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
Herb Kelleher
JUST IN: 2016 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
The Junior Achievement of Dallas is starting off the first official full week of December with great news. According to JA President Jan Murfield, plans for the 18th Annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner have been revealed. This year’s inductees are a stellar group with names so familiar to boldface followers. They are Craig Hall, Chairman and Founder of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Southwest Airlines Pilots Honor Herb Kelleher With $100,000 Worth Of Transportation For Ronald McDonald Houses
The Southwest Airlines pilots are notorious for making the friendly skies safer, fun and on time. But what you may not know that the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association also has hearts as big as the universe. Wednesday the pilots got together and presented their main man Herb Kelleher with $100,000 worth of highly personalized vans for Ronald McDonald in Herb's name. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Pilots Honor Herb Kelleher With $100,000 Worth Of Transportation For Ronald McDonald Houses