Today is definitely a very good Friday despite all the hoo-ha about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Downtown Dallas’ El Centro is all smiles thanks to $1M from Bank of America’s $25M, nationwide initiative “to create career pathways and job opportunities” for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community … [Read more...] about Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
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2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
Family Gateway leadership for 2021 plus new members were revealed. With Gary Moor serving as board chair, the rest of the Executive Committee will include Board Vice-Chair Exa Whitman, Treasurer Michelle Frymire, Secretary Melissa Hensley, Immediate Past Chair Alex Sharma and At-Large Board Members Justin Bailey and Charles O’Connell. Joining the … [Read more...] about 2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Ball Frosh Class Of 2021 Announced
After presenting a check for $1,413,213 to the American Cancer Society for cancer research in North Texas raised from the year of a non-ball, 2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are back in the fundraising saddle. To get things galloping along, they’ve announced the new members of their 100 all-gal posse. The newbies include the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Ball Frosh Class Of 2021 Announced
Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
A Passing: Edwin Lochridge Cox Sr.
Edna Ferber’s “Giant” celebrated an era when derricks sprouted throughout the state of Texas like bluebonnets and giants were indeed made thanks to the guzzling demands of automobiles for oil. It was a ripe time for a young, smart fella to become what seemed like an overnight success. One of those fellas was Edwin Lochridge Cox. Everybody just called him “Ed.” Born October … [Read more...] about A Passing: Edwin Lochridge Cox Sr.
Circuit Trail Conservancy “Loops” In Vana Hammond Parham And Terrence Maiden As Board Of Directors
The Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC) has been hard at work preparing for it 2021 groundbreaking of The Loop, Dallas’ first city-wide continuous trail. To add “a depth of knowledge, leadership and experience, paired with roots in and passion for the southern portion of Dallas,” two new board members have been announced. CTC Board Chair Jeff Ellerman revealed the new members … [Read more...] about Circuit Trail Conservancy “Loops” In Vana Hammond Parham And Terrence Maiden As Board Of Directors
Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Bank of America Dallas Market President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth Market President Mike Pavell may not look like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but they have provided an early Christmas gift to a bunch of North Texas nonprofits in the amount of $920,000. As part of Bank of America’s $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance economic, social and racial equity, a select group of … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
With COVID-19 showing no signs of giving up, healthcare providers are standing their ground in enforcing recommendations. For example, since The Sweetheart Ball’s providing funds for UT Southwestern’s cardiology research and treatment, it’s literally following “doctor’s orders.” In a recent note to its membership, 2020-2021 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold reported a … [Read more...] about Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
A Year Later North Texans Are Still Recovering From The Night Of Tornadoes And Taking Steps To Better Prepare
It was a year ago that North Texas, especially Dallas, discovered how a tornado could turn lives upside down on a Sunday night. The morning-after literally brought to light the chaotic damage done by the tornadic activity. It was easy to spot the journey the lead tornado took that Storm Chaser Jeff Piotrowski caught on video for Tornado Alley Video. Ravaged roofs were now … [Read more...] about A Year Later North Texans Are Still Recovering From The Night Of Tornadoes And Taking Steps To Better Prepare
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
The Parkland Foundation Board is moving right ahead for 2021 with the announcement of its new leadership and members. Heading the Board in the coming year will be Dr. Brad Hirsch, who will be taking over from present Chair Sara Albert, whose term “included the search and selection of the Foundation’s president and CEO [Michael Horne].” Prior to serving as CEO/co-founder … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
JUST IN: Aurelia And Brad Heppner Giving $11.5M To SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School Of Business
The Fincher Building at the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University is about to get a big upgrade, thanks to a $10 million commitment from Dallas businesspeople Aurelia and Brad Heppner and their family to establish the Heppner Family Commons there. Through their foundation, the couple is also giving the business school $1.5 million to support Cox … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aurelia And Brad Heppner Giving $11.5M To SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School Of Business