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Mama’s Dreamy Homemade Banana Pudding Prep Time: 20-30 min. | Chill Time: 3-4 hr. or overnight | Total Time: 3 hr. 30 min. | Servings: 10-12 servings Mama’s Banana Pudding is an elegant, easy dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, crisp Vanilla Wafers,...
Event Date: February 6, 2026Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: Concert and GalaBeneficiary: Houston Grand OperaNo. in attendance: 470Monies raised: $815,000Chairpersons: Drs. Rachel and Warren A. Ellsworth IVHGO Orchestra Conductor: ...
Event Date: March 5, 2026Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Children's Museum HoustonNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $237,000Chairpersons: Lexi Sakowitz Marek and Natasha StolteFloral Centerpieces: H-E-B's...
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love movies, and I'm always front and center at every Academy Awards telecast each year. The 2026 televised festivities mark 98 years of the Oscars, and that is a lot of trivia accumulated over almost ten decades. I hope you...
Event Date: February 20, 2026Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: iWRITENo. in attendance: 220Monies raised: $115,000Chairpersons: Saula Cente-Valente and Ashley SeippelFloral Centerpieces: H-E-BBingo Caller: Johnny "Bravo" HollowayPhotography: ...
Event Date: January 31, 2026Event: GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 425Monies raised: $1,200,000Chairpersons: Lindy and John RydmanPhotography: Priscilla Dickson and Jacob Power“Musique et Vin” brought Houston Symphony...
Balloons, Champagne and Hearts Filled with Friendship Helped Celebrate 15 Years of Houston Sweethearts at Saks Fifth Avenue A heartfelt desire to say a simple thank you to those who have made our community a better place set the stage some...
Mama’s Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Prep Time: 30-40 min. | Cooking Time: 50-60 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 20-30 min. | Servings: 10-12 servings When you get a "hankering" for comfort food, there is hardly anything better than my mom's homemade biscuits and...
The year just ended was a banner year for Houstonians and we made headlines all over the world in many different aspects of prominence: One of our city's charities raised a mammoth sum to help our underserved, abused and disadvantaged youth Two of our citizens were...
The "Doc" is in the House ... and All That Jazz!" The Social Book Unveils Its Houston Treasures at Doc's Houston Jazz Club! What could be better than spending a night listening to a 12-piece top-flight jazz band play holiday standards, while...
Event Date: November 14, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Lone Star Flight MuseumNo. in attendance: 500Monies raised: $700,000Chairpersons: Donna and Matthew NollHonoree: Ralph B. ThomasEmcee: Justin StapletonAuction Services: Johnny Bravo...
Event Date: October 24, 2025Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy GuildNo. in attendance: 800Monies raised: $775,000Chairpersons: Sidney Faust and Betty HrncirTitle Sponsor: Phillips...
Event Date: November 15, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionNo. in attendance: 680Monies raised: $1,100,000Honorary Chairs: Ben Ackerley and Daphne & Steve SavvaChairpersons: Angela Hernandez and Kamisha...
Event Date: November 1, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Kailee Mills FoundationNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $360,000Chairpersons: Christine Johnson and Jody MerrittHonorees: Matt O'Neill and Sabrina RunyanMajor Underwriters: Christine...
Scott’s Homemade Holiday Gingerbread Prep Time: 20-30 min. | Cooking Time: 40 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min. | Servings: 9 large slices This Gingerbread is not just for holidays, but certainly makes them better! It is delicious and brings back memories of a warm...
Event Date: October 14, 2025Event: GalaLocation: River Oaks Country ClubBeneficiary: Houston HospiceNo. in attendance: 200Monies raised: $230,000Honorary Chairs: Dr. Jennifer and Todd LittonChairpersons: Michelle and Brian DeanHonoree: ...
Event Date: October 30, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. in attendance: 460Monies raised: $2,000,000Strategic Chairs: Vanessa Ames and Jordan SeffChairpersons: Brooke Lee, Dana Barton and Kristen CollinsHonorees: ...
Event Date: October 11, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Houston Firefighters Charitable FoundationNo. in attendance: 450Monies raised: $665,000Chairpersons: Elizabeth and Alan SteinHonoree: United AirlinesPresenting Sponsors: ExxonMobil,...
A Day and Lifetime of Joy as The Mission of Yahweh Dedicates Two New Dormitories to Support Houston’s Homeless Women and Children For over 64 years, The Mission of Yahweh (MOY) has served as a faith-based emergency shelter for homeless women and...