Real Estate Philanthropy

Flora Awards Gala Honors Allie Beth and Pierce Allman

By CandysDirt / November 12, 2018 /

From Staff Reports Allie Beth and Pierce Allman were honored with the 2018 Flora Award for their years of service to the Dallas Community on Oct. 25, the jade anniversary of this prestigious Dallas occasion. The Allmans join the circle of Flora honorees including Peggy and Carl Sewell, Senator Kay Baily Hutchison, Dee and Charles Wyly, Lady Bird Johnson, Laura and President…

Developer Tanya Ragan Hosts ‘Pack The Purse’ Drive Benefiting At-Risk Mothers

By Joanna England / October 26, 2018 /

It’s probably more than a coincidence that developer Tanya Ragan of Wildcat Management is both hard at work fixing up the Purse Building in downtown Dallas’ West End and hosting a “Pack the Purse” event from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 27. While the Purse building will likely be packed full of occupants by its…

Flora Award Patron Party Celebrates Gala Honorees

By Joanna England / October 8, 2018 /

On September 20, supporters of Texas Discovery Gardens gathered to applaud the 2018 Flora Award honorees Allie Beth and Pierce Allman at the Highland Park home of Stephen Jones (son of Jerry Jones), and his wife Karen, whose house is listed with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. 

Interior Designer, Contractor, Cabinet Maker and Parents Create Magic for Merriman Park Teachers Lounge

By Bethany Erickson / September 30, 2018 /

A few weeks ago, I got an email from Katy Hancock, a PTA officer at Merriman Park Elementary School, the kind that I love to get. In it, she told me about how three parents (who just happened to be experts in their fields) banded together to spearhead a makeover of the teachers’ lounge — a…

Ebby Halliday Foundation Honors Legacy of Dallas Philanthropist, Real Estate Leader

By Leah Shafer / September 26, 2018 /

Ebby Halliday Acers was wildly successful in real estate, opening the doors to successful careers for thousands of people. She was also widely admired for her passionate leadership and tireless altruism throughout her life. This Texas legend is being honored with a namesake foundation that will continue her incredible philanthropic work across North Texas. The Ebby Halliday Foundation,…