The Turco Family By Alicia Wanek Playing professional sports takes extreme dedication. Former Dallas Stars goalie, Marty Turco, has been described as “the smartest goalie in the National Hockey League,” but his dedication to hockey is nothing compared to his devotion to his amazing family and to the city that…
My father was a leader by example. He wasn’t always vocal about teaching us the value of service, but he showed it often in small ways. I distinctly remember being on a road trip as a child when our family stopped for gas. I’m not sure how my father came…
Accomplished physician proves that brains triumph over bigotry BY KARYN BRODSKY How would it feel to be incredibly intelligent and dedicated, yet delegitimized by peers as a young person, simply because of the color of one’s skin? Just ask Dr. Kwabena Blankson. Dr. Blankson, lovingly referred to as…
Be Inspired. Take Action. Embrace the future. Come celebrate the 14 outstanding women, men and young adults being honored at the 2017 Texas Sized Event presented by the Southwest Jewish Congress. The event features the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards, the Stan Golden Men of Action Awards and…
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 13, 2018 for the annual gala AWARE Affair Celebrate the Moments AWARE president Venise Stuart has announced the grant recipients for the 2017 – 2018 year. Applications were submitted from nonprofit organizations located in Dallas and Collin County that are working on the front lines…
August 10, 2017 (Dallas, TX) — On Wednesday, August 7, 2017, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District and title sponsor JCPenney, provided 3,000 new school uniforms valued at $150,000 to students from seven high need, Dallas Independent School District elementary schools. The Ellis…
To date, over 85 projects have been approved, and over $100,000 has been allocated Last summer, a St. Andrew UMC church family was inspired by a sermon and wanted to do something to encourage others to change the world. They provided $166,000 for three summers as matching funds to encourage…
By Alicia Wanek “Believe in yourself. We believe in you.” For Alejandrina Guzman, this message of unwavering support from her parents has been a guiding principle throughout her life. With that confidence coupled with an infectious optimism, a genuine kindness and a selfless desire to serve others, this…
The Texas Crime Prevention Association held an awards luncheon on July 27th at which Officer Christopher Bianez was recognized as the “Outstanding Crime Prevention Specialist” of the year. He was selected over all the other Crime Prevention Officer’s across the state in the large agency category. “We are…