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City seeking procedural information following death of candidate
Posted on March 30th, 2011
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
David Kennedy, who passed away suddenly on March 24 (see related story on page 1 of this issue,) was the unopposed candidate for Mayor of Wallis in the upcoming May election. Also, the two open positions for election to city council had unopposed candidates on the ballot for election.
Under normal circumstances, City Council would declare the positions for election unopposed, cancel the election and declare the respective candidates elected at their April meeting. The council positions will follow that protocol.
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Funeral services for David Kennedy
Posted on March 28th, 2011
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, Wallis Police Department responded to an accident at 6207 Commerce St. in Wallis.
David E. Kennedy, 61, of Wallis was the driver of a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup which had crashed into a building at that address. Kennedy was unresponsive at the scene and witnesses to the accident started CPR immediately.
Austin County EMS Medic II arrived at the scene and continued CPR. Kennedy was transported via ambulance to Oak Bend Hospital in Richmond where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Funeral Services for David Kennedy will be at 6 p.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Visitation, 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM Monday, March 28, 2011, Guardian Angel Catholic Church with Rosary and Wake Service at 7:30 PM, Monday, March 28, 2011.
Motorcyclist killed on SH 36 in Wallis
Posted on March 23rd, 2011
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Austin County Sheriffs Deputy Danny Duron, left, DPS Trooper Thomas Janak, center, and Austin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Dennis King, right, at the scene of a vehicle/motorcycle fatality in Wallis on March 19.
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John Rinn, EMT, right, with Austin County EMS, stands between the Ford van and motorcycle which where involved in a fatality crash at the intersection of SH 36 and North Legion Road in Wallis on March 19.
Johnny Flores, 59, of Port Lavaca was killed in a vehicle/motorcycle wreck at the intersection of State Highway 36 and North Legion Road in Wallis on Saturday, March 19. The Austin County Sheriff’s Office reported the time of the accident as 5:08 p.m.
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Forensic artist to talk about “cold cases” at Wallis Chamber banquet
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
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By Johnny Griffin, Editor
The Wallis Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Inc. will hold its 2011 banquet on April 16, at the Wallis Knights of Columbus Hall in Wallis. The theme for this year will be Denims and Diamonds with a western flair.
The special guest speaker for the banquet is Texas Ranger Forensic Artist Suzanne Lowe. Lowe’s unique talent and perception has garnered success in her chosen field of “Face-ing the nameless.”
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Citizen of the Year nominations requested
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
The Wallis Chamber of Commerce is asking for your help in selecting this year’s “Citizen of the Year” which will be awarded at the annual banquet on Saturday, April 16.
This person could be your next-door neighbor or someone who is always helping others. He or she may live within the city limits of Wallis or in the rural area with a Wallis address. We ask that you write a letter giving the name and the reasons why you are nominating them for this honor.
The winner will be determined at the April 6 Chamber meeting based upon the information provided in the letter of nomination. Deadline for all entries is Friday, April 1. Nominators have the option of remaining anonymous.
The Chamber would like to thank the citizens of Wallis in advance for their involvement in choosing this year’s “Citizen of the Year”.
Please send your nominations to the Wallis Chamber of Commerce, 6810 Guyler St., Suite 800, Wallis, TX 77485, drop them by the Wallis News-Review or email them to wallischamber@gmail.com.
Local election ballots filled
Posted on March 17th, 2011
Local election ballots were filled on the last day of signup, Monday, but there will be few actual elections.
In the City of Wallis election, two council seats and the position of mayor were up for election. Incumbent Councilwoman Bernadette Parr signed up early for reelection along with new mayoral candidate David Kennedy. Franklin Rohan, a former councilman and mayor signed up for the election on Monday.
Brazos ISD had three candidates sign up for positions 1, 2 and 3 on Monday afternoon. Incumbent Charles Dostal filed for re-election to Position 1. New candidates Joyce Stavinoha filed for Position 2 and Tamara Mager signed up for Position 3.
Simonton was looking for three at-large council positions and received applications to be placed on the ballots from incumbents Jane Stockton and Jeff Young. New candidate John Bohannon also filed.
The City of Orchard does not have an election scheduled this year.
City councils and the Board of Trustees may cancel the actual elections at their next meetings due to the fact there are no contested positions.
Witzkoski wins 2011 Reserve Grand Champion Simbrah Female
Posted on March 13th, 2011
Brazos FFA member Cody Witzkoski exhibited the 2011 Reserve Grand Champion Simbrah Female in the Open International Simbrah Cattle Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Pictured, left to right are: Deanna Witzkoski, Gary Witzkoski, Tim Ishee, Jayson Hill, Tim Smith and Cody Witzkoski. Contributed photo Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Multiple grass fires strain local resources
Posted on February 26th, 2011
Firefighters from Sealy, foreground, extinguish flare ups as Wallis firefighters, in back, battle to maintain a buffer between the grass fire and a barn and round bales stored north of the BNSF tracks and SH 36 last Thursday. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin
Multiple grass fires, which appeared to be started from a passing train, severely strained local fire departments and threatened homes and structures from Wallis to Orchard and beyond last Thursday.
Two grass fires within the city limits of Wallis, one across from Brazos High School, one near the Austin/Fort Bend County line, one near Hatton’s property, another just west of Macha Road, the largest at Reinecker Road, another near the intersection of FM 1489 and SH 36 and at least two more east of Orchard, all burning at the same time, were more than local fire departments could man. All 11 of the fires were on the north side of the BNSF tracks and SH 36.
In addition to the Wallis and Orchard Volunteer Fire Departments, units came from Sealy, Rosenberg, Richmond, Fulshear/Simonton, Pleak, East Bernard and Fairchild.
Strong southerly winds and freeze dried grass combined for fast moving fires. Several hundred acres were burned, but there was no reported loss of structures or livestock.
Wallis Cub Scouts hold pinewood derby races
Posted on February 26th, 2011
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Wallis Cub Scouts Pack 1990 Pinewood Derby was held Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Orchard Community Center. Cub Scouts who won first place and will move onto David Crockett District Races in Bellville next week are Tigers - Evan Herreth, Wolf - Elijah Randle, Bears - Nicholas Oliver, Webelos I - Mathew Herreth and Webelos II - Aaron Zook, who also won fastest overall and Best of Show.
Monsignor Nesvadba honored during Centennial Celebration in Czech Republic
Posted on February 9th, 2011
Joe Novosad stands beside the marker placed in 1929 by Msgr. Alois Nesvadba at the Nesvadba family home site, Lot #76 in Velka Lhota, Czech Republic. Contributed photo
David Carp, Bea Chalupa and Joe Novosad were all recognized and received souvenirs at the Centennial Celebration Mass of the Velka Lhota Church in the Czech Republic. Contributed photo
A 16-piece Brass Polka Band provided Czech music during and after the Centennial Celebration Mass at the Velka Lhota Church (in background). Contributed photo
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Monsignor Alois Nesvadba, a beloved priest who served both St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek and Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis, was honored in his native land last November.
Several local citizens with fond remembrances and ancestral connections with Msgr. Nesvadba were able to travel to the Czech Republic to join in the Centennial Celebration of Nesvadba’s family church in Velka Lhota. Nesvadba is the only priest to have been ordained from this church.
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