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
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JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
As The Family Place approaches its 28th Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon on Friday, October 4, some additions have been made to the fundraiser's program. Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs Lindsay and George Billingsley have announced the creation of the Paige Flink Inaugural Icon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
Folks have gotten pretty used to federal holidays that fall on a Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day) translating into a three-day weekend. But tomorrow's Juneteenth holiday is going to throw some people for a loop. Since Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and for the first time will fall on a … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With Free Admission and Activities
June is a month of freedom. While the 80th celebration of D-Day has recalled the Allied troops making history on the shores of Normandy, this coming Wednesday will honor the day when more than 250,000 enslaved black people in Texas were officially freed by executive decree in 1865. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With Free Admission and Activities
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
According to 2023 Women of Distinction Luncheon Co-Chairs Peggy Meyer and Carmen Yung, “The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) strives to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through countless girl-led experiences and programming focused on entrepreneurship and essential life skills. Girl Scouts is the only organization that prepares every girl … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
A woman with determination can shake things up. Whether it was Nellie Bly's shining a light on the treatment of the mentally ill in the late 1800s, or former first lady Betty Ford's bringing to light the issues of alcohol addiction and breast cancer, women throughout the ages have left their traditional roles to take on causes in need of attention. And so it also was when … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality