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Michael McMahan, new CEO of the Southwestern Medical Foundation [Photo: Southwestern Medical Foundation]
Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces New CEO
by Lance Murray | Mar 16, 2023
Michael McMahan follows Kathleen Gibson as CEO, who spent 10 years at the helm of the foundation. McMahan worked for more than a decade at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He'll now lead the foundation in its mission to build "a sustainable funding source for innovative research, best-in-class medical education, and the highest standard of treatment and care."
by Lance Murray |
Mar 16, 2023
The new tenants include Engage Dallas, Housing Forward, PCCI, Teach for America, Texas Women’s Foundation, and The 2.0 Collaborative. The additions bring Water Cooler at Pegasus Park to a full capacity with a total of 32 tenants, ranking it among the largest nonprofit shared space communities in the country.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Mar 15, 2023
After 14 months, Michelynn “Miki” Woodard has left the Dallas organization that invests in and advocates for women and girls.
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Legacy Residents Take ‘Smell Test Challenge’ from Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
by David Seeley |
Mar 15, 2023
A representative from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research visited The Legacy Midtown Park in Dallas and The Legacy Willow Bend in Plano to introduce the scratch-and-sniff test. According to the foundation, 100% of major brain disorders are associated with loss of smell. If you're over age 60 and don't have Parkinson's, you can take the test too.
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Artwork for Humans: Dallas Muralist Launches New Showroom in Deep Ellum with Upcycled Wearable Art That Inspires
by Lance Murray | Mar 10, 2023
Jerod DTOX Davies' collection of upcycled wearables is handpainted with an uplifting quote. Erykah Badu recently was spotted on social media wearing a custom Artwork For Humans sweatshirt backstage at her annual birthday concert.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 10, 2023
Acosta and his co-founder, Alejandra Zendejas, are a sneakerhead couple who instill confidence in children across Oak Cliff and Texas by giving them free new pairs of sneakers, with the students nominated by their schools for the nonprofit gifts.
According to D's Catherine Wendlandt, Pasos for Oak Cliff has given over 2,100 pairs of sneakers to kids so far. Acosta, a teacher at Kimball High School, co-launched the nonprofit after noticing that many economically disadvantaged students wear worn hand-me-downs.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 9, 2023
Rebelution CEO Melonie Carnegie will chair the fourth annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on April 29 at the Arts District Mansion....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 7, 2023
Hospitals continue to face multiple challenges, Irving-based Vizient said in a policy briefing this week to more than 50 congressional staff and other healthcare shareholders at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The briefing, titled “Provider Pressures Persist: Hospitals' Struggles Against Financial, Workforce and Supply Chain Strains,” focused on how hospitals are responding to mounting pressures while continuing to provide essential community benefits.
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Dallas Fintech Zirtue Expands Its Platform to Include Existing Loans
by Glenn Hunter | Mar 2, 2023
The startup aimed at formalizing lending among family and friends adds a feature to ensure “paper-napkin IOUs” are less likely to damage relationships. “There are a lot of lenders out there that have multiple people that they’ve loaned money to,” says CEO and co-founder Dennis Cail. “And they’re like, ‘Look, if I have a chance of getting one of those loans paid back, it’s worth it.’"
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 1, 2023
Republic National Distributing, a Grand Prairie-based beverage alcohol distributor, is kicking off Women’s History Month with “Powered by Women,” a campaign honoring female pioneers in the wine and spirits industry. As part of the campaign, scholarship funds will be raised via an NFT auction. Throughout March, Republic will auction off custom-made digital collectibles (including the above) designed by digital artist Chelsy Escalona.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 28, 2023
Demolition has begun at the museum's site in Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood, with plans to break ground for the museum later this year. At a media event Saturday, the museum's new executive strategist, Dr. Lauren Cross (seen above with Opal Lee), was introduced and new renderings of the museum were unveiled.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2023
Grants totaling $8.5 million will be made available in the initiative's first year, focused on helping children with traumatic brain injuries. "With the guidance of our expert advisors, we want to help strengthen and expand access to support systems for children with traumatic brain injuries as well as their families," said Tellis Bethel (above), chief social innovation officer for Toyota Motor North America.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 24, 2023
The gift from Mary and Richard Templeton—recognized leaders in Dallas philanthropy and technology—will fund strategic initiatives for research and educational access, as well as naming and endowing the school’s dean position. “The Lyle School has a proven reputation for building future leaders who are unafraid to ask big questions," Mary Templeton said. "Rich and I are eager to see how our gift will support that kind of innovative thinking.”
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 24, 2023
Downtown Dallas Inc. announced that Katy Murray is the 2023 chair of the board for the 65-year-old nonprofit.
“It is an honor to assume this position at a time of historic growth for downtown,” Murray said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 22, 2023
Cedar Hill, roughly 17 miles south of downtown Dallas, is noted for its "outdoorable" fun. Here's a list of locations to enjoy the local birding.
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