The After-School All-Stars North Texas non-profit invariably seems to draw a healthy crowd to its yearly Rising Stars Luncheon. This year's 7th annual edition of the luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, kept up the tradition — and then some. The 2024 event at Brook Hollow Golf Club lured around 250 to enjoy the club's famous pecan-crusted chicken and a keynote Q&A with Micah … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Talks Perseverance, Teamwork At After-School All-Stars’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Taps Non-Profit Veteran Karen Hughes White As President and CEO
The Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) has appointed non-profit veteran Karen Hughes White as its new president and chief executive officer. The Dallas-based foundation, which advances economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls, said White has a 20-year record focusing on the needs of women, girls and children. "After an extensive search, Texas is excited to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Taps Non-Profit Veteran Karen Hughes White As President and CEO
A Summit, A Fair And Celebrities Like Will.I.Am Helped The Center For BrainHealth Mark “BrainHealth Week” In Dallas
When Mayor Eric Johnson proclaimed February 19-24 "BrainHealth Week" in Dallas, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas mounted a week-long series of events to mark the occasion. They ranged from a free community fair for more than 700 registrants and an expo of innovative technology companies in brain health to a powerhouse summit with celebrities and … [Read more...] about A Summit, A Fair And Celebrities Like Will.I.Am Helped The Center For BrainHealth Mark “BrainHealth Week” In Dallas
Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
The Dallas Police Department is beefing up its Animal Cruelty Unit, adding detectives as it continues working on the cruelty problem with partners Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness. The non-profit Operation Kindness finalized a "memorandum of understanding" with DPD and DAS in February of last year, putting together a specialty veterinary team to provide forensic … [Read more...] about Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
Dallas Historical Society’s Newly Renamed Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Honors Nine
The Dallas Historical Society's annual awards for excellence luncheon invariably attracts a who's who of the region. And the 2023 edition, held at the Fairmont Hotel on Friday, November 17, kept the tradition going strong. While many of the event's 565 attendees gathered for a reception outside the hotel's International Ballroom — among them R. Gerald Turner, Dr. Carine … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Newly Renamed Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Honors Nine
JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White Health Previews Plans For Its “Anchor” Hospital In Frisco
The outside temperature may have only been around 50 degrees, and water from a steady rain was creating a river in one part of the big party tent. But that didn't keep more than 100 community members and potential donors from enjoying a special "campus preview event" today showcasing the first phase of Baylor Scott And White Health's new medical center in Frisco. "Good … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White Health Previews Plans For Its “Anchor” Hospital In Frisco
JUST IN: SMU Joins Exclusive Company With Dedication Of Its New $13.5M, 50-Meter Outdoor Pool
Today's dedication of its new Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool means SMU joins schools like Auburn University and The University of Texas as one of the nation's few prestigious college institutions with both indoor and outdoor, 50-meter, long-course swimming pools in the same complex. The new pool at SMU's Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center was named for the late Holt Hickman, a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU Joins Exclusive Company With Dedication Of Its New $13.5M, 50-Meter Outdoor Pool
Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program
Standing in a glass-walled room during a cocktail party in the crowded, Preston Hollow home of his parents Micki and former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on Thursday, October 19, it looked like Gunnar Rawlings had come full circle after taking a long journey and now was exactly where he needed to be. Micki and Mike were hosting a kickoff party for the 2024 Grow the Grove … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program
Super Bowl QB Drew Brees “Passed Gratitude Forward” At Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ Landmark 100th Anniversary Luncheon
Not many North Texas non-profit groups can say they've been around for a century. One that can is Goodwill Industries of Dallas, which according to President and CEO Tim Heis became the first Goodwill organization in Texas way back in 1923. That made the group's 100-year celebration luncheon on Friday, October 13, at the Omni Dallas Hotel a pretty special occasion, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl QB Drew Brees “Passed Gratitude Forward” At Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ Landmark 100th Anniversary Luncheon
Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon benefiting The Family Place at the Hilton Anatole Dallas on Tuesday, October 10, provided a varied and entertaining program for its 700 guests. But the domestic-violence shelter's VIP reception and meet-and-greet with actress and keynote speaker Brooke Shields that preceded the luncheon was pretty fascinating, too. Clad in a long red … [Read more...] about Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers
When the children of Ramona Jones set out to honor Ramona on her 95th birthday, they weren't content giving her a Target gift card and an afternoon at the local nail salon. Instead, they ponied up for a five-year sponsorship called the Ramona Jones Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon for the Center for BrainHealth, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers