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Looking for our Survive In '09 Job Fairs Calendar? It's right here.
It is not all doom and gloom in the job market. Many companies are still hiring. Some are hiring for the upcoming summer season and some really expanding. Every Monday, employment expert Patty Revis from Jobing.com shows you who's hiring this week in the TXA 21 Experts' Blog.
The City of Fort Worth is starting a smart flush toilet program. The goal is to get Fort Worth homeowners to switch from toilets that use more than 3 gallons per flush to a toilet that uses about one gallon of water. There are conditions with the program. For more information and to download an application, click here.
There's strength in numbers. A new money-saving website it taking that philosophy one step further by proving that it can pay to be part of a group. Click the links below to read more about Groupon.
The Public Utility Commission has set up a website for people to check for cheap electricity rates and deals. Click the link below for more information.
Power To Choose
Congress has approved a "cash for clunkers" bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers worth up to $4,500 toward more fuel-efficient vehicles. Click the link below for more information.
The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is October 24 and 25 at Alliance Airport. The event is free but will cost $20 to park. Some roads around the airport will be closed at various times before, during and after the show. For a list of events and road closures, click here.
The Ultimate Exchange is a designer consignment event. Organizers say the majority of clothes are priced at 10% of retail. For details including location and hours, click here.
In the mood for some coffee? It always tastes better when it's free, and you can get a free cup at 7-Eleven with this coupon.
Lawyers will be answering legal questions at no cost from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 21. The free advice is part of LegalLine, a community service for Dallas County residents sponsored by the Dallas Bar Association. To ask your legal question, call 214-220-7476 during the designated times.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has put together a comprehensive web site concerning all types of flu. Check out the web site that says, "Stopping The Flu Is Up To You".
The website Metroplex Baby & Kids has compiled a comprehensive list of local restaurants where kids can eat free. Check out the locations across North Texas.
If you're looking for a job, the 'I Need a Job' wristband could be an attention getting, inexpensive way to supplement the tried and true methods you're already pursuing. Click here to learn more about the wristbands.
The Kimball Art Museum is bringing back a popular program for kids - and it's free! In the 'Pictures and Pages' program, kids will be read an illustrated storybook and then participate in art activities. Click here to find out more and register.
Wal-Mart stores annouced a list of their new $10 toys for the 2009 holiday season. To see a complete list of the toys click here.
