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Three Vying for McLennan County Sheriff Seat
By DEDRA DAVIS
Staff Writer
The business of politics is a tricky one. Fairly sure
the candidates running for sheriff would agree. It is also
a very timely and costly endeavor, and again, the candidates would most likely agree. That might be where
the agreeing between the three candidates for the next
sheriff ends.
There are, however, many similarities in the three men
running, as well as many, many differences. The differences, however, make the news. Especially when the
candidates start the ‘he said, he said-ing’ with each other.
All three have law enforcement backgrounds, of some
kind, two as Waco Policemen. All three have lived in the
Waco area their entire lives. All three are Republican.
With no democrats running, this election will decide who
the next sheriff of McLennan County will be. If there
is a tie between the candidates, the vote will go to a
run-off election in May.
Franklin D. Roosevelt stated it best when he said,
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the
right to vote except the American people themselves
and the only way they could do this is by not voting.”
Casting your vote, early or on March 1, is crucial
to the future of McLennan County.
Parnell McNamara, a retired 32-year Deputy U.S.
Marshal, is one of the three candidates trying to get
your vote for McLennan County Sheriff. He will run as
a Republican in the March 1, primary election, along
with two other qualified men, Sergeant W. Patrick
Swanton and Willie Tompkins.
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02• 26 •2016
Covering
McLennan
County
Abigail Zimmerman with Angela Granger, of
Henry Downs Chapter NSDAR.
ATLAS Academy
Student named NSDAR
Essay Contest Winner
The winner of the 2015-16 Daughters of
the American Revolution American History
Essay Contest was recently announced by
Angela Granger, chair of the Henry Downs
Chapter NSDAR American History Committee.
Abigail Zimmerman, daughter of the Rev.
and Mrs. Aaron Zimmerman of Waco, was
awarded first place out of area schools in
McLennan County. Abigail is a sixth-grader
in the ATLAS Academy program at Tennyson
Middle School. In her free time, Abigail enjoys
reading, watching documentaries and movies, traveling to new places, spending time
with friends, and trying new foods. In the
future, Abigail hopes to be an Environmental
Scientist.
Area schools, grades 5-8, public, private
and home-schooled, participated in the
Henry Downs Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Essay Contest. The American History Essay
Contest was established to encourage young
people to think creatively about our nation’s
great history and learn about history in a
new light. Essays are judged for historical
accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and neatness.
The 2015-16 topic was chosen because
March 22, 2015, was the 250th anniversary
of the Stamp Act. Passed by the British
Parliament in 1765, this new tax required all
colonists to pay a tax on every printed piece of
paper they used. The Stamp Act was viewed
by the colonists as “taxation without representation.” Students were asked to describe
a colonial family’s discussion about the new
Stamp Act and what role it played in organizing the colonists against the British King and
Parliament. “Abigail was born in Boston and
has always been interested in history and
politics,” noted her father, who is rector of
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Waco, “so
maybe she felt a connection to those early
Patriots. Her essay really captured what it
might have been like for those affected by the
Stamp Act.” Abigail maintains an avid interest
in politics, and has watched many of the 2016
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McLennan County Home Sales Unchanged, Prices Increased
McLennan County home sales remained unchanged year-overyear in December 2015 while home prices increased, according to the
December 2015 McLennan County housing market report released today
by the Waco Association of REALTORS®.
Linda McDonald, 2016 President of the Waco Association of REALTORS®, said, “Demand for homes in McLennan County stayed on pace
through the rest of 2015 with overall demand for Texas homes continuing
to increase. The Waco Association of REALTORS® highly encourages
McLennan County residents looking to buy or sell home to work with a
Waco Realtor for the best insights and results.”
According to the report, 198 homes were sold in McLennan County in
December 2015. This is unchanged compared to the same time period
the year prior. The median price for McLennan County homes increased
2 percent year-over-year to $151,000 during the same time frame.
McLennan County’s monthly housing inventory* was 3.1 months in
December 2015, 0.7 months less than the year prior. The Real Estate
Center at Texas A&M University cites that 6.5 months of inventory represents a market in which supply and demand for homes is balanced.
Homes spent an average of 68 days on the market in December 2015,
29 days less than December 2014. Additionally, active listings decreased
11 percent to 646 listings during the same time frame.
December 2015 Statistics At-A-Glance
198 – Homes sold in December 2015, unchanged from December
2014.
$151,000 – Median price in December 2015, 2 percent more than
December 2014.
3.1 – Monthly housing inventory in December 2015, 0.7 months less
than December 2014.
68 – Average number of days homes spent on the market in December
2015, 29 days less than December 2014.
646 – Active home listings on the market in December 2015, 11 percent less than December 2014.
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China Spring Elementary Barn Dance, Book Fair: Huge Success Spotlight on Texas
China Spring Elementary School had an
amazing turn out for their tenth annual Barn
Dance, held on Tuesday, February 16, in
their school cafeteria. The Barn Dance had
384 parents, family members, and guests
sign in to participate that evening.
“Students were so excited to show
their family members what they had been
learning about in P.E. and music class in
regards to our American heritage through
folk dance,” said Kim Coe, China Spring
Elementary Principal.
Pre-K and Kindergarten students
danced with their families from 6:00 p.m. to
6:45 p.m. and first, second and third grade
students danced with their families from
7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
A special thanks goes to music teacher,
Niki Edwards, for leading all of the dances,
along with support from CSE P.E. teachers, Kim Johnson and Julie Golden. “It
was a ‘boot scootin’ good time,” said Niki
Edwards, Music Teacher.
In conjunction with the Barn Dance, the
week-long Scholastic Spring Book Fair was
open during the afternoon and evening
hours. The Elementary Spring Book Fair
was a huge success again this year due to
the continued support of the parents and
students.
“The library receives about 30% in sales
to use to supplement the library budget and
also receives about 10% of the amount
in actual books,” said Wendy Cromie, Elementary Librarian.
Koe finished with, “The Book Fair promotes reading and an awareness of books
through exposure to new books.
on Super Tuesday
By BILL FOSTER
Special to the Hometown News
(Left to Right)- Bottom Row- Keima Zapata, Zach Zapata,
Bryce McGee, and Laken Fielding, Standing- Zoe Zapata, Emery Fielding, Lesley Willis, and Tiffany Fielding. -- CSE PHOTO.
Hewitt Police Seek Identities of Suspects in Vending Machine Burglary
On February 21, 2016
Hewitt Police Officers were
dispatched to the Sleep Inn
(200 Enterprise Hewitt, TX)
on the report of a burglary.
Officers met with the
manager of the business,
who stated that approximately 3:45 a.m on Feb. 20,
2016, an unknown white
male and white female had
broken into one of the coin
operated vending machines
and removed the money
box containing an unknown
amount of currency. Officers reviewed the video of
the incident and observed
the offense take place. At
the time of this press re- SUSPECT #1 – white male, 20-30 years
lease the suspect’s identi- of age, 5.9” – 6.0”, wearing black hoodie,
ties are unknown.
red shirt, jeans.
If anyone has informa- tive Zahirniak at 254-666-6272.
tion regarding either susFor further information please conpect, please contact Detec- tact: Chief Jim Devlin at (254) 666-
SUSPECT #2 -- White Female, 20-30
years of age, heavy set, 5.6” – 5.9”,
blonde hair, glasses.
6272 or (254) 640-6610 – Cell Phone
or Deputy Chief Tuck Saunders, (254)
666-6272.
The Spotlight will be on
Texas on Super Tuesday,
March 1st. For the first time
since 2008, the state’s primary could play an important role in electing the next
president.
The Republican race for
the White House won’t be determined by the early voting
states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and
Nevada, analysts say. Both
Donald trump and Hillary
Clinton say they will be here.
Super Tuesday, consists
of 12 contests, mostly in the
South, could be a makeor-break day for numerous
contenders, including Sen.
Ted Cruz of Texas.
Last week, Cruz, (Texas’
favorite son), rallied with
supporters in West Texas.
He also attended a Cisco
summit meeting of evangelicals, including 110 ministers,
where they prayed with him
and offered support.
“Texas is America on steroids,” he said. “Give me a
horse and a gun and an open
field and I can conquer the
world. That is Texas.”
Rubio is also unveiling his
Texas team of supporters this
week, a signal that he’s not
conceding any votes to Cruz.
Republican front-runner
Donald Trump isn’t backing away from Texas either.
Trump already has his organization churning, complete
with a state director and a
horde of volunteers.
Trumps national campaign spokeswoman, tea
party leader Katrina Pierson,
is based in Garland.
Cruz is heavily favored
to win the most delegates
here. But he’s taking nothing for granted. Many Wacoans have already voted
for Cruse, since he is from
Texas. But don’t discount
Trump’s pull. People like to
hear him, Make Americas
Great Again.
Most of the 155 delegates
will be awarded through a
proportional process. CanContinued On Page 4
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Hometown News * February 26, 2016
Jon Ker Seeks Seat as McLennan County Republican Chair
Jon Ker has announced he is a candidate
for McLennan County Republican Party Chairman. The primary election is March 1,2016.
“It is imperative that we have new leadership in order to expand, unify and be open and
tranparent to the people we serve. We must
welcome new members and former members
back to participate again along with our present members.” said Ker.
“We need new energy, fresh ideas and enthusiasm if we are going to continue electing
effective conservative people to office both
locally and all the way to Washington, DC”,
he continued. “As a former military leader I
know how to organize for victory.”
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Ker, a longtime Republican, is an attorney
and has practiced law in McLennan County for
36 years. He is a fifth generation McLennan
County resident.
He is a retired Army Colonel and Green
Beret (Special Forces). He is a combat veteran of Viet Nam and Iraq and a graduate of
the U. S. Army War College.
Ker earned a BBA degree and a law
degree from Texas Tech University. He is
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Theresa Kosmoski to Speak at McLennan County Republican Women’s Meeting
The new president of the Texas Federation of Republican
Women, Theresa Kosmoski, will be the featured speaker at
the McLennan County Republican Women’s meeting at 11:30
a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Brazos Room C of the Waco
Hilton, 113 S. University Parks Dr. She will be addressing the
topic of immigration—a hot button issue for voters.
Kosmoski is a long-time Republican activist, a former elected
official, and she held a seat on the Executive Committee of
the National Federation of Republican Women. For more than
twenty years she has been actively involved in many local,
state, and national civic and non-profit organizations with a
particular emphasis on child advocacy and community improvement. She has been married to Mark for 30 years and has two
sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.
Thursday, March 3, is the firm deadline for reservations.
Cost is $15, which includes a buffet lunch. To reserve, email
[email protected] or call 254-772-8763.
For more information on the meetings, events, and activities of the McLennan County Republican Women, visit www.
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Left to right are Sue Ann Roesing and Linda Royals, both of
Waco Euterpean Club; and Ann Harder, of the National Society
of Colonial Dames.
The Waco Etuerpean
Club of Waco, Texas, presented a program of American colonial music for the
Waco Chapter of the National Society of Colonial
Dames, February 17, 2016,
at Ridgewood Country Club.
Linda Royals, Euterpean
President and vocalist, presented historical information about the nine songs
that were enjoyed as solos
and as sing-alongs. Royals
was assisted by Sue Ann
Roesing, Euterpean club
accompanist, and Colonial
Dame Ann Harder, KWTXTV anchor and vocalist.
The songs and historical information were taken
from the American Heritage
Songbook, published by the
American Heritage Publishing Company in 1969. The
songs included folk songs
“Katy Cruel”, “Revolutionary Tea”, “Yankee Doodle”,
and “Good Colony Times”;
patriotic songs “The Liberty
Song, “Chester”, and “Hail
Columbia”; and the hymns
“Old Hundredth” and “All
Hail the Power of Jesus’
Name”. Royals established
the songs as part of New
England colonial life between 1612 and 1793.
The presentation was
well-received by the Colonial Dames.
Seniors: Do You Know What Is in Your Suitcase?
Seniors have long been
the victims of scams: identity
theft, lotteries, fake computer tech support, IRS
impersonation, fake charities, home repair, utility signups and more. Now there’s
one that’s beyond comprehension -- seniors are being conned into being drug
mules in foreign countries.
These drug-mule scams
usually start online with
seniors being enticed by
romantic relationships. Once
trust is built up, the senior is
asked to travel internationally, with the scammers making the arrangements that go
through multiple countries.
On one leg of the journey,
the senior is asked to carry
a package or extra piece of
luggage.
One such senior, age
77, is a former pastor who
never even had a traffic
ticket. He’d been involved
in an online romance, which
was a scam. For years he’d
been sending the woman
money, to the detriment of
his own financial situation.
Eventually he was convinced to transport “real estate documents” from South
America to London for his
online friend. Unbeknownst
to him, the weighty packages contained cocaine. He
was arrested and sits in a
European prison.
In one term in office,
County Commissioner Will Jones has...
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According to testimony at
a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, 145
seniors have been arrested
by foreign governments for
trying to smuggle drugs, and
44 of them are still in prison.
If you’re a senior or care
for one, especially someone
who is cognitively impaired,
go online to www.aging.senate.gov/hearings and search
for “Do You Know What Is in
Your Suitcase?” Read the
testimony from senators, the
director of Immigrations and
Customs, and the son of one
senior who is still in prison
in a foreign country. If you
or a loved one have been
the victim of fraud, please
contact the anti-fraud hotline
at 855-303-9470.
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McLennan County Home Sales and Prices
Continued from Page 1
With a growing economy, booming population and high
quality of life, Texas is a great place to live, work and do
business. As such, the demand for Texas real estate remains
strong and enduring. Texas REALTORS® continue to work
daily to protect the rights of private-property owners, keep
homeownership affordable, and promote public policies that
benefit homeowners.
Parnell McNamara
Willie Tompkins
Patrick Swanton
Three Contestants Vying for McLennan County Sheriff Seat
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Swanton, 54, is Spokesman for the City of Waco Police Department and calls China Spring his home, along
with his wife of 25 years and two daughters. Swanton
has been with the WPD for over 34 years and is a team
leader of the Hostage Negotiation Unit, Hostage Negotiator for the Special Operations Unit, Community Services
Section specializing in Crime and Drug Prevention Programs, and a D.A.R.E. Instructor. Swanton has served on
many boards including the Waco Police Association, the
Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators, and the Family Abuse Shelter. He also teaches as an instructor with
the National Institute of Crime Prevention. To learn more
about Swanton and his campaign, visit www.Facebook.
com/electswanton
Swanton states, “If chosen, know this, my desire to
be your next sheriff is not one I have taken lightly. It was
not based on the need to have a job or the opportunity
to keep a hobby. It is being done due to my drive for this
community to flourish, progress and advance into our
future. I want to see us get there with the most professional, respected and efficient law enforcement possible.”
McNamara, 69, lives in Waco with his wife, Charlotte.
They have four daughters and three grandchildren. McNamara is seeking his second term as sheriff. While in
office, he has put an Organized Crime Unit in place to
handle drug and vice cases, arrested close to 140 violators through four human trafficking stings, and through
grants, has acquired essential equipment to help keep
the streets safer in the county. He is the owner of McNamara Concealed Handgun Training. To learn more about
McNamara, please visit www.reelectparnellmcnamara.com
“We are hitting the criminals as hard as we can,” McNamara affirmed.
As a resident of McLennan County for 50 years, Tomp-
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New Generation Church, in Bellmead and is a substitute
teacher in the Waco Independent School District. Tompkins was a detective for the WPD, worked in the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office for seven years,
as well as serving as the Chief of Police at McLennan
Community College. Tompkins is also an educator, with
two Masters Degrees in Education and Divinity and has
been a local pastor for the past 34 years. The Hometown
News reached out to Tompkins, but never received communication. For more information on Tompkins, please
visit www.tompkinsforsheriff2016.com.
All three candidates would like to urge you to vote.
Voting is your Constitutional right. Make your vote count
in the March 1 primary. To view all offices on the March 1
ballet, visit http://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2388 or visit www.co.mclennan.tx.us for
information on times and locations.
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Cory Priest is a Republican candidate for
McLennan County Commissioner of
Precinct 1. Cory is a lifelong
businessman who understands the
importance of conservative and
innovative leadership at the local level.
Cory’s sound fiscal responsibility and
experience in his own businesses fit
perfectly with the budgetary oversight needed to lead McLennan County
into the future. He is an independent thinker who is committed to
gaining all the facts to make the best possible decisions for the
constituents of the county. Common sense, accountability and
professionalism are attributes Cory promises to bring to the court.
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McLennan County has so much to offer. We need to set our expectations
high and elect people to office that will strive for excellence with true
conservative values. Our current Commissioner, in his own budget, has
out spent his Republican colleagues by $4.1 million over the last four
years on an apples to apples comparison. We literally cannot afford the
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Super Tuesday
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didates will battle in the state’s 36 congressional districts. In
the past, contenders have been able to benefit from a winnertake-all formula.
Now, even candidates with no real chance of winning the
most votes in the state can come away with some delegates.
What makes Texas fascinating is the overall political dynamic Tuesday, March 1. Exit pollers will be out in great numbers.
Other Southern states, including Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee, are also holding elections in what’s billed
as the SEC primary because it includes states with schools in
college football’s Southeastern Conference.
There’s also something for Northerners that day. Minnesota, Massachusetts, Vermont and Alaska have presidential
elections as well.
Given the importance of the SEC bonanza, Cruz and Trump
and other contenders have put resources in the South. Cruz
says the nomination will probably be won March 1, a day with
632 delegates at stake. That’s the largest haul of any day in the
primary process. Early contest states offer only 133 delegates.
“We may very well know our inevitable nominee on March
1,” said Dallas County Republican Party Chairman Wade
Emmert.
Soon afterward, states outside the South will begin staging
winner-take-all contests that typically favor moderate, establishment Republicans.
“I’m fascinated by the dynamics and look forward to the
first few caucuses and primary states,” Emmert said. “It will
be interesting to see if actual votes track the polls.”
But Iowa and the other early states are simply the appetizers. Texas is providing the meal, no doubt beef.
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Fifth Annual Art on Elm Avenue Event, Bigger than Before
Cultural Arts of Waco and its community partners are pleased to announce
that the 5th annual Art on Elm Avenue will
be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from
10 am to 5 pm. The day, 2 hours longer
than previous festivals, will feature live
music, multiple art exhibitions, craft and
food vendors, and more! We are proud
to continue the foundation of Art on Elm
Avenue laid by NeighborWorks Waco.
Just over the Brazos River from
downtown, Art on Elm is an exhibition
and festival on the historic Main Street
Waco. An opportunity to bring people to
East Waco and show off its artistic side,
the event takes place on Elm Avenue
near the corner of Dallas Street.
The Waco City Council and city staff
resolved in 2010 that wealth should not
be limiting factor in “accessing cultural
and recreational opportunities and the
natural beauty of our community” or “hav-
ing fun and enjoying life together.” Art on
Elm is an embodiment of that resolve,
free to the public and including activities
for all ages.
Artists may submit up to three works
for possible inclusion in the juried exhibition that takes place in the building at
Brazos E or apply to rent a merchant/
sales booth. For more info go to http://
ArtonElmAvenue.com and click on
“Participate.” Also included this year is
an amazing amount of youth art, including submitted works and artwork from
Waco-area La Vega Elementary School
ACE program second and third graders.
Music will include Ahmad, Station
Creek, Venus Envy, Fenix Theory and
the Huser Brothers.
On Friday, April 8 we will have our
annual “Splash on the Color” preview
party at the Brazos Event Center from
6:30-8:30 pm with refreshments and
entertainment for $15 a ticket, supporting
the activities of Art on Elm and our goals
of making art free for the public.
For more information about this event,
artist submission details and forms, reserving a vendor booth space for food
or handmade craft/retail materials, or if
you would like to volunteer, please visit
www.artonelmavenue.com for more information
Essay Contest Winner
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winning the contest.
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9. MEDICAL: What is the common
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10. TELEVISION: Where does Homer
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Trivia Test Answers
1. Apple Records
2. Jupiter, which rotates once in just
less than 10 hours.
3. Crickets
4. Peregrin falcon
5. Mercury
6. Frances
7. South Africa
8. Fear of reptiles or creepy, crawly
things
9. Low blood sugar
10. Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
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CITY OF LACY LAKEVIEW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE LACY
LAKEVIEW CITY COUNCIL.
(COMPLETE ORDINANCES ON FILE IN THE CITY
SECRETARY’S OFFICE)
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LACY LAKEVIEW, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 99 “HEALTH AND SAFETY” OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 99.40, ET SEQ, “SMOKING
REGULATIONS” IN ORDER TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS PROHIBITING
SMOKING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC SMOKING
MATERIALS IN CERTAIN ENCLOSED AND NON-ENCLOSED AREAS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROHIBITING SMOKING ON CERTAIN CITY
PREMISES AND OTHER PROPERTY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LACY LAKEVIEW, TEXAS:
PASSED AND APPROVED:
FIRST READING: the 12th day of January, 2016.
SECOND READING: the 9th day of February, 2016.
Michelle Hicks, City Secretary
City of Lacy Lakeview, TX.
2/26
McLennan County Auction
Beginning on February 19th, 2016 and ending on March 7th, 2016. McLennan
County intends to sell (6) Ford Crown Victorias; (2) Chevrolet 1500 Trucks;
(1) 2008 Ford 350 Van; (1) Canon ImageRunner 2105 Copier; (5) Lots of
Misc. Vehicle Equipment and Electronics; (2) Lots of Misc. Electronics; (1)
Lot of Misc. Vehicle Accessories; (1) Lot of Misc. Tools and Accessories; (1)
Lot of Misc. Collectibles; (1) Lot of Stalker Bow and Misc. Items; (1) Lot of
Paintball Gun and Misc. Items; (2) Lots of Misc. Office Furniture; (2) Vulcan
VE40 Braisers; (1) Vulcan 936RX-1 Griddle; (1) Norlake Refrigerator; (1)
Montague EK-15A Oven; (3) Vulcan Convection Ovens; (1) Manitowoc
SD0692N Ice Maker; (1) Manitowoc JC0895 Condenser; (1) Kloppenberg
10455 Ice Bin; (2) Vulcan GS60E Steam Kettles; (1) Montague Grizzly
Burner; (1) Vulcan Deep Fryer; (1) Groen Front Tilt Braiser; (1) 1996 Gradall
XL4100; (1) 1991 Ford Super Duty Truck; (2) Lots of 10.00R20 Semi Tires.
The sale will be conducted by electronic auction through RENE BATES
AUCTIONEERS, INC., 4660 County Road 1006, McKinney, Texas 75071,
Phone (972) 548-9636, Fax (972) 542-5495, e-mail auction@renebates.
com, web page www.renebates.com
The rules and guidelines of the auctioneer must be followed. The above
items are being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS”. No
warranties are expressed or implied. All tools, materials, labor and cost
thereof required to remove these items from County property shall be the
responsibility of the successful bidder.
Bidders may bid on any or all lots. Each lot will be sold to the highest bidder
who qualifies under this invitation and the rules of the auctioneer. The
above lots can be inspected by prospective bidders BY APPOINTMENT
ONLY. Contact Garett Bowdoin at (254) 757-5016 to view the listed items.
McLennan County and the Auctioneer reserve the right to accept and/
or reject any and all bids. Bids received after closing time will not be
considered.
S Baese Road:
Thirty-five (35) miles per hour from Bode Road
to Leroy Parkway (FM 308).
Precinct 4:
Canaan Church Road: Forty-five (45) mph from FM 185 to Bohne
Road.
All members of the public interested in this matter are invited to attend.
2/19, 2/26, 3/4
CITY OF WOODWAY, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
The City Council of the City of Woodway, Texas (the “City”) does hereby
give notice of intention to issue one or more series of City of Woodway, Texas
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in the maximum
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the purpose of
paying, in whole or in part, contractual obligations to acquire, construct and
equip extensions and improvements to the City’s waterworks and sewer
system, including but not limited to funding (i) the City’s proportionate cost
of improvements to the shared Waco Metropolitan Area Regional Sewerage
System, (ii) the City’s proportionate cost for a water pipeline between the
City and the City of McGregor (which will be shared with the City of Waco),
and (iii) an automated water meter reading system, to pay all or a portion
of the legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection therewith, and to
pay the costs of issuance related to such Certificates of Obligation. The
City proposes to provide for the payment of such Certificates of Obligation
from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided
by law and from a lien on and pledge of “Surplus Revenues” received by
the City from the ownership and operation of the City’s waterworks and
sewer system. The City Council proposes to authorize the issuance of
such Certificates of Obligation at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016,
at a Regular Meeting, at the City Hall, Woodway, Texas.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
Midway ISD will be accepting the
following bid: 2015-16 #02 Fuel
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All bids will be opened at 2:00
PM, Tuesday, March 15, in the
Lobby Conference Room, Midway
Administration Office, 13885
Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX
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Bids shall be addressed to Deby
Garner, Midway Independent
School District, 13885 Woodway
Dr., Woodway, TX 76712, and
shall be received by the specified
date and time. Bids will be publicly
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bidder within ten (10) working days of the receipt of full payment.
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ARIES (March 21 to April
19) Time is on your side in
the early part of the week.
But anything left undone
by midweek will need to
be put into rush mode. The
weekend offers choices for
you and someone special.
TAURUS (April 30 to May
20) Finally getting credit for
a contribution is nice for all
you idea-generating Ferdinands and Fernandas. But
don’t sit on your laurels
under the cork tree. Use it
as a first step to a bigger
opportunity.
GEMINI (May 21 to June
20) Despite the progress
made, a hint of doubt might
set in. That’s OK. You need
to stop and consider not
only what you’re doing but
also how you are doing.
Make adjustments where
needed.
CANCER (June 21 to July
22) The dreamer is dominant in the Moon Child’s
aspect, but a dollop of
hardheaded practicality is
coming up fast and jockeying for space. The challenge is to make room for
both modes.
LEO (July 23 to August
22) It’s a good week for
Leos and Leonas to start
assessing what they’ve
done and what they plan
to do. Moving to a new
environment -- home or jobrelated -- is a possibility for
some Cats.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week calls
for Virgos to make tough
decisions, but in a way that
leaves the door open for
changes. Ask for advice
from someone who has
been in the position you’re
in now.
LIBRA (September 23 to
October 22) Disappointments are never easy to
take, but you have the ability to learn from them and
go on to success. Meanwhile, continue to build up
your contacts. You’ll need
them soon.
SCORPIO (October 23
to November 21) Things
might still be going much
too slowly to suit you. But
you need the time to make
sure they’re going in the
right direction. It’s easier to
make a course correction
now rather than later.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22 to December 21) Show-
ing some temperament at
the way things are going
is one way of getting your
point across. Just don’t
overdo it, or you risk turning away more-moderate
supporters.
CAPRICORN (December
22 to January 19) Things
could change more quickly
this week than you like. But
don’t fret; you’ll most likely
find that you’re up to the
challenges. The weekend
offers much-needed relaxation.
AQUARIUS (January 20
to February 18) Big challenge coming up? Uncross
those fingers and believe
that you’re going to do well.
And keep in mind that so
many people have faith in
your ability to succeed.
PISCES (February 19
to March 20) Testing the
waters is a good way of
learning about an opportunity before plunging right
in. Ask more questions and
be alert to any attempts
to avoid giving complete
answers.
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people -- and animals, too
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Hometown News *February 26, 2016
Bosqueville Debate Team Take Three Top Positions Home
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Bosqueville High School Cross Examination Debate team competed at the district
meet in Crawford, Monday, February 8.
Garrett Meske and Alex Hankhouse were
awarded first place, Joshua Clark and Ian
Smith took fifth place and the team of Kade
Kosar and Cole Shilling were awarded sixth
place. The district consists of teams from
Crawford, Valley Mills, Bosqueville, and
Meridian, with a total of eight teams competing. Bosqueville finished taking three of
the top six positions. The first place team
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Alex Hankhouse and Garrett Meske,
Bosqueville High School seniors, are advancing to the state competition for the third
year in a row, on March 13-15. They won
the first place honor at the district Cross
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The two have been CX debaters since their
freshman year, winning first place in district
as freshman, third place and state alternate
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City of Robinson Municipal Court
2016 Warrant Round-Up
Beginning March 5, 2016, more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas will
be concentrating their efforts to address non-compliance with court orders. If you do
not resolve your tickets now, you may be subject to arrest. If you are stopped while
driving your vehicle and arrested, your vehicle may be impounded, which would result
in additional tow and storage fees. Please take care of your tickets now to avoid arrest.
If you voluntarily appear to take care of your tickets with Robinson Municipal
Court, you will not be arrested. If you are unable to pay, contact the court to discuss
options that may be available to resolve your matters with the Court.
Robinson Municipal Court
111 W Lyndale Ave, Robinson, Texas 76706
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
You may also contact the Court at (254) 662-1415 Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Payments may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online at
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