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Chinese lanterns have long symbolized good fortune and it has become an ancient tradition to light these lanterns in a group setting, where they are launched into the air for all to see. This practice has spawned numerous festivals over the year, and on November 19, 2016, one of these signature events, the Lantern Fest, will take place in Ennis at Texas Motorplex.

Please mark your calendars and join us Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at 2pm for our Back the Blue event. In partnership with ZAK Products®, this fundraiser is being held to honor and raise money for fallen officers in the Dallas Police Department (DPD), including those who lost their lives in the July 7th tragedy. We’ll also be unveiling ZAK’s “Back the Blue” #83 NASCAR that is set to race in the AAA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Toyota of Dallas was proud to recently team up with Operation Once in a Lifetime in order to help them attempt to set a new world record: the most amount of loose change collected for charity. The money raised during the drive brings Operation Once in a Lifetime closer to nabbing the world record, and will go to supporting both our military and their families.

The 9th Annual Flight of Our Fathers Air Show & Fly-In is happening on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Terrell Municipal Airport. Drawing in thousands each year, this annual event will feature a full day of incredible activities and is sure to be a hit with aviation fans across the Dallas area.

Here is your chance to lend a helping hand to those who need it most in northern Texas, while enjoying some country music at the same time. The Most Good Music Festival is set to kick off at 6 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016, in downtown Dallas at The Bomb Factory – a state-of-the-art facility that is capable of accommodating up to 4,300 guests.

Dallasites, get to know all about our city’s heritage and culture at the Old Red Museum. Whether you’re new to the area or have been here a while, the museum is a must-attend landmark that is perfect for the whole family.

Like a party with a bang? If so, then head on over to Fair Park South this Fourth of July in Dallas. Here, you can enjoy live music, a slew of water features and rides and games before watching the big fireworks show.

Six years ago, Elizabeth Gomez (4th person from right to left in photo above) and her three daughters were living in a car. With perseverance and help from family and friends, they were on the road to a brighter future, until Gomez got some devastating news. In 2014, she was diagnosed with cancer. After several surgeries and chemotherapy, things started looking better again for the family, and she has now taken a part-time job, providing assistance to the elderly.

You might have heard by now that Scion has been given the axe by Toyota. With the passing of the Scion brand, so too will the FR-S name be laid to rest.

World-famous Hypnotic Donuts is once again holding their annual Hypnotic Donut Dash. Benefiting Carry the Load, a non-profit that works to help military personnel and their families, this year’s Donut Dash is sure to be one for the books!