The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was the setting for the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN Ambassadors Summit dinner on Monday, October 21. Despite the preceding day's tornadic storms, the guests learned about the importance of women in science and technology from people like Lyda Hill, Geena Davis, Nicole Small and Dr. Sylvia Earle. … [Read more...] about IF/THEN Summit Dinner Kicks Off Four-Day Conference For American Association For The Advancement Of Science Ambassadors
Heroes
A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
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
2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
It was a sea of green for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' 2019 Women of Distinction celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 18. In addition to keynote speaker Victoria Arlen, accolades were paid for the two Women of Distinction, the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout, the two Young Women of Distinction and the Lifetime Achievement Awardee, whose mother founded … [Read more...] about 2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
2020 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had their first official gathering of their committee at Del Frisco's in Uptown today. Just to prove how hardy the baronesses are, their group photo was taken outside in 37-degree weather with the wind and traffic blowing by. But the highlight of the luncheon was the presentation by 2019 Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
Children’s Super Heroes And Dream Team Are Joined By ER Reimagination Campaign Champs
Children's Health has had more fantastic superheroes/heroines than a convention of Marvel Comic characters lately. Just last month the Children's Dream Team (Troy Aikman, Clayton Kershaw, Dirk Nowitzki and Jordan Spieth) joined forces to promote the Children's story. And last Thursday, a heap of Super Heroes in red capes were floating around Children’s Health’s Plano and Dallas … [Read more...] about Children’s Super Heroes And Dream Team Are Joined By ER Reimagination Campaign Champs
A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
While North Texas weather can change faster than a quick-change-artist, Monday's forecast of rain and temperatures in the 50s may put a damper* on the scheduled Veterans Day Parade's "Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day" in downtown Dallas. Parade Chair Pat Teipel has arranged a stellar lineup including the Honorable Sam Johnson as honorary parade chair and LTC James … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
SOLD OUT ALERT!: Champion Of Children Award Dinner
With a week still to go, Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner at the Omni Dallas Hotel is already sold out! Was there any doubt? Afterall, Event Co-Chairs Janice and Richard Davis, Hannah and Greg May and Virginia and Edward Schaefer have arranged to have an incredible lineup of bold facers. For instance, Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki will receive the Judge Barefoot … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Join The Red Balloon League To Support Children’s Health’s Cape Day
Super Heroes aren’t just in comic books and on movie screens. There are a whole passel of ‘em over at Children’s Health. But unlike their fictional counterparts, these good guys and gals aren’t battling The Joker, Lex Luthor or Black Widow. They're duking it out with childhood illnesses. To help these young patients and their adult supporters, Children’s is honoring them … [Read more...] about Join The Red Balloon League To Support Children’s Health’s Cape Day
JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Communities In Schools Dallas Region was created back in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Since its establishment, it has "partnered with nine area school districts serving 64 elementary, middle and high schools that have been labeled '"at-risk.'" With such growth, "a detailed search process" was put into place for a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award