After being the oasis for those in need of an out-and-about during the pandemic and the arrival of user-friendly weather, the Katy Trail has only grown in its popularity for walkers, joggers, strollers, cyclist and pooches. But the well-being of the Trail doesn't come by it naturally. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes nurturing and maintenance to "offer a safe, free and … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Is A Family Affair For Gwen and Doug Parker Thanks To Mama Bobbie And Her Daisy
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Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Sunday is going to be especially important to two religious groups. For Christians, it will be Easter Sunday; for those of the Jewish faith, it will be the end of Passover. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it will mark the first official holiday in which people can take a collective sigh of relief that just perhaps the worst of the pandemic may be over. While the day … [Read more...] about Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies
Every now and then Mother Nature takes pity on North Texas and lets the good times roll. Just in time for the official start of spring tomorrow, Mom is providing not just one beautiful weekend but two! While this Saturday and Sunday might require a sweater instead of a halter top, it will be the perfect time to venture out and reacquaint yourself with the great outdoors … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies
Now’s The Time To Put Some Zip In Your Life
Bucket lists are basically wish lists of things to accomplish. Each list is as different as the author. Some have included such things as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, meeting Gordon Ramsey, getting/removing a tattoo, visiting Graceland or the Taj Mahal, writing and publishing a book, learning a new language, connecting with past boy-/girl-friends, firewalking, etc. Each item is … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To Put Some Zip In Your Life
North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
Officials and weather guessers are staggering like a giddy teenager landing a hot date for the prom. Only this one ain't so hot. With the approach of a sub-freezing blast courtesy of a polar vortex, North Texans are more than encouraged to stay home for the next few days of freezing temperatures accompanied by snow, sleet and ice. Yesterday morning's 130-vehicle-pile-up that … [Read more...] about North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
JUST IN: Amy Bean And Eric Paulson Assume New Leadership Positions At Friends Of The Katy Trail
Some staff and board leadership changes over at Friends Of The Katy Trail have just been announced. Dallas native Amy Bean has been named the organization’s executive director. Having earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a Master’s of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, her resume includes the Center for Women and Enterprise in Boston, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amy Bean And Eric Paulson Assume New Leadership Positions At Friends Of The Katy Trail
JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
Last March when the world was just beginning its upside-down normal thanks to COVID-19, the Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) was also going through some major changes. The good news was that it had reached the $100M fundraising mark for the Harold Simmons Park’s $200M capital campaign and was entering the next phase of developing the 200-acre park and raising the rest of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
MySweetWishList: Friends Of The Katy Trail
According to Friends of the Katy Trail’s Membership Chair and 2021 Board President Eric Paulson, “Our holiday wish is that you support the Katy Trail with a new or renewed membership this month. “All of us at Friends of the Katy Trail are so appreciative of how Dallasites have recognized the importance of the Katy Trail to the mental and physical health of our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Friends Of The Katy Trail
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
North Texas has almost everything a body would want — shopping, sports teams and supping. However, a major MIA is a mountain. That may be the reason some folks in North Texas claim Colorado as its second home state, because its trails and surrounding landscape are ideal for strolling/hiking and taking the clubs to the greens in the summertime. And when the snow covers the … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: WaterColor Private Home*
While so many associate Florida with the very touristy Disney World and party-hardy Fort Lauderdale, those-in-the-know can be found far away from the madding crowd in South Walton’s WaterColor. This idyllic community is the perfect getaway with its coastal dune lake — Western Lake — just made for kayaking, Grayton Beach State Park for hiking, the Gulf Coast for polishing up … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: WaterColor Private Home*
Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal