It’s that’s time of year when the TV weather guessers roll up their sleeves and preach the woes of nature. If Monday’s and Tuesday's weather rumble didn’t hit you, congrats. But did it make you wonder “What if?”Since North Texas is slated for a couple of weeks of stormy weather, here are some reminders for the next time that you have to pull a “get to your safe place” … [Read more...] about Prepare For Seasonal Storms Before They Hit
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It’s Time To Prepare For The Ups And Downs Of Spring’s Weather Roller Coaster
When weather guessers predict that “severe weather” is in the future, the responses vary from “So?” to “Big deal.” The reason is that the majority of North Texans have just had a good drenching or been frustrated preparing for a no-show disaster. On the other hand, there are those whose lives have been decimated by “severe weather” including straight-line winds, tornadoes, … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Prepare For The Ups And Downs Of Spring’s Weather Roller Coaster
2019 Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Rosewood, Have Steve Pemberton As Keynoter
The late Caroline Rose Hunt’s support of nonprofits seemed to cover the gamut. But the ones that held a special place in her heart dealt with children. From the whimsical and creative world of Dallas Children’s Theater to the real need for children’s advocacy at Dallas CASA, her involvement was both personal and professional.That is why it’s especially poignant that Dallas … [Read more...] about 2019 Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Rosewood, Have Steve Pemberton As Keynoter
Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
The annual Champions of Children Award Dinner hauled in a tidy sum of $360,000 for Dallas CASA. Held at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 15, Co-Chairs Regina Montoya Coggins and Paul Coggins, Bela and Chase Cooley and Jan Miller and Jeff Rich arranged for a stellar lineup of honorary co-chairs Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, honoree The Meadows Foundation plus speaker Josh Shipp. … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Before getting any farther, know that tables at the 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon will be going for $2,500 and are available now. Individual tickets will be available in April, if there are any left.Normally the previous info would be at the end of a post, but when you hear who is going to be the featured GOS (Guest On Stage) for the Community Partners of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
Before New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon keynote speaker Uma Thurman entered the Omni’s Fair Park Room, the near capacity crowd was happily just chatting and sipping coffee on Friday, November 9.But the moment the willowy blonde in black entered a side door, the meet-and-greet lined up on both sides of the sponsor backdrop. The VIP types like Honorary … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
A Little Girl And Community Mourn A Journey’s Loss And Fear The Evil Among Them
This post is one that conjures up tears and anger. First of all, diabetes is insidious, but you already knew that. It touches so many parts of the patient’s life and her/his family and friends.Four years ago, the good community of Quinlan in Hunt County pulled together when they learned that 11-year-old Hannah Westmoreland had been diagnosed with diabetes.Instead of … [Read more...] about A Little Girl And Community Mourn A Journey’s Loss And Fear The Evil Among Them
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: New Friends New Life 20th Anniversary Luncheon
When three moms Nancy Ann Hunt, Pat Schenkel and Gail Turner took up the battle against sex trafficking 20 years ago, the issue was a dark secret that few wanted to tackle. Realizing that this problem was greater and growing faster than they imagined, they created New Friends New Life. On Friday, November 9, their efforts were not only applauded at the NFNL 20th Anniversary … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: New Friends New Life 20th Anniversary Luncheon
Genesis HeROs Celebrated At Crow Library With Curated Tours And A Pop-Up Cigar Lounge
It's not every day that tours of the Crow Library are personally conducted by Crow Library curator Sam Fore, but on Thursday, November 8, the guests of the Genesis HeROs got the royal treatment at the third annual An Evening with Gentle Men hosted by Genesis Women's Shelter. An added treat was the pop-up Cigar Lounge with cigars and antique cigar boxes on display. And while no … [Read more...] about Genesis HeROs Celebrated At Crow Library With Curated Tours And A Pop-Up Cigar Lounge
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts,“After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students.“As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship
With fireworks coloring the skies and TV screens, the beginning of a new year blasts forward in just hours. Sadly, it may be the end of a beloved relationship.Each year as humans celebrate the coming of a new 365 days with celebrations of fireworks, it is a mind-blowing event for their critters. Evidently, they haven’t gotten the memo that it’s all for fun and not … [Read more...] about The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship