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    Party Time

    Uptown Dallas supporters cheer milestone anniversary at delicious dinner

    CultureMap Create
    Nov 20, 2018 | 12:15 pm

    It's been 25 outstanding years for Uptown Dallas, Inc., and a veritable who's who of Dallas' movers and shakers gathered to toast that occasion at a VIP dinner party hosted by the organization.

     

    The One McKinney Plaza building was transformed into a party wonderland, with a family-style dinner, signature cocktails, photo ops, and live music — not to mention gorgeous views of Uptown and the rest of Dallas.

     

    The event capped a year-long celebration of Uptown Dallas, Inc., which manages the public improvement district founded a quarter century ago that exists to promote the neighborhood's resources and infrastructure, including supplementing public safety, beautification, maintenance, capital improvements, public art, and marketing.

     

    Under the organization's stewardship, the neighborhood has transformed from an area verging on decline to one of Dallas' most vibrant districts worth more than $6 billion in property value, with more than 200 restaurants, 160-plus shops and 13 million square feet of office space. It's no wonder that more than 19,000 residents call Uptown Dallas their home.

     

    The night's program opened with UDI's interim executive director and president, Noelle LeVeaux, and chairman of the board, Jud Pankey, welcoming the crowd of major players, businesses, residents and supporters.

     

    After celebrating some of the many accomplishments of UDI, they graciously thanked the founders of the Uptown PID — Phil Cobb, Hank Rossi, Robert Shaw, Neal Sleeper, and Charles Womack — with an award and a video, recalling the days when it all started and the significant contributions that each has made.

     

    The evening continued with keynote speaker Matt Britton, the bestselling author of YouthNation, sharing his valuable insights about how to continue to be successful with the next generation, ensuring continued growth in business and new urbanism.

     

    The event was attended by top politicos such as Dallas City Council member Jennifer Staubach Gates, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, former District Attorney Faith Johnson, Dallas assistant city manager Jon Fortune, Dallas Parks & Recreation board member Paul Sims, former council member Angela Hunt, North Dallas High School principal Katie Wanserski, and Susan Mead, original legal counsel to UDI's founders.

     

    Once the plates had been cleared, it was time to make way for more post-dinner party pics, an after-dinner dessert display from acclaimed Uptown restaurant Truluck's, and the energetic sounds of the Time Machine Band.

     

    Uptown Dallas, Inc. truly knows how to throw a party. For the more than 350 guests in attendance, the magic commenced the second they stepped into the sleek, modern lobby of One McKinney Plaza, where they were welcomed by servers offering "Toast to 25," an effervescent cocktail with vodka and bubbly designed especially for the event by the Bowen House and Uptown Hospitality Association.

     

    After some gracious mingling and a quick photo op — in front of the signature "BIG" campaign's legendary oversized letters, of course — partygoers were whisked into an elevator and escorted to the 10th floor party space, generously donated by the Gaedeke Group.

     

    Alighting from the elevator, they discovered a grand space cast in cool white, boasting numerous open bars, a stage, and stunning tablescapes featuring miniature re-creations of the famous Uptown "javelin."

     

    Following some judicious clinking of cocktails, attendees sat down to a divine family-style meal, with guests enjoying the jocular camaraderie of passing bowls brimming with short ribs, roasted chicken, and fresh vegetables.

     

    On their way out, guests scooped up goody bags containing a bottle of Champagne, an Uptown coffee mug, body washes from Canopy, and facial ingredients from the Crescent Spa.

     

    All in all, it was a magical night celebrating an organization who has helped to spur Uptown to the success that it is.

    Lori Feathers, Kelem Butts, Noelle LeVeaux, Jennifer Gates

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    Texas earns surprising rank among most patriotic states in U.S.

    Amber Heckler
    Jul 4, 2025 | 10:00 am
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    Texas ranked a dismal No. 45 this year after previously ranking as the 36th most patriotic state in 2024.

    This may come as a surprise for many Texans, but the Lone Star State is far from being the most patriotic place in America, according to a new report.

    WalletHub's latest study ranking the "Most Patriotic States in America" for 2025 placed Texas near the bottom of the list as No. 45, marking a significant nine-place drop from its rank as the 36th most patriotic state in 2024.

    According to the findings, the three most patriotic states in America are Virginia (No. 1), Montana (No. 2), and Vermont (No. 3). Colorado (No. 4) and Oregon (No. 5) round out the top five most passionate, flag-waving states in 2025.

    Texas flopped toward the bottom mainly due to its civic engagement rank (No. 47), but it did perform fairly well in the military engagement category (No. 13).

    Texas has the third-highest average number of military enlistees, the report found, but it had the second-lowest percentage of adults who voted in the 2024 presidential election.

    WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said patriotism can't be defined by geographic region or by which states fly the most American flags. Rather, true patriotism can be found in states with high voter turnouts, high volunteer rates, and more.

    “The most patriotic states have a lot of residents who serve or have served in the armed forces, high voter turnouts during elections, and a high share of the population volunteering with national or local organizations," Lupo said.

    States like Virginia and Montana ranked at the top of the list due to their high voter turnout rates during the 2024 presidential election, plus high volunteer rates in local or national organizations. Virginia is also home to the third-highest population of active-duty military personnel per 100,000 civilians, and there are 27 military bases in the state.

    The report further acknowledges that many Americans may not be feeling very patriotic this year because of "societal issues" that span from "relentless high inflation" to tragedies like mass shootings.

    "Many people may find it hard to celebrate a country where countless people are struggling and frequent violence persists," the report's author wrote. "However, an expression of love for fellow citizens is patriotic in itself."

    Joining Texas among the least patriotic American states are Florida (No. 46), Alabama (No. 47), Louisiana (No. 48), New York (No. 49), and Arkansas (No. 50).

    The top 10 most patriotic states in America are:

    • No. 1 – Virginia
    • No. 2 – Montana
    • No. 3 – Vermont
    • No. 4 – Colorado
    • No. 5 – Oregon
    • No. 6 – Washington
    • No. 7 – North Dakota
    • No. 8 – Maryland
    • No. 9 – Minnesota
    • No. 10 – New Hampshire
    The report analyzed all 50 states across 13 "indicators of patriotism" based on military and civic engagement, including factors such as the rate of veterans living in each state for every 1,000 civilians; the share of adults who voted in the 2024 presidential election and the 2020 primary elections; the number of AmeriCorps volunteers per capita, and more.
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