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A report released by the Nafore Election Day, a new analysis tional -Economic Council revealed Black Caucus is ON (NNPA) The Congressional shows that African American the impactjoblessness of the recessioninonthe Black community ent debilitating voters are strategically located in women on and how Obama adminveral sessions the the connection between education states and districts where, if they istration’s economic policies benefit at its 40th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). turn out in substantial numbers, American women.

The laid will be September 15-18 atreport the Walter E. Washington they could make a difference in out the economic landscape facing er. who controls the House, the Senwomen and details somea panel on “Exploring W. Burris (DIll)today recently hosted ate, and up to 14 governorships. of the many ways the administrass Opportunities with the Federal Government.” Sen. The report, In Anticipation tion is committed to making sure advocate of looking toward the future when it comes of November 2: Black Voters the government is working for all believes Americans should devote time into learning and Candidates and the 2010 Americans especially American s and becoming aware of new jobs in the emerging Midterm Elections, was released women. by the Joint Center for Political An executive summary of ★CBC Page 3 and Economic Studies, a leading the report contended that since President Obama’s first days his authority on the black electorate

By ReShonda Tate Billingsley policies have that has consistently surveyed DEFENDER helped stave and reported on the opinions of off a second African Americans since 1970. www.tsu.edu/giving exas Southern University’s president has come up Great DepresThe analysis was conducted or contact Wendy Adair with aAfrican-Americans plan he hopes will Community leaders from across the city and state received expert reports on issues confronting in put an end to a controsion and gott University Advancement surrounding the to painting hisHouston to determine where we are now. The next meeting will be held in February 2011 versy to discuss best practices bring over ofHsome our economy VOTER TURNOUT, Page 3 Adair@tsu.edu solutions to those issues. toric murals on the campus of the historically Black unigrowing again, versity. But some students and community members job growth EWS SERVICE tionsbut against his relative, who’s not fastthe age of 65. wonder if his contribution of $50,000 for a Preservation olderis still than enough.faces charges of False plan is enough to undo the damage. University officials of financial Harrison Barack Obama Looking say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step. rris County has Statement to Obtain Credit, at theand economicTampering landscape facing “We know $50,000 isn’t enough for the whole project. for theft with a women today and the findings It’s just enough to bring in a conservator to analyze the tments recently Governmental Record, Theft, against were: Edwin and Misapplication of ★MURALS, Page 7 Women are aFiduciary growing share of from •allegaProperty. Three of our workforce, our entrepreneurs, le from an eld- the charges are first degree and our innovators. As the majority ecile Harrison felonies that expose Harrison of college graduates and nearly 50 defendernetwork.comBy Brian Stimson sponsible for a up to 99 years or life in prison.

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Black Professional Fire FightIn almost two-thirds of families led ers launched the “No Child Left by single mothers or two parents, Alone Fire Safety Campaign” women are either the primary or during Fire Prevention Week, last co-breadwinner. In two-parent week, in order to educate Black families, with the wage gap and the people everywhere about the risk “We operated under the premise that

By Aswad Walker loss of jobs traditionally held by of fire in their communities.

Article for the Houston Defender “We have to ask ourselves the if the Black community and Black leadermen in this economy, reliance on Of all children killed in ship knew how bad we were really doing a woman’s income in their family question, where will we be in home fires, 38 percent were The Houston they’d be doing something different.

For community is remembering ith the ascension of Presibudget is even greater.

Black according to a 2008 report Imani Evans dation by city staff to extend included significant capital 10 years from now if we keep • Since women are nearly 50 a Ryan longtime example, Yates, Jones and Middle political dent Barack Obama to the by the U.S. Fire Administration.

L TO THE NNPA FROM the contracts of Star investments, during a peripercent of the workforce, the receswho died Sept. 11, School are some of theactivist lowest performing most powerful political doing what we’re od doing?”

According to the Black FirefightDALLAS EXAMINER Concessions and Hudson of uncertainty following sion’s economic impacts on women Beulah schools in all of HISD,2010. as well as in all Shepard, office in the world, along _ the 9/11 terror attacks ulti- two firms with ers Association: are even more consequential forRetail Sales madejustice her mark both of Texas. Regarding the89, criminal with unprecedented numbers of African Jewmately Don Boney NPA) - The arcanethan world of have ties to prominent failed to carry the the economy they would locally and nationally as a • African Americans face a system, Blacks are incarcerated at five Americans joining the ranks of CEOs ons contracts hasrecessions. been laid Democrats, including State argument. risk of fire death almost twice that been in past As a result times the rate of whitestireless in Texas. fighter Regard- for civil of Fortune 500 companies, many have Institute for Legal and SocialInPolicy its years Rep. Helen Giddings and the and three since me, what of they see isn’tthatpretty. of an individual of another race the recession started in Derights andduring political jusing voter turnout and participation, declared America to be in the midst of a Mickey Leland Center onthe World Hungerfirst embarked council sometimes heated discussion, U.S. Congresswoman Eddie cember of 2007, women have lost • Spanish-speaking children tice. election historic 2008 presidential post-racial society. Yet, the annual findings andEddie Peace, Bernice along with theon Houston Area Fieldthe and seen voted their median ed city jobs council 8-7annual Bernice Johnson - without a its Love modernHelen under services Black voters in will be the age of five years old and discussion points of the National Urban Urban League and the NAACP,” stated Jew 81percent of the registeredFuneral earnings fall.given Further,more women have l that would have competitive bid. ization plan, the concesGiddings Johnson comprised an average of 23 held at percent!

10am at Galilee Houston did not vote. Eighty-one Beaulah League’s State of Black America reports Don Boney, director of the Leland Center. faced increased oncession space in a economic renovat-inse- The essence of the city sions contracts have percent of all Spanish-speaking MBC, 6616 D.S. Bailey Shepard That means in Harris County, 19 percent and the Tavis Smiley-led State of the Black putting thisasevent together, we wanted housing prices declinedstaff recommendation rminal tocurity the as airport’s current that the no-bid contracts “Inemerged by far the most contentious issue, people killed in home fires in the Lane.actually Pastor Edwin of the registered Black voters Union conferences suggest otherwise. to model collaboration, and thus asked the and states and municipalities ut a competitive bid - for a have would be appropriate given the incumbents’ and have led to accusations of political Davis,Black officiating.

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Kickin’ back with K’Naan Dr. Rice talks about family

Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 14, 1954, the only child to bless the loving union of John and Angelena Rice. In spite of the considerable disadvantages she encountered just by virtue of growing up Black in The South during the days of Jim Crow, she somehow managed to overachieve, first academically, and then career-wise.

In terms of credentials, she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Denver in 1974; her Master’s from the University of Notre Dame in 1975; and her Ph.D. from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver in 1981.

Dr. Rice is currently a professor of busi-

butions by the likes of Damian Marley, Mos Def, Chali Kam Williams ness and political science at StanfordBy Univer1984 Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of 2na, CONTRIBUTING WRITER00 sity and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Teaching and the 1993 School of Humanities Maroon 5.

Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover and Sciences Dean’s Award for Distinguished During his early childhood, the Western music, which Somalia.

Thetoname alone conjures Institution. From January 2005 2009, she Teaching. up images of reached K’naan’s ears was pretty much limited to “Bob destruction, and ruthless served as theunbridled 66th Secretary of State of themerciless warlords She has authored and co-authored several Marley and Tracy Chapman,” until at 10, he became terror.

A place where nobody is safe from the atrocities United States. Before serving as America’s books, including Germany Unified and Europe fascinated by the hip-hop being emitting from a tiny car of she war, andaswhere olds handleA AK-47s like (1995), chief diplomat, served assistanteight to the year Transformed: Study in Statecraft speaker.Condoleezza “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what When Forbes magazine with recently unveiled president fortoys. national security affairs (national Philip Zelikow; Thetheir Gorbachev Erait was back then,” he recalls.

Rice “Most Somalia, above IraqUncertain Alsecurity advisor) fromDangerous January 2001 Destinations,” to 2005.

(1986), with Alexander Dallin, At 14, K’naan and his three best friends were attacked andthe Afghanistan, topped the list.

ButThe it’sSoviet alsoUnion “Theand the CzechoShe joined Stanford University faculty legiance: by warlords, just one of countless indelible images for Nation of Poets,” where a poem can both inspire peace as a professor of political science in 1981 and slovak Army (1984) and Extraordinary, the impressionable teenager. Having chased them and end wars. provost from served as Stanford University’s Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family through the streets of Mogadishu, eventually cornering Growing up, it was both of these Somalias that 1993 to 1999. She was a senior fellow at the (October 2010). the boys in an alley, the men began shooting. K’naan informed musician/emcee K’naan Warsame, who is Hoover Institution from 1991 to 1993 and Here, the previously-very private avoided injury, but his three friends were brutally forging his own musical path via a unique blend of regreturned to the Hoover Institution after serving Dr. Rice reflects about her life while gunned down. gae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. Recorded as provost until 2001. As a professor, Rice Certain that it was only a matter of time before her primarily in Kingston, Jamaica at Bob Marley’s home won two of the highest teaching honors: the H DR. RICE, Page 4 studio, his second album, “Troubadour,” includes contri★K’NAAN, Page 2

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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.

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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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“Weonce wantlived to follow up the the Town Hall of through atheir Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free ticipating one workshop focusing onorganizations Black women. contribute something positive to communirebuilding means of employment.

European colonial rule and who were made citizens of increase chances.” with other Black to director of the coalition, “Black Steps three and four involve extensive polling and Meeting with a February conference where we healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” those nations, would continue to migrate to their This year’s conference will also attempt to ties are in crisis.

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Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding raised at the Town Hall, and publications featuring the country. For example, with the issue of event at Texas Southern University. featured.

But there willpanel be anddiscussions, healthcare screenings, articles by authors, intellectuals community “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” incarceration, when these men and women get particular focus on issues ★GADDAFI, Page and forums onacross serious in best the especially those at a higher risk to be advocates from themedical country detailing out they can’t live in public housing, can’t get6 HIV/AIDS and bone marBlack community will be practices regarding solutions to problems raised. a job, can’t vote. They can’t do the things necnated during Town Hall presentations by invited Johnson. featured. there be “TheseBut issues willwill be addressed by a brain essary to turn their lives around. Yet, in Baltispeakers as well as via 62-page publication Johnson also mentioned seeing small particular on community trust of local andfocus national experts, more, they have a successful re-entry program. entitled The State of Black Houston Now. groups gathering in the hallways between HIV/AIDS and bone maractivists and concerned citizens during the FebruWhy can’t we do that in Houston? That’s why In addition, Johnson viewed the Town and after presentations, engaging in further ary conference,” stated Johnson.

“It’s important we will have ongoing conferences on public Hall as a success for other reasons. conversation. continued from page 1 that we frame our own debates and come up with “It was fascinating to see how many new “There was so much energy and spontane- school education, on the justice system, and thatsolutions carriestoathe punishment the problems of our communities other issues, primarily looking at public policy. faces and new people were brought to the table ous dialogue between people anxious to share of up to two years in state ourselves.

The Earl Carl Institute is glad to act as a What we hope to accomplish by this process is by these discussions.

It was also important that their views that we at the Earl Carl Institute continued from page 1 prison.for this kind of change. But we recognize catalyst to create an enlightened and informed commuthe individuals and groups who are traditiondedicated to set up a blog on our website that carries a54, that we can’t do itpunishment allhas ourselves.” nity. We can’t work our way out of this without Harrison, not ally part of such undertakings were there, but (www.earlcarlinstitute.org) to facilitate ongoof up to twograded years in Town state Johnson the an enlightened community. We have to ask been charged in his offi- Hall as a success it was especially good to see so many students ing discussion,” said Johnson. prison. because it met itsand intended mission of providing ourselves the question, where will we be in 10 cial capacity, the alleand young people—the technocrats bringing Cleveland Gite, one of the committee Harrison, has not participants with54, statistical data pertaining to the years from now if we keep doing what we’re their issues and go-forwards suggestions,” said members responsible for organizing the event, gations do not involve been charged in his offifive areas.

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Harrison removed from Still, Harris County the job.

Continued fromJudge page 1 Continued from page 1 Ed“Looking Emmett said heimporwants at the equipment and cigarettes or other smokUnited States, from 2003 to 2007 Harrison removed from tance of that position for

by David A. Bositis, Ph.D., Senior Political Analyst to them than African Americans. If they can mobilize a ing material. Even when there isn’t risk • Children under the age of five the this job. county, at this time, at the Joint Center, and discussed with a standing strong Black turnout, the Democrats can significantly of a major fire in the kitchen, children years old account forimpormore than half of “Looking the bond ratings atand all those room only roundtable of journalists and other political reduce their potential losses,” Dr. Bositis said. are more likely to be scalded or burned all child-fire deaths.

These tance position forchildren are organizations in Washington, D.C. Dr. Bositis said this “It is clear from this analysis that we have not things,ofI that think it’s very by hot food, liquids or equipment than usually unableat to escape from a fire by this county, this time, election could echo mid-term elections in 1986, when reached the final chapter of the election story in many important that he either they are to be burned in a house fire. themselves. bond ratings and all those significant Black turnout helped Democrats gain House key states and Congressional districts, and that African be •suspended or step And the lack of smoke alarms adds More than half fires started things, I think it’sofvery seats and take control of the Senate, and again in 1998, American voters could end up being the authors of down in some form fire or a big risk factor. Nearly two thirds of by children playing important that hewith either occur in a when Democrats picked up governorships in Alabama, events, if they match their turnout rates from other refashion,” Emmett said. residential fires that kill children occur bedroom. be suspended or step South Carolina, and Georgia.

“There are 20 House seats cent mid-term elections,” said Joint Center President Harrison denies the in homes without a working smoke Black down in Firefighters some formsayorchildren and 14 Senate seats in addition to 14 gubernatorial races and Chief Executive Officer Ralph B. Everett who charges, saying he unsupervised is conalarm. The reasons that more African should never be left at fashion,” Emmett said. where the Black vote has the potential to determine the moderated the roundtable discussion. fident even his innocence will The risk American children die in residential home, a few minutes.

Harrisonfordenies the outcome of this year’s elections,” Dr. Bositis said.

Dr. Ruy Teixeira, Senior Fellow with The be proven. fires is rooted in historic inequities; lowthat a fire saying starts increases even when a charges, he is conWidespread predictions that Democrats will endure Century Foundation and the Center for American Emmett said if Harrison income families are more likely to be child is his being looked after by an older fident innocence will sweeping losses may be premature, if party leaders are Progress, a renowned political demographer who won’t step down willingvictims of fire due to substandard houschild. be proven. abel to play a strong ground game that includes persuadparticipated on the panel commented, “This election ly,Emmett he says heif Harrison plans ing, lack of smoke alarms, economic There are steps to parents and saidmany ing African Americans to go to the polls in greater isn’t over yet.

While the so-called likely voter poll make step sure Harrison is their constraints to provide adult supervision guardians candown take to protect won’t willingnumbers than they have in some other mid-term elecresults look exceptionally bad for the Democrats, it suspended until the and use of alternative heating sources. homes loved ones.

According to ly, he and says he plans to should be remembered that likely voters at this point tions, added Dr. Bositis. “The extent of the Democrats’ charges work their Management way For more information about how the Federal Emergency make sure Harrison is losses will depend on their ability to turn out their most in the campaign are just a guess as to who will show through the thevast court system. you can keep your family safer from Agency, majority of fires that suspended until the loyal voters, and no voting bloc will be more important up on Election Day.” fires, visit the website http://iabpff.org. lead to death havetheir two Harrison wife has causes; also cooking charges work way been charged. through the court system.

Harrison wife has also been charged.

Indicted

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Moseley Braun considering run for Chicago mayor Dr. Rice

Shepard

We’ll show them that we can be twice as good, there are plenty of men out there who are capable very proud and grateful to be the first Africanpage and accomplished in their own realm.

You don’t American woman continued in the position.from I thought it 1 despite everything.”

I think that was something Continued from page 1 that motivated people who could have instead been have to be in the same field. I’ve often been asked, said a lot about ourNational country Cemetery. that we had backtalking about Extraordinary, Ordinary People, her consumed by bitternessBy andKathy fallen into victimhood.

“Didn’t you want to get married?”

And of course I to-back African-American Secretaries State, Shepard was an ofoutspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Chaney strikingly-revealing memoir about her childhood.

I chalk it up to my parents and grandparents and wanted to get married, but you have to fall in love Colin Powell and then me.

I also thought it said to Democrat who moved elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender KW: Dr. Rice, thanks so much for the our whole community that we saw the situation as a and want toshe marry a particular person.

You don’t a lot about President Bush that he didn’t see Houston from Louisiana nearly was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. time. I’m honored to be speaking with challengeCHICAGO to be overcome rather than as something marriedFive in theyears abstract.

So, although the highest terms for 60 ranking years diplomat ago and inlived (NNPA) - Carol Moseley get Braun later, history there was were made inlimits the on U.S. that might prevent us from succeeding. people I felt I might have married, it just never of color.

It’s a hard job, but really the best in you. decades in Acres Home,one where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term.

KW: What role has spirituality played happened. government.

CR: Well, thank you. How are you? she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand in your The growth and U.S. development the After leaving office, ecting back KW: Very well, thanks. I really, really “Mayor ofrefl Acres Homes.” former Senator over was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under theKW: Clinton years?

KW: You say you always hoped to on those times, what if anything, would youof enjoyed your book. My first question is, “Beulah was a woman calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration.

CR: Spirituality and faith are at the core of who marry within your race.

Can you answer have done differently, and is there anything why did you decide to write a memoir guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh I am. Iterm was born to deeply parentsher whoto mullhonestly, Ms. Rice, your for perception that you feel particularly proud of, forSylvester having focusing on your childhood, as opposed said state Rep. in office –– religious encouraging a run Braun was aabout candidate the Democratic nomiwere able to give me that rock solid foundation in of the number of eligible Africanachieved?” to one about your illustrious political Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. the church and in who my faith, which really in has1993 servedas the American bachelors in your circle?

Is CR: Well, manyit,things, whenever career? thought she said it. Sheyou was Braun, made history first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- there are me so well. there a dearth of Black men? look back, that you would’ve done differently.

CR: Well, I didn’t feel that I could do justice to direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company KW:she How so? What considering do you mean CR: Well, course, all of theOrganics, statistics say there manufactures We’re all human. We do our You best atdidn’t the time. this story of my parents and their generation, and Shepard. haveI to is “seriously it.”by ofofAmbassador which that? are fewer eligible Black men in my circle.

But I’ve really wish that we had passed a comprehensive all that they did to make it possible for me to be guess what she was thinking.

Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, CR: decades.

It’s so much a part of me that it’s almost hard never thought of itoil thatand way.tea.

I believe that if the the company immigration that would’ve reallyloved who I am, if I sort of just put it at the beginning of She loved politics, she olive She founded five bill because to describe myself in the absence of it.

I know that, right person came into my life that would have been helped our country.

We came close, but we para book about my last eight years inBraun foreign policy. I the process and she loved Carol Moseley After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. for me, it means asking for guidance, and that in terrifi c.

When I said I had always hoped to marry in couldn’t.

I wish that after the war against Saddam will write that book, in fact, I’m working on it now. ticipating in the process.

If you the toughest times there’s a personal savior that I my race, I really do mean that.

That doesn’t mean Hussein we had been more effective at rebuilding But first, I wanted to answer the question I’m most sought political office, you can rely on. And I’m very grateful to my parents for I absolutely wouldn’t marry outside of it, but Iraq quickly. I think had weher done it from frequently asked: “How did you become who you sought out.

She the had the giving me that. there’s a culture and traditions to maintain, and I provinces, in, rather than from Baghdad, out, are?” Well, you had to know John and Angelena power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the KW: What do you enjoy doing in your have greatairport pride inrenovation them, and isI always thought it we more successful. very24Rice.

So, that’s what I wanted enjoyedI’mrare completed in 2014.

Thismight madehave been Shepard continued from pageto1help people do spare time. would be wonderful to share that with somebody proud that President Bush took on AIDS relief. with this book. hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized.

“I think what happened been working on CR:“I’m (politics) did Inot play Well,hoping I love to that watchitfootball.

[Laughs] of a my race. Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped It was the largest single response country KW: How hard was it is, to we’ve go public with and other state by andany local politithis for three years, even before I came on the counactually really love to watch almost any competition KW: Some time ago, there was talk of you to a major international health crisis, and there so many intimate aspects of your life? cians, and was invited to the role... I want to be able to say that he did it about how they will respond. Through its public relacil,” Councilwoman Carolynbecause Davis,I’m who voted with a score at the end. I love sports. I play golf possibly becoming some type of advisor to a are millions of people whoHouse are alivea today intimes, CR:said That’s an interesting question White few tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this favor of the no-bid contracts. so Ithis went with for the city of new Dallas.” now, which is relatively for me. I only took it sports franchise. Did that ever materialize?

Africa and other developing ainvery private person.

But I felt that“And if I wrote meeting atcountries least a because handful ofof point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Dallas Councilwoman staff recommendation.

I’ve always supported staff – up about fi ve years ago.

I also like playing piano, CR: Well, it hasn’t yet materialized that I went that program.

And I’m very proud that stood F. book, I had to be willing at least to talk about some presidents, includingweJohn for the allocation and process for awarding concesrecommendation, but we didn’t win.

It takes eight Carolyn Davis and I love being with my family and friends. into sports management, but I haven’t for the proposition that no man, woman or child of my struggles, whether in my personal life, health Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work votes to win here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth KW: Where do you find time ruled it out yet, either.

I only halfshould ever have to live in tyranny.

We believed crises, or the deaths of my parents, because there Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the votetoo won.” jokingly remarked that I’d love in democracy and promoted can easily be a perception of me that my life just for golf and all that, being Shepard,it. 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, such a workaholic? to be the commissioner of the KW: If you could have one liaison wish instantly went from A to Z uninterrupted, without any ups constituent 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, CR: I’ve never really been a NFL. But as I recently told granted, what would that be for?Commissioner and downs, and that’s not a fair representation.

Harris County for comment. workaholic.

I work very current Commissioner Roger CR: It would be that no child would ever feel prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re nowhard, going through another remodelKW: I really appreciated how the book Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the but I also enjoy playing.

I think Goodell, that job looked a that the American Dream is denied them.

To some, was the direct - some say heavy-handing.” really, fullyithumanized you, because you years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city it’s important have a balanced lot more appealing when KW: When you look in the mirror, what do ed - involvement Tom Leppert that turned Davistoexpresses similar feelings. shared so muchofofMayor your personal feelings Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her and well-rounded I was struggling with the you see? the tide.the In April, Lepperttouchstones began his campaign to stop “We also life. felt that they had never missed a payabout significant in your 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council.

Wendy Russians and the Iranians CR: A very fortunate and blessed person who the deals from being approved, calling them tooKW:ment, theyWasserstein had paid on-time, and I asked the queslife. and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the oncetion, explained to her every day. Now, from still has a lot of living to do. sweet for the incumbents bad for ‘How much money had these concessionaires CR: Well, thank you. It wasand actually fun Dallas’ to write,image was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city how was Northern California, it looks KW: What do you consider your biggest as a fairI place to dotobusiness. given the hard city ofitDallas?’” she said. because went back interview people my parents mother Turner to run for political office staff,” said Davis.

“Remember, coming out of the to haveThe a relationship a lot tougher. And it’s a job accomplishment? contracts, lasting with 19 years, would answer to her question soon became evident. had“These taught or who had worked them, and I award in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0.

Being a after she’d Pulitzer that he’s handling very well, CR: That I’ve found my place in life, that learned a lot about that terminal I hadn’t known. major portions ofthem our new to the two incum“Theywon havethe given the city a lot of money. Lots of “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee Prize.

WhatIfkind man by the way.

I’m passionate about it, that my talents and my KW:concessionaires How has the Jim Crowhaving Birmingham bent without been vetted money. you of own a building and you’ve got good have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I is out thereyou whojust don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick KW: What was it like passion have merged, and that I’m trying to do experience affected your life?This Howhas has through the competitive process. short-cirtenants, which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t beenfor briefed on the Love Field the situation.” can maintain a you, as the fi rst best that I can. it defined who you are today?

Did this com- them out because I think I want someone else who is cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s relationship of me more or pay me more,’ you tend to African-American KW: Well on that note, let me say make youincluding more determined to excel?

Did petitors, firms owned by minorities, going to give in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they equals a woman to become congratulations on finding your place, and it fosterand greater drive? women emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keepwith the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became.

Indeed, before the August meetof they were trying to accomplish is encouragSecretary of the best of luck with the book and all your My parents, anCR: opinion letter. I and a lot of my friends growing Secretary “What he said. ing there was literally no argument since the option State?”

State? other endeavors. up “I’m in thathoping community, tremendous that ithad [politics] did drive. not play a role,” ing the incumbentsCondoleezza to stay through Ricethe renovation, to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Shepard’s love of politics Oh,then I think CR: I was CR: Thanks so much, Kam. There a sense of, “We’ll show them!

Daviswas saidalmost of Leppert’s involvement.

“I want to be CR:and 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 able to say that he did it for the city 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 Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the contenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?”

Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.

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2010 Dodge Caliber This is the uptown version.

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

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Class 4A state stateis school in Class 4A four through Stratford down pass from Denzel poll at No. three with poll at No. three with ranked No. nine upstart Johnson with 11and minutes, Friendswood, Brenham and Friendswood, Brenham Pearland Dawson is No. 11. three seconds left in theand Barbers Hill falling in line at Barbers Hill falling in line Dawson is 21-6 after regisfinal stanza. Josh Cole’s at four through six.

Stratford is four six. the Stratford teringthrough a dramatic comeback extra point gave Cardi-is ranked No. ninePark andlast upstart ranked No. nine and upstart win over Deer nals a 28-21 advantage.

Pearland Dawson is No. 11.

11.

Pearland is No. week.

TheDawson Eagles prevailed Chavez answered Dawson is 21-6 after regisDawson is 21-6 after regis19-25, 20-25, 25-10, with an27-25, 80-yard drive that tering a dramatic comeback tering a dramatic comeback 15-12 as outside hitter included three third-down win over Deer Deer Park last win over Park last Yewande Akanbi led the way conversions.

The most week.

The Eagles prevailed week.

The Eagles prevailed in the match with 22 kills. important came on third19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 19-25, 25-10, After27-25, finishing in the top and-19 and the20-25, final play 15-12 as outside hitter 15-12 as outside hitter 10 at the prestigious Pearland of the drive. Quarterback Yewande Akanbi led the the way way Yewande Akanbi led Tournament last combined month, Demun Mercer in the match with 22 kills. in the match with 22 kills.

Dawson is serving notice with Derrick Coleman onthat a After finishing finishing in the the top After in top 50-yard screen pass to accomplishment was nothe 10 atzone. the prestigious prestigious Pearland Pearland 10 at the end fluke.

Tournament last month, Tournament last month, Melvin earned McAdams Magnolia its 20th Dawson is season serving notice that Dawson is serving notice that broke to block win ofthrough the with a 21accomplishment was no accomplishment was no the game-tying point 25, 25-10, 25-16,extra 25-15 vicfluke. and keep the score fluke. attempt ★ARDISON, Magnolia earned its its Page 20th 6 Magnolia earned 20th 28-27. win of of the the season season with with aa 2121win 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vic25, 25-10,H25-16, 25-15 vicARDISON, Page 6 ★ARDISON, Page Page 6 6 ★ARDISON,

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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but By Max Edison Max Edison you have By to be excited about the way the fightDEFENDER o what does a guy have to do to DEFENDER in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy get a break? That undoubtedly was Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellell, it’s it’s only the first game of the season, but what former Spring Woods All-State ell, first game out crowd that wasonly morethe than amped upof forthe theseason, kick-offbut of you have to be excited about the way the fightperformer Robert Ferguson was askyou have to be which excitedlongsuffering about the wayTexan the fightthe NFL regular season, fans in’their Texans dismissed their old nemesis, nemesis, the the Indy Indy ing. After eight solid years in the NFL with in’ Texans their old hope will be firstdismissed visit to the playoffs.

Ferguson is optimistic Colts, last weekend at Reliant.

Of course, there was a sellthe Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Colts, Ofatcourse, there was a sellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the intensity level the and at 30 years old he out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of Vikings, the former second-round selection out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat says, “I’ve got a lot of the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans from Texas A & M was sitting at home, on the NFL regularon season, Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many longsuffering occasions when the team football ahead of me.” hope will be their their first visit visit tooutcome the playoffs. playoffs. the outside looking in, and the phone was not hope be first the takes will the field.

Normally, theto is very predictable, Youfat also have to to be be enthused enthused at at the the intensity intensity level level the the ringing.

You also have a big loss. team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat Here was Ferguson, a solid contributor team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On underwhelming on far far toowith many occasions whenled thebyteam team on playoff teams as a wide out (6’1”) and underwhelming on many occasions when the defense, they came outtoo a surly attitude, his special teams warrior, built like a strong takes the field.

Normally, the outcome is very predictable, takes the field.

Normally, the outcome is very predictable, “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. safety (225 lbs.) with hands like vise-grips big fat fat loss. All-World defensive end Mario Williams aaEven big loss. potential and legs to run with the best of them looking No, this was different group of fightin’ fightin’ Texans.

Texans. On On No, ready this was aa different of came to dominate, andgroup did just that. for work in the NFL. defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his defense, they with that a surly led simply by his The real keycame for theout squad, madeattitude, yours truly His agent, Brian Overstreet, president of “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of surliness,” Bernard giddy with joy, was the way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense Houston based E Overstreet Sports ManageEven potential All-World defensive endJohnson Mario Williams Williams Even potential defensive end Mario performed.

NowAll-World we all know that Andre is one of ment, offers insight. came ready truly to dominate, dominate, and did just justand that.Matt Schaub is a came ready to and did that. the world’s dominant receivers “In ‘Ferg’s’ case you have a classic case The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply The real QB, key for squad, yours Pro-Bowl whothe can pass that withmade the best of truly them.simply What Photos courtesy of the Texans of the ‘what have you done for me lately’ or giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense giddy withunsure joy, was the way vaunted Texan offense we were of was if thetherevamped offensive line #1sight, Rightout guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 ‘out of of mind’ mentality in the performed.

Now wearound all know knowinthat that Andre Johnson isprovide one of of performed. we all Johnson one could moveNow folks theAndre trenches and is Duane Brown, explained. below are“He key signed components of the Texan new rushing attack. league,” Overstreet the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s dominant Matt Schaublanes is aa Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass andand create running with Minnesota when he left the Packers Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them.

What Pro-Bowl who canFoster. pass with theI’m best of them.

What for runningQB, back Arian Well, pleased to report Photos courtesy of the Texans Photos courtesy of the Texans because he was familiar with the style of we were unsure unsure ofthewas was ifwith the flying revamped offensive line we were of if the revamped offensive line the O-line passed test colors, for at least #1 Right guard because Antoinethey Caldwell, above, (college photo) photo) and and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 guard Antoine Caldwell, play #1 andRight the offense were inabove, the (college could move folks around in the trenches and provide could move folks around in the trenches and provide week one.

Duane Brown, below are keyhe components of the the Texan Texan new new rushing rushing attack. attack.

Brown, below key components of sameDuane division.

His first yearare there, started Schaub withknow enough time to pass pass and create create running lanes Schaub with enough to running lanes Now we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, most of the year and was very productive. for running back Arian Foster.

Well, I’m pleased to report for back Arian I’m pleased report but running it traditionally has Foster. been anWell, air based attack.toAgainst The next year he was told he would have to the Colts, O-linethey passed the test testthe with flying offense, colors, for for at least least the O-line passed the with flying colors, at introduced balanced which feacompete with Sidney Rice, instead he was week one. week tured one. the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a placed behind Bernard Berrian, who had just Now we we know know the Texans Texans can can score score points points in in bunches, bunches, Now the record-setting afternoon. signed a big free agent but it traditionally has been an air based attack.

Against butConsider it traditionally hasArian beenFoster’s an air based attack. yards Against this: RB 231 rushing on deal. ‘Ferg’ saw his playthe Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which feathe Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, on which fea33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most Kickoff ing time cut drastically, tured the running running of Arian Arian He Foster and the the outcome was aa tured the of Foster and was Weekend in NFL history. recorded theoutcome first 200-yard when he complained late record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed in the season, he was Consider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s 231125 rushing yards on Consider this: Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on for 191 yards the second half and yards in the promised more playing 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff 33 carries (threeHouston’s TD’s) were second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter.

257therushing yards represented time, but was abruptly Weekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard Weekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team hisreleased.” rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed rushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed tory.

Last year, Robert forIt’s 191 yards inover the and second half and 125 yards for in the the for 191 yards the second and yards in been saidin overhalf again that125 in order Ferguson received a late fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feainvitation to the Atlanta just the secondbalanced 200-yardoffensive rushing performance performance in team team hisjust second 200-yard rushing in histure the a more attack. In other words, Falcons training camp. tory. tory. improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009.

Arriving at the mid-way It’sback been said Foster over and and over again that in inthe order for the the It’s been said over that order for Big Arian saysover the again team heard comments, point of camp, Ferguson Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feaTexans to achieve their line. goals this season, they must feaespecially his offensive played extremely well, ture“We’ve a more moreheard balanced offensive attack.

In other other words, ture a balanced offensive attack.

In words, this whole offseason about how our run returns.

It’s something up to the plate to give Ferguson a opportunity. helping the team win the improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run that I could do, but getting Prior to the 2010 season, Ferguson received last two preseason games, Big back Arian Foster saysthis the and teamcould heardhave the comments, comments, Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the game, we could have done done that,” to camp late, I never had a call, only it was not from the NFL, but from the but again politics played especially his his offensive offensive line. line. especially an opportunity to display Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League a part in who stayed and “We’ve heard heard this this whole whole offseason offseason about how how Page our run run “We’ve about our ★TEXANS, 6 that.

At the same time, it (UFL).

The league primarily consists of playwho was released. game wasn’t wasn’t as as efficient last last year and and how if if we we had had aa run run was motivating togame get out ersefficient that have atyear one timehow or another played in the “That was a tough game, we could have done this and could have done that,” have this and could there and have a game, really we could NFL. In done its second year, thehave UFLdone was that,” expanding to situation to be in, knowgood preseason and show Omaha and was being coached by former Boston ing I was capable of ★TEXANS, Page 6 Jeff ★TEXANS, Page 6 I could stay still play the College head coach and Green Bay assistant helping the Falcons out,” game, I was just waiting Jagodzinski. Jagodzinski was familiar with FerguFerguson shared. “It on the opportunity.” son and knew he was available. The question was ended up being a situaStill, the 2009 NFL if Ferg would want them. tion where they wanted to By Darrell K. Ardison campaign came and went keep a guy who could do H FERGUSON, Page 6 and no other team stepped punt returns and DEFENDER kickoff

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By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot DEFENDER DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their third game of the season still Several Houston area high high Several area seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected totoearn earn spot schools spot After projected advancingto the aaClass “After we arrived at the gym, Byin Darrell K. Ardison in the playoffs went into their the playoffs went into their 4A state semifinals last year, some of my girls asked me if it third gameDawson of the the was season still third game of season Pearland onestill of was a college tournament,” GonNo one said it was goseeking that first firstafter victory. seeking that victory. those schools losing to zalez said.

“Then somebody asked ing to be easy.

Yet WorthAfter advancing to the theSprings Class After to Class Class 5Aadvancing stalwarts Clear if we could just go home. ing High School head vol4A state semifinals semifinals last year, year, 4A state and Conroe Oak Ridge.last “I told them we were there leyball coach Ali Gonzalez Pearland Dawson was (1-2) one of of Pearland Dawson was one DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ to do three things – to learn more is starting to see marked those schools after losing to those schools to Dawson brokeafter into losing the winabout the game of volleyball, to improvement.

Class 5A stalwarts stalwarts Clear Springs Class 5A ning column with aClear 28-0 Springs victory keep our heads up and to comA recent 3-1 victory and Conroe Oak Ridge. 4A powand Conroe Oak Ridge. on the road at perennial municate better,” Gonzalez said. over DAWSON Furr had (1-2) Gonzalez vs. NIMITZ NIMITZ (1-2) led DAWSON (1-2) vs.

(1-2) erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles “We had already talked about getin an almost celebratory Dawson broke into into the Steve winDawson broke the win21-0 at halftime behind ting consistent serving and serve mood.

Seventy minutes ning columnthree-yard with aa 28-0 28-0TD victory ning column with victory Orisakwe’s run, receiving as keys to improving earlier, the odds appeared on the road at perennial 4A powon road at11-yard perennial 4A powTrethe Oliver’s scoring run our game.” to beerhouse stacked Dayton. against GonTheTD Eagles led erhouse The Eagles and an Dayton. eight-yard run led by Five Worthing varsity players zalez21-0 and her Lady Colts. atJones. halftime behindTDSteve Steve 21-0 at halftime behind Payton Afacing 40-yard pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rivalreturned Milby. from Herelast they faced year, including Not only were they Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory.

Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, from Garry Kimble to Randall Janay Williams, Serenity Brown, a team that had swept them Tre Oliver’s Oliver’s 11-yard scoring was run Tre scoring run in round the11-yard third quarter Dijonna Holiday, Damesha 3-0 inWeeks the first of and an eight-yard eight-yard TD run by he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 sea- Roy and an by theplay, only scoring in TD the run second and Malaysia Gonzalez district but they were Payton Jones. A A 40-yard 40-yard TD TD pass pass non-district Austin (dark (dark uniforms) hopes to added improve toadditional 3-0 this this week week against rival Milby.

HereBattle. they faced Austin uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 Milby.

Here they faced Payton half. Jones. schedule to help pre- to twoto scoresagainst to sonrival opener, Dayton couldn’t added Evonne Hall, Jasmine also missing one of their from Garry Kimble to to Randall Randall pare Scarborough last weekdown in aa 50-0 50-0 victory.

Scarborough last week in from Garry Kimble DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcome first-halfHarrison Marylandfour and Yashamika key players.

Weeks in the third quarter was Weeks in the third quarter was line. “You have to get through would never relinguish.

The Eagles look to continue turnovers despite rushing for 178 from last season’s junior varsity Worthing won a close the only scoring in the the second he purposefully settoup up tough Garner Garner rushed for 164 to yards and 33 loss in to the Elkins in the the 2010 seathe only scoring in second he purposefully set aabetter,” tough rushed for 164 yards and loss to Elkins in 2010 seatheir winning ways this week some tough games get Milby will be trying get into yards game’s first 24 minand her eight-member team first game and led 16-6 in half. non-district scheduleisn’t to help help pre- added added two additional scores of to son son opener, Dayton Dayton couldn’t couldn’t has half. to preadditional scores to when game they before take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, continued to improve. the second DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down down the the give give SFA an advantage advantage they overcome overcome four the first-half first-half VS. an they four Nimitz.

The Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ AngletonWhen turned tables in deck, all hands are178 on Furr DAWSON rallied for theNIMITZ win.

Worthing’s volleyball team is improving every day and takes a break to pose for the camera.

The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quarterGonzalez has six starters and two Theretheir appeared to beways a winning thisroad week some tough games to get get better,” better,” Milby will be be trying trying toreceiver get into into yards yards in the game’s game’s first 24 minmintheir winning ways this week games Milby will get in the first 24 ing momentum from behind on the to some Thistough is another old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive wideto back Quandre Diggs (91with yards as to opposed to just players showing up.” substitutes along anon improvdefinite swing when they they take13-9. on Nimitz Aldine Wells Wells said. “There isn’t an easy easy the win win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of utes. utes. when take on Aldine isn’t an column the of defeat Conroe ry game you can throw the the Sergio have ing their carries) scored on a one-yard Gonzalez introduced her squad to former game30plan. in Furr’s favor.

However, Gonzalez was able to said.so“There Nimitz.

Thewith Cougars notched week forout us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Buffs’ sneak Angleton turned the tables tables in in The notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. turned the trailed 9-6 than twogames records the window. team primed confrontation. to cap a during 53-yard, Rice University head volleyball coachfor Debbie A key Angleton victory came the15-play first round of calmNimitz. her troops andCougars winless the next two and their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quartertheir first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quarterminutes remaining in the fourth play.SFA has Sokol, a chance ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF (2-1) play drivewhen in the third quarter onetoof improve the top volleyball clinicians in theELSIKdistrict Worthing ralliedtoforgive a comethe match to improve to 6-5 in district 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 ing from behind to is old-fashioned rivalwide Quandre Diggs (91 quarter Amos demolishing Thedimunitive Wildcats played in back his team a 17-10 edge. state of Texas.

Then Worthing participated in the receiver from-behind victory (3-2) over Wheatley.

After winning onlyonthree matches a year ago, defeat Conroe 13-9.

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

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard hauled in and a 65-yard touchdownhead Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Wildcats weretoatfeel it again Lamar Summer League where they basically hadDayton.“That’sThe when they began good about the Lady Colts their second-year coach trailed 9-6Flavies with less less than thanat two two records outMustangs’ the window. window. team primed for confrontation. confrontation. sneak to cap cap quarter.

53-yard, 15-play 15-play trailed 9-6 with the team primed for to aa they 53-yard, pass from the records Stadium.out quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the sneak in the to coach and govern themselves. themselves andfourth realized were better than appear to be headed for Heffner the playoffs. minutes remaining in the the gamefourth Casey SFA Davis has a chance chancethree to improve improve ANGLETON ANGLETON (2-1) (2-1) vs. ALIEF ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive drive in in Jackson, the third third who quarter to give give minutes fourth vs.

(2-1) the quarter to 1:58had mark to provide dictated theELSIK game’s rushed forour In the to earlytouchstages ofBroncos the 2010 season, last year,” Ryan Gonzalez said. “We still have “We aremaining number ofingoals coming intoSFA the has a tossed quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. winner. and ran for her twoteamtempo out to anups early Gonzalez signed up toand playjumped in the Katy and downs, but from match to match we’ve season,” Gonzalez said. “I knew that we down had to passes hauled in aacoach 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 back at Barnett Barnett the the first first quarter against againsta Dayton.

Dayton.8The Wildcats Wildcats were were at at it it again again hauled 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at quarter The Dawson Ericand Wells said the more while Tournament running Tavares advantage. against some10-0 of the top teamsAfter in the tough continued to get better.” improve our in conditioning I wanted girls Page 6 pass from from Flavies Flavies Heffner Heffner at at the the Stadium.

Stadium. Mustangs’ Mustangs’ quarterback quarterback In the the opening opening 12 12 minutes, minutes, the the in in the the★H.S. fourthFOOTBALL, quarter. pass In fourth quarter. greater Houston area. Worthing faced the likes of One factor that often works against the Lady to be exposed to a higher level of volleyball. I 1:58 mark mark to to provide provide the the game- Casey Casey Davis tossed tossed three three touchtouch- Broncos dictated dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who who rushed rushed for for 1:58 Ryan Montgomery, Clements, Broncos Westside, The Wood-the game’s also wanted to create more of a gamefamily-oriented Davis winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early H VOLLEYBALL, Page 6 winner. down and for two tempo and jumped out to an early lands andran Orangefield. feeling about the team where we care about eachpasses Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage.

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eight seasons before joining the Houston Texans in the 2002 continued from page 5 expansion draft. He was the Continued from page 5 done.” first Pro Bowler in Texans hisNOTICE OFofficially SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION Born in Corpus Christi, Berry tory, and retired as a “I encouraged him to go,” Overearned a spot on the UIL AllTexan on July 29, 2010.

Glenn FOR THE street said. “I felt it would afford him a Time Texas High School also played for the Dallas INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT chance to get a lot of repetitions and proFootball Team after a stellarHOUSTON Cowboys in 2005.

Bealla is thebody Manof work for the NFL scouts vide fresh career at Paris High in East A native of Temple, “Mean” What happensthe when youin key posiTo the voters of Houston Independent School District: to see.

In addition, people Texas. He went on to star at registered Joe Greene ledtheNorth Texas blister an opponent for a former NFL Southern Methodist, where he is hereby Stategiven to a 23-5-1 record from Notice that an election will be held in geographic district tions within the league are all Houston and career high Independent School District on the 2nd day of was an All-Southwest VIII of the 1966-68 was a consensus guys who still195 haveyards a lot ofrushing contacts within November, 2010 between pick the hours of 7:00 Conference pick in 1954 and All-America in 1968.

He A.M. and 7:00 P.M., for the on just 19 carries.

You’re the league. At Omaha, Coach Jagodzinski purpose a trusteeinfrom of the following districts: was named to SMU’s Hall of of electing was enshrined the each College named C-USA Offensive has been with the Packers and Falcons. The

By Hall Max Fame earlier this year. Berry • Geographic Football of Edison Fame inby 1984.

District VIII held Diana Davila Player of the Weekhas and thatin the same GM, Randy Mueller served DEFENDER caught 631 passes for 9,275 Greene was selected by the Polling locations for District VIII will be the same as the regular Harris honor was bestowed on talcapacity with the New Orleans Saints.” yards and 68 touchdowns from polling Steelers withforthe fourthelections overall within that district.

County locations general entedOverstreet Cougar Jr. running didn’t have to do much 1955-97 for the Baltimore pickonly in thethe 1969 NFL Draftof andthe season, but ell, it’s first game Early voting will be held at the location designated in this Notice from back Bryce of a sales job. Beall.

Ferguson understood what Colts. He was inductedOctober into you played 13 seasons as the most to be excited about theAny way the fight18, have 2010 through October 29, 2010. eligible voter may vote Beall scored threeplaying touch-in the UFL the Pro Football Hall of at Fame member the famed a positive opportunity any one offeared the early votingof locations. in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Photos courtesy of the Texans in 1973.

“Steel Curtain,” winning four downs career best and could be.tying a Arian Foster has been the major benefactor of the Texans new offensive scheme.

Questions regarding this election may bethere directed ISD Colts, last weekend Reliant. course, wastoa Houston sellBradley, nicknamed “Super SuperatBowls and Of playing in 10 rattled off runs 43,a 35 anddecision so “I think it wasofjust sound telephone number 713-556-6212. out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of Bill” for his ability to play Pro Bowls. He was named to 31 yards in get helping Houston when you do that call (NFL) it will be the NFL regular longsuffering Texan fans that first down. When times get won one game, but it’s important to seemingly every position well, theseason, All-Pro which team eight times, to easy a 54-24 win over an transition,” #89 UTEP opined.in “No matter tough, we want to be a unit you can start the season off on a positive note.” hope High will be first visit to the playoffs. quarterbacked Palestine to their including five first-team nods, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION continued page 5 with, it’s dif-count on, whatever running play it is, the conference opener. how you train from or who you train Against the Colts, the Texans had a the 1964 3A state champiandtowas Defensive You also have be named enthused at the intensity level the Texas Class STATE TEXAS ficult toBowl simulate football stay in football Foster said.Announces “We heardand those whisinside or outside.”

15-play scoring drive in the third quaronship. He playedteam collegiately of the Year inOF 1972 andbeen somewhat displayed,Player which quite frankly has Theall Texas Bowl shape.

By coming toand theyou UFLtryI get a chance Fellow ter that consumed 7:57 minutes. pers offseason to shake line mate left tackle Duane at the University of Texas, 1974.

Greene was named to when the team OF HARRIS After eight years in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota underwhelming on far COUNTY too many occasions Committee recently them, that wears echoes the sentiments.

“We’re Drives like that bring smiles to the where he was a three-time letthe NFL’s 75th Anniversary Allto stay inbut football shape,you playdown againstafter NFL BrownVikings, Ferguson is staying active while he awaits the call to come back.

INDEPENDENT takes theHOUSTON field. Normally, the outcome isSCHOOL very predictable, DISTRICT awhile.

You twoup ato young group in the offensive line faces of the defensive players, espeterman, moving from quarterTime Team in 1994 and is a announced the can 2010 ofofgood, quality competition anddoclass getone some a big fat loss. things.

Youthe can either(NFL) let it get you and we wanted to make a statement cially linebacker DeMeco Ryans. back to defensive back, and was member of the Pro Football Texas Gridiron date filmBowl for scouts whotohaven’t terminology,” Hughes explained.

“He ends been to multiple Prosee Bowls.

You ahave Board No,The this wasof a Education different group of fightin’ Texans.

On District the of Houston Independent School “It fires us (defense) up to the or let it get in you and I feel like it got with our play,” Brown shared.

“We teama lot captain in 1968.

Hall of FameofClass 1987.

Legends by seen me inpresented a while. Hopefully, I can open hereby gives notice of an election to be held on November 2, 2010 up being the second coach on the field, and of guys like myself who are just looking for defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his for the in us. We are going to try to contin- want to dictate the outcome of the offensive line push people off the Bradley was drafted by the Moses, a Houston native, letWrangler andsome Cavender’s some eyes for folks who may have purpose of electing a trustee in geographic district VIII. increases the We’re learninga curve crack atwhat the NFL, ue that moving forward.” gamethat with our play. youngexponenball,” Ryansanother said. “That’s I likeso it’s extremely Philadelphia Eagles in 1969highness and tered the University of Bernard Pollard. “royal of for surliness,” safety Boot City, which includes forgotten what I’m capable of doing.flaIt’s justunit overall, polls for saidinelection shall be open for voting from 7:00 A.M. tially forbut allwe’re the other players.” competitive.” just dominate and Foster also loves the old-school coming togeth- to see, our offense was a three-time All-Pro selecTexas 1960defensive and 1961.

EvenThe potential All-World end Mario Williams Football Hall of Famers aPro good opportunity.” to 7:00 P.M. on November 2,ways 2010.atThe Board of Education designates the vor that a power running game gives er at the right time. We know we put and run curthe ball down That of thetion before in 1977.

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It gives us extra juice to “It’s the aformer different feel. wear and get something positive.”

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Texas defensive stars the UFL. more on “me” than “we,” you have to root performed. we all know Andre Johnson is one of of quickly wills,”and #23Bob opined.

“Running the O-line and powerful running by do.”

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All-Southwest Conference dominant receiver.Texas A&M 0001 Crockett Elementary School Aldine native, 2112 Crockett Street maker in the league,” McGuire said during a “At the age of 30, I think I’ve got a lot who with them.

What against them and they know you are ing trinity is fullback Vonta Leach. up on the schedule, Leach cautions Glenn starred inPro-Bowl the Lone At thecan endpass of that year,the he best was of2112 0002 QB, Crockett Elementary School Crockett Street “I had RobertHouston in Green Bay so I know star and former Photos courtesy of the Texans broadcast. of will football of me,” shared. was the lead blocker, blowing that the team not ahead be over confi-Ferguson going to run. We know we’re going to Leachrecent Star State for nearly entireunsure as the 0003 Hogg selected Middle 1100 Merrill Street wehiswere of School was if Outstanding the revamped offensive line what kind of guy he is,” Coach Jagodzinski Texan Aaron Glenn. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 Park Community 3000 Street For the benefit “I don’t want to count myself outplaying as far ascareer. Hecould run. It’s just whoever is going to step up linebackers at the pointofofsports attackfans on in dent. was0009 a move four-Settegast Defensive Player in 1962 folks around inCenter thethetrenches andGarrow provide 0010 Neighborhood said.

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College, earned All- Dodson a vaunted Miss passing Wrangler and Cavender’s 0019 ElementaryOle School 1808 Sampson Street enter explains you’ve missed. be me and #44 keep cautioned. my personality the way it where he the O-line passed theintest with flying colors, for at least tled anCity inasset as are the right to “It’s a beautiful feeling to be able to “We’ll keep working hard because the Conference and All-American attack a 12-7 victory, giving Jefferson been with his playstarting and his ability Boot allteam’s individuals “The quality of play is really high. I is. Those guys with the “me” attitude, it will week one.

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Foster rushed for us in the future,” said Prairie View M for committing to Coach Northern into the Heather bye weekHouston. with a win, with 0079 Charles Eliot Elementary School director 6411 Laredo Street for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the A&M Director of Athletics, Fred because he has paid his dues,” said something positive whileleft we prepare Judson Robinson Elementary Tigers tend to giveSchool opponents a 12425 Woodforest Drive yards on 33 carries, including TD runs0080 The Ardison “Each of these five men H.S. Football 0162 Woodland Acres Elementary Washington.

“We wanted to find a way Frazier.

“He’s ready to be a head School 12936 Sarahs Lane fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented to play in 10mark days,” Leach of seven and 65 yards in the first 12 false sense of security as in both games continued from an indelible onpage the 5explained.

0163 First Baptist Church of Jacinto City 10701team WigginshisStreet from page 5 to express to himcontinued that we know he has coach on the collegiate just the second 200-yard rushing “It’s great for our morale, especially opponent scored first performance to take an 200inMississippi minutes to level set theand tone for the victory.

0164the Clinton Park Community Center Street game in Texas and Park. we are tory over Kingwood had and will continue to have options theoff Prairie A & MBedford programthrew a 27-yard tory. 0187earlyPortlead only to fallSchool prey to an ava- 1800 McCarty Street 149 yards on 17 carries, broke a 47-ViewCaleb theMagnolia way our offense performed in the 18 kills Houston Elementary was led Courtney while extremely proud toby be associ- Felinski’s but we definitelyyard wantrun. himRodney to remain a would be in capable hands under West Adaptive Recreation Center that in 1475 Westfor Graythe Street lanche ofGray Katy points.

Hall followed up with touchdown pass to Demarcus SmithIt’s to0200 been said over and over again order second half.”

Paigewith Holland assistsI and two aces. Katzy Randall ated eachhad of 56 them.

0202 Donovonn Wheatley Senior Panther for yearsato25-yard come.”run that set up a two-yard his watch.” is ascoring nativefor the Rams.

High School 4900 Market Street Young is thethis featured backthey finish off the TD Northern Texans to achieve their goals season, must feaFollowing the bye week, the Texans addedto16thank kills and an ace.

0218 Henderson Elementary School Dismuke Street A 14-year veteran the collegiate of BatontheRouge, 1996 want Gridiron in a Jacinto bruising Katyand rushing attack that is 1800 runon by Diggs that increased KATY La. (2-0)and vs. aBEAUMONT WEST BROOK face Indy, Santhe Diego, Jacksonville, ture a more balanced attack. other 0229 City Senioroffensive Multi Purpose Center In 1025 Oateswords, Road The Bulldogs are 20-6 on the season. level, Northern has movedlead thetoPanther graduate of Southern University Legends selection committee by a punishing defense. 1431 Gellhorn Drive (3-0) Wildcats 24-10.

0259complemented Pleasantvillegame Elementary School the Jets and Tennessee in successive improve a rushing that was simply abysmal in 2009. defense to new heights in his sixwith a degree in mathematics.

He (1-2) vs.Courthouse WHEATLEY (0-3) The Broncos responded with a 99This shapes up as one of the top0331YATES Dulles Up Short Inthey’ve Comeback Bidtied Harris County for theComes wonderful job Annex 44 1310 Prairie Street 16th Floor weeks.

The home team is currently says the& team heard 0343 Arian tenure the for a touchdown began his career in at in the LoneBig HoustonFoster Gulf Coast Building Construction Tradethe 2704comments, Sutherland Street Texas Football Magazine picked early-season matchups Starback yard View kickoffasreturn bycoaching trailing by three touchdowns in each year of their first at Prairie forDespite first place in the competitive AFC 0369these Woodland Park Community Centerthe district 212 Parkview Street ★EDISON, Page 6 and Seven Lakes, especially his offensive line. team’s defensive Xavier coordinator.

Under Glen Oaks (La.) High School before two schools to win State.

Baldwin that sliced the deficit in two games against Alief Hastings Dulles South.

0374 Knights of Columbus Hall Council 5077 Oates Road “We’ve heard thisrespective whole offseason about5309 how our run his watch, P V’s defensive unit has on to the collegiate at those highlyin their districts.

Eisenhower waslevel one of half. However, that was themoving only time defied the oddsNorthern and came back to win both games.

0501titlesMount Sinai Baptist Church Family Life Center 902 West 8th Street PV Elevates produced several All-Americans in Morehouse College.

After a stint game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run Yates opened the season with a win touted schools that went into its third the Broncos touched the ball in the This comes on the heels of losing four games in the final 0528 Clinton Park Community Center 200 Mississippi Street Recently, PV announced they were addition nearquarter. the top of at Morehouse, Northern movedseeking on Scroggins Elementary School 400 done Boyles Street over Booker T.done Washington. blew fourth game of the season that initial 61 secondsassociate last season.

Three timesand their opponent scoredto ranking game,0560 we could have this andThen could have that,” Darrell Ardison elevating head coach Crocketthalftime Elementary advantage School the tohome Grambling State and seven over Bay 2112 Crockett Street The spent problem was it had to0675a 21-10 Following on a disappointing loss victory. the game-winning score in the final 13 seconds.several statistical categories defensive coordinator Heishma 0680 H O A P V Community Building 1600 Allen Parkway Football Championship Subdivision therecome as the team’s defensive against West Brook.

City and settled for a 31-28 setback. to Friendswood to open theseasons season and So far in 2010, Dulles trailed Hastings 23-0 before ★TEXANS, Page 6 0681 H O A P V Community Building 1600 Allen Northern to the position of head coach Parkway Lions never led in a rivalry game rebounding with a 27-24coordinator, win over defensive The Bruins featured rebounding for a 24-23 victory. The Vikings faced a 28-6As a result (FCS). of the unit’s backs coach,a plethora of0710The Saint Lukes Missionary Baptist Church 714 Detering Street in-waiting. If current Prairie View as the Marlins 6401 Arnot Street weapons IKE, including quar-0741against Angleton coach deficit to Seven Lakes and then roared back with 15 fourthsuccess, NorthernBrazoswood, was named the 2008 head running backs coach against and special MemorialMadison Elementary School A & M head coach Henry Frazier III Jacinto City Senior andtouchdowns Multi Purpose Center terback Northern Bruce Reyes rushing from 1025 Oates Road Finis Vanover said his teamteams may have quarter points to secure a 36-35 win.

Division I-AA Coordinator of the coordinator. has (209 passing0769received decides to depart the program within Robert Louis Stevenson School to 5410 Cornish Street Willis andElementary Victor Gibson yards, receivers Jalen Malone0789Demarcus found itself. and has Apparently a 35-20 deficit to Alief Taylor in Year the Vikings’

by FootballScoop.com collected a total oftwo fiveTDs) SWAC 0797 Knights of Columbus Hall Council 5077 the next three years, Northern would 5309 Oates Road a 17-7 victory. receptions, one TD) “It was aChampions bunch of young Championships men decid- (fourwith third game of the season wasn’t enough to get their atten- in the NCAA participated one coming as and Jacolby0806secure Knights of Columbus Hall Council 5077 5309 Oates Road automatically be elevated to head Cunigan (threeasreceptions, first-year ingExpert what Coaches happened at the aend of last tion as Dullestop suffered first loss of the season (35-27).

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Jackson threw for 121 yards 1800 McCarty Street with running back Dylan Harvey0810Rashad year and in the opener against along Port Houston Elementary School volleyball teams continued Academy.

He has also completed an (2000-2003, 2009).

ETC. “Coach Frazier and I discussed 0811and Scroggins Elementary School Madison.

400 Boyles Street a touchdown against (32 rushing yards, two TDs).

Friendswood wasn’t going to happen theirInwinning recently. a battle ofways the top two-ranked Class 4A football teams Saint Franciswas of Assisi Church to 144 total 5102 Dabney Street limited West Brook led by 27 points at inter-0816 Wheatley again,” Vanover said. “I think you saw Class division,

By Darrell K. Ardison 0818 Knights of Columbus Hall Council 5077 inIn thethe state, No.5A 2 Aledo knocked off No. 1 Lake Travis 145309 Oates Road against Westbury that new team come out in Butler the second deny ChavezDEFENDER any further yardage.

Stadiummission (7 p.m.).en route to a 42-21 victory over0821yards Northshore Friends Church as the Rebels 1013 Maxey Road 10 to snap aCypress 48-game Woods winning streak. The three-time top-ranked 28-6.

TheCenter Wildcats’ lone 200 Mississippi Street halfundefeated and we got some folks.” the Eagles.

0838prevailed Clinton Park Community schools are still in after District The Cardinals were picked to finish fifth defending 4A Division champs were beaten byThree the defendswept District 17-5A Ifoes Settegast Center pass from 3000 Garrow Street cameParkonCommunity a 63-yard Katy is coming off a bye week after0856score Elsik jumped out to a 21-0 advantage Continued from page 5 20-5A Bellaire, Lamar and in many preseason polls. What do the ing 4A Division II champions. shyplay, of including Clinton Park Community Center Jackson.

200 Mississippi Street Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls toTravis was one win Several Houston areaBend high over Fort Marshall and held on to opening the season with convincing0857Xavier Howard to William tyingThe Southlake Carroll’s state record for consecutive victoMadison. naysayers have to say now? goton thethe ballseaback with 3:53 schools projectedwin improve Lobos to 26-1 to 21-14. earn aJerry spotBynum rushed for 316 wins over North Shore and Alief Taylor. ries. will squarewent off against Other key matchups in week eight of the remaining in the contest and drove to the The Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Street, First son. inBellaire the playoffs into Lamar, their Saturday, October 23 at Delmar Stadium. regular season include Sterling-Waltrip, Floor, Houston, Texas 77002 is designated as the main early voting place, Cardinals’ No. two22-yard Klein line.

Oak, 22-2, third game of the season still and Ms. Beverly Kaufman, Harris County Clerk, is hereby appointed clerk Kickoff that is set first for 1 victory. p.m. The Cardinals will Austin-Reagan, Madison-Westbury, On third and fourth to downs defeated Cy-Fair winthe theBellaire seeking instances, these are Africans who were made Italian, for early voting in the election. Requests for ballots by mail should be Gaddafi face Westside next week before ending the Washington-Wheatley, Chavez-Westside and defense stiffened with the help of Keith Kingwood Tournament chamAfter advancing to the Class CLASSIFIED British and French citizens under colonization,” Ali, directed in writing to Ms. Beverly Kaufman, Early Voting Clerk, P. O. Box continued page 3 Haskin to regular season against Madison on Nov. 4 at Kashmere-Worthing.

Ewing, Okoye from Kemp and Duce 58, said.

1525, Houston, Texas 77251-1525. Requests for ballots by mail must be pionship.

4A state semifinals last year, receivedhave no earlier than “Tomorrow Europe might no longer be European, “These men and women or their parents September 3,TO 2010 and no later than the close of NOTICE Cy Woods is currently Pearland Dawson was one of business on October 26, 2010. and even to schools after losing to fought in European wars on the side of England, CONTRACTORS ranked No.Black, threeasinthere the are millions who want those Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to come in,” Gaddafi reportedly told a European news France, Germany and Italy, and now thatEarly theirvoting own by personal appearance will be held Monday, October 18, Greater Southeast Management District coaches’ state 5A poll while Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs agency. “We don’t know what will happen, what will lands have been stripped of natural and material 2010, through Friday, will be October received at29, 54452010.

Almeda,Dates #503, and times for early voting Klein jumped No.and Christian Europeans and Conroe Oak Ridge.

Houston, TX 77004, until 3:00 PM, Friday, by personal shall be as follows: be theOak reaction offrom theto white wealth – often by these Europeans – they have no appearance Continued page 5 October 1, 2010. Bids will be publiclyMonday, October 18, 2010 five.

DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) and 22, read at 3:30 PM on Friday, Friday, opened October 2010, from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; Sunday, facedOther with Houston-area this influx of starving and ignorant place to go. It seems ironic that the samethrough paternalis2010 for furnishing all labor, One factor that often works against the Octoberthey 24, 2010,October from1,1:00 P.M. and to 6:00 P.M.;asSaturday, October 23, 2010 ranked schools include Katy Dawson broke into the winAfricans. tic governments who subjugated them because materials, equipment, incidentals, required,25, for the construction of Riverside andchild-citMonday, October 2010 through Friday, October 29, 2010, from Lady isknow their of height.

WeColts don’t Europe will remain an advanced were ‘child-like’ now wish to disown their at No. 11 and No.iflack 15 The ning column with a 28-0 victory Hospital Area Streetscape Improvements 7:00 A.M. to 7:00project P.M. (sidewalk reconstruction and and united continent or if it will be destroyed, as hapizens.”

“We’re not only the shortest team in Woodlands. on the road at perennial 4A powlandscaping) in Houston, Texas. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at LibyanThe leader Colonel pened with the barbarian invasions,” Gaddafi erhouse said.

Slowing the migration of Africans to Italy to a District 22-4A, team I’ve Magnolia is but thethe topshortest area Dayton.

Eagles ledMuammar Gaddafi. the following locations: (1) Dodge Reports, Historian Abdulmolsen Ali said that area the precarious trickle seems vital to the Italian economy of late. The Early 10606 Hempstead Suite 110, Houston, voting willRoad, be conducted at the following seen all season,” Gonzalez said.

“One school in the Class 4A state 21-0 at halftime behind Steve TX 77092;(2) AGC,3825 Dacoma,Houston,TX nature of relations between Gaddafi and leaders of is in another man’s heart, but if the billions he is European Commission figures estimate that the established Harris County early voting locations: that we’ve definitely improved in is utilizing 77092; and (3) Houston Minority Business poll at No. three with Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Development Ctr, 2900 Woodridge, Suite African countries, particularly those with large seeking annually from each of these countries is pro- number of illegals being denied entry at Libyan other options. Brenham and 310,Houston,TX 77087. The right is reserved, ADDRESS Friendswood, Tre Oliver’s City ZIP Muslim populations, remains influx. In fact, Ali sugvided,11-yard the entirescoring African run continent may be able to hands fell in 2009 to 7,300 from 32,052 inLOCATION 2008. Col. as the interest of the Owner may require, to Harris County Administration Bldg 1001 Preston, 1st Floor Houston 77002 “If taller girls are neutralizing our reject any and all bids,and to waive any inforBarbers falling in may line speak at to racial fears and inan support eight-yard TD run by influence,” Ali said. Gaddafi has forged close ties with Italy since a gests thatHill while Gaddafi itself without European Champion Forest Baptist Church mality in bids received. 4840 Plans, specifications Strack Road Houston 77069 net attack, we can switch to a back-row and bidding may be State obtained at 249 they faced Austin hopes 3-0 this week against rival 20515 Milby.

Here four Stratford Payton Jones. pass Gaddafi orderthrough to presssix. these nations is for funds, the monies Italy A has40-yard already TD provided with(dark funds uniforms) to friendship treaty to wasimprove signed twoto years ago.

ItStar sought Lone College University Park documents Hwy Houston 77070 the office of the Engineer, ESPA CORP, Inc., attack. just more consistent the from Garry Crosby ISD Administration Runneburg Road Crosby wouldWe’re largely benefit Africansacross themselves. have Libyans AfricansScarborough at sea and either to drawinaa line under historic bitterness between 77532 last week 50-0 victory. ranked No. nine andthe upstart Kimble intercept to Randall 7120Bldg Grand Blvd., Suite 706 100, Houston, Texas 77054 for a non-refundable fee Bens of $40.00 Kingwood Branch Library 4400 ViewperLane Kingwood 77345 board,” said. hasisrepeatedly “Col.she Gaddafi to use in holdthe them in Libya or return Pearland Dawson No. 11. said he wants Weeks third quarter wasthem to their respective Libya and Italy, its former colonial master. set. Make checks payable to Greater Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street Baytown 77521 Southeast Management District. A pre-bid the monies supplied by countries within the countries.

Italy has received sharp criticism for A confidential internal security report from EU Gonzalez believes her team has bought Dawson is 21-6 after registhe only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed forHarris 164County yards and loss Elkins in the 2010 sea- 77505 Courthouse Annex3# 25 7330 Spencer Highway Pasadena conference will beto held at Greater European Union to strengthen the infrastructure and allowing Libyans to detain or deport without proper police and border agencies, reportedly leaked the LibrarySoutheast Management District, into theanew direction and no player exem- half.

Freemanto Branch 16616 Diana5445 Ln. Houston 77062 tering dramatic comeback non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores to son couldn’t Almeda, #502, opener, Houston, TX Dayton on economies of thethan African countries where the illegal screening.

Statewatch whistleblower, said that 900,000 Cypressillegal Top Park Hempstead Cypress 77429 Wednesday, September26026 22, 2010 at 2:00 Hwy plifies that more Evonne Hall.

“She win over Deer lastfrom. Is it that Gaddafi DAWSON VS. pare fornodistrict downwere the entering give the SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half PM. It is requested, but mandatory, Tomball Public Works Building 501notB James Tomball 77375 immigrants are Park is “In NIMITZ many instances these Africans have permis- games immigrants EU every year. has improved hercoming game and adds the most that each bidder be represented at the Townwood Park 3403 week.

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“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 77045 Simsbrook Houston racist against Africans? Maybe. No one knows what sion to be in the country; however, in just as many pre-bid conference.

Franz Road support 27-25, when it 20-25, comes to25-10, the team concept,” their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Road first Katy 19-25, Milby will be trying toStorefront get into yards in19818 theFranz game’s 24 min- 77449 Nottingham Park 926 Country Place Dr Houston 77079 Gonzalez said.

15-12 as outside hitter when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column atLacthe of utes. 6628 Wilcrest Dr Suite A Houston Hongexpense Square 77072 Worthing has one 1475 W. turned Gray Houston in 77019 Yewande Akanbi ledremaining the way district Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time Metropolitan rivals. Multi-Service Buffs’ Center Angleton the tables The Worthing lady colts enjoy playing together and are up for the challenge.

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Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will their scored and attended St. Agnes Academy where she Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them.

“So many people will never return to the AN WITH A Rep. YOUNG OF TODAY jobsEVENING theyLEADERS lost,” said Elijah E. STAR……..Tony Award winning play- of -Cummings FUTURE (D-Md.), LEADERS OF co-chair honorary wright and performer, Sarah Jones, treatedto TOMORROW……KIPP Ward this year’s events. “It’s our Third responsibility Houstonians with her multi-character soloare increaserecently their ability to do the jobs that campus celebrated a ribbon show “Bridge & Tunnel.”

The show was available to them.”for the Bob Lanier cutting ceremony originally produced off-Broadway They will beofholding several by town hall Campus, home KIPP Liberation Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and went on to meetingsPreparatory, throughoutlocated the week to discuss College at 5400 become a critically acclaimed, long-running jobs andLuther education, Cummings.

Martin King said Jr., Blvd.

KIPP’s hitElsie on-Broadway. this stirring Scott, In president of production, the CBC mission is to empower students she examined Jewish and African American Foundation, said that people need to know academically, intellectually socially, relations in America that wasand developed that federal jobs are available, but it’s no especially for the final event of a thus enabling them to succeed in fabulous top-rated longer a matter of taking a civic exam and debut season for the Houston Museum of high schools and colleges and contribute having an application read by a supervisor.

African American Culture (HMAAC).

No to the social and economic improvement “There’re technological advances in the one can reflect on that better than Sarah, of their process” own community and the hiring Scott said.

“Aworld computer who is a product of a Black father and a beyond.

Judging from the student’s now scans each application looking for key Jewish mother. HMAAC has had an words and phrases we want the commuparticipation before,and during and after the incredible first season and is quickly estabnity to bewe cognizant ofassured these that changes to ceremony, can all be we lishing itself as a place that attracts national increase their chances.” will in good hands.

The success ofdistalentbeand initiates thought-provoking This year’scan conference will to also attempt to this campus be attributed Principle cussions about people, places and times. break down the complex new healthcare law Pamela staff, parents and Spotted atFarinas, the show included Melanie through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the volunteers who have established thisBoard healthcare screenings, panel discussions, of Directors, John Guess, Jr. unique education center for hundreds and forums on serious medical issues in the HMAAC/CEO, Bill and of students.

TheRev. smiles theAudrey faces Black community willon be Lawson, Roxanne Lawson, Vanessa of former Mayor Bob Lanier, featured. But there willVanessa be Elyse Williams, Alyce Coffee, Gilmore, Lanier, Courtney Lanieron Sarofim, Mike particular Sharon Owens,focus Roxanne Chargois, Lisa Feinberg, Ken Goeddeke and Kevin HIV/AIDS and bone marChargois, Janice Beal, Linda, Lindsey

Robins, it all. Michael Others inHelm, attendance and Lou said Gregory, Ellen at theC. event included Congresswoman Ray, B. Claiborne, Carole Pinkett and Sheila Jackson Lee,John Council Member Carol, Carolyn and Guess, III. Jolanda Jones, Constable Mae Walker, Fabulous Show!.......PUMP-Acontinued from page 1 Cardinal Aswad Walker, Bishop Onika LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot forthat carries a punishment ward, about 200 ladies attended the 2010 Sala, Rev. Cynthia Barton, Gerald of upOut to two years in state Kick Kidney Disease Luncheon by Womack, Licia Green Ellis, Beverly prison. their pump-a-licious shoes. The wearing Harmon, Rick54, Lowe, Deloyd Parker, Harrison, has not Yarborough event was chaired by Merele Alan Bergeron, Williams and beenknows charged inMichale hisabout offiwho first-hand this terrible Robin and Kervis Thornton, to name cial capacity, disease and theand needthe to allekick it out of exisatence. few.

Congratulations and Continued gations not involve On do the scene were Terri Phillips, Success!.......... any loss to Harris County.

Board Chair/National Kidney Foundation WOMEN ON THE MOVE…….Texas Still, Harris County Judge Serving Southeast Texas, Nicole Sonnier, Ed Emmett said he wants Executive Women recently honored Regional Vice President, Crystal Wright, Harrison removed from 10 outstanding women atRega, their annual Marion Johnson, Myra Phyllis the job. held Williams, Clarease Keryl Douglas, luncheon at theYates, InterContinental “Looking at the imporRegina Carrington, Gail Smith, Hotel. The focus of the event wasRhonda to tance ofFlorence that position Adams, Love, for Ebele Iloanya, celebrate the accomplishments of women this county, at and this Elouise time, Jackson, to Stacy in theirMcIntosh professional and community bond aratings and all athose name few. Adding special touch to the activities.

This year’s honorees things, Iincluded think it’s very fromincluded luncheon greetings Deborah our own Charleta Guillory, M.D., F.A.A. importantKHOU that Channel he either Duncan, 11 Great Day P., Professor, Baylor College of beAssociate suspended or step Houston, HFD poster-boys Errick Presley Medicine Associate Director of Level down in and some form or and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion II NurseriesEmmett and Director of Neonatal fashion,” said.Marcus. presentation

by Neiman Harrison denies the Perinatal Public Health Programs, Continued Success!.....MENTORING charges, saying he is conMIXER………To kick-off the Winell 2010 Black Texas Children’s Hospital and fident his innocence will Expo, the Houston Area Urban League Herron, Group Vice President, Public be proven. hosted aDiversity mentoring&mixer welcoming Affairs, Environmental Emmett said if Harrison Susan L. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus Affairs, H.E.B. Spotted at the event of won’t step down to willingEssence Magazine the city and honoring was Charleta’s 101 years old mother, ly, he says hementors. plans toThe honorees five outstanding Lucille Guillory, Winell’s husband, make sure Harrison included Charles Savage, is Executive Doug Herron, Jackye Alton, Rhonda Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment suspended until the LeBlanc-Williams, Kimberly Williams, Program, Scott-Davis, Executive charges Algenita work their way Carole Pinkett, Sharon Owens, Director of Houston Habitat for Humanity, through the court system.

Clarease Yates, BoykinsProjects and Lawrence Allen, Director/Special Harrison wifeGenoria has also for HISD, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, CEO Mariane Walker, to name a few. We/Gulf been charged.

Coast Community Services Association and salute both of you!........ALMIGHTY Dr. Frazier Wilson, President/Shell DEBT – A BLACKVice IN AMERICA Oil Company Foundation.

SPECIAL…….Every leading indicator Congrats!......NEWEST CHAPTER…..

- unemployment, income, wealth, The recently organized Cy-Fair Chapter of educational attainment, homeownership the National Women of Achievement hostandtheir foreclosures, demonstrates that the ed first79event, “Sister 47 II Sister” Health VOLUME • NUMBER African-American financial foundation is & Wellness Breakfast at Good Hope SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 crumbling at rates In thataddition are comparatively Baptist Church. to a delicious worse thatthe other segments of the U.S. breakfast, guests were treated to a panel Publisher population.

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by Venisha Shepard, SonceriaDornne Messiah-Jiles nutritionist, Burnside, pharmacist correspondent Soledad O’Brien has and Officer Rachelle Holman. prepared a documentary that willAlthough Editor new, the chapter hasThursday, already surpassed premiere on CNN, October their Von Jiles in providing service to the eldexpectations 21, 2010. Houstonians were treated to erly, veterans, youth and women. Should anAssociate advance screening that was hosted you wish to joinEditor the chapter, contact Helen by City Controller Ronald at the ReShonda Billingsley orGreen Johnson at 281-852-4405 Chapter Houston Museum of Natural Science President Anne Harris at 713-937-3320.

IMAX Theatre. and Soledad, alongsucwith Art Director Congratulations continued CaleCommentator Carter CNN Roland Horem Martin,Baptist cess!........

KUDOS…….Mt. CNN Business News, Stephanie Elam Church family and Minister Thomas F. Columnist Freeman celebrated their 60th Annual and DeForest Soaries, Pastor of the First Yvette Chargois Women’s Day Program…….Houston’s Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in first African American Church New Jersey whereCongregational the documentary is told Sports Editors and Senior Pastor Rev. Myron E. Cloyd through the experiences of his members, Max Edison celebrated its 106th year of service with a conducted a panel discussion following Darrell K. dedication andArdison unveiling of the Official the screening. Janette Cosley, Kym Texas State Historical Marker presented by King, Kim Davis, Phyllis Bailey,and John Contributing the Texas Historical Commission the Guess, IV andHistorical Eileen Morris are justand Writers Harris County Commission a few ofAnise theWalker hundreds in attendance.

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Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive European colonial rule and who were made citizens of ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communithose nations, would continue to migrate to their ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support get out more attention to the public.” impoverished, andB.without clear ThisLindsey, year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to Lou and Linda Lorrell Gregory Ayesh Mutope “Mother Country” Ellen Ray and C. Claiborne means of employment. one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding and Calepha Johnson “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” ★GADDAFI, Page 6 especially those at a higher risk to be

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Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat moved elected state representative the next year.

In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender poverty is at its highest rate families against crime is Consequently, when we about how the flooding in wasting theirwho valuable hu- to

By Judson Robinson III Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed.

President and CEO, Houston in more than 50 years. We often left to the judicial ask how we got into this your neighborhood should man capacity to contribute to 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. Area Urban League care that unemployment system, and if you look “mess,� we already know be prevented or how new society in a positive fashion decades in Acres Home, where Carolyn Scantlebury, may in theballot ring to outgoing Senate.

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Day leaving country your family ing – rather than warehous2nd. It’s another way to help we care about are neighborticipating in the process.

If you is Tuesday, Nov. 2, and if voting candidates into office and your community by voting – young Hispanic and empower yourself and your hoods, the greater Houston sought political office, you care about your commu- to pass laws and policies ing in this election.

Black men who are disprocommunity.

Please vote, you it community, our vast and sought her Us out.All. She had the nity, you will cast your vote. for us.

Show that you care portionately incarcerated and Empowers growing Harris County, the power.� to put all of the concession space up for bid once the Our social, health, hugreat State of Texas and our Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from page 1 man services and other nacountry, the United States of hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. tional policies are developed “I think what happened is, we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a America. and other state and local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped and funded through our U.S. this for even before I came on the counWe three care years, that compared 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 senators and representatives. cil,� said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted to a little over 20 years ago White House a few times, So who decides who sits in tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this in favor thewas no-bid contracts. “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.� when theofUS first, we meeting at least a handful of Congress? point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan are ranked 9th among staffnow recommendation.

I’ve always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concespresidents, including John F. Our educational, emindustrialized nations with Carolyn Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, ployment and other state citizens a high votes to with win here at school the Horseshoe, and the eighth Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. policies are prioritized and with the city staff based on the plans approved by the degree (Adults age 25 vote won.�

Shepard, who worked as a funded through the State city council.� to Hudson 34). Closer to home,by Giddings and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, is part-owned constituent liaison for former Legislature. Who decides Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached Houston – thethefourth that manages assetslargest of Johnson.

Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Harris County Commissioner who represents you in for comment. city in the Democratic nation withdonor one Gilbert Aranza. prominent [and] they’re now going through another remodelSquatty Lyons for some 20 Austin?

For Davis and others, what stands out about the of To thesome, nations largest school it was the direct - some sayOur heavy-handing.� environmental years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city districts – has a 20 percentTom Leppert that turned ed - involvement of Mayor quality, infrastructure,Davis sani- expresses similar feelings.

Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her dropout rate according the tide. In April, Leppertto began histation campaign to stopare often “We also felt that they had never missed a payand safety 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. various the dealsmeasurements. from being approved, decided calling by them tooofficials. ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesarea and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the Weforcare Texas and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires sweet the that incumbents Who decides who represents was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city ranks 46th outtoofdo50business. in as a fair place given the city of Dallas?’� she said. us at the city and county Turner to run for political office staff,� said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the the“These nationcontracts, in terms of our 19 years, would award lasting The answer to her question soon became evident. levels? in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a healthcare systems major portions of ouroverall new terminal to the two incumFinally, protecting“They our have given the city a lot of money. Lots of newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I performance.

We carewithout that bent concessionaires 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 women and emerging entrepreneurs,� Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,� Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?� eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetan opinion letter. from page 1 “What they were trying to accomplish is encouragContinued he said. ing there was literally no argument since the option “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,� ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Davis involvement. “Iinwant be ofand wagesaid gap of andLeppert’s female underrepresentation highertolevels man-then having space in the new terminal at a rate the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the was evident in her constant ableagement. to say that he specific did it for the city of Dallas.� that was more than what the consultants even recomFurther, groups of women like single mothers, efforts to get people out to vote.

June council meeting that voting on the proposal be older women minorities Davis, alongand with six of face her additional council challenges. colleagues, mended,� said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added.

The Obama pointed to implemented was impressed

by Administration the incumbents’ track record as and beprobid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument.

Most of the conposed their policies that formhardships a comprehensive to support women tenants, post-9/11 and theplan unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,� tracts were going out for bid anyway,� Davis said. at all stages of their careers as part of their accomplishments.

The recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been policies will: theAdministration’s deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?�

Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their • Promote economic expansion and job growth for women “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,â€?

In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into - SBA loans are three to five times more likely to go to women said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren and minorities than traditional, conventional small business loans. that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.

More than 12,000 SBA Recovery Act loans have gone to womenowned small businesses, driving $3 billion in lending support into their hands to help them grow their businesses and create jobs.

- An estimated 2.9 million women who had been unemployed for more than two months were hired by employers who qualify for payroll tax exemptions under the HIRE Act. - The Recovery Act and the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act have played a critical role in saving jobs in the education and healthcare sectors where women make up more than threequarters of professionals. This fall over one hundred thousand teachers, the majority of them women, returned to their classrooms because of these laws.

- The TANF Emergency Contingency Fund has provided more This is the uptown version. than 250,000 jobs to parents and disadvantaged youth.

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- Socialour Security a vital role forriding women whoThe represent 2.0-liter four-cylinder $1,560 enjoyed drive,plays with smooth crossover vehicle waiting to happen.

Warranty coverage includes a fiveof all beneficiaries.

This is 71 whyinto the President is committed on percent I-10 leading up to Highway Safety equipment Exterior features include 17-inch alu- year or 100,000-mile powertrain limitprotecting and strengthening it, while fighting privatization –a thetostate capital.

Speed sensitive power locks minum step that would not only weaken Social Security overall wheels, but wouldpower-heated exterior ed warranty and 24-hour towing assisMy partner, Big John, mentioned that mirrors, fog lamps and a bright front tance. specifically undermine many of the features that provide protecthere was no road noise and the car tions for women. grille.

Big John told me this is a vehicle for handled like a mid-sized sedan. This is 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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