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CONGRATULATIONS WALLER COUNTY THERE WILL BE NO! COUNTRY CAMERAS FOR COUNTY CASH GREAT JOB CITIZENS, BUSINESSES, VISITORS, PATRONS, DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS! GREAT NEWS… Waller County Committee for Economic Growth, Waller County Chamber of Commerce, Waller County Economic Development Partnership and MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU! There will be NO revenue producing cameras that troll, profile and data collect. NO license plate filming as they “Invade the Privacy” and discriminate against your existing and new commercial developments which includes every passing vehicle whether resident, visitor or patron within Waller County. ALL FOR THE SAKE OF $$$ MONEY AND CONTROL DESIRED BY A SELECT FEW ! CITIZENS SPOKE UP LOUD AND PROUD…THANK YOU! Paid advertisement. 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Hwy. 290 Waller, TX 77484 936-372-5173 WARM Assistance Office - 936-372-3025 Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. By Carrie Prazak-Gourley The Waller Times On Saturday, December 5, several Waller County officials were attending an Awards Ceremony and luncheon for the Waller County Child Welfare Board at the Saltgrass Steak House, located in Katy at 21855 Katy Freeway. Nearly 100 people were in attendance, including Waller County Sheriff Glenn Smith, all Waller County Commissioners-- Justin Beckendorff, Russell Klecka, John Amsler, Jeron Barnett, and Waller County Judge Trey Duhon-- along with County Clerk Debbie Hollan, and District Attorney Elton Mathis. While attending the event, Sheriff Smith’s and Commissioner Beckendorff’s vehicles were burglarized and in total eight handguns and two rifles were stolen. Sheriff Smith stated that his county vehicle, a black 2006 Ford F250 truck, was parked in the rear parking lot of the Saltgrass Steak House. Smith arrived at the location at 11 a.m. and departed the restaurant at 1 p.m. Smith noticed when returning to his vehicle that the driver’s side door lock had been tampered with and was pushed in. He said that the vehicle’s alarm did not work since the keyhole was punched and the key lock burned. Six handguns and two rifles were missing, including: (four county issued) Heckler and Koch UMP45 .45 Caliber sub-machine gun; Springfield TRP .45 Caliber; Heckler and Koch Compact 45; Smith and Wesson B&G Revolver; and four personal- Sig Sauer PM400 300 Blackout Rifle; Sig Sauer 1911 .45 Caliber; Bond Arms Derringer .45 Caliber; and a Heckler and Koch P30SK 9MM. Also, a Sheriff’s Office issued windbreaker jacket was stolen. According to Smith, after noticing the burglary, he immediately called the WCSO who then in turn notified Saltgrass Steakhouse about the burglaries. Smith then stated that he drove back to Hempstead because he believed that the most important first step was to get the stolen guns’ serial numbers into the Texas crime database system, and he believed the fastest way to do that was at the WCSO. See SHERIFF page 3A WallCo Commissioners drop cameras for uninsured motorist detection By Carrie Prazak-Gourley The Waller Times On Wednesday, December 9, the Waller County Commissioners Court met in regular session at 9 a.m. at the Waller County Courthouse. Commissioners Justin Beckendorff, Russell Klecka, John Amsler, and Jeron Barnett were present and Waller County Judge Trey Duhon presided. During public comments, local resident LaVaughn Mosley asked for the resignation of Sheriff Glenn R. Smith, and pledged to encourage students of Prairie View A&M University to boycott Hempstead if there is no resignation. Mosley stated that a resignation was in order due to the Sandra Bland incident and due to the burglary of the sheriff ’s gun’s which took place on Saturday, December 5 in Katy. See related story, this page. Rick Welch addressed the commissioners court about his concerns on the proposed installation of cameras for uninsured motorists. According to Welch and to the State Attorney General’s Office, revenue from a pretrial diversion program cannot be split between a county and a private company, as had been suggested by the IX Group. He also discovered that Bowie County’s District Attorney has submitted a request to the Attorney General to see if such a public/private arrangement for pretrial diversions is allowed by Texas State Law. Bowie County has also been approached by the IX Group for the purpose of installing cameras to detect uninsured motorists. Later in the session, the IX Group’s withdrawal of the proposed contract for uninsured motorists enforcement was spread upon the minutes (officially recorded). Duhon stated the item was tabled, rather than brought up for a vote because he was “gathering feedback and doing more research on the topic.” His main concern was that the Texas insurance database is not up to par and has a 10% error rate. Commissioner Amsler stated the issue should have come to a vote and should never have been postponed, and added that everyone on the court should have to “face the music.” Amsler argued that the votes were never there to approve the cameras and there was no reason for the delay. He also noted that the withdrawal of the contract by the IX Group was received on December 3, the last day to prevent a vote on the contract from taking place at court. Although no vote could take place because no contract was on the table, Judge Duhon agreed to a show of hands and commissioners unanimously raised their hands in open court showing opposition to installation of cameras in Waller County, but it was not an official vote for the record. Afterwards, Duhon stated, “The issue, as far as I am concerned, is dead.” In other business, the court approved the agreement between Waller County and the Waller County Fair Association and approved payment of $10,000, after receiving reassurance that the WCFA is in negotiations to ac- complish a full financial audit, to be available in early 2016. Commissioners noted that other entities receiving funds from the court must submit a third-party financial audit, which will be requested of the WCFA in the future. I.T. Holleman Elementary School held their first-ever holiday wreath decorating contest in early December. 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At a “certain age,” I’ve discovered, one gets a good number of such letters. This letter announced – as if I didn’t know – that I have a birthday coming up – okay, it’s a rather significant birthday – and that I need to take certain actions with Social Security. Other than advising me of my birthday, I didn’t understand anything else in the letter. So, I did a logical thing – for me. I logged into my online Social Security account to see if I could untangle the message. Nope. The company chairman and I share a birthday, so I showed him the letter, assuming, of course, that he received the same letter. He didn’t (nor has he gotten one to this day). I also assumed that, because he is a lawyer, that he could interpret governmentspeak. Nope, he didn’t understand the letter either. I showed the letter to a coworker 15 years my senior, and who understands Social Security much better than I. He just scratched his chin, shook his head, and said, nope, I don’t know what they’re trying to say. After learning a few years back that I won’t get accurate information by phone, I took myself to the Social Security office. I explained to the nice lady (really, she was nice) about getting the letter and how no one could interpret it. With an air of confidence, she took the letter and read it. She frowned. She laid the letter down on the desk and read it again … slowly. I know she read it slowly because she ran her finger along the sentences, sometimes backing up to read some of the words again. She frowned … again. She looked at me, and obviously not wanting to admit it, said, “I don’t know what they are trying to say, either.” Well, THAT’S comforting. I get a letter from Social Security that I don’t understand. I take the letter TO the Social Security of- fice for translation, and THEY don’t know what it says either! I told her about searching the Social Security website – and even Google – and that I couldn’t find anything that even remotely fit the wording in the letter. I went on to tell her that I had also used the benefits calculator to determine my Social Security benefits and got conflicting information. She nodded knowingly and said, “The website is good for some things, but not so good for others.” Okay, that was not reassuring. I asked her to please run the calculations for me so I could decide my next step. She cheerfully did and gave me the printout. It didn’t match anything I had gotten on the website, but I suspected her numbers were more accurate than the website. I was beginning to realize that the website was not going to be a good resource for me in the future. She recommended that I file for Social Security now because of the sometimes-lengthy time it takes to process the benefits. She also suggested that I do it there in the office in case I needed help. She assured me I could cancel it if I changed my mind. Within 20 minutes, my task was complete and I was on my way home. My confirmation said I would get an email from Social Security … or I could email … or I might get a phone call. Oh, and that phone call could come day, night, or on a weekend. A week passed and I heard nothing. When I checked my account, the message said my application was being handled in Birmingham, Alabama, and that “no decision has been made at this time.” What decision? I’m eligible. Let’s do this. Finally, after almost two weeks, I got “the phone call.” The kind lady asked me for all kinds of identifying information – date and place of birth. Various names used by my parents. Mailing address. Physical address. Social Security number. She didn’t ask my blood type, though. All my answers checked out, so we started the review of my application. It went well until we got to the amount of the benefit – how much will my check be. She told me how much. I told her that didn’t match anything from either the website or the Social Security office. We played “what if ” with dates and she gave me some other figures. I told her that I now have five different figures, which made it difficult – and confusing – to make a decision. We compared the original two figures I had against the three “what if ” figures she just gave me. They were close, but still … That’s when she remarked that the figures she was giving me were after the Part B insurance premium was taken out. See, that doesn’t make sense to me. I know I have to pay it, and I know it is automatically deducted. However, that premium is an expense. The Social Security check is income, or revenue. I need to know what those figures are separately, because they are separate in a budget. They belong in different columns. I understand that the net result is zero, of course, but I want to do my own math. The Social Security lady laughed and said no one has ever made that point to her before, and that it makes perfect sense. She said, “I understand that!” Well, finally! And so, after two weeks, I had the proper information and was able to make a proper decision. It’s going to be a lonnnng old age, I’m afraid. ••• Happy birthday to The Waller Times founder Margaret Johnson, Jason Kaminski, Thelma Holmes, Shelby Sheffield, Angie Lineseisen, Abby Doo (already seven years old!), Karen Baird Garrett, Amber Marie Stoltje, Patrick Connor, Brittani Smith, Sandra Dawson, Beth Kelley, Logan Long, Aaron Connor, Emily Wood, Grant James Niebergall, Jessalynn Dollins, Alice F. Stewart, Arthur Liere, Riley Michele Loewe, Bennie Ellis, Larry Hegar, Kristine Sims Dygert, Kenneth Dodd, Vivian Hacker, Abigail Garrett, Holly Warneke, and Holly Cox. We have a couple of family birthdays coming up. Brother Buddy (aka Judge McCaig) will celebrate his special day on December 20. Unlike my coming birthday, his is an ordinary sort of day, not a milestone one. I do hope he enjoys it … the big ones come faster and faster. My nephew-by-marriage, Stephen Dominguez, will blow out his candles next Saturday. His sweet wife and my niece, Elizabeth, will celebrate her special day two days later, on Monday. Knowing my sister, Betty Hart, they will have spectacular cakes upon which to perch their birthday candles. Anniversary couples include Joe and Kathleen Jordan Wood, Terry and Diane Schell, Ralph and Terry Hoffart, Scott and Charlotte Howell, Les and Marlene Turpin, George and Judy Robinson, Jimmy and Mickie Hooper, and Tommy and Peggy Albert. Until next week … Contact Nancy at arnoldn@ msn.com, or mail news items to her at P. O. Box 282, Waller 77484. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – more than just a song By Carrie Prazak-Gourley Ward Department Store, the ad department was set to work on developing its own Christmasthemed book, in house, just weeks after holiday celebrations had ceased. Robert May, a copywriter with a knack for limericks, was chosen for the task. But, May had difficulty summoning up holiday cheer that year. His wife was suffering from cancer, which had made his life a sorrow and daily strain. As a Dartmouth graduate, churning out a mail order catalog was far from his dream of writLong entrenched as an Amer- ing the Great American Novel. ican icon, the popular Christmas Yet, despite his reluctance, May song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed agreed to write the book. Reindeer”, penned in 1939 by Given the assignment to dedepartment store adman Robert velop an animal story, May chose May, recently celebrated its 75th a reindeer, mostly because his birthday. 4-year-old daughter loved them This photo displays the original “Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReinIn early 1939, at the Chicago and always wanted to see them deer” album. Internet photo. headquarters of the Montgomery first when they went to the zoo. According to May, he developed was inspired from his own childthe theme for his story one morn- hood. “Rudolph and I were someing, as he peered out the window thing alike,” the copywriter told A CARDBOARD CHRISTMAS… at the thick fog that had drifted Guideposts in 1975. “As a child, The Fellowship at Field Store invites you to bring your over Lake Michigan. His idea was I’d always been the smallest in friends, family and neighbors to experience the joy of of a misfit reindeer, ostracized be- class. Frail, poorly coordinated, Christmas through the true stories of our most beloved cause of his luminescent nose, but I was never asked to join school Christmas Carols. who later used the physical abnor- teams.” mality to guide Santa’s sleigh and That Christmas, MontgomAs we host the A.D. Players Touring Company’s presensave Christmas. ery Ward presented the 32-page tation of A Cardboard Christmas by Chip Simmons. Join May worked on “Rudolph the illustrated booklet to all children us December 20, at 5pm, for this FREE special event; we Red-Nosed Reindeer” through the who visited any of their 620 hope you will plan to attend. Fellowship and refreshments summer as his wife’s health worsstores. Children snapped up nearwill follow the program. ened. She passed away in July ly 2.4 million copies of the paper The Fellowship is located at 30402 FM 1488 @ Scroggins of 1939. Now a widower, he re- bound book like hotcakes. When Ln. (half way between Hempstead and Magnolia) in the fused his bosses’ offer to give up WWII began, plans to reprint the Field Store Community. For more information call 936-372the assignment. Saying that writ- book were shelved for the dura9465 or visit our web site: www.fellowshipatfieldstore.org. ing helped to bury his grief, May tion of the war, due to paper shortThe Fellowship is a Bible-based community minded Church continued the assignment and fin- ages. 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Bing Crosby turned down the song, and singing cowboy Gene Autry was chosen to record it instead. The song was an instant hit, selling 2 million copies the first year alone, and remains one of the best-selling songs of all time. The song’s royalties and merchandise sales allowed May to pay off his medical debts, and his mortgage, and allowed him to live comfortably, but did not make him rich. After leaving Montgomery Ward in 1951 to manage the Rudolph empire, he returned seven years later and continued to work as a copywriter until his retirement, at the age of 70, in 1971. An animated version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, created in 1964, is the longestrunning Christmas special in television history, although the television version varies from May’s original tale, it is a most-beloved American classic to this day. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” has indeed become a piece of American folklore, and a metaphor for overcoming obstacles, embracing differences, and recognizing each individual’s unique potential.” After 75 years, it still teaches a powerful lesson to younger generations. Contact Carrie at gidget 2114@gmail.com for any questions or comments on her columns. News Briefs The Waller Times Christmas/NYE closures The Waller Times will be closed for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, December 23 at 12 noon - Friday, December 25, 2015. The offices will re-open on Monday, December 28, 2015. The deadline for all advertising and news articles for the Wednesday, December 30 edition is Wednesday, December 23 at 12 noon. The offices will also be closed for the New Years holiday on Wednesday, December 30 at 12 noon - Friday, January 1, 2016. The offices will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2016. The deadline for all advertising and news articles for the Wednesday, January 6 edition is Wednesday, December 30 at 12 noon. All advertising and news articles should be emailed to wallertimes@sbcglobal.net. The staff of The Waller Times wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with family and friends. Local Vets urged to join VFW The Waller County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4007 is encouraging area service members who earned a campaign ribbon while in the service to join the local VFW. If interested, please contact Howard Brooks at 979-826-6035 or 214-562-6763 (leave message if no answer), or email brooksr47@ymail.com. CALH to hold New Years Eve party Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the KC Hall in Hempstead with prime rib dinner and dance to a Tribute to George Strait by Derek Spence and special guest, Chris Brade. Tickets are available at Steinhauser’s in Hempstead and Carl’s BBQ in Waller or by calling 713-2542275. All proceeds will benefit Citizens Against the Landfill in Hempstead (CALH). For further information, please visit StopHwy6Landfill.com. WISD to hold District Site-Based Decision Meeting Waller ISD will host a District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 6 at 4 p.m. in the Waller ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 2214 Waller Street, in Waller. The calendar process and survey questions, the 2014-2015 Texas Academic Performance Report TAPR and an update on highly qualified teachers are on the agenda. All meetings are open to the public; parents and community members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 936-931-3685. Waller Police Department activity December 4-9 Waller Police Department Officers responded to 21 calls for service resulting in five incident reports and two arrests. Additional officers completed three motor vehicle accident reports. On December 4, Officer Zuniga was dispatched to the 40900 block of US 290 to investigate a disoriented person. After further investigation, the person was placed in custody for public intoxication and transported to the Waller County jail. On December 8, Officer Prudente responded to the 2201 block of Alliance Street to investigate a disoriented person. After further investigation, the person was placed in custody for public intoxication and transported to the Waller County jail. On December 8, Officer Prudente responded to the 1041 block of FM 2920 to investigate Criminal Mischief. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation. On December 8, Officer Prudente responded to the Wells Fargo to investigate Forgery. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation. On December 9, Officer Manuel responded to the 19502 block of FM 362 to investigate a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. It was discovered that two addition vehicles had also been burglarized with several items stolen from all three vehicles. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation. added that his department has received numerous death threats since last summer, but stated that is not why he had extra weapons on Saturday. Smith added, “My job is not an office job, and I am out on a regular basis from one end of the county the other, and the sheriff’s office has to be prepared at all times.” Smith stated that he did not think when he arrived at the event that anyone would break into a police car in broad daylight, and added that he also had an alarm. “Most burglaries of police vehicles take place at night and in an urban area. Times have changed dramatically and more so every day. Twenty years ago an officer could leave his vehicle unlocked with the key in the vehicle and no one would dare enter.” Smith said that no finger- prints were available on his vehicle, only smudges, and Beckendorff’s vehicle was used several times before the break-in was noticed, making fingerprinting impossible. Sheriff Smith has been under fire since Sandra Bland committed suicide in the Waller County Jail last July. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards cited the jail for not complying with state standards regarding staff training and observation of potentially suicidal inmates. Protesters converged for several weeks last summer outside his office. Details on the stolen guns have been entered in national and Texas crime databases. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1000 reward or information on the theft of these guns. Anyone with information should call 713-5214600. December 16, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 3 Birth Announcement SHERIFF Continued from page 1A “This is the first time this has ever happened to me in more than 35 years of law enforcement, “ Smith added. Smith also stated that the guns were not laid out in the open, but were secured. “Some were hidden under the seat and others in backpacks,” Smith said. Then, the sheriff requested that Chief Deputy Joe Hester contact Waller County Patrol Supervisor Corporal Bryan Mace, who was instructed to meet with the sheriff and complete an incident report. Corporal Mace met with Sheriff R. Glenn Smith at the Waller County Sheriff’s Office later that same afternoon. On the day the incident took place, Sheriff Smith also contacted the ATF, the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable, and the Texas Rangers, and all are currently working on the case. Although the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, where the incident took place, was not contacted until Monday morning, the HCSO is also working on the case, along with a Waller County investigator. Some have cited the sheriff’s lack of judgment for not immediately notifying local law enforcement. Federal law states that licensed gun owners must report theft or loss of firearms “within 48 hours of discovery to the ATF and local a local law enforcement agency”, which in this case was done in accordance with the law. Also, contact was made with Wade Wilson, manager on duty at Saltgrass Steak House who stated that there are cameras in that area of the parking lot, but that the camera system is currently not working, and that management has contacted a service company for repair. Later that same evening, Commissioner Pct. 4, Justin Beckendorff noticed that his car lock had been tampered with, but since his packages were still in the backseat of his vehicle, he did not suspect a burglary. The next morning, he called the sheriff to find out what police agency to contact about his lock. After talking to the sheriff, who informed him of his stolen guns, he checked for his two licensed handguns and discovered they were missing from their seat pouches in his vehicle, a 2004 red Dodge Ram. The missing guns are a Glock 19 9mm with night sights, and a Kel Tec P-32 Caliber. Beckendorff then contacted the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and filed a report. When asked why he had so many weapons, Sheriff Smith stated that he usually doesn’t carry quite that many weapons, but just happened to have a few more last week, and that some were newly received. Smith stated that he always carries an assault weapon, however, in case of a SWAT incident, which he said can happen at any time. He TEGELER Used Cars of Hempstead 850 Highway 290 N • Hempstead, Texas 77445 979-826-8100 • www.tegelerusedcars.com 2011 Chevrolet 2500 HD “Unto us a Child is born!” 30402 FM 1488 • in the Field Store Community 936-372-9465 Other opportunities for worship: Sunday: Bible Study 9:30am & Worship 10:45am Wednesday: Bible Study & Meal (n/c) @ 6:15pm Tuesday: Food Pantry 10:00am - noon The Fellowship is a Bible-based community minded Church whose purpose is to glorify God through His Son Jesus Christ. S.B.C. “Sharing One Another’s Joy and Burdens” See...Even Santa wears glasses. 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Elizabeth Jurica provided Christmas music while Shelley Nies led the members in making Christmas ornaments that will be donated to nursing home residents. President Trudy Holland presided over the business meeting. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as printed by Recording Secretary Jeanell Dallmeyer. Corresponding Secretary Cheryl Pritchett shared three thank you notes. Treasurer Linda Pinkerton’s report was approved. First Vice-President Jessie Kokemor reported that the program for February, Everything But Salt, will coincide with our Delta Kappa Gamma Society International President’s focus on health issues. Lou Pruett of the Legislative Committee encouraged us to keep up with the presidential candidates and know what their platforms are to prepare us for the primary election in March. Sue Wieprecht reported that five individuals will be receiving scholar- ships at the March meeting. 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The 2015-2016 Wranglerettes are: Colonel Kennedy Ellis, Lieutenant Colonel Stephanie Cardona, Squad Leaders Jasmen Perry, Michaella Ellis, Noelle Reyna and Vanessa Salgado, Social President Miranda Cimrhanzl, and Social Officers Madelyn Lyon, Kali McDaniel and Tabitha Tonner, as well as members Amanda Alencar, Daisy Baltazar, Cecilia Barboza, Cayla Contravis-Garcia, Brianna Fuentes, Raeanne Loewe, Mireya Rodriguez, Josie Stevenson, Otavia Wilson, Ariel Zulpo, Perla Arteaga, Diana Baltazar, Megan Freeburn, Brianna Lewandowski, Hailey Piper, Michaela Smith, Delaney Williams, Santana Winn and Kristina Zulpo. Next, the I.T. Holleman Elementary School dance class danced to All I Want for Christmas. The 2015-2016 Diamond Dolls Colonel Jamie Schoen, and members Anel Alvarado, Jadyn Casarez Maddie Gore, Sophia Oswalt, Andrea Scoville, Arlizza Velasquez, Shakeira Boley, Katherine DelaRosa, Kendallyn Harris, Adelina Pena, Nery Suarez and Avery Williams performed Hot Chocolate, choreographed by Vanessa Salgado and Tabitha Tonner. X-Presate danced to All I Want, followed by the 2015-2016 Waller Wranglerettes Daisy Baltazar, Diana Baltazar, Cayla Contravis, Mireya Rodriguez, Josie Stevenson and Tabitha Tonner who performed Jingle Bell Rock Blitz, choreographed by Jasmen Perry. Next up, 2015-2016 Waller Wranglerettes Amanda Alencar, The 2015 Waller Winter Dance Show presented several captivating performances by the 2015-2016 Waller Wranglerettes, Diamond Dolls, Bulldog Crew and more. WISD Public Information. Miranda Cimrhanzl, Branna Fuentes, Raeanne Loewe, Noelle Reyna, Delaney Williams, Ariel Zulpo and Kristina Zulpo danced to Baby Please Come Home, choreographed by Noelle Reyna. The Waller High School 8th period dance class consisting of Karla Abreu, Amalia Alvarado, Destiny Alvarado, Brandy Collmorgen, Lindsey Contreras, Breanna Davis, Diana Fuentes, Maria Guillen, U’Nexis Johnson, Autumn Merworth, Tran Nguyen, Gisselle Ramirez, Yuliana Renteria, Alyssa Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, Sandra Rodriguez, Nelitza Sauceda, Samantha Sigers, Evangelette Smith, Mya Solomon, Alexis Stopyak, Lilian Trujilo, Tania Turrubiartes, Neyla Vasquez and Stephanie Vasquez performed choreography developed by Lindsey Contreras to Run, Run Rudolph. Members of the 2015-2016 Wranglerettes Stephanie Cardona, Michaella Ellis, Megan Freeburn, Brianna Lewandowski, Kali McDaniel, Hailey Piper and Otavia Wilson danced to Santa Tell Me, choreographed by Michaella Ellis. Wranglerettes Perla Arteaga, Cecilia Barboza, Savannah Buchanan, Kennedy Ellis, Madelyn Lyon, Vanessa Salgado, Michaela Smith and Santana Winn performed to Winter Snow, choreographed by Vanessa Salgado. The X-Presate danced to Hip Hop Christmas, before the 2015-2016 Diamond Dolls took to the stage once more to perform choreography developed by Vanessa Salgado and Tabitha Tonner to Holly Jolly Christmas. The 2015-2016 Bulldog Crew consisting of students Indalecio Arteaga, Mario Cardenas, Ismael Chavelas, Jerry Estrada, Angel Hernandez, Tre Hinojosa, Alan Luna, Anthony Sotelo and Fransisco Vela showed their skills in Jingle Bell Remix. Dancers of the Waller Wranglerettes Savannah Buchanan, Kennedy Ellis, Brianna Lewandowski, Mireya Rodriguez, Michaela Smith and Otavia Wilson followed to perform choreography to Christmas Bells, choreographed by Jasmen Perry. More Wranglerettes Perla Arteaga, Daisy Baltazar, Diana Baltazar, Cecilia Barboza, Cayla Contravis, Michaela Ellis, Raeanne Loewe and Madelyn Lyon once again took the stage to perform Up on the Rooftop, choreographed by Michaella Ellis. The Wranglerettes were followed by the fourth period dance class of Alison Alfaro, Brenda Arriaga, Ife Ayeni, Joselyn Barela, Abigail Brown, Kimberly Brunette, Rhonda Erwin, Vanessa Gertrudis, Hailye Harmeier, Vicky Herrera, Taylor Kinney, Jackelyn Lopez, Esmerelda Martinez, Isabel Meza, Juana Munoz, Perla Orduna, Stephanie Pedraza, Taylor Priesmeyer, Laura Ramos, Nallely Ramos, Raquel Ramos, Sylvia Ruiz, Marlisha Scott, Leticia Silva, Joele Tshikuta, Stacey Vera, Madison Walker, Mahogany Wilson and Briana Zimmerman performed Oh Santa, choreographed by Brianna Lewandowski and Michaela Smith. Wranglerettes Stephanie Cardona, Megan Freeburn, Kali McDaniel, Hailey Piper, Noelle Reyna, Ariel Zulpo and Kristina Zulpo danced to Merry Christmas Cannon, choreographed by Noelle Reyna before more Wranglerettes Amanda Alencar, Miranda Cimrhanzl, Brianna Fuentes, Vanessa Salgado, Josie Stevenson, Tabitha Tonner, Delaney Williams and Santana Winn danced to Winter Wonderland, choreographed by Vanessa Salgado. The 2015-2016 Diamond Dolls followed with Vanessa Salgado and Tabitha Tonner’s choreography to It’s Christmas. The Bulldog Crew of Oscar Arroyo, Indalecio Arteaga, Markis Blanson, Mario Cardenas, Ismael Chavelas, Chris Delgado, Jerry Estrada, Miron Gelmesa, CJ Hardy, Angel Hernandez, Tre Hinojosa, Alan Luna, Jalen Miller, Mario Ortiz, Anthony Sotelo, Kobe Stillwell and Francisco Vela danced to Christmas Eve before the Waller Wranglerettes took the stage one last time to close out the show with the classic hit, Jingle Bells. 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The following is a list of the students and the teams that they competed on along with their placement at the District, Area and State competitions: Katie Warneke, Cooper Hightower, Wyatt Pershall and Hannah Beyer placed fifth in Public Relations; Jenna Byer placed second at District and fifth at Area in Junior Creed: Tristan Lampkin placed third at District in Senior Creed; Regan Caldwell, Maggie Denena, Megan Landin, Kelci Chambers, Kayla Mundy and Jordan Laughlin placed third at District in Senior Chapter Conducting; Dalton Springer, Katie Warneke and Madison Roberson placed fifth at District in Radio Broadcasting; Colby Boettcher, Dalton Wells and Tanner Hart placed second at District and Area and sixth in the Semifinals in Junior Farm Skills; Justin Pershall placed first in District and eighth at Area in Job Interview; Haeden Snapp, Kimberlee Davis and Taylor Nelson placed second at District and eleventh at Area in Senior Farm Skills; Roberto Resendez, Kayla Clement, Alicia Johnson, Erin Landin and Sydney Golbow placed third at District in Pictured are members of the Waller FFA Chapter holding top placement banners from the District IV Leadership Development Ag Advocacy; Justin Pershall, Events. WISD Public Information. Tristan Lampkin, Sydney Golbow, Dalton Springer and Kimberlee Davis placed second at District and fifth at Area in Ag Issues; Payton Coursey, Aubrey French, Rilee Hall, Jenna Byer and Faith Bice placed fourth at District in Junior Chapter Conducting. On November 20, the Main Street Theater of Houston put on the show, The Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans for all students at Roberts Road Elementary School. The show was based on the children’s book Magic Tree House: A Good Night for Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne. The show was exciting and full of music that captured the student’s attention. The show was sponsored by the PTO, and was attained by a grant that PTO President Joanna Alvarado received to bring the Fine Arts show to Roberts Road Elementary. Pictured are performers in the show dancing to the music of the play. WISD Public Information. Place your advertising today! 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CLASSIFIEDS 936.372.5184 BOAT & RV STORAGE Reba’s Boat & RV Storage 18800 Becker Road Hockley, TX 77447 (West of Grand Parkway Between Hwy. 290 & FM 2920) Horizontal Technology, Inc. seeks HDD Navigator Training Manager to work in Hockley, TX to train HDD Navigator Technicians and troubleshoot issues with Data Trax navigational software and steering tools. Monitor all ongoing magnetic steering tool projects via 24-hour on call. Make on-site design changes and adjustments based land survey skills, including the use of total stations, data collectors and global positioning system (GPS) as it relates to Company’s horizontal directional drilling products and technology. Minimum of a (10) years experience as a Horizontal Directional Drilling Technician using horizontal directional drilling technology, magnetics, hydraulics, rotary drilling and land survey required. Travel required - domestic (50%) and international (25%) to various client sites. Submit resume to Kristi Schroeder at kschroeder@horizontaltech.com. $100 OFF First Month Rent with a 6 Month Rental 832-910-PARK (7275) www.RebasBoatandRVStorage.com ESTATE SALES: Saturday, December 19, 8 am - 2 pm, 24432 Macedonia Road. Great prices, got to sell it all. Lots of high end ladies clothing & shoes, furniture, glassware, and household items. PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons All Ages Degreed and Certified, Accompanist for Waller ISD Choirs. 832-813-2663 MaryRadspinner@gmail.com REAL ESTATE A MSLER AND ASSOCIATES REALESTATE ESTATE REAL Phone: (936) 931-5356 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ACREAGE AND LOTS HOMES READY FOR YOU 12.558 wooded acres to build your new home or enjoy outdoor life on the weekend. Partially fenced with nice homes in the area................ .............................................ASKING.......$215,000 Location provides quick access to Highway 290 and puts the owner is less than a hour driving distance to Brenham, Navasota, College Station or Cypress. Close to shopping and schools. HISD..................REDUCED...$125,000 1.501 wooded acres in upscale subdivision in Waller County. Park, lakes, tennis, swimming pool, basketball court & volleyball. Restricted......................ASKING....$39,900 14.94 acres unrestricted and ag exempt. Property has house in need of TLC and another house which was moved unto the property being refurbished. Property is being sold as is condition...................PENDING.....$334,900 HOMES READY FOR YOU 3/2 home on 2 city lots with a large living/dinning area, a converted garage and a workshop. The Waller Independent School District has scheduled a public hearing at the Monday, January 11, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Waller ISD Board Room at 2214 Waller Street, Waller, TX 77484. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the 2014-2015 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Copies of the TAPR report are available for public viewing on the District website www.wallerisd.net, and at the Waller ISD Administration Building and school offices. All Waller ISD School Board meetings are open to the public; parents and community members are encouraged to attend. Please contact 936931-3685 for more information. Estate Sale (or GIANT yard sale) 422 University Drive, Prairie View, Texas Saturday, December 19 9 AM - 4 PM Lots of antique and vintage household goods, 5 metal storage buildings,ceiling fans, new and vintage bathroom fixtures, African artifacts, and too many more treasures to list. APTS FOR RENT SERVICES Shady Oaks Apartments. Senior community 55+. Affordable living. Colorado Valley Transit route. Laundry on site. Call 936-857-5511. 10tc1/20 Refinishing Upholstery Recanning Lamp Repair & Parts In The Spotlight ★ ★ 936-931-2951 COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE Blue Bonnet Antiques Small Office Building fOR leaSe CHUCKS HAUL OFF 2319 Main Street Downtown Waller Recently Remodeled Historic Barber Shop Building Call 281-897-1119 •Appliances •Old Cars •A/C Units •Tin •Steel •Copper •Etc. PUPPIES FOR SALE Lab PuPPies Solid black, 7 weeks old, ready to go, 1st shots, wormed. $300 call or text for pictures. 281-924-1284 FREE removal of *Trash Removal also Available* 281-356-3521•281-382-8691 MOWING SERVICES Self-employed Weed eating, mowing Starting at $30.00 per lot Call 832-600-2173 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Being sold as commercial or residential property. This 3/2 home features a living room iwth a fireplace & wet bar, spacious kitchen, and a back yard swimming pool. Great location for home business..........ASKING...$185,000 3/2 home on 2 city lots with a large living/dinning area, a converted 1-car garage, and a workshop. Property has beautiful mature oak trees, flower beds, concrete patio, partially fenced in the front and a chain link fence in the back. Location provides quick access to Highway 290 and puts the owner is less than a hour driving distance to Brenham, Navasota, College Station, or Cypress. Close to shopping and schools. Hempstead ISD schools. Home needs a little TLC...................................REDUCED...$125,000 FIND US HERE! 3/2 home in Grimes County with a 2 car attached garage with workshop and drive threw door. Home is a 2 story with 2 bedrooms up and the master down stairs. Navasota ISD with quick access to FM 1774 / Hwy 105................................PENDING......$119,900 New on the Market! Beautiful custom built home on 5.46 acres in a quiet country setting with private gated entrance. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, study plus 2 living areas, stainless steal appliances, reverse osmosis water system, two patios. Split floor plan with mother-in-law retreat and much more! ........................................ASKING......$650,000 Waller ISD Sets Public Hearing on TAPR Report Fax: (936) 372-5307 JOHN A. AMSLER - BROKER SALES ASSOCIATES Connie Amsler, Sherry Whiteley, Cindy Ochsner Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage/Late Hours by B & B Building Management, LLC. dba Cedar Creek Saloon, to be located at 20733 FM 362, Waller, Waller County, Texas. Officer of said corporation is Richard Moro, owner. ESTATE SALES 1tc12/16 NO W OPEN ! LEGAL NOTICE List Your PropertyWith Us! We Deliver Qualified Buyers! New on the Market! Beautiful custom home on 5.46 acres in a quiet country setting with private gated entrance. Home features four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, study plus two living areas. Stainless appliances, including subzero refrigerator, Viking stove, commercial icemaker, reverse osmosis water system, two patios, double pane windows, & much more. Split floor plan with mother-in-law retreat/2nd Master off kitchen. If your looking for the country life but want easy access to the city, you have found it! Call today!............................................ASKING......$550,000 Serving Buyers and Sellers in Waller, Grimes, Harris and Montgomery Counties 30717 FM 1488 @ Field Store Community • Waller, Texas 77484 • Call us or visit us online at www.amslerrealestate.net Thomas December 16, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section B, Page 3 Obituary BUCK “Buck” Bernard Hayes Buck, age 57, of Hockley, passed away on December 12, 2015. Buck was born in Fort Bragg, NC and grew up in a military family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Buck, Sr.; nephew, Charles Garvin; brother-inlaw, Bennie Grepares; he is survived by his wife of 26 years, DeeDee Buck; daughter Kristina “Kristi” Buck; brother, Benjamin Buck; sisters, Yanka Reyes and husband Ray, Emily Iverson and husband Barry, Maricela Garvin and husband Scott; brother, Benjamin Buck; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andy Grepares and wife Jan, Greg Grepares and wife Sharon, Tony Grepares and wife Yazmin; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Nathan, Nicholas, Logan, Dustin, Jade, Yanniz, Crystal, Adony, Natalie, Bernard, Benjamin, Andrea and Kelsey as well as many other relatives and dear friends. Buck was a brilliant, hardworking man with many talents. He had a great sense of humor, and was admired by many and loved by his family and friends. His greatest joys were his wife DeeDee, the birth of their daughter Kristina “Kristi”, whom he cherished, and cooking for his family and friends. He also enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, pool • 8 Flat Screen TV’s • Dance Floor • Live Entertainment • Now Serving Pitchers and darts. Buck was a member of Waller Baptist Church. He will be missed by all and will forever hold a special place in our hearts and minds. Buck was not a suit kind of guy, so attendees were asked to please wear boots and jeans or whatever you are comfortable in to his services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Kristina Buck College Fund on Paypal under deedeebuck1@yahoo. com. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 6 p.m. - 8 pm. and funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Canon Funeral Home with Blake Nichols, Josh Hatfield and Joel Schoenvogel officiating. Interment will be private. 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WALLER (936) 372-9181 HEMPSTEAD (979) 826-4133 Featured Listings WallerCountyLand.com ACREAGE SMALL ACREAGE: Many tracts to choose from ...........................................CALL OR GO ONLINE............FOR DETAILS 10 ACRES: Wooded tract in scenic North Waller County. Lightly restricted with community water. Waller ISD..........$14,500/ac. 10 ACRES: Unrestricted & to be surveyed out of larger parcel. Fronts FM 1488 - perfect for your home or business!....$15,000/ac. 15.88 ACRES: Quiet location in North Waller county, great for a new home site or for cows or horses. Access from Mellman Road...................................................................................................................................................................................$17,512/ac. 16.44 ACRES: Wide open land and unrestricted! Perfect for whatever your heart desires! Overlooks high-fenced exotic game ranch and picturesque countryside. Fenced on 3 sides. Ready for cattle, recreation or your new homesite!....................$25,000/ac. 21 ACRES: Ag-exempt property on Old Joseph road. Quiet, secluded and heavily-wooded - a perfect retreat!............$16,000/ac. 27.34 ACRES: Unrestricted acreage in Sealy, just south of I-10 on FM 3013. Electricity, well, septic & 2 ponds on property. Ag exempt................................................................................................................................................................................$15,500/ac. 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hempstead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site...................................................................$39,176/ac. 36 ACRES: in north Waller County. Pond, large trees & choice homesites. Unrestricted...............................................$11,000/ac. 40.9 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available .............................................................................$9,500/ac. 16.44 Acres: Wide open land and unrestricted! Perfect for whatever your heart desires! Overlooks highfenced exotic game ranch and picturesque countryside. Fenced on 3 sides. Ready for cattle, recreation or your new homesite!.......................................................................................................................$25,000/ac. 50.25 ACRES: Near Hempstead. Unrestricted. More acreage available ...........................................................................$9,500/ac. 63 ACRES: Field Store Rd. & US Hwy 290 - Excellent location for residential or commercial development. City water & sewer. Rapidly growing area. Ag exempt....................................................................................................................................$1.06/sq. ft. 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt driveway, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!.............................................$2,650,000/ac. 144 ACRES: Organic Farm. Rolling, unrestricted, 4 ponds, 3 barns & working pens.............................................$10,500/ac. HOMES LAKESIDE ESTATES: Manufactured home sits on 0.34 acres right across from lake! 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with living room, den and addition. Also has 2-car carport and large front yard with lake view!..............................................................................$78,500 PRAIRIE VIEW: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, well-maintained home complete with attached 2-car garage, built-ins and fireplace in living room.............................................................................................................................................................................................. $130,000 OAK HOLLOW: Beautifully kept home in Oak Hollow subdivision featuring many upgrades including wood burning fireplace, large kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full size bathroom and office with built ins! Extra large lot adds to this beauty!.................................. $135,000 Prairie View: 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick & wood home. Isolated living room, large family room with fireplace, sun room, large master bedroom, island cooktop in kitchen, double car attached garage, utility room & lots of storage. Fenced backyard.............$185,000 WALLER COUNTY CLUB: Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home complete with 40x40 airplane hangar! New septic 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 pump, fresh paint, new flooring, completely overhauled bathrooms & closets, immaculate kitchen, the list of upgrades is lengt hy!.................................................................................................................................................PENDING........$245,000 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..................................................................... $298,000 HEMPSTEAD: 3-2 all brick home on 4.4 unrestricted acres! New 30-year roof, a/c, duct work and water heater. Covered patio/ carport, implement shed and storage building. 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 beautiful property includes 2 homes with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each with amazing porches! Great for entertaining, hunting, horseback riding, 4-wheeling & shooting. Perimeter fenced w/ag & timber exemption................................................ $2,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY Prairie View Duplex: 2 1-bedroom units, screened-in front porch, ideal student housing, excellent location for future development, in need of “TLC”...................................................................................................................................$88,000 TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View A & M campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking..............................................................................................................$475,000 COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT 0.46 ACRE: Cleared lot in Brookshire with high visibility from 90. Zone commericial or residential. Property is in 100 year flood plain.............................................................................................................................................$60,000 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial......................................................................$1.95/sq. ft. 30 ACRES: Commercial corner on Kickapoo right off US Hwy 290. Freeway on/off ramps on east & west side of intersection for easy access................................................................................................................................PENDING........$2.00/sq. ft. 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 COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT 30.63 ACRES: Great commercial potential. 82’ frontage on US 290. Next to Motel & Gas Station/Convenience store in Hempstead. City water available. 2 ponds, water well & septic next to mobile home site.................................................$39,176/ac. 63 ACRES: Field Store Rd & US Hwy 290 - Excellent location for residential or commercial development. City water & sewer. 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 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 HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. Furnished with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go............................................................$1,299,000 88 ACRES: Great investment/commercial potential! Located 1 mile from 290. Existing infrastructure includes 6BR brick home w/pool, large shop with office, storage bldgs, walk-in cooler, well & septic, tree-lined asphalt driveway, chain link security fence on 3 sides. Ready for development!............................................................$2,650,000 Page 4, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, December 16, 2015 CALL COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED 936-372-3011 • From Houston Call Toll Free - Metro 936-931-3011 www.wallertexasrealestate.com HUD Certified Broker COLT HAACK - Broker/Owner ★ Denise Cerny ★ Katy Collette ★ Bob Freshcorn SOLD ★ Rowdy Haack ★ Melissa Hegemeyer ★ Mark McLafferty ★ Crystal Mielke SOLD ★ Anett Mier ★ Connie Mundy ★ Kenneth Murphy ★ Terri McNeill ★ Travis Winfree Buying or Selling.....Call Us!! Open 6 Days a Week & Sunday by appointment 4 4 4 0 3 - 2 - 2 B r i c k h o m e , s u n ro o m , l a rg e l iv i n g w i t h fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen on over an acre..... ...............................................................PENDING.........$212,000 4479 4-3-2 Brick home on 2 acres, beautiful trees, pond, two fireplaces, fenced ......................................................$235,000 4452 3-3.1-3 Ranch style home with circle drive, fruit trees, workshop, cross fenced, recent roof, ag exempt........................$474,900 4349 388 Acres, rail fencing, stables, 8 acre lake, irrigated hay field, tennis courts, main home shaded by majestic oaks............$4,225,000 4471 3-2 Brick home in wonderful country setting, pens, barn perfect for 4H or FFA project, carport and large deck for entertaining ...................................................................$210,000 4449 Commercial building on 2 acres with Hwy frontage, all equipment included...........................................$495,000 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE 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 ad- COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE ditional homes for rental income .............................................................................................$650,000 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 build4276 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 front4411 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 4440 3-2-2 Brick home, sunroom, large living with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen on over an SOLD acre...................................................................................................................... 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