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Halliburton Charitable Foundation Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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The Halliburton Charitable Foundation today celebrated its 30th annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament (HCGT), which surpassed an important milestone of more than $30 million raised for more than 250 U.S. nonprofit organizations since its inception in 1993.

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  • The Halliburton Charitable Foundation today celebrated its 30th annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament (HCGT), which surpassed an important milestone of more than $30 million raised for more than 250 U.S. nonprofit organizations since its inception in 1993.
  • What started as a modest tournament raising funds for a single charity has grown into one of the largest non-PGA golf tournament fundraisers.
  • This year’s tournament raised more than $3.8 million – the most the tournament has ever raised in a single year.
  • Their dedication and hard work make an invaluable difference in the communities where we work and live,” said Jeff Miller, Halliburton chairman, president, and CEO.

Trailblazing Healthcare College Expands Dallas Campus; Adds Two Programs to Meet Regional Demand for Healthcare Workers

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) announced the expansion of its Dallas campus, encompassing a total of 27,000 sq. ft. featuring classrooms and labs that mimic the healthcare work setting. The campus, located at 8585 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite N-300, Dallas, Texas, is also launching two new certification programs in surgical technology and pharmacy technician, which were developed in partnership with regional employers. The expanded campus and new programs come as healthcare labor shortages are rising across the country. Almost one out of every 10 hospitals in Texas is in danger of closing as a result of staff shortages, according to the Texas Hospital Association, and 40 percent of Texas counties' primary care health needs are not currently being met.

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  • The campus, located at 8585 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite N-300, Dallas, Texas, is also launching two new certification programs in surgical technology and pharmacy technician, which were developed in partnership with regional employers.
  • The expanded campus and new programs come as healthcare labor shortages are rising across the country.
  • "This is about preparing talented, well-prepared healthcare professionals as workforce needs constantly change, but stay in-demand," said Amy Powell, E3 program co-director at Texas Healthcare Neck & Back.
  • We are excited to continue our partnership with CHCP as they launch their new Surgical Technology and Pharmacy Technician programs."

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade to Open First Location in the State of Texas

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), the premier gourmet lemonade franchise, has announced its first restaurant opening in Texas slated for Q4 of 2021.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), the premier gourmet lemonade franchise, has announced its first restaurant opening in Texas slated for Q4 of 2021.
  • The first Wow Wow location in the Lone Star State will be located in the Bishop Arts District at 320 W 8th St. Dallas, TX 75208.
  • "We are so excited to see the Taylor's bring the first Wow Wow location to the state of Texas," said Tim Weiderhoft, CEO of Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade.
  • About Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades:
    Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades offers fresh, all-natural Hawaiian lemonades and smoothies and a food menu consisting of acai bowls, grain bowls, flatbread sandwiches, and multigrain avocado and nut butter toasts.