Paul is the guy that preserves what we have. He is passionate about East Dallas and we love that! Councilman Ridley has been committed to public service in Dallas for more than 13 years. He served on the Dallas Plan Commission for eight years representing City Council District 14. While on the Plan Commission, he chaired the Thoroughfare Committee for several years. He also represented District 14 on the Dallas Landmark Commission for four years, helping to preserve Dallas's historic neighborhoods.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Each year, East Dallas has its own Elf! Yep! Directly from the North Pole.  Debbie Crabb, who owns Grace Cafe Catering appears every year as Trixie the Elf. "The Elf Off the Shelf" -  She and her shenanigans suddenly show up all over East Dallas. Follow her on Instagram! Learn more about Trixie... I mean Deb and why she does this. This time of year she is pretty booked so we certainly appreciate her being on the show. Want to know more about Deb and her catering business? Go to http://www.gracecafecatering.com  Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Electric Lizzyland 2022 will officially be open on Sunday, Dec 18th!  Who is Electric Lizzy? Why did she start this? And where in the world does she put everything when it's not Christmas?! What you need to know!  1. Address is 714 Newell. 2. Lights are on nightly, weather permitting from 6-8:30ish, maybe a little later on the weekends. First official night will be Dec 18.3. This is a FREE experience. You don't need to reserve a time or purchase a ticket or pay a fee. Bring all your friends.4. Yes, you can (and should) get out of your car! Park somewhere on the street - please be respectful of our other neighbors. You will probably get the best experience by walking through and looking up close.5. PLEASE. DO. NOT. TOUCH. ANYTHING. This is very important. Please do not let your children touch anything. Please feel free to remind others of this rule if you see them about to touch anything.6. Take as many pictures as you want!Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

If you’re looking for the best real Christmas trees in town, look no further than Patton’s Christmas Trees. We have the best selection of real Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths that you will find anywhere in DFW! Here's the story of how Patton Christmas Trees got started. Jeff Patton even talks to us about how to take care of your tree. Check them out! Patton Christmas TreesConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

The FaLaLa Lakewood toy drive brings the local community together to share in the festive season of joy and giving to support Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. The holidays can be a difficult time, especially for children living in the aftermath of severe child abuse. The organized drive features Santa and his elves on a parade route through the streets of Lakewood collecting toys in order to provide hope and bring a smile to the thousands of children DCAC serves each year through their holiday program.Since launching in 2020, the generous families of Lakewood have donated more than $70,000 worth of gifts and toys for families at DCAC. Go to their Facebook page to find out more! FACEBOOKConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Have you ever wondered who lived in your house prior to you living there? What if it was someone famous? How cool would that be! Vince Poscente, who is successful in his own right as a former olympian, speaker, author and former musician, lives in the house Steve Miller grew up in...right here in East Dallas.Vince tells us some pretty interesting stories and how music runs in his family. So, it's a bit ironic he lives in the house where Steve Miller would actually record some of his music. Great podcast! Vince's son Max is an accomplished musician too. Check them out! Here is his Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/abandAboutYou/ Have a an interesting story everyone in East Dallas should know about? Let us know! Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Once of the great things about living here in East Dallas...the people! And one of them is the original Dirt Doctor.  www.dirtdoctor.com This could be one of our most fascination topics! YES! It's that interesting. Howard Garrett is one of the leaders in the research, education and promotion of natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health and pest control and how to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Howard’s radio show can be heard LIVE from 8 - 11am CST on Sundays in over 200 markets across the nation. You can also hear daily commentaries on radio stations across the U.S. and his weekly radio show is replayed via podcasts and the Dirt Doctor App. You can also join Howard on Facebook, YouTube, events and the Forums. Howard’s natural organic program works better in every way.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

What in East Dallas is Going?! is a new podcast all about East Dallas. You can learn more about what we're doing by going to -  www.visiteastdallas.com Hosts Camille and Rich, along with sound engineer, Hayes Smith take you on a journey of East Dallas, starting with East Dallas historian, Adam Griffin. There is so much here in our community! But let's start with the history. In this very first official episode, we're going to talk about the complete history of East Dallas. The good, the bad and the interesting! Have ideas for the show? Let us know! Want to be a part of www.visiteastdallas.com? Connect with us  >  connect@visiteastdallas.comConnect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

In this special episode, WHAT IN EAST DALLAS IS GOING ON?! heads to the State Fair! There is so much to know about the State Fair and its impact right here in East Dallas. We had a number of fantastic guests on this show! We started with the official spokesperson, Karissa Condoianis. She filled us in on some State Fair nuggets we didn't know about. Listen to the show to see who else joined us! (There may be a test on that later!)Just so happens, Jason Hays, who heads up branding and your fair experience is a long time East Dallas resident. He joins us to tell us how it all comes together. All for our pleasure! Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. As a nonprofit organization, the Fair advocates for the community and is committed to preserving Fair Park – building on its legacy as a National Historic Landmark.Don't Forget!! The first show drops November 1st! Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com