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COMMENTARY Prince of Peace Summons the Better Angels of Our Nature

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By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

n this Tuesday, hundreds of millions of people will celebrate Christmas across the country and around the world. For many, the holiday is a joyous time: Families gather, music in the air, light-draped trees and lampposts; presents are exchanged; blessings are shared.

Jesus confounded both Herod’s fears and the peoples’ hopes. He raised no army. He was a man of peace, not of war. He gathered disciples, not soldiers.

He began his ministry by quoting Isaiah 62:1: “The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.”

But Christmas can also be a hard time for the lonely, the poor and the imprisoned. Each year at this time, I use this column to recall the real meaning of Christmas.

We will be judged, he taught us, by how we treat “the least of these,” by how we treat the stranger on the Jericho Road. He called us on to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to care for the sick, to offer aid to the refugee.

Christmas is literally the mass for Christ, marking the birth of Jesus. He was born under occupation. Joseph and Mary were ordered to go far from home to register with authorities. The innkeeper told Joseph there was no room at the inn. Jesus was born in a stable, lying in a manger, an “at-risk baby.” He was the son of a carpenter.

It’s an extraordinary story. Jesus was a liberator, but by his words, not by his sword. He converted rather than conquered. He accumulated no worldly wealth. He threw the moneylenders from the temple. During his ministry, he owned no home, no land and had no regular paycheck. His time with us was too brief, and he was crucified for his ministry.

He was born at a time of great misery and turmoil. Prophets predicted that a new Messiah was coming — a King of Kings — one who would rout the occupiers and free the people. Many expected and hoped for a mighty warrior — like the superheroes of today’s movies — who would mobilize an army to attack Rome’s occupying legions. Fearing the prophecy, the Roman King Herod ordered the “massacre of the innocents,” the slaughter of all boys age two and under in Bethlehem and the nearby region.

And yet, he succeeded beyond all expectation to transform the world. The Prince of Peace, he taught us that peace is not the absence of violence; it is the presence of justice and righteousness.

These days, the mass for Christ has become a holiday, more secular than sacred. It is a time of sales and discounts, of shopping and Santa. In the midst of this, we should stop a moment and take stock of where we are. The record surely

POLITICAL T he New Year is only a few hours old, but the political forces that are likely to shape a turbulent 2019 are already in play.

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There is good news: Unemployment is down, poverty is down, incomes have slowly begun to rise. We continue to lock up more people than any nation in the world, but our generally dysfunctional Congress just passed a sensible reform that will reduce the number locked up for non-violent offenses or for inability to pay a fine.

Mostly, however, we are astray. The United States wastes lives and literally trillions in wars without end and without apparent purpose, yet when the president abruptly calls for withdrawing some of the troops, he gets criticized from all sides.

Inequality is at record extremes, yet Congress passed a tax cut that went overwhelmingly into the pockets of the already rich. Millions still struggle in this rich country with getting adequate food to eat, yet the administration is intent on cutting support for food stamps that allow the working poor to feed their families.

On our borders, the administration is tearing babies away from their mothers, and keeping so many locked up that we have no facilities to house them. Health care remains unfordable for too many, yet a federal judge recently threatened the health care of millions by declaring the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Jesus was not a partisan, but his birth was immensely political, both in the expectations of the people and the fears of the occupiers. Instead of turning us on one another, he called us to our highest selves. We should not let the deeper meaning of Christmas be lost in the wrappings.

In Chicago, I will go — as I do every year — to visit prisoners. This year, however, many of the city’s ministers are joining together to raise the funds to liberate those who are locked up simply because they cannot make bail. I urge ministers across the country to take this initiative to their towns, visit the local jails, find out how many non-violent offenders are in jail simply because they cannot make bail and work to liberate as many of them as possible.

That surely will express the real meaning of the Christmas story.

Jesus demonstrated the overwhelming power of faith, hope and charity, the importance of love. He showed that people of conscience can make a difference, even against the most powerful oppressor. He demonstrated the strength of summoning our better angels, rather than rousing our fears or feeding our divisions.

This Christmas, this surely is a message to remember. Merry Christmas, everybody. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

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climbed 265 points to close 2018, in a sleepy session compared to the stomach-churning instability that produced the worst year for stocks in a decade and could fuel economic uncertainty that could play into the 2020 President Donald Trump, worried about race. spurning his most loyal supporters who bonded with him over his 2016 demands And as always, there are signs of instafor a border wall, is digging deeper into bility and chaos in the White House, with a partial government shutdown that is confusion over Trump’s exact position on stretching into an 11th day with no clear a border wall and his planned Syria troop way out. withdrawal, while key staff vacancies were unfilled.

The Democratic presidential race is already firing up following Massachusetts Shutting government to please the base Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s announcement Trump stayed at home, often largely alone in the dying hours of 2018 that she is in the White House over the Christmas and launching an exploratory committee -- the New Year’s break, tweeting at Democrats but first step toward a campaign for the party’s with no real political movement evident over nomination. the shutdown. Often the aim seemed to be to talk solely to his political base -- a trend There was an ominous feel to the hol- that is likely to go on all year. idays given the dark cloud hanging over Trump because of special counsel Robert The calendar says 2019 -- but it’s already Mueller, whose findings could take the 2020 nation down the bitter road to impeachment in the year to come.

Warren took the first plunge of the But the President doesn’t just have to front-running Democratic pack, giving her worry about Mueller. Democrats are days a head start on the first quarter fundraising away from taking control of the House of race that will be used to assess the viability Representatives and inaugurating a novel of the top contenders. She is likely to find challenge for Trump’s presidency -- con- the field crowded very soon. gressional oversight.

The Massachusetts senator carved out The Dow Jones Industrial Average populist economic ground with her opening

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message, stressing her humble roots and wholesome family background and accusing billionaires and corporations of attacking the middle class.

Warren’s strengths include long crusades against big banks and Wall Street titans, as Democrats seek a candidate that can loosen Trump’s hold on working-class voters in the industrial Midwest in 2020.

It’s always Mueller time Predictions that Mueller would wrap up his investigation into alleged election collusion with Russia and possible presidential obstruction of justice by the end of 2018 turned out to be wide of the mark.

But every week that went by late last year brought more bad news for Trump and signs Mueller is closing in on the President following a flurry of legal filings, court moves and convictions, and guilty pleas against close Trump associates.

Questions swirl around Trump’s longtime political adviser Roger Stone, about, among other things, what he knew about WikiLeaks email dumps and when he knew it. And people even closer to Trump, such as his son Don Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner, cannot be sure they are in the clear, although all, including the President, profess innocence and downplay Mueller’s investigation.

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The first half of Trump’s term has generated unprecedented turmoil, turnover and chaos in the West Wing. There’s no reason to think that changes now.

The President enters the new year more liberated from “adults in the room” than ever, and freer to follow his impulses. What that means became clear late last year, with his sudden Twitter announcement of a full troop withdrawal from Syria with the words “they are coming back now.”

The President’s willingness to follow his gut was also reflected in his lurch into a government shutdown.

Yet in the days since, his improvisational

HEALTH

5 Tips for Staying on Track in the New Year

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hile many people often wish maintaining good health was as easy as following an equation, health doesn’t have a start or end date.

Once the allure of the new year wears off, it can be easy to let those resolutions go by the wayside.

When you focus on making small, positive changes, you can move your health goals forward throughout the year, no matter where you are on your health journey. To help stay on track, consider these easy-to-implement ideas from registered dietitian Annessa Chumbley: Write it down. Using a nutrition journal and keeping a record of everything you eat and drink can help track progress and reveal small changes that need to be made. Alternatively, downloading a fitness tracking app can help keep you accountable digitally. With a variety of options available for most operating systems, there is almost certain to be one to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for a companion app to track progress or something more in-depth to help guide you through workouts and meal planning.

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high-quality protein source can set the stage for sustained energy levels throughout the day. Having an on-the-go source of protein on-hand, such as Premier Protein’s ready-to-drink chocolate and vanilla shakes featuring 30 grams of protein and 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar, can help ensure you’re starting the day with a proper foundation for success.

Hydrate all day. Hydration is a foundation of good health. Before bed each night, put a 16-ounce bottle of water in the bathroom then drink it first thing in the morning for a daily energy boost.

For an easy and healthy way to add flavor to your water during the day, consider putting an herbal tea bag of your choice in it. For example, Chumbley recommends ginger as a digestion-helper, mint as a caffeine-free way to awaken and chamomile to calm.

Make healthy swaps. Looking for alternatives is an easy way to eat healthy.

Consider swapping out heavier carbs for vegetables such as grilled Portobello mushrooms as pizza crust or zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Swap mayo for avocado when eating egg, chicken or tuna salad. You can also use the sweetness of ripe bananas to decrease

the need for added sugar in recipes like cookies, muffins and pancakes. For an additional nutrition boost, consider adding a scoop of gluten-free protein powder like Premier Protein’s line of 100% Whey Powders, which are available in chocolate or vanilla milkshake flavors and feature 30 grams of protein and 3-4 grams of sugar per scoop, plus no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.

creased energy and improved digestion.

“Use these tips as one small thing that can make a powerful positive impact on your day,” Chumbley said. “Choose one of these and do it every day. Keep the strategy simple so you’ll be more likely to stick with it. When implementing these health tips, think ‘progress’ not ‘perfection.’ If you are progressing, you are successful.”

Get moving. Commit to stepping outside and taking a daily walk. Whether it’s 1 mile or a walk around the block, you can burn calories and receive the added benefits of mental clarity, in-

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LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL & BUSINESS BRIEFS Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl’s Shooting [NPR.org]

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olice and family members have asked for the public’s help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston. Jazmine Barnes was riding with her mother and three siblings early Sunday morning east of the city when they were fired upon. According to police, a bearded white man in his 40s wearing a red hoodie pulled alongside their car in a reddish pickup truck and started shooting. Jazmine Barnes died at the scene; her mother, LaPorsha Washington was shot in the arm and Jazmine’s 6-year-old sister was injured by shattered glass. Police haven’t yet pointed to a possible motive for the killing of the African-American child. Gonzalez has said authorities aren’t ruling out any possibilities, including that it could be a hate crime. A local chapter of Black Lives Matter and others have suggested that the killing was racially motivated.

Lina Hidalgo, Others Get Sworn in as Harris County Officials [Click2Houston.org]

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ina Hidalgo was sworn as the county’s judge at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday at the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management as required by law becoming the first woman and first Latina to lead the county. However, Hidalgo invited the public to an inauguration ceremony on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in an effort to keep with her commitment to keep an open and transparent government. “It’s important to me that this event is open to the public,” Hidalgo said. “We made history in Harris County on Nov. 6 by electing a talented group of individuals who reflect the people and communities we serve. That would not have been possible without the support of the residents of Harris County.” After she was sworn in, Hidalgo thanked her family and her team and colleagues saying it was an “incredible honor” and wishing people a happy new year. Several other newly elected government officials were also be sworn in.

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Dallas County’s First Black Sheriff Takes Reins for Good [DallasNews.com]

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ew Year’s Day was déjà vu for Marian Brown, who was sworn in as interim Dallas County sheriff a year ago after Lupe Valdez stepped down to run for Texas governor. County commissioners picked Brown to replace Valdez, and voters made the job official in November.

Longtime County Commissioner John Wiley Price swore in Brown, the county’s first black sheriff, in a ceremony Tuesday at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. Among those celebrating with Brown were her husband and daughter, KDFW-TV (Channel 4) journalist Shaun Rabb and Kayla Rabb, and her parents, Jim and Estella Lockett. The commissioner highlighted Brown’s long career at the Duncanville Police Department, where she rose from patrol officer to assistant chief. She joined the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department in 2014 and was Valdez’s third-in-command before her promotion to the top job.

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or 49 years, chicken lovers have known that the best chicken in town was on the corner of Scott and Wheeler at Frenchy’s. The Creole spices filled the air drawing customers in for miles just to get a 5-wing special, fries, and a strawberry soda. Get ready to learn a new address, as the original location has to make room for the expansion of another Houston treasure, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Temporarily Frenchy’s will operate just down the street from the original location at 4646 Scott. Their two-story permanent home at the corner of Alabama and Scott is under construction with plans to open this summer. Frenchy’s President Percy “King” Creuzot III said selling the original location was done as an honored promise his father made with Wheeler’s founding pastor, Rev. William A. Lawson, to not inhibit the growth of the church.

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incent Victoria Presents will be producing the World Premiere of the musical play Hattie’s Big Night February 1-10 2019, at Midtown Art Center 3414 La Branch. When actress Hattie Mc Daniel entered the famed Cocoanut Grove Restaurant at the Ambassador Hotel on February 29, 1940, she not only made history as the first African American ever to be nominated for an Academy Award she was also the first Black person ever to attend the awards ceremony. The play aims to delve into the mindset Mc Daniel as she entered the still segregated restaurant in Hollywood in the 1940’s. Hattie’s Big Night plays February 1-10. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 4pm plus an additional matinée performance Saturday Feb.9 at 3pm. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the Door. $12.50 for Students and seniors over 60 with an I.D. More information can be obtained on the website www.vincentvictoriapresents.com or by calling 281-832-6380.

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The Original Frenchy’s Prepares for Big Move for Church Expansion [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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Hattie’s Big Night to Make World Premiere In Houston [BroadwayWorld.com]

idden Figure” and mathematician Dr. Gladys West has accepted the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers award. West joined the elite list of professionals recognized by the Air Force Space Command just before 2018 came to an end. In a news release, the Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Office announced Lt. Gen. David Thompson, Air Force Space Command vice commander, presented Dr. West with one of their highest honors 19 days before Christmas.

Dr. West was unable to attend the formal ceremony held in her honor at the Pentagon in Washington on Aug. 28, where she was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame. On Dec. 6 she was publicly recognized for her work as a member of a team of black female professionals who did computing for the U.S. military in the era before electronic systems.

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new year brought the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them were 17 black female judges. The group of women, who were part of a local democratic campaign called “Black Girl Magic Texas,” first made history -- and headlines -- when they won their respective midterm elections in November. Together, they make up what is believed to be the largest group of black female judges to be elected at the same time in Harris County history. The Harris County Democratic Party posted photos of the swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Tuesday morning. “Today we usher in a new era of representative government and progressive leadership in Harris County,” the group wrote. Harris County, which includes Houston, is the largest county in the state. According to the most recent census data, 43% of people in Harris County are Hispanic, and nearly 20% of the county’s residents identify as African-American.

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African-American Mathematician Inducted Into Air Force Hall of Fame [Click2Houston.com]

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One Texas County Just Swore In 17 Black Female Judges [CNN.com]

Oldest American World War II Veteran Dies At 112 [NPR.Org]

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he United States has lost its oldest World War II veteran. Richard Overton, who fought overseas in a segregated unit, died Thursday at age 112. He was hospitalized recently after a bout with pneumonia and took his last antibiotic on Dec. 21 — “a true soldier in fighting this infection battle with all that he has,” his cousin, Volma Overton, said on Facebook. Richard Overton was born in 1906, near Austin, Texas. He enlisted in the Army in 1940, before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the 1887th Aviation Engineer Battalion, a unit made up of black soldiers, and served in Pearl Harbor, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He chalked his long life up to aspirin, stress-free living and yardwork. He was also known to eat ice cream, drink whiskey and smoke cigars. The U.S. Army offered prayers to the Overton family, saying on Twitter, “Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend.”

ENTERTAINMENT Tiffany Haddish Bombed. Now People Are Defending Her [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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o, she wasn’t ready. Tiffany Haddish on Tuesday tweeted an article from The Root about how she bombed during her New Year’s Eve stand-up performance in Miami. It was so bad that audience members walked out, and Haddish ended up having some drinks with some of those who remained. “Yes this happened. I wish it was better Miami,” Haddish tweeted. “I prayed on it and I have a strong feeling this will never happened again.” Some Miami audience members shared their disappointment with Haddish’s performance on Twitter using the hashtag #SheNotReady, a play on her now famous catchphrase, “She ready.” “@TiffanyHaddish just bombed her show in Miami,” one person tweeted. “We left in the middle of her set along with a lot of other people. Very disappointed, I hope that you are better prepared before your next show. #SheNotReady.” But the “Girls Trip” star also found plenty of sympathy and support.

New Year, Same Old Kanye Love for Trump [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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anye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter. So basically, bringing the old year into the new. West tweeted “Trump all day” and then followed that with “Just so in 2019 you know where I stand” in case that wasn’t clear enough. The rapper/fashion designer/provocateur has both gained and lost fans due to his support of Trump. On Tuesday the rapper tweeted, “From now on I’m performing with my mutherf***ing hat on.” He also doubled down on his love for the MAGA hat. “One of my favorite of many things about what the Trump hat represents to me is that people can’t tell me what to do because I’m black,” West tweeted. Despite saying in October that he was “distancing” himself from politics, West was back tweeting about politics on New Year’s Day.

LeBron James Named Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year [GoodBlackNews.org]

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lthough he’s been sidelined for the next several games with a groin injury, it hasn’t overshadowed the moves LeBron James has made on and off the court. So for the third time the LA Lakers forward has been named the Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year, the Associated Press reports. James received 78 points in the ballots given to U.S. editors and news directors, the AP reports.

The Boston Red Sox Mookie Betts was second with 46 points. The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin placed third, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes came in fourth and Triple Crown winner Justify was fifth, according to the outlet. In his 16th season, James still reigns on the court. He’s continued to be a force helping to usher his teams to the NBA Finals for eight consecutive years.

He left Cleveland to make magic happen with the LA Lakers. And in the midst of aligning his career goals with his life goals and dreams he opened a school called “I Promise” in his hometown of Akron, Ohio for at-risk kids.

The Talk: Carrie Ann Inaba Officially Joins as Julie Chen’s Replacement [TVLine.com]

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t’s official: Carrie Ann Inaba will permanently fill Julie Chen’s vacant seat on The Talk, CBS confirmed Wednesday. The Dancing With the Stars judge made her debut as a regular Talk co-host on Wednesday’s broadcast, rounding out a panel that includes Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Eve. “Having the opportunity to sit at the table with Eve, Sara, Sharon and Sheryl has been such an enriching experience, and I’m honored and looking forward to joining them daily,” Inaba said in a statement.

Angelica McDaniel, executive vice president of daytime programs at CBS, added, “Everyone’s Talk-ing about it, and I’m excited to confirm it. We’re welcoming Carrie Ann Inaba to the Talk table.” It was first reported in December that Inaba would likely be joining the show permanently, after serving as a guest host regularly in the wake of Chen’s departure last September.

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FEATURE Who to Watch in 2019

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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oustonians won’t soon forget 2018. It was the year of surprise upsets as a number Democrats unseated long term Republicans resulting in the first Latina and woman Harris County Judge, Lina Hidalgo; County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, first African American mayor of Missouri City, Yolanda Ford; Fort Bend County’s first African American district attorney, Brian Middleton, first Latina in Congress, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia; and the Black girl magic of 19 female judges. The year when HISD got ugly after some trustees tried to get rid of interim superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan to rehire past superintendent Abe Saavdra diving the Black and Hispanic communities. Houston amped up their fight against guns when Mayor Sylvester Turner formed Mayor’s Commission Against Gun Violence as school shootings came close to home.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis led the way to improve business opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.

We laid to rest a President, Councilman, and the man who brought football back in the form of President George H. W. Bush, Councilman Larry Green, and

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Bob McNair. Simone Biles continue to dominate gymnastics just as James Harden does the same in basketball. And that is just slightly hitting the surface of all that happened.

That was 2018. It has gone in the wind. We press on and push forward to 2019. Every New Year brings its own set of expectations and opportunities to grow. With the unpredictability of any and everything from the White House, the political shake ups, the doing anything while black 2018 was a year that kept us on our toes. And this following year will continue to have us on alert.

As alert, as we have become we need to pay close attention to those making decisions, making the headlines that keep our heads on a swivel. There is plenty to watch in 2019 and Houston Style Magazine wants you to focus on the below. Here’s our Who to Watch list of 2019.

10 years. She has been criticized for continue the efforts to aid minority busiage and lack of experience among other nesses and takes the service of GHBC to things. Despite all that, Hidalgo said she a new level. will willing and ready to serve. People will be watching her closely to see if she Dr. Grenita Lathan can truly deliver on those words.

Houston ISD is in need of a permanent superintendent. Dr. Lathan is interested in Adrian Garcia being that person. She is doing the job now He is a welcome sight to the County to rave reviews by parents and teachers.

Commissioner’s Court, especially to She is a great fit and students love her. that of fellow Commissioner Rodney After the controversy of attempting to Ellis. He was the lone Democrat. It will remove her from the position, all eyes be interesting to see how the addition of will be opened and ears perked to see if Garcia affects the issues once meetings the Board would give their support of her are held. as the permanent superintendent.

Yolanda Ford For years Allen Owen had been the head of Missouri City. But citizens wanted a change and Ford is just the changed they needed. As the first African American mayor of Missouri City, Ford will be watched to see what type of leader she is.

Kennedy Edwards The bright eyed gorgeous teen made history when she was crowned as the first Miss Texas Teen USA. The first time pageant girl is on a winning streak as she also won Miss Houston Teen USA prior to the state title. Eyes will be on her as she prepares for the national Miss Teen USA pageant. We will be watching to see if the Carol Guess Texas beauty can continue on her streak Guess takes on a new role as the head and make history again.

Lina Hidalgo of the Greater Houston Black Chamber.

The 27-year-old is the new Harris This organization is vital to the survival This is a partial list of who to watch.

County Judge after beating incumbent of minority businesses. Guess is one to Send us a line to tell us who you will be Ed Emmit who had served more than what to see how she in her own will watching in 2019.

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SPORTS The Champs Are Here: The Texans defeat the Jags to win the AFC South Division

By Brian Barefield, Style Sports Editor

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rom 1972 until 1983, CBS aired a television show based off of the 1968 novel written by Richard Hooker.

M.A.S.H told the weekly stories about the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was based out of Uijeonebu, South Korea during the Korean War. The soldiers stationed there were in charge of taking care of the wounded soldiers who were wounded during the battle.

I imagine that’s what the Houston Texans medical staff must have felt like in Sunday’s game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost a heartbreaker to the Eagles 32 – 30 on a game winning field goal by Jake Elliott. That loss moved Houston from the 2nd seed in the AFC playoffs to the 3rd seed and hindered them from wrapping up the AFC South division title. To add injury to insult (no pun intended), the Texans lost a host of key players to injuries that will have a huge impact on their 2018 playoff run including S/CB Kareem Jackson and CB Keyvon Webster. But it was the loss of WR Demaryius Thomas who was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after suffering a season ending Achilles injury where Houston will really feel the pain. Thomas was brought over in a mid-season trade to replace another injured Texan WR (Will

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Fuller) who also suffered a season ending lower leg injury.

“He has not been here that long, but everyone looks up to him. Everyone asks him questions, not just about football but life questions. So, for him to go out the way that he did, I hated that for him. I know that he loves football and he just wants to play football,” said DeAndre Hopkins when asked about the impact that will be felt in the locker room by the Thomas’ injury.

The defending Super Bowl champions took advantage of a depleted Texans secondary as QB Nick Foles passed for a franchise high 471 yards and 4 touchdowns. Foles, who also was the MVP of Super Bowl LII looked like he had not missed a beat from last year’s playoff run when he replaced starting QB Carson Wentz. He orchestrated that final scoring drive after taking a massive hit from Texans DE Jadaveon Clowney which resulted in a roughing the passer penalty and caused him to miss one play.

“It was a great hit. [Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney] got a good one on me. Our trainers got out there and I was able to get my breath back. My ribs are a little sore, but all in all, I feel great,” Foles told reporters

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after the game.

Houston was still able to secure a playoff berth even with the loss when the New Orleans defeated the Pittsburg Steelers later on that day. The Texans will host the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday at NRG. If Houston wins they wrap up the division title and a home playoff game, but if they lose and the Colts win it will have them traveling on Wild-Card weekend. Either way, the Texans just want to prevent their

player from having to go to the M.A.S.H unit again.

“That’s the NFL. I mean, that’s what you have a roster for, you have a 46-man roster, so it’s just the next guy has to step in. That’s kind of the way it is. Every team is dealing with all kinds of things,” Houston’s head coach Bill O’Brien reiterated to the media on Sunday.

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diagnosis of a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, cancer, or diabetes can bring a swirl of thoughts and emotions. There may be relief at finding an explanation for bothersome symptoms, but that relief is often quickly overshadowed by insurance issues, financial concerns, and worry about the future.

If you’ve recently received a chronic diagnosis, take it one step at a time to navigate the road ahead.

Assemble a Team Working to overcome the hurdles associated with a chronic condition diagnosis can be physically and emotionally draining. In addition to securing a doctor with expertise in treating your condition, you’ll need a support team of family and friends who can serve as a sounding board for your questions and concerns, help with everyday tasks when you’re feeling run down, provide transportation to appointments, and help keep your spirits up.

Understand Your Condition Arming yourself with information is critical when you receive a life-altering diagnosis. It’s important to understand everything you can about the condition, including known causes, symptoms you may experience, what you can expect as the disease progresses, and more.

If the volume of information is overwhelming, try to consume it a little at a time so you can retain more and give yourself time to process everything you’re learning.

As you read, be sure to make notes about things that are confusing or that you might want to discuss with your medical team.

Identify Treatment Options A big part of your research will likely involve your treatment options. If your doctor has outlined multiple options for treatment, you’ll want to investigate each one thoroughly so you can understand the benefits and risks, as well as deciding which option is the best fit for your particular circumstances. You’ll also want to confirm that your treatment is covered by your health insurance and at what level.

However, there are also some circumstances in which you may experience a delay before you’re able to follow your doctor’s treatment orders. One example is step therapy – a protocol sometimes used by health insurance companies that requires patients to try and fail on one or more lower cost medications before they will provide coverage for the medication originally prescribed by the patient’s provider.

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“During these delays in optimal treatment, patients are at risk, not only for their physical well-being, but also for their quality of life,” said Dr. Ross Maltz, co-chair of the Government and Industry Affairs Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s National Scientific Advisory Committee. “In some instances, insurance policies can impede patient access to the care they need and affect the patient and provider decision-making process.”

Groups are working to change this process through legislative reform, but in the meantime, if you are subject to a step therapy requirement by your insurance provider, you can appeal. The best approach is to work with your doctor to prepare a written letter that contains: • A clear statement that you are appealing a denial of coverage for your prescribed medication • The name of the medication that was denied • A detailed explanation of previous treatments or factors that led your doctor to prescribe the denied medication • Any studies or evidence that support the use of the prescribed medication • The specific health risks you experience now or may in the future without the medication that was originally prescribed • A clearly stated request for approval of the specific prescription, including the medication name and dosage

Brannen tried many different medications and treatment plans over the course of 10 months with results that ranged from ineffective to creating adverse reactions with intense pain and violent vomiting.

He cried himself to sleep and struggled in school because he was so distracted by the pain and nausea.

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For Brannen, this meant more pain, more nausea, and more days not being the carefree child he was learning to be.

Nearly a year later, Brannen finally found a medication that allowed him to resume a symptom-free life as a 5-year-old. He began to eat, gain weight, and grow again.

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When IBD patients like Brannen are subjected to step therapy, they can experience a delay in optimal treatment, which may cause worsened health outcomes, up to and including surgery and a decreased quality of life.

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“Blended” by Sharon M. Draper

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ne plus one is two.

It’s simple: all you have to do is add or count, easy-peasy, a trick you probably learned shortly after you could talk. One plus one is two but as you grow up, you’ll notice that math can get funny and, in the case of the new book “Blended”

by Sharon M. Draper, one plus one might suddenly become more.

Eleven-year-old Isabella Badia Thornton has two homes.

It’s not like she’s rich or anything. It’s true, though, that one house is like a mansion and the other is really small, but the first one is her Dad’s house and the second belongs to her Mom. Isabella has a bedroom in each home because her parents got divorced when she was a little kid and it’s been a mess ever since.

What she doesn’t like: the “slicing in half every seven days” thing when her parents exchange custody at the mall. Ugh. What she loves: her tall, funny, cocoa-skinned dad who bought her a baby grand because Isabella is obsessed with playing piano; and

her beautiful, blonde mother, who noticed Isabella’s talent back when Izzy was almost still a baby. Isabella would never choose between parents but sometimes, standing with one foot in two homes, between two races, is really, really hard.

Her friends are super-understanding and her parents’ friends are cool. Her BFFs, Heather and Imani, let Isabella vent. Her Mom’s boyfriend, John Mark, has sunburned skin, tats, and a big truck and he makes Mom happy. Anastasia, Isabella’s Dad’s “lady friend” is elegant and sweet and Isabella likes Darren, Anastasia’s college-age son. So it’s not like she doesn’t have people who love her, right?

But when you’re eleven years old, there’s a lot to figure out. Other kids can be jerks at school, and do dumb things. Adults can do equally stupid things by making decisions without asking the kids who are impacted. Racial issues occur, even when they definitely shouldn’t. And when bad things happen to good kids, it’s nice to know who you can always count on.

Draper was a little girl, once upon a time.

Can we assume she remembers it keenly?

Because in “Blended,” she taps perfectly into the emotions and the figuring-it-out period that almost-teenagers endure today.

In getting inside the head of a pre-teen girl, Draper presents a great young character that happens to hate drama. Still, Isabella is a typical kid with bashful boy-crazy moments and fierce-girl classmate conflicts, but her forthrightness and willingness to ask for help could be a boon for any “blended” child in similar situations. Parents might also appreciate that many of Draper’s characters are not assigned a race, which subtly puts the emphasis of much of the plot on the action rather than on the color of skin.

Meant purely for young readers age 9-to12, this middle-grade book is fun, profanity-free, and relevant now. Give it to the girl who needs a sharp story; for her, “Blended” is a good one.

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EAT WITH STYLE Burgers and Brew: The Perfect Pair at Hopdoddy

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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ow do you take the everyday burger and make it better? Start with fresh ingredients, homemade buns, farmraised beef, and a creative mind to think of something different. And there you have Hopdoddy, an Austin based burger bar that is taking burgers to the next level.

Established in 2010 in Austin, Texas, “hop” refers to the bitter plant used in beer and “doddy” is the nickname for a type of cow. When burgers and beer is your signature, Hopdoddy has to be your name. The menu offers 13 signature burgers with meat that they butcher and grind daily on buns that are baked fresh every day. Burgers range in price from $9 to $13.

I got the opportunity to have the Hopdoddy experience at their newest location in Webster, Texas. The burger joint had a laid back, lively kind of atmosphere.

From Willie Nelson and other music artists hanging on the walls to the melodic sounds filling the space, music is clearly a big part of the Hopdoddy culture. Second to that is the importance of beer. The bar is the hub of all the action and located smack dab in the center of the restaurant. Surrounding that is an array of brightly colored chairs and tables with booths flanking the outside. Another good focal point is the open kitchen where diners can see part of the food preparation.

Diners coming in need to just pick their spot and begin the hard task of deciding what to eat. Perusing the menu sent my taste buds in a spin as I imaged how each scrumptious dish would taste in my mouth.

There were Angus beef burgers topped with ingredients like Applewood Bacon, Tillamook Cheddar Cheese, Basil Pesto, Chipotle Aioli and Caffeinated BBQ. Nonbeef eaters will enjoy chicken, turkey, tuna, vegan or a black bean & corn patty options.

Plus, there are salads, sides, and shakes.

There is something for every palate.

With so many options, making a decision was super hard so I allowed the public relations team to guide me. Since I don’t eat red meat, they suggested I try the Thunderbird, Ahi Tuna, and the Brew Burger. Yes, that’s three burgers. Don’t judge me. My friend, who is a beef eater, opted for the Primetime and Goodnight/ Good Cause Burger. We were kind of hungry.

Before I tell you about the burgers, let talk potatoes, fries that is. Most burger joints will have fries and maybe fries topped with chili and cheese. That’s typical. Being typical is not the Hopdoddy’s style. Your taste buds are stretched here. Fries options include regular potato or sweet potato. Now for the toppings. How about fries topped with Honey, Sage, Truffle Oil, Green Chile, and Buffalo Sauce. When I say the Hot

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Honey and Sage sweet potato fries are the business...oh so good. Be prepared for the kick though. These fries combined spice with that perfect hint of sweet that blends so well with sweet potatoes. Now while I was a huge fan of the above, my friend was a bigger fan of the Parmesan Truffle Fries.

She loved the Kennebec fries that were sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese and Parsley and came with Aioli for dipping. The fries came highly recommended and they are a must try. Both make you hate to wipe your fingers on a napkin (since it is bad manners to lick your finger but you will want too). A good thing about these fries is that they are on their shareable menu. Yes, you don’t have to be a pig by yourself because yes, they are that good. Besides the above mention, other options that are equally as savoring are the Green Chile Queso Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, and Buffalo Fries.

Getting back to what Hopdoddy is known for…its burgers. Arriving on a silver tray with a single piece of brown butcher paper, the server also supplies a fork and knife to let you know eating this burger might be a challenge. And when you are looking at three of them that challenge can be overwhelming. First off, kudos to Hopdoddy for not just slapping a grilled chicken breast on a bun. The Thunderbird is actually a ground chicken patty that is moist, juicy and exploding with flavor. And I shouldn’t even call it a patty because of it far plumper than a flat fast food burger regular patty. The burger is topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tillamook Pepper Jack, Seared Poblanos, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, and Lettuce in between two toasted buttered buns. Reading the ingredients and I grew concerned about a couple of things – Pico de Gallo, Seared Poblanos, and Chipotle Aioli. I am able to say that I had nothing to fear. Now I dare not try the poblanos but I kept everything else. I was able to handle the fire this burger gave. I literally tasted every ingredient and one didn’t overpower the other.

Staying on the spicy kick I checked out the Big Parma next. It’s a spicy chicken Parmesan sandwich with jalapenos and mushrooms. I liked this burger a tad better than the Thunderbird, mainly because spices a little more pronounced. It is equally as juicy and plump as the Thunderbird. Now don’t go looking for this on the menu, as it is part of Hopdoddy’s Brew Burger Series.

Burgers in this series have one key ingredient in their preparation a local craft beer.

Month-to-month a new burger is rotated along with the brewery of the month. So don’t get hooked on one burger too long.

Last in my culinary exploration was the Ahi Tuna, which is described as sushi on a bun. This description is perfect as the tuna

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is slightly seared leaving the middle rather pink. Although I was warned beforehand, it was still a bit too colorful for my taste so I sent it back to the kitchen for them to put some more fire on it. Now that my burger was no longer pink, I could appreciate the Sunflower Sprouts, Nori Chips, Teriyaki, Honey Wasabi, Mayo, Pickled Ginger, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion on the

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Sushi-Grade Tuna. Instantly, I tasted the wasabi first and was ever so thankful that its punch was less heighten by the sweet of the honey. This was definitely an interesting culinary adventure for my tongue. To me, this takes an acquired taste.

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arris County is seeing a wave of blue as the newly elected Harris County leadership was officially sworn into office. Judge Vanessa Gilmore issues the oath of office to the massive group that included County Judge Lina Hidalgo, District Clerk Marilyn Burgess, Treasurer Dylan Osborne, Clerk Dr. Diane Trautman, and Commissioners R. Jack Cagle and Adrian Garcia. Some in attendance were Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Maria Trevino-Rodriguez, Lizbeth Moreno, Judge Robert Schaffer, Phillip Hall Singers, Kinder High School Jazz Combo, Roland Garcia, Carolyn Shabazz, Gerald Womack, Erica Lee Carter, Dallas Jones, Debra Duncan, Lalou Davis Yemitan, Carolyn Campbell, and Rhonda Skillern Jones.

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Some in attendance were Ky Wilson, Colette Loeb, Gayla Gardner, Jacqueline Bostic, Erica Fazande, Chelsea Overstreet, Dr. Valarie Perry, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, Lisa Harris, Aziza Mims, Terri Smith, Erin Patterson, Dr. Cherry Gooden, Drew Campbell, Mavis Ball, Nicole Hadnott, Renee Morris, Natashia Miller, Raeanne Miller, Shannon Hunter, Cynthia Phillips, Candace Day, Connie Cochran-Toole, Allison Hollins, Lorraine Cole, Linda Knight Burkley, and Barbara Roberts.

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Jewels of the Masquerade Photography by Vicky Pink efore making their society debut, an elegant reception, The Jewels of the Masquerade, was held in honor of debutantes Cameryn Burnett, Payton Mack, McKenna Sanders, and Gaia Willson. Family and friends toasted the young ladies as they received well wishes for their bright futures. Some in attendance were Dr. Austin and Loren Lane, Holly Harris, Dr. Shawn Simmons, Pastors Kirbyjon & Suzette Caldwell.

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