While I-30 backed up nearly to the outskirts of West Dallas and East Fort Worth for fans heading to Globe Life Field for the game between the Rangers and Astros on the evening of Friday, April 5, a family that hardly anyone knew was driving to Six Flags Over Texas for the 56th Annual Family Night at Six Flags Over Texas hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical … [Read more...] about Tweety Bird Got Upstaged By 10-Year-Old R.H. Barnett At 56th Annual Family Night At Six Flags
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JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
Publicly announced, philanthropic gifts of $100 million are rare in North Texas. But when they do come along, UT Southwestern Medical Center is often involved on the receiving end. It happened again today, when Children's Health and UT Southwestern announced a gift of $100 million from the family of Jean and the late Mack Pogue to support Children's new $5 billion pediatric … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
Texas Woman's University Dallas Campus was brimming with activity on the morning of Wednesday, March 27. As three women stood talking on the second floor of the T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center, it was the lull before the long-awaited official installation of the Dallas campus' first president. From all appearances, the trio were students talking … [Read more...] about TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus President Installation
As Texas Woman's University was surging in the NCAA Women's Basketball finals, it was also making news in its Dallas Campus leadership. On Wednesday, March 27, TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten led the celebration of the TWU basketball team, Women's History Month and the installation of Monica Christopher as the first TWU Dallas Campus president with activities and an oversized … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus President Installation
$8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
There were some very happy campers at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room on Thursday, March 7. The occasion was the presentation of checks to the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries by 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and 2023 Underwriting Chair Mary Martha Pickens. Here's a report from the field: “It was dark and stormy night” to borrow a remarkably familiar passage … [Read more...] about $8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
Monday two dads took time off from their high-profile professional lives to celebrate youngsters they had never met. One father had daughters who are their early 20s; the other had just become the father of a daughter the week before. The occasion that brought the men to NorthPark's NorthCourt was the 2024 Children's Cancer Fund Gala reveal of the kid models for the annual … [Read more...] about 2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
On the night of Saturday, December 9, the Hilton Anatole's regular guests, many of them families clad in shorts and swimsuits, looked a bit startled as they walked through the lobby that was a “masterpiece” of people, fashion and décor. The picture-perfect scene was the setting for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball. The evening's theme, “Masterpieces in the Making,” had ginned … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
For what seems like eons, rumors have swirled about a possible expansion of Children's Medical Center Dallas. But now, like proud fathers, Children's Health President and CEO Christopher Durovich and UT Southwestern Medical Center President Dr. Daniel Podolsky are beaming with the official announcement of a new, $5 billion pediatric health care center. To describe as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
JUST IN: Monica Christopher Named Texas Woman’s University’s Dallas Campus Inaugural President
Yesterday afternoon, the Dallas Regional Chamber held its 2024 Annual Meeting at Fair Park's Music Hall, with Ret. Admiral William McRaven on stage. Among the crowd of suits and influencers was a future president. No, not a political wannabe. Rather, it was North Texas non-profit and community relations powerhouse Monica Christopher. Her signature bright eyes and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Monica Christopher Named Texas Woman’s University’s Dallas Campus Inaugural President
MySweetToyDrive: Children’s Health’s Bring The Miracle
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “The holiday season is a special time for all of us. But, there’s a unique magic to the holidays for children, as anyone who’s experienced their joy and delight can attest. “At Children’s Health, many patients and families will experience this holiday season from a hospital room. Nonetheless, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Children’s Health’s Bring The Miracle
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
As guests arrived at the entrance of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert and After-Party on Saturday, September 30, they were immediately directed to walk to their left. There, they encountered a tall wall of greenery and white flowers surrounding small windows with gold curtains, and other windows boasting signage of the … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button