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FOUNDING THOUGHTS

By William “Bill� Blair Elite News Founder

Supporting Judge Brown Since May of this year this newspaper has consistently asked you to cast your vote for Phyllis Lister-Brown in her effort to become a member of the 162 Civil District Court. You acknowledged our advice and voted for her in the May primary. You also voted for her in the run-off election in the summer. Now, we are asking you to return to the polls on November 6th and once against cast your ballot for the judge who has one of the finest legal minds in the state of Texas, if not the United States.

The vast majority of the political leadership in Dallas, the leaders of the faith community, members of the bar and those who sit on civic and state judicial benches support Judge ListerBrown. They know the importance of judicial fairness and insight. And they see those qualities in their colleague who has practiced law in Dallas for more than two decades, and who has judicial experience.

Dallas knows her story well. Raised in Oak Cliff, she was taught personal values by her parents, her preachers and those who surrounded her in the community. She was graduated from the University of North Texas and earned a Law Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston.

From the moment that she began to practice law she gained the attention of more experienced legal minds. They began to talk about her as someone who would one day make a tremendous difference in the Dallas legal community. That day has arrived and it is now our divine opportunity to do what God wants us to do, and place Phyllis Lister-Brown on the bench. Even four of the five people who ran against her in the May primary are now supporting her.

You can vote for her during the early voting period or you can wait until November.

I would be remiss if I did not also ask you to remember that we have a presidential election on November 6th.

Do not get complacent and think that victory is in the bag. Every voter who is registered needs to go to the polls and reelect President Barack Obama. He has done a wonderful job for this country and he will continue to do so!

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Perhaps you have some unresolved issues that came with you into the year 2012, and seems like following you into 2013. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about things in your life that you feel you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the victory over. Well letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try the recipe and formula that Moses gave the children of Israel in Exodus chapter 14. As the children of Israel stood before the Red Sea, the Egyptian army was behind them, to destroy them; Moses gave them three steps to victory, Exodus 14:13; 1. Fear not, 2. Stand, 3. And see the salvation of the Lord. The children of Israel obeyed, and you know the rest of the story.

Yes! God came through for them. You too can experience the benefit of the three stages to victory. Fear not, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord and God will show up at your Red Sea, and He will show out for you.

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Music Arte on the River is an annual event where food, music and fun come together in a world of color and

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MúsicArte on the River takes place at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, across from Downtown Fort Worth, Saturday, October 6, 2012, from Noon to 11 PM. Parking is available at the old Tandy Center parking area. The event will feature music from Ozomatli and AB Quintanilla y Kumbia King All Starz.

Delicious Latin American food, wine, beers and beverages will also be featured. Browse the fine arts and crafts booths featuring works of artists from around the world. Enjoy the authentic colors, sounds and costumes of the Americas, including heritage displays and artistic demonstrations.

Passion is the heartbeat of Latin dance at the International Dance Pavilion, where tango, salsa and other Latin dance performances will set the pulse racing.

Learn to salsa, tango, meringue and more. Be sure to stop by the Kid’s Zone presented by CHASE, an interactive playground featuring participatory arts, crafts and games, open noon to dusk.

For general information, contact the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce by calling 817-625-5411. Don't miss the encore performance of "Crowns", the stage play with music and hattitude! Friday, October 12 at 7:30pm at the Fort Worth Event Center, 2100 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.

"Crowns" is a celebration of black women and their church hats. This play is full of hilarious "hat-queen" testimonials as it pays homage to the fusion of faith and fashion! Tickets include dinner, theater and a fashion show!

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Jim Austin Online Network Mixers Impacting the Community Written by Jacquie McIver Many times people get invited to come to a network mixer and wonder does this really work. Great question to ask because during one of Jim Austin Online Network Mixer this spring two dynamic business owners collaborated on their passion to help the community.

Shavina Taylor, personal trainer says “Strong is the new beautiful” and Serena Barnett, a Zumba Instructor, have teamed up, using their skills towards a common goal.

For them it is improving the health of their fellow neighbors and community. Although the Boot Camp and Dance Fitness are at extreme ends of the exercise spectrum, however these two are committed to making a difference in Ft. Worth/Woodhaven Community.

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They are hosting a Community Health Fair on October 20, 2012 from 9:00 am – 3:00pm. It will be held at Get Fit, Eat Smart 1209 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, TX. They want to bring awareness and raise funds for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County.

The goal of the event is to shed light on this overlooked genetic disease that affecting our communities.

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By Geraldine Davidson-Hooker

Does everybody else appear to be in the spotlight but you?

Do you feel that you labor in sweat and yet, you hardly get a “thank you” or a pat on the back?

Your achievements may go unnoticed, but find solace in these words: The work you do for God is never in vain.

Some of us are called to serve behind the scenes. You may find yourself trapped behind a desk at work pushing piles of paper and doing your best to survive the day.

If you’re a homemaker, you may feel your role is not important because, after all, you follow a routine of cooking, cleaning, and wiping babies. Or is it just a routine?

Could you see what you do as a ministry that is essential to God’s plan for humanity?

It’s easy to evaluate your role as minor, especially when compared to others who are constantly applauded for their achievements.

But do you realize that a little stone thrown into a big river causes a ripple effect?

That note of encouragement you wrote could have saved a life.

The time you took to pray for a co-worker may have drawn her closer to God and given her renewed hope. That Bible you gave a young child most likely stirred her heart to answer God’s call to ministry.

One day, she will go out and win many souls for Jesus. Is that insignificant?

No way! Your reward would be just as sure as hers. God has no favorites (Colossians 3:25).

It is not the great task you do that puts you on the path of greatness in God’s eyes, but your motives and attitude.

If your attitude is flawed, you could preach at a crusade and win a thousand souls, but God would not be pleased.

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At times you may feel invisible to others, but there is One who sees you and all that you do.

No one may give you a “high-five,” but there is One who appreciates you. He is the same One who placed great gifts in you. He is Jehovah, God the Father. The All-knowing, Ever Faithful, and Just Rewarder. That is why we are admonished to view our work as service to Him. He is not moved by our outward acts but by a heart that is devoted to Him. Serve, lead, or do whatever you do from your heart. God who sees what you do in secret will reward you openly (Matthew 6:4).

So when you feel unworthy and taken for granted by others, remember God sees all you do from your heart.

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Hold Him to His promises, for He is faithful to His Word.

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Welcome to the weekend, baby! Welllll, we've made it to the "State Fair Classic" weekend... Tonight, comedian Nanette Lee hosts funny men Joe Torry and Bruh-Man at the Bellagio Entertainment Center, 1701 South Lamar...That should get you in the weekend mood to dig Elle Varner's 2P.M. performance Saturday, before the Grambling vs. Prairie View battle! Then there's the Saturday Night "block party from the Dallas Convention Center! Get more info at www.bigtex.com or Krnb.com. Be safe and have a blast!!! Speaking of "blasting", that's exactly what Nikki Minaj threatened to do to Mariah Carey, as the two argued at an American Idol stop in Charlotte North Carolina! Nikki, don't believe your own hype, Mariah can get crazy, literally! Former Texas Longhorn QB Vince Young went thru his 26 Million over the last 4 years...Guess who's rockin and rollin just as hard? Try Eagles QB Michael Vick.

Vick spent roughly 29.5 of the 31 million he made over the last few years.

Luckily Vick, unlike Young just signed a new 40 Million Dollar deal last year with the Eagles...Hope somebody learned a lesson! You know, like "Fat meat is greasy" or if "If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck"....Some kinda lesson, if ya know what I'm sayin! We don't know how he became shirtless, but we do

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know that Chris Brown, sans shirt was spotted slow dancing with his ex Rhianna in a New York City Nightclub...Whatever happens in young love...heck let it happen, the woman has been crying on Oprah for goodness sake!

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anymore, just sing and dance! Very cool, except his previous demeanor and reputation have caused his VISA to work overseas to be cancelled. Prayers for Mike...Let the man dance! Finally good luck to Ron Washington's Texas

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Oprah sex tape? Nobody knows who's on it with "O"??? Speculation?

Steadman, Gayle, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, R. Kelly....The list goes on and on, geeeez, lol! Former "Heavyweight Champion of The Worldddddddd", Mike Tyson says he does not want to fight

Rangers, who are about to make a 3rd run at a World Series Championship!

Way to go "Wash"! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this week: Chubby Checker 71, Marilyn McCoo & Herb Fame 69, Clifton Davis 67, Rev. Al Sharpton 58, and India.Arie is 37. If you need me, Smokinkevan@verizon.net.

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Sen. Royce West turns 60

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State Senator Royce West ushered in his 60th birthday, joined by over 500 family members and personal friends, at a lavish Birthday Gala hosted by his family.

The celebration was held on Saturday, September 29, at the Omni Hotel and emceed

by Royce West, II. Bishop T. D. Jakes opened up the celebration with a soulstirring, prayer of praise.

Testimonials were offered by family and friends chronicling the life’s journey of Senator West thus far. His mother, Gloria Ashford, spoke of his antics as a baby and young boy and how his determination to help others began at an early age.

Leonard Long, a longtime friend, shared stories of their friendship and his unwavering support of the Senator’s professional and political aspirations.

Other testimonials, described the Senator has a son, husband, father, employer, attorney and statesman.

One presenter spoke to the Senator’s saying, “I Got an Idea,” which has manifested into such lifealtering accomplishments as the creation of the University of North Texas @ Dallas and University of North Texas @ Dallas School of Law, on and off ramps along I20 that didn’t exist from Grand Prairie to I45 before his tenure, the realization of the construction of the Townview Magnet School and John Kincaide Athletic complex, and establishment of the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program that has found internships for over 2,000 college students from Senatorial District 23 since 1993, to name a few.

A video presentation outlined his journey from toddler to today with pictures from his childhood, days as a football and basketball player at Wilmer Hutchins High School, his collegiate days at The University of Texas @ Arlington where he was elected the first African American student body president, professional school matriculation and graduation from the University of Houston School of Law, his political career from his

candidacy for Dallas County DA to his the country, members of the Richard family present representation as State Senator. of New Orleans, Louisiana (Mrs. West’s Other photographs sprinkled throughout the family). presentation depicted his love for his family, Senator West shared his birthday spotlight life-long friends, etc. with his brother, Will Kevin West, who also Senator West and his guests were celebrated his birthday in September. entertained by American Idol winner, Ruben In lieu of gifts, guests made donations to Studdard, and The Buster Brown Band. The the Remarcus Larry West Memorial audience swayed to Studdard’s velvety voice Scholarship at the University of North Texas and danced until midnight to “old school” at Dallas, established in memory of the tunes from the Buster Brown Band.

Senator’s son who passed away in December Guests included Bishop T. D. Jakes & Lady 2011 after a lengthy illness.

Serita Jakes, Judge Sam Lindsay, Texas Representative Helen Giddings, Desoto Mayor Carl Sherman, Fox 4 Anchorwoman Clarice Tinsley and husband, Stephen Giles, UNT System Chancellor Lee Jackson, former DISD trustees Hollis Brashear and Ron Price, DISD Board President Lew Blackburn, Domingo Garcia and Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia, Willis “The Crooner” & Sophia Johnson, Roger ‘B’ Brown, Thomas & dianne gibson, Domingo Garcia Dr. Elba Garcia Former state representative David and Sally Cain, and Darryl Blair Toy Joyner, former State Senator David Cain, Garland Mayor Ronald Jones, DISD board members Mike Morath and Elizabeth Jones, West family members from Tulsa, Oklahoma and across

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Serving the people of Dallas involved helping people with their medical needs.

Those in positions of senority recognized leadership qualities in Chief Bright and knew that he was headed for a special position. In April of this year he was appointed Chief of the 1800-member department whose members are sworn to protect the citizens of Dallas.

“Our mission is to provide service to the

“There are a number of ways that individuals can prevent fires,” Chief Bright said. “They can make sure that lit candles are not unattended, that stoves are turned off when they are not being used and that clothing and curling irons are properly handled.”

Chief Bright said that fire deaths can be prevented. In 2011, Dallas had only seven deaths caused by fires. That was a record for the city, he said.

“We have a fire education division. Their job is to educate people about the dangers of fires and teach them how to prevent them.

Anyone who would like a fire education session presentation can dial 214-670-4319 and we will come to their church, their neighborhood association or their place of business.”

A father of two children, Louie IV and Taryn, Chief Bright and his wife, Teresa, were married in l982. They met while they were college students.

By Joseph Green-Bishop Elite New Staff Writer

While growing up in South Dallas, fire chief Louie Bright III wanted to become a medical doctor. The youngest of eight siblings, raised alone by his mother, Mary, he wanted to heal the minds and bodies of others.

As a teenager he met several firefighters whose jobs involved saving the lives of people, and his interest peaked in that profession. In particular, the practice of tending to those who had been injured.

people of Dallas through emergency response to fire and other disasters,” said Chief Bright, a member of the Mt. Rose Church in southwest Dallas, where Bishop Jeffery Thomas Sr. is the pastor.

A graduate of Roosevelt High School, the chief attended the University of North Texas and Cedar Valley College. In September of 1981 he joined the Dallas Fire Department because a major part of the firefighter’s duty

“We are part of the community and we are here to serve,” he said. “Among the programs that we have is one that provides free smoke detectors to any citizen who wants one in his or her dwelling.”

Scholar’s book breaks new ground

By Joseph Green-Bishop Elite News One of the most important books on the topic of online distance learning has been recently authored by a Dallas Baptist University Adjunct Professor whose worked is being hailed as an important educational tool by academics and scholars who have reviewed it.

A “Brief on Distance Education” was written by Ugandan native Julius S. Sonko, a member of the Nations for Christ Church Julius S. Sonko in Grand Prairie which is pastored by Reverend John Musoke.

Sonko, a graduate of world acclaimed Makerere University in Uganda, recently returned from a trip to a number of east African nations and South Africa where he introduced his work, published in August, to African scholars.

“Sonko provides a concise primer of distance education, its application and use in sub-Saharan Africa,” said Dr. Kaye Shelton, an author and scholar. “It is a guide for quality education for institutions attempting to offer distance education.”

“The purpose of the book is to present a statement on distance education in Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Sonko who is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Dallas Baptist University. “The October 5, 2012

book emphasizes the critical need to evaluate distance education in Africa to ensure that quality is not compromised, “he said.

In his book, Sonko points out that a majority of higher education institutions in Africa have adopted distance learning as an accepted mode of educating their student populations.

“The book was well received by academicians on my recent trip to Africa,” said the author who lives with his wife, Eva, and their three children, Laura, Ethan and Jeremiah in

Chief Bright said that many people have smoke detectors in their homes but often they are not working. “Teenagers often take the batteries from them to use in their games,” he said. “That is a dangerous situation that we face.”

He continued, “We have the third largest fire department in the state of Texas and one of the largest in the country. Each day we strive for excellence. Each day we strive to make our city safer.”

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Coming to the United States in 2000, Sonko has established a practice as a business consultant in the mid-cities and is hoping to expand his business environment to Dallas and beyond.

“Small business is the backbone of this country and I am interested in helping people succeed.”

“Distant education is helping to solve Africa’s challenges of social dislocation, poverty, conflict and marginalization,” Sonko writes in his book.

“Distant learning in Africa is of paramount importance and it has played a major role in teacher training and development.”

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The problems continue to mount in The University of Texas at Tyler area as students are reporting large gang fights, disturbances and suspicious people.

Tyler police said they have arrested additional people since the violence began over the past two weeks resulting in three people being shot and several people being robbed at gunpoint.

Don Martin, Tyler police spokesman, said his department is working with apartment management at Cambridge Apartments on Old Omen Road and Varsity Place Apartments on Varsity Place after new incidents.

“Both complexes are having criminal activity issues, but we are addressing those and that is why there have been increased arrests at these locations,” he said.

Martin said that on Monday night, just hours before Kendrick Harper, 24, of Dallas, and Brandon Rainwater, 24, of Cedar Hill, were shot by an unknown assailant as they sat in their car in the Cambridge Apartment parking lot, a man

UT Tyler students say gang fights, more an issue identified as 18-year-old Blake Irving Thomas, walked into an apartment and robbed two other men at gunpoint.

Martin said the robbery was reported about 10:20 p.m. in apartment 412 where the two victims said they were robbed at gunpoint by a person they met on the basketball court at Tyler Junior College.

“The victims told police that the suspect had entered their apartment after being let in and pulled out a handgun demanding their cash. The suspect took the cash and fled the area,” he said.

Martin said police were later able to identify Thomas as the suspect but added he did not know at this time whether Thomas was involved in the shooting several hours later.

Thomas, who was a tenant in the complex but has since been evicted, is wanted on aggravated robbery charges and a bond has been preset at $300,000.

Martin said he did not believe the apartment where the robbery occurred was the same apartment where the dice game was going on that Harper and Rainwater had been in before they were shot.

Two days before Harper and Rainwater were shot, Tarrington Joiner, 21, of Tyler, was shot at Patriot and University as he sat in his vehicle.

Police said Joiner and another man argued with several other men at Outlaws Club on Texas Highway 110 South but left the club before the altercation became physical.

A short time later, a tan Dodge Durango with large rims occupied by several black males pulled up next to Joiner’s vehicle on Patriot at University and opened fire on Joiner’s vehicle, police said.

Julie Smith said her daughter is a student living in Varsity Place and she is scared for her daughter’s safety.

“My daughter’s roommate called 911 after they saw 50-plus people in the parking lot fighting. … This is the third incident my daughter has had to deal with in a month,” she said about an incident Tuesday night in an email.

Police records show one man was arrested for criminal trespass and causing a disturbance the night of the reported fight and since Tuesday there have been several other arrests and reports of suspicious people on the premises.

Police records also show there have been arrests made at Cambridge Apartments in the past several days.

Martin said the arrests are the culmination of an increased presence in the area and the cooperation between his agency, the apartment complexes’ management and residents.

Martin said extra patrols and a zero tolerance policy is the reason for the increased number of arrests.

“There are a small group of individuals that are causing the problems. We are spending a lot of time at both locations there to get the issue cleaned up,” he said. “We told the apartment management what we can do for them and what they can do to help us so we can work in concert with each other to clear up these problems.

Anyone with information about any of the crimes or Thomas’s whereabouts is asked to contact Tyler Police at 903-531-1000 or the Tyler/Smith County Crimestoppers at 903-597-2833.

A Day of Unity against domestic violence

By BRAD KELLAR Herald-Banner Staff GREENVILLE — Officials with a local organization which deals with the tragedy of domestic violence are hoping to bring the community together for one night, to remember the victims and celebrate the survivors.

The annual “Day of Unity” event, sponsored

by Women In Need of Hunt County, is scheduled at 6 p.m. Monday at the Best Western Monica Royale Inn & Suites, 3001 Mustang Crossing in Greenville.

The event is based on the original “Day of Unity” observance in 1981, which grew to become national Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October.

“The theme this year is ‘Even 1 is 2 Many’,” said Michelle Lee, Community Education Coordinator with Women In Need.

Lee said Women In Need, which assists the victims of domestic violence through a

variety of services, still feels the impact of the tragic death last summer of Stella Michelle “Doc” Ray, whose estranged husband was charged with capital murder in connection with her death.

“I realize Stella was our ‘one’,” Lee said.

“But that one is too many.”

Lee joined with Dianna Jones from “Project Respect” at Texas A&M UniversityCommerce on Friday to tie purple ribbons — the symbol of Domestic Violence Awareness — at locations in both Greenville and Commerce.

Guest speaker for Monday’s event will be Pebbles Dennis.

“She was actually a victim as a child,” Lee said. “They grew up seeing it, knowing its impact.”

The Day of Unity ceremony will also address the growing problems of teen dating violence and bullying.

Other speakers scheduled during the event

include Jeffery E. Dailey, Chief Prosecutor with the Hunt County Attorney’s office and County Court-at-law Judge No. 2 Judge Duncan Thomas.

Women In Need provides emergency shelter care, a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, support and accompaniment through the legal system, aftercare, assistance with clothing and household needs, as well as job training and referrals.

Executive director Roger Robertson said that in the past year, Women In Need had assisted more than 1,200 adults with various services.

“A total of 326 individuals were sheltered,” Robertson said. Of those, 156 were children.

“That is almost a person a day,” Lee said.

And it is not just women seeking the agency’s services.

“We help everybody,” Robertson said, adding Women In Need works alongside local law enforcement and the Hunt Memorial

Sentencing slated in truck theft ring case

By BRAD KELLAR Herald-Banner Staff

GREENVILLE — Sentencing is set this week for a Royse City man, who pleaded guilty to an organized crime indictment involving a truck theft ring operating out of the Dallas area.

Yosvani Bacallao-Dominguez, 37, who has also listed an address in Irving, entered open pleas August 22 to one count each of engaging in organized criminal activity/ theft of property of the value of more than $200,000 and theft of property of the value of between $20,000 and $100,000.

An open plea means no plea bargain agreement had been arranged in the case and that Bacallao-Dominguez is subject to the full range of punishment. He is facing a maximum sentence of up to life in prison on the engaging in organized criminal activity charge and 10 years in prison on the felony theft count.

A punishment hearing is scheduled October 5, 2012

Thursday in the 354th District Court.

Gricel Grijalva, 30, of Royse City, entered an open guilty plea during a September 13 hearing to one count of engaging in organized criminal activity/ theft over $200,000 and a sentencing hearing is set for October 23.

Arnold A. Zamora was found guilty by a jury in May of three counts, including engaging in organized crime. The same panel sentenced Zamora to 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors claim Bacallao-Dominguez and Zamora were involved an elaborate scheme to steal trailers out of Dallas.

Two other defendants — Manuel H. Arias-Robaina and Elvis Pedraza — have trials pending.

On the night of March 5, 2010 deputies from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office joined officers from other area law enforcement agencies in checking a trailer outside a residence on County Road 2472.

The trailer did turn out to be reported

stolen, along with a Toshiba television and other items. A Penske truck was reported having left the residence earlier in the day and was stopped in Dallas County, where authorities discovered it contained more than 170 stolen Toshiba televisions.

A search warrant served on the residence on County Road 2472 revealed the recreational vehicle, in which BacallaoDominguez and his family had been living, had been reported stolen by the Mesquite Police Department.

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Hospital District. “Without the help of the community we could not offer the services we provide.”

More than half of the people served by Women In Need were referred to the agency by those who have already received assistance, or by family members and friends of the victims.

“And individuals don’t have to be victims of just physical abuse,” Robertson said.

As such Women In Need in turn relies greatly on the public’s assistance.

“Whether it is monetary donations or inkind, such as canned green beans, or whether it’s clothing or furnishings,” Robertson explained. “All of these add up and help us make our mission of helping victims.”

Anyone wanting more information concerning the “Day of Unity” program or Women In Need can call 903-455-4612.

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URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS RECEIVES $50k GRANT FROM THE UPS FOUNDATION Dallas, TX – The Urban League of Greater Dallas received a $50K grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The effort was spearheaded by Habib Pourfakhrai, a member of the Urban League Board of Trustees.

The grant will be used to help strengthen the Urban League Employment Services which is responsible for preparing individuals for work and assisting with job placement.

“Preparing a competent workforce is a priority for the League and we are extremely grateful that the generosity of UPS Foundation will assist us in that goal,” said Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, Urban League President and CEO. This grant creates opportunities for our unemployed and dislocated clients to find employment and become productive citizens where they live and work.”

Last year, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs and provide support for building stronger communities.

“The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support the Urban League of Greater Dallas’ efforts to provide clients with the resources, workforce training and professional support necessary to enter the economic mainstream,” said Ken Sternad, president of The UPS Foundation.

Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, GA., the UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.

Color Blind Ministries Church 143 College Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 (903) 243-6027

10:00 am. Morning Worship 6:00 pm. Evening Worship Wed. 6:00 pm. Prayer Meeting Mon. – Fri. 12:00 pm. Bible Study with Elder Jeff Spivey P.O. Box 166 Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483 Sr. Pastor C.J. Duffey

Austin, Texas Connection Austin Restoration Ministries 10206a IH35 Austin, Tx. 78753 (512) 491-5068 or (512) 228-0352 Fax (512) 491-7329 austinrestorationministries.org

arm-total@sbcglobal.net Pastor Lee & Minister Sheila Renee Price

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SPORTS WITH BILL BLAIR Toliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talents

By Mark A. Toliver II Elite News Staffwriter

West Virginia and Baylor put on show!!

I know it's only week 5 of the college football season, but it's time to look at the Heisman Trophy contenders. Here are my 5 athletes to watch this season. 1- Geno Smith- WSU Smith has completed 83.4 percent of his passes, he has thrown for 1,728 yards and 20 passing touchdowns in only 5 games.

2-Ej Manuel FSU- Manuel has 1,147 passing yards and 9 touchdowns and 1 interception. He also has 197 yards rushing and a touchdown. More importantly Manuel threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in a huge showdown against Clemson. 3-Collin Klein KSUKlein has made powerful runs and he has made some great passes, he also had the leadership. He might not have great stats so far but he does have a great upset performance against OU.Klein has 758 passing yards,5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

Klein also has 289 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. 4-De'Anthony Thomas OregonDe'Anthony Thomas is arguably the most exciting layer in college football, and the fact that a player coming off the bench is considered for the Heisman is crazy. But watch this kid the second half of the season! 5-Jarvis Jones Alabama- play maker on defense, Jones takes over games and will be a serious contender for the trophy.

Dallas Cowboys have offensive line problems

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the half, but that pick by Tillman would set the tone for the second half.

The Dallas Cowboys were defeated by the Chicago Bears 34-18 on Monday night. Tony Romo gave up 5 interception on what was a terrible night for the Cowboys.

Chicago came out of the locker room chiding on all cylinders. Not only was the Bear defense swarming Romo and company, but Devin Hester unleashed a lethal doublemove on a 34 yard touchdown that was simply beautiful!!

The Cowboys offense was a mess all night.

Dez Bryant dropped several critical passes and DeMarco Murry couldn't find any where to run- but it's the quarterback responsibility to get the team moving.

The game started slow. No one scored until the second quarter, when Robbie Gould got the Bears on the board with a 43 -yard field goal. On the following drive, Tony Romo tried to draw Dallas back even, only to find Charles Tillman of Chicago on the receiving end of his pass.

The Bears played a very good game overall. Lance Briggs' 74 - yard interception return with 6:25 remaining in the third quarter took the air out of Dallas with that big punch. After a 39 -yard field goal from Dan Bailey with 2:14 remaining in the third quarter, Dallas still had a chance. With the score 24-10, Morris Claiborne appeared to strip Bears rookie receiver Alshon Jeffery, but the call was overturned after a booth review.

Dez Bryant appeared to run the wrong route, and the miscommunication resulted in a touchdown for Tillman and the Bears.

Romo would answer with a 10 yard strike to miles Austin with 20 seconds remaining in

While Romo struggled,Jay Cutler played well. Cutler made several accurate, and welladvised, throws throughout the night.Cutler finished 18-of-24 passing for 275 yards and two touchdowns.Cutler was able to find

Brandon Marshall seven times for 138 yards and a touchdown. cutler found Hester three times. Matt Forte carried the ball 13 times for 52 yards, but the offense was led by Jay Cutler.As bad as Romo was at times, the Dallas' skill players didn't give him any support.

Romo finished the night with 31-of-43 for 307 yards and one touchdown, but he had five critical interceptions.

Bryant caught eight passes for 112 yards, Jason Witten had 13 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. Dallas' offense was onedimensional - Murray had 24 yards on 11 carries.Overall, this was a ugly game for the Cowboys.

The Bears looked much better in the second half, leaving no doubt who was going to win this game. The mistakes the Cowboys made were too much for Dallas to overcome,and the score reflected that.The Cowboys fall to 2-2 and have a bye week to get things on track!!!

Mark A Toliver II

Mark A Toliver II

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Dallas

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Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

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Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry 3423 Fordham Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75216 (469) 231-5512 atr@mail.com www.atrwalkbyfaithministryweebly.com Sunday Morning Worship - 9:00 am & 11:00 am.

Wednesday 7:00 pm. - Bible Study Every 4th Saturday - Good God Almighty Musical "We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight * 2 Corinthians 5:7"

9333 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228 Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday or by appointment - 11am – 3:00 pm Church Office: (214) 327-1250 Church Fax: (214) 327-1359 Early Morning Worship Service 8:00 a.m.

Sunday School (Educational Building) 9:30 a.m.

New Members Orientation Class (Church Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m.

Nursery (open at 10:45 Worship Service) 10:45 a.m.

Morning Worship Service (Church Sanctuary) 10:45 a.m.

Brotherhood (2nd Sunday-Lenwood Nursing Home, 2017 W. Virginia Drive, 75237) 3:00pm Children’s Church and Children’s Choir (1st, 3rd & 4th and 5th) 10:45 a.m.

Apostle W.C. Traylor, Jr.

Dallas

Rev. Fabian K. Jacko

Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church 2703 Carpenter Avenue - Dallas, Tx. 75215 (817) 879-1225 alreadyapproved@hotmail.com Sunday School ... 9:45 am.

Morning Worship Service ... 11:00 am.

Wednesday Prayer, Bible Study ... 7:00 pm.

Little Friendship Baptist Church

Greater Mt. Hebron M.B.C. 2335 56th St. Dallas, Tx. 75241 Church: (214) 374-4759 Web address: www.gmhbc.org Sunday Early Morning Worship – 8:00 am Sunday School – 9:15 am Morning Worship – 10:30 am Tuesday-Teen Night – 7:00 pm Grief Ministry 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Overcomer’s Outreach @ 7:00 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday Wednesday Men & Women Ministry @ 7:00 pm Bible Study @7:45 pm Thursday Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 pm Usher Meeting Every 4th Thursday

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Gregory D. Franklin, Sr.

2415 Ann Arbor Ave. Dallas, Tx. 75216 (214) 374-3639 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School Rev. Fred Conwright

11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship

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Ledbetter Baptist Church 4116 Leesburg Street * Dallas, Tx. 75212 Pastor’s Office: (214) 631-5627 Church Office: (214) 631-1825 Weekly Worship Opportunities Sunday 9:30 am … Sunday School 11:00 am … Morning Worship Service 5:30 pm … Baptist Training Union 7:00 pm … Evening Worship Service Monday 7:00 pm … Brotherhood (2nd & 4th) Wednesday 7:00 pm … Prayer Meeting 8:00 pm … Teachers’ Meeting Friday 7:00 pm … Teachers’ Class (2nd & 4th) TBA … Choir Rehearsal TBA … Mission Saturday TBA … Youth Rehearsal / Meeting TBA … Ushers’ Meeting

1403 Morrell Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 946-4522 gmpbchurch@aol.com Tele-worship - 1-866-844-6291 Access Number - 1531804# 8:30am Sunday School Morning Worship 9:45am Wednesday Night Services 6:30pm

Pastor Don. W. Bryant

M.E.T.R.O. Christ’s Church 405 E. Parkerville Rd. Cedar Hill, Tx. 75104 972-293-8188 Sunday Bible Study 9:00am Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm Dr. Kenneth Greene

St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church “Equipping the Saints for Kingdom Work” 218 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas TX. 75216 214-497-8560 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship 11:30

October 5, 2012

Rev. Anthony Cole Pastor

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Ministers Listings Golden Chain Baptist Church

New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church

8108 Mask Drive Dallas, TX 75241 (214) 498-4439 … Office Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Men / Women Meeting (1st & 3rd Wed.) 7 – 8 p.m.

Bible Study (1st & 3rd Wed.) 8 – 9 p.m.

Bible Study (2nd & 4th Wed.) 7 – 8 p.m.

Fellowship Dinner/Bible Study(5th Wed.)6:15 – 8:30 p.m. revrdr@aol.com www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

www.newhorizonmbc.net

Resurrection Body of Christ

Pastor Ronald D. Richardson

901 E. Parkerville Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115 214-434-0252 firstladyjacobs@aol.com Sunday School Time: _9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Mid-week Service: Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Bible Study, Etc): Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Christian Chapel Temple of Faith 14120 Noel Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75240 Church (972) 239-1120 Fax (972) 239-5925 Worship Services: 8 & 10:45 am.

Sunday School: 9:30 am.

Wednesday: Noon Prayer

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A pastor who is well grounded in the Baptist Doctrine and uses the King James Bible as a base.

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