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Vol. 46 No. 24 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] October 26, 2018 HT’s CEI is Inculcating President, INSIDE Students and Community with Enthusiasm By John Harris Jr. | VILLAGER Contributor

Austin Seaman RAPPIN’ Recruit receives Tommy Wyatt special honor. See SAILOR Voters are Page 3 excited about this election. Area votes are very excited about voting in this Mid-Term election. Early voting started on Activist-led Monday, October 22 and organization address there were many eager HT panelists (left to right) Preston James, Rodney Sampson, gentrification. voting standing in line to Dennis Forbes and Joann J. Hill. Photo by John Harris Jr. See JUSTICE get the opportunity to vote Page 6 in this election. There is a (AUSTIN, TX) - When Huston Tillotson presi- the skills and tools to energize the economics of lot of interest in the dent Colette Pierce Burnette hatched the idea for East Austin, Central Texas, and the state.” Senatorial race between an entrepreneurship and innovation center, she un- Edmund said HT will redesign all of its entrepre- Beto O’Rourke and Ted derstood the importance of preparing her students neurship courses. Changes will emphasize students Cruz who are running a to thrive in a technology-driven workplace. With the presenting business ideas to prospective investors. very close race. But, there unveiling of HT’s Center for Entrepreneurship and “Each one of these entrepreneurial courses will are many other items on Innovation (CEI) last week, Pierce Burnette is opti- incorporate a pitch,” Edmund said. “Give us two Charlie Strong’s the ballot. In fact there are mistic about HT’s future and those of her students. years, and we will have some professional pitch stu- impact still lingers so many that the voters are “This is truly a dream no longer deferred,” dents come out of HT. We’re hoping that goes a long on the football field. very confused about many Pierce Burnette said during the ribbon cutting Oct. way toward starting your own business.” See UT items on the ballot. 18 at the 6,000-plus square foot facility at 1023 HT received nearly $50,000 from local banks Page 7 The first two day of Springdale Road, about 2.5 miles from HT’s main and organizations supporting programs in East Aus- Tracy Chapman early voting saw 82,909 campus in East Austin. “We are the oldest institu- tin. CEI will be among 20 tenants at the Center for Sues Nicki Minaj tion of higher learning in Austin. We are older than Social Innovation. ballots cast. Many more for Copyright would have voted, but the University of Texas. We are celebrating our Edith McCloud of the Minority Business Devel- were unable or unwilling 143rd year. This university has grit and resistance. opment Agency (MBDA) said Pierce Burnette’s vi- Infringement to stand in the long lines. We find at this time in our history we also need to sion for CEI “was a dream achieved. (Her) passion By The Associated Press Let’s hope that they will start being innovative. We need a Center of Entre- for HBCU students shows. She came up with an idea return in the next few preneurship and Innovation for people of color. It’s for a Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. days, because the line will the expansion of the university’s footprint in his- She went out and found funding. She found sup- not be any shorter on toric East Austin.” port. She found stakeholders. That’s what it means November 6, the general Steven Edmund, dean of HT’s School of Busi- to believe in your idea.” election day. ness and Technology, said HT marketing professor McCloud continued: “We believe that minor- This week we, we will Hector Gomez MacFarland has been named direc- ity business enterprises will be our salvation. It will Minaj and Chapman move into the local tor of CEI and that Austin-based DivInc co-founder be the engine that drives this economy in the 21st (AP Photo) elections. However, we and CEO Preston James will be the entrepreneur- century. As minorities become the majority, we have LOS ANGELES (AP) are going to limit our in-residence. DivInc was created for startup busi- to ensure that the majority is well-prepared to drive — Rapper Nicki Minaj is attention to the local races. nesses founded by women and people of color. us into a healthy global economy.” being sued for sampling Austin Mayor – “We will offer entrepreneurial education, pro- MBDA celebrated National Minority Enterprise a Tracy Chapman song Steve Adler vide incubator services, and help women and mi- Development Week Oct. 14-20 in Austin, highlight- without permission. Austin City Council Place norities launch new ventures through classroom ing the contributions of the minority business com- 1 – Chapman filed a instructions and experiential learning,” Edmund munity to the U.S. economy. Panelists at HT who Vincent Harding copyright infringement said. “We anticipate the emergence of the next gen- attended National Enterprise Development Week AISD District 1 – Edmund lawsuit Monday in a Los (Ted) Gordon eration of women and minority entrepreneurs and included James and Opportunity Hub Chairman and Angeles federal court. Texas State Rep. District innovators. Future business professionals will have CEO Rodney Sampson. 46 – The Grammy-winning Sheryl Cole Coach Ahearn: “The big thing we look for is the culture fit” singer says Minaj’s We have limited our unreleased track “Sorry” endorsements to the districts By John Harris Jr. | VILLAGER Sports Writer (AUSTIN, TX) - The Austin Stars won the 2018 incorporates the lyrics and representatives that we G-League championship following the same blue- and vocal melody from are familiar with. With us print as their parent club, the 5-time NBA cham- her 1988 single “Baby having Single Member pion San Antonio Spurs. That strategy won’t change Can I Hold You.” districts in both the City this season, even though many of the players from The lawsuit states Council and the School a year ago have moved on. the “Fast Car” singer re- Board, we spend our time “Every year it’s like you’re starting over. You peatedly denied mul- trying to work with the look at your roster now, and two weeks from now tiple requests to sample people who are responsible your roster could be completely different,” coach her song for Minaj’s for our districts. Blake Ahearn said last week at the Spurs’ G-League fourth album “Queen.” It is very important for the draft party in the Domain where the team selected Minaj’s representa- people who are elected to William & Mary guard Connor Burchfield, who led tives did not respond to represent us know that they the NCAA in three-point percentage, in the first emails seeking com- have the strong support of round and picked up former NBA veteran (and San ment. the people that they Antonio Spur) Dejuan Blair in the fourth round. “Sorry” was not in- represent. It is also “We’ve got a few guys coming back that were very cluded on Minaj’s album important for the other influential and bought into the culture and charac- but Chapman alleges the officials who represent other ter of our group.” rapper gave it to a popu- districts know that the voters The Spurs culture, passed down from the par- lar New York disc jockey stand strongly behind their ent club led by coach Gregg Popovich, emphasizes who played the song on elected representative. team play and selflessness. Returning veterans from the radio and posted it Early voting will continue the G-League champions include former Texas A&M to his social media ac- through November 2, so standout Jordan Green, center Amida Brimah and counts in August. don’t wait to cast that very forward Julian Washburn. Chapman is suing important vote on “The big thing we look for is the culture fit,” for unspecified damages November 6, because I can Ahearn said. “That’s first and foremost. The basket- and wants to prevent guarantee you that the lines Photo by John Harris Jr. ball kind of takes care of itself.” Minaj from releasing will be long on that day. Austin Spurs coach Blake Ahearn See DEVELOPMENT, page 10 “Sorry” commercially. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 ~ Page 3 “Jazz at St. We Want YOU! James’” Advertise With 2018 The VILLAGER AUSTINITE Country Boyz Fixin’s DOMINIQUE 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, HENDERSON Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR EARNS ORDER TO GO Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. SAILOR Closed Sunday OF THE Call (512) 928-5555 DAY DOUBLE HONOR ABOARD NUCLEAR- “R” POWERED AIRCRAFT (AUSTIN, TX )- CARRIER Seaman Recruit Headlining at this year’s GROCERY Dominique E. Henderson 24th “Jazz at St James’” From the NAVCO will be two-time *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2018) - Grammy Award winning 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. sax man, Ernie Watts. Seaman Recruit Dominique E. Henderson, from Austin, Texas, Ebenezer Baptist Church poses for a photograph as the Sailor of the Day aboard the Nimitz- The three-day music event begins Friday 1010 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78702 class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis, Phone: (512) 478-1875 a nuclear-powered supercarrier based out of NB Kitsap, Washington, is night, Nov. 2nd with a Fax: (512) 478-1892 reception with refresh- Bus Ministry: (512) 478-1875 underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of Sunday Services operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Sea- ments at 5:30 pm. Worship Service 8:00 A.M. The event starts Sunday School 9:00 A.M. man Apprentice Mitchell Banks). Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. out at 5:30, with the Fri- Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday day Social Hour. Refresh- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Ebenezer to host Fall Musicale this Sunday ments and drinks will be Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center available (donations en- Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 (AUSTIN, TX) - The Ebenezer (Third) Baptist Church Music couraged). There will be Ministry cordially invites the Austin and surrounding communities Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church music and a great to attend its annual Fall Musicale, entitled “God Is Great All The 5900 Cameron Road - Austin, Texas 78723-1843 chance to unwind after (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Time: He Will Save,” scripture: Zephaniah 3:17. The event will be the day’s activities and Web Site - www.themount.net held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the church sanc- before the show. Admis- WORSHIP SERVICES tuary, 1010 E. 10th Street. The theme seeks to remind us, during sion is free for this event Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. these volatile and divisive times, that God is still in charge, and we Church School - 9:45 a.m. Drummer Kirk Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon must be patient and wait on Him to “Order Our Steps”. The Ebenezer Covington and the Devil Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Music Ministry will feature selections by the Sanctuary Choir, the Horns will open at 7, fol- “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Men’s Chorus, the Women’s Chorus, Voices of Praise, Concord lowed by Ernie and his A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor and Carol Choirs and the Ebenezer Handbell Choir, that will in- quartet, which includes clude a variety of music to uplift, inspire, encourage and confirm Marc Seales at the pi- Agape Baptist Church that God is still in control. Dr. Gloria H. Quinlan is Minister of ano, Bruce Lett on In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Music and Dr. Ricky Freeman is Pastor. A Reception will be held in AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love acoustic bass and Xavier He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. the Family Life Center, 1014 E. 10th Street, immediately following For there is no greater love! Breaker on drums. the service. All attendees are invited. For additional information, Church Services On Saturday, No- please call the church office: 512.478-1875. Sunday School 9:30 AM vember 3rd the festivities Sunday Worship 11:00 AM will begin at 5:30 with Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM the Jazz Angel reception Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation (tickets necessary). The Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com Banquet will include a A Ministry That Ministers wonderful buffet and music. Austin’s “First Lady of Song” Pamela Hart and her Band with David Globalizing the Gospel Young on trumpet will 1179 San Bernard Street, open for the Watts quar- Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Edward M. Fleming, tet. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. On Sunday, Novem- OLIVET BAPTIST Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org ber 4th, Ernie and the CHURCH band will wrap up the DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church weekend at the SUNDAY Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. 11:00AM “Jazz Mass” in Nursery Available the St. James’ sanctuary WEDNESDAY | Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. where all are welcomed. ”Wherever you are 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. in your journey of faith” Austin, TX 78702 Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 you are welcomed for Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Sunday’s “Jazz Mass.” Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. “A Church with a Heart See ad on page 9 Senior Pastor for The Community” New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 4110 Guadalupe St. Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Imani Community Church 2215 E. 8th St., Davis Elementray Auditorium Sunday Morning “This life, therefore, is not Austin, TX 78702 Worship @ 11: am righteousness, but growth in righteousness; 5214 West Duval Road Going to Higher Heights, not health, but healing; not being, but Sunday School - 9:00 A.M. Trusting God along the way. becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing Worship Service - 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00am toward it. The process is not yet finished, Power Hour Bible Life Group - 6:00 P.M. BTU: 10:00am but it is going on. This is not the end, but it Morning Worship - 11:00 am is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, Imani Complex & Office, 11800 Mustang at Duval Church Phone (512) 477-2714 but all is being purified.” --- Martin Luther Austin, Texas 78727 Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been Rev. Darron E. Patterson Kenneth Hill, Email: [email protected] justified by faith, we have peace Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Visit:imanichurch.com Pastor www.newlincolnmbc.org Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300

GO YE EVANGELISTIC GOSPEL MISSION St. Peter’s United Methodist Church BETHEL-ST. PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH (Arena of Refuge and Liberty) 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 877 W. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942 Venu: Super 8, 8128 N. Interstate 35Austin, Texas 78753 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Christian Web Site- Weekly Schedule Sundays: Sunday Celebration 9am - 12 noon stpetersaustintx.ning.com [email protected] Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays: Systematic Bible Study 6pm-7:30 pm THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Fri: “I Believe in Miracle” Prayer Meetings 6-7:30 COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Join Operation PUSH Prayerline Team Every Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Friday @ 6:pm Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Study 6:00p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. REV. SAMUEL EHIMEN, Minister in-charge Pastor J. R. Roberson Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. & First lady (979) 542-2784 Church Tel: 512-506-1645 Pastor (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979) 540-6352 Home Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Lillian Robertson Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com

Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Upcoming Monster Concert St. Louis Trip Minecraft Games celebrate all of the work we did during this year. out of state though. I’ve I practice those game for Even though I personally also been to South Caro- weeks. In reality I play have never gone to the lina and Georgia on a them all the time. It was end of year trip, I hear Girl Scout trip. In St. sponsored by Mr. Trejo. that it's an amazing ex- Louis we are going to a I really had a good time. perience and everyone museum and the arc. I won first place. should experience it at We have been pre- Our band participa- least once. paring since July to make tion with LBJ Band at At the concert, we a national statement for their Friday football will be playing four dif- our band. A few of the game was cancelled. It ferent songs for every- people in my band per- was too rainy. It seems Averill Topps body who wants to formed in the Macy’s like we all need to start come. All of the songs Thanksgiving Day parade singing, "Rain, Rain Go Stephen F. Austin H.S. Tyler Allen will be Halloween Kennedy George with Hendrickson. They Away". Gus Garcia YMLA Hello everybody, themed, meaning they Weiss High School know what it is like to I woke up and today I want to talk will be scary! There will On Wednesday I perform out of state. Last week we had found out we were un- about the upcoming con- be games, a scary am going to St. Louis We will get to sleep our Minecraft game der a water ban all cert that I will be playing "haunted house", and with my band for a com- for 12 hours on a bus, tournament. I would say around town. in at Austin High School. much more. So I invite all petition. I am super ex- and stay in a hotel. We Austin High School of you to come and see us cited because this is go- get to watch bands and La Vida de los Muertos holds an annual concert perform. We will be playing to be the first time rehearse while we are called the Monster Con- ing in the PAC at Austin our band has performed there as well. I am really would not have figured cert; the Monster Con- High School on October out of state. This isn’t looking forward to this it out just from watch- cert will help fund the 31st so get ready! the first time I have gone trip. ing. The cast members’ Austin High Orchestra’s That's all for this remarks were so witty trip to San Francisco at week. Until Next Time. Is Football too Dangerous? that it seemed as if a the end of the year to Go Austin High Maroons! writer had thoughtfully no. A recent study says put their words to- PSAT and SAT Testing that there were 281 con- gether. The show was cussions reported in the amazing, but what really lege they look for a spe- NFL last season, includ- blew me away was the cific SAT score. It is rec- ing head injuries suf- mariachi group. The six ommended to research fered in preseason or so high school stu- the college that you games and practices. dents were so talented, want to go to and see Doctors say that football Quinn Langford sounding better than their SAT requirements is dangerous to kids, be- Cedar Ridge H. S. any adult professional for admission varies. For cause kids are more vul- mariachi band that I sophomores, it is good nerable to injuries than La Vida de los have ever heard. for them to take this test, NFL players because kids Cecil Green Muertos is a fully impro- This was my first so they know what the are not done growing Dobie Middle School vised play that runs ev- time going to the Hide- PSAT test looks like and and don’t build as much ery Saturday night in out Theatre, and I en- what they can improve Football is one of muscle as protection as Alyssa James Winn September and October joyed it a lot. When you on next year for a better the most played, professionals. Manor H.S. at the Hideout Theatre first walk in, there is a score. Manor School Dis- watched, and famous So is it yes or no? in Austin. The show is coffee house with all On October 24, trict provides practice sports in American his- The answer is yes, foot- inspired by Day of the sorts of food and des- 2018, Manor Senior High books and study guides tory to date. With 38 ball is too dangerous and Dead, a Mesoamerican serts. You can bring ev- School, Manor High so that you are well pre- major league teams, the causes way too many in- holiday in which people erything you buy in the School, and Manor New pared for your PSAT test. NFL (National Football jures. But specific com- celebrate the lives of coffee house right into Technology High School My advice for other League) is favored by panies who make pads their departed loved the theatre and eat dur- held PSAT testing for 10- people taking this test many fans worldwide. are making their protec- ones. The cast members ing the performance. 11th grade. The Juniors when you study at home From kids as young as tion better by installing are all Latinx, and None of the theatres I took the PSAT test for time yourself on each three, Football is played more padding and cush- Crocket High School’s had been to before the scholarship opportuni- section and follow the by all types of different ioning for players to take mariachi group per- Hideout Theatre had al- ties. The average PSAT rules that the practice age groups, races, and hard hits more easily. forms at the beginning, lowed food and drinks, score students make for test gives you. When you genders. Football is being made the end, and in the inter- so that was a unique ex- all sections is 1150 and are taking PSAT and SAT But is football to better year by year, so mission. perience for me. I highly for a scholarship oppor- test make sure you are dangerous? There are next time you see your I went to see La recommend the Hideout tunity the scores are be- using your time wisely. mixed opinions about favorite player, he most Vida de los Muertos on Theatre and I would love tween 1070- 120. Scores Make sure get a good this question, some say- likely won’t be injured in October 13th. If I had not going back to see some in the previous sentence night sleep and eat ing yes and others saying a play. been told beforehand of the various other are in the 25 percentiles. breakfast so that you will that the show would be shows that are offered Seniors will be tak- have energy to take the PHS Basketball Clinic improvised, I probably there. ing the SAT test, so they test. Good luck to all can apply to college. who is taking the PSAT ally got the hang of it af- When you apply for col- and SAT test. ter many tries. PSAT Next, we practiced Manor ISD Night Out our form different places to take it. We were all on the court. Then we thinking that it wasn’t place. practiced layups and fair, but that’s ok be- The Manor ISD paired with a high school cause this will look good Night Out will be held in basketball player to do a on our college applica- the parking lot of the drill. This time the drill tion and resume if we Manor Athletic Complex was to pass the ball make a good score. The located at 14832 FM 973 while running and shoot test was pretty tough. in Manor, TX on October a layout when we got to Only having a certain 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - Ava Roberts the basket. When we amount of time on each 7:00 p.m. This will take Pflugerville M. S. Erika Lipscomb finished that drill, we section with circling and place before the home Manor Middle School bubbling in answers. The game. The half time show On October 2018, split up to practice of- The PSAT was on sections were all sub- will include Manor ISD Pflugerville High School fence and defense. At the 13th of October. jects in school. Math, Joshua Moore band and dance perfor- hosted a basketball clinic the end of the clinic, we Manor New Tech M.S. mances. from 9 a.m. .to 11 a.m. took a group. They did say that every math without a calcula- Manor Independent The night out will The first thing we did Overall the clinic grade level has to take it, tor, language arts, and School District (ISD) post- have food, prizes, face was cross-court drills. I was a great learning op- and freshman don’t have writing skills. The scores poned the Back to School painting. games, bounce was fortunate enough to portunity. I will do it to. Come to find out that still haven’t came back Bash because of heavy rain house, photo booth, video have the person next to again next year. Also, I if you are in AVID and a yet but I really do hope on September 7, 2018. games, live music, and a me do the drills with me. will continue to practice freshman then you have that my score is great. Now, The Manor ISD Night reading to go bus. I look After the drills I realized basketball to be ready Out will be held instead. forward to this free event. that I needed more prac- for my school’s basket- This is the second year an I just hope it doesn't rain @TheVillagerATX tice on those. I eventu- event like this has taken this time. ball tryouts. www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 ~ Page 5 Venom: Review Marching Stars Chili Fest speed, and durability. loaded, and began to get We even stopped at However, the symbiote prepared to perform. As the Pflugerville Animal also has an appetite for we walked on the field, Shelter stand. We saw human flesh. Eddie we had four minutes to some very cute dogs. It Brock is forced to figure set up. It felt like the was only twenty dollars to out how to live with this shortest four minutes adopted one! When we symbiote, keeping it we had received. I was were going to taste some happy and fed. really nervous. We pre- chili, we got a bag with “Venom” is the first formed and went about two spoons, ten tasting movie of the Venom tril- our show, pushing past cups, and ten tickets to ogy. The film did a good the obstacles of the give our vote. There was SaNaya White job of setting up future wind flipping our props, a lot of good competition. Ann Richards sequels with its post There was chili with a Ira “T.J.” Williams and our sound board not Ruby George credit scene. I thought slice of brisket, chili with Cedar Ridge H. S. Saturday, October producing sound. Al- Cele Middle School Tom Hardy had a great 20, the Ann Richards’ though we had these cinnamon, and chili with On Friday, October performance as Eddie marching band traveled problems, we still did On Sunday I went to cheese. I also tried some 5th, 2018, the film Brock. He is definitely a to the Tony Burger Sta- really well. We watched the Pflugerville Chili Fest cinnamon rice mexican “Venom” opened in the- good fit for the charac- dium. We arrived and the Giddings’ marching in downtown Pflugerville. milk drink that was very aters everywhere. The ter and will help bring remained there from band perform, then It wasn’t just named a sweet and good. And you can never get enough movie stars Tom Hardy more development in 11:30am to 2:30pm. At waited in anticipation chili fest for nothing, so there were huge lines be- sweets, so I had a Louisi- as Eddie Brock, a re- future films. I’m looking the stadium we prac- for the results to be an- hind the stands for taste ana styled snow cone porter based in San forward to the sequels ticed playing and march- nounced. The words testing chili. I was there ball. Of course, I got tigers Francisco, California. to see how Eddie Brock ing on their parking lot were said through the with my dad. We saw a lot blood flavor. I had such a “Venom” is about a and the symbiote are because they have it intercom “The Ann of dogs walking with their fun time, eating chili and journalist, Eddie Brock, getting along. marked to mimic the Richards School For owners. petting dogs! who is trying to expose “Venom” is rated lines on a football field. Young Women Leaders, a scientist for illegal tests PG-13. I would recom- After we completed our Division One.” We on humans. In the pro- mend watching this practice, we loaded the screamed in joy, excite- Texas Weather cess, Brock gets infected movie with an adult be- trucks, hopped on the ment, some were in with the symbiote, cause it does have some buses, and set out for tears. We were all happy Also, it has been raining Venom. Venom gives harsh language and in- Giddings, TX. Everyone that we did our best and in the Austin area which Brock super strength, tense scenes. was honestly pretty ex- was given the results we has caused flooding in certain areas of town. cited for the competi- wished for. Later on the This week Austin South African Student tion. We all had the goal buses to leave, we were Water issued a boil water to receive Division One told that we received notice for all of its cus- Makes History by Using in our performance. We straight ones, which is tomers Monday morning. knew that we were in Official Language in Thesis the best you can get! “The high level of debris, Region that day, and if More screams were silt and mud requires ex- by Stacy M. Brown we received Division present. Next weekend love my language so tended filtration that NNPA Newswire One, we would be com- we will be completing in slows the process of get- much,” Kapa told Correspondent peting in Area next. We Area, and after that Sarah Robertson ting treated water into London’s Daily Dispatch. arrived in Giddings, un- State! Wish us luck! Connally H. S. the system,” Austin Wa- When the time ar- For her efforts, Kapa For the past couple ter said in a statement. rived for Nompumelelo received a doctorate in lit- of weeks, the weather in The city asked all custom- Kapa to write her doc- erature and philosophy. Texas has been getting ers to boil water for drink- toral thesis at the Uni- “We are talking colder. As fall has arrived ing, cooking or ice until versity of Fort Hare in about transforming and the weather has been further notice. Most Eastern Cape, South Af- decolonizing Africa, so constantly changing. One kitchen and other house- rica, she likely re- isiXhosa should be con- day it is hot then other it hold filters are not sponded: Masambe – a sidered and we also is chilly. With the enough. So, be cautious word that, when trans- want to produce more weather changing it of the water, stay warm lated in English, means isiXhosa writers, journal- easier to catch a cold. and dry. “Let’s Go” in the original ists, translators and oth- South African language ers,” Kapa told the of isiXhosa. Sowetan news organiza- The married tion in South Africa. mother of two and high The title of her the- school teacher made sis is, “Aspects of Culture history by being the first and the Humor that In- person at the prestigious fluence Naming in Se- Nompumelelo Kapa receives doctorate 102-year-old university lected IsiXhosa Texts: after writing thesis in mother tongue. to write her thesis in What’s in a Name?” Photo via Twitter isiXhosa. In explaining the The school, which reasons she wrote her a milestone, a first of its ferred to as isiXhosa. in the mid-20th Century thesis in her mother kind. The word “Xhosa” earned a reputation for tongue, Kapa said Xhosa is character- is derived from the creating a black African isiXhosa had become ized by a number of Khoisan language and elite, offers a Western- stifled as a result of clicking sounds, which means “angry men.” style academic educa- “people finding it fash- are formed by the Reportedly, it has tion to students from ionable to write and tongue. These are repre- been a milestone year across sub-Saharan Af- speak in other lan- sented by the letters c, x for South African lan- rica. guages, especially En- and q. guages with another stu- It has earned nu- glish, and in the process Those that speak dent, Hleze Kunju, be- merous academic awards losing their identity and the Xhosa language are coming the first PhD stu- and boasts many achieve- roots and endangering usually part of an ethnic dent at Rhodes Univer- ments. our heritage.” group known as the sity in South Africa to “This is indeed a Professor Nomsa amaXhosa. This lan- write his thesis in beautiful experience. I Satyo called Kapa’s feat guage is officially re- isiXhosa. Delta Sigma Theta Community Health Fair

The Austin Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the American Heart Association, Austin-Travis County EMS and Austin Public Health and in conjunction with the Norman-Sims C.A.T.C.H. Program will be hosting its FREE Annual Health Fair. When: Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Where: Norman-Sims Elementary School, 1203 Springdale Road, Austin Texas. This year’s theme is “The Best You … Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Balance“ and promises to be a fun-filled, information-packed festival! There will be Food, Door Prizes and Giveaways! This is an event you will not want to miss! Grab a friend or the whole family and come out on October 27th! For questions, please call 512-799-1186. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Early Voting In The Central Texas Austin by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Justice Coalition by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist

On October 20, 2018, the Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) held their annual "State of the Austin Justices Coalition team members. Monday, October 22, 2018, the long- Union" address. More- Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon awaited polls have opened. Many like Presi- over, this event ad- dent Obama, mentioned, "this midterm election dressed issues, chal- around Austin, Texas." vast majority resided one hundred people is consequential." Moreover, this election is lenges, and success that AJC stated, " Austin due to the City of Austin who attended this func- significant because it will shape the U.S. for the Central Texas African has changed rapidly over Master Plan of 1928. tion. Elected officials, next six years. Should the Democrats win one Americans face. Accord- the years, along with the This displacement to candidates, concerned of the House of Representatives seats, then they ing to the AJC, "it was an many diverse communi- other parts or com- citizens, and community hold the Trump administration accountable for opportunity for the com- ties residing here. pletely out of the city leaders like Nelson its actions and words. munity to join the forum Gentrification and in- raises the question: Linder of the NAACP was According to the Travis County Clerk's regarding the ever- creased property taxes What and Where is Black present. The event fo- office, there has already been a big turnout. changing landscape of are displacing many Austin today?" cused on Austin and According to a political expert, the early vote the African-American Black Austinites from According to orga- Pflugerville's African can be compared to a presidential year turn- population in and East Austin, where the nizers, there were over American population. out. However, local news outlets have stated, there has been increased Texas Republican vol- ume than Democrats in certain areas of the State. In the local races, Texans will be voting on various aspects. For instance, Austinites will be deciding on propositions; Mayor; Austin City Council members; and Independent School District Board Members. In Manor, citizens will elect officials for their School District. Pflugerville residents will be voting whether or not to bring Austin Community College to their city.

T. L. Wyatt (right) is presented with a gift from the Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Association Austin Chapter (OLCAAAAC) by President Albert Walker at the organization’s October 23, 2018 meeting. Mr. Wyatt, Publisher of The Villager, was the guest speaker for the evening. Guinea Independence Celebreation by Tsoke rich music and history. (Chuch) Adjavon | The community has Villager Columnist great artists like; Abou Sylla who plays Guinean Over the years, and African music. One Central Texas has seen a aspect of showcasing drastic growth of the Af- their culture is by hold- rican Diaspora commu- ing an independence nity. With African immi- celebration. grants coming to Austin The community and obtaining manufac- plans to hold an exten- turing jobs that pay a sive independence festi- decent wage, the val for the upcoming Guinea American Com- year. Guinea is located munity of Central Texas in West Africa and is sur- rounded by nations such sees massive growth. Central Texas Guinean American Community as Liberia, Ivory Coast, As the Guinean members. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon American community Mali, and the Atlantic expands, so does the ocean. Moreover, the munity has a connection many slaves came from desire to showcase their African American com- to Guinea due to the fact that part of West Africa. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Still Strong links throughout current UT football program By John Harris | VILLAGER Sports Writer team with six sacks. Jones is second on the team with two interceptions behind Sterns, who has four. (AUSTIN, TX) - For whatever reason, it didn’t Everyone but Sterns was recruited by Strong. work out for Charlie Strong at the University of Offensively, it’s more of the same. UT’s top four Texas. Ultimately, it came down to Strong failing to receivers - juniors Lil’ Jordan Humphrey (42 recep- record a winning record in any of his three seasons. tions, 576 receiving yards), Collin Johnson (41 re- However, one could argue that Strong was on the ceptions, 563 yards) and Devin Duvernay (18 recep- verge of accomplishing what his successor, Tom tions, 188 yards) and senior Andrew Beck (15 re- Herman, has done in winning 13 of his first 20 ceptions, 132 yards) - were all recruited by Strong. games, including six in a row. Johnson leads UT with five touchdown receptions Seventeen players recruited by Strong, includ- and Humphrey is second on the team with four. ing 10 of 11 starters on defense, are listed on the Herman’s offensive recruits in UT’s starting first team of the Longhorns’ most recent depth chart lineup include sophomore Sam Ehlinger at quarter- entering Saturday night’s game at Oklahoma State. back and senior transfer Tre Watson and freshman Another starter recruited by Strong - junior line- Keaontay Ingram at running back. However, Strong backer Malcolm Roach - is sidelined with a fractured recruited junior Shane Buechele, who is Ehlinger’s foot and was replaced by junior Jeffrey McCulloch, 2014 file photo of then UT head football coach backup. also a Strong recruit. Six other players recruited by Charlie Strong. Strong has been the head Strong’s continued presence is real. Three of Strong are second teamers. That is a remarkably football coach for South Florida since 2017. Strong’s recruits start on the offensive line - senior high number of players retained from the old re- left guard Patrick Vahe, senior right guard Elijah gime who are major contributors for the new coach- will replace those seniors next year, but it is what it Rodriguez and junior center Zach Shackelford. An- ing staff. It’s also a clear acknowledgement that is. Major props to Herman for getting Strong’s play- other Strong recruit, Denzel Okafor, is listed as a Strong was on the right track in rebuilding what had ers to buy into a new football culture while also backup at left tackle and right tackle. been a downtrodden UT program when he took getting them to excel on the field, but the fact re- So, when you watch Saturday’s UT-Oklahoma over in 2014. mains that Strong did more to revive UT’s program State game, don’t forget about the impact that Strong, who is 17-2 in his second season at than what he’s given credit for. Strong still has on the Longhorns program even South Florida, seemed to have everything he Senior free safety Brandon Jones leads the though he coaches at a different school more than needed at UT except for more time and patience team with 49 tackles. Senior rover Gary Johnson is 1,000 miles away. from the administration. second with 46 tackles, senior defensive back P.J. With the exception of precocious freshman Locke III is third with 40 tackles, senior middle line- strong safety Cade Sterns, all of UT’s best defensive backer Anthony Wheeler is fourth with 37 tackles players this year were recruited by Strong, Sure, and senior cornerback Kris Boyd is fifth with 30 tack- Herman is recruiting talented defensive players who les. Senior defensive end Charles Omenihu leads the TAKE NOTICE OF A POSTING SPECTRUM FOR THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THEATRE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN DRAFT 2019 PHA ANNUAL PLAN AND 2019-2024 Five-Year Plan COMPANY TO PRESENT Public Comment Period and Public Hearings for the Draft 2019 PHA Annual Plan and Draft 2019-2024 Five-Year Plan NEW PLAY Killingsworth ex- tions. The play explores universal themes such as The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) will have a public Spectrum Theatre amines the complicated comment period for its Draft 2019 Annual Plan. There will be a forty-five day Company, Austin’s only dynamics of an African- sibling rivalry, conflict public comment period commencing at 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2018 through African-American the- American family living in between fathers and 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2018. All comments should be made in writing and atre company, will a small Texas town in the sons, the impact of the delivered to 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 and made to the attention of present the Austin pre- 1970s. Although the past on the present, and Michael Gerber, President/CEO. miere of a staged read- family has prospered the importance of fam- Public Hearings to present comments regarding the draft annual plan and the proposed ing of Killingsworth, by because of the father’s ily unity. revisions to both policies will be conducted as follows: Texas playwright Eugene hard work and business Killingsworth is Lee, on Saturday, Octo- acumen, the members funded by the City of November 13, 2018 10:00 a.m. Georgian Manor ber 27, at 2:00 p.m. at still suffer from the so- Austin and presented in Citywide Advisory Board Meeting the Vortex Theatre, 2307 cial and political forces coordination with the 110 Bolles Circle 78753 Manor Road. Admission that inform race rela- Vortex Theatre. Note: November 16, 2018 12:00 p.m. HACA Central Office is pay as you wish, and The play is for mature 1124 S. IH-35 78704 no advance reservations audiences. are required. A $10 do- November 27, 2018 5:30 p.m. Flores Education and Training Center nation is suggested at REQUEST FOR (adjacent to MeadowbrookProperty) the door, but no one will PROPOSALS 1201 W. Live Oak 78704 DPR Construction is soliciting be turned away; all are proposals from all qualified New Jobs for the welcome. Following the Subcontractors and Material The Housing Authority of the City of Austin Board of Commissioners will vote on reading the audience is Week of 10/21/2018 Vendors for the Green Water the adoption of the 2019 PHA Annual Plan and Draft 2019-2024 Five-Year Plan on Specialist, Student Life Block 185 Office Tower project invited to a short discus- Hays Campus Thursday, December 20, 2018 (subject to change-please visit www.hacanet.org), at (Bid Package 01 – Excavation & sion with actors and di- Job# 1810033 the HACA Central Office located at 1124 S. IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704 at 12:00 Slurry Wall) located in Austin, rector. Parking is free Technician, Heating Ventilation Texas. Proposals will be p.m. A forum will be available during Citizens Communication to voice your & Air-Conditioning accepted on or before November concerns. but limited in the Vortex Service Center 8, 2018, 2:00 PM CST. Copies of the Draft 2019 PHA Annual Plan and Draft 2019-2024 Five-Year Plan are parking lot. Job# 1810026 For additional information, or to Coordinator, High School available for review and inspection at the HACA Central Office located at 1124 S. obtain project documents, please AUSTIN COMMUNITY Programs Enrollment and contact Mark Gray at IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 or an electronic version is available online at COLLEGE (ACC) Outreach [email protected], or Andrea www.hacanet.org. DISTRICT Cypress Creek Weisheimer [email protected] HACA is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Reasonable is requesting sealed proposals Job# 1810028 (512) 345-7699. modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. from interested firms for the Apply at HR DPR Construction is an EEO Middle Fiskville Rd. Please call 477-4488 ext 2131 for assistance. purposes of selecting a Employer and all M/WBE, and respondent to provide 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 SMBR Subcontractors and Periodo de Comentario y Audiencia Pública para el 2019 FY Plan Anual y Cinco District-Wide Integrated Pest Job Line (512 223-5621 Material Vendors are strongly Anos de Agencia HACA Control Services. hhtp://www./austincc.ed encouraged to submit proposals La Autoridad de la Vivienda de la Ciudad de Austin (HACA) tendrá un periodo de • Request For Proposal RFP EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V for this project. comentarios públicos para el Plan comenzando el 19 de Octubre de 2018. Habrá 45 No. 910-19-0073-00-S-SM All sealed proposals must be días de periodo de comentarios públicos comenzando a las 8:00 a.m. del 19 de Octubre submitted to ACC’s Procure to de 2018 hasta las 5:00 p.m. del 3 de Diciembre de 2018. Todos los comentarios deben Pay (P2P) department by no ser hechos por escrito y entregados en 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 y hechos a la later than Thursday, atención de Michael Gerber, Presidente/CEO. Tres audiencias públicas relacionadas November 8, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. al plan de anteproyecto serán sostenidas en las siguientes fechas, horarios y lugares: (CST). Solicitation documents are available on ACC’s P2P website Are you interested in doing Noviembre 13, 2018 10:00 a.m. Georgian Manor at http://www.austincc.edu/ (reunión de Citywide Advisory Board) offices/purchasing/advertised- business with the City of Austin? 110 Bolles Circle 78753 solicitations, or at ACC’s P2P department with advance We are here for you! notice at (512)-223-1269 City of Austin Noviembre 16, 2018 12:00 p.m. Oficina Central de HACA between the hours of 9:00 A.M., 1124 S. IH-35 78704 and 4:00 P.M., Monday Purchasing Office through Friday. Vendor Registration Noviembre 27, 2018 5:30 p.m. Flores Education and Training Center All responses must be sealed and returned to ACC’s P2P (adyacentes a Meadowbrook) 512-974-2018 department, located at the [email protected] 1201 W. Live Oak 78704 ACC Service Center, 9101 Adicionalmente, la oportunidad final para presentar comentarios en relación a eso Tuscany Way, Austin Texas www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing plan ante el Consejo de Comisarios de la Autoridad de la Vivienda de la Ciudad de 78754, by the date and time For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ indicated above. Austin será conducida durante la Reunión del Consejo de Comisarios el 20 de Electronically transmitted Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Diciembre de 2018 (sujeto a cambios-por favor visite www.hacanet.org). Esta responses will NOT be Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 reunión comenzara a las 12:00 p.m. El lugar de la reunión será Oficina Central de accepted unless otherwise or visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. HACA localizado en 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704. El Consejo de Comisarios stated in the documents. tomara acción en lo relacionado a la aprobación del plan en esta reunión. Las copias An optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be scheduled. del plan se encuentran en la Oficina Central o en línea en www.hacanet.org. Para más Please see solicitation for información o la ayuda, la llamada 477-4488 ext. 2131. information and details. Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 COLLECTED PRÉCIS www.theaustinvillager.com Travis the sprinkles waiting for Khalid, Straight Out of El The ACL Scott Paso! Oh, he knows how to put on a show and a (Photo by Greg Noire) show it was, closing with Music Festival Location. We all wanted to send this singer and songwriter our Location! 2018 Rewind The last act we By Naomi Richard | Entertainment Columnist want to highlight was Travis Scott. The sold oldies and the crowd out 2-weekend event (AUSTIN, TX) - The went wild! They danced, could not have picked a ACL Music Festival 2018 sang and rocked to the better act to end the took the city by storm sounds of their favorite Festival. Straight off the with top Billboard chart- Nelly hits such as Hot in NBC Tonight Show with ing artists, award win- Herre and Ride Wit Me. Jimmy Fallon, Scott ning artists and rising Metallica exempli- stage where all wore Disco was a fun, modern Janelle Monáe was off came to ACL and hit the stars! This sold-out Fes- fied why fans come from headphones. The music twist on the traditional the chain! The combina- ground running. How tival has a strong follow- far and near to the Fes- and DJ were only heard block party! tion of her funk, R&B he can perform such ing, it’s a destination, a tival: the incredible gui- through the headphones The American-Cu- and psychedelic soul high energy songs back reunion for many and tarist really distin- in what was a “silent ban singer-songwriter filled Zilker Park with a to back is anyone’s Austin does it BIG and guished their set. High party” for any unsus- Camila Cabello, was well concert of epic propor- guess; but he does it LOUD! quality, master skills and pecting onlookers! The received but her heart tion. The dancers, the with ease and confi- The talent brought dope talent. During the DJ kept the party going was in Havana na-na-na! stage smoke, the chore- dence. He’s the ultimate their A-Game, giving the ography, her energy and entertainer and the crowd a 3-day party on vocals nailed this as one crowd stood on their every stage for 2 week- of the top performances feet for his entire set! ends in a row. The Live of ACL 2018. Bravo, Plan now to attend Music Capital of the Bravo, Bravo! ACL Music Festival 2019 World was on and pop- Hundreds stood in October 4-6 & 11-13. ping! Paul McCartney pleased the fans with early Beatles music like Love Me Do. Seeing the millenniums dancing and enjoying the music really testifies that music as an art form tran- scends age. Many said they go to see McCartney every time he comes to Austin, because they just don’t know when it will be his last time. Judging from Capital Metro and RideAustin the electrifying perfor- Expanding MetroLink Pilot mance during ACL, there is no sign of this legend Program provides first-mile/last-mile slowing down! transit connection to bus stops. Greta Van Fleet, an AUSTIN, Texas - Starting Monday, Oct. 22, American rock band Capital Metro and RideAustin will expand the from Frankenmuth, free MetroLink pilot program, adding three In- Michigan, played song Paul McCartney novation Zones to the service. The initial pilot after song with their (Photo by Roger Ho) service launched June 4 in West Austin, using strong and powerful RideAustin to connect customers to two Capi- musical talent. A most first ACL weekend, many track after track and en- She rocked it out with tal Metro bus stops on Exposition Boulevard. enjoyable experience fans left the UT/Baylor gaged the audience with many of her popular hits The pilot is now expanding to three new hearing musical genius game to hear this rock a call and response for- and Festival goers zones: Johnston Terrace and Springdale/Rogge from a guitar, a drum band perform! mat. At one point he danced to her unique Lane in East Austin and the area around St. and a bassist. The Silent Disco yelled, “Are you having a Cuban sound. David’s North Austin Medical Center. The ser- Cornell Iral Haynes was a magical treat for good time?” The crowd We’ve seen her be- vice will be available free of charge to Capital Jr., known professionally adults and kids alike. yelled back with a thun- fore and we know her Metro customers traveling from within the In- as Nelly, delivered an in- This experience took derous and synchro- music by heart, but this novation Zones to one of the designated bus credible set with many place under a covered nized “YES!” The Silent year’s performance by stops. These trips will be available weekdays from 6 a.m.- 9 p.m and can be booked on the RideAustin app. Barbara’s Book Bag The MetroLink pilot expansion was based on feedback collected after Cap Remap, the larg- showing how it can split est service change in Capital Metro’s history that up, ache and lose its way took place earlier this year. just as a neighborhood, Capital Metro customers who need wheel- that you remember, can chair-accessible vehicles or are unable to use change and become un- the RideAustin app, can call 512-369-6200 to recognizable. have a ride reserved for them. This is the story of a family. Penelope Grand, BLACK BODIES the daughter, and her Barbara Williams mother Mirella, two an- Thursday November 1 at 6:30pm VILLAGER Literary Critic gry and unreconciled George Washington Carver Museum (REVIEW) - Naima women, and the broken 1165 Angelina Street, Austin Texas Coster’s debut novel father who connects (AUSTIN, TX) - Please join us on Thursday, No- “Halsey Street,” is a fi- them. The family is flawed vember 1 at 6:30pm for a reception and screening nalist in the 2018 Kirkus and imperfect. of “Black Bodies”, a film by Austin-based multime- Book Prize for Fiction This novel, in the dia journalist Charlotte Moore. This screening is co- Award. relationship between presented by the Carver Museum and City of Aus- In this novel, that Penelope and her tin Equity Office. takes place in Brooklyn, mother, Mirella, ad- ”Black Bodies” is a Moore Media film produc- New York, Coster looks dresses the way women tion which takes candid, thoughtful, and courageous at issues such as family, are split between their exploration into what it means to be Black in gender, race and family duties and their America and in the world. The film features sixteen gentrification. personal duty to them- Black individuals of different ages, backgrounds, The author shows selves. It is a thoughtful religions, nationalities, and skin tones. District 1 us one young woman’s and moving story that Council Member Ora Houston is one of those fea- efforts to return to her also looks at the way hood where she grew I did not enjoy some of tured. Brooklyn neighborhood gentrification can take a up, as well as the loca- the racial clichés that The reception and screening is free and open that is going through a toll on a family and their tion of her father’s once were included in the to the public. For more information contact us at gentrification process. need to belong, not only successful business. She book. However, the (512) 974-4926. Light refreshments provided. She grapples with the to place but to one an- and her family grieve book is noteworthy and The City of Austin is proud to comply with the fact that Brooklyn is not other. over what they have lost deserves to be read. I Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require as- what it used to be. Penelope returns to gentrification and also recommend it for young sistance for participation in programs or use of our Halsey Street has to Brooklyn to take care about what they have adults and mature read- facilities, please call (512) 974-3914. changed. Coster paral- of her father. She navi- become. ers. There is ample free on-site and public street park- lels that with her family, gates her old neighbor- The writing is good. Rating: 4 / 5 stars. ing. The Carver Museum is wheelchair accessible. www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/October 26, 2018 ~ Page 9

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AUSTIN SPURS 2017-18 G LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Photo Credit: NBA G League

Because the league ther their career, that’s was expected to replace is designed to help el- what we’re trying to do.” him in the starting evate players to better- Ahearn, who was lineup. Unfortunately, paying jobs in the NBA the D-League’s first call- White will be sidelined 6 and Europe, Ahearn up to the NBA when the to 8 weeks with a heel doesn’t know who will Spurs signed him in injury but he is expected be on the opening-night 2008-09, said his job is to to be a contributor when roster when the Spurs focus on player develop- he returns. host the Texas Legends ment. Winning a cham- “When you look at on November 3 at the H- pionship as he did last the unfortunate injury of E-B Center at Cedar Park. year is a bonus because Dejuante Murray, we “There’s a lot of of constant player move- had Derrick White, who turnover in the G- ment, making it difficult hopefully will be back in League,” Ahearn said. “It to maintain a stable ro- a few weeks or so,” can be difficult for the tation. Ahearn said. “He’s going players, but that’s what A good example of to have an opportunity the G-League is all what Ahearn is expected to play when he comes about. Sometimes you to do in his role as coach back. The amount of ex- can get guys back if they is his involvement in the perience he got in our left the team and went development of point league last year, and how to Europe. You can get guard Derrick White, competitive our league is guys back at the start of who spent most of last now, that prepares guys the season. It’s so fluid year on the Spurs’ G- for that jump (to the NBA) with guys moving up and League team and re- and prepares them for back. At the end of the ceived occasional call- when they get that next day, our job is to get guys ups to the parent club. opportunity. That’s what better jobs. If they come When Dejounte Murray our job is, to get those back to us to learn a new went down with a sea- guys game ready. Hope- role, that’s great. If they son-ending knee injury fully, we can continue to come back to try to fur- in early October, White do that.”