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Ebby Halliday

Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning

May 25, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Today was a big day for MySweetCharity. It was what some would say was a milestone occasion. This morning at 11:30, MSC published its 10,000th post. While there were no champagne toasts nor celebratory luncheons, there were people and organizations that deserve recognition for this feat. One of the first businesses to support this “orphan blog” was Ebby Halliday. Despite … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning

JUST IN: Former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem/Acting Mayor Mary Poss Named Ebby Halliday Foundation Executive Director

Jul 14, 2022 2:29 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Mary Poss had worn many hats over the decades. In addition to serving eight years on the Dallas City Council, where she held the positions of Mayor Pro Tem and Acting Mayor, she has also co-chaired the Homeland Security Task Force of the National League of Cities, served as regional chair of the Homeland Security Committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem/Acting Mayor Mary Poss Named Ebby Halliday Foundation Executive Director

Ebby Halliday’s And Margaret McDermott’s Inspiring Others Are Their Greatest Legacies

Jun 11, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Ebby Halliday and Margaret McDermott came from two different backgrounds. Ebby was a country gal who found her way to Dallas and went from selling chapeaus to chateaus. Margaret graduated from Highland Park schools and worked as a journalist at the Dallas Morning News covering the upper crust of society. But these two ladies had much in common besides living past … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s And Margaret McDermott’s Inspiring Others Are Their Greatest Legacies

Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees

Jan 29, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Like so many the Junior Achievement of Dallas team has had to “re-imagine” its annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame from in-person pressing the flesh with area leaders to virtually getting together at a distance. As always the big draw besides raising funds for JAD is the newest class members of the Hall of Fame’s laureates. And even a nasty old thing like COVID-19 couldn’t … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees

Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”

Dec 1, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The late Ebby Halliday may have been the North Texas queen of residential real estate, but she was also a legend when it came to philanthropy. Her mission was simple — “Do something for someone every day.” Despite her death five years ago and her original company Ebby Halliday Realtors including Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Williams Trew being part of Berkshire … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”

North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends

Sep 17, 2019 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day is tinged with a poignant bit of philanthropic irony. It was in 2015 on North Texas Giving Day that the memorial service for the late Ebby Halliday Acers took place. Known for her giving back, she was being celebrated at the Park Cities Baptist Church by an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, Dallas mayors from the past, first lady Laura … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends

JUST IN: 2016 Ebby Award To Be Presented To Leigh Richter And National Council Of Jewish Women Dallas Chapter

Mar 4, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Wednesday, March 9, would have been the late Ebby Halliday’s 105th birthday. And while she won’t be present to celebrate, her spirit and name will continue to inspire other in helping others. That’s why the revealing of the announcement of the Ebby Award winners by Our Friends Place is so timely. Event Co-Chairs Shanha Goodwyn and Diane M. Hawkins revealed that the Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Ebby Award To Be Presented To Leigh Richter And National Council Of Jewish Women Dallas Chapter

A Loving Tribute To Ebby Halliday Acers For Teaching Gratitude

Sep 16, 2015 6:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

At 3 p.m. on Thursday, a multitude of people will convene at Park Cities Baptist Church to celebrate Ebby Halliday Acers’ 104 years of life. Many will pay homage to the great lady who influenced and befriended so many, both professionally and personally. MySweetCharity asked one of Dallas’ premier wordsmiths, Don Glendenning, to describe his memories of Ebby. From his … [Read more...] about A Loving Tribute To Ebby Halliday Acers For Teaching Gratitude

Ebby Halliday’s Celebration Of Life Service Will Take Place Thursday

Sep 13, 2015 10:52 AM by Jeanne Prejean

In addition to Thursday, September 17, being North Texas Giving Day, it will also be the day on which Ebby Halliday Acer's 104 years of life will be celebrated at Park Cities Baptist. The service will begin at 3:00 p.m. If you can't make the service, then consider donating to one of the nonprofits that Ebby requested — Ebby's Place at the YW, The Ebby House at Juliette … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Celebration Of Life Service Will Take Place Thursday

A Passing – Ebby Halliday

Sep 9, 2015 10:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas lost a legend Tuesday night — Ebby Halliday. Her life was one that covered not just 104 years of living, but established standards for others to follow both personally and professionally. It was easy to lose count of all her accomplishments and accolades, like the Horatio Alger in 2005. There were just too many of them, just as there were countless men, women and … [Read more...] about A Passing – Ebby Halliday

Ebby Halliday Celebrates Her 104th Birthday Today

Mar 9, 2015 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The legendary first lady of Dallas residential real estate, as well as  fundraising champ, Ebby Halliday celebrates her 104th birthday today. While she may not be playing her ukulele as much as she used to, she still has that Ebby twinkle in her eye and sweet smile. In addition to her leadership in residential real estate, she has been recognized time and time again for her … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday Celebrates Her 104th Birthday Today

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