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The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party

Jun 9, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

When Ann and Bob Dyer had arranged to host the Day At The Races patron party at their home on Thursday, April 28, they thought the subject would be about the Kentucky Derby and the fundraising efforts for the Turtle Creek Conservancy. Little did they know that Conservancy CEO Tiffany Divis would face a grilling on fracking. It didn't start that way. Ann's dress … [Read more...] about The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party

Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot

May 23, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

At the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s 2022 Mad Hatter Tea on Wednesday, April 20, someone said, “It’s so nice seeing things back to normal.” A nearby first-timer looked a bit startled and asked her friend, “This is normal?” What the newbie quickly learned was that this flurry of ostrich-feathered hats and wildly outrageous toppers were very normal when Mad … [Read more...] about Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot

UPDATED: What Happens When You Show Up For An Event And No One Is There

Apr 1, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

What happens when you show up with invitation in hand for an event and nobody knows what you’re talking about? Well, that’s what happened to MySweetCharity Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. at Northwood Country Club. The invite was for “the official Junior Symphony Ball Check Presentation Reception” with a note that the check had “our record-breaking fundraising numbers.” All … [Read more...] about UPDATED: What Happens When You Show Up For An Event And No One Is There

Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates

Dec 6, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As VIP guests arrived for the first-ever Partners Card Preview Event at Eataly’s upstairs Terra restaurant just past 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 29, they were greeted with their table number and a glass of Gradis’ciutta Sauvignon. It was the perfect way to kick off the annual Family Place fundraiser that would continue through Monday, November 8. Not since Kitty Hawk … [Read more...] about Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates

Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking

Nov 19, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

When Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary President Katie Layton and her mom/2021 Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton arrived at Highland Park Village’s Mockingbird Room yesterday, their plan was to present the check for $240,000 resulting from the October fundraiser with Highland Park Village fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow. However, it seems the number … [Read more...] about Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking

Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Aug 13, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Stationers, stone engravers and sign makers have been busy replacing longstanding names of buildings, parks and streets. So, one would think it would have become old hat to know that a previously named institution would be “formerly known as.” It appears from this Dallas Arts District page that someone must have skipped that lesson in grammar. Regardless of the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?

MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend

Jun 21, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Thursday night seemed like any other night. The summer heat was bringing out the mosquitoes. Folks were checking out for vacations. The Mavericks were making news with the departure of Donny Nelson and Rick Carlisle. Ah, but Friday was just hours away and for some it was going to be a holiday thanks to President Joe Biden's making June 19 a federal holiday. But at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend

I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021

Feb 22, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021

Water, Water Everywhere And Everything Is Drenched

Feb 18, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Thanks to the lack of power and freezing temperatures, many communities, private residences and buildings like the newly renovated Hall of State at Fair Park, the Dallas Country Club, The Family Place's emergency shelter and Camden Victory Park have sustained damage due to broken water lines and compromised sprinkler systems. https://youtu.be/n0RX-oPuJu0 Check out the … [Read more...] about Water, Water Everywhere And Everything Is Drenched

Food For Thought: Texas Should Be A Lone Star Of The Future, Not A Hindsight State

Feb 17, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The past few days have been daunting, due to a perfect storm of below-freezing temperatures, lack of power and broken promises of "brief" rolling blackouts. Once again firemen, grocery stores and homeless shelters haven't hesitated to step up and help. But like the Titanic's leadership not taking precautions to avoid the iceberg, those in charge of Texas' power program allowed … [Read more...] about Food For Thought: Texas Should Be A Lone Star Of The Future, Not A Hindsight State

JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch

Dec 3, 2020 10:31 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the temperatures were dropping tonight like Black Friday prices and horse-drawn carriages were making the rounds of Highland Park neighborhoods, HP Mayor Margo Goodwin in a Christmas red coat, Christmas tree broach, black gloves and light-blue mask prepared to officially kick off the holiday season by lighting the Landmark Pecan Tree. Nearby, HP Director of Town … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch

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