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Edifying the Lunch Bunch See page 2

Temple Priests have major problems MARIO SALAS

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The modern day “Temple Priests,” as the mega-pastors have come to be known, are constantly finding themselves in the middle of trouble. A coupld of years ago, Victoria Osteen, the wife of mega-pastor Joel Osteen, was fined Victoria Osteen $5,000 (later reduced to $3000) by the FAA although last week, was found “not guility” in civil court, for apparently taking on an air of arrogance against airline workers who were ordered around as if they were her play things. According to press reports, Victoria was busted and charged with interfering with a crew member. There is no denying the fine over the incident which started in the first class section of a Continental Airlines flight over a tiny spot on her seat slightly bigger than the size of a quarter. The Osteens paid the fine in order to put the incident behind them. Paying the fine was no an admission of guilt. Being of such opulent wealth it

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seems that Osteen got beside herself and thought she was so important that she could push her way into the cockpit to complain about a small spot. It seems that the humbleness of Christ was far away from her mind. With Lakewood church having a sizable number of AfricanAmericans, it was even cruder for Victoria to indicate that she did not want to deal with the Black flight attendants. According to the AP, she wanted to deal only with the White flight attendant. What is the problem here? One mega-Temple Priest after another is falling apart. It stands to reason when you drift away from the true teachings of Christ, you begin to think of yourself as some “messiah.” Mrs. Osteen should have been arrested and charged with a felony for trying to bum rushes the cabin door of the pilot. This is what would have happened to anyone else. Many pastors are more concerned with wealth and power, big houses, planes, helicopters, VIP status, and the like, while claiming they are “blessed” because they have all of these material possessions. They are allowed to turn churches into businesses. What a shame and a sham! I am certain that Jesus would have thrown these material minded pastors and their arrogant wives out of the temple if he were alive today. Big money, big cars, big shoes, big robes, big everything is the order of the day in many of these churches. But what can you expect from the rich and famous? I don’t question the palace priests’ belief in God, but I do question their motives when they live these extravagant lifestyles. What happened to living the simple life? What happened to teaching by example? Someone who lives the life of a king can hardly tell any else how to live, especially when such arrogance is shown. Last year, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Ohio), who is the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee started an investigation into the finances of several well-known TV pastors who earn millions of dollars—yet pay no taxes. The inquiry is part of Grassley’s long-standing interest in makingsure tax-exempt organizations are accountable to donors. “I’m following up on complaints from the public and news coverage regardSee PRIESTS page 6

Inasmuch as African-American News&Issues has long been a reliable resource (on Internet search engines as well as the Houston Public Library), the celebration of Eva Lee MullinsHodges’s long, blessed and highly favored life on August 30, 2008 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2001 Wheeler Avenue will be duly noted in the annals of history for future generations. Pastor Paul Schairer officiated an order of service that included: Ira B. Scott Sr., Raymond Booker, Carl W. Scott Sr., and Ellis May, III, who said farewell to Eva, who was born September 9, 1918 in Quitman, Mississippi to Louie and Cora Lee Dixon Mullins. Sadly, she lost her parents at a young age. But thanks to her loving grandparents, Ran and Mary Montgomery Mullins, Eva and her brother James were reared in Starkville, Mississippi (Settled after the Choctaw inhabitants of Oktibbeha County surrendered their claims to land in the area in the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830). However, Eva, who accepted

The Games Begin

Poli-tricks’ confuse Olympics’ message

President George Bush and Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin became enstranged bedfellows at Beijing Olympics, after Russia invaded Georgia. BUD JOHNSON

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The United States boycotted the 1960 Summer Olympics to protest the 1979 Soviet war in Afghanistan. Consequently, President George W. Bush was in somewhat of a political Catch-22 when he was pressed to boycott the Beijing Olympics. Not so much because Bush is largely responsible for the current war that’s ongoing in 2008 Afghanistan, as it is that it would be hypocritical to chastise political China for violation of human rights, while at a time corporate America is selling the nation’s economic soul to corporate China. Dare I also mention the further irony of the fact that greed driven “poli-tricks” have made the USA and Russian “strange bedfellows?” Then again, Russia’s wanton attack on the sovereign nation of Georgia exacerbates an already tenuous relationship between the two self-destructing nations. Meanwhile, African-American News&

Eva Lee Mullins-Hodges

September 9, 1918-August 18, 2007

Christ at a young age was always mindful of her birth city, that also has a rich history. Quitman, located between Archusa Creek on the east and the Chickasaway River on the west, was officially recognized by the Mississippi Legislature on February 13, 1839. Nevertheless, she moved to Rockford, Illinois during her teenage years, where she was raised and completed her education under the tutelage of her Uncle Ira Richard Matthews and Aunt Annie Mont-

Issues (Black America’s strongest editorial voice that speaks with an uncompromised Black perspective), would be remiss not to explain how “poli-tricks” confuse the Olympics’ message. Thus, we defer to USA Today’s synopsis: “After tonight’s opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics dazzles the world, the Games will morph for many viewers into a titanic battle between the United States and China for the prize of prizes: Which country will capture the most medals? Not that the Olympic Games are supposed to be about national pride over individual and team achievement. But the reality is that they often are. “At times — most recently when the U.S. and Soviet Union were locked in fierce competition to prove the superiority of capitalism or communism — the Olympics take on an added symbolism. So it is today. For all that the Olympics are billed as China’s comingout party into the world, they are also about whether China’s emerggomery Matthews. After blossoming into a beautiful, young woman, Eva met and married the late Richard T. Hodges in Rockford on December 22, 1953. Later, she moved to Chicago to attend Nursing School, where she received her LVN degree. She worked as a private duty nurse in Chicago for over 40 years. While living in Chicago, she was very active at Christ The Mediator Lutheran Church. She was a member for over 50 years and worked on numerous committees and community outreach missions. Eva was a loving and devoted wife and caregiver for her husband until his death in 1988. After 50 years in Chicago, she moved to Houston to reside with her beloved, goddaughter niece, Dawana Matthews Lewis-Scott and her husband, Carl Scott and son Theron Lewis. The Scotts give special thanks to caregiver Aminata Bright, whose patience and love made Eva’s final days joyous. Eva, was preceded in death by her family members and spe-

ing system, a blend of capitalism and political repression, will prove such a powerful model that it will seriously challenge U.S. and Western-style democracy. These Games are a perfect metaphor for China’s emerging competitiveness in areas beyond athletics. For centuries, it was focused on keeping the world out. Not anymore. Beijing is aggressively engaged in the world, in ways that hold lessons for Americans who’ve grown doubtful about their nation’s ability to solve problems and achieve great goals.” Illegal immigration woes aside, according to David Walker, who audits the federal government’s books as the U.S. comptroller general, China is winning gold for Team Communism. “I really do not believe the American people have a real idea as to where we are and where we’re headed, and what the potential implications are for the country if we don’t start making some tough decisions soon,” Walker said during an AP interview. See OLYMPICS’ page 3

cial friends, who she loved dearly. God called Eva home on August 18, 2008 to join them. Those who will cherish her memories are: Carl Scott, Theron Lewis, Barbara Mullins, James Mullins, Curtis Mullins, Harold Mullins, Karmen Mullins, Marcus Mullins, Estelle May, Ellis May, III, Adia May, Adamma May, Asha May, Pamela Stallings, Karen Wicker, Ira Matthews, III, Pam Matthews, Kristal Matthews, Kelli Matthews, Yvette Powell, Sandy Davis, Deborah Booker Hodges, Raymond Hodges, Viola Matthews, Cheryl Matthews, Kai Johnson, Deborah Booker and Ray Hodges. She also leaves in God’s care her special friends: Marion Henderson, Kionne Wyndewicke, Claudia Hunter, Elzada Primus, Cheryl Johnson, Bernice Boyd, Regina Hodges, Charmaine Homey, Betty Shannon, Ira and Evelyn Scott, Cassandra Booker-Narcisse, Pat Hartwell, Donna Burroughs, Kathy Dorsey, Beverly Hardy, Ms. Lilly, Cheryl Fleming, Arie Lavergne, and a host of other friends and relatives. TX-1

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n angry reader who apparently didn’t read African American News&Issues’ August 6/12-2008 edition, but later visited our Web site at www.aframnews. com, decided to give our publication a litmus test. It seems that she had been blindsided by something that was reported only in our newspaper. Perhaps you, like her (she also called our office, therefore we know she was in her own vernacular “An Angry Black Woman” who supports Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee), missed that edition and is unaware that The Breakfast Klub’s Marcus Davis, will challenge the 18th Congressional District’s incumbent as a Democratic writein candidate. We Must Understand, the politically-astute “angry Black woman” was upset over the fact that none of the other media (she depended on for her major source of information) had reported what could be a pivotal moment in Black Houston’s politics. “How can something like this happen in such a low-key way?” the reader asked in her email’s preface. She then concluded, “I’m putting my little two-cents in this mess, but I doubt if it’s printed because I see where lack of space limits letters to the editor.” Surely, we can’t refute that salient fact. Objectivity notwithstanding, albeit we defy conventional journalism, but since our mission is to find uniquely different ways to report all news without fear or favor, from a Black perspective, we dare to insert J. T.’s “Double-Edged Sword,” e-mail for your edification. “Excitement over electing the 1st Black president has turned into a

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Dutton Edifies AACCGH Lunch Bunch

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realize that hype is designed to beat your own drum, so I won’t even try to convince you I’m not promoting the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s monthly (each first Thursday) Business Networking Luncheon, at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building, 6112 Wheatley. Even so, I’m sure that if you asked the “Lunch Bunch” that broke bread with State Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr., on August 2, 2008, they would assure you that you missed some very candid, but crucial insight into how our children are being miseducated. I’m not just saying that because I’m chairman of the Chamber. I’m saying it, because every concerned parent should’ve been there. In fact, the audience not only should’ve been filled with parents (with school-age kids), but every concerned citizen would’ve been edified by Dutton, who delivered a very informal, but tell it like it is speech. Especially those who consider themselves political activists, and/or community leaders. In addition, nobody has more up close and personal knowledge about “The State of Texas’ Education” than Dutton, who spoke from his heart, rather than a prepared text. Dutton, who represents northeast Houston’s District 142, currently chairs the Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues, and is on the House Committee on Public Education, the Select Committee on Higher & Public Education Finance and the Operation & Management of the Texas Youth Commission committee. But what’s more important to me is that

he feels our pain. His own children attend Houston (HISD) Schools in the ‘hood. Furthermore, Dutton is a “Fifth Ward, Texas” native, whose roots began in the Kelly Courts. After graduating from Phillis Wheatley High School and he earned a BBA in Accounting at Texas Southern, and later got his law degree from TSU’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Even so, I like the fact that he first put his bucket down in his own community by working at the Julia C. Hester House and became CEO of the legendary Fifth Ward institution that he still works tirelessly for. I also like that Dutton quit a six figure job to serve his inner-city community, insofar as he left a job with Conoco Inc., where he held management positions in corporate planning and economic analysis to become a public servant. After leaving Conoco, Dutton became President of Four Star Broadcasting with the assistance of the late Congressman Mickey Leland. He was granted an FCC license to operate TV-67, an independent UHF-TV station, which began airing in the Houston area in early 1986. For his service to the community, Representative Dutton was cited as an Outstanding Young Man of America. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a 32nd Degree Mason and is serving his twelfth term in the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton, definitely has clout, because he’s on the House Democratic Caucus, the Steering Committee of the House Research Organization, and was elected Chairman of the 25-member Har-

double-edged, political vendetta by back-room dealers using people’s enthusiastic love for Obama and political naivety to attack Sheila Jackson Lee,” she opines. “Over the years, Sheila Jackson Lee’s hardwork, popularity and high visibility has engendered the jealousy of less-accessible, less productive socalled community leaders. Now they want to use her endorsement of Hillary Clinton in the Primaries as an excuse to work behind the scenes to use innocent faces to help them feed at the political trough. Never mind that Sheila Jackson Lee is already doing more for Barack Obama than they can do for him themselves. Never mind that Sheila Jackson Lee has often single-handedly fought fights for working-class Blacks before it was ‘fashionable.’ “She has always fought for justice reform, fighting poverty, and helping minority contractors. Never mind that some of the ‘new’ faces only recently cared to bother learning about legislation, community services or good government. This wouldn’t be the 1st time the Black community got ‘played’ with catchy slogans about ‘change.’ But this would be one of the WORST times to make the community suffer because of cliques, cronies, puppeteers and a gullible, uninformed electorate.” Believe it, or not, according to our personal poll, a consensus of politically astute, conscious Black folks agree with J.T.’s common sense logic. Even so, we must amend her statement, because that’s not only what time it is the Black community, but throughout Greater Houston’s Democratic Zip Codes.

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oebeit I’ve been erased from The TSU Three’s history that I helped create, I cherish my relationship with Justin Jordan. In fact, I advised him to distance himself from me once Black political eunuchs (that didn’t respond to his plight until the mainstream media was forced to stop supporting Dr. Priscilla Slade) embraced him. For real, Channel 26 gave her a forum to relegate the original “TSU Two,” Justin and William Hudson (Oliver Brown, the reluctant Musketeer, made three later), as misguided students, and all other media followed suit. She, in fact, deviously promised to forgive the youngsters for their folly. Hey, I know you’d rather believe the mainstream media’s version. But, alas, it’s my job to challenge misconceptions, because that’s how lies get started. Mayhaps, folks with selective memories have forgotten that Slade’s political cronies dissed The TSU Three publicly, after Justin was grudgingly given a forum on KCOH radio. Yet, the youngsters are now being hailed as heroes for toppling “Queen Prissy’s Dynasty.” Hence, I’m saying, straight up, the invalid report that The TSU Three’s activity exposed Slade’s ongoing malfeasance is a damn lie. Even so, “igno-ranting” Black folks that love to embellish and spread lies don’t feel me. Nevertheless, African-American News&Issues had been reporting her transgressions since Justin and William were in high school. For real, check our August

2002 archives at www.aframnews.com. Then again, you can explore the TSU scandal’s timeline in the Chronicle’s archives, or at the library. What happened to Slade—as you should recall— was an entirely different situation. Come on pray with me brothers and sisters. You know Slade’s woes started when a “catty” TSU trustee got jealous of the eloquence of her palatial Memorial enclave abode, and Black folks got hung-up on her $9,000 bed. Then again, since I’ve known Justin since he was a 16year-old high school junior, I know he ain’t about to refute the expanded role he and his cohorts played in the Slade saga. Hey, I’m the one that advised Justin how to play the mainstream media for his benefit, because the pub would look good on his political resume, or enhance a future book’s sales. Square business, I applaud the young warriors. Even if they ain’t gonna share that $540,000 judgment (they’ll never get) with me. Hello, Rep. Sylvester Turner! So I expect the mainstream media to perpetuate their lie, and my gullible, brain dead brothers and sisters will regurgitate their stuff as gospel. Mayhaps, I should stop here and warn you to queue up The Twilight Zone theme, because I sho’ nuff must drift into The Outer Limits of blaming and shaming “igno-ranting” adults I heard denigrating a 22-year-old sister on KCOH (1430 AM) radio, after she admonished her elders for summarily playing the race card. Radio Wars notwith-

ris County Delegation. And, perhaps, his most important work has been done on behalf of ex-felons. Dutton, whose legislative achievements include success-

ful sponsorship of Texas’ first statutory program to assist women and minority-owned businesses, initiatives to enhance public education, particularly in alternative educa-

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We Must Understand, one of the main reasons so much of Willie Lynch’s (real or imagined) letter still resonates in 2008 Black America, is because descendants of slaves are gullible enough to depend on descendants of slave owners’ lines of communication for their major source of information. Denial aside, if one is capable of thinking critically about our slave -pathology, they must conclude that far too many political naïve Black folks allow the mainstream media to think for them. Then again, woebeit we focus on the Black community per se, be assured that propaganda, and/or misinformation is, indeed, a double-edged sword that also (directly or indirectly) negatively impacts White folks, and “Others” too. In essence, a bias, double-standard media is evil in high places intellectual Weapon of Mass Destruction that’s used to divide and confuse the entire populace. More succinctly, woebeit poor government hurts the have nots, much more than the haves, bad politics rains on everybody. Thus, even if those with economic umbrellas don’t get soaked, they get wet enough to be uncomfortable. Need we analogize that we (citizens of good consciences) are all in this storm together? Even so, this is a pivotal moment in America’s political history. Accordingly, if we allow the mainstream media’s double-edge sword of propaganda flood our apathetic minds-- and keep us from electing “Change We Can Believe In,” sans a democratic umbrella on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 --we’re doomed to drown in our own tears. standing, I almost flipped when the host challenged the young lady, who was persistent enough to call the following day to defend her totally rational perspective of the Victoria Osteen controversy. When she suggested that Victoria could’ve targeted the Black stewardess for many reasons that had little to do with race, he rebutted a totally invalid premise. Michael Harris, who often opens his show reading from Houston’s only daily newspaper, igno-ranted, “Did you read the article?” The White stewardess testified that Victoria appeared to play the race card. Damn, when have invalid newspaper articles, written by clueless reporters become an authority for truth? Then again, I’m sure the Chronicle reporter was as strapped for space as I am, so I’ll just cut to the chase. I was delighted when the young sister defended her premises as if she were one of Dr. Thomas Freeman’s fiery, self-confident debaters. For sure, she was anointed an old African warrior/griot’s princess forthwith. Meanwhile, Critical Thinking 101 classes are now in session. Dr. Freeman taught me (in Logic 131), that one must explore every rational possibility to reach a logical conclusion. Accordingly, if one jumps to a conclusion, after reading a bias newspaper, one is dumb enough to believe that the media is gospel. Consequently, the inane host (obviously unaware that racist is a fighting word for wannabe liberal White folks) really blew my mind when he asked, “If she settled with the airlines to avoid a hassle, why didn’t she pay off the stewardess?” Duhhhhhhh. I wonder if anybody knows where I’m coming from?

tion and creation of incentives to reduce the problems of insurance availability and affordability in traditionally under served areas and See DUTTON page 3

COMMUNITY & POLITICS OLYMPICS-from Page 1

“As a society, Americans are on track this year to spend $680 billion more on foreign goods such as Chinese-made clothes, Japanesemade cars and Scandinavian cell phones than overseas buyers do on American goods. The crush of arriving, Asian-made products recently spurred the Port of Los Angeles to switch to 24-hour operations. “At the same time, the government provides more services to the public than it can afford to — and goes into debt to cover the cost. Other nations actually purchase that debt, in the form of U.S. Treasury bonds and notes. Those bonds have increasingly been snapped up not just by private investors but by foreign banks. Japanese investors hold the most U.S. debt, but China has been buying more than any other country in recent months. The biggest trade deficit is with China, too, at $162 billion. Japan is next, at $75 billion. DUTTON-from Page 2

passing a bill that allows exoffenders to regain their right to vote after successful completion of their sentence. And Dutton certainly practices what he preaches, since when he regaled the Lunch Bunch about registering felons on TDCJ’s deathrow to vote, he introduced Charlie “Slim” Burton, a colorful ex-felon that works for him. Dutton, whose greatest asset is his common sense Black perspective, decided that the ex-felons problem wasn’t finding jobs. Instead, it was finding employers willing to hire them. So, he flipped the script, and had a very resourceful and streetwise, but political savvy Slim to solicit employers to come into the ‘hood for a Job Fair at the Fifth Ward Multi-Center on Sept. 27, 2008. For more information, call (832) 207-6905. Meanwhile, I’m hoping that other public officials follow Dutton’s lead and get serious about helping ex-felons by finding employers that will hire ex-felons, who must have work to stay in the free world. Meanwhile, Dutton candidly spoke about the state’s government. He didn’t bite his lip when he called the Texas Education Agency a useless bureaucracy. If not part of a conspiracy to miseducte our kids. And that opened the door for North Forest ISD’s Board of Trustee’s VP Allen Provost, who like many other public servants (having a problem with the system) has learned that our networking luncheon offers a forum that ultimately connects with African-American

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In a very real sense, the U.S. economy is dependent on the central banks of Japan, China and other nations to invest in U.S. Treasuries and keep American interest rates down. The low rates here keep American consumers buying imported goods.” For sure, that’s why China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang had no shame in his game when he rebuked Bush’s condemnations of his nation’s human rights violations. “The Chinese government puts people first, and is dedicated to maintaining and promoting its citizens basic rights and freedom,” Gang said in response to Bush’s criticism. “Chinese citizens have freedom of religion. These are indisputable facts. China advocates discussions on differing views on human rights and religions on ‘a basis of mutual respect and equality.’ We firmly oppose any words or acts that interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, using human rights and

African-American News&Issues • Texas • August 20-26, 2008 • 3 religion.” Sadly, the Chinese resonates with a cashier and mother of three, who responded to an AP/Ipsos poll with the lament:” We’re stealing from our children’s future and our grandchildren’s future. “We’re led off on this belief that we should buy, buy, and buy. Everyone needs a big house, everyone needs a new car every two years. We’re spending all this money on that, and we’re not saving anything.” Perhaps, Black America should have cause to pause and ponder whether, or not, China is more tolerant of its tired, huddled masses than the land of the free. Especially if one recalls the excerpt from President Bush’s 2004 inaugural speech (formally used in our editorial mast), that bemoaned: “And our country must abandon all the habits of racism, because we cannot carry the message of freedom and the baggage of bigotry at the same time.” God Bless America.

News&Issues, that not only sponsors the luncheons but is the only media that covers the most significant Black controlled organizations in the Greater Houston area. No brag, just fact. There are no punches pulled at the Chamber’s luncheon, because the speaker knows I’m coming up behind him. Even so, Dutton didn’t get nothing but an amen from me, because he shares my ideas about child being educated in their own community. He also added a little humor when recalled a discussion with the TEA and HISD when they targeted schools in his district to close. “I asked them whether or not the school building failed?” Dutton said. He then explained where he was coming from, when politicized educators decide to close low performing schools, in underserved neighborhoods, rather than infusing them with better teachers, and/or students as the late Franklin Wesley forced them to do at Booker T. Washington. He and I also agreed that Texas’s schools should teach Spanish in the lower grades, rather than making teaching immigrants English, a political issue that divides and confuses the minority community. He joked, “I took three foreign languages in school, and did better in all of them than I did in my English classes.” He was alluding to TEA’s misconception that immigrants are literate in their own language, therefore they only had to learn to read and write English. That certainly isn’t the case. He also believes that if you teach children their own languages at a lower grade, they automatically learn English as well. To make a long story short (enough to have space to salute the Chamber’s matriarch Beulah Shepard), let’s cut to the chase. Shepard, whose name graces the Chamber’s building, is recovering—at 89—from a debilitating stroke, but still has her wits, and thoroughly enjoyed the love that the Lunch Bunch showered on her before I closed the luncheon with remarks. As usual the Chamber members, including President Carmen Watkins, did an outstanding job to make the event a success. I was very pleased to see our regular supporters, e.g., Center Point, Comcast, HCCS, Lone Star-Carver, CPA Rodrick Dow, and many others in the house. Especially, Zakee A. Rashid, VP of Comcast’s Community Relations, and our City Councilman Jarvis Johnson. I would be remiss not to warn you to RSVP early for our Thursday, September 4, 2008 business networking luncheon, because vacation is over, schools are back in session and our regular sponsors will be back in force to greet Lone Star College’s new president, Steve Head, who will be our keynote speaker. For more information call (713) 692-7003.

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Hunters Insurance Agency 2656 S. Loop West #340 Houston, TX 77054 (832) 778-8194

since 1994

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Attorney

Pest Control Company 3521 Jensen St. Houston, TX 77026

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APARTMENTS Tidwell Estates Aparments 2303 West Tidwell Houston 77091 (713)688-5125

BORRIS L. MILES Insurance Agency

5000 Almeda Rd. Houston Texas 77004 713-942-7673

America can depend on Farmers

O.W. Wiley Mortuary, Inc. 1290 Pinemont Dr. Houston, Texas 77018 (713)681-7475

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Call: This is the price and size of the Ad to run in Pamela Foster Davis AAN&I’s Greater Houston Marketplace 713-522-1500 1 Pinedale, Houston, TX 77006

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AUTO REPAIR

Curtis Adams 5203 N. Shephard Houston 77091 (832)207-6796 Floyd’s Premier 2201 W. Little York APPAREL Contact Information: Houston 77091 Square Biz Greek Shop (713)688-7325 Name: Mr. Elias Michalopoulo 4800 W. 34th Suite C-11 Houston 77092 Address:BARBER/BEAUTY 6960 T.C. Jester Blvd. (713)683-1855 Acres Homes Barber College Houston, Texas 77091 2306 Ferguson Way ATTORNEYSPhone Number: 281-701-3790 Houston 77088 (281)931-5591 Fax: 281-597-9990 Elliott Community Shop ANGELA L. DIXON ATTORNEY AT LAW 13030 Woodforest Suite G Houston 77075 (713)455-2321 Hair Design by Antoinette 163 Greens Rd. WILLS & PROBATE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Houston 77060 Date AUTO ACCIDENTS (281)875-4993 FAMILY Individual Styles Uncontested Divorce/Name Change Adult Adoption 11635 Homestead 281-931-1607 Houston 77016 505 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E#410 (281)639-2334 Houston, TX 77060 Angela L. Dixon is licensed in Texas. Professional Hair Designers of TX She has a Juris Doctor degree from the 10767 Eastex Freeway University of Iowa College of Law, an M.B.A. from St. Ambrose University Houston 77093 and a Bachelor of Arts degree from (713)691-0868 Alabama A&M University. She handles a variety of legal matters providing Rogers Barbershop clients with quality legal services in a 2113 West Little York cost-efficient and timely manner. Houston 77091 (713)680-8827 You looked here......

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company in the southwest. They pride themselves on being customer-oriented offering same day, free delivering, free installation of dispensers and free training on all equipment, rented or bought.

CHILDCARE 1.5” Ad for 52 weeks LL&S &S 6130 Wheatley Street Academy Houston, Texas 77091 $780.00Small SmallWorld World Academy REGULAR STORE TotalHOURS: Cost for 52 weeks: Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $780.00 “Learning to Compete” Friday: 11 a.m to 7 p.m.

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We accept: American Express, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, ATM/ Debit, Cash, Checks and Lay-A-Way

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We Appreciate Our Customers

24- Hour DAY CARE SERVICE

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401 West Donovan Houston, 77091 (Between N. Shepard & Yale)

BUSINESS ORG. Come join the “LUNCH BUNCH”

at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s Business Networking Luncheon

Hearing Aids of Houston Sandi Coe, M.A., CCC-A CLINICAL AUDIOLOGIST

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Borris L. Miles Child Care (713) 692-EARS(3277) Supporting The Community FAX (713) 697-9410

Auto • Home • Life Disability • Annuity Commercial Me n t i o n t h i s AD Contact Information Ge t $ 5 0 t o $ 5 0 0 o ff Health Insurance Name: Mr. Robert Leday

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The Learning Garden 6672 Antoine Houston 77091 (713) 682-0601

CIVIL RIGHTS ORG. Please sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183 National Black United Front Thursday, September 4, 2008 NOON Friday before for Wednesday publication or the ad willHouston notChapter run. 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Chairman Kofi Taharka Houston Chapter

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We have become ninety-nine percent money mad. The method of living at home modestly and within our income, laying a little by systematically for the proverbial rainy day which is due to come, can almost be listed among the lost arts.

George Washington Carver

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Rate and size of Ad to run in AAN&I’s Meetings Monday @ 7:00pm 2428 Southmore Houston, 77004 Houston/Galveston marketplace. 713-942-0365 or ber Please approve the ad and fax to 713-692-1183 by Noon Wednesday. www.nbufhouston.org This 1.5” ad could be 6-27, 2008 EDITION DATE: August Keynote Speaker: yours for only $150

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Spoil & Pamper Me Day Spa & Salon

President of Lone Star College Members: Presale: $25.00 At the Door: $30.00 Non-Members: Presale: $35.00 At the Door: $40.00 RSVP by September 2, 2008 You can register & pay online.

Hands on Business Services Computer Repair $60 281-975-9649 rlbcandw@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Now Hiring & Enrolling for Fall 2008!

Beulah Ann Shepard Bldg.

Email: webmaster@aaccgh.org Website: www.aaccgh.org

North Houston Multi-Language Academy

Timothy L. Williams, Executive Director

(Mon. Appointments Only)

16630 Imperial Valley #242 Houston, Texas 77060 281-447-5252

texasprobateandwills.com

(commission or booth rental) Ask for Natasha or Jacquie

SYLVESTER TURNER Attorney At Law

Tracy’s Beautiful Braids and Beyond

8222 Antoine Dr. Suite 101 Houston 77088 (832)888-3906

Barnes & Turner

Attorneys At Law 440 Louisiana Street 1880 Lyric Centre' Houston, Texas 77022

(713) 650-3688/office (713) 650-0308/fax bbarnes@barnesturner.com www.barnesturner.com

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“It will be a good thing all the way around if we can figure out how to do some more mergers because the main issue is size and most black firms aren’t big enough.” - William S. Spriggs

You can get a 4-line ad for only $17.50 per week. For more information,call (713)692-1892

INSURANCE GEORGE W. LUNNON, JR. Agent

Aus-Tex Electric 1525 Wilburforce Houston 77091 (713)682-5809

Hiring Hairstylists & Nail Techs

Teran Barber Shop 661 Rose Houston 77015 (713)671-0011

(Grades 1-5)

1126 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77091

ELECTRICAL

Masseur & Reflexologist on Staff

NEED A WILL? QUESTIONS ON PROBATE? FOR FREE INFORMATION Contact Attorney Oswald J. Scott, Sr.

Date

No Tuition Costs • Free Transportation Call: 713.686.6900

Hours:

Tues-Fri 10am-7pm Sat 7am-4pm

Not certified by theTexas Board of Legal Specialization

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HOUSTON MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL

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FINANCIAL IRS PROBLEMS & Income Tax Preparation Do not talk to the IRS without Representation!!! Let me handle your IRS Issue and Problems. Generally you will never have to speak with or meet with the IRS if I am your representative.

Auto - Life Home - Health Business

Ph:281-447-3448 Fax:281-447-8822 11005 North Fwy#A Houston, TX 77037

www.georgelunnon.com A sign of a good insurance agent that will care about you is one that cares about the community. George W. Lunnon, Jr. is that kind of agent. Among his activities, he is active in Greenspoint Mng. District, Greenspoint Chamber, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and is a charter member & President of 100 Black Men.

Houston, Texas 77091

Harris County Hospital District hosts Health Fair

HOUSTON- The Harris Country Hospital District will host their annual Health Fair, at the Acres Homes Health Center, 818 Ringold, on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The health fair is a community service provided to help raise awareness of healthy living and disease prevention for the entire family. In the Acres Homes community, the number of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases are staggering. This health fair is designed to help the community gain knowledge on how combat this widespread community problem. Participants will be offered free health screenings, educational materials, and a variety of community resources. For more information, please call (281) 260-3374.

Attention !!! Rodrick Dow, PC Get this 1 x 2” ad Certified Public Accountant for 713-862-4332 Ask for Rodrick $520.00 for 13 FUNERAL HOMES weeks! Media Partnership Boyd Funeral Home For more Purchase an ad in our publi7411 Wheatley St. cation for 26and weeks or more,back to 713-692-1183 information, call Please Houston Texas 77088for approval sign fax and receive a profile on your (281)445-0971 AAN&I at that will be published by 12 NOONKashmere Friday before forbusiness publication or the ad wil inWednesday our newspaper along with Funeral Home 713-692-1892 your events, activities, etc. 5908 Lavender Houston Texas 77026 (713)633-3809

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and size of Ad to run in AAN&I’s Rate and size ofRate Ad to run in AAN&I’s Houston/Galveston marketplace. Houston/Galveston marketplace. BUSINESS & COMMUNITY African-American News&Issues • Texas • August 20-26, 2008 • 5 EDITION DATE: 2008 August 20-26, 2008 20-26, INVESTMENTS EDITION DATE: August PUBLIC NOTICES

McConnell tapped as Board Chairman Houston Community College Invitation for Bids for the American Supply and deliver one (1) Car Fire Trainer with Accessories Heading Title: Heart Association Title:Houston Academy Project No. 08-39Heading North SCHOOL/CLASSES

Retiring, Changing Jobs or Laid Off?

Houston Community College Invitation for Bids Moving and Relocation Services Project No. 08-21

Don’t Leave Your Money With Your Former Employer Let me assist you with your Retirement Plan Options!!

• 401(k), • 403(b), • Pension

• Profit Sharing • ESOP • Other

Houston Community College (“HCC”) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified firms to provide Moving and Relocation Services. NO COST CONSULTATION! The solicitation documents can be obtained in Procurement OpOther Services Include: erations, 3100 Main Street (11th Floor), Houston, TX 77002, Income Tax between the hours of 8:00 AM Preparation and 4:30 PM (local time), MonIRS Problems Certified Public Accountant day through Friday or by calling Prudie Lendon at (713) 718-5005 or by visiting the HCC website at * Rodrick Dow, CPA, MBA Registered Representative, Securities offered through H. D. Vest www.hccs.edu (Click on: BusiInvestment ServicesSM, Member SIPC, Advisory Services offered through H. D. Vest Advisoness & Community / Doing Busiry ServicesSM, Non-bank subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company, 6333 North State Highway ness with HCC / Procurement / 161, 4th Floor, Irving, Texas 75038 (972) 870-6000 Current Bids and RFPs). Sealed bids will be received in OIL & GAS PHOTOGRAPHY Procurement Operations (Room Do You own Oil & Gas MinerNo. 11A06) until 3:00 P.M. (local Creative Colours By RJ time) on August 29, 2008 and als? We Pay Immediate CASH Outdoor Portraitspublicly opened in Room No. Heading: Commercial Weddings for Mineral Interests. Email 11A07 at that time. Fashion-Advertising kdubose_1999@yahoo.com PestHCC Control is an equal opportunity/ed713/734-1442 ucational institution, which does PEST CONTROL not discriminate on the basis of 4925 Richfield color religion, national oriCONTACT race, INFORMATION Your BUGS are our Problem! Lane gin, gender age or disability.

New Direction Job Service 8222 Antoine #112 Houston 77088 (281)447-0663

1126 W. Tidwell Bids & Proposals Bids & Proposals Houston 77088 Houston Community College (713)686-6900 (“HCC”) is soliciting sealed bids On Point Music & Dance from qualified firms to Sup8222 Antoine Dr. Suite #250 ply and deliver One (1) Car Fire Contact Information Contact Information Houston 77088 Trainer with Accessories. The Name: Prudie Lendon Name: Prudie Lendon (281)447-3517 solicitation documents can be Houston Community College Company: Houston College obtained in Procurement Op- Community Company: SHOE REPAIR Phone: 713-718-5005 Phone: erations, 3100 Main713-718-5005 Street (11th Fax: 713-718-2113 Fax: 713-718-2113 Floor), Houston, TX 77002, MIGHTY FINE between the hours offor 8:00tearsheets: A.M. Address for tearsheets: Address and 4:30 P.M. time), Mon3100REPAIR Main Street- 11th Floor 3100(local Main Street11th Floor SHOE - BootsTexas & Shoes day through Friday orTexas by calling Houston, 77002 Houston, 77002 Men & Ladies Shined, Waxed, Glazed, Prudie Lendon at (713) 718-5005 Dyed & Repaired or by visiting theL&S HCC website at & S on: Busi281-448-9255Heading Title: www.hccs.edu L (Click Small World Academy Pager 713-687-8592 • mfshoe@aol.com World/ Doing Academy ness &Small Community BusiChild CareHOUSTON- Mr. Wayne 1400 South Victory Houston, TX 77088 AD COST ness with HCC / ProcurementAD / COST McConnell, of McConnell, Major Credit Cards ACCEPTED Current Bids andNet RFPs). “Learning to Compete” Net Rate: $90 xJones 4.5’’=Lanier $405.00 Rate: $90 x 4.5’’= $405.00 & Murphy, Sealed bids will be received in 40% discount = $ 162.00 40% discount = $ 162.00 LLP, has been appointed as WEIGHT LOSS • LICENSED BY THE STATE Procurement Operations (Room • NEWBORN13 Years Cost to run ad $243.00 Chairman of the=2008-2010 to run ad = $243.00 No.11A06) until 2:00Cost P.M. (local Contact the Information • LEARNING time) on August ENVIROMENT 22, 2008, and Board for the American LOSE DRESS SIZES • QUALITY CHILD Name: Mr. Robert Leday publicly opened in RoomCARE No. Heart Association (AHA) • TRANSPORTATION FAST! Company: L&S Small World Academy 11A07 at that time. WELCOME South Central Affiliate. • DROP-INS Let us show you how to lose up Phone: (832) 338-4766 (713) 249-9337 HCC is an equal opportunity/edAsorChairman of the Board, Heading Title to 3 dress sizes in 15 minutes! ucational institution, which does 24- Hour DAY CARE SERVICE McConnell will be instruWeight Loss not discriminate on the basis of • No Surgery • No Diets • No Exercise mental in assisting the AHA L&S (713) 697-7879 race, color religion, national oriSeeing is believing—let us show you! with fundraising and edugin, gender401 ageWest or disability. Donovan

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MIN. ROBERT MUHAMMAD

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Enchanted Courtyard

RADIO Fax: 281-999-0161

281-444-3525

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10:00- 11.30 a.m. Wed

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cational projects throughout the four-state Contact region, Informat Image Creators including Texas, Oklahoma, Name: J.M. Davis (832)289-9545 Arkansas and New Mexico. Company: Image Creators Additionally, he will support Phone: 832-289-9545 YOUTH SPORTS the association’s mission by Heading Title: Address for tearsheets: advocating9146 for public policy Weddings/Parties Sunlit Park Dr. research funds, L & S Youth Sports to increaseHumble, Texas 77396 expand smoke-free environBasketball League ments and improve quality of Boys & Girls patient care. Ages 9 thruContact 18 Information McConnell, Managing Name: Oscarene call Braden For more information Partner of MJLM, is a licensed Company: Enchanged Courtyard (832) 338-4766 or CPA with more than 32 years Phone: 713-269-2627 (713)249-9337 of technical experience in Fax: assurance and accounting ENROLL NOW !! Address for tearsheets: services. He holds an MBA All games will be played at 6701 Homestead Rd. from Louisiana Tech UniverHarvest Time Community Houston, Texas 77028 Center- 17770 Imperial Valley sity and Bachelor of Science from Grambling State University.

Houston, 77091 (Between N. Shepard & Yale)

RESTAURANTS Josie’s Place 7473 N. Shepherd Dr. Houston 77091 (713) 695-7711 Lacy’s Restaurant 9606 Mesa Dr Houston, TX 77078 (713) 631-3962

Leonard’s Famous Burgers 1913 W. Little York Rd. Houston 77091 (713) 686-3555 Sartins Seafood of Nassau Bay 18023 Upper Bay Road Houston 77028 (281) 333-4040

HUD/RESALEsign AND NEW for HOME approval Please and fax back to 713-692-1183 Please and for fax approval back to 713-692-1183 6701sign Homestead, SALES. Call Your Hometown Houston, TX 77028 Now! Frances by 12Campbell NOON before for Wednesday the ad will not run. by 12 NOONRealtor Friday before for Friday Wednesday publication or thepublication ad will not or run.

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713-269-2627

281-414-2211

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Open Enrollment - Accepting Students Now! Houston Independent School District - North Region

Highland Heights Elementary

Osborne Elementary

Kettisha M. Jones, PrincipalPlease sign for approval and faxJacqueline Principal back toParnell, 713-692-1183 865 Paul Quinn Drive 77091 • (713)696-2920 800 publication Ringold 77088 •or (281)405-2525 by 12 NOON Friday before for Wednesday the ad will not run. www.highlandheightselementary.org www.osborneelementary.org Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 5-8, 2008, 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Date Orientation: September 3, 2008 Please sign for approval and fax(2:00-3:30p.m.) back to 713-692-1183 Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized by 12 NOON Friday before for Wednesday publication or the ad wil

Pre-Registration: August 18-20, 2008, 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Signature Orientation: August 22, 2008 (3:00-4:00p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183

oved and payment received by 12 NOON Friday the week Booker T. Washington High e Wednesday publication or the ad will not run.

Date

Signature Mark T. Bedell, Principal

119 E. 39th St. 77081 • (713)696-6600

Please sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183 P.O. www.btwashington.org Number Date by 12 NOON Friday before for Grade Wednesday publication or the ad will not run. 9-12th Pre-Registration: August 12, 13, 20, 2008, 8:30a.m. Orientation: August 19, 2008 (6:00p.m.) Date Open House: September 17, 2008 (6:00-8:15 p.m.) Signature Texas Education Agency Rating: Academically Acceptable Account/P.O. NumberMagnet: High School for Engineering Professions

Mabel B. Wesley Elementary

Dr. Kimberly Agnew, Principal 800 Dillard St. 77081 • (713)696-2860 www.wesleyelementaryschool.org Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 4-8, 2008, 8:00a.m - 2:00p.m. Orientation: August 21, 2008 (5:00 p.m.-7:30p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized Magnet: Math, Science & Technology

M.C. Williams Middle

Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, Principal 6100 Knox St. 77091 • (713)696-2600 www.williamsmiddleschool.org 6th - 8th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 11th & 12th, 2008, 8:00a.m - 1:00p.m. Texas Education Agency Rating: Academically Acceptable Magnet: Math & Science

Carol Mims-Galloway, Board Trustee • Dr. Abelardo Saavedra, Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Wilson, North Region Superintendent • Sharon Berry, Washington/Davis Feeder Pattern Executive Principal

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CHURCH & COMMUNITY

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Worship throughout our Communities

Do your children need low-cost health care coverage?

BAPTIST

SUNDAY SERVICE

8 AM and 11 AM BIBLE STUDIES Wednesday 7:30PM

CHIP and Children’s Medicaid provide low-cost health care coverage for kids. The most you will pay for all your children is $50 for one year of coverage, but most families that qualify pay little or nothing.

Leonard N. Barksdale, Pastor

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church 4300 Noble Street, Houston TX 77020 Ph: 713/675-5111 • Fx: 713/675-1522

Website: www.fwmbc.org

Come learn more at participating H-E-B stores every Saturday in August, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To get a list of locations, call 2-1-1 or visit www.CHIPmedicaid.org. Benefits include: t t t t t t

Regular dental visits Check-ups Hospital care Prescription drugs Eye exams and glasses And much more

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church members will endeavor to provide a strong foundation of love; we will stand on Biblical Truths; and we will equip one another to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and in our world.

CHURCH OF CHRIST SHADY ACRES

CHURCH OF CHRIST 730 West 26th St, Houston, TX 77008

713/861-6625

Sunday

Early Worship 6 am Minister Frank Melton Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Regular Worship Res.713/733-0868 10:30 am Off. 713/861-9249 Evening Worship 6 pm FX 713/861-2744 Wednesday Assoc. Minister General Song Practice Glen Burgess, Sr. 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm Res.713/734-8983 FIFTH WARD CHURCH OF CHRIST

Visit www.CHIPmedicaid.org or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Central Time) except federal holidays.

PRIESTS -from Page 1

ing certain practices at six ministries,” Grassley said. “The allegations involve governing boards that aren’t independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls Royces. I don’t want to conclude that there’s a problem, but I have an obligation to donors and

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the taxpayers to find out more. People who donated should have their money spent as intended and in adherence with the tax code.” Grassley wrote to Randy and Paula White of Without Walls International Church and Paula White Ministries of Tampa, Fla.; Benny Hinn of World Healing Center Church, Inc. and Benny Hinn Ministries of Grapevine, Texas;

David and Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo.; Kenneth and Gloria Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries of Newark, Texas; Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Bishop Eddie Long Ministries of Lithonia, Ga., and Creflo and Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International and Creflo Dollar Ministries of College Park, Ga.

SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:15 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Worship MONDAY 10:00 a.m. Gary Smith Ladies Bible Class Minister WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. Bible Class for all

Website

www.fthwardcoc.org “GIVING, GROWING, & GAINING” 4308 Stonewall St. Hou. Tx 77020

713-672-2654

In addition to their other activities, the Fifth Ward COC also holds a Bible Class for non-members on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM. For more information on the various special events or activities you really should visit their website, it is very well done, informative and worth a visit even if you have another church home.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIDELITY CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Church That Cares” Sunday

Morning Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Bible Class 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Chorus Group Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

MINISTER: Mid-Week Bible Class Theaster Maloy, Sr. 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE: 713/674-5131

140 Fidelity Rd. Houston Tx 77029

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST DUNCAN MEMORIAL

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Sr. Pastor Elder Greg Edwards (713) 674-5466

2222 Lockwood Dr. Houston, Tx 77020 SUNDAY

Morning Prayer: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Church Services: 11 am Duncan’s Vision Statement: “To train, educate, empower, evangelize, and to insipre the body of Christ by developing GODLY character through the word of GOD (2:Timothy 2:15). Duncan Memorial holds Morning worship on Tuesday mornings at 11 am and Bible Band & Mission from 12-1 p.m. Choir Rehearsals are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday night. They also have Friday night Bible Study at 7:30p.m.

ATTENTION CHURCHES & MINISTRIES AAN&I wants to be your media partner! Call (713) 692-1892 for more information details on this program.

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90 - 100 ct. selected varieties limit-5 with an additional $10 purchase

H-E-B Classic SelectionsTM Waffles 11 - 12.3 oz. selected varieties

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HOU-8

$ 16

limit-5 with an additional $10 purchase

Prices Good Wednesday, August 20 Thru Tuesday, August 26, 2008 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

BBQ or hot

Extra Large Vine-Ripe Tomatoes

Hill Country Fare Pastries or Snack Cakes

lb.

$ 49

Hill Country Fare Fresh Seasoned Chicken Wings

ea.

2$ for

Bump Patrol After Shave Treatment 20 oz.

ea.

Fresh! Bunch Broccoli

Hill Country Fare Orange Juice 128 oz. regular or with calcium

$ 58 ea.

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Motions Oil Sheen & Conditioning Spray 11.25 oz.