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Vol. 47 No. 40 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] April 24, 2020 TMA Supports Governor’s INSIDE Science-Based Plan to Reopen Texas

The Clark Sisters Debuts, ranked RAPPIN’ #1 across all TV. Tommy Wyatt See LIFETIME Page 3 You are never too old to COVID -19 learn! Texas Governor If you have missed The Greg Abbott Breakfast Club on Trump “donates” KAZI, it is because his salary to HHS. Damita and I have been See SHAM grounded. Neither of us Page 6 were prepared to work from home and the station staff did not offer to help us make the Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President David C. Fleeger, MD, transition. So we decided about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement on reopening Texas. to sit this one out. (AUSTIN, TX) - “Texas physicians are pleased (PPE) for non-hospital based/community physicians, Stimulus package Trying to keep up with that Governor Abbott is taking a gradual, science- nearly two-thirds of whom say they have less than nets wealthy millions the expansion of social based approach to reopen the Texas economy one week’s supply of the most critical supplies, ac- See WINDFALL media has proven to be safely. We applaud the governor for placing four out- cording to a TMA survey conducted late last week; Page 7 one the hardest things standing physicians on his recovery strike force and · A huge immediate expansion in our state that I have done. But the for stating in such a straight-forward manner, ‘We and local public health infrastructure and workforce one thing that I can do is must be guided by the data and the doctors. We so we can track down, isolate, and monitor Texans Reports move out of the way and must put health and safety first.’ newly infected with this virus – and anyone who let the people who have “We obviously look forward to the safe reopen- may have contracted it from them; and Suggest the skills do their thing. ing of those portions of our health care system that · A way to cover the health care costs of the Many Have I have been blessed to have been shuttered as we took the steps neces- millions of Texans who don’t have or recently lost have a son and a grand sary to slow the spread of this virus. The health of health insurance. Had daughter working with patients not affected by COVID-19 is an overwhelm- “We appreciate that Governor Abbott has so- Coronavirus me who keep me on ing concern. Telemedicine has been an important licited the experts and listened to their advice. We track and for not looking tool, but it does not substitute for hands-on exami- must follow the science. We need to have adequate With No like an idiot as we work nations of growing children or diagnosing complex PPE, and we’re not there yet. We need to have ad- Symptoms hard everyday to con- health problems. Many of our patients have put off equate testing, and that’s not available yet in phy- tinue publishing a news- desperately needed surgeries or procedures that sician offices or in the wider community. And we paper that you can be can no longer be delayed. need to have the ability to track down positive cases proud of. And a paper “We cannot throw the switch overnight, how- based on those tests, something our overextended that our community can ever, or we risk a rapid return of a terribly conta- public health system won’t be able to do in the im- support as we continue gious disease that has not yet reached its peak and mediate future. to highlight our is still killing dozens of Texans every day. Moving “Patience has been a critical factor behind our community in a positive forward on safely reopening our state will require: successes so far. We must remain patient, calm, and By MARILYNN way. · Ongoing and consistent compliance with the vigilant. Until we have a vaccine, social distancing MARCHIONE, The current COVID- social distancing practices that have worked so well, remains the best way to reduce the spread of AP Chief Medical Writer 19 pandemic is requiring so far, at containing the virus in Texas; COVID-19. As the governor said, we must make sure (THE AP) - None of all of us to do a lot of · Reliable, affordable and widely available we don’t reopen only to have to shut down again.” these numbers can be things a little differently testing for our patients, physicians and other health TMA is the largest state medical society in the fully trusted because as we all try to survive care personnel, and those who have come in con- nation, representing more than 53,000 physician they’re based on flawed through this challenge. tact with COVID-19-positive patients, so we can and medical student members. It is located in Aus- and inadequate testing, We are lucky to have identify and contain new cases as quickly as pos- tin and has 110 component county medical societ- said Dr. Michael Mina of THE NATIONAL sible; ies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 Harvard’s School of Pub- NEWSPAPER · Appropriate personal protective equipment is to improve the health of all Texans. PUBLISHERS lic Health. ASSOCIATION Collectively, (NNPA) looking out for though, they suggest our publishers around “we have just been off the country and trying to The Grand Slam: the mark by huge, huge keep us in the forefront numbers” for estimating of news gathering for the Poets and Performers Reflect on Downs Field total infections, he said. African American com- Worldwide, more munity. than 2.3 million infec- Black Owned tions and more than newspapers are some of 160,000 deaths have the largest small busi- been confirmed. The vi- nesses, along with the rus has caused nearly churches and restaurants unprecedented eco- in our communities. nomic and social harm They provide many of since its existence was the jobs for our citizens. reported in early Janu- We have to do all that we ary. can to make sure that STEALTH CASES these families and Based on known businesses are still cases, health officials standing when we pass have said the virus usu- this crisis. ally causes mild or mod- The one thing that I erate flu-like illness. have learned over the Date/Time: April 25th at 4pm Now evidence is growing years as things change is that a substantial num- “If you don’t know you Where to tune in: See FLAWED, pg 7 better ask somebody.” KAZI 88.7 FM or www.kazifm.org Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 ~ Page 3 Lifetime’s The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel We Want YOU! Debuts as Highest-Rated Original Movie of the Year on Advertise With All of Television with 2.7 Million Total Viewers The VILLAGER Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. By Naomi Richard Closed Sunday VILLAGER Call (512) 928-5555 Entertainment Reporter (VILLAGER) - The Lifetime Original Movie DOUBLE The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel hit a high note delivering 2.7 million Total Viewers in “R” L+SD (live-plus-same- day), according to The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel - (L to R) Aunjanue Ellis as Dr. Mattie Nielsen Media Research, Moss Clark, Kierra Sheard as Karen, Angela Birchett as Jacky, Raven Goodwin making it Lifetime’s high- as Denise, Christina Bell as Twinkie and Sheléa Frazier as Dorinda. - Lifetime. GROCERY est-rated movie since 2016 and the strongest stream, the five Clark *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out original movie on all of Sisters (Christina Bell as 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. television for 2020 in- “Twinkie,” Kierra cluding both broadcast Sheard as “Karen,” and cable. In addition, Raven Goodwin as The Clark Sisters was the “Denise,” Sheléa Frazier best ad-supported cable as “Dorinda,” Angela original movie since Birchett as “Jacky”) 2018 in key demograph- overcame humble be- ics, with 1.1 million ginnings in Detroit, and Adults 25-54, 905,000 endured domestic Adults 18-49 and abuse, loss, rejection, Kierra Sheard and Queen Latifah at the TCA press 813,000 Women 25-54. betrayal, and sibling ri- conference/panel of Lifetime’s "The Clark Sisters: On social media, valries eventually to First Ladies of Gospel," in Pasadena, California, Agape Baptist Church #TheClarkSisters ranked achieve international Jan. 18, 2020. | Getty Images for Lifetime Agape Baptist Church In “THE CENTRE” Bldg. F-15 #1 across all TV on April fame as icons of the Gos- 7801 North Lamar Blvd. (S.E. Corner of North Lamar and 183) 11 with more than pel music industry. her dance moves with days to finish all of the Austin, Texas 78752 AGAPE: A church for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the Love 700,000 interactions, ac- The Clark Sisters her daughters. music for the movie. The He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, received God’s Unconditional Love for you. cording to Nielsen So- were one of the most “I listen to them to music had to be ready For there is No Greater Love! learn. I’m not technically before they started film- Church Services cial. Beyond this, important Gospel Sun. School – 9:30a Sun. Worship – 11:00a #TheClarkSisters was the groups of the 20th cen- that great. I learned so ing and I finished early…I Mid-Week top social Lifetime movie tury, going on to win much from them. They had to teach Kierra how Thurs.: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study – 7:00PM just have the anointing to sing the 80s version of Call: 454-1547 for transportation over the last year. The three Grammy Awards H. Ed Calahan, Pastor Web: www.agapebcaustintx.com Austin Villager’s enter- and performed “Hallelu- and just seeing their her mother Karen’s tainment reporter jah” during the 1983 story [tells me] what an- voice. But it was easy for WEBBERVILLE EBENEZER MISSIONARY @naomijrichard partici- Grammy Awards Show. gels go through. They’ve me to do this project BAPTIST CHURCH The sisters grew up in been my earth angels so because I knew the Clark pated in real time by 1314 Weber St, posting online both on the Church of God In we all want to see what Sisters’ music and their Webberville, Tx 78653 Twitter and Facebook Christ, which became their life was like. What voices!” (512) 276-7917 throughout the night of outraged as the sisters did they give up, what did Christine Swanson Give thanks to the Lord for he the showing. brought new musical they sacrifice to save their (Chicago P.D.) directed, is good. -Psalms 136:1 Sunday Morning Worship Hailing from execu- sounds and choreo- lives? Was it worth it,” based on a script written Pastor W. B. Routt, Jr. 11 AM Cell # (512) 694-1877 tive producers Queen graphed dance moves to commented Mary J. Blige by Sylvia L. Jones and Sunday School 10 AM Latifah, Mary J. Blige their worship. Dr. Mattie in a Media Conference. Camille Tucker. In addi- A Ministry That Ministers and Missy Elliott, the Moss Clark (a renowned Grammy-winner, tion to Latifah, Blige, and movie recounts the life gospel singer in her own songwriter, gospel Elliott, executive produc- of the legendary pio- right), suffered a divorce record producer and art- ers also included Holly neers of contemporary and nearly lost her es- ist Donald Lawrence Carter, Shakim Compere Gospel music and their teemed leadership posi- produced all the re-re- and Loretha Jones. trailblazing mother, Dr. tion in the national corded Clark Sister hits The First Ladies Of Globalizing the Gospel Mattie Moss Clark church, having been rep- for the movie. Lawrence, Gospel: The Clark Sisters 1179 San Bernard Street, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Edward M. Fleming, (Aunjanue Ellis). Cred- rimanded by the one of the self-pro- Biopic Soundtrack is Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sr. Pastor ited with bringing Gos- denomination’s Ecclesi- claimed biggest fans of now available on all mu- Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST pel music to the main- astical Leadership for the group said, “I had 15 sical outlets. Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Do you have church news? SUNDAY Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Would you like to purchase Nursery Available WEDNESDAY | a monthly ad for your Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m.

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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow A Bad Movie Second Week “Back” Summer Plans weaken the aliens it is the end of the school program called SYE or reversed. They down- year. Like many people, “Summer Youth Employ- load it on us. To get us I’d love to go back to ment”. The program al- back they make us stop school and see my lows teenagers to enroll touching others. Maybe friends, but I don’t think in a job training program some of our friends are that miracle will happen. for the summer. Last alien out to infect us At least they predict this summer was my first before they take over. virus will clear up year in the program and Then they tells us don't around June or during it was a great experi- wear those mask and go the Summer. Who ence. I got a taste of the to the beach. Then they knows? “real world of working”. tell us to close the school I’m going to take I learned some skills that and don't let the little this extra time at home I have included on my Tyler Allen human go to the park or to accomplish some of resume and that pre- play video games all day. my goals. Although I’m pared me to apply again Gus Garcia YMLA Lacee Johnson I am starting to miss sure that’s what every- for the program this Connally High School Each night I wake school and my school one is doing. Since I’m year. I was lucky enough up it feels like I am in a friends even the ones I not physically going to to work in an office set- Bad Movie. In the movie don't like. I use to like Rebekah McNeal school, I have a lot more It just occurred to ting with a friend. The Round Rock H. S. the huge alien spaceship playing with my little sis- time on my hands. I no me that summer is just building was located in has come back like in "In- ter and brother but My second week of longer have an excuse to around the corner for downtown Austin which dependence Day" the enough is enough. Even school online was pretty not do things I should student. With online also gave me an oppor- movie. This time it is my grandfather is tired much a breeze. I think have completed a long schooling and being tunity to comfortably very different. My of watching 60 year old I’ve developed a good time ago. away from bells, peri- walk around and see troublesome two year movies (especially Gun flow throughout the I’m adjusting to ods, and desks, it is as if more of our city. Hope- old brother is terrorize smoke). week. I get up around 8 school online pretty time is zooming by with- fully, the program will be me. The aliens have a I really want some- o'clock, take a shower, well. I’m still perfecting out us truly realizing that able to begin as planned new tactic. one to fix the Aliens and get on my computer, and my work schedule for it. June is almost here. and I get a job assign- Instead of us up- their virus. Where is Wil work till 3 to 4 o’clock. For now, I’m trying to fig- Honestly, I am extremely ment. I am excited and loading a virus to Smith? I feel great that I’ve ure out how to get all of excited for this summer. ready to go to. created some sort of my work done by I am hoping that the So far now after fin- Publicly Traded Firms schedule, especially Wednesday, so I have an quarantine has slowed ishing my online assign- since I’ll be doing this till “extended weekend”. down and going outside ments I am excited to be get $300M in COVID-19 will be more of an op- able to do my daily walks tion. and hoping maybe I will Small Business Loans Senior Yard Signs This summer I plan have an opportunity to on participating in the play sports with friends, walked outside to find same program I partici- and talk with people that someone had pated in last summer, a soon. planted a yard sign with “Class of 2020” and my name on it. Apparently, Online School members of my robotics team have been working grams that allow teach- the past few weeks to ers to communicate with make signs for all of the students and to teach graduating seniors. They through video calls. even included our team Online school has its ups logo, which is a robot and downs, it’s still a woman holding a drill. learning process and my Even though I’d school district is still Quinn Langford been averse to yard working out the kinks. Cedar Ridge H. S. signs before, seeing the On the contrary, online I’ll start off by say- sign made me feel spe- school has made me in- ing that I have never cial and appreciated, es- dependent in complet- ing my work and wanted a yard sign with pecially since a lot of Sarah Robertson emailing teachers when Associated Press - over $100 million. And my name on it from any other aspects of my se- Connally H. S. I have a question about Companies with thou- 25% of the companies organization I’ve been a nior year have been can- With the official an assignment. I wish sands of employees, had warned investors part of. It seemed like a celed lately. The sign re- closure of school for the that I could go back to past penalties from gov- months ago — while the waste of money because minded me that, 2019-2020 school year school and enjoy all the ernment investigations economy was humming when I’m in my house, I through all of this, I am due to covid-19, online things that were and risks of financial fail- along — that their abil- can’t see my sign any- still a senior, and I can has become the new instored for me this ure even before the ity to remain viable was way. Plus, I don’t need still celebrate my normal for most school spring semester. I know coronavirus walloped in question. the whole world to know achievements, even if districts around the things will get better as the economy were By combing where I live. But on the it’s in a different way th country. At my school long as we practice so- among those receiving through thousands of morning of April 19 , I than I envisioned. my teachers use google cial distancing. I hope millions of dollars from regulatory filings, the AP classroom and zoom to everyone is staying safe a relief fund that Con- identified the 75 compa- Small Business Adminis- accounting to date. Nei- teach, which are pro- and healthy. gress created to help nies as recipients of a tration showed that ther the Trump adminis- small businesses combined $300 million 4,400 of the approved tration nor the lending nesses.” things and some people through the crisis, an in low-interest, tax- loans exceeded $5 mil- industry has disclosed a President Donald will have to return it if Associated Press investi- payer-backed loans. lion. Overall, the size of list of Paycheck Protec- Trump, asked Monday we think it’s inappropri- gation found. Eight companies, or the typical loan nation- tion Program beneficia- whether the criteria for ate.” He added that the The Paycheck Pro- their subsidiaries, really was $206,000, ac- ries. who can receive loans loans are supposed to be tection Program was ceived the maximum cording to the statistics. Representatives of should change, said that awarded, in part, by supposed to infuse small $10 million possible, in- SBA will forgive the loans the SBA, which is over- “we’ll look at individual “what we think is right.” businesses, which typi- cluding a California soft- if companies meet cer- seeing the program, did cally have less access to ware company that tain benchmarks, such not respond to a request quick cash and credit, settled a Securities and as keeping employees for comment late Mon- TheVillagerAnd with $349 billion in Exchange Commission on payroll for eight day. But last Friday, Trea- emergency loans that investigation late last weeks. sury Secretary Steven BlackRegistryCompany could help keep workers year into accounting er- The list of recipi- Mnuchin said in a writ- on the job and bills paid rors that overstated its ents identified by the AP ten statement that most on time. revenue. is a fraction of the 1.6 of the loans, 74%, were @TheVillagerATX But at least 75 com- The eight firms get- million loans that lend- for less than $150,000 panies that received the ting maximum loans are ers approved before the and that demonstrated aid were publicly traded, likely just a tip of the ice- program was depleted “the accessibility of this the AP found, and some berg: Statistics released last week, but it is the program to even the www.TheAustinVillager.com had market values well last week by the U.S. most complete public smallest of small busi- www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 ~ Page 5 AUSTIN DISASTER RELIEF NETWORK this gift is to make a di- have been a community GAMA rect impact on those leader in the fight LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS who need it most. against hunger for 39 FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL Gives Shane Walker, years. GAMA’s donation Chief Operating Officer will support the one in HARDSHIPS DUE TO COVID-19 $25,000 to at GAMA, explains why seven Central Texans, tended to help those Central this contribution will including one in five who have lost their job make such a strong im- children, who may not and are unable to make Texas Food pact. “So many of our know where their next ends meet. customers and their meal is coming from. According to a pre- Bank to families have been af- “The COVID-9 pan- sentation by the Austin fected by this pandemic has created a sky- City Council last week, Help With demic,” he said. “People rocketing demand for Austin stands to see need help now more our services, stretching 261,275 potential job COVID-19 than ever and are hav- our resources to the losses, with the con- ing to make hard deci- limit,” said Derrick sumer and hospitality CRISIS sions for their families, Chubbs, president and APRIL 15, 2020, vor hotline and prayer sectors hit first and hard- while dealing with loss CEO of the Central Texas Austin, TX – In response hotline, we’re hearing est by the virus. “Our AUSTIN, TEXAS – of income. GAMA is Food Bank. “This gener- to the economic impact from people who are ex- goal is to help cover the (April 16, 2020) GAMA very pleased to be able ous donation from our COVID-19 has had on the periencing fear and anxi- most basic needs of (Greater Austin Mer- to assist the Central friends at GAMA dem- economy of Greater ety caused by lost jobs those impacted – like chants Cooperative As- Texas Food Bank and onstrates the power of Austin, and specifically and income. Families are food and gas – so they sociation) has donated the good work they do a caring community and those who’ve lost jobs truly struggling,” Daniel can focus on covering $25,000 to the Central in our community.” will provide thousands and income, the Austin Geraci, Executive Direc- rent and bills,” Geraci Texas Food Bank. This The Central Texas of meals to our neigh- Disaster Relief Network tor of ADRN, said. said. “We also aim to re- gift will provide 200,000 Food Bank provided bors in need during “While our network of (ADRN) announced to- store hope through this meals to Central Texans more than 43 million these uncertain times.” day the launch of its churches and volunteers fund. So often, when who are facing food in- meals last year through For more informa- COVID-19 Relief Fund. are responding to the you contribute to security due to the its network of 300 part- tion about how you can The purpose of the fund emotional and spiritual someone’s financial re- COVID-19 pandemic. In ner agencies and mo- help make a difference to raise support for indi- needs of those im- lief, you end up alleviat- the spirit of wanting to bile food pantries in 21 in the lives of hungry viduals and families in pacted, we’re asking ing fear and anxiety they give back to all commu- counties throughout neighbors in need, visit need of emergency Austinites to support may be experiencing nities, GAMA’s goal for Central Texas. They CentralTexasFoodBank.org. funds to cover costs as- their neighbors by mak- too.” sociated with food and ing a financial contribu- Donations to the gas as well as other es- tion to our COVID-19 Re- fund can be made at The Administration The record is clear Trump’s base appears to sential items as addi- lief Fund.” Funds raised https://brushed aside scientific for anyone to see that believe that if Trump tional funds are raised. through ADRN’s COVID- donate.adrn.org/ evidence and concerns the Trump administra- says something, then it “Through our survi- 19 Relief Fund are in- covidrelief. regarding the pandemic, tion blew off reliable in- must be true. As for the downplaying its spread formation. One must rest of us, well, we will and the depth of the ask why that is? Was it have to ensure that re- COMMENTARY: problems we were en- for fear that reality ality is incontrovertible, countering. It was only would have an impact and to the benefit of the Science Vs. Myth — in March that they on his election wishes? majority, in November. were forced to shift Or does he truly believe, The COVID-19 Crisis gears. But in shifting in the words of the co- New Jobs for the cissism and gears the blame game median George Wallace, “The Pflugerville Week of 04/19/20 scapegoating. We are started, afresh, with a that “…that’s the way I Independent School Assistant III, Administrative District will open San Gabriel Campus seeing the conse- focus on the Chinese, see it, and that’s the way Proposals for: Job# 2004001 quences of avoiding re- the WHO, and probably that it ought to be…” Coordinator, TXIT Walk in Freezer and Cooler Apprenticeship Grant ality and replacing real- we shall soon hear that Throughout the Motors San Gabriel Campus ity with what can, at aliens from the course of this Adminis- on Tuesday, April 20, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. Job# 2004002 best, be described as Romulan Star Empire tration we have seen, Coordinator, Career All proposals may be Scholars Program By Bill Fletcher, Jr., wishful thinking. were somehow in- time and again, a dis- submitted to Bonfire or hand Location as assigned In the last couple volved. missal of facts and sci- delivered) to: Pflugerville NNPA Newswire ISD Job# 2004004 of weeks, very damag- Leaving aside the ence. The clearest case Coordinator, Career Contributor 1401 West Pecan Scholars Program ing information has complicity of most Re- is probably in connec- Pflugerville, TX 78660 San Gabriel Campus Trump’s decision to emerged regarding the publican elected offi- tion with the environ- Attn: Nicole Ayer Proposals may be Job# 2004005 handling of the COVID- cials with the Coordinator, Career cut funding for the ment and the efforts un- downloaded from the PISD Scholars Program World Health Organiza- 19 crisis by the Admin- Administration’s non- derway to reverse website at: www.pfisd.net Elgin Campus tion (WHO)—which we istration. It now ap- sense, it is time for a nearly fifty years of leg- Job# 2004006 “The Pflugerville warned about last pears that as early as reckoning when it islation and practice to Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Independent School Design week—is yet another December 2019, the comes to reality. Should address pollution and District will open Highland Campus example of his efforts to Administration was be- decisions by govern- global warning. But one Job# 2004007 Proposals for: obscure reality and dis- ing warned about pos- ment in the face of cri- can also see evidence of Coordinator, Travel and FSA & COBRA Special Events tance himself from any sible dangers from this sis be based on wishful this in the on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 Highland Campus responsibility for the outbreak. Indeed, from thinking? Self-aggran- Administration’s illogical @ 2:00 p.m. Job# 2003025 the early days of the All proposals may be Adjunct Faculty, Music mess that the USA finds dizement? The wishes withdrawal from the submitted (by mail or hand Multiple Locations itself in as a result of his Administration there of the wealthy? Or Iran nuclear deal, de- carry) to: Pflugerville ISD Job# 2002046 handling of the COVID- were warnings from should they be based spite all reliable evi- 1401 West Pecan Apply at HR various departments of upon facts, data, scien- Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Fiskville Rd. 19 crisis. dence of Iranian compli- Attn: Craig Pruett 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 There is a deeper the danger arising from tific judgement, and ance with the agree- Proposals may be downloaded Job Line (512 223-5621 problem, however, than viral pandemics. These concerns for the popu- ment. from Purchasing Page on the hhtp://www./austincc.ed district website located at: EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Trump’s apparent nar- were ignored. lation? The core of www.pfisd.net.

NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for TO PROVIDE DISTRICT WIDE CANOPIES DISTRICT WIDE PLAYGROUND SURFACE REPLACEMENT Pflugerville ISD will accept Competitive Sealed Proposals from qualified firms until 2:00 p.m., May 06, 2020, in the lobby of the PISD Administration Pflugerville ISD will accept Request for Proposals from qualified firms until Building. Address all submittals to: 3:00 p.m., May 06, 2020, in the lobby of the PfISD Administration Building. Craig Pruett, Director of Purchasing Address all submittals to: Pflugerville Independent School District Craig Pruett, Director of Purchasing 1401 West Pecan Pflugerville Independent School District Pflugerville, Texas 78660 1401 West Pecan The anticipated budget for this project is estimated at $352,000. The scope Pflugerville, Texas 78660 and schedule for this project as currently defined will be described in the The anticipated budget for this project is estimated at $225,000. The Proposal Document. Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Pflugerville ISD scope and schedule for this project as currently defined will be described Purchasing Department by email at [email protected]. Documents in the Proposal Document. may also be downloaded from the district website at: Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Pflugerville http://www.pfisd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=259 ISD Purchasing Department by email at [email protected]. Pflugerville I.S.D. reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject Documents may also be downloaded from the district website at: any or all Proposals. http://www.pfisd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=259 Project Schedule of Events Pflugerville I.S.D. reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all Proposals. Request for Proposals Released April 20, 2020 Project Schedule of Events Pre-proposal Conference April 28, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Request for Proposals Released April 20, 2020 Due Date for Proposals May 06, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Pre-proposal Conference April 29, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Board Approval Expected May 21, 2020 Due Date for Proposals May 06, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Board Approval Expected May 21, 2020 Notify Firm May 22, 2020 Notify Firm May 22, 2020 Contract Begins June 01, 2020 Contract Begins May 25, 2020 Final Completion Date August 01, 2020 Final Completion Date December 31, 2020 Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com The Unsung Heroes Trump Donated $100,000 of His Salary by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon VILLAGER Columnist to Fight Coronavirus. He’s Made Much More Than That off The Presidency Don’t be fooled — Trump’s “donation” of his salary is a sham By Aaron Rupar @atrupar VOX Contributor (VOX) - As the White House hypes an announcement that President Donald Trump donated his salary from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the Department of Health and Human Picture Trinete Jacobs owner of Jaclor Services (HHS), it’s Cleaning. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon worth considering the many ways in which the VILLAGER NEWS - During COVID-19, the president’s supposed unsung heroes behind the scene are the janitors, generosity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. cleaning staff. Unlike the doctors, nurses, and the first President Trump, pictured here with Vice President Pence and Health responders, the janitorial crews are in the back- On Tuesday, White and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, announced he would donate ground fighting this disease by keeping the work- House press secretary part of his salary to Health and Human Services — after he released a places, hospitals, grocery stores, and other essential Stephanie Grisham an- budget proposal that would cut the department’s budget by 10 percent. business clean and disinfected from the coronavirus. nounced on Twitter that Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Janitorial companies like Jaclor Cleaning, have found Trump is “honoring” a ways to adjust their cleaning methods and clientele. promise he made “to Jaclor Cleaning was founded in March of 2019. donate his salary while "We have been in business for just over one year in office,” and has de- when COVID-19 hit us pretty hard. Our ideal custom- cided to gift his latest ers are property managers, realtors, and iBuyer com- quarterly $100,000 in- panies. The real estate industry is suffering and that stallment to HHS “to trickles down to us. Our cleaning work orders are support the efforts being down to a minimum, but we are adapting to the undertaken to confront, changing times," stated Trinete Jacobs. contain, and combat Furthermore, the COVID-19 crisis has caused #Coronavirus.” them to adjust their business method. "We have cre- First of all, how- ated a disinfection division. We can now offer resi- ever, it’s worth remem- refusing to divest from the properties he owns monetizing the presidential, commercial, and vehicle disinfecting services. bering that the budget his business interests and profits from — prop- dency or compared to Using several methods, including electrostatic spray- proposal Trump released when he took office. As erties that he, and there- what he costs taxpayers ers, thermal foggers, and vapor steamers, we pro- just last month proposed a result, he still owns fore the members of the with his frequent trips to vide disinfection and decontamination, using EPA- a 10 percent cut to HHS’s and profits from the Secret Service who pro- promote his own prop- registered, hospital-grade disinfectants proven to kill budget that amounts to Trump Organization. tect him, regularly visit. erties. It’s also offset by a wide range of viruses, requiring only a few minutes Last month, the Wash- what Trump’s company to kill 99.99% of potential bacteria and viruses," billions of dollars. And his most recent fi- ington Post reported on charges the Secret Ser- stated Jacobs. Viewed in that context, nancial disclosure indi- $100,000 is a pittance. cates that his $400,000 records showing nearly vice for the privilege of Essentially, Trump is ac- salary is peanuts com- $500,000 in such pay- protecting him.” Austin City Council tively working to dis- pared to the money he ments — and it’s likely Alluding to the mantle HHS and other has flowing in. there have been more standard presidential District 2 Race government agencies According to that expenditures where practice of placing assets that respond to out- disclosure, the hotel those came from, as the in a blind trust when tak- breaks like the Secret Service has stone- ing office, Shaub noted by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Trump owns just blocks walled efforts from that it would be interest- VILLAGER Columnist coronavirus while falsely from the White House posturing as their gener- brought in nearly $41 Democratic members of ing to compare Trump’s VILLAGER NEWS - spective candidates are ous benefactor. million in revenue in Congress to get a full ac- $400,000 annual dona- While the COVID-19 pan- running because they be- Second, to the ex- 2018, a $400,000 in- counting. tions “to what he would demic has overshadowed lieve they can make a dif- tent that Grisham’s crease from the year be- Walter Shaub, se- have paid an indepen- both the national and lo- ference in their commu- tweet is meant to sug- fore. And beyond in- nior adviser for Citizens dent trustee to manage cal politics, numerous nities. According to gest that Trump is mak- come from Trump’s nu- for Responsibility and his holdings for him and electoral races through- Vanessa Fuentes, "I’m a ing personal sacrifices to merous properties, the Ethics in Washington create a true firewall or out Central Texas are tak- proud Southeast benefit the American Trump Organization (CREW) and the former what he feared he would ing place, ranging from Austinite and an experi- people, that’s mislead- made more than $20 director of the Office of lose if he had to sell his City Council, School enced community leader ing too. million in real estate sale Government Ethics assets in a hurry.” Board, Texas Senate, on education, health eq- The presidency is a revenues in 2018. (OGE), told Vox on “This isn’t altru- Travis County Judge race, uity, and transportation." moneymaking venture Trump has also Wednesday that Trump’s ism,” Shaub added. “This and primary runoffs. On the other hand, David for Trump benefited from reim- salary “is a drop in the is an investment in pub- In Austin, the City states, "Growing up Trump broke de- bursements from Secret bucket compared to lic relations as he profits Council District 2 race is there, I saw families like cades of precedent by Service expenditures at what he brings in by off his high office.” underway. District 2 mine struggle as our com- stretches from South and munity grappled with South East Austin. Since poverty, violence, health Business Owner Seeks To Make A Difference the former council mem- issues, and so many other ber has vacated the seat, forms of institutional ne- by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon VILLAGER NEWS - As COVID-19 ham- there are at least two chal- glect. Yet, I also witnessed VILLAGER Columnist mered Central Texas, numerous concerned citi- lengers, David resilient and inspiring zens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Chinchancan and Vanessa leaders rise from our are finding ways to support and to help the Fuentes that have an- underserved neighbor- most vulnerable in our community. One out of Bryan nounced their intention to hoods and dedicate their five families faces the issue of hunger. run for this seat. lives to taking on these After witnessing the needs of Central Tex- Finally, both pro- challenges." ans in need of food, Bryan, the owner of Asian- European Motors has decided to open a food pantry at his dealership located at 14304 Immanuel Road. According to Bryan, "right now some families are going through a hard time; therefore, I need to respond. I came from Liberia, which was ravaged by civil war, so I understand the pain and suffering that the coronavirus is causing to Texans and worldwide. Furthermore, COVID-19 has amplified the food insecurity that is already occurring in Central Texas. Also, the food pantry Bryan has set up is offering other business owners affected by COVID-19 some office space. According to Bryan, "due to the COVID-19, numerous business owners are having a hard time paying their lease; therefore, I am opening some of my space to other business owners in need of a space to work. Since this country and State has given me a lot, it is only natural for me to give back." www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Flawed methods, poor results call for more sophisticated testing Continued from page 1 ber of people may have no symptoms at all. Scientists in Iceland screened 6% of its popu- lation to see how many had previously undetected infections and found that about 0.7% tested positive. So did 13% of a group at higher risk because of recent travel or exposure to someone sick. Aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, where one crew member died from the virus, “the rough numbers are that 40 percent are symptomatic,” said Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer, deputy commander of naval operations. The ratio may change if more develop symptoms later, he warned. In New York, a hospital tested all pregnant women coming in to deliver over a two-week pe- riod. Nearly 14% of those who arrived with no symptoms of coronavirus turned out to have it. Of the 33 positive cases, 29 had no symptoms when tested, although some developed them later. Previously, tests on passengers and crew from the Diamond Princess cruise ship found nearly half who tested positive had no symptoms at the time. Researchers estimate that 18% of infected people never developed any. FLAWED METHODS These studies used tests that look for bits of the virus from throat and nose swabs, which can miss cases. Someone can test negative one day if In this Friday, April 10, 2020, file photo, amid coronavirus concerns, a healthcare worker there’s not much virus to detect and then positive takes the temperature of a visitor to Essentia Health who was crossing over a skywalk bridge the next. from the adjoining parking deck, in Duluth, Minn. A flood of new research suggests that far Symptoms also may not appear when some- more people have had the novel coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will one is tested but turn up later. One Japanese study turn out to be much less lethal than originally feared. While that’s clearly good news, it also found more than half of those who had no symp- means it’s impossible to know who around you may contagious, since people who don’t feel toms when they tested positive later felt sick. sick can still carry and spread the bug. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP, File) Better answers may come from newer tests that check blood for antibodies, substances the preliminary, partial results from a similar effort using and other conditions, Mina said. immune system makes to fight the virus. But the a rapid antibody test at six drive-through sites. Based The CDC and other groups plan such studies, accuracy of these, too, is still to be determined. on results from 863 people, they estimate that 4% of and they could guide public health advice on re- On Friday, researchers reported results from adults in the county have had the virus. But the small turning to normal life for people in certain areas. antibody tests on 3,300 people in California’s Santa sample size and other variables including test accu- If infections are more widespread than previ- Clara county: Between 1.5% and 2.8% have been racy mean the rate could be anywhere from 2.8% to ously understood, it’s possible that more people infected, they claimed. That would mean 48,000 to 5.6%, if more study confirms it. The results have not have developed some level of immunity to the vi- 81,000 cases in the county — more than 50 times been published or reviewed by other scientists. rus. That could stifle the spread through what’s the number that have been confirmed. Studies like these are bound to find far more called herd immunity, but scientists caution that The work has not been formally published or people were infected than confirmed case tallies, there is still much to learn about whether mild ill- reviewed, but some scientists were quick to ques- because diagnostic testing shortages have caused nesses confer immunity and how long it might last. tion it. Participants were recruited through many infections to go uncounted. It will probably be months before enough reli- Facebook ads, which would attract many people But ships, maternity wards and single counties able testing has been done to answer those ques- likely to be positive who have had symptoms and don’t provide data that can be used to generalize tions and others, including how widespread infec- want to know if the coronavirus was the reason. about what’s happening elsewhere. And many of tions have been and the virus’s true mortality rate, Some neighborhoods also had way more partici- the figures have come from snapshots, not research which has only been estimated so far. pants than others, and “hot spots” within the county on wide populations over time. “If they’ve all seen the virus before, then might have made infections seem more common NEXT STEPS maybe you can relax in that neighborhood” and than they are elsewhere. Antibody testing in particular needs to be done ease social distancing, Mina said. “We’re not any- On Monday, Los Angeles County and Univer- “in an unbiased approach” on groups of people that where close where we need to be” on antibody test- sity of Southern California researchers released are representative of the geographic, social, racial ing to do that yet, he said.

Hill & Wilkinson General Con- tractors is acting as the CMAR While Struggling Americans Await $1,200 on the Parking Lot – Phase I at the Norwood House located in Austin, TX. This project will consist of Earthwork, Erosion Stimulus, Nation’s Wealthiest Reap Windfall Control/SWPPP, Tree Protection, Concrete/Asphalt, Electrical, An additional $500 Fencing, Wheel Stops, Signage, By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Correspondent Striping, Landscape/Irrigation, per child under 18 was and Utilities. Bids must be re- (NNPA) - While provided to families ceived no later than 2pm on Fri- struggling individuals while those high school day, May 01, 2020. Submit bids and families look for- to Tina Gordon: tinagordon and college students @hwgc.com ward to a $1,200 federal over the age of 17 were Bid documents may be requested stimulus check, left entirely out. by contacting Shelby Arthur, America’s wealthy have Precon Coordinator, at In all, taxpayers will [email protected] again made off with lose nearly $90 billion Please make sure to include all most of the cash. from the change to the Certifications with your proposal The $2.3 trillion (e.g. MWBE, SBE, HUB, City of See SCANDAL, pg 8 Austin Compliance Documents, coronavirus stimulus etc). package includes a tem- porary tax change for individuals who make at least $1 million a year, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. The Joint Committee’s Are you interested in doing analysis shows 43,000 business with the City of Austin? taxpayers in the highest income bracket, making We are here for you! more than $1 million a City of Austin year, could save a com- Purchasing Office bined $70 billion in ness revenue, according It allows many of Approximately 95 Vendor Registration taxes. Almost all benefits to the committee. the country’s wealthiest percent of those who from the tax break go to Still, millionaires to avoid nearly $82 bil- benefit from the change 512-974-2018 [email protected] people making more and billionaires are set lion of tax liability in make $200,000 or more. www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing than $100,000 a year. to reap more than 80 2020. The government The change in tax percent of the benefits Nearly 82 percent began sending out For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ law reportedly suspends because of the Trump of the benefits from the $1,200 stimulus pay- Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 limits on how much tax law change, which tax law change will go to ments to individuals or visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. money individuals can alters what certain busi- people making $1 mil- making less than deduct against how ness owners are allowed lion or more annually in $75,000, and $2,400 for much they owe based to deduct from their 2020, according to the couples earning no more on lost income or busi- taxes. Joint Committee. than $150,000. Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/April 24, 2020 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com LaVar Ball Was Beyonce dedicates surprise Ahead of His Time ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ ship offer from home- video to health-care workers town UCLA, where By Defender News Service Lonzo starred for one year, LeMelo played pro- (DEFENDER) - fessionally in Australia Beyoncé made a sweet By John Harris Jr. and was named the LaVar gesture toward health- VILLAGER Sports league’s rookie of the care workers who are Columnist year. Ball “working tirelessly to Now 18, LeMelo is draft, Brown indicated keep us healthy and (VILLAGER) - All projected as the No. 3 on his Instagram page safe” during the COVID- hail, LaVar Ball. It’s time overall pick in next year’s that, he, too, would at 19 pandemic. to face facts. Ball was NBA Draft. So much for least consider signing The songstress sur- ahead of his time. LaVar giving his youngest with the G League or prised viewers of the A few years ago, son bad advice; he even playing overseas next one-hour “Disney Family Beyoncé when Ball was pushing has a signature shoe cre- season. Singalong” event hosted couragement to every- of the health-care work- his Big Baller Brand shoe ated by his father’s com- Brown, it should be by Ryan Seacrest; during one watching, and spe- ers who’ve been work- line and pulling his pany. All Black fathers noted, is projected as the April 16 special, she cifically dedicated her ing tirelessly to keep us youngest son, LaMelo, should be so concerned the No. 6 overall pick in dedicated a heartfelt performance to those healthy and safe. We out of high school, folks about about their sons’ next year’s draft. rendition of the Disney who are fighting this dis- greatly appreciate you.” in the media and those futures. Lonzo was the Brown’s options cur- classic “When You Wish ease from the frontlines She then went on put off by his No. 2 overall pick in the rently include signing Upon a Star” to health- around the globe. to give a beautiful rendi- braggadocious persona, 2017 draft, so LaVar with the G League, play- care workers. Celebrities “Hello to all of the tion of the Pinocchio focused on his uncon- must be doing some- ing overseas, or attend- including “Black-ish” star families across the theme song, and conventional methods and thing right. ing college for a year Marcus Scribner, Amber world. I’m very proud cluded on a hopeful failed to see his vision. Which brings us to when, because of Riley and more joined and honored to be a part note. “Please hold on to Turns out Ball is a Vandegrift senior Greg COVID-19, no one knows the host for a national of the Disney family and your families tight. visionary. Brown III. when the 2020-2021 col- singalong featuring a to help present ‘The Please be safe. Don’t After LeMelo won a Brown, the highest- lege semester will begin, slew of Disney’s greatest Disney Songbook give up hope. We’re California state basket- ranked uncommitted or if there will even be hits. Singalong,’ in partner- gonna get through this. ball championship as a college basketball pros- an upcoming college Beyonce, who ship with Feeding I promise. God bless freshman with older pect in the country, was basketball season. wasn’t listed to appear America,” she said in her you.” brothers Lonzo and scheduled to announce Brown may decide to get in the lineup, popped in message. “I’d like to Beyonce shared LiAngelo, LaVar pulled April 24 where he will a head start on his NBA to share words of en- dedicate this song to all the video on Instagram. LeMelo out of high attend college, with the career and earn a six-fig- school over objections University of Texas head- ure salary in the G Lawmakers says, “It’s a scandal to that such a move would ing a list of finalists that League rather than face destroy his son’s prom- included national heavy- the uncertainty of his loot American taxpayers amid an ising basketball career, weights Kentucky, Mem- one-year college basket- Prior to his junior year, phis, Auburn and Michi- ball career being placed economic and human tragedy LeMelo signed with a gan. However, with last on hold. professional team in week’s announcement So take a well-de- Lithuania in a league cre- that California prep star served bow, LaVar Ball. ated by his father. As a Jalen Green will bypass Your vision and refusal to senior, LeMelo returned attending Memphis and yield to conventional to the states and played sign with the G League wisdom has opened up basketball for SPIRE In- for a one-year deal in a whole new world of stitute in Ohio After excess of $500,000 be- opportunities for aspir- turning down a scholar- fore entering next year’s ing basketball players. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Vice President Sen. Sheldon (D-Texas) Mike Pence Whitehouse Continued from page 7 (D - Rhode Island)

law, which sus- also benefit from the modified by those sec- pends a restriction intro- provisions.” tions, in the develop- duced in President Several published ment of the Coronavirus Trump’s 2017 tax bill. reports said both Trump Aid, Relief, and Eco- The change allows and his son-in-law Jared nomic Security Act. owners of businesses Kushner stand to reap · All studies, known as pass-through millions as a result of the analyses, proposals, cost entities to lower their stimulus package and estimates, or other infor- taxes by deducting as the change in tax law. mation considered by much as they want So that Congress the White House, the against income unre- and the American public Department of Treasury, lated to the company. can better understand or the Office of Manage- “It’s a scandal for the provenance of these ment and Budget re- Republicans to loot tax law changes, and as- lated to sections 2303 or American taxpayers sess whether any indi- 2304, or the policies amid an economic and viduals within the Ad- modified by those sec- human tragedy,” Rhode ministration who stand tions, in the develop- Island Democratic Sen. to gain from these pro- ment of the Coronavirus Sheldon Whitehouse visions were involved in Aid, Relief, and Eco- noted in a statement. their development, nomic Security Act. “This analysis Whitehouse and Whitehouse noted shows that while Demo- Doggett have requested in his statement, “Con- crats fought for unem- that Pence, and Vought gress should repeal this ployment insurance and provide the following in- rotten, un-American small business relief, a formation: giveaway and use the top priority of President · All communica- revenue to help workers Trump and his allies in tions from January 1, battling through this cri- Congress was another 2020, to the present be- sis.” massive tax cut for the tween the White House, Doggett added that wealthy.” Department of Treasury, the cost of the tax break Whitehouse and or the Office of Manage- is more than total new Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D- ment and Budget and funding for all hospitals Texas) sent a letter ex- any nongovernment in America and more pressing their concerns person or entity related than the total provided to Vice President Mike to sections 2303 or to all state and local gov- Pence, Treasury Secre- 2304, or the policies ernments. tary Steve Mnuchin, and modified by those sec- “Someone wrongly Acting Director of the tions. seized on this health Office of Management · All communica- emergency to reward and Budget, Russell tions between the De- ultrarich beneficiaries, Vought. partment of Treasury likely including the “We are specifically and the White House, Trump family, with a tax seeking information and between the De- loophole not available to about whether any partment of Treasury middle class families. people in the Trump ad- and the Office of Man- This net operating loss ministration who were agement and Budget, loophole is a loser that involved with develop- related to sections 2303 should be repealed,” ing the changes would or 2304, or the policies Doggett said.