Carnival & Fair News

  FORT WORTH - Barbara Ruth Brown, maiden name Sandefur, passed away peacefully at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at a local memory care facility in Fort Worth, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 82 years old.Barbara was born on August 4, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas, to Horace and Lela Mae Sandefur. She was a woman of strength, intelligence, and resilience. Barbara was a dedicated business partner to her husband, Buster Lee Brown, and helped build a strong foundation for their family before his passing on August 2, 1990. In the years following his death, she pursued a new path focused on education and personal growth. Never one to back down from a challenge, Barbara earned certifications in real estate and paralegal studies and taught herself how to trade stocks, demonstrating both her curiosity and tenacious spirit.Barbara was a loving mother to two daughters, Mary Brown Talley and Carole Brown Young; and a devoted grandmother to Taylor Nicole ...   [read more]

  Berk Enterprises is proud to announce its new partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a national leader in the fight against childhood cancer. Known as the original innovators of the iconic lemonade cup, Berk Enterprises is excited to collaborate with ALSF to launch a special 16-ounce paper cup that shares the organization's colors and message. A portion of the proceeds from every case of cups sold will be donated back to ALSF to help fund vital cancer research and support for children and families affected by the disease.Founded in 2005, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation began as the vision of four-year-old Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who wanted to help doctors find a cure for cancer. Her spirit and determination have inspired millions, and ALSF has since raised over $300 million, funding research projects across the country. This meaningful partnership aligns with Berk's values and legacy of community support, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality, ...   [read more]

  New bill numbers for the 2025 Carnivals Are Real Entertainment (CARE) Act & The Ride Act have been introduced in both the House and Senate. If you were able to secure a co-sponsor in the last Congress, please reach out to them again.  The new bill number for the CARE act is HR2729 in the house and the new bill number for The Ride Act is S1281 in the senate.  Below is the list from last year. Please note that the 10 Representatives with a line through their name are no longer in the House. Below, please find the updated information for this Congress. If you need any assistance, please reach out to Greg (gregc@oaba.org) or Tim (timk@oaba.org) 2024 Co-Sponsors Additional Resources LOBBYING YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE U.S. HOUSELOBBYING YOUR SENATOR IN THE U.S. SENATEENSURING AN ADEQUATE SEASONAL WORKFORCE FOR OUTDOOR MOBILE ENTERTAINMENTUsing Temporary, Non-Immigrating Foreign Worker VisasUNDERSTANDING THE RESTORING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN ENTERTAINMENT (RIDE) ...   [read more]