrons and friends of the Arboretum can attest to that. Sure, the colors are those that artist try to perfect on their palettes. But those colors can’t release the incredible natural fragrances and 3D-feel found in the acres … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Friends And Patrons Take In The Beauty Of Dallas Blooms

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Blooms

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Despite the on-again, off-again attempts by spring to “spring” into action, the Dallas Arboretum staffers have maintained a constant array of acres of marvelous blossoms for Dallas Blooms. Along with those floral delights are fragrances and nearby birds debating the environment with resident squirrels. The Dallas Arboretum “friends” and “sponsors” were treated to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Blooms

JUST IN: Dallas Blooms Is Extended To Easter Sunday Thanks To Bank Of America

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Mother Nature can really be a royal pain in the flower bed. The area buds have been facing spring weather one day and winter chills the next. What’s a gardener to do? Especially when you’re at the Dallas Arboretum and dealing with acres of the blossoms for the 30th annual Dallas Blooms? The Arboretum staff and flowers have been meeting the rigors of the weather … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Blooms Is Extended To Easter Sunday Thanks To Bank Of America

Dallas Arboretum Is Buzzing With Activity Thanks To Dallas Blooms Opening And Return Of Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

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If you weren’t at the Dallas Arboretum this past weekend, you missed out on a perfect opening weekend for Dallas Blooms and the reopening of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. But not to worry. Both Blooms and the Rory will still be there just waiting for you. And if you’re Dallas-locked down during the upcoming March spring break, both Dallas Blooms and Rory will … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Buzzing With Activity Thanks To Dallas Blooms Opening And Return Of Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden