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Halloween

Halloween Hooligans Will Be At Doorsteps Sunday Just Before Cowboys “Hopefully” Haunt Vikings

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Beware that ghosts, princesses and Super Heroes will be at your front doors Sunday evening. If you’re game for their tricks for treats, then leave your front door lights shine. On the other hand, if you don’t want to pay-for-play, then go way dark and hunker on down. Tip: Sunset is officially at 6:37 p.m., but those adorable little costumed figures will probably be … [Read more...] about Halloween Hooligans Will Be At Doorsteps Sunday Just Before Cowboys “Hopefully” Haunt Vikings

Saturday’s Halloween Is Going To Be A Once In A Blue Moon Event

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With temperatures getting a bit friendlier for Saturday’s Halloween ghosting about, the continuing COVID-19 monster is putting a damper on plans for the night’s festivities. Parents and residents are in a quandary on how to proceed. They don’t want to disappoint munchkins, who have had their lives turned upside down in the past seven months. But neither do they want to expose … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Halloween Is Going To Be A Once In A Blue Moon Event

The Evening’s Chills Didn’t Trick Munchkins From Halloween Haunting For Treats

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  Despite the evening's chill, the thrills of Halloween 2019 lurked through neighborhoods ... with parents  and older siblings in tow. Bekah and Gene Hooton split their parental duties. While Gene made the neighborhood rounds with the three Hooton munchkins in three layers of clothes, mother Bekah settled back in her finest witch garb on her front porch … [Read more...] about The Evening’s Chills Didn’t Trick Munchkins From Halloween Haunting For Treats

Tricks To Make Halloween Night A Treat

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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

Weather Couldn’t Keep The Halloweeners From Haunting Neighborhoods For Sugary Delights

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Halloween night of 2018 was cold and chilly. Still nothing could dissuade little ones from haunting neighborhoods in search of sweets. While nary a witch nor politico showed up at doors, princesses still ruled supreme, ghoulish types drooled and Ninja warriors braved the elements. However, a new trend was seen at doorsteps — pepperoni … [Read more...] about Weather Couldn’t Keep The Halloweeners From Haunting Neighborhoods For Sugary Delights

Be Warned: Trick Or Treaters Are Not Invincible

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Wednesday is sounding like sort of a downer for the class of 2018 trick or treaters. The temps are gonna struggle to reach the lowest 70s and they’ll be dampened by a chance of drizzle. Dadgummit, all of these factors will provide a challenge for folks behind the wheel as munchkins scurry around neighborhoods searching for treats. With that said, please be even more … [Read more...] about Be Warned: Trick Or Treaters Are Not Invincible

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Halloween

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Despite the chill in the air and the damp drizzle, the children of the night took to the neighborhoods looking for treats Tuesday night for Halloween. With parents reliving their younger days, twins were dressed as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and Wayne and Garth.  One munchkin even came as a "glitter ball." Mother Nature for once cooperated and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Halloween

Tips For Tuesday’s Trick Or Treating

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Despite the predicted chill and wet weather for Halloween, costumed munchkins will still be hitting neighborhoods for yummy handouts. Thanks to Remington College Dallas Campus’s Criminal Justice Department instructor Dickey Harrison, here are some tricks to make their search for yummies a treat. Have children carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see while … [Read more...] about Tips For Tuesday’s Trick Or Treating

A Gentle Reminder: Heed The Warning Of The Weekend To Come

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Sure, it’s only Tuesday, but let’s get a head start on the weekend because this one is going to have its ups and downs. Sure, every retailer and kid in your life have let you know that Halloween is taking place on Saturday. That’s the constant factor. Another constant is Sunday around 2 a.m. While you’ll be snug in your beddy-bye, Daylight Savings Time will come to an end … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Heed The Warning Of The Weekend To Come