Earvin “Magic” Johnson was due to arrive in North Texas just before 10:30 a.m. CST. That meant he had to be in flight around 5:30 a.m. PST for the Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, October 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And his stay couldn’t be too long, because he also had to be in Milwaukee for the L.A. Dodgers playoff game No. 6 against the Brewers … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members
Breaking with the tradition of holding its quarterly board meeting at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation members headed their cars up north to The Star on Tuesday, September 11. The occasion wasn’t a workout with the Dallas Cowboys, but rather to see and learn about the gleaming new 375,000-square-foot Baylor Scott And White Sports … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members
Talk About The Perfect Father’s Day Gift — An Evening With Chuck Cooperstein, George Dunham, Craig Miller, Eric Nadel And Brad Sham
Just when it seems like July is going to be a desert of activities following the Fourth of July, there is an oasis of fun fundraising. It’s the 4th Annual Talk of the Town on Thursday, July 12, at Vouv Meeting and Event Space. Presented by Smith Thompson Security, the evening will include a seated dinner, games, live and silent auctions and “a fireside chat.” That last item … [Read more...] about Talk About The Perfect Father’s Day Gift — An Evening With Chuck Cooperstein, George Dunham, Craig Miller, Eric Nadel And Brad Sham
Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve may have appeared to have been surrounded by a forest of towering people at the After-School All-Stars North Texas' "Rising Stars Luncheon" VIP meet-and-greet on Wednesday, March 28, at Northwood Country Club. But there was no doubt that he was a the man-of-the-hour … well, almost. But more about that later. The day really started … [Read more...] about Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
Grovel Alert: Wednesday’s Rising Stars Luncheon With Astros Wunderkind José Altuve Is Heading For A Home Run
If you've locked down your seats for Wednesday's Rising Stars Luncheon at Northwood Country Club, you're going to be lunching with a gazillionaire. Houston Astros second baseman/2017 AL MVP José Altuve's John Hancock batted in $163.5M last week when he signed a seven-year deal with the team. Like last year's luncheon featuring Dak Prescott, this one has all the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Wednesday’s Rising Stars Luncheon With Astros Wunderkind José Altuve Is Heading For A Home Run
JUST IN: After-School All-Stars North Texas Hits A Home Run With 2017 World Series MVP Jose Altuve For Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
While this spring’s nonprofit events seemed to be ladies-only when it comes to celebrity draws (Kristin Chenoweth, Katie Holmes, Chrissy Metz, Hilary Swank, etc.), it’s not the case. The After-School All-Stars North Texas' Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon that was such a hit last year with Dak Prescott has scored another super-duper athlete — Jose Altuve! Please, oh, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: After-School All-Stars North Texas Hits A Home Run With 2017 World Series MVP Jose Altuve For Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Animal-Loving Karen And Jeff Banister Step Up To The Plate As Honorary Co-Chairs For Operation Kindness’ 25th Annual Canines, Cats And Cabernet
Texas Rangers General Manager Jeff Banister is a familiar name in the sports pages and on the evening news. But what some might not know is that he and his wife Karen Banister have two kids, Alexandra and Jacob, two Labradors (Bella and Scout) and two Maltese (Gracie and Cooper). Since the baseball season ended last month, the folks at Operation Kindness took … [Read more...] about Animal-Loving Karen And Jeff Banister Step Up To The Plate As Honorary Co-Chairs For Operation Kindness’ 25th Annual Canines, Cats And Cabernet
2016 Art Ball Auction Item #3: VIP Front Row Experience
In North Texas, not all art is confined to the AT&T Performing Arts District. There is a large number of folks who swear that Dallasites consider sports to be an art form. So, naturally 2016 Art Ball Live Auction Chair Trisha Wilson whipped up a live auction package that is strictly top-drawer sports for this Saturday's Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser. VIP Front Row … [Read more...] about 2016 Art Ball Auction Item #3: VIP Front Row Experience
A Passing: Rusty Rose
Rusty Rose, who was known for everything from being a successful businessman, Texas Rangers co-owner, art collector and philanthropist to being “Lela’s and Will’s dad” and “Deedie’s husband,” died last night. While the University of Texas at Austin and Harvard Business School graduate was at home with business titans and U.S. Presidents, he was just as comfortable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Rusty Rose
Children’s Medical Center’s Tree Lighting Glowed With Derek Holland, Jody Dean, Chris Durovich And A Fella In A Red-And-White Suit
A towering tree with lights surrounded by children and their parents knows no specific religious occasion. It is a moment of happiness, bonding and appreciation. On Monday, November 30, Children’s Medical Center’s garden was ground zero for such a moment. While patients and their families surrounded the sky-high tree, other youthful patrons had to stay in their rooms. … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center’s Tree Lighting Glowed With Derek Holland, Jody Dean, Chris Durovich And A Fella In A Red-And-White Suit
Michael Young And Talmage Boston Hit One Out Of The Park For Communities In Schools Dallas Region
Even if you didn't know the difference between a home run or a runner in your stocking, you would have loved being at the Communities In Schools Dallas Region's Line Drive Luncheon on Wednesday, November 4 at Edison's. Part of the reason was having attorney/baseball historian Talmage Boston chat it up with former Texas Ranger great/present Texas Ranger staffer Michael Young. … [Read more...] about Michael Young And Talmage Boston Hit One Out Of The Park For Communities In Schools Dallas Region