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Abortion Decision’s Next Phase
Conservative state lawmakers sent a letter to the Sidley Austin law firm threatening to file legislation prohibiting companies from covering the cost of abortions or related travel expenses to other states.
Society
The Family Place Announces Christina Ricci as Texas Trailblazer Awards Speaker
Dallas-based family violence service provider, The Family Place recently announced Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Emmy-nominated actress Christina Ricci as the guest speaker at its annual Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon September 23 at the Omni Dallas hotel.
Dallas County Declares Monkeypox A Health Emergency
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an emergency declaration Friday morning because of the monkeypox outbreak as cases in the county passed 200.
Voices
Restaurant Week is Here
The 25th anniversary of DFW Restaurant week officially starts Monday, August 8, but diners can take advantage of the preview weekend starting today.
Society
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Gala Raises Record-Breaking $2 Million
Over two years in the making, the 40th Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) Celebration Gala raised a record-breaking $2 million, including $1 million from honorary chair Peter Cancro, the founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s Subs.
Society
Ronald McDonald House’s Under the Moonlight Gala Returns on Cinco de Mayo
After a two-year absence prompted by COVID-19, Ronald McDonald House of Dallas’ annual Under the Moonlight Gala returned on May 5 at Quadrant Investment Properties’ new development on 141 Manufacturing Street.
In Memoriam
Castle Gap Jewelry Founder Dies At 102
Maxine Bennett, who co-founded Castle Gap Jewelry in 1973 and worked in the longest-running shop in the Plaza at Preston Center alongside her family for nearly 50 years, died July 19, 2022, at 102.
Keeping Up With The Perots?
Talk about pricey presents. Ross Perot Jr. donated a helicopter to the Dallas Police Department in December. Now the department has a 2019 Protector Targa 310 boat courtesy of another wealthy and competitive Dallasite.
Getting The Most Out of Outdoor Spaces Takes Proper Planning
When thinking about turning your backyard into an outdoor oasis, here are a few ideas to consider before you start calling contractors.
Lyda Hill to Join Dolly Parton, Others Among Philanthropy Medal Recipients
Local philanthropist and business leader Lyda Hill is among the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy honorees, along with Dolly Parton, Kenyan industrialist Manu Chandaria, and Lynn and Stacy Schusterman of the Oklahoma investment family.
Dallas City Council Seeks to Blunt Impact of Abortion Ruling
Dallas City Council will consider a resolution that would direct city staff to deprioritize investigations related to abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.