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Burris (DIll)News recently hosted a panel on “Exploring Analyst with the Federal Government.” Sen. ss Opportunities Wiladvocate Juan of looking toward the future when it comes was believes liams Americans should devote time into learning fired from aware of new jobs in the emerging s and becoming the company after ★CBC Page 3 Juan Williams claiming that By ReShonda Tate Billingsley Muslims make DEFENDER him “nervous” and “worried” on planes. www.tsu.edu/giving exas Southern University’s president has come up Williams’ comments or contact Wendy Adair with a plan he hopes will put an end to a controcame after the show’s host Bill University Advancement versy surrounding the painting over of some hisO’Reilly asked if the U.S. was Adair@tsu.edu toric murals on the campus of the historically Black unifacing a “Muslim dilemma.” versity. But some students and community members EWS SERVICE “Look Bill, tions against his relative, who’s I’m not a wonder if his contribution of $50,000 for a Preservation older than the age of 65. bigot,” Williams responded. plan is enough to undo the damage. University officials of financial Harrison faces charges of False “You know the kind of books a series of ads in support of the proposition. Renew By ReShonda Tate Billingsley say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step. rris County has Statement to Obtain Credit, I’ve written about the Civil Houston says as much as 80 percent of the city’s Defender “We know $50,000 isn’t enough for the whole project. for theft and Tampering with a Rights movement in this counHouston area voters will decide the outcome of a roads and drainage infrastructure is outdated. And It’s just enough to bring in a conservator to analyze the tments recently Governmental Record, Theft, try. But, when I get on the fixing it would be too expensive without a nominal controversial proposition regarding the city’s drainBen Jealous against plane, Edwin and Misapplication of I got to tell you, if I see fee added to property owners’ bills. age fee. It’s a decision that could affect nearly every ★MURALS, Page 7 from people allegaFiduciary Property. Three of who are in Muslim garb “Basically, you can go down pretty much any property owner in Houston and has divided city oftheknow, charges are first degree le from and an Ieldthink, you they street in the city and see how we really need this ficials. ecile Harrison are identifyingfelonies themselvesthat first expose Harrison proposition to pass,” said Branch.defendernetwork.com Proposition 1 calls for a fee to help pay for imsponsible for a up to 99 years in prison. and foremost as Muslims, I get or lifeprovements Proponents say the fee would raise $8 to $12 to the city’s crumbling drainage system. elated issues fourth is a state jail felony worried.inI getThe nervous.” Let 20 us know thinkthe adout the Mural Preservation billion over the next years.what It’s you money mayor Supporters hope the Proposition will alleviate the his indictments NPR announced that on Friday @ defendernetwork.com. We want to hear from you! believes Houstonians are willing to invest. Bayou City’s constant flooding problems, while opom the same allegaevening it was ending ★INDICTED, Pagesay 3 Prop 1 isn’t the answer. “Thirty-five thousand Houstonians signed a petiponents Williams’ contract with the tion saying do something about flooding in the city An age-old problem By Linn Washington Jr. company. of Houston. We can’t pass the fee until citizens deMost Houstonians know that every time it rains, Special to the NNPA from “Juan has been a valuable there is the threat of flooding. The problem is mainly cide they’re gonna pass Prop 1,” said Houston Mayor The Philadelphia Tribune contributor to NPR and public Annise Parker. because of Houston’s aging infrastructure. It needs radio for many years and we “Proposition 1 will create a dedicated, pay-asan expensive overhaul - something proponents say a The controversial resoludid not make this decision you-go fund to rebuild Houston’s streets and drainnew fee could certainly fund. tion issued by the NAACP lightly or without regret,” the age systems. I know that Houstonians need this “It’s about economic development. 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By Morgan Lynch Defender: What was it like growing up in LD: God, I broke in so long ago, these kids are butions by the likes of Damian Marley, Mos Def, Chali Defender By Kam Williams Houston and how did it impact2na, your Kirk career? breaking in all on their own. [laughs] Everything is Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of CONTRIBUTING oretta Devine is known for her effervescent WRITER00 LD: (laughs) I grew up in a largeMaroon household5.of five done differently now. I mean there’s so many ways personality, infectious laugh and commitment sisters and one brother. It was a single-parent home be discoveredthe now.Western They’re using the Internet During his earlytochildhood, music, which The name alone of often had to work double duty to herSomalia. craft. But the Houston native fromconjures the andup myimages grandmother and there are new reality shows that all the“Bob kids are reached K’naan’s ears was pretty much limited to unbridled destruction, ruthless Acres Home area says she’s just merciless an ordinary warlords while my and mother worked. It was Marley hard but itand neverTracy felt on. But, it all comes back down to loving your Chapman,” until at 10, he became gift, from atrocities woman. terror. A place where nobody is safe hard. I wasthe lucky to have been able to go to college studying and going to schoolfrom to learn how tocar do fascinated by the hip-hopit,being emitting a tiny and where eight year AK-47s like Yet, anyoneof whowar, knows Loretta Devine, knows she’solds handle at the University of Houston and speaker. then to Brandeis it. That gives you longevity and that’s what I would “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what WhenAForbes magazine unveiled anythingtoys. but ordinary. fact that will once againrecently University to get their my MFA. Barbara Marshall wasthen,” an advise any young person to do is to study and to hone it was back he recalls. “Mostas Dangerous Destinations,” be proven the talented thespian prepares for Somalia, incredible above influenceIraq as well as a theater when and theirhis talents. It’s best never friends as easy aswere it appears to be no At teacher 14, K’naan three attacked and Afghanistan, the list. But it’s also “The her latest release in “For topped Colored Girls,” I was growing up. And, I had highbyschool teachers just one matter it is. Andindelible to realize that they’re wanting warlords, ofwhat countless images for Nation ofTyler Poets,” inspire peace directed by Perry. where a poem can thatboth inspired me as well. be in something that there are just a few slots at a the impressionabletoteenager. Having chased them and end wars. Loretta sat down with the Defender Defender: Houston is becoming the hubthe to streetstime. So, it’s a very competitive field. through of Mogadishu, eventually cornering Growing up,new it was both Somalias thatlike you, Yolanda Adams, to talk about the project, basedof thesesome big names made you want to do this the boys in an alley,Defender: the menWhat began shooting. K’naan informed Warsame, who and is Beyonce. For young on Ntozakemusician/emcee Shange’s iconic playK’naan “For George Foreman, What do you think of Tyler Perry and his avoided injury, butfilm? his three friends were brutally forging path via apeople unique blend reg- who are looking to Coloredhis Girlsown Who musical Have Considered from your of hometown interpretation of this Obie Award winning gunned down. gae, funk, pop, soul and, above hip-hop. Recorded Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” (in all,breakout in the industry what advice would youit was only a matter of time before her Certain that primarily Kingston, Marley’s home theaters onin November 5th). Jamaica at Bob give them? H LORETTA, Page 2 studio, his second album, “Troubadour,” includes contri★K’NAAN, Page 2
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about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables enough ink. [laughs] I don’t So, to pick out one or two that which I play opposite Angela with Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too know. And, for some people wouldn’t be fair I guess. Oh! Bassett with Paula Patton and spicy, I admit, but I think everybody “For Colored Girlsâ€? is off And, Forest Whitaker with Laz Alonso. I play his mom. Continued from page 1 enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating. putting. So, I don’t know “Waiting to Exhale!â€? I’m really excited about that n Hometown: family met the same fate, K’naan’s mother Houston, TX how the title is going to Defender: You’re a singer one. It’s a T.D. Jakes movie, KW: How do you think African music will play? would travel daily through the firefight to n Occupation: Actress/Singer/Writer affect who comesto see it. But, and a writer. Who are some which means it’s a faith-based influence the rest of the world in the comLD: I think every Black the U.S. embassy in the hopes of securing I can say that it’s something of your favorite artists and movie. And, then the project ing years? woman in Hollywood and n Birthday: August 21, 1949 visas for her and her loved ones. Despite that will touch women of all authors? after that is Madea’s Big Happy K: I think it’s actually already affecting New York wanted to do this daily denials, she persisted, and on the last n Education: Carverin High LD: Right now I’m reading a Family. Everybody is playing the world a big School; way now.University People justof film because it’s an icon. It has races that come and see it. It’s day the U.S. embassy was in Somalia, merely about women who by book called Bruised Hibiscus by comedy and I play straight so I aren’t aware of it. For instance, such a great history behind it. Houston, B.A. 1971; Brandeis University,there’s M.F.A,a received visas to leave for America. happenstance are Black in this Elizabeth Nunez. And, a friend don’t know how that’s going to great tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry The poetry is just incredible. “You can’t even describe it,â€? says 1976 of mine that is a school teacher come out. So, those are some Swing.â€? It’s essentially Afro-Pop music. Tyler wrote a very strong script film. K’naan. “It is the most sensational, liberatn Notable And Defender: I understand turned me on to this book. It’s a of the things. I just released my Films: to Exhale,â€? for the women. There are most“Waiting of Vampire Weekend’s“The music is ing feeling. There was the weight ofyou a world that are a writer as book about life in Trinidad. I’m first single on iTunes called eight women and two or three Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the Preacher’s Wife,â€? “I am Sam,â€? “Crash,â€? “Woman of hope on your shoulder that has suddenly well as a performer having really enjoying that. I just finished “Beautifulâ€? so that’s something cameos. But, they have total biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has landed. It was only then that I started to get Thou Art Loosedâ€? composed “Pieces of Me.â€? reading Terry McMillan’s new that’s happening now and I hope relationships that they get a already crept in and changed music in the this certain value of life that I never had book Getting to Happy, which people get it. It’s 99 cents and chance to display in this movie. How do you feel that as West.Winner People of justthe don’t knowImage to call it n Accolades: NAACP before.â€? With little possessions aand no you were able to writer is sort of like a continuation cheap! [laughs] And Pieces of I play Juanita and my color African. knowledge of English, K’naan and histofamiAward, Independent Spirit Awards Nominee, relate the For Colored of Waiting to Exhale. That’s Me. I’m still working on that and is green. I’m a very generous KW: If you could have one wish instantly ly boarded the last commercial flight out of Girls story and author so good. I also read The Help I hope to do some touring with it. woman who has an outreach Winner of Black Filmwhat Festival granted, wouldBest that Actress be? Mogadishu for New York beforeNtozake settlingShange? in recently. So those are a few‌ Defender: Well, thank you program for young women. K: Wow! That would be for Festival a sudden shift Award, Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Toronto. LD: Oh God, my poetry is Defender: What are your so much for the interview! But, I have a boyfriend that’s in my country from war, distrust and death The tunes on Troubadour the sumfrom hers in that Integrity Award so different upcoming projects? LD: Thank you! It was nice a loser. He’s someone that I reflect to peace, love and harmony. of K’Nasan’s life experiences. Having spent my poetry is basically stories LD: Well, Jump the Broom, talking to you! Take care! don’t know how to let go of Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend KW: Are you ever afraid? the so better part ofstory the is last two years on the that are told in vignettes. I and my whole trying of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. K: Yes I am, but not of what people ordiroad, visiting over 50 countries have fromone called “Panties and to shake his spell. narily fear, fortunately. My fears are all Slovenia to What Peru to Vietnam thea trilogy that goes Pearlsâ€? and Defender: was the to Uganda, internal. I’m afraid of my own self more album is the sonic document of an artist K: I can’t soccer in your youth? with it. How the husband felt, remember specifically, it was experience like acting with than of anything external. withall-star much tocast? share, and disproves just one K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most howrap the young girl that wasof those moments when I had a this KW: Are you happy? music’s hip-hop with has himmelody other children. felt andin my head and a discontented, LD: Oh detractors my God, it who was say that cheating K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most nothing new leftsotomuch say. fun. I how the wife felt.melancholy feeling. I just wrote that. KW: How have you been received by the I would awesome, it was elusive things on the planet. I believe that Thedreamed CD’s first “Wavin’not Flag,â€? has Did it emanate at all from your childAmerican hip-hop community? even attempt to KW: compare never I’d single, be shooting happiness is only appreciated in retrospect. become anWe international sensation, and was hood? It’s K: Great! You can tell from what’s been my poetry to Ntozake’s. in Harlem. spent the first So, I’m always happy, given that I later find the official anthem of the Cup think everything kinda’ does. happening for me. They’ve all been very like apples and K: notI even week in Harlem and after thatWorldjust out that I was. Championship summer by South is kind of shaped by life in gensupportive and showing love for what I do. oranges. [laughs]Everything I mean we went to Tylerhosted Perry’sthis studio KW: How can your fans help you? Africa. Reaching 150 countries, eral, I guess it does feel like my childKW: Where do you think hip-hop is headhers is the the true grit. I’vesobeen and did some work over and some K: By being understanding of the fact that signature song was featured K’Naan’s hood might ed? since I was young but have been an influence. But things on location. But, it was on writing I don’t make music for them, but that I FIFA-sponsored Trophy the time those K: I think it will always go through phasthis is saw the first that things I’ve are pretty subconscious. always very organized, we Tour, which make music that’s about my past and about emerging starwell, spreading message to share with KW:people. Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient times tried to were treatedrap very and it his ever my most honest internal instincts. They soccer fans in done. concerts staged around thesay that to Somalia? would celebrate the body and the physical And, I must everyone was really well We had a all need to understand that more than anything world. K: Yes, I have many, many memories, for a while, then focus on the mind and the enjoyed what I did and loved lot to do in thirty days and we else. Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but versions whichby have spiritual. I think that those phases happen to it. But, I’m no Ntozake no impacted my life. gotK’naan it done.has also re-recorded new where the music takes me. ofDefender: the track What with Will.i.Am and means. French KW: Were you listening to a lot of us as well, and hip-hop is one of the best is the KW: What has been the happiest moment dance producer David a bilin- What American music while growing up? barometers of what is happening, because it made you message that you hopeGuetta andDefender: of your life? gualfilm versions withtoSpanish singerto become anK:actress? You could live in Somalia forever and reflects the feeling of young people. I see this conveys Black pop want K: The birth of my first son. David Bisbal, FrenchinMC Fefe, AI neverIneed my music as following the feeling. LD:Otsuka It was something was music from outside Somalia. women or to women KW: Do you have any regrets? from Japan, Jackie Cheung and good Jane at. Zhang aretoa lot of different styles and a variKW: When you look in the mirror, what do My first There love was general? K: I guess I do have some regrets, but from Tattoo Colour frombeThailand, ety of up musical ideas developing right there. you see? a singer and I ended LD: IChina, think that everyone none big enough to obsess about. Nancy frominEgypt, from an South KW: What did it mean for you to have K: [Chuckles] Interesting‌ I often try to actress. Sometimes will findArjam something the filmHHPbeing KW: How do you want to be remembered? Africa, other artists in Greece, Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the find the face of my teenage years. I don’t that Turkey happens. they can and identify with, whether K: As someone who was always interested Defender: What is lifeCup? like andsomething elsewhere. World know whether it’s like this for everybody, it’s that’s happened in walking through life in a positive way nowsothat you haveK:been in to get very excited watching the Kam Williams: Hi K’naan, much I used but I can’t find it. to them or something that’s thanks and in affecting people in a positive way. these big films and made for the time. World Cupa on TV as a child. So, to have KW: What is your favorite dish to cook? happened to a woman that’s KW: Thanks again for the interview, name for yourself? K: My pleasure. any kind of involvement with the World K: It probably would be good if I cooked close to them. And, I think K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour. LD:Wavin’ [laughs] It’sCup hardistoa get Whathelping was thepeople inspiration for big, big honor. more, but I just don’t do it very often. When it’sKW: all about K: Thank you so much, Kam. through the airport. KW: It’s hard Flag? Are you a soccer fan and did you play I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish feel comfortable in their own to get through the store. It’s skin. I think that’s what the hard to go anywhere. Because movie will sort of help people people recognize you and and also show that people are everybody wants to talk to living all kinds of different you about‌I don’t know lives and it all comes down to what they want to talk to you who can put their arms around about. Today we were getting you at the end of the day. You on the elevator and one lady know having a community, a looked and said “Hi!â€? She fellowship of women around was on the phone. Then she you. says to whoevers on the phone Defender: Did you at all “Oh I’m talking to Loretta relate to your character Devine!â€? I was like “She’s “Juanita?â€? not talking to me!â€? You know LD: A lot of me wishes I was and it’s sort of like you lose as generous as she is. I think a great amount of privacy. she’s very generous with her But, I guess it comes with the time and her ability. I could territory. So, that part of my very easily relate to Juanita. life has changed tremendously Luckily, my boyfriend ain’t and it affords you a good life. bad like that! Luckily my You get a chance to travel, boyfriend ain’t whack! Thank you get a chance to meet all God! [laughs] But, I know the other famous people so women in relationships that that part is wonderful. And, know he’s whack and they sometimes sharing with keep on. So, it happens all the friends you feel sometimes time. you can tell that you’ve made Defender: What do you somebody feel important. Or, do to channel the anguish you’ve made somebody’s day required for drama pieces? and that makes you feel good Does comedy require the inside. same attention? Defender: You have LD: No, well because I did worked with some big comedy right after this and names in this industry. there’s a different weight in What actor, actress, or everything when you’re doing director has been your comedy. There’s a lightness favorite to work with? on and off the stage. I think LD: I always fall in the set sort of feels the mood love with the writers and of everything that that’s going sometimes the directors. I on. Because in this movie loved doing David E. Kelley’s Kimberly [Elise] carried the work. I had a lot of fun doing burden of the whole movie, David Talbert, he did “First the things that happened to her Sunday.â€? I really enjoyed were so tragic. And, you can’t him. Tyler was easy to work go in and out of that. You have with. Some directors make to sort of stay in that to make you feel afraid or as if you’re it viable so that you can hit the inept or as if you can’t see marks that you have to. You know you have to cry here, you what it is they’re seeing. I just worked with a new director have to stop and then restart Salim Akil who directed here so I think everybody “Jump the Broom.â€? I like takes on the weight of the way he directed. He would piece though. That’s what’s always tell you “Oh that was so hard about drama‌that astonishing! That was terrific! it’s dramatic and sometimes And, you never knew if he painful. was telling the truth at the end. Defender: How do you Eric White, who did “Lottery feel the title of the film Ticket.â€? I mean I can name‌ compliments the storyline? it was so many of the young LD: Well he changed the men that I’ve worked with title from “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide who I really, really loved. I’ve worked with the director When the Rainbow Is Enuf.â€? n that did “Dirty Laundry.â€? I don’t know if he didn’t have
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Continued continued from page 1 recently offered to stem the st Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only into various European nation Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizaproposition because I’ve expressed concern that race green industry. Europe white and civilized. Ga that federal jobs are available, talked countless constitinfluence the Proposition 1 but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. 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The ultiin their new jobsneighborhoods,” and how to prepare for them.After the four council gration and avoid a “Black Eur hiring process” Scott said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come added State people Rep. Garnet members “So many will never return to the– Jolanda Jones, Massaging old racial wound now scans each application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusColeman. is a Rep. Elijah Wanda Adams, C.O. Bradford jobs they “Prop lost,” 1 said E. Gaddafi hoped to capitalize o words and phrases wewants want the commu-thatdisease,” Scottcommunity said. “We have a grantoffrom sions. responsible solutionhonorary that and Jarvis spoke The–and CBC to ensure the Black is aware the changCummings (D-Md.), co-chair ofJohnson will help prevent flooding out against the proposition, Africans, who once lived un nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. in our neighborhoods and Bob Jones, a big supporter of increase their ability to do the jobs that aretheir chances.” By Shantella Y. Sherman European colonial rule and wh increase BlackRep. organizations to directorState of the coalition, “Black Garnet Coleman Anniseticipating Parker with otherState Rep. Sylvester TurnercommuniHISD Board Pres. Greg Meyers create thousands Proposition 1,row sent Adams will an alsoMayor TO THE FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER available to them.” of jobs donation. added. those nations, would continu This year’s conference attempt to get out more informed,” attention toScott the public.” ties are in crisis.SPECIAL It’s critical thatNNPA we support forThey Houston families.” blasting the councilwill be holding several e-mail town The sessions will include a theAlso, for thewill first time its history, the “Mother Country” impoveris break hall down thecomments. complex new healthcare law “Beyond This year conference have at in least the empowerment of anyone who desires to Still others say estiwoman for her (NNPA) - In 1 what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Prop Steps in the conference is partnering with the National For 1 AGAINST Prop means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding mates toeducation, repair thesaid drainby the move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, jobs and Cummings. “I am flabbergasted Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT healthcare “But weinwantleadership all aspects of the The community families, people.” ageElsie system run about $2 of position that screenings, you threepanel of discussions, recentlyLGBT offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Scott, president the CBC andand “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS summit. coalition isour the only including n Approximately 65 % of streets and drainage systems n It’s a tax dressed up as a fee, with no million, so raising $12 your fellow council members and forums on serious medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be into various European nations in an effort to keep Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizabeyond their useful life maximum justEurope a minimum. million is not necessary. have taken onBone Proposition Black community will 1,” be Donation Among African tion. white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime that federal jobs are available, but it’s no Marrow n Current funding levels would take 100 yrs to replace And State Rep. Sylwrote Jones. “Listening to n Biggest Losers: Churches, non-profitson and seniorstrip (nottoexempt) Minister Silvio Berlusconi a recent Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and ButAmericans The goal of this summit is to bring attenfeatured. there will -be A Health and Wellness vester isn’t so sure your press conference …and them. the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having Turner an application read by a supervisor. Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; n City needs a comprehensive drainage and flooding plan, listing particular focusbelow on a recession the best time reading the editorial euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African “There’re is technological advances in the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing projectof dollars including their fight for equality. The ultin Will save millions for taxpayers by spending what projects will be undertaken, where the money to pay for it immiwill HIV/AIDS and bone to pushprocess” any newScott fees.said. He “A confirms thatmarwe gration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiring computermy concern to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come millions on interest payments vs. borrowing money. come from andMassaging what the timeline will be. says if we each mustapplication raise fees,looking do not leadership old racial wounds and growing concerns, now scans for have key any research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusn Mandates a responsible pay-as-you-go plan. For the n residents deserve detailed from our African-American Officials can work out the right plan, withonallfears the stakeholders, Gaddafi hoped to capitalize that millions of words and phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. answers as to exactly council members. Hopefully first time in Houston’s history, there would be a dedicated by the next election cycle in 2012. Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive where money is going, your community and your European rule and were madethecitizens increasethe their chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to box director coalition, income stream - a lock - that of cantheonly be spent“Black for communin Should not support acolonial fee structure thatwho would require same of continued from 1 something Prop. 1 doesn’t district will be able find attention those nations, would continue to migrate to their This year’s conference will also attempt to get outtopage ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support more to the public.” street and drainage improvements. amount from an owner of a 5,000-square-foot-lot in Sunnyside provide. some leadership. It isyear certainly “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear break down the complex new healthcare law This the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to that carries a punishment n Entire community should share the cost of a needed and River Oaks. “Wea need a much lacking right now.” means of employment. through Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding of up to two years in state service to community safely drain runoff generatedincluding from properties. more detailed plan on how Jones has“But sincewe apolon Opponents: HISD, Some Church Pastors, Medical Center, healthcare screenings, panel discussions, want all aspects of the our families, LGBT people.” prison. the flooding and drainage gized by sending an e-mail to Page 6 and forums on serious medical issues in the especially those at aThere’s highera price risk to to bebepaid for building a metropolis on State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Black Houston City ★GADDAFI, Councilmembers: problems will be addressed many in the community, Harrison, 54, has and not Black community will be flood-vulnerable flatlands. C.O. Bradford, Wanda Adams, Jolanda Jones, and Jarvis Johnson; before we But approve fundcalled remarks been his charged in inapproprihis offifeatured. therethewill be n Proponents: Mayor Annise Parker, Rep. Garnet the No Rain Tax Pac & the Tea Party ing source,” Turner ate. particular focussaid. “It on cial capacity, and the alleColeman makes good sense for people to “I am sorry that I replied HIV/AIDS and bone margations doshenot know what they are paying for, to an e-mail sentinvolve asking me any loss to Harris County. and to what extent the flooding to vote against Proposition 1. vote for or against Proposition much as $3.5 million a year cial problems. In a statement and North Forest ISD has parts Harris County Judge IStill, simply responded to her as a and drainage problems will be 1, but rather because they are from district coffers and would released from Renew Houston, of its schools in Houston and Indicted whosaid is dissatisfied reduced. People will be paying supporter Ed Emmett he wants voting on the issue of race. force layoffs. it reads, “HISD does not need both are considering similar continued with the direction she chose,” on the averagefrom of $5page dollars1 Harrison removed from “Where African-American “We do have an impact. to use its students as a political resolutions he wrote in another e-mail that per month extra on their water the job. that carries a punishment voters show up, it will get The impact that we foresee football when it can do a betIf the board does vote was sent to many community bill for the next 20 years and of up to two years in state “Looking at the imporaround (that) you don’t want to HISD will truly impact the ter job managing its own tax for the resolution, the district leaders. churches and schools will pay prison. to vote for Prop. 1, you want quality of education we can dollars.” could educate the public using tance of that position for Despite the apology, more more. This is the wrong time to Harrison, 54, has not to vote against it,” said Stein. provide to our students,” said Board members say they outside money. this acounty, at this time, than dozen African-American be asking people to pay more been charged in his offi“They may be able to pull this Greg Meyers, HISD Board aren’t completely opposed to It would also impact othelected officialsand -- supporters when they are struggling to bond ratings all those cial capacity, and the alleone out, but what I thought President. the proposition, as long as it erwise tax-exempt churches, and opponents of the stay in their homes, keep their things, I think it’sproposivery gations do not involve would be a relatively easy pass “We don’t want to tax our came with restrictions. They which is why a group of mintion – have condemned many lights on, and pay for their important that he either any loss to Harris County. for a drainage fee in the middle children. We know that there say they would support the isters are opposing the ballot medicine.” of the statements in the e-mail. be suspended or step Still, Harris County Judge of a hurricane season, or at the are going to be shortcomings at proposition if, like colleges proposition. “Let’s stay away from the “I think the problems with Ed Emmett said he wants end of it, is now looking like a the state,” added Paula Harris, and universities, K-12 schools Mayor Parker said she downcalling. in some or Let’s form stay away Prop 1 are severe,” added Paul name Harrison removed from hard fight.” HISD board member. would be exempted too. . was open to those discusfashion,” Emmett said. from criticizing people based Bettencourt with the group the job. Suffering schools? The district estimates “We don’t disagree with sions, but will leave that to on Harrison group dynamics. Let’sthe stay Stop Prop 1. “This fee won’t denies “Looking at the imporThe Houston Independent the new fee would also spell the need for better drainage in the entire council after the the issue,” saidhe Turner. be tax-deductable like property on charges, saying is contance of that position for School District thinks they will the loss of up to 70 teachers, our city. We are very welcome proposition is voted on. Political Expert Bobwill Stein taxes are, so when you pay it fident his innocence be the biggest loser if Prop 1 which according to the board to have the opportunity, but we “It’s not up to me to say this county, at this time, said the comments made have you won’t get a break on your be proven. is passed. The board recently means larger class sizes for also want folks to understand some group is in or not. This bond ratings and all those gone viral and could potentialfederal income tax.” unanimously voted to opstudents. what our position is,” said is something that the entire things, I think it’s very Emmett said if Harrison Racially divided? ly mobilize an unlikely voter pose Prop 1 if it is not exempt Backers of Prop 1 came Meyers. governing body of the city important that he either won’t stephead down willingWhile Prop 1 affects all who might to the polls from the fee. They estimating out strong against the district, Proposition 1 would not of Houston would need to be suspended or step ly, he hethey plans homeowners, some people now, not says because wanttoto the added cost would suck as blaming it for its own finanonly affect HISD; Aldine ISD do,” said Mayor Parker. down in some form or make sure Harrison is fashion,” Emmett said. suspended until the Harrison denies the republican strategist who to carry the day. And, the to topple the Democrats in for the Congress but also ‘This Week,’ “This is an charges work their way Republicans charges, saying he is conasked to remain unnamed. Republicans’ base, even the November.” for the U.S. Senate. Ron Extreme Makeover of the the court system. Continued from page fident his innocence will 1 through “The party that gets its parts of it that are insurgent, Lee is not alone in his Brownstein of the well Republican Party. It is the be proven. Harrison wife has also ganized, and actually hurttraditional supporters unpredictable, and kooky, is assessment of the Repubrespected National Journal most militantly conservasaid if Harrison beentocharged. ingEmmett their chances in Noout vote is more likely highly motivated right now licans running not only Magazine said on ABC’s H REPUBLICANS, Page 4
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Texas Tea Party official nouncing release of the on the issue of racism and Karen Pack, who is closely report, A. Elena Lacayo of now we challenge thepage Tea 1 continued from Continued from page 1 aligned with the KKK, the National Council of La Party to stand for inclusion National Cemetery. Florida Tea partier Peter Raza, a Hispanic civil rights and basic civility.” Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was By Kathy Chaney persons of color at its events Gemma who is a staunch organization, said “This The “Tea Party NationDemocrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender often adorned with racist Anti-Semite, and Larry Pratt report shows how extremist alism” report examining Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. and anti-Semitic signage, of Virginia, the executive groups try to take advantage instances of extremism and 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. reactions the NAACP leader director of Gun Owners of of other groups to advance intolerance in that movedecades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. sees as “small” but salient America who frequently their agendas.” ment’s six most active she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand steps. However, according to solicits support from the Citing the recent beatorganizations, produced de“Mayor of Acres Homes.” The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton Jealous, the Tea Party still pro-Nazi Aryan Nation. ing death of a Latino man nunciations from Tea Party “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. harbors dangerous racists “Tea Party Nationaland the ugly anti-immigrant officials, including one who guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh within it leadership ranks. ism,” prepared by the climate sparked by Tea Party termed it a cheap political shot said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomiJealous recently made Institute for Research candidates and their media attempting to “tie crazy people Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. these observations when his and Education on Human supporters, Lacayo reminded together with a movement that thought it, she said it. She was Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based comorganization released an exRights, debunks many of “hateful words have hateful is not about what these people direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company tensive report on Tea Party the positions advanced by consequences.” are about.” Shepard. You Black didn’t Tea have to is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, The which manufactures activities across America, this overwhelmingly she white, NAACP’s Jealous Prominent guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, which documented the politically conservative, Recarefully noted that neither Party member Lloyd Marcus She loved politics, and she the loved olive oil and tea. She founded decades. leadership roles of individu- publican-leaning movement, the reportthe norcompany the civil five rights blasted the NAACP the process and she loved parCarol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. als in that movement who like party claims that its sole organization consigns all report on his blog. ticipating in the process. If you also hold leadership posts in concentration is lowering Tea Party members to the “All of the racism is comsought political office, you virulent white supremacist budget deficits, taxes and category of racist. ing from the Obama camp,” sought her out. president She had the and pro-Nazi organizations. federal government power. “Most Tea Party memclaimed Marcus, power.” to put all of the concession space for bid once the The “Tea Party Nationalism” Tea Party ranks remain bers are up sincere and of good of the National Associaenjoyed rareof24airport renovation is completed in do 2014. continued from report provides over page a dozen1 “permeated with concerns will. We not This havemade a prob- tionShepard for the Advancement hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear lem less with racially examples of hate group lead- about race, and national thepolarized. Tea Party’s right Conservative People of Color “I think what happened is, we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a and other state and local he’s politiBoth Hudson and Star have We beenhave tight-lipped ers holding leadership posts identity and other so-called to exist. a problem (NAACPC), contending this for three years, even before I came on the councians, and was invited to the Through its public role... I want to be able to say that he did it about how they will respond. in Tea Party factions. the report when a majority of its relamemnever seen or heard overt raccil,” said Councilwoman Carolyn social Davis,issues,” who voted White House a few times, The report cited people tions firm, Hudson “At they this states its introduction. impact on thoughtful policy would bersonly standdisclose, silent when ism while attending more than in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so in I went with for the citypoor.” of Dallas.” meeting at least a handful like Roan Garcia-Quintana point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Crediting the Tea Party This party’s “storied opposimaking for the common see racism,” said Jealous, 200 Tea Party events nation- of staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concespresidents, including John F. of South Carolina, who with resuscitating “the ultra- good, both tion to political and social at the local and an Ivy League graduate and wide. recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight Carolyn Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work Kennedy, Johnson, recently joined the board of conservative wing of Ameri- state as well elites out to be predias at the federal Rhodes Scholar. “For the “We TeaLyndon Party patriots are votes to win here at the Horseshoe, andturns the eighth To purchase tickets: Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. America’s largest white nathe100 plans approved by thecall 713-524-5678 can political life,” the report levels.” with the city staff based on cated on an antagonism to opposing Obama’s past years, the NAACP socialist vote won.” or log on to www.thehobbycenter.org Shepard, worked as a tionalist group the Council citythe council.” criticizes the Tea Party for federal those During teleconferhas challenged the Republiagenda, not who his skin color.” Hudson is part-owned by Giddings andassistance by a trust tothe parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison for former of Conservative Citizens, Aranza ofanStar Concessions could not be reached having had “a devastating Featuring: Everette Harp, Bobby Lyle, & Jade Simmons deemed the “undeserving ence with reporters can and Democratic parties that manages the assets of Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Harris County Commissioner for comment. prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSquatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the To some, it was the direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.” years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city Obama Administration. presents ed - involvement of Mayor Tom Leppert that against turned theDavis expresses similar feelings.expense of the middle class.” Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her Can the Democrats recover and “I would happy to appear the tide. In April, Leppert began to stop “Webealso felt that they had never missed a payContinued from page 3 his campaign at 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. House and the Senate appearance the deals from being approved, calling them any too Washington ment, they had paid on-time, anddefend I asked their the quesand politics at play.Music In fact, it An Evening of Jazz and Contemporary “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the majorities? That depends. she tion, had,”‘How McConnell said had these sweet for the incumbents and bad for Dallas’that image much money concessionaires was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city tive ...oftocandidates... of Anglegiven in anthe interview with she said. Pelosi and Democratic Majoras a class fair place do business. in the past city of Dallas?’” Wednesday, 3, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Turner to run for political office staff,” said coming out November of the half-century.” Whipevident. James Clyburn are Davis. visibly“Remember, Politico.Com, a popular online “These contracts, lasting 19 years, would award The answer to her question soonity became Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a Toportions give theofTea Partyterminal extremist the trenches, major our new to the twopolitical incum- magazine. “They have given the city a lot in of money. Lots of making the calls “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee credibility, mainstream Republicans and knocking on the doors. “Breathtaking,” is how DemoFeaturing: bent concessionaires without having been vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I are working hard to support them cratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi through the competitive process. This has short-cirtenants, you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m “Pelosi going to and kick Clyburn are vigorEverette Harp, Saxophone which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” and camouflage the concepts more unsavory ously and vigilantly campaigning,” described the GOP strategy. “...The cuited new ideas and and discouraged com- them out because I think I want someone else who is Bobby Lyle, Piano no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s said Danny Bakewell Sr., Chaircharacteristics of their new wouldRepublicans...are raising taxes on petitors, including firms owned by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to in.’ She was literally the one Jade Simmons, Piano deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they man of the National Newspapers be freshmen. For example, Repubthe middle class, attacking social women and emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetPublishers Association, which lican Senate Leader Mitch McConsecurity, and shipping more jobs an opinion letter. “What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing therepapers was literally represents 200 minority and no argument since the option nell has raised thousands of dollars overseas. Instead of a pledge to Tickets: “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid 19.8 million readers. “They knowcontracts was the only one then on for Nevada Tea Party candidate the American people, CongresDavis said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate 713-315-2525 was evident in her constant table. wasflyat the urging of the mayor during the a Jim Crow when the they seeItone Sharron Angle, a Scientologist who sional Republicans made a pledge able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomwww.thehobbycenter.org efforts to get people out to vote. Junethe council meeting that voting on the proposal be ing and are sounding alarm.” has called for an “armed revolt’ to the big special interests...at the Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the contenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.
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Beall scored three touch-in scored three touchto Beall a 54-24 win over UTEP The Rangers made short downs tying a career best and and downs tying a career the conference opener.best work of the New Yankees rattled off runs of 43, 35 and rattled off runs of 43, 35 and Texas Bowl Announces Class winning the ALCS de31The yards in helping helping Houston 31 yards in Houston Texas Bowl 4-2, spite a staggering to 54-24 win overdisparity UTEP in in to aa 54-24 win over UTEP Committee recently in team payroll. The New the conference opener. the conference opener. announced the 2010 class of York Yankees team payroll Texas Bowl Announces Class Texas Texas Bowl BowlAnnounces Gridiron Class was 206,738,389 vs. the The Texas Bowl The Texas Bowl by Legends presented Rangers 55,168,114. I Committee recently Committee recently Wrangler and Cavender’s guess that just goes to announced the 2010 class of announced the 2010 class of Boot City, which includes show, it’s notGridiron how much Texas Bowl Texas Bowl Gridiron Pro Football Hall of Famers you pay, presented but the producLegends byJoe Legends Raymondpresented Berry andby tion of your players. Wrangler and Cavender’s Wrangler and Cavender’s Greene, former University of Of course, is the Boot City, whichnow includes Boot which includes TexasCity, defensive stars Bill time I remindHall youofthat the Pro Football Famers Pro Football Hall Moses, of Famers Bradley and Bob and Rangers manager, Ron Raymond Berry and Joe Raymond BerryTexas and Joe Aldine native, A&M Washington is African Greene, former University of Greene, University star and former Houston of American. If he stars is successTexas defensive Bill Texas stars Bill Texan defensive Aaron Glenn. ful in theand Series, he will and Bradley Bob Moses, Bradley and Bob Moses, and Texas Bowl Gridiron become the second Black Aldine native, Texas A&M Aldine native, Texas A&M Legends presented by a manager to everHouston lead star and former former star and Houston Wrangler and Cavender’s team toAaron WorldGlenn. Series vicTexan Texan Aaron Boot Of City areGlenn. allyou individuals tory. course, knew Texas Bowl Gridiron Texas Bowl Gridiron who made a significant conTexas native Cito Gaston Legends presented byof footLegends presented by tribution to the game was first, and leading the ToWrangler Cavender’s Wrangler Cavender’s ball inBlue theand state of Texas, ronto Jays to backBoot City arehigh all individuals individuals Boot City are all either at the school, to-back championships incolwho made a significant significantlevel. conwho made a conlegiate or professional ’92 and ’93. He’s theof third tribution toarguably the game foottribution the game of deepfoot“This isto the African-American managball in the state of Texas, ball inmanage the state Texas, esttoand most star-studded er in of the Series either at Gridiron the high high school, coleither at the school, colclass of Legends,” (Dusty Baker’s Giants lost legiate or professional level. legiate or professional level. said Texas Bowl executive in 2002). “This is arguably arguably the deepdeep“This is the director Heather Houston. Washington played est and most star-studded est andofmost star-studded “Each these five men left 10 years in the Majors class of Gridiron Gridiron Legends,” class of Legends,” an indelible mark on as a middle infielder,the his said Texas Bowl executive said Bowl gameTexas in Texas we are final season as and a executive member director Heather Houston. director Heather Houston. extremely proud to beHe associof the Astros (1989). “Each of these five men left left “Each of these five men ated with each of them. was named the Ranger’s I an indelible mark on the an indelible mark on want to thank the Gridiron skipper following thethe 2009 game in Texas Texas andcommittee we are are game in and we Legends selection season. extremely proud to be associextremely proud bethey’ve associfor the wonderful job Give Hall oftoFamer ated with with each each of of them. them. II ated ★EDISON, Page 6 want to to thank thank the Gridiron Gridiron want the H EDISON, Page 8 Legends selection committee Legends selection committee for the the wonderful wonderful job job they’ve they’ve for
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their winning ways recently. Bush boys’ varsity basketIn the Class 5A division, Houston’s top high school ball team opens practice this Houston’sCypress top highWoods school top-ranked volleyball teams continued week, point guard Travis volleyball teams continued swept District 17-5A foes their winning ways recently. Courtney will be missing. their winning ways recently. Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to In the the Class 5Aon division, This is the Courtney In Class 5A division, improve to same 26-1 the seathat served as a floor leader top-ranked Cypress Woods top-ranked Cypress Woods son. last season as the Broncos swept District 17-5A foes swept 17-5A No. District two Klein Oak,foes 22-2, captured theCypress Class state Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to Cy-Fair Falls defeatedand Cy-Fair to 5A win theto championship. improve to Tournament 26-1 on on the the seaseaimprove to 26-1 Kingwood chamRight now, Courtney has son. son. pionship. another calling. No. two Klein Klein Oak, 22-2, 22-2, No. two Oak, Cy Woods is currently The senior two-sport defeated Cy-Fair to win the defeated Cy-Fair to win ranked No. three in the the star is currently doing chamKingwood Tournament chamKingwood Tournament coaches’ state 5A poll while the signal calling for the pionship. pionship. Klein Oak jumped to No. Broncos’ 6-2is football CyOther Woods isvarsity currently Cy Woods currently five. Houston-area team. ranked No. No. threeinclude in the the Katy ranked three in schools Bush is coming off a coaches’ state 5A poll while coaches’ 5A poll while at No. 11state and No. 15 The heartbreaking 35-31 setback Klein Oak jumped jumped to to No. No. Klein Oak Woodlands. to Dulles when they had a five. Other Houston-area five. Other Houston-area Magnolia is the top area three-point advantage with ranked schools include Katy ranked schools include Katy school in the Class 4A state less than two minutes to at No. 11 and No. 15 The at No. No.with 15 The poll at 11 No.and three play in regulation. Courtney Woodlands. Woodlands. Friendswood, Brenham and passed for one touchdown Magnolia isfalling the top area Magnolia the top Barbers Hill is in area line at and ran for another while school in the Class 4A stateis school in the six. Class 4A state four through Stratford providing 259 yards of total poll at No. three with poll at No. withupstart ranked No. three nine and offense. Friendswood, Brenham and Friendswood, Brenham Pearland Dawson is No.and 11. TheHill Broncos will faceat Barbers falling in line Barbers Hillis falling in line at Dawson 21-6 after regisFort Bend Travis this weekis four through six. Stratford Stratford four through six. is tering a dramatic comeback with their sights stillupstart set on ranked No. ninePark and ranked No. nine and upstart win District over Deer last the 23-5A chamPearland Dawson is No. 11. 11. Pearland is No. week. TheDawson Eagles prevailed pionship game. Bush has Dawson is 21-6 after regisDawson is 21-6 after regis19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, already doubled its previtering dramatic comeback tering aaasdramatic comeback 15-12 outside hitter ous best total inlast school win over win Deer Park win over Deer Park Yewande Akanbi ledlast the way history. week. The Eagles Eagles prevailed week. The prevailed in theIf match with 22 kills. Bush should qualify 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, After finishing in the top for a bi-district playoff 15-12 as outside outside hitter 15-12 as hitter 10 at the prestigious Pearland appearance, an accomplishYewande Akanbi led the the way way Yewande Akanbi led Tournament last month, ment the Broncos have never in the match with 22 kills. in the match with 22 kills. Dawson is serving notice that experienced, that in would After finishing finishing the top After in before the accomplishment was notop come the weekend 10 at the prestigious Pearland 10 at the prestigious Pearland fluke. the 2010-2011 basketball Tournament last month, month, Tournament last Magnolia earned its 20th season commences. Dawson is serving notice that Dawson is serving notice that win of the Broncos season with If the winaa21accomplishment was no accomplishment was no 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vicplayoff game, Courtney fluke. fluke. wouldn’t suit up for the bas-6 ★ARDISON, Magnolia earned its its Page 20th Magnolia earned 20th ketball team’s season opener win of of the the season season with with aa 2121win 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vic25, 25-10,H25-16, 25-15 vicARDISON, Page 6 ★ARDISON, Page Page 6 6 ★ARDISON,
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Once one of the naell, it’s only the first game of the season, but tion’s dominant collegiate By Max Edison Max Edison you have By to be excited about the way the fightMen’s College Basketball DEFENDER DEFENDER in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy programs, it’s no secret Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellthat the Cougars have ell, it’s it’s only the first game of the season, but ell, first game out crowd that wasonly morethe than amped upof forthe theseason, kick-offbut of struggled mightily over you have to be excited about the way the fightyou have to be which excitedlongsuffering about the wayTexan the fightthe NFL regular season, fans the past 20 years to regain in’their Texans dismissed their old nemesis, nemesis, the the Indy Indy in’ Texans their old hope will be firstdismissed visit to the playoffs. anything close to the onceColts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellColts, Ofatcourse, there was a sellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the intensity level the elite status. out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of out that was morequite than amped the kick-off of teamcrowd displayed, which franklyup hasforbeen somewhat A year ago, the the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans the NFL regularon season, Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many longsuffering occasions when the team Cougars used a strong hope will be their their first visit visit tooutcome the playoffs. playoffs. hope be first the takes will the field. Normally, theto is very predictable, surge at the end of the Youfat also have to to be be enthused enthused at at the the intensity intensity level level the the You also have a big loss. season to win four team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On straight games in as underwhelming on far far toowith many occasions whenled thebyteam team underwhelming on many occasions when the defense, they came outtoo a surly attitude, his many days to claim the takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. GMC Sierra Conferbig fat fat loss. All-World defensive end Mario Williams aaEven big loss. potential ence USA Championship No, this was different group of fightin’ fightin’ Texans. Texans. On On No, ready this was aa different of came to dominate, andgroup did just that. title and advance to the defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his defense, they with that a surly led simply by his The real keycame for theout squad, madeattitude, yours truly NCAA Tournament for “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of surliness,” Bernard giddy with joy, was the way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense the first time in nearly two Even potential All-World defensive endJohnson Mario Williams Williams Even potential defensive end Mario performed. NowAll-World we all know that Andre is one of decades. Despite the C-USA came ready truly to dominate, dominate, and did just justand that.Matt Schaub is a came ready to and did that. the world’s dominant receivers tournament success, the team The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply The real QB, key for squad, yours Pro-Bowl whothe can pass that withmade the best of truly them.simply What finished a disappointing 19Photos courtesy of the Texans giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense giddy withunsure joy, was the way therevamped vaunted Texan offense we were of was if the offensive line 16, #1 overall andAntoine a dismalCaldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 Rightwith guard performed. Now wearound all know knowinthat that Andre Johnson isprovide one of of performed. Now we all Andre Johnson is one could move folks the trenches and 7-9 Duane conference record. Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s dominant Matt Schaublanes is aa Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass andand create running As the team prepares to Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them. What Pro-Bowl who canFoster. pass with theI’m best of them. What for runningQB, back Arian Well, pleased to report Photos courtesy of the Texans begin the 2010-11 season, Photos courtesy of the Texans we were unsure unsure ofthewas was ifwith the flying revamped offensive line we were of if the revamped offensive line the O-line passed test colors, for at least #1 Right guard guard Antoine Caldwell, above, above, (college (college photo) photo) and and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 out #1 is former head coach TomCaldwell, Right Antoine could move folks around in the trenches and provide could move folks around in the trenches and provide week one. DuaneinBrown, Brown, below are key key components components of of the the Texan Texan new new rushing rushing attack. attack. Penders, is former Texasare Duane below Schaub withknow enough time to pass pass and create create running lanes Schaub with enough to running lanes Now we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, Tech coach James Dickey and for running back Arian Foster. Well, I’m pleased to report for back Arian I’m pleased report but running it traditionally has Foster. been anWell, air based attack.toAgainst an all-star staff, including former the Colts, O-linethey passed the test testthe with flying offense, colors, for for at least least the O-line passed the with flying colors, at introduced balanced which feahead coach Alvin Brooks as his week one. week one. tured the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a #1 assistant coach. This expeNow we we know know the Texans Texans can can score score points points in in bunches, bunches, Now the record-setting afternoon. rienced staff will be tasked butConsider it traditionally traditionally has beenFoster’s an air air based based attack.yards Against but it has been an attack. Against this: RB Arian 231 rushing on with the job of rebuilding the the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which feathe Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which fea33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff program and restoring it to tured the running running of Arian Arian He Foster and the the outcome was aa tured the of Foster and was Weekend in NFL history. recorded theoutcome first 200-yard prominence. record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed With Dickey, the CouConsider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s 231125 rushing yards on Consider this: Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on for 191 yards the second half and yards in the gars get an experienced head 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff 33 carries (threeHouston’s TD’s) were second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter. 257therushing yards represented coach, that spent 10 years at Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team New Cougar head coach James Dickey hopes to restore the tradition of winning to histhe UH Texas Tech as the Red Raidrushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed tory. Nixon shows off his form (left). program while senior guard Zamal ers head coach. Under his forIt’s 191 yards inover the and second half and 125 yards for in the the for 191 yards the second and yards in been saidin overhalf again that125 in order guidance, Texas Tech captured fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented the crowd noise in. Hopefully we can get back that’s here, I thought it was just a fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feathree regular-season or tournajust the second 200-yard rushing performance in team histo that type of homecourt advantage.” wonderful opportunity.” just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team histure a more balanced offensive attack. In other words, ment championships during tory. a basketball program that has gone 18 The rich tradition andtory. the improve a rushingFor game that was simply abysmal in 2009. his career, including a sweep of It’s been said over and over again that in order for the years between tournament appearances, Dickey excitement that once was a part of It’sback been said Foster over and that inthe order for the Big Arian saysover the again team heard comments, both titles in 1996. Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feaisn’t the least bit deterred about measuring the Hofheinz Pavilion mystique Texans to achieve their line. goals this season, they must fea- up especially his offensive So the obvious question ture a more balanced offensive attack. Inglory other words, to expectations to restore the tradiis some thing Dickey hopes to ture“We’ve a moreheard balanced offensive attack. In other words, this whole offseason about how and our run is why Dickey would want to tion of Cougar basketball. improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. revive. improve a rushing game that abysmal in 2009. game wasn’t as efficient last was year simply and how if we had a run come to a program that has “Last year, the entire C-USA “I had coached against Big back Arian Foster says theI watched teamcould heard the comments, Big back says the team heard the comments, game, weArian could Foster have done this and have done that,” struggled mightily for almost 20 tournament because my brother is on the UTEP Houston when I was at Arkanespecially his offensive line. especially his offensive line. years? staffthis andwhole I was offseason surprise★TEXANS, when heard a TV sas and later at Texas Tech. I “We’ve heard this whole offseason aboutI how how our run “We’ve heard about our run Page 6 “This program has a rich announcer say it was the first time in 18 years actually coached against Coach game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run tradition in a great city,” Coach thathave the done Cougars the Guy Lewis when he had those game, we could could have done this had and made could have havetournament done that,” that,” game, we this and could done Dickey explained. “To have a (NCAA),” Dickey recalled. “With that being great teams in the eighties. I chance to be at a high level prosaid it’s about two things: recruitingPage players remember what a homecourt ★TEXANS, Page 6 ★TEXANS, 6 gram like Houston and compete advantage Hofheinz was back in Conference USA, in this H COUGAR, Page 6 then. Those low ceiling held great city, with all the talent
H.S. Football Games of the Week H.S. Football Games of the Week By Darrell K. Ardison
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Several Houston area high By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot DEFENDER DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their third game of the season still Several Houston area high high Several area seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected totoearn earn spot schools to spot After projected advancing the aaClass second quarter. By Darrell K. Ardison in the playoffs went into their in the playoffs went into their 4A state semifinals last year, “I’m calling Kendric third gameDawson of theare season still third game of the season Pearland was onestill of ‘James Harrison’ now from my The Waltrip Rams seeking that firstafter victory. seeking that first victory. favorite professional football those schools losing to in the midst of another After advancing to the theSprings Class After advancing to Class team, the Pittsburgh Steelpush for the Class 5A postseason. stalwarts Clear 4A state semifinals semifinals last year, year, 4A state ers,” Zuccarini said. “When A nailbiting 17-14 and Conroe Oak Ridge.last Pearland Dawson was (1-2) one of of Pearland Dawson was one he ran that interception back overtime victory over DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ those schools after losing to those schools to 90-plus yards, that was a big Houston Sterling at after BarDawson broke into losing the winClass 5A stalwarts stalwarts Clear Springs 5A play in the game. nettClass Stadium has with the Rams ning column aClear 28-0 Springs victory and Conroe Oak Ridge. 4A powand Conroe Oak Ridge. “I’ve had members of squarely inroad the at driver’s on the perennial DAWSON (1-2) the vs. NIMITZ NIMITZ (1-2) led (1-2) vs. (1-2) the Bendy family as playseatDAWSON for life Dayton. after regu-Eagles erhouse The Dawson broke into into the Steve winDawson broke the winers at Waltrip for the last lar season. 21-0 at halftime behind ning column with a 28-0 victory 30 years and he may be the ning column with a 28-0TD victory Senior place-kicker Orisakwe’s three-yard run, on the road at at11-yard perennial 4A powpowlast one for awhile. I’d like Herman Sanchez calmly on road perennial 4A Trethe Oliver’s scoring run erhouse Dayton. TheTD Eagles led to go out in style with him. booted game-winning erhouse Dayton. The Eagles and aan eight-yard run led by 21-0 atJones. halftime behindTDSteve Steve We knew a good 34-yard field goalAin40-yard 21-0 at halftime behind Payton pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Herehe’d theyhave faced Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. season this year because he overtime enabled the to TD Orisakwe’s three-yard run, from that Garry Kimble Randall Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring was run had a great track season last Rams toOliver’s improve to 4-4 quarter Tre scoring run Weeks in the11-yard third and an eight-yard TD run by he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins year,” in Zuccarini overall imporand an more eight-yard by the and only scoring in TD the run second the 2010said. sea- “He’s Payton Jones. A 40-yard 40-yard TD pass pass non-district Austin (dark (dark uniforms) hopes to added improve toadditional 3-0 this this week week against rival Milby. Here they faced caught some good passes for tantly, District 21- TD Austin uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 Milby. Here they faced Payton Jones. A half.3-1 in schedule to help pre- to twoto scoresagainst to sonrival opener, Dayton couldn’t from Garry Kimble to Randall Randall pare Scarborough last weekdown in aa 50-0 50-0 victory. seasonfirst-half as well.” 4A,from with Austin and Jeff to Scarborough last week in Garry Kimble DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcomeus this four Weeks in the theregularthird quarter was line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. Sterling answered Davis left on Weeks in the third was The Eagles look quarter to continue turnovers despite rushing for 178 Herman Sanchez (20), Jorge Rodriguez (26) and Kendric Bendy (3) enjoy the limelight the only scoring in the second he purposefully settoup up abetter,” tough Garner rushed for 164 to yards and 33 loss in to the Elkins in effort the 2010 seaBendy’s with a 50season the only scoring in the second purposefully set a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and loss to Elkins in the 2010 seatheirschedule. winning ways thisfollowing week anhe some tough games get Milby will be trying get into yards game’s first 24 minovertime win against Sterling. half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t yard touchdown run by Kevin “It’s good half. to help pre- added additional scores of to son Dayton couldn’t when theyto have take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There isn’t an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down down the give give SFA an Bendy advantage they overcome overcome four the first-half Duckworth with two in minutes, three wins inVS. theNIMITZ district, DAWSON the an advantage they four first-half Following a scoreless firstSFA quarter, Nimitz. The Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned tables The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 178 22 seconds left indespite the On a andtheir most likely wins you into the Thefirst Eagles look towill continue line. “You to scoring get through would relinguish. turnovers rushing for got the started when henever intercepted a winfour last week by get rallyAUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.second Seniorstanza. quartertheir winning ways thiscoach week some tough games topass get better,” better,” Milby will be beand trying toreceiver getbroken into yards yards in kick the game’s game’s first 24 minminplay Quandre to the game-tying extraplayoffs,” saidbehind Waltrip Anthony Zuctheir winning ways this week some tough to get Milby will trying get into in the first 24 Sterling deep in Waltrip territory re- to ing from onhead the road to This is angames old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive wide back Diggs (91 yards on when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy easy the win win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of attempt, utes. holder Devonte Williams carini. “Five wins take would put us in second place turned itisn’t 91throw yards for a touchdown. when they on Aldine Wells said. an the column the of utes. defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so“There you can the Sergio have point their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables into ad-libbed and tossed a two-point pass in the district. “Coach Zuccarini was telling us during Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterDuckworth that gave Sterling a short-lived “So these next two weeks are big, and we practice that Sterling likes to run a certain play their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterminutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give ing from behind on the the going road to This3-0 is anafter old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive widepossum receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards yards on on 8-7inadvantage. want to from keep when the momentum and to correct a an over thedemolishing middlerivaland myand linebacker was played telling behind on road to This is old-fashioned wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 quarter Torian Amos Thedimunitive Wildcats his team a 17-10 edge. Waltrip took the ensuing kickoff and defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard lot of mistakes that we made in this game. This ing me that he needed some help over the top,” defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at it again drove 68 yards as quarterback Micah Lemsetstrailed up a big game with Austin coming up, and trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play Bendy said. “After I made the interception, my 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter. ond converted passes of 38 yards to Domithenminutes my buddy Chuck Arnold at Davis will have minutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give teammates did a great job of blocking for me remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give 1:58 mark to provide game- Casey Davis tossed three touch- Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for and aanine yards to Bendy before a lotquarter of trickswhen up his sleeve,” said. 3-0 quarter when Torian Zuccarini Amos to to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum inMoreno his team team 17-10 edge. so and I giveran them the props forWildcats allowing meout toto Torian Amos after demolishing The played possum in his 17-10 edge. winner. down passes foralltwo tempo and jumped an nic early covering the final six yards himself quarterback Waltrip two-way senior standout Kendric hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at on it aagain again score.” hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at it Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8FOOTBALL, Page 6 sneak. also contributed rushing Bendy huge in theHeffner victory at over as Mustangs’ passwas from Flavies Heffner at theSterling, Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the the opening 12 minutes, the Bendy in the the★H.S. fourth quarter.a 15-yard Bendy added 81 rushing yards on 20 12 carries, pass from Flavies the Stadium. quarterback In opening minutes, the in fourth quarter. was1:58 fellow two-way performer Jorge Rodriguez 1:58 mark to provide provide the gamegameCasey Davis Daviswhile tossed three touchtouchBroncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who whoHrushed rushed forPage 6 running down a Sterling balldictated carrier onthe the game’s mark to the Casey tossed three Broncos Ryan for WALTRIP, along with Sanchez . winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early way to paydirt at the Rams’ 14-yard line in the winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dawson coach coach Eric Eric Wells Wells said said more more while while running running back back Tavares Tavares 10-0 10-0 advantage. advantage. After After aa tough tough 88Dawson ★H.S. 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eight seasons before joining the school coaches, the AAU coaches have Houston Texans in the 2002 all been very receptive and so have the continued from page 5 expansion draft. He was page the Continued from page 5 Continued from 5 kids.” done.” first Pro Bowler in Texans hisCoach Dickey and staff inherit a Born in Corpus Christi, Berry tory, and officially retired as a and winning games and that’s something against La Marque, a team they lost to last cupboard that stillearned has some pieces a spotkey on the UIL AllTexan on July 29, 2010. Glenn we’re going to try real hard to do.” (71-67). remaining from last year’s squad that Time Texas High School also season played for the Dallas Coach Dickey has assembled a forDid we mention that Travis’ dad (Ronmade it to the big Football dance. Team Sevenafter players a stellar Cowboys in 2005. midable staff to whip this latest group of Beall is the Man Courtney) the head coach of the careerThat at Paris Highand in East A nie native of Temple,is“Mean” return from that team. group Cougars into shape. Former What happens when you Cougar head Texas. He on the to star at Joe Greene led North basketball teamTexas and has guided his teams some additional recruits willwent form coach Brooksfor shares blisterAlvin an opponent a his thoughts on Southern Statetotothree a 23-5-1 record from state titles during his career? nucleus that the Coogs goMethodist, to battle where with he the make-up of the coaching career high 195 yards rushingstaff. was an All-Southwest 1966-68 and was Courtney a consensus transferred to Bush Travis this season. “I think the staff is critical to the Conference pick in 1954 and All-America pick in 1968. High He School last sumon just 19 carries. You’re from Channelview “Coach Penders and his staff did a was named to SMU’s Hall of was enshrined in the College success of yourOffensive program,” named C-USA mer and played junior varsity football last terrific lastthis year By Hall Max Fame job earlier year.winBerry Football of Edison Fame in 1984. Brooks shared. “That’s Player of the Week and that season. He took over as full-time starting ning the conference tournaDEFENDER caught 631 passes for 9,275 Greene was selected by the where success begins The Cougars will need a honor your was bestowed on talquarterback when Mark Wright moved ment last year and we’ve got yards and 68 touchdowns from Steelers with the fourth overall or endsCougar with your staff. I strong year from forward ented Jr. running following a season-opening victory three Sr’s back, Adam Brown ell, it’s 1955-97 for the Baltimore pickonly in thethe 1969 NFL Draft andthe season, first game of but over Maurice McNeil (#3) in think we’ve Beall. got great chemback Bryce Aldine Nimitz. Colts. He wasNixon inducted into you have played 13 seasons as the most (G, 6’4”), Zamal (G, to be excited about the way the fightorder to have a successful istry on our staff. Wetouchdon’t Beall scored three theand Pro Maurice Football Hall of Fame feared member of the famed The Broncos have been gathering 6’1”) McNeil in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Photos courtesy of the Texans 2010-2011 campaign. have guys onathe staffbest thatand in 1973. “Steel Curtain,” winning four downs tying career steam ever since. (F, 6’9” 225 lbs.), who all Arian Foster has been the major benefactor of the Texans new offensive scheme. Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellsimply do one Bradley, nicknamed “Super Super Bowls and playing in 10 rattled off runsthing. of 43,All 35 of and played integral partsout on that crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of our guys can recruit,Houston all of Bill” for his ability to play Pro Bowls. He was named to 31 yards in helping Season-Opening Loss Proves Beneficial team. Kendrick Washington the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans that first down. When times get won one game, but it’s important to seemingly every position well, the All-Pro team eight times, them are good to a 54-24 win communicaover UTEP in Ever since North Shore suffered a dev6’7” 260 lbs.) ishope backHigh as be will first visit the playoffs. tough, we want to be a unit you can start the season off on a positive note.” (So, quarterbacked Palestine to their including five to first-team nods, tors, so they can do a good continued from page 5 the conference opener. astating season-opening losslevel to top-ranked well and we’re going to rely a count on, whatever running play it is, Against the Colts, the Texans had a the 1964 3A state champiandtowas Defensive You also have be named enthused at the intensity the job developing the young Texas Bowl Announces Class Katy, the Mustangs have been on fire. lot on that group. We brought Foster said. “We heard those whis- inside or outside.” 15-play scoring drive in the third quaronship. He playedteam collegiately Player of the Year in 1972has andbeen somewhat displayed, which quite frankly men weTexas have.Bowl They also all The Themany latest chapter was athe dominating pers all offseason and you try to shake Fellow line mate left tackle Duane ter that consumed 7:57 minutes. some at the University ofunderwhelming Texas, 1974. was named to when new guys in that should on farGreene too occasions team have very high basketball Committee recently them, but that wears you down after Brown echoes the sentiments. “We’re Drives like that bring smiles to the help where he wasThibodeaux a three-time letthe NFL’s Anniversary All37-7 75th victory over District 21-5A rival La us. Darian takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, Iannounced Q’s. In addition, myself, awhile. You doclass oneofof two a young group in the offensive line faces of the defensive players, espe- (Jr.terman, moving quarterTimePorte Team on in 1994 and is aBoth schools were undethe can 2010 the road. G, 6’3”) playedfrom on teams a big fat loss. Coach Dickey and Coach things. You can either let it get to you and we wanted to make a statement cially linebacker DeMeco Ryans. back, and was member of the Football Texas Bowl Gridiron feated in Pro district play coming into the conthatback wenttotodefensive the JUCO naNo, this wasHall a different groupof of fightin’ Texans. On Robinson (Daniyal) “It fires us (defense) up to see the or let it get in you and I feel like it got with our play,” Brown shared. “We a team captain in 1968. of Fame Legends presented byhave test, andClass North 1987. Shore had already avenged tional tournament two years defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his in us. in Wethe going12 to try to contin- want to dictate the outcome of the offensive line push people off the Bradley was drafted by the Moses, a Houston native, letcoached Big Wrangler andareCavender’s losses last season to Beaumont West Brook in aPhiladelphia row at Navarro. Trumaine ue that moving forward.” game with our play. We’re a young ball,” Ryans said. “That’s what I like Eagles in 1969 and tered for the University of “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. level. Coach Maligi (Ulric) Boot City, which includes and Port and Arthur Memorial. Johnson (Jr. G 6’2”)All-Pro led San to see, our offense just dominate and Foster also loves the old-school flaunit overall, but we’re coming togethwas a three-time selecTexas in 1960 1961. Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams has won conference titles Pro Football Hallrunning of Famers North Shore’s defense set the tone early an upset ofcame UConn vor that a power game gives er at the right time. We know if we put run the ball down their throat. That Diego tion to before retiring in 1977. Playing both ways the offenready to dominate, and didatjust that. in the Southland ConferRaymond Berry and Joe La Porte. Recovering a Bulldogs’ NCAA few you. a body on someone, #23 will find a means when we go back on the field in the Bradley is atourney memberaof the sive against and defensive end posiThe real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply ence at StephenUniversity F. Austin fumble on the theLonghorns opening kickoff, Kenneth Greene, we’re fresh. It gives us extra juice to years “It’s aformer different feel. You of wear the seam and get something positive.” Texas School Football, tions, Moses led ago.High We’re pleased with giddy with joy,inwas the way the vaunted Texan offense and of course Michael defense down andstars like I Bill said, it’s a test In addition to aggressive play by the go out there and do what we have to theUniversity Texas, receptions during the 1961 Tabora booted a 27-yard field goal to give Texas defensive freshman of we’ve brought performed. Nowseason we all know that Andre Johnson is one of Young has #23 played profesof wills,” opined. “Running the O-line and powerful running by do.” Philadelphia Eagles and Texas and was a consensus the Mustangs a 3-0 advantage. Bradley and Bob Moses, and in, but it’s those upperclassthe world’s truly dominant receivers andpick. Matt Schaub is a sionally, think we have footballnative, issooldI fashioned. It’s just you Foster, the third member of the rushWith the Washington Redskins next Sports Halls of Fame. All-Southwest Conference The Mustangs’ defense forced a threeAldine Texas A&M men that we’ll depend on who with themrounded and theyand know you are ing trinity is fullback Vonta Leach. up on the schedule, Leach cautions Glenn starred inPro-Bowl the Lone QB, At thecan endpass of that year,the he best was of them. What a against very well and-out on La Porte’s ensuing drive and star and former Houston Photos courtesy of the Texans forStar leadership on and off the going to run. We know we’re going to Leach was the lead blocker, blowing that the team will not be over confiState for nearly entireunsure selected as the wehiswere of was if Outstanding the revamped offensive line experienced group.” drovePlayer for a touchdown that North Shore Texan Aaron Glenn. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 court.” run.For It’sthe justbenefit whoeverofis those going to step up linebackers at the point of attack on dent. playing career. He was a move four- folks Defensive 1962 could around in in thethetrenches and provide quarterback Keenon Gibson capped with an Texas Bowl Gridiron Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. Coach Brooks further “We know we’re a good football up and fansmake year letterman at Aldine Nimitz Cottontime Bowltowhen ledcreate a Schaub with enough passheand running lanes basketball that are anot play.” most of the key gains by Foster. Make eight-yard TD run. Legends presented by sums of the Cougar skill set. Drafted in 2009 as a center in the no mistake about it, Leach loves the team, so we don’t want to get too high before moving on to Navarro defensive effort that shut down for running back Arian Gibson Foster. Well, I’magain pleased report familiar with the James neartothe end of the after one big win,” #44 cautioned. third round, Antoine Caldwell has set- physical style of offense. College, where he earned a vaunted Ole Missscored passing “We have pretty good AllWrangler and Cavender’s Dickey brand of basketthe O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at “It’s a beautiful feeling to be able to “We’ll keep working hard because the speed tled City in as are theallteam’s starting right Conference andpositions, All-American attack in aquarter 12-7 victory, giving first and led 17-0 before least La Porte’s at the skill Boot individuals ball, theHeCoach offers an overview. week one. Redskins are next on the schedule andthe two guard. the prevailing when the opposi-former honors as a sophomore. Glenn headAnthony coach Darrell Royal Webb puthis the Bulldogs on the Associate Coach, Wheatley point guard, and three spot,” Brooks who madeexplains a significant con- atti- pound the ball, even we’re line going try and Now Texans score points in bunches, tude“First withinof theall offensive andto how tion knowsAll-Star we intendAlvin to runBrooks the foot-reiterates they willthe be tough at home. We know played his junior and seniorwe know firstthe bowl win. can Moses was scoreboard with a three-yard run with nine deanalyzed. “We’re not as big as you’d like, tribution to the game of footplay great I thinkthe that’s it leads to defense. success running foot-where ball,”allLeach beamed. “It wears a our goal for this season. We think we seasons at Texas A&M, named the 1960’s All-Decade but itwhere traditionally hasto been an seconds air basedleft attack. Against minutes, 58 in the first half. sire to aggressively recruit local talent. so if you’re not big you need to have good ball in the state of Texas, ball. sports start. Offensively, we want defense he was a two-timethe All-Colts, they introduced Team and was inducted into the team to down when you keep coming are a playoff team. We just need to go the balanced offense, which North Shore held La Porte tofea135 yards “Our primary focus is to start in the overall team speed and that’s what we have. either at the hightoschool, col“We’re trying the mentalat them like that. I think it also sends a out there and prove it every week, one Southwest Conference Longhorn HallFoster of Honor inthe outcome was a share the ball andchange play team basketball, turedpick theand running of Arian and total offense in the game. La Porte slips to city and build out our recruiting base I also think we’ll be able to shoot the ball legiate or professional level.group,” message to other teams on our sched- game at a time. The Redskins are next ity. Weadvantage want to be of a physical a 1993 All-American. Glenn 2001. Moses was a founding taking the three point line record-setting afternoon. 6-2 on the season and 2-1 in district play. from there. We all know that this propretty well.” “This isexplains. arguably“We the deepCaldwell to be a ule. They’ll see this performance on and we know what we need to do!” was drafted by the New York member of the Texas Bowl and play up-tempo. Wewant want the players Consider this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards onreguThe 7-1 Mustangs close out the gram went to four Final Four’s primarily Expect a slow start out of the blocks for tape and figure out that we’re for real group you can count on with 4th and Jets with the 12th overall pick Board of Directors. estenjoy and most star-studded to what they’re doing offensively.” 33there were the second-most on Kickoff courselocal we’vetalent. just So far we’ve 1, 3rdofand inches, Legends,” that’s going to get this year. Now 1994 and played lar season with games against Baytown built of around the Cougars, but asinthe players adapt tocarries thefor (three TD’s) class Gridiron The success of the program under the Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard Sterling and Channelview in a bid to run had some good success with that. The new coaching staff and their philosophy, you said Texas Bowlwill executive Dickey regime ultimately be a direct rushing performance in franchise history. Foster 21-5A. rushed North the table unbeaten in District reception has been fantastic for us. Every should see a greatly improved squad when director Heather Houston. correlation between how well they are 191 yards in thetend second half and 125a play. yards in the is give 3-0 in district school that we’ve been into, the high the C-USA cranks up. TDfor The TigersShore to opponents yards onschedule 33 carries, including runs “Each of these five men left fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards of seven and 65 yards in the first 12 false sense of security as in both games represented continued fromonpage an indelible mark the 5 continued from page 5 just the the second 200-yard rushing opponent scored first performance to take an in team hisminutes to set the tone for the victory. game in Texas and Park. we are tory over Kingwood tory. early lead only to fall prey to an avaCaleb Bedford threw a 27-yard 149 yards on 17 carries, broke off a 47Magnoliaproud was led extremely toby beCourtney associ- Felinski’s 18 kills while ready. lanche of over Katy and points. yard run. Rodney Hall followed up with touchdown pass to Demarcus SmithIt’s to been said over again that in order for the Paigewith Holland assistsI and two aces. Katzy Randall “Jorge is the character on the team,” Zucated eachhad of 56 them. Donovonn Young is thethis featured backthey must feaa 25-yard run that set up a two-yard TD finish off the scoring for the Rams. Texans to achieve their goals season, addedto16thank kills and ace. want the an Gridiron carini said.run “He’s comedian any day I’m in a bruising Katyoffensive rushing attack thatIn is other words, bytheDiggs thatand increased the KATY (2-0) vs. BEAUMONT WEST BROOK Continued from page 5 ture a more balanced attack. The Bulldogs are 20-6 on the season. Legends selection committee complemented by a punishing defense. Wildcats to 24-10. down, Jorge comeslead around and I can’t help but (3-0) improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. attempt in the drive andInthey’ve the Rams led The Broncos responded with a 99This shapes up as one of the top YATES (1-2) vs. WHEATLEY (0-3) Dulles Up Short Comeback Bid14-8 at for theComes wonderful job smile.” saysMagazine the team heard intermission. Texas Foster Football pickedthe comments, Starback Arian yard kickoff touchdownposby early-season matchups in the LoneBig Despite trailing by three touchdowns in each of their first Waltrip took overreturn in its for firsta offensive 6 14-14 especially histwo offensive these schoolsline. to win the district Xavier Baldwin that sliced the deficit in State. two Duckworth games★EDISON, against Alief Hastings and Seven tied thePage game at with Lakes, two Dulles session of overtime and ran three consecutive “We’ve thisrespective whole offseason titlesheard in their districts. about how our run Eisenhower was one of those highlyhalf. However, that was the only time defied the and came back to both games. minutes, 19odds seconds remaining in win the third quarter quarterback sneaks to set up a 34-yard fieldas opened efficientthelast year with and how Yates season a winif we had a run third wasn’t the Broncos touched the ball in the touted schools that went into its game This comes onTD the run. heelsThe of losing four gamesthat in the final with a nine-yard score remained over Booker Washington. blew fourth quarter.goal attempt by Sanchez game of the season seeking that initial 61 seconds Ardison game, we could haveT.done this andThen could have done that,” Darrell way throughlast theseason. end of Three times their opponent scored would havehome been loss victory. The problem was it had to a 21-10 halftime advantage over Bay Following athat disappointing the game-winning score in the final 13 seconds. regulation play. good 45 yards. City and settled for a 31-28 setback. to Friendswood to from open the season and come against West Brook. So far in 2010, Dulles trailed Hastings 23-0 before ★TEXANS, Page 6 Sterlingfor won the coin rebounding with “Both a 27-24 win over The Bruins featured a plethora of The Lions never led in a rivalry game rebounding a 24-23 victory. The Vikings faced a 28-6 teams needed toss to begin the overtime weapons against IKE, including quar- against Madison as the Marlins Brazoswood,this Angleton head deficit to Seven Lakes and then roared back with 15 fourthwin and we hadcoach to session that’s when a 36-35 win. Finis Vanovermake said big his plays team on mayboth have terback Bruce Reyes (209 passing received rushing touchdowns from quarter and points to secure found itself. sides of the ball to get the yards, two TDs) receivers Jalen Malone Demarcus Willis and Victor Gibson to Apparently a 35-20 Jorge Rodriguez camedeficit to Alief Taylor in the Vikings’ “It was a bunch of young men decid- (four receptions, one TD) and Jacolby secure a 17-7 victory. third of the season up big.game Rodriguez sackedwasn’t enough to get their attenvictory,” Bendy said. “To Yates first-year starting quarterback ing what happened at the end of last Cunigan (three receptions, two TDs) tion as Dulles suffered first loss of the season (35-27). Houston’s top highits school Sterling quarterback be honest, I was a against little along with running back Dylan Harvey Rashad Jackson threw for 121 yards year and in the opener volleyball teams continued Jaquan McKnight for a ETC. and a touchdown against Madison. Friendswood scared wasn’twhen goingthetogame happen (32 rushing yards, two TDs). theirInwinning recently. a battle ofways the top two-ranked Class 4A football teams six-yard loss on thirdwent into Wheatley was limited to 144 total West Brook led by 27 points at interagain,” Vanover said. “Iovertime. think youBut saw Class division, By Darrell K. Ardison inIn thethe state, No.5A 2 Aledo 14and-15 play that set up knocked off No. 1 Lake Travis that new team come out (Zuccarini) in the second mission en route to a 42-21 victory over yards against Westbury as the Rebels like Coach 10 to snap aCypress 48-game winning streak. The three-time top-ranked Woods DEFENDER Bendy’s second intercepprevailed 28-6. The Wildcats’ lone half and we got some the Eagles. toldafter us on the folks.” sidelines, defending 4A Division Ifoes champs were beaten by the defendswept District 17-5A Waltrip head coach Anthony Zuccarini tion of the game on fourth Katy is coming off a bye week after score came on a 63-yard pass from Elsik jumped out to a 21-0 advantage he needed the captains to ing 4A Division II champions. Travis was one shyfollowing of Houston the win media aover 17-14 Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls toaddresses Several areaBend high down. Fort Marshall and held to opening the season with convincing Xavier Howard to William Jackson. step up and Jorge madeonthat tying Southlake Carroll’s state overtime record for victory consecutive victoover Sterling atwin Barnett improve to 26-1 onnever the seaschools projected to 21-14. earn aJerry spotBynum rushed for 316 wins over North Shore and Alief Taylor. “Jorge’s motor big sack to get the defense ries. son. and we really haven’t Stadium. in the playoffs went into their stops pumped up. No. two Oak, 22-2, third game of the season still utilized himKlein much on offense “The defense really did their jobs in overdefeated Cy-Fair to winZuccarini the that first victory. until the last two weeks,” said. “Soseeking he’s instances, these are Africans who were made Italian, time,” Bendy said. Kingwood Tournament chamAfter advancing to the Class British and French citizens under colonization,” Ali, one of those unpolished gems that we need to Waltrip faces Austin Oct. 28 at Delmar Stacontinued from page 3 58, said. pionship. 4A statedium semifinals last year, take the pressure off of Kendric. I believe in the (7 p.m.) and closes out the regular season “Tomorrow Europe mightrepetitions no longer be “These men and women or their parents have NOTICE TO Cy Woods is currently PearlandNov. Dawson was one of future that he will get more onEuropean, offense, 6 against Jeff Davis at Delmar Stadium fought in European wars on the side of England, CONTRACTORS and even there are millions who want ranked No.Black, three themore after losing to so he’d better runas ainfew wind sprints tothose getto schools Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to come in,” Gaddafi reportedly told a European news France, Germany and Italy, and now that their own T:5.36”(1 p.m.). Greater Southeast Management District coaches’ state 5A poll while Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs agency. “We don’t know what will happen, what will lands have been stripped of natural and material will be received at 5445 Almeda, #503, Klein Oak jumped to No. and Conroe Oak Ridge. Houston, TX 77004, until 3:00 PM, Friday, be the reaction of the white and Christian Europeans wealth – often by these Europeans – they have no October 1, 2010. Bids will be publicly five. Other Houston-area DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) opened and read at 3:30 PM on Friday, faced with this influx of starving and ignorant place to go. It seems ironic that the same paternalisOctober 1, 2010 for furnishing all labor, ranked schools include Katy Dawson broke into the winAfricans. tic governments who subjugated them because they materials, equipment, and incidentals, as required, for the construction of Riverside We don’t know Europe were ‘child-like’ now wish to disown their child-citat No. 11 and No.if 15 Thewill remain an advanced ning column with a 28-0 victory Hospital Area Streetscape Improvements project (sidewalk reconstruction and and united continent or if it will be destroyed, as izens.” Woodlands. onhapthe road at perennial 4A powlandscaping) in Houston, Texas. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. pened with the barbarian invasions,” Gaddafi said. Slowing the migration of Africans to Italy to a Magnolia is the top area erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led the following locations: (1) Dodge Reports, Historian Abdulmolsen Ali said that the precarious trickle seems vital to the Italian economy of late. The 10606 Hempstead Road, Suite 110, Houston, school in the Class 4A state 21-0 at halftime behind Steve TX 77092;(2) AGC,3825 Dacoma,Houston,TX nature of relations between Gaddafi and leaders of is in another man’s heart, but if the billions he is European Commission figures estimate that the 77092; and (3) Houston Minority Business poll at No. three with Orisakwe’s three-yard TDeach run, Development Ctr, 2900 Woodridge, Suite African countries, particularly Commission those with large Scratch-Off seeking annually from ofwill theseclose countries is pro- number of illegals being denied entry at Libyan This Texas Lottery game 310,Houston,TX 77087. The right is reserved, Friendswood, Brenham andinflux. In fact, Ali Tre Oliver’s Muslim populations, remains sugvided,11-yard the entirescoring African run continent may be able to hands fell in 2009 to 7,300 from 32,052 in 2008. Col. as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids,and to waive any inforonthatNovember 25,speak Youfears have until May 24,run 2011, to Barbers Hill falling in may line at2010. and eight-yard TD by influence,” gests while Gaddafi to racial inan support itself without European Ali said. Gaddafi has forged close ties with Italy since a mality in bids received. Plans, specifications and bidding documents be obtained at Austin hopes 3-0 this week against rival may Milby. Here they faced four Stratford Payton Jones. pass Gaddafi orderthrough to presssix. these nations is for funds, the monies Italy A has40-yard already TD provided with(dark funds uniforms) to friendship treaty to wasimprove signed twoto years ago. It sought redeem any tickets for this game: the office of the Engineer, ESPA CORP, Inc., would largely benefit Africans themselves.from Garry have Libyans AfricansScarborough at sea and either to drawinaa line under historic bitterness between last week 50-0 victory. ranked No. nine andthe upstart Kimble intercept to Randall 7120 Grand Blvd., Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77054 for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 per “Col. Gaddafi hasisrepeatedly to use in holdthe them in Libya or return Pearland Dawson No. 11. said he wants Weeks third quarter wasthem to their respective Libya and Italy, its former colonial master. set. Make checks payable to Greater Southeast Management District. A pre-bid the moniesis#1228 supplied by countries within Italy hasOdds received sharp criticism for set Aupconfidential fromyards EU and Game $50,000 Joker’s Wild ($5) Overall are in 4.01 Dawson 21-6 after registhethe onlycountries. scoring in the second he1 purposefully a tough internal Garnersecurity rushedreport for 164 3 loss Elkins in the 2010 seaconference will beto held at Greater European Union to strengthen the infrastructure and allowing Libyans to detain or deport without proper police and border agencies, reportedly leaked to the Management District, 5445 tering a dramatic comeback half. non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores Southeast to son couldn’t Almeda, #502, opener, Houston, TX Dayton on economies of the African countries where the illegal screening. Statewatch whistleblower, said that 900,000 illegal Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 2:00 win over Deer Park last DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half PM. It is requested, but not mandatory, immigrants are coming from. Is it that Gaddafi is “In many instances these Africans have no permis- immigrants were entering the EU every year. that each bidder be represented at the This Lottery Commission game willline. close week. TheTexas Eagles prevailed The Scratch-Off Eagles look tocountry; continue “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 racist against Africans? Maybe. No one knows what sion to be in the however, in just as many pre-bid conference. 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into in the game’s first 24 minon December 29, 2010. Youwhen havethey untiltake Juneon27,Aldine 2011, Wells to said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of yards 15-12 as outside hitter utes. redeem any game:The Cougars notched week for us.” Yewande Akanbi led tickets the way for thisNimitz. their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in in the match with 22 kills. their first win last week by rally- AUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterAfter finishing in the$50,000 top ing from on the road are to 1 This is an old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on Game #1224 Riches ($5)behind Overall Odds in 3.82 10 at the prestigious Pearland defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard Tournament last month, trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play Dawson is serving notice that minutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give accomplishment was no quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. fluke. hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at it again For detailed odds and game information, visit txlottery.org Magnolia earned its 20th pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter. or call 1-800-37LOTTO. 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continued from page 1 green industry. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. “So many people will never return to the jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to increase their ability to do the jobs that are available to them.” They will be holding several town hall meetings throughout the week to discuss jobs and education, said Cummings. Elsie Scott, president of the CBC Foundation, said that people need to know that federal jobs are available, but it’s no longer a matter of taking a civic exam and having an application read by a supervisor. “There’re technological advances in the hiring process” Scott said. “A computer now scans each application looking for key words and phrases and we want the community to be cognizant of these changes to increase their chances.” This year’s conference will also attempt to break down the complex new healthcare law through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free healthcare screenings, panel discussions, and forums on serious medical issues in the Black community will be featured. But there will be particular focus on HIV/AIDS and bone mar-
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continued from page 1 that carries a punishment of up to two years in state prison. Harrison, 54, has not been charged in his official capacity, and the allegations do not involve any loss to Harris County. Still, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said he wants Harrison removed from the job. “Looking at the importance of that position for this county, at this time, bond ratings and all those things, I think it’s very important that he either be suspended or step down in some form or fashion,” Emmett said. Harrison denies the charges, saying he is confident his innocence will be proven. Emmett said if Harrison won’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is suspended until the charges work their way through the court system. Harrison wife has also been charged.
VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 47 SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 Publisher Sonceria Messiah-Jiles Editor Von Jiles Associate Editor ReShonda Billingsley Art Director Cale Carter Columnist Yvette Chargois Sports Editors Max Edison Darrell K. Ardison Contributing Writers Aswad Walker Webmaster Corneleon Block The Houston Defender Newspaper published by The Houston Defender Inc. Company (713) 663-6996. The Defender audited by Certified Audited Circulation. (CAC). For subscriptions, send $60.00 — 1 year, to: Defender, P.O. Box 8005, Houston, TX 77288. Payment must accompany subscription request. All materials covered by 2009 copyright... (No material herein may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher).
The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them.
Gaddafi Remarks on ‘Blackening’ Europe stirs concerns, anger By Shantella Y. Sherman
row donation. The sessions will include “Beyond a National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: Bone Marrow Donation Among African Americans - A Health and Wellness Luncheon.” “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime research on how to prevent the spread of this disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and are participating with other Black organizations to get out more attention to the public.” This year the conference will have at least one workshop focusing on Black women. “But we want all aspects of the community especially those at a higher risk to be
informed,” Scott added. Also, for the first time in its history, the conference is partnering with the National Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT leadership summit. The coalition is the only nation-wide Black gay civil rights organization. The goal of this summit is to bring attention to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; including their fight for equality. The ultimate goal is for people to be able to come together and have open and honest discussions. Said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director of the coalition, “Black communities are in crisis. It’s critical that we support the empowerment of anyone who desires to contribute something positive to rebuilding our families, including LGBT people.”
SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER
(NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, recently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans into various European nations in an effort to keep Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immigration and avoid a “Black Europe.” Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of European colonial rule and who were made citizens of those nations, would continue to migrate to their “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear means of employment. ★GADDAFI, Page 6
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National Cemetery. Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand “Mayor of Acres Homes.” The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton orientation, with 61 percent of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Special to the NNPA from “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. gay youth reporting that they teenagers say that revenge is the The L.A. Watts Time guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh felt unsafe in school and 30 strongest motivation for school said state term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidateshootings for the Democratic percent stayingRep. home Sylvester to avoid — 87 percentnomisaid The First Focus Campaign Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. shootings are motivated by a bullying. for Children, a national, bithought it, she said it. She Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based comdesire to “get back those who “By law, we require ourwas partisan child advocacy group, direct. was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company have hurt them.” Furthermore, children toThat go to school. Therereleased the names of Members Shepard. You didn’t she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures 46 percent of males and 26 fore, we have a duty to have main-to of Congress identified as the guess whatand shehealthy was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including foodreported spices, percentcoffee, of females tain a safe environmost valuable leaders on issues She loved politics, loved decades. olive oil and tea. She founded the been company five that they had in physical ment for children, oneshe in which important to children. The anthe process and she loved CaroltheMoseley After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. fights. they should not be afraid. Itparnouncement launches group’s Braun ticipating in that the process. If you Children in lower grades is important our children inaugural campaign to recognize sought political office, reported being involved in know that bullying will not you the top 100 Members of Consought out.and Shethat had the twice as many fights as those be takenher lightly, there gress who make improving the power.” to put all of the concession for bid in space higherup grades — once a signthe that will be consequences for such well-being of children a national Shepard rare 24airport renovation is completed This our made continued from page bullyinginis2014. impacting youth actions,” saidenjoyed Congressman priority. Congresswoman Sheila1 hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear at less raciallyand polarized. younger younger ages. Lee. “The problem of bullying Jackson Leewhat was among those “I think happened is, we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a and been otherastate and local Both Hudson and Star have like beenthese tight-lipped Statistics show that has persistent issuepolitifor named, and in fact, she recently this for three years, even before I came on the councians, but andit was invited to the about how they will respond. Through itscorrelation public relarole... I want to be able to say that he did it there is a direct years, is now becoming held a hearing in her district cil,” said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted House few times, tions firm, Hudson would only bullying disclose,and “Atschool this between aWhite national crisis. aNewspaper about the of well-being of children in favor the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.” meeting atand least a broadcasts handful of point, the Dallas City Council has heighten approvedthe a plan safety and need headlines news and proposed legislation to curb staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concespresidents, including John for bullying to be addressed across our Nation have been F. arecommendation, growing problem among the Carolyn Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work but we didn’t win. It takes eight Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, quickly and effectively. flooded with chilling stories youth bullying. votes to win here at the Horseshoe, thereasons eighth Jackson Lee received the honor was because of her recent fact-finding Oneand of the Jimmyvictims Carter of andbullying. Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on theFurthermore, plans approved byare the there about This Congresswoman Lee held vote won.” hearing to address the epidemic of bullying. Shepard, as a city council.” reports that state many of the hearing will who be an worked opportunity a fact-finding hearing to address Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent for former Aranza of Star Concessions be reached deadlycould cases not of bullying arise to hear fromliaison Houstonians in the growing nationwide and that manages the assets of Johnson. Star“Brad” is owned by they’ve through remodeling C.O. Bradford. Also beenhealth andthe social services. of the terminal, community. we will hear HarristoCounty Commissioner forAlso, comment. order help establish National when children are teased and local epidemic of bullying to call prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] through joining Rep. Jackson Lee was they’re now “Asgoing a member of theanother House remodelfirsthand some of the troubling Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, tormented what stands out about the solutions.” simply for being for passage of a Federal antiTo some, it was the direct - some say heavy-handing.” Harris County District Attorney Judiciary committee, I have been personal stories of bullying vicyearsOther andmembers then Sen. council’s decision is thedifferent. second-guessing city There has of been a of theJohn bullying statute. She was joined ed - involvement of Mayor Tom Leppert that turned Davis expresses similarby feelings. Judge Patricia Lykos and Harris overwhelmed one episode tims. This is our wake up call to Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says isrecent unprecedented her Congressional Black Caucus increase induring suicides by other local, state, and federal the tide. In April, Leppert began hisCounty campaign to Adrian stop Garcia. “We also after felt that they never missed athis paySheriff another of had children losing national crisis. Our children 10, was at reading three years on the council. listed ongifted The First Focuspeople among lesbian, gay, bisexual, elected officials including Rep. the deals from being approved, calling them too ment, andofI aasked ques-to be our first priority.” The hearing included testi-they had theirpaid liveson-time, and the lack coor- the have and politicsforatChildren play. Inare fact, it “This has been the onlyand timetransgendered since I’ve been on the Campaign (LGBT) Al Green, D-TX, Texas State sweet for the incumbents and badmony for Dallas’ imageof bullying tion, ‘How much had these concessionaires from parents dinatedmoney response to incidents of According to statistics, was Elijah Shepard who convinced Rep. Cummings, D-MD, teenshave as a gone result against of bullying. council, that my colleagues city Senator John Whitmire, Texas as a fair place to do business. given of Dallas?’” sheLee said. victims and representatives of the citybullying,” Jackson said. “At bullying is now increasingly Turner to runDavis, for political Rep. Danny D-IL, office Rep. Almost 85 percentout of of LGBT staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming the Representative Alma Allen, and “These contracts, lasting 19 years, wouldcivic, award The answer her question community, civil rights, thistohearing, we willsoon seekbecame the best evident. viewed as a contributor to youth in the late 80s.D-PA, and Rep. Chaka Fattah, in high Houston City Council Members transportation committeeteenagers we votedare 10harassed to 0. Being a major portions of our new terminalfaith to the two incum-and experts “They have given the lot ofgood money. Lots of including both homiorganizations, practices fromcity the amany violence, “I told her,D-VA. ‘Ms. Shepard, I Bobby Scott, their sexual Wanda Adams, Al Hoang, and newbie on the council, Ischool lookedbecause to [theofcommittee on children, initiatives from own gotcide and suicide. According to bent concessionaires without having been education, vetted mental money. If you own a offered building andour you’ve good have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I through the competitive process. This has short-cir- tenants, you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged com- them out because I think I want someone else who is no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s petitors, including firms owned by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they women and emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetanContinued opinion letter.from page 5 “What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was that’s the onlyrun onethe then on are already doing that. The goal is definitely to win.” and Rangers team president and part owner, Nolan Ryan best and ball.” Davis said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evidentthis in weekher constant It wasinat the urging of the mayor during the I’m going with Ron Washington andthe thetable. Rangers credit for sticking with Washington when it was revealed The Tigers entertain Mississippi Valley able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people June council meeting that on theStadium proposalatbe1 pm. It will be the Tigersout to vote. what should be an exciting World Series. end voting at Delmar earlier this spring that the Ranger manager had tested Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the positive for cocaine during the 2009 season and later Tigers, Panthers on a Roll postponed so that otherhomecoming. options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote had been admitted to using cocaine. Don’t look now, but both the TSU Tigers Meanwhile, Panthers Southernshe Univer“Thereand wasPV never an argument. Most the of the con- defeated because tenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” Washington is widely regarded as a “player’s manPanthers have won three consecutive SWAC contest. 30-16, in a contest held in Shreveport. The Panthers tracts were going out sity, for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. to their third ager” and has the respect of his team in the clubhouse. For Texas Southern, their winning ways“We put just themwanted in 21 points in the been second half en route the scored incumbents who [had] the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” Shepard's survivors include Team All- Star third baseman sums it up simply. “I’ve got control of their own destiny in their quest forthrough the conferconference victory. the Panthers there 9/11 to straight stay there and recoup their It was also “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council children, Wash’s back. He’s my manager.” ence’s West Division title and a trip to investment, the Conference third consecutive season notchingseven victories over 30 thegrandchilwith the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren Washington explains his approach and managerial championship. All the Tigers have to dothat is airport. continue to Jaguars. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10togreat-great children. style. win and they’re in. The Panthers will need some help if The Panther offense finally seems be back on “You have to create an atmosphere that is conducive they are to repeat as conference champs, but by continu- track. Quarterback K. J .Black passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns on 20 of 32 passing while running back to winning,” Washington shared. “You have to trust in ing to win, they keep their chances alive. Donald Babers ran for 122 yards and three touchdowns each other. For instance, the pitcher has to work the strike The Tigers overcame four turnovers in the first half on 27 carries. Brandon Bell and Shaun Stephens both zone with the confidence that any ball that’s hit will get by QB Arvell Nelson, but anchored by the conferences went over 100 yards as the duo combined for 12 catches caught by the fielders.” top defense, they rebounded to beat a strong Jackson and 219 yards. For the benefit of anyone who thought otherwise, Ron State team, 21-18. Jackson State came to town with the This week the Panthers travel to Jackson, to take on Washington assures you, the Rangers have but one goal. SWAC’s top rated offense. the explosive Jackson State squad. PV has two confer“I can tell you right now we’re just not happy to be “I told the defense to hang with us, that the offense ence losses so they will need some help as they continue here,” Washington said. “Our goal is to win the World Se- was going to pop for us,” said head coach Johnnie Cole. ries. I don’t have to express that to my team. My leaders “So we kept your heads up and went back to what we do to win, if they are to repeat as champs. By Kathy Chaney
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continued from page 1 green industry. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. “So many people will never return to the jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to increase their ability to do the jobs that are available to them.” They will be holding several town hall meetings throughout the week to discuss jobs and education, said Cummings. Elsie Scott, president of the CBC Foundation, said that people need to know that federal jobs are available, but it’s no longer a matter of taking a civic exam and having an application read by a supervisor. “There’re technological advances in the hiring process” Scott said. “A computer now scans each application looking for key words and phrases and we want the community to be cognizant of these changes to increase their chances.” This year’s conference will also attempt to break down the complex new healthcare law through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free healthcare screenings, panel discussions, and forums on serious medical issues in the Black community will be featured. But there will be particular focus on HIV/AIDS and bone mar-
The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them.
Gaddafi Remarks on ‘Blackening’ Europe stirs concerns, anger By Shantella Y. Sherman
row donation. The sessions will include “Beyond a National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: Bone Marrow Donation Among African Americans - A Health and Wellness Luncheon.” “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime research on how to prevent the spread of this disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and are participating with other Black organizations to get out more attention to the public.” This year the conference will have at least one workshop focusing on Black women. “But we want all aspects of the community especially those at a higher risk to be
informed,” Scott added. Also, for the first time in its history, the conference is partnering with the National Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT leadership summit. The coalition is the only nation-wide Black gay civil rights organization. The goal of this summit is to bring attention to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; including their fight for equality. The ultimate goal is for people to be able to come together and have open and honest discussions. Said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director of the coalition, “Black communities are in crisis. It’s critical that we support the empowerment of anyone who desires to contribute something positive to rebuilding our families, including LGBT people.”
SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER
(NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, recently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans into various European nations in an effort to keep Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immigration and avoid a “Black Europe.” Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of European colonial rule and who were made citizens of those nations, would continue to migrate to their “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear means of employment.
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continued from page 1 that carries a punishment of up to two years in state prison. Harrison, 54, has not been charged in his official capacity, and the allegations do not involve any loss to Harris County. Still, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said he wants Harrison removed from the job. “Looking at the importance of that position for this county, at this time, bond ratings and all those things, I think it’s very important that he either be suspended or step down in some form or fashion,” Emmett said. Harrison denies the charges, saying he is confident his innocence will be proven. Emmett said if Harrison won’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is suspended until the charges work their way through the court system. Harrison wife has also been charged.
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National Cemetery. Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand “Mayor of Acres Homes.” AN EVENING WITH A The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton SILVER BEAVER AWARD…….The STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts wright and performer, Sarah Jones, treated guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh of America recently hosted the 2010 Houstonians with her multi-character solo said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomiAnnual Recognition Reception honoring show “Bridge & Tunnel.” The show was Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. 31 recipients with the distinguished Silver originally produced off-Broadway by thought it, sheSarah said it.Jones She was Braun, who in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- Jr., Playwright Audrey, Rev. Billmade and history Roxanne Lawson John Guess, Beaver Award for service to the youth. Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and went on to direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company and Melanie Lawson Aurel Ferguson, Honoree Rita Ferguson, Sherry Ledbetter and Blage Ledbetter Honoree Wallace C. Henderson and Steven Henderson This is the highest form of recognition become a critically acclaimed, long-running Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures that a local council a hit on-Broadway. In can thisbestow stirring on production, guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, volunteer and Jewish all nominations submitted she examined and African American She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. must be approved thethat National Court of relations in America was developed the process and she loved parCarol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. Honor This honorees especially for year’s the final event ofincluded a fabulous ticipating in the process. If you Wallace C. Henderson, Rev.Museum Nathaniel debut season for the Houston of sought political office, you Davis, and Rita M. Ferguson. Mr.No AfricanSr. American Culture (HMAAC). sought her out. She had the Henderson served in the W.L. Davis one can reflect on that better than Sarah, power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the who is afor product of a Black father and a District 38 from years, Rev. Davis Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued page 1 has Jewish Scouting mother. HMAAC hasand hadRita an served for 42 years hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. “Iserved think first what happened is, we’ve working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a incredible season andeight is quickly estabhas Scouting for years been in and other state and local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped thisSkyline foritself threeDistrict. even I came on the counlishing asyears, a place thatbefore attracts national the Their families cians, and was invited to the about how they will respond. Through its public relarole... I want to be able to say that he did it cil,”friends said Carolyn Davis, talent and Councilwoman initiates thought-provoking dis- who voted White House a few times, and attended and included tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.” cussions about people, places and times. meeting at least a handful of Steven Henderson, Yvonna Davis, point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Councilwoman staff recommendation. I’ve Melanie always supported staff Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell – DallasGregory Ayesh Mutope Ray and C. B. Claiborne Spotted at the showSherry included including John F. Aurel Ferguson, Ledbetter, for the allocation and process for awarding conces- Ellenpresidents, Carolyn Davis recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight and Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the Board Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work Blage Ledbetter, Chris Pappas votes to winJohn here Guess, at the Horseshoe, and the eighth of Directors, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the and Brian Smith, to nameJr. a few. vote won.” Wallace Henderson and Chris Pappas Yvonna Davis and Honoree Rev. Nathaniel Davis, Sr. HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey Shepard, who worked as a city council.” Congratulations!..........THE BIRTHDAY HudsonRoxanne is part-owned by Giddings Lawson, Lawson, Vanessa and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached BALL…….The Children’s Museum that manages theCoffee, assets ofVanessa Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Williams, Alyce Gilmore, Harris County Commissioner for comment. of Houston (CHH) recently celebrated prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSharon Owens, Roxanne Chargois, Lisa Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the 30To years ofJanice educational some, itproviding wasBeal, the direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.” Chargois, Linda, Lindsey years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city and developmental needs children. ed -Lou involvement MayorforTom Leppert Davis expresses similar feelings. and Gregory,ofMichael Helm, Ellen that turned Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her Mother-daughter co-chair teamPinkett Kathryn the tide. In April, Leppert began his campaign “We also felt that they had never missed a payRay, C. B. Claiborne, Carole and to stop 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. Rabinow and Rabinow Prsikoff the deals fromSarah being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesCarol, Carolyn and John Guess, III. and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the lead celebration and for raised sweettheformilestone the incumbents and bad Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires Fabulous Show!.......PUMP-Awas Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city over $1.2place million. a fabulous as a fair to doWhat business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot forTurner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the birthday present! Thelasting Museum ignites a “These contracts, 19 the years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. ward, about 200 ladies attended 2010 in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a majorOut portions of Disease ourlearning new Luncheon terminal toby the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of passion for lifelong and develops Kick Kidney “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee bent concessionaires without having wearing their pump-a-licious shoes. Thebeen vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good children’s self-esteem in a positive, funhave no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I Lady Merele Gail Smith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love through competitive process. has short-cir- Michael tenants, Helm you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m goingChair to kick event wasthe chaired bywhere Merele filled environment, it isYarborough notThis about which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” Roxanne Chargois Yarborough who knows first-hand about thisand terrible cuited new ideas and concepts discouraged com- and them out because I think I want someone else who is and Honoree race or socio-economic status. More than no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s Myra disease andincluding the need tofirms kick itowned outleaders of exispetitors, by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Rega 500 of Houston’s philanthropic in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they tence. On theemerging scene Terri women and entrepreneurs,” said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. came to show their were support andPhillips, sharedLeppert an who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetBoard Chair/National Kidney an opinion letter. of dining “What theyCodwell were trying to accomplish is encouragDr. John and Wendy Krystal Keller, Kathryn Rabinow, Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff and Chesary Falls exciting evening andFoundation dancing at he said. ing there was literally no argument since the option Serving Southeast Nicole Sonnier, hoping thatTexas, it [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, the“I’m museum. Spotted at the event were Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Regional Vice Crystal Wright, Davis said of President, Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate Chesary Falls, Krystal Keller, Patricia was evident in her constant the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the Marion Johnson, Myra Rega, able to say that he did it for the Phyllis city that was more than what the consultants even recomPukahi, Walter Felder, Nykyta andof Dallas.” efforts to get people out to vote. June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Williams, Clarease Yates, Keryl Douglas, Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would Carlos Rainer, Dr. John and Wendy “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. Regina Carrington, Gail Smith, Rhonda was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been Codwell, Nicole and Anthony West “There was never an argument. Most of the conAdams, Florence Love,hardships Ebele Iloanya, tenants, their post-9/11 and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” and Tiffany and and RickElouise Smith Jackson, among to tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. Stacy McIntosh recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been many others. Continued Success!....... name a few. Adding a special touch to the the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their TOP 25 WOMEN HONORED…….. luncheon included greetingsthick fromand Deborah “They’ve been through thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into Civic and cultural icons, entrepreneurs Duncan, KHOU ChannelEd 11Oakley Great Day said former Councilman in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. and corporate executives were among Houston, HFD poster-boys Errick Presley incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children. the recipients of the Success and Aaron Bond andFemale a fabulous fashion Factor’s 2010 25 Women of Houston presentation byTop Neiman Marcus. John W. Johnson, Jr. Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley awards hosted by The Steed Society Continued Success!.....MENTORING and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson MIXER………To kick-off the 2010 Black and Comerica Bank. The honorees Expo, the HoustonatArea Urban League were recognized a dinner held at Rick and Tiffany Smith and Nicole and Anthony West Carlos and Nykyta Rainer Patricia Pukahi and Walter Felder hosted a mentoring mixer welcoming The Houstonian where Broadway Susan L. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus star, Sheryl Lee Ralph served as theof Essence Magazine to the city and keynote speaker. The night beforehonoring this five outstanding mentors. honorees stunning gala, they all metThe at the hotel included Charles Savage, Executive for a get-acquainted reception that Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment included honorees Charlotte Stallings, Program, Algenita Scott-Davis, Executive This is the uptown version. Founder & President, Getting Smart! 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