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Downtown Dallas set to light up to kick off holidays on Nov. 22

Kevin The Editor

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Sixth annual Tree Lighting event includes chance to see Santa too

Local businesses and city workers have already been busy decking the halls of Downtown Dallas in preparation for Christmas to arrive in full force, but the fun really gets going in two weekends when the city opens the holiday season officially with an growing annual tradition in the courthouse square.

The annual tree lighting ceremony is coming up on Saturday, November 22 starting at 3 p.m. with vendors and food trucks to get ready for the lights to go on by around 6:30 p.m., when the countdown will begin.

The sixth annual event for Downtown Dallas is sponsored by the Hardy Family Automotive Group.

Alongside the tree lighting itself, there will be chances for participants to take a photo with Santa Claus, shopping, enjoy an early evening meal from food truck and downtown restaurants, and conclude the night with fireworks.

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Officials got the tree up already in Downtown Dallas for those who want to get some early daytime Christmas photos.

Check out the Downtown Dallas Main Street Program’s Facebook page for more information.

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Speed cameras active for Dallas Elementary School

April 14, 2026
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By Kevin The Editor

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A new set of speed cameras has police officials hoping that drivers will slow down when they are going through the area of Dallas Elementary School, per a release from the city department on Monday.

The new cameras put up around Dallas Elementary went active on Monday and a 30-day advanced notification period for driver’s traveling through the school zone on weekday mornings when school is in session for the start of the 2026-27 school year will be posted ahead of time as a reminder.

Cameras operating who spot drivers going 10+ miles an hour over the speed limit will be sent tickets via a partnership with RedSpeed to install and operate the new cameras.

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The department said it wasn’t meant to be a punitive measure against drivers, but hopes instead it’ll act as a preventative for speeders and get them to slow down and protect students and staff during peak hours when traffic is heavier.

“Driving above the posted speed limit in school zones puts pedestrians, especially young children, at a much greater risk of serious harm,” the release from the department noted.

The cameras will be looking for drivers 1 hour before the start of the school day, an hour after the first bell, then an hour before and an hour after dismissal on weekdays.

Signage is also being installed to warn drivers of cameras and encourage them to slow down before reaching the school district.

Those who are caught speeding will be mailed citations after the release promises that a “thorough review” of any citations before they are sent.

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