The current plan for an intermodel facility( Inland Port) in southern Dallas is very import to the economic growth of the area along with creating a tax base in the southern sector of Dallas that will help the overall vitality of the city of Dallas. It has been predicted that this Inland Port (Dallas Logistics Hub)will create over 60,000 jobs in the southern sector. These jobs are needed in this area of Dallas because most of the southern sector jobs are going to suburban cites like Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Lancaster. We need the tax base in Dallas.
Currently Union Pacific (UP) has an intermodel terminal in Dallas handling international
cargoes-one capable of loading and off-loading the containers that can go from cargo ship to railway cars to trucks but there is a hangup with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). BNSF has optioned land for an intermodel terminal of its own at Dallas Logistics Hub. To make this work, BNSF would have to cross the TRE (Trinity Rail Express) track that are owned by DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) and The T (Forth Worth Transit Authority).
For over a year BNSF has tried to get their trackage right agreement with TRE changed to allow them the access that they would need to facilitate them being able to create an intermodel terminal at Dallas Logistics Hub. There are some complications with this because Fort Worth could keep Dallas down in favor of its own inland port, Alliance Texas, run by Ross Perot, Jr.
in Fort Worth. The agreement to change BNSF's trackage right agreement must be agreed on by both DART and The T.
The Dallas Logistics Hub is a work in progress, but a very vital part of the development of the inland port is BNSF's intermodel facility. What is councilman Tennell Adkins (District 8 councilman), Dwaine/Dwayne/Dewayne Caraway (Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem) and Mayor Tom Leppert doing to make this happen? I understand that other councilperson are waiting for the leadership of these individuals and so is the community. We need the development and the jobs in southern Dallas.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
State Representative Yvonne Davis Parade of Stars Appreciation Dinner
State Representative Yvonne Davis' Parade of Stars Appreciation Dinner (Campaign)
Join District 111 Constituents for an Appreciation Dinner honoring State Representative Yvonne Davis with a special salute to the "Stars of District 111" on Thursday, September 13, 2007. The event will be held from 7:00PM - 9:30PM. The cost is $40.00 per person.
Time: Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 PM
Host: Claude Spivey
Location: The Golf Club of Dallas (Formerly Oak Cliff Country Club) (Dallas, TX)
2200 W. Red Bird LaneDallas, TX 75232
Join District 111 Constituents for an Appreciation Dinner honoring State Representative Yvonne Davis with a special salute to the "Stars of District 111" on Thursday, September 13, 2007. The event will be held from 7:00PM - 9:30PM. The cost is $40.00 per person.
Time: Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 PM
Host: Claude Spivey
Location: The Golf Club of Dallas (Formerly Oak Cliff Country Club) (Dallas, TX)
2200 W. Red Bird LaneDallas, TX 75232
Friday, September 7, 2007
Meet Your Elected Officials- Helen Giddings
Representative Helen Giddings
Helen Giddings is a lifelong resident of Dallas County, and believes that public service identifies her. She is a community leader, successful entrepreneur, and is currently serving an eighth-term as a member of the Texas State House of Representatives. Rep. Giddings is Chair of the Business & Industry Committee, Vice-Chair of the House Administration Committee, and a member of the Committee on Higher Education.
Giddings previously served on the House Select Committee on Public Education, the House Select Committee on Contested Elections and the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
The founder and President of Multiplex Inc., she continues to be a strong voice for small business, and has served as the Board Chair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. In the 1980's, as Vice-Chair of the Dallas Transit Board, her mediation skills were invaluable in helping to bring a bus driver strike to an end. Her objectivity and sense of fairness enabled her to serve with distinction on both the State Bar Grievance Committee and the Dallas County Grand Jury.
A passionate advocate for education, she has focused much of her time and energy on providing equal educational opportunities for children. In 1997, she authored the legislation establishing the “Read to Succeed Program” which included then Governor George Bush’s reading initiative. The program enables Texas drivers' to order a special license plate, and the proceeds provide financial support to the Texas school library of the driver's choice. The "Read to Succeed" license plate is the first Texas license plate designed by a child. Furthermore, Giddings authored legislation that prohibits five year olds being placed in alternative education. In 1995, Giddings authored legislation to prohibit alcohol related businesses near schools.
She successfully authored legislation on dyslexia and other learning disabilities as well as programs which address adult education. In higher education, she has led efforts to eliminate geographic and ethnic disparities in funding. Her endeavors have led to more equitable funding for institutions of higher learning in the Metroplex. In order to provide equal opportunities for minorities and rural students, in 1997 Giddings joint authored the Top 10% rule. In recognition of her dedication to education, the Concerned DeSoto Citizens established a scholarship in her honor. Likewise, Pearl C. Anderson School in Dallas, Texas named their library “The Helen Giddings Media Center."
During the 79th Legislature as the Business and Industry chair, she joint authored legislation creating the new Worker's Compensation system as well as authoring five bills focusing on Identity Theft Prevention, Punishment of Criminals, and Help for Victims of Identity Theft. In 2003, Giddings authored the 900 page Business Organization Code.
With a profound interest in the arts, Helen has served on the boards of the African American Museum, Dallas Symphony Board, Dallas Summer Musicals and the Dallas Theater Center. Her contributions to the community and the arts lead to the African American Museum naming a room in her honor.
Having served on the Dallas City Planning Commission, she understands the need to create safer neighborhoods which led her to author legislation on code enforcement, as well as legislation encouraging the building of affordable housing, which permits the transfer of properties (acquired through delinquent taxes) to builders of affordable housing. As a proponent for justice, Giddings authored legislation to create an unsolved crimes unit within the Texas Rangers agency.
Helen has been a vocal and active participant in the reaffirmation and revitalization of South Africa. She has worked to improve trade and cultural relations between South Africa and the United States. During her many trips to South Africa, she has received awards and recognition from former President Nelson Mandela and served on the Texas Host Committee for the visit of President, Thabo Mbeki. As a tribute to the outstanding work that Helen has done in South Africa, Prairie View A&M University has established the Helen Giddings Scholarships for Exemplary Students from South Africa, which are Presidential level scholarships.
Her service has earned many awards and special recognition including; National Association of Historically Black College Alumni Award, Maura Award, The Heart Award from the American Heart Association and an Honorary Doctorate from Paul Quinn College.
Helen Giddings is a lifelong resident of Dallas County, and believes that public service identifies her. She is a community leader, successful entrepreneur, and is currently serving an eighth-term as a member of the Texas State House of Representatives. Rep. Giddings is Chair of the Business & Industry Committee, Vice-Chair of the House Administration Committee, and a member of the Committee on Higher Education.
Giddings previously served on the House Select Committee on Public Education, the House Select Committee on Contested Elections and the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
The founder and President of Multiplex Inc., she continues to be a strong voice for small business, and has served as the Board Chair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. In the 1980's, as Vice-Chair of the Dallas Transit Board, her mediation skills were invaluable in helping to bring a bus driver strike to an end. Her objectivity and sense of fairness enabled her to serve with distinction on both the State Bar Grievance Committee and the Dallas County Grand Jury.
A passionate advocate for education, she has focused much of her time and energy on providing equal educational opportunities for children. In 1997, she authored the legislation establishing the “Read to Succeed Program” which included then Governor George Bush’s reading initiative. The program enables Texas drivers' to order a special license plate, and the proceeds provide financial support to the Texas school library of the driver's choice. The "Read to Succeed" license plate is the first Texas license plate designed by a child. Furthermore, Giddings authored legislation that prohibits five year olds being placed in alternative education. In 1995, Giddings authored legislation to prohibit alcohol related businesses near schools.
She successfully authored legislation on dyslexia and other learning disabilities as well as programs which address adult education. In higher education, she has led efforts to eliminate geographic and ethnic disparities in funding. Her endeavors have led to more equitable funding for institutions of higher learning in the Metroplex. In order to provide equal opportunities for minorities and rural students, in 1997 Giddings joint authored the Top 10% rule. In recognition of her dedication to education, the Concerned DeSoto Citizens established a scholarship in her honor. Likewise, Pearl C. Anderson School in Dallas, Texas named their library “The Helen Giddings Media Center."
During the 79th Legislature as the Business and Industry chair, she joint authored legislation creating the new Worker's Compensation system as well as authoring five bills focusing on Identity Theft Prevention, Punishment of Criminals, and Help for Victims of Identity Theft. In 2003, Giddings authored the 900 page Business Organization Code.
With a profound interest in the arts, Helen has served on the boards of the African American Museum, Dallas Symphony Board, Dallas Summer Musicals and the Dallas Theater Center. Her contributions to the community and the arts lead to the African American Museum naming a room in her honor.
Having served on the Dallas City Planning Commission, she understands the need to create safer neighborhoods which led her to author legislation on code enforcement, as well as legislation encouraging the building of affordable housing, which permits the transfer of properties (acquired through delinquent taxes) to builders of affordable housing. As a proponent for justice, Giddings authored legislation to create an unsolved crimes unit within the Texas Rangers agency.
Helen has been a vocal and active participant in the reaffirmation and revitalization of South Africa. She has worked to improve trade and cultural relations between South Africa and the United States. During her many trips to South Africa, she has received awards and recognition from former President Nelson Mandela and served on the Texas Host Committee for the visit of President, Thabo Mbeki. As a tribute to the outstanding work that Helen has done in South Africa, Prairie View A&M University has established the Helen Giddings Scholarships for Exemplary Students from South Africa, which are Presidential level scholarships.
Her service has earned many awards and special recognition including; National Association of Historically Black College Alumni Award, Maura Award, The Heart Award from the American Heart Association and an Honorary Doctorate from Paul Quinn College.
Vern's Place
Vern's Place is an institution in this town. It is frequented by construction workers, business people in suits, bank workers, police officers and just everyday citizens looking for a good home cooked meal. If you have been looking for a particular person, just go by Vern's at lunch and they are there. This is all done in very close quarters, because Vern's is not a large place and it makes all of it's clientele very up close and personnel.
It is very disturbing to read that the new property owners are going to go up on the rent that will force Vern's out after over 40 years. While we all understand progress, it is not good when an institution is displaced. This is a family business that is operated by Mrs. Suvern Freeman Simmons along with her children and grandchildren.
We love Vern's Place. DO NOT CLOSE - JUST RELOCATE.
A fundraiser is scheduled for 3 p.m Sept. 16 at Vern's Place, 3600 Main Street or for more information call Gail Freeman at 469-735-2258, Restaurant at 214-823-0435.
It is very disturbing to read that the new property owners are going to go up on the rent that will force Vern's out after over 40 years. While we all understand progress, it is not good when an institution is displaced. This is a family business that is operated by Mrs. Suvern Freeman Simmons along with her children and grandchildren.
We love Vern's Place. DO NOT CLOSE - JUST RELOCATE.
A fundraiser is scheduled for 3 p.m Sept. 16 at Vern's Place, 3600 Main Street or for more information call Gail Freeman at 469-735-2258, Restaurant at 214-823-0435.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
African American Genealogy Interest Group
Mission Statement
- Educate the African American community on the importance of researching it's family history.
- Extract (birth, death, marriage, slave and slave owners, will and deed records, newspaper and obituaries) to assist in African American research.
- Promote African American resources found in the Dallas Public Library.
The DGS/AAGIG promotes the study of Black genealogy and provides information through educational programs on tracing African-American roots.
Meetings are held on third Tuesdays in the Downtown Library Auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m from September to May.
Dallas Genealogical SocietyP. O. Box 12446Dallas, Texas 75225-0446Voice Mail 469-948-1106 E-mail mailto:questions@dallasgenealogy.org?subject=Dallas for information or questions about the society, please include your complete name.
Darrell Jordan to head new Dallas law office
Former Dallas mayoral candidate Darrell Jordan will become the managing attorney at the Dallas office of Dykema, a Midwest-based law firm that's opening an office in the Comerican Bank Tower. The firm will specialize initially in intellectual property matters.
Mr. Jordan previously served as a managing partner at Godwin Gruber, which is now Godwin Pappas Ronquill0.
Mr. Jordan previously served as a managing partner at Godwin Gruber, which is now Godwin Pappas Ronquill0.
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