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And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: IMES “Serving Waller, Hempstead & Surrounding Communities” God Bless America Easter Scripture Series 3 of 4 T VOLUME 24 NUMBER 17 V I S I T U S O N TH E W E B @ www.thewallertimes.com Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 12 Pages, 2 Sections [email protected] • Phone 936-372-5184 No Build Resolution Passed for Electrical Power Line By CARRIE PRAZAK-GOURLEY in the law enforcement forum held on February 17, and rights activists Dan and Margaret Byfield, also known The Waller Times for what he proclaimed was their unified and overwhelm- as “Stewards of the Range”, to advocate for the coun- General and Cosmetic Dentistry On Wednesday, March 18, at 9 a.m., the Waller ing response to improving the area’s crime rate with ac- ty, an action supported by the Waller County Advocacy County Commissioners Court met in regular session tions, and not just words. Group. We Love Children at the Waller County Courthouse. Present were Com- In further action, the court unanimously passed a As it turns out, both Calpine and NRG Energy have Waller Dental Services: missioners Justin Beckendorff, Jeron Barnett, Russell Resolution to support a “no-build’ option for the Brazos come out in opposition to the new transmission line, say- • Medicaid, Chips, Klecka, and John Amsler and County Judge Trey Duhon Valley Electric Transmission line slated to run through ing it is unnecessary, and at a cost of $600 million, is a most PPO Accepted presided. northeast Waller County. waste of taxpayer money. Both companies insist that ER- • Root Canal Treatment At the beginning of the session, Prairie View resi- A no-build resolution calls for the county’s right to COT (Electrical Reliability Council of Texas) improperly • Sedation Dentistry/ dent David Allen presented plaques of appreciation to review, approve or reject a project that would impact its endorsed the project. 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The light, however, which trav- in Israel being declared a sovereign nation. & els through the Earth’s atmosphere, is bent In 1967, the Six Day War took place toward the red end of the light spectrum, in which Israel recaptured Jerusalem as its which causes the appearance of the reddish- capitol. orange moon. Prior tetrads heralded more tumultuous Prior to the upcoming April 4 blood events, such as the expulsion of the Jews from moon, other significant signs have appeared Spain in 1492, and the defeat of Christians This is a spectacular photograph taken in Northern England of the solar in the night sky. On March 20, a total eclipse eclipse that was visible in the far Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2015. of the sun took place, which was only visible See LUNAR page 1B Internet photo. Waller Assistance Restoration Ministries Waller ISD Regular School Board Meets at February Meeting Support W.A.R.M., WISD Public Information ments, budget change requests, and a joint election agreement the Order of the Waller ISD and approved. The calendar re- The Waller ISD Regular tax refunds and reports were on between the Waller ISD and the School Board Election for Posi- mains much like the previous Called School Board Meeting the agenda. City of Waller were approved. tion 5, 6 and 7. Currently David years, and spring break will fall and surrounding communities. helping those in need in Waller was held on Monday, February 9. The Waller ISD and Har- In addition, the appointment of Kaminski holds Position 5, Dr. on the same week as all Region 4 WARM The Consent Agenda was first on ris County Law Enforcement Marion Gollmer as the Election Michael W. Prince holds Position school districts. A Calendar Sur- the schedule and was approved Agreement was renewed, which Judge, and Tara Webb Alternate 6, and Kim Parmer holds Position vey was released to the public, by the school board. Consider- supports the five school resource Judge for the May 9, 2015 Waller 7. Candidates had until February and one hundred percent of the 40070 Bus. Hwy. 290 ation for the approval of resigna- officers in Waller ISD schools. ISD Trustee Election were ap- 27, 2015 to file an application for responses were used to formu- Waller, TX 77484 tions, employment, administrator Election agreements were on the proved. The consent agenda was a place on the Waller ISD School late next year’s calendar. 936-372-5173 contract renewals, minutes of the agenda, including the Waller ISD approved as presented. Board of Trustees Ballot. Several Texas Education January meeting, leaves of ab- Joint Election Contract for elec- The Regular Agenda opened The 2015-2016 Waller ISD WARM Assistance sence, staff transfers, disburse- tion services with Waller County, with the consideration to approve School Calendar was considered See MEETING page 3A Office - 936-372-3025 Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DRT No Longer Oversees Historic Alamo Grounds and Museum By CARRIE PRAZAK-GOURLEY DRT President General Ellen Mc- Inserts The Waller Times Caffrey responded, “While we regret our After 110 years, citing 10 contractual changing role in its daily management, it breaches, the Texas General Land Office, does not diminish our unending passion this week: under the leadership of new Commissioner for the preservation of the Shrine of Texas George P. Bush, is terminating its contract Liberty, and we look forward to maintain- Arlan’s with the Daughters of the Republic of ing our library collection as a historical re- Texas to oversee daily management of the source for all Texans to enjoy.” Market Alamo. For more than a century, members of Commissioner George P. Bush thanked the DRT have lovingly cared for and main- the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, tained the Alamo. This decision does not Printed on stating “Without the early intervention of represent the end of the DRT’s devoted ser- recycled paper the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, we vice to the Alamo, but instead marks a new would not be able to celebrate the Shrine of chapter in their remarkable story of dedica- Texas Liberty today..the Alamo has always tion to Texas history. had the same owner, the people of Texas. There is an expected transition period be our friend on And so to meet the ever-increasing opera- of 120 days to new management. During tional needs of the Alamo, the GLO has the transition, the GLO will issue a request determined to change its day to day man- for proposals to develop a strategic plan and www.facebook.com agement from the DRT and move in a new An Alamo placard showcasing the historic donations from singer Phil Collins. direction.” Internet photo. See ALAMO page 5A Proudly Your Local Waller County Weather Sponsored By: Nothing to smile about? Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Mar.