State Fair of Texas

Pokey O's Cookies & Ice Cream Launches Newest Brick and Mortar Location in Rockwall

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ROCKWALL, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dessert fans, rejoice! Pokey O's, the longtime Dallas ice cream sandwich shop, is headed to neighboring Rockwall for its newest brick-and-mortar location. Set to open later this month, Pokey O's Rockwall will serve the same premium quality, signature creations in a wide array of craveable flavors that are a favorite amongst those young and old.

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  • Pokey O's , the longtime Dallas ice cream sandwich shop, is headed to neighboring Rockwall for its newest brick-and-mortar location.
  • Growing up in the DFW metroplex, Pokey O's had always been a go-to for Trevor Anderson and his best friend, Cole Feigl.
  • Widely recognized for its Pokey O's Ice Cream Sandwich of two fresh-baked cookies hugging a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream, the brand launched in 2006.
  • In addition to its traditional ice cream sandwich, Pokey O's also serves the Instagram-worthy Pokey Oh-My-Gosh which features a three-scoop, double ice cream sandwich, complete with Texas State Fair cookies.

North Texas Food Bank Honors Outstanding Supporters and Volunteers

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.

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  • Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.
  • “The North Texas Food Bank is fortunate to have such rich community support in our mission of closing the hunger gap in North Texas.
  • The Jan Pruitt Legacy Award is given to a Food Bank employee or an employee of one of our partner agencies and it honors NTFB’s late CEO Jan Pruitt, who led the North Texas Food Bank for 20 years.
  • The award was presented to Dr. Valerie Hawthorne, who served as Director of Government Relations of the North Texas Food Bank for seven years.

North Texas Food Bank and State Fair of Texas Host “Feed the Need” Food Drive

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Dallas, TX, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State Fair of Texas kicks off on Friday, September 29 and once again will partner with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to collect food donations to benefit neighbors facing hunger across North Texas.

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  • Dallas, TX, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State Fair of Texas kicks off on Friday, September 29 and once again will partner with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to collect food donations to benefit neighbors facing hunger across North Texas.
  • “The State Fair of Texas team has proudly partnered with the North Texas Food Bank since 2010 to help collect more than 3.3 million pounds of canned food items through the Feed the Need food drive,” said Jennifer Schuder, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the State Fair of Texas.
  • “The ‘Feed the Need’ effort is the North Texas Food Bank’s largest canned food drive event, bringing in food at a critical time, and we are grateful to the partners at the State Fair of Texas and Kroger for helping us in our mission to close the hunger gap in North Texas,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
  • “As a long-time partner and supporter of both the State Fair of Texas and North Texas Food Bank, Kroger is grateful to lead this important drive to help feed our neighbors in North Texas.”

Joni and Friends Partners with the State Fair of Texas for Sensory-Friendly Morning

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Through their Dallas-based Joni and Friends Texas location, the organization will provide the opportunity for families living with disability to experience the Fair in a more accessible way.

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  • Through their Dallas-based Joni and Friends Texas location, the organization will provide the opportunity for families living with disability to experience the Fair in a more accessible way.
  • Through this support, Joni and Friends and the State Fair of Texas are thrilled to offer the opportunity for individuals and families with disability to experience the Fair in a more fun and beneficial way.
  • “We are honored to partner with the State Fair of Texas to enhance the experience of their Sensory-Friendly Mornings.
  • Joni and Friends invites both families living with disability and volunteers to register early to secure a spot for this special Sensory-Friendly Morning.

The North Texas Food Bank Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month Campaign to Ensure Food Isn’t an Impossible Choice for 640,000 People Facing Hunger in North Texas

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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During September, you can choose to make a difference for thousands of North Texans facing Hunger.

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  • During September, you can choose to make a difference for thousands of North Texans facing Hunger.
  • The North Texas Food Bank joins Feeding America food banks across the country to participate in the annual Hunger Action Month, an annual campaign dedicated to driving awareness and inspiring action to help end hunger in America, both nationally and on the ground in local communities.
  • The North Texas Food Bank is dedicated to easing this burden for North Texas neighbors by providing not just food for today, but also hope for tomorrow by addressing the underlying barriers to food security.
  • Hunger Action Month is a great opportunity for the community to get involved in the fight against hunger.

Mayors from 12 Cities Kickoff North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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This drive brings together cities, neighborhoods, corporations and organizations to collect jars of peanut butter that can then be distributed through the North Texas Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids backpack program and its feeding network of nearly 500 food pantries and organizations.

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  • This drive brings together cities, neighborhoods, corporations and organizations to collect jars of peanut butter that can then be distributed through the North Texas Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids backpack program and its feeding network of nearly 500 food pantries and organizations.
  • “With record numbers of neighbors seeking food assistance, the annual peanut butter drive is critical for the North Texas Food Bank in providing for those who need us most right now.”
    Last year the North Texas Food Bank expanded the drive to include all 13 counties that it serves.
  • North Texas residents and businesses can support the food drive by collecting physical jars of peanut butter or through a virtual food drive.
  • Each dollar donated to the peanut butter campaign platform is used by NTFB to purchase peanut butter for a North Texas family facing hunger.

2022 Top 50 Fairs and Top Carnivals List Released by CarnivalWarehouse.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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ELGIN, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of shortened lists due to cancellations and limited capacities, the 2022 Top 50 Fairs list boasts attendance numbers similar to, and at times surpassing, 2019 numbers. Several fairs returned after two years of not operating. "The return of several Canadian and California events, plus the Ohio State Fair, after a two year hiatus, has shaken up the list, but it is nice to see these fairs operating and maintaining pre-Pandemic attendance numbers," states Ron Weber, Editor of CarnivalWarehouse.com. Two Canadian fairs, the Canadian National Exhibition and K Days, achieved attendance numbers higher than 2019.

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  • ELGIN, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of shortened lists due to cancellations and limited capacities, the 2022 Top 50 Fairs list boasts attendance numbers similar to, and at times surpassing, 2019 numbers.
  • Two Canadian fairs, the Canadian National Exhibition and K Days, achieved attendance numbers higher than 2019.
  • The return of the Canadian fairs solidified the top spot for North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) on the Top Carnivals list.
  • The outdoor entertainment industry is returning to, and even going beyond where it was pre-pandemic, and the 2022 Top 50 fairs and Top Carnivals list represents that sentiment well."

Dimensional Innovations and Partners Create Dallas Mavericks Interactive Experience

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.and DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimensional Innovations (DI), in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, JRA - Part of RWS Entertainment Group, Heritage Werks and DI Build, is proud to announce Mavs Vault, presented by ShiftKey — an immersive, public exhibition highlighting the organization's 42-year history through never-before-seen artifacts, archival footage, merchandise, memorabilia and more. Located within the Hall of State at Fair Park at this year's State Fair of Texas, the exhibit is open to fans now through October 23rd.

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  • DI, an experience design, tech and fabrication firm, worked in close collaboration with JRA, an attraction design company, to create an engaging experience for all who entered the vault.
  • "Creating the ultimate Dallas Mavericks experience for Mavs Vault was unlike anything we've done before," said Dallas Mavericks Director of Events Ashley Gambino.
  • "JRA is honored to have worked with the Dallas Mavericks and our partners at Dimensional Innovations, Heritage Werks and DI Build on this exciting project," said JRA Executive Vice President, Shawn McCoy.
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North Texas Food Bank Launches Annual September Peanut Butter Drive to Help Feed Children in North Texas

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Dallas, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced the launch of the Annual Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive today as part of Hunger Action Month.

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  • Dallas, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced the launch of the Annual Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive today as part of Hunger Action Month.
  • The food drive runs throughout September to collect 500,000 pounds of peanut butter, both physically and online through a monetary donation, to help feed North Texans facing hunger.
  • This year the North Texas Food Bank has expanded the drive to include all 13 counties that the North Texas Food Bank serves.
  • North Texas residents and businesses can support the food drive by collecting physical jars of peanut butter or through a virtual food drive.

The North Texas Food Bank Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month Campaign to Ensure Food Isn’t an Impossible Choice for 700,000 People Facing Hunger in North Texas

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Feeding America is the nations largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs.

Key Points: 
  • Feeding America is the nations largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs.
  • The North Texas Food Bank is dedicated to easing this burden for North Texas neighbors by providing not just food for today, but also hope for tomorrow by addressing the underlying barriers to food security.
  • Hunger Action Month is a great opportunity for the community to get involved in the fight against hunger.
  • The North Texas Food Bank is designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator based on its governance, integrity, and financial stability.