Carter is probably best known for her Tony Award-winning performance in Ain't Misbehavin' , and in her speech she will share her Broadway, film and television experiences, as well as her conversion to Judaism. Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards will be the keynote speaker at the spring luncheon benefiting the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston on April 6 at the Westin Galleria Hotel. She'll share her personal story of how alcoholism has impacted her life. Mary and Rick Laminack are chairing the event, and Dr. John P. McGovern is honorary chairman. The council luncheon is the cornerstone event of the Waggoners Foundation Speaker Series and marks the beginning of the series' second year.
Substance abuse affects all classes, both adults and, tragically, children.
Judge Gary Michael Block and Trinh Pham have tied the knot and are back from the honeymoon in Florence and Venice, Italy. Former longtime Houston actress Amelia Parker , will celebrate her 100th birthday Dec. 1. 1008 Prairie from 6 p.m. until closing. Admission is one teddy bear per person, and the bears are distributed to needy children. The Crusaders are Susan Lesser, Zandra Anderson, Beth Daniel, Rachel Gary, Rhonda Kelly, Lucinda Vincent Loya, Gretchen McFarland and Julia Taylor .