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Remember when mailing newsletters was the most efficient way to update your neighbors, members and customers? With a stamp and paper and everything?

We love interacting with our neighbors on social media, and the web features so many of these virtual “front porches.” Here’s how we at the Advocate are using some of those places right now.

You may have noticed the new commenting system here on the website with our magazine stories and blog posts. I want to make sure you’re aware of the different features that are available to improve your online conversation with our bloggers and other site visitors.

You can now log in, … more

Advocate photographer Benjamin Hager shot a game between Texas Christian University and SMU this weekend and caught some of the hurt the Mustangs put on the Frogs. From Ben:

No. 20 TCU had their 22-game home winning streak snapped Saturday by unranked SMU, 40-33. SMU won the game in overtime … more

Our October issue is online, on doors and in magazine racks, and we totally take advantage of the eeriest month of the year. Our cover story proves that if you’re not in touch with Preston Hollow’s dark side, you’re just not looking closely enough.

Also watch three videos tied to this … more

But mostly, it’s furry, sweet and a lot sassy. Our September pet issue is hot off the preses, and we highlight some of Preston Hollow’s smartest, glam-est and cutest animal neighbors. Read the cover story here.

Also:
• Learn how Popular Paws’ dog collars help a Kenyan orphanage.
• Preston Hollow … more

Earlier this week, the whole Advocatemag.com operation switched web hosts to accommodate higher traffic volume and improve website performance. While nobody is saying progress should be easy, we’ve experienced more problems than expected.

The worst is that some of your comments have disappeared, derailing online conversations on certain blog posts … more

We’re still hammering out details and collecting subscribers for our new Preston Hollow email newsletter offerings — a food and restaurant roundup, a business newsletter and a weekly list of neighborhood events, in addition to our popular weekly email news summary. If you haven’t already, sign up right here for … more

Can you believe Fourth of July is just around the corner? It’s less than a month away, and we’re getting excited about all the parades, picnics, fireworks displays and concerts that are going to fill the weekend.

We’re keeping a map of holiday events in Lakewood/East Dallas, Lake Highlands, Oak … more

We sure got hungry putting together our June issue, which is all about scrumptious places to eat in the neighborhood. Check out our cover story, which lists places for posh patio dining, sinful cupcakes, healthy fare, icy summer treats, kid-friendly places, donut-run picks and eateries with a try-before-you-die item on … more