Santa and his reindeer team are back home at the North Pole. While Rudolph and his pals are enjoying hoof massages, Santa is regaling Mrs. Claus with what he saw and the chimneys that he squeezed down. The entire highlight of the 24-hour tour of the world was how many presents he left at homes. It was a whopping 7,574,576,003 thanks to the help of his staff of elves, both at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como
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NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks
'Tis the night before Christmas and the kids are going absolutely bonkers waiting for the gent in the red suit with white trim to hit their ZIP codes. To help the household survive the anxiety of “Is he here yet?,” NORAD has once again created a marvelous website tracking Santa and his herd of reindeer around the world. You can view his journey on your computer using 2D or … [Read more...] about NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks
Emilynn Wilson Replaces Uruguay-Bound Tricia George As Foundation President For The Callier Center
There’s a change of leadership at the Foundation For the Callier Center. When Foundation President Tricia George’s husband Kenn George became ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in September, she realized that her duties as an ambassador’s wife would require time away from North Texas. But not to worry about the transition to the new chair. It’s longtime … [Read more...] about Emilynn Wilson Replaces Uruguay-Bound Tricia George As Foundation President For The Callier Center
MySweetWishList: Emergency Room Reimagination At Children’s Medical Center
According to Emergency Room Reimagination at Children’s Medical Center Dallas Co-Chairs Katy Miller and Diane Scovell, “When the Emergency Room at Children’s Medical Center Dallas opened five decades ago, the population in North Texas tipped half-a-million people. Today, more than 7 million people call North Texas home. “That’s why we have signed our names onto … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Emergency Room Reimagination At Children’s Medical Center
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Plans Revealed
Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Laura Maxwell and Nina Vaca have just announced that the fundraiser presented by AT&T will take place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 30. The keynote speaker will be “Tech Boss Lady” author Adriana Gascoigne, who is founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Girls in Tech. With 43 chapters … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Plans Revealed
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Presents $100,000 Check To UT Southwestern For A Burn Surgeon Fellowship
Tis the season of giving and Sons Of The Flag (SOTF) did just that late this morning. Known for its mission "to revolutionize burn care and quality of life for veterans, first responders and families," SOTF Founder/President/CEO Ryan "Birdman" Parrot was at UT Southwestern with his team including SOTF Development Director Sherry Whidby, SOTF Task Force Leader Justin Beamis and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Presents $100,000 Check To UT Southwestern For A Burn Surgeon Fellowship
Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
Leave it to Northwood Woman's Club to have fun while fundraising. And they took full advantage of Halloween for their annual Dine By Design with tablesettings dressed to the nines while guests costumed up on Thursday, October 31, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Here's a report from the field: Lions, tigers and bears, oh my, along with witches, elves, Uncle Sam, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
There’s always that person who's totally impossible to shop for. Their wine collection’s cheapest bottle is four figures; there isn’t a Hermes bag they don’t have; and never you mind about a his-and-hers facelift certificate. They’re already stretched to the max. Luckily, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction/Special Gifts Co-Chairs Jennifer Dix and Kim Quinn have … [Read more...] about Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive
According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel, "Community Partners of Dallas’ annual toy drive is now underway and this year our goal is to fulfill more than 6,000 wish requests for the abused and neglected children we serve. “CPD is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards through Friday, December 6. [Editor's note: This deadline is … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive
A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller
For longer than anyone can remember the Highland Park pecan tree stood at the crossroads of Armstrong, Preston Road and Lakeside. It had spent its youth growing in height when the late Margaret Crow and Margaret McDermott were just young gals. Over the decades it had weathered all types of storms, both natural and man-made. In late October the grand tree ended its reign as the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller