KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2oth anniversary celebrated at its 2019 Runway Report with absolutely everything from former Dallas Cowboy greats parading the runway to one tyke, confronted with the applauding guests, scurrying backstage on Tuesday, September 24, at Brook Hollow Golf Club.In fact, there was so much, including a tribute to the late Mary Lee Cox, an interview with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2019 Runway Report
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers.For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
Monday is a bit of a confusing holiday/non-holiday. Not just because of its being called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but because it is a federal holiday but not a state, city nor county holiday.In other words, all non-essential federal government offices (i.e., U.S. Postal Service, Social Security Office, passport office, federal courtooms, etc.) will be … [Read more...] about Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Two (aka Steve Martin and Martin Short) of the three amigos transformed the Winspear Opera House into a combination of Comedy Central and a Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 21, for CitySquare's annual "A Night To Remember." While sharing the name "Martin," the two friends quickly made it apparent that their styles are different yet complementary. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21.But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
SPCA of Texas' black-tie guests immediately knew they were in the right place when they beheld the Hyatt Regency Canine Ambassador Leo, all dressed up and welcoming tummy rubs at the head of the escalator on Saturday, September 21, for the 2019 Fur Ball. And that was just the beginning of the night for humans to raise funds for critters in need of adoption and rescue. Here's a … [Read more...] about 2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there.Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
If you had been wondering what all the big talk was about Dior: From Paris To The World, you’d better stop wondering and get your ticket. The incredible exhibition that has impressed art critics and fashion lovers is ending its run at the Dallas Museum of Art on Sunday, October 27.Warning: According to DMA hierarchy, “Tickets sell out quickly. Check here for … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
The Sweetheart Ball annually provides incredible funding annually for UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cardiology research thanks to its membership. 2020 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold just reported that five new members have been announced, including Tucker Enthoven, Pat McEvoy, Maryann Mihalopoulos, Capera Ryan and Trisha Wilson.According to Anita, “We are fortunate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
Mother Nature Smiled On 2019 Harvest As Guests, Chefs And Pumpkins Filled A Tasteful Place
Public relations gurus Lisa and Marvin Singleton had used all their talents and pull on Friday, September 20. Their goal was to negotiate with Mother Nature to shift the winds and drenching rains of Hurricane Imelda away from the Dallas Arboretum. After all, the Singletons didn't want Imelda to rain on their parade ... or rather, their 2019 Harvest fundraiser for the North … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Smiled On 2019 Harvest As Guests, Chefs And Pumpkins Filled A Tasteful Place