My Sweet Charity

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Alan White

Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”

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Despite the 50-degree weather and rain on Thursday, November 9, Lee Ann and Alan White 's driveway was already decked out in holiday lights for The Salvation Army of North Texas' 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon patron party. As Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton joined Lee Ann in welcoming guests, Alan reported that despite having lost 75 pounds in the past … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”

Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House

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As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House

Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell

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Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell

A Passing: T. Boone Pickens

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T. Boone Pickens, a pioneering  capitalist who built a fortune in the energy industry and then gave away more than $1 billion as a philanthropist, died in Dallas today at the age of 91. The straight-talking, visionary businessman was a larger-than-life presence on the American scene for decades, hailed for his unflagging energy, self-effacing  humor and entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about A Passing: T. Boone Pickens

Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball

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While the British may boast of the Royal Ascot’s stiff-upper-lip finery and class, 2019 Sweetheart Ball Chairman Lisa Troutt transformed Brook Hollow Golf Club into an homage to the Sport of Kings benefiting the cardiology research and programs at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas on Saturday, April 6. It made such perfect sense. Lisa's … [Read more...] about Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball

Surrounded By Family And Longtime Friends Alan White Accepts 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award

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North Texas had had its fill of rain on Thursday, June 2, and still the wet stuff fell, causing hairstyles to droop and traffic to clog up. With the latter in mind, Lee Ann and 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Awardee Alan White started off early from their home in Uptown to the Westin Galleria. But luck was with them, as the traffic jam was southward bound. Even better, … [Read more...] about Surrounded By Family And Longtime Friends Alan White Accepts 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award

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Despite wet weather and summer hiatuses underway, a very heady crowd of boldfacers turned out for the 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award at the Westin Galleria on Thursday, June 2. The driving force to get the guests out was the evening’s recipient — Alan White. While the post is being prepared for the Anti-Defamation League North Texas Region fundraiser, check out … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award

JUST IN: Lee Ann And Alan White And PlainsCapital Provide $125,000 For Pond At Canine Companions For Independence

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It was just months ago that Texas’ only Canine Companions for Independence officially opened on the Baylor, Scott and White Health campus in Irving. Today was graduation day, with 10 teams of dogs and humans officially starting their lives together. It was also a day when 17 new Labrador and Golden Retriever recruits were being turned over by their puppy-raisers to be trained … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lee Ann And Alan White And PlainsCapital Provide $125,000 For Pond At Canine Companions For Independence

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo Is Star Attraction At Just Say Yes’s 6th Annual Celebration

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The pool house at Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s sprawling Preston Hollow manse was buzzing with excitement Tuesday, April 12, for the Just Say Yes group’s 6th Annual Celebration, officially titled “Missing Puzzle Piece.” The reason: Candice and Tony Romo were down at one end posing graciously for photos, and all the VIP guests wanted to get close to the Dallas Cowboys quarterback and … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo Is Star Attraction At Just Say Yes’s 6th Annual Celebration

Alan White To Receive The Anti-Defamation League North Texas Region’s 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award

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Corporate titans Truman Arnold of The Truman Arnold Companies and Hill Feinberg of Hilltop Securities Inc., just sent word that they’ll be co-chairing the 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award Dinner on Thursday, June 2, at the Westin Galleria. Benefiting the Anti-Defamation League North Texas Region, the award is annually presented “to an outstanding member of the community in … [Read more...] about Alan White To Receive The Anti-Defamation League North Texas Region’s 2016 Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award