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Sunnyside land grab: We will not be bamboozled Free School

of, but there is not the relentless violence Last week, I was shocked to read that driven by the drug trade that occurs in the Sunnyside, the neighborhood I grew country’s worst neighborhoods. up in, listed as the sixth most dangerous I believe that there are interests who neighborhood in the country by Money would like to see the property values Magazine. When you think of the most of Sunnyside driven down so that the dangerous neighborhoods in this country, neighborhood can be gentrified at a lower places like Chicago, South-Central Los cost. I have argued for years that because Angeles, Southeast Washington D.C., of Sunnyside’s proximity to downtown or West Baltimore come to mind, not and the Medical Center, it is a diamond Sunnyside. in the rough. I made this argument in Since the Money Magazine article has justifying the need to devote resources to come out, my constituents have had a range of reactions. Some were angry with revitalizing the community. Developers have recognized the same thing and now the article, but interestingly enough, most want to get access to land in Sunnyside, people were simply puzzled. I’m not puzzled. Houston police officers and offi- but they want to do it cheaply.

I could not help but notice that the cials that I spoke to agreed that Sunnyside data for the Money Magazine article was did not deserve this ranking. There are provided by a real estate company called no ominous public housing projects in Neighborhood Scout. It is in the best Sunnyside that are home to criminals and interests of the real estate and developthe residents they prey on. Organized ment community who want to gentrify gangs do not rule the streets. Sure, when Sunnyside to depress the property values you walk around Sunnyside, there are loso that they can AM minimize cal knuckleheads that- OCT-3 you want leery 1here AANI Color ad 75toxbe 5_Layout 10/17/12 11:21 Pagetheir 1 costs.

The number 15 neighborhood on Money Magazine’s list, near the intersection of the Dowling and McGowen, is an area near downtown that is already beginning to see gentrification occurring with new developments featuring downtown views.

The last thing developers want is for these neighborhoods to be seen as highly desirable locations because then their development costs will go up.

While Sunnyside has seen its challenges over the years, the reality is the neighborhood has always been a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood.

If Sunnyside were truly the sixth most dangerous neighborhood in America, it would look like neighborhoods in Detroit where you have blocks and blocks of abandoned homes.

If you drive around Sunnyside, you would see some old homes, some abandoned homes, but you will also see new home construction. There are already people who see the same potential

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State Rep. Borris L. Miles District 146 in Sunnyside that I do.

Sunnyside has a long and proud history of independence, and I believe it has a bright future as well. We cannot allow outsiders to run down the neighborhood’s reputation so that it can be bought and gentrified on the cheap.

Sunnyside will continue to move forward, but it must be done in a way that enhances and revitalizes the neighborhood and its current residents.

I will not allow the hardworking, independent people of Sunnyside or their community leaders to be hoodwinked or bamboozled under my watch.

AUSTIN - Texas public schools that serve significant numbers of lowincome families would have to offer eligible students a free breakfast under a bill sent to the Governor.

The House gave final approval to the bill that aims to catch more students under the National School Breakfast Program. Under the measure, schools where 80% or more of students qualify for the federal program must offer the free meal.

Schools could request a waiver from the mandate if there’s community opposition.

Republican state Rep. Pat Fallon questioned the necessity of the bill. He told the House that a single oatmeal breakfast would cost a school 13 cents at the most, and then pointed out the federal deficit.

The bill passed 73-58.

Perry may call for a ‘Special Session’ this Summer

Gov. Rick Perry threatened to call legislators back to Austin this summer if they don’t meet his demands for tax relief and money for water projects.“It should be no surprise that if folks want to go home at the end of this legislative session, send me $1.8 billion worth of tax relief. Send me a balanced budget that has no fee increases for transportation and $2 billion for infrastructure for water, and everyone can go home and enjoy their summer,” Perry stated.

He stopped short of saying he would veto a budget that passes both the Texas House and Senate without $1.8 billion in tax cuts — but not by much. The House approved $667 million in franchise tax cuts for state businesses, which Perry said Wednesday gets them “a third of the way there.”But they might be even farther along than that, depending upon how Perry defines tax relief. The Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to rebate $730 million in utility fees to households and businesses while the House recently passed tax credits for businesses that total about $350 million on top of the franchise tax cut.

“The governor has called for significant tax relief for Texans and that is what he wants to see on his desk before the end of session,” Perry spokesman Josh Havens said when asked if those other tax cuts would meet Perry’s demands. Paying for the $2 billion water infrastructure fund is proving to be a major sticking point, even though the money is available in the $12 billion rainy day fund. The Senate wants to ask voters to approve constitutional amendments that would dedicate some of the rainy day fund to water, transportation and education. House leaders, however, have dismissed that approach because they say the Legislature should not abdicate such a core responsibility to voters.

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HISD making good on Bond Promises

Last November, voters throughout Houston, and especially those in our historically African-American neighborhoods, rallied together on behalf of our children to overwhelmingly approve the most ambitious school rebuilding plan in Texas history.

As elected members of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education, we signed onto this proposal to rebuild and renovate 40 of our schools because we believe it finally offers something our community has been seeking for decades: a real opportunity to address inequities that have treated our children as second-class students.

As we campaigned for the bond, we made promises that we intend to keep. We promised world-class school buildings that are equipped to accommodate modern technology and the latest approaches to teaching and learning. We promised taxpayers that we would be good stewards of their valuable resources.

We promised that the $1.89 billion bond program would be run in a fair and transparent way that gives every interested potential vendor a legitimate shot at doing business with HISD. We promised to listen to the community as we set out to design and build your new schools.

Six months after that historic vote, we are proud to report that your school district is making good on those promises.

Community members at many bond schools helped screen the architectural and design firms with the help of professors from the Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston, and Rice University schools of architecture.

We have used this process to hire architects for 20 school projects, including Yates, Sterling, Booker T. Washington, and Worthing high schools, along with the Young Men’s College Preparatory Academy. More firms are expected to be brought forward for the school board’s consideration in May. The 23 firms recommended so far were chosen from a pool of 85 companies that responded to HISD’s request for qualifications. Of the 23 firms: Twelve (52 percent) are certified as mi-

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nority/women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE).

Eight (35 percent) are minority owned.

Twenty (87 percent) are locally based, which means they had pre-existing and established Houston offices.

The remaining three companies all have Texas offices and will partner with Houston based firms.

There is more good news for local businesses. These 23 firms have already listed 117 M/WBE local subcontracting partners with whom they intend to do business. There are still more contracts to be awarded through the bond program, and the 85 firms that responded to our request for qualifications will remain under consideration.

Folks need to know that HISD managed to achieve this high level of inclusion despite a state law that prohibits the school district from giving preferential treatment to local companies. HISD has held public forums for M/WBE firms to navigate the bidding process and to interact with other professionals and form relationships that lead to more opportunities. This approach is working, and the primary beneficiaries will be our students, neighborhoods, and taxpayers once these schools are built to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Houston voters showed tremendous faith in HISD by approving this bond

- Mr. Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher, African-American News&Issues

You Can’t Keep a Black Man Down!

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illiam Wells Brown, a prominent AfricanAmerican novelist and historian once stated, “All I demand for the Black man is, that the White people shall take their heels off his neck, and let him have a chance to rise by his own efforts.”

I couldn’t agree with him more.

People just never cease to amaze me with the things they do and the things they say. It does not matter how many good deeds a person does in this country, at the end of the day it still boils down to the color of your skin.

Just like in the case of the three young women who were kidnapped over a decade ago and recently rescued from sex slavery and a homemade prison a Cleveland, Ohio resident (Ariel Castro) placed them in.

Although, depending on which report you read or hear, it is almost impossible to determine who the suspect is.

While a neighboring resident Charles Ramsey has gone on record as the individual responsible for the safe release of the three women; it appears as if he is the one that is going on trial.

A report from the Associated

Press reveals the following, “Charles Ramsey is the man of hour; the man who rescued three Cleveland women from sex slavery is an internet sensation, a McDonald’s spokesperson and the face of a new line of T-shirts. But what we don’t know about Charles might hurt us. The eccentric neighbor of Ariel Castro, the man charged in connection with the decade-long abduction ordeal of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight, has a violent past. Mr. Ramsey’s rap sheet is dotted with incidences of domestic violence, including: a charge in 1997; a charge in 1998 and a six-month jail term; a five-year probation term and orders to join counseling; a divorce in 2003 after “battering his wife” and an eight-month jail term.”

Now can someone explain to me what hell Mr. Ramsey’s wrap sheet is doing on display? But, I guess never mind the fact that he was the one responsible for the safe capture of the three women that have experienced a great amount of mistreatment, slavery and harsh living conditions to state the least during the course of the last ten years. All that matters is that he is

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Black and he is the one that first got the attention for the good deed that he had done.

People think that just because this is 2013, our schools have been integrated, the Constitution now defines us as humans and we are free to interact with those who do no look like us that this country is now no longer color blind. Well, guess again, it’s still the same old history revealed in a different generation. I say it all the time, while it appears that so much has changed, it is quite the opposite.

I think that the comments and actions of the media in regards to this situation are rude and unwarranted.

The way that I look at it is just another attempt of trying to keep the Black man down. Never mind the fact that this man put the needs of someone else before himself. The media has still found negative ways to tarnish the good merits and intentions of yet another Black man.

Letter to the Publisher Dear Mr. Malonson, I really enjoyed reading the stories on Men’s Health: “Black Men: Here’s Your Wake-Up Call” by Anton J. Gunn. This story was a great reminder to me to really focus on taking care of my blood pressure and monitor my cholesterol. Your story about the success of Mr. Charles Dawson is really wonderful to read. Ms. Rebecca S. Jones really reminded me of how wonderful Houston is and how much more all of us should follow our dreams. Thank you Mr. Malonson for a wonderful newspaper.

Cordially, Aaron V. Dockery package with nearly 70 percent approval. As elected school board members we intend to hold the HISD administration responsible for keeping the campaign promises we made last year, because we know that you, our constituents, will hold us responsible in future elections.

We take our responsibility to Houston’s children as seriously as we take our responsibility to our own children. Moving forward, we will remain committed to building these beautiful new schools in close partnership with the communities that they serve. Each project in this bond will be guided with input from Project Advisory Teams that include parents and community members from the neighborhood. Our children are watching. Let’s continue to show them the great things that can happen when an entire community comes together around a common goal.

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By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News & Issues HOUSTON - Named in 1865 and settled primarily by African-American freedmen is Houston’s 5th Ward segment of the city. Phyllis Wheatley, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, Bert L. Long Jr., George Foreman, Beneva Williams and James Prince are amidst only a snippet of the individuals whose gifts and talents the historically Black community has produced. As such, the story of Ms. Algenita Scott-Davis is only a continuance of the remarkable contributions made by members originating from the renowned edition that is located north of Buffalo Bayou and east of Jensen Drive. Her mother, the late Althea Lewis Scott was a well educated local teacher of 37 years and respected musician who was accomplished with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degree; from The Houston College for Negroes (currently, Texas Southern University). Her father, C.B. Scott was a business owner who owned and operated an auto garage and cab company in 5th Ward. He later experienced the burdensome experience of eminent domain which confiscated the family home and business for the purpose of expanding E.O. Smith Jr. High School. As with anyone born into the era of segregation and discrimination, Algenita experienced the perils associated with being labeled “colored”. However, the circumstances geared toward her environment yielded no little motivation for her. At an early age, she recognized that she could make a difference in not only her community but others like it; and that fact equipped her with the strength and agility to do just that.

Algenita Scott-Davis graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School mirroring the steps of her mother and grandmother. After graduating, she along with Shirley Fobbs (Valedictorian of her graduating class) flew to Washington D.C. where they attended Howard University together. In a foreign land, the ambitious Algenita only knew a handful of people; Shirley who accompanied her, Louis Myer Jr. former graduate of Wheatley (Min. Louis Farrakhan’s personal attorney) and a few cousins who lived in Annapolis, MD. Therefore, she was all the more driven to dedicate herself to her studies and keep current with the values and morals instilled in her by her parents. Accordingly, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in June of 1971 where her major was accounting and her minor was Economics. Three years later, she received a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Howard University School of Law, where her concentration was Tax. Consistent with her studies, she was the recipient of several awards which complimented her outstanding academic talents during her tenure at Howard University. Upon completing her degree programs she had previously decided that she would be an ‘actuary’; an idea of which was only short-lived. For she realized that there was so much work that needed to be done and she made the decision to contribute her part as much as her knowledge and tenacity allowed her to do.

The year was 1976, when Scott-Davis and four other Black females set out to pursue a goal that was unheard of and definitely not welcomed in an era stricken with discrimination and prejudicial afflictions. “ “The Sisters in Law” – Zinetta Burney (Houston), Joan Edwards (Marshall,TX), Shelvin Lousie Hall (Chicago,IL), Haroldeen Hartsfield (Detroit,MI), and Scott-Davis combined their varied experiences, expertise and dreams to form BEHHS (Burney, Edwards, Hall, Hartsfield and Scott) , the nation’s first all African-American, all female law firm” in the heart of Acres Homes. Gulf Coast, had previously occupied a space located in the 7200 block of Wheatley Rd., but the office had closed once funding for its operation were no longer available. Determined to provide much needed services to members of the Black community the five women approached Mr. J.J. Smith, a local banking loan officer with the intention of securing the funds needed to purchase the location for their venture. Collectively, they secured the $5,000 loan needed to purchase the property and they all went to work. BEHHS was born out of the vision and joint forces of these five impetuous women. Sheila Louise Hall served as the sole full-time lawyer, while the other four would alternate shifts in the evening and on the weekends. The firm was established to provide profit-free legal services to the community. Although the intention of BEHHS were much needed and warranted there remained very little support from local ministers and churches in the area. BEHHS was conceived during a dispensation where harsh adversity was imposed on Blacks and it was even worst for aspiring Black female professionals. Nevertheless, the five women operated within the community as long as they could, but it was eventually dissolved and each partner commenced to pursuing their own individual aspirations.

Since that time, Ms. Algenita Scott-Davis has dedicated countless man hours serving the minorities, women-owned businesses and onward. So much so that space will not allow African-American News&Issues to record it all in merely one edition. In the late 1970’s, she served as a Tax Attorney for Shell Oil Company. After which she was employed by the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County as General Counsel for ten years. For over 16 years, she worked at JPMorgan Chase and Company as the Senior Vice President and Community Affairs Officer. During her employment at Chase she coordinated several initiatives for the advancement opportunities for minorities and women-owned businesses throughout the state of Texas. It was through the implementation of several measures that Scott-Davis established, that enabled groups to later incorporate diversity departments and designated employee networking and groups. In 2005, Ms. Algenita Scott-Davis accepted a position as a Visiting Professor at Texas Southern University, the alma mater of her mother.

There she taught in the School of Business Administration, School of Law and School of Public Affairs.

Currently, she is the Executive Director of Houston Habitat for Humanity an organization which upholds the mission to, “work by faith to change lives and empower families by building homes in partnership with God and people from all walks of life”. “Houston Habitat has built 900 homes in Houston since 1987; it relies on donors, sponsors, volunteers and community partners to make the dream of homeownership happen for selected families.” During her years at Habitat for Humanity 350 new affordable homes have been built for qualifying low-income families. She has presided over the development and construction of several Houston Habitat subdivisions including but not limited to: Umland Park, Milby Park and Harrel Park. She also spearheaded the organization in a project to purchase a 117 acre tract of land in Northeast Houston which will benefit 350 families.

Continuing, she positioned Houston Habitat to participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). It was through the funding received that the organization was able to build 28 new homes in 5th Ward. Scott-Davis also led the organization’s efforts to create energy efficient homes in accordance with compliance to affordable housing guidelines. During the last seven years she has contributed a great deal to Houston Habitat. However, she will be leaving Houston Habitat for Humanity to pursue other community development interests.

HCC offers more classes with lots of flexibility so Over the years, Scott-Davis has received numerous awards and honors. Her professional affiliations include licenses from the: State Bar of Texas, you can earn credits in less time this summer.

United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. She has also As we plan future facilities and programs, we want served as president over the National Bar Association; establishing Patron of NBA Limited Partnership; charter member of the National Bar Institute; to hear from you. Complete our online survey at Secretary of NBA Investment Corporation; Member and Board member of the State Bar of Texas; President of the Houston Lawyers Association northeast.hccs.edu. and she served in several capacities within the Black Women Lawyers Association. Her Civil leadership includes organizations such as: the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Greater Houston Women’s Foundations, William A. Lawson Institute, Central Houston Housing Corporation I and II, Central Houston Facilities Corporation, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, MacGregor Area Community Development Corporation, Houston Downtown Management District, Third Ward Redevelopment Council, South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority, OST Almeda Authority, City of Houston Planning Commission, Houston Area Urban League, Nation Association for the Advancement for Colored People, Unity National Bank.

Mrs. Algenita Scott-Davis expressed in an interview that she, “feels she has a responsibility to always play a role in securing benefits for the community”. She also conveyed that she believes, “we each have a duty to develop more leaders in our communities”. She stated that she does not see her dedication to the community as ‘giving back’, but she views it as, “giving forward”. “Like the Barbara Jordan’s, Mickey Leland’s, L.H. Simpson’s and so many more in my day, we were exposed to warriors working in and for our communities.” “When I was a child, we routinely saw these people at church, school and within the community and they were role models and mentors; so it was already understood what was required of us.” Additionally, Scott-Davis stated, “Growing up in Houston, allowed me very positive identification of who I was.” She is happily married to Mr. RegisteR todAy At NoRtHeAst.HCCs.edu Ardie Segars. African-American News & Issues salutes Ms. Algenita Scott-Davis and thanks her for the diligent service and commitment that she has rendered to the Black community and the Greater Houston area.

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Two Methods of Arrest

The objective of this column is to enable its reader to learn the basic laws, rights and rules of conduct one should know to avoid incarceration and reduce the chances of recidivism. We will also take a look at other issues regarding the administration of justice and hope to find and be on the “Right Side of Justice”.

Often the investigative stop results in an arrest. It is very important for one to know when an arrest has taken place and the different circumstances under which one may be arrested. The two methods of arrest are the “warrantless arrest” and the “arrest with warrant”.

Warrantless Arrest ***What is an arrrest? ***At what point are you under arrest.

[1]-- Offense Committed Within View -Any person may arrest an offender without a warrant when an offense is committed in that person’s presence and is a felony or breach of the peace . The person must observe enough facts to establish probable cause that the crime is being committed. Example: You, citizen John Doe, see an adult beating a child with a bat on the street corner, you have the authority to stop the beating, detain them (arrest) until the authorities arrive. Of course this type of action may be dangerous.

[2]-- Commission of Felony -For a warrantless arrest by a peace oficer to be valid under the Code of Criminal Procedure the state prove each of these elements. (a) Credible person made satisfactory proof to peace officer that felony was committed. (b) Offender about to escape.

Ex. Aperson stops a police officer and says he just saw a robbery in progress at the store around the corner. The officer does not have to go get a warrant before going to make the arrest.

When information from an informant is the basis for the warrantless arrest, the reliability of the informant is demonstrated in the same manner as it would be if the officer were applying to a magistrate for a search warrant. (i) Whether informant is named. (ii) Number of times informant gave true and correct information in past relating to criminal activities. (iii) Whether information constituted admission against informant’s penal interest. (b) Underlying circumstances showing informant had adequate basis for belief that felony was committed.

Awarrantless arrest supported by probable cause is not valid unless there is evidence amounting to satisfactory proof that the defendant is about to escape, so that there is no time to obtain a warrant For a warrantless arrest to be valid it must be shown that; (a) Peace officer finds person in suspi-

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cious place. (b) Circumstances reasonably show either of following: (i) Person is guilty of felony or breach of peace. (ii) Person threatens or is about to commit any offense, or that, (a) Person arrested committed assault resulting in bodily injury. (b) Immediate danger existed of further bodily injury to same person.

10.51Arrest With Warrant The validity of the warrant is to be judged by the ``four corners’’of the warrant itself, no information other than that contained in the warrant and affidavit will be relevant , except that in certain situations the truthfulness of the affidavit may be challenged.

As a part of an investigative stop or arrest, it is important to know the conditions under which a search is legal.

Warren Fitzgerald Jr. is a native of the Acres Homes area and is a practicing attorney licensed since 1979. Fitzgerald is also an Associate Judge with the Municipal Court Department of the City of Houston.

Cemetery Clean-up & Memorial Service AUGUSTA- Saturday, May 18th, from 8am-2pm, there will be a Clean-up and Memorial Service at the Post Oak Cemetery in the Augusta Community. Please wear closed in shoes and long pants. Although some tools will be available, please bring any gardening tools you may have. All is encouraged to bring other family members donations that may be unable to attend. The donations are primarily used for the 3-4 property cuttings per year. However, funds will be used to repair pavilion and restroom this year.

Post Oak Cemetery is located about 8 miles east of Grapeland on FM 227. Turn south off FM 227 at Hayes Park in Augusta. According to a previous statement given by the late Rev. N.C. Curvey, “The plot was donated to the Blacks out of the Colonel Davis League of land. Supported by the McLeans in later years and some additions were bought from the Long Estates. In the early period of the graveyard, as it is known, it was poorly kept, only rocks were used as markers and no record is certain at this time. There are many graves that there is no record of some of the plot (was) being used over and over on that account.”

If you are unable to attend you may mail your donation(s) to: Ms. Ella Curvey Green, 130 Variah St., Palestine, Tx 75801.

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HOUSTON- On Saturday, May 18th, the National Black United Front Houston Chapter (NBUF) will sponsor it’s 15th Annual: Malcolm X Birthday/ Self-determination Weekend activities.

This year, NBUF will initiate FEED the HOOD. This will take place from 4-6pm at 2428 Southmore Blvd., Houston, 77004. Food items and basic household supplies will be distributed to those in need free of charge. Distribution efforts will concentrate on apartments directly near the NBUF building on Southmore. The goal of FEED the HOOD is to help people meet there basic needs during these difficult economic times. Monetary donations are welcomed to support this self-help project which will take place monthly after the launch in May. TX-5

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It’s Your Right, Protest Your Property Taxes

HOUSTON-Tens of thousands of low- moderate income home owners, many who are people of color are paying more than their fair share of property taxes. There are many cases where home owners are being taxed at two or three times the fair level. This is occurring for a variety of reasons. A significant part of the problem is many low- moderate income home owners don’t protest their property taxes. Houston Black Real Estate Association (HBREA) believes everyone should pay their fair share of taxes. Our goal is to provide you with information so you can protest and make sure you have the proper exemptions.

Property Tax Tips Property taxes are an important part of funding local government, including the schools, city and the county. Property taxes are based on the value of the property and any exemptions. In Texas, property taxes are the functional equivalent of an income tax, and along with retail sales taxes fund local government. Property taxes are based on the market value as determined by the appraisal district, less DALLAS-Dallas Neighbors, Inc., a 501c3 Veteran Needs Assistance non-profit organization will discounts for exemptions, times the tax rate. have a “Ribbon Cutting and Open House Event” Saturday May 25th from 10am-2pm, at 2307 Britton Attending the Hearing Ave, Suite 206. Which include Re-Intergration Programs and Emergency, Transitional and Permanent Comparable sales data for homes in your immediate area are the key component 5/13/2013 of appeals on marATL089821B 1 SEALY NEWS Housing without regard to their ability or inability to pay. ket value. In many cases, in Harris county HCAD has not considered foreclosure sales when valuing Dallas Neighbors, Inc. also provides these able vets the tools necessary to be ready when4.875 the door x 5” ESMOOKLER property. This is the main reason they are over-assessing homes in the identified areas. If most of the to employment and self-sufficiency opens through future Construction and Remodeling Skills Training sales in your immediate area are of previously foreclosed houses, then foreclosure sales should be used rv Drivers Programs. Our hope is that by extending housing, trade skills development, and employment readiness to value the house. You can appeal on unequal appraisal, if your assessment is high compared to your services to our Veterans, they will feel like a valued and integral part of our neighborhoods and comneighbors. You can find assessments for you neighbors on the appraisal districts website. munities. Please join us as Dallas Neighbors, Inc. welcomes Veterans and their family and honors their Protest Your Property Taxes in 2013 service to our nation. For more information, call 214-371-2500.

You should also consider hiring a Property Tax Consultant. While you can certainly handle your own property tax protest, it can be time consuming and frustrating. In order to be sure you are getting a fair reduction, you need to know what the appraisal district knows. HBREA is asking that all home owners protest in 2013. You can visit our website at www.hbreahouston.com.

Please come and learn about Property Taxes and much more at the Beulah Ann Shepard HOUSTON-The Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development’s June LunBuilding, on Saturday May 18th, located at 6118 Wheatley St., 77091. To RSVP, call 713-692cheon Speaker will be Renee Byas, Acting Chancellor at Houston Community College System. Prior 7161. to her appointment as Acting Chancellor, she served as General Counsel at Houston Community College System as well as Vice Chancellor and General Counsel at the Lone Star College System.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree and law degree from Texas Southern University, she was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. Shortly thereafter, she was appointed General Counsel at Texas Southern University, becoming the first female to serve in the position. Thereafter, she had a distinguished career as General Counsel at Illinois State University, where she became the first female and first African-American to hold the position, whose first attorney was Abraham Lincoln.

Her areas of practice consist of contracts and procurement, construction law, real estate, risk management, elections and employment law. She is also a mediator and a frequent speaker on various legal topics. Ms. Byas has provided legal representation before several state and federal administrative agencies, including the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Texas Commission for Human Rights, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Illinois Department of Labor, the Illinois State University Retirement System, the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.

Ms. Byas is admitted to practice law in the following states and courts: The State of Texas; The State Saving people money so they can live better. of Illinois; The United States District Court, Central District of Illinois; The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; and The United States Supreme Court.

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For more information or to purchase a ticket, call the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development at 713-692-7161.

HOUSTON-MY brother’s keeper Outreach Center and The 1230am KCOH Radio Station will host a food drive on Saturday, May 18th, from 10am-4pm. You may drop off non-perishable food items at one of two locations: KCOH Studios at 5011 Almeda, 77004 or at MY brother’s keeper at 12713A Bissonnet St., 77099. Items needed are: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Spaghetti/Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Fruit, Juice, Water, Ravioli. Also, Diapers and Baby Wipes. My Brother’s Keeper Outreach Center, is a nonprofit organization that provides effectual assistance throughout Fort Bend and Harris counties to stabilize and strengthen individuals and families in crisis.

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HOUSTON- In an effort to preserve the character of District B neighborhoods, Council Member Jerry Davis is taking a hands on approach to ensuring all District B neighborhoods have the information they need in order to preserve their existing lot size and prevent incompatible residential development. This effort will ensure that future buildings conform to existing building lines. In a letter to the constituents of District B, Council Member Davis stated “Out of concern about possible gentrification of our neighborhoods I decided to vote NO on Chapter 42.” Council Member Davis is asking that District B residents become engaged in the neighborhood character preservation processes. The 1st step is attending informational meetings explaining the two protection methods and providing the assistance residents will need in order to protect their neighborhood’s character. District B includes Bush Intercontinental Airport, Greenspoint, Hidden Valley, Acres Homes, Eastex/Jensen Area, Fifth Ward, Trinity/Houston Gardens, Settegast, East Houston, Pleasantville, Kashmere Gardens, and Clinton Park.

Council Member Davis is working with the City of Houston Planning and Development Department and the civic leadership of District B to prepare in order to meet the one year deadline. Council Member Davis would like to partner with all media outlets willing to assist in this effort to make sure all District B residents are informed about the upcoming effects of Chapter 42 and what residents need to do in order to protect their neighborhoods. He is open to interviews, publishing letters, and any other informative outlets available. Please see the attached letter to the District B residents. Below are the first two meetings to be held in District B: The Acres Homes Chapter 42 Meeting, will be held on Monday, May 20th,beginning at 6:00pm, at the Acres Homes Multi Service Center, 6719 W Montgomery St. The Northeast Chapter 42 Meeting, will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, beginning at 6:30pm, at the Northeast Multi Service Center, 9720 Spaulding. For more information, call, 832-393-3009.

Waiting Time Cut at Driver License Mega Centers The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to take advantage of new driver license mega centers as one option to avoid busy summer months at local offices.

The six mega centers – located in Austin, Houston, the DFW Metroplex

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Average approximate wait times for walk-in customers at each office vary: Austin-Pflugerville (9 minutes); DallasGarland (13 minutes); Fort Worth (11 minutes); Houston-Rosenberg (20 minutes); Houston-Spring (30 minutes); and

San Antonio-Leon Valley (10 minutes).

Mega centers leverage new technology to help DPS employees more effectively serve customers at these driver license offices, including a new queuing system.

The innovative system offers customers the convenient option to reserve a spot in line without going to the office. Customers can virtually enter the line via cell phone, online or using a land line.

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Licenses must be renewed in person every 12 years, so an updated photo can be taken and eyesight can be tested.

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Texas Southern University’s School of Communication went viral as the global community joined in on its live 32nd Annual Intercultural Communication Conference that featured music moguls, noted journalists, scholars, a Hollywood actress and the advertising guru who created Oprah’s car-giveaway campaign.“The weeklong conference helped School of Communication Students us learn and understand Photo Credit: TSU

why it is important for students and the community at large to be social media savvy and actively engaged, “ said Dr. Chris Ulasi, chairperson of the TSU ‘CommWeek’ 2013 committee. “We are increasingly affected on so many levels in our daily lives by messages disseminated through the vast array of social media platforms,” Ulasi added.

The conference ran April 15-19; however, by April 17, at exactly 5:01p.m. (CST), the entire world was raving about the university in Texas that was defining the impact of social media across cultures, multiple professions and real-time interaction. Nearly 2,000 tweets, 282 photos, 442 links, a live blog and webcast sealed the school’s conference as a global trendsetter.

Mathew Knowles, adjunct professor of communications, music magnate and former manager of Beyonce and Destiny’s Child, said while social media networks are powerful instruments, it takes a certain skill set to be successful in any endeavor.” Roland Martin, multiplatform journalist of TV One, is known for thinking outside of the box. The Houston native has over half a million followers on his social network platforms, has millions of hits on his YouTube channel and has appeared on television and cable networks across the globe to discuss timely topics.

A panel of radio heavy weights said social media and syndication have had far reaching effects on their medium. Some of the panelists said syndication has been very bad for local markets because it has cut them out of being employed. Internet start-up creators Misha Leybovich and Wayne Sutton said the tech-route has been their road for employment. AfricanAmericans have created only one percent of Internet businesses. They encouraged the audience to seriously consider entrepreneurship. The week rounded off with a student film festival Friday featuring three student films and a Hollywood limited released feature titled Holla II. The student’s films demonstrated impressive potential, production value, and were well received by the audience. “This makes me so emotional,” said RTF Professor Tyrone Dixon as tears streamed down his face. “You guys [student filmmakers] are just amazing.” A jazz festival was held outside on the MLK building plaza featuring some of Houston’s noted jazz musicians.

For more on about Communication Week, go to http://tsucommweek.com/.

(Top photo:) President George C. Wright, Dr. Edward W. Martin, Dean Danny R. Kelley and Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith (Bottom photo:) Dr. Willie F. Trotty, vice president of research and dean of the Graduate School, presents representatives from Shell Oil Company with the Photo credit: Colby J. Walker Cluster Company of the Year award.

PRAIRIE VIEW- Gala 2013 celebrated the rich legacy of the College with the theme of “Celebrating Our Traditions in the Arts and Sciences.” The evening featured a dinner recognizing the Shell Oil Company as the Cluster Company of the Year. Dr. Edward W. Martin, dean emeritus of the College, received the President’s View and Vision award.

The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit of the University. The College is comprised of nine departments and divisions (biology, chemistry, language and communications, social work, behavioral and political sciences, mathematics, music and theatre, Army ROTC and Navy ROTC and the solar observatory).

Mobile Food Pantry

SAN ANTONIO- All are invited to receiving service from the San Antonio Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry on May 16 from 2-4 p.m. in Parking Lot 5 of the St. Philip’s College main campus. The Mobile Food Pantry staff will provide approximately 50 pounds of fresh and non-perishable food to members of the SPC community who are both 1) in need and 2) present a completed voucher.

Vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 200 members of the SPC community requesting them. Vouchers can be picked up from the TnT Center staff in Room 116 of the Norris Technical Center buildings through May 16. Volunteers are needed from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. If you are interested, please contact Kevin Schatz at kschantz@alamo.edu.

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HOUSTON- Please join us Saturday, May 18th at Charity, The Love Driven Church, 2800 Antoine, Suite 2844 at 5:00pm. Minister Joe Mayes will the teaching this month and Jennifer Mayes will be Mistress of Ceremony. The Upper Room Prayer Ministry meets every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Please come out and worship with us where “We are pursuing a passion for God in Prayer.” Our Mission Statement is we are dedicated to pursuing a passion for GOD, through prayer and intercession and we are praying for God’s will to manifest in hearts and lives of his earthly creations, that we may have life more abundantly.

For more information, please call Gwen Lee-Page at 281-591-7806 or visit the Website at Theupperroomprayerministry.org.

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Church Profile: South Union Missionary Baptist Church

HOUSTON- The South Union Missionary Baptist Church was organized February 19, 19 48 , at 3621 Lydia Street, in the home of the late Brother Charlie Linville and Wife, with eight members. Rev. E. W. Williams, Founder and Pastor.

Our first worship service was held February 22, 1948 in a small office on the corner of Tierwester and Lydia. Later that year, two lots located at 3550 Lydia Street were purchased and our first small temple was erected on this site. Early in 1950, the Reverend Percy B. Bryant, was called to the pastorate of South Union Missionary Baptist Church . He served 21 years as our shepherd.

In March 1967, our first fellowship hall was dedicated. On April 5, 1970 , the fellowship hall was named “Cheryl Ann Davis Fellowship Hall” in memory of the late Cheryl Ann Davis, one of the youth of our church. Rev. Scott C. Watkins was call as pastor of South Union Missionary Baptist Church . Installation services for Pastor Watkins were held February 6, 1977 . He served 21 years as our shepherd. In August of 1998, the Rev. Michael V. Smith, a minister at Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, (in Houston), was called to the pastorate of South Union Missionary Baptist Church .

Pastor Smith’s zeal for God and his dynamic preaching of the Word of God, challenges the church to “Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” and to heighten the effectiveness of the role of the church in the world. During Pastor Smith’s tenure, the sanctuary was remodeled and rededicated in 1999. In February 1999, Ebony Gillium, a member of our Youth Department, initiated and designed the concept of our logo and Clara Carter made modifications to the logo. In 2003 Pastor Smith appointed Rev. Valor Cooper to serve as Assistant Pastor and Youth Minister.

Two morning services were initiated in January 2005...7:30 & 10:45am . God has blessed South Union Missionary Baptist Church in the past. He is blessing us right now. Our goal is to reach the world for Christ. Let us stand together with one strong purpose to achieve this goal.

South Union is “dedicated to bring men, women and children into the family of God. Developing disciples of Jesus Christ, Equipping saints for Church Service and taking missions into the world while Demonstrating love toward God and our fellow man. To identify the spiritual/ physical needs of our church membership and surrounding community and seek to meet those needs with the Love of God and Power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Church Announcements HOUSTON- St. Monica Catholic Church, 8421 West Montgomery, 77088, is very excited to host their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, on Saturday, May 18th, at the Longwood Golf Club, located at 13300 Longwood Trace Dr. in Cypress, TX 77429. All proceeds will go directly to support a new building which will house the ministry supporting the poor & needy in the Acres Homes Community.

For the past 40+ years, volunteers from St. Monica Catholic Church have provided food and clothing to those in need. The Honorary Tournament Chair will be Houston Astros Great #24 Jimmy “Toy Cannon” Wynn. For more information, call 281-804-4037 or visit www.stmonicagolf.webs.com.

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Please join Buck Street Church of God In Christ, 3510 Deschaumes, 77026, for their Annual Men’s Day Service on Sunday, May 19th, beginning at 4pm. Special Guests will be Rev. Marcus Cosby, Pastor of Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church and the Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church Men’s Chorus.

For more information, call Deacon Jimmie Rogers at 281-798-1921.

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Omicron Tau Omega Graduates First Class of Youth Program

SPRING- The Omicron Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, will present the first graduating class from their signature youth program, Emerging Young Leaders.

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Aldine ISD M.O. Campbell Education Center located at 1865 Aldine Bender Road. The program will start at 10:30 a.m. The Emerging Young Leaders program focuses on middle school girls in grades 6-8.

The first graduating class consists of students from the Aldine, Spring, and Cy-Fair school Elise Banks districts.

The Emerging Young Leaders program is a national signature program inspired under the leadership of International President Carolyn House Stewart. On a local level, the program has provided opportunities for young ladies to develop their leadership potential.

The girls participated in workshops on self-esteem, character building, bullying, and being successful in school. EYL Program Chairman, Twiana Collier believes the program has made a profound impact on the lives of these young ladies by helping them make smarter choices at a young age.

A small ceremony and reception will be held to celebrate the eighth grade girls graduating from the program. Each graduate will receive a certificate of participation in the EYL Program.

The graduation will feature Miss Bay Area 2012, Elise Banks, as the keynote speaker. Parents interested in more information about the EYL program should contact Twiana Collier by email at twiana@sbcglobal.net.

Omicron Tau Omega Chapter of AKA was chartered in 1985 in Spring, Texas. The chapter is firmly committed to its mission of providing community resources to people in the North Harris County area.

These resources encourage unity and provide support to the Black family, increase academic knowledge and motivation in youth, enhance understanding of current health issues, and uplift the spirit of senior citizens.

Career Information and Job Fair for North Forest Employees HOUSTON- HISD will be sponsoring a job fair for specific non-instructional North Forest personnel on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the HISD Food Services Administration located at 6801 Bennington. The job fair is an opportunity for current non-instructional North Forest employees to interview with representatives from the HISD Construction, Facilities Services & Maintenance, Food Service Department, Police Department, Transportation and Warehouses.

Registration for this job fair is not required.

Career Information for North Forest Teacher Candidates The deadlines to apply for HISD teacher positions are May 22 and June 10. North Forest teacher candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible to be considered for future, invitation only, employment events in May and June. Only those candidates who have successfully passed HISD’s teacher screening process will be invited to attend these events.

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Aldine ISD’s summer recreation classes

HOUSTON-Aldine ISD will offer summer recreation classes in gymnastics, swimming and weight training. There will be a 12-student minimum for each class. Registration for gymnastics will be held June 7 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Smith Academy (5815 W. Little York), and Conley Elementary (3345 W. Greens Road). Those two schools will be the sites where the gymnastics classes will be held and are open to students in grades 1-12. The classes will be held at the above-mentioned locations and will cost $25. Registration for swimming classes will be held June 7 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Aldine Senior High School (11101 Airline Drive) and will be open to students in grades 1-12. Swimming classes will be held at Aldine Senior High School. Lessons will take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will cost $25.

Nimitz High will be utilized for “open swim” only from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. MacArthur High will be utilized for “open swim” from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Aldine High will be utilized for “open swim” from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. The price for admission for open swimming will be $1 for students and adults. Participation levels will determine if pools will remain open throughout the summer. The pools will open June 11.

Registration for weight training classes will be held June 7 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Eisenhower Senior High (7922 Antoine Dr.), Davis High (12525 Ella Blvd.), (Nimitz Senior High (2005 W.W. Thorne Dr.) and MacArthur Senior (4400 Aldine Mail Route). Students must be 10 years of age or older to participate in the weight training classes. Weight training will be held at the above-mentioned high schools.

The cost is $25 per course (a minimum of 12 students are needed for each class) and no refunds can be made once the class starts, unless classes are canceled due to enrollment. Twelve lessons will be offered from June 10 through July 3 in weight training. A second series of 12 lessons will be offered from July 2 through July 26. Weight training will begin June 11 and end July 26. Twenty-six lessons will cost $25.

Additionally, this summer the gyms will be open at Aldine High, Carver High, Davis High, Eisenhower High, MacArthur High and Nimitz High, June 10-July 26 from 1-5 p.m. for recreational play at no cost to students.

Questions concerning the summer recreation program may be directed to: Lionel Crawford at Aldine Senior High (281 447-1171); James Showers at Davis High (281 539-4070), Dre Thompson at Eisenhower Senior High (281 878-0940); Bernie Mulvaney at MacArthur Senior High (281 9856337); Robert Toomer at Nimitz Senior High (281 233-4361); Reco Brown at Carver High (281 985-6100); and James Showers at Davis High School (281 539-4070).

For information on all locations after June 7, contact Richard Delgado at the above listed phone number. Registration fees must be paid with cash or money order. No checks will be accepted.

Also this summer, the Harris County Aquatics Program will offer free swimming lessons to Aldine ISD students. Registration will be held Saturday, June 8, from 8-10 a.m. at the Carver and Davis pools. Lessons will be offered at Carver and Davis June 10-July 3 and July 8-Aug. 1 at different times: 4:30-6:30 p.m.(Carver), 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. (Davis).

New Dallas ISD Youth & Family Center DALLAS- The Dallas ISD and Parkland Youth & Family Health Center at Balch Springs Middle School will open its doors on Monday, May 13th for the first time since its relocation from the H. Grady Spruce High School campus. The Youth & Family Center at Balch Springs will provide the mental, physical and support health services for the Dallas ISD students and families at no cost. These services include psychiatric counseling, group, family and individual counseling, physicals, sick care, immunizations and parent education. The hours of operation at the new Youth & Family Health Center at Balch Springs will be 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.

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George Washington Carver School Alumni of Aldine, ISD PRESENTS THEIR “ANNUAL MOTOWN “SOCK HOP” DANCE” REMEMBER WHEN WE USE TO GO TO ST. MONICA’S EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FOR A SOCK HOP……WELL JOIN US… Place: St. Monica Catholic Church Hall (West Montgomery at South Victory) Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Time: 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.

BYOB – (Bring Your Own Bottle) Tickets: Presale:$40 At Door: $45 For ticket information, please call 713-806-9889.

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HOUSTONMr. Winston Steele was named principal of Hall Education Center after serving as an assistant principal at Nimitz High Winston Steele School.

Mr. Steele received his bachelor’s degree in education from Texas Tech University in 1989 and his master’s degree in education from Prairie View A&M University in 1997. Mr. Steele began his teaching career in 1989 as a fifth-grade math teacher in Spring Branch ISD He is certified as a principal. His career in Aldine ISD began in 2002 as an assistant principal at Nimitz High School.

He joined Houston ISD in 2007 where he served as principal of Yates High School. In 2008, he returned to Aldine ISD as an assistant principal at Eisenhower High School and moved into his present position as an assistant principal at Nimitz High School in 2010.

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