While VNA is well known for providing meals for the community’s “hidden hungry,” it also helps those same folks with their “best friends.” Due to being on a tightly fixed budget and/or being unable to physically care for their dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) or fish, they sometimes struggle to provide for their needs.Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America, … [Read more...] about Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
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American Heart Association – Dallas To Benefit From f.i.g. Finale VIP Party Sales
Since it’s hotter than a Love Field runway at 4 p.m., it’s time to stay cool indoors with A/C blowing. And while inside, why not clear out those closets and donate to Attitudes and Attire and the 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show? But then you've got all that empty space and those bare hangers. How about a two-fer to solve that problem?This year’s … [Read more...] about American Heart Association – Dallas To Benefit From f.i.g. Finale VIP Party Sales
Diana Hamilton And Heather Perttula Randall To Co-Chair 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley have been in overdrive herding their committee to raise funds for American Cancer Society research and treatments in North Texas. The 100 ladies have been selling everything from bricks for Hope Lodge to mega-sponsorships.But they’ve just revealed the co-chairs for 2020. They will be two tall … [Read more...] about Diana Hamilton And Heather Perttula Randall To Co-Chair 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
The Warren Center's 26th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 23, at The Star could have stopped with having Jake (aka "the Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars") Pavelka on board, but there was still more news after the last guests boarded their four-wheelers home. Little did they know that another hunky fellow would be hosting the fundraiser on … [Read more...] about The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
2019 Cattle Baron’s Are Game For A Poker Night Fundraiser At Crozier Hall
Built in 1907, the three-and-half story public school at 2218 Bryan Street went by many names — Main High School in 1916, Bryan Street High School in 1917, Dal-Tech High School in 1928, Crozier Technical High School in 1942 and Business Magnet School in 1976 — before it was closed in 1995. In 1996 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. But it just sat … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Are Game For A Poker Night Fundraiser At Crozier Hall
A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
H. Ross Perot Sr., the self-made Dallas billionaire-businessman, patriot and philanthropist who died Tuesday at age 89, was among the most consequential Texans of the last century. Besides running twice, in 1992 and 1996, as an independent and then a third-party presidential candidate, he founded two successful computer-services firm and gave away millions of dollars to causes … [Read more...] about A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Parts of North Texas are under a heat advisory with the triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead. While kids will be playing in the spray fountain at Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, there are others who may become victims of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But what's the difference between the two?Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Emergency Services and … [Read more...] about Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
2019 Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Plans And New Ambassadors Revealed
Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her Triumph Over Alzheimer’s (TOA) inner circle for a “Private Preview Party" on Wednesday, May 22, at the Plaza at Turtle Creek Residences’ Conservatory. In addition to longtime supporters like WFAA’s Pete Delkus, Dr. Mark Goldberg, Millie and Dr. Ken Cooper, Ramona Jones, Carol Seay, Jimmy Westcott, Billie Leigh Rippey with Paige Locke, Bobbie Sue … [Read more...] about 2019 Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Plans And New Ambassadors Revealed
Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban.Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers
Leave it those Cattle Baron's gals to have a big, old thank you for the early bird sponsors/underwriters in a 21st century urban "royal" ranch house. Instead of a pasture with cattle grazing in the back, Jennifer and Walker Royalls home-sweet-home had an infinity pool, putting green, basketball/tennis court and grounds just made for partying.And the attire for the night … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers
JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala
Laura Wheat has been a very busy gal. In addition to being mayor of Westlake and having the family estate put on the auction bloc yesterday, she and husband Doug Wheat have joined up with Susan and Scott Salka to co-chair the Cancer Support Community North Texas’ first Red Tie Gala.Providing “emotional and social support to people living with cancer and their families,” … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala