Houston Style Magazine Vol 31 No 42

Houston Style Magazine October 15 – October 21, 2020

Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication, Since 1989

Volume 31 | Number 42

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Houston Texans First Win – 30 -14 Jesse Jackson Donald Trump Is Complicit In Gov. Whitner Kidnap Plot

DON’T BE DISCOURAGED: This Is The Most Important Election Of Your Life!

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Dr. Jill Biden Mayor Turner Welcomes Dr. Jill Biden To Houston For A Voter Rally

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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COMMENTARY

Trump Is Complicit In Whitmer Kidnap Plot

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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olitical rhetoric can incite. Incendiary posturing can trigger those who carry matches. We’ve now seen this play out dramatically in Michigan. Last week, six men, members of a right-wing militia group calling themselves the Wolverine Watchmen, were arrested and charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan before the November elections. Seven others were charged under Michigan’s anti-terrorism law for allegedly seeking to recruit an army of 200 to storm the Michigan Capitol and ignite a “civil war.”

The plot went far beyond the Facebook bluster. The defendants, according to the complaint, held “field training exercises,” purchased a taser for use in the kidnapping, tested an explosive device, possessed and trained with firearms, and conducted surveillance of Whitmer’s vacation home, and of a bridge that might be blown up to impede police response.

One argued that they should put the governor on trial for treason.

Another allegedly urged: “Snatch and grab man. Grab the f**** governor. Just grab the b****. Because at that point ... it’s over.” Another suggested, “Have one person go to her house. Knock on the door and when she answers it just cap her.”

This right-wing domestic terrorism doesn’t fester in a vacuum. Faced with the pandemic, Gov. Whitmer acted to protect the citizens of her state, closing down private facilities, requiring the wearing of masks and social distancing.

She pushed publicly for needed protective equipment in the face of the federal government’s disarray. Donald Trump, who seems to be threatened by strong women leaders, repeatedly called her out personally. Republicans in the state legislature called her a “tyrant,” and railed against her actions, even though

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most Michigan residents supported her efforts to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

The festering anger broke out in a stunning demonstration in April when a large rally, featuring Trump posters, swastikas, Confederate flags, Hawaiian shirts (symbol of the anti-government “boogaloo” movement) surrounded the capitol. Men in fatigues carrying assault rifles filled the galleries of the Capitol yelling threats at the legislators below.

According to police, NRA promoted “open carry” laws left them powerless to stop them. ` The Republican speaker of the House said, “There’s nothing more American than people coming together to ensure their voices are being heard.”

Trump responded not by criticizing the demonstrators, but by tweeting “LIBERATE MICHIGAN.”

Even though Trump chose not to create national standards and left the states to operate on their own, he continued to criticize Whitmer and others for not opening their economies faster. He spewed out tweets as though he was an adolescent shooting spitballs when the teacher’s back is turned.

Only he isn’t an adolescent; he’s president of the United States. And his incendiary words incite.

Republican legislators in the state took up Trump’s follies, joining in scorning masks as oppressive, and denouncing the governor in harsh terms, calling her actions to stop the spread of the pandemic “tyrannical,” comparing them to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, labeling her a dictator. Signs like “tyrants get the rope,” “Ditch the Witch” and “Heil Whitler” began to appear alongside Confederate flags and calls to “Let us free from tyranny.”A Republican leader in the Senate joined with the armed demonstrators in a rally. One of those on the stage was later indicted

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as part of the plot against the governor.

Asked to denounce white supremacy and the right-wing militia Proud Boys in the first presidential debate, Trump memorably called on them to “stand back and stand by.” The Proud Boys took that as a mandate and a slogan. The plotters were emboldened.

When the plot came out, Whitmer drew the inescapable connections: “When our leaders meet with, encourage, or fraternize with domestic terrorists, they legitimize their actions and they are complicit. When they stoke and contribute to hate speech, they are complicit.”

“Just last week, the president of the United States stood before the American people and refused to condemn white supremacists and hate groups like these two Michigan militia groups,” Whitmer said, noting that those who were plotting to kidnap her had “heard the president’s words not as a rebuke but as a rallying cry -- as a call to action.”

Rather than apologize, the head of the state Republican Party released a letter criticizing Whitmer for not warning legislators about the plot. Trump complained that she hadn’t thanked him for the work of the FBI, and sniped once more at her, “Gov. Whitmer of Michigan has done a terrible job. She locked

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down her state for everyone, except her husband’s boating activities.”

As a former Trump Homeland Security official, Miles Taylor, has argued, “[T] he president’s rhetoric has served as a loaded gun for those groups who have since taken his words as sort of permission to do what they’re doing.”

American politics is often bare-fisted. In the heat of a campaign, rhetoric can get overheated. When the country is as polarized as this one, the rhetoric can go over the top. But responsible leaders seek to bring us together, not drive us apart; they appeal to the better angels of our character, not our worst fears or prejudices. They try to find ways to reach out to those who are alienated or fearful. What a leader cannot do is fan their hatred or appear to give them permission for violence.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org Follow him on Twitter at: @RevJJackson Share this story online at: www.StyleMagazine.com

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Early Vote College Challenge And Encouraging Houstonians To Vote Mayor Works Hard Strengthening Our Cities Capacity To Recover From COVID-19

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Mayor Turner announces the Mayor’s Early Vote College Challenge at the University of Houston on the first day of early voting.

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ayor Turner kicked off the first day of early voting with students from the University of Houston (UH) and Texas Southern University (TSU).

The Mayor announced the Mayor’s Early Vote College Challenge, a challenge encouraging students from the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and Rice University to cast their ballots during early voting.

Mayor Turner will receive a daily report of the turnout on local campuses and will announce the winning school after the election.

During his visit to Texas Southern University, Mayor Turner took part in TSU’s Student March to the Polls.

The Mayor joined TSU students by marching down the campus to the TSU polling location where he casted his ballot.

Mayor Turner marches down to the TSU polling location and is joined by TSU students and faculty.

On the first day of early voting, Harris County smashed a record previously set in the 2016 election cycle.

Mayor Turner is asking young people to vote early and on election day by sharing their experiences on social media.

“Our students are the future of this country and their voices must be heard,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

“This is the most important election

of our time and you simply cannot sit it out and expect to be heard. Voting is a fundamental right and the most powerful way to express one’s self. I am encouraging everyone to participate in early voting this year and vote all the way down the ballot.”

The mayor also released a public service announcement on the first day of early voting. www.HoustonTX.gov

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‘Hunker Down’ The Fall COVID-19 Surge Is Here

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he US is now grappling with a new Covid-19 surge, one that could overwhelm hospitals, kill thousands of Americans a day by January and leave even young survivors with long-term complications, Christina Maxouris and Holly Yan write.

At least 36 states are now reporting increased cases of the virus and hospitalizations are on the rise nationwide in the “fall/winter surge that everyone was worried about,” Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, said yesterday. The US is now averaging 49,000 new infections a day, according to Johns Hopkins University data, with cases accelerating in the Midwest and northern states. “But it’s going to be nationally soon enough,” Hotez added.

Small gatherings are a growing source of the spread, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told US governors on a call, according to audio obtained by CNN.

The warning comes just weeks before the election, which has seen thousands of people brave hours-long waits, glitches and politically motivated obstruction to cast early ballots, Stephen Collinson writes.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is promising multiple rallies a day, potentially risking the health of his supporters and their communities. It is really up to Americans to turn the tide, or a devastating winter awaits. A further 135,000 Americans could die in the next three months, according to the latest projection from the University of Washington. “This winter -- this November, December, January, February -- could be the worst time in our epidemic,” Hotez said. “Get ready to hunker down.”

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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD: City of Houston Re-Opens Visions Zero Public Comment Until October 20th By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

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October is Planning Month 2020

ision Zero Houston is the City’s commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030 and improve street safety for all road users.

We are excited to share with you a few updates and an important call to action:

The Vision Zero Action Plan will be released in early November to coincide with November 7, 2000: the 20th anniversary of the last time Texas roadways went a day without a single death state-wide.

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Throughout October, the Planning and Development Department is doing additional engagement and outreach with select METRO Transit Centers.

Over the summer, the Planning and Development Department hosted two online public meetings and a public comment period to hear from you and get feedback on the draft Vision Zero Action Plan. We have incorporated what we heard and now we want to make sure we got it right.

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Call to Action: provide feedback on the revised draft actions and tell your friends and family to do the same.

Review and provide comments at https://www.letstalkhouston.org/ vision-zero by October 20.

Click on any of the focus areas – Overarching, Make Walking and Biking Safe, Make Connecting to Transit Safe, and Make Driving Safe – to review the actions.

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Register and click on ‘Quick Reply’ to provide a comment or see what others are saying by clicking ‘Go to Discussion’.

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Angela Rye To Host New Video Series: THE MAIN THING, Exclusively On Tidal The Series Highlights Priorities Ahead Of The 2020 Election

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his week, Angela Rye is partnering with TIDAL for an exclusive new series, “The Main Thing,” where the multi-hyphenate attorney, political commentator and activist will sit down with guests for intimate and honest conversations. The first episode features Snoop Dogg, who will become a first-time voter. They tackle his voting journey, Black political power, and voting rights while delving deeper into how systemic oppression and chronic myths perpetuate voter suppression.

“The Main Thing,” will be available for TIDAL members and non-members alike. Watch to see what’s really going on at www.TIDAL.com/TheMainThing.

“As a culture, we commune in spaces like our kitchen tables and backyard barbecues for life’s delicate, candid conversations. While we’re secluded in our homes during one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s history, “The Main Thing,” virtually culminates all of those conversations and as a culture, helps us to align on what really matters,”

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said Angela Rye. In the debut episode, Rye and Snoop discuss the tumultuous history of voting rights, his respect for Congresswoman Maxine Waters, his support for Kamala Harris, and how to pursue justice on the ballot.

Throughout the series, Rye will sit down with high-profile celebrities, entertainers, history makers, athletes, organizers and more to discuss culturally relevant topics and key issues leading up to the election. “The Main Thing,” will be fully playable for TIDAL mem-

bers and non-members alike.

This new series adds to the growing list of exclusive content and unique experiences available for TIDAL members, including CRWN with Megan thee Stallion, Rap Radar with Drake, Car Test with Jhene Aiko and more. The series further solidifies the platform’s commitment to providing subscribers with more than just great music.

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About TIDAL TIDAL is an artist-owned global music and entertainment platform that brings artists and fans closer together through unique original content and exclusive events. Available in 56 countries, the streaming service has more than 60 million songs and 250,000 high quality videos in its catalog along with original video series, podcasts, thousands of expertly curated playlists and artist discovery via TIDAL Rising.

About Angela Rye Angela Rye award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, commentator, and self-described empowermenteur, embodies what it means to be a “bringer of truth.” Named and raised accordingly, the attorney’s no holds barred commentary has resonated with demographics all over the world.

Her thoughtful yet incisive commentary and real talk about social justice, politics, culture, and history sparks much-needed conversation about the state of America.

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DON’T BE DISCOURAGED: This Is The Most Important Election Of Your Life!

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By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor www.StyleMagazine.com

or months now we have heard how this would not be an ordinary election. Beyond the candidates and the issues, the hot topic has been how we would vote and be safe at the same time. All across the nation, there have been court hearings, lawsuits, protests, and marches with people interpreting laws to favor their side to either take away or add more voting restrictions all to discourage minorities from voting.

Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins most notably has had a battle with Governor Greg Abbott over the distribution of mail-in ballot applications. Let us also not forget Gov. Abbott’s order to have only one drop off location for mail-in ballots for a county composed of over 4 million people. With each hurdle we kept pushing forward, lifting our voice to not be ignored, and keeping our eye ever so focus on the goal ahead – voting. We were disappointed but we didn’t drop out.

We were derailed but no less determined. We were disgusted but still driven to our goal, demanding of our purpose, and dedicated to our cause to cast our vote in this most important election. Houston Style Magazine applauds every one of you who has done their part to participate in the solution to help the problems that plague our nation. For those who have yet to perform your civic duty Houston Style Magazine has a special message for you – Don’t be discouraged.

In the 1800s, there was a lot to be discouraged about. African Americans were thought of as less than human thereby had no rights whatsoever. Then there was the age where African Americans were denied the right to vote for not passing ridiculous literacy tests, jellybeans tests, poll taxes residential property restrictions, and more. Nevertheless, we had those who had a don’t stop, don’t quick attitude who would not rest. Their efforts resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that finally granted minorities the right to vote. President George Bush reauthorized the act in 2006 thereby making it easier for minorities to register to vote. Each time we take a step forward there are others in the background trying their hardest to make us take two steps forward. We must be like our ancestors of yesteryear by not being discouraged but more determined than ever to cast our vote.

Elected officials help determine how we all live. They are only given that power when we vote or not vote. Everyone must realize by not voting you are still voting because it is a vote for the other side.

Every vote counts. Every vote matters. As I often hear in a commercial, if the right to vote wasn’t so important why would people want to take your right away? Anything worth having is worth saving. There are far few things as important as the right to vote.

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Harris County District Clerks is Reporting 287,532 People Voted In The First 2-Days Politicians know this. And you should as well. We are their employer and we have the right to show them the door or open it for them if they don’t keep our best interests at heart.

Right now we are all CEOs of the company known as America. We are accepting applications for the various open positions and evaluating skill sets, track records, decisiveness as we determine whom we will hire. Your vote is your top candidate. The one who will make decisions on your behalf that aligns best with your family’s values, needs, and beliefs. You must choose the best applicant possible by November 3rd. Who will you choose?

Hopefully, you choose people who will represent all of America with no regard to their gender, race, economic status, title, sexual orientation, or religion. The person you choose should be worthy of representing you.

Don’t be discouraged by the hate speech.

Don’t be discouraged by the filthy tackles to steal your vote. Don’t be discouraged by the hot temperatures, long poll lines, dysfunctioning machines, ID laws – let nothing discouraging you from voting. Be prepared for the wait. Pack you some snacks or meal, get your folding chair, have a filled in sample ballot if needed, and be prepared to make a few new friends while you

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all wait to exercise your voice. If you don’t, you have given up your right to vote and Americans just don’t do that.

Early voting has started in Texas and ends Friday, October 30, 2020, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Harris County has 120 voting locations, 8-24 hour voting locations, 10 drive-thru voting locations, and 1 spot to drop off mail-in ballots.

If you are going to the polls, remember your ID. You are not required to wear a mask but it would sure be a great gesture to protect yourself and others. For more information, visit HarrisVotes.com.

And remember, don’t be discouraged!

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Collaborative for Children No Show Luncheon Raises Nearly $200,000 Funds Support Early Learning Resources For Houston’s Most Vulnerable Young Children By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

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ollaborative for Children raised nearly $200,000 with its virtual No Show Luncheon hosted October 14. Collaborative for Children CEO Dr. Melanie Johnson was joined by the event’s presenting sponsor Steve Kean, of The Kean Family Foundation, sharing the agency’s strategic vision for the future. Sponsors and guests watched a special video presentation outlining Collaborative for Children’s commitment to providing children ages 0 to 5 with innovative early learning opportunities designed to build future leaders, foster critical 21st century skills and achieve school readiness.

Working with parents, caregivers, and educators for 33 years, Collaborative for Children has been a leading architect using its collective ingenuity to usher in a future bright with possibilities for every child no matter the circumstances. In 2020, the organization worked hand in hand with the Texas Workforce Commission and city and county officials to help more than 9,000 essential workers find quality child care with its online website findchildcarenow.org. It also recently launched a unique business accelerator program to provide child care centers with business development training and high-quality early learning resources so that they may become Centers of Excellence.

Additionally, Collaborative for Children will soon unveil a high-tech learning experience on wheels, which will travel to under-resourced neighborhoods with 21st century programming on board to improve children’s outcomes in literacy, math, and social-emo-

tional development.

“Our focus is readying young children for the 21st century. Our vision is to achieve educational equity for all children, and we are constantly evaluating how best to accomplish this,” Johnson said. “That is why we encourage business leaders, area families and individuals who care about the future of our city to recognize the importance that these young minds play in Houston’s success. Getting our children workforce ready starts between 0 and 5 years old.

“While we are genuinely excited about the future, it must start today, and financial support is needed now more than ever,” Johnson said. “We’re so grateful to the many supporters who have already recognized that our future workforce depends on our children.”

“Kids get kicked out of pre-K at six times the rate of getting kicked out of K-12,” said Steve Kean, of The Kean Family Foundation. “In many cases, that’s boys and that’s tragic. That’s a shame, and it’s an opportunity. Collaborative for Children enables us to capture that opportunity by providing early learning blocks for long-term success.”

The luncheon was presented by The Kean Family Foundation, and supported by PNC, Community Health Choice, April and Rob Eschweiler, CenterPoint Energy, Enbridge, Julie and Drew Alexander and Wells Fargo. Other support provided by Dorothy Ables, Allison Falender and Leon Rubinstein, H-E-B, Richard and Ginni Mithoff, Glenna Pierpoint, Laura

Sayavedra, Anna and Charlie Schwartzel, Jennifer and David Strauss and Caren and Rob Sweetland. To learn more about Collaborative for Children’s work in the greater Houston-area, visit collabforchildren.org.

ABOUT Collaborative For Children:

Collaborative for Children believes every child deserves high quality early childhood education and access to innovative early learning opportunities that foster critical 21st century skills. For 33 years, we have provided families and educators with business resources and programming to help children ages 0 to 5 achieve school readiness.

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Harris County Early Voting Locations

Early Voting Hours of Operation October 13 - 17: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 18: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 19 - 24: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 25: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 26: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 27-29: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

October 30: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

28. Harris County Cultural Arts Center 13334 Wallisville Road, Houston, 77044 29. C E King Middle School 1. *NRG Arena - Hall D 8530 C E King Parkway, Houston, 77044 1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, 77054 30. Northeast Multi Service Center - Auditorium 2. *John P McGovern Texas Medical Center Commons 9720 Spaulding Street, Houston, 77016 1st Floor, Food Court 31. HCC North Forest Campus - Community Room 6550 Bertner Avenue, Houston, 77030 6010 Little York Road, Houston, 77016 3. Rice University 32. Anclamars W Reception Hall A - Hall A 2050 University, Houston, 77005 10330 Eastex Fwy, Houston, 77093 4. Texas Southern University 33. Holiday Inn Intercontinental Airport Hotel 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, 77004 15222 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, 77032 5. Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church - Gymnasium 34. BakerRipley East Aldine Campus 3810 Ruth Street, Houston, 77004 Reunion Hall Welcome Center 6. University of Houston - The Student Center South 3000 Aldine Mail Route Road, Houston, 77039 Room 220 F & D & B 35. Hardy Street Senior Citizens Center - Auditorium 4455 University Drive, Houston, TX 77004 11901 West Hardy Road, Houston, 77076 7. Neighborhood Centers Inc Ripley House Campus - Gym 36. Clark Park Community Center - Main MultiPurpose Room 4410 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, 77011 9718 Clark Road, Houston, 77076 8. *Toyota Center - VIP A and B 37. * Victory Houston - Large Worship Area 1510 Polk Street, Houston, 77002 809 West Road, Houston, 77038 9. County Attorney Conference Center - Conference Room 38. Acres Homes Multi Service Center - Auditorium 1019 Congress Avenue, Houston, 77002 6719 West Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 10. Metropolitan MultiService Center - MMSL AR 1&2 and gym 39. Lone Star College Victory Center - VC 102 and VC 120 1475 West Gray Street, Houston, 77019 4141 Victory Drive, Houston, 77088 11. *HCC West Loop South - Auditorium 40. The Grand Tuscany Hotel - The Plaza 5601 West Loop South, Houston, 77081 12801 Northwest Freeway, Houston, 77040 12. Hampton Inn Galleria - Uptown Room 41. Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel - Magnolia Room 4500 Post Oak Parkway, Houston, 77027 3000 North Loop West Freeway, Houston, 77092 13. Hampton Inn and Suites - Bayou City Ballroom 42. Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria - Laurel Ballroom 5820 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77007 7611 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77024 14. West End Multi Service Center - Auditorium Building 3 43. Trini Mendenhall Community Center - Large auditorium 170 Heights Boulevard, Houston, 77007 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, 77055 15. *Resurrection Metropolitan Comm. Church 44. First Congregational Church - Assembly Room Classrooms 106 & 108 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, 77024 2025 West 11th Street, Houston, 77008 45. John Knox Presbyterian Church 16. SPJST Lodge Num 88 - Ballroom Education Building Classroom 11 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008 2525 Gessner Road, Houston, 77080 17. Moody Park Community Center - Meeting room 46. Masjid El Farooq 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, 77009 1207 Conrad Sauer Drive, Houston, 77043 18. *Kashmere MultiService Center - Auditorium 47. *Tracy Gee Community Center - Room 1 and 2 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston, 77026 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, 77042 19. *Houston Food Bank - Community Room 48. Unity of Houston Annex - Annex 535 Portwall Street, Houston, 77029 2819 Hillcroft Street, Houston, 77057 20. HCC Southeast College Building 49. Bayland Park Community Center - Auditorium C Parking Garage - Room 108 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, 77074 6960 Rustic Street, Houston, 77087 21. Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Ctr - Main Floor50. Raindrop Turkish House - Ballroom 9301 West Bellfort Boulevard, Houston, 77031 5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houston, 77021 51. The Power Center - Green Room 22. Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport - Pasadena Room 12401 South Post Oak Road, Houston, 77045 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77017 52. Kingdom Builders Center - Great Room 23. BakerRipley Cleveland Neighborhood Center - Gym 6011 West Orem Drive, Houston, 77085 720 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, 77504 53. Hiram Clarke Multi Service Center - Auditorium 24. Iglesia Una Luz en Tu Camino - Meeting Room 3810 West Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, 77017 54. J J Roberson Family Life Center - Gym 25. * John Phelps Courthouse - Training Room 4810 Redbud, Houston, 77033 101 South Richey Street, Pasadena, 77506 55. Sunnyside Multi Service Center - Auditorium 26. Alvin D Baggett Community Center - Conference Room 2 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 1302 Keene Street, Galena Park, 77547 56. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church - Parish Hall 27. Milton Lusk Activity Center - Basketball Court 1022 Mercury Drive, Houston, 77029 10960 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houston, 77048

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Harris County Early Voting Locations

Early Voting Hours of Operation October 13 - 17: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 18: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 19 - 24: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 25: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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October 27-29: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

October 30: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

84. Hosanna Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall Room 5 16526 Ella Blvd, Houston, 7709 85. Church of Christ on Bammel Road - Kaleo Building 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 77068 86. HCPL Barbara Bush Branch - Multipurpose Room 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, 77379 87. Masjid AlSalam 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring, 77379 88. Lakewood Residents Club - Dance floor 15006 Lakewood Forest Drive, Houston, 77070 89. Klein Multipurpose Center - Room 402 7500 FM 2920, Spring, 77379 90. Lone Star College Creekside - Room 116 8747 West New Harmony Trail, Tomball, 77375 91. Samuel Matthews Park Community Center 1728 East Hufsmith Road, Tomball, 77375 65. * East Harris County Activity Center - Big Room 92. Tomball Public Works Building - Training Room 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, 77505 501B James Street, Tomball, 77375 66. La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center - Senior Center 93. City Jersey Village Municipal Government Center 1322 South Broadway, La Porte, 77571 Civic Center Auditorium 67. Lee College - Gymnasium 16327 Lakeview Drive, Houston, 77040 200 Lee Drive, Baytown, 77520 94. Saint John Lutheran Church and School - Gym 68. Coady Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall 15235 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, 77429 5606 Wade Road, Baytown, 77521 95. * Juergens Hall Community Center - Dance Hall 69. San Jacinto Community Center - Meeting Room 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, 77429 604 Highland Woods Drive, Highlands, 77562 96. Hockley Community Center 70. Martin Flukinger Community Center 28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley, 77447 Large Assembly Room 97. Lakeland Activity Center - Sandpiper Room and Crane 16003 Lorenzo Street, Channelview, 77530 16902 Bridgeland Landing, Cypress, TX 77433 71. North Channel Branch Library - Meeting Room 98. John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, 77049 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, 77433 72. Crosby Community Center - Large Assembly Room 99. Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center - Room 300 409 Hare Road, Crosby, 77532 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, 77433 73. Lake Houston Church of Christ - Fellowship Hall 100. ISGH Bear Creek Community Center - Community Center [Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00 pm] 17250 Coventry Park Drive, Houston, 77084 8003 Farmingham Road, Humble, 77346 101. Katherine Tyra Branch Library - Meeting Room 74. Kingwood Community Center - Auditorium 16719 Clay Road, Houston, 77084 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, 77345 102. Lone Star College Cypress Center - Room 105, 106, 107 75. Humble Civic Center - Ballrooms 2 and 3 19710 Clay Road, Katy, 77449 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, 77338 103. Morton Ranch High School - PAC Lobby 76. Lone Star College North Harris - YMCA Building 21000 Franz Road, Katy, 77449 2700 W W Thorne Drive, Houston, 77073 104. James E Taylor High School - Auditorium Lobby 77. Green House International Church - Church 20700 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, 77450 200 West Greens Road, Houston, 77067 105. Harris County MUD 81 Building - Great Room 78. New Destiny Praise and Worship Center 805 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, 77450 Main Room Worship 106. Katy Branch Harris County Public Library 4170 West Greens Road, Houston, 77066 Meeting room [Sunday, October 18: 1:00 - 7:00 pm] 5414 Franz Road, Katy, 77493 79. Fairfield Inn and Suites NW Willowbrook 107. Encourager Church - Gym Fairfield Ranch Mtg room 10950 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77043 10825 North Gessner, Houston, 77064 108. Nottingham Park Building - Meeting room 80. Fallbrook Church - Brooks Sports Gym 926 Country Place Drive, Houston, 77079 12512 Walters Road, Houston, 77014 109. HCC Alief Hayes Campus - Building C 81. Prairie View A&M University Northwest - Room 107 194 WHI Auditorium 9449 Grant Road, Houston, 77070 2811 Hayes Road, Houston, 77082 82. Big Stone Lodge - Grand Hall (South Entrance of Building C) 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, 77373 110. Mission Bend Islamic Center 83. Spring First Church - Youth Center [Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm] 6233 Tres Lagunas, Houston, 77083 1851 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, 77388 111. Alief Regional Library 83. Spring First Church - Youth Center 7979 South Kirkwood Road, Houston, 77072 [Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm] 112. Houston Community College Alief Center - Room 157 1851 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, 77388 13803 Bissonnet St, Houston, 77083 57. El Franco Lee Community Center - Auditorium 9500 Hall Road, Houston, 77089 58. Harris County Scarsdale Annex - Room D 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, 77089 59. MultiCultural Center - Banquet Halls 951 Tristar Drive, Webster, 77598 60. Forest Bend Homeowners Association Inc - Main room 4300 Laura Leigh Lane, Friendswood, 77546 61. Pipers Meadow Community Center - Community Center 15920 Pipers View Drive, Webster, 77598 62. Webster Civic Center 311 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, 77598 63. Clear Lake Islamic Center - Community Hall 17511 El Camino Real, Houston, 77058 64. University of Houston Clear Lake - Garden Room 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, 77058

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Comcast Offers Thousands Of Grants, Equipment, Marketing And Tech Resources To Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID Black-Owned Small Businesses, Those Impacted Most by the Pandemic, are the First Eligible Applicants for Comcast RISE Resources and Grants Up To $10,000 By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

Maria Weaver – Chief Marketing Officer Comcast Advertising

Teresa Ward-Maupin – SVP for Digital and Customer Experience at Comcast Business

Ron Busby – President and CEO U.S. Black Chamber Of Commerce

omcast Corporation today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, marketing and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.

U.S. small businesses have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that the number of U.S. active business owners dropped from 15 million to 11.7 million from February to April. The study cited that Black-owned small businesses were hardest hit, suffering the steepest decline (41 percent), followed by Hispanic and Asian American-owned small businesses.

The program will roll out in waves, and starting today, U.S.-based Black-owned small businesses can apply for marketing and technology support and equipment to jumpstart and help them sustain business operations. In addition, all small businesses are able to sign up for free marketing insights and resources.

The next wave of the program will open up eligibility to include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), those next hit hardest by the effects of the pandemic.

“There’s this old saying, ‘When America catches a cold, black America catches pneumonia.’ Black Businesses, which never recovered from the great recession, have been ravaged by COVID-19 with Black-owned businesses twice as likely to close as their white counterparts. While many businesses have responded by moving online or retrofitting to allow for social distancing, many Black business

owners have had to halt their operations completely,” said Ron Busby, President/CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. “Comcast RISE will help Black businesses adapt to the changing landscape and position them to be leaders in America’s burgeoning online to offline economy. USBC commends Comcast for starting this program and for their hands-on support of Black-owned businesses, because advancing Black businesses advances us all.”

Comcast decided to launch Comcast RISE, which stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,” to help the hardest hit small business owners get a fresh start and boost their operations during this difficult time. Comcast RISE brings together two of the company’s brands —Comcast Business and Effectv, both with expertise in the small business space — to help empower business owners with the tools, expertise and resources needed to navigate the economic effects of the pandemic.

“We see and know firsthand how vital small businesses are in powering economic growth, recovery and innovation. Now more than ever, driving awareness and maintaining a strong digital presence are crucial for these businesses to succeed,” said Teresa Ward-Maupin, SVP for Digital and Customer Experience at Comcast Business. “We created Comcast RISE to give these business owners access to the tools and resources they need to survive the pandemic and thrive.”

“Small businesses have always played an integral role in our nation’s growth and future. In the

midst of the pandemic, these entrepreneurs provided many of the services and resources that keep our communities up and running,” said Comcast Advertising Chief Marketing Officer Maria Weaver. “We’re proud and humbled to support those hit hardest by the pandemic, and provide them with marketing and technology support at a time when they need it the most.”

Comcast RISE consists of the following main components:

· A MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES PROGRAM: This pillar combines Effectv’s renowned media platform and marketing expertise, its award-winning creative agency, Mnemonic, and state-of-the-art technical support from Comcast Business to help small businesses foster and elevate growth. Recipients will receive help with their marketing, media campaigns and creation of 30-second commercials, as well as website and tech upgrades, including: o CONSULTING: Advertising and marketing consultations with local Effectv marketing, research and creative teams to gain insights on how to grow your business. o MEDIA: A linear TV media campaign to run over a 90-day period. o CREATIVE PRODUCTION: Turnkey :30 TV commercial production for their businesses. o TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVERS: Computer equipment and Internet, voice and cybersecurity services for up to a 12-month period to support business recovery while implementing other

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(Taxes and other fees may still apply for tech makeover services.) · BUSINESS RESOURCES TO HELP WITH CURATED CONTENT: Comcast will create a business learning destination page on the X1 platform.

This will include programming content about small businesses, tutorials and educational content intended to help businesses grow. · GRANTS: In the coming months, Comcast will be awarding grants of up to $10,000 each for U.S.-based small and diverse businesses that have been in operations for three to five years.

Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer. In June, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the development of a comprehensive, multiyear plan to allocate $75 million in cash and $25 million in media over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

In the future, the program aims to expand to other small and diverse business owners. Visit http://

www.ComcastRISE.com for more information on eligibility requirements, and the latest updates.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States’ largest high-speed internet, video, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses.

It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www. comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About Comcast Business

About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations

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of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

For more information, call 866- 429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

About Effectv

Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, helps local, regional and national advertisers u se the best of digital with the power of TV to grow their business. It provides multi-screen marketing solutions to make advertising campaigns more effective and easier to execute. For more information, visit www.effectv.com

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PVAMU’s New Healthy Houston Initiative Aims To Improve Quality Of Life for Residents In Several Underserved Communities By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

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he Houston metroplex raises the bar on so many levels, including its rich melting pot of cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. Unfortunately, some of its residents’ lifestyles are more harmful than good.

To help tackle these issues, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) launched its new Healthy Houston Initiative (HHI). Professors, researchers, practitioners, and students from PVAMU’s Colleges of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS), Nursing, Juvenile Justice and Psychology, and Business will utilize a $750,000 grant awarded by The Texas A&M University System to bring training and programming to targeted communities.

“The Healthy Houston Initiative brings together four of our colleges, demonstrating the best in program delivery of our land-grant mission,” said James M. Palmer, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs.

Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., executive director of PVAMU’s Cooperative Extension Program (CEP), said, “The mission of Prairie View A&M University’s Healthy Houston Initiative is to assist in improving the health, nutrition, and wellness of selected underserved communities in Houston.” Williams is leading programmatic efforts for HHI. Statistical data reveals there are pockets of poverty (POPs) within the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (GHA), which includes Harris and its surrounding counties. POPs are infamous for high rates among its residents of chronic health issues, illegal drug use, juvenile crime, and low primary, secondary, and college attendance and completion rates. Despite prevailing wisdom, most of these problems are fixable.

Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., dean of the College of Agriculture & Human Sciences, which houses CEP, says HHI will take a holistic approach in assisting individuals and communities in improving their quality of life.

“The college’s Cooperative Extension Program, which serves 35 counties in the state, has responded to the family, agriculture, youth, and economic needs of underserved Texans for over a century,” he said. “The Healthy Houston Initiative is about taking the university to the people, which is consistent with our land-grant mission. Agricultural colleges—such as ours—can play a role in research, discovery, and dissemination. It is in this spirit that we are delighted to be of service to the communities of Houston that many of us call home.”

The colleges will work through HHI to accomplish four primary goals in the GHA:

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health services available to families; · Improving healthy self-care practices through

screenings, assessments, and referrals; · Providing workshops and educational op-

portunities focused on parenting and family support; and · Improving access to healthy foods.

“Year one will focus on the areas of Third Ward, Acres Homes, Sunnyside, Alief-Westwood, Kashmere Gardens, Magnolia Park-Manchester, and Second Ward in the Houston area,” said Williams.

“We will seek input from the Mayor of Houston to prioritize the identified communities. Our program is designed to reach school-age youth and adults across the lifespan.”

Virtual and face-to-face programs include mental health first aid training for families; food demonstrations, promoting the use of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets and food banks; telehealth screenings to help identify intervention strategies for self-care related to diabetes, blood pressure, and other common health conditions; and youth development activities regarding STEM and pre-college virtual conferences.

HHI will also incorporate modules from its already successful programs in financial planning and literacy, and efforts such as the PVAMU-Haverstock Venture, which currently provides support services to residents in the Haverstock Hills Apartments to help

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strengthen them and address social-related problems.

“After residents in these communities complete these programs, they will be able to pass down their knowledge to future generations. It will eventually lead to a shift for the better in Houston’s culture,” said Williams.

The impact of HHI is expected to be immeasurable. It’s certainly expected to counteract effects from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has magnified the wealth and wellness gap among residents.

“The funding for this initiative is for one year, but we are hopeful that we will receive additional funding to continue,” said Williams. “The HHI initiative is critical to the City of Houston. In working with other agencies, PVAMU is determined to promote a holistic wellness approach to healthy lifestyles in meeting the needs of families and communities.”

PVAMU kicked off HHI with a news conference on October 12 with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, PVAMU President Ruth J. Simmons, and CAHS Dean Gerard D’Souza. View the news conference in its entirety on the HTV Houston Television Facebook page.

To find out more information about HHI and its programs, visit www.pvamu.edu/cahs/healthy-houston

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pple today announced iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, introducing a powerful 5G experience and advanced technologies that push the boundaries of innovation for users who want the most out of iPhone. iPhone 12 Pro models feature a new design and edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays, the largest ever on iPhone, protected by the all-new Ceramic Shield front cover, which provides the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone. The Apple-designed A14 Bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone, powers impressive computational photography features including the all-new Apple ProRAW for more creative control in photos, and enables the first end-to-end Dolby Vision video experience, up to 60 fps. The reimagined pro camera systems include an expansive Ultra Wide camera, a Telephoto camera with an even longer focal length on iPhone 12 Pro Max, and new Wide cameras to capture beautiful professional-quality images and video in bright and low-light environments. iPhone 12 Pro models also introduce a new LiDAR Scanner for immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences and MagSafe, which offers high-powered wireless charging and an all-new ecosystem of accessories that easily attach to iPhone. iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available in four stainless steel finishes, including graphite,

silver, gold, and pacific blue. Pre-orders for iPhone 12 Pro begin Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for pre-order Friday, November 6, and in stores beginning Friday, November 13.

A Superior 5G Experience iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max deliver an advanced 5G experience on a global scale, engineered with a seamless integration of world-class hardware and world-class software. 5G on iPhone boasts improved speeds for faster downloads and uploads, higher quality video streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity in apps, FaceTime in high definition, and much more. Customers will also be able to enjoy a secure, fast connection, reducing the need to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots.

A14 Bionic: Powerful and Efficient Generations ahead of the competition, A14 Bionic is the first chip in the smartphone industry built on 5-nanometer process. Faster and more efficient than ever, A14 Bionic has the fastest CPU and GPU by up to 50 percent compared to the fastest competing smartphone chips, enabling console-quality gaming experiences, powerful computational photography, and more, while delivering great battery life. Pushing the limits of machine learning (ML), A14 Bionic features a 16-core Neural Engine — for an 80 percent increase in performance — that is capable of completing 11 trillion operations per second, enabling improved performance on even the most intense ML models.

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Display Technologies Designed with premium materials, iPhone 12 Pro models boast a new, sophisticated flat-edge design that features a gorgeous surgical-grade stainless steel band paired with a precision-milled matte glass back, and introduces the incredibly durable Ceramic Shield.

Versatile Pro Camera System The world’s best pro camera is an even more versatile tool for all levels of photo and video enthusiasts with state-of-the-art camera hardware powered by A14 Bionic. Together with the new image signal processor (ISP), A14 Bionic drives increased image quality and enables powerful computational photography capabilities not possible with traditional cameras.

Realistic AR and Innovative Camera Experiences An all-new LiDAR Scanner comes to the Pro line, offering the ability to measure light distance and use pixel depth information of a scene. This technology delivers faster, more realistic AR experiences and improves autofocus by 6x in low-light scenes for more accuracy and reduced capture time in photos and videos. This advanced hardware, combined with the power of the Neural Engine of A14 Bionic, also unlocks Night mode portraits, rendering a beautiful low-light bokeh effect.

Innovative New Accessories with MagSafe MagSafe improves wireless charging for a better, more efficient experience and introduces an ecosystem of easy-to-attach accessories that beautifully complement iPhone 12 Pro models.7 MagSafe delivers a unique experience to iPhone, featuring an array of magnets around

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MagSafe chargers efficiently provide up to 15W of power while still accommodating existing Qi-enabled devices.

Customers can also expect innovative MagSafe accessories from third-party manufacturers.

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and can be pinned in different sizes on any Home Screen page. The App Library is a new space that automatically organizes all of a user’s apps into one simple, easy-to-navigate view. iOS 14 also brings new ways to discover and use apps with App Clips, powerful updates for staying connected in Messages, greener ways to explore cities with Maps, and enhanced privacy features for even more transparency and control.8 Pricing and Availability iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will

be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models in graphite, silver, gold, and pacific blue starting at $999 and $1,099, respectively. Customers can also get iPhone 12 Pro for $29.12 a month or $699 with trade-in and iPhone 12 Pro Max for $30.37 a month or $729 with trade-in from apple.com, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations.9 iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are also available through Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary). www.Apple.com

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Be Fearless And Fierce In The Face Of Breast Cancer Angela Wright Shares Her Journey As A Breast Cancer Survivor

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W

e all know that life can throw some twists and turns then there are a few times life throws a curve that almost takes our breath away.

Angela Wright had one of those times. She was a veteran teacher and partial administrator having worked in the Houston Independent School District for 30 years. Her eyes were looking towards retirement when she got the news that she had cancer. It came as a shock to her. Wright is the type that makes her health a priority. Since the age of 40, like recommend, she regularly had mammograms, in addition, to doing self-breast checks at home. She did not have a family history of breast cancer. In fact, she was the first one in her immediate family on her mother’s side to be diagnosed. Plus, every test she had previously taken came back clear detecting no lumps. However, her annual breast routine got alter in 2009 when she had surgery unrelated to breast cancer. After she missed her breast exam in 2009 and recovered from surgery,

Wright got back on her routine in 2010.

It was during her annual well woman’s exam that her doctor detected a lump.

The lump proved to be cancerous.

After the initial shock Wright said there was only one thing to do in her mind, “I just kind of turned it over to the Lord.” She changed her mindset and refused to have a whoa is me sympathy party.

Wright was diagnosed as having stage 2, T2NO, breast cancer. This means that the tumor found by her doctor was not larger than 2cm but no larger than 5 cm and the cancer had not spread to her lymph nodes. The odds for Wright’s survival were high as the five-year survival rate for stage 2 breast cancer survivors is 93% according to the American Cancer Society. Needless to say, her treatments for carcinoma were still very aggressive and lengthy.

The first step was having surgery to remove the tumor and place in a port for future chemotherapy treatments.

After 7 weeks of healing from both surgeries, Wright started with her four cocktails of various forms of chemotherapy taking one every three weeks for 16 weeks. She had 12 stages of chemotherapy. Radiation Monday-Friday for 12 weeks came next. Following

that Wright had a five-year regimen of Tamoxifen with breast exams every month to once a year.

As a result of the treatments, Wright did lose her hair that once flowed past her shoulders. She never wore a wig. “I just went bald headed and was proud of my bald head.” When her locks started to grow back the texture of hair changed from thick to soft and very fine and once again hung past her shoulders.

Other than feeling ill and not wanting to eat, Wright said her symptoms from the treatments weren’t too bad. She was able to continue working only taking off when she had to for chemotherapy treatments. She remained active as much as she could with a now compromised immune system.

With all that behind her, Wright said the only lingering effects are a numbness and nerve pain in her hands and feet. She gets a stinging tingling sinsation that feels like needles poking you constantly. Thankful she is on medication to help with that feeling and the numbness that sometimes occurs.

Reflecting on her cancer story Wright said that there is no real way to prepare oneself for a journey with cancer but in her opinion, there are at least three things needed to survive it.

Angel Wright – Cancer Survivor “You do have to have a lot of faith, you do have to have a good support system and a GREAT attitude.”

Five years post-cancer; Wright naturally looks at life differently. She values life more by taking it one day at a time. “I take every day as it. Whatever comes comes. I don’t let things stress me out,” expressed Wright.

Wright, of course, continues having her annual breast exams. Every last one of them since her completed breast cancer treatments has been clear.

That is the best news to hear during times like these when we are all growing closer to our families and each other. As a country, we all are valuing life more and trying to live it with no regrets.

Thank you Angela Wright for sharing your story and for giving us another example as to why life is so precious.

This month we honor Angela Wright and the many who have survived, undergoing treatment, and tragically died from breast cancer. You are fearless warriors who fight/fought fiercely.

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T

he attendance on Sunday wasn’t the usual 70,000-plus screaming fans that normally fill the stands at the Texans home games at NRG Stadium, but none of the 12,413 fans that were in attendance didn’t leave until the team cleared the field cheering them all the way to the tunnel. The hometown team finally gave the fans something to cheer about after they won their first game of the 2020 NFL season defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 30-14.

It was the first game for the Texans after the firing of former head coach and general manager, Bill O’Brien earlier in the week.

“The win was huge,” said interim head coach Romeo Crennel, who will serve in that position for the remainder

of the season. “You know, particularly the way that we started the season, not winning a game out of four, and then being able to come here at home and play a tough game.”

Quarterback Deshaun Watson led a Texans offense that had a season high 486 net yards as he threw for 359 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. It was the second consecutive week that he has thrown for 300 yards or better.

“We want to set the tone,” Watson said. “If we want to win some games in this league, especially divisional games, we’ve got to set the tone.

We’ve got to go for it. And we’ve got to put our best players in positions to go make big-time plays, and that’s what he did today, and we capitalized.”

Making big-time plays is what Houston had in mind when they traded with the Los Angeles Rams for wide receiver Brandin Cooks. After not getting a lot of passes thrown his way a week prior, Watson found Cooks eight

times for 161 yards and a touchdown on Sunday.

“The ball happened to come my way,” said Cooks after the game about his performance. “Everyone was making plays today, and when you have that, it seemed like everything just goes well for everyone.”

If fans were excited to see what the offensive side of the ball was doing, they must have been super elated to see their defensive unit led by J.J. Watt, Whitney Mercilus, and Zach Cunningham. The defense forced two fumbles in the game that halted the momentum by the Jacksonville offense. It was the first time this season that the defense has caused a turnover.

“That’s a big thing we’ve been focused on is just getting the ball, because you can’t win if you’re losing the turnover battle every game,” said defensive back Bradley Roby. “If your offense has the ball more than the other team, then you’re going to win most likely. That was a big focus this week is

Houston Texans For The Win! that we wanted to get our first takeaways and we got two today.”

After the victory, Crennel entertained his team by showing off some of his dance moves as he made his way into the locker room. According to Roby he didn’t know which direction his coach was going in as far as dancing was concerned but was happy to see the fun return to the locker room.

“Man, he did like five dances,” Roby said. “He did the Soulja Boy, he did the Macarena, he started doing the disco. I didn’t know what he was doing.

It was funny though.”

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