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Belt Line Elementary students combine service and academics through feeding with reading project

Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – “Oooohhh, Sweet Potatoes!” Kamari Price said as she and her fellow classmates looked at the food donated by the students of Belt Line Elementary for their service-learning project, Kids Helping Kids Feeding with Reading.

For the project, students had to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items equating to the number of books or book chapters they read during a one-week period. The food will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank for families to enjoy during the holiday season.

Belt Line Elementary Counselor Rosalyn Nimmer explained, “We wanted to promote literacy and help those in need, especially this time of year. We realize that many families are going without and are not as fortunate as we are. We wanted to teach the students about giving and considering others beside themselves, so it was a two-fold purpose.”

The campus-wide project was for students in all grade levels and even their families. The Pre-K students are still learning to r e a d so they us e d reading logs at home to track their reading t i m e w i t h their parents a n d while in the classroom, they read books in circle time or whole group story time to add to their canned good numbers. The students in third through fifth grades read novel chapters in addition to their required class reading assignments just to be certain that they made impactful contributions.

“Reading is not hard for me. I read every single day,” Price said. “Reading another chapter and bringing a can, well, it is just what I did.”

By the single week project-closing deadline, the campus leaders were pleased.

“We superseded our goal. We started a graph and

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planned to count by fives. We received so many that we had to go back and reorganize the graph to count by groups of 20,” Nimmer said. “The students really jumped on the idea and told their friends and family members.”

In a little more than one week, the students collected almost 600 canned goods.

“It makes me feel good and uplifts my spirit when I know that people have food that they can eat.

Every day, when we go home, I see someone outside begging for food and I feel put down in my spirit because we do not help t h e m as we should, P r i c e said. “So, when this came up at school, I just brought every can that I could.”

Fellow fifth grader, Briana Crocker, who was one of the top contributors in her class, was motivated to help someone in need.

“People don’t have a lot of food like we do and some people are homeless and I want to help them,” she said.

In addition to helping others, this project also helped students to improve academically. Belt Line Elementary Principal Wendy Hawthorne said that the project aligned with one of the campus’ goals related to literacy.

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Congresswoman Johnson releases statement after CMS approves extension of 1115 Waiver Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a statement after Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas’ Medicaid 1115 Transformation Waiver: On December 21, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas’ Medicaid 1115 Transformation Waiver (1115 Waiver). The

1115 Waiver will be effective January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2022, and will allow Texas hospitals to provide the best care to publicly insured and low-income patients.

“I’m pleased that the state of Texas reached an agreement on the 1115 Waiver with joint efforts of the entire Texas Congressional Delegation, Governor Greg Abbott, THHSC Executive Commissioner Charles Smith, Texas Hospital Association, and Administrator Seema Verma,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“The 1115 Waiver has played a critical role in Texas’ health care system. Failure to approve the 1115 Waiver would have resulted in near catastrophic consequences for the state’s most vulnerable populations,” said Ted Shaw, President/CEO of the Texas Hospital Association. “The waiver has been absolutely critical for increasing access to quality health care. And it has done so with an efficiency that has saved Texas and the federal government more than $8 billion.”

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An Open Letter from Marvin Earle Urban League of Dallas Died Part 1 must join a mega church. what is lost to the community?

Marvin Earle

DEAR Colored people; It is anything but business as usual right now at the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas.

The affiliate was just put on notice, July 2015 that the National Urban League (NUL) is severing ties with the local Dallas branch due to non-compliance and inadequate governance. The announcement is a major blow to the Dallas affiliate and some community members, considering Urban League of Greater Dallas claims to serve about 100,000 underprivileged "BLACK" people locally each year. No telling how many Hispanics, Gays and whites they served. all are GOD'S children......

What happens to the 100,000 people who lost access to services, who CARES ABOUT THEM? ARE THEY NOT CITIZENS WHO NEEDS HELP? "We have tried for months to work with the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas to bring them into compliance with the Terms of Affiliation, but the affiliate has failed to comply with the corrective-action plan we provided," said Marc H. Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League. Why no outcry from the leaders of this City, this county, this state? No organized protest....

NOW THAT THE Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas is closed. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS OF DALLAS COUNTY. they now

(1.) Housing needs can be met from homeless prevention services, foreclosure counseling and rent assistance, all of which may be available. Much of the assistance is provided from the Housing Department and the Emergency Financial assistance program. They are a HUD approved agency and offer services such as Mortgage Default Counseling/Foreclosure Intervention, (2.)

Financial Literacy/Money Management Workshops, Rental Delinquency Counseling, and Home Buyer Educational Workshops.

The great Dallas civic leaders such a Minyard, HUNT, ZALES, LISPHY all gave so much for; Education and workshops on asset building.

Support for individuals and families, information on government aid and other public aid recipients.

Clients can gain access to free income tax assistance filing services. Also learn how to benefit from the Child Tax Credit as well as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Get referrals resources in Dallas County that can help with emergency needs.

Employment assistance is wide ranging.

See below for more details.

Staff from CAP and their non-profit partners can help people obtain low or free health insurance or medical care.

Receive help in applying for food stamps.

Free income tax preparation and filing may be offered from VITA All OF THESE GREAT SERVICES ARE NOW GONE, BOARDED UP. CLOSED DOWN... TORN DOWN... because of greed, selfish greed and no outcry from the Leaders of Dallas or the black politicians of Dallas. Trump didn't close it down.. Reagan didn't close it down.. Bush didn't close it down.. Robert E. Lee didn't close it down. crack, weed, wine didn't close it down.

What happened to the; (3.) Energy bill programs that can assist income qualified clients with payments on their cooling, heating and utility bills.

This can be offered from LIHEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program

(CEAP) or other resources. The community action agency can help in other ways as well, including home weatherization and by offering information on utility discounts that are available from energy companies.

Referrals and more information on these services can be provided, including linkage to utility company services that can provide help with energy bills to low income families.

Blacks have a seminar, forum or meeting at some black mega church or at Bishop College with the great Dallas civil leaders and MINDS to discuss this issue... On Tuesday October 17, 2017 , "Cite-and-release" WILL BE VOTED ON IN THE DALLAS county commissioner's court.. Among many of its proponents, it is seen as a half measure, a stepping stone on the way to decriminalization. The policy would still impose the same penalties currently on the books statewide for possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana — up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine — and would require those caught to make at least two court appearances before the final disposition of their cases.

The truth of the matter: Black people and citizens of Dallas CAN Come together and turn the County Blue for democrat's, eat chicken and drink ice tea who sell out loyal voters election after election!!! .. Come together and march for Black Lives Matter when young black lives are murdered in the streets by peace officers.... Come together build a mega church and mega fest..

Kwanza fest. .BUT BERATES parkland....

Come together and watch and cheer Dallas Cowboys games and now protest the same games..... Stand and protest for GROW SOUTH, a rank failure.....stand and protest for EPIC.... stand and protest for DACA/ immigration . stand and protest for Site and Release over weed???.... stand and protest against TRUMP, the most inapt clown to ever be elected since Andrew JOHNSON. ..stand and protest for the war against weapons of mass destruction,, climate change, north Korea, NAFTA....Obama CARE..., stand and protest for black Politician's who are charged with crimes.( HMMM) stand and vote for DISD BONDS that have never renovated any black schools in southern Dallas county...... stand and protest

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to remove confederate statues, stand and protest gay marriage and stand for women rights, human trafficking..... stand for Cancer victims and wear pink... But lupus and sickle cell go unannounced and cared for. Where in Dallas can you go for Lupus treatment???? Thanks to Parkland.. How can a hospital loose $50 million and call it a short fall???. then increase executive salaries..... 5 CFO's in 4 years??? The same Board of managers at the same crime scene WITH THE SAME COMMISSIONERS....

If your wife comes home and says honey,, I lost $5,000 in our checking account.. can she call it a short fall??

HAS DALLAS TEXAS PROGRESSED SINCE THE DAYS OF Pastor,S.M. WRIGHT of the 50's?

FACT: Black city of Dallas Police Chief, BLACK Dallas City Manager. Black State Senator with 3 decades of experience .

Black DA, Black Public Dallas County defender for over 3 decades....3 Dallas County Commissioners all democrats and minorities, Mayor Pro Tem in Dallas use to be a black man, over 20 female black judges in the COUNTY. 3 blacks seeking to become Dallas County DA..2 BLACK powerful congressional district members with 4 decades of experience.

FACT: NO rallies and NO protest by the any race in Dallas to bring back or re-establish the Dallas Urban League....

What is the City of Cleveland, Ohio and the State Florida up to? How are their black leaders in these states different than black leaders in Dallas, Texas ?

FACT: On November 28, 2017, Morgan Stanley, National Urban League Urban Empowerment Fund (NULUEF), National Development Council (NDC), and the Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) will launch a historic initiative to provide minority owned businesses in Florida with greater access to capital through the Capital Access Fund (CAF) – a lending initiative which provides access to capital and business education for minority entrepreneurs. Through the partnership, CAF and the ULBC’s Entrepreneurship Center will expand its efforts to promote sustainability, create jobs and build community wealth in Florida.

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Founder of Catfish Floyd’s “A Staple Gone And Never Forgotten”

Floyd Preston Bean, affectionately known as “Catfish Floyd”, was born on January 3, 1935 in Galveston, Texas to the late Albert and Ollie Bean. Floyd was the second of four children born to that union. His brother, Albert Bean Jr. and sister, Clara Tatum preceded him in death.

Floyd graduated from Central High School, in Galveston, Texas, where he was a star athlete. During his high school years, he lettered in football which allowed him to receive an athletic scholarship to Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Floyd went on to complete his studies and football career at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Floyd accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and used his gifts and talents for the service of the Lord. In his early years, Floyd was a member of the Progressive Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas, where he sang in the choir.

He continued his commitment to God when he joined Highland Hills United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, and faithfully and diligently served as a Trustee Member, a member of the United Methodist Men, and the Chancel Choir.

While attending Southern University, Floyd met the love of his life Deborah Gordon and

spent almost 60 years in marital bliss. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Zandra, and completing the blessings of Love, two grandsons, O.J. and Robert.

Before moving to Dallas, Floyd worked at the Falstaff

Brewery in Galveston, Texas.

After the Brewery transferred Floyd to Dallas, he was confident he would someday own his own business, and he planned to remain in Dallas for no more than five years. After several years as a traveling salesman, based in

Dallas, he landed a position as the Director of Minority Franchises for Bonanza Steakhouse.

This position also required him to travel extensively, but because he was now a family man, he leaped at the opportunity to become the first Black owner of a Bonanza franchise in Texas in 1972. This opportunity would open doors for major entrepreneurship.

Along with his wife Deborah, Floyd’s ownership consisted of the Bonanza Steak House Franchise (Dallas), Polar Bear Ice Cream Franchise, three concessions at the World’s Fair, The Dallas Independent School District’s concessions, two concessions at the American Airlines Center, five concessions at the State Fair of Texas, and up to five locations of Catfish Floyd’s in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. The Bean family has been in the restaurant business since 1983 and in the food services business since 1971.

For several years, Floyd donated food and volunteered his time serving the hungry at the annual Thanksgiving feast, sponsored each year by the former KKDA Radio station. Floyd made it his priority to hire ex-felons and offer them an opportunity to provide for themselves and their families because he felt everyone deserved a Second Chance. At Christmas, it was Floyd’s tradition to feed the homeless.

Floyd received numerous honors and privileges of service, but those most notable were the Post Tribune’s Businessman of the Week, the Catfish Floyd Living Legacy Award which honors the perseverance of African American Men, and his service as Presi-

dent of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. Floyd was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the Rough Riders Camping Club and the Texas Longhorns Camping Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, and talking to people.

On the morning of December 22, 2017, the Lord called His angel Floyd home to rest. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted and beloved wife, Deborah; his two daughters, Rhonda (Oather) and Zandra; two grandsons, O.J. and Robert; one sister, Alma Collier; three nieces, Lorna, Kimberly, and Maureen; three nephews, Byron (Rita), George,

and Larry (Mary); and a host of many relatives and friends.

The Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00am at Highland Hills United Methodist Church, 3800 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX 75241. Viewing will be Friday, December 29, 2017 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm with Family Hour from 6:00pm to 6:45pm.

The viewing will be at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home 6449 University Hill Blvd Dallas, Tx 75241 214-376-1500 Condolences can be emailed to : evergreenfuneralhomes.com

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Your next ELECTED Sheriff of Dallas County, Constable ROY WILLIAMS, JR. Roy began his career at the Dallas County Sheriff ’s Department in 1990 as a Detention Service Officer. In 1993, he graduated from the Sheriff ’s Academy ranked 9th in a class of 31. He served five years in the Court Services/Bailiff section until being chosen to become the Assistant Training Coordinator at the Sheriff ’s Academy. He directly supervised, trained, and assisted nine Basic Police Science Classes with six achieving a 100% pass/graduation rate.

This was an unduplicated achievement. In 2003, he achieved the rank of Investigator and was assigned to the Fugitive Extradition Division, working with over 200 U.S. and territorial agencies in the safe return of fugitives to Dallas County.

Since taking office in 2011 as Constable of Precinct 4, Roy has been recognized by the Dallas County Democratic Party as their Elected Official of the Year (2015).

He was awarded the Elite News Chief Don Stafford Law Enforcement Award in 2015 and 2017, the only two-time recipient in the history of the award. He also received the President’s Award from the Grand Prairie NAACP in 2012. He has graduated from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Executive Leadership Program, Class #7, and the Texas Constable Leadership College (TCLC) Class #8. He became certified in National Incident Management System (NIMS) by completing studies and training in Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300 and 400 at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) at Sam Houston State University. He has also completed the Newly Elected Constable School, the TAC Mid-Management Leadership Class, as well as the 10th Annual Texas Command College course presented by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA).

He was appointed Head of Security for the 2014 Democratic State Convention that was held in Dallas, TX. Roy, who has earned his Master Peace Officer license, has specialized training from various academies including the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, where he received his license to instruct Law Enforcement Ethics and Cultural Diversity in Law Enforcement. He has been invited by other Texas law enforcement agencies to teach Cultural Diversity, Ethics, and Courtroom Security. He currently facilitates the Law Enforcement Ethics & Liabilities and Roles & Duties courses for the Newly Elected Constable’s class as well as the Continuing Education for Constable’s class conducted at the Bill Blackwood Law

Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. He is licensed by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in Firearms and has, at various times, held instructor certifications in the following areas: • Tactical Police Driving (National Academy of Professional Drivers, NAPD) • Non-lethal Use of Force • OC Pepper Mace • ASP Baton • American Red Cross o First Aid, CPR, AED Roy serves on a number of boards and committees, including: • Chair – Singley Academy Law, Public Safety, and Security Cluster Advisory Committee (Irving ISD) • Lifeline Shelter for Families, Inc. (Grand Prairie) • E m e r g e n c y Preparedness Planning Council (North Central Texas Council of Governments) • TAC Leadership Education Committee (Austin, TX) • JPCA Legislative Committee He is a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

Roy is married to his college sweetheart, Juliet. They have one son, Dominique, an Eagle Scout. They have resided in Grand Prairie since 2007. He is a member of the Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church where he is an Ordained Deacon and serves as Director of Student Ministries. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Management (Summa Cum Laude), and is currently enrolled at Argosy University where he is earning his Masters of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. His anticipated date of completion is February, 2018.

On November 2, 2010, Roy was duly elected to the office of Constable, Precinct 4, Dallas County, Texas; he was re-elected November 4, 2014, and was preparing to run for a 3rd term in 2018 when, at the urging of friends and colleagues, and after

much prayer, made the decision to instead run for Dallas County Sheriff.

“It has long been my desire to be elected Sheriff of Dallas County. Anyone that has been engaged and involved in local politics knows this. This has never been a secret,” Williams stated.

Williams took over Precinct 4 at a time when Constable’s were faced with constant criticism. Additionally, Commissioners were contemplating abolishing the office entirely. “These were not fun times,” he states. “We had a lot of work to do to rebuild trust. My goal was to build trust via ethical leadership, and reinvent the office to make Constables a viable part of county government. I had to rebuild relationships with county and city officials. I have done just that. Residents of Precinct 4 not only know who their Constable is, they have become accustomed to seeing me at various times and events.

Now, it’s time to take my leadership talents to the next level – the Sheriff ’s Office. With a bigger stage, and more resources, I can do so much more.

You haven’t seen anything yet.”

Precinct 4 is the southwest portion of Dallas County. The cities that make up Precinct 4 include Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, and Irving. Williams has developed personal relationships with a number of city officials from the various cities, as well as the Chiefs of Police. “Many of them I can call at any time, for any reason, and they will take my call. It’s called trust.”

He has identified three areas of concern he would like to address upon his election to the Sheriff ’s office: • Reestablish trust with the department thru community interaction and outreach o Addressing racial/ethnic disparities within the jail ▪ Inmate risk assessments and classifications ▪ Alcohol and drug dependency and access to treatment ▪ MH needs and access to services ▪ Access to religious and counseling services ▪ Educational and skill develop-

ment ▪ Access to community services upon release ▪ Monitor race relations within the facility ▪ Utilizing affirmative action in recruitment and leadership to ease racial tensions ▪ Utilize community resources to augment services • Improve moral via effective 21st century leadership methods and processes o Society has changed, and the law enforcement model must change with it o Interpersonal relationships with staff (example of referent power/leadership; leader is supported because they are admired or respected) o Employing referent power as opposed to legitimate (power given based on the position, granted by the organization)/ coercive power (punishment to influence compliance) • Collaborating with other county offices and city police departments to improve efficiency and effectiveness o Uniting county law enforcement like it’s never been done before o Working with district judges to reduce recidivism o Implementing reforms to control the jail population “As stated earlier, the model for law enforcement and criminal justice has changed, and we must change with it,” Williams stated. “The old model consisted of locking up everyone for virtually any- and everything. Now, there are reforms in place that offer alternatives to incarceration. A person is bound to be much more productive and an asset to their community if they are able to work, or learn a skill that will keep them from returning to a life of crime for survival. Don’t get me wrong – those committing heinous crimes will be incarcerated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but those with non-violent offenses and petty crimes will be handled utilizing the new model in place for criminal justice. I look forward to working with the District Attorney, Judiciary, Probation, and Community/faith based groups and organizations to the address issues surrounding crime.”

We will build trust daily, not in a day (Maxwell).

Visit Roy’s website at http://voteforroywmsjr.wixsite.com/sheriff to donate or volunteer for his campaign. You can also find him on the following social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. #TeamWilliamsForSheriff

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A New Year: A New Attitude by Kimberley Blair Pleasant Yep, it is that time of year again for the New Year's Resolutions to start rolling in and by the end of January, they have rolled out!

Do not get yourself caught up in the madness and do not make promises to yourself that you know you can't keep! Put forth expectations that you know you can attain.

Start small, do not overthink it, and just put something new into motion.

You can start reading more to strengthen your mind and broaden your horizons, or go back to school to get that degree you said you wanted.

You are not going to lose a hundred pounds this year unless you do some sort of surgery or go on some fad diet that will probably cause you health problems later

on. Just do some cardio, start walking and cut back or your portions of food. You more than likely are not going to win the lottery. If you want a little extra money start saving a little bit each paycheck. Whether it is $5 or $10 just put something away that will help you for a rainy day.

Finally, just spend some time with family that you know you have not had time to spend with. Many times, we think that we can buy someone something and he or she will be so excited for material things but all they really want is just to spend a little time with you and to know that you are okay.

So let us start this New Year with a New YOU and that is a NEW attitude!

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Re-Elect Incumbent Judge Teresa Hawthorne 203rd Judicial District Court

I protect victims and the community from violent offenders. I advocate for rehabilitation for drug addicts and alcoholics. I am Judge of the specialty mental health court and I am constantly promoting mental health education. I am compassionate fair, reasonable, impartial and very firm when needed.I seriously weigh all evidence before my judicial decisions are made. I follow the Law. I do not allow any outside forces to manipulate or sway my rendering fair and just verdicts. I am not a rubber stamp Judge. I am honest. I am your Judge of the 203 Judicial District Court. I am respectively requesting that ALL voters support and VOTE to keep me on the bench so that I can continue to make needed changes to our Justice system. I have 27 years combined experience as a Felony Court Judge and Criminal Defense Attorney, former High School English Teacher/Girls Head Coach and SMU Athletic Academic Counselor, a PhD, M.S. and a B.S. A member and former member of many legal organizations, volunteer speaker and supplies many school supplies of Dallas Schools.

Thank you so much for your VOTE!!! Contact me anytime if you have any questions.

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The five recipients of the 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors pose for a group photo on Dec. 2, 2017 in Washington, D.C. From left to right, back row: LL Cool J and Lionel Richie Front row, left to right: Carmen de Lavallade, Norman Lear and Gloria Estefan.

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Bro. Gene Turner

The Earth is the Lord’s and the Fullness there of ” Psalm 24:1 A lot of people are running around worried about Donald Trump, and what he can , and will do that will cause the people in this country problems. I am not worried about what Trump can, and will do that will cause problems for people living in America.

Some people in America will have problems in America because of what themselves have brought upon themselves. We as a people, including myself cause things to happen to us of our own behavior, wrong doings, mistakes, and bad decisions of not following the instructions of the Almighty God. Donald Trump was created and formed by God the same as all people of the world. Trump and his group put together a tax-cut package that is designed to be an advantage for the wealthy and major businesses. It probably will do exactly what it was designed to do, but who owns Trump and this entire world?

None other than the Almighty God, and we must remember, “That the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.” Let us not worry about Trump and the passing of this tax-cut, because it can do no more than God allows.

God allowed this tax-cut bill to pass for a reason, that we as a people will understand at a later time, not right now, because it was not meant for us to understand at this time. This bill might be a way that God will use to raise up heads of the

people who are called by His name.

A lot of us as Christians, church people, pastors, and preachers, have gone to sleep on the duties as people of God, and our responsibilities to His cause.

You can be sure of one thing, God has allowed this tax-cut to pass for a reason that will be made plain to all of us, and especially to Donald Trump.

I know one thing is for certain.

God will let Donald Trump know one thing, and that He and He alone is in charge, ruler, and owner of the world, and the United States of America, and not “him” (Donald Trump). This entire thing might bring problems and difficulties to many people, but none that God cannot encounter and bring or make a bad thing disappear, or cause a blessing to appear because of the “EYE OPENER” it might present to all people in America, “THAT” ‘ THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S AND THE FULNESS THEROF, THE WORLD, AND THEY THAT DWELL THEREIN.” May God bless you REAL GOOD, and may He ever keep you in His loving care.

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE! Re-elect JOHN WARREN Dallas County Clerk March 6, 2018 Proven and Effective Leadership

Re-elect Judge Shequitta Kelly

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DOOLEY NAMED HEAD FOOTBALL COACH at PV PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Eric Dooley has been named Prairie View A&M University’s head football coach.

Dooley, the 33rd head coach in program history, joins Panther Football after spending the previous four seasons at Grambling State University as offensive coordinator (2014-17), including one year as quarterbacks coach (2014) and two years as receivers coach (2016-17). Dooley helped the Tigers to three consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division titles (2015-17), two SWAC Championships (2015-16), and an HBCU National Championship (2016). While at GSU, his offenses averaged at least 31 points per game in all four seasons, and ranked first or second in the SWAC in scoring offense each of the last three seasons. In 2016, he was named American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Assistant Coach of the Year.

Under Dooley’s guidance in 2015, Grambling ranked fourth in the nation in scoring (41.3 points per game), scored 65 touchdowns, and averaged 470.0 yards per game.

The Tigers have produced the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year each of the last three seasons (QB Johnathan Williams 2015, QB Devante Kincade 2016-17). A pair of players during Dooley’s tenure are currently in the NFL (2016 free agent WR Chester Rogers – Indianapolis Colts, 2017 third-round draft pick Chad Williams – Arizona Cardinals).

In three seasons as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2011-13), the Golden Lions offense improved each year under his direction.

In 2011, QB Ben Anderson earned SWAC Freshman of the Year accolades while ranking second in the league in passing offense. In 2012, UAPB set a school record for wins (10), and won its first outright SWAC Championship since 1966 and were crowned HBCU National Champions.

During Dooley’s tenure, tackle Terron Armstead became a third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Those seven seasons as offensive coordinator were preceded by 14 years as an assistant coach in various roles at Southern University (1997-2010). In his one season as running backs coach (1997), he helped to produce a pair of All-SWAC rushers, including SWAC Player of the Year, Steve Wofford. As receivers coach at Southern (1997-2010), he developed the two most prolific receivers in school history (Michael Hayes, Juamorris Stewart).

Dooley played wide receiver at Grambling under legendary coach Eddie Robinson (1985 – 1988), winning two SWAC Championships. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern University New Orleans (1999), and his Master’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge (2005).

His professional playing experience includes earning a free agent contract with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders, one year with the AFL's Arizona Rattlers and one year with the World League's Taipei Dragons (China). He also spent time coaching at his alma mater, Alcee Fortier Senior High, as the wide receiver coach, and as offensive coordinator at McMain High School, both in New Orleans, La. “Eric Dooley is ready for this next step and challenge in his coaching career and we are excited to name him as our new head football coach,” said PVAMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson. “From receivers coach to offensive

coordinator, he has been a part of or led explosive units throughout his career – resulting in a lot of championship success. He’s worked under and with some of the legends of and greats of our conference – from Pete Richardson to Monte Coleman to Broderick Fobbs – all men who have led programs to championships. Our new coach has been a part of teams that have won nine SWAC Championships, six HBCU National Championships, and three Bowl game victories. Simply put, he’s a winner, and we look forward to him leading Prairie View A&M football to championship success.”

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT ERIC DOOLEY: “Eric is a solid citizen. He has good work habits and has great communications skills. He’s very accountable, trustworthy and honest. He’ll do a great job of representing Prairie View A&M because he played in the conference and understands the conference. After playing at Grambling, he was associated with some great teams at Southern as an assistant coach, worked his way up through the ranks, and has been involved in some great programs as a coordinator. I think more than anything else, he understands how to build programs. He’s learned really well in terms of order and organization. Also, he’s going to demand respect and discipline from his players. The great thing about him is he understands how to recruit. He’s a great recruiter, and he understands talent. He’s well respected in the coaching profession.”

Pete Richardson, Southern University Head Coach 1993-2009 SWAC Champions 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999,

2004 HBCU National Champions 1993, 1995, 1997, 2003 “I want to congratulate Prairie View A&M University and Mr. Eric Dooley. It’s been a long time coming. What a great, great person first of all, a great Godly man, and secondly a great coach. He won the championship with me in 2012, and I truly don’t believe we could have won that championship without the work ethic and knowledge that he brought to the table. I’ve been waiting for teams to call him to be a head coach, and with that opportunity coming at Prairie View A&M, I think he’s going to do an outstanding job. I’m very proud of him. I’m very happy for him. I know he’s wanted to be a head coach. He now has that opportunity, and I truly believe within my heart he’s going to do very well and be very successful at Prairie View A&M. I want to again congratulate Coach Dooley on his promotion, and I will be praying for him.”

Monte Coleman, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Head Coach 2008-2017 SWAC Champions 2012 HBCU National Champions 2012 “It’s kind of bittersweet, because he’s a personal friend of mine, but he’s also a really exceptional football coach and football mind. I want to congratulate him on his new appointment and new opportunity to be the new head football coach at Prairie View A&M. He has a great and loving family, and he’s definitely a part of us and we’ll definitely miss him. I wish him all the best, and wish him the best of luck in all of his endeavors. We’ll always be friends and counterparts. God bless him.”

Broderick Fobbs, Grambling St. Head Coach 2014 – Present SWAC Champions 2016, 2017 HBCU National Champions 2016

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