November 1, 2020
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
Vol. 25, Issue 40
PLAN YOUR VOTE
UNDERSTANDING
HISTORICAL MISSION By: N.L. Preston
WALLER COUNTY, A county that made headlines could soon be making history, if Cedric Watson has anything to say about it. On Nov. 3, if Watson’s mission is accomplished, he will become the first Black sheriff of Waller County, and he says it’s time for a change. “There need to be a change in Waller County. Get the ‘good old boys system’ out and put some righteousness in this
county. It doesn’t matter who the individuals are. If you get into trouble, you have to pay the piper,” Watson said. The Democrat is up against Republican Troy Guidry for the position, which Glenn Smith held more than a decade before dying from a heart attack in August at the age of 61. Joe Hester been serving as sheriff in the interim. Watson ran against Smith i n 2016, but
was defeated by a small amount, so he is going for it again. The 57-year-old reserve officer with the Coffee City Police Department is determined to become the county’s top cop. Watson, a graduate of the Houston Community College Police Academy, has been in law enforcement since 1992, previously serving with various agencies and departments, including Texas Department of Public
Safety, Highway patrol, Hempstead Police Department, Precinct 7, Waller County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office and a local school district. He adds that he also held different ranks from deputy to major. Holding a Master Peace Officer certification, he stresses he has the experience and the credentials to get the job done. Waller County cont’d page 4
FINANCES
By: N.L. Preston
HOUSTON -- We are nearing the end of a historic election year, in the middle of a pandemic and people are losing jobs left and right. African Americans have been among the hardest hit, many not having “nest eggs” or savings to get them through these critical times, and when things began to normalize again – or as close as we can get to it -- smarter money management skills will be high on the priority list. We went to the banks to learn how to better prepare for the
next financial crisis. “Knowledge of what is happening in your community is so important especially during these challenging times and Comerica is committed to help in many ways,” said Vanessa Reed, Comerica Bank Regional External Affairs Manager. “One commitment I’d like to highlight is our partnership with Unity Bank and other Minority Depository Institutions across the nation.” In August, Comerica Banking cont’d page 3