From the start, Tyler native Jim "Jimbob" Graham showed all the signs of being a one-of-a-kind. At Robert E. Lee High School in Dallas he was an athlete and “Mr. Robert E. Lee.” At UT Austin he graduated with honors and earned his MBA in Finance from SMU. And like many diehard Texans, he went into the oil and gas business, first working at Hunt Oil and Gas and then starting his … [Read more...] about A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
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The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
It was no wonder that The Magdalen House's 2019 "Leave A Legacy Dinner" on Thursday, October 3, at The Hall on Dragon was the biggest one in the organization's history. With former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker and the announcement of the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, it was a full-plate evening. With a goal of $3.2M for the new facility, Executive Director … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
When Leave A Legacy Dinner Chair Kathi Shuford announced that former first lady Laura Bush would be the keynoter for The Magdalen House fundraiser on Thursday, October 3, she hinted that there would be additional news to come. Well, that news has arrived. Presented by the Ben E. Keith Company Foundation, the dinner will honor the recipients of The Advocacy Award and The … [Read more...] about Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105
It was an event that every Crystal Chair Ball chair lives for and dreads. For 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson, it was the evening of Wednesday, March 27. In the Hall Arts Residence Showroom, the New Orleans transplant admitted that the past year had flown by. Now, the “fruits” of her and her committee’s labor were benefiting eight Dallas children’s nonprofits … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105
Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse. In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Approaching Frigid Temps Provide The Perfect Time For Souping Up And Dumping Pills
Thursday’s Soups On! Luncheon at the Anatole could not be better planned. Sure, those wonderful weather guessers are almost giddy over the fact that the temperatures just might be hitting the upper 60s on Friday. But, alas, overnight a wall of cold air is going to be collapsing on North Texas. Starting Saturday those numbers will drop nearly 40 degrees hitting way below … [Read more...] about Approaching Frigid Temps Provide The Perfect Time For Souping Up And Dumping Pills
Attorneys Serving The Community’s Luncheon Earned A Standing O Thanks To Cathey Brown’s Fond Farewell And Liz Murray’s Question
The Attorneys Serving the Community group has managed to make June a big deal with their luncheon benefiting a different nonprofit. As one vet pointed out, the ASC always manages to have a keynote speaker that compliments the beneficiary. This year’s beneficiary for the Friday, June 22nd luncheon at the Hilton was Rainbow Days, which was making a victory farewell tour for … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community’s Luncheon Earned A Standing O Thanks To Cathey Brown’s Fond Farewell And Liz Murray’s Question
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leave A Legacy: An Evening With Elizabeth Vargas
According to Leave A Legacy: An Evening With Elizabeth Vargas Co-Chairs Laurie Evans, Lacy Montgomery and Kathleen Powell, "On Thursday, October 11th, The Magdalen House is excited and honored to host Elizabeth Vargas at our Leave a Legacy: An Evening with Elizabeth Vargas dinner presented by Ben E. Keith Foundation Trust at Fashion Industry Gallery in the heart … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leave A Legacy: An Evening With Elizabeth Vargas
JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown
Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown announced at the Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon in June that her replacement would be named very soon. In finding a replace for Cathey, who created Rainbow Days 36 years ago, the organization’s board of directors called on the consulting firm Raffa to assist its search committee (Rainbow Days President Katie Anand, Search … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown
Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
It’s not everyone who has Diane Sawyer and David Muir show up for their going away party. Well, “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas did. After working at ABC for 21 years, she was the guest of honor at a party Monday, May 21, hosted by Senior Executive Producer David Sloan. Starting Monday the 55-year-old brunette will be “the face of the new A&E franchise, ‘A&E … [Read more...] about Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22
Attorneys Serving The Community is making it hard to leave the summer heat. Last year they hit it out of the park with "Hamilton" star Christopher Jackson as the keynoter and benefiting Junior Players. This summer the legal eagles are taking their 2018 ASC Luncheon in a different direction, but what a direction! ASC Lead Chair Beth Bedell and ASC Co-Chair Jessica O'Neill … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22