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Sophia Stoller

Jewish Family Service

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Cell 972-977-1111

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               

 

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Provides Emergency Relief for Recent DFW Storms

 

DALLAS, TEXAS – June 4, 2024 – In response to the recent devastating storms in the DFW area, Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS) is offering comprehensive support and resources to those affected. We hope you and your loved ones are safe during this challenging time.

 

If you have been impacted by the storms, please reach out to us for assistance. Our dedicated team is available to help you navigate the aftermath and provide necessary relief services.

 

Contact Information:

 

Phone: 972-437-9950 X 375

Location: JFS Northpoint Community Health Center, 12606 Greenville Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75243

 

Storm Relief Assistance Hours:

 

  • This Week: (June 3 - 7): Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Next Week: (June 10 - 14): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Medical Service Hours:

 

This Week (June 3 - 7):

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Next Week (June 10 - 14):

  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Services Available:

 

  • Food Pantry and Emergency Food Assistance: Immediate food supplies are available.

 

  • Emergency Financial Aid: Limited Storm Relief Fund to help with insurance deductibles for homes or vehicles damaged by the storm.

 

  • Crisis Support and Ongoing Mental Health Services: Support for children and teens, parents and caregivers, schools and families, businesses/offices, first responders/community helpers and volunteers, adult behavioral health services, and older adult services.

 

We encourage those affected to visit our clinic or contact us for immediate assistance. Additional online resources can be found at jfsdallas.org/dallasstormrelief

 

 

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Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive health services that address physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial well-being. Their mission is to provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community. JFS Dallas offers programs to the community such as primary medical care, individual age-appropriate counseling and group support, career and financial coaching, a food pantry, support for older adults, and a Clubhouse for adults with mental illness. Since 1950, they have served anyone, regardless of age, race, religion, or ability to pay. The agency’s services impacted over 16,500 lives last year. Jfsdallas.org

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Outstanding Lead PerformerDamson Chola Jr. (Clebur

High school students, teachers, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced at the 13th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The ceremony was hosted by Dallas native and two-time HSMTA winner Haley Dortch and took place live at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, May 24, featuring student performances, award presentations including $65,000 in scholarships, and acceptance speeches from the winners.

 

The Broadway Dallas HSMTA aim to inspire and honor excellence in high school musical theater, and to recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the North Texas community. This regional program culminates at the Music Hall with an awards ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theater productions and students.

 

The 2024 Outstanding Musical Award went to Rowlett High School’s production of Six and the awards for Outstanding Lead Performer were presented to Damson Chola Jr. (Cleburne High School) and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada (Tyler Legacy High School). A list of all 2024 winners, participating high schools, and their productions can be found at https://broadwaydallas.org/education-community/hsmta/.

 

"We say this every year, but it’s true – the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards is the most special night of the year,” said Ken Novice, president and CEO of Broadway Dallas. "We’re beyond proud to celebrate the hard work of these students and witness their talent on stage. Congratulations to all the 2024 nominees and winners!"

 

A total of 79 productions from 73 participating high schools were evaluated by a diverse group of highly qualified judges from the North Texas theater community. Awards were presented in 15 categories and scholarships were awarded to outstanding graduating seniors who apply and selected by the Broadway Dallas scholarship panel. Through funds raised by private donations, Broadway Dallas HSMTA awards $65,000 in scholarships to deserving students. To date, Broadway Dallas HSMTA College Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in cash scholarships to deserving students.

 

The live ceremony was hosted by Dallas native Haley Dortch, who won the Broadway Dallas HSMTA Outstanding Lead Performer two times and is starring as Fantine in the national tour of Les Misérables. 

 

All winners are listed at BroadwayDallas.org/HSMTA.

 

 

2024 BROADWAY DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS

 

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

 

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

 

OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Hebron High School- Matilda 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Melissa High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Midlothian Heritage High School- Big Fish: School Edition 

 

OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION 

A&M Consolidated High School- The Lightning Thief  

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

The Conservatory at North Texas Performing Arts Academy- The Drowsy Chaperone 

Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

 

OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Rockwall-Heath High School- Carousel 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

 

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Liberty Christian School-Singin' in the Rain 

 

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Frisco Memorial High School-Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Nolan Catholic High School- The Little Mermaid 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frisco Memorial High School-Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Independence High School- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Rockwall High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN 

Cedar Hill High School- The Addams Family 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Independence High School- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 

Lake Highlands High School- The Little Mermaid 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN 

Bowie High School- Beauty & the Beast 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Lake Country Christian School- A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical  

Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Rowlett High School- SIX 

Southwest Christian School-Into the Woods 

Temple High School-Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition 

The Conservatory at North Texas Performing Arts Academy- The Drowsy Chaperone 

 

OUTSTANDING STAGE MANAGEMENT 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Permian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

Temple High School-Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition 

Waxahachie High School- Beauty & the Beast 

 

OUTSTANDING CREW & TECHNICAL EXECUTION  

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Guyer High School-Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMER 

Bailey Mercer- Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Bailey Thornburg- Melissa High School- Bullets Over Broadway 

Carrington Black- Lake Highlands High School- The Little Mermaid 

Damson Chola Jr.- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

David Trejo- Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

Emma Grace Freeman- Guyer High School- Sweeney Todd 

Ethan Lee- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Fabiola Caraballo Quijada- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Francine Parcero- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Gabrielle Rollins- Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Jackson Blanton- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Jackson Lacefield- Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Jerard Mosley- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Kai McGhee- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Katelyn Quintanilla- Frenship High School- Evita 

Layla Moore- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Lorenzo Perez- All Saints' Episcopal School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Max Payne- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Maxwell Nelson- Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Presley Anderson- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Reid Salvador- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Rohan Singh- Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Shalom Oyawe- Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Sydney Haygood- Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Zach Combs- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Zack Dooley- Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

 

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMER 

Addie Timmer- Forney High School- Matilda 

Ainsley Smith- Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Amelia Nugent- Plano West Senior High School- Mamma Mia! 

Braedon Carlton- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Ella Eavenson- Guyer High School- Sweeney Todd 

Ella Karins- Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Ethan Larriva- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Giovanni Cameau- Emerson High School- Once Upon a Mattress 

Ian Cazarin- Timber Creek High School- White Christmas 

Jayden Mays- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Jessica Wu- Highland Park High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Lathan Kidd- Cedar Hill High School-Seussical  

Mia Jacob- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Nash Dean- Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Olivia Lewis- Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Preference Chola- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Sarah Espinoza- Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Trevon Joseph- Frenship High School- Evita 

Tristan Garcia- Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Tucker Mattison- Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Zoe Ford- Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts- Hairspray 

 

OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMER 

Ava Green- Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

Autumn Micknal- JJ Pearce High School- Between the Lines 

Denali Ramos- Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Ethan Simpson- Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Kara Knight- Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods  

Lola Guerrero- North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Madelyn Sallee- Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Meredith Martin- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Maria Luiza Viana- Cedar Hill High School- The Addams Family 

MJ Vinny Worsley- Trinity Valley School- Mean Girls: High School Edition 

Serenity Ferguson- Mansfield High School- Mean Girls: High School Edition 

 

BROADWAY DALLAS SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS:

Emma Grace Freeman- Guyer High School 

Taylor Stephens- Frenship High School

Francine Parcero- Rowlett High School 

Serenity Ferguson- Mansfield High School

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Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, is cranking up summer vibes to the MAX with exclusive limited-time-only deals, all the ‘90s hip-hop feels – and a special summer drink menu bringing real West Coast cool direct to Puttshack.   

Beginning June 3rd, Puttshack venues will feature Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop – the debut ready-to-drink signature cocktail from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s new premium spirits company – marking the first feature collaboration with a national beverage brand for Puttshack. 

“As a tech-forward company that’s obsessed with creating the best guest experience, we are always innovating our game and finding new programs, new partners, and new ways to welcome everyone in,” says Susan Walmesley, Puttshack COO & CMO. “Puttshack is about bringing everyone in to play, and connecting with Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop – which has just hit the market – is a perfect way to kick off the season for summer fun in our venues.”

Guests can enjoy Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop cans on the course, BOGO mini golf on Mondays, throwback videos on Wednesdays, a “Maxed Out” national sweepstakes, and a limited summer-ready cocktail. Both brands are excited to celebrate summer with such a no-brainer combo of a great game and great beverage to share with friends – leveraging their shared value of “changing the game”: via mini golf and competitive socializing for Puttshack – and of course through the indelible mark that icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have left on music and pop culture. 

"Puttshack and Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop make for a perfect partnership – nothing pairs better with high-tech mini-golf than a sip of a smooth, laid-back all-natural cocktail, courtesy of two groundbreaking icons,” says Rocco Milano, EVP Sales of Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. 

Any great party needs more than great drinks. Puttshack is amping up the offers to get guests out of the heat and into its indoor tech-forward mini golf experience with a little something for everyone.

MAXED OUT MONDAYS  

This summer, Puttshack is keeping the weekend vibes going with Maxed Out Mondays. We’ll be kicking off each week with our limited-time-only cocktail, The Lowrider, and Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop canned beverages on the course to fuel your game. We are also offering a buy one, get one free mini golf game with code: MAXEDOUT to all Puttshack Perks members for use every Monday throughout the summer. What’s more, we’re rewarding high scores! Any guest who scores 550 or higher on Mondays will be emailed a $50 digital gift card for use toward any Puttshack purchase on a future visit.

WAYBACK WEDNESDAYZ  

We love to dial up the nostalgia with Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack, and this summer we’re taking it back to the 90s. Prepare to relive the golden age of hip-hop, as we pump up the jams with music videos featuring icons like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.  Also, Puttshack is offering $10 off $50 or more to guests who dine in with the promo code: WAYBACK.

SINGLES NIGHTS

Whether you're looking to find the gin to your juice or just down for a laid-back night of mingling, we’ve got you covered. Select Puttshack venues will host singles mixers and speed-dating events this summer. Sip on our specialty cocktail, The Lowrider, or share a bucket of Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop beverages with your new, or hopeful, boo. Check local Puttshack venue pages for more details.

NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES

We’re hosting the flyest sweepstakes of the summer...literally! From June 1st to July 31st, we’re giving you the chance to score big with Puttshack Perks. Simply sign up on our website, and we’ll pick one winner at random to win a Maxed Out summer experience in Las Vegas! Find out more at https://www.puttshack.com/summervibes.

Further details and information on signing up for Puttshack Perks to take advantage of our Summer Vibes to the Max offers are available at: https://www.puttshack.com/summervibes.

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Photo Credit: Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class with Jennifer Batrkowski, CEO of GSNETX, and Donna Epps, Executive Committee Board Chair of GSNETX.

Local high school leaders recognized for tackling societal issues, including gender disparity and mental wellness.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas honored 111 members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class in an inspiring ceremony at the Plano Event Center, making it the council with the third-highest number of Gold Award Girl Scouts in the nation. These exceptional young women achieved the highest honor in Girl Scouting by identifying key community challenges and developing innovative solutions.

Gold Award Girl Scouts emerge as empathetic leaders, confident communicators, innovative problem-solvers, and adept project managers, giving them a personal and professional edge. Utilizing the resourcefulness, tenacity, and decision-making skills honed during their Girl Scouting experience, they navigate complex issues and demonstrate the profound impact that young leaders can make in the world, inspiring others to follow in their trailblazing footsteps.

The 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts address a range of issues that American teens feel are most prevalent in society today. This year, the prominent focus areas included diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI-RJ), mental and physical well-being, and environmental sustainability. Each project aligns with one or more of the Girl Scout pillars—STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship—showcasing the comprehensive skills and values that Girl Scouts instills in its members, helping them develop into well-rounded, capable leaders.

Among the impactful initiatives, Zoya Hussain dedicated her project, "Share-Space," towards bridging the gender disparity in STEM fields, where less than 20% of the workforce comprises gender minorities. Zoya collaborated with The Hack Foundation and co-founder Christina Asquith to deliver numerous hackathon events, teaching over 100 students coding skills like website development and video game design. Demonstrating outstanding entrepreneurial spirit through its effective and sustainable workshop model, her project recently secured a grant from SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to expand its reach to 1,000 students across the nation. Zoya will graduate from Great Hearts Irving Upper School in 2025.

Representing the Girl Scout Pillar of Outdoors, Elizabeth Cater's project, "Red, White, & BBQ," was designed to establish a welcoming outdoor space at CampV, a veterans' campus in East Texas. Motivated by the troubling statistic that 22 veterans commit suicide each day, Elizabeth embarked on a mission to raise awareness and support. She presented at churches and other organizations throughout the community about the mental health challenges and PTSD that veterans face. Her remarkable efforts for CampV, which provided all essential barbecue equipment, including grills, utensils, trash cans, and a drawer storage system, earned her formal recognition from the Smith County Commissioners Court, which declared May 14 as "Elizabeth Cater Day." Elizabeth is set to graduate this year from Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, where she has distinguished herself as the senior class president and salutatorian.

"These Gold Award Girl Scouts are not just participants in their communities but active architects of change," said Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. “Each of their projects proves these young women are well-equipped to lead and innovate in any environment and underscores the powerful impact of the Girl Scout leadership experience.”

Changing the world doesn’t end when a Girl Scout earns her Gold Award. Research indicates that recipients are more likely to assume leadership roles in various capacities throughout their lives and are more civically engaged than their non-Girl Scout peers. The majority of Gold Award Girl Scouts agree that earning their Gold Award gave them skills that help them succeed professionally and credit the Gold Award for helping them get a scholarship, highlighting its substantial benefits beyond community service.

Achieved by less than 6% of Girl Scouts, the Gold Award requires a minimum of 80 hours of leading a team in a community service project and showcases these young women as tomorrow's leaders. Gold Award Girl Scouts embody the spirit and values of Girl Scouts, proving that with courage, confidence, and character, they are indeed the leaders who will shape a better future.

For more information about the Gold Awards, including requirements and deadlines to apply, visit gsnetx.org/goldaward.

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We Are Girl Scouts

Whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike, advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas serves girls and adult volunteers across 32 counties. To change the workforce pipeline in STEM and meet the urgent need for female voices, engagement, and leadership, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas opened the STEM Center of Excellence in 2018. Learn more at gsnetx.org or call 972-349-2400.

Media Contact: Stephanie Horne

Public Relations Manager, GSNETX

469-994-1629 | shijazi@gsnetx.com

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Most dads don’t want a fancy brunch on Father’s Day. They want a meal they can sink their teeth into, something that will get their hands dirty. And this Father’s Day, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill is giving them what they want: crawfish, at a price that can’t be beat.

 

Traditional Louisiana boiled crawfish will be served with corn and potatoes for only $6.99 a pound on Sunday, June 16. And since Dad often foots the bill, we’ve opened this deal up to all diners.

 

The offer is good for dine-in and take-out orders placed by calling the restaurant. Not available for third-party delivery.

 

 

The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

1833 Airport Freeway

Bedford, TX

817-527-5640

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Texas Women's Foundation/Tory Burch Candice Hill, Charmaine Tang, Tiffany Dufu, Karen Hughes White, Connie Babikian

On May 17, Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) board members and more than 100 supporters gathered at the Highland Park Village store to welcome the new TXWF President and CEO, Karen Hughes White. White started her position on April 29. Guests enjoyed breakfast, visited with each other and shopped as 20 percent of the proceeds benefited TXWF.

Dufu, who had previously spoken at Texas Women’s Foundation’s #BESTSELF conference to middle and high school girls in 2018, gave a welcome and thanked those in attendance for making strides to lift up women and girls in Texas.

White added, “I’m honored to be named the next leader of Texas Women’s Foundation that has been helping women, girls and families for nearly 40 years. A special thank you to Tory Burch and its foundation for hosting us. Thank you to all of you for your leadership in helping us achieve our mission of making Texas equitable for all.”

Some of the notable guests:

  •       Tiffany Dufu, President, Tory Burch Foundation
  •       Karen Hughes White, President and CEO, Texas Women’s Foundation
  •       Candice Hill, Host, TXWF Board Member
  •       Connie Kleinert Babikian, Host, TXWF Board Member
  •       Charmaine Tang, Host, TXWF Board Member
  •       Nakita Johnson, First Lady of Dallas, NorthFace
  •       Jennifer Sampson, CEO, United Way Dallas
  •       Ashlee Kleinert, Founder, Ruthie’s Fueled by Good
  •       Kate Rose Marquez, CEO Ascend Dallas
  •       Tracey Kozmetsky, Tory Burch Foundation Board Member
  •       Isabelle Adams, Founder and CEO, Paper for Water
  •       Felecia Burns, Austin Street Shelter
  •       Michelle Thomas, JP Morgan Chase
  •       Jane McGarry, Anchor, WFAA-TV Good Morning Texas

About Texas Women’s Foundation:

As Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) nears its 40th year, it is clear that now more than ever is the time to elevate Texas women. By working with women, families and communities, they are building a stronger, more equitable Texas. TXWF raises funding from a broad base of donors, including individuals, foundations and corporations. These resources support more than $7.1 million in investments that advance economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls through timely research, advocacy, grants and strategic initiatives. Since inception in 1985, TXWF has invested $78.9 million in women and girls. Their statewide research on issues affecting women and girls provides decision-makers and lawmakers with critical data to inform policies, practices and programs in the state. Its advocacy, grantmaking and leadership initiatives support solutions that help Texas women and girls thrive. In addition, Texas Women’s Foundation is an acknowledged leader and advocate in the gender lens investing movement and has deployed 100 percent of its invested assets – endowments, operating investments and donor-advised funds – in a gendered impact portfolio that yields strong financial returns and social benefits to women and girls. For more information, visit www.txwf.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram or donate now

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June is where summer truly begins, and no place is better to celebrate the season of sun than at the Monument Realty PGA District. The popular entertainment hub at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort’s 660-acre development has a full month of feasting, festivities and family activities.

 

 

 

JUNE EVENTS AT PGA FRISCO

June 4 | Women’s Golf Day

June 7 | Summer Movie Series – Camp Rock

June 8 | Little Designers in the District

June 13-16 | U.S. Open Watch Party

June 14| World Blood Donor Day – Blood Drive with Carter Blood Care

June 14 | Summer Movie Series – Shark Tale

June 15 | Lost Shaker of Salt – Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Concert

June 16| Father’s Day at Ryder Cup Grille

June 17 | Father’s Day at Ice House

June 20 | KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Watch Party

June 20 | Sunset Texas Tapas Reception

June 21 | Summer Movie Series – Lilo & Stitch

June 22 | Rosé Soirée – Wine Walk & Tasting

June 28 | Summer Movie Series – Space Jam: A New Legacy

JUNE EVENT DETAILS

Women’s Golf Day

Tuesday, June 4

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Golfers of all abilities are invited to join PGA Professional Trish Holt and Women’s Golf Day founder Elisa Gaudet for an afternoon of golf, games, socializing, food/drinks, and more to celebrate Women's Golf Day Registration for this event includes a shotgun start on The Swing, with built-in contests and competitions, one included signature drink, heavy appetizers, bay play at Lounge by Topgolf and prizes for competition winners. Must register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-golf-day-at-pga-frisco-tickets-885039365567?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

Summer Movie Series

Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Gather your friends and family and cozy up on a blanket to watch your favorite flicks on the 900+ sq. ft. video wall. The movie will start at 8 p.m., weather permitting. PGA District restaurants will be open, serving your favorite foods, and concession snacks will be available to purchase from roaming beverage carts. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, nor are lawn chairs.

 

June 7 - Camp Rock

June 14 - Shark Tale

June 21- Lilo & Stitch

June 28 - Space Jam: A New Legacy

 

Little Designers in the PGA District

Saturday, June 8, 2024

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us in the Monument Realty PGA District on Saturday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for craft time with Playful Kids Club. Children will decorate their very own straw hat to keep them cool this summer. Adult supervision is required. Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged and can be done at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-designers-in-the-district-with-playful-kids-club-tickets-893766889827.

U.S. Open Watch Party

June 13-16, 2024

Golfers and golf fans alike are invited to join us for a U.S. Open Championship watch party on the video wall. Bring a blanket to relax on while watching the big screen or practice like the pros on The Dance Floor and The Swing.

 

Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf will also have the championship airing while offering select draft and beer bucket specials throughout the tournament.

 

World Blood Donor Day – Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare

Friday, June 14, 2024

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Save a life and earn a free scoop of ice cream from Margaret's Cones & Cups at the Carter BloodCare drive on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All blood types are needed, especially "O" negative, the universal blood type that can save the lives of all patients. The first 20 donors will receive a voucher for a free scoop of ice cream at Margaret's Cones & Cups. Carter BloodCare is also giving away a 6-pack of cups while supplies last. Walk-ups for the drive are always welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Please use the link below to reserve a time slot. Look for the Carter BloodCare bus parked in the Monument Realty PGA District. Photo ID required. Carter BloodCare Sign Up: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/152421

 

Lost Shaker of Salt – Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band

Saturday, June 15, 2024

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Whether you’re a die-hard Parrothead or just looking for a laid-back night with great music, mark your calendar for Saturday, June 15! Lost Shaker of Salt, a Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, is coming to PGA Frisco and promises to take you on a musical vacation to paradise. They’ll be performing Jimmy’s top hits as well as the most recognized tropical music from around the world.

 

What’s a Jimmy Buffet tribute concert without a margarita bar? Guests can select from a variety of margaritas offered at a pop-up concessions booth.

 

Father’s Day at Ryder Cup Grille

Sunday, June 16, 2024

10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Celebrate Dad at Ryder Cup Grille with a memorable meal and views of Fields Ranch East and Fields Ranch West.

 

On Sunday, June 16, Ryder Cup Grille will offer a special menu for Father's Day, complete with a grilled tomahawk, cast iron mac n' cheese, blistered shishitos, fine herb butter, and a bourbon demi. This Father's Day feast is available for $75. The restaurant's full menu will also be available.

 

Make a reservation via OpenTable here.

 

 

Father’s Day at Ice House

Sunday, June 16, 2024

11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Celebrate Dad at Ryder Cup Grille with a memorable meal and views of Fields Ranch East and Fields Ranch West.

 

Spend the big day with Dad at the Monument Realty PGA District. The U.S. Open broadcast will be shown on the video wall and The Dance Floor will be open for play. Ice House is offering a Father's Day special that includes a whole smoked stuffed chicken with lobster mac stuffing and your choice of a side for $55. Seating is available on a first come first served basis and the special is only available while supplies last.

 

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Watch Party

June 20-23, 2024

Come on out to PGA Frisco and catch the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship on our 920 sqft. video wall! Live coverage will be broadcast throughout the week, culminating with the final round on Sunday, June 23.

 

Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf will also have the championship airing while offering select draft and beer bucket specials throughout the tournament.

 

PGA Frisco is are proud to host the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship right here at PGA Frisco on the Fields Ranch East championship course. Save the date for June 19-22, 2025.

 

Sunset Texas Tapas Reception

Thursday, June 20, 2024

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Celebrate an evening of Texas flare and flavors at the Sunset Texas Tapas Reception at Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Set next to the shimmering pool at Mokara Spa, this event combines the best of Texas cuisine, craft beer, live music, and sunset ambiance for a perfect summer evening.

 

This “Texas Tapas” reception includes a welcome drink from Rollertown Beerworks, a local brewery owned by local celebrities Jeff “Skin” Wade and Ben Rogers, as well as a variety of bites from the Omni culinary team. Guests can expect to taste Texas Bruschetta, Smoked BBQ Meatballs, Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, Cowboy Cream Puffs, and more! Guests will also experience a tasting of three additional beers from Rollertown Beerworks, including their signature Stout War Daddy, Juice Syrum, and The Big German.

 

$60 per guest includes a welcome drink, tapas, beer tasting, and gratuity. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Menu subject to change. Complimentary self-parking is available to guests of this experience. Valet parking available for purchase. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

 

Rosé Soirée

Saturday, June 22, 2024

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

It's a Rosé Soirée! Get your group and head to PGA Frisco to explore the Monument Realty PGA District and sample 10 rosé wines.

 

Rosés to sample include:

 

La Marca Rosé

Miraval Cotes de Provence

Whispering Angel

Rodney Strong Rosé of Pinot Noir

Kim Crawford Rosé

Delola Bella Berry Hibiscus

Tormaresca Calafuria

Studio by Miraval

Fleur de Prairie

Rose Gold Rosé

 

 

Regular admission tickets ($45) include wine tastings. VIP admission tickets ($57) include wine tastings and a personal mini charcuterie box (picked-up at check-in). Pink and white outfits are encouraged.

 

Tickets are limited. Early registration is highly recommended. Must be 21+ to participate. Photo ID required at check-in.

 

PGA Frisco offers amazing activities year-round. Guests can learn about all upcoming events at pgafrisco.com/events or by registering for the Omni PGA Frisco newsletter.

 

 

About PGA Frisco

PGA Frisco is a public/private partnership between the PGA of America, Omni Hotels & Resorts, the City of Frisco, and the Frisco Independent School District. The 660-acre campus is a unique destination that includes: two world-class 18-hole championship golf courses, collectively known as Fields Ranch, and a state-of-the-art clubhouse; the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, featuring 500 guest rooms and suites and 10 exclusive four-bedroom Ranch Houses, four pools, destination spa and 127,000 square feet of meeting and event space; the Monument Realty PGA District which features The Swing, a lighted 10-hole short course, The Dance Floor, a lighted 2-acre putting course and an expansive retail, dining and entertainment district, including an outdoor area for concerts and events, the high-tech, data-driven PGA Coaching Center; the Home of the PGA of America and the Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Golf House.

 

About Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Opening May 2, 2023, Omni PGA Frisco Resort offers a reimagined destination resort experience for the ultimate getaway. With a wide selection of unique experiences and remarkable year-round programming and activities, the resort provides a diverse and fun-filled destination for guests of all ages. The oasis of the 660-acre PGA Frisco campus, this luxury resort will be both one of the world's leading meeting and conference destinations as well as a bucket list leisure destination featuring two championship golf courses at Fields Ranch designed by Gil Hanse and Beau Welling. With comprehensive resort amenities featuring a signature spa, 13 restaurants and bars, and retail shops - there's something designed for all. Featuring subtle nods to Texas culture, each of the resort's 500 guest rooms and suites and 10 exclusive four-bedroom modern-Texas ranch houses, offer sweeping views of lush surrounds. The resort features more than 127,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor space for meetings and events, including 2 ballrooms; 19 meeting rooms; 9 outdoor event venues; and Panther Creek Pavilion, the ideal venue for weddings. Visit omnipgafriscoresort.com or call 469-305-4500 for more information and room reservations. Follow Omni PGA Frisco Resort on Facebook and Instagram.

 

About Monument Realty

About Monument Realty: Founded in 2017, Monument Realty is a next-generation, full-service real estate brokerage based in Frisco, Texas, headquartered at The Star. Named the Number One Best Large Company to Work For by the Dallas Morning News, Monument is the Official Real Estate Company of The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dak Prescott, and PGA of America. For more information, visit monumentrealtytx.com and follow Monument Realty on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About the PGA of America

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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Black Agave Cocina Y Cantina, the new “Mex-Tex” restaurant in Mercer Boardwalk in Farmers Branch, will celebrate National Cheese Day on Tuesday, June 4 by giving guests a free cup of Queso Blanco and Nixtamal Tostadas with the purchase of an entrée. The offer is good all day for dine-in or take-out (call-in orders only).

 

Black Agave also offers another queso option on its menu for meat lovers. The Queso al Pastor features al pastor pork and corn pico for $10.99. 

Black Agave gives guests an elevated, contemporary Mexican dining experience. Black Agave serves beloved heritage recipes with bold flavors by Chef Omar Adame, who uses only the highest-quality ingredients. The restaurant also prides itself on its unique cocktail program, with flavors that complement the restaurant’s food.

For more information on Black Agave, visit the restaurant or its website, blackagavetx.com.

 

Location

1980 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

469-850-6501

blackagavetx.com

 

 

About Black Agave

 

Black Agave Cocina y Cantina celebrates a taste of Mexican tradition. Guests will indulge in the vibrant flavors and festive ambience at Black Agave, where every moment becomes a reason to celebrate. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll be immersed in an atmosphere that captures the essence of Mexican culture, while our authentic and delicious meals take your taste buds on a journey of pure delight. Whether you’re savoring a good day, reconnecting with friends, or bidding farewell to the work week, your perfect celebration starts at our table.

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Skybox Datacenters, a leading national data center developer proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The event was a spectacular affair set against Dallas at dusk and featured delicious food, beautiful decor, and commemorative Skybox Datacenter branded items for attendees, creating an atmosphere of elegance and celebration fitting for this significant milestone.

The celebration featured remarks from key executives, including CEO Rob Morris, CFO Travis Young, Chief Development Officer Haynes Strader, and EVP Sales & Leasing Gordon Kellerman. They highlighted Skybox Datacenters' achievements over the past ten years, emphasizing the company's ability to execute projects of all sizes and complexities, with over 1,400 MW and 4.2 million square feet of data center development to date.

"Celebrating our 10-year anniversary is an incredibly meaningful milestone for Skybox. It's a testament to the unwavering dedication and passion of our incredible team", said Skybox Datacenters CEO Rob Morris. "We are profoundly grateful for the trust our customers have placed in us and proud of the innovative solutions and state-of-the-art facilities we've delivered over the past decade. As we look to the future, our commitment to exceeding our customers’ needs remains stronger than ever."

Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Rob Morris (CEO) and Travis Young (CFO), Skybox Datacenters has emerged as a key player in the data center market, delivering state-of-the-art facilities and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses, including cloud computing, AI, and machine learning, across the United States. Over the past decade, the company has distinguished itself with a customer-centric approach, consistently delivering purpose-built, mission-critical facilities tailored to meet the unique requirements of its clients. This includes hyperscale infrastructure solutions, speculative developments, campus deployments, powered shells, turn-key solutions, and build-to-suit projects.

 

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Punch Bowl Social believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel accepted and celebrated for who they are. It recognizes the importance of diversity and strives to foster a sense of belonging for all patrons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

During June, in celebration of Pride Month, all Punch Bowl Social locations have partnered with Chambord to create a special Pride Punch. Pride Punch features the famed black raspberry liqueur from France's Loire Valley with prosecco and a selection of fresh juices. During Pride Month, Chambord has committed to giving $25,000 to PFLAG.

 

Photo credit: Stephanie Kelly

Additionally, Punch Bowl Social has partnered with Texas-based graphic designer and illustrator Claire Morales to create celebratory swag available to everyone. While supplies last, guests making any purchase at Punch Bowl Social can select a colorful tote celebrating Pride Month at Punch Bowl Social. All guests can choose one of the free stickers featuring the same joyful and colorful art.

 

Photo credit: Hannah Dimmitt

 

Punch Bowl Social is proud to be a Safe Space partner and to ensure the safety and well-being of all its guests. By embracing LGBTQ inclusivity, it not only promotes equality but also welcomes a diverse customer base and contributes positively to the community's social fabric.

Punch Bowl Social will participate in Pride parades and events in a variety of markets across the country throughout the year.

 

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ABOUT PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL

As the proud host of the unexpected, Punch Bowl Social’s mission is to bring people together through a one of a kind offering of food, fun, first-rate hospitality, and exceptional entertainment. Scratch kitchens, craft cocktails, social gaming, and music are presented in eclectic and creatively designed spaces to provide the perfect setting for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re looking to have a night out with friends or want to host THE event of the season, Punch Bowl Social has you.

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