As beautiful as this day started, it is closing with a dark cloud hovering over the Dallas Zoo. The hunky “little” Nile hippo Adhama died suddenly last night.It was just last year that the seven-year-old arrived at his new digs at the Simmons Hippo Outpost and to get to know shy 10-year-old Boipelo. Immediately, the 3,722-pound cutie proved himself to be a showstopper … [Read more...] about A Passing: Adhama
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A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
It was just last week that it was announced that the WaterTower Theatre Gala was shining a light on a couple of area leaders and playwrights. The plan called for Vicki Cheatwood and Steven Young to create ten-minute plays inspire by Bob Mayer Jr. and Kent Rathbun, respectively, to be part of the fundraiser on Thursday, March 29.However, just a day after the plans were … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
A Passing: Peter Pauls Stewart
The early '60s were a turning point in Dallas. While many may immediately think of the death of President John F. Kennedy, there were other developments taking place around that time that made the Dallas leadership examine its mission within the world community. There was Erik Jonsson planting the seeds for an international airport between Dallas and Fort Worth. There was … [Read more...] about A Passing: Peter Pauls Stewart
A Passing: Rita Crocker Bass Clements
Whenever Rita Crocker Bass Clements took on a task, she surpassed the rule of the day. Whether it was cutting cattle on a ranch, raising four children, chairing North Texas' most successful fundraising efforts, rising through the political ranks to national recognition or serving as First Lady of Texas, her DNA had the leadership factor.Born on October 30, 1931, during the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Rita Crocker Bass Clements
The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
On the eve of 2018, it would be impossible to move ahead without recalling and honoring those whose life journeys ended in 2017. Their kindness, generosity and personalities have served as an inspiration for their families, friends and strangers in the past and will continue through the years to come. Some were well-known throughout North Texas; others were only known to those … [Read more...] about The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
A Passing: Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
The Idlewild Club went dark during World War II. But in 1946, it came alive again with a dozen young debutantes. One of them was Nancy Ann Smith. Five years after “bowing” to Dallas society, she attended a charity ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Returning to Dallas, she realized that Dallas needed a similar fundraiser for Dallas children. In her suitcase was … [Read more...] about A Passing: Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
A Passing: Shelly Katz
Back in the early 1970s, international travel was a big deal with Dallas only having one airport — Love Field; photographers were shooting cameras with film; and less than a half dozen television channels were available.The late Stanley Marcus had come up with a brilliant idea to shore up the business that tended to go downward in October — Fortnight. Each year he and his … [Read more...] about A Passing: Shelly Katz
A Passing: Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
Perhaps it was just selfish, but no one ever thought Dallas would be without Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler. She exemplified the city with her energy, determination, humor and ability to rise above loss. That’s why her death Friday night will cause many to recall their favorite stories about “their Ruth.”There won’t be many who will remember the little girl who started life … [Read more...] about A Passing: Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
The tapestry of Al Hill Jr.’s life was one of many threads, colors and textures. For many young people, Al was the behind-the-scenes patriarch of Highland Park Village and a very generous and supportive philanthropist. As one person told a new nonprofit development director on how to raise funds, “Go visit Al. He’ll take the meeting and listen. If he likes what he … [Read more...] about A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
A Passing: Eli
Eli worked with more patients than most doctors. You might say he was a general practitioner since his skills were limitless. And his bedside manner was better than even Marcus Welby's.For a decade, Eli was the Numero Uno member of the Baylor Animal Assisted Therapy program. From his birth on March 13, 2007, there was something special about the Golden Retriever. … [Read more...] about A Passing: Eli