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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.
Gomez win Kubota contest
Posted on January 13th, 2011
Pete Gomez of Sealy is shown receiving his prize from Jeff Virnau, manager of W. A. Virnau & Sons, Inc. in Sealy. Pete is the regional winner in the Kubota RTVforMe contest. Pete won a $200 gift certificate at W. A. Virnau & Sons and Sealy Tractor in Sealy. Pete’s name will be placed along with 21 other east Texas regional winners in the Jan. 17 drawing for a new Kubota RTV500.
Hubenak steps down after two terms
Posted on January 4th, 2011
Pct. 4 Commissioner David Hubenak announced plans to retire prior to last year’s election and will serve his final day on the job on Dec. 30. Austin County Commissioners Court presented Hubenak with a plaque recognizing his eight year term on Dec. 21. Pictured left to right are: Pct. 2 Commissioner Bobby Rinn, Hubenak, Pct. 1 Commissioner David Ottmer, Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski and Pct. 3 Commissioner Randy Reichardt. Contributed photo by David Emswiler, The Bellville Times
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
Precinct 4 Commissioner David Hubenak decided earlier this year to retire after serving eight years in the office. He says he is really going to retire.
“I am looking forward to retirement,” said Hubenak. “Barbara and I want to travel and of course we’ll stay active, maybe even get a little more active, in the community and church. We want to enjoy doing some of the things we have had to put off.”
Hubenak was elected in November of 2002 and took office on Jan. 1, 2003. He says roads were his main priority during his service to the county, but points out two county projects as major accomplishments of the court during his terms.
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Bonner attends Austin reunion
Posted on December 27th, 2010
Booker T. Bonner of Wallis attended a 50th reunion of Students for Direct Action on the campus of the University of Texas held Friday, Dec. 3. Contributed photo
This political advertisement placed in The Daily Texan in 1961 was a direct contribution to Booker T. Bonner’s involvement in the non-violent demonstration movement for civil rights during the 1960’s. Contributed photo
Wallis resident Booker T. Bonner attended a special 50-year reunion of Students for Direct Action (SDA) held on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin on Friday, Dec. 3.
A large group of ex-members of the student group were invited to the event and spent the day reminiscing of times and activities which became very important in the history of civil rights and integrations of our state universities and ultimately our nation.
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A Heritage Christmas to be celebrated with Parade
Posted on December 10th, 2010
WNR photo by Joanie Griffin
Parade Marshals for the 29th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 5. Pictured left to right are: Rudy Knesek, Irene Petter, Pauline Gutierrez and Viola Holub. Not pictured is Lillie Hunter.
A special group of citizens will lead the 29th Annual Lighted Wallis Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Heritage Christmas – Land of the Free.”
The Parade Marshals for this year all played parts in that heritage. Rudy Knesek, Pauline Gutierrez, Irene Petter, Lillie Hunter and Viola Holub are all lifelong residents of Wallis and each has been an influential and active member of the community. This group represents a cross section of business and civic leaders who have participated in the development of the city.
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Student council, FFA and NHS participate in annual food drive
Posted on December 1st, 2010
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BHS Student Council, FFA and NHS students participated in their annual food drive in November. The food was collected by local community members Leonard Banse and Thomas Hammermiller and taken to Saint Vincent DePaul and distributed within the Wallis community. Posing with the collected food on Nov. 18 are Leonard Banse, Taylor Nieman, Tommy Hammermiller, Mark Fernandez, Cody Witzskoski, Mason Marek, Jonathan Stork, Alan Zapalac, DeAnthony Alabi-Isama, B.J. Alford, Lauren Grigar, Judy Zapalac, Katelyn Miller, Bradey Bohacek, Juana Mora, Rachel Vaughn and Morgan Supak.
State budget shortfalls top agenda for Brazos trustees
Posted on November 24th, 2010
Brazos ISD Superintendent Jack Ellis informed trustees of potentially heavy cuts coming from the next Texas Legislative session concerning education funding.
The State of Texas is facing a large budget deficit for the upcoming year, exactly how large is still in question, and education groups are bracing for the impending decrease in funding.
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