Whether it’s celebrating others’ successes or just being with each other, Jan and Fred Hegi’s family always seems to have fun. But when it comes to supporting a program or organization as a family, their smiles and laughter are just downright contagious. Today it was announced that SMU and its President R. Gerald Turner have caught a big case of smiles thanks to the Hegi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources
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Panda Cares Tour Bus Made The Rounds Serving Up Gourmet Cookies And A Yummy Check At Our Children’s House
There’s been a new "food truck" making the rounds yesterday and today. It first showed up at Klyde Warren Park yesterday at 1 p.m. and its arrival caused some of the other truckers to wonder if the new food-on-wheels with a ginormous fortune cookie on top was gonna start serving up Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef. After all, it had all the looks of a food truck, complete with a … [Read more...] about Panda Cares Tour Bus Made The Rounds Serving Up Gourmet Cookies And A Yummy Check At Our Children’s House
The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
Remember a year ago at this time? After the initial confusion and panic to find hand sanitizers and masks had calmed down a bit, North Texas non-profit fundraisers were making gut-wrenching decisions about the fall and winter events. Word was sent daily about postponements, cancellations and something called “virtual” get-togethers. It was a brutal time as a virus created … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
In the days ahead, there will be much reported about philanthropist Mary Anne Cree's countless acts of generosity. But to treasure her legacy, it’s necessary to start back in the late 1800s, when her father Charles Addison Sammons was born in Ardmore. It was just 12 years later he found himself an orphan and moved to his aunt’s farm in Plano. It didn’t take long for the boy to … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
According to United To Learn’s Learning Launch Fiesta 2021 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, "Well, Dallas, you did it! You finished this school year like no other in history! Despite recent news focusing on test scores and data, I want to take a moment to give our educators a round of applause. I am so proud of the administrators, teachers, and students across the city who rose … [Read more...] about MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
Five months ago Valentine’s Day was a real downer for The Family Place. In addition to struggling through a year of challenges presented by the pandemic, Winter Storm Uri had not just give an frigid cold shoulder to North Texas, it had sent TFP’s Sally’s House reeling. The 21-year-old Safe Campus where 52 women and 71 children had sought shelter from domestic abuse had itself … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
The Senior Source Celebrated Turning 60 By Crowning Pappa Phunk The Diamond Dance King
The morning of Tuesday, June 22, was a rarity. Despite the 90-degree heat of the past days, a cold front had swept thru North Texas during the night resulting in morning temperatures in the 60s. It was to be a one-day reprise from the summer heat. By 10 a.m. the temperatures had risen to the upper 70s, making it perfect for The Senior Source’s Diamond Dance-Off finals at … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Celebrated Turning 60 By Crowning Pappa Phunk The Diamond Dance King
North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu
After a monumental 18 months of overwhelming challenges, North Texas Food Bank is ramping up its annual Harvest fundraiser. Instead of a graze-around evening at an open-air venue, 2021 Co-Chairs Kathryn and Craig Hall and Honorary Chair Liz Minyard are thinking big with a message for a couple of reasons. First, NTFB’s incredible work during the pandemic continues. … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu
Wilkinson Center’s Much-Needed Pantry2Go Was Officially Launched In An East Dallas Parking Lot
Despite the early morning's bright sunshine and toasty heat on Friday, June 18, the debut of Wilkinson Center's Pantry2Go at the organization's East Dallas food pantry filled the tents with folks from the North Texas Food Bank (President/CEO Trisha Cunningham, Rose Shippee and David Swain), Wilkinson Center board members (Board President Elizabeth Willis, Chris Gilker, Dawn … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s Much-Needed Pantry2Go Was Officially Launched In An East Dallas Parking Lot
Dr. Remy L. Washington Named Uplift Education President
The Dallas/Fort Worth area’s largest charter school network Uplift Education serves “nearly 21,000 scholars on 21 campuses” with a goal “to provide a college preparatory education to all student in North Texas.” To help enhance its program, Uplift CEO Yasmin Bhatia has announced that Dr. Remy L. Washington will assume the role of Uplift Education … [Read more...] about Dr. Remy L. Washington Named Uplift Education President
Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
For eight decades North Texas' own Dickey’s has been serving up all type of barbecue. On Thursday, October 28, it's going to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a party at The Rustic. And like any celebration, there will be loads of food, drinks, friends and music. That last one has The Dickey Foundation searching for just the right source for the opening band. Instead … [Read more...] about Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act