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The Ebby House At Juliette Fowler Communities Is Dedicated With Ebby Halliday Cutting The Ribbon

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While the attention may have been on Dwell With Dignity’s month-long Thrift Studio back in April and May, the DWD team was busily working with Dallas Junior Forum, Comerica Bank and contractor David Oliver and Olicon to finish up a major project — The Ebby House at Dallas’ Juliette Fowler Communities in Lakewood. No, it wasn’t a retirement home for residential Realtors. … [Read more...] about The Ebby House At Juliette Fowler Communities Is Dedicated With Ebby Halliday Cutting The Ribbon

Happy Birthday, Ebby!

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Back in 1911, some interesting firsts took place. Among the historic firsts were: International Women’s Day was celebrated. Eugene B. Ely landed an aircraft on a ship. A “quasi-official” airmail flight between Petaluma and Santa Rosa, California, with the delivery of three letters. The first Indianapolis 500 was held with the average speed of 74.59 MPH. And, on … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Ebby!

Juliette Fowler Luncheon Celebrates 120-Year Anniversary By Honoring 102-Year-Old Ebby Halliday

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Compared to the Juliette Fowler Communities, 102-year-old Ebby Halliday is just a kid. That point was made plain on May 10 according to this report from the Visionary Women Luncheon:“‘Do something good for someone every day’ is one of the many ‘rules’ that Dallas real estate legend Ebby Halliday lives by—and that ‘Ebbyism’ seemed to capture the theme of Juliette Fowler … [Read more...] about Juliette Fowler Luncheon Celebrates 120-Year Anniversary By Honoring 102-Year-Old Ebby Halliday

Ebby’s Agenda Is Packed As She Heads To 102 And Makes A Wish

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Tuesday the celebration commenced for Ebby Halliday's entering her 102 years of living and loving Dallas and its people. Since the legendary residential realtor doesn't smoke, drink or retire, organizers thought she should be feted with a morning of cakes. . . pancakes, that is. At Southfork, folks showed up all morning to get syrupy with the cutie.And speaking of not retiring, … [Read more...] about Ebby’s Agenda Is Packed As She Heads To 102 And Makes A Wish

Scott Ginsburg, Dee Lincoln And Phil Romano Will Be “Expanding Worlds” For LaunchAbility Wednesday

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The Expanding Worlds Luncheon has gained quite a reputation for bringing three high-profilers from different walks of life together for a conversation moderated by Scott Murray. This year's event on Wednesday at the Hilton Anatole's Stemmons Ballroom is going to keep the momentum rolling with the lineup of Scott Ginsburg, Dee Lincoln and Phil Romano. Talk about three totally … [Read more...] about Scott Ginsburg, Dee Lincoln And Phil Romano Will Be “Expanding Worlds” For LaunchAbility Wednesday

Ebby Halliday And Nancy Rogers Are The Cats’ Meow

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When pet adoptions come up, the focus always seems to be on the canine side of the table. But in recent days, the felines have started growing in popularity. For instance, Ebby Halliday at the age of 101 has added Lady Lucy to her household. According to Ebby's  Cody Baker, just mention "Lucy" and Ebby lights up like her 100th birthday cake. In keeping with her roomie's … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday And Nancy Rogers Are The Cats’ Meow

Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade Marches Forward Saturday With Balloons, Jordin Sparks And Ebby Helmets

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With Thanksgiving just a memory and a slight chill in the air, it's time to start exercising the holiday muscles. A perfect opportunity is tomorrow morning's annual Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade. Sure, you can stay in bed snuggled up in a comfy duvet with a cup of cocoa and watch it on the flat screen, but then you have to watch all of those commercials. Why not put … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade Marches Forward Saturday With Balloons, Jordin Sparks And Ebby Helmets

Hip, Hip, Hurray! Ebby Officially Turns 100 At A Circus Par Excellence In The Meyerson’s Big Ring

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Photo Gallery Alert: Additional photos are available for viewing. Everyone has heard the story that when Ebby Halliday was a wee one, she wanted to be a circus bareback rider. In the early 1900's that was a true adventure for a young lass. It was a time before women's rights when a woman was supposed to stay close to home and learn how to sew, wash and cook. While Ebby's … [Read more...] about Hip, Hip, Hurray! Ebby Officially Turns 100 At A Circus Par Excellence In The Meyerson’s Big Ring

Ebby Celebrates The Eve Of Her Turn-Of-The-Century With Friends, International Set and Schumacher

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On the eve of Ebby Halliday's becoming a member of the centenarian club, Jan Miller and Jeff Rich threw a party at their home. In addition to Ebby's celebrating her last night at the age of 99, the occasion was also to thank the folks who were responsible for Ebby's big party at the Meyerson the next night on March 9. They could have just stopped with the Miller/Rich party. The … [Read more...] about Ebby Celebrates The Eve Of Her Turn-Of-The-Century With Friends, International Set and Schumacher

It’s Countdown Time For Ebby 100

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The big week is finally here. After nearly 100 years of waiting, Dallas is officially going to celebrate Ebby Halliday's 100th birthday with the big, extravaganza on Wednesday at the Meyerson. It'll have all the splash, twinkle and good that Ebby has brought to North Texas. Now, there's been a rumor floating around that this reception, concert, dinner and all are priced at a … [Read more...] about It’s Countdown Time For Ebby 100