UPDATE [9:30 p.m.]: The City of Dallas has extended the restrictions of gatherings to Wednesday, April 29. Please send your April event updates to [email protected] The notices have calmed down a bit today. It may be because organizers are waiting to learn the city of Dallas’ decision on whether to extend the restrictions. In the meantime, the shock of the … [Read more...] about March 18 Updates Of Cancellations, Postponements And Rescheduling
Linz Award
JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
Entrepreneur/educator/philanthropist Bobby B. Lyle is going to have to get a carpenter over to his home. His trophy room is in need of expansion. Move over SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award, J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award and the others. It was just announced that Bobby will receive the 90th Annual Linz Award on Wednesday, April 17, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
89th Linz Award Recipient Tom Luce Encouraged Luncheon Guests To Be Changemakers Creating Waves For The Next Generation
It was turn out of heavy hitters for the 89th Annual Linz Award Luncheon presented by The Dallas Morning News, Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation on Monday, April 16, at the Omni. No wonder since the recipient was attorney and longtime civic leader Tom Luce. He joined the ranks of previous Linz Awardees who were in attendance including Ross Perot, Ray … [Read more...] about 89th Linz Award Recipient Tom Luce Encouraged Luncheon Guests To Be Changemakers Creating Waves For The Next Generation
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 88th Annual Linz Award
With a ballroom decked out with orange tablecloths and many guests in equally orange attire, the Omni ballroom looked a bit like a Longhorn feast around noon on Wednesday, March 8. But, no! It was the 88th Annual Linz Award honoring that orange-loving entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill. While the post is being prepared, there’s a whole lot of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 88th Annual Linz Award
“Serial Entrepreneur”/Philanthropist Extraordinaire Lyda Hill To Receive 2017 Linz Award
Orange-loving philanthropist Lyda Hill has been selected to receive the 88th Annual Linz Award*. Even before taking Warren Buffett's My Philanthropy Pledge, Lyda was hands-on in philanthropy as well as entrepreneurship. She doesn't just write a check; she gets out there and gets involved. According to Junior League of Dallas sages, when their Inwood Road headquarters was … [Read more...] about “Serial Entrepreneur”/Philanthropist Extraordinaire Lyda Hill To Receive 2017 Linz Award
It’s Time To Submit Your Nominee For The 88th Linz Award
You know tons of people. Now you’ve got a challenge. You’ve got to go through that endless list of folks and find at least one “whose civic or humanitarian efforts have created the greatest benefits to the City of Dallas.” The reason? It’s time to nominate the 88th Linz Awardee. The deadline for submitting your nominee(s) is Tuesday, November 1 (aka All Saints … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Submit Your Nominee For The 88th Linz Award
Parkland Memorial Hospital Chairman Of The Board Of Managers Debbie Branson To Receive 87th Linz Award
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the 87th Linz Award will be presented to Debbie Branson at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Wednesday, April 6. In addition to being a fourth-generation attorney and involved in various community efforts (Dallas Women's Foundation, Dallas CASA, UT Dallas Center for Children and Families, etc.), Debbie has served as Parkland Memorial … [Read more...] about Parkland Memorial Hospital Chairman Of The Board Of Managers Debbie Branson To Receive 87th Linz Award
Sheila And Jody Grant, Called ‘The Heart And Soul Of Klyde Warren Park,’ Receive The Linz Award To A Thunderous Ovation
At a private, pre-luncheon reception Wednesday, April 8, for Sheila and Jody Grant, winners of the 86th annual Linz Award, the beaming couple was accepting early congratulations for the award from guests including Margot Perot, Jonathan Martin, Laura Wilson, Jonathan Martin, Walt Humann, Lee Cullum, Kern Wildenthal, Ron Kirk, Caroline Rose Hunt, Patrick Sands and Gerald Turner. … [Read more...] about Sheila And Jody Grant, Called ‘The Heart And Soul Of Klyde Warren Park,’ Receive The Linz Award To A Thunderous Ovation
JUST IN: Sheila And Jody Grant To Receive Linz Award
The Dallas Morning News just released the info that Sheila and Jody Grant, who among other things spearheaded the ever-popular Klyde Warren Park, will be the 2015 recipients of the Linz Award. It is presented by the Junior League of Dallas. They officially receive the award on Wednesday, April 8, at the Anatole. Klyde Warren Park was probably already too busy. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sheila And Jody Grant To Receive Linz Award
Round Robin April 8 (Part I): Linz Award, Cherish The Children And Just Say “Yes!” Luncheons
Tuesday, April 8, was one of those days that poets write about. The skies were magnificent with just enough clouds to break up the all blue look. The temperatures were so friendly that new spring clothes made their seasonal debut without fear of needing a pashmina. It was almost as if Mother Nature realized that the day would be filled with countless fundraising activities and … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 8 (Part I): Linz Award, Cherish The Children And Just Say “Yes!” Luncheons
The 85th Linz Award Will Be Presented To Forrest Hoglund
It’s always gratifying to see a deserving person get an award. That’s what’s going to happen on Tuesday, April 8, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, when Forrest Hoglund is presented with the 85th Annual Linz Award. Just as previous Linz Awardee Walt Humann achieved his honor by heading up the expansion of Central Expressway and the development of DART, Forrest earned this … [Read more...] about The 85th Linz Award Will Be Presented To Forrest Hoglund