Preston Hollow, TX October 2026 by City Lifestyle

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ONLY AT THE CROW On view in the Dallas Arts District The Rainbow My Mother Shows Me: Echo Morgan On view through October 11, 2026

Du Chau: Tracing the Threads of Memory On view through March 14, 2027

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Twisted, Plaited, Sculpted Collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation November 7, 2026–October 31, 2027 Scan QR code for all current exhibitions at the Dallas Arts District. Shakuntala Kulkarni, Photo Performance: Juhu Beach, 2010–12 (detail), Photography by Shivani Gupta, Production Support by Arundhati Chattopadhyaya, Art Direction by Samarth Art Service, Processing and Printing by Photokina, Courtesy of the Artist and Chemould Prescott Road Gallery, L2026.7.3

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Dallas in Full Swing

October 2026 PUBLISHER

Nathan Smith | nathan.smith@citylifestyle.com P U B L I CAT I O N D I R E C TO R

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October is one of those months when Dallas seems to come alive all at once. The State Fair is underway, performance halls are opening their seasons, museum calendars are full, and galas are bringing people together in support of causes throughout our city. What strikes us is how often people from Preston Hollow are part of what makes so much of it possible. Our community is filled with people who give their time, resources and leadership generously. They support the arts, serve on boards, champion causes and help organizations make an impact in Dallas, across the country and around the world. The more of these stories we encounter, the more inspired we are by them. And we believe they deserve to be told. That is why Preston Hollow City Lifestyle is pledging to shine a light on philanthropy in our community in every issue, sharing the work of remarkable organizations and recognizing the people whose support helps make that work possible. We are also pleased to welcome Drew Cotner as our new editor. Drew joins us at an exciting time, and we look forward to the voice, perspective and care he will bring to the stories we share. There is so much that makes Preston Hollow a wonderful place to live. Perhaps one of the most meaningful is how much this community gives to the world around it. N AT H A N A N D R O C I O @ P R E S T O N H O L L O W. C I T Y L I F E S T Y L E

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What A White Cane Makes Possible

Envision’s White Cane Day Walk returns to the Dallas Zoo on October 17, with artwork by John Bramblitt.

Guarding the Lost Angels

Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Seven Angels arrive in Dallas as the Museum of Biblical Art prepares to welcome guests for an October 15 gala among the newly installed works.

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A Legacy of Giving

Volunteer David Osborne champions the state fair’s nonprofit mission, investing in scholarships, youth, and the future of Texas.

On the Cover Dr. Scott Peck stands among Tiffany Studios’ Seven Angels of Revelation at the Museum of Biblical Art, where the installed collection will take center stage October 15 as guests gather to dine among the Angels. Photography: Nathan Smith

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1: Steven and Jenny Spancake present their collection to members at the Crow Museum. 2: Artist Jeff Robinson speaks about his exhibition at the Museum of Biblical Art. 3: Bob Hopkins teaching about philanthropy and how to run an annual campaign. 4: Artist James Ferrari talking about his contemporary sculpting techniques at the Ferrari Gallery. 5: Ken Malcolmson speaks at the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Chamber on the Road event at The Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum. 6: Sarah Jones, Nathan Smith, Amy Orchard, and Sheila Rondeau enjoy Champagne and Shopping at Sarah Jones Studio. 7: Member first look at the Crow Museum of Asian Art on the Campus of UT Dallas.

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LEAP Marks Thirty-Five Years

Dallas CASA Honors Larry Dolan

Envision Dallas White Cane Day Walk

LEAP Global Missions holds its thirty-fifth anniversary gala on Thursday, October 8 at A Private Club on Mockingbird Lane, chaired by Mimi and Dr. Grant Gilliland. Founded in Dallas in 1991 by Dr. P. Craig Hobar, LEAP has sent volunteer surgical teams to twenty-two countries and treated close to ten thousand patients without charge. The evening opens at 6:30 with a reception, and the Denver guitarist Trace Bundy plays. Tickets at leapgala35.givesmart.com.

Dallas CASA presents its Champion of Children Award Dinner on Thursday, October 15 at the Fairmont, chaired by Lael and Peter Brodsky with Cynt and Kenneth Marshall. Larry Dolan, the organization's longest serving volunteer advocate, sworn in in 1997, receives the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award. The attorney and former foster youth Jelani Freeman speaks. Tickets and underwriting at dallascasa.org.

Walk with us for independence. Join Envision Saturday, October 17 at the Dallas Zoo for the White Cane Day Walk, an evening of community, awareness and action supporting people who are blind or have low vision across North Texas. A cane is independence. Raise $100 and you put a white cane in someone's hands, donated in your name. Free to join, 5 to 7 PM. whitecanedaywalk.org

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Envision’s White Cane Day Walk returns to the Dallas Zoo on October 17, with artwork by John Bramblitt.

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John Bramblitt White Cane Day Walk 2025

On October 17, the Dallas Zoo will fill with families, supporters, guide dogs and people carrying white canes for Envision Dallas' White Cane Day Walk. The evening is a fundraiser and a celebration, but the object at its center represents something much larger. For someone navigating vision loss, a white cane can mean mobility, confidence and the ability to decide where to go next. That idea of independence is at the heart of Envision's work throughout North Texas, and it is something artist John Bramblitt understands personally. Bramblitt lost his eyesight in 2001 while attending the University of North Texas. Art had been part of his life since childhood. He drew constantly but had never seriously pursued painting, in part because he did not think he would be good at it. After losing his sight, Bramblitt began learning new ways to navigate streets, use technology, cook and move through familiar surroundings. Among the most important skills he learned was how to use a white cane. Unexpectedly, the cane also led him back to art. "If I can use my sense of touch and be able to navigate a street and not get hit by a car," Bramblitt remembers thinking, "surely I could navigate something much simpler like a canvas." He had learned to understand a sidewalk through texture and landmarks. The place where one sidewalk crossed another told him precisely where he was. Gradually, he realized those sidewalks were simply lines, and lines could also be created on a canvas. Bramblitt began building raised lines he could follow with his fingers. He developed ways of giving different colors different textures, mixing mediums into paint so white might feel thick and creamy while black might feel slick or oily. Twenty-five years later, his vivid paintings include portraits, landscapes and monumental murals.

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Don Clampitt, Meredith Clampitt Whaley Eric Kraft

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“If I can use my sense of touch and navigate a street and not get hit by a car, surely I could navigate something much simpler like a canvas.” But Bramblitt's story is also about the help that made rebuilding his independence possible. He had people who taught him orientation and mobility, introduced him to tools such as screen readers and helped him relearn everyday tasks. He knows that not everyone facing vision loss immediately knows where to find that kind of support. "Most people who lose their eyesight, they don't have that support," he says. "And that's why Envision is so important." More than 150,000 people in North Texas are blind or have low vision. Envision works to expand access and opportunity through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research. Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind began serving people with vision loss in 1931. In 2018, Dallas Lighthouse joined Envision, bringing together two organizations with long histories of employment, rehabilitation and community-based support. Today, that work continues through Envision Dallas and its programs across North Texas. Employment remains an important part of that mission. Fewer than half of working-age adults with vision loss are employed, underscoring the importance of access to opportunity. Envision is one of the nation's largest employers of people with vision loss and creates career pathways designed to support long-term independence.

"Every bad brush stroke taught me where the next brush stroke needed to go," he says. "That is what I think Envision does for people. It helps us get through those bad brush strokes." Bramblitt's connection to this year's White Cane Day Walk will be visible throughout the evening. His painting Old Soul, a vibrant elephant rendered in intense reds, blues, yellows and black, will appear on the official 2026 Walk T-shirt. Envision Arts is one of the organization's programs creating opportunities for artists who are blind or have low vision to explore their creativity, develop their work and connect with a broader artistic community. Bramblitt chose an elephant because of what the animal represents to him. "They're strong and they're powerful," he says. "They're quiet, but there's so much raw energy." That symbolism fits an event centered on a tool that Bramblitt believes is often misunderstood. "The white cane is hope," he says. "It's that you can actually be independent. When I got the white cane, hope came back into my life." That message has also drawn support from business and philanthropic leaders throughout the Dallas community. Preston Hollow resident Don Clampitt, owner of Clampitt Paper, is supporting the Walk alongside his daughter

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Sam Jackson at the White Cane Day Walk 2025

Kelley Burks

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Meredith. Clampitt says the company is proud to support Envision's work and help bring greater attention to a mission centered on "inclusion, independence and the wonderful people Envision serves." Eric Kraft, Market President of Broadway Bank, brings a longer historical perspective. Kraft was involved in bringing Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind and Envision together and now serves as a director on Envision's board. He encourages the broader community to engage with the organization, "demystify blindness and understand capability." Attorney and CPA Brian Smoot remembers growing up in Preston Hollow at a time when opportunities for people who were blind were far more limited. He sees Envision's emphasis on employment, technology and independence as part of a dramatic change in what is possible. For Preston Hollow resident Kelley Burks, involvement with Envision changed her own perspective. "Being involved with Envision has given me a greater appreciation for the importance of creating opportunities, support and inclusion for everyone," she says. Preston Hollow resident Sally Smith Mashburn and the Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation also support Envision, drawn in part by the fact that the organization's impact is taking place directly within the Dallas community. This year, Envision has set a goal of raising $100,000 through the White Cane Day Walk. For every $100 raised, a white cane will be provided to someone who needs one. Participants can register for the Walk, build fundraising teams or donate directly in support of Envision's work throughout North Texas. For Bramblitt, the invitation is simpler. Come out. Meet people. Ask questions. Challenge assumptions. And walk. Because when Bramblitt is asked what independence means, his answer does not involve doing everything alone. "Independence means being able to do things for yourself," he says, "but also being able to ask for help when you need it, because that's not a weakness. It's a strength." Envision Dallas White Cane Day Walk. Saturday, October 17, 2026. Dallas Zoo. 2026 fundraising goal: $100,000. Register, create a team or donate at whitecanedaywalk.com

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Old Soul

“The white cane is hope, It’s that you can actually be independent. When I got the white cane, hope came back into my life.”

Carlos Blanco walks with friends at the White Cane Day Walk 2025

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Independence is Worth Investing in This October, Envision’s annual White Cane Day Walk is an opportunity to invest in independence for people who are blind or have low vision across North Texas. Every $100 raised can help put a white cane in the hands of someone who needs one.

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GUA R DI NG THE LOST A NGELS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SMITH

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LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY’S SEVEN ANGELS ARRIVE IN DALLAS AS THE MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART PREPARES TO WELCOME GUESTS FOR AN OCTOBER 15 GALA AMONG THE NEWLY INSTALLED WORKS.

Dr. Scott Peck stands among Tiffany Studios’ Seven Angels of Revelation at the Museum of Biblical Art.

Louis Comfort Tiffany was born into a world already prepared for him. His father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, had founded Tiffany & Co. and built it into one of America's great luxury houses. Wealth, social standing and a place within the family business awaited the younger Tiffany. Instead, he chose to become an artist. Tiffany studied painting, traveled extensively and became fascinated by color, nature and light. His interests expanded into interiors, mosaics, metalwork, ceramics, jewelry and, most consequentially, glass. Rather than simply inherit his father's legacy, he spent decades creating one of his own. After Charles Lewis Tiffany died in 1902, Louis became Tiffany & Co.'s first Art Director. By then, however, he had already emerged as one of the defining figures of American Art Nouveau. Today, his name often evokes the famous Tiffany lamps, but some of his most ambitious work was created for sacred spaces. Tiffany Studios produced monumental stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical interiors for churches, chapels, mausoleums and synagogues across the country. Through opalescent, textured and layered glass, Tiffany transformed biblical figures, angels and sacred narratives into experiments in color and transmitted light. Among the most remarkable surviving examples is a set of seven monumental windows formally known as Angels Representing Seven Churches, now often described as the Seven Angels of Revelation. Commissioned from Tiffany Studios in 1902 by the New Church Society of Glendale, Ohio, as a gift to the Church of the New Jerusalem in Cincinnati, the windows were dedicated in 1903. Each depicts the angel associated with one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. CONTINUED >

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The eight-foot-tall figures are distinct, yet visually united by soaring wings, radiant stars and a jewel-like palette of blues, reds, ochres and golds. They were conceived as a single ensemble in which architecture, biblical narrative, material and light worked together. Then the world around them changed. In the 1960s, highway construction reshaped Cincinnati. The Church of the New Jerusalem stood in the path of that transformation and was demolished in 1964. The sanctuary that had given the windows their architectural and spiritual setting disappeared. The Angels survived. Removed before the building was lost, they passed into storage and eventually made their way to a Swedenborgian property in Pennsylvania. There, packed away in a barn, one of Tiffany Studios' extraordinary religious ensembles effectively disappeared. The Seven Angels had become the Lost Angels. In 2001, they were rediscovered. Conservators documented, cleaned, stabilized and restored the collection, allowing Tiffany's colors and craftsmanship to emerge again in transmitted light. Beginning in 2007, the complete ensemble traveled nationally in the exhibition In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows. Yet touring left one question unanswered: Where did the Angels ultimately belong? For stained glass, preservation alone is not the same as life. A window may survive safely in storage, but it cannot fully perform the function for which it was created. Stained glass needs light. It needs space. It needs viewers. And an ensemble such as this needs to remain together. That search has now brought the Angels to Dallas. Dr. Scott Peck, Executive Director and Curator of the Museum of Biblical Art, recognized in the collection something larger than seven beautiful examples of Tiffany glass. "The Seven Angels represent a rare intersection of American art, biblical interpretation, architectural history and the history of stained glass," Peck says. The ensemble has now found a permanent home at the Museum of Biblical Art. The Seven Angels will make their Dallas debut during the Museum's annual gala on October 15, when guests will gather for an evening of dining, art and celebration among the newly installed works. The evening pairs dinner with the opportunity to experience the Tiffany windows illuminated in their new permanent home. Reservations are available through the Museum of Biblical Art website. The museum also hosts private events, giving guests the opportunity to create their own evening dining with the Angels. The Angels can once again be experienced through the medium that gives stained glass its power: light. They are lost no longer. Their arrival gives Dallas something unusual. For visitors interested in Tiffany, biblical art, American design, stained glass or sacred architecture, the installation has the potential to become a destination in its own right. There is a fitting symmetry to their story. Louis Comfort Tiffany stepped away from the future prepared for him and created an artistic legacy of his own. The Angels followed an unexpected path, then emerged to begin another journey. Now that journey ends in Texas. "We are now their guardians, their protectors," Peck says. For decades, they waited in darkness. Now the Lost Angels will shine again.

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A close view reveals Tiffany’s layered glass, luminous color and expressive detail.

Symbolic details throughout the windows come alive through color, texture and light.

Dining with the Angels: The museum hosts dinners, galas and private events, including its October 15 gala.

Three of the Seven Angels glow in their new permanent home at the Museum of Biblical Art.

“ W E A R E NOW T H E I R GUA R DI A NS , T H E I R PRO T E C T OR S .”

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State Fair Flavors Worth Every Bite TWELVE UNFORGETTABLE FAIR FOODS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY EVERY TEXAS CRAVING THIS SEASON

This year's State Fair of Texas returns with its usual blend of Texas-sized creativity and deep-fried ambition, and 2026 is no exception. From this year's Big Tex Choice Award finalists to time-tested Midway classics, we've combed the fairgrounds to bring you the must-try foods that stand above the rest, so your coupons are spent wisely, and your taste buds are happy.

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Isaac Rousso has partnered with Trinity Ciders to create a delicious hard cider crafted with hints of apples, caramel, cinnamon sugar, and a smoky bacon jam twist for bold Texas flavors.

Robust cold-brew espresso is blended with Fernie's Funnel Cake Cream™ creating layers of deep coffee flavors and hints of vanilla. Each bar is artfully drizzled with ribbons of chocolate shell coating.

3. B u rger Chop Tate r Tacos Smashed cheddar cheese tater tots form a taco shell. It’s filled with ground meat, sautéed onions and jalapeños, mozzarella and American cheese and finished with buffalo buttermilk ranch coleslaw, garlic parmesan buffalo sauce, and more tots.

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5. Holy Flan! Buñue lo co

Pizza with a jalapeño cheddar queso base is baked with a freshly grated blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Then topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos®, a drizzle of jalapeño queso blanco, buffalo buttermilk ranch dressing, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos® dust!

Deep-fried flan encased in a warm, crispy buñuelo bowl filled with arroz con leche and a scoop of cinnamon Blue Bell® Ice Cream, topped with fluffy whipped cream topping and a rich caramel sauce drizzle.

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6 . Texa s Pe can Praline C h ees ec ake Cone A waffle cone is dipped in white chocolate, rolled in buttery Texas pecan praline, crushed Biscoff® cookies, and freeze-dried strawberries, and filled with homemade, creamy scoopable cookie butter cheesecake.

7. Nev ins S oft S e r ve Peach Be llini Float A peach bellini soft serve is infused with sparkling wine, topped with sparkling sugar and grated frozen peach. Finished with a sugary-sweet golden topping.

8. D i ppi n’ D ots Di r t y Dr Pe ppe r® D o -Si -Do Fl oat Ice-cold Dr Pepper® is served with a drizzle of creamy coconut, then topped with Dr Pepper® Dippin’ Dots®, fresh lime, whipped cream, festive red sprinkles, and a Dr Pepper® jelly bean!

9. The Gobble Roll at Hans Mue lle r

10. Jac k’s Fre nch Frie s

An egg roll loaded with smoky turkey leg meat, fire-roasted corn, sweet peppers, cream cheese, and a blend of savory seasonings. Hand-rolled and deep-fried until perfectly crispy, then served with your choice of sweet-and-spicy honey hot sauce or a cool creamy cilantro sauce.

An American classic!! The Pyland family introduced French Fries to Texas in 1945. They still use their original recipe – fresh potatoes dipped in a mixture of spices, then deep fried.

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David Osborne

A L eg acy of Giv i ng Volunteer David Osborne Champions The State Fair’s Nonprofit Mission, Investing In Scholarships, Youth, And The Future Of Texas.

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As a nonprofit organization, the State Fair of Texas exists to celebrate Texas while investing in its future. Through scholarships and educational opportunities, year-round community initiatives, and the preservation of Fair Park, the State Fair's impact extends far beyond its iconic 24-day annual event. Osborne, who now lives in Preston Hollow, worked his way up to President & Chief Executive Officer at United Mechanical in Dallas, Texas. "After graduating from Garland High School, I went to work for United Mechanical for $2 an hour," he recalls. "Now, I am one of the owners." He has seen the strides the Fair has made to connect with its neighbors, working as a trusted partner within South Dallas. He wants more people to know about the "impact the Fair has on the community, Dallas, and the whole of Texas" through its dedicated philanthropic work. Attending the 24-day fall fundraiser or one of our other fundraising events is just one of the countless ways he hopes his neighbors will join him in investing in future generations and celebrating all things Texan.

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The State Fair of Texas has always been part of David Osborne's life. The Garland, Texas native fondly recalls visits to the annual event—eating delicious fried foods, strolling through the Automobile building and livestock barns, attending the Red River Rivalry, and even riding the Comet Coaster, the iconic wooden roller coaster on the Midway that retired in 1986. For 18 years, Osborne has turned his love for the State Fair into a more hands-on role as a volunteer. He serves as an Advisory Board Member & Chair of the Development Cabinet, helping steward the Fair's nonprofit mission and community engagement. He has been instrumental in growing the Big Tex Scholarship Program, where he takes a personal interest in the Youth Livestock Scholarship. "The kids are the reason I got involved as a volunteer. I knew I could help raise more money for the kids—it is an easy sell, because 100% of every single dollar raised goes to the kids," Osborne said. "The kids are our future, and we need to help our future. I like doing it, because it makes me feel good."

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“The kids are our future, and ever y dollar we raise helps create opportunities that will impact Texas for generations to come.”

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Glen, Sherri, Tyler Kusak

Brisket and Brew Stuffed Pretzels

The Legacy of This Fourth-Generation Family’s Indelible Impact Serves Up Unforgettable State Fair Food

State Fair of Texas STAR ARTICLE BY DAVID MUSCARI Sharing a review of last year’s State Fair of Texas favorite written by Dave Muscari, we feature Farm Pac Kitchens and their award winning Brisket and Brew Stuffed Pretzel being served once more this year. As visitors from near and far flock to Fair Park for music, midway rides, football and of course legendary fried creations and other tasty treats. Their food products have been revered staples at the State Fair of Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for years. As one wanders through the rows of vendors and exhibitions of a beloved Texas tradition since 1886, so many surprises and delights can be found. On your trek find the way to the distinctive landmark, Hans Mueller Bavarian Garden, a popular annual gathering spot for generations. Be ready for your mouth to start to water. This featured tasty bite is created by taking low smoked brisket, blended with a bold beer cheese which then is all wrapped up in pretzel dough with sea-salt and baked - it’s delightful! This delectable creation was included in the coveted category as a Savory Finalist in the Big Texas Choice Awards. Note that all of the featured favorites from Farm Pac Kitchens can be found at three locations; Hans Mueller Bavarian Garden

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located next to Little Lone Stars, the Farm Pac Booth and the Borracho Nacho Bar in the Cotton Bowl Plaza. Glen and Sherri Kusak, owners of Farm Pac Kitchens in tiny Yoakum, Texas alongside their son Tyler are the “renowned chefs” of this delight. The company has operated since 1947, and was founded by her grandfather. “My grandfather worked hard to create this company. We’re proud of the legacy.” Sherri noted. The multiple Kusak family’s offerings through the years being a part of the State Fair of Texas have earned an award-winning reputation as iconic and enduring as Big Tex Himself. Farm Pac Kitchens is a well-known curator of specialty meats and smoked turkeys, 40 different sausages plus ham and brisket. Mail-order ships all over the U.S., perfect for a special gift or for that extra-special occasion at your own table. The thoughtfully created gift-basket options can provide that more than special thought to those you care for, friends, family or even business associates. The days of receiving a smoked turkey for Christmas is truly right down their alley. FarmPac.com / 1.800.999.6997

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The Art of Living Well, Longer Purpose, curiosity and connection can make the years ahead not simply longer, but richer still. I’ve been thinking a lot about aging lately. Partly because I’m getting older, and partly because I work in an industry that revolves around caring for and learning from older adults. If I’m being honest, there’s another reason: Every day, I see seniors who have made the decision to live well, longer. The “doddering old timer” of my youth has been replaced by a vibrant, silver-haired artist, chef, therapist, entrepreneur, volunteer, traveler, or whatever it is that brings them joy. And the older I get, the more I realize something I never expected: Seniors are often smarter, more interesting and considerably brighter than I remember. Perhaps I’m finally catching up. That realization made me think of my dear friend Catherine, who is about 82. When I shared the idea for this column and asked what it means to live well longer, she emailed me a list of ideas within a couple of hours. Of course she did. I loved her list, and I knew that some of her wisdom, along with some of my own observations, belonged here.

ARTICLE BY KELLY LINDNER

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We live in an age when we can digitally search for virtually anything. We can ask our phones how to sleep better, eat better, exercise better and, apparently, even how to live longer. But I believe readers deserve something a generic search engine can’t provide: a personal lens on aging and longevity based on real people and real experiences right here in our community. One of the things that has surprised me most about the seniors I know is how freely they speak their minds. Many simply aren’t interested in spending their time worrying about what someone else might think. They share their opinions, challenge other people’s opinions and tell you when they disagree. There is something incredibly liberating about that. As I looked over Catherine’s list, I found myself nodding along with many of her ideas. Find something you enjoy and keep doing it.

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Retirement doesn’t have to mean retiring from life. If you love painting, paint. If you love cooking, cook. If you love traveling, travel. If you love volunteering, volunteer. Find the thing that makes you feel engaged and useful, and don’t give it up simply because you have reached a certain age. Catherine also made an excellent point: Don’t let your career define you. For many of us, our jobs occupy an enormous portion of our lives. It can be difficult to imagine who we are when the title on our business card is no longer part of the equation. But I’ve met countless people who have started new careers, businesses, creative pursuits and adventures after leaving a long-term profession. Retirement can be an ending. Or it can be a beginning. That freedom can be exhilarating. Another of Catherine’s points really resonated with me: Maintain your ties to your community. Community can mean a church, a school, a nonprofit organization, a neighborhood, a club or simply the people who live around you. Through my years of working with seniors, I’ve noticed that the people who seem happiest and most well-adjusted are often the ones who remain engaged with other people. It is easy to sit in a room and lament what used to be. It takes more courage, and often produces more joy, to get out of that room and connect with someone else. Sometimes it starts with something as simple as saying hello to a neighbor. That, to me, is part of what it means to live a life well lived. Live well. Live fully. And, if we’re lucky, live well longer. Kelly Lindner is a Dallas-area senior care professional who has spent years working with and learning from older adults.

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OCTOBER 2026

events A S E L E C T I O N O F U P C O M I N G LO C A L E V E N T S O C TOBE R 2 N D - 4 T H

RACHMANINOFF AND TIME FOR THREE Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street | 7:30 PM The GRAMMY-winning trio Time for Three joins the orchestra for Kevin Puts' Contact, a triple concerto that moves between classical, bluegrass and Bulgarian folk. Kevin John Edusei conducts, and the evening closes with Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. The Sunday performance is a two o'clock matinee. O C TOBE R 9 T H - N OV EMB E R 1ST

The Monsters at Dallas Theater Center Wyly Studio Theatre, 2400 Flora Street | 7:30 PM Dallas Theater Center opens its season with a new work billed as a story of blood, sweat and the bonds that cannot be broken. It plays the studio space rather than the main stage, which puts the audience close. The run continues into November. O C TOBE R 9 T H, 1 1 T H , 14TH AND 17TH

The Dallas Opera: The Elixir of Love Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street | 8:00 PM Donizetti’s comedy of a lovesick young man, an indifferent schoolteacher and a traveling salesman with a bottle of something magical. This new-to-Dallas staging shifts the story to post-war Italy and opens the company’s season. Matinee on the eleventh, evening performances on the fourteenth and seventeenth. O C TOBE R 1 6T H

Til Midnight at the Nasher Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street | 6:30 PM The garden stays open late for live music and a film under the sculptures. October brings Caftan and Danny Joseph, followed at nine by Practical Magic on the lawn. Admission is free. Bring a blanket, and arrive early if you want a good spot.

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