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Free spring break fun at Klyde Warren Park
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (12+ words) Free spring break fun at Klyde Warren Park'NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth...
Paris' iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nights
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) The cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries was an homage to the first hydrogen-powered flight of a balloon, which took place in the same location in 1783. A year after it captivated crowds during the Paris Olympics, a centerpiece of the…...
United Community Centers hosts free summer literacy adventure camp
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (115+ words) United Community Centers is hosting their annual Summer Literacy Adventures Program. Organizers of the Fort Worth-based nonprofit say they offer fun, engaging, and educational experiences that help combat summer slide. Summer slide is described as the education lost during the…...
How does the Phillie Phanatic stay fresh in the summer heat? Vodka and water
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (829+ words) The Phillie Phanatic has a boozy little secret for surviving the'dog days of summer. Vodka and water. Neat. Hold the lemon. "He's a milk guy," jokes Tom Burgoyne, who brings the Phanatic to life. Burgoyne, officially known as the mascot's…...
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There's no official count, but experts say a particularly wet spring may have created the ideal conditions for young fireflies to grow…...
What to know about Labor Day, its history and travel tips for 2025
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (872+ words) From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day " the federal holiday celebrating the American worker " by finding ways to relax. This year is the 131st anniversary of the holiday, which is celebrated on the…...
Dine out and give back this August during 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (207+ words) Reservations are open for the 29th Annual DFW Restaurant Week, an annual event where more than 150 local restaurants across North Texas offer prix-fixe (set price) meals at discounted rates, benefitting the North Texas Food Bank and the Lena Pope Home. DFW…...
Salvation Army of North texas opens cooling stations in five counties as temperatures rise
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) As triple-digit heat hits North Texas, the Salvation Army of North Texas has reopened its comprehensive heat relief services to residents in need. These services include operating cooling and hydration stations across five counties. The Salvation Army provides hydration, food,…...
PICTURES: North Texas dogs staying cool this summer
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (62+ words) Susan Jansen Aspen is poolside and stylish in her Hawaiian dress, getting ready for "Dog Days of Summer" this Saturday, July 19, at Mansfield Painted Tree Boutiques. Aspen models for her mom ... Dog Days of Summer 2025 Each year North Texans share…...
Rain, heat, repeat: Unusually wet July paved way for more mosquitoes
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (542+ words) If you feel like mosquitoes are especially relentless this month, you're not wrong. A combination of unusually heavy rainfall in July, lingering humidity, and rising temperatures has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes across North Texas, pest control experts say....