Leave it to the Friends of Katy Trail to exceed expectations. For its 25th year of providing one of the outdoor treasures of North Texas, Spring Support Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs Lizzie and Dan Routman had set their sights on a goal of $100,000. Well, they didn’t just do it… they and hundreds of Katy Trail-loving supporters hauled in $170,000. According to Friends of the … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail’s Spring Support Campaign Goes The Extra Mile In Meeting Its Goal
Environment
Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Unlike San Carlos de Bariloche, where the day’s high is 34 degrees, North Texas is continuing to swelter. One can’t help but wonder how the early residents handled summer heat before air conditioning came along. But not everyone has air conditioning, swimming pools or even fans to deal with the stagnant temperatures and humidity. While The Senior Source is still trying to … [Read more...] about Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a dozen days. While most folks will … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
JUST IN: Marilyn Weber Will Be Honored With 2022 Flora Award At Texas Discovery Gardens
Back in the 1980s, Dorothy and Lawrence Herkimer were recipients of the Texas Discovery Garden's Flora Award for their "commitment to community service, education and the advancement of the environment and quality of life." Now, nearly four decades later, the Flora Award is once again celebrating a member of the Herkimer family. 2022 Flora Award Chair Cara French has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Marilyn Weber Will Be Honored With 2022 Flora Award At Texas Discovery Gardens
JUST IN: Retiring Dec My Room North Texas Director Karen Michlewicz To Be Succeeded By Heather Smith
Karen Michlewicz helped bring the Dec My Room program to Dallas in 2015. Since that time she has spearheaded the organization’s local growth, resulting in more than 200 volunteers and Dec’ing hundreds of rooms for patients experiencing extended hospital admissions at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Due to its success, Dec My Room Dallas had expanded the program to the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Retiring Dec My Room North Texas Director Karen Michlewicz To Be Succeeded By Heather Smith
The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
When Ann and Bob Dyer had arranged to host the Day At The Races patron party at their home on Thursday, April 28, they thought the subject would be about the Kentucky Derby and the fundraising efforts for the Turtle Creek Conservancy. Little did they know that Conservancy CEO Tiffany Divis would face a grilling on fracking. It didn't start that way. Ann's dress … [Read more...] about The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
In addition to Sunday, June 19, being Father’s Day, it’s also going to be Juneteenth. So, the Dallas Arboretum will provide loads of activities and special offerings to celebrate the two occasions ranging from things to do to things to sit back and enjoy starting Saturday, June 18, to Monday, June 20. It’s going to be such a festive occasion that even the Dallas Blooms … [Read more...] about Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
Community Partners of Dallas’ Paige McDaniel and Joanna Clarke cashed in all their lucky chips for the fundraiser’s “Change Is Good” on Sunday, April 24. The event that had earned a reputation of being a total kids’ wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, flip books, hat-making and loads of food was calling Turtle Creek Park its home from 2:30 to 5:30. But area … [Read more...] about 2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
While strides have been made in addressing the issues facing those with autism, there are still major challenges. According to a collaboration between Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy and My Possibilities, “the current outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults often include social isolation and stressful/difficult attempts at participation in community … [Read more...] about TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
JUST IN: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum Is Celebrating Its Multi-Anniversary Year With Class
Despite tonight’s threats of torrential storms, primary election results coming in and the Dallas Mavs shooting for a miracle win against the Golden State Warriors, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Sarah Jo Hardin was not going to be dissuaded from announcing the big plans for the Council’s multi-anniversary celebrations ahead. She made the announcements to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum Is Celebrating Its Multi-Anniversary Year With Class