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09/04/2026

Dodge For A Cause, a high-energy corporate dodgeball tournament, returned to SMU’s Moody Coliseum on Wednesday, August 26, drawing 28 spirited teams to compete for bragging rights in support of Vogel, a Dallas nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families overcome homelessness and poverty.

The biggest win of the night, however, came off the court: the tournament raised $200,000 to support Vogel’s mission.

Thank you to ℓαυяα α. нαяяιѕ NBC DFW for shining a light on Vogel!!

09/04/2026

There is a growing wave of grandparents now known as “baby chasers” who relocate, sometimes across the country, specifically to be near their grandchildren. Being near family and having a full, independent life were once treated as competing priorities for retirees. Active adult communities like Del Webb are built on the premise that they shouldn’t be.

fyi50plus magazine shares that what was once a quiet, occasional choice has become one of the defining forces reshaping American retirement and American real estate.

She retired, sold her condo, and moved to Texas in a single week. "I'm not following my kids. I'm following my grandkids."

08/29/2026

I don’t care what you call me - as long as the check clears. 😂

In all seriousness, it has been an absolute joy to shine a light on the Reaves family and Smokey John's BBQ 50th anniversary through our PR efforts.

08/24/2026

Did someone say FREE Brisket Sandwiches all week?

The iconic Dallas spot marks a half-century with 50 free sandwiches each weekday and a block party on Saturday, Aug. 29.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/smokey-johns-bbq-50th-anniversary-dallas-40707631/

08/19/2026

🤠 Join us for Saddle Up on Thurs, Sept. 10 for a night of high-spirited fun under the Texas stars at .

🎸 The evening will feature a live performance from American Idol’s Cash Byers, live and silent auctions, midway-style games, special activations, and plenty of Texas hospitality, all among a community that believes in the future of the Fair and the students it supports.

🎓 Hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club, this Fair-themed shindig is a one-of-a-kind celebration with a heart as big as the Lone Star sky. Every bid and every table helps fuel the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs, which has awarded more than $21 million in college scholarships to over 3,850 students across Texas.
 
🎟️ Tickets at bigtex.com/saddleup

Special thanks to FOX 4 News Dallas Fort Worth for their partnership and producing this clip!

08/13/2026

The 2027 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show benefiting Blood Cancer United will return to the Meyerson on Thursday, February 18, 2027. Co-Chairs Kristin Hallam and Alison Malone have already locked down the theme — “Love Is In The Air.” Tables are already on sale so grab your before they are gone! https://mysweetcharity.com/2026/08/just-in-kristin-hallam-and-alison-malone-to-co-chair-2027-st-v-day-luncheon-and-fashion-show/

08/13/2026

Brothers Brent and Juan Reaves talk about the family business, their father's vision, and how they plan to celebrate the significant milestone of Smokey John's Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking 50th anniversary with DiningOut Dallas .

The moment you walk through the front doors of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que and Home Cooking on West Mockingbird Lane, you're hit with the glorious smell of wood-smoked meats and the sight of smiling employees eager to get customers through the cafeteria line and fed well. Both the food and culture at ...

08/07/2026

Fifty years ago, “Smokey” John Reaves started smoking turkeys and hams in his backyard as thank-you gifts. That hobby became Smokey John's Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking, a Dallas institution now led by his sons, Brent and Juan Reaves. The family will celebrate this milestone beginning with a Customer Appreciation Week, Aug. 24–29, offering daily specials and build to a huge block party on Sat, Aug. 29th at 1820 W. Mockingbird Lane. Thank you to The Dallas Post Tribune for helping us celebrate 50 years of family, faith and flavor!

https://www.dallasposttrib2.com/smokey-johns-bar-b-que-marks-50-years-of-family-faith-and-flavor-with-free-dallas-block-party/

08/06/2026

This week, Dr. William D. Allen visited the set of The Post to talk to Lauren Przybyl about his appointment as the new Director of Bands for Dallas ISD's South Oak Cliff High School, effective for the 2026–2027 school year.

A Grammy Award-winning music educator, accomplished musician, and nationally recognized leader in arts education, Dr. Allen will return to the campus where he previously helped elevate the Nu Soul of the South marching band to national prominence. For Dr. Allen, the appointment represents more than a professional milestone, it is a homecoming.

A Grammy-award winning music educator is being welcomed back to Dallas ISD's South Oak Cliff High School as its new Director of Bands.

08/06/2026

The State Fair of Texas® has just announced the finalists for the 22nd Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company. We are thrilled to partnered with the fabulous folks at the Fair and look forward to working with the media to tell the stories of the multi-generational, hard-working families that bring you these delights.

Which entry do you want to try first?

We're proud to present the finalists for the 22nd Annual Big Tex® C...