Speakers

The industry pioneer is her 32nd season covering the NFL, currently working for NBC Sports/Pro Football Talk. Williams was the first female selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. She was the 24th president of the Pro Football Writers of America, and the organization’s first female leader, serving in the position during the 2009-10 NFL seasons.

In 2018, Williams’ PFWA peers voted her the first female winner of the Bill Nunn Award for a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage, and her name now resides in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

 

The Arlington Master Chorale is an all-volunteer, auditioned chorus with a 50-year history of choral singing at a professional level.
We are a diverse group with members of different backgrounds and occupations who come from all over the Metroplex.
AMC has performed at SWACDA, TCDA & on 3 European tours.

 

In Texas, single-family neighborhoods have come under attack from two different directions.

First, short-term rentals, which are nothing but mini-hotels, invaded many single-family residential neighborhoods, including in Arlington in the late 2010s. This invasion threatened to upend the sense of safety, community and belonging in neighborhoods -- as long-term residents folks knew and trusted were supplanted by a revolving door of total strangers. In 2019, the Arlington City Council took decisive action by banning these mini-hotels in all single-family residential neighborhoods, except in a defined Entertainment District.  STR front groups have tried in several legislative sessions to void our STR ordinances and those adopted by other cities.  They will be back.

Second, in the 2023 and 2025 legislatures, bills were introduced, and nearly passed, that would have killed single-family zoning in all or at least all large, cities. Texas Neighborhood Coalition, of which Dave is a co-founder was able to beat back these bills.  However, it is clear that those who wish to upend traditional single-family neighborhoods are preparing for a similar attack in 2027.

Dave will cover both threats to single-family neighborhoods in his presentation and of course take questions.

The YMCA is a non-profit, volunteer-led charitable organization.

Volunteers are our backbone. From coaching a sports team to distributing food to those in need, you will find a variety of rewarding ways to give back at the Y.

From piano lessons and gymnastics to yoga and international travel opportunities, the YMCA offers more in your membership than ever before. Members also enjoy priority registration and exclusive savings on popular programs such as childcare, camps, global trips, music lessons, robotics, sports, swim lessons, personal training, and more. At the Y, there’s truly something for everyone!

Building a Stronger Community - A healthy community is a strong community. Through innovative in-person and virtual programs, we can address health disparities, support mental wellness, and remove financial barriers improving spirit, mind, and body.

Inspiring Youth to Thrive - Through a variety of unique programs, we positively impact children and teens in ways no other organization can.

Engaging Globally, Welcoming Locally - We are intentional about serving our local neighbors that represent over 100 countries worldwide through ongoing initiatives and events.

Removing Limits & Reimagining Possibilities - We provide children and adults with different abilities the chance to have fun in a safe, welcoming atmosphere.

Investing in Water Safety - Drowning, the leading cause of death for children between the age of 1-4, is preventable. The YMCA partners with apartment complexes, school districts and other community organizations to ensure that kids learn the skills necessary to be safe around water.