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The Spoken Word is Like The Air -- But The Printed World is Always There

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This is called The Mozelle Blair Special

Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Roasted Onions Ingredients

Directions

• 4cups thickly sliced or quartered red, white, and/or yellow onions and/or boiling or Cipollini onions, peeled • 15 pound whole roasting chicken • 1teaspoon sugar • 1teaspoon garlic powder • 1teaspoon ground cumin • 1teaspoon paprika • 1teaspoon ground coriander • 1/2teaspoon salt • 1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/8teaspoon ground nutmeg • 2tablespoons olive oil • Chard Leaves (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In large shallow roasting pan place half the onions in an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside. Fold chicken neck skin onto chicken back, secure with small skewer; tie legs to tail with kitchen string. Tie wings close to body or twist wing tips up and tuck under back of the chicken.

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In small bowl combine sugar and remaining seasonings. Brush chicken all over with oil. Sprinkle spice mixture and rub in with fingers. Place chicken, breast side up, on onions in pan. If desired, insert meat thermometer into center of inside thigh muscle. (Thermometer should not touch bone.) Loosely cover with foil.

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Roast for 1 hour. Remove foil. Add remaining onions to pan. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes; cut strings on legs and wings. Roast 30 to 45 minutes more or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F in thigh). Cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve chicken with roasted onions and chard leaves. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

"SIMPLE IS BEST" DRESSING

Recipe Courtesy of epicurious Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish

• 1 pound good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces (about 10 cups)

• 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions

• 1 1/2 cups 1/4" slices celery

• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided

• 2 large eggs Directions

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Preheat oven to 250°F. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish and set aside.

Scatter bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl.

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Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes.

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In Response to Republicans’ Tax Bill Attacking Students, Graduates and Teachers WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Johnson released the following statement after new report shows 20,624 people in Texas will lose student loan interest deduction and 353,650 Texas teachers will lose deduction for buying school supplies: “Affording an education is difficult enough in the 21st century economy,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “Yet, this brutal Republican tax plan would bury many students and graduates under a mountain of debt. Young men and women who reached for the promise of higher education will face a heavier burden from their loans that will push their American Dreams further and further from reach. If that weren’t cruel enough, our teachers and schools will also face devastating new costs.”

H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, eliminates key deductions for students, young graduates and teachers across the country, just to hand defi-

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson

cit-exploding giveaways to the wealthiest Americans and corporations shipping jobs overseas. In the 30th district alone, 20,624 people will lose the student loan interest deduction under the Republican bill, according to a new analysis by the Center for American Progress. Altogether, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, the House Republican bill raises taxes on 36 million middle class families nationwide.

This bill also takes numerous steps that would harm millions of students, employees, and teachers, including by ripping away the lifeline of the student

loan interest deduction that 12 million graduates rely on, ending lifetime learning credits, ending tax-free tuition assistance from employers and decimating the state and local tax deduction that helps fund our schools.

The Republican bill also eliminates deductions for teachers who buy school supplies for their students, stripping a key deduction away from 353,650 teachers in Texas.

“Educating our young people is the most important investment government can make,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“How will Texas Republicans justify stealing from students and schools, just so they can write bigger checks for the super-rich and corporations shipping jobs overseas?

“The American people deserve real tax reform that puts the middle class first, not the insulting ripoff that Republicans are pushing in this Republican Tax Scam.”

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RE-ELECT INCUMBENT JUDGE TERESA HAWTHORNE 203RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT I AM YOUR JUDGE OF THE 203RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT I AM RESPECTIVELY REQUESTING THAT ALL VOTERS SUPPORT & VOTE TO KEEP ME ON THE BENCH SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE NEEDED CHANGES TO OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM 27 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS FELONY COURT JUDGE & CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FORMER HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER/ GIRLS HEAD COACH & SMU ATHLETIC ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Phd. M.S & B.S. MEMBER & FORMER MEMBER OF MANY LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS VOLUNTEER SPEAKER & SUPPLIES MANY SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR DALLAS SCHOOLS

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The Dallas Children’s Theater THE INTERVIEW By Arielle Johnson Today we had an opportunity to speak with Sandra Session-Robertson, the Director of Communications and Philanthropy at the Dallas Children’s Theater. The theater was established over 30 years and prides itself in being open year round. We wanted to find out more about what role Mrs. Robertson plays from day to day to make sure the theater remains viable and why the performing arts are so important to children.

Prior to joining the staff at the Dallas Children’s Theater, Mrs. Robertson, a University of Texas - Austin graduate, spent 20 years in public broadcasting.

She describes herself as being the outlier in her family because they are all educators. But even as an educator, communication is key, therefore she really did not deviate too far from her upbringing.

Mrs. Robertson started out with the theater as a volunteer, with such a passion for the work she was doing, the theater realized they could use her services on a more consistent basis, and offered her a permanent position. She works Tuesday through Fridays and starts her day real early in the morning. Her primary concerns are how the houses are doing with ticket sales for upcoming weekend performances and fundraising. If she goes online and notices there is more inventory than what she is expecting to see, she reaches out to supporters on social media to help with meeting their goal. When she’s not at the theater, she is traveling to different fundraising galas in an at-

tempt to connect with possible donors.

A combination of creative advertising methods are used, even good old fashioned, strategic flyer distribution.

Literally, no stone is left unturned in their efforts to raise money. Recently there was a drive to have donors adopt a brick which displays their name as a contributor to the theater, and be permanent fixture as part of a walkway built at the theater.

The operating budget for the theater is $800-900,000 per year, but Mrs. Robertson tells us if there were a budget closer to $1.5 million a year, it would open up more possibilities and positions for more staff members. You see, the Dallas Children’s Theater is very professional and capable of delivering Broadway styled productions; a bigger budget offers more opportunities to enhance the experience of program participants and spectators coming out to support the shows.

Mrs. Robertson really understands how important the experience of attending and learning about theater is to children. “Many of our children don’t get the opportunity to go to a good performing arts theater and be-

cause of this, they are missing out on the benefits a theater association can bring. We do not run this theater as a side job, instead, we make every effort

to produce professional shows through the eyes of the children,” said Mrs. Robertson. If you go to the website, you will notice some of the upcoming shows are listed as being “Sensory Friendly”, meaning extra care is being taken to reach children with sensory challenges during the presentation.

It also means special care is taken in presenting conflicts and villains which

may be disturbing to some children.

Dallas Children’s Theater classes offer students between the ages of 3 and 18 an opportunity to discover themselves and gain confidence and experience by working with others.

There is an enrollment fee to get your child signed up for classes, but if money is a challenge, you can download the theater’s financial assistance application which available on their website.

The theater website address is www.dct. org Please keep in mind there are a number of holiday themed plays available for your viewing pleasure.

“The theater experience,” as expressed by Mrs. Robertson, “is good for the child’s brain.” Also, it brings families together by allowing them to sit next to each other while experiencing the theater production. And if you think the content may be too sensitive for a young member of your family, you are welcome to call the theater ahead of the performance, and ask them to modify the show so it is suitable for everyone in your party. Be sure to stop by their page on facebook to view the latest pictures from recent productions, and see for yourself what people have to say about the Dallas Children’s Theater.

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Affordable Healthcare Enrollment Deadline is Near

By Arielle Johnson

The Trump Administration has been trying to do away with Affordable Healthcare since it took over the White House.

Critics say they are trying to destabilize the current healthcare market. It appears as if no regard has been given for those who have little to no savings due to the juggling of their family’s expenses.

Here is what we know about the Affordable Healthcare Plan that differs from the previous year:

a budget to allocate funds to non-profit outreach programs capable of providing assistance to enrollees who need help with submitting their applications.

Last year, there were $62.5 million dollars worth of grants, but this year there is only $36.8 million. This is almost a 50% cut, which forces these organizations to find creative ways of keeping up with the demands of the communities they serve.

In an effort to fill in the gap to make sure the word gets around in the Dallas community about the recent changes to the Affordable Healthcare Act, several community leaders gathered at the Southwest Center Mall on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss their plan of action to reach the masses.

code/Lancaster corridor. There aren’t any vans coming through this neighborhood providing screenings.” With medical coverage, our community will know what charges to expect for routine screenings and can go to the hospital when they are ill, because they have a plan which takes their financial earnings into consideration. A lot of our people jeopardize their health by waiting too long to seek medical attention.

The following locations are available for healthcare enroll 1.

Open enrollment ment: Kiest Recreation Center, began on November 1, 2017 and Singing Hills Recreation Center, will end on December 15, 2017, Cummings Gym, Pleasant Oaks making this year’s enrollment Recreation Center, Larry Johnwindow, 45 days shorter than son Recreation Center, Martin previous years. Every Sunday Luther King Recreation Center, from Nov. 19 through Dec. 3, Thurgood Marshall Recreation there will be outages on the Center, West Dallas Community healthcare.gov website from 12 The community leaders are Edna Center and Samuel Grand Coma.m. to 12 noon, which will pre- Pemberton of Camp Wisdom munity Center. vent anyone from being to enroll Now, Kebron Alexander and during these times.

Keith Callie of Health Markets.

Assistance will be provided at They have been working dilithese locations Monday – Thurs 1.

Insurers have gently to make sure there are a day between the hours of 1:00 requested rate increases for the fair number of accessible sites p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and on Friinsured which on average nato assist the community during day from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. tionally, works out to be as much open enrollment and they have Please make sure you are preas 20%, however, for the State been doing it without funding. pared to spend at least 90 minof Texas, those who are enrollutes to enroll yourself and other ing may notice increases from As Mr. Alexander explains, “A family members within your as little as 1% to as high as over lot of adults fear going to the household. If you do not believe 53%. As of yet, the rate increasDoctor because they cannot you will have 90 minutes, we still es for our state have not been afford the medications. The encourage you to go out to one approved. highest percentage of undiagof the sites to start the process. nosed, stage 4 breast cancer

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clients in a number of different health plans. Some of the questions you will be asked to determine the health plan that is most appropriate for you will be, how much you can afford out of pocket for healthcare expenses, how many people you would like to cover under your plan, what types of coverages you need, i.e. – cancer plan, short term disability, life insurance, dental, vision, etc.

Also, your bank routing information or debit/credit card details for monthly withdrawals is required, so please make sure you have details about your financial accounts on hand.

The question on everyone’s mind is how much will health insurance cost next year? But as Mr. Alexander stated, “We don’t know how much the insurance is going to cost; we just know it is better to sign up than not. How much will it cost you if you die?”

If you are reading this now, wherever you are, be it Texas or another state, remember, you have up until the December 15, 2017. Keep in mind the healthcare.gov is known for being overloaded with the amount of users attempting to access the site at the last minute, so be sure to handle this part of your personal business before the 15th.

Your life and the lives of those who rely on you depends upon it.

DA JOHNSON’S STATEMENT REGARDING MEDIA INQUIRIES other prosecutor in my office. A case prosecuted several years ago was recently overturned by the Court of Appeals and sent back for a new trial.

“Today, I have received additional inquiries about Ms. Warner’s situation. As the leader of this office, I handle personnel decisions with great care and thoughtfulness.

The opinion from the Court of Appeals was public record. I did an internal review of that case as well, and determined the appropriate course of action was to discipline the prosecutor and to take action to prevent mistakes regarding disclosure from happening in the future, which includes mandatory ongoing training for all prosecutors.

Prior to Ms. Warner’s termination, we spent the weekend investigating the case and interviewing both parties involved, who submitted sworn affidavits. In an effort to provide the utmost transparency, our office is releasing those documents.

Regarding the prosecutor who was terminated earlier this year because of a DWI arrest, she was suspended without pay immediately following the incident pending the results of an investigation. After reviewing all of the evidence of the investigation, she was terminated.

I would like to address a situation involving an-

As the District Attorney, I must take into consideration the specific circumstances of each case, and did so in those referenced above. I remain focused, as I should be, on the work for the people of Dallas County as we seek justice on their behalf.”

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Minister and Church Woman of the Month

Rep. Johnson Meets with Gov. Greg Abbott about Confederate Plaque Inside Texas Capitol

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On October 27, 2017, Representative Eric Johnson met with Governor Abbott regarding the removal of the “Children of the Confederacy Creed Plaque” from inside the Texas Capitol due to its false claims that the underlying cause of the Civil War was not slavery. Representative Johnson gave Governor Abbott a letter at the meeting containing the message below: “Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today regarding the "Children of the Confederacy Creed" plaque located inside the Texas Capitol. I sincerely appreciate both your time and your willingness to discuss with an open mind a topic of great importance to me and many Texans.

While I have addressed you as "Governor" in this missive, I am writing you today in your capacity as Chairman of the State Preservation Board, a distinction that is actually set forth in state statute. But, while not set forth in any statute, I am also writing you in another, perhaps more important, capacity: as a learned man who

respects the truth.

I have had the dubious distinction of being vetoed by you multiple times; while none of these occasions were met by me with joy, I was nonetheless impressed to learn from your staff when they called to break the bad news to me that you read all of the bills sent to your desk personally. Despite my disagreement with every one of your vetoes of my legislation, I have always respected the fact that you take your job seriously enough to read every bill you receive and to draft veto statements rooted in what you believe to be the truth. And it is out of this respect for and belief about you that I write today to make a very straightforward request: Governor Abbott, please take any and all required steps to remove the "Children of the Confederacy Creed" plaque from inside the Texas Capitol as soon as possible, as the plaque's central claims are patently false.

The "Children of the Confederacy Creed" plaque is cringe-worthy in its misstatement of the truth regarding Texas' involvement in the Civil War and should be removed immediately. Despite having an honors degree in history from Harvard College, I do not consider myself an historical expert. However, I am confident that our state historian and any of the prominent historians housed at our state's most prestigious universities would agree that the "Children of the Confederacy Creed" plaque fails to meet even the lowest standards of historical accuracy, particularly for a permanent display in the Texas Capitol. For Texas, the Civil War was most certainly a "rebellion" and its "underlying cause" was undeniably slavery, according to easily obtained primary source documents.

It is my sincere hope that after reading the text of the "Children of the Confederacy Creed" plaque and comparing it to the Declaration, you will support the immediate removal of this historically inaccurate plaque from the Texas Capitol. Your love of and respect for the truth should impel this.”

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Kimberly Caprice Irving November 28, 2007

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And Justice For All Movement has message for Jones, NFL Mass rally planned prior to Eagles vs. Cowboys game The Coalition for III, Senior Pastor of Fr i e n d s h i p - We s t Justice And Justice Baptist Church, DalFor All Movement will hold a rally and las Texas, retired NFL mass demonstraPlayer Jason Allen, tion on Sunday, No(Houston Texans and vember 19, 2017.

Cincinnati Bengals), TV personality and The Rally will be at Fr i e n d s h i p - We s t philanthropist ShauBaptist Church, nie O’Neal, mem2020 West Wheatbers of the Nationland Road, Dallas, at Dr. Frederick D. Haynes al Association for 3:00 pm followed by the Advancement a demonstration at of Colored People AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Ar- (NAACP), members of the Next lington, TX at 7:15 pm.

Generation Action Network, and The rally will feature speak- members of the Texas Organizers who will discuss police bru- ing Project. tality and the real reason that Following the Rally/Discussupporters are kneeling during sion, a caravan of buses and cars the national anthem. Speakers led by church leaders, veterans, include: Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, sorority and fraternity members,

celebrities, retired NFL players, former elected officials, activists, community organizations, and other concerned citizens who in addition to believing in the real reason that Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the NFL games would like to see emphasis refocused on those issues will travel to AT&T Stadium to share their message.

“We are speaking out to reclaim the narrative,” said Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church. “Others have hijacked, distorted and attempted to marginalize Colin Kaepernick’s message to divert attention from the real issues.”

To help refocus and share pertinent information, Dr. Haynes

Prairie View A&M University interim President Ruth Simmons shows a screen shot of a text message she sent in early October to Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp to inquire about removing her interim designation. The message said, "“How complicated would it be to remove the interim designation?”

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said participants would kneel in solidarity with the NFL players and other athletes, entertainers and conscientious patriots who courageously are willing to take a knee on behalf of the community and protest against police brutality and injustice.

Pointing out that this demonstration, similar to the ones led by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights heroes, is peaceful and loving, but it is also very necessary.

"We are all patriotic," Haynes continued. "We also know that it is so important to put in the work that ensures liberty and justice for all. This is about more than a three-minute show of patriotism during the singing of the national anthem that many don't even

know in its entirety, which is an entirely different discussion that is also needed. This is what happens when the singing stops and the unpatriotic behavior and assaults are occurring. We can all learn from this issue."

Anyone interested in participating should RSVP to AndJusticeForAll@friendshipwest.org.

And Justice For All organizers believe as Dr. King said, "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

They are inviting anyone interested in sharing a message of real unity and progress, as well as dealing with the systemic issues that are depriving citizens of their rights!

GRATITUDE: Giving Thanks for More Than a Day keeping a Gratitude Journal or any journal for that matIt’s that time of year when ter can be very beneficial. we all get together for The simple act of writing Thanksgiving. You plan your down the things for which meal and clean up the house we’re grateful—benefits in preparations for family including better sleep, fewer and friends for Thanksgiving symptoms of illness, stress Day. reliever and more happiness Once every one arrives you among adults and kids alike. talk, laugh, eat, and reminisce Do not overdo it though. about old times.

Writing occasionally (once Then after everyone has or twice per week) is more gotten there second and beneficial than daily journthird plates, everyone sits aling. down to watch the traditional In fact, one study found Cowboy's Thanksgiving Day that people who wrote in match-up. their gratitude journals once What are you truly thanka week for six weeks reportful for? Thanksgiving comes ed boosts in happiness afonce a year and this time of terward; people who wrote year everyone goes around three times per week didn’t. the table and says what they “We adapt to positive want to give thanks for. events quickly, especially Giving thanks should be if we constantly focus on done every day, not just on them.”

Thanksgiving.

The point I’m trying to If you have not done so make is that, being thankful now is a good time to start a or grateful should not be limGratitude Journal. ited to the fourth Thursday A Gratitude Journal is sim- in November. ilar to a daily journal, only We should be acknowledge you write down what you are and be thankful for what we grateful or thankful for each have been Blessed with every day. day, every week and every There are many reasons month of the year! why a Gratitude Journal is Happy Thanksgiving and good to have. be thankful for this day that Studies have shown that the Lord hath made!

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MONDAY FOOTBALL REWIND: HOLLINS NAMED SWAC NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK; NATIONAL HONORABLE MENTION ACCOLADES FOR PANTHER FOOTBALL PRAIRIE VIEW, - Texas – Prairie View A&M University coach Willie Simmons addressed the media Monday on the Southwestern Athletic Conference Football Head Coaches Teleconference.

Quarterback Neiko Hollins was named Newcomer of the Week by the

Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Hollins also earned National FCS Freshman of the Week honorable mention accolades. In his fourth start of the season, the redshirt freshman from Fresno, Texas set career highs in all four categories, completing 25 of 43 passes for 410 yards and four touch-

down passes leading the Panthers on five touchdown drives.

A trio of the drives ended with scoring passes to Khadarel Hodge, who set a single-game school record with 232 receiving yards to break a 53-year old mark set by PVAMU Hall of Famer and AFL great Otis Taylor.

Hodge earned honorable mention honors for FCS National Player of the Week as he tied career highs for receptions (eight) and receiving touchdowns (three).

The Panthers (4-5 overall, 3-3 SWAC) won its final home game of the season on Senior and Military Appreciation Day On Game vs. UAPB: “I thought the guys did a really good job of coming out Saturday and sending our seniors out the right way, which it was senior day for us and Military Appreciation Day. Prairie View has a long history of military generals that have graduated from this University or Presidents at this University so to commemorate them was a good event.

I thought for the first time all year we played well in all three phases.

Offensively, we had our highest output (610 yards). We threw for over 400 yards and senior Khadarel Hodge set a school record for receiving yards in a single game, which is a record that has stood for over 50 or so years.”

On Play of QB Neiko Hollins: “He’s really has come along this season. He sat behind Lavell (McCullers) for four or five weeks. After the Grambling game, we made the decision to change the quarterback position.

He has earned it. He has done a really good job of conducting himself above his age. He’s a 19-year-old redshirt freshman, but he’s a mature guy that is doing a good job of trying to lead not only the younger guys, but the older guys as well.

He has had to overcome some of his own adversities as well, so for him to come in and play as well as he has is really encouraging. He has definitely established himself as becoming the face of the program. We feel like Prairie View has a real bright future with him at the helm.”

The Panthers return to action Thursday in a 6 p.m. game at Incarnate Word. The PVAMU Sports Network Radio broadcast begins with the pregame show at 5:30 p.m. at pvpanthers. com/sportsnetwork and in Houston on Synergy Radio 1480 AM. The game will also be televised on Eleven Sports and video streamed on the Southland Digital Network.

Simmons On Thursday’s Game At Incarnate Word: “They are another instate school down in San Antonio and they are in the Southland Conference.

Of course, the perception is that their conference is better than ours.

So they won’t be intimidated by us. Their record (1-9) is not indicative of the type of team that they have, I don’t believe. I believe that they are a dangerous football team.

We are playing on the road and we have shown this year that we are a good team at home, but not so good on the road, so this is a big challenge for us.” #pvamufootball

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4122 South Marsalis Avenue Dallas, Texas Church (214) 302-3302 Suday School 9:00 AM Elder R C Emanuel Sunday Service 10:00 Pastor Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm

Carver Heights Baptist Church 2510 E. Ledbetter Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-371-2024 Sunday Worship Services Sunday School - 8:30am Worship Hour - 9:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm

Rev Daryl Carter Pastor

Willing Workers Baptist Church 4142 Gladewater Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church (214) 770-1326 or (214) 428-1266 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship:11:00 am Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 pm

2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203 Service Times

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30AM - Church School 11:00AM - Worship II - Mountain Top Experience WEDNESDAY SERVICES 12:00PM - Noonday Prayer Dr. Timothy J. Brown 6:30PM - Corporate Prayer Pastor 7:00PM - Bible Study

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church DeSoto, TX 75115

Rev Oliver W Lomax-

Pastor

Sunday School: 9:00 am Morning Worship: 10:30 am

Rev. Darrell W. Pryor

St. John Grand Prairie Campus 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Phone: (972) 264-1483 Sunday Worship 7:00 9:00 & 11:00 Email: sjbcsupport@sjbcfamily.com Website: http://sjcfamily.org

Denny D. Davis Pastor

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church 2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 972-0218 Sunday Service 7:45 & 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 11am & 10am Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00pm www.gebcdallad.org

Rev. Burley Hudson Pastor

Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 Church (972) 228-5200 Sun Morning Services 8:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 12 Noon & 7:00 pm

Frederick Duglass Haynes, III Pastor

Greater Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St Dallas, Texas Church: (214) 744-1677

Dr. Carey C Toney Sr. Founder Pastor Pastor Shawn Toney

Morning Glory 7:45 am Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30 am

Rev. Ned Armstrong Pastor

The Lord Missionary Baptist Church

1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214) 421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926 Worship 8am & 11am

Rev. Lelious A Johnson

Pastor

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New El Bethel Baptist Church

411 N. Hampton Road

St. Paul Baptist Church

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Rev. Terry White Pastor

Rev. Darrell W. Pryor

New Leaf Family Church 1707 St Augustine Rd Dallas, Texas Church (214) 398-6641 Service Times: Sunday School 8:30 am Sunday Worship 9:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7pm

2723 S Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 Church 214-943-6007 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10: 00 am Prayer & Praise Worship 7pm www.marsalisavenuebc.com

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

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6722 Bexar St Dallas, TX 75215 Church 214-428-5459 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 5144 Dolphin Road Dallas, Texas 75223 Phone: (214)832-1018

www.hmbconline.org

Rev. Marlon J. Duncan Pastor

Wednesday12pm & 7:30 pm Bible Study 7pm Prayer Meeting Sunday 9am Sunday School: 10:05 am

MINISTERS LISTINGS Concord Ministries Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX 75237 Church (214) 331-8522 Worship 7:30 am 9::15 am 11 am - 12:24 am www.concorddallas.org

Rev. Bryan Carter Pastor

Rev. Joe S Patterson Pastor

New Mount Zion Baptist Church 9550 Shepherd Rd, Dallas, TX 75243 Church: (214) 341-6459 Intercessory Prayer Every Wednesday, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Rev. Tommy Brown Pastor

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

4205 South Robinson Road P O Box 540515 Grand Prairie, Texas 75054

Church (972) 642 - 9125

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Kennedy Young Jr.

Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 Martin L King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 Church: (214) 426-5468 Sunday School 9:30am Worship 8:00am & 11:00am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Chris L. Simmons Pastor

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church Bexar Street Baptist Church 6000 Singing Hills Dr, Dallas, Texas 75241 Church: (214) 374-6631 Morning Worship 8:00 & 10: 15am Sunday School 9:00 am Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday 6:00 pm

Rev. C JR Phillips Pastor

Calvary Temple Community Church 1501 Clay Mathis Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 Church: (972) 222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays @ 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church

www.calvarytemplemesquite.org

Pastor

Pastor C.J. Duffey

Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr Pastor

Rev. David E Wilson Pastor

Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.

Color Blind / Anointed Ministries 210 Black Oak Road (Highway 69 South) Como, Texas 75431 903-335-1252 903-335-4764 Fax 903-862-4079 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 10:00 am cbamkb@yahoo.com

Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service www.greatercornerstone.org

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 214-317-2633 Sunday Worship: 7:30 am and 10:30 am Bible Study: Wednesday 12 noon and 7:00 pm

Lighthouse Church Of God in Christ 2127 S Corinth St Rd, Dallas, TX 75203 Church: (214) 371-2421 Morning Worship 11 am www.lighthousecogic.com

Early Morning Worship

2210 Pine St Dallas, Texas Church (214) 421-4119 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

Sunday School 9:00 AM Praise & Worship 10:25-10:30 am Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Bible Study 7:30 PM

8350 Forest Ln Dallas, TX 75243 Church (214) 349-7701

Worship Services Sunday 7:30 am

Greater New Zion Baptist Church

Bible Study Tue. 11am Wed. 6:00 pm

Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church

Dr. W. R. Willis Pastor

New Birth Baptist Church 444 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75224 Church: (214) 374-0828 Morning Worship 7:50 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 7:00

2018 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 Church: (214) 943-3579 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Bible Study Wed. 7:15 pm Thursday 11:00 am

T.C Marshall Pastor

Community Baptist Church One Church Two Locations" Service times 115 W. Beltline Rd (DeSoto) 7:30 AM -9:30 AM Sunday 820 E. Wintergreen (Cedar Hill) 9:30 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship (972) 230-4477

Rev. Oscar D. Epps Pastor

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 375-5952 Fax (214) 371-1611 Sunday Worship 8am-10:45 am

Rev. Gorge & Michael Pryor

Sunday School 9:45 am Wedensday Night 7pm

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr., Senior Pastor

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Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1819 N. Washington Ave Dallas,TX 75204 (214) 823-7308 Phone Worship Times Sunday Service times: 8 AM, 10:45 AM 10 AM Single service on 5th Sunday Website:www.pilgrimrestdallas.org

Rev. Curtis Wallace Pastor

KGGR Dallas-Fort Worth SUNRISE The station that never stops giving kggr Am and FM 1040 am and 102 FM Dallas Texas General manager and Arnold phone number 972572-5447 fax to (214) 330-6133 5787

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Derric Taylor Project Director

5787 S. Hampton Rd. Suite 340 Dallas, TX

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