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Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

A Passing: Richard Rainwater

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There are certain diseases that don’t achieve the prominence of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, they become eye-, mouth- and brain-opening life-changing issues, when friends, families and well knowns are diagnosed. Once of those diseases is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a fatal brain disease. It’s one of the nastiest in the corral of orphan … [Read more...] about A Passing: Richard Rainwater

Anita Hawkin’s Find One Reason To Smile Gets Kicked Off At VH Casual Dining For Women Called Moses

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On the eve of his 42nd birthday, Colorado Rockies pitcher LaTroy Hawkins was with his entrepreneur/author wife Anita Hawkins and daughter Troi Hawkins at Victor Hugo’s VH Casual Dining in Oak Cliff. The occasion wasn’t an early birthday party. It was the kick-off party for Anita’s project —Find One Reason To Smile. Founded in November, the program is “an inspiring … [Read more...] about Anita Hawkin’s Find One Reason To Smile Gets Kicked Off At VH Casual Dining For Women Called Moses