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Lancaster’s Douglas named Coach of the Year p. 4

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Church Woman and Pastor of the Month

Pastor Warren Bradford and First Lady Helena Bradford Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church

6901 South Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, Texas 75217 214-398-7553 My favorite scripture: Psalms 34:8 My favorite quote: “Faith is not believing that God can, it is knowing that God will.�

Mtt. 6:33 930am Sunday school.

11:00 am morning worship .

Bible study Tuesdays at 7p.Saturday outreach 11-noon. We are planning to establish 2 community food gardens in south central Dallas this year.

Condolences to the Hall and Nash Family

Home going Services: Rest In Peace Uncle, see you on the other side.

Both Services: Wake Wednesday 7-8 pm May 30, 2018, Funeral Thursday 12: pm May 31, 2018 at Peaceful Rest Funeral Home. 3302 E Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 214-376-3911

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Saluting Curtis King

in Dallas. Undeterred, the former university instructor In the far distant used $250.00 of his future, when the hissavings to launch his tory of Dallas is writdream which has beten and accolades are come a place of culgiven to those who tural richness for all made enduring and people. remarkable contriNow recognized butions to the life as one of the most and culture of North distinguished and Texas and beyond, productive artistic the name Curtis King and cultural instituwill appear near the tions in the country, U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson very beginning of the The Black Academy list. of Arts and Letters Those who read the history will is a beacon for people of all ages and know that Mr. King singularly ethnic groups. Throughout the week birthed an institution, and shared it and on weekends its corridors are with hundreds of thousands of peo- filled with people of talent and those ple from Texas, and throughout the who take delight in experiencing world. them.

His journey was at times difficult Mr. King has provided an incuand not without pain, but Mr. King, bator for local talent, and a forum armed with an abundance of faith in which the internationally known and courage, tenderly molded and such as the highly-acclaimed actors grew his institution, The Black Acad- Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Cicely Tyson, emy of Arts and Letters, into interna- Ester Rolle and Lou Gossett have tional prominence. been featured. The works of the artThere were some that doubted him ist Romare Bearden have been disin 1977 when the 26-year-old Missis- played, as well as the thoughts of the sippi native said that he wanted to writer, C. Eric Lincoln. establish a major cultural institution To ensure that historians and peoBy Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

ple across the globe could experience his institution, Mr. King entered into a relationship with the University of North Texas to digitize nearly forty years of plays produced by the Academy that featured young people from North Texas.

He has been praised and honor for his work by the city of Dallas and the state of Texas. Among the organizations that have applauded him are the Dallas Historical Society and Esquire Magazine.

A plethora of faith institutions have bestowed awards upon Mr. King as have volumes of community groups, fraternities, sororities and educational entities.

No one during the course of the last forty-one years has made the type of sustained contributions that Curtis King has to the artistic and cultural life of North Texas.

He is alone in his accomplishments. The people of this community are grateful that he has devoted his life and his work to us. He has served us well!

We are the beneficiaries of his vision, his passion, his sacrifices, and his love. And we are eternally grateful to him for the legacy that he has left us!

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Lancaster High School Basketball Head Coach named Sports Coach of the Year by Howard Payne University

Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – Lancaster High School Head Basketball Coach Ferrin Douglas was recently selected by Howard Payne University (HPU) to receive the 2018 HPU Sports Hall of Fame Coach of The Year Award at the inaugural HPU Sports Alumni Banquet held in Brownwood, Texas.

son. Douglas returned to Lancaster ISD as the head boys’ basketball coach in 2008 and led the team to the regional finals in 2009 and 2010. Just a few years later, Lancaster earned the Texas 5A-UIL State Championship titles in 2015 and 2016.

The teams under his leadership are known for their success at the state level and at the national level, finishing at No. 5 in 2015.

The award is designed to honor former HPU student-athletes who are doing great things in the coaching profession. Coach Douglas was one of three coaches recognized this year by the Howard Payne University Athletic Department.

Since returning to Lancaster, Douglas has received a host of recognitions for his daily work. He has been named 15-4A Coach of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 as well as the PVILCA Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2016. This year, also marked Douglas’ 300th Career win as a basketball head coach and now the receipt of the HPU Alumni Hall of Fame award.

“Receiving this honor was very special to me. Taking that trip back to Brownwood, Texas, brought back so many memories,” Douglas said. “I spent five years of my life there. It was pretty much a dream come true to be recognized by my alma mater.”

Douglas is a former Howard Payne athlete and a renowned outstanding, four-year letter-winner for the University’s men’s basketball team. As a Yellow Jacket, Douglas served as a 3-year team captain and led the team to the TIAA Conference Championship in 1992. Douglas received

honors as the Defensive Player of the Year in 1992, 1st Team All-Conference in 1994 and went on to receive his bachelors’ degree in 1995.

ball player and started his coaching career in Lancaster ISD as an assistant coach and soon took a varsity assistant position at Dallas Lincoln High School. At Lincoln, Douglas, he helped He shifted from a basket- to lead the team to a 40-0 re-

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cord and a Texas 4-A State Championship.

In 2006, Douglas began his head-coaching career at Dallas ISD’s James Madison High School reaching the playoffs in his first sea-

“The support that I received from my coaches and the patience of my teachers while at Howard Payne along with the support of my parents, family and even the people in the neighborhood where I grew up all helped to fuel my passion to be successful,” Douglas said. “I knew that whatever that I was going to do [professionally] I was going to [work] to be the best at it.”

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REP. ERIC JOHNSON CALLS FOR SENSIBLE GUN LEGISLATION Sense in America.

State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas)

Austin, TX – In the wake of last Friday’s tragic shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) has released the following statement calling for sensible gun legislation to reduce gun violence and promote gun safety: “It is appalling that more Americans have been killed at schools this year than have been killed while serving in our military. Gun violence in America is a public health crisis. These tragedies can and must be stopped. It is imperative that the Texas Legislature and Congress act and not simply issue more feckless statements of sympathy to an ever-growing list of victims and their families.”

Below is a joint statement released

by Representative Johnson and several other Texas legislative candidates who have been awarded the “Gun Sense Candidate” distinction

by Moms Demand Action for Gun

District 63 Andrew Morris, candidate for A Joint Statement by Texas CanTexans are ready to make the House District 64 didates Awarded the Gun Sense changes necessary to protect our Michelle Beckley, candidate for Candidate Distinction children and each other. We look House District 65 forward to working with folks in Sharon Hirsch, candidate for House Our hearts break for all those afour own communities who are District 66 fected by the horrific shooting that willing to stand up and fight the epSamuel Hatton, candidate for took place at Santa Fe High School. idemic of gun violence that plagues House District 71 Nothing we write will diminish the us all. There's a role for all of us to Stephanie Phillips, candidate for grief and anguish sweeping over play, and we encourage those who House District 73 this community. are interested to visit www.momsArmando Gamboa, candidate for demandaction.org.

House District 81 Nothing can remove the fear that Nancy Bean, candidate for House students across the nation feel Signed by: District 93 every day as they go to school. No Beth Llewellyn McLaughlin, candiwords can reassure parents dropRepresentative Eric Johnson, House date for House District 97 ping their children off at school District 100 Mica J Ringo, candidate for House that they won't lose them in what Gwenn Burud, candidate for Senate District 98 was once regarded as a safe haven.

District 9 Ramona Thompson, candidate for Fran Watson, candidate for Senate House District 106 It's time for effective action and District 17 Terry Meza, candidate for House leadership, not more thoughts and Rita Lucido, candidate for Senate District 105 prayers. Every one of us is proud to District 17 Joanna Cattanach, candidate for have been granted a Candidate Dis- Steven Kling, candidate for Senate House District 108 tinction from the Moms Demand District 25 Brandy K Chambers, candidate for Action for Gun Sense organization.

Lisa Seger, candidate for House House District 112 We mean to earn that today and evDistrict 3 Julie Johnson, candidate for House ery day by giving our full-throated Alec Johnson, candidate for House District 115 support to their sensible proposals District 11 Celina Montoya, candidate for to end gun violence and promote Mike Midler, candidate for House House District 121 gun safety, which include: District 16 Claire Barnett, candidate for House Michelle Ryan, candidate for House District 122 Criminal background checks on all District 17 Natali Hurtado, candidate for gun sales.

Rebecca Bell-Metereau, candidate House District 126 Keeping guns out of the hands of for House District 45 Alex Karjeker, candidate for House domestic abusers.

Erin Zwiener, candidate for House District 129 Red Flag Laws.

District 45 Fred Infortunio, candidate for Prohibiting bump stocks.

Sheryl Cole, candidate for House House District 130 Funding gun violence prevention District 46 Gina Calanni, candidate for House research.

Jose "Chito" Vela, candidate for District 132 Stopping permitless carry.

House District 46 Marty Schexnayder, candidate for Keeping guns out of schools and off Elaina Fowler, candidate for House House District 133 college campuses.

District 47 Adam Milasincic, candidate for Stopping gun trafficking and straw Vikki Goodwin, candidate for House District 138 purchasing.

House District 47 Michael Shawn Kelly, candidate for Promoting responsible gun storage Laura Haines, candidate for House House District 150

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I'm Being Murdered in Front of My Son

away." Ryan Autullo, a reporter for the Austin American Statesman described him as "incredibly charismatic and fearless." He did have a case

By Judge Brandon Birmingham pending out of Judge Kocurek's court. Not murIn 1999, then-Governor George W. Bush ap- der, not robbery, not a weapons charge. A second pointed Julie Kocurek to be the Judge of a Felony degree Fraudulent use of possession of identifyCourt in Austin. 16 years later, as she was coming ing information. A serious charge to be sure - a home from a football game with her teenage son, potential of 20 years in prison is a very long time she noticed a bag in front of her gate. Her son got - but not considered to be a violent charge. Some out of her car to move it. That's when she was am- years ago, he entered a plea and received 3 years bushed by gunfire, shot 4 times. "I'm being mur- probation. He failed to live up to the dered in front of my son," she would testify at her terms and conditions of that probation, however, so a warrant had been issued trial at the end of April, 2018. for his arrest.

This was not a random When he act. The physical evidence most refrom the crime scene cently apitself proves that Judge peared in Kocurek was the target.

Ko c urek's An out-of-place bag in the Court bedriveway was designed to fore the stall her entrance into her s h o o t i n g, home, the would-be killhe learned er lying in wait, lurking he might in the shadows watching have to for his prey. Her son got Judge Brandon Birmingham serve 7 out to move it, when the years in shooter sprinted up to the passenger window, gun drawn. four shots in prison for his crime. According to witrapid succession through the window right at the nesses, this made Onyeri very upset.

He was no stranger to a courtroom, Judge. No pausing, no warning shots, no words, however.

He had twice been charged threats or demands from the shooter. She was the with murder in the past, and twice only one shot - her son and two other relatives those charges were dropped by prosewith them in the back seat were not. Nothing was cutors.

He was tried also tried and actaken. And just as quickly as the carnage began, quitted for aggravated robbery. The tips it was suddenly over, the shooter running off into received by law enforcement caused the night. him to be a lead suspect.

I don't know the numbers, but I imagine she It is not nearly enough, of course, to made a lot of people unhappy during her career convict anyone based on a tip, but it is on the bench. All Judges do - every decision we enough to use that tip to get a search make means there are winners and losers. If you warrant for a target's cell phone. When were thinking like I was when I first heard about Investigators caught Onyeri, he broke the shooting that it must have been a defendant his phone into pieces. He must have in her Court, or someone associated with a debeen trying to destroy a picture of the fendant, trying to get even with the Judge for a Judge's SUV stored in his phone. A perceived wrongful conviction or heavy-handed very incriminating picture considering sentence, you would be correct. he lives in Houston, and the picture was Investigators turned their attention to a man taken in Austin on the day of the attack. named Chimene Onyeri based on a tip they reThe investigation culminated in a 17 ceived that he was bragging about the shooting. It Count Federal indictment against Onturns out that this wasn’t the first tip they received yeri for the scheme not only to kill the about him. Another tip received weeks prior to Judge, but also for financial crimes, inthe shooting indicated that Onyeri was planning cluding mail fraud, tax fraud, and skimon killing a Judge. The latter tip was not deemed ming ATM cards. Onyeri's trial began credible, and was not followed.

Who was he? Born in Houston, he is a self-de- in late March. He was not the only perscribed "jack of all trades" who "gambled his life son charged in the case. 6 codefendants

And Justice For All

testified against him during the trial, one that lasted nearly 2 months. The evidence consisted of cell phone records, text messages, and recorded phone calls. The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all 17 counts. Onyeri faces up to a life sentence for his crimes. That decision will be made during the sentencing phase in August.

In response to the attack, the Texas Legislature passed laws designed to beef up security for Judges, and to make their personal information less

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visible. As for Judge Kocurek, she is still in the process of recovering from dozens of surgeries.

Undaunted by the attack, she continues to preside over the Court she once shared with the man who tried his best to kill her.

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A HUGE SUCCESS! A huge success (Divinity & Majestic) D&M Vendor Extravaganza well received. May 26th kicked off the annual vendor event from April thru September and which is geared in giving back to a needed issue each month. Some proceeds are used to help benefit in a scholarship for a seminary student thru Elite News Religious Hall of Fame and this month “No girl left behind” to help stomp out the end of human-trafficking. Juddhonorable Judge Jennifer Bennett, 265th Judicial District Court, who is passionate and having hands on perspective, business man and owner Marvin Earle, of 3535 STUDIOS, where event was held, sponsor Heaven 97 Program Director, Carmina Barnette to name a few.

And last but not least Ms. Ford, church member of Pilgrim Rest MB Church.

We want to thank each and everyone who wanted to be there.

This project will go on each month through September.

Thank you once again and please look to see you all again.

For June time and place to be announced. We are a village.

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TO THE MANY VOTERS OF DALLAS COUNTY FOR RE-ELECTING ME, JUDGE MARTIN HOFFMAN, TO SERVE THE 68TH DISTRICT COURT. I LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU WITH DILEGENCE AND FAITHFULNESS.

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Congresswoman Johnson hosts Youth Crime Prevention Summit for District 30 Students DALLAS, TX – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosted her annual Youth Crime Prevention Summit at the University of North Texas at Dallas.

This year’s summit, featuring the theme “Knowledge is Power” and seven talented and committed panelists, connected more than 120 high school students from across District 30 with prominent community leaders who imparted their wisdom and knowledge to help guide these students through a safe summer and a to better life.

“Providing young people with positive role models and important life skills is vital to their growth and development,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“Through this summit, students get the opportunity to meet and interact with important figures who can share their own experiences and how they made the right choices to overcome adversity. All students have the potential of a bright future. This youth summit helps them see that potential in themselves.”

Panelists and Speakers at the summit: · Bob Mong, President of the University of North Texas at Dallas · Joli Robinson, Dallas Police Department · Ray Schufford, Dallas Fire-Rescue · The Honorable Dominique Collins, Dallas County Criminal Court #4 · Derrick LeBlanc, United States Secret Service · Laura Bruton, North Texas Job Corps · Jeremy Spencer, United States Army Corp of Engineers · Cory Proctor, former Dallas Cowboy The Youth Crime Prevention Summit is a component of Congresswoman Johnson’s efforts to connect with the youth and provide them with opportunities to better their education and open their horizons to new professions. She also hosts the Math and Science Lecture Series and the Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue each year.

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Youth Crime Prevention Summit Panelists at the University of North Texas at Dallas following their interactions with student attendees

In Memoriam - Mother Bernice Foster mother of Pastor James Foster, Celestial Haven Baptist Church Mother Bernice Foster, lovingly known as “Snapper Jack”, was born May 8, 1924, in Bloomberg, Texas (Cash County).

She was the oldest of five children born to James and Zula Mae Henderson. She was educated through the Bloomberg, Texas public schools.

Mother Bernice accepted Christ at an early age at Shady Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Mothershed. She grew up working in many areas of the church.

Professionally, Mother Bernice worked for the United States Postal Service. After 20 years of service, she retired.

Mother Bernice was united in holy matrimony to James Foster, Sr. in 1947 and to this union they were blessed with three wonder-

ful children: Debra, Vanessa, and James Foster, Jr. They were married over 53 years until they were parted by his death in May 2000.

She joined Salem Institutional Baptist Church in 1941 under the leadership of the late Reverend B.R. Riley. She faithfully worked with the Deaconess Department and the Hearts of Heritage of Salem. She also organized and was a Co-Founder of the United Christian Fellowship. Mother Bernice worked tirelessly in the efforts of building this fellowship. She edited the monthly newsletter, loved to cook and bake and was known for her delicious butter cakes. Most importantly, Bernice enjoyed her time with her family and friends.

On May 5, 2018, at 4:32 A.M. as

she was singing “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”, she quietly transitioned to her heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Foster Sr.; her parents, James and Zula Mae Henderson; three sisters, Muriel Evelyn Belford, Mattie Lou Smith, and Emma Lee Reed.

Cherishing her memories is her

only living sibling, her brother Henry Henderson of Flint, Michigan; her three children, Deborah Ann Foster of Houston, Texas, Vanessa Enette (Michael), and James Foster, Jr. (Helen), both of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren, four teen great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

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