The state of Texas has ponied up $25 million for a project to transform Dallas’ Harry Hines Corridor, pushing fundraising for the $198 million initiative to nearly $60 million so far. The state grant, secured during the 2025 legislative session, will contribute to revitalizing more than two miles of aging roadway, utility and storm-water systems in the Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Southwestern Medical District Transformation Project Nabs State Of Texas $25M Grant
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“It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
Timing is everything. And for The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, its timing was perfect. With Justin Baldoni as the keynote speaker for the luncheon at the Anatole on Friday, October 4, the recent release of his movie "It Ends With Us" was the reason. The film is about a relationship that appears to be ideal but shows subtle signs of a much more dire … [Read more...] about “It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
Thanks to a crowd of area leaders like Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Senator Royce West, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua, South Dallas Concert Choir, the Lincoln High School Band and longtime advocates for Forest Forward, the enthusiasm for the groundbreaking on Thursday, April 4, for Phase 1 — the revival of the Forest Theater — was … [Read more...] about Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
This year’s 27th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awardee has just been revealed. The Family Place fundraiser’s Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug have announced a whole herd of honorees with Mary Kay Inc. CEO Ryan Rogers receiving the 2023 Texas Trailblazer Award. In addition to heading up the 60-year-old, Dallas-based skin care and cosmetics empire launched … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Despite umbrellas being the accessory du jour at the Arboretum this morning, guests were not deterred from attending the welcome of two special programs — the return of ZimSculpt and the inaugural Black Heritage Celebration — that will officially begin Saturday. Because of the rainy weather, the event had been moved indoors to Rosine Hall with VIPs attending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston was talking with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at a patron party in the middle of The Library of Kathy and Harlan Crow. The reason Rawlings, Johnston and other guests were gathered in the library: the 61st Dallas mayor had been selected to receive the foundation's 2019 Robert … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
Every year since 1989, the Anti-Defamation League Texoma Region has honored a member of the local legal community for his or her "outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of ADL." A number of the former honorees were present at The Fairmont Hotel on Thursday, May 23, for the 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award … [Read more...] about Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
JUST IN: State Senator Royce West To Receive 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Once school starts, the news starts pouring in for the end-of-year fundraising. Word just arrived about plans for the 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner. First question out of the box is, “Who will be this year’s honoree? None other than State Senator Royce West. In addition to having represented District 23 for the past 25 years, he “been named by Texas Monthly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: State Senator Royce West To Receive 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founders Luncheon Had Heavyweight Couples As Chairs And Guests For The 40-Year Old Dance Troupe
Back in 1977, Ann Williams' love of dance gave birth to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Over the years, while other dance troupes have come and many time gone, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has grown in grace, style, popularity and support. In addition mesmerizing performances, the organization provides dance classes, workshops and lectures/demonstration to more than 20,000 … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founders Luncheon Had Heavyweight Couples As Chairs And Guests For The 40-Year Old Dance Troupe
North Texas Food Bank Dishes Out Honors To Bette Perot, Royce West, Danya Anderson And Others
What do tall, newlywed Danya Anderson and petite, former school marm Bette Perot have in common? Last Thursday they were among the among the folks being honored at the North Texas Food Bank's third annual "Dish Out Gratitude." Held in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton, NTFB's Jan Pruitt told the room filled with community and political leaders that "we are here to do just that … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank Dishes Out Honors To Bette Perot, Royce West, Danya Anderson And Others