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TPA TEXAS PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION This paper can www.TheAustinVillager.com be recycled Vol. 47 No. 34 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] March 13, 2020 Who’s Feeling The Burn? INSIDE By WILL WEISSERT and LAURIE KELLMAN | Associated Press Award-winning RAPPIN’ journalist receives Tommy Wyatt Prominence Honor. See RICHARD And Then Page 2 There Were Two! When the political Prescott may play season started, there were under exclusive more than twenty franchise tag. Democrats who stepped See COWBOYS up to take on President Page 7 Donald Trump in the next Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden addresses the media and a presidential election. small group of supporters with his wife Dr. Jill Biden during a primary night event on March 10, These candidates repre- 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Six states - Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Washington, sented voters from all over and North Dakota held nominating contests today. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) America. While the president WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden decisively “We need you; we want you, and there’s a did not see any of these won Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary, place in our campaign for each of you. I want to Ex-Presidential candidates serious con- seizing a key battleground state that helped propel thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their hopeful seeks to tenders to defeating him in Bernie Sanders’ insurgent candidacy four years ago. tireless energy and their passion,” Biden said. “We improve education. the next election, they all The former vice president’s victory there, as well as share a common goal, and together we’ll beat See BLOOMBERG waged serious campaigns in Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho, dealt a serious Donald Trump.” Page 8 throughout the country. blow to Sanders and substantially widened Biden’s It marked a high point for the former vice They eventually path to the nomination. president’s staff. They sipped beer and broke into COVID-19 conceeded that good Biden again showed strength Tuesday with an impromptu dance party after his speech, which Coronavirus intentions were no match working-class voters and African Americans, who was held close to his Philadelphia headquarters. for big money. Also it are vital to winning the Democratic nomination. Even as the contours of the race came into appeared that the Sanders’ narrow hopes for good news rested on shape, however, new uncertainty was sparked by American voters could North Dakota and Washington state. Washington’s fears of the spreading coronavirus. Both candidates not make up their minds primary was too early to call, and because all votes abruptly canceled rallies in Ohio that were sched- over who the next leader there are cast by mail or by dropping them off in a uled for Tuesday night. That set the stage for Biden’s should be. ballot box, many ballots were marked for candidates remarks in Philadelphia, while Sanders flew home As the candidates who have since dropped out of the race. to Vermont and didn’t plan to address the public. started to drop out The six-state contest Tuesday marked the first Sanders’ campaign also said all future events because they were not time voters weighed in on the primary since it ef- would be decided on a case-by-case basis given Who is at able to raise the fectively narrowed to a two-person race between public health concerns, while Biden called off a Higher Risk? necessary funds needed Sanders and Biden. And the first four states on Tues- scheduled upcoming Florida stop. Still, the former to complete the race, day went to Biden, a dramatic reversal for a cam- vice president said Tuesday night that he’d be an- (CDC) - Early infor- things started to change. paign that appeared on the brink of collapse just nouncing plans to combat the coronavirus later this mation out of China, On Super Tuesday, it two weeks ago. Now it is Sanders, whose candidacy week. where COVID-19 first became clear that the was ascendant so recently, who must contemplate The Democratic National Committee also said started, shows that some Democrats would have a path forward. that Sunday’s debate between Sanders and Biden people are at higher risk of getting very sick from to choose a candidate Addressing supporters in Philadelphia, Biden would be conducted without an audience. noted that many had “declared that this candidacy Among former White House hopefuls and lead- this illness. This in- that had both the funding cludes: and the support to wage was dead” only days ago, but “now we’re very much ers of powerful liberal groups, however, Biden’s mo- alive.” He also asked Sanders supporters to back him mentum is now undeniable. +Older adults a successful campaign +People who have going forward. against Trump. The race See TOUGH NIGHT, page 5 serious chronic medical has now been reduced to conditions like: two candidates who have ++Heart disease to get enough support to Texas Own Advised Not To Come home ++Diabetes be chosen by the Demo- (VILLAGER) - COVID-19 continues to disrupt ++Lung disease cratic Party National the lives of millions across the United States. The If a COVID-19 out- Convention to be that entertainment industry has been especially hit over break happens in your community, it could last candidate. the past few weeks. SXSW and Coachella have been for a long time. (An out- cancelled in Texas and California, respectively. And The race has been break is when a large reduced to two candi- now, Ciara is “disappointed” to have postponed a number of people sud- dates - Bernie Sanders concert in her hometown. denly get sick.) Depend- and Joe Biden. It appears The “Level Up” hitmaker — who is pregnant ing on how severe the that they both have a with her third child — had been due to perform at outbreak is, public health great deal of support the grand opening of the new Fort Hood, Texas, USO officials may recom- from the voters. But on March 19, 2020, but was “advised” to put the mend community ac- come convention time, it show on hold due to concerns about the coronavirus tions to reduce people’s appears that the one that outbreak. risk of being exposed to gets the support from the She said in a statement: “With the continued COVID-19. These ac- tions can slow the convention will depend spread of the coronavirus throughout the U.S., as a spread and reduce the pregnant woman, my doctors have advised me to on the one who has the impact of disease. largest group of limit travel and large group gatherings. If you are at higher delegates voting at the “I am disappointed I won’t be able to return risk for serious illness convention. this month to the place where I was born, Ft. Hood, from COVID-19 because The drive now is to get Texas, and put on the amazing show we had of your age or because the former candidates to planned. I urge everyone to be diligent in taking CIARA you have a serious long- throw their support behind steps to stay healthy and safe.” John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp term health problem, it is the one of the two However, the 34-year-old star — who shares a when the Fort Hood USO concert is rescheduled extra important for you to remaining candidates. The 5-year-old son Future Zahir with former partner later this year. take actions to reduce question now is “Who Future — and 2-year-old daughter Sienna with hus- She added: “I look forward to being able to your risk of getting sick with the disease. will get your Support?” band Russell Wilson — is hoping to be involved bring it to you at a later date in 2020.” Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/March 13, 2020 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Austin Revitalization Authority Held Annual Board Appreciation Dinner at Old Historical Business Site By Adrienne Rison-Isom | VILLAGER Contributor (AUSTIN, TX) - The He hired the rail- Austin Revitalization road to pull that car up Authority (ARA) hosted the tracks to his vacation their Annual Apprecia- destination once a year. tion Dinner on Wednes- Boone was very day, February 26th, 2020. kind to all of his employ- Huston-Tillotson ees, no matter what University President race, creed, or color. Colette Pierce They celebrated Burnette, Ed. D, the the company’s success Colony Park /Lakeside each year, and he retired Neighborhood Associa- them securely. tion, and Mr. James That certainly is McDonald, Chairman something to examine, of Kids Helping Kids of especially today. Texas, all honored the The new develop- ARA with thank you ment, brings back old gifts and tributes for ex- memories, and a perfect ceptional community model project which can service throughout the be called preservation community. For more of a site. info about ARA and The remaining effort their end of year event, which needs to be added, you may view their site Arthur Upshaw Boone Gregory L. Smith should include an “Untold at http:// Story Historical Marker”, austinrev.org/. miliar leaders. age supplier located on Arthur Upshaw Boone, The Hall where the so that visitors may know ARA was started by ARA’s mission is to Springdale Rd., and Air- who was a descendant dinner was held is the and appreciate where notable, former City engage, commercial, port Blvd. of Daniel Boone. Boone old Train Depot Building. they visit. Councilman, Dr. Charles residential, and cultural Currently, as the was born on August 13, Mr. Boone had bought a Read more about Urdy, and continued to- development.