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Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal

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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

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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

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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

April 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements

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Despite the phase one of the reopening of businesses tomorrow, North Texas nonprofits are still adjusting their May events with cancellations and postponements. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Texas Volunteer Management Conference scheduled for Thursday, May 14 Rescheduled The Widow’s Journey’s Our Love It Forward Fundraiser And Awareness Event scheduled for … [Read more...] about April 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements

Rescheduled: Katy Trail Ice House Invitational

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Another rescheduled event was just announced! It’s the Katy Trail Ice House Invitational that was to have taken place on Monday, March 2. This inaugural event benefiting the Friends of the Katy Trail is being chaired by Buddy Cramer with Dallas Cowboy types Troy Aikman and Jason Garrett as honorary co-chairs. In addition to the golfing at Gleneagles Country Club, … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Katy Trail Ice House Invitational