Author: Shawn Williams

Texas/OU – PV/Grambling to stay at Cotton Bowl

Texas/OU – PV/Grambling to stay at Cotton Bowl

The Dallas Morning News has learned that the Texas/OU football game, as well as the PV/Grambling game will both be played at the Cotton Bowl through 2015.  Dallas Mayor Laura Miller will announce the new agreement at a press conference on Friday at 9am.  To everyone who has called expressing...

Dallas South Endorsements for May 12 elections next Thursday

Dallas South Endorsements for May 12 elections next Thursday

Next Thursday April 26, I'll be posting endorsements for Dallas Mayor as well as council Districts 3,4,5,7, & 8.  Please take time to visit the site next week, and thanks to all the candidates who have contacted me thus far.

Business Assistance Center Inc. hosts Ex-Offenders Training in Dallas

Business Assistance Center Inc. hosts Ex-Offenders Training in Dallas

The Business Assistance Center of Dallas held a P.O.W.E.R. Camp on Tuesday April 17th in order to help reintegrate and reeducate ex-offenders.  The P.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Ourselves With Empowered Re-Entry) Camp focus areas include Employment, Housing, Mental Health, and Parole, as well as Substance Abuse, Support Systems, and Transition Preparation.  The...

Virginia Tech shootings highlight United States’ high rate of gun fatalities

Virginia Tech shootings highlight United States’ high rate of gun fatalities

When I read the paper Monday morning, I saw that a father had shot his two daughters and himself in their Richardson home.  He killed his 6-year old daughter, while his 13 year old survived the attack. The man then turned the gun on himself and took his own life....

Virginia Tech in shock after deadliest mass shooting in U.S. History

Virginia Tech in shock after deadliest mass shooting in U.S. History

I would like to extend my sympathy to Virginia Tech University and the community of Blacksburg, Virginia, as they deal with the tragedy that occurred on campus today.  I will not post anything today as we remember those whose lives were senselessly taken.  However, tomorrow I will repost an article...

Prosecutor in Duke lacrosse case apologizes a day after charges dismissed

Prosecutor in Duke lacrosse case apologizes a day after charges dismissed

On Wednesday, North Carolina's attorney general declared three Duke lacrosse players accused of sexually assaulting a black female, innocent of all charges.  David F. Evans, 24, of Annapolis, Md.; Collin Finnerty, 20, of Garden City, N.Y., and Reade W. Seligmann, 21, of Essex Fells, N.J. can now begin to put...

Imus out at MSNBC

Imus out at MSNBC

MSNBC has announced that it will drop it simulcast of the "Imus in the Morning" radio program.  According to their website: …this decision comes as a result of an ongoing review process, which initially included the announcement of a suspension. It also takes into account many conversations with our own...

Dallas Logistics Hub Grand Opening Set for Southern Dallas County

Dallas Logistics Hub Grand Opening Set for Southern Dallas County

Friday is set to be an exciting day for Dallas County, most notably the southern portion of the county.  April 13, 2007 will mark the grand opening of the Dallas Logistics Hub.  The Allen Group will host an opening ceremony for the facility on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon...

Don Imus Suspended 2-weeks, is it enough?

Don Imus Suspended 2-weeks, is it enough?

CBS Radio and MSNBC have suspended Don Imus 2-weeks for his racist/sexist comments directed towards the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team.  The National Association of Black Journalists called the suspension "a good first step" but went on to say "now it is time for them to finish the job and...