CALH Victorious Against Landfill, Transfer Station by Carrie Prazak-Gourley 6 and Hwy
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IMES T “Serving Waller, Hempstead & Surrounding Communities” God Bless America VOLUME 25 NUMBER 12 V I S I T U S O N TH E W E B @ www.thewallertimes.com Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 12 Pages, 2 Sections [email protected] • Phone 936-372-5184 CALH victorious against landfill, transfer station By CARRIE PRAZAK-GOURLEY 6 and Hwy. 290 landfill site was voided in the settle- their desire to submit another application for a permit on General and Cosmetic Dentistry The Waller Times ment agreement, made after a Waller County jury sided the same site, under the provisions of the Texas Health On Tuesday, February 9, the Texas Commission on with the City of Hempstead and the Citizens Against the and Safety Code under Chapters 363 and 364. Pintail Environmental Quality (TCEQ) informed Green Group Landfill in Hempstead, and shortly thereafter, the 2011 claimed that their Transfer Station permit was “grandfa- WallerWe Love Dental Services:Children Holdings (GGH), the City of Hempstead, and Citizens ordinance, prohibiting a landfill on that site, was rein- thered” by provisions of that code for the entire 410.37 • Medicaid, Chips, Against the Landfill (CALH) by phone that they would stated. acre site, not just for the 1.16 acre transfer station. most PPO Accepted not accept the “grandfathering” argument made by GGH Good news for opponents of the landfill, which be- So when TCEQ called the City of Hempstead and • Root Canal Treatment in regards to their prior Transfer Station Registration, gan last January with the outcome of the trial, continued CALH last Tuesday, informing them of their decision • Sedation Dentistry/ which they claimed exempted them from compliance last October when the TCEQ returned the permit appli- to oppose Pintail’s request, the opponents of the landfill Laughing Gas • Wisdom Teeth Extractions with local government ordinances, which currently pro- cation of Pintail Landfill, LLC, citing several reasons breathed a great sigh of relief. hibit a landfill at the proposed site in Hempstead. The for the site’s unacceptability. Pintail determined not to In Commissioners Court on Wednesday, February • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) • All General and Cosmetic TCEQ stated they would not accept a new application appeal their decision, so the original permit application 10, Commissioner Pct. 1, John Amsler, stated, “For all Dentistry from GGH on the Hwy. 6 site on the “grandfathering” is dead. intents and purposes, the landfill is dead. Victory belongs premise. However, Pintail was not finished yet with Waller to the citizens of the City of Hempstead, and indeed to Waller Dental Specials: Now, GGH will have to be in compliance with local County, and with dismay, opponents of the landfill • $45 New Patient Exam with X-rays ordinances. A 2013 ordinance which allowed the Hwy. learned that Pintail notified the TCEQ in January of See VICTORIOUS page 3A • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) Special - $150 • 20% Complete Treatment Plans Little Eden Children’s Home matron to speak at annual fundraiser • Payment Plans Available ~ NOW HIRING ~ 10th Annual Fundraiser set for March 5 Experienced Bilingual RDA In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the Little Eden [email protected] Children’s Home in Kenya, Africa, Mike Eden Ministries is excited 31315 FM 2920, Suite 16A to announce that Matron Anne Ndumbe of Little Eden will be mak- Waller, Texas ing her first trip to America to be the special guest speaker at the wallerdental.com annual fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the 936-372-2673 Hempstead Knights of Columbus Hall, starting at 5:30 p.m. “We believe that you will be touched by the story of the lives of the 67 children that she cares for as a substitute mother and also the story of her life as a Kenyan woman,” stated Sylvia Eden, wife & of Mike Eden, founder of Mike Eden Ministries and visionary of the orphanage. “High in the beautiful mountainous region above Nairobi, Kenya sit two imposing, red tile roofed rock buildings, built by the loving hands of Kenyan villagers and American missionaries,” Eden described. “These large and spacious buildings are the homes to 35 boys and 32 girls.” These Kenyan children are orphan’s, under the care of Mike and Sylvia Eden, of Mike Eden Ministries of Waller County, Texas. Waller Assistance Their wellbeing, health, schooling, clothing, food and other essen- Restoration Ministries tial necessities are funded completely from loving donors, sponsors and fund raising events. Support W.A.R.M. “Future self-sufficiency is the key to the success of this minis- Thrift Store & Pantry Helping those in need. try,” Eden stated. “Food supplies are raised on site in the “shamba”/ Sylvia Eden (back row, far left) stands with the girls at Little Eden Children’s Home in Kenya, garden by staff members who are assisted by older children. The Africa, after decorating their Christmas tree. Mike Eden Ministries is holding its 10th Annual Little Eden Children’s Home Fundraiser on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Hempstead Knights WARM See EDEN page 5B of Columbus Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. Submitted photo. 40070 Bus. Hwy. 290 Waller, TX 77484 Waller County citizens voice their opposition to high speed rail 936-372-5173 WARM Assistance Citizens, WallCo Sub-Regional Planning Commission meets with TxDOT Office - 936-372-3025 By CARRIE PRAZAK-GOURLEY sion was formed in 2008 under Chapter 391 of the Texas Hempstead Mayor Michael Wolfe; T.J. Johnson, President Monday - Friday The Waller Times Local Government Code, for the purpose of planning the of Waller County Advocacy Group; and Waller ISD’s Su- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. On Tuesday, February 9, at 1:30 p.m., the Waller future development of the community, including the plan- perintendent of Administration, Kevin Moran. Saturday County Sub-Regional Planning Commission conducted ning of transportation systems within Waller County’s juris- Several presentations highlighted areas where the high 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. their first Coordination Meeting with the Texas Department diction. Groups formed under Chapter 391 provide for the speed rail could negatively impact Waller County. A presen- of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the Texas Central protection of rural communities through acquiring coordi- tation given by John Isom, Waller Economic Development, Railway’s proposed High Speed Rail project between Dal- nation with governmental entities, and a seat at the table as detailed the negative impact the HSR would have on our las and Houston, which is now slated to cut through North- an equal partner in matters affecting quality of life. area’s economic development. Other presenters included Inserts east Waller County. The meeting took place on the Prairie Over 165 concerned residents were in attendance at Gary Ferguson, Waller-Harris ESD #200; Danny Twar- View A&M Campus at the Don Clark Criminal Justice this first coordination meeting, including Pine Island Mayor dowski, Waller ISD Superintendent; Johnson; Don Garrett, this week: Building. Debra Ferris; Council member Marie Herndon of Prairie The Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commis- View; City of Waller Mayor Danny Marburger; City of See RAIL page 1B Arlan’s Market Commissioners discuss changes to indigent defense system In wake of Sandra Bland death be our friend on By CARRIE PRAZAK-GOURLEY justice through the county’s indigent de- rounds the San Antonio area, has been the ill can advocate for treatment, and that The Waller Times fense system. first successful participant in reforming those facing criminal charges can have At a meeting of the Waller County Senator Ellis stated that money is their county’s indigent defense system. continuity with representation throughout www.facebook.com Commissioner’s Court on Wednesday, available through grants from the state Some suggestions made by Ellis for the process. 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