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Vol. 44 No. 30 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] December 16, 2016 Ex-Philadelphia Congressman Fattah INSIDE Gets 10 Years for Corruption by: Maryclaire Dale PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was sentenced Legendary country singer closes 2016 RAPPIN’ Monday to a 10-year in grand style. prison term by a judge Tommy Wyatt See PARTON who said he was “aston- Page 2 The year of The ished” that a veteran leg- Precursors. islator would steal gov- ernment and charity The Precursors are a group funds to pay his son’s of African American alumni debts and buy a vacation who share the distinction of being among the first African home. American students to attend Fattah, a Democrat who was born into a fam- and integrate The University Dynamic gospel of Texas at Austin. The first ily of Black activists in artist passes at class was admitted in 1956. west Philadelphia, spent 80 years old. However, the group is open to two in Congress See LIGON any African American working on housing, edu- Page 3 students who attended the cation, gun control and Former Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., walks from the federal courthouse University more than 40 years other issues of concern to after his sentencing hearing in Philadelphia, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Fattah ago. his mostly poor district. I identify with this group, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for misspending government Fattah and his TV anchor because I graduated from high grants and charity money to fund his campaign and personal expenses. wife meanwhile took in school in 1956 and entered (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) college that same year. But, more than $500,000 a like many students who were year. the first in their families to go Yet Fattah’s finances limits that led him to take As he awaited his ful for the work he was Councilwoman to to college, I needed a grew increasingly dire af- an illegal $1 million loan sentence, Fattah told the able to do over 37 years as address community scholarship to help with the ter a failed 2007 run for from a friend. The trouble judge he had mixed emo- See how $23K worth regulation concerns. tuition. I was looking for an mayor, when he faced escalated when the friend tions: saddened to find of stolen funds was See athletic scholarship in new campaign spending called in the debt. himself in court but grate- spent on page 7 Page 6 football. And it would be many years before that would be an option at UT or any MOVING ON! Charlie Strong to take other major university in Texas. I was fortunate to go to on head coaching job at USF By Kevin McGuire Bishop College in Marshall. As the coaching carousel continued to spin, it was left in question just Sadly, the school moved to what might the coaching future have for Charlie Strong. It would appear a the year after I return to the Sunshine State is what is next for Strong, as reports are in Strong graduated. Like many of our Black Colleges and will be the new head coach of USF. Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com reported Universities, Bishop did not Find out what Strong inherits in move to Tampa on page 7 survive and was closed in the early 1970’s. The campus is now home of Paul Quinn KVUE Rises To Top As UT honors organizations and College, who moved from Waco in a struggle for Austin’s Multi-platform individuals at annual Community survival. I became friends with many of the Precursors News Choice Leadership Awards ceremony when I moved to Austin in 1962 after being discharged By T. L. Wyatt | VILLAGER editor-in-chief from the Army. You might say that we grew up together. The Precursors were honored this past Semester during a celebration marking the 60th Anniversary of the enrollment of African American undergraduates. More than 19 members of the inaugural call returned to the campus for the celebration in their honor. And there were several other events held during this celebration. It is heartwarming to see all Quita-Culpepper of the attention that the Austin, TX – KVUE, News at 5 has built on (l to r) Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, UT Vice President for Diversity and University is giving this group Austin’s most trusted its #1 ranking in adults Community Engagement; U T. President Dr. Gregory L Fenves; and and it is long past due. This news source, continued 25-54 with an increase Jacquelyn Hawkins, receiving Leadership Circle Award. group led the way for African Photo by T. L. Wyatt American students to go to to increase in the ratings of 29%, the highest in- during the November crease among all com- UT Austin and other colleges AUSTIN, TX - The ber 12. This is an annual the Division for Diversity sweeps period, pushing petitors. KVUE News at and universities around the University of Texas at Aus- event that has been held and Community Engage- state. To hear their stories of several weekday news- 6 has also increased rat- tin honored three organi- in East Austin for the last ment at the University. the abuse that they took in casts to the top among ings 6% in adults 25-54 zations and four individu- several years. Honorees this year order to stay there are adults and women ages since May. With an- als for outstanding public The Community are: amazing. Their commitment 25-54. KVUE News at 5 chors like Terri Gruca, service and work on civil Leadership Awards cer- Community Partner- is one of the events that were p.m. and KVUE News Quita Culpepper, me- rights at the annual Com- emony is a community tra- ship Award a major part of the Civil Midday both took #1, teorologist Albert Rights Movement. munity Leadership Awards dition that recognizes · Black Ex-Stu- while KVUE Daybreak Ramon, and sports- The University of Texas is ceremony. The event was leaders instrumental in dents of Texas (BEST)- In gained momentum in caster Mike Barnes, it’s to be commended for bringing held at the George Wash- making Austin the city it is the spring of 1998 Kevin the morning, tying for #1 clear to see why Austin the Precursors front and ington Carver Museum today. The annual event is Foster, Erik Spurlock, and at 5 a.m. and at 6 a.m. chooses KVUE News at 5 center again. They deserve the and Cultural Center on co-sponsored by the Of- among female viewers. and 6 as their most honor and we thank them for Monday evening, Decem- fice of the President and See AWARDS, page 7 their sacrifices. Since May, KVUE trusted source of news. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Legendary Country Music Singer Dolly Dolly Parton on Tour at the Frank Erwin Center Parton By Naomi Richard not heard in a while, as will provide $1000 each cameo appearances on AUSTIN, TX - Dolly well as the hits, while month to Sevier County NBC’s The Voice this sea- Parton, the incomparable debuting a few new ones families who lost their son, she received the legend of country music, off Pure & Simple,” Par- homes. Willie Nelson Lifetime favored Austin, Texas with ton said. “I’ve always believed Achievement Award dur- a stop on the “Pure & The singer and musi- charity begins at home ing the 50th Annual Coun- Simple Tour!” Parton ar- cian is a beloved cultural and my home is some try Music Awards and NBC rived on stage in an ornate icon whose powerful place special,” Parton ex- featured Dolly Parton’s white jump suit with her voice, songwriting and plained. “That’s why I’ve Christmas of Many Colors matching guitar bringing embracing personality asked my Dollywood Com- Circle of Love on Novem- love, laughter and music to have won the hearts of panies—including the ber 30. a sold-out audience of country and pop music Dollywood theme park, Dolly Parton will for- 10,000 fans. fans for decades. and DreamMore Resort; ever be known as one of The “Pure & Simple In a recently released my dinner theater attrac- the most successful coun- Tour’ represents her first video message, Parton tions including Dixie Stam- try singers of all time, and major U.S. and Canadian announced a new effort by pede and Lumberjack Ad- the most influential female tour in more than 25 The Dollywood Company venture; and my in the genre. Having years. and The Dollywood Foun- Dollywood Foundation—to achieved 8 Grammy® “We’re so excited to dation to establish a fund help me establish the My Awards, many gold, plati- get out there and see the to assist the victims of the People Fund. num and multi-platinum fans again. I’m really Great Smoky Mountain Parton closes 2016 in albums, the 70 year old Dolly Parton performs during the Pure & looking forward to sing- wildfires in Tennessee. grand style. In addition to legend shows no sign of Simple Tour - Frank Erwin Center in Austin, ing songs the fans have The new My People Fund the tour, she’s made slowing down! TX. Photo by Naomi Richard. Wonder Woman Dumped as a Special UN Ambassador after Uproar by: Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer U.N. on social media plat- mayed that another man, forms to promote women’s Antonio Guterres, the NEW YORK (AP) — empowerment, including former prime minister of The comic book heroine on gender-based violence Portugal, was chosen to be Wonder Woman has been and the fuller participation the next secretary-general, abruptly fired from her hon- of women in public life. even though more than orary ambassador job at the Defenders of the decision half the candidates were United Nations following pointed to the character’s women. protests from both inside pioneering, feminist roots Several critics took and outside the world orga- and her muscular bravery. issue with Wonder nization that a white, skimp- Gal Gadot, who has taken But an online petition, Woman’s skimpy outfit, ily dressed American prone on the role in the forthcom- started by U.N. staffers arguing that the world to violence wasn’t the best ing “Wonder Woman” film. and signed by more than might not embrace a role model for girls. Critics said the ap- 44,000 people, asked the scantily clad character in Rheal LeBlanc, head pointment was tone deaf at secretary-general to re- a thigh-baring bodysuit of press and external re- a time when real women consider the appointment, with an American flag mo- lations, said Tuesday the are fighting against sexual saying the message the tif and knee-high boots. FILE – In this Oct. 21, 2016 file photo, Lynda appointment of Wonder exploitation and abuse, and U.N. was “sending to the Honorary ambassa- Carter, who played Wonder Woman on televi- Woman as an Honorary that there were plenty of world with this appoint- dors — as opposed to sion, listens during a U.N. meeting to designate Ambassador for the Em- real heroines that could be ment is extremely disap- goodwill ambassadors like Wonder Woman as an “Honorary Ambassador for powerment of Women and the face for gender equal- pointing.” And during the Nicole Kidman and Anne the Empowerment of Women and Girls,” at U.N. Girls would end this week, ity. At the time of the ap- Oct. 21 ceremony at the Hathaway — are fictional headquarters. Rhéal LeBlanc, the head of press a move that come less pointment, there was no in- U.N., many staffers si- characters. The U.N. pre- and external relations, said Tuesday, Dec. 13, the than two months after a dication it would end so lently turned their back to viously tapped Winnie the appointment of Wonder Woman as an Honorary splashy ceremony at the quickly. DC Comics had no the stage, some with their Pooh to be an honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Woman and U.N., which attracted ac- immediate response Tues- fists in the air. Ambassador of Friendship Girls would end this week, a move that come less tresses Lynda Carter, who day. The Wonder Woman in 1998 and Tinker Bell as than two months after a splashy ceremony at the played Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman’s im- appointment came after the honorary Ambassador U.N. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) the 1970s TV series, and age was to be used by the many women were dis- of Green in 2009. Kanye West Visits Trump, Who Calls Musician a ‘Good Man’ by: The Associated Press Trump said he and Trump Tower. Asked why The 39-year-old re- California, West said he saying that he will be- NEW YORK - A West were “just friends” he wasn’t speaking, cently spent over a week didn’t vote for presi- come “a different kind newly blond Kanye and called the musician West said, “I just want in Ronald Reagan UCLA dent, but if he had, he of president.” West visited Donald a “good man.” The two to take a picture right Medical Center in Los would have cast a bal- Trump also was Trump on Tuesday, and did not answer questions now.” Angeles for stress and lot for Trump. He also shown in a video for the two men posed for about whether West West entered the exhaustion. Days before praised the president- West’s single “Famous,” photos but didn’t say would perform at the In- building shortly after 9 his hospitalization, he elect’s “method of com- released last year. It much about their dis- auguration. a.m. with a large entou- abruptly canceled his munication” as “very also featured Rihanna, cussion. The president- West stood silently rage. He was not ac- U.S. concert tour. futuristic” and spoke former President elect said they talked next to Trump for pho- companied by wife Kim Last month during about his plans to run George W. Bush, Anna about “life.” tos in the lobby of Kardashian West. a concert in San Jose, for that office in 2020, Wintour and Bill Cosby. by: Anthony McCartney Judge Finalizes Khloe Kardashian’s Divorce from Lamar Odom AP Entertainment Writer (AP) — have no children together. by the team before ap- Khlomar is officially no The couple started a pearing in a game. more. company called Khlomar, Kardashian’s first di- A Los Angeles judge the nickname bestowed on vorce filing came days af- on Friday finalized Khloe their relationship after ter Odom pleaded no con- Kardashian’s divorce from they started dating in test to a misdemeanor former NBA player Lamar 2009. The company will drunken driving charge. Odom, more than three dissolve now that the di- The 6-foot-10-inch years after the reality TV vorce is complete, court power forward had his star first sought to end documents state. best years with the Los their marriage. Neither Kardashian Angeles Lakers between Kardashian filed for nor Odom will receive spou- 2004 and 2011. The team divorce in December 2013 sal support, their judgment won NBA championships after the pair had been states. While the judge in 2010 and 2011 and married for four years, but signed off on it on Friday, Odom won the NBA’s sixth rescinded the filing after the pair won’t be officially man award during that Odom was found uncon- single until Dec. 17. second championship run. scious at a Nevada brothel Odom last played for In addition to appear- FILE – In this April 30, 2012, file photo, Khloe Kardashian Odom and last year. She cited Odom’s the Los Angeles Clippers ing on several reality se- Lamar Odom from the show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” attend medical condition as one during the 2012-13 sea- ries chronicling her family, an E! Network upfront event at Gotham Hall in New York. A Los Angeles reason to withdraw the di- son, averaging a career- Kardashian helps operate judge on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, finalized Kardashian and Odom’s divorce vorce. low 4.0 points and 5.9 re- clothing stores and other nearly three years after she first filed to end their marriage. The pair were She re-filed for di- bounds. He signed a con- businesses with her sis- married in September 2009 and court records show many financial details vorce citing irreconcilable tract with the New York ters, Kim and Kourtney of the divorce were subject to a prenuptial agreement. (AP Photo/Evan differences in May. They Knicks in 2014, but was cut Kardashian. Agostini, File) www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 ~ Page 3 liver sermons in between Singer songs. Among Mighty We Want YOU! Clouds of Joy’s most Advertise With popular songs: “Time,” Joe Ligon which crossed over to the The R&B charts in 1974, and VILLAGER of Gospel “Mighty High,” a 1975 disco hit. 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(Facebook Photo) Their crossover suc- DOUBLE (AP) — Singer Joe Ligon, cess brought them addi- the dynamic front man of R&B groups like The traditional, and again in tional recognition, and the Grammy-winning Temptations, as well as 1991 for best traditional they opened for the Roll- gospel group Mighty the Rev. Julius Cheeks, a soul gospel album. ing Stones, Paul Simon “R” Clouds of Joy, has died. Los Angeles singer known “Steal Away to Jesus” and Aretha Franklin. They He was 80. for his baritone voice and was their first recording in played for President His booking agent, onstage antics. 1960, with their first al- Jimmy Carter and toured Ricky DeRae, said Mon- The original mem- bum debuting in 1961 on extensively overseas. GROCERY day that Ligon died on bers of the band include Peacock Records. Ligon told the AP *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out Sunday in Georgia. Johnny Martin, Elmo and With a singing style that at the age of 56 he Ligon was born in Ermant Franklin, Leon derived from Southern could hit every note that 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Troy, Alabama, but Polk and Richard Baptist churches, Ligon he could at the age of 18. moved to Los Angeles Wallace. They won back- would shout, scream and “Gospel singers Ebenezer Baptist Church and started the gospel to-back Grammy Awards jump into the crowds, don’t retire, you know, 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 quartet in the 1950s. in 1978 and 1979 for best which he called “cuttin’ they just die doing what Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 They were influenced by soul gospel performance, the fool,” and would de- they do,” he said. Sunday Services Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Nigeria’s State Government Trying to Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Cover Up Collapsed Church Deaths Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 by: The Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church — Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax state government says only Web Site - www.themount.net 23 people died in a col- WORSHIP SERVICES lapsed church, an apparent Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. attempt to cover up the Church School - 9:45 a.m. true toll when the metal Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. girders and corrugated iron “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 roof crashed onto a A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor crowded service over the weekend. Agape Baptist Church The Associated Press In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) reported at least 160 AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. people died, using the For there is no greater love! number of bodies counted Church Services at one mortuary by the di- Sunday School 9:30 AM rector of the biggest hospi- Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, tal in the state, University of Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Uyo Teaching Hospital. Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Hospital director Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com Etete Peters said mortuar- ies were overwhelmed by A Ministry That Ministers Saturday’s tragedy. But Pe- ters later told journalists that only 24 bodies were at the hospital’s morgue. Reigners Bible Church Globalizing the Gospel was under construction 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 when it hosted the conse- Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. cration of founder Akan Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST Weeks as bishop. Weeks Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH and state Gov. Udom Victims of the collapsed Reigners Bible Church International build- Emmanuel escaped unhurt. ing that collapsed in the city of Uyo, Nigeria, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. The DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church The state website put the roof collapsed Saturday as some hundreds gathered for the consecration SUNDAY | Christian Education 9:15a.m. dead at 23. of founder Akan Weeks as its bishop. (AP Photo/Chukwuemeka Nwaneri) Worship 10:30 a.m. (MLK) Nursery Available Villager Youth Brigade will be taking sponsorships Do you have church news? Would you like to TUESDAY | TNT Bible Study starting summer of 2015.Your support has been purchase a monthly ad for your church? 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The process is Prophetess Wednesday Bible Study | 7:45pm Worship Service 10:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Stephanie N’Cho Friday Prayer |7:45pm the end, but it is the road. All does not yet Associate Pastor Sunday Service | 10:00am gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 469-226-4679 | www.vainqueurs.org Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace Visit:imanichurch.com 805 S. Sherman St. Richardson, TX 75081 Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rev. 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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Being Special First band Concert Future Health Professionals in the club until sopho- to show up at 6:30 so we good about myself. more year. She began tak- could prepare for the con- I made a very long list ing more action during her cert at 7:00. and will share 10 reasons senior year, motivated by We showed up at 6:30 why I am special. I am the fact that her younger to set up and practice we special because God loves sister was a freshman had to wear our band shirts me. I care when people joining the club. That in- and we practiced for about are sad, hurt, sick hungry, spired Ysabella to help her a hour. My whole family or homeless. I am one of sister, Mica Velasco, by came to see me perform and a kind. I have a big heart. getting “’her where she my mom and i practiced I love to solve problems. I needs to be and introduc- playing my instrument be- love to help others. I love ing her to the people that cause the we were going to myself. I love to try new could potentially help her Ava Roberts bring one of our parents on things. I am fun and silly. I Montrae Nelson in the future,’” especially Spring Hill Elementary stage to perform with us. Cyrena Matingou am talented. Four Points M. S. after Ysabella leaves for We played 'Old Jolly Cedar Ridge H. S. I completed a self- It felt really good to college. Miss Velasco en- Hello, This past week Saint Nick" and other esteem project called the think about myself. You Health Occupations joys being in HOSA, sur- was my very first band Holi- christmas songs and i felt like "power of positive atti- should make a list of why of Students in America rounded by those with day concert i was very ner- we all did a great job, At the tude". I had to think about you are special. I bet your (HOSA) is an organization “’similar goals, aspira- vous but i felt prepared be- end of the concert we why I am special. I learned list will be just as long as across America that al- tions, and interests.’” The cause we have been practic- brought our parents on the that it is important to feel mine! lows students who are in- club has exposed her to ing for the last 3 months. We stage to play our instruments terested in Health Sciences new friends and allowed practiced so hard at home with us. we played "Jingle to be exposed to testing her grow closer to her Winter Break and Toys and at school, my band Bells" and my mom did and volunteer opportuni- teachers over the years. teacher Mrs Hobbs told us great!! Thanks for reading. only child had all the ties. During November 30 HOSA is a club that good toys. They told me Show Respect For Your Elders to December 2, online can be found at many that people had big fami- testing was held to test schools across the United lies. Money was always younger generation. We, Cedar Ridge High School States. It is a wonderful very tight. I saw on the as a younger generation, (CRHS) students in certain way for high school stu- news that 70% of Ameri- should respect them, lis- subjects. The Ysabella dents interested in health cans would have a hard ten to their stories and Velasco is a senior at science careers to gain ex- time coming up with learn from them. They give CRHS who took online perience through the ac- $1,000 cash in an emer- us so much knowledge for tests in Global Health Is- tivities the club partici- gency. It stated that at the future. My grandpar- sues and Clinical Nursing. pates in. The CRHS HOSA least 40% just could not ents always gives me ad- Miss Velasco ranked 119 hosts "Take 10" at football come up with it. Most vice on how to handle out of 352 students who games, where people can would have to get a loan things in life the right way tested in Global Health Is- learn CPR. They also orga- of some sort. Yet I have Tyler Allen and why it's best to sues and 22 out of 37 in nize volunteer activities heard many adults say Barbara Jordan Elem. handle things with matu- Clinical Nursing. The stu- that support local hospi- the want there kids to rity. My grandparents dents had one hour to take tals, such as making pillow We just got over the have a good Christmas. share what they went their tests and Ysabella cases for the children’s Thanksgiving break. Now That means spending a through and how it made tested during 6th and 8th hospital. HOSA’s national it is time for our “Winter lot of money they don’t Alyssa James Winn them the people they are period on November 30. goal is to train high school Break” which was once really have. Manor High School today. The elderly give the Miss Velasco has and college students and called the “Christmas Most of my friends best love. You never know been in HOSA at Cedar adults about leadership Break”. I like these don’t have a lot of Do you respect your when the special elder in Ridge since her freshman and the basics of health breaks but most parents money. Their parents elders? Why are they im- your life will be gone. You year in 2012. Although she science, which is critical with children don’t. The work every day. Their portant to you? should cherish the mo- has been a member for all due to the changes cur- problem is child care. kids do have toys. Most We should respect ments. four years of high school, rently occurring in health After school child care do have a bicycle, video the elderly because they This time of the year she did not become active care system. can get expensive. games, cable and X have impacted our life in some of our elders are sad These breaks have boxes. They have a closet so many ways. Our se- or have no family around. been around for a long full of old toys they have niors are an important Bring them joy and love. Hard Work time it seems. I have gotten tired of playing. part of our life because Give a little time and love heard adult ask why do My six year sister don’t they have lived through so this season with the eld- a lot and when I work they need so many day need any more dolls, stuff much and could give us erly. Visit a nursing home, with people better than off each year. They say animals, dress up clothes advice about life. The eld- grandparent or great me I can see myself get- that the children when and shoes, fake finger erly are wisdom for the grandparent. Every time ting better. Going from B- off they don’t do much nails and lipstick. younger generation. They you visit a elder in your Team to A-team is a chal- reading or studying. My I must say I do like pray the best for their kids, family make sure you say I lenge for me, because aunts and uncles told me gifts and presents. Al- grandchildren, and great love you and thank you for right now I believe I’m the they mostly went outside though I like to tell you grandchildren. They tell us what you have done. In- worst person on the and played. They claim what I want or like. Yet where we as a people have clude them in family team, but practice makes there was very little to do right now I’m glad I don’t been, how we have pro- events especially during perfect. I have never inside. There were few have to buy a lot of gifts. gressed and how much the holidays and through- been one to give up on cartoons and most did I wonder who came up more we can be. Elderly out the year. Give them Genesis Stiggers things I believe in, and I not stay on very long. with the idea that you speak life into youth that your heart and ear and Elgin Middle School truly believe I can be When they were inside must buy all those gifts. they are the future. They they will bless you with great. The season is get- they played board A lot of gifts don’t make are the backbone of the unbelievable knowledge. This year, after try- ting better for me after games. The most popu- you any better. Nor does ing out for basketball I every practice, so I think lar game was checkers it teach you any lasting Austin High Girls Basketball made A-Team. It was the things are going to be and dominoes. If it was things. first time I’ve made A- just fine. game on Friday December raining or iced up it was I was told that Hal- Team in anything. It’s This week is not just 8, 2016 against Crocket. bad. loween, Christmas and been a great month play- our last game of the sea- Beating Crocket in the sea- Now on break there Easter spending is good ing and practicing with son, it’s also our week of son opener was a big deal was Christmas and the for the America economy. them but it’s also been a finals. I’m prepared but I because it was held at gifts. It seemed to them It probably is but not for struggle. Making A-Team absolutely hate taking Crocket. We beat Crocket that the kid that was an parents pocket book. means working with the tests. These tests are im- Highschool by 35 points. best, and that can be very portant, but I think right We face McCallum on nerve-racking. This sea- now stressing over them Tuesday December 13, son I know I will have to is the worst thing I can 2016 at Austin High. This @TheVillagerATX work, because I want to do. This year feels like a will be the first home dis- Tiana Gardner keep working with the year of progress for me trict game of the season. Austin High School best. and I’m very excited. The Lady Maroons are hop- Basketball season Hopefully, I’ll do great, The Austin High girls ing to go 2-0 in district and www.TheAustinVillager.com hasn’t been going too and things will go my basketball team is now 12- become 13-4 in the sea- bad for me. I’m learning way. 4. We play our first district son. www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 ~ Page 5 Christmas Activities UT Science Trip Fun on Saturday helped put the candy will look at me and my face painting and we did grams together. I'm having ability to be their presi- christmas themed face a lot of fun with choir and dent. The science club has paint for that. I saw a few band. I hope we'll do a lot been waiting on this mo- of my friends there and I of fun stuff Christmas ac- ment all year, we are kind walked around looking at tivities. of scared but I believe with books with them. I also Another Christmas God we will win. The com- saw a Panic at the disco vi- activity are recitals. Sat- petition is over all that we nyl record that I want for urday I had a Christmas have learned this far while christmas. When my mom piano recital where I in the club. got there I got a book played a few Christmas As the president I called 14,000 reasons to be songs called: Hark! The happy and headed home. Sarah Robertson had to pay close and spe- Herald Angels Sing, Carol After a few hours I Athlos Leadership Acad. cial attention to every- of the Bells, and the Malakhi Washington Kennedy George had a cheer christmas Covington Academy thing and made sure that Pflugerville Cele M. S. At my school Athlos March from the Nut- I understood everything party to go to so I put on Leadership Academy, the cracker. It is always great Today my Science no questions asked to On Saturday my my ugly sweater and went choir and band program to play in these recital Club at my school and I are make sure that we had a school had a bookfair at to the party. When we are selling candy grams. but it is also nice to see going to UT for a competi- better chance of suc- Barnes and Noble to sup- made it to the cheer cap- There are two options; a other students especially tion to see what school ceeding. I feel like once port our library. I went to tains house everyone else plain candy gram or a sing- the younger ones playing knows more about science this is over I will be able perform for cheer and to was already there. We ing candy gram. Then on their songs. I had a lot of since I am the president rest and enjoy my Christ- help with the activities started eating and got Friday the choir will de- fun with these songs and that puts a lot of pressure mas break coming up that the kids were doing. some hot chocolate with a liver all the singing candy I can't wait what I'm go- on me because if we don’t next week. All I can say We performed a dance, a lot of marshmallows and grams. Last Friday after ing to be doing in the win it makes me wonder and ask is that everyone cheer and we did some talked. We played a few school my friends and I spring of next year. how the other students WISH US LUCK! jumps. After everyone left games with prizes too. I went to help or librarian, Then we exchanged secret Ms. Dominguez with the santa gifts,took pictures Midterms Book Review pop-up cards. outside and tackled each There were some other on her trampoline. far the exam that I pre- Martyn Pig, he murdered kids that made a few cards My Saturday was fun pared most for. We were his father but it wasn't on and added their own fin- because I was busy and I assigned to complete purpose. His best friend gerprint art to the card. I got to hang out with my three reviews that were (his neighbor) and himself also stayed to help with friends. designed to prepare us for have to generate ideas to the midterm, with each cover up his tracks. additional review counting Martyn goes through Omega Psi Phi Assists as extra credit. I com- many and turns pleted a total of 5 reviews throughout the book. I AFRO’s Ms. Santa in and corrected my previous enjoyed the book so much tests in order to feel fully that I decided to read an- Bringing Christmas to prepared for the exam. other book by him called Jalen Moore The Bunker Dairy. KIPP Austin Collegiate The amount of Kids across Baltimore preparation definitely paid This book is also a mystery book, and it also I just finished my off as I received the high- SaNaya White has twists to it. This book midterms last week, and est score on the midterm it's such a relieving feeling. throughout all of my is about a kidnapper hid- The most recent I did pretty well on all of teacher's classes, despite ing in the shadows, he kid- book that I have com- them, especially AP Biol- them consisting primarily naps people and locks pleted reading is a book ogy. This midterm was of seniors. Now, I am fo- them away but so far the called Martyn Pig by Kevin structured just like the AP cusing on making my victims do not know why. Brooks. I really enjoyed exam in May, having the grades as strong as pos- If you like to read, and like the book because it was same length of the exam sible before the semester to read mystery books I very unusual, it was excit- and the same duration to ends, patiently awaiting encourage you to find ing, and mysterious. AFRO Photo by James Fields Sr. complete each section. the much needed winter these two books and pick Martyn Pig is a book of them up to read them. I My AP Bio midterm was by break. by: AFRO Staff Hocker said she has been mystery. It is about a would rate these books a collecting gifts and dona- young teenage boy named four out of five so far... King Calls for On Dec. 8th, mem- tions since October to move the nation forward to meet the challenges our bers of the Omega Psi Phi prepare for this year’s Supporters of Public together. And he called on nation will face in the Fraternity, Pi Omega Ms. Santa program. This those who have been on years to come…,” King Chapter delivered 40 year Ms. Santa looks to either side of debates over said. “It is not enough for brand new bikes to the help over 75 children cel- Education to Unite on issues including testing, those already prosperous AFRO headquarters as ebrate the holidays. accountability, charter to prosper. Unless we are part of the Ms. Santa pro- To help assist in the Behalf of Children schools, and effective ensuring that all Ameri- gram. gathering of toys and do- teaching to come together cans can meaningfully par- The Ms. Santa pro- nations, Larry Young and U.S. Department college. (Note: The around shared values. ticipate in our nation’s gram is organized by the The Larry Young Morning of Education Secretary’s prepared re- “Today we have a growth, our nation will not AFRO’s own Ms. Santa, Show from Radio One’s U.S. Secretary of marks follow.) choice to make. We can succeed.” Diane Hocker. Hocker WOLB station will be on Education John B. King Jr. “For all who believe continue to argue King also called for also serves as the direc- site and broadcasting live today called on support- that strong, equitable pub- amongst ourselves about equitable funding for the tor of Community and at the AFRO headquar- ers of public education to lic education is central to our disagreements. Or we students, schools and dis- Public Relations for the ters on Dec. 10. Young set aside political and a healthy democracy and can work together in pur- tricts that need the most newspaper. The collabo- will be calling on all lis- policy differences and a thriving economy, now is suit of larger goals,” King help, reiterated the ben- ration between the Ome- teners to help make a work together to ensure the moment for us to set said. “Now, I am not say- efits of school diversity for gas and Ms. Santa began child’s holiday even all students – and espe- aside the policy differ- ing that we have to agree all students, and called on when Hocker took the brighter by donating ei- cially the most vulner- ences that we have let di- on every tactic or strategy. education leaders to re- reins of the program 16 ther toys or money to able students – get the vide us, and move forward We won’t. But I am saying main focused on preschool years ago. Ms. Santa, this holiday opportunity they need to together courageously to that we can reject false di- quality and college “What a blessing! season. Ms. Santa will be be successful. defend and extend this chotomies and disparag- completion. For over 80 years, the on site and on air with During a speech at fundamental American in- ing rhetoric. We can stop “We must continue AFRO has been making Young during his radio the Center for American stitution,” King said. questioning our natural to press on, firm in the happy memories for chil- show. Parents and chil- Progress, King laid out a During his speech, allies’ intentions and fight knowledge that when we dren during the holiday dren will come to the bold vision for how the King highlighted passage side by side for the belief pull others up, they do not season,” Hocker said. AFRO to pick up their country can unite and of the Every Student Suc- that every student in pull us down. When the “There is nothing like gifts for the holiday and move forward in ensur- ceeds Act (ESSA), which America has the right to a light of opportunity shines waking up on Christmas any surplus will go to lo- ing equity and excellence was signed into law by great public education.” on those who lack it, it morning and seeing a cal churches and shel- in public education – President Obama a year “But, for all our does not dim for those al- bike under the tree for ters, to help those most from preschool through ago, as an opportunity to progress, more is required ready in its glow.” you.” in need. Over the life of the The AFRO is cur- The nation has seen encouraging program, Ms. Santa has rently celebrating its served thousands of 125th Anniversary. The families in the region. yearlong celebration in- progress over the last eight years The program is made cludes the Ms. Santa pro- possible through cash and gram, the Clean/Green • The high school graduation rate is at an all-time high of 83 percent; gift donations from indi- Block campaign, the • Dropout rates are down, particularly for black and Latino students; viduals and organizations, Character Education ini- • Hundreds of thousands more children are attending high quality pre-school programs; like this year’s sponsor the tiative and a host of other • Achievement gaps by race and gender are closing; Thurgood Marshall Balti- events throughout the more Washington Interna- year. The celebration cul- • More black and Latino students are attending college; and tional Airport (BWI), minates with a 125th An- • The most recent national data saw the largest, most diverse class completing higher throughout the Baltimore niversary Gala next Au- education in our history. metropolitan area. gust. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Black Austin Democrats Hold Councilwoman Ora Houston Annual Christmas Banquet Holds Weekend City Hours

BAD CHRISTMAS PARTY - Pictured left to right are award recipi- Pictured left to right: Councilwoman Ora Houston, Barbara, Geneova (front ents; Eleanor Thompson, Roxanne Evans; Dr. Ted Gordon and Kellee Coleman. center), Marco, Christopher and Nathan. Photo by Tsoke Adjavon Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon by Tsoke hours, some members of some of his concerns re- by Tsoke liams, Ted Gordon (Austin Award to Dr. Ted Gordon. (Chuch) Adjavon | the community were able garding his neighbor- (Chuch) Adjavon | School Board), and Jimmy Moreover, it was a Villager Columnist to address their concerns hood. As an “entomolo- Villager Columnist Flannigan (Austin City “night” to enjoy and also to Council Member Ora gist” at the University of Council District 6). to reflect on the post-elec- Austin City Council Houston. For instance, the Texas he noticed that On December 9, the Not only was it a cel- tion outcome. All of these member, Ora Houston president of the neighbor- there were a lot of mos- Black Austin Democrats ebration, but also a time to awardees stated that with who represents the Dis- hood Colony Park, Barbara quitoes in his East Austin held their annual Christ- recognize the members of the outcome of the recent trict One, held office hours Smith was present at this neighborhood than any mas party in Austin. It was Black Austin Democrats election, there is a need on the weekend in the event. She mentioned that other part of the city. Ac- an opportunity for the who have made a differ- for them to work harder to heart of our district. More- it was opportunity to talk cording to Mr. Jones, members of the Black Aus- ence. During the course of provide better outcomes over, these weekend office to Council Member Ora “There are a lot of mos- tin Democrats to celebrate the night, the Black Austin for the African American hours allows for her con- Houston about the need quitoes East of Interstate with other members of Democrats recognized 5 community and other stituent who are busy dur- of having “more code 35 because of the numer- the community. The event members through various communities living in Cen- ing the week to have the compliance officers patrol- ous tire factories and tire was well attended by categories. For instance tral Texas. In addition, opportunity to meet and ling so that the neighbor dumping than any other elected officials and com- the Grass Roots Champion Mayor Adler spoke about discuss important matters can remain cleaned.” In part of the city. Since munity leaders. For in- Award was given to Kellee the direct efforts the city that concern the area. In addition, Mrs. Smith reit- tires provides a good stance, some of the Coleman; Emerging of Austin is trying to instill addition, these types of erated the need for breeding ground for mos- elected officials present Leader Award was given to the historic aspect of East “weekend hours” show “Colony Park to have a quitoes then their popula- included Jeff Tralliom Meagan Harding; the Bea- Austin. For instance, one that the Council members swimming pool for the tion will grow and do (Travis County Commis- con of Light Award to of the initiatives to rebuilt want to communicate the community.” well.” Moreover, his con- sioner Precinct 1), Mayor Eleanor Thompson; and East Austin is the “Spirit of needs of her district to the Furthermore, cern was a need to find Adler of Austin, Judge Wil- the Distinguished Service East Austin.” rest of the Austin City Nathan Jones another at- ways to control the mos- Council. tendee at the office quito population by some DIVERSITY AND NEW STARS During the office hours was able to voice type of tire regulation. SHINE IN AUSTIN’S ANNUAL LEFT - Mercy more of themselves than CHRISTMAS CAROL MUSICAL Dahn Bovik, now star- they ever imagined they ring in “A Christmas were capable of, and ex- ponentially reaping the Carol.” Photo cour- Austin, TX - Cristmas rewards of a greater ca- Carol, A Rockin’ Family tesy of Zach Theatre. pacity to love. Musical returns to Zach Bovik’s parents Theatre’s Topher stage several friends who have adopted her from Liberia for the third year, with its committed themselves as when she was less than a most diverse cast and foster parents or have year old, and her mom, musical lineup yet. adopted children, and I Golda Sahayam, says she In addition to con- greatly admire their gen- appreciates Steakley’s temporary hits like erous capacity for giving plot changes. “Raise Your Glass,” and classics like “Man in the they have had a “good Mirror,” this year’s pro- Austin African response” regarding duction adds traditional carols, such as “O’ Holy their initiatives. In order Night,” powerfully ren- Association to bring the community dered by Paul Sanchez (in together, they have held the role of Bob Cratchit), Hosts End of Year meetings. In addition, and for which he re- they plan to hold an End ceived a standing ovation Celebration of Year Party. during a recent perfor- by Tsoke All Africans in Aus- mance. (Chuch) Adjavon | tion, the Africans can no tin plans to organize an As always, Zach has Villager Columnist longer seek to isolate it- “End of Year Children’s outdone itself with a self from the rest of the Christmas Party.” The simple, tasteful produc- Although the city of population because event will be held on tion design, but this they will continue to be year’s show takes the ac- Austin does not officially December 24th from 5 count the African ignored by the decision pm to 9 pm. According tors out from “under a Chanel Haynes-Schwartz in 'Christmas Carol: Diaspora population, makers in Central to All Africans in Austin, bushel” – to quote Kenny A Rockin' Family Musical' (2016) at the Zach The- Williams, as the Ghost of atre in Austin. Photo by Rachel Appelgate. there has been a drastic Texas.” it is a “free event that Christmas Past – and lets increase in this commu- Moreover, the re- seeks to engage the chil- them shine, including let Austin before taking should be boiled in his nity. As the African com- cently formed group “All dren of the African amazing solos from per- time to focus on her act- own pudding and buried munity continues to Africans in Austin” has Diaspora.” The event formers who are African ing. She’s currently also with a stake of holly grow, some have tried to tried to bring the com- will be set up as a chil- American, including starring as Fern in through his heart,” organize it to harness a munity together. Ac- dren talent show as Chanel Haynes-Schwartz, Charlotte’s Web on growls Jaston Williams, social and economic cording to the “All Afri- well. The organizers can Roderick Sandford, and Zach’s Wisenhut stage as Scrooge), the contem- force in Central Texas. cans in Austin”, they be contacted at Williams. through Jan. 15. porary music and state- According to Diaspora seek to unite the African Rising stars on stage While keeping key of-the-art special effects cameroon529@ include 12-year-old plot points and dialogue make the Zach’s retelling Vote, “It is important for community so that it yahoo.com or at (512) Mercy Dahn Bovik, a sev- from the original story relatable to younger au- the African community can be stronger.” In ad- 659 7860, Furthermore, enth grader at Austin (“Every imbecile who diences. to come together in or- dition, the leadership of the event will be held at Montessori School who goes about with Merry Director Dave der for that community the “All Africans in Aus- A&M center on 15407 reached Level 4A at Bal- Christmas on his lips Steakley writes, “I have to have impact. In addi- tin” mentioned that Connie St, Austin, Texas. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Cloteal Davis In move to Tampa, Strong and Earl inherits talented Campbell quarterback Quinton among Dr. Flowers and a team James Hill Leadership coming off a 10-win season Circle Award CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the coaching news recipients (l to r) Dr. Vincent, Dr. Fenves and Leadership Award recipient on Sunday, via Twitter. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cloteal Davis haynes. Photo by T. L. Wyatt The school has since formally announced Nikol Watts got to- appear at the event, but in 1956.. ceive a commission from the coaching hire them- gether and formed a net- he was represented by his · Cloteal Davis the Texas Army ROTC selves as well. working group known as wife. Haynes, is president of The Dr. June Brewer “We are abso- the Black Ex-Students of · Jacqueline E. Precursors, Inc. and co- Legacy Award lutely thrilled to wel- Texas (BEST) and more in- Hawkins, is an information owner of Haynes-Eaglin- The Precursors, Inc., is a come Charlie, his wife, formally known as the technology consultant for Waters LLC. group of UT Austin alumni Vicki, and their chil- Black Exes. the U.S. Department of · Leon L. Holland, who are among the first dren Tory, Hailee and Quinton Flowers · Texas Exes Black Agriculture’s Food and is a retired Army colonel African American stu- Hope, back to the state Alumni Network Nutrition Service. She is who was one of the first dents to attend and inte- of Florida and to our the Bulls, after Taggart Dr. James L. Hill Leader- also a member of The Pre- undergraduate African- grate the university more Bulls family,” USF Di- left the program to take ship Circle Award cursors Inc. an organiza- American students to be than 40 years ago. Their rector of Athletics on the Oregon head · Earl C. Campbell, tion of the first African admitted to UT Austin in goal is to ensure that fu- Mark Harlan said in a coaching job. It was UT Austin’s first Heisman American students to at- 1956. He is also a member ture generations of Afri- released statement. thought Strong could be Trophy winner and a tend The University of of The Precursors Inc. Hol- can American students “Charlie is a tremen- asked to join Taggart in member of the NFL Hall of Texas at Austin. The fires land is also one of the first are supported at the uni- dous leader and men- Eugene to run the Or- Fame. Campbell did not class enter the university African Americans to re- versity. tor for our student-ath- egon defense. The two letes and a widely-re- apparently had commu- spected coach with a nications with each Fattah put $23,000 in nonprofit funds resume full of achieve- other about both the po- ments at the highest sition in Oregon and the toward his son’s college loans continued from page 1 levels of college foot- vacancy at USF. ball. He combines a Taggert leaves a state and federal to repay $600,000 to Sallie payment on a Poconos va- victed of using fraudu- drive to win with great Strong with a good pro- lawmaker. Mae and NASA. cation home. They told lently obtained business integrity and deep, gram to take over in “I’ve helped tens of “For someone so in- authorities it covered the loans to fund his jet-set long-standing connec- Tampa. Strong will have millions of people,” said terested in advancing edu- friend’s purchase of a lifestyle. tions in the state of a talented quarterback to Fattah, 60. “(That) has cation for the disadvan- Porsche owned by Fattah’s The elder Fattah, Florida. The future of run with in Quinton nothing to do with the fact taged, you had the temer- wife, but the Porsche who earned $174,000 as a USF football is very Flowers and the team is that I’ve been found on ity to steal from the Edu- never left their garage. congressman, is married bright under his direc- coming off a 10-win sea- the wrong side of these cational Advancement Al- Fattah had insisted the to longtime Philadelphia tion.” son. The Bulls should be questions by a jury.” liance, a nonprofit sup- Justice Department had news anchor Renee Strong was signed contenders in the AAC Fattah lost the spring ported by government been out to get him and his Chenault-Fattah. They to a five-year contract. once again next season primary days before trial funds,” U.S. District Judge family for years. He plans to have two school-age chil- This is especially no- after falling a tiebreaker and resigned his seat fol- Harvey Bartle said. “While appeal the conviction. dren. Chenault-Fattah table because that shy of playing for the lowing his June conviction. you have done much “There are so many spent 25 years with means Strong will po- conference crown against The jury found he took the good, you also engaged in people in this courtroom WCAU-TV before she re- tentially be the head a Navy team it blew $1 million loan from the grave and widespread and outside that owe their signed after the indict- coach of USF when the away in the regular sea- chairman of Sallie Mae, criminal activity.” success — and also are ment named her a partici- Bulls visit the Texas son. the student loan corpora- Four co-defendants able to serve the commu- pant in the bribery Longhorns to open the tion. He returned who helped Fattah move nity so much better — as scheme. She was never 2020 season. $400,000 of it and repaid government grants and a result of the charged and has denied Steel Building Strong was let go some of the rest with fed- other money between his congressman’s influence, wrongdoing. Old price steel available for quick by the Texas Long- reduction of inventory. eral grant money he had campaign, the nonprofits support and inspiration,” Fattah’s co-defen- horns this season, Limited inventory available steered to an education and his consultants will be said Joseph Quinones, a dants include former which made room for direct from factory. Call for nonprofit run by former sentenced throughout the one-time high school Philadelphia Deputy Availability 800.964.8335 Houston head coach aides. week. dropout who said that Mayor Herbert Vederman, EX:4441 Tom Herman top step The nonprofit efforts Fattah used the Fattah’s encouragement of Palm Springs, Florida, in to run the program. Musician Needed — including a NASA- money on campaign and led him to earn a master’s who had sought the am- Strong was immedi- Holy Cross Catholic funded mobile science personal expenses, the degree from the University bassadorship. Two politi- ately thought to be a Church seeks music classroom emblazoned jury found. He put $23,000 of Pennsylvania’s Wharton cal consultants pleaded worthy coaching can- director. Must read with Fattah’s name that in nonprofit funds toward School. guilty and testified at trial. didate for a handful of music and play con- roamed Philadelphia dur- his son’s college loans and The congressman’s Prosecutors had jobs, ranging from temporary and tradi- ing the mayoral campaign took an $18,000 bribe to son is serving a five-year asked for a 17- to 21-year head coach to possibly tional gospel music. — helped promote try to help a friend be- prison term in an overlap- sentence. The judge gave taking a step back to Contact Barbara Scott Fattah’s political career, come an ambassador. ping fraud case that went Fattah until Jan. 25 to re- be a defensive coordi- (512-922-1202 &text; prosecutors said. Fattah Fattah and his wife used to trial last year. Chaka port to prison. nator. Strong will re- [email protected]) or was also ordered Monday that money for a down “Chip” Fattah Jr. was con- Fattah entered Con- place Willie Taggart Ron Collins (512-569-4424 gress in 1995. Former state as the head coach of &text;ron.collins 20 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Rep. Dwight Evans, a fel- @yahoo.com). DPR Construction will receive Subcontractor and Material Vendor proposals for low Democrat, now holds the Civil and AUS G1 Parking Garage bid package, as part of the Charles Schwab his seat. Corporate Campus project, located at 2309 Gracy Farms Lane in Austin, Texas.

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EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 16, 2016 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Louisville’s Lamar Jackson Capital Metro Premium Fare Reduction to Begin Next Month; Wins Heisman Trophy Changes to MetroExpress by: Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer Service Postponed AUSTIN, Texas (Dec. 12, 2016) — Next month, Capital Metro will reduce fares for MetroRapid and MetroFlyer routes by eliminating the Premium fare cat- egory. Effective Jan. 8, 2017, all Local, MetroRapid and MetroFlyer service will cost $1.25 for a Single Ride, $2.50 for a Day Pass, $11.25 for a 7-Day Pass and $41.25 for a 31-Day Pass. Premium passes will no longer be sold in retail outlets after Thursday, Dec. 15, however tickets will still be available for purchase at the Transit Store or on the CapMetro App. The fare reduction came about as a recommenda- tion from Connections 2025, a 5-year planning study designed to improve the frequency, reliability and con- nectivity of the Capital Metro bus system. The goal of the fare reduction is to an easier-to-understand fare structure and a transit system that is simpler to use. For more information about the fare reduction, visit capmetro.org/farechange. Additional details about Connections 2025, including an online interactive map and video, can be found at connections2025.org. Due to delayed construction on the MoPac Express Louisville’s Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy Lanes, changes to MetroExpress Routes 982, 983, 985 award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trophy Trust via AP, Pool) and 987, and the creation of new Routes 980 and 981, will not be implemented on Jan. 8, 2017. The changes NEW YORK (AP) — Lamar Jackson was trying to Jackson credited his mother, Felicia Jones, and said will occur in a subsequent service change sometime later remember the last time he cried. He was pretty sure it the trophy will go anywhere she decides to put it. Jones in 2017. The changes were approved by the Capital involved losing a little league football game. raised Jackson as a single mom and would put on foot- Metro board in Sept. 2016. On Saturday night, Louisville’s spectacular sopho- ball pads to help her son work on his game when he more quarterback found out winning can get a guy was a kid. choked up, too. “Everything I do is for my mother,” Jackson said. Jackson became the first Louisville player to win Jackson is the first Heisman winner to play on a the Heisman Trophy, beating out preseason favorite team that lost its last two games of the regular season Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season since Tim Brown of Notre Dame in 1987. He’s the first struggles. to enter the postseason without a chance to win the Watson, who finished third last season, was a dis- national title since Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M in tant second. Baker Mayfield finished third and Okla- 2012. homa teammate and fellow finalist Dede Westbrook He provided a signature moment against Syracuse, was fourth. Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers was fifth. hurdling a defender on his way into the end zone, and Jackson, wearing a red velvet blazer with shiny then played his best against Louisville’s toughest com- black lapels and a black bow tie, said he could feel his petition. heart pounding in his chest right before his name was In a romp over Florida State and a close loss at announced. He barely held it together while giving his Clemson , Jackson threw for 511 yards, ran for 308 and acceptance speech, with the former Heisman winners accounted for eight touchdowns. After ripping apart standing behind him on stage. Florida State in September, he earned the stamp of ap- “I almost cried,” Jackson said. “I never get emo- proval from his idol, former Virginia Tech and NFL star tional, but to have my name called and see all those Mike Vick. great players …” “Each and every game should be a Heisman mo- Early in the season, Jackson leapt over a loaded ment,” Jackson said. field of Heisman contenders that included five of the Jackson came to Louisville as a three-star recruit top seven vote-getters from 2015 to become the front- from Boynton Beach High School in Florida. Some col- runner. By the time he slowed down nobody could catch leges were not sold on him as a quarterback, but Jack- him. son was such a dynamic talent that Petrino altered his Jackson accounted for 51 touchdowns and aver- offense to accommodate Jackson’s speed and elusive- aged 410 yards per game in total offense in his first sea- ness. son as Louisville’s full-time starter. Jackson spent the season adjusting to newfound “He surpassed everything I thought he could do,” fame, growing into the role of face of the team and try- Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said. ing to stay out of the spotlight. He said he cut down on Jackson ultimately won the Heisman going away, trips to the mall to avoid the inevitable crowds he drew. with 2,144 points to Watson’s 1,524. By percentage of He is about to become even more popular. Espe- possible points received, Jackson’s victory was the sev- cially, back in Louisville, where he has another year enth largest in Heisman history. He also became the before he can even consider his next big jump — to the youngest winner at 19 years, 337 days, a few days NFL. Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said he liked younger than 2013 winner Jameis Winston of Florida the idea of building a statue of Jackson in front of Papa State. John’s Cardinal .