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DFW Weekend Guide: Don't Miss "Taste Addison"

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:33:19 +0000

This is one of the most event-filled weekends for DFW. It's the Byron Nelson (partying, golf, partying). It's the Wildflower Festival (Uncle Kracker, Cowboy Mouth, The Toadies and more).

My money is on Taste Addison.

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Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through North Texas

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:56:16 +0000

As many as 10 tornadoes ripped through North Texas including one reported to be a mile wide. The worst damage appears to be in Granbury (outside of Fort Worth) and Cleburne. The cities of Ennis and Milsap also reported a lot of damage caused by the storms.

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Happy Cinco de Mayo 2013 DFW!

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:17:13 +0000

Happy Cinco de Mayo 2013 DFW! That's May 5th if your Spanish is not too bueno. Have you made plans to celebrate the holiday yet?

In the past I've gone to eat and drink margaritas on the patio at Desperado's. Their signature taco is on my list of The Top 10 Tacos in DFW. It's a no-brainer. I highly recommend it. There's a good chance you will agree with me or thank me for this because it's that good.

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East Texan, Country Music Legend George Jones Dies

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:28:10 +0000

I guess he stopped loving her today.

Country music legend George Jones, who was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas has died. He was 81.

A self-taught guitarist, Jones lived a difficult life. He grew up the son of an alcoholic. Then he became an alcoholic. Jones had four wives, including Tammy Wynette. If that's not the makings for the perfect country and western song, I don't know what is.

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How to Help the Victims of the West, Texas Explosion

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:40:26 +0000

North Texans are extremely generous and want to help the victims of the explosion in West, Texas. There are several ways that you can help the victims, emergency personnel and relief workers. Here are a few suggestions.

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Video of West, Texas Explosion

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:34:50 +0000

A fire and horrific explosion took place around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. People for miles around felt the explosion -- with many thinking that an earthquake had occurred or the storms expected to North Texas had hit. It registered 2.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

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Free Breakfast at The Original Pancake House for Blood Drive Donors

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:09:27 +0000

The Original Pancake House is teaming up with Medical City, Carter BloodCare and RunOn! to show support for Boston Marathon victims. Donors will receive a free breakfast from The Original Pancake House and have the opportunity to make or sign cards to send to marathon victims, as well as first-responders and doctors who helped and treated victims and survivors. RunOn! will hand out coupons in honor of runners injured in the Boston Marathon.

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Legendary NFL Broadcaster Pat Summerall Dies in Dallas at 82

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:20:51 +0000

Legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall died in Dallas at the age of 82.

Summerall played 10 NFL seasons (1952-61) with the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants before becoming the voice behind many Super Bowls and Dallas Cowboys football games.

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DFW Weekend Guide: April 19-20-21, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:47:13 +0000

It's going to be another fun weekend in DFW. Here are my top picks for fun the weekend of April 19-21, 2013.

Bluebonnet Trails Festival
Drive through the bluebonnet trails in Ennis. Arts, crafts, live music, and best of all -- it's free. Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flowers will probably bloom until the end of April. Bring your good camera.

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"Dallas" Season 2 Finale Reveals J.R. Ewing's Killer

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:25:08 +0000

The Season 2 finale of Dallas revealed that the only thing that could take down J.R. Ewing, was J.R. himself.

In a heartwarming moment beside J.R.'s grave, Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy) finally revealed J.R.'s "Master Plan" to John Ross and Christopher. Apparently J.R. knew he was dying of cancer. He also knew that the dirty rat Cliff Barnes (Ken Kerchival) showed up in Mexico each year for a fishing event. J.R. asked his longtime friend/henchman Bum to shoot him (dead) and make it look like Barnes did it.

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