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We Support Scripture of THE WALLER Our Service the Week Men and Women JOHN 14: 27 27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 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

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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

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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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By Nancy Arnold was heading south on 45 when he ished, a trip all the way around will comparisons for your amusement: killed, no matter how much con- been a vocal opponent, as have realized that he was on an unfamil- be 180 miles – three hours on a • Dallas/Ft. Worth – covers crete they poured to build it, traffic many other elected officials. Get iar road … and there were no other good day! Almost half of it – 72 the DFW metroplex, up to Frisco, just barely oozes along. It isn’t fair involved. Make some noise. May- cars to be seen. He saw precious miles – is open now. In all, five Allen, and Plano; south to Cle- to call it a “freeway. The moving be we can’t stop it; but we have to few road signs, and no freeway of the planned 11 segments are burne and Waxahachie, and east to sidewalk at the airport often moves try. lights, either. complete. All but one of those seg- Garland faster. ••• Finally he saw an exit for ments has been funded, so work • Austin – from Round Rock ••• Light birthday candles for Telge Road, and recognizing the will click right along. almost to Georgetown; to Wim- While I hesitate to mention Ruth Avila, Jared Pitchford, Judy name, he exited and headed south This is the third loop around berley, San Marcos, and Bastrop; this on the same page, it’s impor- Brejcha, John Hearnsberger, to access Hwy 290. He hadn’t been Houston. The next one – if there to Lockhart and almost to Marble tant that we be vigilant about this Tracey Carruthers, Brady Dygert, on that road for a while, either, and is one – will be right at Waller’s Falls proposed high speed train that will Eunice Harrison, Kellie Carpenter, had no idea that he was heading doorstep! It’s only 11 miles from • Rhode Island – most of the do so much harm to our communi- Caroline Crites, Judy Connor, Den- into a war zone of road construc- my driveway to the entrance of 99 state ties – not only ours, but commu- nis Thomas, Jessica Marsh, Lisa tion, closed ramps, and uneven now. The first loop was the 610 • Northern Ireland – most of nities like ours all along the route Frierson, Johnnie Mellman, Tracy pavement. loop. Next was the Sam Houston the region between Houston and Dallas. Sandoval, Edward Walenta, Betty he latest segment I know it was unkind of me, Tollway (Beltway 8). And now we • London – the city and much People driving between the Jean Arnold, Stephen Buzek, Joey of the Grand but by the time he got to the end have 99, which traverses seven of the surrounding countryside two cities stop along the way for Smith, Kourtney Hurry, Michael Parkway (Hwy of his harrowing (to him and his counties: Galveston; Brazoria; • Ditto for Rome gas and barbecue and ice cream. James Cook, Caylie Sierra Dun- 99) between wife!) tale, I was laughing so hard Fort Bend; Harris; Montgomery; • Washington, D.C. area – in- They stop along the road to buy ham, Rachell Mikeska, Judy Hol- T Hwy 290 and I couldn’t breathe. Unlike us regu- Liberty, and Chambers counties. cludes Alexandria, Virginia; Gaith- fresh peaches, sweet potatoes, and combe, Dee Anna Chesson, Mar- I-45 opened last week. The high- lar people, he lives in a civilized The Grand Parkway concept ersburg and Annapolis, Maryland; watermelon. They plow money tha Silva, Sherry Brunson, Joyce way folks got all the barriers down neighborhood (neighbors include hatched in the early ‘80s, and the and the entire Baltimore metro- into the rural Texas economy. All Timmerman, Helen Baumgarten- sometime after dark Friday night George and Barb – Bush, that Grand Parkway Association was politan area of that will be just a blur out the er, Frederick Gollmer, Chad Russ, … and in true Texas fashion, even is – and Ed Emmett (aka Harris authorized in 1984. The Associa- • Chicago – up to Skokie, window of a train going 200 miles Rand’n Loewe, Daniel Buzek, though the road wasn’t officially County Judge), where streets are tion is a non-profit State Transpor- down to Joliet, west to Aurora, and per hour. Cory Bundick, Katie Haynes, Ja- open, drivers immediately zoomed well-maintained. He will probably tation Corporation, and you can further Your best weapon is educa- son Hooper, Cory Smith. Lesly onto the new road. Travel was free never leave home again. keep up with project news at www. • San Francisco – west well tion, so go to http://www.texansa- Edmonds, Kym Marburger Mur- for the first week, so that was okay, ••• grandpky.com out into the ocean, east across the gainsthsr.com and learn as much as ray, Matthew Thompson, David I suppose. Parts of Hwy 99 … a.k.a. The We could build eleven NRG bay and south to San Jose you can about this train AND how Scott Wilkinson, T. J. Phillips, and I got a call the next day from Grand Parkway … have been open Stadiums with the concrete – 1.8 • Jamaica and Fiji – most of to fight it. Then attend local meet- Matthew Thompson. a friend who has never been on for a while. I use the section be- million cubic yards – poured, and each island. ings, including those put on by the Happy anniversary to ANY segment of 99, yet somehow tween 290 and Hwy 59 going south the 110 million pounds of steel Bottom line – this thing is big. train people (http://www.texascen- Gary and Mary Eaton, Delbert and had managed to make his maiden a couple of times a month, and it used could build two battleships Traffic moves along pretty good tral.com.). Ask questions. Contact Dolly Schultz, Ronney and Bren- voyage on the roadway at around saves a huge amount of time, espe- the size of the USS Texas. … for now. As I recall, traffic on your elected officials at ALL lev- da Bundick, Armando and Lynna midnight shortly after the barriers cially since Hwy 290 all the way to Just how big IS this thing? Beltway 8 was efficient in the ear- els. Your voice is important, but Gonzalez; and Berry and Eunice were removed. And what a tale he 610 resembles the aftermath of an What can we compare it against? ly days, too. Now? Not so much. only if you open your mouth. Harrison. told! earthquake. I have such sympathy Back in November, the Houston I didn’t even mention that mas- The city council of Waller ••• He and his wife had been at for folks who have to use that road Chronicle ran a series of maps sive stretch of parking lot called has already officially voiced our Until next week … a function up on I-45 and had left every day, ‘cause there’s really no overlaying the Grand Parkway the Katy Freeway. No matter how concerns to Texas Central, and we Contact Nancy at arnoldn@ for their home near the Galleria a alternate route. on about 20 recognizable areas much land they condemned, no copied all of our elected officials. msn.com, or mail news items to her little after 11 p.m. He thought he When this 99 monster is fin- around the world. Here are a few matter how many businesses they County Judge Trey Duhon has at P. O. Box 282, Waller 77484. Our shaky economy will have great impact on Election 2016 By Carrie Prazak-Gourley colored glasses worn by the pun- slowest of any economic recov- U.S. manufacturing is al- terest rates to lower. In 2008, Fed Like former President Bill dits in the media, reality bites, ery since the Great Depression of ready in recession, as that sector Chair Ben Bernanke was able Clinton’s campaign for the presi- and the future outlook for the the 1930’s. contracted for the fourth straight to lower the rate from 5.25% dency famously once said, “It’s U.S. economy seems bleak. As for the stock market, it’s month in January, according to to near 0. What now? Will the the economy, stupid.” Well, it is, America’s economy is not off to a scary start, with stocks the key ISM index, which tracks Federal Reserve try to sell more and everyone’s life depends on yet in recession, which is defined falling sharply on the fears of industry’s growth. Treasury Bonds to pump more it. by two consecutive months of continued weakness in the Chi- And although official unem- borrowed money into the econ- Yes, our country faces chal- negative GDP (gross domestic nese economy. Even more omi- ployment has fallen to below 5%, omy? What if no one is buying? lenges, but they can all be over- product) growth, but fears of a nous is the fact that the market that number is not at all a true After all, 23 countries have now come. After all, our country is recession are growing fast. Last is off to its rockiest start since picture of the job market. In fact, dropped the dollar as their ex- still the last great hope of Earth, quarter growth was only .7% and 1932. job cuts soared 218% in January, change currency. and a place where Americans for 2015 growth remained at a Wall Street has been spooked mainly due to falling oil prices. Because of these factors, still feel grateful to possess their sluggish 2.4%. by the crash in oil prices. Oil The official unemployment rate, the ability of government to save unique birthright. Still to this In 2008, after the collapse dropped 3% last week and is back as reported by the U.S. Depart- markets this time around will be day, in no other nation, is it easier of the housing market and loom- below $30 a barrel. Cheap oil is ment of Labor, is extremely mis- difficult, if not impossible. Add for a man or woman of any race ing bank failures, the Federal great for consumers, but alarms leading. Why? Because if you to that chaos in currency, bond or ethnicity, to rise from obscu- According to the U.S. gov- Reserve lowered interest rates investors who fear it signals stop looking for work, if your and equity markets, which has rity to a position of power and ernment, the Great Recession to near 0, and began pumping something isn’t right with the unemployment runs out, or if already begun, and the outlook wealth. No doubt that there are ended more than five years ago money into the economy in a se- economy. Several noted econo- you can only obtain part time for 2016 is bleak. millions who would love to walk and recovery is complete. Yet, ries of bursts collectively named mists and investors have stated employment, you are no longer Keep in mind, during your in your shoes. May God contin- most Americans don’t feel that “quantitative easing”. Seven that the market, propped up by counted as unemployed. That’s deliberations to choose a candi- ue to bless the United States of way. Many, rather, feel the ef- years of 0 interest rates, $3.7 tril- quantitative easing, is overval- why the official employment rate date, that nothing is free. Debt al- America! fects of a stagnant economy--flat lion of Fed money printing, and ued, and due for a crash. doesn’t feel like good times for ways must be paid. In the words Contact Carrie at gidget wages, rising prices, high debt, more than 8 trillion piled onto Consumer spending is an- most households. If you include of Margaret Thatcher, “Eventu- [email protected] for any ques- and fear about the future stabil- the public debt has resulted in an other worry noted by economists. the marginally employed, long- ally we run out of other people’s tions or comments on her col- ity of Social Security and Medi- economy struggling to break a U.S. consumers make up about term unemployed, and underem- money.” umns. care. 2.5% full-year growth rate. Eco- 70% of the economy, and they ployed, the rate would more than Obviously, there is a tre- nomic growth in the fourth quar- haven’t been opening their wal- double. mendous disconnect between ter of 2015 was .7 percent. That’s lets much, despite lower gasoline Further bad news that will those living inside the beltway in it. The rate of economic growth prices. Even during the holiday impact growth is the U.S. trade Washington, D.C. and the folks for the last 23 quarters since the season last December, consumer deficit, which widened last month on Main Street. Despite the rose- recession of 2008-2009 is the spending continued to be flat. due to weak global demand for News Briefs U.S. goods to 2.1 percent or $43.4 How to Pay For College seminar set billion, and it is not expected to A How to Pay for Your College Education seminar will be held on improve any time soon. Our trade Thursday, February 18, 2016, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Hempstead THE WALLER deficit with China reached an all Recreation Center. This is a free information session sponsored by time high in 2015, an astounding the City of Hempstead and the Hempstead Recreation Center and $365,691,500,000. includes topics such as types of financial aid, locating scholarships, IMES During 2016, the U.S. econo- T understanding the FAFSA form, ways to avoid college debt, and Family Owned — Family Operated my may also be negatively affect- much more. FAFSA forms will be available (FAFSA deadline is Published Every Wednesday ed by political instability in the March 15 for Texas students). High school students and parents of Serving Waller, Hempstead and Surrounding Communities Mideast, including the mass mi- the Waller County Community are invited to attend. For more infor- gration crisis facing Europe and Mailing address is 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas 77484 mation, contact the Hempstead Recreation Center at 979-826-2441. Physical Address: 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas. the world. This mass movement of people, affecting key global CALH More Than a Garage Sale Set Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 12 noon. markets, could affect the U.S. Citizens Against the Landfill in Hempstead (CALH) has sched- Office: 936-372-5184 • Fax: 936-372-5186 economy in unexpected ways, as uled its February 2016 ‘more than a’ Garage Sale for February 19 email: [email protected] could the continued slowing of and 20, 2016. Donations of new or gently used items are requested The Waller Times welcomes readers to submit club news, community and church news, school news or farm economic growth in China, and and can be dropped off at 641 10th Street, in Hempstead (next to and ranch news. All articles and news briefs run on a space available basis. We do, however, reserve the right all emerging markets. Schwarz Hardware), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur- to edit all news items for length, as well as controversial subjects or anything that may be libelous or slanderous. All fundraisers, thank yous, garage sales, events with a ticket/cover charge, or events that are held by multiple Because of economic un- day 9 a.m. until 12 noon. All donations are tax deductible and funds organizations such as Vacation Bible Schools, Revivals, etc. are considered advertising and needs to be a paid certainty, it is imperative that raised are used to support the effort to stop the Pintail Landfill on advertisement. Email news articles as microsoft word files or in body of email and all photos as jpg files only to Americans take a hard look at Hwy 6. For more information, visit StopHwy6Landfill.com. the email address above. 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Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. ply prints money “magically” Mike Eden Ministries will be hosting their 10th Little Eden Chil- all Display ads are paid in advance, unless you run on a regular basis with our company. into the economy, has ended and dren’s Home annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. Personal ads: 25 words or less $5.25. Any words over 25 is charged at 25¢ a word. Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. at the Hempstead Knights of Columbus Hall. This event will ben- Business ads: 25 words or less $5.75. Any words over 25 is charged at 25¢ a word. Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. interest rates, even after seven all classified Word ads are paid in advance, unless you run on a regular basis with our company. years, have only risen to slightly efit 67 orphan children living at the home. Please save the date. Special guest speaker will be Anne Ndumbe, matron of Little THE cOnTEnTS OF THIS nEWSPaPER aRE cOPyRIGHTED By THE WaLLER TIMES. nO PaRT OF above zero. THE cOnTEnTS OF THIS nEWSPaPER (EDITORIaL OR aDVERTISInG) May BE REPRODUcED OR Remember, this time if the Eden. Also the premiere of “The Story of Little Eden Children’s cOPIED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSIOn OF THE PUBLISHER. nO EXcEPTIOnS!! economy tanks, there are no in- Home” documentary will be shown that night. February 17, 2016, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 3 Waller Police Department activity February 4 - February 10 Waller Police Department On February 4, 2016, Ser- ficer Serges responded to the 40900 block of US 290 to inves- vehicle crash, hit and run. On February 7, 2016, Of- Officers responded to 40 calls geant Bellard responded to the 20000 block of FM 362 to in- tigate the report of theft. On February 6, 2016, Of- ficer Zuniga responded to the for service resulting in four 2100 block of Waller Street to vestigate the report of a motor On February 5, 2016, Of- ficer Zuniga responded to the 31000 block of FM 2920 to in- incident reports. Additionally, investigate the report of bur- vehicle crash, hit and run. ficer Prudente responded to the 40200 block of US 290 to investigate the report of a motor officers completed three motor glary. On February 5, 2016, Of- 40600 block of US 290 to investigate the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. vehicle crash reports. On February 4, 2016, Of- ficer Zuniga responded to the vestigate the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. ••• Great Texas warrant roundup begins March 5 S & N Appliances Representatives of law en- charge warrants from participat- and municipalities of all sizes You may contact the City forcement agencies and courts ing jurisdictions. The focus is will participate in the roundup. Of Waller Municipal Court at Serving the Waller Area for 69 Years! from more than 300 jurisdictions to bring these individuals into It is believed to be the largest 936-372-5614, City Of Hemp- across Texas announced com- compliance with court orders; joint operation of its kind. stead at 979-826-8838, Waller We Service bined efforts to host the 2016 there are multiple options that Affected persons are urged County J.P. # 1 at 979-826-7745, What We Sell Great Texas Warrant Roundup are available to do so. to contact the appropriate juris- Waller County J.P. # 2 at 936- beginning Saturday, March 5. Hundreds of thousands of diction or jurisdictions during 372-2193, Waller County J.P. The roundup is designed to notices were recently mailed the next two weeks to dispose of # 3 at 979-826-7637 & Waller 936.372.3639 target thousands of defendants statewide by participating enti- their cases voluntarily to avoid County J.P. # 4 at 281-375-5233 1118 Smith Street • Waller, TX with traffic, parking, city ordi- ties. Numerous counties, jus- the inconvenience and embar- to see if you have any outstand- nance, penal code, and higher tices of the peace, constables, rassment of arrest. ing violations. Waller Area Chamber of Commerce scholarships offered The Waller Area Chamber of cational goals of local youth. should be employed by a cham- com. Commerce (WACC), established These scholarships are ad- ber member. Completed applications in 2000, is an organization made ministered by the WACC and is The ideal candidate will should be postmarked by Thurs- 1206 Smith St., Waller, TX 77484 Carrying Christ up of local businesses, organiza- offered to high school students demonstrate exceptional leader- day, March 31, 2016 and ad- Sunday School - 9:45 am tions and community members in their senior year. To qualify, ship skills, character and a solid dressed to Waller County High Common Ground - 11:00 am into our community serving the Waller, Texas area. the senior who plans to pursue academic standing. Through this School Scholarship, c/o WACC, (a Spirited Traditional) with a strong faith! The WACC Board, with the sup- higher education or technical award, the WACC Board proudly PO Box 53, Waller, Tx 77484 www.wallerumc.org 936-372-3907 port of the Chamber members, studies, must be employed by a honors those accomplishments. or delivered prior to 4 p.m. to have created a scholarship op- chamber member, be a child of a The application is available the chamber offices, located at portunity in support of the edu- chamber member, or their parent online at www.wallerchamber. 1110 Farr Street, in Waller Whoo Loves Your VICTORIOUS Continued from page 1A Eyes? We Do!!! all of Waller County.” cation for that site would be re- Despite all of their losses, a Also pending in court is the Waller County Judge Trey jected. “This effectively kills the representative from Green Group appeal of the settlement in the Duhon commented that due to landfill. Are they willing to fold Holdings, LLC said last week that case Citizens Against the Land- city and county ordinances re- up and go home? 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Monday - Friday 8:30-6:00 & Saturday 8:30-5:30 See us @WaynesWork.Net February 17, 2016, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 5 SYSTEM Continued from page 1A Texas Trails to the Texas Indigent Defense most counties do not conduct property room, which may con- Waller County. A mobile mental Enrichment Activities Commission (TDIC) asking for weapon’s audits, however, there tain evidence. A regular audit of health team is instantly available a review/assessment of Waller are a few that do. the WCSO was already sched- to provide services within one County’s Indigent Defense Pro- “All departments are audited uled for the spring. hour to a jail or a home. gram and to inquire about possi- by our office, including the sher- In other business, the court Also, the court approved a • After school Art & Sewing ble grant opportunities available iff’s. The last audit of the sher- approved payment of $35,933 proclamation proclaiming Feb- to upgrade the program. iff’s office was done in 2014, but to Texana for behavioral health- ruary Black History Month in • Home school Art & Literacy, STEM After the presentation, Dis- weapons were not a part of that care. Last quarter, over 12,000 Waller County. • Alpaca Adventures & Obstacle Course trict Judge Albert McCaig, Jr. process,” Younts explained. individuals received services Judge Trey Duhon conduct- • Girls Night Out Painting and Fiber Art presented the current status of After intense discussion, for behavioral health. The state ed the regular session meeting, the county’s indigent defense the court voted to request (not provides $3 million for behav- also attended by Commissioners • Mommywww.txtalpacas.com & Me Story Time/Activity plan, procedures and policies. direct), and the county auditor ior services in Waller County, Justin Beckendorf, John Amsler, 832-498-1941 McCaig stated during his presen- agreed to conduct the weapons which includes a center for chil- Jeron Barnett, and Russell tation, “I welcome an assessment audit, with the exclusion of the dren with autism in southern Klecka. and believe we will be shown to be in compliance with all state Located at our Private Studio in Hempstead laws.” McCaig added that five Visit our website and check out Farm News & Ages 3 - Adult additional magistrates, a team Events Tabs for class schedule, descriptions from TIDC, has assessed Waller County’s Indigent Defense Plan, and to register online for classes and events. making sure the plan is current on all laws. Judge McCaig stated that numerous internal control mea- sures are used to ensure the county is in compliance with the Waller Indigent Defense plan by including the County Auditor, District Clerk, District Attorney, and Contract Attorneys in the process of compliance. Ridin’ With Christ Fellowship “Of course, good legal 31083108 Washington Washington St. St. counsel is also integral to any Waller,Waller, Texas Texas 77484 77484 plan. Waller County has 10 in- Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. For more information call: digent attorneys, a diverse team Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. For more information call: Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. (936) 372-3100 Main consisting of three Spanish lan- Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. (936) 372-3100 Main guage speakers and three Afri- Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. (713) (713) 899-3021 899-3021 Pastor Pastor Over 100 people attended the Republican Women of Waller County’s Candidate Forum on Tues- Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. can Americans, and a mixture of A non-denominational cowboy church that day, February 9, 2016, at the Hempstead Theater. Those candidates in attendance along with the A non-denominational cowboy church that preaches the Bible from Genesis to male and female advocates, who preaches the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. office they are running for were Ben Tibbs, Democratic Waller County Chair; Kevin Jewell, Re- Revelations. have a total combined average publican for 14th Court of Appeals, Place 2; Marvin Hood, Republican Commissioner Pct. 3; Scott Boots,Boots, jeans, jeans, and cowboy and hats cowboyare always welcome! hats experience of 22.4 years,” added Green, Constable Pct. 3; Terry Hall, Republican Waller County Sheriff; Maria Vargas, Republican are always welcome! McCaig. Waller County Tax Assessor; Jeron Barnett, Democratic Commissioner Pct. 3; Dani Post, Repub- Waller County has a large lican Chair; Ellen Shelburne, Republican Waller County Tax Assessor; Brian Becvar, Republican Where Jesus becomes REAL! percentage of indigent cases. In Commissioner Pct. 1; John Amsler, Republican Commissioner Pct. 1; Brian Nichols, Republican 2015, the county prosecuted 572 Wanted ~ Anointed Musicians & Singers Commissioner Pct. 1; Rupert Sheridan, Republican Commis- felonies, of which 336 were in- sioner Pct. 1; and Wallace Koenning, Republican Waller County digent cases or about 42% of all Chair.After introductions and initial statements, candidates re- cases presented to the court. sponded to questions presented by voters. For over two hours, ••• candidates responded to questions generated by Waller County Commissioner Pct. 2, Rus- voters on the problems and prospects for Waller County’s fu- Hempstead FFA sell Klecka requested that the ture. At the close of the forum, each candidate was offered the court direct County Auditor, Alan opportunity to sum up what their plans are if elected to office. 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The Sheffield presented each of their meeting highlighted several outstanding student and staff achievements throughout the district. students whose art pieces had been Pictured is a group of students who were recognized by the board for their contributions to the selected by the Houston Livestock UIL Academic All-Star Team. WISD Public Information. Show and Rodeo judges to the Board. The selected pieces will Debate Coach and Teacher Julie Finally, the last recognition on superintendent or assistant super- be displayed at the Houston Live- Bonner highlighted four students, the agenda highlighted the Waller intendent for finance to approve stock Show and Rodeo throughout who were recognized for compet- High School football players who the amount, interest rate, price and the month of March. ing in the Oratory and Impromptu were selected to receive District other terms thereof; authorizing The next recognition com- Speaking events and advancing 19-5A Football Honors. Waller the redemption prior to the matu- $18,995 mended the Waller High School from the first round of the compe- ISD Athletic Director and Head rity of certain outstanding bonds; Debate Team for their participa- tition. Football Coach Jim Phillips pre- and containing other items related Serving the Tri-Counties over 34 Years tion at the Stanford Debate In- Waller High School teachers sented the recognition to the board, thereto. This agenda item was pre- vitational. Waller High School Seth Marable and Melissa Walton and informed the school board of sented by Ben Morse of Andrews took to the podium next to recog- the honor each player received. Kurth. nize the winners of the 2016 Mr. The Consent Agenda was The 2016-2017 Waller ISD and Miss Valentine’s Pageant, next on the agenda, and was ap- School Calendar was considered CCR Buildings Justin Pershall and Kennedy El- proved by the Board. Consider- and approved. 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The team earned near The W.C. Schultz Junior perfect high scores over the two- High School Competition Cheer day period. Team brought home first place at Ten cheer athletes were se- the Spirit Celebration Galveston lected out 500 cheer athletes and Island National Competition on won the WOW award, an award Sunday, January 17. 500 student for being a cheer stand-out. One athletes competed in the spec- of the ten cheer athletes selected tacular event showing off their was Schultz Junior High’s very cheer talents at the competition. own Gwyneth Kosik. Gwyn was Teams from across Texas from identified for being an all-around Caldwell, Desoto, Angleton, cheer standout that grabbed the Spring, Texarkana, Pearland, and judge’s attention at the competi- Sugar Land gathered to compete tion. in cheer and hip hop. The team received first place Coach Mary Bennett worked in their division at the finals, tirelessly with the dedicated stu- which earned the team medals, dents throughout the school year a trophy that will be displayed to get them ready for the event. at the school, and cheer jackets. The cheer team practiced each The team will be recognized day during their advisory class at the February 8 Waller ISD period, and on several Friday The W.C. Schultz Junior High School competition cheer team is heading to New Orleans to School Board Meeting for their Gwyneth Kosik is one of ten evenings, with more frequent compete against other national champions. The team won a paid bid at the Spirit Celebration achievements at the competi- cheer athletes out of 500 that practices occurring before com- Galveston Island 2-Day National Competition. WISD Public Information. tion. The One Competition will won a WOW Award at Spirit petition time. be held in New Orleans, Louisi- Celebration Galveston Island Coach Bennett was in tears fees in New Orleans, Louisiana so hard. I am so proud of every transitions, motions, dancing, ana on the weekend of April 29. 2-Day National Competition during the announcement that to compete with other national one of them and thankful for performance, school presenta- The team is selling popcorn to for capturing the judge’s at- the team had won a paid bid that champions in the One Competi- the parent support.” The team tion, overall impression, stunts, help raise funds that will pay for tention at the competition for covers the cheer competition tion. She said, “Our girls worked was judged on tumbling, jumps, pyramids, tosses, and routine their travel costs to the competi- being a cheer stand-out. WISD tion. Public Information.

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If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also NOTICE OF EXEMPTION be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writ- It is the intention of the following districts to hold the May 7, 2016, Directors Election without ing within 15 days following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. providing a voting station that meets the requirements for accessibility under 42 U.S.C. Section 15481(a)(3) on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance: Willow If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the Executive Director will forward the Creek Farms Municipal Utility District, Kickapoo Fresh Water Supply District of Waller County, application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consider- and Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3. ation at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested The above-listed districts invoke an exemption from the acquisition, lease, or use of an electronic case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of voting system for the election. Any voter in any of the above-listed districts may request the use Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this applica- of a voting station that meets the accessibility requirements for voting by a person with a disability tion. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor by contacting the person below. The request must be received no later than the 45th day before the submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, election date in accordance with Section 49.111(d) of the Texas Water Code. You may send your the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and request to: Robyn German, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment pe- 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, [email protected]. You can fax your request to (713) 800-1171. riod. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s Please include the name of the district and the requesting voter’s name, address, telephone number jurisdiction to address in this proceeding. and e-mail address (if applicable). MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mail- AVISO DE EXENCIÓN ing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Es la intención de los siguientes distritos realizar la Elección de Directores el 7 de mayo de 2016 Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of sin proveer una estación de votación que cumpla con los requisitos de accesibilidad de la Sección the Chief Clerk for this application. 15481(a)(3) del 42 U.S.C. el día de la elección y durante el periodo de votación anticipada en persona: Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Willow Creek Farms, Distrito de Suministro de AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION Public comments and requests must be submitted Agua Dulce de Kickapoo del Condado de Waller y Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Com- 3 del Condado de Harris-Waller. mission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. 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Small Office Shady Oaks Apartments. Waller County Election Day and Early Voting Locations and Hours Senior community 55+. Affordable (Sitios y Horarios de Votación del Dia Elecciones, y por Anticipado, del Condado de Waller) Building fOR leaSe living. Colorado Valley Transit route. March 1, 2016 Primaries (Primarias, 01 de Marzo, 2016) Laundry on site. Call 936-857-5511. 2319 Main Street 10tc3/30 Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote. Downtown Waller (El Día de Elección, los votantes deberán votar en su precinto donde están registrados para votar.) Recently Remodeled Historic Barber Shop Building CLASSIFIEDS Location of Election Day Polling Places (Ubicación de las casillas electorales el Día de Elección) Pct (Precinto) 101: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 811 14th St., Hempstead Call 281-897-1119 936.372.5184 Pct (Precinto) 102: Waller County Annex, 775 Bus. 290 East, Hempstead Pct (Precinto) 103: Hempstead High School Library, 801 Donoho St., Hempstead Pct (Precinto) 104: Waller County Fairgrounds, 21988 FM 359, Hempstead Pct (Precinto) 105: Rolling Hills Vol. Fire Dept., 31601 FM 1736, Hempstead FOR LEASE Pct (Precinto) 206: Fieldstore County Building (JP2) 27388 Fieldstore Road, Waller Pct (Precinto) 207: Turlington Elementary, 23400 Hegar Rd., Hockley Modern 2 bedroom Pct (Precinto) 208: Waller ISD Admin Bldg., 2214 Waller St., Waller City of Waller (near Waller Jr. High) Pct (Precinto) 309: Memorial Student Center Auditorium, Prairie View A & M University, 155 L.W. Minor St., Prairie View Pct (Precinto) 310: Prairie View City Hall, 44500 Bus. Hwy. 290 East, Prairie View Appliances. Fenced yard. Pct (Precinto) 311: Monaville County Building JP3, 12620 FM 1887, Hempstead Pct (Precinto) 312: Monaville Fire Department, 13631 Cochran Rd., Waller Credit check / References. Pct (Precinto) 313: Adam’s Flat Building, 36249 FM 529, Brookshire 2 year Lease. $850 month + deposit. Pct (Precinto) 414: Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 4998 Mt. Zion Road, Brookshire Pct (Precinto) 415: Pattison Vol. Fire Dept., 2950 FM 359 North, Pattison Call 936-931-2429 Pct (Precinto) 416: Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th St., Brookshire Pct (Precinto) 417: Waller Co. Library, 3815 6th St., Brookshire Pct (Precinto) 418: Igloo 777 Igloo Rd., Katy Pct (Precinto) 419/420: Katy VFW Hall, 6202 George Bush Drive, Katy NOW LEASING

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EDEN Continued from page 1A • Now Serving Pitchers • 8 Flat Screen TV’s • Daily Drink Specials • Dance Floor home also raises dairy cattle, take place. Dinner tickets are day life of the children, staff, rabbits, chickens and sheep, $20 for adults and $10 for chil- and home. • 4 Pool Tables • Live Entertainment which provide protein for the dren age 10 years and younger. Eden said his work is fan- • The Best Looking on Weekends children. The boys and girl’s Raffle tickets for the grill are tastic. “Once you watch this Bartenders in Town school uniforms are made on $10. Tickets can be purchased heartwarming documentary, site by staff members who are at Roy Wiesner, CPA of Hemp- you will understand why Mr. 20727 FM 362 • Waller, TX professional seamstresses.” stead and First National Bank Harrington is known as a Pro- The home also sells ex- of Waller. Marilyn Rollings, fessional Videographer! It is a * Monday Nights * cess garden produce, eggs and Ann Bolin and Karen Derrick promise that you will go away Bringing Pool Tournament • 8 pm chickens in the local village can also be contacted for tick- wishing that you could watch FISH in Little Eden’s village store; ets or call 979-826-3029. the documentary just one more * Every Friday * “God’s Mercy Shop” named In addition to the already time,” she smiled. “And once Back on by Mike Eden to honor “God’s exciting line-up, the premiere you hear Matron Anne speak Fridays Fish • 12 noon - 5 pm Mercy Store” of Waller, that of “The Story of Little Eden and you experience the story was a town icon for many, many Children’s Home” documentary portrayed in the documentary, * Friday • February 19 * years. Knitted sweaters, scarfs will be shown. you will leave with the under- Johnathon McCabe band and tailor services are also “You won’t want to miss the standing of why so many travel available in the shop. touching story of our children with the Eden’s every summer * Saturday • February 20 * This year will mark the and the scenery of the beautiful to minister to the children and DJ Bull - Karaoke 10th Annual Little Eden Chil- countryside of Kenya,” Eden the local villager’s. They have dren’s Home Fund Raiser. exclaimed. made these children their life * Sunday • February 21 * Ben’s Chuck Wagon of Wal- Randy Harrington of Bella time mission! lis, will cater a delicious meal. Vista Productions of Conroe, Area residents and support- Indy 500 There will be a Silent and Live traveled to Kenya with the ers are invited to join them on a Auction, with many nice items Eden’s last summer as a mem- “Journey to Little Eden” at 5:30 Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. to bid on. A raffle for a Stain- ber of their annual summer p.m. on Saturday, March 5. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. • Sundays 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. less Steel Saber Grill will also mission team, to film the every- ••• WALLER COUNTY LAND COMPANY Specializing in Waller County Real Estate For Over 30 Years TIM PHELAN, BROKER: Associates: Melinda DeGroot, Rendy Elizalde, Roger Frey, Gary Friedel, Don Garrett, David Henke, Marie Herndon, Debbie Jones, Danielle Killian, Ann Kulhanek, Alicia Martinez, Ray Miller 2 Locations to Serve You Better! Featured Listings WALLER HEMPSTEAD (936) 372-9181 (979) 826-4133 WallerCountyLand.com

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PENDING...... $160,000 WEST MAGNOLIA FOREST: One-year old 2/2 mfg home on 2.5 landscaped acres! 40x47 metal garage with roll-up doors & plumbing! Stocked pond with catfish & perch, raised garden area, citrus trees, fenced & oak trees!...... $185,000 Prairie View: 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick & wood home. Isolated living room, large family room with fireplace, sun room, large master Ranches of Clear Creek: Peaceful 17-acre property in back of gated equine community. 2100 bedroom, island cooktop in kitchen, double car attached garage, utility room & lots of storage. Fenced backyard...... $185,000 sq. ft. home features 3 BR and 2.5 Baths with optional office/bedroom. Granite countertops & stainless RICE ROAD: Recently updated home with new roof, flooring, fresh paint and light fixtures. 4 unrestrict- steel appliances grace the spacious kitchen! Home sits atop hill overlooking large pond with pier that ed acres with workshop and lots of trees!...... PENDING...... $185,000 can be enjoyed while using the outdoor kitchen or the air-conditioned playhouse!...... $525,000 WALLER COUNTY CLUB: Beautiful home on 3 lots! This home features updated kitchen, extra large laundry, 2-car garage with workshop, screened-in porch and large oak trees...... PENDING...... $250,000 LOG CABIN: Beautiful log cabin that you must see to appreciate. Constructed using 8’’D-logs of white pine - home is well insulated. Low utilities & taxes. Large wood burning fireplace. A/C replaced 2 yrs. ago. High ceilings. Beautiful wood floors. Huge metal constructed shop - well insulated w/ full bath and roll up doors...... $274,000 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 MONAVILLE RANCH: Scattered hardwoods, 2 ponds, branch to Irons Creek, rolling terrain makes this 12.5 acres a beautiful country property! Two manufactured homes, a cowboy cabin, several outbuildings, barn, fishing pier, large covered deck with hot tub...... $400,000 BAETHE ESTATES: New home under construction in new development just 4 miles south of Downtown Waller! 2,693 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 3 bath on 3 acres! Scheduled completion of April 1! Five additional homes (prices vary) on neighboring lots soon to follow - contract now to work with builder on finishes in home!...... PENDING...... $415,000 COUNTRY ESTATE: These 3 acres are full of gorgeous hardwoods & park-like scenery. Custom features throughout 4,176 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!...... PENDING...... $510,000 HOCKLEY ESTATE: 25-acre property boasts 2 homes with room to grow! 1/4 mile driveway offers great privacy. Home #1 is barndominium constructed in 2012 with countless amenities. Home #2 is a 2015 manufactured 3-bedroom, 2-bath.....$825,000 Baethe Estates: New home under construction in new development just 4 miles south of Downtown Waller! 67 ACRE ESTATE: Tucked away in the woods just beyond the city enjoy serenity with a view. Custom home built with attention 2,693 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 3 bath on 3 acres! Scheduled completion of April 1! Five additional homes (prices vary) on to detail, deep large porches on all 4 sides provides max outdoor living space, beautiful stone and wood work, huge master with neighboring lots soon to follow - contract now to work with builder on finishes in home!...... PENDING...$415,000 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...... $1,250,000 183 ACRE RANCH: Slightly rolling terrain, open pastures & hay meadows with mature trees & heavily-wooded areas. This COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT beautiful property includes 2 homes with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each with amazing porches! Great for entertaining, hunting, Waller Rental: Great office building for professional, retail or medical use! This 1,300 sq ft space holds 4 horseback riding, 4-wheeling & shooting. Perimeter fenced w/ag & timber exemption...... PENDING...... $2,800,000 “exam” rooms, reception desk/window, waiting room, break room/kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Signage opportuni- Home with Trees: Lovely 3/2 all brick home on 3 fully fenced acres. Beautiful hardwood trees, roof replaced in 2002, ties available on building and at road frontage!...... furnace replaced approx. 4 years ago, 18” of blown attic insulation, 20x40 storage barn and many updates throughout! Waller ISD $900/mo. 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial...... $1.95/sq. ft. schools and located just south of 290...... $282,500 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hemp- Ranches of Clear Creek: Peaceful 17-acre property in back of gated equine community. 2100 sq. ft. home features 3 BR and stead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site...... 2.5 Baths with optional office/bedroom. Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances grace the spacious kitchen! Home sits atop $39,176/ac. HEMPSTEAD: Investment opportunity - 8 houses on 8 lots. Must be sold together. All but one is currently leased...$364,430 hill overlooking large pond with pier that can be enjoyed while using the outdoor kitchen or the air-conditioned playhouse!...$525,000 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 MULTI-FAMILY HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. Prairie View Duplex: 2 1-bedroom units, screened-in front porch, ideal student housing, excellent location for Furnished with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go...... $1,299,000 future development, in need of “TLC”...... $88,000 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View A & M brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt drive- campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking...... PENDING...... $475,000 way, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!...... $2,650,000 Page 6, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, February 17, 2016

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4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, ten- perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport and large deck for 4449 Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, nis courts, main home shaded by majestic oaks...PENDING..$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 4451 42.5 Acres, scattered trees, corner property, can be divided...... $638,640 4391 5 Small homes on 3 city lots, investment potential...... $250,000 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, workshop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag 4441 3-2.1/2 Two story home on two and a half acres with mature trees, large island kitchen, gated exempt ...... $474,900 entrance...... $495,000 4455 11+ Acres, heavily wooded, secluded, lots of wildlife, Waller ISD...... $143,712 4485 Great starter home, 3-2-1 with recent flooring, close to schools...... $129,500 4464 15 Rolling acres with pond, main home has many updates, above ground pool and hot tub, 2 ad- 4487 3-2 home with rustic appeal, covered front porch, shaded by large mature trees, breakfast bar, ditional homes for rental income...... $575,000 vaulted ceiling...... $147,500 4470 3 + Acres, FM frontage, Brookshire area, unrestricted...... $124,990 4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE and large deck for entertaining...... $210,000 4472 Commercial or residential, Hwy 6 frontage, 7 acres, with manufactured home, 2 storage build- 4088 80 Acres, barns, storage shed, lake, beautiful land...... $2,258,760 ings, 2 car carport, unrestricted...... $219,000 4267 9 Acres, FM 2920 frontage, excellent development location...... $1,300,000 4473 3-2.1-2 2 Story home with wrap around porch, oversized garage, barn with rollup doors and 4275 9+ Acres, Tomball area, ag exempt, FM 2920 frontage...... $750,000 bunkhouse, seasonal creek, plenty of wildlife, beautiful large trees, secluded on 17 + acres...... $589,900 4276 318 Acres, Peek Rd in Katy, excellent location...... $11,130,000 4474 34 Acres with frontage on 2 sides, live creek, pond, 6 stall horse barn with tack room and wash 4309 Three lots with city utilities, curbs, close to schools and shopping...... $35,000 rack, 2 septic systems and a well ...... $597,500 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, tennis courts, main home shaded by 4477 3-2.1-2 4 Acres great for commercial development, FM 2920 frontage...... $958,320 majestic oaks...... PENDING...$4,225,000 4478 2 Acres, unrestricted, well and septic in place, community water also available, FM front- 4374 10 Acres in subdivision, deed restrictions, Waller ISD...... $435,600 age...... 4386 160 Acres with lots of frontage, water well, FM frontage, could be divided...... $2,486,820 $79,500 4411 Lots in City of Waller, corner property, scattered trees, recently cleared...... $27,900 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two fireplaces, fenced...... $235,000 4421 Beautiful 97 acres, brick home, barn, pond, scattered trees, close to Hwy. 290...... $2,764,500 4435 4-3-2 75 Acres, large scattered oaks, ag exempt, community water available...... $1,027,000 SOLD 4448 40 Acres, Hwy 290 visible frontage, currently in ag use...... $1,408,400 4449 4-Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, all equipment included...... $495,000 4486 22 acres, rolling terrain, scattered trees, several excellent hilltop homesites, ag exempt....$350,000 31315 FM 2920 BUYING OR SELLING LET #24 Waller, Texas COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED HELP YOU!!