By Warren Black In a centerfold of Life magazine in 1963, Norman Zable saw a picture of a clown eating a Belgian waffle in an advertisement for the 1963 World’s Fair in Seattle. He was so intrigued, Zable arranged for he and his wife to visit Seattle and see the waffles in person. There, he […]
By Karissa Condoianis The 75th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record-breaking preliminary amount for Texas youth, bringing in more than $2.2 million. The Auction kicked off on Friday, Oct. 6, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by Frank Deel with his generous bid […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Business of the Year Awards. Nominations are accepted through the online nomination process. A follow up questionnaire will be sent to each nominee for detailed information. Chamber membership is not a requirement. The deadline for nominations is November 10. […]
THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS By Warren Black Bernard Sessions has gone from sneaking into the State Fair of Texas to guarding the gates so others can’t follow in his childhood footsteps. When he was growing up, Sessions and his friends liked to hang around Fair Park. Back in those days, the Dallas Cowboys played […]
Pipeline Health has reached an agreement with Heights Healthcare of Texas, LLC, to purchase White Rock Medical Center in Dallas. The sale is expected to close on or before Monday, Oct. 2. Led by Dr. Mirza Baig, a neurosurgeon, Heights Healthcare of Texas has a team of seasoned experts in the field of facilities management. […]
By Christine Rogers North Texans outraised last year’s North Texas Giving Day total at a time when philanthropic giving is down nationally for the first time in years (Source: Giving USA.) More than 97,000 donors turned up for causes they care about by donating $63.9 million to 3,249 nonprofits during the 15th annual North Texas […]
CC Young Senior Living, a leading nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community, is hosting a resident and adult child panel discussion to address common misconceptions and provide valuable insights into selecting the right assisted living community. This public, free event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5:30–7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 30, from […]
The African American Museum, Dallas’ Disco Gala and Auction is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. In its 35th year, the event serves as a fundraiser to maintain and expand the Museum and its offerings through programs, workshops, summer camps, lectures and other educational services that will facilitate […]
By Natalie Merrill The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) consistently supports teachers and students in local education, including its annual Teacher of the Year event that honors awarded Dallas educators. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the GEDCC will host a luncheon with a panel discussion regarding how Dallas ISD and Dallas College are preparing […]
By Kinsey Clemmer and Margot Habiby Imagine calling 911 with a real emergency and being told no one was available to help. Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Steve Lopez knows personally how important emergency response times can be. His mother “was being beaten by a lot of boyfriends” when he was young. He recalls being “Eight years […]