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Deep in the heart

By Annie Blaylock McQueen, Staff writer | January 1, 2016

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Lesha and Tom Elsenbrook (Photo: Michelle Watson)

Lesha and Tom Elsenbrook (pictured) and over 400 patrons mingled under the stars as they shined big and bright for the Trees of Hope Lonestar Wonderland Holiday Gala at the Omni Houston Hotel. Gala co-chairs Heather Holmes, Roseann Rogers and Melanie Rothwell orchestrated an elegant evening, which brought in over $640,000 for the children of Star of Hope. Trees of Hope president Heather Holmes spoke about choosing to support the children’s programs at Star of Hope and the impact it makes in Houston. Also seen were Charlie Thomas, Robin and Danny Klaes, Jim and Sherry Smith, Heather and Richard Holmes, Lisa and John Stoika, Carmen and Butch Mach, Courtney and Bill Toomey, Kelley and Steve Lubanko, Nancy and David Putska, Melanie and Scott Rothwell, Doris and Terry Looper, Marsha Montemayor and Jo Ann Peterson.

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