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June 22, 2017 / Front Page

Summer Music Fest this Saturday in Bellville

The Country Showdown, one of America’s largest country music talent searches will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, to kickoff the musical entertainment at the Austin County Fair Summer Music Fest in Bellville. More...

Sulak returns to Wagusu for second medical mission trip

BY SHELBY SULAK
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Editor’s Note: Shelby Sulak of Orchard is the daughter of Al and Nita Sulak. She has recently returned from her second medical mission trip to Kenya and reports on her experience. Please read the associated article on page 2 of this issue, as well. More...

Korean War plaque to be dedicated at Legion Hall

Sixty-four years ago next month, saw the end of open warfare on the Korean Peninsula. The signing of the armistice on July 27, 1953 began a stalemate that exists even today. More...

Fireman’s Frolic set for Sunday, June 25 at Legion Hall

The Wallis Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Frolic will be Sunday, June 25 at the air conditioned Wallis American Legion Hall. A barbecue chicken and sausage dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. More...

Independence Celebration July 3 in Wallis

The City of Wallis will host a 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 3, from 6-10 p.m. at Mynarik Park. This is a free event for our community. More...

From our June 15th edition

Commissioners add malware programs, discuss tax freeze for seniors

BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN, EDITOR

Austin County Commissioners accepted a new malware security package for county computers based on the recommendation of consultant Greg Henry of Xpernet Services. More...

From our June 15th edition

New construction at WCJC’s campus aids Cosmetology, Process Tech programs

A large-scale construction project at Wharton County Junior College’s Richmond campus will provide better opportunities for Cosmetology and Process Technology students. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Friday, June 30. More...

Columns

Citizen’s Corner

BY WALLIS POLICE CHIEF DAVID MOSELEY

Editor’s note: Citizen’s Corner is a monthly informational column concerning police actions and items of concern for local citizens May 2017 More...

Governor signs 2018- 19, two year state budget into law

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on June 12 signed Senate Bill 1, legislation that appropriates some $217 billion to pay for the state’s next two-year fiscal period. More...

What’s New at the Library?

BY MELISSA MCFARLAND, ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Summer fun at the Library is still going strong. We have had a sparkling third week for our Summer Reading Program. More...

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Happenings

Bass tournament benefits Crime Stoppers

A Bass Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 1, with proceeds donated to Austin County Crime Stoppers. More...

Sealybration 2017 kicks off July 7-8

The Sealy Community Foundation brings first-class entertainment and family fun to Sealy’s 9th Annual Sealybration July 7-8, 2017. The gates open at 6 p.m. More...

43rd Annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set

The 43rd annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 27 at Wintermann Rice Research Station on Farm-to-Market Road 102 just north of Eagle Lake. More...

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Sports

BASEBALL CAMP

Campers enjoyed learning baseball skills at the Brazos Athletics Youth Baseball Camp on June 19-20, under the tutelage of Coach Michael Pyeatt and staff. More...

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

Brazos Athletics Summer Youth Boys Basketball Camp had great participation for Coach Jon Waldrop and staff from June 12-14. More...

From our June 15th edition

GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

Forty-two campers learned basketball skills at the Brazos Athletics Summer Youth Girl’s Basketball Camp under the direction of Coach Kevin O’Rourke and staff on June 5-7. More...

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Special Sections

Obituaries

Frances Rose Reuther

Frances Rose Reuther, 89, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2017, in Corpus Christi. She was surrounded by family that held and loved her dearly in her final moments of life. More...

From our June 8th edition

JERRY DON GARDNER

Funeral services for Jerry Don Gardner, 68 of Wallis, will be Friday, June 9 at 12 p.m. at Knesek and Sons Funeral Home in Wallis co-officiated by American Legion Post 200 Chaplain David Hubenak and Post 200 Commander J.D. Reyes. More...