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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th

century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.

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annoying than the giant blob of toothpaste that gets left in the sink after someone is done brushing their teeth. Some people wipe it up or rinse it down the drain when they are done. Others see no problem leaving it for their partner. Annoying?

"My name is JaVhonna Wilson. I am 22 years old my past times include gardening, being a dog mom and diy craft projects. I am located in the DFW area but was born and raised in a small town in East Texas. In my hometown of Paris,Tx. I grew up in a big religious family where I often participate in church events. I graduated highschool in 2018 then

continued on to Cosmology school and graduated from there in 2021. I have a strong passion for all things beauty related. I specialize in nails and makeup. I also throughly enjoy cooking and baking and have held my handlers license since 2017 and have been in food service management every since. I take pride in serving and uplifting my community with my products and services. My future goals are to own a food truck and a full service salon. Also to fund my own non profit organization by being a light to continue giving back to my people and spread the word. In my present time I’m venturing out and learning the ropes by vending small events and taking beauty clients in my free time. "

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JAMES BROWN 1933 - 2006

James Brown born in Snelling, South Carolina and publically known as the Godfather of Soul, provided inspiration for many through his musical influences.

Brown grew up working in the cotton fields, collecting lumps of coal, and shining shoes to help buy food for the family.

He established a self determination after dropping out of school to educate himself in music by building on the gospel roots from which he discovered in church. By the age of fifteen, Brown had formed his own band, the Cremora Trio. With this group, Brown began to establish a distinctive style. Brown, later, joined gospel singer Bobby Byrd and formed The Famous Flames.

The Flames were quick to advance to international acclaim. They brought rhythm and blues to life by playing anywhere they could. James used his music to break the boundaries of racial segregation that enveloped the United States in the 1950’s. Both blacks and whites became engrossed in the new musical phenomenon. In 1956, the Flames performed “Please, Please, Please” in front of a record company representative that led them to a recording contract and a song that surged to #6 on the R&B

Mr.charts.Brown

went on to record 75 R&B Top 20 Hits (17 of which reached #1) and sold over 60 million records penning hits like “Papa’s got a brand new bag,” “I Feel Good,” “Don’t be a Dropout,” “Say it Loud, I’m Black and Proud,” and “Living in America.” His style came to symbolize a precursor for all who

Despitefollowed.the turbulent public life he faced, he was personally and privately known as a kind, generous man who reached out to the needy. He consistently helped underprivileged children and fed the poor. He sponsored a turkey-give-away

and a book-give-away every year and his last act of kindness reflects it.

Hospitalized with pneumonia, James Brown left his hospital bed, went out in the cold rain to give out toys to needy children and died the next day …. Christmas.

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“Don’t terrorize. Organize. Don’t burn. Give kids a chance to learn …

The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That’s Black Power.”

Statement on national TV during the 1968 riots in Washington, DC after the Martin Luther King assassination.[1]

• Manhood is what we profess, and what we try to get across.

• A colored is a very frightenedto-death Afro-American. A Negro is one that makes it in the system, and he wants to be white. A nigger, he’s loud and boisterous, wants to be seen. Nobody likes a nigger. A black man has pride. He wants to build, he wants to make his race mean something. Wants to have a culture and art forms. And he’s not prejudiced. I am a black American man. Now you go ahead and print it.

-On personal identity

• It doesn’t matter how you travel it, it’s the same road. It doesn’t get any easier when you get bigger, it gets harder. And it will kill you if you let it.” They’re

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of training elected officials and aspiring officials in public policy, communications, and community relations between now and the time we meet again next year."

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On Saturday a group of elected officials and leaders from across North Texas gathered at Paul Quinn College in an effort to address challenges facing the Black community through changes in policy and legislation.

Over 300 people attended the 6th Annual African American Leadership Institute Fall Summit to discuss ways to positively impact communities in the areas of healthcare, economic development, education, criminal justice and civic engagement. The keynote session featured former Dallas Police Chief and current Chicago Superintendent David Brown, current Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, as well as Chief Al Jones of Arlington and Chief Neil Noakes, Fort Worth.

We’ve all heard the Kanye West lyric “If you ain’t no punk, holla we want prenup!” But what was he talking about and why was it important to the song? Prenuptial (also known as premarital) agreements are contracts that are entered into by future spouses before they are wed. The reasons a couple may enter into a prenup vary, but they are usually used to define how property will be divided in the event of a divorce.

Texas is one of nine community property states. This means that anything earned, bought, or comingled during a marriage is the community property of that marriage. Community property in Texas is usually split between the soon to be ex-spouses in a manner that is considered to be just and right. This usually takes the form of a half and half split. There are exceptions to these rules, but I will discuss those in a future article.

stating that in the event of a divorce, your portfolio and any growth it gains during the marriage shall be considered your separate property.

Many people don’t like the idea of a prenuptial agreement as they believe it is planning for a failed marriage or only done for selfish reasons, but that is not the case. Nobody plans on getting in a car wreck, but it’s important to have car insurance if it happens. Furthermore, you can protect your spouse in a prenup just as easily as you can protect yourself.

Just like assets and income, debt accumulated during the marriage is also considered community property. With a prenup, you may also include provisions to shield your spouse from any debts you may accumulate through the Additionally,marriage.youcan simply include provisions as to how you want certain things done in your marriage. Of course, whether some provisions will be enforceable by the court is another question entirely.

While you may insert a clause that states how many children you will have and how they will be educated, you aren’t likely to get away with a clause that says you will have all boys by a certain date or the marriage is void.

Quote from State Senator Royce "TheWest:Summit and all of its activities were very impactful and we made real progress on the issues of criminal justice and economic development. We're leaving this summit with a goal

A prenup can prevent its listed assets from being divided and split with your ex-spouse. For example, say you have a $5 million stock portfolio, you would obviously prefer that it and its growth during the marriage stay 100% your property after a divorce. What you would need to do is disclose this asset to your would-be spouse and insert a clause in the prenup

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DALLAS (Sept. 14, 2022) – With an eye toward the sky and the future, the University of North Texas at Dallas celebrated the dedication and opening of Ryan Tower with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Sept.13. The tower is generously funded with a $2 million gift from Amanda and G. Brint Ryan, the latter of who is a former chairman of the University of North Texas System Board of Regents.

Ryan Tower will be a focal point of campus life in carrying out Trailblazer customs and traditions. The landmark tower is an icon of the university, representing higher learning. The 180-foot-high lighted tower includes a water feature, UNT

donor wall, masonry seat walls and a lighted pedestrian plaza. It can be seen from miles away, making the university a prominent symbol of the community it serves.

"I believe education is the most powerful catalyst for change that there is. It lifts people out of poverty and gives them the opportunity to enjoy the full freedom that is the promise behind the American Dream," said G. Brint Ryan. “Amanda and I have shared our success here because we believe so much in the mission of UNT Dallas."

Ryan Tower is a tremendous source of pride for the students, administrators, faculty, staff, and the community. UNT Dallas President Bob Mong said, “Every time I see the tower, I am inspired. Without exception. For me, it symbolizes the heights our students and our future students will attain. I am grateful to the Ryan family for believing in UNT Dallas and its students, faculty and staff.”

In addition to the Trailblazer pride, students feel empowered by the tower. According to Jessica Armstead, former Student Regent of the UNT System Board of Regents and current UNT Dallas Student Government Association President, “Walking on campus and seeing Ryan Tower shows that UNT Dallas is growing and that the community is standing behind us on our way forward into the future. The light that shines from it makes students feel empowered to become a beacon, not only in their lives but in their homes and communities. Our future is bright, and that symbolism has been brought to campus through the generous donation and beautiful new

Ryanstructure.”Tower, located in the center of campus, complements the campus’ design and is the latest structure to be added to the 264acre southern Dallas campus. VAI

Architects facilitated the tower’s conceptual design. A design-build team accomplished the design and construction with Post L Group as the team leader and construction contractor, TreanorHL as the design architect and Vaughn Construction as a construction partner.

About UNT Dallas

The University of North Texas at Dallas empowers students, transforms lives and strengthens communities. UNT Dallas is one of the most diverse public universities in the metroplex, the only public, 4-year university in the city of Dallas and the most affordable 4-year university in Dallas-Fort Worth. UNT Dallas includes the UNT Dallas College of Law (accredited by the American Bar Association) in Downtown Dallas and is part of the University of North Texas System. For more information, visit untdallas.edu. CONTACT:

The People’s Report: Russia To Legalize Use InternationalCryptocurrencyofInTrade

of Russia and Ministry of Finance have reportedly agreed. The Bank of Russia and the country’s Ministry of Finance have reconsidered their positions toward cryptocurrency, acknowledging it to be necessary to legalize the use of cryptocurrencies in crossborder settlements, per a report by local news outlet TASS. According to TASS, the two government bodies have agreed that “it is impossible” to continue without enabling cryptocurrency as a legal payment method for international trade….The move comes as Russia dabbles on how to best regulate the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets. Swamped in Western sanctions, the world’s largest country has sought alternatives to the U.S. dollar so as to guarantee the efficient trade of its “Whencommodities…itcomes to our ‘friendly’ countries, like China or Turkey, which don’t pressure us, then we have been offering them for a while to switch payments to national currencies, like rubles and yuan,” Zavalny said at the time. “With Turkey, it can be lira and rubles. So there can be a variety of currencies, and that’s a standard practice. If they want bitcoin, we will trade in bitcoin.”…

Remember in May I said this was coming down. While XRP is in court against the SEC it has not stopped their growth outside of the USA. Remember I keep saying their will be two systems the centralized controlled system and the decentralized system. In addition, XRP can settle a whole interntional transaction within 3 seconds using different currencies

while using the USA’s old SWIFT system can take 3 days to two weeks because everything is settled in US dollars. Now one can see why the USA is against Russia its all about money and control. One other crypto to look out for in this market is Algorand.

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Russia To Legalize Use of Cryptocurrency In International Trade: In current conditions

“it is impossible to do without cross-border settlements in cryptocurrency,” the Bank

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Historical marker approved for New Hope Baptist Church on weekendJuneteenth

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20, 2022) The Rockwall County Historical Commission is excited to announce that the Texas Historical Commission has approved an application by the RCHC for an Official Texas Historical Marker for New Hope Baptist Church, in Royse City, TX. The official Historical Marker will be installed at a later date.

New Hope Baptist Church was formed in 1859, prior to the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, and has continuously served its community since then. From the time of its formation, the Church’s membership has primarily been composed of African-Americans, which gives the approval of the Historical Marker on this Juneteenth Weekend special significance. The historical importance of New Hope is further emphasized by the fact

that it was organized prior to the existence of both Rockwall County (formed in 1873) and the City of Royse City (formed in According1885).

to Lorne Liechty, chairman of the RCHC, “The historical significance of New Hope Baptist Church to Rockwall County can not be overstated. We have thoroughly enjoyed the process of working with Pastoar Stephen Grays and other church members to learn the heritage of New Hope Baptist Church, and are excited that the significance of this heritage has been recognized by the Texas

acquiredNewCommission.”HistoricalHopeBaptistChurchitsinitialproperty at 801 Old Greenville Road in Royse City in 1868. The first building that housed the Church was a workers’ shack on the property. The Church’s first permanent building was erected in 1914. In 1953, the Church conducted a major demolition of its existing building and the construction of a new facility.

A new sanctuary was erected in New1994.Hope has impacted its community in a positive way since its formation. Today the Church is led by the Reverend Stephen Grays, who has pastored the Church since May 18, 2016. Now, more than 160 years after the Church was formed, it continues to fulfill its mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Rockwall County Historical Commission is formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas. Its purpose includes the identification, preservation, protection and interpretation of the history of Rockwall County. Its members are Lorne Liechty, Chairman; Bethany Browning; Sarah Keeney; Paula Morris; Mark Russo; Travis Sales; and John Stacy.Submitted press release, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.

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Bring your mat and join us on Tuesdays at 6 PM or Saturdays at 10 AM for FREE outdoor yoga taught by Chris Mayhan. About Chris: Chris is a certified yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience helping others feel at ease with following their breathe and letting go. She successfully completed the 300hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification through Yoga Alliance. Chris is passionate about uplifting others, starting each day with a grateful heart, and encouraging acceptance and self-love through various types of yoga. Chris currently teaches yoga classes every week at The Core and the YMCA, as well as leading various yoga events through the city of Coppell. Chris enjoys early morning runs along the Cypress Waters Trail and combining her knowledge and passion for yoga and wine while teaching Yoga with a Sip, a fun and meditative yoga experience with with a glass of wine.

Dallas Love Field is partnering with the American Heart Association once again for the 2nd Annual Dallas Heart Walk on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Participants for the Department of Aviation's team will meet at the Bachman Lake Park Pavilion located at 3500 W. Northwest Highway and begin the walk around the lake promptly at 9 a.m. CST. Registration is free and donations are welcomed. We ask that you spread the word to all and we hope to see you there wearing something red!

If you wish to participate at the event financially or in person, you can sign up here.

Help us support the American Heart Association's important mission!

DALLAS — It could have been a story of catastrophe.

But, the Jones family sees a story of Aroundcommunity.11a.m.

Monday, just before the lunch rush began, Dallas police say a stolen car crashed straight into Blackjack Pizza’s dining room.

Blackjack has been in business three and a half decades.

It sits in the 2500 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, just a few blocks west of Fair Park in Dallas.

Ron Jones, a longtime cook, was in the kitchen when the crash

“Allhappened.thesudden

I heard a boom.

A car drove in the building!” he Hesaid.immediately

ran to one of their regular customers who’d been knocked down.

Seconds later, Dallas police ran in.

“Police drew the guns on them, and that’s when I disappeared,” he Thesaid.customer

and the suspected driver of the stolen vehicle were hospitalized with what police said were minor injuries.

But Blackjack sustained major Andamage.online fundraising campaign has been set up to help the Jones family reopen Blackjack as quickly as possible.

Within just hours, the damage was being repaired by Blackjack’s loyal customers.

They tore down bricks that were precariously hanging from the Theywalls.took out air conditioning

ducts that were barely hanging on. They swept dust and glass.

By evening, they were shoring up and boarding up the front of the Ownerrestaurant.TerryJones, Ron’s brother, said he didn’t call anyone for help.

“They just showed up!” he said. “They want us to reopen of course because they love our food,” he said with a laugh.

Blackjack is an institution. Some love the pizza. Others love the hamburgers. Most love the sweet iced tea.

Ron and Terry’s mother, Dorothy Jones, is a fixture at Blackjack.

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“For Your Health”

By Debra Blair Abron

“I’m No Doctor Or A Dietician’ But What I Learn I Will Share.”

Why Am I Always Tired and Have No Energy?

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Causes of Fatigue and Low Energy

for short periods during sleep-Restless legs syndrome-Lack of sleep -Other sleep disorders

• Underactive (hypothyroidism)thyroid

• Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition in which the immune system responds abnormally to a protein called gluten

• Diabetes

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Infectious mononucleosis (“mono”)

• Rheumatoid arthritis

-Consuming too much caffeine

-Drinking too much alcohol-Eating junk food -Sedentary -Exercisinglifestyletoomuch

If you’ve been tired with low energy for several weeks and sleep does not alleviate the symptoms, talk to your doctor. Treatment for fatigue and low energy depends on the cause.

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my customers are my family. I tell them I love them,” she said.

“They all call you mom,” Terry told “I’mher.everybody’s mom, and I love it,” she said.

Feeling tired all the time is called fatigue, which is when tiredness is overwhelming and is not relieved with rest. Tiredness is able to be alleviated with rest.

There are numerous causes for fatigue and low energy, including:•

Iron deficiency anemia, which can be caused by - Heavy menstrual --periodsUlcersTaking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia

• Iron-overload (rare)(haemochromatosis)disorder

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Sleep-Sleepproblemsapnea, a condition in which people stop breathing

• Cancer-Fatigue may be from cancer itself or from the treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation

• Certain medications, such as forrelievers,antihistamines,antidepressants,painandmedicinesnausea

• Recovering from major surgery

• Infections

• Heart disease

• Kidney disease

• Liver disease

• Chronic (COPD)pulmonaryobstructivedisease

• Untreated pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Emotional stresses, including grief, financial or personal stresses

• Boredom

• Lifestyle-Stayinghabitsup too late

Customers show up to clean after stolen car crashes into beloved South morerebuildBlackjack(CONTINUED)restaurantDallasPizzavowstoandreopen.Theownerswillneedevencommunitysupporttogetthere.

The 82-year-old works most every day, but she was not there when the crash happened.

She hurried to the hospital to see the customer who’d been rushed

Whenthere. she arrived back at her restaurant, more customers flocked in with hugs and help.

“It’s a blessing,” Dorothy said. “Everybody came to our rescue!”

Just one week before the crash, a man who helped found the restaurant in the 1990’s but was no longer affiliated with it passed

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family promises to rebuild and reopen.

Clearly, they won’t have to do it

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At the All-star break the Yankees had the best record in the American League. And we're running away with the A.L. East. They've been in a nose dive since after the break, and now only lead the A.L. East by 3.5 games over Tampa Bay, and only 5 games ahead of 3rd place Toronto! Are we witnessing what could be the greatest collapse in MLB Glennhistory?Robinson Sr. (See chart to the right.)

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Dallas. Texas- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, former U.S Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, State Senator Royce West, State Representative Victoria Neave Criado and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert will headline the VOTE YES FOR PROP A campaign kick-off at a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the CANVAS Hotel, 1325 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215 at 10 a.m.

Dallas residents have a oncein-a-generation opportunity to revitalize Fair Park and expand the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), two of Dallas’ biggest attractions for travel and tourism, when they cast their ballots November 8 for the $1.5 billion initiative. The ballot measure known as Proposition A asks citizens to vote FOR a “tourist tax”- a 2% increase in the hotel occupancy tax which is paid by visitors who stay overnight in Dallas hotels and motels. Dallas residents would reap the benefits of modernizing these venues but would pay no increase in property or sales Iftaxes.approved, this opportunity will create 50,000+ jobs, bring Fair Park into the 21st century with $300 million worth of renovations and repairs and double the capacity and expected revenue of the KBHCCD with a 1.2 billion investment in

the expansion. The extensive improvements are projected to drive billions of dollars into the local economy, strengthen neighborhoods surrounding Fair Park and Downtown, and better connect the Central Business District to southern Dallas. The tourist tax mechanism was formerly used to fund construction of the American Airlines Center and allowed the City of Dallas to completely pay off debt 15 years earlier than Theexpected.lastday to register to vote in the November election is Tuesday, October 11. Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 24. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. More information is available http://www.voteyesforpropa.comat

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pro-football isn't as popular as it is here," Mayor Johnson said.

During the first committee meeting of professional sports recruitment and retention, Mayor Johnson said a second team aligns with the city's economic development strategy.

"Dallas is the cultural and economic engine that drives the fourth largest and fastest growing metro area in the United States," Mayor Johnson said.

There's still a lot of questions, like: Where would you build another stadium within city limits? Where could you offer parking? Or even, where would you accommodate more people?

That's what members of the mayor's committee have been tasked to do.

"If you design things, if you build new things, you have to be very careful," University of North Texas Director of Sports Management, Bob Heere said. "Be like hey, how do we use this, how do we make substantial facility venue that beneficial for

Mayoreveryone."Johnson

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After months of talking about Dallas becoming home to a second NFL franchise, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson hosted the first committee meeting to turn talk into a hopeful reality.

The question is, does North Texas have what it takes to become home to a second NFL team? Mayor Johnson thinks so.

"I do believe that we have a big enough market to support two NFL teams better than both New York and Los Angeles, where

made it clear his committee was not formed to create competition for the Dallas Cowboys. He believes it's time for Dallas to play a bigger role in North Texas's sports landscape.

"The city of Arlington, the city of Frisco, the city of Grand Prairie and the city of McKinney have been cornering the market on the sports business slowly but steadily over many years," Mayor Johnson said. "The city of Dallas frankly hasn't kept up even though the franchises in this area often claim our city in their branding. We're here today because we believe that needs to change."

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson moves a step closer to new NFL team dream

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and the award-winning DeSoto A Cappella Choir and Varsity Women presenting inspirational performances that capture the spirit of African traditions.

DanceAfrica Performances

Friday, October 7, 2022, and Saturday October 8, 2022

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 17th Annual DanceAfrica features powerful movement and heartsearing drumming. The beat of the drums is the pulse of who we are – it’s our heartbeat, like being home. The performance features nationally renowned Giwayen Mata, an “all-sistah,” dance, percussion, and vocal ensemble presenting dynamic, soul-stirring songs of the African Diaspora. Local guest artists include the acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dance

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Murder Trial: Jury deliberating case in shooting death of former NBA player

By Shaun Rabb

Hardy, who the judge had to admonish for his language at times and who has his own criminal record, testified that he didn't know what the people in the cars were up to, and went to get his guns, then he saw his nephew sitting on the curb.

Prosecutors tried to put Jenkins in the Chrysler 300.

[LAWYER: "So he wasn't near the Chrysler 300?"]

"No," Hardy answered.

[LAWYER: “And it can’t tell us the number of people in the “Correct,”vehicle?”

Cheney said.

Though what GPS tracking alone could not do, cell phone mapping could do, as it placed Jenkins’ cell phone in the same space with the Chrysler 300.

DALLAS - The prosecution wrapped up its case against murder suspect Larry Jenkins in court on Thursday, and the jury is now deliberating the case.

Jenkins is one of three people accused of killing former NBA player and Texas Tech star Andre Emmett outside of his Old East Dallas home in 2019. The other two defendants will go on trial later this year.

Jenkins’ uncle, Jamel Hardy, was called to the stand Thursday, though he was unhappy about being under subpoena to testify.

"The only reason why I’m here is that y'all had me come up here on another charge and you subpoenaed me to court and I told you over the phone before I came there that I don’t have nothing to do with nothing," Hardy

Prosecutorssaid.

pressed him about a group of cars that showed up outside his mother’s Dallas apartment back on September 22, 2019.

"It was a white Chrysler, it was a brown car behind it, it was a black car behind it," Hardy said.

The Chrysler is critical to the case, as surveillance video captured a Chrysler 300 and eyewitnesses saw a Chrysler 300 after the shooting.

The white Chrysler 300 was purchased just weeks before by a co-defendant’s girlfriend had a tracking device put on it.

“We provide GPS tracking services primarily to help people get their cars back if they’re stolen,” William Cheney, with Procon Analytics,

Itexplained.wastracked

to near where Emmett was robbed and murdered at 1801 North Prairie

“2:19Avenue.a.m.,

the vehicle is at zero. It’s stopped and we see that the vehicle is now at an address range of 1801 to 1915 North Prairie Avenue,” prosecutor Summer Elmazi said.

The defense tried to downplay the [LAWYER:GPS.

“Mr. Cheney, the device can tell us a lot, but it can’t tell us who was driving the vehicle, correct?”]

“That’s correct,” Cheney responded.

Mapping the phone and its use from Uptown, where Emmett had been clubbing, to across the street from the Whataburger where Emmett got food.

Ultimately, leaving the area where Emmett lived and was “Andkilled.it

shows the automobile moving south from the location of the crime,” said Greg Gambrell, who has worked for the Dallas County DA’s Office, in the digital muti-media evidence division.

The prosecution rested its case Thursday, then closing arguments took place.

The jury is now deliberating the case against Jenkins.

On Wednesday, the prosecution called two career criminals to the stand.

Dominique McNeely testified that Jenkins told him he robbed and killed Emmett in September Arkeen2019.

Jones, who is out on bond on unrelated charges of engaging organized criminal activity, also claimed Jenkins told him he murdered Emmett.

If convicted, Jenkins would receive an automatic life sentence.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

By The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Take a moment to review our non-family abductions & attempts for tips and statistics on how to keep your children as protected as possible.

We hope you and your family stay safe and healthy during the back-to-school season.

YourSincerely,Friends at The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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Routine bus stops, children biking or walking to school, and after-school pick-ups by parents are back all over America as we embark on another year of

Whilelearning.we are all excited for the year ahead, it is important to keep in mind one of the most important statistics we at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) know all too well—that attempted abductions occur more

often when a child is going to or from school or school-related

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children are at greatest risk on school days before and after school (7-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.) and after dinner time (6-7 p.m.).

Our data also shows that there are many ways that a child or an adult can help thwart an attempted abduction, including ignoring or refusing them, using their cell phones to threaten intervention, fighting, and screaming/making noise.

Shrimp Saganaki is an absolute favorite in its native Greece, and you can taste the reason why! It's similar to shakshuka as it's a bright yet mellow tomato sauce infused with red pepper spice and fragrant shallots and garlic. The shrimp is savory and sweet, cooked to a juicy pink and sprinkled with sharp, creamy feta cheese. Shrimp Saganaki can be a meal on its own, or it could be a tantalizing appetizer for a seafood dinner. In either case, you may want some crusty bread on hand to mop up all of that amazing

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extra-virgin olive oil

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September 1st has past and back to school is here!

SAN ANTONIO

Ministry House of Restoration San Antonio Church

1729 E. Houston St San Antonio, Texas

Pastor Marc Blair, Sr.

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX (214)374-663175241

Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM

Sunday School 9:00AM

Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX (214)341-645975243

Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM

Bible Study Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Surviving Service

ThursdaySundays:Times:11:00AMBibleStudy:

556 Rancho Canyon Haslett, Texas 76052

Tel-Star Baptist Church

Sunday School:9:30 AM

Sunday Worship: 10:30AM Bible Study-1st and 3rd

Proctor / Pastor 2515 S. Denley Drive Dallas, TX 75216

Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown

Saved By Grace Restoration

1700 NW 7th Street Oklahoma City, OK 405 537 1061

Sunday Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Service 11:00 AM Mon-Sat 7:00 AM

PastorMinistriesAzorBarnes

Bible MondayStudyNight 5:00PM - 6:00PM School of Ministry 6:00PM6:30PM

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX (214)371-263375232

Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM

David E. Wilson

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Pastor

Lighthouse Church of God in Christ

2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX (214)371-242175203

Morning Worship: www.lighthousecogic.com11AM MichaelSuperintendentClerkley, Sr

Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX (214)426-546875215

Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM ChrisPastorL.Simmons

Bexar Street Baptist Church

2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX (214)943-357975216

Sunday School: 9:30AM

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM

Bible Study Wed: Thursday7:15PM11:00AM TCPastorMarshall

Concord Ministries Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, (214)331-8522TX

Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM –www.concorddallas.org12:24AM

PLEASANT CHURCHCOMMUNITYGROVEBAPTIST

1655 N. JIM MILLER RD DALLAS TEXAS, 75217

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45AMMORNING10:30AM WORSHIP: 10:45AM WEDNESDAY-12:45PM BTU: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

CHURCH MOTTO: THE BIBLE SAYS…,

Pastor

Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477

115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM 820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill

Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps

Tabernacle of Praise MBC 6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX (214)275-495975227

Sunday School: 8:30AM

Worship:9:45AM

Wed. Praise and Prayer:6:15PM Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM

Reverend

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771

Sunday Worship

Sunday School: 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday

Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.

Carver Height Baptist Church

2510 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX (214)371-202475216

Sunday Worship Sunday

School: 8:30 A.M. Morning

Worship: 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224

Early(214)374-0828RisersSunday School

7:15 MorningAM Worship: 7:50AM

Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study Pastoral7:00PM

Bible Teaching Class

New Leaf Family Church

1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217

**order of services**

Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm Bible Study

Sunday School: 8am

Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am

St. Paul Baptist Church

1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: (214)421-3741

Fax: (214) 421-3926

Sunday School 9:30AM

Service Times 8:00 am and 10:45 am

Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church

411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX (214)943-600775216

Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning

Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise

Worship: www.marsalisavenuebc.com7:00PM

Pastor Rev Terry White

New El Bethel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203

Sunday Service

9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AMWorship II Mountain Top Experience

Wednesday Services 12:00PMNoonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study

Pastor

Dr. Timothy J Brown

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

Phone : (214)823-7308

Fax : (214)823.9720

Sunday: 10AM

Sunday School: http://www.pilgrimrestdallas.org/9AM

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218

Sunday Service 10:00AM

DaytimeWednesdayBible Study/Prayer: 11AM

Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner

Served: 5:30 PM

Prayer: 6:30PM

Bible Study: 7PM

CarlosPastorD.Williams

Pastor

Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church 8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 www.greatercornerstone.orgWorshipWorship:7:30AMEarlySunday:Worship(214)349-7701Services7:30AMMorning:10:30AM

Pastor David E. Wilson

Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677

Morning Glory: 7:45AM

Sunday School: 9:15AM

Pastor Founde:r

Dr. Corey C. Toney Clarette L. Toney-First Lady

Morning Worship: 10:30AM

Bible Study: 7:00PM

Pastor

Rev Ned Armstrong

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241

Main: (214)375-5952

Fax: (214)371-1611

Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM

Sunday School: 9:45AM

Wednesday Night: 7:00PM

Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson

Pastor Dr. H.E. Anderson

Pastor Rev Burley Hudson

Friendship West Baptist Church

2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX (972)228-520075232

Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM

Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM FrederickPastorD.Haynes, II I

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church 4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX (214)337-171375233

Sunday School: 9:15AM

Morning Worship: 10:30AM

Grace of God Baptist Church

601 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

Phone: (972) 274-1074

Sunday School 9 am Praise & Worship @ 10 am Brotherhood & Women Ministry meet every 4th Sunday @ 930 am Thursday Night Theology @ 7 pm Choir Rehearsal - Thursday @ 8 pm

Pastor Simmons

Pastor Darrell W. Pryor

Pastor Rev Daryl Carter