First the not-so-great-news: North Texas weather guessers are waving red flags about Friday being a stormy day especially in the afternoon. Now for the thank-heaven-news: Friday's obnoxious weather will be gone in time for Saturday night’s 2022 Zoo To Do's "Wild and Wonderful" at the Dallas Zoo, with temperatures simply ideal for those cashmere sweaters and scarves … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences
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JUST IN: Micki And Mike Rawlings To Be Honored At Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon is a loving roast, with the honorees usually laughing and loving it the most. But Luncheon Chair Christie Carter has lined up a couple who are just primed for teasing and celebrating. Who are they? Why, former Dallas first couple Micki and Mike Rawlings! Since they’ve been out of the proverbial limelight … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Micki And Mike Rawlings To Be Honored At Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
Talk about scrambling your eggs! That was the recipe for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s launch announcement for its Luminary Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 6. Put another way, it was an "accidental" scrambling of two separate events. At 4:30 p.m., a private gathering took place at Arlington Hall to honor Reuben Naranjo, who was retiring after 44 years of tending and … [Read more...] about The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is branching out into the retailing business. Thanks to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Board of Directors’ approval, it's all systems go for The Bridge Travel Essential Store to open for business in Terminal A at DFW International Airport. Scheduled to open in April, the 800-square-foot store will “showcase the region by highlighting … [Read more...] about The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
Please don’t tell Mother Nature that North Texas is having the best weather ever today. You just know she can't take a compliment. Regardless, the blue skies are only enhanced with temperatures in the 70s, and practically no wind. It's simply a marvelous time to be out and about. One group that is having a double dose of appreciation on this day is Klyde Warren Park. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
City Of Dallas Is Trash Talking With Changes For Future Pickups And Fee Increases
For folks living in Dallas, the city's Sanitation Department is making some changes. One is just a change of date; the other one you’ll probably not be so keen on. The change of pickup dates is to “optimize collection routes to improve efficiency of recycling and garbage collection.” The new collection schedule starts the week of Monday, December 5. While garbage and … [Read more...] about City Of Dallas Is Trash Talking With Changes For Future Pickups And Fee Increases
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
As they say, “When it rains, it pours!” And generosity is continuing to pour at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Less than two weeks ago, Annie and her professional golf whiz Jordan Spieth provided a $500,000 donation for Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It was just announced that a donation of $1M was made “to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
This evening, as the Dallas streets started filling with early arrivals for Texas-OU weekend and dogs criss-crossed the grounds of Turtle Creek Park, an invite-only crowd including Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal and Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John D. Jenkins, Diane and Hal Brierley, Cynthia and Tom Mitchell, Jennifer Chandler, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
Park Place Dealerships’ Season Of Giving’s Search For Grant Recipients Is Starting Earlier This Year
With all the talk of inflation, it’s comforting to know that Park Place Dealerships is starting its search for its Season of Giving recipients early this year. Unlike last year, when it started accepting applications for its $100,000 grants for North Texas non-profits, the campaign is now off and going. While “the company supports more than 250 organizations throughout the … [Read more...] about Park Place Dealerships’ Season Of Giving’s Search For Grant Recipients Is Starting Earlier This Year
JUST IN: Petco Love Shows The Love For North Texas’ Spay Neuter Network With A $75K Grant
Christmas came a little early this year for North Texas’ Spay Neuter Network (SNN). Petco Love has awarded the organization a $75,000 grant “to help reduce the number of pets entering shelters through its Pet Support and Resource Center and create a lifesaving community for animals.” According to SNN Executive Director Jordan Craig, “The efforts of our Pet Support … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Petco Love Shows The Love For North Texas’ Spay Neuter Network With A $75K Grant
Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal
Unlike in years past, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala reveal did not take place at the Meyerson Symphony Center with a healthy handful of folks in attendance. Instead, 2022 DSO Gala Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman held the unveiling before a large group of guests in the backyard of their home in University Park's Volk Estates on Tuesday, September 13. The … [Read more...] about Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal