VOTER ALERT: November 6, 2018 at 7AM - 7PM is the mid-year election and Waller County will conduct voting throughout the county. Voters in Prairie View Precinct 309 will vote at the Willie A. Tempton Student Center at Prairie View A&M University, L. W. Minor Street, and voters in Precinct 310 will vote at the Prairie View City Hall, 44500 Bus. Hwy. 290 East, Prairie View. We encourage you to cast your vote for the Blue Wave Vote Democratic Slate of candidates. Waller County Election Information.

The Prairie View Federal Credit Union continues its Holiday Loan promotion for its members through December 21. Members can also secure Auto Loan for new vehicles and cut their interest loans in half for refinancing of automobiles. Come join the Prairie View Federal Credit Union, the only financial organization in Prairie View, located at 704 University Drive in Prairie View. Call 936-857-4925 for information.

Sunday, November 11 is Veterans’ Day and American’s everywhere will commemorate the day with special events and programs, and also visits to the various memorial cemeteries. Sincere thanks to the men and women who served and are serving in all branches of the U.S. Military. Thank you all for your tireless and selfless dedication and sacrifices in keeping our country safe. The Prairie View Scouts Troop 1906 and Cubs Troop 338 is expected to pay their respect by placing flags on the gravesite of veterans in the Prairie View Memorial Cemetery.

The Houston FoodBank Mobile unit will return to St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, December 20 with distribution from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street. There are no qualifications necessary, however, persons will have the opportunity to sign up for SNAP, Children’s Medicaid/CHIP and TANF programs. Patrons are urged to PLEASE bring bags and boxes for the free items. For other information write to smtfrancispv@sbcglobal.net or call 936-857-3272.

The Prairie View Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, Anne Preston Unit held its monthly meeting on October 24 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and conducted by Andrea Bell Miller, president. Mrs. Johnie Walker, President, District 6 and former PVRTA president was on hand to witness the tribute and salute to the veterans present. More than 20 veterans participated and certificates were presented to the oldest veteran's present to include Mr. Luther V. Francis (93) and Mr. Henry P. Kemp (92). The next meeting for the PVRTA is on November 28 at St. Francis of Assisi.

Your prayers and encouragement are welcomed for Ada Beal, Amy Boykin, Irene Davis, B. J. Freeman, Loraine Kirkpatrick, Pearl Martin, Willie Smith, Mary Ann Stubblefield, Otelia Watson and Sandra Watson.

HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY TO: Luther V. Francis (1), Marcus O. Higgs (1), Earlene Leverett (1), Edward Martin (1), Samuel Montgomery (1), Della Miles (4), Bernice Webster (4), Linda Willis (5), Martha Bailey (6), Lasana Sirleaf (7), Travis Webster (8), Famata Freeman (9), Lillian Kirby (11), Harold Simmons (11), Barbara Dunham Gooden (13) and Carol Cummings Kellum (15).

A VIEW FROM THE HILL: The 2018 Homecoming for PVAMU family is now history. The weeklong festivities was October 21-27 and included many activities for some 30K students, alumni and friends from a spirit filled Gospel Fest, Special Memorial Service, King and Queen's Ball and the Mr. & Miss Prairie View A&M University reunions, Homecoming Concert, the Stage-breakers Step Show, parade and the football game with the Panthers and the Alcorn University Braves. Unfortunately the Panthers fell to Alcorn. The tailgating area provided a great opportunity for old friends to meet and share in the festivities. One of the highlights for yours truly was chatting with alumnae Loni Love, Emmy Award winning Talk Show Host on the Real, comedienne, actress and engineer. Loni was a former student leader and activities producer during her time at Prairie View A&M University.

Danny Harvey, a finance professor and financial planning program director at the university, is aiming to change those attitudes. Harvey will be hosting “Money Matters,” a seminar highlighting the various key aspects of financial planning on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 4:00 pm, in the Willie A. Tempton, Sr., Memorial Student Center Ballroom. The event will include a panel discussion of students faculty, staff, and financial planning professionals. All are welcome to attend.

Until next week, in the words of Larry J. Sabato, “Every election is determined by the people who show up and VOTE.” Keep the news and achievements coming to prairieviewtoday@yahoo.com or P. O. Box 2906, Prairie View, TX 77446.