Every year, we take a moment to give thanks for the people who make our communities better. It\u2019s an opportunity to pause and remind ourselves of all the good in this world. As always, there are too many people to count and too many initiatives to list. We hope these toasts will get you going, too. <\/p>\n
To the North Texas Food Bank and other organizations that feed those in need. In a year where many lost federal assistance and faced uncertainties<\/a> during the government shutdown, they kept handing out groceries to the most vulnerable. NTFB distributed roughly 10.2 million meals each month in recent months, according to recent news reports. Some local restaurants are helping SNAP recipients by serving as collection centers for donations of basic food and essential items. <\/p>\n To the people from near and far who joined efforts to rescue survivors and recover victims of the Central Texas floods on the Fourth of July<\/a>, and to everyone who rallied to support them and care for grieving families and friends. Amid tragedy and heartbreak, these souls showed that humans are capable of inexhaustible kindness. <\/p>\n To Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert and the civic leaders who banded together to save Neiman Marcus\u2019 flagship store<\/a> downtown and negotiate a solution between the store\u2019s parent company and its landlords. Saks Global announced that Neiman\u2019s will stay open past the holiday season, which was in question some months ago. Neiman\u2019s is more than a luxury brand; it\u2019s a symbol of Dallas\u2019 scrappiness and its ascent to major metropolis. This place is special, and so is Dallas\u2019 civic community. <\/p>\n Opinion<\/p>\n