According to Jubilee Park And Community Center’s President and CEO Marissa Castro Mikoy, “In the heart of Southeast Dallas lies Jubilee Park, where, for many of our residents, a single line in their address—their zip code—can drastically alter the course of their lives. In our historically underserved 62-block neighborhood, due to physical barriers like I-30 cutting off … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
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JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Results In $408,445 To 18 Non-Profits
Highland Park Village just oozes with big buck spending for couture creations, works of art accessories and fabulous jewelry. But last night more than $408,000 was scored there, but nary a retailer received a cent. Rather the recipients were the 18 non-profits that benefited from the 2023-2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas. With beaming smiles and looks of relief, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Results In $408,445 To 18 Non-Profits
MySweetOpportunity: Preservation Park Cities
According to The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park Texas" author R. Lawrence “Larry” Good, “Perhaps never in the history of Highland Park and University Park have as many historic houses of architectural significance been lost to demolition as in the past several years. There are no historic … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Preservation Park Cities
MysweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Gala And Tour Of Homes
According to Turtle Creek Association (TCA) Board Chair Deborah Stanford, “The weekend of October 18th will be all about ‘Celebrating Turtle Creek.’ Events kick off on Friday, October 18, with the annual TCA Gala at the Virgin Hotel in Dallas' Design District. Then, on Sunday, October 20, the Tour of Homes will feature four amazing and unique residences. “This year's … [Read more...] about MysweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Gala And Tour Of Homes
North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
After little Valley View in Cooke County got slammed this past Saturday, residents throughout North Texas’ major communities were sent scrambling for cover before dawn Tuesday. By the time folks emerged to see the aftermath, they discovered roads covered with debris, flooded streets, age-old trees toppled, houses damaged and downed power lines resulting in 600,000 without … [Read more...] about North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
While North Texas has truly missed the recent weeks of Mother Nature’s temper tantrums that had smashed Oklahoma and Houston, yesterday proved that even these parts aren’t shielded from her bad moods. Throughout the area, the painful loss of life and the unbelievable property devastation proved that we are simply “the guests of Mother Nature,” and she can be a truly cruel … [Read more...] about North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
JUST IN: Arboretum’s COO Shawn Jackson Named Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director
For the past 11 years, the Dallas Arboretum's Shawn Jackson has worn many hats. They ranged from "facilitating" volunteer and community engagement for the Rory Meyer's Children's Adventure Garden and serving as COO to most recently taking on the role of interim CEO as the search commenced following Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar's retirement last year. This morning, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Arboretum’s COO Shawn Jackson Named Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director
Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
Thanks to a crowd of area leaders like Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Senator Royce West, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua, South Dallas Concert Choir, the Lincoln High School Band and longtime advocates for Forest Forward, the enthusiasm for the groundbreaking on Thursday, April 4, for Phase 1 — the revival of the Forest Theater — was … [Read more...] about Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic Architecture
If you've finished reading "Capote's Women" and "The King of Diamonds" and aren't ready yet to start "Rulebreaker," then Preservation Park Cities has a perfect perusal. Quietly going on sale last month, "The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park, Texas" by R. Lawrence "Larry" Good was officially … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic Architecture
Turtle Creek Association’s Azalea Luncheon Featured Fashions, Flowers And Food At Crow Library
Right on cue the azaleas were busting in beauty at Kathy and Harlan Crow's estate on Tuesday, March 26. The grounds were a glorious sight and rightly so for the Turtle Creek Association's Azalea Luncheon. The event kicked off with champagne being served in The Harlan Crow Library's reception hall, where even oldtimers were amazed at the newest item on display — a … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Association’s Azalea Luncheon Featured Fashions, Flowers And Food At Crow Library
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Azalea Luncheon
With the azaleas on the grounds of Kathy and Harlan Crow's estate in perfect harmony with the Turtle Creek Association's "Azalea Luncheon," guests were welcomed from the doorstep to what many claim was the first fashion show at the Crow Library on Tuesday, March 26. As colorful as the buds were outside, the fashions presented by North Dallas' Betty Reiter also displayed a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Azalea Luncheon