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JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies

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Nearly 100 women evacuated Dallas for Parker this morning. Left behind were families, stilettos and makeup. But it’s only temporary. The gals are members of the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee and are in high drive at Southfork Ranch for Saturday’s “Ranches, Rubies and Ropers” fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer society’s research and treatment efforts in North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies

JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time

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When the late author Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again,” he underestimated 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson. What has been one of the worst-kept secrets around — where the 2022 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas research will take place — is finally out in the open. The first hint of the location was the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time

Triple Crown Gala’s “Hats And Horses” Sunkissed Guests And Raised Funds For Equest With New Date And Venue

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The Kentucky Derby is really starting to impact the Dallas non-profit landscape. On Saturday, May 3, Dallasites converged at various spots to wear hats, sip adult beverages and watch a race that lasts less than two minutes at Churchill Downs. There was the Center for BrainHealth’s TAG crowd who partied it up at the Dallas Arboretum and the Junior Conservancy’s Day at the Races … [Read more...] about Triple Crown Gala’s “Hats And Horses” Sunkissed Guests And Raised Funds For Equest With New Date And Venue

JUST IN: Equest’s Triple Crown Gala Changes Venues And Heads North

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Perfectionists can be a royal pain. They insist on all their paperclips being arranged in order according to value — platinum first, then gold followed by sterling silver. Hmm, a little overkill. But then there are those who really have a reason for their desire to have everything absolutely perfect. That’s the case of the Equest crew led by Maggie Kipp and Shay Geyer. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest’s Triple Crown Gala Changes Venues And Heads North

Tips For Saturday Night’s Cattle Baron’s 40th Anniversary Ball

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Just back from Southfork where the Cattle Baronesses in sneakers, shorts and T-shirts are preparing for Saturday’s shindig for the American Cancer Society. You didn’t think it just magically happened all on its own, did you? Course not. The ferris wheel, the tents and Andrews Distributing Main Stage are already up. Around the grounds are mammoth boots, spurs and a cowboy hat … [Read more...] about Tips For Saturday Night’s Cattle Baron’s 40th Anniversary Ball

Cattle Baron’s Ball 2012: The Real Story

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Before getting started with this fundraising odyssey, it should be noted that Saturday night's Cattle Baron's Ball was a perfect storm of what-can-go-wrong, did. It was not intentional. It was not due to laziness or lack of dedication. It was the result of a backup plan that was sucker-punched by everything from experts being just a tad bit off in planning, to a rainstorm that … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball 2012: The Real Story