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North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest

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Back in December 2019, there were rumblings among the healthcare community of a problem. It was regarding an outbreak of a virus in China that was making its way to Europe. At best, it garnered a small item on the back page of some major American newspapers. It sounded like a case of the flu. Besides, it was on the other side of the world. But by March that situation had … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest

Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row

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For only the second year in its history, the Greenville Avenue's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not be filling Upper and Lower Greenville with celebrants. It was last year's cancellation that was a turning point for many North Texans when organizers called off the annual parade due to something called COVID-19. This decision was a hard hit for the Greenville Avenue Area … [Read more...] about Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row

Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations

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After the last few days of wet, thunderous weather, Mother Nature is showing her Irish genes with sunshine predicted for the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday along Greenville Avenue. Having the best seat on the route will be Grand Marshal/outgoing Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Unfortunately, the temperatures are not going to be exactly conducive for wearing … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations

WFAA’s Recently Retired Sportscaster George Riba To Serve As Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal

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For over 40 years George Riba has been a real sweetheart in the Dallas-Fort Worth sports reporting business. He's covered every aspect of the athlete world and handled each assignment with professionalism. Some folks don't recall his having worked at both KTVT and KXAS back in the early 1970's before joining WFAA in 1977. But he did and each time made friends and a … [Read more...] about WFAA’s Recently Retired Sportscaster George Riba To Serve As Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal