Cattle Barons' Gala Raises $575,000 For Cancer Society

By LAUREN GROVER
Tyler Morning Telegraph
FLINT - The rolling green hills of Threlkeld Farm transformed into a luxurious sunset-lit soiree Saturday night at the 21st Cattle Barons' Gala where the business of cancer research mixed with one of East Texas' swankiest pleasures.
This year's theme, "21 Gun Salute: Shootin' for the Cure" inspired elegant, sexy cowgirl style among some 2,200 in attendance. Guests mingled, beers in hand, and sampled tasty lobster, corn-stuffed avocados and tamales cooked fresh by Eddie Deen & Company Catering.
The party raised more than $575,000 for the local American Cancer Society.
"What a night to be out!" said Holly Howard, a gala committee member who's been a gala organizer since its beginning. "I've watched this grow from a small event, to a small fair."
Several cancer survivors, or "honorees," were among those in attendance, including Tyler resident Brenda Simmons who overcame breast cancer twice, five years apart.
"This is great," said Mrs. Simmons, smiling.She and her husband, Frank, chatted with friends Jorge and Nancy Negron of Whitehouse, longtime gala guests.
"We love it, come every year," Jorge Negron said. "This year's is the best one we've seen in
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