Local business owners rewarded for hard work

Local business owners rewarded for hard work

By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2023 winners of its annual Business of the Year Awards. The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Lakehill Preparatory School Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center on the Roger L. Perry Campus. The winners in the […]

Well Grounded gets well-deserved donation

Well Grounded gets well-deserved donation

Well Grounded gets well-deserved donation By Nancy Black EDENS and Casa Linda Plaza, in collaboration with the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce and the Live Local committee, created an amazing evening for the community to ring in the holidays. The shopping center transformed into a winter wonderland this past Monday evening for the Casa […]

NYE in DFW to be blast from the past

NYE in DFW to be blast from the past

By Britt Carman This year’s eighth annual edition of the iconic Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower, presented by Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB) show, will give viewers a journey through the decades from the 1920s to today. The fireworks, light and drone show will be a homage to the decades, displaying iconic images, […]

Horses build rider’s confidence, stamina

Horses build rider’s confidence, stamina

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Horse kisses: the best medicine in the world. Horses are wonderful stress relievers. Brushing a horse’s tail or bathing him (while getting dirty in the process) has always been a calming, grounding experience for me. Horses are also powerful healers for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional needs.  Therapeutic […]

Volunteers reforest White Rock Lake Park

Volunteers reforest White Rock Lake Park

BRANCHING OUT By Tamara Aquino The Dallas Park and Recreation Department’s Branching Out reforestation program brings volunteers of all ages together to plant oaks, elms and other tree species at Dallas parks.  Through Branching Out, the department is working to increase Dallas’ tree canopy to 37 percent by 2040. More than 40 volunteers recently planted […]

Refugee business owner dedicated to giving back to America

Refugee business owner dedicated to giving back to America

By Natalie Merrill Prior to becoming a successful business owner and respected philanthropist in the Dallas area, Kim Chen had to endure and overcome multiple hardships and obstacles in order to experience the freedom she longed for as a young woman in Vietnam. Only 21 years old and two months pregnant with her first child, […]

Turkey Trot serves families in need

Turkey Trot serves families in need

The 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, one of the nation’s largest multi-event races, will take over the streets of Downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23. Sponsored by Texas Health, event organizers anticipate more than 15,000 runners and walkers to cross the finish line near Dallas City Hall. Proceeds of the Turkey Trot […]

Gifts provide symbol of hope, resilience

Gifts provide symbol of hope, resilience

By Kimber Westphall On Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1:30-5 p.m., Santa and his elves will drive through Lakewood, collecting toys from front yards and loading them up into Santa’s sleigh to benefit the 2,500 children (and their non-offending family members) DCAC will serve this holiday season.  Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the only agency of […]

New restaurant offers traditional favorites

New restaurant offers traditional favorites

By Melanie Mayfield McRae’s American Bistro and Cocktails, located at 9913 Garland Road in East Dallas, presents a chef-prepared Thanksgiving feast that combines the finest in culinary artistry with a uniquely cozy and distinctive ambience. Reserve your table now and gather with friends and family to savor the flavors of the season. Doors will be […]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa Claus is coming to town!

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce will partner with EDENS and Casa Linda Plaza for the annual tree lighting and holiday party. The celebration is on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Casa Linda Plaza, located at Buckner Boulevard and Garland Road. The tree lighting will occur at 7:15 p.m. The event is […]