Texas Metro VOL 4 ISSUE 8
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DECEMBER 2, 2015
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Let’s hear it for the HOME TEAM!
As KwanzaaFest celebrates 25 years, focus shifts to local talent - homegrown artists
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and the standing committees of the 25th Annual KwanzaaFest are extending an invitation to "Going Home" which is the official theme for the city’s largest event celebrating Kwanzaa. “We are proud to announce that our Silver event will be held at the State Fair Automobile building on December 12 -13, 2015,” said Commissioner Price. “KwanzaaFest is a quarter of a century old institution in Dallas that belongs to the people of the great city of Dallas.” In 1991 the first KwanzaaFest was held with the intent to engender Emancipation, Education, and Enterprise and the event has remained true to that mission. This year’s event is a reunion of friends and family like none before. Organizers expect to host 50,000 patrons. KwanzaaFest 2015 will be a two-day event free of admission and open to the general public. There are several components of KwanzaaFest 2015 that make this event a don’t-miss-affair for the entire family. There’s HealthFest, which rendered more than $1,000,000 preventative health care delivery through services last year. KwanzaaFest features local entertainment and as a special highlight, there’s the $2500 grand prize to the best STEP TEAM in the city. Dancers are also urged to enter the KwanzaaFest 25th Anniversary WATCH Me (Whip/Nae Nae) Dance Contest. KidFest has expanded and the wealth of vendors has grown and become even more diverse. Come spend your dollars in a community that needs to reinvest in itself, said Commissioner Price. “Post a link to the KwanzaaFest webpage from your websites, announce in your meetings or services and post on your social media outlets. KwanzaaFest began by word of mouth and we are ‘Going Home’ again!!!”
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price extends invitation to largest event of its kind, featuring local talent, vendors, KidFest,
Celebration of Life for
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Services will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. at Good Street Baptist Church, 3110 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX
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METRO Dallas County DA Susan Hawk announces new diversion unit
www. T E X A S M E T R O N E W S . com Mentally ill offenders. This program, called SET (Stabilization – Engagement – Transition) will target offenders affected by mental illness. This diversion program will accept offenders with diagnosed mental health issues. In a collaborative effort with MetroCare, the DAâ€&#x;s office will lead an intensive intervention program designed to stabilize the offender and create a wellness program that is sustainable, which will dramatically reduce the chances of recidivism.
Johnson warns Constituents of Changes in Affordable Care Act Plans
Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk has announced the formation of a new unit, the Reformative Justice Unit, which is one of America’s most comprehensive DA-driven diversion units. “The simple fact is that in many cases, prosecution and incarceration are not the best solution. Mass incarcerations have not made us safer, and in fact sending more people to prison has weakened our most at-risk communities by promoting poverty and racial disparity, dividing families and creating long-term employment and housing issues for so many first-time non-violent offenders,� Susan Hawk said. “As a judge, I’ve seen diversion work and my experience as a judge is the foundation for this new unit. I believe that not only will this program make our communities safer and stronger, but I believe that these sorts of diversion programs are the future of criminal justice and creating a system that makes us safer and stronger,� Hawk continued. The new Reformative Justice Unit will focus on three key areas: Young offenders. This program, called AIM (Achieve-Inspire-Motivate) will target young offenders 18-25, and will provide a path to a healthy, positive life. Diversion candidates in this program will be required to complete a 6-12 month program that includes life skills classes, GED/ vocational training, parenting classes, community service, and cognitive therapy and substance abuse therapy, for cases where those services are needed. The focus of this program is education and jobs. As part of the AIM program, diversion candidates will be required to obtain a GED or a job before their case is dismissed and expunged.
the provider-institutions.
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has issued a statement in light of changes in health insurance plans that will affect the local constituents and
Earlier this month, several major insurance companies eliminated a number of their Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans, affecting patients across the state. Unfortunately, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center will not be able to participate in any ACA plans during the 2016 as a result of the cancellation. UT Southwestern is actively negotiating with the insurance companies to come up with a solution. “As insurance companies narrow their networks across the country to reduce costs, hospitals and patients are left in the dust,� said Congresswoman Johnson. “I urge my constituents to proactively seek alternatives, so that you and your families can receive the care you need in the unfortunate event that your insurance plan is no longer accepted at your hospital of choice. Unfortunately, UT Southwestern is one of many hospitals in this position.� Patients with ACA coverage are able to continue seeing providers at UT Southwestern, but they will be considered out-of-network providers and costs will be incurred. Patients have the option of seeing providers at Parkland Health and Hospital System,
which will be considered an in-network provider due to their partnership
Come Out and enter the KwanzaaFest 25th Anniversary WATCH Me (Whip/Nae Nae) Dance Contest
It’s the 25th Celebration of Kwanzaa Fest; come out and bring the entire family for 2 days of cultural celebration at the Automobile Building in the Fair Park, Dallas, December 12 - 13, 2015. For 25 years Kwanzaa Fest has brought you one of the largest “free events in the metroplexâ€?; and this year is no different‌. Come out and shop for the holiday season; While you are there, get free health screenings for high blood pressure, prostate screenings and bring your children and have their health checked‌ And if you need to sign up for Obama Care this year before the deadline, you can even get that taken care of‌ It’s the 25th Annual Kwanzaa Fest Celebration Saturday and Sunday December 12th and 13th, at the Automobile Building in the Fair Park. Sponsored by Commissioner John Wiley Price, Delta Bail Bonds, Texas Health Resources, Parkland Community Health Plan, Childrens Health, FRI, Qnet Information Systems, Parrish Restaurants, and UT Southwestern.
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parental consent form must be signed by parent or guardian. Apply on line at www.johnwileyprice.com. Go to Kwanzaafest, then click on Entertainment, then on $500 WATCH ME (Whip/Nae Nae) Contest. There are only 30 dance slots, so enter today. First Come, First Served. Once the Entry form is returned, no later than Dec. 9th at 5pm, a confirmation email will be sent to the first 30 entries. No entries will be accepted and the entry period will end early if 30 entries are received prior to Dec. 9th. Each group will be judged by 3 qualified judges and the top 3 with the highest scores will have the chance to win the Cash, selected by crowd participation. Invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors to come and applaud your team to win the $500 cash! Arrive at the venue at least 2 to 3 hours before the performance to check-in and receive the time of your performance. Anticipated performance time will by around 3 or 4pm. We will have available rooms to practice although; arrive early to get this opportunity. Participants will be assigned numbers to wear on stage to denote their group name. Groups will dance 2 minutes and 30 seconds to the song. The top 3 groups will be called to return to the stage for their chance to win by crowd participation. So invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors to cheer your group on to win $500! Once the winners are announced, judging is final! Group will receive their $500 Cash PRIZE on stage. KwanzaaFest is Saturday, December 12th from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, December 13th from 11am to 6pm.
KwanzaaFest 25th Anniversary WATCH Me (Whip/ Nae Nae) Dance Contest
The South Dallas Cultural Center will kick off winter theater season on December 11th – 13th with Soul Rep’s “Naughty But Nice.�
RULES: Groups will compete in a LIVE on stage performance from Silento’s song, Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae). Groups must be at a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 individuals. If a minor, a
Theater lovers will enjoy a fun and soulful Christmas Cabaret nightly at 8pm and at 3pm on the weekend. “Naughty But Nice� is unlike any other predictable holiday story. It’s set on Christmas eve in South
Dallas at The Yellow Rose Lounge & Grill. This “hole in the wall,� establishment is operated by the beautiful Kathleen Deveraux aka “Ms. D�. It is decorated and packed with people for the annual Christmas Extravaganza. It becomes evident that Ms. D. will be closing the doors of the popular night spot due to the City’s new urban development plans. Christmas Eve will be the “last hurrah� for Ms. D. and her band of colorful patrons and friends. The night will feature classic Christmas carols with a bit of a twist, down home holiday blues songs that are a little bluer than usual, and be-bopping jazzy yuletide riffs with a few tiffs. This unique production will be filled with funny and edgy performances for adult audiences only. “Naughty But Nice� is Directed by Phyllis Cicero. The Cabaret will be performed by a vibrant group of singers and musicians under the direction of Nathan Young. The musical will run until Sunday December 13th at the South Dallas Cultural Center located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the box office or in advance at https://soulrep.tixato.com/buy/ naughty-but-nice-a-christmas-cabaret For more information call 214-939-2787 or log onto www. SoulRep.org
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Investigations into Sandra Bland death near conclusion Few can claim to be totally unaware of the events surrounding the untimely death of 28year old Sandra Bland on July 13 this year. In fact, controversy surrounding the case has garnered national and even international attention. But soon, the investigations will end and it will be up to a grand jury to decide whether the evidence presented warrants a criminal trial. Sandra Bland died in a Waller County jail cell three days after her much-debated detainment and arrest by a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper. I decided immediately (after being asked to comment on this case just three days after her death) that a bright light needed to be shone on the investigation that has civil rights advocates demanding justice and critics saying the victim and even her family were at fault. On July 21, I convened a meeting of state and local law enforcement officials, state and local elected officials and civil rights advocates on the campus of Prairie View A&M University, where Ms. Bland had returned to begin a new phase of her life. We were joined by Texas’ Lieutenant Governor and fellow legislators to hear reports from DPS, Waller County Sheriff Glenn Smith, Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis and Prairie View Police Chief Larry Johnson. We reviewed footage of the stop by Trooper Brian Encinia; heard and viewed the confrontation and arrest. We saw timecondensed footage of the morning’s events in the area and hallway outside the cell where Bland died. Few in the room of 40-50
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participants would deny that mistakes were made. I am comfortable in saying also that no one entered Ms. Bland’s cell on the morning that she expired prior to her being discovered unresponsive. Several facts critical to current investigations quickly emerged. July 16, DPS released a statement saying that Encinia acted in violation of department policy on several counts and soon afterwards, the video of the traffic stop was made public. The same day, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards reported that Waller County Jail officials could not prove they met training standards for inmates with mental health issues and had failed to properly monitor Bland within the hour before she was found unconscious. Amid calls for transparency, several
investigations were launched. There was an internal investigation initiated by the Waller County Sheriff’s Department. DPS announced that its Texas Rangers Division would investigate Bland’s case and also asked the FBI to take a look. District Attorney Mathis formed a five-member special prosecutor panel; none of whom practice in Waller County. I can report that DPS trooper Brian Encinia remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal investigation. Further disciplinary actions are contingent on its findings. An initial setting of the grand jury took place on Thursday, November 12. More information has been requested by prosecutors prior to another grand jury setting to be held before the end of 2015. This includes identifying the onlooker who recorded Bland’s arrest before being told to leave by Encinia. U.S. District Civil Court Judge David Hittner has ordered Prairie View police to produce any video recorded by the two units who arrived at the traffic stop, one of which transported Bland to jail. Prosecutors have also asked Prairie View police for records that indicate training received by those officers. Hittner will hear the lawsuit filed by the family of Sandra Bland. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has joined Waller County in asking for the suit to be dismissed. Both say Bland’s death by hanging “suicide� was partly due to her family not posting bond for her release. An early January 2016 civil court setting will allow time for the criminal investigations to be completed, say officials.
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Go See Chi-Raq! Gbowee, and she shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her role, as leader of a mass women’s movement, bringing an end to the Liberian civil war in 2003. The tactics employed by the movement included at least three that are strongly reminiscent of Aristophanes’ work, which
Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist.
It has been embedded and imbued in the minds of my family, that the first weekend of a Black movie should take precedence and priority over everything. Now officially the first week is described in the industry as the period between opening Friday and the following Thursday. When it comes to me and Spike Lee movies that means I have to be there Friday at noon if it’s open. Chi-Raq will be no different. Chi-raq is based on a Greek dramatic play by Aristophanes called Lysistrata. This work is dear to me because it was the last essay required of me before I graduated college. According to SparkNotes; “Lysistrata has planned a meeting between all of the women of Greece to discuss the plan to end
the Peloponnesian War. Lysistrata plans to ask the women to refuse sex with their husbands until a treaty for peace has been signed.” In an interview with Trevor Noah of the Daily Show on Comedy Central (my personal favorite late night talk host), Spike Lee comments that a similar plot was actually hatched and succeeded in Liberia. And there is a Nobel Peace Prize winner to prove it he says. The woman’s name is Leymah
included a sex strike, occupation of the building in which peace talks were dragging on inconclusively,
and a threat to strip off their clothes. At any rate, Chi-Raq is a play on that famed play and on the reality of living in Chicago where you can get killed more likely than an American soldier in Iraq during that conflict. Now you got it…Chi-Raq is a portmanteau of Chicago and Iraq!! The movie, as all of his works have been since “She’s Gotta Have It,” has created a firestorm of controversy around Director Spike Lee. Amy Ho, an emergency room physician penned an oped that criticized the use of nightly deaths as a purpose of “entertainment.” Some of the city leaders have gone as far as to request that Lee change the name of the movie. In his usual intemperate manner Lee declared that Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a “Bully” and that his fellow critics on the Chicago City Council were “Bootlickers.” Ahhh… It feels like old times. A year without some serious namecalling and tantrums from my man
Spike just ain’t worth living! At every turn of his career, Lee has had to fight. Critics of School Daze felt like he went too far in his staged war between the Jigaboos and the Wannabees. Black intellectuals and radicals all but threatened his life if the Malcolm X biopic wasn’t right. In response, Lee created one of the greatest pieces of Black film artistry in our history. Lee’s leading man, Denzel Washington, was denied the Oscar after his portrayal of Malcolm X in three totally different phases of his life. Of course, and little did we know that the Academy was saving Washington’s Oscar for Training Day where he was a criminal and acted more like a Hollywood Negro should. Either way, go see this film. ChiRaq is chock full of great artists and even a cameo by Father Michael Pfleger, a White Roman Catholic Priest who fights harder for Black folks every day than most of us do. Gun violence is nothing to laugh about, but we treat it like a joke; maybe this film will help.
CURRY : TRUMP Donald Trump
It appears that every time Donald Trump unleashes another vile, racist or hateful diatribe, the more his support grows among his Republican base. “Just in the past few days, Mr. Trump has repeated the lie that President Obama intends to admit 200,000 Syrian refugees; the correct number is 10,000. He spreads the lie that thousands of American Muslims openly celebrated the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center; in fact, there were no such celebrations. He tweeted a false statistic that blacks are responsible for 81 percent of murders of white victims; in fact, 82 percent of whites are killed by whites,” the Washington Post noted. “These are not random errors. All of them appeal to the basest instincts in supporters; they reinforce fears and prejudices. All of them, Mr. Trump knows by now even if he did not know when he first stated them, are false, but he does not care.” On the phony crime stat, “The graphic cited the Crime Statistics Bureau - San Francisco - which
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does not exist - as its source,”said MediaMatters, the By George E. Curry watchdog group. George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and editor-inEven if the bureau chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) existed, the number He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www. is wildly off-target. For 2014, the twitter.com/currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook. FBI provided the fear Muslim Americans. When he following figures: tries to convince people that most * Blacks killed by whites: 7.6 white murder victims are killed by percent. black thugs (again, false), he isn’t * Whites killed by whites: 82.4 arguing for some policy approach. He’s just trying to foment racism percent. * Whites killed by blacks: 14.8 and convince racists that he’s their guy.” percent. Trump even praised supporters * Blacks killed by blacks: 90 for beating a Black protester and percent. struck a new low by mocking a As a Washington Post blogger reporter with a physical disability. observed: “And just to be clear, When New York Times reporter it is race-baiting, and nothing else. In neither case is there even a Serge F. Kovaleski, who covered the remote connection to some kind of attacks, denied Trump’s account, legitimate policy question. When the candidate mocked Kovaleski’s Trump says falsely that thousands arthrogryposis, a condition that of people in Jersey City (which limits his arm movement. Jerking has a large Muslim population) his arms, Trump said, “Now, the were celebrating the destruction poor guy - you’ve got to see this of the World Trade Center, he guy, ‘Ah, I don’t know what I said! isn’t making an argument about I don’t remember!’” Instead of owning up to his Syrian refugees. He’s simply saying that you should hate and obnoxious remarks, Trump denied
mocking Kovaleski. Instead of slumping, Trump’s poll numbers have remained steady. Quinnipiac University regularly asks Republican voters to identify the candidate they refuse to support. Trump has always had the largest number, but the latest Quinnipiac poll in November found only slightly more people willing to say they would not vote for Trump than those who will not vote for Jeb Bush. How does Trump get away with such outlandish and demonstrably false assertions and not pay for it in the polls? First, he is tapping into raw racism. A recent poll conducted by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation found that approximately half 49 percent - say racism is a “big problem” in society today. “The figure marks a significant shift from four years ago, when over a quarter described racism that way,” CNN observed. “The
percentage is also higher now than it was two decades ago. In 1995, on the heels of the O.J. Simpson trial and just a few years after the Rodney King case surged into the spotlight, 41% of Americans described racism as ‘a big problem.’” Second, Trump’s competitors are timid about criticizing him. Either, they fear his scorching counterattacks and/or do not want to alienate his followers, whom they may need to court in the event Trump fizzles. Only Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and to a lesser extent, Jeb Bush, have demonstrated any courage taking on Trump. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, the likely benefactor of a Trump withdrawal, has said virtually nothing critical of Trump. And New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in all his bluster, has wimped out in the face of Trump’s egregious lies. Asked about the non-existent cheering crowds of Muslims in his state, Christie said, “I think if it had happened, I would remember it,
See GEORGE CURRY, page 14
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December 4 Santa has teamed up with Great American Cookies® – his favorite brand of cookies – to give away a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers in the greater Dallas area who stop by participating stores on National Cookie Day
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***** Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland presents a FREE showing of Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" on December 4 at 7 p.m., and "White Christmas" on December 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets: Admission is free and open to the public. Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street Downtown Garland
December 5 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter (NDSA) is joining forces with AARP Texas to present a free, limitedcapacity workshop to empower attendees to address modern life challenges. The event will be held at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, located at 11881 Schroeder Road
TECO Theatrical Productins presnets Black Nativity Thu Dec 10 at 7:30pm to Sun Dec 20 at 9:30pm, Bishop Arts Theatre Center
December 11
CALENDAR ******* CAAPCO’s Young Professional Division has joined forces with Two Wins Foundation for its 5th Annual “SOULFUL CHRISTMAS” Festivities. Guests will enjoy live music and dancing, along with complimentary light hors d’ oeuvres. Come ready to have a good time! 8:30 p.m. Victory Tavern 2501 N. Houston St. Dallas, TX 75219
District 4 / “Deck the Halls” Christmas Celebration 1st Floor Lobby Dallas City Hall Time: Starting @ 6pm – 6:55 (Mingle & Jingle) / 7pm – 11pm (Christmas Celebration) Sixth annual Black on Black Mingle and Jingle - A Holiday & Dance Experience on December 11-12, 2015. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. each night at the DBDT studios located at 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District.
******* El Centro College has installed a new artwork piece near the Market Street entrance and will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. ****** Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 Membership Meeting & Luncheon “Building for Our Future: State of Oak Cliff” Update at Dallas Baptist University, featuring keynote speakers, Councilmen Scott Griggs of District 1, Casey
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***** Looking for an evening to relax after an exhausting week? Check out Spoken Word poets, Prudence the Auset and Rage Almighty. They're going to bring the word and some great jazz. It will be the perfect night cap to soothe the appetite. Friday and Saturday @ 9pm Clarence Muse Cafe Theater Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex
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******* Join the DallasFort Worth FAMU Alumni Chapter for a Christmas Party at Sasha’s (807 S. Central Freeway, Richardson, TX) from 6-9 pm for food, laughs, and a merry time! Please bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to children in the area.
Best selling author Rodney C. Flowers is coming to Dallas to discuss his new book, Get Up! I Can’t. I Will. I Did…Here’s How!, an inspiring book that teaches empowering life principles to transform your spirit and motivate you to awaken the amazing power within you to overcome any challenge. WHAT: The Author Connection powered by Tha AfterParty Radio and BLI Publishing WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: 1111 W. Ledbetter Dr., Ste. 450, Dallas, TX (Tha AfterParty Studios)
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. **** Weaves Etc. Ribbon Cutting 3333 Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas, Texas 75237 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. www.weavesetc.com *****
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Thomas of District 3, and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson of District 8.
December 12
KWANZAAFEST 2015 at Fair Park 100 BLACK MEN HOLIDAY PARTY 2015 8:00 PM The Hall of State 3939 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210
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December 16 Tarrant County Mayor’s Luncheon, the Fort Worth Club, benefitting UNCF.
December 18 "Holiday Treasures!" and Carol Sing-Along Concert The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents the annual holiday hit, "Holiday Treasures!" and Christmas carol sing-along concert. Celebrate the holidays with music guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice. com or 972-205-2790. Granville Arts Center Brownlee Auditorium 300 N. Fifth Street Downtown Garland
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Great American Cookies® to Kick Off Holiday Season with Free Cookies 'Twas the holiday season, when all across the U.S., parents and children alike were busy getting in good deeds – within reason – in time to make Santa's "nice" list. And to give folks a treat for their good behavior, Santa has teamed up with Great American Cookies® – his favorite brand of cookies – to give away a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers in the greater Dallas area who stop by participating stores on National Cookie Day on Friday, December 4. To further spread cheer, Great American Cookies is also giving away $1,000 in gift cards throughout December to parents who submit their funniest family photos with Santa. To enter the contest, parents can post photos of their not-so-happy campers sitting on Santa's lap using the hashtag #keepsantajolly. Weekly winners will be chosen to receive a $250 Great American Cookies gift card to sweeten up this year’s holiday celebrations. "Great American Cookies knows that the holiday season can be a bit stressful, making it a challenge sometimes for both children and parents to be on their best behavior. For the second year in a row, we've teamed up with Santa to give folks a little encouragement and a sweet treat to kick off the holiday rush," said David Kaiser, vice president, Great American Cookies. "We hope people join us in celebrating the holidays and spreading cheer by stopping by Great American Cookies.” While children can make Santa's nice list by cleaning their rooms, doing their homework or being kind to their siblings, Santa is also reminding parents that there are some key tasks
they too can complete to ensure they won't receive coal in their own stockings this year, including: • Have faith that fruitcake is doing its best. • DON’T EMAIL IN ALL CAPS. • Tell the truth about Santa. He’s real. • Be a more patient parent by counting to ten. Thousand. • Re-gift cautiously. • Give your kids the gift of not singing along to Drake. • Stop saying “in-laws” like it’s a swear word. • Submit a holiday meltdown photo and #keepsantajolly. • Don’t start arguments under the mistletoe. • Restore everyone’s faith in the holidays with Great American Cookies’ Cookie Cakes. From holiday-themed Cookie Cakes to dozens of delicious cookies in a variety of flavors, it’s no wonder the holidays is one of the biggest times of the year for Great American Cookies. Cookie Cakes are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be personalized with an endless combination of designs, colors and unique messages. Customers may place their order online at www. greatamericancookies.com and pick it up at a nearby store location. For ease of shopping, customers may also
customize and select a Cookie Cake in the days leading up to holidays, or on the actual holiday. Great American Cookies always makes sure there are enough Cookie Cakes to go around and they can be ready in minutes. Customers are encouraged to visit one of the following store locations in Dallas on National Cookie Day: Collin Creek Mall 811 N Central Expressway Plano, TX 75075 Grand Prairie Premium Outlets 2950 W. I-20 Grand Prairie, TX 75052
North Park Center 8687 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75225 Parks at Arlington Mall 3811 S. Cooper Street Arlington, TX 76015 Ridgmar Mall 2070 Green Oaks Road
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Grapevine Mills (Entrance 5) 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, TX 76051
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Golden Triangle Mall 2201 North I-35 Denton, TX 76205
Uptown Village at Cedar Hill 305 West FM 1382 Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Hulen Mall 4800 South Hulen Street Fort Worth, TX 76132
Vista Ridge Mall 2401 S Stemmons Lewisville, TX 75067 For more information about Great American Cookies and store locations, visit www. greatamericancookies.com, follow Great American Cookies' national Twitter handle, @Gr8AmCookies, or become a fan of the brand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ greatamericancookies.
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When Bennie James Fullylove joined the I messenger Enterprises team, little did anyone know how shortlived this latest marketing director sign. Born on October 2, 1951, to Bennie James and Zerlean Fullylove, he was the firstborn son of seven children and attended Julia C. Frazier Elementary School. During his Lincoln High School days, he took up electronics, auto mechanics and drafting. He played Snare and Bass drums for the Lincoln High School Marching Band. After high school, he attended Rutherford College ,
majoring in business. Eager to learn, he also went to trade school for auto mechanics. Fresh out of college he went back to his love for drumming, playing for several Blues Bands and later starting his own musical group, “Motivation Unlimited Band,” where he was the lead singer and drummer. He went to work for the Elite News for several years before coming to Texas Metro News, The Garland Journal and I Messenger, where he worked until his health began to fail. Services were held for Bennie, who courageiously battled cancer, on December 2, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. J. E. “Moses” Brown, Sr., performed the eulogy.
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Being Saved, Acting Saved --Take Your Pick Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington Okay, so you’re saved. Now what? Most of you know I believe faith is a verb. I sincerely think it requires doing of some sort. This doing thing can be confusing, especially for a new Christian, one who is struggling to understand where he or she fits in God’s kingdom. One of my more knowledgeable friends always lets me know that God’s plan for us is never complicated. We bring complexity to it and the devil revels in our self imposed mental frustration. How often do we question our role, our mission, our duty to the Lord? For me, I sometimes wind up doing nothing in the name of the Lord because I have confused myself by merely questioning what I should be doing. Now y’all know the devil is loving this stuff. The questioning keeps me from
doing anything and I’m the one asking me the questions. The answer to this self imposed inertia is clearly stated in Ephesians 2:10. “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” So the answer to your confusion is simple. Do good works. This is the playbook for every Christian. Ready set…Do good works. I think we can all distinguish between good and bad works or, no works at all. To top that, this scripture also reminds us that this work is indeed prepared in advance e for us. It is our spiritual destiny if we accept the Word of God as the will of God. And the Word of God demands that we do good works particularly for each other. It’s that whole love your neighbor as yourself thing. “Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17. So my job on a daily basis is to do good works. My mission as a Christian is to do good works. My destiny as a man of God is to do good works. Boy, this is becoming easier and easier. God is truly
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not a God of confusion. Now if I just stay out of my own way, I’ll be just fine. As complicated as I’ve made it seem, my Christian game plan starts to take shape when I get up in the morning and think do something good for somebody. That singular thought should produce a singular mindset to take advantage of the opportunities life presents. Hopefully, I am now programmed to do rather than not do. My steps are divinely ordered and even though I may fall short at times, I will not fall off. I can honestly say being recognized for what you do rather than what you say is seen on a spiritual level that suggests you never need a pat on the back from this world. Now if you’ve ever been confused about this like I was, take the will of God and march into the world armed with the Word of God and maybe all of your questions will be answered too. I know mine have. May God bless and keep you always.
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I am the oldest of my mother’s Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, children and have taken care including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the of our family for most of my Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ life. My mother started having yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and children early, was married twitter @almaaskalma. and divorced several times and quite frankly it doesn’t matter and has really made a mess of our if I agree or not, it’s the principle of family. Because of this, we haven’t had the problem that prevails. She’s your the best of relationships. She is often mother, she should know exactly where begging for something and constantly you live. Mind you, if she comes over bringing me problems to fix. Because unexpectedly or uninvited, you are of my mother’s lifestyle, we were not obliged to answer the door. That raised by different relatives at different goes for your mama and anyone else times in our lives, but luckily we were you may not want to entertain on any always together. I have three brothers given moment. But yes, you should, and a baby sister and everyone is very barring injury or any unforeseen crisis, close for the most part. Fortunately, we provide your address to your mother. all are doing well, a few with college This bigger fish in this fountain-full-ofdegrees 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
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