By Melanie Mayfield Gather at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails to ring in 2025 with friends and family in casual, yet sophisticated style. The eclectic and intriguing dining room, and attentive service creates the perfect backdrop for couples or friends to close out 2024 in an extraordinary manner. Chef Alejandro serves a special menu from […]
The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) enjoyed seeing loyal supporters Liz and Mel Renfro at this week’s East Dallas Networking (EDN) luncheon. The couple are huge fans of their East Dallas neighbors and its local businesses. Liz is a well-respected real estate agent who has helped families find their perfect home for decades. Mel is a […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Staci Schofield has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman’s Award. This honor is presented annually to an individual or business that has made an outstanding contribution to the community and to the Chamber. The year 2024 has […]
Located in the East Dallas Casa Linda Shopping Center, a bright red mailbox stands lovingly in front of Monster Yogurt, inviting children to share their wishes with Santa each December. For many neighborhood families, dropping a letter into this mailbox has become a cherished tradition, a joyful ritual that strengthens their bonds year after year. […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) partnered with EDENS and Casa Linda Plaza merchants for the annual tree lighting and holiday party held on Monday, Dec. 2 at Casa Linda Plaza. The event was organized by the Live Local Committee of the Chamber. The community event provided food and […]
Celebrating Black artists, businesses and local music, the annual “Christmas Music Under the Dome and Christmas Marketplace” will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas. Free and open to the public, the holiday extravaganza will offer visitors a variety of unique “shop local” gifts, including handcrafted jewelry, […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year winners. The awards ceremony was during a luncheon at the Lakewood Country Club. Community and chamber members celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of these local East Dallas Businesses: Business of the Year — Half Price Books; Chairman’s Award — Comerica BusinessHQ; […]
By Anna Kurian The DART team is excited to announce the launch of their 2025 Student Art Contest. Now in its 28th year, this beloved tradition invites North Texas students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original artwork for the chance to win amazing prizes and potentially see their creations featured on DART vehicles. […]
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces the return of Holiday at the Arboretum from November 13 through January 5, 2025. This year’s celebration marks a significant milestone as the Arboretum celebrates the 10th anniversary of The 12 Days of Christmas, the exhibit that started it all. Throughout the season, Holiday at the Arboretum includes […]
By David Mullen Call it internal combustion. The Dallas Cowboys are imploding, and the eruptions are coming from within. The fire storm began with an early warning from media pundits and fans that this team had not addressed obvious issues at running back and on defense in the offseason. It has now led to a […]