ARLINGTON (FWTX) – The Salvation Army of North Texas again teamed up with the Dallas Cowboys for the annual Inspiring Hope Luncheon at AT&T Stadium on Sept. 27 to help support the ongoing needs of those combating poverty, addiction, and homelessness in Tarrant County. Honorary Chairs Mary and Carl Ice, state Rep. David Cook, and Judy Rupay welcomed DeMarcus Ware, former defensive end and outside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, as the VIP guest and keynote speaker at this year’s event. At the event, The Salvation Army honored Mary and Carl Ice with the prestigious William Booth award; the 2023 Youth Education Town Wall of Honor Award went to Susan Skaggs, who was one of the original conceptors of the Inspiring Hope Luncheon; and the Others Award was given to Claire Wheeler, a shining example of the spirit of The Salvation Army.