With the Blood Moon trying to emerge through the clouds the night before, a flawless man in the moon shown over North Texas on Wednesday, November 9. One of the spots enjoying the glow was the Katy Trail Art Society's $10,000+ donors' dinner on the terrace of Bilboquet. As Katy Trail Art Co-Chair Amanda Dillard Shufeldt reviewed the final placement of seating assignments for … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Art Society Dinner Got A Little Squirrelly Hearing About “Borest Forest, Grunting Grasses” Installation
Friends of the Katy Trail
Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
With North Texas starting to bloom and blossom, it is the perfect time to start raising more than flowers. How about some fundraising for Dallas' Katy Trail? As a result of the partnership with the City of Dallas owning the land and the Friends of the Katy Trail providing for its upkeep starting 25 years ago, there have been more than 1.5M visits annually by locals and … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
Friends Of Katy Trail Announces Outgoing And New Board Members And Other News
It’s that time of year when there is a changing of the guard of board members and the latest to report is the Friends of the Katy Trail. Replacing outgoing members Haylee Hall, Troy Daniel, JB Hayes and past Board Chair Charlie Shufeldt are Usua Amanam, Dan Chesnut, Amanda Lockhart, Ray Washburne and Peggy Zilbermann. According to Board President Eric Paulson, … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Announces Outgoing And New Board Members And Other News
MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
According to Friends of the Katy Trail Operations Director Lauren Whitson, “From health nut to beer gut, the 23rd Annual Katy 5K presented by Michelob Ultra is the run for everyone! Friends of the Katy Trail’s largest fundraiser of the year is back and we’re looking forward to seeing our energetic crowd on the evening of Thursday, September 9. “What sets this 5K … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
JUST IN: Amy Bean And Eric Paulson Assume New Leadership Positions At Friends Of The Katy Trail
Some staff and board leadership changes over at Friends Of The Katy Trail have just been announced. Dallas native Amy Bean has been named the organization’s executive director. Having earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a Master’s of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, her resume includes the Center for Women and Enterprise in Boston, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amy Bean And Eric Paulson Assume New Leadership Positions At Friends Of The Katy Trail
MySweetWishList: Friends Of The Katy Trail
According to Friends of the Katy Trail’s Membership Chair and 2021 Board President Eric Paulson, “Our holiday wish is that you support the Katy Trail with a new or renewed membership this month. “All of us at Friends of the Katy Trail are so appreciative of how Dallasites have recognized the importance of the Katy Trail to the mental and physical health of our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Friends Of The Katy Trail
Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
MySweetEssential: Katy Trail
According to Friends Of Katy Trail Board Of Directors President Charlie Shufeldt, Thank you for the opportunity to tell you why we believe our Katy Trail capital campaign is essential to the well-being of Dallas, now and in the future. For over 20 years, since the time the discarded Katy railroad line became a linear park, the Katy Trail has been an essential green … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Katy Trail
The Katy Trail’s Capital Campaign Enters Its Public Phase To Cross Its $8M Finish Line
While the Katy Trail has been the spot for walking, running and cycling for years, the arrival of COVID-19 since March has turned it into the most popular place to shake off the anxieties of the day. Even before the virus changed our way of life, the Trail was having more than 1M users annually. Since March that usage has increased 20%. Luckily, the Friends of the Katy … [Read more...] about The Katy Trail’s Capital Campaign Enters Its Public Phase To Cross Its $8M Finish Line