Santa has just sent word that the MySweetToyDrive series needs to start earlier than usual. In the past it kicked off on Halloween. But according to the North Pole team, the need is greater than ever and they need plenty of time to get gifts ready for Santa’s trek around the globe. In fact, word has it that the reindeer are going through an intense boot camp program to … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Kicks Off Earlier This Year Due To A Request From A Jolly Old Soul
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This Weekend Is Filled With Atonement, Football Rivalry And A Confusing Monday Holiday
This weekend is full of activities starting with Yom Kippur that commences at sunset (aka 6:58 p.m.) today. For the next 25 hours, those of the Jewish faith will celebrate the holiest day by fasting, praying and seeking atonement for their sins. On Saturday, Fair Park will be filled with Longhorn and Sooner fans heading to the Cotton Bowl for the Red River kick-off at 2:30 … [Read more...] about This Weekend Is Filled With Atonement, Football Rivalry And A Confusing Monday Holiday
A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
Way back in the old days, locals braced for the invasion of the Longhorns and Sooners to battle it out at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River showdown. It was a remarkable scene in downtown Dallas with a flood of University of Texas burnt orange mixing it up with University of Oklahoma crimson red. The heart of downtown Dallas hotels — the long gone Baker and the Adolphus — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Last night 2025 Soup's On! Co-Chairs Isabell and Trey Higgnbotham and Buddy Jordan along with The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer and The Stewpot Alliance President Bea Njuguma revealed plans for The Stewpot's upcoming 50th anniversary year. To commemorate the decades of working with the homeless, the theme will be "50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors," reflecting The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Klyde Warren Park’s Party In The Park Is On With The Best Fountain Splashing And Great Lawn Dining Thursday
An article in a local daily paper reported Monday that Klyde Warren Park's standout areas —the Nancy Best Fountain and the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn — were in various stages of repair and rehabbing. According to the story, Klyde Warren Park President/CEO Kit Sawers explained the reason for the Fountain not working: "Due to its complex design, this maintenance can take some … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Party In The Park Is On With The Best Fountain Splashing And Great Lawn Dining Thursday
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Thanks to months of planning, 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner and Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext were feeling positive that all seemed headed to a seamless fundraiser at the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas on Thursday, September 12. Even the day before, a hijacking of the fundraiser's delivery truck of the luncheon chairs by a "homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
2025 TACA Silver Cup Award Co-Chairs Phil Clemmons, John Dayton, Tara Lewis and Donna Wilhelm have just announced the plans for the 47th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the fundraiser will honor Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Executive Director Gayle Halperin and “one of Dallas’ foremost arts advocates" Jim Nugent on Wednesday, May … [Read more...] about Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
We Regret: Fundraiser’s Anatole Guests Paid Dearly With Time And $$ For “Complimentary Self-Parking”
There's a reason why dessert is served at the end of a meal. Or, why a mint is placed on the pillow before going to sleep. It's to finish off the moment on a sweet note. Alas, such was not the case at a non-profit's otherwise stellar fundraising luncheon at the Hilton Anatole today. As the event finished up just a minute or two past one, guests headed to their cars. Some … [Read more...] about We Regret: Fundraiser’s Anatole Guests Paid Dearly With Time And $$ For “Complimentary Self-Parking”
JUST IN: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Details And Honorees Revealed
Dallas' 2025 Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker announced their plans for the ever-popular fundraiser this morning at Kathie King's home. High on the list of announcements were the top-tier group of women who will be honored. Two of the honorees were original Women's Auxiliary members. Nancy Dedman will receive the Margot Perot Service … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Details And Honorees Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed And Hall of Famer Honoree Cocktail Party
The weather and location could not have been simply more perfect for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show invite-only cocktail party on Thursday, September 11 (aka the night before the big fashion event at the downtown Neiman Marcus store). Despite the rush-home traffic along Lakeside in front of Gretchen and George Seay’s to-die-for mansion, the valets … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed And Hall of Famer Honoree Cocktail Party
JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
Leave it to UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children's Health to not only break ground for its future Children's pediatric campus, but to add a spectacular cherry to top off the occasion. That's exactly what just happened today. Learning that generous philanthropists Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones had stepped up to support the $5B project for the 4.7M-square-foot … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking