Kitty Hawk artifacts donated to Flight Museum

Kitty Hawk artifacts donated to Flight Museum

By Abigail Erickson  The Frontiers of Flight Museum proudly announces a momentous gift from the Armstrong Family Collection — a rare piece of the original “Wright Flyer” fabric that flew both at Kitty Hawk in 1901, and on Apollo 11 which landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.  Additionally, the family is including a […]

Group makes huge donation to local nonprofits

Group makes huge donation to local nonprofits

On Thursday, Jan. 2, the members of East Dallas Networking (EDN) donated $7,600 to various East Dallas charities, helping friends and neighbors in need. Since 2008, EDN has donated $69,100 to local organizations, working toward its mission of making East Dallas a better place to live, work and play. This year’s recipients are White Rock […]

Garden getting ready for tulips and more

Garden getting ready for tulips and more

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents the 40th annual Dallas Blooms 2025: ‘Outside the Ordinary,’ the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Running from February 22 until April 13, Dallas Blooms will showcase more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs in a spectacular display that includes 350,000 tulips, along with vibrant daffodils, hyacinths and cherry […]

Start new year off right with hearty meal

Start new year off right with hearty meal

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 […]

Luncheon reunites lovers of East Dallas

Luncheon reunites lovers of East Dallas

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 […]

Schofield brings fresh energy to business group

Schofield brings fresh energy to business group

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 […]

Monster has special mailbox for Santa

Monster has special mailbox for Santa

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. […]

Center benefits from chamber holiday party

Center benefits from chamber holiday party

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 […]

‘Under the Dome’ has local artists, musicians

‘Under the Dome’ has local artists, musicians

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, […]

Local businesses honored by chamber

Local businesses honored by chamber

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; […]