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W.T. WhiTe homecoming Parade

Thousands of neighbors came out for W.T. White’s 17th annual homecoming parade. Libny Villalobos was named homecoming king, and Aina Lopez was crowned homecoming queen. This year’s duke and duchess are Luke Fechtman and Salina Rodriguez.

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To see a video of the W.T. White parade, visit Back Talk Preston hollow on advocatemag.com and search “W.T. White parade.”

Thank you Advocate Magazine team for the many times and ways you have spotlighted our neighborhood schools on the blog, and in print, and now in video. This is absolutely wonderful!

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Great video! The parade was lots of fun, and your video captures a bit of the excitement. Loved it, thanks!

carolyn BarTh

It’s unique. I liked the parade video from my school — and especially the cheerleaders!

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AFTer/ With the help of Grieswell and Grieswell Interior Design and rigney Construction, Walker wound up with an additional 1,300 square feet, updated finishes throughout, four extra feet across the entire back, a new garage, two additional bathrooms and an entire guest suite. The project came in on time, exactly four months, to the day. Dickie rigney, the general contractor on the job, says that a remodel of this scope costs between $300,000 and $350,000. Walker knew that she wanted to bring a rustic feel to the house to make it more comfortable, more homey. In rooms with existing wood floors, she refinished them with a hand–scraped texture — perfect for resisting the scratching nails of their labrador. In the areas of the house without hardwoods — the kitchen, the living room — Walker installed them. Between the family room and the kitchen, Walker opened two arches to give her better views and help her keep track of the family while she cooked dinner. From the living room, one of the arches frames the new professional-grade cooktop and Vent-a-Hood, styled with an Old World aesthetic — rubbed-paint millwork, heavy beams, attached pillars. Most of the added square feet lies in the wing that was once the garage. The design team finished it as a secondary family room and added an upstairs motherin-law suite. Walker was careful to push the added second story to the rear of the house to avoid “the box” that is so common in additions to ranch-style homes. Then the Walkers put the home on the market. Jennifer Steubing, husband John, and their 3-year-old son saw the changes Walker had made to the house, and knew it would be perfect for their own growing family. They moved into the home in May, and the 3-year-old will soon have a baby brother. — aleX

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WHAT GIVES? Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits

DONATE SOMETHING to the North Dallas Shared Ministries. This interfaith nonprofit helps neighbors-in-need by providing food, medical care and clothes. The group annually depends on $750,000 worth of food and hygiene items, like milk, bread, deodorant, and toothpaste. The clothes closet also accepts small appliances, bedding, linens, and household items. All donations can be dropped off at 2875 Merrell, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Attend An Event

on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Azure residency tower, 2900 McKinnon. The fifth annual Grape Escape benefitting Heart House, a free after-school program for at-risk Dallas kids, will feature live jazz, wine samplings and a silent auction. Local artists and children from the Heart House program also collaborated on several artworks, which will be displayed. Tickets range $50 to $500 and more information is available at hearthouse.org.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.