As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban.Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
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A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
2019 Salvation Army Fashion Show Partied On Despite An Absentee Hostess
What does one say when the hostess no-shows for a private reception at her home? Well, if she’s celebrating the return of her son from the military, you salute her for having her priorities in the right order.On Thursday, May 2, the lady in question was Mary Clare Finney. After hosting a couple of weeks during the past week including the Crystal Charity Ball theme … [Read more...] about 2019 Salvation Army Fashion Show Partied On Despite An Absentee Hostess
Area Philanthropists Celebrate Amazing $40M+ Campaign Achieved For Moody Center For Breast Health
Nancy Strauss Halbreich and Carol Seay looked like a couple of squeeze toys as guests congratulated them on their fundraising for the Parkland's Moody Center for Breast Health. The squeezing took place at Harlan Crow's library on Thursday, April 11.Thanks to a lead gift of $15M from the Moody Foundation and donations of $100K and more from Vicki and Peter Bartholow, … [Read more...] about Area Philanthropists Celebrate Amazing $40M+ Campaign Achieved For Moody Center For Breast Health
Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
As the Texas Rangers were kicking off the last season at Globe Life Park against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, the SMU campus was filling with Lexuses, Mercedes and all types of high brows. It’s too bad the Rangers didn’t have Nancy Strauss Halbreich batting. In addition to being SMU’s 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee, she literally proved to be the MVP at the annual … [Read more...] about Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
When store publicist KJ Murphy warned Crawford Brock that he was about to host some horses inside his specialty emporium, the Stanley Korshak owner did a double take. "Are you kidding?!" Crawford asked. Turns out, she wasn't. And the horses—actually, two miniatures named Cisco and Dare—turned out to be extremely well-mannered inside the swank boutique. But, what else would you … [Read more...] about Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
New Friends New Life’s ProtectHER Award Winners Are Revealed At 20th Anniversary Luncheon Launch Party
When more than 60 guests gathered on Tuesday, October 9, for the launch party for New Friends New Life's 20th Anniversary Luncheon, the nonprofit's milestone luncheon was exactly 30 days away. And according to NFNL CEO Kim Robinson, that was probably a good thing. "We've still got some work to do," Kim told the kick-off crowd at the home of Gigi and Roy Salley. "We still need … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s ProtectHER Award Winners Are Revealed At 20th Anniversary Luncheon Launch Party
The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
Within the public relations world, the rule of thumb is bad news is handed out on Fridays after the stock market close; good news is shouted out on Mondays. And, boy, was the Parkland Foundation shouting at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich’s home-sweetest-home the evening of Monday, May 15 with a turnout crowd including Deedie Rose, Mary McDermott Cook, Dan Patterson, Janie and Cappy … [Read more...] about The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Moody Foundation’s Gift For Parkland’s New Breast Cancer Center
When an announcement of $15M is made, it’s a big event. But it’s even bigger when the figure brings Nancy Halbreich’s and Carol Seay’s effort to raise funds for a new breast center at Parkland within a hair’s breadth of their $40M goal. And the bestest news is that the gift was made by The Moody Foundation.That news brought together a standout crowd of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Moody Foundation’s Gift For Parkland’s New Breast Cancer Center
JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
JUST IN: Julie And Jim Turner To Be Trailblazer Luncheon’s Distinguished Co-Chairs
There is absolutely no grass growing under the feet of Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton. As if they didn’t already have an all-star lineup for The Family Place fundraiser on Tuesday, October 4.How about some name-dropping? Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow, Trailblazer Awardee Charlotte Jones Anderson, Honorary Co-Chairs Pat and Emmitt Smith and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Julie And Jim Turner To Be Trailblazer Luncheon’s Distinguished Co-Chairs