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By Eva D. Coleman “If I can’t show the world who I am, do I really love myself?� Sanah Jivani said during one of many hair raising moments of her scholarship acceptance speech. Jivani shared stories of being scared after losing all of her hair. Her triumph beyond the loss embodied the reason we set sail on this evening cruise where the stars glistened and reflected on the water. Embracing baldness. Restoring confidence. Generating growth. Dr. Linda Amerson's Cruise With a Purpose on the Lake Grapevine Tejas Yacht was informative and entertaining as she honored her scholarship recipient and enlightened others during alopecia awareness month. The sunset dinner cruise gave attendees a taste of more than just food. Dr. Amerson gave a brief overview of the hair loss condition, alopecia, and details of products she’s developed that have proven to be successful for those experiencing the effects of this autoimmune disease. She shared before and after photos that
Scholarship winner Jivani and Dr. Linda Amerson
showed striking differences. During the cruise, Dr. Amerson recognized and honored her scholarship recipient who was on board. Amerson presented Jivani with a $400 check to further her studies at the University of Texas - San Antonio. The sociology and communications major spoke about the opportunity to rise above the surface through written words that led to her award. “Writing that essay was really cool,� Jivani said. “It was the first time that I
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Downtown Garland becomes Holiday Central Celebrate the holidays throughout December in historic Downtown Garland! The celebration begins with Christmas on the Square from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. It's free for the entire family! Garland will light up the crowd as well as the Christmas tree with glowing, color-changing LED wristbands. This feature will allow festival goers to enjoy an interactive "glow with the show" experience as part of the official treelighting at 7 p.m. Snow hills, snowman building, photos with Santa, holiday food, children's crafts and much more will be available during Christmas on the Square. Area choirs will take the stage following the tree-lighting ceremony. Event parking is free and will be available at the Central Library, First Baptist Church Garland and DART on Walnut Street. But this holiday spectacular isn't just for one night! The City of Garland light display will run each night from 4 to 10 p.m. through New Year's Day. The month of December will feature a variety of holiday events including movies, theatre and musical productions, a Christmas Market and Jingle Bell 5K. Visit Downtown Garland all month long for holiday events and activities. For a complete event schedule and information, go to ChristmasontheSquare.com .
GP&L Receives National Communications Award
Garland Power & Light's (GP&L) communications team was recently honored with a national award presented by the American Public Power Association (APPA). The GP&L 2014 Annual Report received an Award of Merit in the Print Category of the 2015 Excellence in Public Power Communications awards, presented at the APPA Customer Connections Conference in October.
Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Bank of America and Green Extreme Homes welcomed the Perez family into their new home. It’s a day they will remember forever. On Friday, Aug 28, 2015 Leo Perez, his wife and children were given the keys to a three-bedroom energy-efficient home that was donated by Bank of America in
partnership with Green Extreme Homes and the City of Garland through its GREAT Homes Program.
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Firefighter Pays Blessings Forward
Going Tarpless Could Result in Fines
In December 2012, Devon Colbert was a career firefighter for the Garland Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter in Rockwall. But a few weeks before Christmas, a car crash left Devon paralyzed from the chest down. Devon’s colleagues quickly organized fundraisers to help his family during his recovery. The Colbert family decided to pay the support forward and help other families in similar circumstances, which led to the creation of The Colbert Project and its mission: No Brother Battles Alone.
When planning a trip to the Garland Transfer Station or the Hinton Landfill to dispose of bulky waste, remember to secure your drop-off load with a tarp. Litter and waste escaping from vehicles may pose safety hazards to other drivers, are costly to clean up, and give an unsightly appearance to roads and green areas. Drop-off loads should be covered and secured from the beginning of the trip to the disposal site; an improperly secured load will result in a surcharge at the site. Learn more at GarlandEnvironmentalWaste.com.
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SDCC provides exciting programming It's a two-night woman-centric, adult-storytelling event where five African American women storytellers will be spilling the tea on their lives. Each one taking a turn at the mic to tell the truth - the whole truth - about what happened on “that day” or “that one time.” Tellebration!™ the event has been in existence for 18 years, and the South Dallas Cultural Center is one of approximately 400 official sites around the world to host this event. No topic will be off limits: aha moments, good and not so good life choices, relationships, career blunders, surviving divorce, cancer and bad sex. “Tellebration-Dallas” goes live for two nights, Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, 2015. Pre-show reception with wine and light fare starts at 6:30 p.m.; showtime begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Limited tickets available. Get yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ tellebration-dallas-for-god-so-loved-those-loudblack-girls-tickets-18947983930 For more info, visit www.unshackledproductions. com or call the South Dallas Cultural Center at (214) 939-2787. The South Dallas Cultural Center proudly presents ''EVERLAST'' the 15th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival on November 13th – 15th. Arga
Nova Dance will collaborate with the best dance companies in the DFW area to choreograph an everlasting weekend for dance lovers. There will be 3 days of solo and group performances, a free film screening, an industry roundtable and a master dance class. The running theme will be “legends” and “future legends” with a spotlight on the legendary Alvin Ailey. This year’s master class will be led by April Berry, former principle dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Artistic Director with Dallas Black Dance Theater during the 38th season. This annual festival will offer evening performances on November 13th & 14th at 8pm and matinee performances on November 14th & 15th at 3pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the SDCC box office. Discounted tickets are available for seniors, students, A~N~D donors and members of DCNT. The film screening will be followed by an industry roundtable on November 13th at 6pm and its absolutely free. The master dance class will be free on November 14th at 6:00 pm. Space is limited and a reservation is required at 214-8862321. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75210. For more info, log onto Becklesdancingcompany. org.
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Challenging Life Issues tackled at Free Community Workshop Women’s Group teams with AARP to address security, health and finances, life planning to register online at https://. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., cvent.com/125Dallas or call tollNorth Dallas Suburban Alumnae free 1-877-926-8300. Lunch Chapter (NDSA) is joining forces and workshop materials will be with AARP Texas to present a provided at no cost. A “shredding free, limited-capacity workshop truck� will be on-site to dispose of to empower attendees to address unwanted documents. modern life challenges. On Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 the “This event is a continuation of two organizations will conduct the work we are doing with AARP interactive sessions on how to to protect the community’s hard protect personal identity and earned property and assets from assets from fraudulent schemes; con artistsPlus, we’re offering how to achieve personal goals; the AARP’s signature programs and how to make long-terms on achieving personal goals and plans in the areas of home, long-term planning to create better community, finances and health. futures in key areas of life,� said Jada Burton, NDSA president. The event will be held at “We’re pleased to partner with Hamilton Park United Methodist Jada Burton this high-caliber organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Church, Christian Life Center, to offer these programs free to located at 11881 Schroeder Road, the community — members and 75243. members, and to all age groups.� The half-day workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and is free, but seating is limited to the first 100 people
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Texas’ transportation funding heads back to the future
different from the methods It’s taken about a decade and a half pursued during the early for Texas to return to its traditional 2000s when state leaders method of pay-as-you-go financing for and the Legislature opposed transportation. But all signs from the and still oppose raising road past few legislative sessions say it’s revenues via tax increase. the path for the foreseeable future. In By Royce West Instead, Texas created new November 2014, Texas voters approved Texas Senate financing tools such as a constitutional amendment, Proposition the Texas Mobility Fund, 1 that directs a minimum $4.1 billion in oil and gas tax revenues to be deposited in the State Highway Proposition 12 and Proposition 14 and public private partnerships, also known as Comprehensive Development Fund over the next three years. The next step came with the passage of SJR5 by the Agreements (CDA). Under the Texas Mobility Fund, Legislature this year. SJR5 would also dedicate $2.5 billion Proposition 12 and Proposition 14, the state issued bonds in state sales tax proceeds and part of the taxes from motor that were sold to raise funds that would be used for roads. vehicle sales to bolster funding to build and repair Texas’ Through the tool of a CDA, authorized in 2003, TxDOT highways and bridges beginning in 2018. On November 3 could enter into contracts with private developers to upfront this year, voters approved SJR5 through their support of finance and build highway projects in exchange for the right Proposition 7. And with state leaders finally delivering on to collect payment - and profits - through tolls. Through their promise to end diversions from the state’s gasoline these combined tools, Texas had more than $17 billion in taxes, an additional $1.3 billion will be available to help bond capacity to build new roads. Subsequently, construction projects boomed across the fund transportation projects. Gas taxes are a primary funding state. The necessity of these new financing instruments was source for roads. The flat 20 cents Texas now collects on every gallon of partly precipitated by September 11, 2001 and with it all the gasoline and diesel fuel sold has not been adjusted since it financial havoc it wreaked worldwide for the first part of the rose from 15 cents in 1991. Since that time, costs associated decade. These tools flourished as a cash-strapped Texas experienced with road construction have more than doubled. And with tremendous population growth come wear and tear on the first of two economic downturns that decade. Drastic budget cuts were put in place in 2003, impacting the 2004-05 existing roads and increased demand for new capacity. Finding and redirecting existing funding streams is biennium and the only available cash for road construction it seems - came from private sources.
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By 2007, public and legislative sentiment had begun to turn, especially toward foreign developers. SB792 placed a two-year moratorium on CDAs, but allowed projects such as the LBJ Expansion, North Tarrant Express and D-FW Connector that were underway to continue. TxDOT was also prohibited from entering into public private partnerships after 2009. Bills passed in 2011 (SB1420) and 2013 (SB1730), allowed TxDOT to enter into CDAs only for specific projects; including Southern Gateway and the long-awaited Loop 9 outer loop that’s been in state plans since 1968. A new contingent of anti-big government members joined the Legislature for 2015, adding to like-minded groups elected in 2010 and 2012. They took a look at accumulated debt that will cost Texas about $10 billion in financing on top of the $13.7 billion now committed to current projects and said enough is enough. Under HB122 effective now, no more debt can be extended through the Texas Mobility Fund and existing Fund revenue can be used to retire debt early. In all, TxDOT’s appropriation for the 2016-17 biennium is $23 billion, but a considerable portion of that amount will be spent servicing existing roads. Even with the anticipated infusion of $5 billion in new funding and a return to payas-you go, motor fuels tax-based financing, TxDOT’s reasonable goal is to maintain roads and congestion to the conditions that existed in 2010. In other words, the new highway funding will only help Texas maintain the status quo.
SMITH: Support Quality Businesses I was so excited to meet Chantel. During a recent visit to Southwest Center Mall to MOCCA Cosmetics inside the Paradise Salon, I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful young lady who is also a nail technician. Actually she does it all, from head to toe. She can style your hair and give you a pedicure. Back in the 1990s I used to enjoy this full service salon for pedicures and manicures where the owner and technicians were African American. It was soothing and so enjoyable visiting Terri and the ladies at her salon on Kiest Blvd. in Oak Cliff. I was one sad customer when she said she was closing up shop. Then I heard about Ash Britt Jene in Duncanville. Now I have had pedicures across the country, but none like the ones I have received from Sherri Doll, the owner and operator. Your feet deserve a Sherri Doll pedicure! Now there are two places I can go to get manis and pedis in the Southern sector of Dallas County, TX. Chantel also operates inside the Paradise Salon and she is professional and quick; and her prices are reasonable.
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KwanzaaFest is 25 and Grassroots!! Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall
Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist. The year was 1991 and Black radio in Dallas was the voice and veracity of the community. Over at Soul 73 KKDA, Tom Joyner, the “FlyJock” was making history and singlehandedly advancing the notion of a nationally syndicated Black radio community. DJ and talk show host, Willis Johnson was cranking up the “Crooner” legend. Our own “Cousin Linnie” was “Rounding up the Posse” in the afternoon, and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price was aggravating rednecks and persecuting complacent Negroes right before bedtime. My friends, 1991 was beautiful. The “Warriors” were picketing in the streets seven days a week and
creating all manner of mayhem against the status quo. They were small in number, but great in impact and influence. Dallas Police officers loved them, because they amassed over one million dollars in overtime. Meanwhile, Black Dallas was being included into some of the power circles and conversations around Dallas’ elite and exclusive enclaves. The Warriors fought against racism and discrimination in every institution from public schools, to public hospitals, to the ranks of opportunity in the police and fire departments. The Black and Brown faces you see in the media and in Dallas’ leadership landscape was a result of persistent protests. And in 1991 they were not
ashamed to show up at a Mayor’s home or the Cotton Bowl Classic or the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. No Justice, No Peace was the hue and cry of 1991. Black Dallas was on the move. But one of the major cultural failings that could not be overlooked or denied was the
Comm. John Wiley Price and Eddie Green on the picket line.
lack of independence. Black Dallas did not own much in its own community and worse many Blacks refused or refrained from doing business with one another.
It does not matter if we train black people to be the Doctor, the Baker, and the Candlestick maker, if there is no market for the goods and services. That realization gave birth to the first ever KwanzaaFest built upon the auspices of the seven tenets of Kwanzaa. Our goal then and now was to promote Emancipation, Education, and Enterprise. And over the course of 25 years, we have stayed true to that mission. The 2015 KwanzaaFest will be a chance to enjoy our Silver Anniversary as a Homecoming of sorts. This year, we won’t feature national artists or be advertised heavily by a broadcast partner. KwanzaaFest is returning to its roots and will be every bit as big and as bright as ever. Nonetheless, we still offer FREE admission and expect our usual 50,000 patron on December 12 and 13. We will kick off the day with our “Fight Obesity 5K Run and a plethora of vendors who stock and sell items you can’t find just
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anywhere. In addition to a center stage featuring local artists, we will have one of the biggest Step Show competitions in Dallas with a winner who will receive the grand prize of $2500. KidFest will be as big as ever and provide a safe haven and play area for our children. HealthFest, which has become our focal point over the years, will provide preventative health screenings and offerings. The list includes visual and dental exams and treatments for our children, mammograms, prostate checks, and many other exams that equated to more than a million dollars in rendered services last year. All of this is free to the public. But this Homecoming needs YOU! Post our event in your social media streams, church announcements, internet shows or smoke signals if that’s how you communicate. KwanzaaFest 2015 will be a momentous occasion and it will be another raving success because this community says so.
JOHNSON: Let’s End the Dysfunction From the Capitol Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
The newly elected Republican Speaker of the House, Congressman Paul Ryan, has declared that he wants to work with Democrats and Republicans alike. In his first speech as the Speaker of the House, he asked his colleagues to pray for one another, saying that significant problems were not being solved by the House of Representatives. “We are adding to them,” he said. At 45 years of age, Speaker Ryan is the youngest legislator to hold the post since the 1800s. While he is solidly conservative,
I am hopeful that the new speaker will eschew demands from extremists in his party and help to heal the dysfunction that has played the House in recent years. A divided, politically charged, un-collaborative caucus has manufactured one crisis after another. Too frequently, our nation has been threatened with a government shutdown, or watched in disbelief as a rambunctious, divisive faction held the full faith and credit of our nation hostage as they poisoned critical legislation
with harmful, destructive policy riders. And while the majority in Congress hoped that Speaker’s Ryan’s ascension into office signaled an end to the dysfunction, he has indicated that radical policy riders may be attached to the upcoming appropriations bill, the result of which could lead to another government shutdown. I, and a majority of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, believe that the American public deserves better, more reasoned governance than this. We were moving in the right direction when we passed a bi-partisan two year budget agreement. We were hopeful that government agencies would benefit from the ability to make strategic decisions and plan for the best uses of its resources. This basic business practice is essential
for providing quality public service to millions of Americans who benefit from services, like Social Security Retirement and Disability, Veterans Healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives is again considering contentious policy riders that threaten our ability pass responsible, prudent legislation. Some Republicans have offered a litany of radical policies riders that attempt undermine the Clean Water Act, weaken the Dodd-Frank reforms that protect us from future financial crises like the one that weakened us in 2008, and thwart efforts to remove lead paint from millions of homes. These actions threaten the physical and financial security of the very people we were elected to protect. I will forcefully fight against the passage of these harmful policies,
and I encourage my Democratic and Republic colleagues to do the same. Let’s commit to doing what is best for our constituents. Acting in the best interest of our country requires that we reach across the aisle, defy political boundaries and work in earnest to find fair and prudent solutions to our nation’s problems. I am hopeful that Mr. Ryan will resist becoming an echo of the most extreme voices in his party and avoid the gridlock that has plagued the House for far too long. We know that “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” We have been granted a sacred trust; honoring that trust requires that we act with integrity, vote our conscience and govern according to the unfailing principles of democracy. The future of nation depends on it.
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DAYES: Ask Pam about healthcare Question I often get this question from Medicare beneficiaries on whether they should sign up for Obama Care insurance through the Federal Marketplace Exchange even though they’ve turned age 65, eligible and {or will be} receiving Medicare? Answer Under Title 1 of the Affordable Care Act aka Obama Care - Americans without insurance coverage are able to choose the insurance coverage that works best for them in a new open, competitive insurance market – the same insurance market that every member of Congress is required to use for their insurance. The insurance exchange will pool buying power and give Americans new affordable choices of private insurance plans that have to compete for their business based on cost and quality. If you have a Marketplace health plan, you can keep it until your Medicare coverage starts. Then, you can cancel the Marketplace plan without penalty. You have the option of keeping your Marketplace plan – but I don’t recommend doing this because if you’ve been getting premium tax credits or other savings on your health plan that you’ve bought through the Marketplace, these savings will end once your Medicare Part A coverage starts. So you’d have to pay full price for the Marketplace plan. If you believe your situation is unique or complex – or just need more information, I recommend consulting with a Licensed/ Certified Health Agent. Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: October 15th thru December 7th. 2016 ACA /Federal Marketplace Exchange Open Enrollment period: P A M E L A J. D A Y E S is a Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Agency serving North Texas area. She is passionate about learning and gaining knowledge in the area of HealthCare reform. She is devoted to passing on that knowledge in particularly to the Senior Market. Her expertise is in making Medicare clear and understandable. I look forward to answering your questions. Email questions to askpam@med-supps.com Follow me: Twitter: pjdayes Facebook: askpamdayes
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Mother made a mess -- a big one!
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Dear Alma, I am the oldest of my mother’s children and have taken care of our family for most of my life. My mother started having children early, was married and divorced several times and has really made a mess of our family. Because of this, we haven’t had the best of relationships. She is often begging for something and constantly bringing me problems to fix. Because of my mother’s lifestyle, we were raised by different relatives at different times in our lives, but luckily we were always together. I have three brothers and a baby sister and everyone is very close for the most part. Fortunately, we all are doing well, a few with college degrees while the others have sound, reliable longtime employment. We all live fairly close to one another, and I
just recently moved into a new condo that’s closest in proximity to my mother. I love my new place and I’m finally at a stage in my life that I’m relaxing into what I feel is a positive space to live and not be stressed out. I don’t mind helping my mother or my family but sometimes it can be overwhelming. My mother recently asked me about my new place and for my new address, but I didn’t give it to her. I just don’t want her to have it. I don’t want her to just drop by to visit whenever she pleases, bringing me her sad stories because I just don’t want to hear it anymore. My sister says that’s wrong. I’m tired of arguing with her and would be interested in advice from an outsider. What do you think? Fed up Dear Fed Up: Hmmm, I think, unless your mother is the cat burglar, she should have your address. I hear your reasoning and quite frankly it doesn’t
Give Thanks, Give Health:
Naturally-Nourishing Thanksgiving Traditions for the Texas Community Natural Grocers’ Turkeys Available in Texas As Thanksgiving approaches, consumers are planning their guest lists and menus, while balancing a traditional meal with “postPilgrim” considerations for gluten-free, Paleo and other diverse health needs. Accommodating a range of diets has become a timely part of the modern Thanksgiving tradition – and so has planning ahead for these special requests. Natural food pioneer Natural Grocers launched the holiday season with turkey pre-sales available in-store now along with on-site health coaching about the variety of naturally-raised turkeys (organic, freerange and heritage), ingredients and recipes for special dietary needs, and how to prepare nourishing Thanksgiving meals. In fact, Natural Grocers’ 60-year natural food legacy, meat standards for turkeys that are humanely–raised and drug-free, and nutritional education have earned them the nickname of the “Naturally-Nourishing Holiday Experts.” Natural Grocers carries Mary’s organic, free-range and heritage turkeys that are always treated humanely and free of antibiotics, growth hormones or any other drugs—supporting the health of the environment, the animal and the consumer. The turkeys are raised
matter if I agree or not, it’s the principle of the problem that prevails. She’s your mother, she should know exactly where you live. Mind you, if she comes over unexpectedly or uninvited, you are not obliged to answer the door. That goes for your mama and anyone else you may not want to entertain on any given moment. But yes, you should, barring injury or any unforeseen crisis, provide your address to your mother. This bigger fish in this fountain-full-offoolishness, is why in the world would you just not want your mom to know where you live? What has happened that you don’t trust her knowing where you reside? Rewind those ties that bind and drop the drama at the door. Head over to your mom’s house, right now, with an index card including your new address and essential contact information. We all clench burdens, have made and continue to make mistakes while carrying our hurts in our handbag. This is shameful, silliness, line dancing beside stupidity. Shake it off sister and get a life. Alma
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WORLD AIDS DAY “Tellebration-Dallas: For God So Loved Those Loud Black Girls,”. It's a two-night woman-centric, adult-storytelling event where five African American women storytellers will be spilling the tea on their lives. Each one taking a turn at the mic to tell the truth - the whole truth - about what happened on “that day” or “that one time.” ****** An evening with Freda Payne in the Clarence Muse Theatre at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters DREAM ANGELS JAZZ LUNCH Sunday, November 22nd from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM RICHARDSON WOMAN'S CLUB ... 2005 NORTH CLIFF DR, RICHARDSON , TX Tickets $100.00 Table of 8 $800.00 Pay via website www.dreamangelsinc.org
November 23
Behind the Scenes with Dallas Black Dance Theatre Free Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Performance It has become an annual Thanksgiving holiday gift from Dallas Black Dance Theatre; a free peek behind the scenes of DBDT five performing companies. The Behind the Scenes performances will take place the week of Thanksgiving November 23-25, 2015 at noon in the DBDT studios at 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District. The two DBDT companies and three DBDT Academy ensembles will perform excerpts from their upcoming season and answer questions. While the hour-long Behind the Scenes performances are free, there are only 100 seats available in the dance studio, so it is important to RSVP by sending an email to info@dbdt.com.
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Dallas Theater Center’s Holiday Classic
December 4 The Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival will celebrate 21 years of holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City, Louisiana. Activities kick off at 3:30 p.m. with arts and crafts, food vendors, live music, carnival rides and more. The fireworks show by Durr’s Pyromania Fireworks of Bossier will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year’s firework show is dedicated in memory of Pat Allen, a longtime supporter of the Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival. Admission is free. A special carnival preview night will be held Friday, Dec. 4 where guests can be the first to enjoy carnival rides and games. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $20.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter (NDSA) is joining forces with AARP Texas to present a free, limited-capacity workshop to empower attendees to address modern life challenges. At Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, located at 11881 Schroeder Road, 75243. ********** A native of Helena, Arkansas, author Calvin Thomas often heard older people say, “out of every five Blacks, maybe two will succeed in life because life’s odds are so stacked against us.” Thomas has raised a probing question in his book’s subtitle, “Are We Witnessing the Demise of Black People as We Have Known Them?” Come see how the author unravels the question and what he has to say about America’s hypocrisy and the failure of Black Leadership! 10am Room T-203 Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex Admission - $15 Includes Dialogue and Breakfast To purchase tickets, call the TBAAL Box Office at 214-743-2400
December 11 When comedian/actress COCOA BROWN takes the stage, the world stands still! She exemplifies mind-blowing humor, daring drama and contemporary reality wrapped in a boundlessly energetic package. Her female fans nationwide call ‘The Truth’ . . . and that truth keeps her audience hooting! Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, 2015 @ 9pm Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex
December 12 KWANZAAFEST 2015 at Fair Park December 16 Tarrant County Mayor’s Luncheon, the Fort Worth Club, benefitting UNCF.
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BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN DALLAS w/ Michael Eric Dyson
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Dallas city councilmembers recognized Masquerade Divas at Coaches Corner
Candace Wicks hosted Dallas’ African American City Council members, Pictured with Candace and Coaches Corner owner Frank Jones, is Casey Thomas, Tiffinni A. Young and Carolyn King Arnold. Not pictured is Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson
DLB Consultants, Sen. Royce West and UNT host HUB reception with minority contractors
 
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Free and Good Enough! Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington The concept of freedom has been rattling around in my brain lately. I am focusing on the freedom afforded all of us who claim salvation through Christ. There is something quite liberating when you know or realize that you have been “set free.” Have you ever thought about what that really means? The word release comes to my mind. Some claim relief as how they understand it. However you want to describe it, I think the revelation of Jesus as Lord and Savior removes a lot of barriers and obstacles and yes, burdens, that we as human beings place upon ourselves. That’s why I believe as people initially come to Christ, they are overcome by a fresh perspective about life. It’s an enlightened one; one filled with less pressure. I think that’s why folk cry in church when it happens. “For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1. What are you a slave to? In a very real sense, addictions are withstood, hurt feelings are healed, guilt is removed and insecurities conquered when Jesus enters the picture. Whatever you have been enslaved by, you become freed from. One of the biggest things that happens when Christ enters your life is that fears are conquered. And if we’re honest with ourselves, we all have fears. I know I do. It can be the fear
of being alone, of being without, of being humiliated, ostracized or even the fear of dying. The knowledge of Christ in all of these situations cancels those fears. You are released from them. That’s what I believe people mean when they say “set free.” That’s how I’ve come to understand real joy. In that context of spiritual awareness being blood bought and saved. I have been set free from fear, anger, greed, selfishness, self doubt and even self hatred. Believe it or not, so have you. These things have hopefully been replaced with honesty and integrity, hope and truth, confidence, self worth, the promise of everlasting life and yeah I know, above all love. One of the hardest things to understand in this life, and then act upon, is this love yourself thing. God even commands us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Without Christ in your life, I believe that concept of self love can sometimes be distorted and in many cases become perverted. Love with humility is an awesome thing. When love is set free within you, life takes on a whole new meaning. You no longer have to live in the shadows of pretense; rather, you can now live in the light of truth. I can be who I really am and so can you. Then the world will see you as God sees you and not who you think it ought to see. I am who God made. If that’s good enough for God, then certainly it’s good enough for anyone who wants to deal with me and that includes you. I am free and it is wonderful. Freedom is my gift from God paid for by Jesus Christ. Know the truth and the truth shall set you free. You are not what the world would have you be. You are what God made you to be. Seek Him and you will undoubtedly find the real you. May God bless and bless and keep you always.
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VA North Texas works to get homeless Veterans off street and back on feet about me, hooked me up with a doctor who Homeless Veteran: “I Came To VA and diagnosed my PTSD and bipolar disease, and Found People Who Believed in Me” referred me to the IT program." D Air Force Veteran Raymond Crowder VA’s Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) knows that, in the minds of many, the Program, which includes Incentive Therapy thought of a homeless person conjures (IT), Sheltered Workshop, Transitional up images of someone who is disheveled, Work and Vocational Assistance, Supported addicted, and destitute. Crowder admits Employment and Post-Employment Supports, he struggled through many dark days, but and Transitional Residence, provides realistic with the help of VA North Texas Health Care and meaningful vocational opportunities to System (VANTHCS), he was able to turn Veterans; encouraging successful reintegration his life around and now prides himself on into the community at the Veterans' highest helping other Veterans. functional level. "VA played a major part in getting me CWT helps Veterans who have not had a back on track," said 71-year-old Crowder. job in a while to work on things like showing "Without Ms. Stringer, I might have not Raymond Crowder and social worker Cheryl Stringer up on time, keeping a schedule, having a boss, made it to where I am today." and having to wear a uniform every day, said That’s Social Worker Cheryl Stringer at Stringer. The program is invaluable to the Veterans we serve. VA North Texas Health Care System who works to get homeless Veterans off the Crowder was also plugged into the Housing and Urban Development Veterans street and back on their feet. Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program where a Veteran participates in "I think Mr. Crowder’s story is amazing," said Stringer. "I feel really fortunate to case management with a VA social worker in regards to housing. From there, if have witnessed his transformation and success. He overcame a great many hurdles; eligible, they receive a voucher subsidizing their rent from a housing authority. The both physical and mental." Veteran pays 30 percent of their income toward the rent. The housing is considered Crowder’s path to recovery started by first humbling himself and admitting he to be a permanent as long as the Veteran continues to qualify financially and needed help. participates in case management."Ms. Stringer let me know that, as a homeless "Life just threw me too much to handle and I gave up, but I had too much pride Veteran, I would be eligible for a housing voucher through HUD-VASH Program," to ask anyone for help," said Crowder. said Crowder. "I have never trusted anyone more than Ms. Stringer; she believed in After two bouts of cancer and other serious health issues, Crowder lost his wellme." paying job and was consumed with hospital debt and depression. Turning to alcohol "With 1,200 HUD-VASH housing vouchers and a 96.3 percent lease rate, I absolutely and drugs, he wound up living on the streets for about three years. A friend told think we have made a positive change in the lives of a significant number of Crowder about VA’s Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program which attempts to Veterans by providing a stable living environment for them," said VANTHCS Director reduce homelessness among Veterans by reaching out to those who are the most Jeff Milligan. "Once they have a stable place to live, they have time to address vulnerable and engaging them in supportive and rehabilitative services. When a Veteran enters the program, a comprehensive individual assessment is performed other things that may be going on in their lives like mental health or family issues, by the staff. education, and job training. Being off of the streets or out of a shelter can make a "This assessment helps determine the next best step for the Veteran," said big difference." Stringer. "It may be the Veteran has a mental health or substance abuse problem Today with a treatment plan in place for his physical and mental health issues, and may benefit from residential substance abuse treatment or behavioral health VA disability increased, and social security issues resolved, Crowder spends his time services." helping other struggling Veterans. His daughter and his granddaughters now live After Crowder’s initial assessment, a comprehensive treatment plan was with him, and he is thankful for these strong family relationships. developed to address his treatment goals. "I hope that one Veteran is going to read this article and say 'Let me go down to VA "I walked in, on my own, and I told them I was in a bad shape and needed a and see if I can get some help,'" said Crowder. "Because I did, I found the support I place to live and a job," said Crowder. "Ms. Stringer took the time to find out all needed and people who really cared about what happened to me."
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Backed by MLB All-Star Mariano Rivera, discover the innovative sports drink that is leading the way toward healthier hydration on and off the playing field Athletes need to operate at a higher level, so shouldn’t their sports drinks? At Nth Degree Innovations, they understand that every ingredient has a purpose, and that purpose should focus on pushing its users to greater heights. The recent launch of Nth Degree Enhanced Sports Drink is ushering in a new era of sporting beverages by providing athletes with a healthier alternative to many “old school” sport drinks. Unlike many leading competitors, Nth Degree Enhanced Sports Drink does not contain any preservatives, artificial ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors like yellow dye #5, red dye #40. In addition, the Enhanced Sports Drink comes in a variety of delicious flavors and is certified low glycemic in human clinical trials. As people continue to become more informed about the ingredients that are being put into their beverages, Nth Degree is quickly becoming the smarter choice for today’s athletes and consumers. For 13-time All-Star and five-time World Champion closer Mariano Rivera, Nth Degree Sport Drinks are perfectly in line with his and the brand’s key message: “What you put in your body matters!” Rivera has long been a proponent for clean living, and has partnered with Nth Degree to help spread the message about their products. “More and more people are becoming aware of the negatives of artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, and preservatives found in foods and unfortunately, in many of the leading sport drink brands,” said Nth Degree CoFounder Bob Todaro. “Which is why we are taking a stand and don’t use them in our formulas. Athletes don’t need
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could really step out and talk about my alopecia.” Jivani added, “This isn’t something that a lot of people know about, but it’s important to me that people find out and I’m really glad that they’re starting to.” With Dr. Amerson at the helm of the ship, others not only found out about alopecia, but were well informed about research and treatment options. “Certainly I would recommend Dr. Amerson just off of the information I heard tonight,” cruise attendee Devol Tolbert said. “Alopecia is something I really didn’t know much about and she seemed to be very informative.” Veteran stylist Marion Forbes even benefited from embarking on this educational tour. “I’ve been a hair stylist for about 33 years and I have clients who actually have alopecia and it’s interesting to know that she has a product that can bring the hair back,” Forbes said. “I’m gonna get with her and see if it really works.” All attendees dined on a catered meal. An added sweet treat was the screening of
Dr. Amerson’s Cruise with a Purpose music video, of which afterwards she taught the words to her song and led cruise-goers in participation of a live performance. The purpose retreated to the upper deck of the yacht for artistic indulgences showcasing local artist and entrepreneurs, some with a story to share about overcoming obstacles. Fashion was on display featuring designs from the legendary Andre Terry of It’s My Turn (IMT) Designs, Marquette Murphy-Smith of Je’Cour Couture and Deidre Hardin of Copper Signatures. Also among the artists was vocalist Lady Soul who entertained the crowd with a live performance and demonstration of the line dance Lady Soul Slide. Plans are underway for a future voyage in blue, which is the representative color of alopecia awareness. “I’ve had a lot of interest from those who missed it,” Dr. Amerson said. To continue on this mission is something of which Dr. Amerson is fully anchored. “I do this to help our youth who are affected to help them with their goals because they are our future and to bring more awareness to alopecia,” she said. While Dr. Amerson awarded two scholarships, recipient Mayaah Peppers was not present on the cruise. Jivani however provided proof that Dr. Amerson’s goal is being realized with the announcement of her Love Your Natural Self Foundation geared towards building self esteem. “When I lost all my hair I was really scared and all I needed was a safe place, so I want this [Love Your Natural Self] to be something for young girls and boys to turn to when they’re having a really hard time,” Jivani said.
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A Review of Miss You Already
My Life on the Big Screen
By Eva D. Coleman I Messenger
Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore took me there. The trying times of best friends wading through life’s battles in the movie Miss You Already brings cancer and all of its ugliness to the surface. Collette’s character Milly is diagnosed with breast cancer. Jess, played by Drew Barrymore, and her partner Jago (Paddy Considine) achieve success with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The juxtaposition of one friend losing life while the other is giving life is clever and brings all of the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Milly’s husband Kit, played by Dominic Cooper, becomes the unintentional villain. While their first moment together after the diagnosis is filled with laughter, it is definitely not funny. The situation they are facing is obviously uncomfortable for them, and there are moments when hurtful actions prevail...and those moments cannot be relived or taken back. Other scenes prove to be tear-jerkers, including when they share the news with their two children. The film graphically displays cancer treatment, surgical scarring, random acts of barfing as well as risky behavior sometimes seen in person’s battling this awful disease.
All too familiar. At one point in the film, Jess calls Milly a cancer bully. In other words, “Yes, we hear you and see you, however it doesn’t give you the right to treat people like crap.” That’s how I define it. Although I had never heard it phrased that
way, I felt connected to Jess’s interpretation of her friend’s behavior. Or, do person’s with illnesses of this sort have the right after all? Clearly, we cannot feel what they feel because we’re not going through it. While we can assume they might feel they have nothing to lose, we as loved ones and caregivers possibly lose our sanity. This mental imbalance causes a major rift in Jess and Milly’s friendship. Jess retreats to care for herself and give her unborn child the best chance of survival. Let them live. In the end, the friends are brought back together to celebrate the newness of life. This renewal seems to serve as a cleansing, allowing peace to dwell with the expected outcome. This cancer story is poignant. As I watched, I
couldn’t help but reflect on the moment my late husband and I shared news of his cancer diagnosis with our daughters. I recall the ups and downs of being a caregiver, the sleepless nights, picc line flushings, wound dressings, administration of tube feedings, watching him fade away. The movie has moments where people say and do awkward things. There were times, especially during the bully moments, that I said things to my late husband that I wish I could have taken back . I’ve gotten better about not kicking myself for those things. As I watched Milly on the big screen throw up in a salad bowl on her family’s dinner table, I smiled at the gross memory of my late husband vomiting in the bucket on the table at Mooyah Burger and then rushing to the bathroom to clean it out. It wasn’t funny then, but it’s funny now...all because it was OUR memory. I think back on the time he pulled up with his impulse buy, a shiny new Ford F450 truck. I now realize this was one of his bucket list items. He also had several renovations done to our home. At the time I didn’t understand the rush and was flustered at so much happening so fast. He knew. And as Milly’s wish that she wrote on a street wall, he feared nothing. Some of the last moments we shared weren’t pretty, however I’m thankful for each and every one of them. Miss You Already is not a feel good movie. It’s a feel real movie. If you’re not afraid or ashamed of life, go see it.
Three Lancaster High School Student-Athletes commit to NCAA Division 1 Schools On Wednesday, November 11, three Lancaster High School student-athletes, Deon Barrett, Nate Morris, and Jacolby Pemberton all put pen to paper and committed to NCAA division-1 schools to continue their education and basketball careers during a signing day event. All three students are starting their senior season and are members of the reigning UIL 5A State Championship Boys Basketball Team. Barrett, the starting point guard for the defending state champions, committed to the University of Texas at El Paso. After averaging 15.5 points and 6.8 assists per game, UTEP coaches made a trip during recruiting season to see him practice in person and offered him a scholarship right after work outs. "That day I learned that you always have to keep working hard because you never know who's watching you," Barrett said. Morris, the starting 6' 10" center
for the Tigers, has been a top-ranked center since his sophomore year averaging 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game. His decision to commit to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has made school history as the first Lancaster High School studentathlete to receive a full scholarship to the university. "I plan on going to Ole Miss and making everyone that has helped me proud," Morris said. "I plan on getting a college degree and having a great college basketball career."
Pemberton, the team's head captain and twoyear starter, committed to Louisiana Tech U n i v e r s i t y. His strong defensive presence on the court and leadership abilities captured the attention of several schools making his d e c i s i o n to attend Louisiana Tech one in which he has full confidence. "LA Tech was the best choice for me because I can
get a good education to prepare me for my future," Pemberton said. "Their style of play,getting up and down the court, fits me as a player." Coming off the heels of a state championship win, head coach Ferrin Douglas is proud to showcase that hard work and discipline truly does pay off. "Every day my coaching staff and I preach the importance of being a student first and athlete second. We've never had this many student athletes sign this early in the year," said Douglas. "That only happens when you are focused on your school work, test scores and being the best player you can be. They deserve this because they worked for it." The signing day event is the perfect tip off to the upcoming basketball season for the Lancaster High School Tigers. The team's season opener against Houston Pro Vision Academy was Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
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KINGDOM BUSINESS:
Setting Our Minds on the Things Above By Donald Lee
Colossians 3:15,9,10 reads, If ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of
God. (verse 1) Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. (verse 2) For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (verse 3) When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, and shall ye also appear with Him in glory. (verse 4) Mortify therefore your members (that is, put your body under subjection) which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. (verse 5) Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; (verse 9) And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created Him. (verse 10) The scriptures we’ve just read serve to remind us that we are not our own, but have been bought with a price. The Lord
Jesus personally became ransom for us. And because He shed His blood and His body was broken for us, that we — fallen man — might be redeemed back to the Father, we owe Him our lives. In other words, our every deed must be rooted in Him, centered on Him, on doing His will, which is the will of the Father. In fact, because we — as children of the most High God by the sacrifice of the Lamb Christ Jesus — have died to the old man and are a new creation in Christ, we have a new nature. That new nature in us longs to satisfy God. And as Jesus says in Luke 2:49, … wist ye not that I must be about My Father’s business? (KJV) Luke 2:49 (Amplified Bible) Did you not see and know that it is necessary [as a duty] for Me to be in My Father’s house and [occupied] about My Father’s business? To put it another way, to “set our minds on the things above” is to be about our Father’s business. Saints of God, there’s a hurting world out there, a world longing for a Savior, a world needing God, needing to be brought out of darkness and into the marvelous light that we know and walk in. To set our minds on the things above — kingdom matters — is to minister to that
BIG Shoes to Fill in Frisco Frisco, Texas - Registration is underway for the first endurance race in the City of Frisco. The Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K, presented by The North Texas Community Giving Foundation (NTCGF) and the Tug McGraw Foundation, will begin and end at Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, Texas 75034 on April 16, 2016, with the race starting at 7:30 a.m. #RunBigStar paves the way for runners of all experience levels to gain footing in an area known for its unprecedented growth and give back to several area charities. NTCGF founder and Texas Big Star event co-chair Chris Messner looks forward to seeing the ripple effect in the community this race will provide. “When you create an event for people to come together that want to help and have a purpose of being bigger than themselves, it’s just contagious,” Messner said. “That’s why we started this foundation and these events.” The event theme is Be Part of Something BIG. The Tug McGraw Foundation, founded by baseball icon Tug McGraw, father of country music legend Tim McGraw, tips its hat for a race that is sure to last for quite some time. “We believe the Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K will be a premier athletic event in the North Texas area that participants will return to year after year,” Tug McGraw Foundation President and CEO Jennifer Brusstar said. “The proceeds raised from the race will go back into the local community to help support other 501(c)(3) organizations that further the missions of the
Tug McGraw Foundation and The North Texas Community Giving Foundation.” Going the distance for others brings to light areas of much needed growth. Texas Big Star race co-chair and NTCGF founding trustee Julie Simon explained, “There’s nothing in Frisco that has been done like this before and we’re excited to bring the first endurance race that offers runners a first-rate half marathon in their own back yard!” Ann Harris, philanthropist and wife of NBA legend Del Harris, is a NTCGF founding trustee, and says she sees the potential impact the race will have beyond crossing the finish line. “The Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K is more than just the first endurance race in Frisco,” Harris said. “It serves as an avenue for our Charity Partners to raise much needed funds for their organizations as well as build awareness in the community that there are many people with needs in our area.” Charity Partners include: Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), Emily’s Place, Honor Courage Commitment - 22Kill, Lost Paws and the Make-A-Wish® North Texas Foundation. Current Race Partners include: Active.com, FC Dallas and Luke’s Locker. “We’re going to educate our community about charities that they’ve never heard of, and showcase people with amazing stories, it’s going to be BIG,” Messner said. All are encouraged to #RunBigStar. Register early for discounted rates. Corporate teams are encouraged to register as well.
hurting world; it is to minister to the brokenhearted; it is to share not just the Good News, but the wonderful news of salvation and eternal life through Christ Jesus. And, saints of God, if we’re going to be effective in being about our Father’s business, we can’t be caught up in the lusts of this world. We can’t, as the scripture admonishes us, engage in satisfying the lusts of our flesh. To indulge in “fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence (strong sexual desire), and covetousness (idolatry)” is to weaken — if not destroy altogether — the witness of a saint. One of the indictments against the church at large is that many of the very people who preach Jesus also are yielding their members — or their bodies — to the aforementioned. As a result, the very people who need Jesus are the very ones who reject Jesus. And this is happening because of the way many in the body of Christ are misrepresenting Him. So, the saints of God must always be mindful that (as the adage goes) we are the only Christ some people will see. Therefore, we must recognize that if the unsaved is going to turn his life over to Christ, it’s going to have to be as he sees us walking out the Word that we preach.
In the kingdom, there’s no such thing as “do as I say, and not as I do.” People are going to hear what we say, but above that, they are going to observe what we do. So what we do must be an accurate reflection of who He is. When we see someone caught up in sin, we must be there for that person to show them a better way — to show them how to live a life of consecration, a life set apart for the glory of God. I’ve found that many people do the wrong things, not necessarily because they want to, but because they haven’t (in many cases) been adequately shown a better way. But when we’re always mindful that we must be about “Kingdom Business,” which is our Father’s business, then we become more effective witnesses and more accurate representations of who Christ is and just how beautiful things are now that we are followers of Christ. So, when we set our minds on the things above — heavenly things — we are taking care of Kingdom Business. Donald Lee, an author and free-lance journalist, is founder-pastor of Kingdom Living Christian Center, Dallas. Contact him at (225) 773-2248 or pastordonjlee@yahoo.com. Also, check out the conclusion of his seven-part series on domestic violence awareness on next week.
Frisco ISD-TV recognized for media excellence during NSPA National Convention The Journalism Education Association (JEA) / National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Fall National High School Journalism convention was held November 12 – 15 in Orlando, Florida. Recently named finalists in the Broadcast Pacemaker competition, Frisco ISD-TV was formally honored for this accomplishment along with honors in other broadcast categories as well. “Although we weren’t named Broadcast Pacemaker winners this year, we’re humbled to be part of such an elite group of broadcast programs throughout the country,” Frisco ISD-TV Executive Producer Eva Coleman said. “Being a finalist isn’t an easy feat, and I’m forever proud of the work my crew produces to share the stories of our awesome school district.” Broadcast Story of the Year placements were announced during this convention as well. Frisco ISD-TV earned third place for NSPA Broadcast Sports Story of the Year for “A Pretty Pace” produced by Bailey Stone, an Honorable Mention for NSPA Broadcast News Story of the Year for “Bear
Necessities” also by Bailey Stone and an Honorable Mention for NSPA Broadcast Feature Story of the Year for “Return of a Founding Father” by Maria Lempke who is currently studying Radio, TV & Film at the University of North Texas. See previously published information regarding these Frisco ISD-TV national achievements here: http://www.friscoisd.org/news/inside/insidefrisco-isd/2015/09/15/pacemaker-award
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