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by wolfgang amadeus mozart

Sales of our annual, limited-edition ornaments fund the Advocate Foundation, which lends a hand to neighborhood programs and events. The mouthblown glass is hand-painted on the inside with a Dallas cityscape by local artist Dahlia Woods.

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“These schools, and all of the schools of DISD, deserve every ounce of support that we as parents and a community have to offer. This is not about economics. It is not about settling for the more affordable public school. This is about support through involvement. The success of the students, teachers and schools is hugely impacted by the support they are given. Get involved with your kid’s school. Reach out to other kids who may need a little extra help. Join parent and community support groups such as PTA and SBDM. Not sure what they are about? Ask the principal. We are a multi-cultural community of varying socioeconomic backgrounds who can enrich our schools with knowledge and skills.”

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THE BIG GUY SAYS, “HOWDY!”

Broadcaster and voiceover expert Bill Bragg joins Advocate editors for a podcast interview. You might not know Bragg, but all Texans know his alter ego, Big Tex. Listen and learn where to locate the voice behind the big man at the State Fair of Texas, which runs through Oct. 17. Visit Search : radio Big Tex

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Q uestion of the Month

what local fall event are you looking forward to attending?

Corn dogs and beer!! I can’t wait for the State Fair of Texas! –Kendall Butler

The Dallas Arboretum’s [Great Pumpkin Festival]! One of my favorite pictures is of me and my two grandsons there.

–Vera l and Stencel Shel By Walk Wag and Run on Oct. 23rd!!

–liS a-Kay Pierotti

State Fair of Texas: Fried Frito-chili pie. Feel the burn. –MarK holland

Pumpkins and fall flowers at the Farmer’s Market. –Mary FiSK S. Farr

Fall calls for the State Fair!! Can’t wait.

–SuS an Ku S tel SK i l ongley

That’s an easy one! It’s a series of events called “Friday night lights”. Nothing better in the fall than high school football! –d arlene elliS on

Friends of the Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Dinner with author Alexander McCall Smith on Oct. 22!

–deBorah Brown

State Fair of Texas!! Woo hoo. Bring on the fried food and livestock.

–liSa BenSK in