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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Expo to expunge criminal records

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Dallas CIty Councilwoman Tiffinni A. Young (c), District Attorney Faith Johnson and District Clerk Felicia Pitre recently announced plans for Dallas’ first ever Expungement Expo! The expo will focus on expunging criminal records and feature an array of additional services such as an employment fair, social services, and other supports for formerly incarcerated individuals. Pointing out that the Expo will be a first for Dallas, Councilwoman Young said it will be held at Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church, 1101 C.B.T. Smith Street in Dallas. Anyone interested in participating must first register on March 4 at Golden Gate, to prequalify and receive complete information about the process. Violent criminals, repeat offenders and domestic violence cases will not be eligible. For more info, contact Ms.

Chef had health issues

Dallas Chef Cassondra Armstrong’s blood pressure was 223/122 on June 7, 2013. At a Mansfield hospital’s ER, a doctor told her she could have had a massive stroke or died. She recovered and dedicated her culinary career to helping others eat healthy. She authored a cookbook Good Food Good Meat Praise the Lord, Let’s Eat and a weight loss book 21 Days.... A New You! Additionally, she has worked with the American Heart Association’s Power to End Stroke campaign. She previously owned a now-shuttered restaurant in southern Dallas, The Dining Table as well as managed several openings for South Side Cafe, St. Paul Cafe at First Baptist Church. She can prepare healthy side dishes or a meal on live television or be included in a segment about dealing with hypertension during the holidays. She can also talk about her catering business Master of Culinary Concepts, LLC, and: · 3 ways to eat healthy and still have fun during the holidays · “Let Me Entertain You ~ Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvres Party” special for 20-25 guests

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