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Currently, more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant.  Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA) and Galleria Dallas are partnering on an educational campaign and visual installation in celebration of National Donate Life Month this April. Donate Life Month is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation across the U.S. This collaboration serves as an opportunity to engage the North Texas community about the profound impact of organ donation.

From April 1-30, the display at Galleria Dallas will feature heroic organ donors and courageous transplant recipients from North Texas and across the state. Among those featured on the wall from North Texas are Olivia Solis, a 5-year-old heart recipient, and 25-year-old donor hero, Jordan Santiago, who saved six lives through the gift of life. Their photos are depicted on leaves overlaying a graphic of the centenarian Oak tree that serves as the centerpiece of STA’s Dallas headquarters. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about STA’s mission and to register their decision to donate through two QR codes found on the installation.

“We are grateful to Galleria Dallas for allowing us this space to educate and raise awareness in our community about the gift of life,” said Brad Adams, CEO of STA. “It is even more pertinent to be given this platform during Donate Life Month, when we celebrate our heroic donors and educate others about how donation saves lives. Each person depicted on the wall represents a life profoundly transformed because someone said ‘yes’ to donation and we are privileged to honor them.”

STA is a leading nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO), currently serving a diverse population of over 10 million Texans across 89 counties. This year, STA is celebrating its 50th anniversary of saving lives through organ and tissue donation.

“Southwest Transplant Alliance’s lifesaving mission is deeply important to our community, and we’re proud to share it on our Gallery Wall during Donate Life Month,” said Galleria Dallas Director of Marketing Megan Townsend. “We hope our guests will take heart from the inspiring stories on the wall and consider becoming an organ donor if they aren’t already.”

STA encourages Texans to help save and heal lives by:

What: Southwest Transplant Alliance Presents Donate Life Month at Galleria Dallas

When: April 1-30, 2024

Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240. Located on Level 1 on the Gallery Wall across from Apple.

Cost: Free

Information: galleriadallas.com

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About Galleria Dallas 

Galleria Dallas is an iconic shopping center with a unique collection of more than 200 retailers, restaurants and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy’s, the world’s only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor, The Westin Galleria Dallas and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. Welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually, only Galleria Dallas delivers the consummate Dallas shopping experience. Visit galleriadallas.com for hours and to learn more about the shopping center. Galleria Dallas is managed by Trademark Property Group, Inc.  Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75240.

About Southwest Transplant Alliance
Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA) is a nonprofit organization based in Dallas, Texas, that saves lives by fulfilling the gifts of organ and tissue donation. Founded in 1974, STA has facilitated more than 35,000 organs for recovery and enhanced the lives of tens of thousands of people through tissue recovery. STA is among the largest of 56 federally designated, nonprofit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States and is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Established in 2018, the STA Foundation provides care for families, community education, and research in transplant science. STA serves communities in North Texas, Beaumont, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Galveston, Midland/Odessa, Temple, Tyler and Wichita Falls. For more information, go to organ.org. Para información en español, visita organ.org/espanol.

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With Easter just around the corner, families are seeking convenient ways to celebrate without the hassle. Soulman’s Bar-B-Que understands the value of quality time with family and friends and extends a warm invitation to North Texans to ensure a more relaxed holiday experience by letting them do the cooking. Full family holiday meals are available to preorder and can be picked up at each of their 19 North Texas locations before Easter Sunday, March 31st.

“Every year, Soulman’s helps North Texans with the cooking so North Texans can enjoy a complete homestyle meal at their dining room tables without the fuss and time-consuming preparation and post-meal clean-up,” says Brett Randle, CEO of Soulman’s Bar-B-Que. “From the classic Easter ham to our irresistible signature bar-b-que brisket, complemented by a selection of our famous sides including Potato Salad, Ranch House Beans, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Cabbage, Green Beans, or Texas Style Cream Corn, Soulman’s guarantees a delightful holiday feast for all.”

 Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is offering two classic Easter meals including hickory smoked, paired with Soulman’s signature sides including homemade mashed potatoes with white gravy, green beans, King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls and bar-b-que sauce. The Soulman’s Big Easter Dinner costs $189.99 and feeds 20-24 people. The Soulman’s Easter Dinner costs $98.99 and feeds 10-12 people. Add-ons including additional meat, sides, desserts, and drinks are available to order online with the Easter meal. Also available are a half ham for $49.99 or whole ham for $99. 

Orders can be cold, ready to reheat, or hot, ready to eat. To order, click HERE. Meals can be picked up on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th. All 19 Soulman’s locations will be closed on Sunday, March 31st in observance of Easter.

About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que

For more than 50 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest-to-please bar-b-que lovers….Texans!  Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals—serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service.  Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to its original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018), the Best Bar-B-Que in Dallas for Takeout  & Delivery (2020) and one of the Best Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2024).

 

Soulman’s currently owns and operates 19 North and East Texas locations in Allen, Cedar Hill, Fort Worth, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Hurst, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mansfield, Mesquite, Quinlan, Red Oak, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City,  Sulphur Springs, Terrell, and Van. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.

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The Storehouse of Collin County The new Storehouse sprinter van provided through the North Texas Food Bank Capacity Building Grant - pictured are Noah Ziegelbein (left) and Josh Stevens, director, Seven Loaves Food Pantry (right)

Providing a new sprinter van; assets such as tents, tables, carts, and cones; and support of The Academy, NTFB grants equip nonprofit to accommodate growth while addressing underlying barriers to food security 

The Storehouse of Collin County is celebrating the addition of a new sprinter van as well as new operational assets, including tents, carts, and cones for utilization during food distribution – all provided as part of a fiscal year 2023 Capacity Building Grant from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB).

“The North Texas Food Bank has been our faithful partner for 15 years, helping us to meet a 450% increase in the demand for food over the last two years,” said Candace Winslow, CEO, The Storehouse of Collin County. “Serving around 5,000 households monthly with 80+ pounds of food is only possible because of our ongoing partnership. This Capacity Building Grant has allowed us to drive incremental growth regarding pounds of food as we enhance our efficiency as well as safety procedures for neighbors, volunteers, and staff.”

Wrapped and ready to roll, the new van will allow for an increase in retail food program pickups. Another benefit of the van is its use in off-site food distribution activities such as the nonprofit’s monthly delivery and on-location service of Evergreen Arbor Hills Senior Living facility. Operational assets also provided through the grant included six new tents, 30 traffic cones, eight carts, 10 stanchions, 12 vinyl rolling bins, three portable radios, and six plastic folding tables.

During the same fiscal year, The Storehouse also received a NTFB Hope for Tomorrow Grant, supporting The Academy education program and its expansion of neighbor language, job, and life skills training.

“The Academy education program first began in 2022 with 40 neighbors enrolled in our ESL program, and this semester, we are proud to welcome 198 neighbors into the program,” said Ligia Urrego, director, The Academy. “It is hard to believe that a program that started only two years ago has been able to accommodate such tremendous growth! We are grateful for NTFB’s support of The Academy through the Hope for Tomorrow Grant, which has allowed us to lean into this growth and holistically serve our neighbors.”

Through The Academy, The Storehouse fosters relationships with neighbors and connects them with education and services that lead to long-term change. In addition to the ESL classes, The Academy offers education in health management, computers, automotive certification, and more.

“The NTFB continues to be a critical part of our growth journey through ongoing support and pivotal grants as we adapt and expand to meet the needs of our community through our integrated programs,” continued Winslow. “We look forward to our continued partnership for years to come as we work to provide nutritious food to our neighbors with the highest levels of love, care, and compassion.”

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The Storehouse of Collin County, a nonprofit founded in 2009, provides short-term assistance and long-term transformation to residents of Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties through four programs. Seven Loaves Food Pantry serves 5,000 families each month; Joseph’s Coat Clothing Closet provides clothing at no cost; Project Hope Neighbor Care offers case management and resource referral; and The Academy Education Program provides free and reduced-cost classes to assist with language, job, or life skills development. During its previous fiscal year, The Storehouse served 146,922 unduplicated neighbors with the support of more than 2,000 volunteers. In August 2023, the North Texas Food Bank honored The Storehouse with the Hope for Tomorrow Award. Visit www.thestorehousecc.org. The Storehouse EIN: 27-1883333

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Prestonwood Christian Academy School System is proud to announce that Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) again awarded Exemplary Accreditation for another five years.

ACSI Exemplary Accreditation is designed for high performing schools who are seeking to be held to higher standards for all programs and operations. Exemplary schools are expected to effectively meet the Inspire standards and indicators at a high level as well as the modified and additional indicators contained within the Exemplary Addendum.

“We just went through the ACSI accreditation process, and it was a big deal,” said Dr. Michael Goddard, PCA Superintendent. “Sometimes you hear about Christian schools or private schools not having a lot of accountability, but that’s just not true. We went through a hard process that has taken multiple months.”

In addition to simply meeting the indicators at an effective or highly effective level, an ACSI school must have a demonstrable history of exemplary programs and practices in governance, executive leadership, school viability, academic instruction, student learning, spiritual formation, and overall school culture (a vibrant, Christ-centered ethos among students, faculty, and leadership). The school must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing school improvement, evidenced by stakeholder feedback, multiple forms of data, and past accreditation reports to drive successful school improvement initiatives.

“ACSI accredits hundreds of schools. We did the math and about 2% of their schools achieve Exemplary status,” said Dr. Shannon Cole, Assistant Superintendent and PCA Plano Head of School. “I am so grateful for families who sacrifice to have their students here. As I think about our Academic offering, I want parents to know the value of what they are getting. Our teachers are exemplary, and that is why we have obtained this incredible status!” 

Prestonwood Christian Academy serves more than 2,200 students enrolled at three campuses: PCA Plano (PreK-3 through 12th grade), PCA North in Prosper (PreK-3 through 12th Grade) and PCA Online. PCA North is celebrating its tenth school year! PCA Online is celebrating record-breaking enrollment and has been serving students for 15 years. PCA has been recognized as having one of the strongest Christian education programs in the country providing intentional biblical worldview training and integration. The school places great value on the growth of students’ spiritual health in addition to their scholastic endeavors and co-curricular activities. Tantamount to its Spiritual Development plan is PCA’s rigorous Liberal Arts academic program. Since its first graduating class in 2002 through the class of 2023, graduates have been offered more than $178.9 million in scholarships for Academics, Fine Arts, and Athletics from universities and other institutions of higher learning.

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– Nuno Rodrigues has been named Food & Beverage Director of The Statler, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading global third-party hotel operator.

 

Rodrigues is a perfect fit for The Statler with over 20 years of international hospitality experience and a focus on hotel food and beverage outlets. His most recent position was at Mayfair Hospitality Street Partners in Alpharetta, Georgia, where he was Vice President of Food and Beverage. Before that, he served as Food & Beverage Director at The Hamilton Alpharetta, another Curio Collection by Hilton hotel.

 

At The Statler, Rodrigues will direct all food and beverage operations to include managing and building concepts and staff training. The main goal is to increase revenue and service quality at The Statler’s four food and beverage outlets, Scout, Overeasy, Bourbon & Banter and Waterproof. Rodrigues describes his leadership style as a team player who values every staff member’s ideas – his favorite thing is seeing staff members grow and develop.

 

“Hospitality has been my passion since I was born. My Italian father was a pizza maker who taught me to cook well and serve well, and my goal at The Statler is to carry on that legacy,” Rodrigues said. “After spending 22 years working in hospitality in the U.S., I’m excited to work for Aimbridge Hospitality and lead the amazing venues at the iconic Statler.”

 

Rodrigues has also served as Director of Outlets at 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, where he implemented an outlet revenue strategy resulting in a 20% increase in revenue per available room and a 12% increase in overall hotel profitability. He was also Assistant General Manager at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Atlanta, bringing a truly well-rounded background to the new role.

 

“In Nuno, we’ve found the best person to direct our food and beverage operations, ensuring the highest quality restaurants and bars that will excite both hotel guests and locals from around DFW,” said Brett Krafft, General Manager of The Statler.

 

Rodrigues holds an MBA in financial business and hotel management from Lusíada University in Lisbon, Portugal, and is a certified food and beverage executive (CBFE) with a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

 

In his free time, Rodrigues enjoys spending time with his wife and three grown children, traveling, playing golf and tennis and watching European soccer.

 

About The Statler

 

The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s first modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, offering retro-forward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and four uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America; The Statler Residences is managed by Centurion American. The Statler was redeveloped and is owned by Centurion American. For more on The Statler please visit www.thestatlerdallas.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is the world’s leading global hospitality management company. A trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge delivers compelling results for hotel owners by leveraging proprietary data and insights as an authority in key markets and destinations, while creating exceptional guest experiences. Aimbridge continually strives to set the new standard in hospitality excellence, leading the industry into the future through a wealth of unmatched resources and best-in-class supplier agreements, while recruiting and developing top industry talent in all key verticals and geographies. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.

 

About Curio Collection by Hilton

 

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and follow Curio Collection by Hilton on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Club Lounge Sheraton Dallas

It's not too late to reserve your tickets to Sheraton Dallas' Reese's Book Club gathering this Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the hotel's Club Lounge. The gathering will discuss the book, "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" by Xochitl Gonzalez. Discussions are led by a host and light sips and bites will be served. Reserve your ticket here at no cost.

Upcoming Reese's Book Club gatherings are on the following dates:

  • Saturday, March 23 at 2pm
  • Saturday, April 27 at 2pm
  • Saturday, May 25 at 2pm

The Sheraton Dallas’ Club Lounge is centrally located within the Downtown Dallas hotel on the second floor and embraces a modern design in a flowing and open floor plan. The Club Lounge offers exclusive benefits and special touches with extra amenities designed for convenience. Complimentary on-site hotel parking is available for up to four hours. Parking tickets must be presented to the host for validation. 

Sheraton Dallas is the largest hotel in Texas and second largest Sheraton hotel in the world, with 1,840 guest rooms, over 230,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention spaces, pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and Peloton bikes, and four dining outlets including The Parlor, Open Palette, Draft Sports Bar & Lounge and Open Mkt. Grab 'n Go.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. 

 

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Kick off the start of warmer days and help inaugurate Galleria Dallas’ revamped outdoor plaza as the shopping center presents Good Market, a celebration of small businesses, on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.  Good Market will feature 11 curated vendors that sell a unique mix of items from home décor to jewelry to ready-to-wear apparel. Kessler Baking Studio will bring a taste of its sweet boutique to the market, and Juiceland will offer shoppers cold-pressed juices.

 

 

 

Vendors at Good Market will donate 10% of sales during the weekend to Dallas Arboretum, Galleria Dallas’ charity partner for March. Dallas Arboretum will also have a booth at the market with interactive activities and spring goods from the Arboretum’s gift shop. The activities will introduce guests to the secrets of sustainable gardening and allow them to examine plant samples under a microscope to see their intricate structures.

 

Good Market vendors include:

 

  • Concrete Dream, which sells home décor including planters, candles and more
  • Cool Crayations, a shop selling cool-shaped crayons that empower and educate children
  • Declutterd Candles, a cruelty-free candlemaker that uses nontoxic ingredients and soothing fragrances without parabens or phthalates
  • Hi Mary Lo, a Texas-raised, London-made purveyor of accessories and clothes
  • Juiceland, which creates raw, cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies from the most interesting and delicious fruits, vegetables, and ingredients around
  • Kessler Baking Studio, a celebrated local bakery specializing in scratch-made sweets using the finest ingredients
  • LAUDE the Label, a sustainable apparel company that partners with global artisans to create heirloom-quality wardrobe essentials and accessories
  • LIO Jewelry, handcrafted fine jewelry that is sweat-proof and sustainable
  • Swap Top, the maker of hats for kids and adults that show off your favorite charms
  • Texifornia, one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry and accessories with an everyday luxury feel
  • Whipped Up Wonderful, a Texas maker of handcrafted bath bombs, shower steamers, bubble baths and more

The shopping center’s outdoor plaza will be fully transformed with bright décor evoking the freshness of spring and an upbeat shopping soundtrack will be performed by a live DJ. Other features include a juice bar, a swing and over-the-top photo ops at every turn.

 

“We’re so excited to launch Good Market and introduce our shoppers to small businesses they otherwise might not have known about,” said Galleria Dallas Director of Marketing Megan Townsend. “We’re also pleased to debut our new outdoor plaza near North Italia, which has been completely renovated with green spaces and upgraded furnishings for a dramatically enhanced customer experience.”

 

 

What: Good Market at Galleria Dallas

 

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 2024

 

Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240. Located in the outdoor plaza near North Italia

 

Cost: Free

 

Information: galleriadallas.com

 

 

About Galleria Dallas 

Galleria Dallas is an iconic shopping center with a unique collection of more than 200 retailers, restaurants and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy’s, the world’s only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor, The Westin Galleria Dallas and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. Welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually, only Galleria Dallas delivers the consummate Dallas shopping experience. Visit galleriadallas.com for hours and to learn more about the shopping center. Galleria Dallas is managed by Trademark Property Group, Inc.  Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75240.

For Social Media:  @GalleriaDallas #GalleriaDallas @galleriadallasiceskating #galleriadallasiceskating

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Scout, North Texas’ favorite destination for fun, has announced an array of specials designed to delight diners and gamers all week long.

The Statler’s sporting venue will be the downtown go-to for happy hour. Scout celebrates BE HAPPY HOUR every Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. with $5 draft beers, well drinks and wine. Plus, guests can enjoy some new menu faves with $5 off all dips, which are perfect for sharing.

On Sunday, guests will enjoy life on the lanes. Bowling is free all day on Sunday and guests can enjoy $2 off all the new pizzas at Scout.

Dallas has a dynamic and diverse hospitality industry, and Scout celebrates those dedicated professionals each Monday with the city’s best Industry Night. Guests are invited to pick up their Industry Merit Badge to enjoy Scout’s popular BE HAPPY HOUR all night. And everyone can laugh off the start of the week on Mondays when acclaimed Dallas comedian Gretch-Yo hosts Comedy Open Mic Night from 8 to 11 p.m.

If you’re the person who drinks and knows things, then Trivia Tuesday will make Scout your weekly destination. Each week, teams can enjoy fun trivia games from 7-9 p.m. with prizes for the top winners.

Cornhole has gone from backyard pastime to a professional sport, and Scout has embraced the excitement. Each Wednesday, guests can enjoy free cornhole games all day long and $2 off all burgers.

Find your inner diva at Scout every Thursday with the most fun karaoke night in Dallas from 8 to 11 p.m.

And every day, Scout is your perfect place to watch a game, play a game and enjoy friends. The city’s most popular sports destination features a fabulous new menu of sharables, stackable burgers, handhelds, pizzas and other favorites.

 

Scout

1914 Commerce St.

Dallas, TX 75201

(469) 320-8993

ScoutDallas.com

 

About Scout

Scout, an eatertainment venue with bowling, billiards and arcade games, as well as a robust selection of TVs on which the game is always playing, is open 3 to 11 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations at Scout are recommended and are available on OpenTable.

 

About The Statler

The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s first modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, offering retro-forward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and four uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America. The Statler was redeveloped and is owned by Centurion American. For more on The Statler please visit www.thestatlerdallas.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is the world’s leading global hospitality management company. A trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge delivers compelling results for hotel owners by leveraging proprietary data and insights as an authority in key markets and destinations, while creating exceptional guest experiences. Aimbridge continually strives to set the new standard in hospitality excellence, leading the industry into the future through a wealth of unmatched resources and best-in-class supplier agreements, while recruiting and developing top industry talent in all key verticals and geographies. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.

 

About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and follow Curio Collection by Hilton on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Since AMLI Residential first arrived in North Texas 35 years ago, the company has had a presence in the growing Addison and lower Tollway office market. However, the multi-family residential powerhouse recently expanded its North Texas footprint in Addison with both a larger office and a growing corporate team.

 

AMLI opted to remain at its current location, Liberty Plaza in Addison (5057 Keller Springs), but more than doubled its Addison regional headquarters from 6,601 sf to 13,214 sf when it moved from the second to the fourth floor in February. This larger footprint makes AMLI’s Addison office one of the larger regional headquarters behind its corporate headquarters in Chicago.

 

 

 

Taylor Bowen, President of AMLI Development Company, believes the relationship AMLI has with the Town of Addison is truly synergistic.

 

“We believe so strongly in the Town of Addison as a strategic location for North Texas that we not only office here but continue to develop apartment communities here,” Bowen said. “We love the community, restaurants, location, and all that the Town of Addison has to offer our employees and residents.”

 

The company has a growing project presence in Addison. Its first Addison apartment community, AMLI Addison with 349 apartment homes, opened in 2020. During 2023, AMLI broke ground on innovative, multi-use AMLI Treehouse, which not only brings a combination of 419 apartments and privately owned townhomes, but  includes an impressive public park and trail extension. Leasing for AMLI Treehouse is anticipated to begin in fall 2025. Additionally, AMLI has been named the town’s partner for the upcoming Transit Oriented Development that will anchor the new DART Silver Line rail project.

 

AMLI’s larger Addison office makes room for its growth from 15 employees in 2023 to 35 today, with plans to increase to 40 or more by mid-2024. This expansion is due in large part to a national centralization strategy designed to support property operations through a new Resident Services department that will enhance the leasing experience for both current and prospective residents.

 

“Our primary goal in building our new Resident Services Group is to provide more time for our on-site teams to focus on providing an outstanding living environment for our residents,” explained Traci Hall, President of the West Region for AMLI Management Company.

 

AMLI has worked with the Town of Addison and both its planning and economic development teams to create a strong foothold in the community.

 

“AMLI’s expansion of its offices in Addison and involvement in the forthcoming Transit Oriented Development signifies a substantial investment in our Town’s commercial sector,” explained Wayne Emerson, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Addison. "Additionally, AMLI's development of residential projects like AMLI Addison and AMLI Treehouse highlights Addison as an ideal place to call home for today's workforce."

 

AMLI anticipates its eventual employment at the Addison regional headquarters will exceed 50 professionals, which will be a combination of relocations and new hires.

 

About AMLI Residential

Named a 2023 USGBC LEED Homes Awards Outstanding Developer and Power Builder, AMLI Residential focuses on the development and management of environmentally responsible apartment communities throughout the U.S. Founded in 1980, AMLI is owned by PRIME Property Fund, a core commingled institutional fund. AMLI owns and manages 77 apartment communities, including approximately 26,000 apartment homes, and has over 2,900 additional apartment homes under development at seven new communities. AMLI is a leader in multifamily sustainability. Forty-nine AMLI communities are LEED®-certified, and 44 communities are ENERGY STAR®-certified. For more information, visit www.amli.com.

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Easter Sunday at St. Andrew Methodist Church

The Easter Season is one of the most important celebrations in the life of the church. Join us and experience the power of faith and hope and the joy of Easter as we journey to Glory and celebration of Christ’s resurrection.

This Easter season St. Andrew will once again offer its powerful Stations of the Cross experience, an outdoor, audio-guided, spiritual walk of prayer and reflection. Come on your own time from dawn until dusk during Holy Week, download the QR code in front of the sanctuary, and prepare your heart for Easter Sunday as you journey through Jesus’ experience making His way to the cross. We also invite you to visit standrewmethodist.org to discover our Lenten Companion Guide and an inspirational Lift Podcast.

Wednesday Lenten Services are held weekly through March 27 in the Hasley Chapel, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Services feature music, scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion. These serene gatherings offer a peaceful mid-week pause for spiritual reflection and communion.

During the week of March 24 – 31, St. Andrew will celebrate Holy Week – the events leading up to Easter – and Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday (March 24), we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We will continue with teachings about Maundy Thursday (March 28), the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the sacrament of the Holy Communion and washed the feet of his disciples as an act of humility and service. As we reflect on the sacrifice and love of Jesus for humanity, we will celebrate Good Friday (March 29), His crucifixion and death at Calvary, and, finally, on Easter Sunday (March 31), we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

 

Holy Week | March 24 - 30:

Palm Sunday | March 24 | 9:30 and 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Celebrate Christ’s triumphant return into Jerusalem as he rides in on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy. The people rejoice and lay palms in his path and shout, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Children of all ages are welcome to participate in the Palm Processional at all Palm Sunday services for the waving of the palms.

 

Maundy Thursday | March 28 | 7 p.m. | Sanctuary

Share Holy Communion remembering Jesus with his disciples at the Last Supper. Music, scripture, and spoken word will tell the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal of Judas, and Jesus’ arrest.

Maundy Thursday Children's Programming: Children will eat a meal together and be in fellowship with their friends just like Jesus and his disciples did at the Last Supper. We will learn about this special day and partake in Holy Communion (3 months to 5th grade).

 

Good Friday | March 29 | 7 p.m. | Sanctuary

The weight of the crucifixion is impossibly heavy, yet it’s necessary for us to fully understand Easter. Unexpected music powerfully weaves through scripture, liturgy, and messages in this service of gradual darkness.

Good Friday Children's Programming: Children will walk with the disciples from the table to the cross. Though the story of this day is dark, it is holy, and it is good. It is important, even for a child, to know the whole Easter story (ages 3 months to 5th grade).

 

Holy Saturday | March 30 | 8 p.m. |Hasley Chapel

Holy Saturday is a time to acknowledge the darkness from Good Friday with Jesus in the tomb while also recognizing that the resurrection is imminent. This intimate service in Hasley Chapel starts in darkness and gradually becomes lighter as music and scripture are shared.

 

Easter Services:

Sat., March 30

5:30 p.m. | Traditional Easter | Sanctuary

5:30 p.m. | Contemporary Easter | Smith Worship Center

 

Sun., March 31

7 a.m. | Sunrise | Hasley Chapel

8 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. | Traditional Easter| Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. | Contemporary Easter| Smith

11 a.m. | Contemporary Easter | Sanctuary

 

Visit https://www.standrewmethodist.org for more information. Join us!

 

St. Andrew Methodist Church, founded in 1986, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano, Texas, and has more than 7,000 members. The church hosts over 2,000 people each weekend for worship services in both a traditional style with the classic pipe organ and a contemporary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. St. Andrew extends an open invitation for all to be a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real, practical, and life changing.  Many opportunities are provided to gather on campus and serve locally, regionally, and globally. Through Invite Ministries, St. Andrew’s publishing house, and Beacon of Light, a mental health ministry, St. Andrew offers innovative ways to reach Christians within its congregation and out in the community. The new 300-seat Hasley Chapel provides worship and other gathering opportunities in a scenic and more intimate setting. In 2022 St. Andrew became an independent Methodist Church seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teachings, live in community, and serve the world. 5801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093. Visit www.standrewmethodist.org; call (972)380-8001.