By David Mullen The AFC (even as the AFL before the merger with the NFL) has always been known as a home for quarterbacks with big arms. Think of Hall of Famers Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, John Elway, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly and Warren Moon and soon to be Hall of Famers Payton […]
From Frazier Kids Staff Reports This year has presented all of us with unexpected challenges. Those most affected, though, are families who struggled long before COVID-19 struck. For families living in the Frazier neighborhood in the Fair Park area near downtown, where more than half of residents live below the poverty line, the pandemic-related financial […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) will host its 16th Annual Economic Summit – a virtual experience- on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. CC Young is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. The Chamber, comprised of East Dallas community leaders and advocates, is thrilled to announce that […]
By Christine Rogers Internet connectivity is a critical resource during the pandemic and the Internet For All coalition aims to ensure every family has access. The Internet For All coalition is made up of more than 40 community leaders including Chief Technology Officers from nine Dallas County school districts, The Dallas Regional Chamber, City of […]
By Karissa Condoianis For the first time in its 134-year history, the State Fair of Texas is thrilled to introduce the Big Tex® Fair Food Drive-Thru – a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. Saddle up for the ride of the year, Fair fanatics – you asked, we listened, and […]
By David Mullen This is a good time for 75 percent of Dallas’ four big sports teams. The Cowboys season is ready to begin with typical hype and anticipation. This year, there is reason for true optimism. Jerry Jones, “owner of the Dallas Cowboys” as he likes to remind everyone, took enough time from his […]
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Vikki J Martin, Executive Director The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) is a grassroots nonprofit organization serving Far East Dallas. They are an umbrella organization serving 83,000 residents, including 2,000 unique businesses, 50 apartment communities, 37 neighborhoods, 30 churches, 17 schools and various nonprofits. Established in 1998, FRI is meeting its mission […]
By Sharon Adams This back-to-school season, Rainbow Days will be helping prepare 1,200 local homeless and at-risk children and youth for the new school year by equipping them with the tangible items, confidence and hope they need for success in school this year. In September, Rainbow Days’ Family Connection team will be distributing new backpacks […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Business Awards via a Zoom Webinar due to the coronavirus pandemic. The winners for 2020 are: Business of the Year- Bowlski’s Lakewood, Meso Maya; Chairman’s Award – Dallas United Crew; Entrepreneur of the Year – Jeremy Turner (The McFly, The SLATER, The […]
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY! By Tricia Monfrey, Lumin For the past 18 years, Kim Mason has been a beacon of light in the lives of children and parents at Lumin Lindsley Park Community School in East Dallas. Our community knows “Ms. Kim” as not just a teacher, but also as a relentless advocate for her […]