Cowboy Cool: Crime Stoppers’ Texas-Themed Gala Raises $2 Mil for Safer Streets in Houston

Cowboy Cool: Crime Stoppers’ Texas-Themed Gala Raises $2 Mil for Safer Streets in Houston

Michelle and Jonathan Zadok (photo by Jacob Power)

WITH A COWBOY theme and terrific country band — think big hats and big hearts, said organizers — the Crime Stoppers gala was a huge hit and moving evening.


“The lavish celebration united over 400 generous supporters, community advocates, elected officials, and law enforcement from across the state for a lively Texas-themed party which kicked off with an energetic happy hour, offering guests opportunities to support the night’s exciting silent auction and raffle,” noted a rep for the nonprofit of the elaborate celebration at The Revaire that raised more than $2 million.

The band Nobody’s Fool was terrific playing all the best country covers, and even providing a soundtrack for a rowdy silent auction that found auctioneer Johnny Bravo jumping on tables!

Chairs for the evening were Elizabeth McIngvale-Mackey and Matt Mackey and jewelers Michelle and Jonathan Zadok. Stirring remarks were made by notables including Mayor John Whitmire, UH President Renu Khator, Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale and Vanessa Ames and Jordan Seff, generous donors credited with helping set organization’s strategy and inspiring others to give. The steak dinner was provided by Ben Berg of B&B Butchers and other top restaurants.

VIP guests included a slew of dignitaries and officials such as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, District Attorney Kim Ogg, County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, City Council Member Willie Davis, Police Chief Noe Diaz and Constable Alan Rosen. Private citizens from the society set were also on hand, including Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, Susan Boggio, Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, Hallie Vanderhider, Bobby Dees and many members of the fame Zadok family of jewelers.

Fady Armanious, Brigitte Kalai AND Alicia Smit (photo by Priscilla Dickson)

Marge Lundquist, Tama Lundquist (photo by Priscilla Dickson)

Renu Khator (photo by Jacob Power)

John Eddie and Sheridan Williams (photo by Jacob Power)

Ben Berg and Morgan Skiba (photo by Priscilla Dickson)

Auctioneer Johnny Bravo (photo by Jacob Power)

Eric Elder (photo by Priscilla Dickson)

Seven Shamir Francis (photo by Jacob Power)

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