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; […]

DART announces theme for 2025

DART announces theme for 2025

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. […]

12 Days celebrates 10 years in Garden

12 Days celebrates 10 years in Garden

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 […]

Cowboys blow up over lack of running game

Cowboys blow up over lack of running game

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 […]

Annual contest full of talent, appreciation

Annual contest full of talent, appreciation

The Spirit is Ageless Awards ceremony was held this past week in a standing room only auditorium at The Point on the CC Young Senior Living campus on White Rock Lake. In its 24th year, the awards named two recipients for its “Ageless Creativity” award, which honors the most senior artist of the exhibition. Both […]

Fine art auction set for Oct. 26

Fine art auction set for Oct. 26

By Martha Tiller David Dike Fine Art hosts the 28th Annual Texas Art Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the gallery in Alpha Plaza. The sale will be a live auction and showcases more than 400 lots of Texas Art ranging from early and traditional to contemporary works. Highlights include works by Julian Onderdonk, Everett […]

Half Price wins Business of the Year

Half Price wins  Business of the Year

The 2024 Business of the Year Winners have been selected by the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be given at a luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Lakewood Country Club located at 6430 Gaston Avenue. Networking and check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. with the program and luncheon at noon. The program […]