For a long time folks debated whether Memorial Day was started by the Rebels or the Yankees. That was because it got its start following the Civil War and was then known as Decoration Day. Actually, it was due to the women on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line, who honored their fallen by decorating their graves.Over the years more wars followed — The Spanish American War, … [Read more...] about The Original Purpose Of Memorial Day Stays True Today
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JUST IN: Clements Foundation Gifts Highland Park Education Fund With $10M For The Benefit Of Teachers’ Longterm Needs
After the horror that faced the Santa Fe High School students and faculty last week, it’s time for some good news in the world of education. This afternoon the late Gov. Bill Clements provided the news. With his daughter Nancy Seay and granddaughters Margaret Napier and Clements Foundation President Pauline Neuhoff present in an SRO assembly at the Highland Park Independent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Clements Foundation Gifts Highland Park Education Fund With $10M For The Benefit Of Teachers’ Longterm Needs
Cristo Rey Dallas’ 2018 Grow The Grove Plans Announced Celebrating Mayor Mike Rawlings
The Cain sisters (Nancy Cain Marcus and Nelda Cain Pickens) must be akin to Tom Sawyer. When they undertake a project, they make it so much fun that others just naturally want to join in the effort. And their most recent undertaking — 3rd Annual Grow the Grove — has drawn quite a crew to raise funds for Cristo Rey Dallas.Joining the sisters are Honorary Co-Chairs Patty … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas’ 2018 Grow The Grove Plans Announced Celebrating Mayor Mike Rawlings
JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves
The refreshed MySweetCharity has made it through its first month with just a couple of hiccups. So far, the feedback has been gratifying with the only question being, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” It was old Queenie, who hates change who held up the process.Thank heaven, she caved in and turned the process over to a couple of behind-the-scenes elves, who seem never to … [Read more...] about A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves
A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy
Just a couple of hours after stormy clouds past through the area on Tuesday, April 3, the 2018 Celebrating Women supporters were gathering at Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home. Alas, Amy wasn’t on hand when the doors opened. She was doing carpool duty.Still the ladies like Claire Emanuelson, Leslie Diers, Margo Goodwin, Emilynn Wilson, Beth Thoele, Lisa Longino, Pam … [Read more...] about 2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy
Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve may have appeared to have been surrounded by a forest of towering people at the After-School All-Stars North Texas' "Rising Stars Luncheon" VIP meet-and-greet on Wednesday, March 28, at Northwood Country Club. But there was no doubt that he was a the man-of-the-hour … well, almost. But more about that later.The day really started … [Read more...] about Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
With Easter and Passover in the rear view mirror, the next destination on the “special day calendar” is Mother’s Day. And when it comes to Mother’s Day, the Annual Genesis Luncheon is timed to be nearby. It’s already been announced that Hilary Swank will be the keynoter for the 25th Annual Genesis Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Anatole. But now Genesis Women’s Shelter And … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
Despite a recent memory-making afternoon, former head mistress of the formerly known Trinity River Trust Gail Thomas was in her garden burying a beautiful bird — “It’s the most beautiful bird I’ve seen” — in her backyard garden. The winged beauty had suffered an “air disaster" hitting the Thomases’ window. Gail was heartbroken that her home was the cause of the death of … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk