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Kevin Fine, the presiding judge over the hearing, declared the state’s death In an unprecedented

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Brian Courtney Wilson Is “Already Here”

Brian Courtney Wilson: That’s great news.

Much better than people not knowing who you are. [laughs] When you do music it’s better to have some notoriety than not, so that’s good. e’s the top recording artist who is n Name: Brian Courtney Wilson Defender: Your label, Music World is relaunchquickly making a name for himself. n Hometown: Chicago, IL; but now Houston-based ing your “Just Love” CD and making it a deluxe Brian Courtney Wilson’s musical talent n Occupation: Singer; Cultural Music Director for edition. What is so special about the album this time has garnered national attention with his St. John’s United Methodist Church around? butions by the likes of Damian Marley, Mos Def, Chali first release “All I Need” as the longest-running curBy Kam Williams Wilson: We added five new songs.

One of 2na, Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of rent single on the Billboard Hot Gospel Song charts n Birthday: Nov. 1 CONTRIBUTING WRITER00 them is a Christmas song, actually, 5. so it’s apMaroon (70 weeks). And, his latest single “Already Here” n Education: University of Illinois, Bachelor’s in propriate for the season. It’s a remakehis of “This During early childhood, the Western music, which off the newly-released “Just Love” Deluxe Edition The name alone conjures up images of Brian LiberalSomalia.

Arts Christmas.” And the five new songs, the lead ears Courtney reached K’naan’s was pretty much limited to “Bob is in stores now. unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and ruthless song from it is “Awesome God,” which is a greatChapman,” Marley and Tracy until at 10, he became Born in Chicago, IL, Wilson gave up a lucran Accolades: Just Love- #1 Christian Wilson terror. A place where nobody is safe from the atrocities regional song here in Houston.

It’s played for fascinated by the hip-hop being emitting from a tiny car tive career in pharmaceuticals to pursue music. He Music Albumhandle AK-47s like ofTrade war,Association’s and where Inspirational eight year olds several years and we remade began by working in the music ministries of two speaker. “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what When Forbes magazine recently their chart,toys. #2 Billboard Top Gospel Album chart, and unveiled it and we’re going to put major Houston churches, giving him the experience it was back then,” he recalls.

“Most Dangerous Destinations,” Somalia, above Iraq and it’s #6 Billboard’s Top Christian Album chart; Gospel it out nationally required to launch his blossoming music career. In At 14, K’naan and his three best friends were attacked and Afghanistan, topped the list. But it’s also “The already charted in the an exclusive interview with the Defender, Wilson by warlords, just one of countless indelible images for Music Association Dove Award nominee.

Nation of Poets,” where a poem can both inspire peace top 25. So, people discussed the Monday blues, redemption, and the the impressionable teenager. Having chased them and end wars. are responding direction of Gospel in the Pop music era. through the streets of Mogadishu, eventually cornering Growing up, it was both of these Somalias wellthat to it and Defender: How are you feeling now that your the boys in an alley, the men began shooting. K’naan informed musician/emcee Warsame, whofrom is we also give K’naan forty minutes of DVD footage music has debuted on the Gospel charts and you’ve been named a break-through artist of avoided injury, but his three friends were brutally forging his own musical path via achurch, unique blend Bishop David G. Evans where we didof reg2010? gunned down. gae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. Recorded Certain that it was only a matter of time before her H WILSON, Page home 3 primarily in Kingston, Jamaica at Bob Marley’s

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continued from page 1 family met the same fate, K’naan’s mother would travel daily through the firefight to the U.S. embassy in the hopes of securing visas for her and her loved ones. Despite daily denials, she persisted, and on the last day the U.S. embassy was in Somalia, received visas to leave for America.

“You can’t even describe it,” says K’naan. “It is the most sensational, liberating feeling. There was the weight of a world of hope on your shoulder that has suddenly landed. It was only then that I started to get this certain value of life that I never had before.” With little possessions and no knowledge of English, K’naan and his family boarded the last commercial flight out of Mogadishu for New York before settling in Toronto.

The tunes on Troubadour reflect the sum of K’Nasan’s life experiences. Having spent the better part of the last two years on the road, visiting over 50 countries from Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to Uganda, the album is the sonic document of an artist with much to share, and disproves rap music’s detractors who say that hip-hop has nothing new left to say.

The CD’s first single, “Wavin’ Flag,” has become an international sensation, and was the official anthem of the World Cup Championship hosted this summer by South Africa. Reaching over 150 countries, the signature song was featured on K’Naan’s FIFA-sponsored Trophy Tour, which saw the emerging rap star spreading his message to soccer fans in concerts staged all around the world.

K’naan has also re-recorded new versions of the track with Will.i.Am and French dance producer David Guetta and a bilingual versions with Spanish pop singer David Bisbal, French MC Fefe, AI Otsuka from Japan, Jackie Cheung and Jane Zhang from China, Tattoo Colour from Thailand, Nancy Arjam from Egypt, HHP from South Africa, and other artists in Greece, Turkey and elsewhere.

Kam Williams: Hi K’naan, thanks so much for the time.

K: My pleasure.

KW: What was the inspiration for Wavin’ Flag?

Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop.

K: I can’t remember specifically, it was just one of those moments when I had a melody in my head and a discontented, melancholy feeling. I just wrote that.

KW: Did it emanate at all from your childhood?

K: I think everything kinda’ does.

Everything is kind of shaped by life in general, so I guess it does feel like my childhood might have been an influence. But those things are pretty subconscious.

KW: Do you still feel a strong connection to Somalia?

K: Yes, I have many, many memories, which have impacted my life.

KW: Were you listening to a lot of American music while growing up?

K: You could live in Somalia forever and never need music from outside Somalia.

There are a lot of different styles and a variety of musical ideas developing right there.

KW: What did it mean for you to have Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the World Cup? K: I used to get very excited watching the World Cup on TV as a child. So, to have any kind of involvement with the World Cup is a big, big honor.

KW: Are you a soccer fan and did you play

soccer in your youth?

K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most other children.

KW: How have you been received by the American hip-hop community?

K: Great! You can tell from what’s been happening for me. They’ve all been very supportive and showing love for what I do.

KW: Where do you think hip-hop is headed?

K: I think it will always go through phases, like how philosophy in ancient times would celebrate the body and the physical for a while, then focus on the mind and the spiritual. I think that those phases happen to us as well, and hip-hop is one of the best barometers of what is happening, because it reflects the feeling of young people. I see my music as following the feeling.

KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see?

K: [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to find the face of my teenage years. I don’t know whether it’s like this for everybody, but I can’t find it.

KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?

K: It probably would be good if I cooked more, but I just don’t do it very often. When I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish

about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables with Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too spicy, I admit, but I think everybody enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating.

KW: How do you think African music will influence the rest of the world in the coming years?

K: I think it’s actually already affecting the world in a big way now. People just aren’t aware of it. For instance, there’s a great tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry Swing.” It’s essentially Afro-Pop music.

And most of Vampire Weekend’s music is Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has already crept in and changed music in the West. People just don’t know to call it African.

KW: If you could have one wish instantly granted, what would that be?

K: Wow! That would be for a sudden shift in my country from war, distrust and death to peace, love and harmony.

KW: Are you ever afraid?

K: Yes I am, but not of what people ordinarily fear, fortunately. My fears are all internal. I’m afraid of my own self more than of anything external.

KW: Are you happy?

K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most elusive things on the planet. I believe that happiness is only appreciated in retrospect.

So, I’m always happy, given that I later find out that I was.

KW: How can your fans help you?

K: By being understanding of the fact that I don’t make music for them, but that I make music that’s about my past and about my most honest internal instincts. They need to understand that more than anything else. Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but where the music takes me.

KW: What has been the happiest moment of your life?

K: The birth of my first son.

KW: Do you have any regrets?

K: I guess I do have some regrets, but none big enough to obsess about.

KW: How do you want to be remembered?

K: As someone who was always interested in walking through life in a positive way and in affecting people in a positive way.

KW: Thanks again for the interview, K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour.

K: Thank you so much, Kam.

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what God is calling me to do. this dude is saying on this song?” show you love by moving forward gave you the courage to follow your Wilson: Windsor allowed Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of nitysotothatbesong cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive And is just a lament to Defender: You have a multiAnd so I think a lot of times people you can’t recognize it or accept it dream? me to volunteer in their music European colonial rule and who wereSo,made citizens of increase their chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiGod, just praying that somehow I cultural background. Do you feel like tune out the words if the beat is the right way. you’ve got to get Wilson: I felt miserable on the ministry and actually ventured those nations, would continue to migrate to their conference will alsosomething attempt to ties are in crisis.

It’s critical that we support get out more attention to the public.” canThis makeyear’s the connection between it played a part in your formation as that facilitates what they to a place where you accept love job. I felt like I have to give my from there to lead in worship an “Mother Country” clear break down theon complex lawAnd thatThis the conference of anyone to an example what I was feeling Sunday new healthcare an artist?will have at least the empowerment want to do. just year doesn’t because that’sand help.without Help cometh; of somebody thatimpoverished, outreach service that theywho weredesireskids continued from pageto1 guidebook. means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding and everyday life on Monday Wilson: You know I grew up happen for fast songs, it happens for did exactly what they were called to and everybody needs help. No man doing and so I was writing songs Saturday. healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” in working-class Chicago and I slow songs, too.

If the music faciliis an island. do and not just what they were dofor that service and some of the that carries Producer a punishment Stanmedical “STAN- issues ★GADDAFI, Page 6 and Defender: forums on serious the that especially a higher to and beI went to a whiterisk school, tates ainfeeling they want tothose feel atwent ing because they were afraid of dosongs I sung were already on Defender: So, Brian Courtney of upJones tocommunity two state tastic” hasyears workedin with Marvin Black will be to a predominantly white college. I at the time then they’ll just go with ing something else. I wanted to set my record here in particular. The Wilson, are you ‘already here’? prison.

Sapp, The Williams Brotherswill and be featured.

But there remember I met my first teacher in it. I think the miracle that happens an example. St. John’s was giving “Awesome God” came from Wilson: [laughs] Yes! I’m Yolanda Adams. And, hehas has produced Harrison, 54, noton particular focus college, the choir teacher and she with gospel music is that hopefully me an opportunity to come on staff a recording session we did at fully present! your newcharged album.and What was like HIV/AIDS marbeen in bone his itoffiworking with him? cial capacity, and the alleWilson: It was great. He was gations do not involve very personable and patient and he anyallowed loss tomeHarris County. just to be myself you Still, Harris County Judge continued from page 1 know and that was the main thing for me.

If I had any trepidation goEd Emmett said he wants that carries a punishment ing in workingremoved with a producer who Harrison of up to two years infrom state was going to try to mold me into the job. prison. something that I really didn’t feel “Looking thehas imporHarrison, at54, not comfortable being. And he took the been charged in his offitance of that position for time to find out who I was and allow cial thetime, allethis county, this me to capacity, be myself. atand gations do not involve bondDefender: ratingsYou’ll andbeallperforming those any Harris County. on theloss “American Heartit’s Association’s things, I tothink very Still,toHarris County Judge Power End Stroke Tour.”

Are you important that he either Ed Emmett he wants excited about thissaid venture? be suspended or from step Harrison Wilson: Itremoved was great. I got a down in some form or the job. chance to work closely with Marvin fashion,” Emmett said.

“Looking atand thejust imporSapp in particular kind of tance ofgothat position forin Harrison denies the watch him about his business this county, thisis time, acharges, professional andatexcellent manner saying he conbond ratings and he allis those especially given what dealing fident his innocence will with.

It wasI a real learning experithings, think it’s very be proven. ence for me so that I reallyhe enjoyed that. important either Emmett said WhoifareHarrison your step musical be Defender: suspended or won’t down form willinginfluencers? down step in some or ly, he says he plans Wilson: IEmmett have several.

I’mtoa fashion,” said. big admirer of Fred Hammond’s make sure Harrison is Harrison denies the music, especially his “Pages of suspended until the charges, saying he is conLife.”

I just love thattheir record,way espefident hiswork innocence will charges cially as I was becoming a disciple be proven. through the court system. of Christ that was a very informative Emmett said if has Harrison Harrison wife also record for me.

And, I enjoy listening won’t step down willingbeen charged. to Donny Hathaway. I listened to ly, 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.

Indicted

Indicted

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Richard Burr, Green’s defense licans to extend tax-cuts for tion is that unemployment attorney, says it’s crystal clear that insurance--something that 1 every American family, a continued from page Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the evidence used against his client traditionally has had bi-parmove that would also introNational Cemetery.something is the same evidence that wrongfully tisan support—is duce new spending into the Shepard was will an outspoken convicts innocent people. Greens’ federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was

By Kathy Chaney However, not Appeals said all parties will have all Demo- economy. The issue boiled that once again be dealt Democrat who moved to attorneys point to two Texas men: from the Chicago elected state representative the next year.

In 1987 Special to the NNPA Defender 15 days to respond to the stay by crats are as supportive over to the point that Senate with as part of a broader Houston from Louisiana Cameron Todd Willingham and was elected Cook Recorder of Deed. package,” drafting legal briefs with their stated as Norton. Rep.she Donna Obama said. nearly GOP County members said they 60 years ago and lived for Claude Jones. Both men were execut-- Carol Moseley CHICAGO (NNPA) Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. opinions. Prosecutors and defense Edwards, D-MD, said the However, his potential would block any legislation decades in Acres Home, where ed, but recently maysurfaced put her evidence hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate.

Braun held the post for one six-year term. lawyers will now argue whether freeze is unfair to federal alliance with the Republiuntil the tax-cut situation she unofficially known as the indicates they may have beenRichard wrong- M. Daley,employees, Chicago Mayor sources said.whoShe served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand the hearing should take place. The should not cans has not been embraced was resolved.

“Mayor of Acres Homes.” fully convicted.The former U.S. Senator washave flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton district attorney’s office said in its to carry the burden. “I

by Hill Democrats, who “Republicans have “Beulah was aa repeal womanofof “I think calls that if on the courts stopDaley madeam brief that Fine was exceeding his the day thedisappointed surprise administration. that Presistill want to see pleaded with Democrats to guts, purpose and presence,” this from happening, I think there authority by allowing evidence reDuringfor the 2004 U.S. their presidential election, announcement that he would not dent seek aObama’s seventh proposal the Bush tax cuts. House put aside wish-list, to public backlash said state Rep. Sylvester garding flaws in past death penalty will be a backlash: term in office –– encouraging hera to mull a run Braun was the Democratic nomi- Democrats, in a flurry two-year pay freeze for a candidate focus for on the things Amerithat demandsfor something different to Turner, D-Houston.

“If she cases to decide issues in Green’s the mayoral post. nation. federal employees comes designed to demonstrate cans want us to focus on,” happen,” Burr Braun, says. who made history in 1993 thought it, she said it.

She was case. Arguments at the appellate as theadditional first Braun runsMitch her Chicago-based without stepscurrently to Sen. McConnell, com- support for the middle class, The haltAfrican-American came just hours before direct.

That was Beulah court could end or may just delay female U.S. Senator that pany, Organics, company passed, in a 234-188 vote, a share said the burden and Good sacri-FoodR.-KY, saidthe onparent the Senate from the Innocence You make didn’t the havetax to what has turned in to a full-fledged Barry Scheckshe is “seriously considering it.” fice of reducingofour Ambassador Organics, which ignored manufactures federal billShepard. that would floor.

“They’ve us. to walk into guess what she was thinking. accounting of the safeguards of the Project was supposed Braun’s political career spans more thanEdwards two several products including food their spices, cuts permanent for families deficit,” said in a The voters coffee, repudiated that courtroom.

His group has freed procedures available used to conShe loved she loved olive oil and tea.agenda She founded the company five earning decades. statement. “Unfortunately, less politics, than $250,000 at the polls. They’ve several men who were wrongly convict and execute inmates in Texas. the process and she loved Carol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s as a years our office civil servants willago. a year but ending the cutsparignored them.” victed. He was at the airport in New John Edward Green Jr. is ticipating in the process.

If you continue to work alongside spawned during the Bush Seeing that things were awaiting trial on charges he fatally York getting ready to board a plane sought political office, you contractors, including miliyears for the wealthiest two at an impasse, Obama to Houston when we were able to shot Huong Thien Nguyen, 34, sought her out.

She had the tary and defense contracpercent of Americans. reached out to the Repubcatch him on the phone. of Houston, and wounded her power.” to put alltheir of the concession space up for bid once the tors, who will not see “I look forward to worklicans, and in return for “It’s an unfortunate situation sister My Houng Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completedBush-era in 2014. This made ing with continued fromNguyen page dur1 pay frozen. Our dedicated my Congressional extending tax cuts because the people of the state of ing a June 2008 robbery. Green, hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. servants are willing to certain wealthier individu- colleagues and President think what we’ve been working “I’m the hoping thatwant it (politics) didpublic not play a Texas on and across country to 25,“Icould face happened the deathis,penalty. and other state and local Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped to do their part, but they ad-politials, asked for an extension in Obama to implement this for three years, I came hearcounthe evidence,” Scheck said.

“It’s His attorneys haveeven saidbefore Green is on the 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 should not bear this burden ditional steps to reduce our unemployment benefits and cil,” said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted an important issue and we have a lot innocent, but the hearing was less White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this alone.” deficit, starting with allowing another year of his “Making in favorGreen’s of the no-bid so I went withwe’dfor thetocity of Dallas.” of proof like put before the about case contracts. and more“And about a handful of point,proposal the Dallas City Council has approved a plan taxmeeting The pay freeze breaks at forleast the wealthiest Work Pay” tax cut for workstaff recommendation.

I’ve always – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concescourtstaff that makes our case and we whether Texas has executed in- supported presidents, including comes as Obama works 2 percent of AmericansJohn to F. ing households.

Carolyn Davis recommendation, but we of didn’t win. It takes eighthad an opportunity to do haven’t nocent people because a flawed Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, sions at Love Field.

Hudson will continue to work with congressional Repubexpire,” Edwards said.

“Our hope and expectavotes to win here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth so.” system.

Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the vote won.”

Shepard, who worked as a city council.”

Hudson is part-owned by Giddings 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 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.”

K. Ardison years By andDarrell then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city ed - involvement of Mayor Tom Leppert that turned Davis expresses similar feelings.

Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her the tide. In April, Leppert began his campaign to stop “We also felt that they had never missed a pay10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. the deals from being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesand politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the sweet for the incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city as a fair place to do business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said.

Turner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the “These contracts, lasting 19 years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a major portions of our new terminal to the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee 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 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 A recent presidential candidate once Leppert proclaimed women and emerging entrepreneurs,” said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetthatopinion it was time for a change. an letter.

“What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option Thehoping good folks Toyota Motors “I’m thatatitthe [politics] did notCorporaplay a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on tion must have payinginvolvement. attention.

Davis said of been Leppert’s “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant the table.

It was at the urging of the mayor during the always thethe Toyota as able I’ve to say that considered he did it for city 4Runner of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote.

June council meeting that voting on the proposal be oneDavis, of the most off-road-capable alongathletic, with six of her councilvehicles colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. available to the U.S. general public. The 2010 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 conedition, while still keeping to its definitive core, tenants, 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. has taken a step toofthe side. recommendation themild transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been For go those of us that enjoy the sports utility the deal forward. match. How is that not fair?”

Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their vehicle mantra, yetthrough do the abundance of our “They’ve been 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 driving on-road, this is a most invigorating said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. update. 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.

No longer are 4Runner passengers closely grouped together like sardines in a tin can. The days of 4Runner occupants feeling like they are aboard a ride at the amusement, or on the back of a grasshopper or spider on the prowl are over.

This is a more sophisticated 4Runner, with horsepower and 278 pounds-per-foot of torque. backup camera monitor, sliding rear cargo a gentle on-road ride that can still overcome any A five-speed automatic transmission flawlessly deck and power adjustable front and passenSPECS off-road obstacle in its path. completes the powertrain. ger seats with water-proof fabric?

Will miracles ever cease? n MSRP base price – $35,700 (as tested - $37,315) Safety features includes vehicle stability The exterior is highlighted with a front n Engine – 4.0-liter V6 The exterior aesthetics have evolved so that control, traction control, anti-lock brakes with hood scoop, rear privacy glass, fog lamps, n Transmission – Five-speed automatic the 4Runner appears to be a larger, more refined brake assist, driver and front passenger advanced black front and rear bumpers, overfendn Fuel economy – 17 miles per gallon (city), SUV,iscloser in kin toversion. the Toyota Highlander and air bag system, driver and front passenger knee ers, mudguards, front grille and rear license This the uptown 22 mpg (highway) a major step away from the Rav4. No disrespect handles along with heated exterior mirrors. and side air bags, front and second-row rolln Estimated annual fuel cost - $2,081 (based on 2.60 The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown meant to the Rav4. per gallon) Lighting fixtures have been updated in sensing side curtain air bags and tire pressure small wagon is the answer for buyers Even the Trail model of the new 4Runboth the front and rear and there’s a black monitor system. seeking fuel economy, safety and verner has more interior room than its predecesutility roof rack with a rail system.

The Toyota 4Runner has come full circle the off-road. satility. sor. How about a power tilt/slide moonroof In short, the all-new 4Runner is a more and I enjoyed all the new innovations. Maybe As usual, there’s an abundance of power I remember two years ago when we with sunshade, rearview mirror with integrated user-friendly vehicle while retaining its vigor for with a 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 270 you will too. were heading for Niagara Falls, Canada and Buffalo, New York, the Dodge Caliber was the vehicle of choice when it came to rent cars.

We test droved the Dodge Caliber for a week prior to going on vacation.

Then when we arrived in Buffalo, the Caliber was our first option as a rental car. It seemed like the Caliber was the vehicle of choice.

With a 2.o-liter, four-cylinder engine 60/40 rear seat with armrest and one-touch fold-flat function For nearly a decade, I’ve had the matched with a continuously-variable along with rear personal reading lamps and air vents. There enviable opportunity to test drive and transmission, Caliber had was more than ample legroom for everybody and the air write about somethe of theDodge best vehicles more enough power to transport us conditioning got downright cold on a day that the temperaavailable to the general public. everywhere wetime, wanted to go. ture hit 99 degrees.

During that different Theand cargo space more My relatives thoroughly enjoyed the panoramic glass terms phrases havewas invaded the than aderoof with front power tilt/slide moonroof, comfortable leather automobile and for the most quate, and industry we travel large. seats and satin mahogany wood-grain style interior trim. part, I’ve had my a fairly goodand understandBetween wife daughter, we The Venza’s Star Safety System includes vehicle stabiling of most of them.

A few examples travel with everything except the ity control with traction, anti-lock brakes with electronic would be SUV (sports utility vehicle), SRS kitchen sink. brake distribution and brake assist, driver and front passenger (supplemental restraining system), bluetooth Standard equipment includes air advanced front air bags, driver and front passenger seat (hands-free telephone) and LATCH (lower conditioning with automatic temperamounted side air bags, side curtain air bags and driver knee anchor & tethers for children). ture control, withVenza dri-fiveair bag along with a direct tire pressure monitor system.

Yet it tookpower driving windows the 2010 Toyota ver’s one-touch and SIRIUS With five-star National Highway Traffic Safety door sedan/SUV for afeature week to finally come to grips SPECS satellite radio.

Administration (NHTSA) government safety ratings in four with the term “crossover.” I was kind of in the ball park standard equipment includes categories and a four-star in another, the Venza is one of the inOther that I thought it meant a car that wanted to be a SUV or There is n an MSRP information base pricedisplay - $28,100that (as testeddow.

- $36,864) safest vehicles on the road. The 2010 Venza earned five stars vice versa. heated front seats, leather-wrapped CALIBER: HIGHLIGHTS n Engine tells you what direction you’re The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown – 3.5-liter V6 heading, in the front driver, crash passenger, side front seat and crash Thewheel vehicle’sand window sticker further clouded the steering tilt steering column. n Transmission Six-speed manual mode) government outside –and howautomatic fast (with gets five-star safety ratings a six-speed automatic transmission (with manual mode) rear seat categories. It also received four stars in the rollover issue listing the as aDodge five-doorCaliber sedan with athe fuel temperature Webydrove theVenza 2010 n Fuel economy – 19 miles per gallon (city), MSRP base price 23 miles per gallon (city), 27 you’re traveling.

You can also see what in the frontal driver, crash flawlessly. passenger, performed division. economy estimate for SUVs. Uptown from Houston to Austin for the 26 mpg (highway) The bestseat way cateto make occupants that aren’t used $19,995 (as tested$22,965) mpgwith (highway) you’re fuelneconomy is and what your side front seat and crash rear SNAP! I think I’ve got it.

I was familiar how to get to our destination, but Estimated annual fuel cost - $1,774 (based on $2.80 annual high school baseball state tourto riding with youin feelthe at ease is to make it smooth A crossover is a sports utility vehicle on a car plata reliable voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation tire inflation-level is. gories.

It also rates four stars per gallon) Estimated fuel cost nament without incident.

In that fact, quick lane changes. form as opposed to the normal SUV rideswe on a truckThe 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown is a rollover division. and leisurely – no sudden stops orEngine system with JBL synthesisannual surround sound and four-disc 2.0-liter four-cylinder $1,560 enjoyed our drive, with smooth riding Fortunately the remainder of the traffic played along.

The platform. Does that make sense? Most SUVs sit highcrossover off in-dash CD changer with integrated XM satellite radio was vehicleHouston. waiting to happen. includes a fivesoutheast I didn’t even bat an eye. Warranty coverage on leading tooff-road.

Highway into borrows electronic power steering (EPS), 20-inch alloy wheels theI-10 road and can beup taken The 71 crossover at our disposal.

Safety equipment Exterior features include year or 100,000-mile powertrain limitWe loaded up the 17-inch Venza (fivealuadult passengers) and surrounded by Michelin tires and four-wheel independent the state capital. many of the SUV features, yet remain a car at heart.

While riding in the lap of luxury, we were also getting Speed sensitive power locks minum wheels, 24-hour were towing assisheaded forpower-heated FM 1960 near Ellaexterior boulevard. ed warranty and suspension key role players as well. my relatives frommentioned Louisiana visited good gas mileage. Thus, the idea of a “crossover” had MyWhen partner, Big John, thatrecently, took less thana40bright minutesfront to get outtance. there on a mirrors, fog Itlamps and Interior conveniences included front dual zone autothey wanted one of our ailing that lives finally sunken in. I can tell a story now. there was to novisit road noise andkinfolk the car Saturday afternoon as the 3.5-liter V6 engine matched withtold me grille.

Big John is acontrol vehicle forwith air filter, reclining fold-flat maticthis climate system crosstown.like We’re talking aboutsedan. a 70-mileThis roundistrip from Well I guess I just did. handled a mid-sized Optional equipment includes a power college students starting out or newlyFuel economy a vehicle that lists for less than express moonroof, media center and weds getting out of the starting gate. $20,000.

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their winning ways recently. against four-time regional finalist In the Class 5A division, Katy with the knowledge that Houston’s top high school Houston’sCypress top highWoods school top-ranked you can’t beat the champion on volleyball teams continued volleyball teams continued swept District 17-5A foes style-points alone.

You must do it their winning ways recently. their winning ways recently.

Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to onIn thethe scoreboard.

In the Class 5A division, 5Aondivision, improve Class to 26-1 the seaBefore aCypress crowd ofWoods 41,368 top-ranked Cypress Woods top-ranked son. at Rice Stadium, Pearland’s swept District 17-5A foes swept 17-5A No. District two Klein Oak,foes 22-2, outstanding two-way performer Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to Cy-Fair Cypress Falls defeatedand Cy-Fair to win theto Sam Ukwuachu, rose above improve to 26-1 on the seaimprove to Tournament 26-1 on the seaKingwood chamKaty’s tenacious secondary son. son. pionship. defense and hauled in a 44-yard No. two Klein Oak, 22-2, No. two Klein Oak, 22-2, Cy Woods is currently touchdown pass from quarterback defeated Cy-Fair to win the defeated Cy-Fair to win ranked No. three in the the Trey Anderson with 47 seconds Kingwood Tournament chamKingwood Tournament chamcoaches’ state 5A poll while remaining in regulation to seal a pionship. pionship.

Klein Oak jumped to No. 38-35 victory and a berth in the CyOther WoodsHouston-area is currently currently Cy Woods is five. state semifinals. ranked No. No. three threeinclude in the the Katy ranked in Justschools asstate they5A hadpoll in lastcoaches’ while coaches’ state 5A poll while at No. wins 11 and 15 The minute overNo. Spring Branch Klein Oak jumped to No. Klein Oak jumped to No. Woodlands.

Memorial, Springs and Brafive.

OtherClear Houston-area five.

Other Houston-area Magnolia is the the2010 top area zoswood during season, ranked schools include Katy ranked schools include Katy school in the Class 4A state the Oilers rose to the occasion at No. 11 and No. 15 The at No. and No. 15 The poll atthe11 No. three when game waswith on the line.

Woodlands.

Woodlands.

Friendswood, Brenham and “We definitely weren’t panMagnolia isfalling the top top area Magnolia is the area Barbers Hill in line at icking,” said Pearland head coach school in the the six.

Class 4A state stateis school in Class 4A four through Stratford Tony Heath.

“We have there poll at No. three withbeen poll at No. with ranked No.I three nine and upstart before, and felt like we still had Friendswood, Brenham and Brenham Pearland Dawson is No.and 11. aFriendswood, fighting chance.”

Barbers Hillis falling falling in line line at Barbers Hill in at Dawson 21-6a field after regisNeeding only goal to four through six.

Stratford is four six.

Stratford is tering a dramatic comeback tie thethrough game and send into overranked No. nine anditlast upstart ranked No. nine and upstart win over Deer Park time, Katy quarterback Brooks Pearland Dawson is No. 11.

11.

Pearland is No. week. tossed TheDawson Eagles prevailed Haack a deep pass that was Dawson is 21-6 after regisDawson is Dustin 21-6 after regis19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, intercepted by Garrison tering aasdramatic dramatic comeback tering a comeback 15-12 outside hitter with six seconds left on the clock. win over Deer Deer Park last win over Park Yewande Akanbi ledlast the Garrison, Pearland’s starway runweek.

The Eagles prevailed week.

The Eagles prevailed in the match with 22 kills. ning back with more than 2,300 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 19-25, 27-25, 25-10, Afteryards finishing the top rushing on20-25, thein season, had 15-12 as outside hitter 15-12 as outside hitter 10 at the prestigious Pearland been installed as a defensive back Yewande Akanbi led the the way way Yewande Akanbi led Tournament last month, on Katy’s final offensive series. in the match with 22 kills. in the“I’m match with 22 kills.that Dawson is serving notice going down swinging After finishing in the top After finishing in the accomplishment notop with my best playerswas on the field,” 10 at the prestigious Pearland 10 at the prestigious Pearland fluke.said. “It might have seemed Heath Tournament last month, month, Tournament last Magnolia earned 20th strange at the time, butits he (GarDawson is serving notice that Dawson is serving notice that win ofmade the aseason a 21rison) big playwith when we accomplishment was no accomplishment was no 25, 25-10, needed it.” 25-16, 25-15 vicfluke. fluke.

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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but By about Max Edison By Max Edison Max Edison you have By to be excited the way the fightDEFENDER DEFENDER DEFENDER in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy One thing you can say about Texas Southern head Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellcoach Cole, he’sgame a manof ofthe hisseason, word. Cole, ell, it’s only the first game but ell, Johnnie it’s first out crowd that wasonly morethe than amped upof forthe theseason, kick-offbut of a former TSU quarterback and successful offensive you have to be excited about the way the fightyou have to be which excitedlongsuffering about the wayTexan the fightthe NFL regular season, fans coordinator, turned headtheir coach, has always in’their Texans dismissed old nemesis, nemesis, thebeen Indy known in’ Texans their old the Indy hope will be firstdismissed visit to the playoffs. for weekend explosiveatoffensive game plans.

His famed HOBO Colts, last Reliant.

Of course, there was a sellColts, Ofatcourse, there was a sellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the intensity level the (High Octane, Big play Offense) has been know to light 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 upregular scoreboards like a Fourth of July display. the NFL season, which longsuffering Texan fans the NFL regularon season, Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many longsuffering occasions when the team forgive me if Ithe didn’t quite believe him when hope will beSo, their first visit visit tooutcome playoffs. hope be their first the playoffs. takes will the field.

Normally, theto is very predictable, he proclaimed early August footballlevel media Youfat also have to to be be in enthused at the the at intensity theday You also have enthused at intensity level the a big loss. that this year thequite Tigerfrankly offense would feature a power team displayed, which has been somewhat team quitegroup frankly beenTexans. somewhat No,displayed, this was awhich different of has fightin’ On running game.

Suremany Coach, when pigs fly!

Well, I’m underwhelming on far too occasions when the team underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his pleased to present this aerial swine advisory!

TSU is takes thehighness field. Normally, Normally, the outcome outcome is Bernard very predictable, predictable, takes field. the very “royalthe of surliness,” safetyis Pollard. running the ball and running with the type of success big fat fat loss. All-World defensive end Mario Williams aaEven big loss. potential that was would make Woody Hayes or Darrell Royal No, this different group of fightin’ fightin’ Texans.

On blush.

No, this aa different of Texans.

On came readywas to dominate, andgroup did just that.

The Tigers are rated the conference’s #1 rushing defense, they came out withthat surly attitude, led simply by his his unit, defense, they with aa surly attitude, led by The real keycame for2331 theout squad, made yours truly amassing yards on 538 rushing attempts (4.3 ypc) “royal highness of surliness,” surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of Bernard giddy with joy, was thetouchdowns. way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense with 23 rushing Even potential All-World defensive endJohnson Mario Williams Williams Even potential All-World defensive end Mario performed.

Now we all know that Andre is one of The centerpiece of that rushing attack is redshirt came ready to dominate, and did just that. came ready truly to dominate, and did justand that.Matt Schaub is a the world’s dominant receivers Jr. key Marcus Wright (5’10” 210 lbs.).

The Dayton, Ohio The real real for the squad, that made yours truly simply The keyhas for the squad, that made yours truly simply Pro-Bowl QB, whorushed can pass with the best of224 them.

What(4.9 native for 1089 yards on carries giddy withunsure joy, was was the way way therevamped vaunted Texan Texan offense giddy with joy, the the vaunted offense we were of8 was if Intheaddition offensive lineSWAC) ypc.), with TD’s. toJohnson Wright (#2 performed.

Now we all know that Andre is oneinof of performed.

Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one could move folks around in the trenches and provide TSUtruly boasts a combined 3 players in the SWAC’s top the world’s dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s truly dominant Matt Schaub isonaa 115 Schaub with enough time toreceivers pass andand create running lanes 10 rushers.

QB Arvell Nevel is #9 (529 yards Pro-Bowl QB, who canFoster. pass with with theI’m best of them. them.

What Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass the best of What for running back Well, pleased to (470 report carries, 8 Arian TD’s) and Martin Gilbert is #10 we were unsure of was if the revamped offensive lineyards on we unsure ofthe was the flying revamped offensive line the were O-line passed testifwith colors, for at least 101 carries, 3 TD’s). could move folks folks around around in in the the trenches trenches and and provide provide could move week one.

That being said, Wright and hisrunning rushing prowess Schaub with enough time to pass and create lanes Schaub withknow enough to pass running lanes Now have we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, become the backbone ofcreate the offense.

The for running back Arian Arian Foster.

Well, I’m pleased pleased toAgainst reportTigers for Foster.

I’m to report but running it traditionally has been anWell, air based attack.game headback into the conference championship having the Colts, O-linethey passed the test testthe with flying offense, colors, for for at least least the O-line the with flying colors, at introduced balanced which fea- has wonpassed seven consecutive contests.

Marcus Wright week one.running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a week tured one. the had six consecutive 100 yard rushing games. A coinciNow we know know the Texans Texans can can score score points points in in bunches, bunches, Now dence? we the record-setting afternoon.

I think not. Of course, the success that Wright but it traditionally has been an air based attack.

Against butConsider it traditionally has beenas annoair based attack.

Against this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on has enjoyed comes surprise to coach Cole. the Colts, they they introduced the balanced balanced offense,on which feathe Colts, introduced the offense, which fea33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most Kickoff “I told you back in August we were going to run tured the running running of Arian Arian He Foster and the the outcome was aa tured the of Foster and was Weekend NFLbut history. recorded theoutcome first 200-yard theinball, apparently you didn’t believe me,” Cole record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. rushingrecalled. performance franchise “The in reason I washistory. able to Foster say thatrushed was because Consider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s 231125 rushing yards on this: Arian 231 rushing yards on forConsider 191I yards thekind second half and yards in the knew what ofFoster’s running back Marcus could be.

33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff 33 carries TD’s) were second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257therushing yards He (three played as a freshman my first yearrepresented here, but he was Weekend in NFL NFL history.rushing He recorded recorded the first first 200-yard Weekend in history.

200-yard just the redshirted second 200-yard performance in team his- and last year.He He came tothe me this summer rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed tory. told me he was ready and I believed him.” 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 said again that125 in decision order ForinWright, a over low half key type, the

by Coach fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Texans Cole to achieve theirthe goals they must to pound ball this wasseason, a far cry from thefeaoffense he just the secondbalanced 200-yardoffensive rushing performance performance in team team hisjust second 200-yard in histure the a more attack. In other words, participated in asrushing a freshman. tory. tory. improve a rushing that was simply abysmal in Wright 2009.

“I was game real surprised when he said it,” It’sback been said Foster over and over again that inthe order for the It’s been said over that in order for Big Arian saysover the again team comments, recalled.

“Myand freshman yearheard (Cole’s first) we the never ran Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feaTexans to achieve their goals this season, they must feaespecially offensive line. say we want to score on every the his ball.

Coach would ture“We’ve more balanced offensive attack.

In back other words, ture aa more balanced offensive attack.

In other words, this whole about howthen.” our run play,heard so running was offseason a little scarce improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. improve a rushing game that abysmal in last 2009. game wasn’t as efficient last was year and how if we had a run Wright explains whysimply the redshirt year year has Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the game, we coulddevelop have done and have done that,” helped himthis into thecould runner wecomments, see today. especially his his offensive line. mentally as a freshman,” #23 especially line.

“I offensive wasn’t prepared “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how how our run “We’ve heard this wholeinto offseason about our run ★TEXANS, Page 6 a lot admitted.

“Coming my freshman year I made game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run game wasn’t as efficient year stuff. and how if we had run of mistakes, littlelast young I had a lot of agrowing up game, we we could haveaway done from this and and could have done that,” game, have done this could done that,” to could do, being home andhave so far from home. I think the time off helped me mature.”

H.S. Football Games of the Week H.S. Football Games of the Week Katy Tigers exemplify excellence

# 23 running back Marcus Wright has paced the Tiger offense

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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

Katy marched 70 yards in nine plays after

The Katy defense had been remarkable,

By Darrell K. Ardison third game of the season still DEFENDER Several Houston area high high the ensuing kickoff, and quarterback Brooks Haack allowing only 14.4 points and 217.5 yards per game Several area seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected totoearn earn spot tossed a 22-yard TD pass to wide receiver Jordan through 12 outings.

After When Katy survived its aamost competitive schools projected to spot advancing the Class in the playoffs went into their Thompson for a 32-27 lead with 7:06 left.

With a season on the line and state champigame the 2010 high went schoollast football season before in playoffs into their 4Aofthe state semifinals year, third game of the season still

“We’d been running a break route out there, onship hopes hanging in the balance, Katy’s defense a sold-out crowd at Pasadena Veterans Memorial third game of the season still Pearland Dawson was one of seeking that first victory. and they covered it twice really nicely,” Haack said. came up with its biggest stop of the season, holding Stadium, how could you doubt them? seeking that first victory. those schools after losing to After advancing to the Class “So we decided to fake the break and keep (Thompthe Mustangs without a first down as Gibson misfired

After dispensing of perennial Houston area After advancing to the Class Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs 4A state semifinals last year, son) going straight. on a critical fourth-and-five from their own 47-yard powerhouse North Shore 44-6 in the season opener at 4A state semifinals last year, and Conroe Oak Ridge.

Pearland Dawson was one of

“It was a great call, and it worked to perfecline with one minute, 20 seconds left in the game.

Galena Park ISD Stadium, the handwriting appeared Pearland Dawson was one of DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) those schools after losing to tion.”

“These are the moments that we thrive on the wall.

Yet fellow unbeaten Pearland awaited in those schools after losing to Dawson broke into the winClass 5A stalwarts Clear Springs for,” said Katy senior the Class 5A DiviClass 5A stalwarts Clear Springs ning column with a 28-0 victory and Conroe Oak Ridge. linebacker Grant Clifton. sionand I Region III final Conroe Oak Ridge. on the road at perennial 4A pow“When the game is on the DAWSON (1-2) vs.

NIMITZ (1-2) at cavernous Rice DAWSON (1-2) vs.

NIMITZ (1-2) erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led line, it’s time to step up, Stadium.

Dawson broke into the winDawson broke into the Steve win21-0 at halftime behind I wouldn’t want anybody

Katy had ning column with a 28-0 victory ning column three-yard with a 28-0TD victory Orisakwe’s run, else out there.” answered all queson the road at perennial 4A powon road at11-yard perennial 4A powTrethe Oliver’s scoring run

Katy appears tionserhouse leading a No. The erhouse Dayton.

TheTD Eagles led Dayton.

Eagles and an to eight-yard run led by to raise its of play two 21-0 state ranking and 21-0 at halftime behind Steve halftime behindTDSteve PaytonatJones.

A 40-yard pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they level faced against outstanding comleading up to a reOrisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Orisakwe’s run, Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. from Garry three-yard Kimble to TD Randall petition. match with the MusTre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Tre Oliver’s scoring was run Weeks in the11-yard third quarter

In their meettangs regional and an eight-yard TD run by he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the and an eight-yard by thein aonly scoring in TD the run second 2010 seaings with state-ranked semifinal matchup.

Payton Jones.

A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby.

Here they faced Austin (dark uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 this week Milby. Dayton Here they faced Payton half. Jones. A 40-yard TD pass non-district schedule to help pre- to added twotoadditional scoresagainst to sonrival opener, couldn’t North Shore, Beaumont

“It’s win from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory.

Scarborough last weekdown in a 50-0 from Garry Kimble to Randall pare DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half West Brook and Cinco or go home,” North Weeks in the third quarter was Weeks in the third was line. “You have to get through would never relinguish.

The Eagles look quarter to continue turnovers despite rushing for 178 Ranch during the Shore offensive linethe only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seathe scoring in the purposefully settoup tough Garner 164 to yards and 3yards loss in to the Elkins in the 2010 sea-2010 theironly winning ways thissecond week he some tough games getabetter,” Milbyrushed will befor trying get into game’s first 24 minseason, the Tigers won by manhalf.

Sedrick Flowers half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t to help pre- added additional scores of to son when they take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There isn’t an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, Dayton couldn’t a combined score of 177said.DAWSON “There’s VS. an NIMITZ DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half an advantage they overcome four the first-half Nimitz. The Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games down the give their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned tables in 57.

They were clearly the element of survival The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 Thefirst Eagles lookweek to continue “You to get through would never relinguish. for 178 their win last by rally- line.

AUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman turnovers the seconddespite half. rushing Senior quartermost dominant team in the going into this game.” their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 minKatythe prepares for in regional semifinal gameand against North their winning this week some tough to get better,” Milby will Shore. be trying get into yards in the game’s 24 mining from behindways on road to a crucial Thisfirst is down angames old-fashioned rivaldimunitive widetoreceiver back Quandre Diggsfirst (91 yards on greater Houston area.

North Shore when they take on Aldine Wells said.

“There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes. when take13-9. on Nimitz Aldine Wells said.so“There isn’t an easy win Bautista column atwill the expense of utes. defeat they Conroe ry game you can throw the the Sergio have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard added credence to anrivals. Buffs’“Our motto this year has been (12-2) trailed 26-21 early in the notched fourth quarter and for us.” Katy’s five-point win their Nimitz.

Thewith Cougars week long-time Angleton turned the ‘Battling tables inback.’”

Nimitz.

The Cougars notched forout us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ sneak Angleton the tables in trailed 9-6 less than two week records the window. team primed for confrontation. to capturned a 53-yard, 15-play errorless ledger. quarterback Lawrence Putman Clifton said.

“Whenever you Senior play a big-time oppofaced a fourth-and-goal atweek the Katy two-yardAUSTIN line (2-0)already their first win last by rallyvs MILBY (0-2) the second half. quartertheir firstremaining win last week by fourth rally- AUSTIN (2-0)a vs MILBYto (0-2) Putman minutes in the SFA has chance improve quarterback ANGLETON (2-1)Lawrence vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) the drivesecond in the half. third Senior quarterquarterto give North Shore wasn’t the same team that the Tigers nent, you have to step up your game or it’s going when quarterback Keenon Gibson connected with ing from when behind Torian on the the road road to to This This3-0 is an anafter old-fashioned rival- and and dimunitive widepossum receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards yards on on to ing from behind on to is old-fashioned rivaldimunitive wide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 quarter Amos demolishing The Wildcats played in back his team a 17-10 edge. had embarrassed in the season opener, but neither was get ugly.” wide-open receiver Chris Dever in the end zone. defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry ry game so so you you canatthrow throw the Sergio Sergio Bautista will have have their 30 30The carries) scored on aaatone-yard one-yard defeat 13-9.

Nimitz game can the will their carries) scored on hauled inConroe a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 Barnett the firstBautista quarter against Dayton.

Wildcats were itagonizing again Katy. sneak North Shore (11-2) was left Following a 9-6 failedwith extra-point attempt, the Mustangs trailed less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. to cap a 53-yard, 15-play over trailed 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.

With the of running (2-1) backsvs.Donofailed clung to a 27-26 advantageinwith remaining in has a chance minutes remaining the11:19 fourth SFA to combination improve ANGLETON ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) opportunities. drive in Jackson, the third third who quarter to give give minutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a tossed chance three to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF (2-1) drive in the quarter to 1:58 mark to provide gameCasey Davis touchBroncos dictated theELSIK game’s rushed forrecovvonn Young and Adam Taylor, the Tigers had his AnRyan interception andedge. a failed kickoff regulation. quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in team a 17-10 quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early combined for rushingthe yards and 50 touchdowns ery were two miscues the Mustangs regret.

It marked the first time all season that Katy hauled in aacoach 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 back at 3,346 Barnett first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at at would it again again hauled in 65-yard 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Wildcats were it Dawson Eric touchdown Wells said Scarborough more while running Tavares 10-0 advantage.

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Stadium. Mustangs’ Mustangs’ quarterback quarterback In the the opening opening 12 12 minutes, minutes, the the in in the the fourth fourth quarter. quarter. pass In 1:58 mark mark to to provide provide the the gamegame- Casey Casey Davis Davis tossed tossed three three touchtouch- Broncos Broncos dictated dictated the the game’s game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who who rushed rushed for for 1:58 Ryan winner. down passes passes and and ran ran for for two two tempo tempo and and jumped jumped out out to to an an early early H HOUSTON Page 4 winner. down 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. FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, Page Page 6 6 ★H.S.

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Saturday at 4 p.m. in the San Antonio Alamodome.

MEMORIAL OVERCOMES CYPRESS WOODSis the Man Beall Defensive backwhen Brett you What happens Strake’s interception of Cypress blister an opponent for a Woods quarterback Colston career high 195 yards rushing Huntsman with under four on just 19 carries. You’re minutes to play helped Memorial named C-USA Offensive outlast the Wildcats 48-45 in a 5A Player of the Week and that Division II Region III title game honor was bestowed on talat Tully Stadium. ented Cougar Jr. running Memorial (9-5) advances to back Bryce Beall. the state semifinals for the first Beall scored three touchtime since 1979. The Mustangs downs tying a career best and will play Cibolo Steele at 4 p.m. rattled off runs of 43, 35 and Saturday at San Antonio’s Heroes 31 yards in helping Houston Stadium. to a 54-24 win over UTEP in The Mustangs’ starting the conference opener. offensive line of Dylan Guthrie, Texas Bowl Announces Class Thomas Salazar, Mousa AbThe Texas Bowl ouAwad, Clayton Eddy and Adam Committee recently Bateman enabled Memorial to announced the 2010 inclass gain 534 rushing yards the of Texas Bowl Gridiron contest. Quarterback Wayne TayLegends by yards lor had 27 presented carries for 334 Wrangler and Cavender’s and running back Boomer White Boot which includes added City, 200 yards on 29 carries.

Pro Football Hall of Famers Raymond Berry and Joe Greene, former University of Texas defensive stars Bill Bradley and Bob Moses, and5 Continued from page Aldine native, Texas A&M Of course, the being star formerfrom Houston “so and far away home” Texan Aaron Glenn. can be attributed to his head TexasaBowl Gridiron coach, fellow Dayton naLegends presented byWright tive who convinced Wrangler and Cavender’s that Houston was the place Boot City are all individuals for him. who “We’re made a significant from the contribution to the game of footsame neighborhood, same ball in the state of Texas, elementary school, same either at the high school, colhigh school, Dunbar High legiate or professional level. in Dayton,” Wright proudly “This “I is arguably deepshared. looked atthe Coach est and most star-studded and saw that he had been class of Gridiron Legends,” successful, coming from said Texas Bowl executive my neighborhood. My director Houston. parents Heather were sold on him, “Each of theseI would five men left so I thought give an mark onlike the a it aindelible try. He seemed game in Texas genuine guy.” and we are extremely to behow associEven proud with that, ated with aeach of player them. I did such solid want to so thank themid-westGridiron escape many Legends selection committee ern schools and land on for the wonderful they’ve Cleburne Street? job Wright

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shows this game will be played States U-20 national team roster fourth time in five years, the over the Labor Day Weekend. for the upcoming Torneo de las MEAC prevailed again. South So is the Labor Day Classic Americas in Kennesaw, Ga., Carolina won 34-31 in the closContinued from page 5 dead? No question!

U.S. Soccer announced recently. ing minutes over Grambling of these great schools to what Texas Southern athletic Ibeagha, a 2010 graduate State. In last year’s challenge, promises to be a weekend of director Charles McClelland of Fort Bend Hightower High Southern won the SWAC’s outstanding football at Florida School in Fort Bend ISD, has second crown, beating Delaware expresses his condolences over Citrus Bowl Stadium and magithe passing. been part of the Dynamo AcadState 37-27. cal memories at Walt Disney “I got the first notice of it emy since his family moved to “The SWAC is excited World Resort.”

(PV game) through the official Houston in 2008. In 2009, he to have Prairie View A&M The inaugural MEAC/ press release. When I saw it trained with the Dynamo first represent the league for the SWAC Challenge in 2005 I was shocked and saddened team, captained the Academy first time at the 2011 MEAC/ showcased the MEAC’s South because it definitely signals the on its European tour, and was SWAC Challenge,” said Duer

By Max Edison Carolina State against Alabama named Dynamo Academy Sharp, SWAC commissioner. “It end of the Labor Day ClasState of the SWAC, with South DEFENDER sic. It’s kind of unfortunate for Player of the Year. Last year, is a testament to the excellent Carolina State taking the 27-14 he was named to the U.S. Texas Southern because we’re coaching job Henry Frazier and win. The 2006 contest featured ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but put in a situation where we have Soccer Development Academy his staff has done in leading an overtime game with the you have to be excited about the way the fightCentral Starting First XI for the to adjust and try and find anthe Panthers back among the MEAC’s Hampton defeating in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy 2009-10 season after leading other opponent. To lose a game elite teams in HBCU football. the SWAC’s Grambling State Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellThe support that PV fans have that we’ve played in for over 25 the Dynamo Academy to the 27-26. In 2007, the SWAC won out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of postseason. shown through this resurgence years is definitely shocking and the series for the first time, as the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans In his freshman season has been impressive, and I I’m saddened by it.”

Southern beat Florida A&M hope will be their first visit to the playoffs. at Duke University this fall, expect to see a lot of purple Stay tuned.

33-27.

You also have to be enthused at the intensity level the Ibeagha started 15 of 20 games and gold in Florida to open the The 2008 event moved team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat at center back, missing starts season next year. As always, the Former Hurricane gets the Call from Birmingham’s Historic underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team only due to injury, and was SWAC is grateful of the tremenHouston Dynamo AcadeLegion Field to its current home takes the field.

Normally, the outcome is very predictable, Atlantic Coast dous support given this game by my defender Sebastien Ibeagha, named to the of Florida Citrus Bowl Staa big fat loss.

Conference All-Freshman ESPN, Disney Resorts and the a freshman at Duke University, dium. The MEAC reclaimed No, this was group ofteam. fightin’ Texans. On City of Orlando.” has been addeda todifferent the United the MEAC/SWAC Challenge defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his Now, on one hand we are crown, as Hampton topped “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. elated for Prairie View, but a Jackson State 17-13. For the Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams quick glance at the schedule came ready to dominate, and did just that.

The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply  creating space for me, so bless me in all the things recruited as a running back giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense  whatever the defense does performed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of I do; that was my daily coming out of high school.  prayer. I kind of saw it (suc- we’ll be prepared.”

I played “Will” linebacker  and Matt Schaub is a the world’s truly dominant receivers The Tigers play for all Pro-Bowl cess) coming. I knew it was and strong safety in high   QB, who can pass with the best of them. What           courtesy of the Texans the Photos marbles Saturday in the going to come.” school and most schools we were unsure of was if the revamped offensive line           guard Antoine Caldwell, (college photo) andchampionship left tackle #76 SWAC game With hisabove, success as wanted #1 meRight to play defense.  could move folks around in the trenches and provide Brown, are key components of the Texan rushing attack. andnew Marcus Wright, for one, a rusher, Wright doesn’t I startedDuane on defense as below a  Schaub with enough time to pass and create running lanes           can’t wait. get overly concerned with sophomore in high school. for running Arian Well, I’m pleased report back   Foster.    to     “Man I’m like a water teams keying on him. He I also was the back-up    the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least pipe waiting to bust!” #23 knows he’s got help. fullback as a sophomore          week one. shared. “The anticipation is “It’s always good to and the starting fullback my Now we know the Texans can score points in bunches,  making the day long. They be respected as an athlete, Jr. year. Finally, coach gave  has    but it traditionally been an air based attack. Against (ASU) have one of the best as a player, but my basic me a chance to be the start            the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which fea      defense’s I’ve seen this ing running back my Senior mentality hasn’t changed. tured the running of Arian Fosterand the outcome was a       year. If we play like we’re In this offense you’ve year and I took it and ran  record-setting afternoon. capable, just play our game, got lots of weapons. If a with it.  Consider this:  RB Arian Foster’s on    231 rushing yards   we’ll be victorious!” defense puts extra men in While most players 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff  the box, Arvell is an excelwould prefer to give a lick  Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard              by playing on defense, Mar- lent quarterback who can  rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed  cus views it a different way. hurt you with his legs or  for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the       arm. We can always throw “Offense has always     fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented the ball. We have excellent been where my heart was                    just the  second 200-yard rushing performance in team hisreceivers. Our offensive at. Defense was cool, it     tory.  line is doing a fantastic job came natural, it was more  It’s been said over and over again that in order for the instinct, offense you have to   Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feathink a little more.”   ture a more balanced offensive attack.

In other words, Even though he didn’t   improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. play last year, Wright is not   Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments,   surprised by his level of   especially his offensive line. success in 2010.   “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how our run  “I asked the Lord to         game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if  we had a run           game, we could have done this and could have done that,”             

LA MARQUE COUGARS CORRAL MANVEL MAVERICKS Trailing by one point at intermission (22-21), La Marque outscored Manvel 23-6 in the second half to secure a 44-28 victory in a Class 4A Division II Region III final in Angleton.

La Marque forced Manvel to punt twice in the third quarter.

The Cougars scored 10 points off those change of possessions to assume a 31-22 advantage.

Cougars’ quarterback Emanuell Williams completed 17-of-24 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. He added 63 rushing yards.

FRIENDSWOOD BESTS MONTGOMERY Friendswood quarterback Peter Maetzold passed for 396 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs past Montgomery 49-28 in a Class 4A Division I Region III final at Rice Stadium.

Lake Travis and Friendswood will meet in a state semifinal matchup Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

Edison

W

                                                                                        

By Darrell K. Ardison   DEFENDER                           Several Houston area high schools projected to earn a spot

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                    ★TEXANS, Page 6                                              

H.S. Football Games of the Week

Houston’s top high school volleyball teams continued  their winning ways recently.           In the Class 5A division,  top-ranked Cypress Woods  swept District 17-5A foes                  Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to            improve to 26-1 on the sea        in the playoffs went into their son.    third game of the season still No. two Klein Oak, 22-2,  seeking that first victory. defeated Cy-Fair to win the    After advancing to the Class Kingwood Tournament cham    4A state semifinals last  year, pionship.  Pearland Dawson was one of Cy Woods is currently   those schools after losing to ranked No. three in the    Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs coaches’ state 5A poll while              and Conroe Oak Ridge.

Klein Oak jumped to No.      DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) five. Other Houston-area           Katy players prepare to take th field against North Shore in regional semifinal.  win         Dawson broke into the ranked schools include Katy        ning column with a 28-0  victory at No. 11 and No. 15 The              minutes.             on the road at perennial 4A powWoodlands.           Backup running back Jackie Continued from page 5           erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles led Magnolia is the top area             playedatthehalftime entire behind Steve school in the 4A state at it, you’ll feelClass bad about those Robinson21-0            second half and amassedthree-yard 78 mistakes thatthree we made,” Orisakwe’s TD run, poll at No. with said      yards on 14 carries along with a  North Shore head coach David Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Friendswood, Brenham and   touchdown.

Aymond.

“I’mfalling not trying to at  and an eight-yard TD run by Barbers Hill in line         Pearland’s defense limited       take awayStratford from Katy. (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0  this week against rival Milby. Here they faced Payton Jones. A 40-yard TD pass Austin four anything through six. is   Cy Creek to 12 first downs and             They are a great football team from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. ranked No. nine and upstart 215 yards total offense.              and I hopeDawson they winisitNo. all.”11.

Weeks invery thecomplete third quarter was Pearland               “We played a The stakes onlyafter got regis the only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and  3 loss to  Elkins in the 2010  sea-  Dawson is 21-6   gam e and everybody stepped up  greater Katy with Pearland  half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t tering afor dramatic comeback         in all three phases of the game,”  awaiting the Class DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games down the give  SFAan advantage they overcome four first-half win overinDeer Park5A lastDivi   pare       said Pearland head coach Tony sion I Region III championship           relinguish.

The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never turnovers despite rushing for 178 week.

The Eagles prevailed          Heath. “To be able to still coach game. marked20-25, the fourth    tough games   Milby will  be trying  their winning ways this week some to get better,” to get into yards in the game’s first 24 min19-25,It27-25, 25-10, these players at this stage of the  consecutive appearance  Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes.

15-12 as outside hitterfor Katy season iswhen     special.”they take on  and Pearland’s first since 2006.  Nimitz.

The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals.

Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in Yewande Akanbi led the way “I told our guys that a lot             Pearland advanced with  their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quarterin the match with 22 kills.       of people don’t know what a 54-7 victory over Cypress  ing from behind on the road to This is an old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on After finishing in the top  happens on the inside of this Creek in the other 5A Division I  defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard 10 at the prestigious Pearland team,” Heath  said. “There have Region III semifinal contest.   trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play Tournament last month, been stories about our defense, In the first half against         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 Dawson is serving notice that             Cypress Creek, the Oilers scored but we know how hard everyquarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. accomplishment was no              body on this team works. We six touchdowns and took a 40-0  a 65-yard Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against The Wildcats were at  it again fluke. Dayton.         know thathauled it takesineveryone on touchdown advantage into intermission.  pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium.

Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter.

Magnolia earned its 20th  this team playing well to win Pearland had three rushing TDs,   Davis tossed three touch- Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for winTD of the with a 21one pass,season a fumble recovery games. 1:58 mark to provide the game- Casey   winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vicfor a TD and an interception “We know what it takes   Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8return for★ARDISON, a TD in the firstPage 24 6 to get here,” Heath said. ★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6

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transitioning from asking for handouts on corners to becoming “ART-trepreneurs,” artists on corners like in Paris and New Orleans.

Continued from page 1 “The August class was filled with After Dark clients, patrons green industry. we’ve asked to donate to the program and Bread of Life staff; and opportunity she wanted to share with others.

The Congressional Black Caucus you couldn’t tell who was who. There was so much peace in the “Art was a part of my healing journey,” said Rasmus. “The Foundation, which funds the legislative con- into the After Dark room. Clients came in with that beaten down look but they left glowpower I experienced I wanted to incorporate ference, wantsthetocomponent ensure that Black coming,” said Rasmus. program, ofthe Bread of Life, Inc. that provides sermunity is to aware of the changing jobwhen market, The Art Project-Houston’s ultimate goal is to provide homeless vices the homeless community most service providers are new closed.” jobs and how to prepare for them. artist an opportunity to make their own trade by creating, displaying “So many people willthe never return to the a therapeutic and selling their art as a collective body through art exhibits in coffee Hence, was born Art Project-Houston, jobs artthey lost,” said Rep. Elijah of E.Houston and those houses, galleries and other venues around the city. program for the homeless community CBC wants Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of goalThe “During the sessions there is no mention of God. But if God is concerned about their plight. The program’s is to tap into the to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. this year’s events.

“It’sand our the creator, through art we tap into His creative power,” said Rasmus power of creativity itsresponsibility ability to restoretoindividuals to meanBy Shantella increase ability to lives. do theThe jobs thatwas are launched on August who plans to have four paint parties in 2011Y. Sherman ingfultheir and productive project SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM WASHINGTON INFORMER available to them.” row donation. informed,” Scott added.

The next event is December 16, fromTHE 1:30pm – 4pm at the 12, 2010 with a workshop consisting of over 85 artisans including St. John’s Downtown Co-pastor Juanita Rasmus wants to share the They will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the clients from the Bread of Life emergency shelter, Temenos Place healing journey she received from art with others to benefit the homeless. Bread of Life, Inc. (1703 W. Gray St.). Those who want to donate to In what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings throughout week to todiscuss AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National this effort can(NNPA) do so by-visiting www.theartprojecthouston.org.

Apartment residentsthe (a transitional permanentNational housing program), move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar jobs art andpatrons education, said Cummings.

Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT a picture by a famous artist.

And though some enter the workshops “We’re asking for a $100 donation.

This sponsors an AfterGaddafi, Dark from the community and members of St. John’s Downrecently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit.

The coalition is the only wary, they leave out believers. resident so they can paint along with the donor. It’s a two-for-one town. The donations and art purchases of art patrons and members intoPlus, various European leave nations in they an will effort to keep Foundation, said public that people need to know thethe Black help Community” and“One “Beyond Blood: Black civil rights reluctant womannation-wide came in unsure howgay the workshop wasorganizaholiday gift. when participants at 4pm leave of the general interested in supporting initiative, fund Europe white and civilized.

Gaddafi told Italian that the federal jobs are available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. going to help, but she left saying that she felt like a little girl for the with their own masterpiece. This, in my mind, is a wonderful wayPrime program.

Minister Silvioadded Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a Art matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenfirst time in a long time,” said Rasmus who envisions participants we can empower people,” Rasmus. teachers guide participants through the process of painting the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having an application read by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immi“There’re technological advances in the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project including their fight for equality. The ultigration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiring process” Scott said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come clients.

You comewounds to give to others and leave eviction. with an find steady employment up orand Massaging old racial and growing concerns, now scans each application looking for key research oninability how totoprevent the spread of thismaketogether have open and honest discusmuch more,” According to a recent daily newspaper article the homeless.

The family breadwinner Gaddafi receiving hoped tosocapitalize on said fearsBonner that millions of words and phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said.

“We have a grantwho fromis now sions.

Continued from page 1 changes to the unemployed home foreclosure or eviction.

August Lettman-Hicks, 2010, there are 5,404 homeless children experienced with his orSaid inSharon Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of nity to be cognizant of these Centers for and Disease Controlforeclosure and are parexecutive According to a recent daily newspaper article in Houston, a conservative estimate that still nearly her family makes up the homeless.

There are many runs from their 4pm to 7am and offers its clients the fol- ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiEuropean colonial rule and who were made citizens of increase chances.” in August 2010, there are 5,404 homeless children doubles that of 2009’s count.

These thousands of realities when you speak about the homeless.” lowing evening respite place to sleep), those nations, would continue to migrate to their Thisservices: year’s conference will(aalso attempt to get out more attention to the public.” ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support inCountry” Houston, aimpoverished, conservative estimate that still nearly homeless children, 17 and a Deborah Bonner, Volunteer Coordinator hygiene services to showers law and and without clear break down theincluding complexaccess new healthcare This year the conference will have at least of the the empowerment of anyone whoyounger, desireslive to with“Mother doubles that of 2009’s count.

These thousands of homeless parent, resting in whatever place they After Dark program, echoes Edwards’ sentiments. laundry case resolutionguidebook. services, hotFree meals one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding means of employment. throughservices, a Cliff-notes-type homeless children, 17 and younger, live with a can find.

Additionally, a large number of these “The myth that must be dispelled is that every (dinner and breakfast), referrals to mental health, sub-“But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” healthcare screenings, panel discussions, homeless parent, resting in★GADDAFI, whatever placePage they 6 “hidden homeless” attend HISD schools. Though homelessthose personat is aadrug addictrisk or alcoholic,” stance abuse, and other social services.

Doors and forums on serious medical issues in open the atespecially higher to be said can find.

Additionally, a large number of these this year’s numbers have yet to be officially tabuBonner.

“Many are suffering from severe depression 2pm for those individuals participating in the Bread Black community will be “hidden homeless” attend HISD schools. Though lated, 2009 saw HISD serve nearly 3,500 homeand unable to work.” of Life’s anger featured.

Butmanagement, there will job be development, life this year’s numbers have yet to be officially tabuless students.

Bonner has witnessed a drastic change in the skills, and culinary arts programs. particular focus on lated, 2009 saw HISD serve nearly 3,500 homeLocal social service agencies like the Star homeless population due to the economic recession.

To participate the After HIV/AIDS and in bone mar-Dark initiative clients less students. of Hope Ministries and the Northwest Assistance “I’ve seen people with degrees, middle managemust complete a Client Assessment, sign up for volLocal social service agencies like the Star Ministries report dramatic increases in homeless ment; they all have stories.

They were downsized, unteer service and clean-up opportunities and meet of Hope Ministries and the Northwest Assistance families seeking shelter and other services. divorced, foreclosed upon.

Many can’t find work with a Case Resolution Specialist.

Ministries report dramatic increases in homeless “Homelessness is a social problem that we because they’re overqualified.

Some work as day During a presentation on Houston’s homeless, continued from page 1 families seeking shelter and other services. choose to allow.

The real thing missing from eradilaborers but that won’t get you an apartment,” said former City Councilmember Ada Edwards, a long“Homelessness is a social problem that we cating homelessness is the will of the people.

The Bonner, who has also notice a marked rise in the time the rights of homeless individuals, that advocate carries for a punishment choose to allow.

The real thing missing from eradimore individuals see the human face of homelessAsian and Muslim population. said thattomyths of up two about yearsthe in homeless state need to be shatcating homelessness is the will of the people. The ness and not just the mythic stereotype, the more I Traditionally, local and federal officials tered in order to get more Houstonians involved in prison. more individuals see the human face of homelessbelieve will be moved to do something about it,” concentrated their efforts on serving those deemed eradicating it from society.

Harrison, 54,ourhas not ness and not just the mythic stereotype, the more I said Edwards. the chronic homeless, men and women living there been“Though charged in are hismany offi-different profiles for believe will be moved to do something about it,” Members of the After Dark initiative are in shelters and on the streets.

However, with who homeless,and mostthe of us lump them all into cial iscapacity, allesaid Edwards. doing their part to make a difference, but are open the recession has come the growing presence of one pile—individuals too lazy to get a job,” said gations do not involve Members of the After Dark initiative are to more helping hands. Volunteers are urged to fill homeless families with children. Recognizing Edwards. and children make any loss“However, to Harris women County. doing their part to make a difference, but are open out an online volunteer form at www.breadoflinew realities, the U.S. Department of Housing and up a large portion of the Judge homeless. The mentally ill Still, Harris County to more helping hands. Volunteers are urged to fill feinc.org or call 713-650-0595 for more informaUrban Development broadened its definition of who have eithersaid not received care or who have been Ed Emmett he wants out an online volunteer form at www.breadoflition. homeless in 2009 to include people facing severe released fromremoved care to the city streets make up a large Harrison from feinc.org or call 713-650-0595 for more informa“People think they have nothing to give economic hardships and who have ended up segment the job.of the homeless. Veterans returning from or share, but they have so much more than our tion. homeless because of a job loss, home foreclosure foreign battlefields withimpormedical issues and many “Looking at the

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tance 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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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 STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration.

ON THE MOVE……..The Julia C. 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 Hester House (JCHH) is definitely on 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 nomithe move. Their 2010 Annual Awards show “Bridge & Tunnel.”

The show was Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation.

Luncheon was held at The Houstonian 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 Hotel and was packed with supporters.

Audrey, Rev. Billmade and history Roxanne Lawson John Guess, Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and went on to direct.

That was Beulah African-American Senator saidand that Organics, parent company The organization was founded in Jennifer Holmes,the Honorees Mayor Annise Parker and Melanie Lawson and Bruce Austina Hester House Kids, Alvin Byrd,female PatriciaU.S. Prather, Ms. Chag Wileypany, Henry Good Food and Melanie Lawson become a critically acclaimed, long-running Shepard.

You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures 1943 and historically has provided hit on-Broadway.

In this stirring production, guess what she was thinking.

Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, resources and services that have she examinedthe Jewish and African American She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. empowered 5th Ward Community relations in America that was developed the process and she loved parMoseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. to take personalCarol responsibility for especially for the final event of a fabulous ticipating in the process. If you overcoming obstacles of poverty and debut seasonthe forquality the Houston Museum sought political office, you improving of their lives.of African they American Culture (HMAAC). sought her out. She had the Today, continue these efforts in No one can reflect on that better than Sarah, power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the working together to create pathways who is a product of ainequalities Black and a Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from pagefather 1 and that reduce social Jewish mother. inHMAAC has hada an hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. help families crisis through “I think first whatseason happened we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a incredible and is, is quickly estaband other state and local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped variety of services.

Honorees this year this foritself threeasyears, even I came on the counlishing a place thatbefore attracts national 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 included Mayor Annise Parker who cil,” said Carolyn Davis, talent and Councilwoman initiates thought-provoking dis- who voted White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this was presented with the Leadership in favor of the no-bid so I went with for the city of Dallas.” cussions about people,contracts. places and“And times. meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Award and Melanie Lawson, Anchor, 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 show included including John F. for the allocation and process for awarding conces- Ellenpresidents, KTRK ABC 13 was presented with Carolyn Davis sions at Love recommendation, we didn’t win.

It takes eight andField.

Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAACbut Chairman of the Board Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Hudson will continue to work the Legacy Award.

Showing their votes to winJohn here Guess, at the Horseshoe, and the eighth of Directors, Jr. Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the appreciation the work being done vote won.” forRev. HMAAC/CEO, Bill and Audrey Shepard, who worked as a city council.” at Hudson JCHH, supporters included John is part-owned

by Giddings the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, Lawson, Roxanne Lawson, Vanessa and by a trust constituent liaison for former Jose Grinan and Jodie Jiles Joy Kaplan, Gina Carroll and Daphne Bernicker Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached Michelle Collier and Patricia Prathera Guess, Michelle Collier, Patricia 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.

Prather, Alvin Byrd, Wylie Henry, 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 Saundria and Jerome Gray, Licia To some,Janice it 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 Ellis, Jodie Jiles, Dr. Albert Lemons, ed -Lou involvement Mayor Tom Davis expresses similar feelings. and Gregory,ofMichael Helm,Leppert Ellen that turned Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her to name a few. We salute Board Chair the tide.

In April, Leppert beganPinkett 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.

Bruce Austin, Executive Director the deals from and being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesCarol, Carolyn John Guess, III. and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the Jennifer Holmes, and Board Members sweet forShow!.......PUMP-Athe incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires Fabulous was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city Daphne Bernicker, Gina Carroll and as a fair place to do 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 Joy Kaplan for making this luncheon “These 19 the years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. ward, aboutcontracts, 200 ladieslasting attended 2010 in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a a success. Congratulations and majorOut portions of Disease our new Luncheon terminal toby the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of Kick Kidney “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee continued success!..........DESTINED bent concessionaires without having wearing their pump-a-licious shoes.

Thebeen 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 FOR SUCCESS…..The Prudential Lady Merele Gail Smith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love through competitive process.

This has short-cir- Michael tenants, Helm you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m goingChair to kick event wasthe chaired

by Merele Yarborough which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.”

Insurance Company of America hosted 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 no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s an empowering conference on financial Myra disease the need tofirms kick itowned out of exispetitors,andincluding by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Rega in.’

She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they wealth and wellness titled, “Destined tence. theemerging scene were Terri Phillips, womenOn and entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetFor Success” at St. John’s United Board Chair/National Kidney Foundation an opinion letter.

“What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option Methodist Church. The conference Serving Southeast Nicoledid Sonnier, “I’m hoping thatTexas, it [politics] not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on was free and designed to bring hope to Regional Vice Wright, Davis said of President, Leppert’s Crystal involvement.

“I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant the table.

It was at the urging of the mayor during the Houston for the holidays.

Their was Marion Johnson, Rega, Marian Heard able to say that he Myra did it for the Phyllis city of Dallas.” Gale Britton that was more than what the consultants even recomJoanna Reed and Constance Charles efforts to get people out to vote.

June council meeting that voting on the proposal be not an empty seat in church.

The ladies Williams, Clarease Douglas, Davis, along withYates, six ofKeryl her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. listened to several dynamic speakers 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 “There was never an argument.

Most of the conwho inspired them to live the unlimited Adams, 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,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. life every woman isElouise destined for. to Stacy McIntosh and Jackson, recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been Presenting this wealth of information 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 included Suzan Johnson Cook, luncheon included greetingsthick fromand Deborah “They’ve been through thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilAuthor and Motivational Speaker, investment, with the amount of money they put into 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 New York, NY,poster-boys Gale Britton, Vice that airport.

Houston, HFD 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.

President of Recruiting & Selection and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion with Prudential, Newark, NJ, Pastor presentation by Neiman Marcus.

John W. Johnson, Jr. Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley Juanita and Connie “CJ” ContinuedRasmus Success!.....MENTORING and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson Jackson, Radio Host, Houston, MIXER………To kick-off the 2010 Black TX, President Expo,and theMarian Houston Heard, Area Urban League and CEO of Owen Hill Partners, hosted a mentoring mixer welcoming Boston, The attendees are now Susan L.MA. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus of truly destined for success.

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