Dallas leaders are stepping out of their comfort shoes to support the Dallas Independent School District. On Wednesday, November 1, some well-known locals are showing their finest moves for the Dallas Education Foundation's "The Heart Of Teaching." So, who are the brave "soles?" Honorary Chair Ron Kirk has finagled DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Texas House of … [Read more...] about Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
When Austin-based singer Cory Morrow agreed to trek up to North Texas to perform for Dallas CASA's Champion of Children on Thursday, October 27, he had a double purpose. In addition to entertaining the crowd at The Rustic, the father of four boys and a daughter was well aware of the need for Dallas CASA's mission "of getting kids out of bad situations." Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
George Clooney May Have To Sit Out The Senior Source Diamond Dance-Off, But Clay Jenkins Has Signed On As A Backup Dancer
As adorable as cover boy George Clooney is, he’s just too young to star in an upcoming video. Limited to Dallas and Collin County folks 60 years and older starring in The Senior Source’s Diamond Dance-Off videos, entries are now being accepted until Tuesday, April 20. Alas, poor George doesn’t turn 60 until Thursday, May 6. But there’s still hope for George. There are … [Read more...] about George Clooney May Have To Sit Out The Senior Source Diamond Dance-Off, But Clay Jenkins Has Signed On As A Backup Dancer
I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
It’s been nearly two years since Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky and a crowd of folks including County Commissioner Judge Clay Jenkins, City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Literacy Achieves Sarah Papert, philanthropist Sarah Losinger and Crystal Charity Ball representative Kristina Whitcomb bundled up on a December night to break … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
UPDATE [9:30 p.m.] - There’s confusion about an announcement made late this afternoon by Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins regarding how far the coronavirus restrictions would extend. Nonetheless, the nonprofits still made changes to their May and June plans. This afternoon Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins announced the extension of the county’s stay-at-home … [Read more...] about April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
North Texans Tally The Counties In Taking A Stand In Coronavirus Battle
Maybe it's too early to brag, but North Texas is taking the lead in the shelter-in-place program to prevent a NYC slam. Our brother/sister counties like Collin, Denton, Tarrant and other neighboring counties are partnering up to create a unified front and prevent their residents from spreading the coronavirus. You gotta hand it to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. He stuck … [Read more...] about North Texans Tally The Counties In Taking A Stand In Coronavirus Battle
JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins just announced that Dallas County will adjust into shelter-in-place (“SIP”) starting Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m. The order basically bans people from leaving their residences for anything but an "essential" activity. What does that mean? The word “essential” is the word that determines your world. What you may consider important to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.
JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday
As more cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus showed up locally, Dallas County late Thursday declared a state of emergency and put the kibosh on big public gatherings in the county starting Friday. As of 11 a.m. Friday, the county is nixing all public gatherings of 500 or more people for seven days. It's also "discouraging" gatherings of 250 people or more. Dallas County … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday