When Tiffany Co-Founders Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young established the legendary jewelry brand — Tiffany — in New York City back in 1837, Neiman Marcus Co-Founders Herbert Marcus and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman hadn't even been born yet, let alone planted their roots for the luxury retailing store in North Texas. Those were the early days of youthful Dallas. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
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JUST IN: Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle To Receive NCJW Dallas’ Pioneering Partner Award
Back in 1979, University of Notre Dame graduate Kathleen McElroy was in her first year at SMU Dedman School of Law. During that same year the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Dallas received a grant to fund a pilot program, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), that Seattle Judge David W. Soukup had started in 1976 for trained volunteers to advocate for children who … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle To Receive NCJW Dallas’ Pioneering Partner Award
MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum’s Texas Independence Day Dinner
According to Texas State History Museum Foundation Trustee Lisa Cooley, “On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends Susan and Michael Dell with the History-Making Texan Award. The award will be presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at The Bullock State History Museum in Austin. While the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum’s Texas Independence Day Dinner
“The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
Custom fashion designer Michael Faircloth admitted he’s not much of a reader. But he made an exception for “The King of Diamonds,” a new book by veteran journalist Rena Pederson about the bold, uncaught jewel thief who snuck into the mansions of North Texas’ elite in the late 1950s and ’60s. “My partner said, ‘You have to read this book, because you know so many people, and … [Read more...] about “The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
NorthPark’s Breakfast With Santa Is Sold Out, But There May Be A Plan B Thanks To Cocoa With Santa
On Thanksgiving eve, word just arrived from the North Pole elves about Breakfast With Santa at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 8. If you've already locked down your reservations for the epic family-friendly party with the jolly old elf and a legion of super heroes and princesses, face painters, balloon artists, musical performance and delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast, … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Breakfast With Santa Is Sold Out, But There May Be A Plan B Thanks To Cocoa With Santa
MySweetWishList: Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa With Santa
According to Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa With Santa Honorary Co-Chair Calvert Collins-Bratton and Chair Jennifer Scripps, “The holidays are a time for traditions, and one of our favorites is the Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa with Santa. This event is more than just a festive gathering—it’s a way to create cherished family memories while supporting an organization … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa With Santa
Texas Bar Foundation’s $15,000 Grant To Benefit Dallas Holocaust and Human Right’s Student Museum Experience Fund
Tis the season to show a glow on North Texas non-profits. One of those "glows" is the Texas Bar Foundation's granting $15,000 to support the Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights' Student Museum Experience Fund. Thanks to this grant, "hundreds of students from Title 1 low-income schools will be able to visit free of charge, providing them with valuable educational … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation’s $15,000 Grant To Benefit Dallas Holocaust and Human Right’s Student Museum Experience Fund
JUST IN: Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation Gifts Dallas Historical Society With $7M To Enhance Offerings
The Dallas Historical Society had a truly historical event take place. The Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation has just presented DHS with a $7M gift — the largest donation in the organization’s history. Thanks to this very generous donation, the DHS will be able to showcase the stories of Dallas and Texas history with “dynamic, interactive formats that engage visitors of all … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation Gifts Dallas Historical Society With $7M To Enhance Offerings
A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
Way back in the old days, locals braced for the invasion of the Longhorns and Sooners to battle it out at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River showdown. It was a remarkable scene in downtown Dallas with a flood of University of Texas burnt orange mixing it up with University of Oklahoma crimson red. The heart of downtown Dallas hotels — the long gone Baker and the Adolphus — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
Dallas Historical Society’s Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Leadership Revealed
Talk about the cart before the horse. After announcing the recipients of the Dallas Historical Society's Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence back in July, it's now been revealed who will be chairing the fundraiser. Taking the helm of the annual fundraiser at the Fairmont on Tuesday, November 21, will be Co-Chairs Kelly and Charles Lipscomb and Barbara … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Leadership Revealed
JUST IN: The Late Nancy And Jake Hamon’s Legendary Philanthropy Continues With $25M For New Pediatric Campus
There always seemed to be a starry twinkle in the eyes of the late Nancy Hamon. Pity those who never had the opportunity to know her. Why, even in the years leading to her death in 2011 at the age of 92, she continued to have the type of aura that ingenues envy. Nancy was one of the last remnants of what Texas legends built. The "Dallas Morning News" described her as "the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Late Nancy And Jake Hamon’s Legendary Philanthropy Continues With $25M For New Pediatric Campus