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pepper 2 heads romaine lettuce 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 onion, cut into 1/4-inch strips Directions Combine chicken strips and fajita marinade in a large bowl. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 1 hour to overnight. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Combine oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Clean heads of romaine lettuce; cut in half from end to end. Brush halved romaine lettuce with oil-garlic mixture. Add sliced peppers and onions to the oil-garlic mixture. Toss to combine.

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A Tribute to First Lady Barbara Bush

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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Equal Rights Amendment when elements in her political party harshly fought against the measures. When The life lived by First Lady Barba- senior presidential advisers in the ra Pierce Bush was wonadministration of her son drously majestic, and hisurged him to go to war in torical. The wife of a man the Middle East, she was who became president of noticeably upset. the United States, and the She would later join mother of one son who her husband, President occupied the same White H.W. Bush, in saying that House office as his father, those that counseled her and another who became son had “hijacked” his By Rep. Eddie a governor of Florida, Barpresidency by giving him Bernice Johnson bara Bush’s life is nearly misleading advice that led unparalleled in the history to a war in which young of our nation. Americans and people in the country For ninety-two years, until her she that was invaded needlessly died. took her final breath on April 17th, Born into a prominent wealthy holding the hand of her husband of family in New York City, Barbara Bush seven decades, she displayed examples always believed that those who had of radiant grace, abundant courage been blessed with abundance had a and copious intellect. responsibility to assist those who were When news of her death was an- not as fortunate. nounced tears flowed from the eyes As the nation’s first lady she proof people of every political party, no moted literary in America matter where they lived, or their reliShe met her future husband at a gious faiths. She transcended differences and demonstrated a sense of goodness that brought people together as human-beings. During times of turmoil in the administrations of her husband and son in Washington, she remained a lighthouse, standing strong and tall against the most horrific of storms. Even those who violently disagreed with the policies of both presidents found solace, believing that they would be counseled by her, and that her advice would make things right again. Barbara Bush was unafraid of being unpopular. She embraced a woman’s right to choose and the

Christmas party when they were both teenagers. Some say that their meeting was the best Christmas present that either of them had ever received. Four living presidents, including her husband and her son, paid tribute to Barbara Bush at the memorial service that celebrated her life. Nearly 1500 friends and admirers came to be with the Bush family, and to say goodbye to a woman who had befriended many of them. Hours after the internationally televised service concluded, she was laid to rest in a grave located on the grounds of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. She was buried next to her daughter, Robin, who died from cancer when she was three-years-old. All of us will miss Barbara Bush, her truthfulness, her fairness, her elegance and her passion. The nation and world is a better place because she lived amongst us, giving all that she could without malice or animosity.

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Mark Cooks for City Council

I am a father/papa, believer, banker, cyclist and a supporter of the arts. I am a 12+ year resident of Duncanville, who not only enjoys living in the area, but is passionate about volunteering. My experience of serving on various boards and panels, has prepared me to support a thriving community. I care about our past, present and future and know that by working together in unity, Duncanville will gain stronger partnerships and regain its economic strength.

Safe Neighborhoods and Parks. I care about Economic Development, Attracting Quality Restaurants and Retail Businesses. I care about Education Partnerships. Personal Background Two Adult sons and four grandchildren Education/ Experience:

Attended Duncanville was at its stron- Dallas Baptist gest when parents and commu- University, nity leaders all worked together American for the same common goal, to Institute of make Duncanville the “City of Banking, Champions.” UCLA, AA Leadership I care about Quality of life, Program; 40

years of Banking experience, a ville Board of Adjustment Senior Vice President /District • Former Park Board for Manager with Wells Fargo Cedar Hill Bank. • Former Board Chair for Gateway Charter Church Affiliation: ConSchool cord Missionary Baptist • Dallas Black Church Dance Theatre Executive Board Hobbies: Golfing, cycling, Member traveling, spend time with • Dallas Black grandchildren Chamber Board Member • Circle Ten CounExperienced Leadership cil, Boy Scouts of America (Friends of Scouting Chair) • Former Duncan • Duncanville Poville City Council Member lice Citizen Academy Graduate and Mayor Pro Tem 2012-2014 • Board Member • Former Duncanfor Community Council ville EDC President 2015-2016 • Former Duncan-

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State Fair of Texas Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Texas Students

Since its establishment in 1992, the State Fair of Texas® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education, and community involvement. Looking forward to another year of supporting Texas students through college scholarships, the State Fair honored its Dallas-area scholarship recipients at the annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon today. New recipients and their families gathered at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center in Fair Park for the event, hailing from five Dallas Independent School District (DISD) high schools in the Fair Park area. Awarding a total of nearly $1.4 million in new college scholarships in 2018, the Fair recognized 105 Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipients from DISD and four Seasonal Employee Scholarship recipients, in addition to 120 Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients from around the state who could not be in attendance.

Guests got the chance to hear from FOX4 News Anchor Clarice Tinsley, who has served as a longtime Fair supporter and presenter of the awards at the event for many years. Students loved listening to this year’s keynote speaker, Executive Assistant Chief of Police for the Dallas Police Department, David Pughes. In addition, guests heard from a current recipient of the Scholarship Program, Aaron Williford, who is a James Madison High School Alumnus attending Texas A&M University – Commerce. The State Fair of Texas Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to more than 2,200 students for a total of more than $11.3 million. To honor its past Chairman Pete Schenkel, each year the State Fair awards multiple college scholarships to selected applicants from five DISD high schools surrounding the Fair Park area – Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, and Woodrow Wilson High Schools. In addition, the State Fair awards scholarships to selected applicants who have participated in youth livestock competitions at the State Fair of Texas and are enrolling in an agricultural-related or agricultural-benefiting curriculum. Awarding its first set of students this year, the Seasonal Employee Scholarship serves a thank you to the Fair’s seasonal employees for their hard work and dedication to the State Fair of Texas.A total of 105 graduating seniors were awarded the State Fair of Texas Pete Schenkel Scholarship today at the annual celebration, including: Chas-

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tity Chavez, Karen Devora Cigarroa, Dulce Ipina Valencia, Jocelyn Jasso, Fatima Mendoza, Cinthya Meza, Fabiola Murillo, Melany Ochoa, Lucero Perez, Rosa Perez, Amy Phan, Fernanda Roman, Jennifer Romero Vasquez, Daniela Saldana, Aolany Sanchez, Melissa Serrano, Jael Tesfaye, Elizabeth Torres, Jennifer Ulloa, Kath-

erine Villa, and Jennifer Villalobos of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School; Katelyn Bell, Erica Boulden, Aneja Cardell, Ruby Cardenas, David Caro, Jaqueline Cepeda, J'keisha Collins, Tatyana Dunn, Alejandra Hernandez, J'otvia Lewis, Malayshia Roberson, Qua'Dajea Rogers, Kevin Salomon, Alyssa Simpson, Thomas Tolliver, Travion Williams, and Havanna Williams of James Madison High School; Jose Aranda, Dayjus Hill, Laderrika Holland, Kia Hooker-Russell, Kiara Hooker-Russell, Tonarion Jenkins, Kiaya Johnson, Kiara Kabbara, Broderinique Knox, Kymarra Lewis, Naila Lopez, Kiana Moore, Sandra Moreno, Montarius Reed, Randa Slone, Kennedy Taylor, Akieryni West, and Tatyana Wright of Lincoln High School; Antonia Cabanas, Jennifer Calderon, Leonel Campos, Claudia Canales, Brenda Cruz, Jasmine Diaz, Dragana Djakovic, Helen Garcia, Trong Hoang, Alma Macias, Esperanza Manqueros, Kelly Montes De Oca, Alejandro Murillo, Tommy Nguyen, Kathy Nguyen, Jesus Orta, Cristy Ottenwarden, Monica Ozuna De Luna, Cinthia Rayas, Aliyah Reeves, Jerah Marie Sanchez, Jason Solorzano-Delacruz, Stephany Soto, Yaumiri Subiza, and Antonio Zaragoza of North Dallas High School; Victoria Arenas, Liyat Assefa, Adam Becker, Audrey Blumenstock, Charlotte Devine, Aaron Furman, Annabelle Furrh, Angelica Islas, Michael Kavas, Paul Kraus, Henry Lloyd, Zachary Longhway, Chloe Mabry, Madeline Mcculloch, Elizabeth Mcpherson, Daniel Ramos, Emily Rosas, Ethan Rose, Marino Sanchez, Julia Van Witzenburg, William Warncke, Travis West, Carly Williams, and Alexa Zotos of Woodrow Wilson High School.

A total of four recipients were awarded the State Fair of Texas Seasonal Employee Scholarship today at the annual celebration, including: Jack Hyland, Camisha Nelson, Kailyn Newsom, and Lakiaya Stephens.

A total of 120 Youth Livestock Scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors from across the Lone Star State, including: Aaricka Thomas of Eden, Abbey Ivey of

Brownwood, Afton Compton of Georgetown, Alexandra Ely of Boerne, Allison Morgan of Sherman, Ashley Simpson of Eastland, Audrey Acord of Madisonville, Bailee McKay of Dumas, Bailey Thorin of Cypress, Bailey Teter of Riesel, Baylee Hogan of Franklin, Blaine Gibson of Paradise, Breanna Bowen of Como, Breckyn LeCompte of Perryton, Brianna Coleman of San Antonio, Brynden Andrews of Como, Caitlin Williams of Denver City, Caleb Kott of Junction, Caroline Wolf of Windthorst, Carson Millican of Seminole, Carson Read of Rhome, Cassidey Weems of Liberty Hill, Cate Harris of Barry, Chase Coursey of Farmersville, Cierra Dickerson of Bryan, Claire Plemons of Blooming Grove, Clayton Ramsey of Navasota, Cody Harris of

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May is Older American Month

My Day Interview w/Judge Brenda Hull Thompson, Probate Court By Dr. J. Ester Davis Part One What is Probate? What do Probate Courts do? What is jurisdiction of Probate Courts in Dallas County? How do Probate Courts affect my life? How do I avoid Probate? What are typical frauds and scams? What is a guardianship? What is the impact of Elder Financial Safety Center on Dallas County? These are just a few of the questions we wanted to address during our time with Judge Thompson. In partnership with me and this series, I am asking you to use your “handy-dandy ever-present” hand computer (cell phone) and look up, educate yourself on some of these terms. Let’s start here. The 2018 theme for Older American Month is “Engage at Every Age”. The Administration on Aging (www.AOA.gov) leads our nation in observance of Older American Month. AARP is the largest informational resource for Americans over 55 nationwide. Texas , because of our size, is a global thought leader

in approaches to resources, legal services, guardianship compliance, etc. As an example, herewith are some state statistics compliments of the 85th Legislative Session. The population of Texans over age 65 projected to double by 2030 to almost 6 million. There are 54,693 active guardianships in Texas. That is a 66% increase in guardianships since 2011. There is $5 Billions in assets under court and guardians control in Texas. Very Important: Of the 54,000 plus active guardianships, 20,000 plus are handled in non-statutory probate counties (244 counties). There are 18 statutory probate courts in 10 counties. The 20,000 plus in non-statutory probate counties are handled by county courts at law (lawyer judges) in courts of general jurisdiction and in constitutional law courts. Now keep that word “ non statutory” probate in mind. We will explore it and “statutory” in depth during this series with Judge Thompson. Also keep in mind, these are Texas laws and courts. Years ago, I interviewed Judge Thompson in her offices before being elected for our then Time Warner “Ester Davis Television Shows”. Judge Thompson has been a global thought leader in approaches and protection for

Texans. Brenda Hull Thompson is the Presiding Judge of the Probate Court of Dallas County. Elected in 2010, she has more than twenty(20)years of service to the community in civil practice and in mediations. She is the first elected African American Statutory Probate Judge and is the local Administrative Judge for the Dallas County Probate Courts. There is that important word again to- wit: ‘statutory’. I was invited to attend the Texas Bar Foundation Gala the year Judge Thompson was the recipient of the Merrill Hartman Judicial Pro Bono Service Award presented by the Dallas Bar Association. Judge Thompson is referred to as a “ global thought leader” because of her tireless ongoing work and groundbreaking implementations for “this community”. In a unique collaborative partnership between The Senior Source, Dallas County Probate Courts and Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, prosecution, prevention and protection services are now sitting on the front row for Dallas Seniors. The Elder Financial Safety Center is a vision-to-real time center ensuring every older adult in Dallas and across America live in a safe community with the resources to securely age with dignity. To be continued . . . Part Two: The Elder Financial Safety Center Ester Davis can be reached @estyler2000@aol.com, www.Esterday.com or 214.376.9000

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Affordable Housing: City Hall vs the Community Housing Development Organizations By Arielle Johnson

Districts 4 and 7 in the Southern Sector of Dallas are on standby for the greenlight, to continue with their proposed plans to develop mixed-used/multi-level income properties which will result in the creation of affordable housing for seniors and others in our area, who fall below the median income range. Due to some private, outside developers filing a suit against the City of Dallas for supposedly, concentrating low-income families in low income areas, the City is conducting a market study of these areas before it releases any funds to developers, particularly Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). According to members of the City Council from other areas, Federal and City Funds have been requested and disbursed for projects, which have never been fully completed. Sometimes extensions on projects which were supposed to have been completed by a certain time are granted, along with additional funds. What we have here is a case of the City of Dallas vs. the CHDOs, with those in need of housing, caught in the middle. How is it possible for the City to address the issue of lack of affordable housing, without building it? Everyone knows we are coming up short on what is considered affordable. And why is there such a push NOW, to go back and search the records of previous city administrations and heads of CHDOs to determine if there has been a misappropriation of funds? It sounds as if the City has just been doling out money without checking the validity of the projection that were presented to them. In most cases, when you have two entities, a giver and a receiver, the giver asks appropriate questions to determine whether the solicitor’s request is too much of a risk

or even reasonable. The giver always has the upper hand. Unfortunately, we were not able to speak with all of the CHDOs, but we did catch up with Mr. Sherman Roberts, the President and CEO of City Wide Development Corporation, who made it known to us at the onset of the interview, that he wants the public to be aware of their accomplishments and what sorts of funds were involved. For the purpose of our article, we decided to focus on one of City Wide’s biggest accomplishments to date - Lancaster Urban Village. Mr. Robert’s group started assembling land around the Lancaster Corridor’s Transit Oriented Development area in 2009 and completed the the Urban Development in 2014. Today, the Lancaster Urban Village is a gem in the blighted area of Southern Dallas. Mr. Roberts and his staff did more than just build an affordable housing complex, they created a mixed income/mixed use property that has 193 apartments, consisting of Efficiencies, 1, 2 and 3-Bedrooms, 100 of which are considered affordable, while the remaining 93 are market rate and 4 retail spaces. The four retail spaces have been leased to the Oak Cliff Sandwich Shop, Papa Johns, Dental Office of Lancaster Family Dentistry and the VA Medical Center, all of which have committed to either 5-10 year leases, thereby increasing the economic wealth of the community and providing jobs. Because it is in such close proximity to the VA Hospital, it has been and is a desirable living community for hospital workers who want to have the experience of walking to work instead of commuting in their cars. Mr. Roberts and his staff of 3 other workers, have always been very metic-

ulous about their bookkeeping. When asked how much monies were required to create the Lancaster Urban Village development, he immediately found a copy of the budget for the project and gave it to me. The majority of the funds for this successful development came from HUD and TIF Financing. The overall budget was for $30,000,000, when in actuality, only $29,645,000 was used for the Lancaster Urban Village development. Mr. Roberts stated they avoided having to give back any federal funds, through careful borrowing, which meant they were only borrowing exactly what they needed. He also mentioned, although the administration downtown at City Hall may have changed, his records are in order and he can account for all funds provided to his organization and contractors for the development of proposed and completed projects. Regardless of what you hear in the news, you must keep in mind, there are a number of CHDOs here in Dallas who are advocates of fair, affordable housing for all and have provided just that. When the City holds up the activity of everyone falling under the classification of CHDO, while they conduct a market study, to determine what the percentage of market rate to affordable housing they are going to allow, they are forcing individuals in difficult positions, to remain in them while they play with numbers in the Black and White. As Mr. Roberts so eloquently stated yesterday, “I see opportunity and I see opportunity for everybody. Mostly, I see other races that see opportunity, but not for the area. As a non-profit I see opportunity for seniors. The others see a way to invest and make more money for themselves.” Mr. Roberts actually has his mind set on another development for the Southern Sector, near a well developed Transit

Oriented Development area of Dallas, with a focus on the seniors. Seniors are being displaced daily, with no place to go other than Lancaster and DeSoto. Just imagine how different the demographic will be if the city’s numbers are off, and it gives ways to a population whose income is double or triple that of the people living there now. They won’t be able to live there anymore. It’s called “Redlining”. Back in the 70s, developers came into Dallas and created the community known as Vickery Meadows. The makeup of the majority of the population consisted of a young, childless, upper middle class folks. Covering an area of 2.86 square miles, this area was able to boast of having 2,300 condos and 15,500 apartments. However, due to the passing of the federal government’s Fair Housing Act in 1988, the demographic began to change rather quickly. The government basically told the owners and managers, there was no way they could continue to keep people away because they had children. In the case of the Southern Sector, the federal government needs to come in and say there is no way you can push people out of their neighborhoods because they are seniors. There is no way out of the discussion of affordable housing, and this discussion leads to other discussions about low paying jobs, and housing developments being created in the boonies, where it is extremely difficult to move around without having a car of your own. We hope the City will do the right thing, but in actuality, we will just have to wait and see. Please check back with us, because we are going to reach out to other CHDOs, to make sure the correct stories make their way to the press.

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Janet moved to Duncanville with her husband, James, in 2005. Immediately impressed with the City of Duncanville and the Duncanville school system, they decided to get involved and began volunteering.

Their children attended Central Elementary, Byrd Junior High, and Duncanville High School. The goal of both Janet and James has always been to be a positive force in life. Janet wants to “MOVE DUNCANVILLE FORWARD” by growing businesses increasing citizen participation. Personal

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Janet has been married for 34 years to James Harris, the owner of JUSTIN MOVING CO LLC. They have two adult children, both graduates of Duncanville High School Son: Justin, played football, was captain of the team and a power lifter. Justin is now Operations Manager in the family business. Justin is married to Tracey and has 2 sons, KD(7) and Kornelius(3) Daughter: Jaimee, was an Athletic Trainer at Duncanville High School and was the recipient of the “Athletic Trainer of the Year” for 2 years. Jaimee is currently a Health Science instructor, a part time Athletic Trainer and the mother of 1-monthold son, Jai. Experienced Leadership Duncanville City Council at Large 2011-2013 Former Chair of Duncanville Chamber of Commerce Former Chairperson of the Chamber Yearly Auction Former Member on the Best Southwest

Partnership Board Served on the Duncanville Community Multicultural Commission President of Duncanville Booster Club - 2009 Business/Education Telecommunications Industry for 20 plus years (Sprint, GTE--Verizon & Frontier) Previous real estate agent and property manager with Century 21 Galloway-Herron Attended Dallas Baptist University and DCCC Church Affiliation Dedicated member of EastGate Fellowship International; Pastor: Larry Brice Current Church Administrative Assistant Current Family Care Ministry Leader Deaconess for 30 plus years Hobbies Spending time with family and friends, mentoring and planning events.

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JUDGE DISMISSES DALLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY’S FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT TO REMOVE DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS FROM BALLOT – Judge Eric Moyé of the 14th Civil District Court has dismissed the Dallas County Republican Party’s frivolous lawsuit to remove over eighty Democratic candidates, most of whom are minorities, from the 2018 general election ballot in Dallas County. State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) was among the candidates targeted by the Dallas County Republican Party. Judge Moyé’s decision comes just one month after Representative Johnson filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Representative Johnson has released the following statement in response to the case’s dismissal: “This frivolous lawsuit was a thinly veiled attempt by the Dallas County Republican Party to take away the ability of minority voters in Dallas County to elect the candidates of their choice. The Republican Party seems to be doing everything in its power to show minority voters that it has little regard for them at the national, state, and now local level,” stated Representative Johnson. “I think the 2018 midterm elections will be a wake-up call for Republicans,” Johnson added. “Minority voters now clearly see the GOP for what it is. It isn’t the party of Abraham Lincoln anymore. It’s the party of Donald Trump.”

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PANTHER BASEBALL ROLLS OVER STEERS IN CONTEST

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Prairie View A&M University baseball team topped Texas College 13-3 at Tankersley Field for a non-conference mid-week contest. Caleb Rozypal got his first www.texasmetronews.com win of the season, allowing three earned runs in five innings pitched. Demarie Smith led the Panthers with three RBI’s on the afternoon. Texas College scored one run on one hit, and the Panthers responded by scoring a pair of runs on three hits in their half of the first inning. Tracy Warren singled and later advanced to second base on a wild pitch. Daniel Lingua singled up the middle to put runners on first and third base with one out. Calvin Rucker had a base hit, allowing Warren to score. In the following at bat Lingua scored on a wild pitch, ending the inning with a 2-1 advantage. PVAMU added one run in the second inning, as Avery Williams was hit by a pitch and advanced to third base as Tyler Durham

singled to left field. A. Williams scored Smith grounding into a double play to make the score 3-1. Texas College scored two runs in the top half of the third inning. Prairie View scored four runs on three hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Steven Williams singled to left center field and stealing second base. Andrew Garcia walked and both he and Williams eventually advanced on a passed ball. Tyler Durham was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Smith singled to left field, allowing Garcia and S. Williams to score. Jefferson singled into centerfield, right before Durham scored on a wild pitch. A few at bats later, Warren grounded out to first base, scoring Smith on the play. At the end of four innings the Panthers led 7-2. The Panthers were able to keep Texas College off the scoreboard in the final five innings, as the Panthers added six runs earning the win.

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RE-ELECT JUDGE MARTIN HOFFMAN IN THE MAY RUNOFF Solid Experience and Track Record in the Community Matter Vote Early May 14-18; Election Day May 22 You would be hard pressed to find a Judge in Dallas County who has worked harder in the community to go above and beyond regular job duties than Judge Martin Hoffman. He was a leader of the “Class of 2006” Democratic who swept Dallas County for Democrats for the first time in decades. Since then, he has earned a solid reputation

on the bench and he has mentored dozens of young people who are interested in legal careers. Judge Hoffman has been active in local high schools as a speaker and mock trial judge. He has served on dozens of committees and projects with various legal associations. He has one of the strongest internship programs among our judges, allowing students in the local community to directly observe and learn about our courts and gain insight into what it is like to be an attorney or judge. For all of this work, he has received numerous awards, including the 2017 Dallas Woman Lawyers Outstanding Jurist Award, and the 2016 JL Turner Legal Association Hon. Cleo Steele Committed Mentor Award. He has also earned the endorsements of Democratic leaders who are around the system daily and know who is doing a good job, including Senator Royce West, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Commissioner Elba Garcia and others. It is incumbent on us, the voters, to research our judicial candidates. Did you know that literally hundreds of thousands

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of people go through our justice system in Dallas County each year? For instance, it is said that Love Field is the only public building in Dallas that has more daily foot traffic than Crowley Courthouse. Our judges have a huge impact on the community in terms of lives, decisions and efficient use of taxpayer dollars. This is why experience, fairness and track record matter so much. In the race for the 68th Civil District Court, Judge Hoffman clearly has earned re-election, and his experience and track record are incomparable.

Here is a look at his qualifications versus his opponent’s… JUDGE HOFFMAN has handled more than 300 civil jury trials. His opponent has handled only one civil case in the last decade. JUDGE HOFFMAN is Board Certified in Civil Law. His opponent is not board certified. JUDGE HOFFMAN is endorsed as qualified by the Dallas Committee for a Quali-

fied Judiciary. His opponent was not endorsed.

JUDGE HOFFMAN was recommended by the Dallas Morning News. Not recommended due to lack of experience. JUDGE HOFFMAN was a leader of the “Class of 2006” Democrats who worked with the Democratic Party to turn Dallas County blue. His opponent has no track record with the party. JUDGE HOFFMAN is endorsed by Stonewall Democrats, Preston Hollow Democrats, Metrocrest Democrats, Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats, Mexican American Democrats, Tejano Democrats, North Texas Asian Democrats, Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats, Mexican American Bar Association, Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association, and AFL-CIO Dallas. His opponent received no group endorsements.

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VOTE JUDGE KEN TAPSCOTT IN THE MAY RUNOFF We Can’t Let Angry Lawyers Take Out a Good, Honest Judge Over One Ruling Vote Early May 14-18; Election Day May 22 In judicial races, there is often more than meets the eye. Voters have a hard time researching every candidate. When you walk into the voting booth, you may have dozens of judicial candidates to choose from. It has never been more important to know the facts before you vote. This is especially true of the upcoming Democratic Primary Runoff Election May 22. Judge Ken Tapscott is the 2017 Democratic Elected Official of the Year. He has been in office for 12 years, and he has exemplary ratings in the Dallas Bar Association judicial evaluation polls, with over 90% of lawyers approving of his work. He has also put more trials to a jury than any other civil judge in Dallas County over the last decade. Why is Judge Tapscott even facing a challenge you ask? Because he followed the law and angered a handful of powerful attorneys who lost a case in his court. Instead of being satisfied with a fair, just ruling, they decided to recruit and support a challenger to take out Judge

Tapscott in the Democratic Primary. One of the attorneys involved even hired this challenger, Paula Rosales, to work at his firm in the meantime, and they have poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into her campaign.

opponent’s.

Here are the real facts. Judge Tapscott presided over a medical malpractice suit. A paid expert witness was brought into the trial by the plaintiffs. But this expert witness had no prior experience with the medical technology in question, called a virtual colonoscopy. The defense asked that this witness not be allowed to testify because he lacked expertise. Because he had to follow the law, Judge Tapscott upheld the motion and removed the witness. The plaintiffs lost their case in Judge Tapscott's court, and again on appeal. Clearly, Judge Tapscott did what was the right, if difficult decision.

JUDGE TAPSCOTT has 21 years of civil law experience. His opponent has six months.

“What concerns me most is the example this sets,” said Judge Tapscott. “If lawyers don’t believe in the process at the trial level, if they just want their way at any cost, then the fairness and objectivity of the system is under attack. Do you want to walk into a courtroom where the judge is fair and unbiased, or do you want a courtroom that is owned by lawyers with their own agendas, bullying judges? I find this upsetting. Many of my colleagues do as well. We have a process. We have a court of appeals. We have a system in place when people disagree with a ruling. If we let angry lawyers use the ballot box to take out good judges, our system is in jeopardy and the independence of every judge is at stake.” Here’s a quick rundown of Judge Tapscott’s experience versus his

JUDGE TAPSCOTT has tried more than 420 civil jury trials. His opponent has tried zero.

JUDGE TAPSCOTT is endorsed as qualified by the Dallas Committee for a Qualified Judiciary. His opponent was not endorsed. JUDGE TAPSCOTT has been rated as excellent or acceptable by 90% of lawyers in the Dallas Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Poll. His opponent has never been reviewed. JUDGE TAPSCOTT was named the 2017 Elected Official of the Year by the Democratic Party. His opponent has no service history with the party. JUDGE TAPSCOTT is endorsed by Progressive Voters League, Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association, Mexican American Democrats, Mexican American Bar Association, Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats, Preston Hollow Democrats, Metrocrest Democrats, North Texas Asian Democrats, Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats, AFL-CIO Dallas, and Teamsters. His opponent received one endorsement.

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Navasota, Cole Crownover of Sunray, Conner Metcalfe of Corsicana, Darci Gann of Meridian, David Hemphill of Hondo, Eliza Lazenby of North Zulch, Emily Hoelscher of Talpa, Emily Brite of Granbury, Emily Terry of Aubrey, Erin Steglich of Holland, Graceann Mullins of Golden, Haley Pollard of Chico, Haley Houston of Livingston, Hannah Hull of Early, Hunter Grant of pittsburg, Jaimie Jones of Krum, Jalee Luna of Troy, James Cochran of Christoval, James Rogers of Hamilton, Jayla Lair of Cooper, Jayli Teeters of Spearman, Jessica Spenrath of Comfort, Jessica Dykes of Spring, Jodi Toler of Forestburg, John Womack of Troup, John Lowry of Wylie, John Branch of Omaha, John Morgan of Manvel, John Woodard of Paris, Jordan Hess of Stephenville, Justin Wells of Caddo Mills, Kaleigh Meador of Amarillo, Kameron Riddle of Lamesa, Kamlynn Thomas of Jacksboro, Kassi Koy of New Waverly, Katelyn Cozart of Zephyr, Katelyn Caldwell of Midlothian, Katie Perkins of Irene, Kayla Seale of Crawford, Kennedy Caldwell of Slaton, Kindall Manning of Dublin, Kullen Sorrels of Dalhart, Kyla Seale of Crawford, Kylie burns of maypearl, Kylie Harlan of Sherman, Kymber Fleitman of Lindsay, Kyndal Sligh of Moody, Latimer Burnett of Sweetwater, Lauren Prescher of Clifton, Lauren Hillert of Wellborn, Lauren Lee of Hamilton, Lauryn Luttrull of

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lace of Sunset, McKenzie Brightwell of Henderson, McKenzie Castro of Gilmer, Megan Burgess of Marion, Micah Trull of Brady, Morgan Hollingsworth of Del Rio, Nicole Jones of Bullard, Paige Perryman of Seminole, Paityn Glaze of Collinsville, Payton Evans of Henderson, Randy Denton of Grand Saline, Regan Watson of Royse City, Regan Merryfield of Conroe, Riley Reep of Ropesville, Ryli Ruffin of Mason, Sadie Bow of Happy, Samantha Corn of Franklin, Shae Rimpel of Athens, Shane Flanagan of Ballinger, Sterling Friedrich of Abilene, Sterling Pieniazek of Denton, Tanner Stokes of Andrews, Tanner Miller of Gilmer, Tara Glasscock of Early, Tatum Whitewood of Sanger, Taylor Loeffler of Lampasas, Taylor Yates of DeKalb, Taylor Boone of Greenville, Teegan Mackey of Giddings, Tyler Griffeth of Justin, Victoria Ramsey of Idalou, Victoria Parkey of Archer City, Wesley Fehrle of Burton, and Whitney Johnson of Waxahachie.

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Pamela Davis is a native of Lancaster, Texas, with a record of commitment to community and a strong desire to bring change to District 4. Pamela believes in rebuilding communities from the bottom-up, enhancing the quality of life for residents to grow and flourish, and creating safer neighborhoods by prioritizing "Safety First." Early voting is April 23- May 1. Election day is May 5.