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Scripture of We Support the Week THE WALLER Our Service Men and ISAIAH 40: 29-31 He gives strength to the weary and Women increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary. Young men stumble and fail, but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings of eagles; they will run and not grow wea- ry; they will walk and not be faint. IMES “Serving Waller, Hempstead & Surrounding Communities” God Bless America T VOLUME 24 NUMBER 12 VISIT US ON THE WEB @ www.thewallertimes.com Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 10 Pages, 2 Sections [email protected] • Phone 936-372-5184 Commissioners Court Awaits Settlement Terms By Carrie Prazak-Gourley well be a future hazard to area residents as well as uni- 20, retired District Judge Terry Flenniken will hold General and Cosmetic Dentistry The Waller Times versity students. a hearing in District Court 506, at which time a final On Wednesday, February 11, at 9 a.m., the Waller Allen stated that the university plans to expand its judgement would be made as to the validity of the 2013 County Commissioners Court met at the Waller County student body from 8,000 to 12,000 students, but that a Amended Ordinance and Host Agreement, and a de- WeWaller Love Dental Services:Children Courthouse. Commissioners Justin Beckendorff, Jeron nearby landfill would hinder recruitment. termination of allocation of attorney’s fees. If a judg- • Medicaid, Chips, Barnett, Russell Klecka, and John Amsler were pres- County Judge Trey Duhon announced that no exec- ment is made with no prior settlement, further appeals, most PPO Accepted ent, and Judge Trey Duhon presided. utive session was needed, despite it being on the agenda which could be costly to the county, are likely. • Root Canal Treatment During public comments, David Allen, a long-time because no settlement or term sheet had been received According to County Judge Duhon, “Negotiations • Sedation Dentistry/ resident of Prairie View, and graduate of Prairie View from Pintail, LLC. According to Duhon, the City of for a settlement have been positive and I am hopeful Laughing Gas A&M University, who currently serves the Admissions Hempstead and Citizens Against the Landfill (CALH) that a settlement will soon be reached.” • Wisdom Teeth Extractions Office as a recruiter, brought up his concerns in regards are still in the process of negotiating a settlement with In other business, the court approved a payment of • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) to the proposed landfill. Allen regarded the landfill as Pintail. $77,600 to Trico Tower Services for radar equipment • All General and Cosmetic “environmental racism” due to its proximity to the uni- Complicating the settlement is that attorneys for and accessories, and $23,820 to Hills Construction for Dentistry versity. He also pointed out that the majority of Waller Waller County are unable to contact Pintail, LLC, due interior work on the Justice of the Peace Office for Pct. Waller Dental Specials: County’s landfills are located around the City of Prairie to the fact that the president, Ernest Kaufman, is out 2. • $45 New Patient Exam View, including a large one right behind the university. of the country and unavailable to make decisions in re- Commissioners Court was held on Tuesday, rather with X-rays Allen bemoaned the placement of Pintail landfill, not- gards to the settlement. than Wednesday, due to a conference commissioners • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) ing that it is an “accident waiting to happen” and could If no settlement is reached by Friday, February were scheduled to attend. Special - $150 • 20% Complete Treatment Plans • Payment Plans Available ~ Now Hiring ~ Experienced Dental Staff A Journey to Little Eden Experienced Front Dental Staff 31315 FM 2920, Suite 16A A Snapshot of Mike Eden Ministries Kenyan Orphanage Waller, Texas Waller Village Shopping Center By Sylvia Eden their visit, they will be involved in many missionary next to Pawn Shop Guest to The Waller Times projects benefiting the orphans at Little Eden and 936-372-2673 When you mention to someone that you are also the local villagers. The team will be hosting the traveling to Kenya during the summer, you get many annual Pastors and Women’s Conferences and will diverse reactions. Some think that you are going also host Vacation Bible School with the children at on Safari, some think that it sounds exciting, some the home and with the local village children. think that you have lost your mind, but some under- Every summer, the volunteers are also involved stand why you are traveling so far from home. They in many construction duties. For the last two sum- just get it! Because they know you and understand mers, they have been helping to complete a new the call. dorm for the 35 boys of Little Eden, which is located For several individuals from the surrounding two miles from the present dorm. This was a reality Support W.A.R.M., area of Waller County, this will not be their first trip that was finally reached in December of 2014, dur- to the beautiful country of Kenya. In fact, many have ing Mike and Sylvia Eden’s Christmas visit to Little helping those made the trip several times over the past few years. Eden. Moving day was met with excitement from in need in They all have the same reason for going. everyone in the compound. The boys were excited Mike Eden Ministries recently met with prospec- moving into their new home and the 32 girls were ex- Waller and tive volunteers who will be traveling with them this cited that the boys were moving into their new home. Mike and Sylvia Eden and Sarah, a girl who resides at Little year as a missionary team to Little Eden Children’s Eden Orphanage in Kenya, Africa. Photo courtesy of mikeeden- surrounding Home, which houses 67 Kenyan orphans. During See EDEN page 3A ministries.org. communities.

31315 FM 2920, Suite 11 Town Hall Reveals Split in Commissioners Court Waller Village Shopping Center By Carrie Prazak-Gourley can Party Chair Ann Davis, Hempstead law. Agreement, and would prohibit further The Waller Times City Councilman Ben Tibbs, and Zach “All public business,” Duhon re- appeals. Waller, TX 77484 On Monday, February 9 at 7 p.m., a Holland, Manager of the Bluebonnet marked, “by law, must be discussed at a “The county must approach the 936-372-5173 Pct. 4 Town Hall was held at the Pattison Groundwater Conservation District. public meeting and must be specifically settlement with an unemotional business Monday, Thursday, VFD, hosted by Waller County Judge Duhon opened the meeting stating, posted on the agenda.” assessment,” Duhon stated. He went Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Trey Duhon and Pct. 4 Commissioner “The landfill case is the most complex A hearing to declare a judgment of on to say that a settlement is in the best Justin Beckendorff. The purpose of the litigation that I’ve ever been involved the law by retired District Judge Terry interest of the county because it would Tuesday, Wednesday, Town Hall was to discuss the current sta- with in all my 20 years as a practicing Flenniken that was to take place on Jan- resolve the lawsuit, stop the bleeding, Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. tus of the landfill and litigation involv- attorney.” He then went on to display a uary 21 was delayed due to ongoing set- prevent further appeals, and ultimately ing the lawsuit City of Hempstead and powerpoint presentation which guided tlement talks which are still in progress. save the county money. CALH (Citizens Against the Landfill in citizens through the lawsuit litigation If no settlement is reached soon, Judge On January 12, the Commissioners Inserts Hempstead) v. Waller County and Pin- history, and included a summary of the Flenniken will pronounce judgment on Court voted 3-2 (with Judge Duhon and tail, LLC. recent trial. the jury verdict in a hearing now sched- Commissioners Russell Klecka of Pct. 2 this week: Over 150 citizens attended the In regards to the trial, Duhon then uled for February 20. and John Amsler of Pct. 1 voting for and packed meeting. Local officials in atten- emphasized that according to the Texas Duhon stated that any settlement Commissioners Jeron Barnet of Pct. 3 dance were Judge Duhon, Commissioner Public Meetings Act, the jury had deter- would involve an agreement on payment and Beckendorff voting against) to void Harlans Beckendorff, Pct. 3 Commissioner Jeron mined in an 11-1 verdict that the prior of attorneys fees by Waller County, and Supermarket Barnett, Pct. 4 JP Ted Krenek, Republi- Commissioners Court had violated the would void the 2013 Ordinance and Host See COURT page 4A Wal-Mart WARM Plans February 21 Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Printed on The ribbon cutting and the many years of planning the friends of WARM and The of ministry will be available to goal of restoration. Each month recycled paper dedication for the new home of and many hours of hard work Waller Area Chamber of Com- highlight the capabilities of the as many as 30 to 40 individual Waller Assistance and Restora- that went into the completion merce to mark the opening of new 10,000 sq. ft. client/custom- volunteers and 22 churches co- tion Ministries, Inc. (WARM) of WARMs brand new home. the new WARM Treasures Thrift er-friendly facility. ordinate to assist almost 1,000 be our friend on has been scheduled for Saturday, WARM is now located at 40070 Shop, Administrative Offices and WARM is a Christian, people in the WARM commu- February 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. Bus Hwy 290 (next to the Waller Assistance Office and Pantry. community-based, 501(c)3 or- nity. WARM will celebrate its Post Office and Waller County Following the ceremony, coffee ganization dedicated to serving WARM Thrift Shop will be official Ribbon Cutting and Land Company) in Waller. and cookies will be served. the residents of Waller ISD with open Saturday, February 21st www.facebook.com Dedication to commemorate The public is invited to join Tours of all of the areas emergency assistance with the from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Chance of a Clear Clear Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain o o o o o o o o o o o o o o H 64 L 38 H 65 L 52 H 73 L 63 H 72 L 59 H 61 L 43 H 48 L 38 H 48 L 33 31303 FM 2920 Suite B Waller, TX 77484 • 936-372-1177 Page 2, Section A, THE WALLER TIMES, February 18, 2015 Waller Wonders - Happy birthday to a beautiful lady! By Nancy Arnold up to become my mother, which two uncles – Roy Kruft and Virgil Happy anniversary to Delbert makes me, and my three siblings, Gustavus. and Dolly Schultz, Ronney and very blessed people. For 66 years, I’ve reached the elder states- Brenda Bundick, Armando and my dad considered himself pretty man status myself … my sole job Lynna Gonzalez; Gary and Mary blessed, too. was to fill the M&M bowls and Eaton, and Berry and Eunice Har- Last Saturday, February 14, visit with people, some of whom rison. 2015, a few hundred people had I haven’t seen in years. What a joy I’ll wrap this up by sharing an- the opportunity to tell this lady that was, too! And I think I did a other Facebook post, this one from what she means to them, and how good job with the M&Ms as well! my daughter, Nancy Rae, that ad- much they think of her, as we I must heap praise on the dresses all the unrest in this coun- gathered to wish her a happy 90th younger crowd for everything try … all the unnecessary unrest: birthday. they did. The invitations, decora- I just attended a family gathering God must have thought it tions, registration table and book, that included an entire community was a special day, too, because flowers, cakes, food … all the being invited. We had white, black, the weather was birthday-party things that make a party a party Nina Lou Wilson (1939), 14 Nina Lou Wilson McCaig and brown people .... all in one nce upon a perfect … 76 degrees, sunny, blue … everything was just perfect. years old (2015), 90 years old room. We had city people, country time, there was skies, and a gentle breeze … not Extra helpings of thank-you go people, old people and young peo- a feisty little at all your typical February day. to Elizabeth Hart Dominguez, by the end of the day, but that Martha Silva, Sherry Brunson, ple ... all in one room. There were blonde girl liv- Mother’s children, grand- Rebecca Hart, and their talented wonderful tired that comes from Joyce Timmerman, Helen Baum- Baptists, Catholics, Methodists, O ing in the sandy children, and great-grandchil- mother, Betty Hart. having one of those extra-special gartener, Frederick Gollmer, Lutherans, Church of Christ, and back roads of Madison County. dren gathered from near and far Elizabeth put it so well when days that will be remembered Chad Russ, Rand’n Loewe, Me- probably a few that don’t practice She would have been princess of to be with her on this occasion, she posted this on Facebook: Today with a smile … for always. lissa Wood, Daniel Buzek, Cory any kind of organized religion ... her vast wooded domain, but for including the newest one, Penny we celebrated my Granny’s 90th It’s birthday time for Candi Bundick, Katie Haynes, Jason all in one room. Everyone was fel- the fact that her mother was just McCaig, just four weeks old, birthday! I’m not sure anything I Trapp, Judy Connor, Dennis Hooper, Cory Smith, Lesly Ed- lowshipping with one another and as feisty as she, and probably kept who came from Kansas to meet say could adequately describe the Thomas, Jessica Marsh, Lisa Fri- monds, Kym Marburger Murray, we had no fights. No arguments. some of that feistiness contained. her Great-Granny. I visited with woman she is and the family she erson, Johnnie Mellman, Tracy Matthew Thompson, David Scott No hatred. No discrimination. That little blonde girl was first cousins, second cousins, and has created. I’m so blessed to be Sandoval, Edward Walenta, Betty Wilkinson, T. J. Phillips, Mary We’re all human. Why is that so Nina Lou Wilson (now McCaig), even third cousins … some of able to spend this day with her and Jean Arnold, Stephen Buzek, Alice Cook, Jeana Benoit, Chris- hard to understand? born February 14, 1925 to par- whom I haven’t seen in years! My for my babies to be here with her. Joey Smith, Kourtney Hurry, Mi- topher Thompson, Brad Riley, Until next week … ents Elsie Orene Land Wilson last two aunts – Mother’s sisters Well said, Elizabeth … well chael James Cook, Caylie Sierra Lindsey Armstrong, Debbie Neal, Contact Nancy at arnoldn@ and Napoleon Bonaparte Wilson Ann Rogers and Jean Gustavus – said. Dunham, Rachell Mikeska, Judy Garrett Hatcher, Marietta Walker, msn.com, or mail news items to her (Poly to one and all). She grew were at the party, as were my last Everyone was super tired Holcombe, Dee Anna Chesson, and Helen Sanford Hollis. at P. O. Box 282, Waller 77484. In Baseball As In Life, the Good Guys Finish First By Carrie Prazak-Gourley strikes. in seven All-Star games, received For Biggio, family has always Baseball is still one of the na- four Gold Gloves, and five Silver been a top priority. His two sons tion’s favorite pastimes. Baseball Sluggers. have both followed in their father’s games have the advantage of still Biggio is loved by fans, and footsteps and play baseball now at being outdoors (most of them), and he loves them in return. On Friday, Notre Dame University. played on a daily basis. Baseball January 9, fans gathered on a bit- Biggio was also a loyal friend, also offers the added charm of mi- terly cold day at who never gave up on teammate nor league and independent teams, for a Hall of Fame Celebration, and Ken Caminiti, who suffered from like the , who ’s Mayor Annise Parker, drug addiction. The two were provide area residents with all the declared the day “Craig Biggio teammates for seven years, from fun of a Major League team for a Day” in Houston. 1987-1994. In fact, they had much more reasonable price. During the ceremony, Biggio leased a ranch together, but Camin- Baseball as a sport began in stated the following about his fu- iti stopped making payments after the eastern United States in the ture induction, “ I love you guys. his addiction became a spiral of 1800’s. Long named our “national I love this city. I wanted this for decline. pastime”, it’s a game millions of my family, the organization, but After Caminiti’s tragic death It’s time for baseball again. folks continue to enjoy each spring most of all the fans, because the from a heart attack in 2004, Big- Parents are signing their children and summer. fans were the greatest thing to me gio bought another ranch, and his up for Little League and in Feb- In the Houston area, profes- here.” kids insisted on naming it Cambo ruary Major and Minor League sional baseball came to town in Sometimes good guys do fin- (Caminiti and Biggio). Caminiti players report to 1888, with the establishment of the ish first. What stands out about is buried under a large oak on the camps. And despite claims of Houston Buffaloes, who played un- #7 Craig Biggio, one of the good guys, honored Biggio as a player was not his stats, property, “a spot of peace and tran- baseball’s growing irrelevance, the til 1961, when Houston’s first Ma- for his 3,000th hit on June 28, 2007. Internet photo. but his heart. He was someone to quility, “ Biggio stated, “that he opposite is actually true. Baseball jor League Baseball team, the Colt emulate, both on and off the field. knew his friend would love.” has never been healthier--in terms 45’s, joined the . nicknamed “The Eighth Wonder of players, Craig Biggio, received He showed baseball what loyalty “Ken was a great guy, “ Big- of attendance, revenue, and unlike After a short three seasons, and the World”, the Colt 45’s became enough votes to be inducted into and determination are all about. gio has said. “He’d give you the the NFL and NBA, free from labor the construction of the , the Houston Astros in 1965. Baseball’s Hall of Fame. The in- He hustled both on and off the shirt off his back. He just couldn’t As for me, I grew up as a fan duction ceremony will take place field, from the day he stepped onto defeat the monster that had taken of the Astros, following the lead of this summer, on July 26, at Coo- the field at his college alma mater, him. We all tried to save him, be- my two older brothers. In those perstown, New York. He received St. John’s Lutheran Church, Seton Hall University, until the day cause we loved him.” days, we’d listen to games on the 82.7% of the vote, making it on his he retired from the Houston Astros Biggio and his family have re- 1613 Key Street, Waller, radio, and occasionally attended a third attempt, after falling short by in 2007. mained close friends with Camini- game in person. two votes in 2014. invites you to join us for our Off the field, Biggio is the kind ti’s ex-wife, Nancy, and their three My older brother, Allen, loved Biggio spent his entire 20- of hero all athletes can admire. He daughters, who remained in Hous- Ash Wednesday/Mid-Week the game so much that he actually year baseball career --from 1987- has received several awards over ton. worked at the Dome as a conces- 2007--in Houston, playing first as the years for community service. My husband and I were lucky Lenten Services sioner, selling peanuts and coke, a catcher, then a second baseman, Since the 1990’s, Biggio has been to be able to see many of Biggio’s just so he could watch the games. and finally an outfielder. Since During this upcoming Lenten season, we will gather an active supporter of the Sunshine memorable moments, including Like all baseball franchises, 2008, he has served the Astros or- Kids, an organization for children witnessing his 3,000th hit. One to worship together at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each the Houston Astros have had their ganization as Special Assistant to with cancer and their families. of the most exciting days in my Wednesday beginning on February 18 thru March 25. standout players. From Joe Niekro, the General Manager with a role Each year, he hosts his annual Sun- young son’s life was when we ac- Each Wednesday, we will gather to explore how Cesar Cedeno, and Larry Dierker, emphasis on instruction, amateur shine Kids Celebrity Golf Classic, tually ran into Craig Biggio at a to the larger-than-life Nolan Ryan, draft, and scouting. which has raised millions of dol- carwash in Rosenberg. I only had we as God’s people are the Body of Christ in this the Astros have not fallen short Biggio, a true hero in the world. We will worship and hear how our Lord lars for the organization. a blank piece of paper, but Biggio on attracting some of the greatest game of baseball and in life, well True to character, Biggio re- was gracious enough to visit with brought the saving love of God into the world. players of the game. deserves the honor. He was the tired early so that he could coach my son and sign the paper, writing, Remember Ash Wednesday is February 18, 2015. Recently, for the first time in 22nd overall pick in the 1987 draft, his sons, Connor and Cavin, dur- “To Zachary, one of my best fans, the team’s history, one of their best and became known throughout his ing their baseball seasons at St. from Craig Biggio.” It was one of career for his consistency, longev- Thomas High School, where he ity, work ethic, and character. also served as their coach. See GOURLEY page 5A THE WALLER In 2007, he retired from the game with an astounding 3,060 hits, 668 doubles, 1,414 stolen

TIMES bases and a .281 batting average Family Owned — Family Operated in 2,850 games. Biggio played Published Every Wednesday News Briefs Serving Waller, Hempstead and Surrounding Communities DID YOU KNOW? Mailing address is 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas 77484. Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge Plans Benefit Physical Address: 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas. W.A.R.M. is a The Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge will hold its 4th Annual Chili Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 12 noon. GREAT place Cookoff and Car Show on Saturday, February 21, 2015. The Office: 936.372-5184 • Fax: 936.372.5186 to VOLUNTEER. Cookoff and Car Show will benefit the Tri-County Volunteer Fire email: [email protected] Department and the event will be held at the Fieldstore Rodeo The Waller Times welcomes you, the reader, to submit club news, community and church news, school news or Arena on FM 1488 in Fieldstore. Cookoff teams and car show farm and ranch news. 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Local Students Named to President’s Honor Roll at SHSU The President’s Honor Roll following area students have and Shelby Yates, Fashion Mer- Business; Sarah Pearce, Mass at Sam Houston State University been named to the SHSU Presi- chandising, achieved the Honor Communication; and Vanessa in Huntsville, Texas recognizes dent’s Honor Roll for Fall 2014. Roll. Wilder, Interdisciplinary Stud- full-time undergraduate students From Waller, students Lin- From Hempstead, students ies, were on the list. who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA da Ernst, Interdisciplinary Stud- Daniel Aguirre, Criminal Jus- From Brookshire, students during a regular semester. The ies; Marie Masarova, Finance; tice; Michael Curtis, General Alyssa Beyer, Family & Con- sumer Sciences; and Lauren Ki- $23,995 ture, Computer Animation, were Local Students Achieve Deans List at SHSU on the list. Serving the Tri-Counties for over 34 Years The Dean’s List at Sam 2014. 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This meant the older girls would surrounding the home is lush and form a concert for our boys and be moving into the boys former prolific. It is a beautiful country. girls and also to dedicate our new dorm, giving them much needed God is a magnificent creator! boys dorm. It was a very excit- space and allowing the younger Your relationship with the ing summer for our children. This girls added space as well. It was a children is the highlight of your summer promises to be the same. win-win situation all around. trip. It is a time for bonding with Editor’s Note: The Eden’s The missionary trip is not them. You have visited the home would like to invite area residents a holiday. Your morning starts for so many years that you have to join them for their 9th Annual early and the evening ends early, watched the children grow from Mike Eden Ministries Fund Rais- because you are exhausted. The a child to an adolescent. Both of er benefiting Little Eden Childrens days are cold and the nights are you think of each other as fam- Home to be held March 7 at the KC even colder. It is Kenya’s win- ily. You carry them home in your Hall in Hempstead at 6 p.m. This tertime during our Texas sum- heart and you are embedded in event includes a dinner, Live and mer months. There is no central theirs after you leave. They write Silent Auction and raffle. Dinner heat; just one fireplace to gather you the sweetest letters when you tickets are pre-sale only and can be around. You sleep under two wool are apart and you can’t wait until purchased at First National Bank blankets and very seldom turn you return. and Chat & Curl Beauty Salon in over. But you love every minute Last summer, approximately Waller and at Roy Wiesner, CPA of the trip. 252 guests visited Little Eden and Repka’s Hardware in Hemp- Some mornings are clear and Children’s Home during the stead or by calling 979-826-3029. sunny and you are able to look out summer, from all over Texas and Ticket prices are $20/adults and the window and see the tops of Huntsville, AL and high school $10/children age 10 and younger. the beautiful Abedare Mountains. students from Jabini Boys Board- Raffle tickets are $20 on a chance On other mornings, you are sur- ing School in Kenya. This also to win a John Deere lawn mower. rounded by clouds that you think included 150 members of Hous- Many nice items will be displayed is fog until the staff informs you ton’s First Baptist Church Choir in the Silent Auction and offered otherwise. After all, you are at and Orchestra that took time out in the Live Auction, including an 8,000 ft. elevation. The vegetation of their busy mission tour, to per- AR15 Rifle.

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ACREAGE SMALL ACREAGE: Many tracts to choose from ...... CALL OR GO ONLINE...... FOR DETAILS 8.25 ACRES: Near FM529/Sunnyside. Unrestricted...... PENDING...... $10,897/ac. 10 ACRES: Wooded tract in scenic North Waller County. Lightly restricted with community water. Waller ISD...... $15,000/ac. 11 ACRES: 318’ Frontage on FM 359. Unrestricted, scattered trees & brush. Residential or commercial. Easy access to I-10 & Hwy 290...... PENDING...... $12,500/ac. 15.85 ACRES: in gated Skymac Ranch. 2,000 sq. ft. insulated barn with large porch, pond & long frontage & Ag exempt...$18,864/ac. 18 ACRES: Fenced, lightly restricted, Ag exempt. Easy access to Hwy. 6...... $10,111/ac. 35 ACRES: Near Waller on Mathis Rd. Unrestricted. Some flood plain. Several building sites...... PENDING...... $7,850/ac. 36 ACRES: in north Waller County. Pond, large trees & choice homesites. Unrestricted...... $12,000/ac. 39 ACRES: NW Waller County. Secluded at dead-end of road. Fenced, well, 1,500 sq. ft.metal building, 12’X12’ well house, large pond & pad for homesite. Trees & pasture...... $11,450/ac. 40.9 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available ...... $9,500/ac.

50 ACRES: Hockley - heavily wood & bordered on the south by Three Mile Creek. Approx. 85% in flood plain. Lots of WALLER: 13 Acre ranch with 3-2.5 home. First floor has 3,179 sq. ft. with too many extras to wildlife. Great Secluded homesite...... $8,200/ac. list. Separate entry unfinished 2nd floor is framed for 2 bedrooms, media room, great room w/ 50 ACRES: 2 minutes south of Waller. Fenced, well, electricity, driveway w/gate & seasonal creek...... $11,500/ac. firelace, & plumbing roughed in for kitchen, utility room & 2.5 baths. Plus a 35X60 Morton 50.25 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available ...... $9,500/ac. building/barn, RV parking, pond, pasture & fenced...... $695,000 63.68 ACRES: Beautifully wooded w/clusters of trees & 3 ponds. Unrestricted. Ag exempt & fenced...... $14,840/ac. 75.2 ACRES: Organic Farm. Rolling, unrestricted, 2 ponds, 3 barns & working pens. Adjoining acreage available.....$10,200/ac. 93, 96 & 98 ACRE TRACTS: Just west of Hempstead near Hwy 290 & Hwy 6. Scenic, with choice homesites, lakes, sandy soil, gently FARMS & RANCHES rolling & long frontage w/3-board fence. Owner Finance...... $15,000/ac. CORNER TRACT: 32 acres on FM 529 south of Hempstead. 3-2 Manufactured home, 3-carport, pad for 2nd home w/water, 100 ACRES: Level with long frontage near Hwy 290 at Waller. Fenced on 3 sides, pond & shed...... PENDING...... $14,900/ac. electric & separate septic, 7-stall barn, lighted arena, 2 loafing sheds, hay barn, fenced garden area & 2 ponds. Easy access to 144 ACRES: Organic Farm. Rolling, unrestricted, 4 ponds, 3 barns & working pens. Fronts Cochran Road...... $10,500/ac. Hwy 290 or I-10...... PENDING...... $380,000 1226 ACRES: Highly productive working cattle ranch in Chappell Hill. Over 4 miles of frontage, improved pastures, good fencing, 38.5 ACRE RANCH: Near Hempstead. Nice 3-2 metal exterior home w/large back porch. Barn, arena & x-fenced pas- 5 water wells, working pens, chute, hay & equipment sheds, irrigation system for 200-300 acres, holding tank, pond, good interior tures. Ag exempt...... $499,000 road, frontage along creek & Red Gully. Flood plain...... $5,500/ac. BROOKSHIRE: 2-2-2 on 9.6 acres on FM 359. Quarters, shop, covered arena & RV parking. City utilities, well & septic. Un- restricted w/850’ frontage offers commercial potential...... PENDING...... $510,000 HOMES WALLER: 13 Acre ranch with 3-2.5 home. First floor has 3,179 sq. ft. with too many extras to list. Separate entry unfinished FOR LEASE: Nice 2-2-1 duplex unit in Tomball. No pets...... $1,185/mo. 2nd floor is framed for 2 bedrooms, media room, great room w/firelace, & plumbing roughed in for kitchen, utility room & HWY 6 CORNER: older 2-1 wood frame home on 0.39 acre at Hwy 6 & FM 1736. Needs work...... $60,000 2.5 baths. Plus a 35X60 Morton building/barn, RV parking, pond, pasture & fenced...... $695,000 WALLER: 3-2 on 2 city lots in need of some TLC. Great location. Nice trees...... PENDING...... $65,900 35 Acre Ranch: on Hwy 6 north of Hempstead in Grimes County. Gated w/3-2-2 rock home with metal roof, high ceil- BUS HWY 290: 2-1 rock home w/ slate roof. Fantastic commercial potential for your small business, office or shop. Wood burning ings, study & rock fireplace. 6-Stall barn, 3 pastures & loafing shed. Ag exempt & unrestricted. Low taxes...... $1,300,000 fireplace and oversized detached 1 car garage. Beautiful large trees...... $79,500 OAK CREEK RANCH: Scenic 410.8 acres with stately 2-story 5-2.5 farmhouse w/ 2-carport, horse barn, implement/hay WALLER: Older 3-2 w/carport on 1.92 acres. Needs work. Scattered oaks & pecans. Large lighted arena with good pipe fencing.... barn, loafing shed, 6 ponds, running creek & great views. Fenced & x-fenced with 2 entrances from Mitchell & 1 from Old ...... PENDING...... $115,000 Mitchell. Great development potential...... $4,724,833 FM 1887 Frontage: Quaint 2-2 home on 1.7 acres south of Hempstead. Metal workshop/barn with carport. Needs some TLC...$110,000 REMINGTON FOREST: Well maintained 4-2.5-2 two story on 1/2 acre lot. Fresh paint throughout & nice landscaping. Off of FM 1488 near Magnolia. Waller ISD...... $162,500 COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT HEMPSTEAD: 3-3 all brick home on 2.5 lots. Wood, floors, formals, plantation shutters, sunroom, gameroom, crown molding & 0.92 ACRE: City of Brookshire. Commericial or residential. City utilities...... PENDING...... $62,000 fireplace. Needs some TLC...... $162,500 0.99 ACRE: in Waller Business Park. Corner of FM 362 & Park 290 Drive just off of Hwy 290. Additional 1 to 3 acres CHARMING: Remodeled 2-3 (possibly 3-3) farm house on 5 acres in Pine Ridge. Spacious with large kitchen, beamed ceilings, wood available...... $5.00/sq. ft. floors & nice deck for outdoor living. Large shade trees. So much character!...... PENDING...... $225,000 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial...... $1.95/sq. ft. NEAR WALLER: Charming older 3-2-2 home on 5 acres. Eat-in kitchen, formals, fireplace, extra room & screened-in porch. Partially 2.59 ACRES: on FM 2920 near Lutheran Church Rd. in Tomball. Excellent location. Owner financing fenced, storage bldg & scattered trees...... $234,000 available...... $450,000 WALLER: Recntly remodeled 3-2-2 home on 2.3 fenced acres. Property includes workshop, well house & old barn. Ag exempt. Easy 3.96 ACRES: FM 362 near Hwy 290. Corner location. City utilities...... $3.50/sq. ft. access to I-10 & Hwy 290...... $289,000 4 ACRES: on FM 2920 across from Harlan’s shopping center. Rapidly developing area. Excellent commer- COUNTRY ESTATE: Stunning 4-2/2-3 home on 4.5 acres in Tennoaks. Home is loaded with too many features & upgrades to cial location. City utilities. Near US Hwy 290...... $5.00/sq. ft. list + guest suite over garage. Manicured grounds, 22-zone sprinkler system, deck w/hot tub & 30’X50’ insulated shop w/extended 13 ACRES: 700’ frontage on FM 362 & 500’ on “B” Street. Prime location...... PENDING...... $40,000/ac.. cover...... $585,000 30 ACRES: Commercial corner on Kickapoo right off US Hwy 290. Freeway on/off ramps on east & west side of intersec- tion for easy access...... $2.00/sq. ft. MULTI-FAMILY 450 ACRES: Excellent for residential or light industrial development in Katy. 1.5 miles north of I-10 & 15 miles from the energy corridor...... PENDING...... $30,000/ac. TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View WALLER: 3,334 sq. ft. office/retail building on Main Street. Great location...... PENDING...... $99,500 A & M campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking...... $510,000 HISTORIC BUILDING: on 12th Street in Hempstead. Approx 1,500 sq. ft. Great location with high visibility...... $128,000 WALLER NURSERY: 12 unrestricted acres with well, irrigation & commercial greenhouses. Heated plant beds for FARMS & RANCHES year round growing. Everything needed to operate a business...... $250,000

HWY 6 FRONTAGE: Unrestricted scenic 15 acres w/two 1-1 older homes connected together, oversized 2-car garage, kennel, HEMPSTEAD: Investment opportunity - 8 houses on 8 lots. Must be sold together. Allbut one is currently leased...$364,430 covered BBQ area, large shop, covered equipment storage, well house & storage building. Partially wooded w/pond & creek. Fenced HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. Furnished & gated entranc...... PENDING...... $325,000 with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go ...... $1,500,000 Page 4, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, February 18, 2015

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4408 3-2-2 brick home on corner lot with nice shade trees..... 4367 Beautiful custom stone home with cathedral ceilings, stone 4427 3-2 brick home in Cypress, double sided fireplace, Cy- ...... $169,000 fireplace, marble counters, beautiful tile flooring on a hill witha Fair ISD...... $200,000 view, 6 stall barn, lighted arena, covered RV parking, additional barn, two ponds on 30 acres...... $1,080,000

4428 3-2-2 brick home, recent roof, formals, large kitchen on 4402 4-2.1 country home on 4+ acres, two story, stone fireplace, built 4403 3-2 beautiful home on 15 acres with ag exemption, gated 2 lots...... $107,500 in entertainment center, island kitchen, inground pool with spa, cross entrance, workshop, barn with working pens, beautifully land- fenced, 40 x 40 metal building, barn with stalls...PENDING..$379,900 scaped with irrigation, fenced and cross fenced ...... $586,500

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4356 3-2-2 brick home on 5 beautifully landscaped lots, formals, large den, wood burning stove, small 4374 10 acres in subdivision, deed restrictions, Waller ISD...... $470,000 creek, corner property...... $149,500 4386 160 acres with lots of frontage, water well, FM frontage, could be divided...... $2,486,820 4359 1-1-1 brick home in Hempstead...... $69,000 4401 Showplace!! Completely remodeled 4 bedroom home, fireplace, hardwood flooring, granite coun- 4375 3-2 home in town with a smaller home also on property...... $65,000 ters, large game room, deck, inground pool, beautiful scattered oaks, 5 + acre lake, 5 barns, 81 acres, 4391 5 small homes on 3 city lots, investment potential...... $250,000 frontage on two sides...... $1,595,000 4408 3-2-2 brick home on corner lot with nice shade trees...... $169,000 4402 4-2.1 Country home on 4+ acres, two story, stone fireplace, built in entertainment center, 4427 3-2 brick home in Cypress, double sided fireplace, Cy-Fair ISD...... $200,000 island kitchen, inground pool with spa, cross fenced, 40 x 40 metal building, barn with stalls...... 4428 3-2-2 brick home, recent roof, formals, large kitchen on 2 lots...... $107,500 ...... PENDING...... $379,900 4403 3-2 Beautiful home on 15 acres with ag exemption, gated entrance, workshop, barn with working COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE pens, beautifully landscaped with irrigation, fenced and cross fenced...... $586,500 4088 80 acres, barns, storage shed, lake, beautiful land...... $2,258,760 4411 Lots in City of Waller, corner property, scattered trees, recently cleared...... $27,900 4267 9 acres, FM 2920 frontage, excellent development location...... $1,300,000 4421 Beautiful 97 acres, brick home, barn, pond, scattered trees, close to Hwy. 290...... $2,764,500 4275 9+ acres, Tomball area, ag exempt, FM 2920 frontage...... $750,000 4422 Corner lot in Hempstead, additional lots available...... $6,000 4276 318 acres, Peek Rd in Katy, excellent location...... $11,130,000 4423 Two lots in Hempstead, city utilities available...... $12,000 4290 3000 sq. ft. building with covered porches, currently a restaurant, with ample parking on 1.9 acres 4431 5 acres, frontage on 2 roads, close to town, some restrictions...... $79,500 with FM frontage...... $525,000 4432 Unrestricted lot, commercial or residential, community water...... $165,000 4309 Three lots with city utilities, curbs, close to schools and shopping...... $35,000 4433 4-3-2 Brick home with 2 fireplaces, on 4 acres with pond...... $265,000 4349 388 acre horse ranch with rail fencing, FM frontage, barns, stables, 8 acre lake, large irrigated 4435 4-3-2 100 acres, large scattered oaks, ag exempt, community water available...... $1,200,920 hay field, additional ponds, main home shaded by large oaks, additional home on property...... 4437 3-2-1 Home, open floorpan, island kitchen on 4 acres, beautiful scattered trees...... $225,000 ...... $4,225,000 4360 Corner lot in city with utilities...... $4,500 4367 Beautiful custom stone home with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, marble counters, beautiful tile flooring on a hill with a view, 6 stall barn, lighted arena, covered RV parking, additional barn, two ponds on 30 acres...... $1,080,000 SOLD 4372 Awesome country showplace on 50 acres with custom home that includes granite counters, high ceilings, butlers pantry, hardwood floors, gameroom, gazebo, pond, improved pastures, gated 31315 FM 2920 entrance...... $1,795,000 #24 BUYING OR SELLING LET Waller, Texas COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED HELP YOU!!