The Problem:
The Deep Ellum Foundation has been in control of the neighobrhoood PID tax dollars since 1996, it is perceived to be in control and has access to City Hall and city economic development services. The DEF is a force to preserve the status quo, the primary characteristic of which was doing nothing, […]

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Deep Ellum is fortunate to possess two great assets: its people and its history. In the name of progress, vast tracts of Deep Ellum will be demolished. In past two years, hundreds of of people have moved their businesses elsewhere. The exodus has eroded the tax base, morale, property values and ushered in era […]

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Yesterday was a busy day for the president of the Deep Ellum Association. Aside from the usual tasks of running a business in Deep Ellum, she also had an interview with Scott Sayres of Fox 4 News about the current state of the neighborhood. After getting all of the lighting and equipment set up in […]

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Many of you may have noticed a new mural on the corner of Commerce and Walton. It’s a fairly large mural with the words “Save Deep Ellum” in bold letters, and a powerful image of a fist underneath it. The image was created by Mark Roberts of the Pawn Gallery, and painted by Frank […]

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