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Scripture of the Week THE WALLER Merry LUKE 2: 13, 14 Christmas 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. IMES T “Serving Waller, Hempstead & Surrounding Communities” VOLUME 25 NUMBER 4 VISIT US ON THE WEB @ www.thewallertimes.com Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 10 Pages, 2 Sections [email protected] • Phone 936-372-5184 No indictment for sheriff, jailers General and Cosmetic Dentistry In Sandra Bland case By Carrie Prazak-Gourley with all the evidence as it relates to the death of Bland, The public can be assured that these matters are re- WallerWe Love Dental Services:Children The Waller Times there was no indictment. The grand jury met on Mon- ceiving the scrutiny that was promised last summer.” • Medicaid, Chips, most PPO Accepted On Monday, December 21, a Waller County Grand day, December 21 for about 11 hours, and considered Sandra Bland’s family has filed a wrongful death Jury decided that no felony crime was committed by all things that occurred during the traffic stop, her ar- lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety, • Root Canal Treatment the Waller County Sheriff’s Office or Waller County rest and time spent in jail and cleared jail employees arresting officer Brian Encinia, Waller County, and • Sedation Dentistry/ Laughing Gas jailers in the treatment of Illinois native Sandra Bland. of criminal wrongdoing. two jailers. The trial date has been set by a U.S. Dis- Grand jurors considered evidence collected by a team Jordan said grand jurors will reconvene on Janu- trict Judge for January 23, 2017. • Wisdom Teeth Extractions of special prosecutors named by Waller County Dis- ary 6 to consider other matters related to the case. Bland, age 28, was found dead in a Waller County • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) trict Attorney, Elton Mathis. Waller County District Attorney Mathis stated, Jail cell on July 13, 2015, three days after she was • All General and Cosmetic Dentistry The secret grand jury proceedings included the “The grand jury is working diligently to review the pulled over and arrested by Texas Department of Waller Dental Specials: findings of a Texas Rangers’ investigation. facts and events surrounding the arrest and death of Public Safety Trooper Brian Encinia. An autopsy de- • $45 New Patient Exam Darrell Jordan, one of the special prosecutors on Sandra Bland. They have recessed for the Christmas termined that her death was the result of suicide by with X-rays the case, stated that after the grand jury was presented holidays and will reconvene after the first of the year. hanging.

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& Waller County Commissioners Court ent hours. met at 9 a.m. in regular session at the As a solution, both party chairs Waller County Courthouse. Waller felt that having only two locations, County Judge Trey Duhon conducted each open on Monday-Friday for the the meeting attended by Commission- two weeks before the March 1 primary, ers John Amsler, Russell Klecka, Jeron would create more stability and fewer Barnett, and Justin Beckendorf. complaints. Elections Administrator Dan Teed Commissioner Amsler stated that addressed the court on his concerns for the two party chairs to be in com- Waller Assistance about reducing early voting locations, plete agreement was an “historic mo-

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Hwy. 290 brary--as what they believed to be the be up for discussion again at the next man in the red suit. Pictured are excited Holleman students in Nerva Rios’ bilingual Waller, TX 77484 most viable option. Both chairs stated pre-kindergarten class after they each had a turn telling Santa what they hope to find 936-372-5173 that there is often too much confusion See VOTING page 4A under their tree this holiday season. WISD Public Information. WARM Assistance Office - 936-372-3025 Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rare full moon expected for Christmas Day Saturday By Carrie Prazak-Gourley the shortest day of the year in the North- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Waller Times ern Hemisphere, the winter solstice, which It hasn’t happened since 1977, but this occurs on Tuesday, December 22. The De- year the moon will be full at Christmas. Ac- cember full moon will also have a long arc Wishing our cording to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight and a high trajectory across the sky. 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(936) 372-1177 (936) 372-1177 Page 2, Section A, THE WALLER TIMES, December 23, 2015 Waller Wonders – Ham on the hoof By Nancy Arnold He’s eating MY cookies and he property was carved out of a They stand around 36 inches forbs, roots and tubers, browse, and Kathi Chavez, Jack and Su- calls ME a hog!” dense thicket back in 1985, and at the shoulder, and weigh any- acorns (we have bushels of san Harris, John and Mary Rob- But then he runs out of my most of that thicket remains. Ap- where from 100-400 pounds. acorns on our property), fruits, erson, Jimmy and Jackie Bun- office and heads down the hall parently it harbors feral hogs. The boars, of course, are bigger bulbs, and mushrooms. Animal drant, and Roger and Karen Frey toward the back door. Well, natu- Our company president than the sows. Yikes! matter includes invertebrates (celebrating 30 years). rally I had to follow. showed up while my boss and I So let’s talk about their (insects, snails, earthworms, We wrap up December I met him as he came back were nattering on about the hog. breeding. I’ll quote directly from etc.), reptiles, amphibians, and birthdays and head into Janu- inside the building, and he was He said, oh, yeah, we’ve had a TPWD: “Feral hogs are capable carrion (dead animals), as well ary with Pam Saladino, Victoria as excited as a kid on Christmas guy in to trap ‘em; he’s taken of breeding at six months of age as live mammals and birds if Hatcher, Nita Jean Phillips, Lil- morning. Turns out he had seen about 15 out of here. Again, (emphasis mine), but eight to ten given the opportunity. Feral hogs lian Lee Storz, Calan Boettcher, a feral hog streaking across our something I didn’t know, and not months is normal, provided there feed primarily at night and dur- Chris Perry, Colron Shamblin, lawn just outside my window. too sure I wanted to know. is good nutrition. Under poor ing twilight hours, but will also Lonnie Mikeska, Sr., Marlin Oh, lordy! Those creatures This trapper captures the habitat conditions, sows have feed during daylight in cold or Hart, Kyley Bennett, Mary Ann are nocturnal, and I get here in hogs and sells them to a hunting been known to eat their young.” wet weather.” Weisner, Michelle Harrison the morning around daybreak, compound where rich guys in “Gestation is around 115 Finally, are they dangerous, Strong, John Pinheiro, Rob- o, tell me if some- and I leave in the evening around helicopters hunt them. The meat days with an average litter size and should I be concerned about ert Paben, Douthitt Briggs III, thing like this has dark. The squirrels that run amok is then processed and donated of four to six, but under good encountering our hog in the Mary Sledge, Ben Fritzsching, ever happened to around this place scare the whey to food banks. Or at least that’s conditions (a sow) may have ten parking lot some evening? Short Jill Young, Becky Hyatt, George S you. out of me as I come and go. I’d how we understand our part of to twelve young. While capable answer: yes. Like most wild Russell, Tyler Garrett Storz, Jea- My boss was in my office probably die of fright on the spot this food chain. of producing two litters per year, animals, the feral hog prefers to nette Naegeli Koenig, Melba the other day, standing by my if confronted with 300 pounds of According to the Texas research has shown the majority run and escape perceived danger Bryant, Garrett Evans, Quinn desk munching on my cookies. thundering wild pork. Parks and Wildlife Department of sows have only one per year. (that could be me screaming and Gordon Niebergall, Kathy Frie- I don’t really blame him. These To tell the truth, I didn’t (TPWD), feral hogs are domestic Young may be born throughout leaping about in a panic). How- del, Michelle Taylor, Sonny Tis- were those yummy butter cook- realize we even had feral hogs hogs that either escaped, or were the year with peak production in ever, if they think there’s danger dale, Eudora Marburger, Holly ies packaged in the blue tin (the on our grounds. I should have, released for hunting purposes the early spring. The young are to their young, or if they’re just McReavy, Sam Henry Garrett, one that morphs into a sewing I suppose. In the last two years, ‘way back when. With each gen- born with a 1:1 male to female having a bad day, those sharp Talon Bundrant, Haley Nicole box or some such).By the way, I’ve seen two hog carcasses on eration (and I’ll tell you about sex ratio. Feral hogs generally tusks can do some serious dam- Rollings, Melanee Eloise Elizal- these cookies are made in CHI- nearby roads during my morning that in a minute), the domestic travel in family groups called age to a person. You did note that de (13 already!), and Javier Sil- NA! Who knew? To borrow a commute. Big ugly animals. I characteristics diminish and they sounders, comprised normally of they are omnivorous, right? va, Jr. phrase from the potato chip peo- REALLY don’t want to encoun- develop the traits needed for sur- two sows and their young. Ma- Just when I thought it was Bro. Lowell Thompson, ple, nobody can eat just one, no ter one in our parking lot! vival in the wild. In case you’re ture boars are usually solitary, safe to be outside, now that the 87, long-time former pastor of matter where they’re from. To orient you, I work in wondering, the feral hog and the only joining a herd to breed.” mosquitos are going dormant, I Waller Baptist Church, and an or- Anyway, he’s talking and Cypress, just about a mile north javelina are not related. In fact, Again from TPWD: “Feral have feral hogs to contend with. dained Baptist minister for over stuffing cookies in his mouth of Cy-Fair High School. Our the javelina isn’t even swine; it’s hogs are omnivorous, meaning There’s always something … 60 years, passed away suddenly when he suddenly yells “HOG!” 100-acre facility is bordered by another kind of mammal. they eat both plant and animal Happy anniversary to Jim- I thought to myself: “How rude! Spring Creek to the south. This How big are feral hogs? matter. Foods include grasses, my and Brittany Rodgers, Tom See ARNOLD page 1B This Christmas, may the force be with us

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“Unto us a Child is born!” Presenting God’s Join us at The Fellowship at Field Store News Briefs design for marriage 7 p.m. Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The Waller Times Christmas/NYE closures February 12 & 13, 2016 The Waller Times will be closed for the Christmas and New Years 30402 FM 1488 • in the Field Store Community holidays beginning on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 12 The Fellowship at Field Store 936-372-9465 noon - Friday, January 1, 2016. The offices will re-open on Mon- Other opportunities for worship: day, January 4, 2016. The deadline for all advertising and news For registration and additional Sunday: Bible Study 9:30am & Worship 10:45am articles for the Wednesday, December 30 edition is Wednesday, Wednesday: Bible Study & Meal (n/c) @ 6:15pm December 23, 2015 at 12 noon. The deadline for all advertis- information visit Tuesday: Food Pantry 10:00am - noon ing and news articles for the Wednesday, January 6 edition is fellowshipatfieldstore.org/ The Fellowship is a Bible-based community minded Church whose Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12 noon. All advertising and purpose is to glorify God through His Son Jesus Christ. S.B.C. news articles should be emailed to [email protected]. or call 281-202-9868 “Sharing One Another’s Joy and Burdens” The staff of The Waller Times wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with family and friends. CALH to hold New Years Eve party Save money Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2015, at BULLDOG BLASTOFF the KC Hall in Hempstead with prime rib dinner and dance on your to a Tribute to George Strait by Derek Spence and special guest, Chris Brade. Tickets are available at Steinhauser’s in ROCKETRY MEET & insurance. Hempstead and Carl’s BBQ in Waller or by calling 713-254- 2275. All proceeds will benefit Citizens Against the Landfill Auto • Life in Hempstead (CALH). For further information, please visit WINTER FESTIVAL StopHwy6Landfill.com. January 30, 2016 Fire • Truck WISD schools, offices closure announced Commercial Waller ISD schools and offices will be closed for Winter Break WHS AFJROTC PARENT BOOSTER CLUB IS December 21 through January 1. The Waller ISD Tax Office will • be open on Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31 Monthly from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Employees will return to work on Monday, Jan- SEEKING VENDORS! Payments uary 4 and students will return to school Tuesday, January 5, 2016. EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE WHS STADIUM Junior Fair Board interviews available Knight Insurance Agency The Interviewing/Selection Process for the 2016 Waller County (VISITOR SIDE) Sue Knight Agent Junior Fair Board has been set for Monday, January 12, 2016 at BOOTH FEE: $50 350 Hwy. 290 E #3 6 p.m. at the Barbara Carpenter Building at the Waller County LOOKING FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS, Hempstead, Tx. Fairgrounds. All current 10th grade and 11th grade students from any Waller County FFA or 4-H club are encouraged to HANDMADE GOODS, DECORATING ITEMS, ETC. 979-826-3026 • 800-660-3026 come. Parents are asked to be present to understand what will Vendor cutoff is January 29. be asked of the incoming Junior Fair Board members during a short informational meeting and then go straight into inter- PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE SELLERS views. For more information or to have the application papers be emailed, please contact Linda Randall @ lulu081276@ya- 713-204-9187 hoo.com or 832-279-8464 or contact Julie Abke @ jcabke@ [email protected] Se habla Espanol gmail.com or 281-507-0555. December 23, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 3 Waller Police Department activity Dec. 10 - Dec. 16 S & N Appliances Waller Police Department cer Prudente responded to the On December 13, Sergeant On December 15, Officer officers responded to 38 calls 3000 block of Waller Street to Lopez responded to 31100 Zuniga responded to the 3200 Serving the Waller Area for 69 Years! for service resulting in eight investigate the report of a bur- block of FM 2920 to investi- block of Business 290 to inves- incident reports. 105 Safe glary of a habitation. gate the report of hit and run. tigate a motor vehicle crash. We Service Holiday Business checks were On December 11, Officer On December 13, Sergeant On December 16, Offi- What We Sell initiated. Additionally, officers Floyd responded to the 40900 Lopez responded to the 1700 cer Prudente responded to the completed four motor vehicle block of US 290 to investigate block of Penick to investigate 3000 block of Waller Street to 936.372.3639 crash reports. a motor vehicle crash with in- the report of indecent expo- investigate the report of crimi- 1118 Smith Street • Waller, TX On December 10, Offi- juries. sure. nal mischief. TXDOT urges to plan for sober rides this holiday The Texas Department of Finding a sober ride is easy and tive dodgeball game that uses will be entered into a giveaway Transportation’s “Plan While it can save you from being ar- custom gaming technology to for a donated gift card from a You Can” campaign urges party rested, injured or killed. There replicate the effects of alcohol retailer, restaurant or entertain- 1206 Smith St., Waller, TX 77484 goers to plan for a sober ride is no excuse for drinking and on a person’s reflexes. As par- ment venue. To enter and learn Sunday School - 9:45 am Carrying Christ this holiday season. The cam- driving.” ticipants play, virtual drinks more, follow TxDOT on its so- Common Ground - 11:00 am into our community paign runs through January During last year’s holiday are added and the players’ on- cial media accounts. (a Spirited Traditional) with a strong faith! 1, 2016 and coincides with an season (December 1, 2014 - Jan- screen avatars become less able As always, TxDOT strong- www.wallerumc.org 936-372-3907 increase in DUI patrols and en- uary 1, 2015) there were 2,412 to dodge incoming “snowballs.” ly encourages everyone to plan forcement. alcohol-related traffic crashes The game demonstrates how for a sober ride before going “The holidays are a time of in Texas, resulting in 190 seri- even one drink can slow reac- out. Visit SoberRides.org to CVBS… celebration and family, but they ous injuries and 110 fatalities. tion times. find alternatives to drinking and also require responsible deci- This was nearly an 8-percent Additionally, TxDOT is driving, such as calling a taxi or Christmas Vacation Bible School sions and planning if alcohol is increase in alcohol-related traf- hosting a contest on its Face- using a transportation app on Are you ready for a break? By this we mean Christmas involved,” said TxDOT Execu- fic fatalities over the previous book, Twitter and Instagram your smartphone, using mass break. tive Director LtGen Joe Weber, holiday season. social media accounts. Par- transit, asking a sober friend or This year right in the middle of the Christmas break The USMC (Ret). “Our goal is to Central to the “Plan While ticipants who tag up to three family member for a ride home, Fellowship at Field Store will host a CVBS Monday, save families from the heart- You Can” campaign is a state- friends in a tweet or a post with and staying put. December 28 – Wednesday, December 30, from time 6 break of losing a loved one. wide tour featuring an interac- the hashtag #PlanWhileYouCan ••• to 8pm (supper will be served at 6, n/c) for children pre-K thru 12th grade and adults. Over these 3 days we will answer the questions about the why, how and what of Christmas. Come learn just what Texas Adds 16,300 Jobs in November Christmas is all about and why we even have this holiday Texas employers expanded “I’m pleased to see that the for our state,” said TWC Com- Statistical Area (MSA) recorded discover the real truth about Christmas, because the truth their payrolls in November with Construction industry contin- missioner Representing Em- the month’s lowest unemploy- will set you free! the addition 16,300 seasonally ued to see growth in Texas in ployers Ruth R. Hughs. “The ment rate among Texas MSAs The Fellowship is located at 30402 FM 1488 @ Scroggins adjusted nonfarm jobs, marking November,” said TWC Com- fact that our state has added jobs with a non-seasonally adjusted Ln. (half way between Hempstead and Magnolia) in the the ninth month of job increases missioner Representing Labor for nine of the eleven months of rate of 3.2 percent, followed Field Store Community. For more information call 936-372- for Texas in 2015. Ronny Congleton. “This is a 2015 is a credit to the diversity by the Austin-Round Rock and 9465 or visit our web site: www.fellowshipatfieldstore.org. “Texas employers added good indicator that the state’s and resilience of employers in Lubbock MSAs with rates of 3.3 The Fellowship is a Bible-based community minded Church 179,300 jobs over the past year, economy is growing and that job Texas.” and 3.4 percent, respectively, in whose purpose is to glorify God through His Son Jesus highlighting the diversity of the opportunities will continue to The Amarillo Metropolitan November. Christ. All are welcome. Texas economy and job mar- increase.” ket,” said TWC Chairman An- The Construction industry dres Alcantar. “Job seekers are accounted for more than half of encouraged to pursue these op- November’s net job gains with portunities with employers by the addition of 9,000 jobs, mark- contacting their local Workforce ing that industry’s fourth straight Solutions office for assistance.” month of growth. The Profes- Texas’ seasonally adjusted sional and Business Service in- unemployment rate increased dustry also added jobs for the to 4.6 percent in November, up fourth month in a row, adding from 4.4 percent in October, and 5,500 positions in November. remained below the national av- “Texas employers continue erage of 5.0 percent. to lead the good economic news

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Star Wars has Lucas, of course, did not forces of good and evil, for as I am R. Glenn Smith, your current County Sheriff. For had an impact on generations of create the latest Star Wars film, Jesus Himself said in Matthew the past seven years I have worked diligently to provide moviegoers. The Force, the Jedi The Force Awakens, having sold 24:6-7, “And you shall hear of a Sheriff’s Office prepared for the future of this county. Knights, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi- his franchise to Disney in 2012 wars and rumors of wars. See that I am passionate about the future and what the Sheriff’s Wan, Princess Leia, Luke Sky- for $4 billion. Although he acts you are not troubled; for all these Office can do to make Waller County even better. As walker, lightsabers, and the Death as a consultant, the new film was things must come to pass, but the Star hold a place in our imagina- directed by J. J. Abrams, creator end is not yet. For nations shall a result, I am announcing my candidacy to run for re- tions that Americans can only de- of the long-running hit TV show rise against nations, and kingdom election as Sheriff of Waller County. My 37 years of scribe as mythic. “Lost”, which ironically also was against kingdom..” experience, willingness to change, and be progressive And what about “the force”? awash in the theme of the struggle But as Christians, just as in with ideas to keep our county safe enables me to do “May the force be with you” is a of good vs. evil. the movie Star Wars, we know the best job possible for each of you. I have opened common part of the lexicon in the Last Monday, December that good will in the end con- 3 satellite offices in the county along with completely “galaxy far, far way”, but it has 14, the premiere of Star Wars: quer evil--that in the fulfillment updating our technology in order for us to provide a also become an often used phrase The Force Awakens was larger of time, Jesus, who came to earth better service to each of you. My office has made fru- in earthly language as well. than the Oscars. Four blocks of as a small baby, born in a manger gal decisions in the operation of our current jail and we Lucas, when questioned in a Hollywood Blvd., just outside in a remote Roman province, will are working with Commissioner’s Court to make wise decisions in the future investment of 1999 interview with Bill Moyers the Mann Chinese Theater, was return again in a cloud of glory. a new facility. Tax payer money does not need wasted! about the meaning of “the force” closed to traffic, starting four days As for me, I will enjoy the said, “It’s designed to make young before the premiere. According Christmas festivities with my I ask for each of your votes in order to continue my effort to have a safe Waller County and people think. Is there a God? How to reports, the movie is expected family as we again marvel at to be there daily in service to each of you. do we relate to God? Ultimately to be the biggest blockbuster in God’s gift of His Son. But, with- the force is the larger mystery movie history, surpassing Avatar out a doubt, sometime during the Thank you, in the universe and to use “the and Titanic. hustle and bustle of the season, R.Glenn Smith force” is to take a leap of faith. So this Christmas, as we cel- we will take time to visit “a gal- Sheriff And isn’t that what God is all ebrate the birth of our Lord and axy far, far away”. Paid for by R.Glenn Smith Campaign. Deedee Smith Treasurer, PO Box 474, Hempstead, TX 77445. about?” Lucas went on to say that Savior Jesus Christ, many are on May the force of God’s love in all his films, he adhered to the edge as we seem to be living in a be with you at Christmas and Judeo-Christian tradition, touting world increasingly embarked on a throughout the new year. Merry the primacy of good over evil. downward spiral into amoral cha- Christmas! The force, of course, is not os. However, we should achieve Contact Carrie at gidget God, since it can be used by the comfort in the hope that the baby [email protected] for any ques- Dark Side as well, similar to the Jesus offered to the world. tions or comments on her col- way Satan uses his power on Earth Like in Star Wars, there will umns. to lead humanity to darkness. 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Room available for Parties or Meetings Members from The Waller ISD Community Chorus spread holiday cheer to the attendees of the December 14 Waller ISD School Board of Trustees Meeting. WISD Public Information. Call 713-703-2275 to book. ship title. After the cross country were on the agenda. The Waller pate in an annual team building HOURS celebration, Waller High School ISD and Harris County interlocal activity, and complete a specified Monday - Saturday • 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Sunday • Closed Head Volleyball Coach Jordan agreement for law enforcement number of hours each year in ar- White and Assistant Varsity Coach services and E-rate Contract Re- eas of special need. 31315 FM 2920 #10 Breakfast Served • 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Taylor Kader recognized the Dis- newals for technology services Superintendent Danny Twar- Lunch Served • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Waller, TX 77484 trict 19-5A Volleyball Honors. were approved. dowski presented an overview of 936-931-CARL “Let Molly cook NOW SERVING After the Recognitions, the The Regular Agenda opened the meeting highlights of the High (936-931-2275) your breakfast” Consent Agenda was presented with the setting of a Special Called Speed Rail project and its pro- BREAKFAST by Board President Bryan Lowe. Board Meeting on January 4 to jected path through Waller ISD Consideration of resignations, em- evaluate the Waller ISD Super- boundaries. 00 ployment, leaves of absence, staff intendent. Trustee Joe Landin is Waller ISD’s Director of $5 OFF transfers, the November 9 Board designated to compile the Board’s Building Programs, Mark Lam, Meeting minutes and November comments for the evaluation. The provided a 2015 Waller ISD Bond Your Total Purchase of $20 or More 16 Special Called Board Meet- Board considered and approved project update. Lam introduced ing minutes, disbursements, bud- an option to replace the Waller VLK Architects Principal Todd Valid for Lunch and Dinner. Dine in only. get change requests, tax refunds ISD Stadium turf. The Board will Lien to the Board, who is oversee- Excludes alcohol. Not valid with any other offer. With coupon. Expires December 31, 2015. and reports, and staffing requests replace the turf with an upgraded ing the project. Lam provided a version of the original turf that was bond project summary update. installed in 2009. The Board took Lam stated that Package A, into account several turf options which includes H.T. Jones Ele-

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The October Waller Junior High School Principal’s Recognition of Outstanding Students PROS recognition acknowledged 54 outstanding students. The students were recognized with an encouraging call home to their parents stating the positive behavior the student displayed. WISD Public Information.

WISD Public Information and Mariah Williams; seventh- Mauricio Plaza-Cabello, David Schmidt, Ariana Seeloff, Teri Waller Junior High Princi- graders: Marlies Garcia, Reagan Romero, Justin Rojas, LeeAnn Stanton and Margarita Zarate. pal, Eric Meldahl announced 54 Haynes, Jacob Lassetter, Ronique names of the October Principal’s Lyons, Ingrid Machuca, Jaylon Recognition of Outstanding Stu- McCoy, Aracely Mendoza, Alex dents PROS. PROS is an incen- Nielsen, Gabriela Orobio, Jason Christmas Eve Service tive program that recognizes and Perry, Hugo Rodriguez, Amber December 24 • 5:00 p.m. rewards students who consistently Steele, Roxanne Tank and Eayana set a good example for their peers Walther; eighth-graders: Kayla New Year’s Eve Service by making good choices. Abreu, Rosa Belmonte, Alisya December 31 • 5:00 p.m. Teachers submit nominations Bradley, Avery Brill, Angel Bus- to the principal each week of stu- by-Wilson, Yanel Delacruz, Ray- Cross of Christ Lutheran Church dents who have exhibited leader- na Gooden, Kasandra Gonzalez, Cedar Creek Saloon 19361 FM 362 • Waller, Texas 77484 ship qualities in class through- Deysi Lopez, Iveth Martinez, Se- 20727 FM 362 @ Hwy 290 • Waller, Texas 77484 out the month. At the end of the renity Martinez, Fabiola Morales, For more information, call 936-647-5266. month, the students who were nominated are recognized by the principal and awarded with a personal thank you, an encouraging call home to share with parents the positive behavior displayed at school, a certificate of appre- ciation, and a coupon for a free slushy at lunch. The October students that were recognized in this program are sixth-graders: Dalia Alvarado, Thanh Chiem, Nancy Esquivel, Leah Fraysur, Zack Glynn, Ca- leb Godfrey, Breanda Gonzalez, Katherine Gonzalez, Antonella Jabbour, Jonni Jameton, Fernanda Lara, Chloe Lewis, Michelle Me- dina, Claudia Monroe, Anthony Montoya, Brandon Piper, Brooke- lynn Resecker, Jesus Reyes, Re- anna Rosalez, Kaylee Torres, ARNOLD Continued from page 2A on Sunday morning after falling ill Saturday night. He is survived by his wife Betty, and daughters Theresa Hill, Shiela Thompson, and Beth Cryer, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great children. His daughter, Connie Hegar, and son, Austin Thompson, await him in Heaven. Betty and the family would be comforted to hear from their Waller friends. The address is 46 Tusculum Road, Antioch, TN 37013. Read The Have a blessed Christmas. Waller Times Until next week … Contact Nancy at arnoldn@ online at msn.com, or mail news items www.thewaller to her at P. O. Box 282, Waller times.com 77484.

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Gorgeous trees line entry and surround property!...... $298,500 HOME WITH ACREAGE: Beautiful country home on 2 acres with light restrictions. Pasture in front and behind home for extra privacy and awesome sunrises and sunsets! Lovely pool to enjoy all those hot Texas days along with oversized patio to entertain on...... $315,000 COUNTRY ESTATE: These 5 acres are full of gorgeous hardwoods & park-like scenery. Custom features throughout 3,910 sq. ft. home, 5-4.5-3, back patio, chefs kitchen, crown molding, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors. Enjoy the fireplace, whirlpool tub and granite counter with vanity in your master suite!...... $620,000 67 ACRE ESTATE: Tucked away in the woods just beyond the city enjoy serenity with a view. Custom home built with attention to detail, deep large porches on all 4 sides provides max outdoor living space, beautiful stone and wood work, huge master with fireplace and sitting area, 20’ cathedral ceiling in living room, quality wood & slate floors, standing seam metal roof, oversize 3-car carport, landscaping with irrigation system. Low taxes as wildlife exempt in place...... PENDING...... $1,250,000 183 ACRE RANCH: Slightly rolling terrain, open pastures & hay meadows with mature trees & heavily-wooded areas. This Country Estate: These 5 acres are full of gorgeous hardwoods & park-like scenery. Custom fea- beautiful property includes 2 homes with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each with amazing porches! Great for entertaining, hunting, tures throughout 3,910 sq. ft. home, 5-4.5-3, back patio, chefs kitchen, crown molding, coffered ceilings, horseback riding, 4-wheeling & shooting. Perimeter fenced w/ag & timber exemption...... $2,800,000 hardwood floors. Enjoy the fireplace, whirlpool tub and granite counter with vanity in your master suite!...... $620,000 MULTI-FAMILY Prairie View Duplex: 2 1-bedroom units, screened-in front porch, ideal student housing, excellent location for COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hemp- future development, in need of “TLC”...... $88,000 stead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site...... $39,176/ac. TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View A & M 63 ACRES: Field Store Rd & US Hwy 290 - Excellent location for residential or commercial development. City water & sewer. campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking...... $475,000 Rapidly growing area. Ag exemp...... $1.06/sq. ft. HEMPSTEAD: Investment opportunity - 8 houses on 8 lots. Must be sold together. All but one is currently leased...$364,430 COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT WALLER: 0.982 acres with three steel-frame buildings totaling 8,840 sq. ft plus a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence with fenced yard! 16-camera security system, city utilities, no flood plain and 3-phase electric...... $595,000 Cleared lot in Brookshire with high visibility from 90. Zone commericial or residential. Property is in 100 0.46 ACRE: HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. year flood plain...... $60,000 Furnished with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go...... $1,299,000 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial...... $1.95/sq. ft. 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR 30 ACRES: Commercial corner on Kickapoo right off US Hwy 290. Freeway on/off ramps on east & west side of intersection for brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt drive- easy access...... PENDING...... $2.00/sq. ft. way, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!...... $2,650,000 Page 4, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, December 23, 2015

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4440 3-2-2 Brick home, sunroom, large living with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen on over an acre..... 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, work- ...... PENDING...... $212,000 fireplaces, fenced...... $235,000 shop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag exempt...... $474,900

4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport and large deck for 4449 Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, tennis courts, main home shaded by majestic oaks...... $4,225,000 entertaining...... $210,000 all equipment included...... $495,000

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4359 1-1-1 Brick home in Hempstead...... $69,000 4448 40 Acres, Hwy 290 visible frontage, currently in ag use...... $1,408,400 4375 3-2 Home in town with a smaller home also on property...... $65,000 4449 Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, all equipment included...... $495,000 4391 5 Small homes on 3 city lots, investment potential...... $250,000 4451 42.5 Acres, scattered trees, corner property, can be divided...... $638,640 4441 3-2.1/2 Two story home on two and a half acres with mature trees, large island kitchen, gated 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, workshop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag entrance...... $495,000 exempt ...... $474,900 4454 Nice brick 3-2 home on corner lot with large shade trees, fireplace, hardwood flooring....$139,000 4455 11+ Acres, heavily wooded, secluded, lots of wildlife, Waller ISD...... $146,212 4464 15 Rolling acres with pond, main home has many updates, above ground pool and hot tub, 2 additional homes for rental income ...... $650,000 COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE 4470 3 + Acres, FM frontage, Brookshire area, unrestricted...... $124,990 4088 80 Acres, barns, storage shed, lake, beautiful land...... $2,258,760 4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport 4267 9 Acres, FM 2920 frontage, excellent development location...... $1,300,000 and large deck for entertaining...... $210,000 4275 9+ Acres, Tomball area, ag exempt, FM 2920 frontage...... $750,000 4472 Commercial or residential, Hwy 6 frontage, 7 acres, with manufactured home, 2 storage build- 4276 318 Acres, Peek Rd in Katy, excellent location...... $11,130,000 ings, 2 car carport, unrestricted...... $219,000 4309 Three lots with city utilities, curbs, close to schools and shopping...... $35,000 4473 3-2.1-2 2 Story home with wrap around porch, oversized garage, barn with rollup doors and 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, tennis courts, main home shaded by bunkhouse, seasonal creek, plenty of wildlife, beautiful large trees, secluded on 17 + acres...... $589,900 majestic oaks...... $4,225,000 4474 34 Acres with frontage on 2 sides, live creek, pond, 6 stall horse barn with tack room and wash 4360 Corner lot in city with utilities...... $4,500 rack, 2 septic systems and a well ...... $597,500 4374 10 Acres in subdivision, deed restrictions, Waller ISD...... $435,600 4477 3-2.1-2 4 Acres great for commercial development, FM 2920 frontage...... $958,320 4386 160 Acres with lots of frontage, water well, FM frontage, could be divided...... $2,486,820 4478 2 Acres, unrestricted, well and septic in place, community water also available, FM front- 4411 Lots in City of Waller, corner property, scattered trees, recently cleared...... $27,900 age...... $79,500 4421 Beautiful 97 acres, brick home, barn, pond, scattered trees, close to Hwy. 290...... $2,764,500 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two fireplaces, fenced...... $235,000 4432 Unrestricted lot, commercial or residential, community water...... $165,000 4435 4-3-2 75 Acres, large scattered oaks, ag exempt, community water available...... $1,027,000 4437 3-2-1 Home, open floorpan, island kitchen on 4 acres, beautiful scattered tree...... $225,000 SOLD 4440 3-2-2 Brick home, sunroom, large living with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen on over an acre...... PENDING.....$212,000 31315 FM 2920 BUYING OR SELLING LET #24 Waller, Texas COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED HELP YOU!!