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1.) Mayor Allen Owen – “In accordance with the Texas Election Code, the City ofMissouri City will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The races forthe General Election are for district A, B, C, and D Missouri City Council members.The term of office for these positions is two years: from May 2013 to May 2015. Wealso have (15) fifteen “Special Election Propositions”on our Saturday, May 11, 2013 General Election bal-lot for Missouri City voters. Don’t forget to vote!”

2.) Pastor Mia Wright – “God is moving you, butyou can’t keep a grip on the past trying to moveforward. Some things you have to just let go!”

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5.) Ashley Washington – “I work in investment and retirementplanning...today I was given the stats that 51% of Americans de-pend on winning the lottery in order to pay bills during retirement.Retirement and Investments are critical:not that Social security will not beenough to cover your expenses...itis even offered to us young adults“Every little bit counts””

3.) Gallery Furniture – “For everydark night there is an even brightermorning! Have a joyous day and mayyou share many smiles with familiarand unfamiliar faces.”

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4.) Stephanie Boutte-Phillips – “When I wake upI ask God to look over you, to protect you and tobless you with your needs and good health. I evenmake a point to call out your name so my spirit canbe a little bit more peaceful. Sometimes I cry be-cause I want God to take away your pain becauseyou are so loved and needed. If you are readingthis....please know I’m praying for you and God willwork it out. That’s HIS promise.”

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6.) Joyce Meyer Ministries – “A positive attitude gives you power overyour circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.”

7.) Georgia D. Provost – “I am so excited to bea candidate for Houston City Council District D.With God ordering my steps, I want to be a SER-VANT for the citizens of District D. I Need yourprayers, financial support and your VOTE. I’masking you to reach 10 persons and have themreach l0, with your support, I will be successful onTuesday, November 5, 2013. Love you!”

8.) Yolanda Denise Fontenot – “REPEATAFTER ME... NO limits, NO Boundaries, Isee NOTHING but INCREASE all aroundme!!! What God has for ME...It IS for ME!!!”

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9.) Paula White – “God will usewhat you go through to prepareyou! Its not all God sent, but itwill be God used!”

11.) Roslyn Bazzelle – “Half a millionlives could be saved if Americans cuttheir salt intake to the national guideline.”

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10.) Donald Williams – ”The Depths of Beauty: They say that beauty isonly skin deep; well, if we’re living in the spirit, our beauty runs far deeperthan our surface exteriors, which makes us far more beautiful and betterpeople throughout. However, living in the flesh is only skin deep, whichtakes only a minor scratch (life circumstance) to reveal and expose the true nature of the ugliness that lies within through our words and in our actions. Be encouraged today!”



12.) Apostle Valencia Mashiach Williams – “Don’t settle for the FLOW…When God haspromised the OVERFLOW…wait on the LORD and receive the OVERFLOW…”

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13.) Matchmaker Amber Neal – “Some people don’tdream. Mine keeps me up at night! Feels like a huge ballof energy just waiting to bust out!! My spirit is peacefulknowing its all about Gods perfect timing.”

15.) Pastor Jamal Bryant –“Sometimes an angel is just some-body...who says the right thing toencourage you at the right time!”

16.) Bishop James Dixon, II –“Start your day off right with: “Em-power Your Day with Bishop D!”Every morning at 6:00AM CST.Bishop James Dixon, II is the Sen-ior Pastor Of The Community OfFaith and is also Presiding Bishopof Kingdom Builders Global Fel-lowship. To join in you should: 1.) Call 712.432.0075 — 2.) Code:415505 — 3.) Mute by pressing *6– Start your day off right!”

14.) Les Brown – “Try something new. This is the time that you have to beflexible, versatile, and open to the possibilities of exploring new horizons. Bewilling to experiment, and step into the unknown. Try something new withyour life! Don’t allow yourself to be a sitting duck or a volunteer victim...totallyat the mercy of someone’s decisions.

Times have changed. You have to have your own back, and create yourown recovery plan. Each year determine to master a new skill. What did youlearn today that you did not know yesterday? You have talents, abilities, andgifts in you that you haven’t even reached for yet. Don’t let them waste away!!It’s time to be about the business of developing them. You deserve!!!”

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18.) Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell – “You can-not become the champ God wants you to bewithout opposition. But the more you fight thestronger you will become. With God on yourside, you can defeat kingdoms. You can de-feat depression. You can defeat your ene-mies. You can defeat sickness... and more.”

19.) John Cage - “The world says: If itfeels good, do it! God says: Put everythingto the test. Accept what is good and don’thave anything to do with evil. The world says: Make your own rules of

right and wrong. God says: Do what I tellyou; live the way I tell you. The world says:Look out for yourself—no one else will. Godsays: I sent my Son, Jesus, to die for yoursins so that you can have eternity with me.Follow him during your time on earth. Spendeternity in heaven. Consider this …We allhave a choice. We can choose who to be-lieve. We can choose how to live. Be encour-aged to choose Jesus. To ask hisforgiveness. To trust him in every area of yourlife. You will still have problems and chal-lenges during your life on this earth, but youwon’t have to face them alone. Jesus will giveyou the strength to make right choices. Hewill love you no matter what. He will neverleave you.Life on earth is short. Eternity is forever.

Choose Jesus now and spend eternity withhim. Choose him as Lord and Savior.Choose his way in everything you do.”

1817.)State Rep. Reynolds AnnouncesDismissal of Pending Barratry Case

State Rep. Ron Reynolds (Fort Bend County, District 27) has announced the dismissal of the barratrycase filed against him with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office (Case No. 134513401010).

Rep. Reynolds was charged and never indicted of barratry by a Grand Jury. Barratry is the solicitationfor legal services of a potential client by an attorney without the potential client’s permission.

“I want to thank District Attorney Mike Anderson for doing the right thing and dismissing my case,” saidRep. Reynolds. “I said from day one that once the facts came out, justice would prevail and I would be vin-dicated of all charges. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and supporting me and my family duringthis challenging time. I never lost faith in God and the Criminal Justice System.”

Statement Rep. Reynolds Sent Out To His Thousands of Facebook Followers and Supporters:

“I want to personally thank EVERYONE for their prayers and continued support. I’m sooo blessed to havethe love and support of my family and friends. God is sooo GOOD! My faith has NEVER been stronger!!!Moreover, I NEVER stop fighting for my constituents...NO weapon formed against me shall prosper!!!”

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21.) Creflo A. Dollar – “You’re not going to wake up one day and all of asudden be disciplined. On the road to following God’s rules and livingyour life in accordance with His Word, you’ll have to work at it and de-velop patience. It will take a decision of quality and a commitment togrow up spiritually. If you lack discipline, decide today to change, andwatch God manifest His goodness to you.”

20.) Dr. D Ivan Young -The Relationship Expert

“For years, I have worked with a wide variety of people one-on-one, ingroups, in front of large and intimate audiences, on television and radio,helping them face, and overcome their fears, while giving them the toolsthey need to make radical changes, to improve their lives, and to create asolid rewarding future. I continue to do this work every day…

There is a strong hunger in the world for the rewards of a lasting, soul-satisfying relationship—but how do we find the right person, create that sa-cred bond, and make it last? The first step toward developing a goodrelationship with anyone else begins with knowing, and understanding allaspects of yourself. You may have charisma, and a good personality, but ifyou don’t know how to use what you’ve got, or how to effectively communi-cate with others, you’re doomed.

The second step is learning how to put toxic relationships behind us,and step away from those unproductive mindsets that hold us back, andkeep us down. My practice is dedicated to helping people utilize theirnatural talents, and unearthing their hidden gifts, while teaching themhow to use both effectively. Understanding your purpose, and being in-formed, focused, and aware, is the key to being happy andsuccessful, not to mention furthering lasting, productive, meaningful re-lationships with the people that matter most. My practice, lectures, work-shops, books, relaxation and meditation cd’s, are designed to give myclients the tools they need to transform themselves, and their lives. Mybooks, Another Chance...Where would you be without one!, and BreakUp—Don’t Break Down, continue to be received by readers with thesame gratitude and enthusiasm that I experience from people that I workwith every day. Put simply, people are sick and tired of being sick andtired, when they decide to quit settling for less than they deserve and areready to move forward, they call Dr. D Ivan Young.

The time-tested, easy-to-practice, techniques, and principles I teachhave been proven effective for everyone, regardless of gender, race, na-tionality, religion, or level of education. Like the best coaches in any field,my approach is simple and direct, encouraging but provocative, hopeful butdirective. Above all, it inspires positive change by providing all the toolsnecessary to make change happen.”

“All of us are tired of settling for less than we deserve in in life, andin relationships. Ending up on the wrong side of love - the broken hearted,used side, gets old really quick. Taking the first step toward finding happi-ness, and true love, that starts with you loving you.”

Dr. Young holds a Doctor 0f Philosophy, PhD, specializing in Holistic LifeCoaching, along with a Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Metaphysics.He is a best selling author, exceptional relationship expert, and entertainingmotivational speaker. Many men, and women have said speaking to him islike talking with your uncle, friend or brother that you would go to for advicein times of trouble. The difference is Dr. Young has the wisdom, education,training and experience to offer you sound guidance. When you need an-swers to questions you didn’t know to ask, ask an expert - The RelationshipExpert, Dr. D Ivan Young.

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23.) Elizabeth DeLeon Howard – “Constable Trever Nehls: “Save the date!! Please join meon Monday, April 8th as I will be hosting the Trever J. Nehls golf tournament at the PecanGrove Country Club. Registration begins at11am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm. Lunchand dinner included. Please forward to yourfriends who enjoy golf. Sponsorships are available. See flier for detail. Thanks...”

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24.) Rudy Rasmus, Tina Knowles and Juanita Rasmus - “Every day people like you and I simply decide to Miss A Meal and then do-nate the money that we would have spent on that meal to feed someone less fortunate. Visit www.missameal.net for more information or todonate. Mission: The mission of Miss A Meal is to support the efforts of dynamic non-profits that meet the needs of the hungry in turn help-ing them to feed more people. Company Overview: One in six American families go hungry as a result of economic down times, underem-ployment, and unemployment. The Miss A Meal movement partners with non-profits that are instrumental in meeting the needs of thehungry by providing for those who aren’t sure of where their next meal will come from. As the movement grows we seek viable partnersaround the nation and the globe to support. With a nominal cost of $1.00 per person to provide a well balanced meal, Miss A Meal support-ers will be able to provide multiple meals through a single donation. Miss A Meal was inspired by the simple premise that one person has thepower to help many. It Only Takes One Plate! Description: Miss A Meal is a fundraising campaign designed to meet the needs of the hungryby encouraging everyday people to miss a meal and in turn donate the money that they would have spent. The donation is then used to feedthose who are less fortunate. Donations can be made online at www.missameal.net or via text message.”

25.) Bishop James Dixon, II – “Start your day off right with: “Empower Your Day with Bishop D!” Every morning at 6:00AM CST.Bishop James Dixon, II is the Senior Pastor Of The Community Of Faith and is also Presiding Bishop of Kingdom Builders GlobalFellowship. To join in you should: 1.) Call 712.432.0075 — 2.) Code: 415505 — 3.) Mute by pressing *6 – Start your day off right!”

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26.) Jennifer Galaway – “I can’thelp but win. I have no quitter leftin me. I have the blood of a Kingrunning through my veins.”

27.) Anella Spiller Coleman – “Idon’t want food—healthy or un-healthy to have control over my bodyor anything unhealthy to have controlover my mind! Because my mind,body and soul belongs to God, fast-ing and prayer has moved to the topof my agenda!”

28.) Carlondria Dixon – “This is the season to anticipate and ex-pect the AMAZING!!! Do you have FAITH to believe the results?”

29.) Leslie TopRealtor Hall– “People will question allthe GOOD things they hearabout you but will believe allthe BAD things without asecond thought.”

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30.) Tammi Matthews-Durden –“Why do we continue to engage inunnecessary struggle? A lot of thingswe bring upon ourselves because wedon’t truly trust GOD. We say we dowith our mouths, but our actions aresaying something else. Let’s chooseto let go and rest in the LORD todayknowing HE’s got everything undercontrol. »»» 2013 The Year of Exceptional Favor!”.”

31.) Don’t give Up,Don’t give In, for myGOD is not throughblessing U!By Lisa “Ladyle” Ricardo of Love on the Line Ministry

Don’t give up on your Marriage, your Rela-tionship, your Child, your Family, your Dream,your Vision, your Business, or your Health. Get aRock. You may say, Ladyle what’s a rock. Yourrock is the Word of GOD, so when the enemycomes, say it is written: My Family, Marriage,Business, Health, Child shall LIVE and not die inJesus name. Amen

Don’t give into the lies of the enemy, critics,or haters that “you’ll never make it, you’re notqualified, no one in your family has ever donethis, you’re too old, or it’s too late.” Silence thesecond voice, obey GOD and move forward. Say,I’m GOD’s masterpiece. Tell the devil, I’m notgoing to Give Up, I’m not going to Give In — be-cause He who has begun a good work In meWILL perform “IT” unto the day of Jesus Christ.So, I will not stagger, but I’m fully persuaded inwhom I believe…

You meant it for evil (the rejection, lies, decep-tion) but GOD meant “IT” for my good. (Genesis50:20) The rejection was a form of God’s direction.

God wouldn’t have allowed it if you we’renot able to conqueror it. So Go forth and con-quer “IT”. He has too much invested in you… OhYeah, You have a “Blood Covenant” with the Fa-ther. Stand, Wage War, and after you’ve doneall you can…STAND!

It’s in U to conqueror this. Tell the enemy,After THIS there will be Glory!

32.) Rhonda Williams Thornton – “SOMETIMES YOU GOT TO LOSE TO WIN!!!!!!!! Nomatter what it looks like, I know it will get better, because IT’S ALREADY ALRIGHT!!!!!!!...IT’S GOING TO BE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!”

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33.) Michael Bunch – “Remember,four boxes keep us free: the soapbox, the ballot box, the jury box,and the cartridge box.”

35.) Yuri Solomon – “Joy isthe result of knowing what willbe even though it is not yet.Where there is no expectationthere can be no joy. The joy ofthe sweet future propels onethrough the nasty present. Joyis the power to keep on going.”

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36.) Cheron K. Griffin – “Someonesaid to me on Monday, “You thinkyou’re cute!” My RESPONSE: IAM! Some ppl might think that Iwas being arrogant or cocky, but ifyou know how ugly I felt so long,you would OWN your beauty too!Feeling good on the inside goes alot further than looks. I AM BEAU-TIFUL from the INSIDE OUT!”

37.) Diedre Colson – “Revelation 4:1 ThenI looked, and, oh!—a door open into Heaven.”Don’t be distracted by all the noise, becauseyou may lose focus and miss the openeddoor! Get quiet and seek Him!”

39.) Vannessa Wade – “There aretimes you sit back and reflect on allthe genuine people who have be-lieved in you. My prayer is that every-one experiences this in life. Younever know the power of kindnessand I certainly pay it forward.”

38.) Yogi Matthews – “FACT: Wecan’t change other people, we canONLY change ourselves. If some-one/something gives you anxiety orcauses major frustration, SHIFTYOUR FOCUS. Give it/them to theLord and seek wisdom & patience towalk in your authority and overtake it.I dare you to try it! Be blessed!

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40.) Joel Osteen Ministries – “When you honor God,when you’re good to people, and kind, compassionateand merciful, His blessings will come looking for you.”

41.) T.D. Jakes Ministries – “God sometimes wants to shut a door com-pletely before He can open doors to new possibilities. Maybe you have hadsome doors close in your life. In spite of everything, know that God is stirringyou to accomplish His purpose in your life. God knows what it takes to bringorder back to your life. Trust Him. He’s working on something and when He’sdone, everything around you will be made better.”

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A Thought from HarrisCounty Precinct 7 Constable May Walker“I would like to express my sincereappreciation and gratitude to thethousands of participants and part-ners that made the 19th AnnualMLK Grande Parade the best itcan be. Houstonians have onceagain, demonstrated the impor-tance of reflecting on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and alegacy that has impacted thewhole of humanity. His efforts andsacrifices has touched lives acrossall ethnic, cultural, and spiritual be-liefs; and indeed His dream hasbecome a reality.”

A Thought from United StatesCongressman Al Green the2013 Co-Grand Marshal ofthe MLK Grande Parade“I am proud that we Houstonians haveonce again shown our admiration for themany accomplishments of Dr. Martin LutherKing as well as our dedication to celebrat-ing his legacy. Thank you for your commit-ment to making the 2013 MLK GrandeParade such a success. I trust that we willcontinue using this holiday as an opportu-nity for us to reflect on the story and thenumerous contributions of Dr. King. Let usalso continue to remember the many otherunsung heroes and heroines who sacrificedwhile seeking positive societal change.‘Keep the Dream Alive.’”

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2) Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell -“Who driving, you or God? Whenlife takes us on a detour, sometimeswe get upset and fight to turn thewheel back in the direction we wantto go. But that detour could be Godtelling you, My child, I see what’s atthe end of both paths, trust me thisis the better route for you. So let goof the wheel and let God steer youin the right direction.”

3) Paula White - “Appreciate those who arein your life, forget about the ones who left!Gratitude is confirmation of relationship!”

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7) Vivian Martin - “I decree and declare that 2013 Will beThe Greatest Year Ever. The things that distracted you,hindered you and tried to keep you from progressing hasbeen bound in the spirit. God is doing a “New Thing” inthe lives of His people...Eyes have not seen, neither haveears heard, the good things God is about to do in yourlife. No holds barred, for me, I shall come forth as “PureGold”, in Jesus name. ITS OUR TIME!!!”

8) Carla D. Lewis - Church works and religious acts do notreplace spending personal time with God. Have you everfound yourself so busy working for God that you neglect tospend time with God? It can be easy to be deceived intothinking that doing religious works is just as good as spend-ing personal time with God. However, you will not grow spiri-tually if you don’t spend time with God. Good works will notget you into Heaven; you must have a personal relationshipwith Jesus. In Matthew 7:22-23, Jesus said, concerningJudgement Day, “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord,Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your namedrive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tellthem plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildo-ers!’” Those people thought that because they did goodthings in the name of Jesus they could get into Heaven. In-stead, Jesus surprised them by saying, “I never knew you.”

Therefore, don’t get so caught up in your good worksthat you forget to know God. Make it your goal to seek firsthis kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things willbe given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). If all of your goodworks have made you so busy that you don’t spend any timewith God, then those good works have become bad works,because they are replacing your time with God.

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9) D. Ivan Young - “By choosing to de-velop a profound understanding of ahandful of these laws, you will unlock un-tapped, hidden powers that will bring im-mediate transformation to your life. To dothis requires a deeper understanding ofthe cause-and-effect manner in whichUniversal Laws work. Once understood,these laws work consistently, effortlessly,and flawlessly in all environments. Thatincludes where you work, live and play.Now before you jump the gun, there are afew rules you must remember. Theserules work in the divine and spiritual arenafirst. What that means is that you mustfirst measure your results by moments,not minutes. Next, these things won’t takeplace in a few seconds, they happen inthe appropriate season. Lastly, faith mustbe connected to works that are satu-rated in divine purpose in order for Uni-versal Laws to work on your behalf.A sign that you’re out of harmony

with these laws is when frustration anddiscord is present. This leads me to mynext point. Universal Laws neverwork for fools. It is pre-ordainedthat you do the right things, atthe right time, for the rightreasons, for these laws towork for you; or negativeKarma will be inescapable.In other words, if your mo-tives are self-centered,based upon greed, or donein a spirit of lust or anger,you are playing with spiri-tual fire, and proceedingin such a manner will getyour butt incinerated. The laws do allow,

however, for you to fixbroken areas of your life.They even allow you tobe selfish as long as self-ishness involves improv-ing the content of yourcharacter and the qualityof your life. As I said be-fore, these laws are here to

help, not hinder you. To this end you canquickly see that if you use them to build,you’re quickly rewarded.” from ANOTHERCHANCE...Where Would You Be WithoutOne! by Dr. D Ivan Young. There AREguarantees in life. The trick is knowingwhat to put your confidence in, and whenand how to make those covenants workfor you. Isn’t it about time you tapped intothe source. There’s no better momentthan right now. Connect with what Goddeposited in you.”

10) Yolanda Denise Fontenot - “Makethe best of your life, don’t look at

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11) Joel Osteen Ministries - “Every enemy in your life has alreadybeen defeated, and you have power over all of them. The same powerthat raised Christ from the dead is inside of you.”

16) Sandra Jones Freeman - “The biggest mistake you can make is tobe afraid to follow that inward witness which is the number one way Godleads all His children (Rom. 8:14). So don’t be afraid. Take time to listentoday. Expect to hear in your spirit. God has something to say to you.The sheep listen to [the Shepherd’s] voice and heed it, and he calls his

own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out.” – John 10:3

17) T.D. Jakes Ministries - “Those who really love youwill speak the truth to you at the risk of falling out withyou. Loving truth from a friend is better than gold.”

15) Creflo A. Dollar - “Whatever you may be going through, there is apromise in the Bible that provides the answer. You simply must notwaver when the enemy tries to distract your focus.”

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A Few thoughtsfrom PresidentObama’s State ofthe Union Address

THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice Presi-dent, members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy de-

clared to this chamber that “the Constitutionmakes us not rivals for power but partners forprogress.” (Applause.) “It is my task,” he said,“to report the State of the Union — to improve itis the task of us all.” ...Tonight, thanks to the grit and determina-

tion of the American people, there is muchprogress to report. After a decade of grindingwar, our brave men and women in uniform arecoming home. (Applause.) After years of gruel-ing recession, our businesses have created oversix million new jobs. We buy more Americancars than we have in five years, and less foreignoil than we have in 20. (Applause.) Our housingmarket is healing, our stock market is rebounding,and consumers, patients, and homeowners enjoystronger protections than ever before. (Applause.) ...So, together, we have cleared away the

rubble of crisis, and we can say with renewedconfidence that the State of our Union is stronger.(Applause.) ...It is our generation’s task, then, to reignite

the true engine of America’s economic growth —a rising, thriving middle class. (Applause.) ...It is our unfinished task to restore the basic

bargain that built this country — the idea that ifyou work hard and meet your responsibilities, youcan get ahead, no matter where you come from,no matter what you look like, or who you love....It is our unfinished task to make sure that

this government works on behalf of the many,and not just the few; that it encourages free enter-prise, rewards individual initiative, and opens thedoors of opportunity to every child across thisgreat nation. (Applause.) ...Our work must begin by making some

basic decisions about our budget — decisionsthat will have a huge impact on the strength ofour recovery....Over the last few years, both parties have

worked together to reduce the deficit by morethan $2.5 trillion — mostly through spendingcuts, but also by raising tax rates on the wealthi-est 1 percent of Americans. As a result, we aremore than halfway towards the goal of $4 trillionin deficit reduction that economists say we needto stabilize our finances. ...Our economy is stronger when we harness

the talents and ingenuity of striving, hopeful im-migrants. (Applause.) And right now, leadersfrom the business, labor, law enforcement, faithcommunities — they all agree that the time hascome to pass comprehensive immigration reform.(Applause.) Now is the time to do it. Now is thetime to get it done. Now is the time to get itdone. (Applause.) ...Let’s offer incentives to companies that

hire Americans who’ve got what it takes to fillthat job opening, but have been out of work solong that no one will give them a chance any-more. Let’s put people back to work rebuildingvacant homes in run-down neighborhoods. Andthis year, my administration will begin to partnerwith 20 of the hardest-hit towns in America to getthese communities back on their feet. We’ll workwith local leaders to target resources at publicsafety, and education, and housing. ...We’ll give new tax credits to businesses

that hire and invest. And we’ll work tostrengthen families by removing the financial de-terrents to marriage for low-income couples, anddo more to encourage fatherhood — becausewhat makes you a man isn’t the ability to con-ceive a child; it’s having the courage to raise one.And we want to encourage that. We want to helpthat. (Applause.)

...Stronger families. Stronger communities.A stronger America. It is this kind of prosperity— broad, shared, built on a thriving middle class— that has always been the source of our progressat home. It’s also the foundation of our powerand influence throughout the world. ...Tonight, we stand united in saluting the

troops and civilians who sacrifice every day to

protect us. Because of them, we can say withconfidence that America will complete its mis-sion in Afghanistan and achieve our objective ofdefeating the core of al Qaeda. (Applause.) ...Already, we have brought home 33,000 of

our brave servicemen and women. This spring,our forces will move into a support role, whileAfghan security forces take the lead. Tonight, Ican announce that over the next year, another34,000 American troops will come home fromAfghanistan. This drawdown will continue andby the end of next year, our war in Afghanistanwill be over. (Applause.)

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Gov. Perry’s2013 State ofTexas Address

Tax Relief, Infrastructure and Education: Priorities toKeep Texas Strong

Gov. Rick Perry delivered his State of theState address to the 83rd Texas Legislature,highlighting our state’s strong economic outlook,and outlining his priorities to keep Texas on anupward trajectory. He called on the Legislatureto provide at least $1.8 billion in tax relief, in-

vest in the state’s water and transportation infra-structure and improve access and choice in bothpublic and higher education, including provid-ing South Texas access to the Permanent Uni-versity Fund. This is Gov. Perry’s seventh Stateof the State address.“The state of our state is stronger than ever.

We remain the nation’s prime destination for em-ployers and job-seekers alike, and across the state- in classrooms, on assem-bly lines, in laboratories,on farms and in officebuildings - hard workingTexans are today turningtheir dreams into realities,”Gov. Perry said. “Big and small, dreams do be-come reality in Texas.”The governor called on the Legislature to

provide at least $1.8 billion in tax relief and passa constitutional amendment to allow the state togive money directly back to taxpayers. He wel-comed feedback from Texans on the best meth-ods of tax relief, inviting them to share their ideason the governor’s website, gov.Texas.gov.The governor also noted that our strong eco-

nomic growth and expanding population have in-creased demand on the fundamental buildingblocks of our communities. To address theseneeds, he urged lawmakers to use $3.7 billionfrom the Rainy Day Fund for a one-time invest-ment in water and transportation infrastructureprograms. Additionally, he called on the Legisla-ture to once and for all end diversions from theState Highway Fund, freeing up an additional$1.3 billion of ongoing biennial funding availablefor transportation.“What I am proposing will support critical

water and transportation systems across our state,

addresses our needs both short- and long-term, andensures both water and traffic will continue to flowin Texas for generations to come,” the governor said.Recognizing that not every child learns for

the same purpose or thrives in the same settingsand schools, the governor called for morechoice in both public and higher education.This includes the creation of more public char-ter schools, which are already in high demand

across the state andoffer a tuition-free al-ternative to a student’sneighborhood school,and the creation ofscholarship programs

to give students a choice in their education, es-pecially for those locked into low-performingschools. The governor also emphasized theneed to give students more flexibility in thecourses they take in high school to preparethem for whatever their goals may be, withoutsacrificing rigorous academic standards.Also highlighting the state’s higher educa-

tion needs, particularly in the dynamic andgrowing South Texas region, the governorcalled on lawmakers to provide the region ac-cess to the Permanent University Fund. Thispaired with efforts to make higher educationmore accessible and affordable to all Texans -such as providing more $10,000 degree op-tions, a four-year tuition freeze and tying aminimum of ten percent of a school’s statefunding to the number of students it graduates- all represent an investment in our state’sskilled workforce and our future.“Texas is not merely strong, but excep-

tional. We are a testament to the power of free-dom, to the entrepreneurial spirit unleashedfrom government interference,” said Gov.Perry in closing. “We believe these ideals aresturdy enough and strong enough to advanceany and all Texans regardless of race, color orcreed. We embrace a ‘can do culture’ for everycitizen willing to work hard and pursue adream. Those ideals propel us forward as westand as a national example that hard work canbreed success regardless of one’s station inlife, that freedom is the best antidote topoverty, and that each individual deserves toinherit a state of equality and opportunity.”The governor also emphasized the principles

of the Texas Budget Compact, such as truing upthe budget and moving away from budget gim-micks; implementing a stronger constitutionallimit on spending that ensures it does not growmore than the combined rate of inflation and pop-ulation growth; scrubbing the budget for anywaste and redundancies; ending the practice ofusing dedicated funds and specific fees for any-thing other than the purpose for which they wereintended; and maintaining a strong Rainy DayFund that includes not tapping the fund to meetongoing expenses.

President Barack Obama high fives a youngster at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 4, 2013. (Official WhiteHouse Photo by Pete Souza) http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/12/remarks-president-state-union-address iswhere you need to go to read the entire “State of The Union Address” by President Barack Obama.

Governor Rick Perry delivering the 2013 State of Texas speech at the State Capitol.

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MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

THE OWEN REPORTPUBLISHED BY MAYOR ALLEN OWENMayor Allen Owen Has Served Missouri City, Texas For Over 35 years

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“The Show Me City” is the Region’s Most Diverse City

In accordance with theTexas Election Code, the City ofMissouri City will hold a GeneralElection on May 11, 2013. Theraces for the General Electionare for the four district A, B, C, &D, Missouri City Councilmembers

The term of office for these positionsis two years from May 2013 to May 2015.

Notice is hereby given that applicationsfor a place on the City of Missouri City, TexasGeneral Election ballot may be filed duringthe following time to the City Secretary.

A little About TheCandidates OnThe 2013 Ballot

District A - Bobby Marshall is a 19-year resident of Colony Crossing in MissouriCity. In addition to his duties as City Councilmember, he also serves as a Board memberof the Colony Crossing Homeowners Asso-ciation. Marshall owns an office supply andprinting business in the community. He hasbeen a precinct alternate election judge for27 years and a Little League volunteer for36 years, including serving as a LittleLeague World Series umpire in 2005.

He has been married to Vanessa for28 years, and they have two children,

Robert and Kristin.Community Involvement: Prior to his

election, Council member Marshall servedas commissioner of the Missouri City Plan-ning and Zoning Commission, served as

chair of the Missouri City ComprehensivePlan Advisory Committee, served as vicechair of the Missouri City Community Devel-opment Block Grant (CDBG) Committee,treasurer of the Missouri City Police and

Fire Auxiliary, and board member of Munici-pal Utility District (MUD) 122.

In addition, Marshall has been a memberof the Quail Valley Acquisition Feasibility Com-mittee and the Public Safety Subcommittee.

Missouri City Will Hold A GeneralElection On Sat., May 11th, 2013

Mayor Allen Owen At The State CapitalMayor Allen Owen (second from left) stopped by the Capital Hill Office of State Representative Ronald E. Reynolds (HD-27) in Fort BendCounty, Texas while he was in Austin, Texas for the swearing in of the 83rd Legislature. The gentleman (first from the left) is Woody Owensa Pearland City Councilman. The gentleman on the far right is Gary Pearson. The district represented by Rep. Reynolds covers parts ofHouston, Missouri City, Arcola, Fresno, Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, Stafford and parts of Sugar Land, Texas.

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“The Show Me City” is the Region’s Most Diverse City

Personal History

Mayor Allen Owen is MissouriCity’s 10th mayor since the city’sincorporation in 1956. MayorOwen and his family have lived inMissouri City more than 34 years.Mayor Owen continues to dedi-cate much of his time and expert-ise towards the development of acommunity where he and his wifeof 44 years, Jane, raised theirthree children.

Owen has served as mayorsince his election to that position in1994. Prior to that time he was amember of the Planning and Zon-ing Commission for five years anda City Council member for eightyears, including serving as mayorpro-tem.

Mayor Owen earned degreesfrom Southern Methodist Univer-

sity’s Graduate School of Financeand Banking and from Stephen F.Austin State University.

Community Involvement

From the beginning of MayorOwen’s association with MissouriCity, he has been highly visible inthe community that now has grownto 68,000 residents and numerousbusinesses. He continues to play amajor role in building a strongeconomy evidenced by MissouriCity’s attraction of quality residen-tial and commercial development.

Mayor Owen combines his po-sition as senior vice president andTexas government liaison for WellsFargo Bank of Texas with assuringhe is available to hear and workwith the City’s residents on theirneeds. He actively participates in

numerous community activities, in-cluding tireless volunteer hourswith the YMCA, United Way,March of Dimes, and many otherorganizations.

Additional Service

He serves on the boards for theFort Bend Chamber of Commerce,Fort Bend Women’s Center, FortBend Literacy Council, and theFort Bend Community JusticeCouncil. Mayor Owen is also a life-time vice president and director ofthe Houston Livestock Show andRodeo, a lifetime member of theFort Bend Fair, past president ofthe Texas 4H Foundation, andpresident of the Asian AmericanFamily Counseling Center.

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District B - Don Smith and family have owned a homein Hunters Glen III for 31 years. He is the current president ofthe Hunters Glen-III Homeowners’ Association and has servedon that board in many capacities over the years. Don and hiswife Etta have been married for 33 years and have five boysand one girl. Their seven grandchildren and one great-grand-child complete the family.

Council member Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forceand since retiring as the southwestern divisional marketingdirector for Pitney Bowes, Don primarily has focused on com-munity service.

Community Involvement - Council member Smith hasrecently resurrected the Texas Parkway Alliance; was a boardmember of the City’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1,and was secretary of the Texas Association of Black CouncilMembers. He is chairman of the Missouri City JuneteenthCelebration Foundation; is a life time member of the NAACPand the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, a member of the Mis-souri City YMCA Century Club, the Black Heritage Committee– Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the CovenantGlen United Methodist Church Male Chorus.

District C - Robin Elackatt was elected to office onMay 9, 2009, as the District C Council member. He and hiswife Tina have been residents of Colony Lakes Subdivisionsince 2006. They have two daughters and are members ofSt. Laurence Catholic Church. Currently, Council memberElackatt works for Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

Community Involvement - Prior to being a Councilmember, Elackatt served as the vice chairman and boardmember of the Parks Board. Currently, he serves on theColony Lakes Homeowners’ Association Board and was thepast president of the Homeowner’s Association Board.

District D - Floyd Emery was elected to his office onMay 14, 2011. He has been married 52 years to his wife,Linda. They have been homeowners in Quail Valley for morethan 35 years, where they raised their two sons, Brian andDennis.

Councilmember Emery retired from Halliburton in1999 and was employed by Baroid/Dresser/Halliburton for47 years of service prior to his early retirement. Duringhis tenure, he achieved a successful business career ex-celling in the management and directorship of InformationTechnology, Finance and Human Resources.

Community Involvement - Council member Emery con-tinues to have extensive involvement in various Missouri Cityand Quail Valley community service organizations. This in-cludes QV Proud as its current president, Citizens for Mis-souri City’s Future as its president, an active member of theQV Exchange Club, and as chair of the Missouri City PoliceOfficers Association annual benefit golf tournament.

THE OWEN REPORTPUBLISHED BY MAYOR ALLEN OWENMayor Allen Owen Has Served Missouri City, Texas For Over 35 years

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MESSAGE FROM THE CO-GRAND MARSHALCONGRESSMAN AL GREEN - 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

“I am proud that we Houstonians have once again shownour admiration for the many accomplishments of Dr. MartinLuther King as well as our dedication to celebrating hislegacy. Thank you for your commitment to making the 2013MLK Grande Parade such a success. I trust that we will con-tinue using this holiday as an opportunity for us to reflect onthe story and the numerous contributions of Dr. King. Let usalso continue to remember the many other unsung heroesand heroines who sacrificed while seeking positive societalchange. ‘Keep the Dream Alive.’”

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About the MLK Parade FoundationOur sole purpose is to promote Racial Harmony through Educational and Promotional concepts and ideas.

Our Educational Concepts include the following:- Consensus Building through the awareness of oneness and common values.

- Networking through the Public, Private Schools and Churches by interacting with Adminis-trators,Educators, and Ministers on the importance of respecting all cultures ethnicity and spiri-tual beliefs.

Our Promotional Concepts include the following:- Emphasizing The Greatness of Multi-Cultural Diversity through Community Sponsored Events.- Raising the Awareness of Commonalities through differences that culminates each year on the

Third Monday in January, the official Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration.

About Our ThemeThere is but One Race, and that is The Human Race. This message was articulated very clearly byDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Visionary who saw things from a different perspective. Almost Forty Yearslater, we now see those things, and we will strive to incorporate those things into our everyday lives inthe knowledge of “Change Begins With Self” America is a unique experience. While it is home for all who desire peace and prosperity, it is an awak-

ening for others to the possibilities of positive change.Americans are a collective inheritance of cultural, ethnic and spiritual differences whose sum

total epitomizes all that is good in the human experience.The key to America’s strength is her shared differences. Her shared differences are what we applaud and cele-

brate. . It is these differences that make us uniquely gifted, strong, and reflects the greatness of Collaborative Co-habitation. The common thread of The Whole of Humanity, is its’ multicultural diversity. Accordingly we proudly

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2013 MLK GRANDE PARADE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERSCorporate Partners: Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Houston Rockets, Tyler Perry Studios, Midtown Redevelopment District,Walgreens, AVON, Houston Public Library, Jack in the Box, Union Pacific, Pepsico, Sprint, The Original Harlem Globetrotters,Baker & Associates, Houston Astros, Universal Studios, Texas Black Expo, Verizon, XEROX, Music World Entertainment, andIKEA — Automobile Partners: Toyota, General Motors, NIssan, and the Houston Area Chevy Dealers — Airline Partners:United, JetBlue, Delta, and U.S. Airways — Hotel Partners: Hilton Houston – Southwest, Hilton Houston – Medical Center, HolidayInn-Medical Center, and the Courtyard Marriott Medical Center — Community Partners: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Organ-ization Of Black Airline Pilots, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soulfood — Academic Partners: University ofHouston, Rice University, Historical Black Colleges & Universities, and Houston Community College — Media Partners: SPORT-STALK 790 AM, CLASSIC ROCK 93.7 THE ARROW, Radio Disney - 1590 AM, KSBJ Radio-89.3 FM - Humble, The Houston Ex-aminer, Houston Style Magazine, Business Pro Newspaper, SUNNY 99.1, HCC-TV, NTD TV, rolling out, Univision, 713 NEWS,104.1 KRBE, 94.5 FM the BUZZ, 740 KTRH NEWS RADIO, and THE 950 AM — Armed Services Partners: U.S. Army, U.S.Air Force, U.S. Navy, USMC, Texas State Guard, Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and the U.S. CoastGuard — Law Enforcement Partners: Harris County Pct 3, Constable Ken Jones, Harris County Pct 7, Constable May Walker, FortBend County Pct 2, Constable Ruben Davis, and the HCC Police Department


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Houston’s Current ElectedLeadership and where they currently stand as itrelates to term-limits

GENERAL ELECTION:2013 is a very important electionyear for people in the city ofHouston. In November of 2013Houston voters will be voting forMayor, Controller, and ElevenCouncil Members who areelected from districts and five at-large Council Members. The six-teen Council Members areelected every two years, in odd-numbered years. Council Mem-

bers are limited to serving threeterms of two years each, witheach term beginning on January2 of the even-numbered year.Below you will find the currentlisting for Houston’s elected gov-erning body; and the term of of-fice they’re currently serving.

MAYOR ANNISE D. PARKER

Mayor Annise Parker is currentlyserving her second term as the mayor ofHouston. She will be running for re-electionon the November 2013 ballot.

CONTROLLER RONALD C. GREEN

Houston City Controller Ronald C.Green is currently serving his second termas Houston’s Controller. He will be runningfor re-election on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT A

Houston Council Member HelenaBrown is currently serving her first term asthe Houston City Council District A repre-sentative and will be running for re-electionon the November 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT B

Houston City Council Member JerryDavis is currently serving his first term asthe Houston City Council District B repre-sentative and will be running for re-electionon the November 2013 ballot

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT C

Houston City Council Member EllenCohen is currently serving her first term asthe Houston City Council District C repre-sentative and will be running for re-electionon the November 2013 ballot

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT D

Houston City Council MemberWanda Adams is currently serving her thirdand final term as the Houston City CouncilDistrict D representative. The District DHouston City Council seat will be one ofthe open seats on the 2013 Mayoral Elec-tion ballot in November. This race will haveseveral candidates. See opinion from Car-roll Robinson on page (9) of this issue.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT E

Houston City Council Member DaveMartin is currently serving out the remain-der of the term vacated by former HoustonCity Council Member Mike Sullivan who isnow serving as the Harris County Tax As-sessor/Voter Registrar. District E prettymuch covers the areas of Kingwood andClear Lake. Council Member Martin will beseeking to win the opportunity to serve hisfirst complete term as the Houston CityCouncil District E representative on theNovember 2013 ballot.

A proven business and governmentleader, Dave has a strong desire to ensureconservative principles are applied in Citygovernment and will bring sound businessand proven decision making skills in deal-ing with the issues facing Houston today.Public safety, fiscal responsibility and eco-nomic development will be the cornerstoneof Dave’s campaign.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and agraduate of Louisiana State University, Daveserves as a Managing Director of Marsh &McLennan Companies, Inc. and previouslyworked for two large “Big Four” AccountingFirms, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP andErnst & Young, LLP.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT F

Houston City Council Member AlHoang will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictF representative on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT G

Houston City Council Member OliverPennington is currently serving his secondterm. He will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictG representative on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT H

Houston City Council Member EdGonzalez is currently serving his secondterm. He will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictH representative on the Nov., 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT I

Houston City Council MemberJames G. Rodriguez is currently serving histhird and final term as the Houston CityCouncil District I representative. The DistrictI Houston City Council seat will be one ofthe open seats on the 2013 Mayoral Electionballot. We will be bringing you more informa-tion on this particular seat in the next editionof Your Thought Matters Newspaper.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT J

Houston City Council Member MikeLaster is currently serving his first-term asthe Houston City Council District J represen-tative and will be up for re-election in on theNovember 2013 Mayoral Election ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT K

Houston City Council MemberLarry Green is currently serving his first-term as the Houston City Council District Krepresentative and will be up for re-electionon November 2013 Mayor Election ballot.

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION 1

Council Member StephenCostello is currently serving his secondterm as the Houston City Council At-LargePosition 1 representative and will be upfor re-election on the November 2013Mayoral Election ballot.


Houston City Council Member An-drew C. Burks is currently serving his firstterm as the Houston City Council At-LargePosition 2 representative and will be up forre-election on the Nov. 2013 Election.


Houston City Council Member MelisaNoriega is currently serving her third and finalterm as the Houston City Council At-Large Po-sition 3 representative. The At-Large Position 3City Council seat will be one of the open seatson the 2013 Mayoral Election ballot.


Houston City Council MemberC.O. Bradford is currently serving his sec-ond term as the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 representative and will beup for re-election on the Nov. 2013 ballot.


Houston City Council Member JackChristie is currently serving his first termas the Houston City Council At-Large Po-sition 5 representative and will be up forre-election on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

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