February Board Meeting
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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Join our public board meetings to learn what the Dallas Texas Exes are up to and how you can get involved in our upcoming events.

The Dallas Texas Exes meet every last Wednesday of the month (Except January, July and November. December is the FIRST Wednesday of the month) from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, in-person. Board meetings are open to all Texas Exes and friends. You do not need to be a paid Texas Exes member to volunteer with us or attend our events.

Armanino Building | 15950 N Dallas Parkway, #600, Dallas, TX 75248 | The South Tower; Parking in the garage and around the building

Join our board meetings to learn what the Dallas Texas Exes are up to and how you can get involved in our upcoming events such as game watching, Texas/OU weekend, community service, networking events, and more!

Food and beverages are provided, so RSVP to help us prepare accordingly.

Project Worldwide 2026 - Dallas Chapter
2026-02-28 08:30 - 10:30
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The Dallas Texas Exes have decided to continue partnering with Tango Tab’s Feed the City to put lunches together for those in need.

Project Worldwide is an international service initiative created through a partnership between the Texas Exes and the Department of Diversity and Community Engagement. By teaming up, the DDCE and the Texas Exes have extended community service throughout the month of February and around the globe.

The Dallas Texas Exes are partnering with Tango Tab’s Feed the City for our service project, putting together sacked lunches for people in need around DFW.

We will be preparing sack lunches at White Rock Alehouse & Brewery (7331 Gaston Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75214) on Saturday, February 28th from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. (Please note that this is a different location than our last couple years)

Sign up now to help us get an accurate headcount of those participating with us in Project Worldwide and so we can try to save enough space for us to sit together!

You’re welcome to donate the following items for the lunches, however the Dallas Texas Exes will be donating a large amount of goods on behalf of our volunteers.

Sliced bread

Deli meat (turkey, chicken, or ham – no meat from deli counter)

Sliced cheese (prepackaged)

Yellow mustard (no spicy mustard or mayo)

Large bags of chips

Tangerines (ex. Halos or Cuties)

Ziploc sandwich bags

Don’t forget to wear Burnt Orange!! This event is public, so we’d like to try to all sit together and take a group photo afterwards.

Texas Trivia and Alumni Mixer at Happiest Hour
2026-03-05 17:00 - 20:00
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Join us for a belated celebration of Texas Independence Day at Happiest Hour

Come out on Thursday March 5th as we celebrate our alma mater while making new friends, meeting with familiar faces, and most importantly… taking advantage of Happiest Hour drink specials + Trivia Night!

The Dallas Chapter will provide appetizers, door prizes, and Texas themed trivia (State and UT!) – so brush up on that 4th grade Texas History, and remember those UT orientation factoids! Teams of no more than 6 can try their hand at winning prizes!

Don’t care for trivia? We’ll have more tables to mix, mingle, and chill with other alumni!

5:00 PM Mingle with us and complimentary appetizers! Happiest Hour’s happy hour pricing ends at 6 PM.

6:00 PM Trivia will start!

Happiest Hour provides complimentary valet. Other parking options include paid street or garages nearby. Dallas Texas Exes recommends using a rideshare option if you plan on drinking.

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In 1900, the Ex-Students Association (Texas Exes) adopted a resolution which states: “Whenever two Texas Exes shall meet on March 2, they all shall sit and break bread and pay tribute to the institution that made their education possible.”

March 2nd holds special significance as the day that commemorates the founding of The University of Texas. Established through the Texas Constitution of 1876, the university was envisioned as a “university of the first class,” dedicated to the promotion of literature, the arts, sciences, and more. This day serves as a celebration of the foresight and vision that led to the creation of one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education.For Texas Exes around the world, Texas Independence Day is a moment to reflect on the university’s rich history and its enduring impact. It’s a time to come together, honor the legacy of the university’s founding, and recognize the role The University of Texas has played in shaping both the state of Texas and the lives of its alumni. Texas Exes TID celebrations are an expression of pride in the state of Texas, which had the foresight to establish a “university of the first class” in the Texas constitution. Texas Exes TID events are not celebrations of Texas’ independence from Mexico.

Maverick Dance Hall Texas Takeover at Grandscape, the Colony
2026-03-19 17:30 - 23:00
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Join the Collin, Dallas, and Denton County Texas Exes Chapters! We’re coming together to celebrate TEXAS this month at Mavericks!

The Dallas Texas Exes are teaming up with Denton and Collin County Chapters to celebrate Texas Independence Day all month long. What better way to celebrate than by meeting more local alumni, dancing, and mingling at Austin based dance hall, Mavericks.

UPDATE: Mavericks will open early JUST FOR US to provide Texas alumni and friends with a free beginners two-step lesson from 6-7 PM! Doors open to the public at 7 PM.

Can’t make it that early? Find us at a table near the dance floor, and RSVP for event updates + waived cover instructions.

No dancing required: Come by after dinner to grab a drink with us, enjoy the music, and meet new faces while catching up with old friends.

In 1900, the Ex-Students Association (Texas Exes) adopted a resolution which states: “Whenever two Texas Exes shall meet on March 2, they all shall sit and break bread and pay tribute to the institution that made their education possible.”

March 2nd holds special significance as the day that commemorates the founding of The University of Texas. Established through the Texas Constitution of 1876, the university was envisioned as a “university of the first class,” dedicated to the promotion of literature, the arts, sciences, and more. This day serves as a celebration of the foresight and vision that led to the creation of one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education.For Texas Exes around the world, Texas Independence Day is a moment to reflect on the university’s rich history and its enduring impact. It’s a time to come together, honor the legacy of the university’s founding, and recognize the role The University of Texas has played in shaping both the state of Texas and the lives of its alumni. Texas Exes TID celebrations are an expression of pride in the state of Texas, which had the foresight to establish a “university of the first class” in the Texas constitution. Texas Exes TID events are not celebrations of Texas’ independence from Mexico.

March Board Meeting
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30

Legacy March Thirsty Thursday
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00
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Legacy Group Happy Hour at Happiest Hour Thursday, March 26th from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Join the Legacy Group at Happiest Hour, located in Uptown at 2616 Olive St.

Come out for some fun alumni camaraderie, invite other alumni and make new alumni friends while seeing familiar faces. Happy hour pricing is available until 6 pm.

Complimentary valet parking is available.

Your RSVP is requested to help the venue staff properly for us and to allow us to email you any last minute notices, updates, or details.

Contact vp.engagement@dallastexasexes.org for any questions.

Deep in the Heart of Dallas, 100th Anniversary Festival
2026-04-12 11:00 - 15:00
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Join the Dallas Texas Exes for their 100th anniversary festival—live music, family friendly activities, a marketplace and special guests!

Inviting all UT Austin alumni, friends, and family to the Deep in the Heart of Dallas Festival, celebrating 100 YEARS of the Dallas Texas Exes!

We’re excited to celebrate our CENTENNIAL year with you by spotlighting notable alumni, Longhorn and DFW businesses, and partying with Vince Young, live music, family friendly activities, door prizes, games, and more!

Read more about our festival at http://dallastexasexes.org/deep-in-the-heart-of-dallas/

10 AM Pre-Session: Calling all high school students and their families! If you’re interested in learning more about UT admissions and scholarships, or are considering accepting/have accepted to UT in the fall, we encourage you to come out to this pre-festival session curated just for you. Presented by the UT Austin Admissions Center in Dallas and Dallas Texas Exes.

Festival Highlights:

Vince Young Meet and Greet

Watch OnTexasFootball’s Bobby Burton interview notable athletes

UT Loteria on the Lawn for prizes

Arts & Crafts

Shop the Longhorn and Local Market

Little Longhorn activities

Happiest Hour extensive food and drink menu

Notable Alumni speaker sessions and special guests: Meet our guests here

All patio tables outside are first come first serve and all main restaurant seating outside of the garage goes through the Happiest Hour host. Please note there will be no Texas Exes entertainment in the main restaurant unless there is inclement weather.

Ticket Info:

All proceeds from tickets will go to the cost of the festival and Dallas Texas Exes scholarship funds. We thank you for all of your support and for helping us with our 100th year goal of raising 100k of schoarlships!

General Admission (GA) tickets will have first come first serve seating in the Garage sessions. GA seats will be auditorium style, cocktail tables, or unsold tables.

All GA attendees will receive commemorative event totes, tickets to redeem 2 loteria cards, door prize tickets, and wristbands giving you access to free arts and crafts activities.

GA table resevation can be purchased for two time slots and will be lining the outer walls of the Garage. Table reservations come with 1 GA ticket per number of seats in the reservation and are limited in availability.

Meet and Greet ticket holders are allowed in the Happiest Hour Garage from 12 PM to 1:30 PM for Vince Young photos and autographs.

VIP ticket holders will received the same a GA ticket holders plus specialty merchandise and access to use the Happiest Hour rooftop, heavy appetizers, and a separate meet and greet with Vince Young.

Past and Present Board members: Email president@dallastexasexes.org for a special ticket offering.

April Board Meeting
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:30

History of Dallas Soundtrack Walk
2026-05-07 17:30 - 20:00
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Agenda

05:30 PM

Arrival and Setup

Meet everyone at 5:30 PM and get situated with your Walk Your Talk headset!

06:00 PM – 06:45 PM

Walk your Talk

07:00 PM

Happy Hour at Tequila Social

Walk over to Tequila social to relax, socialize with other alumni, and enjoy complimentary appetizers on the Dallas Texas Exes.

Overview

Join us for a fun stroll through Dallas as we jam to tracks and learn about where Dallas music, history, and Longhorn pride collide!

History of Dallas Soundtrack Walk

Get ready to wind down after work while getting your steps in! Experience Dallas like you’ve never heard it before.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind History of Dallas Soundtrack Walk—a high-energy, story-driven journey through the city where music, history, and Longhorn pride collide. Led by our very own Doug Rice aka “DJ Tex Walker,” this immersive walk blends iconic Dallas moments with the sounds that shaped them.

As we walk 1.5 miles along the Katy Trail, you’ll hear the soundtrack of Dallas come alive—featuring legendary artists like Post Malone, Kelly Clarkson, and The Chicks—along with a curated mix of hits, hidden gems, and surprising stories tied to the Big D.

This isn’t just a walk.

It’s a moving timeline.

A live mixtape.

A Texas-sized experience.

Whether you’re a lifelong Dallasite or just love great music and great stories, this is your chance to walk it, hear it, and feel it—together with fellow Texas Exes.

👉 Lace up, turn it up, and let’s take a walk through Dallas history… one song at a time.

Limited to 15 spots. Please cancel your registration if you cannot make it anymore to free up the spot for someone else.

Park along Turtle Creek Blvd or the baseball field and walk over to the gazeebo over the childrens playground at the center of Reverchon Park.

Afterwards, walk a short distance down the Katy Trail to Tequila Social for dinner, networking, and refreshments.

May Board Meeting
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:30

All Chapter May Thirsty Thursday
2026-05-28 16:00 - 19:00
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Overview

Legacy Group Happy Hour at Rodeo Goat Thursday, May 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Join the Dallas Chapter at Rodeo Goat, located in Addison at 14941 Midway Road.

Come out for some fun alumni camaraderie, invite other alumni and make new alumni friends while seeing familiar faces.

Your RSVP is requested to help the venue staff properly for us and to allow us to email you any last minute notices, updates, or details.

Contact vp.engagement@dallastexasexes.org for any questions.

Women's College World Series Final: Game 2 Dallas Gamewatch!
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00
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Join us at Longhorn Icehouse to cheer on and watch the Texas softball team compete for the national championship in Game 2 vs Texas Tech!

Longhorn Icehouse is putting our women on the big screen!

Join us for Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series as our no. 2. Texas Softball team takes on Texas Tech for the championship title!

Find us infront of the big screen starting at 6:30 PM. Game starts at 7 PM!

RSVP’s are appreciated to help us get an idea of how much space the Icehouse should reserve for us on short notice.

Come early, be loud, bring friends and family, and wear burnt orange! See y’all there!

June Board Meeting
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30

Boots, Bams, & Booze
2026-06-25 17:30 - 20:30
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https://cafeoliviatx.com/event/boots-bams-booze

A Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship FundraiserThursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:30 PMCafé OLIVIA | 14551 Dallas Pkwy Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254

Celebrate 100 years of the Dallas Texas Exes with a night of strategy, delicious food, shopping and socializing. We’re on a mission to raise $100K this year for our scholarship fund, and we need your hands in the tile pile!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a Dot from a Bamboo, we’ve got a seat for you at Café OLIVIA.

When: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Mahjong table times are 6:30 – 8:30 PM, but come the entire time to take advantage of all the fun!

Where: Café OLIVIA’s North location near the Dallas North Tollway and Spring Valley.

The Perks: Player/Learner ticket includes entrance to the event and a seat at a Mahjong table. Mahjong tables and sets will be ready and outfitted for you to play by Smoking Dragon Mahjong and My Fair Mahjong. All ticketed attendees get access to a full, wholesome buffet dinner featuring Café OLIVIA’s famous seed-oil-free, organic, and farm-fresh dishes.

Bonus Fun: Grab sips from the full bar, a local coffee or matcha, shop our exclusive vendor tables, and bid on incredible prizes at the silent auction, including the official launch of brand new My Fair Mahjong items!

Choose Your Vibe:* The Player Ticket ($65): Play with new or familiar friends who are already seasoned Mahjong players during a 2 hour block of time.* The Squad ($260): Purchase 4 Player tickets together and get a reserved 2 hour playing table together (Player tables only for reservarions)* The Learner Ticket ($65): Spend up to 2 hours playing and mastering the basics with an instructor (1 teacher per Learner table!).* The Patron Ticket ($45): Entrance to Boots, Bams, & Booze. Enjoy the buffet, shop the vendors and bar, and enjoy the beautiful space to watch the players, socialize and network.

Come for the Mahjong, stay for the matcha, and help us fund the next generation of Longhorns. Net proceeds will benefit the Texas Exes Dallas Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Space is limited—lock in your table before it’s a “Kong” deal!

Thursdays on Tap with YA
2026-07-16 18:00 - 22:00
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Join the Dallas Texas Exes for a special edition of Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum on Wednesday, July 16.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or a longtime Longhorn, come connect with fellow alumni for an evening of science, conversation, and community in one of Dallas’ most unique venues.

Enjoy after-hours access to the museum exhibits while catching up with familiar faces and meeting new members of the Texas Exes network. With live music, food trucks, drinks available for purchase, and plenty to explore, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate summer with fellow Longhorns.

This event is open to alumni, friends, and supporters of the University of Texas. Feel free to invite other Longhorns and guests to join you.

Get your ticket here: https://www.perotmuseum.org/events/adults/thursdays-on-tap/

Please RSVP via Eventbrite so we can provide the venue with an accurate headcount and keep you informed of any event updates.

Hook ’Em!

For questions, contact the Dallas Texas Exes Volunteer Engagement team by emailing ya@dallastexasexes.org.

Boots, Bams, & Booze: It's Mahjong Night!
2026-07-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Café OLIVIA Downtown Dallas, 2200 Ross Avenue #Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
Celebrate 100 years of the Dallas Texas Exes with a night of strategy, delicious food, shopping and socializing. Join us for our 2nd scholarship fundraiser Mahjong night in Downtown Dallas . We’ll take over Cafe OLIVIA and the building’s art filled lobby!

We’re on a mission to raise $100K this year for our scholarship fund, and we need your hands in the tile pile!

The Details:

When: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Café OLIVIA’s Downtown Dallas location: 2200 Ross Ave Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201

Player/Learner/Squad tickets include entrance to the event, food, and a seat at a Mahjong table.

Mahjong tables and sets will be ready and outfitted for you to play by Smoking Dragon Mahjong and My Fair Mahjong.

Door prizes all night long!

Before Mahjong gameplay from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, feel free to mingle and get settled in! Grab some food, explore the space and silent auction, and socialize before the tiles start shuffling.

Choose Your Vibe:

The Player Ticket ($65): Play with new or familiar friends who are already seasoned Mahjong players.

The Learner Ticket ($65): Spend time playing and mastering the basics with a volunteer instructor.

The Mahj Squad ($240): Purchase 4 Player tickets together for a discount and get a reserved table together.

The Student Squad ($240): Purchase 4 Player tickets together for a discount and get a reserved table together.

The Patron Ticket ($45): Entrance to the event + access to the buffet. Enjoy the beautiful space while watching the players, socializing, and networking.

Additionally, door prizes will be given away through the night from My Fair Mahjong and the Dallas Texas Exes.

Come for the Mahjong, stay for the matcha, and help us fund the next generation of Longhorns.

A portion of each ticket sale benefits the Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship Fund.

Dallas Chapter Student Send Off 2026
2026-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States
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Overview

A welcome event for incoming first year students from Dallas hosted by the Dallas Chapter.

The Dallas Texas Exes are excited to welcome you and a guest to Student Send-Off, our signature event to celebrate the newest class of Longhorns. Join us to meet other incoming freshmen from the Dallas area!

The 2026 Dallas Chapter Student Send Off will be hosted at the Frontiers of Flight Museum and feature university speakers, games, and giveaways.

RSVP for your ticket plus one (1) guest for this event and we look forward to seeing you there!

Due to limited capacity, we can only accommodate each student with one guest. We understand that this is not ideal for families, but we want to invite as many incoming students as possible.

The Texas Exes Dallas Chapter is also celebrating its 100th year!

The Dallas Texas Exes is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that raises money to provide Dallas and Collin County high school students with scholarships to attend the University of Texas at Austin.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the VP of Scholarship at vp.scholarship@dallastexasexes.org.

August Board Meeting
2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:30

September Board Meeting
2026-09-30 18:30 - 20:30

October Board Meeting
2026-10-28 18:30 - 20:30

December Board Meeting
2026-12-02 18:30 - 20:30
