The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced
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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
New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
Before New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon keynote speaker Uma Thurman entered the Omni’s Fair Park Room, the near capacity crowd was happily just chatting and sipping coffee on Friday, November 9. But the moment the willowy blonde in black entered a side door, the meet-and-greet lined up on both sides of the sponsor backdrop. The VIP types like Honorary … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
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
Thanks to Ted Dealey’s Grandson Rusty Dealey’s Surprise Announcement At The Fur Ball, The Family Support Of The SPCA Of Texas Continued
With loads of animals hitting the SPCA of Texas facilities thanks to hurricanes and abusive situations, a black-tie crowd of more than 800 guests rallied in the Omni Dallas’ Dallas Ballroom on Saturday, September 30. But before that happened, the crowd at the "Reigning Cats and Dogs” was shoulder-to-shoulder with tiaras topping coiffured heads in the lobby. As Barbara and … [Read more...] about Thanks to Ted Dealey’s Grandson Rusty Dealey’s Surprise Announcement At The Fur Ball, The Family Support Of The SPCA Of Texas Continued
“Dean Of Moderators” Jim Lehrer Addresses The Past And Present State Of Journalism At VNA’s Legends And Leaders Luncheon
Despite the do-si-do dance of vehicles vying for entry to the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 14, around noontime, things were hustling inside the hotel complex. In the Chantilly Ballroom, Amal Clooney was packing the stiletto crowd in for the New Friends New Life Wings Luncheon. At the opposite end of the building, a large group of hotel guests checked in early for their … [Read more...] about “Dean Of Moderators” Jim Lehrer Addresses The Past And Present State Of Journalism At VNA’s Legends And Leaders Luncheon
Parkland Advocate Debbie Dudley Branson Is Honored With Prestigious Linz Award
Few nonprofit events in Dallas can match the annual Linz Award luncheon for the star power of its guests, and this year’s Linz—held Wednesday, April 6, at the Omni Dallas Hotel—was no exception. Everywhere you turned, it seemed, the city’s legendary movers and shakers were moving and shaking, from Frank Branson, Joel Allison, Carol Reed, Walt Humann and Luncheon Chair Patti … [Read more...] about Parkland Advocate Debbie Dudley Branson Is Honored With Prestigious Linz Award
Initial Plans And Developments For 2016 Dallas Festival Of Ideas Revealed
Remember back in February when Dallas was frozen and events were in meltdown mode? To say the frozen tundra was a frown maker is an understatement. For the first Dallas Festival of Ideas, they soldiered on and managed to still have speakers, entertainers and guests get together with the mission to help "shape the city of the future by igniting, uniting and energizing the people … [Read more...] about Initial Plans And Developments For 2016 Dallas Festival Of Ideas Revealed
Get Serious! Robert “Bob” Miller Is Just Taking A Break
Today an amazing era for nonprofit coverage ends. It is our former city editor, who has shone the light on so many nonprofits since 1985. Yes, Dallas Morning News columnist Robert "Bob" Miller is supposedly retiring. That’s really a joke. He’s simply staying home side, until his adorable, “giddy” bride of 51 years Shirley wearies of him sitting on the couch. Monday … [Read more...] about Get Serious! Robert “Bob” Miller Is Just Taking A Break
UPDATE: Dallas Festival Of Ideas
Because the weather is challenging, the The Dallas Festival of Ideas organizers have just dropped all fees associated with today's programming. It's not because they're rolling in dough. It's because of "the generosity of our supporters." They go on to report, "To join us for Beer and BBQ, it is $20 unless you are already a ticket holder. Starting Tuesday, we will be … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Dallas Festival Of Ideas
CHANGE OF PLANS: The Dallas Festival Of Ideas Changes Start Times
Remember yesterday how the organizers of The Dallas Festival of Ideas were committed to have it happening despite the weather. Well, they still are...only they've adjusted the schedule due to Mother Nature's cold shoulder and the well being of all participants. Here's the word that just arrived: "Tonight’s Opening Night Signature Event for The Dallas Festival of Ideas … [Read more...] about CHANGE OF PLANS: The Dallas Festival Of Ideas Changes Start Times