Tom Leppert

Several times a month in Austin, The Texas Tribune hosts a series of conversations featuring prominent elected officials and other newsmakers. These in-depth discussions are moderated by the Tribune's editor-in-chief, Evan Smith. As the "TribLive" guest on Oct. 27, Tom Leppert sat down with Smith to talk about issues facing Dallas ... as well as his own political future.

Youth and families from across the greater Dallas area are invited to join Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert and Mrs. Laura Leppert for a day of fun, fitness and good health at the Mayor’s Passport to Health Family FunFest from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, at the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park . Admission and parking are free.

A panel of community advocates, medical experts and people with diabetes will explore ways to manage diabetes, discuss obstacles toward treatment and offer solutions at the free Mayor’s Passport to Health Expo and "Let's Keep Talking" Town Hall meeting, tomorrow, Nov. 3, from 3:45-7:45 p.m. Get the details and join me.

Remember, tomorrow, Nov. 2, is Election Day. With four Dallas referenda along with county, state, and federal candidates on the ballot, it is important that you vote. Here is voting information for City of Dallas residents in Dallas County, Collin County, and Denton County.

In or near Austin? Consider attending The Texas Tribune's "Conversation with Tom Leppert" this coming Wednesday. Free to the public, the program takes place Oct. 27 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at The Austin Club, 110 E. 9th St. Download this flier or get details and RSVP at The Texas Tribune.