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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Volunteer Now’s 2023 Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Honor Lynn McBee, Dallas CASA And Dallas ISD
While the Mad Hatters will be raising champagne flutes and funds at the Arboretum on Thursday, April 20, VolunteerNow will be holding its 16th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon at the Dallas Arts District Mansion. With the focus being on volunteerism’s power to shape the future, the keynote speaker will be Charles Schwab Premier Bank exec/former NFL linebacker Christian … [Read more...] about Volunteer Now’s 2023 Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Honor Lynn McBee, Dallas CASA And Dallas ISD
JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’
For The Addy Foundation President Ben Leal and Dallas Afterschool CEO Marjorie Murat, the event was something of a homecoming. The two, who'd worked together several years ago at the Jubilee Park and Community Center, found themselves collaborating again tonight, jointly welcoming guests to an exclusive Welcome Reception for new Dallas Independent School District Superintendent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’
Dallas Back-To-School Drives Hit A Bump In The Road For DISD Secondary Students
This year's back-to-school drives have been the victims of a sort of "hit-and-run" situation. Just as the various area programs were facing the final hurdle of stuffing thousands of backpacks, a change of plans was dropped on them. While word had been rumbling for a couple of weeks that the Dallas Independent School District was considering requiring see-thru or mesh … [Read more...] about Dallas Back-To-School Drives Hit A Bump In The Road For DISD Secondary Students
How To Handle Presidents’ Day
Today’ is Presidents’ Day. Confused? No, it has absolutely nothing to do with the Hatfield and McCoy feud (aka the present U.S. two political parties mud wrestling). So, how does this day impact locals? Here goes: The U.S. Postal Service is closed including deliveries. On the other hand, UPS will make all regular services available. Most banks are shuttered but Wells … [Read more...] about How To Handle Presidents’ Day
Big Thought Brought Some Big Types Together To Turn Summer Doldrums Into Opportunities For DISD Students
If area big honchos were missing at Al Biernat’s or Salum’s on Monday, December 14, it was a good guess they weren’t at their desks munching on brown bag sandwiches. Nope, they were at The Pump House for a call-to-arms for the salvation of Dallas’ most valued resource — the next generation. OK, so name dropping would prove the importance of the affair. How about Caren … [Read more...] about Big Thought Brought Some Big Types Together To Turn Summer Doldrums Into Opportunities For DISD Students
Tuesday Ain’t Lookin’ So Great, But Don’t “Skip” Out
The Dallas Independent School District and others are already shuttering down due to the predicted overnight freeze that will create Tuesday morning's "Auto Ice Rink." On the other hand, Les Femmes du Monde is charging ahead with its "members only" meeting with Texas Monthly's Skip "Be Still My Heart" Hollandsworth. The chat with one of the Dallas media's most charming … [Read more...] about Tuesday Ain’t Lookin’ So Great, But Don’t “Skip” Out