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Five years ago, the idea of restoring all eight historic bridges spanning Turtle Creek felt more aspirational than achievable. It was a bold vision outlined in the Turtle Creek Association’s master plan — one rooted in reversing urban decay, restoring beauty and pride to the corridor, and preserving the historic character that makes Turtle Creek one of Dallas’ most treasured places.

Last week, that vision officially became reality. Photo link

Community leaders, donors, city officials, and supporters gathered along Turtle Creek for the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Bridges of Turtle Creek initiative — an unprecedented partnership between Turtle Creek Association, Turtle Creek Conservancy, and the City of Dallas. Together, the organizations worked to thoughtfully restore all eight historic bridges crossing Turtle Creek, each representing a different era in Dallas history.

The initiative was especially meaningful because it demonstrated what can happen when organizations choose collaboration over competition and unite behind a shared vision for the greater good of the community. Even more remarkable, the restoration effort was completed without the use of public funds. Instead, the project was made possible through the extraordinary generosity of donors who believed in preserving one of Dallas’ most iconic corridors for future generations.

The ribbon cutting ceremony itself was a proud moment not only for Turtle Creek, but for the broader Dallas community. The event received coverage from NBC5, CW33, and The Dallas Morning News — media attention that plays an important role in elevating awareness of Turtle Creek’s ongoing transformation and the work being done to preserve, protect, and enhance the corridor. Public visibility helps tell the story of what is possible through civic engagement, philanthropy, and long-term stewardship.

The restored bridges now stand as more than infrastructure. They are symbols of reinvestment, preservation, safety, beauty, and renewed community pride. Combined with improved lighting, graffiti removal, landscaping, creek maintenance, and future public art initiatives, the bridges represent one piece of a much larger vision to revitalize the entire Turtle Creek Corridor.

The project was further strengthened by the extraordinary generosity of donors who believed in preserving these historic landmarks for future generations, including Pat Kozak, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, The Beasley Foundation, Ann Stuart, PhD, Anne and Kyle Crews, and Elyce and David Walthall.

Special recognition was also given during the ceremony to Deborah Stanford, who served as facilitator for the initiative. Her leadership, patience, and steady guidance helped navigate the many moving parts, partnerships, and conversations that ultimately brought this ambitious project to life.

Warm regards,

President | CEO

Turtle Creek Association

The Pied Piper of Turtle Creek.

Turtle Creek Association is proud to share an important milestone in our commitment to responsible stewardship.

Following the filing of TCA's 2025 IRS Form 990, our CPA, Steve Maxwell, confirmed that approximately 93 cents of every dollar donated to TCA is invested directly back into our mission of preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Turtle Creek Corridor.

In the nonprofit world, this level of efficiency is exceptional. Many charity evaluators consider organizations that devote 75 percent or more of their expenses to mission-related programs to be highly efficient. At 93 percent, TCA significantly exceeds that benchmark.

For our donors, this means your contributions are hard at work where they matter most—improving the corridor and creek through projects such as creek cleaning, landscape enhancements, historic bridge restoration, public art, environmental improvements, and ongoing beautification efforts.

This achievement is especially meaningful because TCA receives no operational funding from the City of Dallas. The work we do is made possible through the generosity of our members, donors, sponsors, and grant partners.

For forty years, TCA has remained committed to being a responsible steward of both the corridor and the resources entrusted to us. This accomplishment reflects that commitment and reinforces a promise we make to every donor:

Your gift is working!

Turtle Creek Association proudly congratulates longtime supporter and Patron Society member Lyda Hill on being named to TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy.

The recognition places Hill among some of the world’s most impactful philanthropists and celebrates decades of transformational giving focused on science, medical research, education, conservation, and community investment. According to TIME, Lyda Hill Philanthropies made more than 600 gifts to 384 organizations in 2025 alone, supporting initiatives ranging from STEM education and cancer research to environmental sustainability and nonprofit empowerment.

TIME recognized Hill for her belief that “science is the solution” to many of society’s greatest challenges — a philosophy that has guided her philanthropic investments for years. Her support has helped advance groundbreaking medical research, elevate women in STEM fields, strengthen nonprofits, and improve communities throughout Texas and beyond.

For Turtle Creek Association, Lyda Hill’s support has played an important role in helping advance the organization’s long-term vision for the corridor. As a longtime supporter of TCA, Hill funded the cost for the organization’s revised master plan and most recently contributed to The Bridges of Turtle Creek initiative — the transformational effort restoring the historic bridges spanning Turtle Creek while helping elevate the beauty, identity, and stewardship of one of Dallas’ most treasured corridors.

For Dallas, the honor carries special significance. Lyda Hill’s generosity and civic leadership have left a lasting impact across the city through support of arts, education, public spaces, healthcare, conservation, and countless nonprofit initiatives working to improve quality of life for future generations.

This international recognition reflects not only Lyda Hill’s extraordinary generosity, but also the culture of philanthropy that continues to shape Dallas into one of the nation’s most civically engaged communities.



Congratulations, Lyda, on this well-deserved honor.

If you've driven past the corner of Maple Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard recently, you may have noticed that Turtle Creek's newest resident is looking exceptionally good these days.

The Crow 1 sculpture by internationally recognized artist Arie van Selm has officially received its spa treatment.

After years of planning, fundraising, engineering discussions, transportation logistics, and installation, the sculpture recently underwent a professional cleaning and hot wax treatment designed to protect the bronze and enhance its natural beauty. Think of it as a luxury facial for public art—except this one required considerably more equipment and fewer cucumbers.

The results speak for themselves. The sculpture's rich bronze tones now shine brilliantly in the sunlight, highlighting the elegant curves and whimsical character that make the piece so captivating.

Meanwhile, work is now underway on the landscape installation surrounding the sculpture. Flowing pathways, new plantings, decorative stonework, and carefully selected materials are being added to create a setting worthy of its feathered centerpiece. When complete, visitors will be able to stroll around the sculpture from all sides and experience the artwork from multiple perspectives.

As envisioned in the Turtle Creek Association Master Plan, public art plays an important role in creating a more connected, vibrant, and culturally rich corridor. The Crow installation is another visible example of that vision taking flight.

For now, we'll simply say this: after its hot wax treatment, Turtle Creek's newest crow is looking so polished that it's probably checking out its own reflection.

And honestly, we can't blame it.

More than 40 young professionals recently gathered in the Turtle Room at The 3525 for a special evening focused on learning more about Turtle Creek Association and the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance the Turtle Creek Corridor.

Hosted by Mary Anna and David Dennard, along with TCA Director Brigitte Chorey, Laura Dannemiller, and Dan Hunt, the membership drive offered guests a unique opportunity to connect with others passionate about the future of Turtle Creek while enjoying an engaging and entertaining evening in one of the corridor’s most beautiful settings.

The event also celebrated the launch of TCA’s new “Young Professionals” membership category, created to encourage involvement from the next generation of civic and community leaders. Individuals age 40 and younger can now join Turtle Creek Association for $75 annually, while couples memberships are available for $150.

Guests were treated to catering by Preston Hollow Catering, adult beverages, guest speakers, and a special presentation highlighting the work currently underway throughout the corridor. Attendees also enjoyed video presentations showcasing recent initiatives, including the Bridges of Turtle Creek restoration project and other transformational improvements taking place across the creek and surrounding parklands.

To make the evening even more memorable, guests participated in drawings featuring merchandise and gift items generously donated by local merchants — creating a fun and interactive atmosphere while introducing many attendees to Turtle Creek Association for the very first time.



The event reflected TCA’s continued commitment to engaging younger residents who value the importance of preserving one of Dallas’ most iconic natural and historic assets while helping build the next generation of supporters and advocates for the corridor.

Turtle Creek Association extends its sincere thanks to Mary Anna and David Dennard, Lauren Dannemiller, Dan Hunt, and TCA Director, Brigitte Chorey for hosting such a thoughtful event, and for helping create a truly unique evening for all who attended.

The Turtle Creek community recently lost one of its most beloved friends with the passing of Nancy Diebolt.

Nancy was a woman of extraordinary grace, generosity, and purpose. She was a passionate supporter of her community, a devoted friend to many, and someone who possessed the rare ability to make every person she encountered feel valued and important. Whether through her philanthropy, volunteerism, hospitality, or countless acts of kindness, Nancy quietly made the world around her better.

Those who knew Nancy often admired her impeccable sense of style, her appreciation for beauty, and her remarkable attention to detail. Yet beneath that elegance was a woman of tremendous strength and character. She understood that a meaningful life is not measured by what we accumulate, but by the lives we touch.

At her memorial service, a close friend shared what may be Nancy's greatest legacy: five lessons she learned about life and taught through her example.

Appreciate and create beauty around you. Whether through art, architecture, gardens, fashion, entertaining, or the smallest decorative detail, Nancy believed beauty enriched the human experience and deserved thoughtful attention.

Allow hardship to shape, not define, you. After the devastating loss of her husband at just 29 years old, Nancy chose courage over self-pity, allowing grief to deepen her resilience, compassion, and understanding of others.

Never stop growing. Deeply self-aware, Nancy understood both her strengths and weaknesses and remained committed to learning, evolving, and becoming the best version of herself.

Take a genuine interest in others. Nancy possessed a remarkable gift for making people feel seen, heard, and remembered, cultivating friendships that were meaningful, lasting, and deeply personal. One friend joked that, given today's data center boom, Nancy's mind was the first data center in Texas because she never forgot a detail about the people she loved.

Find joy in serving. Whether driving Meals on Wheels, fundraising for important causes, helping a friend in need, writing a thoughtful note, delivering a meal, or simply offering a listening ear, Nancy understood that a life of purpose is ultimately measured by how much we give of ourselves to others.

Perhaps that is why so many people were drawn to Nancy. She mastered the fine art of living—not through grand gestures alone, but through thousands of small acts of kindness, beauty, curiosity, and service.

As shared during her memorial service, a quote from poet Annabelle Kaufman perhaps captures Nancy's legacy best:

"It will end. Leave something of sweetness and substance in the mouth of the world."

Nancy Diebolt did exactly that.

Her kindness, wisdom, generosity, and friendship will continue to live on in the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever a part of the Turtle Creek community.