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Life long dream turns into first step of a journey
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Shelby Sulak, of Orchard, carries Karla, a local child who became one of Sulak’s favorites during a recent medical mission trip to Peru.
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Mahatma Ghandi once said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Those words inspired Shelby Sulak, a 2009 graduate of Brazos High School, to make her dream come true. “My whole life I have wanted to go on a mission trip,” said Sulak. “I have been saving from birthdays, baby-sitting jobs and swimming lessons to make this trip possible.”
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Good music at the arts and crafts show
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Robert Herridge, left, and Frank Felcman entertained buyers and vendors alike with beautiful music at the Wallis American Legion Arts and Crafts show on Sunday afternoon. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Crime of the Week-Dumping
Posted on July 1st, 2010
Austin County Environmental Enforcement would like to request your help in identifying the individual(s) who dumped debris at two locations along Lynn Road on or about May 27, 2010.
Illegal dumping is the unlawful disposal of trash. It can consist of a few trash bags on the side of the road to construction material burned or buried in a neighbors pasture. (more…)
Wallis VFD Fireman’s Frolic marks 80 years on Sunday
Posted on June 25th, 2010
Kaechele Ranch of Wallis will donate a bred heifer or a slaughter heifer to the Grand Auction at the Fireman’s Frolic on Sunday, June 27. The winning bidder will have their choice of the animals. WNR photos by Johnny Griffin
The Wallis VFD will hold their Annual Fireman’s Frolic and celebrate 80 years of service to the community this Sunday, June 27.
Along with the many quality items for the Grand Auction this year, Kaechele Ranch will once again donate a heifer to the Grand Auction. There will actually be two heifers, one quality bred heifer for those wishing to add to their breeding herd and one fed for slaughter. The winning bidder will have their choice of animals. Each heifer weighed in at 1180 pounds on Monday, June 21.
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Third annual Fulshear Friday Night Independence Day to honor scouting
Posted on June 25th, 2010
The Fulshear Friday Night Independence Day Parade will include a tank from the 72nd Battalion USAR.
On July 2, the third annual Fulshear Friday Night Independence Day Celebration will honor 100 years of Scouting in America. Sponsored in part by local businesses and developments, Fulshear Friday Night has developed a large following. Last year’s event had some 3,000 people attending.
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Orchard store burglarized in early morning
Posted on June 25th, 2010
Store employee Amanda Tovar and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kimble Berry review a security tape during the investigation of a burglary at Sunny’s Country Store in Orchard. WNR photo by Lindsey Dusek
Burglars dropped through ceiling tiles from an adjoining room to gain entry into the store area. WNR photo by Lindsey Dusek
By Lindsey Dusek, staff writer
A burglary occurred at Sunny’s Country Store in Orchard in the early morning hours of Friday, June 18. Convenience store clerk Amanda Tovar walked into a flooded store at 6 a.m. to find water spewing from the pipes the burglar(s) had broken upon entry.
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David Hubenak entertains at local library
Posted on June 25th, 2010
WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
David Hubenak, Austin County Pct. 4 Commissioner and professional steel guitar musician, entertained children in the Summer Reading Program at Knox Memorial Library in Wallis on June 16. Hubenak played several patriotic songs for the group plus a rendition of Steel Guitar Rag and also gave some quick lessons to students who wished to try the steel guitar.
Chaffin, Vaughn lead the Class of 2010
Posted on May 26th, 2010
Graduation is Friday, May 28, in Rosenberg. Brazos High School will hold commencement exercises at Herndon Auditorium, 4606 Mustang Avenue in Rosenberg at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 28. Blake Thomas Chaffin has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 2010 with a Grade Point Average of 101.0201. Mary Kathryn Vaughn is the Salutatorian with a GPA of 100.9910. (more…)
Lightning causes fire
Posted on May 21st, 2010
Mother Nature apparently caused a lightning fire at the Zook residence at 5503 Commerce St. in Wallis on Friday, May 14, but the torrential rain didn’t stop firefighters from responding promptly and containing the fire to the garage area of the home. The Wallis VFD was aided by Sealy VFD at the scene. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Engelbrecht, King and Main elected to council
Posted on May 21st, 2010
New candidate Darrell Engelbrecht led the Wallis City Council election returns with 67 votes in the May 8 election. Incumbents James King and Clark Main Jr. held on to the two other spots with each gathering vote totals of 66. These three will be sworn in at the May 19 regular city council meeting.
Incumbent Don Daft received 58 votes and challenger Alfred Valenzuela received 41 votes.
There were 22 votes cast in early voting and 89 voters cast ballots on May 8.
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