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Volume 41, Number 10
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Suspected scam
artist arrested
Thursday, January 22, 2015
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By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Following several reports of
a suspicious person harassing
churches and citizens in Wallis, attempting to get money
over the weekend, Wallis Police Department arrested a
suspect identified as Tracy
Hayden, a white female.
Hayden was charged with
Criminal Trespass and Harassment.
She was also reported to
have recently left the Sealy
area and she had obtained several checks from local churches there.
Hayden was driving a vehicle she had rented out of the
Dallas/Fort Worth airport, a
2015 Nissan Altima. After her
arrest, multiple gift cards were
located in the vehicle totaling
over $2,500. She also had in
her possession birth certificates and social security cards
in other people’s names.
Hayden was transferred to
the Austin County Jail and
bond was set at $10,000. She
had bonded out of jail by early
Monday.
“This is the third incident in
Tracy Hayden
about eight months where we
have made arrest concerning
this same situation,” said Wallis Police Chief David Moseley.
“All the subjects who were arrested came from out of town.
I would like our citizens and
churches to be aware that
these lowly scam artists will
WNR PHOTO BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN
come from out of town and de- Tyson Dever, gave a powerful and inspiring talk, complete with student participation, to Brazos High School students on Jan. 15. Pictured, l-r
prive our them of their money on stage are, Jonathan Jaynes, Lyndon Hardin, Dever and John Vasquez.
with a sad story that just isn’t
true.”
The investigation in this case
continues and it is possible
more charges will be filed.
pletely.
which he related to his life in
L – Live life everyday. QuitBy Johnny Griffin, Editor
Those are the words of in- a wheelchair.
ting is not an option.
On March 11, 2005, Tyson troduction on Dever’s website
R – Respect means it begins
L – Lead, be a difference
Dever survived a car accident and the words that guide his with you. He stressed that stu- maker. He told students that
that left him paralyzed from life and his exciting presenta- dents respect themselves and no one can determine your atthe waist down.
tion to high school students be prepared to take advantage titude but you.
On that day, Tyson lost his and staff. He brought that of unseen opportunities.
He challenged the group
ability to walk and life as he message to students at Brazos
O – Overcome the obstacles to take 10 minutes a day doknew it changed forever. What High School on Thursday, Jan. that are a part of life. He asked ing something most people
Tyson gained was a desire 15.
students to think about what choose not to do. You never
to inspire people to be deterHe delivered that message they are doing with life’s gifts, know when that 10 minutes
crease from $10,620.32 last mined in life and live life com- based on an acronym ROLL, not worrying about obstacles. will change someone’s life.
year.
Fulshear continued strong
growth with receipts of
$82,641.35, up 26.54 percent
from $65,303.64 in 2014.
Brazos Country receipts of
$2,960.93 are up 48.17 percent
This is the last of the Year in Re- tal does not include add-on less steel handgun.
Superintendent Earl Jarrett
from $1,998.29 last January.
• EFI Panels officially said Brazos ISD received 24
Bellville receipts of $60,337.41 view for 2014. Some of the events amounts, which are which are
opened Saturday at its new lo- applicants for the position of
are a big 65.01 percent increase that made headlines in October, totaled after the fair ends.
November and December in the
cation in Orchard on Highway principal. “I’m excited to join
from $36,564.81 in 2014.
NOVEMBER
36. Formerly in Simonton, the Brazos and anxious to get
Industry receipts dropped Wallis News-Review are listed
below.
•
Brazos
Cougarettes
defeatnew 24,000 square foot build- started,” said McCarthy.
49.55 percent to $10,483.51
ed Deweyville in Bi-District by ing houses the fabrication
• State Representative Lois
compared to $20,782.40 in
OCTOBER
the scores 25-9, 25-9, 25-17 at shop and offices. David Ware, Kolkhorst held off a challenge
2014.
•
Seventeen
beautiful La Porte High School on Tues- President and founder of the from Gary Gates and three
San Felipe had a moderate 5.88 percent increase to young ladies will compete to day night. Brazos advances to business, started EFI 14 years other candidates for a deci$28,619.67 from $27,027.94 last be crowned the 2014 Austin the Area round and will play ago after working in the con- sive win in the State Senator,
County Fair Queen. The con- Leon Jewett at A&M Consoli- struction industry for only a District 18 Special Election on
year.
Dec. 6. The Special Election
Sealy continues to lead test will be held in the Austin dated High School in College few short years.
• Wallis City Council ap- was called after Sen. Glenn
the area with receipts of County Fair Convention and Station on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
• Austin County voted in proved signing of an audit Hegar was elected State
$150,754.24, an increase of 8.14 Expo Center on Oct. 9.
• On Saturday, Oct. 4, the the same vein as most coun- engagement letter with the ac- Comptroller. Kolkhorst will
percent from $139,401.38 in
City of Wallis Development ties throughout Texas during counting firm of Seidel, Schro- serve the remainder of Sen.
January 2014.
The sales tax figures repre- Corporation will host the 13th the Nov. 4 General Election. eder & Company for the fiscal Hegar’s term that expires in
sent November sales reported Annual Wallis Fine Rides Au- There were 7,223 votes cast in year ended Sept. 30, 2014. The 2016.
tofest, to be held at the Guard- the county out of 18,572 reg- firm will begin work immedi• Retiring Austin County
by monthly tax filers.
Justice of the Peace Pct. 4
For details of January sales ian Angel Catholic Church istered voters. That is a 38.89 ately on the audit.
Dennis King will be Parade
tax allocations to individual grounds. A volunteer Plan- percent voter turnout.
• The Wallis Police DepartDECEMBER
Marshal for the 2014 Wallis
cities, counties, transit sys- ning Committee has been
• With a Thanksgiving Christmas Parade.
tems and special purpose diligently planning this year’s ment will be starting a new
• Austin County Judge
districts, locate the Monthly edition of what has become a program called Kids, Cops blessing by their pastor, Faand Christmas. This program ther Thuy, the 17th annual Carolyn Bilski recently anSales Tax Allocation Com- premium regional car event.
• Brazos Independent School is designed to help children Community
Thanksgiving nounced she is a candidate for
parison Summary Reports on
the Comptroller’s website at District Technology Director that are in need during the Dinner distribution by the Texas House District 13. DisSociety of St. Vincent de Paul, trict 13 includes all of Austin,
http://comptroller.texas.gov/ Eric Stuessel announced an Holiday season
• On Monday, Nov. 17 at ap- parishioners and volunteers Burleson, Colorado, Fayette,
taxinfo/allocsum/compsum. upgrade to the Internet bandwidth for the schools in the proximately 9:50 p.m., a black began Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Grimes, Lavaca and Washhtml.
district at the meeting of the male entered the Wallis Quick the Guardian Angel Catholic ington counties. The post
Board of Trustees on Sept. 17. Stop dressed in what appears Church.
will become vacant with the
• Bids for 303 entries in the to be all black, wearing a mask
• Brazos ISD Trustees vot- resignation of State Rep. Lois
2014 Austin County Fair Youth and a hoodie, and demanded ed unanimously on Dec. 3 Kolkhorst, who won the Dec.
Auction brought in $942,555.50 money from the clerk. The sus- to hire Mary McCarthy as as 6 special election for a seat in
on Friday afternoon. This to- pect was brandishing a stain- Brazos High School Principal. the Texas Senate.
Brazos students hear life-changing story
Comptroller issues
sales tax revenue
Texas Comptroller Glenn
Hegar said this week that state
sales tax revenue in December
was $2.35 billion, up 4.3 percent compared to December
2013.
“Although
moderating
slightly, growth in sales tax
revenues continues to be seen
across all economic sectors,”
Hegar said. “Collections from
the oil and natural-gas, construction, manufacturing, and
services sectors rose, while
remittances due to consumer
spending in the retail trade
and restaurant sectors also
grew.”
Hegar will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts
across the state their January
local sales tax allocations totaling $618.1 million, up 7.7
percent compared to January
2014.
All local municipalities received their first disbursements of the year.
Wallis had receipts of
$12,440.46, down a modest
5.75 percent from $13,200,02
last year.
Orchard saw a big jump in
receipts to $7,474.13 compared
to $$3,848.81 in 2014, an increase of 94.1 percent.
Simonton saw receipts of
$15,734.28, a 48.15 percent in-
2014: Year in Review concludes
Brazos FFA Alumni
sets dinner, dance
On Saturday, Feb. 14, bring
your sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day with
us at the Annual Brazos FFA
Alumni dinner and dance.
Dinner will be served from
6-7:30 p.m. The Silent Auction will begin at 6 until 10
p.m.
The dance will begin at
7:30 p.m. with music provided by Al Sulak and the
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Country Sounds until 11:30
p.m.
Presale meal and dance
tickets will be $20 each or
$10 dance tickets will be sold
at the door. For information/
tickets, contact Dennis Kulhanek at 979-398-1042 or
Freddie Engelbrecht at 832671-0116 or any Brazos FFA
member. All proceeds benefit the Brazos FFA.
Blood drives honor Lacey Tanner, 19
Two blood drives are being
held in honor of 19-year-old
Wallis resident Lacey Tanner
who is suffering from an unexpected pulmonary illness.
Lacey is being treated at Texas
Children’s Hospital, where she
has received multiple blood
transfusions.
The Brazos High School National Honor Society is host-
Wallis
Weekend
ing a blood drive on Feb. 5 for
Lacey, who graduated from
the school in 2013. There will
be a community drive held
on Feb. 9 at the Knights of
Columbus KC Hall in Wallis. All blood donations are in
honor of this patient and will
go into the general blood supply for all patients in the Texas
Gulf Coast region. Those who
WEATHER
donated at the blood drive on
Jan. 17 will not be eligible to
donate at either drives.
Donations will be accepted
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brazos High School on Feb. 5 and
from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the
Knights of Columbus Hall on
Feb. 9.
Those who Commit for Life
and donate at least once a
Thursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
56°/42° 100%
47°/33° 20%
60°/39° 0%
64°/43° 0%
quarter help ensure blood is
on the hospital shelf for patients in our community. The
donation process is simple
and only takes about one hour.
Donors should drink plenty of
water and eat a hearty meal
prior to giving.
To schedule an appointment,
visit www.giveblood.org and
login to Digital Donor.
Page 2, WALLIS NEWS-REVIEW, Thursday, January 22, 2015
Letters to the Editor
Feedback wanted
With our increase in new
residents to our beautiful
county, I say welcome. I would
like to inform our taxpayers of
a bill that was filed in the Texas House of Representatives
by Rep. McClendon (D) - San
Antonio. Her bill would like to
authorize an option county fee
for vehicle registration to fund
certain transportation projects
that the county may use the
funds for non-tolled transportation projects. I can see a positive in that it will allow our
commissioners a little more
funding for road projects to
help our motorist, however on
the downside it’s another fee
our taxpayers will not enjoy.
As a conservative, I despise
being taxed more and more
Citizen’s Corner
Dec. 8 - Redeemer Rd, AsEditor’s note: Citizen’s Corner
is a monthly informational col- sault, Assist Austin County
umn concerning police actions Sheriff’s Office
whether it is by the federal and items of concern for local citiDec. 8 - 7100 Block of Hwy
government or the state. As a zens.
60, Request to speak to Officer
member of the Tax AssessorDec. 9 - South 9th, Request to
December 2014
Collector Association of Texas
speak to Officer
half of our association supDec. 9 - 7300 Block of Hwy
Calls For Service: 57
ports this bill but as for me I
60, Alarm Call
Assist: 10
listen to my constituents as to
Dec. 9 - Wallis P.D., Request
Investigations Worked: 5
how you want me to fight in
to speak to Officer
Felony Arrest:
Austin for your needs as your
Dec. 9 - Columbus, Traffic
Misdemeanor
Arrest:
7
Tax Assessor-Collector. I seek
Stop, Assist Austin County
Traffic Contacts: 655
your feedback to serve you
Sheriff’s Office
better.
Summary:
Dec. 9 - 200 Block of North
For further updates please
Dec. 1 - Wallis P.D., Request 1st, Traffic Stop resulting in
go to: www.austincounty.com to speak to Officer
the arrest of Rodney Davis for
or facebook us: Austin County
Dec. 1 - 700 Block of Lakev- Warrants X3 out of JP Pct. 1
Tax Office or Twitter us: @Mar- iew, Animal Control
Dec. 10 - Gresham, Animal
cusAPenaTAC or call 979-865Dec. 2 - 6,000 Block of Rail- Complaint
8633 for more information.
road, Theft Reported
Dec. 10 - 6300 Block of RogDec. 2 - 7600 Block of Com- ers, Request to speak to Officer
Marcus A. Peña merce, Traffic Stop resulting in
Dec. 10 - Wallis P.D., Request
Austin County the arrest of Kevin Browning to speak to Officer
Tax Assessor-Collector for Driving While License InDec. 11 - 1,000 Block of Covalid with Priors
lumbus, Disturbance
Dec. 3 - Cedar St, Suspicious
Dec. 11 - 6,000 Block of RailVehicle
road, Request to speak to OfDec. 3 - Hwy 36 at Kaechele ficer
RD, Suspicious Person
Dec. 11 - 6800 Block of Ausremained low and even reDec. 4 - 7500 Block of Hwy tin,. Request to speak to officer
cently dropped: we will pay 60, 911 Hang-up
Dec. 11 - Hwy 36 at Mixville,
less interest than has been the
Dec. 4 - 6300 Block of Rail- Assist Austin County Sheriff’s
case or will be the case in fu- road, Animal Complaint
Office, reference Major Acciture years. So, at a moment
Dec. 4 - 6100 Block of Rail- dent
of cheaper raw materials and road, Suspicious Person
Dec. 11 - Sealy Walmart, Aslower interest on capital, it is a
Dec. 4 - 9800 Block of FM sist Sealy PD, reference pursuit
better time to INVEST than we 1952, Welfare Check
Dec. 12 - 7,000 Block of Comshall see for a long, long time.
Dec. 4 - 7100 Block of Hwy merce, Officer Assist - Traffic
We have a new, young 60, 911 Hang-up
Related
County Judge who has no
Dec. 4 - 6900 Block of ComDec. 12 - 3,000 Block of Cundoubt come to Commissioners merce, Stranded Motorist
ningham, Suspicious Vehicle
Court with a vision of preparDec. 4 - 200 Block of North
Dec. 12 - Hwy 90 West, Asing Austin County for the fu- 1st, Traffic Accident
sist Sealy P.D., Reference subture. Although I might be in
Dec. 4 - 500 Block of South ject with a Gun
the afternoon of my service, I 6th, Suspicious Person
Dec. 13 - 6,000 Block of Rogalso want to insure that AusDec. 5 - 7600 Block of Hwy ers, Suspicious Person
tin County will be prepared to 60, Reported Fraud
Dec. 14 - Wallis P.D., Request
handle the future and attract
Dec. 5 - 300 Block of Colum- to speak to Officer
the most welcome of new busi- bus, Suspicious Person
Dec. 16 - Commerce at Lenesses and residents. Investing
Dec. 5 - 100 Block of Birch, gion, Traffic Stop resulting in
in that future is imperative. I Suspicious Person
the arrest of Brandon Calip for
earnestly ask the taxpayers to
Dec. 6 - Dollar General, Sus- Driving While License Invalid
join us in a dialogue, a debate, picious Person
and 2 Warrants out of Sealy
a thorough exploration of this
Dec. 6 - Westgate, Request to
Dec. 16 - Commerce, Reckissue, and a VOTE on it. Giv- speak to Officer
less Driver reported
ing taxpayers a chance to voice
Dec. 6 - Cedar St, Suspicious
Dec. 16 - 100 Block of North
and vote on the future is my Person
4th, Assist DPS on Traffic Stop
obligation.
Please allow me this metaphor: As Crockett and Travis
and the other martyrs gazed
out across the Alamo’s walls to
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
the south, they could see the AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry
State
Capital
inevitable coming. We need delivered his farewell address
to
a
joint
session
of
the
House
only gaze east to see an inevitable force that will engulf our and Senate on Jan. 15.
Before recounting various
county with many new deaspects of the state’s performands. Will we be ready?
mance during his recordbreaking tenure as chief execReese Turner
County Commissioner Pct 1 utive, Perry said, “I have come
here to reflect on what we have
done together, and to say farewell. But most of all, to tell you
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Road bonds encouraged
As I welcome our new County Judge, I apprise him and
the public of a serious situation: the monies allocated to
Road and Bridge activities in
the county budget barely allow us to repair existing roads
for safe travel – especially after
extended rains, like recently,
which left me with about ¼ of
my 210 miles in disarray. We
have almost no funds for actual improvement of existing
roads. So, as growth laps at
our door, let us begin a public
dialogue about selling road
bonds to fund real future road
improvements.
A general tax increase to
raise money is unacceptable to
me, as about 75% of a general
tax increase will go to the general fund - with only 25% going to roads. State law prohibits us from raising taxes solely
in Road and Bridge accounts.
Rather, road bond proceeds
can go 100% to the roads, for
materials and contractors, being repaid from the General
Fund’s tax revenues - my intent is to do so with little or
no tax increase, there could be
some.
Why now? Now is an excellent time to INVEST in our
roads. The price of oil has
dropped to a low not seen in
5 years, therefore, asphalt and
stabilizer will be cheaper; we
can cover more miles for less.
Secondly, interest rates have
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I hope everyone had a great
New Years. As you are aware,
and because of you, the
first annual Kids, Cops, and
Christmas was a huge success.
Thank you all for your donations, your time, and your
support.
Many of these children may
not have had a Christmas if
it were not for your support.
The look on these young faces
was priceless. We all know
that the children of today are
our future. Hopefully they
will remember this for many
years and at some point, pay
it forward. I will continue to
support this program, thus
looking forward to the second annual Kids, Cops, and
Christmas.
On another note, there have
been many calls from citizens
in the evening hours in reference to solicitors. Remember,
these people are required to
have a permit. There are many
advantages to this, but mainly
we are made aware of who
these people are and what
they are doing in our city. If
these people cannot produce
a permit to you, I would be
suspicious of their intentions.
The paperwork is simple and
quick to fill out. You have a
right to ask to see this permit.
Another thing people have
asked me, is what is the non
- emergency number to the
Sheriff’s Office Dispatch. It is
979-865-3111. Also remember
to call 911 or this number if
you have an incident to report.
These two numbers reach the
Austin County Dispatch, and
they are able to dispatch the
proper agency immediately to
address your situation.
Everyone have a great
month, and as always, if you
have any questions or comments, please e-mail me at
[email protected] or
by phone at 979-478-7111.
In your service,
Chief
The vote was 128-19 in favor
of Straus. The 19 votes were
for second-term state Rep.
Scott Turner, R-Frisco, a businessman and former National
Football League player.
overall economic growth in
Texas. However,” he added,
“in addition to the economic
boost felt by Texas motorists
as a result of lower gasoline
prices, there are industries in
Texas’ diverse economy such
as transportation and some
manufacturing that will benefit from lower energy prices.
This, coupled with continued
strength in construction, professional services and other
sectors of the broader economy, should somewhat counterbalance a slowdown in the
energy sector.”
Governor Perry ends tenure with final address
Life Savers neuter!
Spay or neuter
your pet today!
SAVON
DRUGS
By Wallis Police chief DaviD Moseley
Dec. 16 - Hwy 36 at Cougar Rd, Assist Austin County
Sheriff’s Office, Traffic Related
Dec. 17 - 1st at Commerce,
Vehicle stuck on Railroad
Tracks
Dec. 17 - Marek RD, Alarm
Dec. 18 - 3,000 Block of FM
1093 East, Alarm
Dec. 18 - 6,000 Block of Commerce, Traffic Assist
Dec. 19 - 5,000 Block of
Gresham, Animal Control
Dec. 19 - 3,000 Block of Gebhardt, Assist Austin County
Sheriff’s Office reference Subject with a Gun
Dec. 19 - 6500 Block of Commerce, Traffic Assist
Dec. 20 - 200 Block of Birch,
Debris in Roadway
Dec. 20 - Hwy 36 South,
Reckless Driver Reported
Dec. 21 - Wallis P.D., Request
to speak to Officer reference
Lost Property
Dec. 22 - Wallis P.D., Request
to speak to Officer
Dec. 23 - Commerce at 6th,
Animal Complaint
Dec. 24 - 6,000 Block of Rogers, Animal Complaint
Dec. 25 - Barbara, Request to
speak to Officer
Dec. 26 - Hwy 36 at FM 1093
West, Suspicious Vehicle
Dec. 28 - Wallis P.D., Request
to speak to Officer - Reference
Civil Matter
Dec. 29 - 6,000 Block of Railroad, Theft Reported
Dec. 30 - Wallis P.D., Request
to speak to Officer - Civil Matter
Dec. 30 - Gresham, Suspicious Person
Dec. 30 - Commerce at Legion, Suspicious Person
Dec. 30 - 600 Block of Apple
Lane, Subject with Knife
Dec. 31 - 100 Block of Cedar,
Disturbance
Dec. 31 - 6,000 Block of Guyler, Welfare Concern
Dec. 31 - 300 Block of South
1st, Welfare Check
Dec. 31 - Legion at Railroad,
Animal Control
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REVENUE
ESTIMATE GIVEN
Texas Comptroller Glenn
Hegar on Jan. 12 released the
state’s Biennial Revenue Estimate, necessary information
for Texas lawmakers to craft
a state budget for fiscal years
2016 and 2017.
The
94-page
document
shows the state is projected
to have some $113 billion in
revenue available for generalpurpose spending during
the 2016-2017 biennium. State
revenue from all sources is
estimated at $221 billion for
the next biennium, a total that
includes $110 billion in federal
receipts and other income.
State government begins
with a projected $7.5 billion ending balance from the
current biennium and that
amount is added to the estimated $110 billion in projected
general revenue-related collections from taxes, fees and
other income over the course
of the 2016-17 biennium. And,
about $5 billion will be set
aside for transfers to the Rainy
Day Fund and State Highway
Fund.
The resulting $113 billion
represents the estimated revenue available to the Legislature for general purpose
spending in the next biennium, according to the comptroller’s office.
Hegar noted, “The significant drop in oil prices in recent months will likely lead
to a marked slowdown in oil
exploration and production.
This slowdown will dampen
DONATE LIFE
PROGRAM GROWS
Texas Department of Public
Safety on Jan. 14 announced
that in 2014 nearly 1.4 million
people added their names to
the Glenda P. Dawson Donate
Life Texas Registry, the database “of individuals who have
officially indicated their decisions to donate organs and
tissue to benefit thousands
of people currently awaiting
transplants.”
DPS Director Steven McCraw said, “Every person who
selflessly elects to register as a
donor has the potential to save
another individual’s life.”
In 2014 a record 226 registered donors made nearly 800
transplants possible and currently, more than 13,600 individuals are awaiting organ
or tissue transplants in Texas
alone, according to the group
Donate Life Texas.
Three organ and tissue recovery agencies: LifeGift,
Southwest Transplant Alliance and Texas Organ Sharing
Alliance participate in the registry along with the Department of Public Safety and the
Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, has applied to the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
for issuance of Proposed Air Quality Permit Number
120167L001, which would authorize continued operation of the Simonton Sand And Gravel Plant 1 located
at 3551 East FM 1093 Road, Wallis, Austin County,
Texas 77485. Additional information concerning this
application is contained in the public notice section of
this newspaper
Thursday, January 22, 2015, WALLIS NEWS-REVIEW, Page 3
Extension agent asks “Is the Drought Over?”
By PhiliP Shackelford, auStin
county extenSion agent ag/nr
This week an old familiar friend made an appearance again in Austin County.
Someone that we haven’t seen
in some time, THE SUN!
I’m not real sure how many
days that we had of cool,
cloudy weather with some
light drizzle and scattered
showers, but it seemed like an
eternity. But we all know that
as much as we complain about
the weather, if you give it
enough time, it will change to
something else that we don’t
like. Instead of being cloudy,
cold and wet, it will be sunny,
hot and dry.
No one really thinks about
drought during the wintertime, especially not now when
everything is wet and muddy,
but there will come a time in
the very near future when we
might question ourselves and
ask “are we still in a drought?”
Droughts in Texas are a common thing. No matter your age
everyone can share a drought
story. Guys that are the age of
the greatest generation can remember the “Dust Bowl” and
the drought of the 1930’s. The
Baby boom generation can all
relate to the drought of the
1950’s. Both generations can
argue about which one was
worse, but one thing is for
sure, both droughts changed
agriculture forever.
The drought of the 1930s
brought about technological
changes to control soil erosion, and the advent of farm
programs to serve as a safety
net for farmers, while the
drought of the 1950’s forced
many to give up farming all
together and get a job in town.
Both droughts caused a catastrophic change and forced
folks to rethink the way they
did business.
So what about today? The
drought that is the most recent
in our collective memories and
the one that compares most to
the historical droughts of record was the drought of 2011.
A dry winter was then followed by a dry spring and a
faster warm up than usual.
Most ag producers knew that
they were in trouble going
into the summer months with
little to no surface moisture
and shallow stock pond water.
Over the summer months and
into the fall, we witnessed a
drastic sell off of livestock, as
parched dry ground yielded
no grass, and stock ponds
completely dried up.
Cattle numbers in our area
and across the state plummeted to their lowest level since
1950. But was the drought of
2011 the culmination of a cycle
that had plagued Texas off and
on since 1993 or even 1996? Or
was it simply business as usual in Texas? One wet year, followed by two dry years, then
two wet years, followed by another dry year.
Are we still in a drought
cycle, or are we trending back
towards a “normal” rain fall
pattern, and one that we can
expect for the next 15-20 years.
Climatologists across the
country have come up with
many theories and models
about drought and how to predict the next one. They debate
back and forth as to when this
cycle began and when it might
end.
No one really knows for
sure if we are in a 20-year
drought cycle, a 30-year
drought cycle, or if this is
the new normal. However,
there is one thing I know for
sure, there will be another
drought, and if you don’t like
the weather today, just be patient, it will change.
Pamela Catherine Haas New Arrival ...
scholarship available
AUGUSTUS (“GUS”) WYATT STEPHENS
Pamela Catherine Haas Memorial Scholarship applications are available by request
from The Pamela Catherine
Haas Memorial Scholarship
Fund, Inc., and P. O. Box 101,
Orchard, Texas 77464.
The Pamela Catherine Haas
Memorial Scholarship was
organized in memory of Pamela Catherine Haas who was
tragically killed in an auto accident on July 15, 1998.
Pamela graduated from Brazos High School in 1991 and
Texas Lutheran University
in May 1998. Pamela was involved in community service
work through Permian Basin Girl Scouts as Director of
Horseback Riding Program
at Camp Mitre Peak, Alpine,
Texas for 8 years. She went to
Honduras each spring for five
years to work with the Honduran Veterinary Project, a
missionary service.
Pamela was active in 4-H,
volleyball, basketball, track,
swimming, band, horsemanship, F.H.A., Fort Bend County
Fair, Houston Livestock Show,
and Lone Star and Permian
Basin Girl Scout Councils.
Eligibility requirements of
the candidates are to be high
school seniors who are scheduled to graduate in the spring
of 2015 and are planning to attend college or trade school.
The scholarship will be dispensed to a graduating high
school senior that meets the
criteria of the interests of Pamela Catherine Haas. The applicants shall have a GPA of
2.00 or greater. (Based on 4.00
maximum possible) Candidates must have participated
in community service work
and extracurricular activities
throughout high school.
Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2015.
Augustus (“Gus”) Wyatt Stephens was born Nov. 23, 2014
in Houston.
He weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. and
measured 19 inches long. He
is the son of Pamela (Clesi)
and C.B. Stephens of Houston.
Pamela Stephens is formally
from Wallis. Gus’ maternal
grandmother is Jeanne Carroll
of Wallis. His paternal grandparents are Sherry and Bob
Blanks of Norman, Okla. and
Jim Stephens of Houston.
Annual turkey dinner set
Sealy Catholic Daughters are
hosting their Annual TurkeyDressing dinner Sunday, Feb.
1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Sealy Knights of Columbus
Hall.
Plates are $9 each, drink in-
cluded, dine in or take home.
Along with the meal there
will be a cake auction, JCDA
silent auction and a big drawing at 1 p.m.
Sealy KC Hall is located at
1310 Hwy. 90 West in Sealy.
corn, garlic bread and tea/coffee, dine-in or take out. There
will be a cake auction and
silent auction along with a
drawing at 1 p.m.
Proceeds benefit college
scholarships, High school Project Graduation, local fire departments, EMS, etc., and National and State CDA endorsed
charities and projects. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
Little League registration set
Walk-up registration for Brazos Little League will be open
at two locations this Saturday,
Jan. 23.
Representatives will be
available at Ropers in Simon-
ton and at Brazos High School
on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m.
Registration is also available
on line at www.brazoslittleleague.com.
WNR PHOTO BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN
a native of Germany, will describe his harrowing escape
from Nazi Germany during
World War II.
Fifty members and guests
enjoyed a German style meal
featuring sausage and roast
loin pork at the last meeting
The team consisting of Gabriel Janish (team captain),
Emily Martin, Reid Janish
and Walker Eskew traveled to
Denver, Co. to represent Texas
4-H in the National Western
Round-Up Livestock Quiz
Bowl on Jan. 9.
The
Western
National
Livestock Quiz Bowl challenged the team members to
be knowledgeable in management practices, diseases,
reproduction, nutrition, carcass evaluation and marketing practices for beef, swine,
goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits
and dairy cattle.
Austin County’s 4-H Team
advanced to the semi-finals
after eliminating the Wyoming Quiz Bowl Team with
a 17-7 win. In the semi-finals,
the team aggressively competed against the Kansas team to
end the match tied at 8.
The semi-finals continued in
a tie break round with a series
FLAG DONATION FOR WVFD
Monday, Jan. 26
Sausage with wheat roll,
spinach, corn, applesauce,
ketchup, mustard
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Tacos w/trimmings, black
beans, chilled peaches,
salsa
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Beef & Mac, tossed salad,
Ranch, green beans, garlic
bread, fresh fruit
THuRsday, Jan. 29
Oven roasted chicken
w/wheat roll, mashed
potatoes, gravy, okra,
fresh fruit
FRIday, Jan. 30
Ham & cheese sub, lettuce,
tomato, pickle, sweet
potato fries, chocolate chip
cookie, fresh fruit, mayo,
mustard
FFA member residing or attending school in Austin
County. The project has five
mandatory meetings between
April and October with other
meetings also scheduled during this time.
Everyone is urged to attend
the Monday, Feb. 2 meeting so
that exhibitor registration information and required horse
registration information can
be distributed.
For more information, please
call Susan Rice at 979-877-7334,
Matlock Rice at 979-885-9323,
Duane Dudensing at 979-8778471 or Leigh Ann Schulz at
979-865-3127.
Kocurek scholarship
applications available
those students who qualify.
Students must be an active
member of the Brazos FFA
chapter or Wallis 4-H club, be
at least 14 years of age, exhibit
in November. They were also Those interested in the Bluea livestock/poultry project
entertained by the singing of bonnet Chapter may contact
and must be enrolled at a Brathe Concordia Gesang Verein. chapter president Herbert
zos Independent School DisGuests are invited to attend Schumann at 979-865-3804.
trict school.
the meeting. Anyone, including non-German speaking
individuals, is encouraged to
join the Bluebonnet Chapter.
Brazos schools
Lunch Menu
of three questions after which
the Austin County Team feel
short by 1 point with a final
score 9 to 8 setting them in the
third place team in the Nation.
The Austin County 4-H
Team will compete again on
March 6 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Beef
Quiz Bowl.
The team is coached by Austin County 4-H Agent Travis
Gonzales and Dena Janish.
Quiz Bowl Teams are now
being formed for intermediate
age and senior aged youth for
spring competitions that begin in March.
Any 4-Hers interested in
competing on quiz bowl
teams this spring competitions should contact their club
managers or the Austin County 4-H Extension office.
The Austin County 4-H Program provides many opportunities for the youth of Austin
County.
Austin County Colt
Project meeting set
Wallis Volunteer Fire Department received a flag, donated by Woodmen of the World on Jan. 13. Pictured, l-r, back, are Dee Edgar, Bennie Kanak, Jody Marling, Matthew Kulhanek, Donna Hoffman, Captain
The Edwin J. Kocurek scholClark Main Jr., Ray McGee and Louis Heckmann Jr.; front row, Tom
and Patricia Knapp, Woodmen of the World representatives, Asst. Fire arship is now accepting applications until Jan. 30 from
Chief Dennis Kulhanek and Fire Chief Clay Engelbrecht.
Exciting speaker scheduled for German Society meeting
Joe Mannke will be the
speaker at the next regular
meeting of the Bluebonnet
Chapter of the Texas German
Society. The meeting will
be held at the Hill Center in
Sealy beginning at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mannke,
County 4-H team
ranks 3rd in nation
The Austin County Colt Project will hold an informative
meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 at
6 p.m. at First National Bank
Civic and Financial Center (11
North Bell) in Bellville. Anyone interested in showing a
colt in the 2015 Austin County
Fair should attend this meeting.
The project’s new and standard rules and meeting dates
for 2015 will be announced
and requirements will be presented.
Preliminary registration for the project will be
completed on this night.
The Austin County Colt
Project is open to any 4-H or
Wallis Catholic Daughters
to host Spaghetti Dinner
Annual CDA spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. hosted by the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas
Court Queen of Angels #1538.
It will be begin at 10:30 a.m.
until 1 p.m. at Guardian Angel
Church Parish Hall in Wallis.
Plates are $ 7 each, which
includes spaghetti with meat
sauce, salad, green beans,
Austin County 4-H team Gabriel Janish, Emily Martin, Reid Janish and
Walker Eskew traveled to Denver, Co. to represent Texas 4-H in the
National Western Round-Up Livestock Quiz Bowl.
Applications are available
through perspective FFA advisor or 4-H Leader.
Applications need to be returned to your advisor or
leader before Jan. 30 by 6 p.m.
The scholarship winner will
be announced in April 2015.
The scholarship will be given
to your choice of technical
school, college or university
upon proof of enrollment.
THERE’S A STORY BEHIND EVERY KUBOTA.
The Kubota story begins with a dream to connect with
the land and a desire to create something enduring. It always
ends with a satisfied customer riding on an orange Kubota.
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Page 4, WALLIS NEWS-REVIEW, Thursday, January 22, 2015
OBITUARIES
TRAVIS ADAM HENRICHSEN
Funeral services for Travis
Adam Henrichsen, 26 of Austin, were Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11
a.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis. Visitation
was Friday, Jan. 17 from 5-7
p.m.
Travis was born in Houston
on Jan. 28, 1988 and passed
from this life on Jan. 11, 2015
in the mountains of Shenandoah, Va.
He was preceded in death by
grandparents Mildred Smith
and Marvin Henrichsen. He
is lovingly survived by his
parents Ricky and Gloria Henrichsen; siblings Amy Sodolak and husband Owen and
children, Hunter and Haley;
Nathan Henrichsen and wife
Melissa and son Lucas; Ryan
Henrichsen and fiancée Lauren Webber; beloved friend
Taylor Koonse; grandmother Gladys Henrichsen and
Thank You
grandfather Edward Smith
and many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Travis never met a stranger
and was passionate about even
the simplest things in life, always seeking out his next adventure. His charismatic presence enticed everyone to enjoy
his energetic personality. He
clearly enjoyed the outdoors
and had an incredible love of
nature.
Throughout his lifetime,
Travis was an avid athlete. He
participated in the AAU junior
track league and received the
honor and privilege to travel
out of state to Ohio and Florida to compete in the National
Championships. Travis was a
part of the varsity tennis team
throughout high school, and
competed at the state tournaments his junior and senior
The family would like to thank all who shared in the
wonderful Celebration of Travis’ life through the visitation,
rosary, memorial mass and graveside services.
Our heartfelt thanks to all the friends and family members
who brought meals, snacks, drinks and desserts to our home
during this difficult time; the bereavement committee of
Guardian Angel Catholic Church for organizing, setting up
and cleaning for the reception following the service; all the
mass intentions, memorial bench donations, the music and
singing for the services; Father Thuy Quang Nguyen and
Deacon Jerome Losack Sr. for conducting the Mass and Rosary
services; Wallis Police Department and Shenandoah County
Sheriff ’s Office for all their hard work; all the prayers and
support from family and friends; and all the family members
who helped coordinate a beautiful service.
Travis has left this world to celebrate with those who have
gone before us into the kingdom of Heaven. God Bless you.
The Henrichsen Family
PARKER CHAPEL AME CHURCH
21107 Hwy. 36 S. – Wallis
Alice Kindred, Pastor • 979-532-3751
Worship Services – 1st &
3rd Sundays – 11 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.;
Youth 4th Sunday; Sr. Missions
1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday 7 p.m.;
Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m..
THE SHEPHERD’S WAY
A Non-Denominational
Christian Fellowship
Frank Lucas, Pastor
1225 Eagle Lake Rd., Sealy,
979-885-1225
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.;
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
ORCHARD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
979-478-7451
Rev. Pamela Jackson, Pastor
Worship Service 9 a.m.
Seniors Game Day, Monday 1 p.m.
GREATER NEW FAITH
BAPTIST CHURCH
6406 Guyler St., Wallis
Clay Spears, Pastor
Church Services every Sunday;
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning
Worship 10 a.m. Evening
Worship 5 p.m. Bible Study
Wednesday night 6 p.m.
Virginia Gilbert, Agent
Anderson Paint & Body Shop
1125 Miller Road, Sealy, TX 77474
Tel: 979-885-3929 Fax: 979-885-1376
[email protected]
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
10471 Grotto St., Frydek
979-885-3131
Thuy Quang Nguyen, Pastor
Mass Saturday 4:40 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m.
HOPE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
Beasley • Supply Pastor
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Holy Communion
Every Sunday of the month
CROSSROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
301 Wallace St., East Bernard,
979-335-7706 Joe Barbee, Pastor
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.;
Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
Nursery provided for all services.
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years. His continuous love of
tennis earned him a scholarship to Temple Junior College.
Travis’ profound love of nature, sense of adventure, and
his free-spirited love of travel
was evident to all. His overwhelming affection for animals, especially his dog June
Bug, inspired everyone he
encountered. His passion for
photography allowed him to
capture many beautiful scenes
celebrating God’s creation. He
had the pleasure of traveling
extensively throughout the
United States and to Europe
for an extended exploration
with longtime love, Taylor
Koonse, to capture the beautiful scenes and adventures.
Early on, his love of God was
clear. Guardian Angel Catholic Church was his home parish for most of his life, and
this allowed Travis to develop
a deep love and kinship with
God. He was active in Life
Teen and participated in many
opportunities to love and
serve God by loving and serving others. He will live in our
hearts forever.
In lieu of customary remembrances, please join Travis’
loved ones in honoring his life
with a memorial bench in Zilker Park in Austin, where he
loved exploring with his dogs.
Please email taylorkoonse@
gmail.com for the link.
WALLIS CIRCUIT EVANS
CHAPEL AME CHURCH
Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning
Services every 2nd & 4th
Sunday at 11 a.m.
FRIENDSHIP ASSEMBLY OF GOD
301 Wallace St., East Bernard
979-335-7706
Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday
Morning Worship Service
6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service
7 p.m. Nursery provided.
FIRST WALLIS BAPTIST
CHURCH – Hwy. 60
Dr. Eddie Carder, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
GALILEE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Wallis 979-478-7336
W. M. Hatton, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.;
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting;
Every Other Saturday, Choir Rehearsal,
10 a.m.; Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
Community Bible Class; Missionary
Meeting Monday at 5 p.m.;
Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.
BROOKSHIRE CHURCH OF CHRIST
803 Waller, Brookshire
J. Wilhite, Pastor
Sunday 8:45 a.m. Bible Classes
10:45 a.m Worship; 6 p.m. Worship;
Wednesday Bible Classes 7:30 p.m.
ORCHARD TExAS COUNTRY
CHURCH
R. O. Murray, Pastor
15408 FM 1489 281-239-0725
Services each Sunday 10 a.m.
RIVER BEND BAPTIST CHURCH
John C. Crowe, Pastor
27600 FM 1093, Fulshear
281-346-2279
Sunday Morning Bible Study 9 a.m.;
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.;
Wednesday Night Youth Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Need prayer? 281-346-2279
option 3 or [email protected]
SWEET CORNERSVILLE
BAPTIST CHURCH
Tommy J. Blackmon, Pastor
13230 Hwy. 36 N, Wallis
979-478-6614; Pager 713-804-7604
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.;
Sunday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.
CALVARY TABERNACLE
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
309 Joseph St., East Bernard
979-335-6504
Robert W. Means Pastor
Sunday School 10 a.m.;
Worship 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.;
Thursday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1415 Marek Rd. Wallis
Rev. M. Young, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 11:30 a.m.
2nd & 4th Sundays.
Missionary Meetings 2nd & 4th
Thursday, 12 noon; Choir Rehearsal
2nd & 4th Saturday 4 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sabine, Orchard, 979-478-7543
Andrew Bedo, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.
EVERGREEN MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
“The Church with the
Community at Heart.”
208 S. 8th St., Wallis, 979-478-6662
Kevin L. Love, Sr. Pastor
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
608 5th St. Sealy 979-885-3868
Eric J. Pitre, Pastor
Masses: Saturday 5 p.m. English;
Sunday 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. English;
noon Spanish www.iccsealy.com
Cassidy and Nicole Brzozowski are pictured, l-r, at Brookwood Community near Brookshire visiting the Horticulture Division at Brookwood.
LWML teens visit
Brookwood, Krause
Cassidy and Nicole Brzozowski recently visited the
Horticulture
Division
at
Brookwood Community near
Brookshire. From there they
went to Krause Center in Katy,
where they interacted with
residents by playing board
games and card games with
them. Their activities were
5243 Hwy. 36 N. 979-885-3113
Rusty Griffin, Pastor
Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
(Missouri Synod) Cedar St., Wallis
Ray Spitzenberger, Pastor
Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship
9 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st and 3rd
Sundays of each month.
SEALY CHURCH OF CHRIST
6th at Fowlkes Sealy, 979-885-3277
David Massey, Pastor
Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.,
Worship 10:30 a.m.& 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Classes 7 p.m..
GUARDIAN ANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
5610 Demel, Wallis, 979-478-6532
Thuy Quang Nguyen, Pastor
Masses; Saturday 6:30 p.m., Sunday
9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sacrament of
Penance-Reconciliation Saturday 6:15
p.m., or after 6:30 p.m. mass or anytime
by appointment. Religious Education
(CCE): Sunday 8 a.m., Jr. High & High
School Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; High
School Youth Ministry Program
WALLIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Ric Walters, Pastor
Birch at Guyler, Wallis
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
330 Main Street Suite 4
Sealy, TX 77474
979-885-4787
281-347-6200
SIMONTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
(Non-Denominational)
9703 FM 1489, Simonton
Steve Littlefield, Pastor
Sunday School 9 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.
ALL AROUND COWBOY CHURCH
5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy
979-885-1155
Sonny & Gloria Rice, Pastors
Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 5 p.m.;
Wednesday 7 p.m.
NEW LIFE SANCTUARY UNITED
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
129 2nd St. Sealy
979-627-7194 or 832-876-9011
Martin Villarreal, Pastor
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.,
Worship 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
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WORDSERVE: A UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Nolan Donald, Pastor
Huggins Elem. School, Fulshear
Sunday services 9:45 a.m.
www.wordserve.org
1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
172 Selman Dr, Sealy
Pastor Tim Narquez
Sunday School: 9 a.m.Worship: 10 a.m.
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Sales Mgr.
Financial Advisor
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330 Main Street Suite 4
Sealy, TX 77474
979-885-4787
2014 IRA contribution.
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Financial
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. 330 Main Street Suite 4
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77474
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228 East Front Street, Sealy
(979) 885-2967
34350 I-10 West, Brookshire
(281) 934-2479
18821 F. M. 1488, Magnolia
(281) 356-2530
1331 Highway 6 West, Alvin
(281) 388-0388
6401 FM 359, Richmond
(832) 595-9500
820 Bus. Hwy. 290 N, Hempstead
(979) 826-3273
4323 Ave. H, Rosenberg
(281) 342-2452
Mon. - Sat. 8 aM to 6 pM • Sun. 12 to 5 pM
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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Meyer St. at 6th St. Sealy
Eric LeBrocq, Pastor 979-885-2359
Worship 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist
every Sunday 10 a.m.
289 Gebhardt Rd., Sealy, TX
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1000 Meyer St. • Sealy
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
(ELCA) Wallis,
Kirstin Springmeyer, Pastor
Worship 9 a.m. Holy Communion
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday
CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP
If you’re not at your
last
(Inter-Denominational)
If
you’re
not at your
last
job, why is your
401(k)?
First National Bank of Bellville
979-885-6140
job, why is your 401(k)?
Wallis Branch
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Serving the Community Since 1890
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St. Wallis, TX 77485
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last 6404 Railroad
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26440 FM 1093 Rd. Ste 310 If you’re not at your last
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Don’t
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your
Financial Advisor
part of their mission outreach
with the Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League at St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 515 Cedar
Street, in Wallis. LWML officers and Teen Sponsors, Cheryl Davis and Peggy Spitzenberger supervised the trip and
treated the girls to a special
lunch at Brookwood.
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Wallis
138 S. Dill
East Bernard, TX
77435
979-335-9900
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ONLY $10 PER WEEK.
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HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
HOUSE
LEVELING &
LOST SILVER
CHARM BRACELET
IN WALLIS.
Silver charm bracelet
with 2 charms, one is a
heart and other a cross.
Please call
979-533-4216
if you have found it.
references with phone numbers
and mailing addresses. Salary:
District scale. Position opened
until filled. Applications can
be downloaded from our website at www.brazosisd.net .
Contact person: Clay Hudgins,
Brazos Middle School Principal
at 979-478-6814. No faxed copies will be accepted.
STORAGE UNITS. ALSO
3BR house off Hwy. 36 near
Wallis. 979-478-7200 or 979633-8200.
FOR
RENT
warehouse
spaces. Wallis Rentals. Call
979-885-7119 after 5pm or 979877-8105 between 8am-5pm.
FOR RENT, 3-2-2 BRICk
HOME in Orchard, sits on
corner lot home is 3 years old,
ceramic tile floors, carpet in
bedrooms, granite counter
tops, ceiling fans, window
blinds, fenced back yard. $1450
a month Call Scott at 281-7502033
HERITAGE SQUARE APTS.
7626 Hwy. 60S - Wallis 979478-7478. Available Now!
FOUNDATION
REPAIRS
Slabs-Piers & Beams
Replace rotten
sills & wood
Wayne Ivy, owner
281-232-6268
FOUNDATION REPAIR
Concrete Slab
w/Lifetime Warranty
Pier & Beam w/2 yr
Warranty Aluminum
Seamless Gutters
FREE QuotES
Texas BesT
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(979) 543-7700
REGISTERED
LAND
SURVEYOR. Glenn Alexander
Surveying. Bellville. 979-8659145
MOBILE HOMES
HUGE SELECTION of new
and used single wides and
double wides in stock!! Our
competitors hate our low
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Come see the
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: In accordance with the employment
policies of Austin County, notice is hereby given that Justice Of The Peace, Precinct 4
of Austin County is accepting
applications for a Part-Time
Court Clerk position. Applicants must have good organizational and customer service
skills; typing, filing, phone and
computer skills for a busy and
high caseload court. Austin
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not
discriminate against person for
reason of socioeconomic level,
race, sex, religion, age, handicap or national origin. Applications are available at 19 Birch
Street, Wallis, Texas or www.
austincounty.com . Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January, 30, 2015.
SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE POSITION at Brazos Middle School
Brazos Independent School
District is now accepting applications for a Special Education instructional aide position at Brazos Middle School
for the 2014-2015 school year.
Requirements: minimum high
school diploma, eligible for a
paraprofessional
certificate,
fingerprinted according to Senate Bill 9, TB test, and a completed application and list of 3
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AUCTION
30th AnnuAl DeWitt County
All BreeDs Bull & FemAle sAle
Sat., Jan. 31
Cuero Livestock
Commission Co.
Bulls sell at 11 am
Females sell
immediately following
Approx. 30 Bulls
and 300 Females
Offering the following BULLS
•Angus
•Brangus
•Charolais •Polled Hereford
•Hereford •Beefmaster
•Brahman
Females
Featuring Bred, Pairs, and Opens
F1 Braford (many Tiger Stripes) • Brangus • Brahman
Black Baldy • Brangus Baldy • Other Crossbreds
Sponsored by the DeWitt County Purebred Breeders Assoc. and the DeWitt County
Beef and Forage Committee along with Anthony Netardus, DeWitt Co. CEA-AG
115 N. Gonzales, Suite E, Cuero, TX 77954 361-275-0816
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Offices, Clinics, Stores, Labs, Housing, Laundromats, Guard Houses,
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HELP WANTED
979-885-9542
Building & Cleaning of Lakes & Ponds, House Pads, Shop Pads, Roads &
Land Clearing, Demolition & Hauling of Road Material, Sand & Gravel, etc.
Dump Truck
Box Blade
Track Hoe
Dozer
Motor Grader
Back Hoe
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jeraldine
Szymanski, Deceased, were issued on January 14, 2015, in
Cause No. 14PR-9856, pending in the County Court at
Law of Austin County, Texas,
to Joseph A. Szymanski. All
persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently
being administered are required to present them to the
undersigned within the time
and in the manner prescribed
by law. c/o: C.E.Clover, Jr. Attorney at Law P.O. BOX 1765
SEALY, TX 77474 DATED
the 14th day of January, 2015.
C.E. Clover, Jr. (s) Attorney
for Joseph A. Szymanski, Independent Executor of the
Estate of Jeraldine Szymanski, Deceased State Bar No.:
04413000 P.O. Box 1765 Sealy,
Texas 77474 Telephone: (979)
885-3533 Facsimile: (979) 8853534 E-Mail: [email protected]
BUY • SELL • TRADE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION
FOR AN AIR QUALITY PERMIT
PROPOSED PERMIT NUMBER: 120167L001
Serving AuStin And Surrounding CountieS
Steven Zientek, Owner - Wallis, TX • 979-257-4055
Bolten’s Dozer service
Michael Bolten
Owner
979-877-4408
979-877-8557
FRE
Est E
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tes
3006 FM 949 • Sealy, Texas 77474
Land Clearing • Fences • Roads • Ponds
Lakes • Pads • Scraper/Excavater • Insured
E
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FRE imate
Est
LIC# 59348
KEN CLAY
(979) 627-5188
[email protected]
www.claywaterwell.com
Schneider iS hiring
truck driverS!
Experienced drivers, new Class A CDL holders
and owner-operators should apply ($6,000 tuition
reimbursement for qualified candidates)
uP tO $7,000 Sign-On bOnuS may aPPly
earn uP tO $76,000/year
Some drivers home weekly
New compensation rate increase for owner-operators
apply: schneiderjobs.com/newjobs | more info: 800-44-Pride
EOE M/F/D/V
Tanker, Dedicated, Van Truckload, Dray Work
APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, PO Box
791550, San Antonio, Texas 78279-1550, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) for issuance of Proposed Air Quality Permit Number 120167L001, which would authorize continued
operation of the Simonton Sand And Gravel Plant 1 located at 3551 East FM 1093 Road, Wallis, Austin County,
Texas 77485. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on May 21, 2014. The proposed facility will emit the
following contaminants: particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less
and 2.5 microns or less.
The executive director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft
permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The executive
director has made a preliminary decision to issue the permit because it meets all rules and regulations. The
permit application, executive director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit will be available for viewing and
copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Houston regional office, and at the Knox Memorial Library, 6730
Railroad Street, Wallis, Austin County, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s
compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk St
Ste H, Houston, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public
meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit
comment or to ask questions about the application. The TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the executive
director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a
local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. You may submit additional written
public comments within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of this notice in the
manner set forth in the AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION paragraph below.
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. After the deadline for
public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and
material or significant public comments. Because no timely hearing requests have been received, after
preparing the response to comments, the executive director may then issue final approval of the application.
The response to comments, along with the executive director’s decision on the application will
be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or is on a mailing list for this
application, and will be posted electronically to the Commissioners’ Integrated Database (CID).
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. When they become available, the executive director’s
response to comments and the final decision on this application will be accessible through the Commission’s
Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the above link, enter the
permit number for this application which is provided at the top of this notice. This link to an electronic map of
the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice.
For exact location, refer to application.
http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.668333&lng=96.025833&zoom=13&type=r.
MAILING LIST. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to obtain additional information on this
application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted
either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you
communicate with the TCEQ electronically, please be aware that your email address, like your physical mailing
address, will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or
the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea
información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from Vulcan Construction Materials Lp at the address stated
above or by calling Ms. Melissa Fitts, Project Manager at (830) 249-8284.
Notice Issuance Date: December 17, 2014
Page 6, WALLIS NEWS-REVIEW, Thursday, January 22, 2015
Sports
Brazos Cougars
sweep week
The Brazos Cougars stayed in contention
for post-season play with wins over Boling
and Hitchcock in district action last week.
Brazos, trailing 33-30 at the end of three
quarters, outscored Boling 22-7 in the final
quarter to pull away for a 52-40 win. Dillon
Gonzales led Brazos with 18 points, Josh
Janicek added 13 and Jeremy D’Rubio hit
12.
Other scorers were Chris Demny 5, Cameron Clark 3 and Jemarcus Mayo 1.
Brazos never trailed Hitchcock on Friday night. They ran out to a 32-15 halftime
lead and finished strong for a 56-36 victory. Janicek scored 15 and Gonzales put
up 11 points. Other scorers were Demny 9,
D’Rubio 9, Clay Mayo 6, Jemarcus Mayo 4
and Clark had 3.
Brazos stands with a 3-2 district record.
They are open Tuesday, Jan. 20 and host
Hempstead on Friday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
WNR PHOTO BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN
Cougar Josh Janicek, right, emphatically rejects a shot
from a Hitchcock player during Brazos’ win over the Bulldogs on Jan. 16. Helping with tough defense are Cougars Cameron Clark, No. 11, and Jemarcus Mayo, No.
21.
WNR PHOTO BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN
KRUEGER SIGNS WITH GRAYSON COLLEGE
Brazos senior McKenzie Krueger, seated center, signed a scholarship offer on Jan. 16 with Grayson College in Denison to play softball for the Lady Vikings. Pictured at the signing are, l-r, seated, Matt (father),
McKenzie and Jeni Krueger (mother); standing, Brazos Athletic Director Mike Bonewald, Chandler Krueger
(sister), Brazos Head Softball Coach Jerry Bonewald and Brazos Asst. Softball Coach Kevin O’Rourke.
ZAPALAC SCORES A WIN
Alan Zapalac, a 2013 Brazos High School graduate and redshirt freshman for The University of Texas Track team, posted a win in his first
competition as a Longhorn in the Weight Throw. He registered a throw
of 18.56 meters (60-10.75) for the victory and ranks as the No. 3 Longhorn in UT history. His throw also is the No. 8 performance of all-time
by a Longhorn. Information from texassports.com.
SEIDEL SCHROEDER & COMPANY LLP
C E R T I F I E D P U B L I C A C C O U N TA N T S
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8 a.m.-12 Noon • 1-5 pm
Tax Services • Auditing • Computerized Bookkeeping
Financial Planning • Estate Planning • Trusts
Profit Sharing Plans and Administration
620 Hwy. 90 West
Sealy Texas 77474
979-885-6588
Fax: 979-885-6291
WNR PHOTO BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN
Cougarette Lindsey McAnaly, No. 10, grabs a rebound and was fouled
on the put back attempt against Hitchcock on Jan. 16.
AUSTIN COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TAX SALES AND RESALES FOR
FEBRUARY 3RD, 2015
AUSTIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
SCHEDULED FOR 10:00 A. M.
Cougarettes split wins
Tax Sale Information*
1) Tax foreclosure sales are conducted by the Sheriff of the county where the property is located. These sales are held on the
first Tuesday of the month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the courthouse steps at a place designated by the
commissioners’ court.
2) All sales are without warranty of any kind. Purchasers receive a Sheriff deed that is without warranty. Bidders should
satisfy themselves concerning title and location of the property and improvements on the property including any
encroachments prior to bidding. Neither our firm nor our clients can guarantee the title to any property. The tax sale is
an “as is”, “where is”, “buyer beware” sale. If you have any questions about specific liens or ownership of the
property, you may research the title yourself or through a title company. The judgments in these cases list the parties
included in the tax suit.
Taxes may be due beyond what is listed in the minimum bid amounts and must be paid independently of the bid amount.
For more information on the properties listed below please contact Kevin Davidson, mailing address 1235 North Loop West,
Ste. 600, Houston, TX 77008, contact phone number (713) 862-1860 ext. 6903, E-Mail address [email protected] or you
may also contact Tina Swonke @ Austin County Appraisal District (979) 865-9124.
Austin County
Appraisal District
2012V-0075- Brazos
Independent School District,
ET AL vs. Rodriguez,
Marina Robles
February 3rd, 2015
TRACT 2: GEO: R46208
PART OF LOT 9, GLEN-JO RANCH SUBDIVISION,
AUSTIN COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK'S FILE NUMBER
030597 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF AUSTIN
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Value $49,127.00
2012V-0108- Brazos
Independent School District,
ET AL vs. Cooper,
Earnstine, ET AL
Subject to 2014 taxes.
GEO: R11762
A STRIP OF LAND BEING 32 FEET WIDE OFF OF THE
NORTH SIDE OF LOT 5, BLOCK X OF THE A. J. MAY
ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WALLIS, AUSTIN
COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 416, PAGE 841 OF THE
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF AUSTIN COUNTY, TEXAS.
Value $5,638.00
Subject to 2014 taxes.
MINIMUM BID
AT ORIGINAL
TAX SALE
APPRAISED
VALUE AT TIME
OF JUDGMENT
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
R20285
$3,750.00
07-06-2012
Cause # 2008V-0101
Austin County vs. Blackmon, Sandra, Et Al
LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK FORTY-ONE (41),
WALLIS TOWNSITE, AS SAID TOWN IS
RECORDED IN VOLUME X AT PAGE 7
$2,171.38
Huddleston hit 2.
Tomia Lang led scoring
against Hitchcok with 8 points.
Talicia Lang had 6, Hamm hit
5, Chelsea Garbs 4 and Amber
Garbs 2.
The Cougarettes play Hempstead on Friday, Jan. 23 at Brazos and travel to East Bernard
on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
FULL SERVICE CLINIC COMING SOON
RICE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
WALLIS CLINIC
FREE SCREENINGS EACH WEEK
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
- Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Tests)
- HemoglobinA1c
- Thyroid Panel
- CMP (Complete Metabolic Panel)
Each week will be different screens and tests.
THINGS WHICH CAN BE CHECKED AT EVERY VISIT
$5,638.00
Blood Pressure
Glucose (finger stick)
Pulse Ox (Oxygen saturation)
EENT (Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat)
MINOR AILMENTS THAT CAN BE SEEN
Colds/Flu
Sore throats
Allergies
Rashes
Bronchitis
Muscle strains
More involved or identified issues will be
referred to RMA-EB, RMA-EL or RMC ER
PATIENT EDUCATION TOPICS
AUSTIN COUNTY TAX RESALES
PREVIOUS OWNER
CASE NUMBER
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Estimated Minimum Bid
or Value (whichever is the
lower amount)
The Brazos Cougarettes defeated Boling, 33-24, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, but lost to District
24-3A leaders Hitchcock, 25-48
on Friday night.
Talicia Lang led scorers
against Boling with 10 points.
Tomia Lang put in 8, Amber
Garbs had 5, Paige Hamm 3,
Chelsea Garbs 3 and Amanda
Dietary Teaching • Diabetic Foot Care
Skin Cancer Prevention
DATE OF
INITIALTAX
FORECLOSUR
E SALE
OPENING
BID FOR
RESALE
OpEn 8AM-5pM EACh ThuRsdAy
Appointments can be scheduled
by calling 979-234-2551 or 979-335-4433.
Walk-ins (work-ins) are also welcome.
$2,612.14
$870.00
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