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Without health insurance, women in North Texas must make tough choices

One in five women in Dallas go without health insurance.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Truckin’ For a Cure” tie-in with Trucker movie convoys to Carl’s Corner this Saturday

It's in support of the fight against breast cancer. Southbound and down, good buddy.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Fort Worth-based American Airlines hosts Passionately Pink for the Cure day on Oct. 16

All American Airlines employees are being encouraged to wear pink and donate $5 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

Designer donates 50 percent of proceeds from t-shirt to Dallas-based Susan G. Komen

The shirt is "tattoo-inspired" and, of course, shows the pink breast cancer ribbon.

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

Good News Girlz launches women’s social network in Dallas

Women interested should be passionate about serving their communities and learning new ways to embrace the best life has to offer -- all with a good, clean, sexy, and fun twist, the founders say.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

Dallas, Plano concerts to help single moms offset impact of recession

Unemployment during this recession has been especially steep for female heads of household.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009

New website Chick Talk Dallas launches

So start the gossip!

Friday, June 26, 2009

New exhibit, UP, showcases hope and optimism at The Women’s Museum

In a time when news, stocks, and outlooks are down, Harris reminds us that art can be about finding light in the darkness.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fort Worth-based American Airlines catering to women with new website

AA.com/women tries to tap into the idea that women tend to make most family flying decisions.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Carrollton police to offer rape defense class June 6 & 7

A women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to speak at Dallas Women’s Museum

Hillary's talk is open to the public; the program begins at 3 p.m. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson is also on the agenda.

Friday, March 27, 2009

TCU schedules women’s history symposium

The free event considers the history of women in the Spanish Borderlands and the American South.

Monday, Feb. 23, 2009

One in 3 extends performances by one week

New play about abortion already proves to be a success.

Monday, Jan. 26, 2009

Theater Spotlight of the Week: Raphael Parry

New interview with the Director of One in 3, the piece about abortion.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

TWU student selected as American Association of University Women Fellow

After graduation, Ms. Kapoor plans to return to India to promote the inclusion and rights of people with disabilities, especially young girls.

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008

Project X to world premiere One in 3 this January in Dallas

"A funny, sad, fascinating, touching, infuriating, enlightening play about abortion."

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

Study finds Dallas-Fort Worth women suffer disproportionately from poverty

Neiman Marcus was unavailable for comment.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Grapevine-based GameStop launches new female-driven microsite for Madden NFL ‘09

“Girls Night In” web site gets women in the game.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Frisco chapter of Women of Visionary Influence seeks nominations for Mentor of the Year

Honoree will be recognized at October luncheon.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Greater Dallas Chamber’s Athena® Award nomination deadline extended

Greater Dallas Chamber's has extended it's deadline to nominate candidates for the Athena® Award. The award is a national program that recognizes the accomplishments of a Dallas businesswoman.

Friday, June 6, 2008

100 Years, 100 Women exhibit on display at the Dallas Public Library

The display includes City Managers past and present, former Library Director, Mayors and Council members.

The Dallas Public library honors and celebrates some of Dallas's most influential women.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Resolana celebrates its first anniversary helping women in Dallas County jail

First in a series

Local female artists lead inmates in classes to heal wounds and break the cycle of incarceration.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Movie Review: Girls Rock!

Set in an all-girls rock camp, the film is about so much more than music alone.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Valley View Center celebrates a partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network

Valley View's "Step Up, Step Out" event brought local women together to inspire women facing the challenges of cancer.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

American Airlines establishes LGBT, women’s Customer Advisory Groups

AA hopes that the Councils will help foster American's diverse segment market initiatives.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

“Step Out Step Up” event at Valley View Center seeks female volunteers to create wellness bags for local cancer patients

The wellness bags will go out just in time for Mother's Day.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Dallas Summer Musicals presents Menopause the Musical this week

Everything you ever wanted to know about this chapter in a woman's life.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Eastfield College to host “Chicanas in Charge”

Panel discussion will focus on women from across the Dallas area who are featured in the book “Chicanas In Charge: Texas Women in the Public Arena.”

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

V-Day Event: UT Dallas Rat PAC Presents The Vagina Monologues

It's that time of year again to celebrate the part of anatomy we're not supposed to call a "who who" anymore.

Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

UNT’s “Fem Flicks” film series kicks off with Q/A by sex education activist

Films to be shown include The Education of Shelby Knox; God Sleeps in Rwanda; Pornography of Everyday Life; and Absolutely Safe.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008

National Women’s Heart Health Fair to offer free screenings, tips, demos and advice

Women can get free heart-health screenings; pick up tips from health, fitness and stress experts; and enjoy heart-healthy cooking and fitness demos

Free heart health screenings for the first 1500 women.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

Foundation for Women’s Resources (FWR) announces Leadership Texas Class of 2008

100 women selected to explore the “Changing Face of Texas”

More than two dozen north Texas women will participate

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

The Women’s Museum celebrates Women’s Equality Day with a luncheon and guest speaker Coline Jenkins

Using the first women’s conference at Seneca Falls in 1848 as a backdrop, guests will reflect on this monumental event and its importance in the history of women in America.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007

eWomenNetwork Foundation presents gift to Deaf Hope

Deaf Hope is an organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence.

Monday, July 30, 2007

Girls with Glocks: Women gamers at the MLG (video and photo gallery)

Pegasus News interviewed and tagged along with PMS Clan Division Delta at the 2007 Major League Gaming Pro Circuit in Dallas.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

12th annual women’s business conference boasts diverse speaker lineup

The Greater Dallas Chamber's 12th annual Women's Business Conference is proud to announce a diverse line up of speakers. The 2007 Conference takes place on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Adam's Mark Hotel (400 North Olive Street, 8 AM - 4 PM).

Thursday, July 12, 2007

The Women’s Museum presents “Women in War: Reflections of Courage”

A snapshot of American women and their experiences during wartime.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Photographs Do Not Bend celebrates the Latin woman’s vision with Mirada de Mujer

This exhibition does not really classify a woman's vision or a Latin vision. It merely unfolds a rich landscape of imagery perhaps only a Latin woman can see.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Carrollton Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense classes

The R.A.D. class is open to women who are at least 18 years old, and costs $5.

Friday, June 8, 2007

U.S. Women’s National Team game-worn pink jerseys from Frisco match to be auctioned on ussoccer.com

As part of the campaign, U.S. Soccer is making donations to both the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization and the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and is encouraging fans to get involved at www.ussoccer.com/support.

Friday, May 11, 2007


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