It's not too late, but then again maybe it is. According to very well placed sources, Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day at the Races presented by Truist on Saturday, May 4, is within a whisker of being sold out. It's so much more fun than sitting at home in your jammies or cargo shorts with your pooch and a stale bag of chips watching the Kentucky Derby. Taking place in an … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Day At The Races Is Nearing The Finish Line With A Patron Party Tuesday Night For Early Entrants
Animals
Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Friends Of The Katy Trail’s Spring Support Campaign Is Underway With The Underwoods
With the solar eclipse in the rear-view mirror, the Friends of the Katy Trail 's Spring Support Campaign is in full bloom. Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs Brittany and Baxter Underwood are aiming to raise $100,000. As Baxter explained, "The Katy Trail is a beautiful and welcoming green space for all. It is a citywide gathering place that provides wellness, a nature … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail’s Spring Support Campaign Is Underway With The Underwoods
Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Here’s an alert for the upcoming Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has burrowed down at Turtle Creek Park for all types of shenanigans for 2024's Easter In The Park. With an expected 6,000 to 7,000 people planning to attend, don’t be faint of heart. Most of the folks and families will be coming to the 20-acre park from the neighboring high rises and Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
It was an oh-so-typical situation. An unwed mother of four was rejected by the man in her life. At least the man took her and the four youngsters to a shelter instead of turning them out in the street to fend for themselves. As he was preparing to take them into the shelter, a couple saw the situation and offered to take two of the little ones to prevent them from being in … [Read more...] about Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
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
Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
Despite the return of winter temperatures, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy is looking to warmer times with Easter on Sunday, March 31. For more than 50 years, Easter along Turtle Creek has been a much beloved and glorious tradition. This year's Easter In Turtle Creek Park will include an afternoon of food trucks, an Easter Egg Hunt for youngsters at 1:30 p.m., free photos … [Read more...] about Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
2024 Dallas Blooms And Rory Meyers Children’s Garden Have A Picture-Perfect Return Saturday
While other parts of the country are being drenched or bracing for chilly temperatures, North Texans are wearing shorts, taking leisurely walks around their neighborhoods and hoping that the weather conditions stay put. Well, evidently Mother Nature seems to be giving the area a break after a couple of icy slams in past years. According to predictors, there are no … [Read more...] about 2024 Dallas Blooms And Rory Meyers Children’s Garden Have A Picture-Perfect Return Saturday
JUST IN: 2024 Day At The Races Is Out Of The Gate With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
The letters are out of the gate for folks to join Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Day at the Races. Event Co-Chairs Melissa Sherrill Martin and Ross Martin have unsealed the envelopes for the annual fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park on Saturday, May 4, for the Kentucky Derby mega-watch party. Joining the Martins will be underwriting Co-Chairs Katie Layton Oster … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Day At The Races Is Out Of The Gate With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
News has just galloped in that there’s been an abrupt change of leadership at Equest. The long and short of it is that Myrshem George, who was named the equine therapeutic program’s CEO in April 2023, has "departed." Taking the organization's reins as interim CEO will be Equest Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, who has for many years supported Equest. In addition … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
SPCA Of Texas Makes Some Changes In Board Officers And Adds New Members
While the SPCA of Texas Board is staying pretty much in place, with returning officers Board Chair Hiren Patel and Vice-Chair Whitney Eichinger, the board's newly elected officers include Jonathan Kelly as secretary, Courtney Nail as treasurer and newly named SPCA President/CEO Chris Luna as ex officio member. Joining the board membership are William "Bill" Driscoll, Rachel … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas Makes Some Changes In Board Officers And Adds New Members