HB 1418 already benefitting City of Waller
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HB 1418 already benefitting City of Waller
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The efforts of John Isom, Waller’s Director of Economic Development, greatly contributed to the passage of this legislation, which has been a great boon to the city’s tax base. The bill allows an area of land not previously eligible for annexation, to be annexed if a public right-ofway of a road or highway exists that is located entirely within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality connects the city to the property proposed for annexation, when such a request is made by the property owners. Due to this legislation, the Waller City Council approved Ordinance #492 on Monday, February 15 at the regular session City Council meeting, granting a petition for annexation filed by FC Pro, LLC which provides for annexation of a 12.690 acre tract, and rightof-way in the Waller Industrial Park. Council also agreed to allow David Leyendecker, City Engineer, to move forward on obtaining bids for renovation of the Waller Civic Center, purchased last year from the Waller Lion’s Club. Gene Schmidt, Superintendent of Public Works stated that serious infrastructure problems are on the horizon for the city, especially with the city’s sewer system, which will be costly, but necessary for the city to complete. Isom stated during his report to council, that in future economic incentive packages, incentives to businesses will be back-loaded into the agreement, or paid out only if the business abides by its contractual agreements with the city. Isom also stated that the grant from TxDot for Downtown Revitalization is awaiting finalization of paperwork, and should be on the agenda for the next meeting of the council in March. WHS student Cullen Allen receives Good Citizen Award WISD Public Information Waller High School senior Cullen Allen was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Good Citizen Award on the night of February 4. Cullen received the award from the Joanna Troutman DAR Chapter in Magnolia. The Chapter judges selected Cullen for the heartfelt essay he wrote, in addition to his leadership traits, patriotism, and community service. Cullen was awarded a certificate, a monetary scholarship, and a pin at the ceremony. Cullen has played football for all four of his high school years. He has also participated in other sports, such as golf his freshman year, wrestling his junior year, and track and field in pole vaulting this year. He says his favorite class in high school was Ms. Speer’s calculus class. He has been accepted into the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M Waller ISD School Board Trustee Kim Parmer and Joanna Troutman Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution University where he plans to pursue an engi- DAR Regent Liddie Henderson, awarded Waller High School senior Cullen Allen the DAR Good Citizen Award. Cullen neering degree. was selected for his heartfelt essay as well as leadership traits, patriotism, and community service. WISD Public Information. Construction begins on WallCo Community Center By Carrie Prazak-Gourley The Waller Times Construction has finally commenced on the long delayed Waller County Community Center in Prairie View. The court approved moving forward with the project last July, but delay ensued due to the difficulty of obtaining a construction or surety bond for the project, due to its small size. Construction bonds are required on any taxpayer-funded project to protect the county against any adverse event that causes disruptions, failure to complete the project by the builder, or the job’s failure to meet contracts specifications. On Tuesday, February 16, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved an initial payment of $15,250.86 to Hills Construction, the contractor for the community center project. In a competitive bidding process, Hill’s Construction was awarded the project last summer, after presenting the lowest bid, at $1,141,366. In other business, the court approved granting discretionary exemption to competitive bidding requirements for a con- tract to replace a bridge on Riley Road at Walnut Creek and to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Wakefield Bridge, Inc., in the amount of $113,400. According to Orval Rhoads, County Engineer, the court had previously signed a resolution in which TxDot agreed to replace two county bridges, waiving a required county match, in exchange for the county completing the work on the Riley Road bridge. Wakefield Bridge already has approved plans with TxDot for various bridge sizes, ready to go. Rhoads stated that time is of the essence due to the need to finish the bridge job before school begins next fall. Rhoads stated, “Wakefield Bridge has replaced eight other county bridges, and they’ve done an excellent job.” After a brief discussion, the commissioners agreed that bidding out the project would be costly and would delay completion and unanimously approved granting exemption from the bidding process and to move forward with an agreement with Wakefield Bridge, Inc. to complete the Riley Road Hill’s Construction has poured the slab for the new Waller Community Center, located in Prairie View at 21212 FM 1098 Loop. Photo credit: Carrie Prazak-Gourley, The Waller Times. bridge. Waller County Judge Trey Duhon conducted the meeting also attended by Commissioners John Amsler, Russell Klecka, Justin Beckendorf, and Jeron Barnett. Judge Duhon stated that the meeting was moved to Tuesday so that the entire court could attend the annual three day V.G. Young Institute School for County Commissioners Courts in College Station. 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He – or she (I’m thinking of a fierce mama, of any species!) – certainly did put up a fight. Somewhere in the neighborhood is a cat missing a considerable amount of fur, and probably wondering “what was I thinking?” What came to my mind was “It’s hard to remember the goal was to drain the swamp when you’re up to your elbows in alligators.” That cat was definitely up to its elbows in alligators, so to speak. The cat won the ultimate battle, of course. Perhaps not as elegantly as he had planned, but he won, nonetheless. Survival of the fittest? Maybe. But definitely the survival of the biggest. The outcome of a fight between an eight-pound cat and a bird weighing less than two ounces is pre-determined. Oh, the bird in this battle got her licks in, as evidenced by the scattered hunks of fur. She probably scored a few puncture wounds with her beak, too. Nevertheless, in the end, the bigger combatant won. No, of course this isn’t about survival of the fittest … or biggest … in nature. I’m thinking more about this disturbing battle that we witness day after day, night after night, amongst those vying for the Oval Office. The battle is just as gruesome, but we can’t seem to look away. I’ll bet that, had I been home, I would have been glued to the window watching my cat/bird fight just as surely as we watch the daily bloodletting in the presidential race. A few short months ago, a stage full of hopefuls – 17 on one side and six on the other – smiled at the cameras, hoping to connect with us. They looked fresh, flexing their muscles and their minds, polite to each other – mostly – and putting their best foot forward. Within weeks, some of the smaller “birds” dropped out, and those just a bit bigger than they preened and fluffed their feathers and got a little bolder. They started pecking at the others. They started pulling out tufts of fur. They became weary, and somehow you had to think that they began questioning themselves. “What was I thinking?” And now, here we are, just barely into this fight, and 16 are out. Of the seven remaining, two will almost surely drop out this week. That leaves five to fight viciously for the prize. We’re still nine months before that prize is even awarded, and these folks are already engaged in serious attacks. How much blood, fur, and feathers will be scattered across this battlefield before it’s over? It doesn’t take a political genius to know who the big cat is. That’s Mr. Trump. He already has 67 delegates of the 1,237 he needs to win the nomination. 67! Mr. Cruz has 11 and Mr. Rubio has 10. On the other team, the winner of that battle needs 2,383 delegates to snag the nomination. Ms. Clinton has 502 and Mr. Sanders has 70. All of these fighters have thrown off their bird disguise; they are clearly cats. So, as the frost settles on our pumpkins, the two big cats – or so it seems today – will neither one show any mercy. There won’t even been any fur – or feathers – left on either of them as they rumble toward election day. Not only will THEY be weary, but so will we. Our wish to watch this battle will have waned. We’ll settle back with the remote and hunt up reruns of Bonanza, or I Dream of Jeannie, or even, perish the thought, Baywatch with David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. Anything … ANYTHING but the train wreck that is sure to come. But here’s the thing. We HAVE to care. We have to stay in our seats. We have to participate. That’s the only way to sustain our country … to maintain our country. We, the ordinary citizens, HAVE to choose our champion. Not the loudest one. Not the biggest one. Not the meanest one. We have to choose the best one for our president. The one who will go to work every day and make (mostly) the right decisions. The one who will listen to people smarter – oh yes, there are some who will be smarter. The one who will make decisions for the good of the country instead of for the good of personal ego. Oh, it’s going to be a long nine months. However, please don’t lose heart. Don’t lose yourself in fantasy TV. Send letters. Send emails. Attend forums and town halls. Educate yourself on the candidates and on the real issues that control our daily lives. However, before you do any of those things, pray, and pray without ceasing. That means asking God to direct our vote and our support. That means asking God about who HE wants as our president. In the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10), we ask “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” The election is on earth, and we must ask for God’s direction. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (1 Timothy 1:7). The apostle Paul wasn’t talking about our election, of course. But this admonition seems appropriate. ••• Happy birthday to Mary Alice Cook, Jeana Benoit, Christopher Thompson, Brad Riley, Lindsey Armstrong, Debbie Neal, Garrett Hatcher, Marietta Walker, Helen Sanford Hollis, Christopher Thompson, Stephen Fitch, Becky Lewis, Allen Schmidt, Teri Huber, Marge Bright, Jane Wilkinson, Kimberly Small, Douglas Lee Garrett, Jr., Leonard Avila, Melissa Randles, Chuck Willems, Katie Warneke, Edwin Kleb (changing decades!), Peyton Crawford, Danitza Taylor Stoltje, Jason Mikeska, Dustin Boenker, Anthony Rivenbark, Stacie Phillips (turning 18), Valerie Wilson, Ali Jo Silvas, Stanley Buzek, Bryan Edmonds, Paul McCray, Joan Cook (now living in Austin), and Julia Franz. Brianne Damon gets to celebrate her once-in-everyfour-years birthday on Monday, ‘cause this is Leap Year. Teddy and Virginia Schild, Zane and Ami Williamson, and Sam and Karyn Sanders are celebrating a wedding anniversary. ••• Whoosh! That sound you just heard was February rushing by. February! If you haven’t voted yet, go to the polls on Tuesday. And now … until next week … Contact Nancy at [email protected], or mail news items to her at P. O. Box 282, Waller 77484. All politics is local – especially during primary season By Carrie Prazak-Gourley In 1932, the phrase “all politics is local” was first coined as a popular political phrase by Byron Price, the Associated Press’s Washington Bureau Chief and author of a bi-weekly column “Politics at Random”. Tip O’Neill, former Democratic speaker of the House, further popularized the phrase during his many years in politics. And it’s true, all politics is local. People vote mainly based on what will personally affect their families, their safety, and their pocketbooks. That is why a primary election is so important - many of the candidates you choose for a placement on the final November ballot will affect your life locally. This year, many incumbents have challengers facing them on the ballot in the March 1 primary. Sheriff R. Glenn Smith will face challenger Terry Hall. Maria Vargas has challenged long-time Tax-Assessor Collector Ellen Contreras Shelburne. Commissioners Pct. 3 Jeron Barnett, and Pct. 1 Commissioner John Amsler also face opponents on the ballot, as does Herschel Correction In the Wednesday, February 10, 2016 edition of The Waller Times, it was reported that Waller County Sheriff Glenn Smith was added to the civil lawsuit filed by Sandra Bland’s mother, Geneva Reed-Veal. The sheriff was not added to the lawsuit, although 10 additional employees of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office were added to the lawsuit back in January, 2016 by Reed-Veal. GARAGE SALE Waller Masonic Lodge #808 will be having a Garage Sale on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2106 Main Street, Waller. (corner of Main and Locust) We will be starting around 7 AM. Smith, Constable Pct. 3. A primary election gives each citizen a chance to assess the incumbent’s record and judge whether or not that person has fulfilled their obligations in their elected capacity. Voting will give you a voice in who moves on to the General Election ballot in November. The Texas State Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting has already begun. In a Texas primary, a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win. If one candidate does not reach that percentage, then the two who receive the highest vote will face each other in a May 27 run-off election. Sadly, voter turnout is low in primary elections. For instance, in data available on the website of the Texas Secretary of State, in Texas’ 2012 primary, turnout was 11.9% for the Republicans, and 4.5% for the Democrats. In 2014, Texas primary voter turnout was only 9.98% for Republicans and 4.12% for Democrats. According to Dan Teed, in 2014, Waller County turnout was slightly better than the state average at 20.56% of registered voters, but that still leaves nearly 79% at home, not participating in the process. Overall, according to a 2012 survey by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Texas ranks 47th in turnout among voting-age citizens. It seems as though the vast majority of Americans allow others to choose their sheriff, constable, commissioner, and yes, even president, because every four years (like this year), that office is on the primary ballot as well. Everyone should vote. Our Founders created our democratic republic on the premise of a radical principle --that citizens can choose their own leaders. It’s a right that many have fought and died to preserve. By voting, we honor our history, and those who went before us. Our vote is our voice. When we vote, we are actually telling elected officials and lawmakers how we feel on the issues. If you don’t vote for what you believe in, others will--and you may not like the outcome. Every vote counts. As an example, Texas might not have become a part of the U.S. in 1845 if one senator had voted differently. The vote in the U.S. Senate for the annexation of Texas was 27-25. If it had been a tie, Texas wouldn’t have been asked to join the Union. Voting makes us equal. When voting, each individual has one and only one vote. Status and wealth means nothing--rich and poor are all equal at the ballot box; the CEO of Exxon and the clerk at the local grocery store enter a level playing field on Election Day. Even if our candidate loses, our vote matters because it lets candidates and political parties know how many people support their point of view. Voting is integral to our democratic republic. Yet, the United States ranks 29th out of 31 democracies in election turnout. Italy has the highest turnout, with an astounding 86.12%. In our defense, no other country has staggered terms like we do, with the legislative being up for grabs while the presidency is not, and that may explain voter turnout somewhat. But, this was the Founder’s design -- in order to cushion the national government for short-term swings in public opinion. Ultimately, however, the only one to blame for low voter turnout is ourselves. Americans should know that voting and citizenship go hand in hand. In 2016, Waller County residents will choose who will shape their future, maybe for years to come. All in all, this election season may turn out to be the most important since the Civil War, when Abraham Lincoln faced Democrat Stephen A. Douglas and Southern Democrat John C. Breckenridge. On both sides in that election year, nomina- tions took more than one ballot at the parties conventions and both parties were in disarray. And there was mudslinging, too, with Lincoln saying Douglas was “five feet in height and about the same in diameter the other way.” Douglas gave as good as he got, stating that Lincoln was a “horrid-looking wretch, sooty and scoundrelly in aspect, a cross between the nutmeg dealer, the horse-swapper and the nightman.” Wow, sounds like today, right? In fact, mudslinging in politics goes back a long way. In the 1800 election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, Adams, Jefferson’s vicepresident, actually ran against See GOURLEY page 6A News Briefs High speed train opposition group to meet The Waller County Advocacy Group is hosting a no charge Eminent Domain Conference on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Waller High School Auditorium, on Fields Store Road, in Waller. The presentation will be headed by Johns, Marrs, Ellis and Hodge. Walk Across Texas event set Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Waller County will be holding the ‘Walk Across Texas’ program beginning on Monday, March 7 and continuing until Monday, May 2. Walk Across Texas is a free, fun and flexible way to exercise. Get together with seven other people—friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members—and start walking, or jogging, or even biking. To participate, pick up a registration packet between February 10 and February 29 at the Waller County Extension Office. There is no cost for the program. For more details, please visit the website at WalkAcrossTexas.tamu.edu or contact the Waller County Extension Office at 979-826-7651. WallCo Democrats to meet KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY YOUR INVITATION TO A FRIDAY FEAST EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT 5:00 P. M. – 7:00 P. M. 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Please save the date. Special guest speaker will be Anne Ndumbe, matron of Little Eden. Also the premiere of “The Story of Little Eden Children’s Home” documentary will be shown that night. HPD to host Explorer Post 1015 The Hempstead Police Department will be hosting an Explorer Post 1015, an event aimed at encouraging younger residents to explore a career in law enforcement. The first meeting will be held on March 7, 2016 at the Hempstead Municipal Courtroom, located at 1015 11th Street, in Hempstead. Must be 14 years of age, no felony or major misdemeanor convictions and must maintain a “C” average in school. For more information, contact Officer Suggs at 979-826-3332. February 24, 2016, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 3 Local youth wins calf scramble at sale S & N Appliances The calf scramble was held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. 4-H and FFA youth competed among 20 of each other alike to receive certificates to purchase breeding or market animals to exhibit in the 2017 San Antonio Junior Livestock Show. Twelve, $1,000 certificates were awarded that evening to those who caught a calf. Faith Bice, of Waller, was fortunate enough to catch a calf and receive a certificate. She is a member of the Waller County 4-H Club and says that her hobbies consist mostly of showing cattle. Bice chose to become involved in the calf scramble after learning about it from her county extension agent. This year, her favorite part about the whole San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is being able to participate in the Faith Bice (center), of Waller, won the calf scramble on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Submitted photo. calf scramble and catch a calf. 2 f o o r p Serving the Waller Area for 69 Years! We Service What We Sell 936.372.3639 1118 Smith Street • Waller, TX Open House Every Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Legendary Oaks Golf Course Community 105 Hogan Lane Hempstead, TX 77445 UW Oshkosh announces Honor Roll for Fall 2015 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the University’s Dean’s List and Honor Roll in the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year, including a Waller graduate. Courtney Howard, of Waller, was named to the Honor Roll. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a gradepoint average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0, or “all As”). Comptroller distributes $867 mil in sales tax allocations Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $867.1 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 0.7 percent less than in February 2015. These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by quarterly filers; and 2015 sales by businesses that report tax annually. “Energy-centric cities such as Odessa, Midland, Corpus Christi and Houston continued to see decreases in sales tax allocation,” Hegar said. “Other areas of the state helped to somewhat offset those losses as cities such as San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas saw moderate increases in allocations.” ••• TEGELER Used Cars of Hempstead 850 Highway 290 N • Hempstead, Texas 77445 979-826-8100 • www.tegelerusedcars.com 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Fields Store Elementary School’s Physical Education classes have been filled with the sounds of falling pins for the past few weeks as Physical Education Coach Sharron Carpenter worked with the young students to teach them the fundamental skills required for bowling. Students learned bowling techniques such as how to hold the ball correctly, how to approach the bowling lane with the ball in order to knock down the most pins, how to release the ball with correct form, and more important details required for bowling with expert skill. After learning the practical skills, students were invited to try their hand at bowling to practice all of the new tricks they have learned. Pictured are Fields Store Elementary students bowling for strikes during their Physical Education class. WISD Public Information. Save money on your insurance. 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Waller High School students in the following areas: Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Cosmetology Operator, CPR, and Welding. These skills and certifications allow students to either enter the workforce immediately or use them to secure employment while pursuing their education at a university or technical school. In addition, new courses have been approved to expand the school’s pathway offerings within Agriculture Science to include emphasis in the area of Professional Standards in Agribusiness and Communications that will assist students in developing interviewing skills, devel- oping resumes, and communication in the workplace. Shelly Elizalde, CTE Coordinator, is working closely with local new and established companies in the Waller ISD area, as well with partnering with a local community college to explore growth opportunities for the CTE program. The partnership involves reviewing the curriculum, instruction, and CTE programs to meet industry demands. 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In fact, it was such a nasty election that after it was over, Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment, stating that the nominee to get the secondmost votes would no longer be elected vice-president. Likewise, this election will most likely go down in the annals of history. Will we choose to keep incumbents, or vote them out? Will we choose a president that will turn his back on our long history of free-enterprise capitalism? Will we give up our 2nd amendment right to bear arms? Will we continue to allow abortions for the full term of a EveryoneNeeds NeedsaaaaLawyer Lawyer Everyone Everyone Everyone Needs Needs Lawyer Lawyer Who Is Yours? Who WhoIs IsYours? Yours? Who Is Yours? pregnancy as a “choice”? Will we vote to protect our borders or will we let everyone enter? The direction of the county, state and the country is up to each and everyone of us--to “We the People”. Let’s not give up the right to choose our future. “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. 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It recently made a pit stop at the Waller County Fairgrounds, in Hempstead, on Monday, February 22. Reese Lockett, Pat Flaherty, E.H. Marks, and John Warnasch founded the Salt Grass Trail Ride over 60 years ago, riding from Brenham to Houston for the 1952 Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. Today, they are proud to continue this great tradition with 25 wagons and nearly 1500 riders on horseback to complete the 7-day journey. The 2016 ride has been dedicated to Jody Wren, of Hempstead. Wren was newly-elected to the Salt Grass Executive Committee serving his first year as Chuck Wagon Boss in 2015. He was the Wagon Boss for the Magnificent 7, on the HLSR Grand Entry Committee and a member of the Tejas Vaqueros. His wife Pam will be riding in the front of the ride leading his horse (riderless horse or caparisoned horse) in Jody’s memory on Parade Day, February 27, 2016. The 2016 Salt Grass Trail observed “Tough Guys Wear Pink” to promote Breast Cancer Awareness on Sunday, February 21 as they rode into Bellville, Texas. As they make their way into the Waller County Fair Grounds, many of the riders were wearing yellow in memory of a precious little boy - Dayton Helms - who joined the “Riders in the Sky” the summer of 2012 after a long battle with Leukemia. Dayton rode with Wagon 1 - the original Wagon of our founder Reese Lockett. They will also observe “Red Friday” on February 26, in support of the Military Branches servicemen and women. Salt Grass Trail has been named the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™ Trail Ride Committee’s Top Trail Ride and Most Spirited and they look forward to winning 2016. Trail Boss, Mitch Morgan, resides in Hempstead, and contributes the success of their ride to the Board Members, Wagon Bosses, Assistant Wagon Bosses, Scouts, Safety Team and riders for a job well done. “We could not have achieved these honors without everyone’s cooperation and contribution to a safe and successful ride,” Morgan stated. “We are truly the “Grnddaddy of them all” and blessed with a wonderful membership.” For more information, visit them at www.saltgrasstrail.com. Jody Wren Mitch Morgan Delta Kappa Gamma Society has February meeting read a note of thanks from DKG International President Lynn B. Schmid. Treasurer Linda Pinkerton’s report was approved. Committee reports included First Vice-President Jessie Kokemor reminding members that the March meeting will be the annual silent auction. Lou Pruett, Chair of the Legislation Subcommittee, encouraged members to vote during the early election or during the March 1 primary. She also displayed an example of a mail-in ballot. Members were encouraged to familiarize themselves with the propositions to be voted on. Membership Chair Shelley Nies stated that new member applications need to be sent to her by February 23. Second VicePresident, Melanie Crowhurst, passed out nominee forms for the Chapter Achievement Award which will be announced at the April meeting. Global Awareness Subcommittee Chair Grace Holtkamp took up a donation for Schools for Africa and noted that our chapter donates $75 a year to girls from other countries to help support their education. Sue Wieprecht, Chair of Charlie Terrell Cook, of Waller, was awarded a scholarship at the February meeting of the Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Submitted photo. ing more than the recommended amount. Each member received a packet of seasonings that contained no salt and would serve as a salt substitute. Mary Jean Brehm then led members in singing Valentine songs. President Trudy Holland presided over the business meeting. She thanked the Burleson County members for hosting the meeting. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as printed by Recording Secretary Jeanell Dallmeyer. Corresponding Secretary Cheryl Pritchett Waller, TX 77484 936-931-CARL (936-931-2275) lly cook “Let Mo ” eakfast your br NOW SERVING BREAKFAST $500 OFF Your Total Purchase of $20 or More Valid for Lunch and Dinner. Dine in only. Excludes alcohol. Not valid with any other offer. With coupon. Expires March 31, 2016. ★ Four years ago, John Amsler entered into the Republican Primary for Waller County Commissioner Precinct One, making promises to promote open and honest government. In addition, he promised to fight against the proposed landfill and those within Waller County government that secretly collaborated with the landfill company. Often times, John found himself all alone on Commissioner’s Court, just trying to do the right thing for all the citizens of Precinct One and Waller County. 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The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg, Texas with 54 members and 10 guests in attendance. Teresa Botkin read the Mission Statement, Linda York led the pledges, and Mackie Meyer led the Collect. The meditation was given by Adrianna Mendoza and a prayer was said by Lou Pruett. Burleson County members presented the program, Everything but Salt. Tina Roehling, Extension Agent for Family Consumer Science was the guest speaker. She informed members about the number of mg of salt they should be consuming per day per certain age and the dangers and consequences of eat- the Personal and Professional Enrichment Subcommittee, presented scholarships to five individuals. Receiving the Maggie B. Selman Scholarship was Deborah Muehr of Waller; receiving the two Dorothy Louise Lehrmann Scholarships were Brittanie Gaas of Somerville and Meagan Bilski of Bellville; receiving the Gamma Omega Scholarship was Charlie Terrell Cook of Waller; and receiving the Marie Hamner Scholarship was Devon Mann of Bellville. The Operation Lend-a- Political advertisement paid for by Bill Huntsinger and Mike McCall. ★ ★ Page 2, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, February 24, 2016 “The Waller Times” Classifieds Call 936-372-5184 today to place your Classified Word ad or Classified Display. Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover accepted. LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE AUTOS FOR SALE Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department, Hempstead, TX is accepting bids for an annual lawn maintenance contract. Bids are due by March 10, 2016. For bid information, contact Rupert at 281-924-6353 or Margaret at 979-645-3420 or email [email protected] Waller Independent School District is announcing an intent to make application to obtain funding for the 21st Century Grant – Cycle 9. The 21st Century Grant – Cycle 9 is based on the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program funded by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The application process begins March 1, 2016 and confirmation of funding awards will be announced in May 2016. Waller ISD welcomes public comment concerning the 21st Century Grant – Cycle 9 opportunity. Please send comments to Maria Herrera, Waller ISD Business and Tax Office, 1918 Key Street, Waller, TX 77484. 1993 Cadillac Sedan deVille for sale. 153,973 miles. Runs great, cold AC, electric doors and windows, leather interior, V8, 4.9 motor. 713-818-7123. 1tc2/24 2003 Pontiac Grand Am for sale. Car has been well maintained. Family owned. 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The PUC’s final order, though still subject to appeal, lists the locations where the company is required to use steel monopoles versus lattice towers, which will be used for the majority of the new transmission line subject to two exceptions: (1) CenterPoint Energy must use steel monopoles instead of lattice towers to construct the approved transmission line where a directly affected habitable structure would be within 200 feet of the new transmission line’s centerline and the directly affected landowner notifies CenterPoint Energy that they prefer steel monopoles over lattice towers. (2) CenterPoint Energy must also use steel monopoles instead of lattice towers to construct the approved transmission line where a directly affected landowner requests the use of steel monopoles and is willing to bear the difference in actual costs. CenterPoint Energy estimates the cost difference between lattice towers and steel monopoles to be between $100,000 and $185,000 for each in-line suspension structure and between $860,000 and $1,400,000 for each angle turning structure. THE DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING STEEL MONOPOLES IS MARCH 14, 2016. If you have a preference for a monopole, please call the company’s project number at 832-773-6185 or 832-773-6186 as soon as possible but not later than March 14, 2016. Place your ad today! Call 936.372.5184 or email wallertimes@ sbcglobal.net • Clean Driving Record. • Must pass DOT drug test and background check. Travel mainly Houston/Beaumont including surrounding areas. Limited out-of-state trips required. 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Property is being sold as is condition.......................SOLD...$334,900 New on the Market! 3/2 1/2 Custom built home on 1.21 unrestricted acres. Home has split floor plan, oversized rooms, media room, extra storage closets, oak cabinets. Katy ISD. .................................ASKING......$330,000 FIND US HERE! In The Spotlight Hire 15 Entry Level Security Officers in Waller/Hempstead area Positions start from 10.00 - $12.00 Hr $ WE OFFER: • Overtime Available • Full Benefits • Paid Training • Paid Vacations • Advancement Opportunities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • • Strong Written and Verbal Skills Able to Pass a Drug Test 100% Clear Criminal Background Valid Driver’s License Reliable Transportation No Visible Tattoos (face, neck, hands, wrists) Westex Security Services Inc. 8876 Gulf Freeway Suite 540, Houston, TX 77017 713-946-9377 Security Experience, Possessing a Security License, or a Veteran are all pluses but not required! 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Inside of home features rustic cedar board accents, ceramic tile flooring, utility room in home, and a large master bedroom with master bath. Property is fenced and cross fenced. ...................................ASKING......$189,000 Westex Security is looking to Immediately FOR LEASE SALES ASSOCIATES Connie Amsler, Sherry Whiteley, Cindy Ochsner HOMES READY FOR YOU • MUST have knowledge of CDL requirements. Responsible for all necessary paperwork on truck and trailers. Basic repair and maintenance abilities on equipment would be considered a plus. Various tractor-trailer combinations. • Paid hourly rate. Benefits. Send resume to [email protected] Apply at our Corporate Office located by Hobby Airport: JOHN A. AMSLER - BROKER ACREAGE AND LOTS Experienced CDL Truck Driver Needed Katy Area Bonus Programs and Performance Raises after 90 days. Interviews Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm. 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Great home for the family wanting to move to a rural area and experience country living. Property is in Waller ISD with quick access to FM 1488. Take a look!......PRICE REDUCED...$189,000 Serving Buyers and Sellers in Waller, Grimes, Harris and Montgomery Counties 30717 FM 1488 @ Field Store Community • Waller, Texas 77484 • Call us or visit us online at www.amslerrealestate.net • Duplexs • Rooms Free Wi-Fi The Meadows At Prairie View 23171 Richards Rd • Hempstead, Texas 77445 www.meadowsatprairieview.com 936-857-9113 February 24, 2016, THE WALLER TIMES, Section B, Page 3 DELTA Continued from page 1B Hand donation will be given to New Beginnings. Members of the Nominating Committee, Anna Breddin, Peggy Ueckert, Linda Braun, and Mackie Meyer, were thanked for their recruitment of the slate of officers for the upcoming biennium. These nominees will be voted on at the March meeting. Members were reminded about the TSO convention in Frisco June 23-25 and were encouraged to get their tickets for the Delta Kappa Gamma Night at the Ballpark to see the Frisco Rough Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game. Holland also reminded members that the registration for the Area 7 workshop August 27, 2016 in Marble Falls, Texas begins in March. Our Gamma Omega Chapter will be donating two door prizes. Members were asked to sign up for the committee they would like to serve on for 2016-2018. • 8 Flat Screen TV’s • Dance Floor • Live Entertainment • Now Serving Pitchers Holland gave a review of ASTEF - Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation – and encouraged members to apply for scholarships and grants that are available to them. The next meeting will be held March 5, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg with the Brenham members serving as hostesses. Special guest will be TSO President Marilyn Gregory. Linda Pinkerton do- nated the door prize won by Beth Franke. The Perfect Attendance prize donated by Lou Pruett was won by Grace Holtkamp. Following adjournment, members sang the Delta Kappa Gamma song. Members attending from Waller were Melanie Crowhurst, Joyce Gallway, Christina Godfrey, Marilyn Godwin, Carol Ogg, Kristen Robison, and Evelyn Turlington. 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Overlooks high-fenced exotic game ranch and picturesque countryside. Fenced on 3 sides. Ready for cattle, recreation or your new homesite!....................$25,000/ac. 21 ACRES: Ag-exempt property on Old Joseph road. Quiet, secluded and heavily-wooded - a perfect retreat!............$16,000/ac. 27.34 ACRES: Unrestricted acreage in Sealy, just south of I-10 on FM 3013. Electricity, well, septic & 2 ponds on property. Ag exempt................................................................................................................................................................................$15,500/ac. 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hempstead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site...................................................................$39,176/ac. 36 ACRES: in north Waller County. Pond, large trees & choice homesites. Unrestricted...............................................$11,000/ac. 40.9 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available .............................................................................$9,500/ac. 50.25 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available ...........................................................................$9,500/ac. 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt driveway, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!.............................................$2,650,000/ac. 144 ACRES: Organic Farm. Rolling, unrestricted, 4 ponds, 3 barns & working pens.............................................$10,500/ac. Home with Trees: Lovely 3/2 all brick home on 3 fully fenced acres. Beautiful hardwood trees, roof replaced in 2002, furnace replaced approx. 4 years ago, 18” of blown attic insulation, 20x40 storage barn and many updates throughout! Waller ISD schools and located just south of 290..............$272,500 HOMES Hempstead: 3/2 with new carpet, paint and mini-blinds! Lots of windows make this one light and bright! Just a few blocks from Business 290, close to shopping!.....................................................................................................PENDING...........$67,900 LAKESIDE ESTATES: Manufactured home sits on 0.34 acres right across from lake! 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with living room, den and addition. Also has 2-car carport and large front yard with lake view!...............................PENDING...........$70,000 Ranch Country: Nice corner lot brick home, 3-2-2. New range & dishwasher. A/C compressor new as of last year and evaporator and ductwork new 4 years ago.......................................................................................................................$129,900 PRAIRIE VIEW: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, well-maintained home complete with attached 2-car garage, built-ins and fireplace in living room.............................................................................................................................................................................................. $130,000 OAK HOLLOW: Beautifully kept home in Oak Hollow subdivision featuring many upgrades including wood burning fireplace, large kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full size bathroom and office with built ins! Extra large lot adds to this beauty!....PENDING.........$135,000 Country Escape: 1,200 sq. ft. 1-1 home on 3.3 acres. Nicely landscaped with covered front porch, deck, hot tub and large workshop.............................................................................................................................PENDING........$160,000 WEST MAGNOLIA FOREST: One-year old 2/2 mfg home on 2.5 landscaped acres! 40x47 metal garage with roll-up doors & plumbing! Stocked pond with catfish & perch, raised garden area, citrus trees, fenced & oak trees!.............................$185,000 Prairie View: 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick & wood home. Isolated living room, large family room with fireplace, sun room, large master bedroom, island cooktop in kitchen, double car attached garage, utility room & lots of storage. Fenced backyard.............$185,000 RICE ROAD: Recently updated home with new roof, flooring, fresh paint and light fixtures. 4 unrestricted acres with workshop and lots of trees!.......................................................................PENDING.......$185,000 WALLER COUNTY CLUB: Beautiful home on 3 lots! This home features updated kitchen, extra large laundry, 2-car garage with workshop, screened-in porch and large oak trees......................................................................PENDING.........$250,000 LOG CABIN: Beautiful log cabin that you must see to appreciate. Constructed using 8’’D-logs of white pine - home is well insulated. Low utilities & taxes. Large wood burning fireplace. A/C replaced 2 yrs. ago. High ceilings. Beautiful wood floors. Huge metal constructed shop - well insulated w/ full bath and roll up doors..................................................................... $274,000 HOME WITH ACREAGE: Beautiful country home on 2 acres with light restrictions. Pasture in front and behind home for extra privacy and awesome sunrises and sunsets! Lovely pool to enjoy all those hot Texas days along with oversized patio to entertain on........................................................................................................................................................................... $315,000 MONAVILLE RANCH: Scattered hardwoods, 2 ponds, branch to Irons Creek, rolling terrain makes this 12.5 acres a beautiful country property! Two manufactured homes, a cowboy cabin, several outbuildings, barn, fishing pier, large covered deck with hot tub................................................................................................................................................................................... $400,000 BAETHE ESTATES: New home under construction in new development just 4 miles south of Downtown Waller! 2,693 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 3 bath on 3 acres! Scheduled completion of April 1! Five additional homes (prices vary) on neighboring lots soon to follow - contract now to work with builder on finishes in home!..................... ..............................PENDING..........$415,000 COUNTRY ESTATE: These 3 acres are full of gorgeous hardwoods & park-like scenery. Custom features throughout 4,176 sq. ft. home, 5-4.5-3, back patio, chefs kitchen, crown molding, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors. Enjoy the fireplace, whirlpool tub and granite counter with vanity in your master suite!..............................................................PENDING.........$510,000 HOCKLEY ESTATE: 25-acre property boasts 2 homes with room to grow! 1/4 mile driveway offers great privacy. Home #1 is barndominium constructed in 2012 with countless amenities. Home #2 is a 2015 manufactured 3-bedroom, 2-bath............. ........................................................................................................................................PRICE REDUCED........$798,500 67 ACRE ESTATE: Tucked away in the woods just beyond the city enjoy serenity with a view. Custom home built with attention to detail, deep large porches on all 4 sides provides max outdoor living space, beautiful stone and wood work, huge master with fireplace and sitting area, 20’ cathedral ceiling in living room, quality wood & slate floors, standing seam metal roof, oversize 3-car carport, landscaping with irrigation system. Low taxes as wildlife exempt in place............................................. $1,250,000 183 ACRE RANCH: Slightly rolling terrain, open pastures & hay meadows with mature trees & heavily-wooded areas. This beautiful property includes 2 homes with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each with amazing porches! Great for entertaining, hunting, horseback riding, 4-wheeling & shooting. Perimeter fenced w/ag & timber exemption..........................PENDING......$2,800,000 Home with Trees: Lovely 3/2 all brick home on 3 fully fenced acres. Beautiful hardwood trees, roof replaced in 2002, furnace replaced approx. 4 years ago, 18” of blown attic insulation, 20x40 storage barn and many updates throughout! Waller ISD schools and located just south of 290....................................................................................................................................$272,500 Ranches of Clear Creek: Peaceful 17-acre property in back of gated equine community. 2100 sq. ft. home features 3 BR and 2.5 Baths with optional office/bedroom. Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances grace the spacious kitchen! Home sits atop hill overlooking large pond with pier that can be enjoyed while using the outdoor kitchen or the air-conditioned playhouse!...$525,000 MULTI-FAMILY Prairie View Duplex: 2 1-bedroom units, screened-in front porch, ideal student housing, excellent location for future development, in need of “TLC”...................................................................................................................................$88,000 TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View A & M campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking.............................................................................PENDING........$475,000 Ranches of Clear Creek: Peaceful 17-acre property in back of gated equine community. 2100 sq. ft. home features 3 BR and 2.5 Baths with optional office/bedroom. Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances grace the spacious kitchen! Home sits atop hill overlooking large pond with pier that can be enjoyed while using the outdoor kitchen or the air-conditioned playhouse!....................$525,000 Baethe Estates: New home under construction in new development just 4 miles south of Downtown Waller! 2,693 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 3 bath on 3 acres! Scheduled completion of April 1! Five additional homes (prices vary) on neighboring lots soon to follow - contract now to work with builder on finishes in home!....................................................................................................................................PENDING.......$415,000 COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT Waller Rental: Great office building for professional, retail or medical use! This 1,300 sq ft space holds 4 “exam” rooms, reception desk/window, waiting room, break room/kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Signage opportunities available on building and at road frontage!...................................................................................................$900/mo. 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial...........................................................$1.95/sq. ft. 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hempstead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site.................................................$39,176/ac. HEMPSTEAD: Investment opportunity - 8 houses on 8 lots. Must be sold together. All but one is currently leased...$364,430 WALLER: 0.982 acres with three steel-frame buildings totaling 8,840 sq. ft plus a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence with fenced yard! 16-camera security system, city utilities, no flood plain and 3-phase electric........................................................$595,000 HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. Furnished with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go............................................................$1,299,000 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt driveway, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!............................................................$2,650,000 Page 4, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, February 24, 2016 CALL COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED 936-372-3011 • From Houston Call Toll Free - Metro 936-931-3011 www.wallertexasrealestate.com HUD Certified Broker COLT HAACK - Broker/Owner ★ Denise Cerny ★ Katy Collette ★ Bob Freshcorn SOLD ★ Rowdy Haack ★ Melissa Hegemeyer ★ Mark McLafferty ★ Crystal Mielke SOLD ★ Anett Mier ★ Connie Mundy ★ Kenneth Murphy ★ Terri McNeill ★ Travis Winfree Buying or Selling.....Call Us!! Open 6 Days a Week & Sunday by appointment 4487 3-2 home with rustic appeal, covered front porch, shaded by large mature trees, breakfast bar, vaulted ceiling...............$147,500 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two fireplaces, fenced......................................................$235,000 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, workshop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag exempt........................$474,900 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, tennis courts, main home shaded by majestic oaks...PENDING..$4,225,000 4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport and large deck for entertaining ...................................................................$210,000 4449 Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, all equipment included...........................................$495,000 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE 4359 1-1-1 Brick home in Hempstead.........................................................................................$69,000 4451 42.5 Acres, scattered trees, corner property, can be divided.............................................$638,640 4391 5 Small homes on 3 city lots, investment potential..........................................................$250,000 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, workshop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag 4441 3-2.1/2 Two story home on two and a half acres with mature trees, large island kitchen, gated exempt . .....................................................................................................................................$474,900 entrance......................................................................................................................................$495,000 4455 11+ Acres, heavily wooded, secluded, lots of wildlife, Waller ISD.................................$143,712 4485 Great starter home, 3-2-1 with recent flooring, close to schools......................................$129,500 4464 15 Rolling acres with pond, main home has many updates, above ground pool and hot tub, 2 ad4487 3-2 home with rustic appeal, covered front porch, shaded by large mature trees, breakfast bar, ditional homes for rental income...............................................................................................$575,000 vaulted ceiling............................................................................................................................$147,500 4470 3 + Acres, FM frontage, Brookshire area, unrestricted.....................................................$124,990 4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE 4088 80 Acres, barns, storage shed, lake, beautiful land........................................................$2,258,760 4267 9 Acres, FM 2920 frontage, excellent development location........................................$1,300,000 4275 9+ Acres, Tomball area, ag exempt, FM 2920 frontage....................................................$750,000 4276 318 Acres, Peek Rd in Katy, excellent location...........................................................$11,130,000 4309 Three lots with city utilities, curbs, close to schools and shopping....................................$35,000 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, tennis courts, main home shaded by majestic oaks...................................................................................................... PENDING...$4,225,000 4374 10 Acres in subdivision, deed restrictions, Waller ISD.....................................................$435,600 and large deck for entertaining..................................................................................................$210,000 4472 Commercial or residential, Hwy 6 frontage, 7 acres, with manufactured home, 2 storage buildings, 2 car carport, unrestricted..................................................................................................$219,000 4473 3-2.1-2 2 Story home with wrap around porch, oversized garage, barn with rollup doors and bunkhouse, seasonal creek, plenty of wildlife, beautiful large trees, secluded on 17 + acres......$589,900 4474 34 Acres with frontage on 2 sides, live creek, pond, 6 stall horse barn with tack room and wash rack, 2 septic systems and a well ..............................................................................................$597,500 4477 3-2.1-2 4 Acres great for commercial development, FM 2920 frontage........................$958,320 4478 2 Acres, unrestricted, well and septic in place, community water also available, FM front- 4386 160 Acres with lots of frontage, water well, FM frontage, could be divided................$2,486,820 age................................................................................................................................................$79,500 4411 Lots in City of Waller, corner property, scattered trees, recently cleared...........................$27,900 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two fireplaces, fenced.....................$235,000 4421 Beautiful 97 acres, brick home, barn, pond, scattered trees, close to Hwy. 290.......$2,764,500 4435 4-3-2 75 Acres, large scattered oaks, ag exempt, community water available..............$1,027,000 4448 40 Acres, Hwy 290 visible frontage, currently in ag use............................................. $1,408,400 SOLD 4449 4-Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, all equipment included..............$495,000 4486 22 acres, rolling terrain, scattered trees, several excellent hilltop homesites, ag exempt....$350,000 BUYING OR SELLING LET COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED HELP YOU!! 31315 FM 2920 #24 Waller, Texas