Author: Shawn Williams

Cedar Hill is Southwest’s Best

Cedar Hill is Southwest’s Best

In a game that was billed as a showcase of two superstars, this afternoon's contest between DeSoto and Cedar Hill did not disappoint.  Unfortunately for DeSoto, both stars in this game played for Cedar Hill.    Cedar Hill senior quarterback William Cole was sensational in the Longhorn's 42-21 rout of DeSoto. ...

Veggie Tales at OCBF

Veggie Tales at OCBF

Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and the rest of the crew were at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Thursday night for a presentation of A Very Veggie Christmas.  This was the first in a 3-day run for the Veggies, sponsored by KCBI 90.9 FM.  On Friday, the show will be...

Black Images Bookstore Shutting Down

Black Images Bookstore Shutting Down

For the last few years, there has been plenty of talk and innuendo that Black Images Book Bazaar was on the verge of shutting down. However, last week a reliable source told me that the store's last days were eminent.  Needing to hear the news for myself, I stopped by Black Images on my way home from...

BCS produces champions but not graduates

BCS produces champions but not graduates

The Associated Press has an excellent article based on a diversity study done by University of Central Florida professor Richard Lapchick.  Lapchick examined the academic performance of this year's 64 bowl teams.  A large part of the article is the comparative graduation rates between black and white football players.  Some of...

Happy Birthday to Alpha Phi Alpha

Happy Birthday to Alpha Phi Alpha

One Hundred Yeas ago today, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, the first black Greek letter organization was founded. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates one hundred years of excellence today.  Brothers all over the world will recognize and commemorate this historic occasion.                                              This is not...

Cowboys Get a Win at Giants Stadium

Cowboys Get a Win at Giants Stadium

What a difference 6 weeks makes. The last time I wrote about the Cowboys (Bledsoe…Romo…Oh No), the Giants had taken them to the woodshed, Bledsoe had been benched, and Romo had a less that stellar debut.  But look at the 'Boys now, 8-4 with a two game lead in the division. If...

Best Southwest Bowl

Best Southwest Bowl

Next Saturday's High School playoffs will feature a huge match up between traditional 5A powerhouse DeSoto (10-3) and highly ranked playoff newcomer Cedar Hill (13-0).  The game is scheduled for 2 o'clock at Mansfield ISD stadium, which doesn't make much sense to me.  I know Mansfield has a nice new stadium...

The Dreaded Arctic Blast!!!

The Dreaded Arctic Blast!!!

Nothing shakes up or shuts down Dallas-Ft. Worth like the Arctic Blast. It's like the local TV stations live for the words arctic blast, and wintry mix.  Even the newspaper and radio are in on the act.  Fox 4 had a guy in Gainesville doing a live spot who basically said,...

Lots to Be Thankful For

Lots to Be Thankful For

Thanksgiving is a time when we get together with family, eat too much, watch the Cowboys win, and give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us.  I think about what I am personally thankful for, and of course I first think of my family, my friends, my...

Michael Richards goes on racial tirade in L.A.

Michael Richards goes on racial tirade in L.A.

By now I'm sure most of you have seen it, but if not, take a look at Michael Richards' Racist Outburst during a stand up set at the Laugh Factory in L.A. I'll be honest, as I watched the video of the man we all know as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld...