Due to the horrific tragedy in Allen, the people in the surrounding communities are providing support and respect for the physical and emotional toll being born by the locals. One example is the Children’s Health fundraiser “Bash On The Boardwalk” in Plano scheduled for Wednesday night. In a statement provided by the event’s fundraisers, they explained, “We are … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk
Change of plans
CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Before people even started putting on their makeup for today's Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon at The Statler, word arrived that the event was cancelled. The reason the sold-out fundraiser won't take place? According to Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis, "The Statler lost air conditioning at 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning and has not been able to repair the issue. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
JUST IN: 2023 North Texas Giving Day Registration Opens A Month Early With A $urprise Prize
Memorial Day is still weeks away, but fall is already in the headlights for the 2023 North Texas Giving Day team. Registration is underway starting today. Seems early? Sure does, but “based on input from participating non-profit organizations, event organizer Communities Foundation of Texas is opening registration one month earlier than usual.” In celebration of its … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 North Texas Giving Day Registration Opens A Month Early With A $urprise Prize
Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
It was a couple of years ago that in-person events were being postponed and rescheduled faster than tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Since the pandemic has waned, news of event changes has calmed down. However, with the suggestion that tomorrow’s weather forecast is ripe with all types of end-of-the-world possibilities, Children’s Health is taking the high road and … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club
Anyone who has bought a brand-spanking new home just knows that the builder's promises of a firm finish date is a bit like a North Texan matron swearing she can still wear her high school prom dress. Well, it may have been something like that when The Family Place's ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt relied on soon-to-be-broken promises at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard
It was February 1, 2022, when Miki Woodard officially succeeded retiring Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson after a nationwide search. Word just arrived that, “This morning, the Board of Directors of Texas Women’s Foundation received the resignation of Michelynn 'Miki' Woodard from the position of President and Chief Executive … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard
JUST IN: SPCA President/CEO Karen Froehlich “Steps Down” With Don Lindsley Named Interim Replacement
SPCA of Texas CEO/President Karen Froehlich has just “stepped down” from the role she has held since 2019 following the departure of James Bias. According to SPCA Board of Directors Chair Hiren Patel, “We respect Karen’s decision and thank her for her seven years of service to our organization. She is passionate about protecting and caring for vulnerable animals, and we're … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SPCA President/CEO Karen Froehlich “Steps Down” With Don Lindsley Named Interim Replacement
POSTPONED: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party
With North Texas looking and feeling like an iceberg, most area schools are remaining closed Thursday. Another group that is regrouping is the 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show patron party Thursday afternoon to a later, warmer date. While St. V-Day Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Sunie Solomon were disappointed to postpone the invite-only get-together, they … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party
JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
For simply ages there were certain things North Texans could count on. Halloween would be the last day of October; Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November; and the Crystal Charity Ball would be the first Saturday in December. Well, there’s been a change. No, not for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Rather, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball chaired by Angie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
Just as the weatherguesser have been warning for days, North Texas along with most of the nation is getting a genuine Arctic cold shoulder with hard freeze warnings being issued. And as if the way-below freezing temperatures weren’t enough, gusts of 20-30 MPH have only made the cold all the colder. According to iweathernet.com, this afternoon Dallas/Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
Due to the wet, thunderstormy weather, the 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas this morning has been cancelled. As disappointing as it is for the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade organizers, participants and sponsors, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Gen. CSM (Ret) Gary Littrell is encouraging folks to donate to the National Medal of Honor Museum being … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms