Heather Hayes
Daily Deals at the 2025 State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas is back from September 29 to October 22. When you head out to the State Fair of Texas, the costs can add up fast. We’re going through deals and discounts on tickets, food and rides. You’ll also find some insider ways to save when you head to Fair Park during the fair’s run: Regular-priced tickets to the fair Monday-Thursday cost $15 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. On Friday, prices go up to $20 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors. Fairgoers payRead More
Weather icon Chris Robbins leaves behind a legacy of iWeatherNet and flawless forecasts at the National Hurricane Center and DFW NOAA
Christopher Robbins, a former meteorologist who worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and was known for his humanitarian efforts, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgia this past week. Robbins was a respected scientist who contributed to weather forecasting and climate research at the NOAA for over 20 years. He was also a pioneer of Search Engine Marketing. He was involved in providing guidance to people affected by natural disasters like ice storms and hurricanes, and was regarded as a hero by his community. The causeRead More
Is Mpox Making a Comeback?
Health officials in Chicago have reported a new cluster of 13 mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases, following a small outbreak in France in March. Although the number of cases remains low, the new clusters raise concern about the possibility of a resurgence this summer. Experts are urging people at risk—primarily sexually active gay men—to get both doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for people with advanced HIV, who are most likely to develop severe mpox illness. However, more than half of people in the recent clusters wereRead More
Breeze Airways is doing the unthinkable by flying non-stop from smaller cities
We recently flew Breeze Airways from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Tampa (TPA). Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of the airline, as it’s a still in its first year. They launched during the pandemic and that itself have been a major problem for any airline causing delays, diversions and cancellations. The biggest benefit for most with Breeze Airways is that it offers non-stop from Tampa or vacation destinations to cities that other airlines normally blow off such as Bentonville (Arkansas), Tulsa (Oklahoma), West Palm Beach and Oklahoma City. SomeRead More
Buzzfeed’s Closure of Newsroom Sparks Potential for Independent Investigative Journalism to Flourish
As a journalist and blogger who works independently, it is important to understand the context and history behind Buzzfeed’s decision to close its newsroom. Buzzfeed, like many media companies, had a complex and evolving relationship with independent bloggers. Buzzfeed first rose to prominence in the mid-2000s as a platform for viral content and listicles. Everyone has seen these on their Facebook feeds. List after list of stuff that really doesn’t count as journalism. The site’s popularity grew rapidly, and it soon expanded into news and investigative journalism. Buzzfeed’s newsroom wasRead More