The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce tickets are now on sale for ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. The frozen attraction will be making its debut at the Resort from Nov. 23, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025. The holiday tradition of ICE!, created by Gaylord Hotels, will be featured nationwide across six locations this Christmas season. Kept at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit, the winter wonderland experience will bring to life the whimsical world of Who-ville in the form of life-sized sculptures and walkthrough scenery hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be part of the resort’s annual Hill Country Christmas celebrations and will be open to resort guests and the public. Tickets and special room packages for ICE! are now on sale and available at www.JWHillCountryChristmas.com.

A team of 40 master artisans will travel nearly 7,000 miles from Harbin, China to San Antonio, Texas and dedicate 30 days to crafting the ICE! experience from 6,700 massive blocks of ice using skills passed down through generations. The attraction will span nearly 20,000 square feet with carvings ranging from intricate details to towering scenes over 30 feet high. Life-size ice sculptures, immersive walk-through scenes, two-story ice slides, a life-size Nativity scene, and photo-worthy moments will be featured. Characters from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be depicted like the Grinch, Max, Cindy-Lou Who, and other festive Whos from Who-ville. A state-of-the-art chilling system will maintain the festive attraction, and to stay warm, guests will be provided with signature blue parkas to wear while enjoying the experience.  

Beginning Nov. 23, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025, the resort’s Exhibit Ballroom will completely transform into “Reindeer Ridge,” featuring 40,000 square feet of beloved Hill Country Christmas activities. Returning activities include Snow Flow Mountain, a multi-lane tubing hill made of real snow and providing hours of alpine fun for all ages; and Snowball Build & Blast, an interactive game where guests can make and throw snowballs to score points, boosting the power of the snow-making machine. Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions hosted by Mrs. Claus will also return and include a retelling of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a sing-along of holiday carols, complete with Santa’s favorite cookies and milk. Guests will be able to decorate gingerbread houses with sweets and treats at the Gingerbread Decorating Corner with an opportunity to meet Nutmeg the gingerbread man.  

Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake! The Resort will also debut a new holiday scavenger hunt, “The Grinch’s Wonderful Awful Idea Scavenger Hunt” which will send guests searching for hidden clues of the Grinch’s mischievous plan to ruin the holiday. Guests will be able to find clues and solve riddles to help save the joy of the season and receive a special stocking stuffer when they complete their quest.  

Other traditional favorites at Hill Country Christmas include the Shine Light Show, a nightly display of thousands of dancing lights synchronized to holiday music. The Polar Plunge will be available in several pools for those wanting a chilly challenge, along with visits from Santa’s live reindeer. Guests can indulge in holiday treats at the festive s’mores station and write letters to Santa to share Christmas wishes. Personal visits with Santa along with a keepsake photo will also be available. Guests can visit JWHillCountryChristmas.com to learn more and make reservations for a memorable holiday stay. 

Exclusive ICE! Stay & Play Packages are available for advance online reservations. These packages offer overnight accommodation and two tickets to ICE! for each night’s stay, using booking code 1GC at JWHillCountryChristmas.com. Guests can add a round of golf to the ICE! Stay & Play Package using booking code ZJ4. Overnight guests will be able to access resort-only benefits including the Extra Cool Hour and Chill Pass, which allow overnight visitors early admission into ICE! and the Christmas Village, as well as front-of-the-line access to the attraction. Visit JWHillCountryChristmas.com to learn more and make reservations. 

To experience everything the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has to offer this holiday season, guests are encouraged to book an overnight stay and receive exclusive access to luxury amenities such as the 9-acre River Bluff Water Experience with temperature-controlled pools and hot tubs; eight dining outlets; two PGA TOUR 18-hole championship golf courses at TPC San Antonio; world-class Lantana Spa; award-winning culinary experiences; Topgolf Swing Suite; sports courts to play tennis, basketball and pickleball; walking trails with stunning hill country views; and famous Texas starry night skies. 

BioNTX, the leading biotechnology and healthcare innovation trade organization in North Texas, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 10th Annual iC3®Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit. Scheduled to take place on October 3-4, 2024, at the prestigious Loews Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, this landmark event promises to be the pinnacle gathering for bioscience and healthcare innovation leaders across the region.

The iC3 Summit, which represents the formula of Innovation = Capital × Collaboration × Commercialization, serves as the annual meeting for leaders in the industry and academia to converge and explore business strategies, investments and market trends and learn about new, cutting-edge North Texas bioscience research, innovation, products and services.

BioNTX is proud to partner with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation to bring forth this exceptional summit. Together, the organizations have demonstrated a tangible commitment to driving innovation, fostering growth and advancing the healthcare landscape for patients around the world.

With a projected attendance of over 1,000 industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders, the iC3 Summit is poised to be the largest yet. Attendees can expect unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and access to a diverse array of exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in bioscience and healthcare.

"We are proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iC3 Summit," says Kathleen Otto-Rosenblum, CEO of BioNTX. "This event symbolizes a decade of collaboration, innovation, and progress in the North Texas bioscience and healthcare ecosystem. We are grateful for our partnership with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation and the unwavering support of our sponsors, who are instrumental in making this summit a resounding success year after year. We look forward to delivering unparalleled insights, connections and opportunities for all attendees at this year’s iC3 Summit."

Marty Wieder, executive director of the Arlington Economic Development Corporation, adds, “The Arlington Economic Development Corporation is excited to host BioNTX and the iC3 Summit at the new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Cutting-edge biotechnology is crucial to our state, regional and local economies, and we are eager to support the innovative work being done through BioNTX members.”

For more information and to register for the iC3 Summit, please visit the website here.

Major League Cricket (MLC) will host an exciting match between the Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom on Friday, July 19, at 7:30 pm at Grand Prairie Stadium. 

Recently, Cognizant Major League Cricket achieved List-A status, officially recognized by the ICC as a premier T20 league. This milestone cements MLC as America’s first world-class domestic cricket tournament, bringing high-caliber cricket action to the United States.

Cricket, the world’s second most-watched sport, has rapidly attracted a significant following in the United States. Fans can now secure their tickets starting at just $30 by visiting tickets.majorleaguecricket.com.

For those seeking a premium experience, Picnic, Terrace, or Field Box tickets (sections 109-116) are available. These options include all-you-can-eat food and non-alcoholic drinks, along with exclusive access to the air-conditioned Sports Bar & Grille.

This event is perfect for both lifelong cricket enthusiasts and newcomers. Families and friends are encouraged to enjoy an evening of world-class cricket action together. For those new to the sport, Cricket 101 flyers will be available to help understand the game’s rules.

Don’t miss out on this chance to witness top-tier cricket and be part of the growing cricket community in North Texas. Secure your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable night at Grand Prairie Stadium cheering on your Texas Super Kings! 

Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC (“Revolution”), a leading innovator in sustainable materials and recycling solutions and a portfolio company of private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners (“Arsenal”), today announced that it has appointed Scott Coleman as President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Coleman joined Revolution in 2013 and has most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy, as well as previously serving as Division President and Vice President of Business Development. He succeeds Sean Whiteley, who has served as the CEO of Revolution for the past 12 years. Whiteley is leaving the company to serve his church leading a three-year mission in Taiwan and will remain active as a member of the board. 

George Abd, Chairman of Revolution and Operating Partner of Arsenal stated, “We are so grateful for the incredible leadership and partnership that Sean Whiteley has provided the company and look forward to continued collaboration with him as a board member. We are thrilled to welcome Scott Coleman as CEO as he brings a deep understanding of Revolution’s differentiated model and growth prospects, enabling him to hit the ground running.” 

In his role as CEO, Coleman will oversee all operations and continue to drive Revolution’s growth as a leader in sustainable materials and plastic waste solutions. Since joining Revolution 11 years ago, he has contributed significantly to strategic growth initiatives and has led the identification and completion of eleven highly synergistic acquisitions. Coleman builds upon a successful career in operations and development at MDC Holdings Inc. and investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities. He holds a BS and MS in Economics from Iowa State University as well as an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. 

Coleman stated, “It has been an honor to be part of the great management team at Revolution to build what we believe to be a unique company in the sustainable materials segment. In the past 10 years, the company has diverted over two billion pounds of waste from landfills and other disposal methods, and has used that waste to create new, high-quality films and sustainable resins for critical applications, including agricultural irrigation where Revolution’s products have saved over a trillion gallons of water versus other irrigation methods. Market demand for sustainable flexible film solutions is growing enormously and I am excited to partner with our talented team, of which I have been proud to have helped build, to continue to lead in this innovative space.”

Dream Center Dallas is proud to announce their annual Back to School Drive to support Dallas children and families in need. The event will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. until supplies last, in the parking lot of Dream Center Dallas at 1900 S Ewing Ave in Dallas, Texas 75216. 

The Back to School Drive distributes free backpacks, school supplies and shoes to help alleviate the financial burden of purchasing school supplies. The selection of shoes will vary in sizes to fit children in Kindergarten through sixth grade. 

Games, rides, prizes and food will also be available for families during the event. If a child is present, it is free to attend and registration is not required.

For community members interested in supporting Dream Center Dallas’ Back to School Drive, opportunities are available to volunteer at the event, donate supplies or donate financially. To volunteer, please sign up here. For those that wish to donate school supplies, an Amazon wishlist is available for items to be purchased and shipped directly to Dream Center Dallas. To donate financially, please visit this link. 

“As we welcome a new school year, many families are struggling to make ends meet every single day and it is our goal to help lift the burden and be a beacon of hope for each one of them,” said Kacie Kintz, Director for Dream Center Dallas. “We're dedicated to providing the essential resources that set students up for success. Our Back to School Drive is a testament to the power of outrageous generosity and unconditional love, as our amazing volunteers and partners come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children. We're honored to play a role in helping families during the most challenging times, and we can't wait to see the incredible things our students will achieve this year!”

The Dream Center first began in Los Angeles in 1994, serving as a resource center focused onproviding support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and lack of education throughresidential and community outreach programs. In 2020, Pastors Dustin and Jamie Bates established Dream Center Dallas, after partnering with LA Dream Center, in order to provideresources and services in the areas of education, homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, abuse, and human trafficking within Dallas. 

Dream Center Dallas is currently converting The Gospel Lighthouse Church in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, originally built in 1948, to be the hub of ministry and provide multiple outreach opportunities. Merriman Anderson Architects is the architect for the renovation.

For more information about Dream Center Dallas, visit www.dreamcenterdallas.com, or contact info@dreamcenterdallas.com.