Wallis News Review http://www.wallisnews.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en Dennis Korenek http://www.wallisnews.com/dennis-korenek.html http://www.wallisnews.com/dennis-korenek.html#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:39 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/dennis-korenek.html Funeral Services for Dennis Korenek, 80, of Wallis at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 2610 Demel, Wallis, Texas with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. Interment in the Wallis City Cemetery.
Dennis Korenek went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2010. Dennis was born on Sept. 8, 1929 in Nelsonville Texas to Ladgie and Lillie Korenek. He graduated from Wallis High School and began working for Koy Concrete and then moving on to be a machinist for WKM and Cameron Iron Works.

On Oct. 6, 1957 Dennis married Dorothy Pavliska. He became the father of three sons, Kenneth, Gary and Mike. He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church, KJT, SPJST, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion in Wallis. He also served his country in the Korean War and was an Honorary member of the Wallis Fire Department.

]]> Funeral Services for Dennis Korenek, 80, of Wallis at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 2610 Demel, Wallis, Texas with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. Interment in the Wallis City Cemetery.
Dennis Korenek went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2010. Dennis was born on Sept. 8, 1929 in Nelsonville Texas to Ladgie and Lillie Korenek. He graduated from Wallis High School and began working for Koy Concrete and then moving on to be a machinist for WKM and Cameron Iron Works.

On Oct. 6, 1957 Dennis married Dorothy Pavliska. He became the father of three sons, Kenneth, Gary and Mike. He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church, KJT, SPJST, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion in Wallis. He also served his country in the Korean War and was an Honorary member of the Wallis Fire Department.
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/dennis-korenek.html/feed March Angel Food Ministries menu announced http://www.wallisnews.com/march-angel-food-ministries-menu-announced.html http://www.wallisnews.com/march-angel-food-ministries-menu-announced.html#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:28:35 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/march-angel-food-ministries-menu-announced.html The March menu for Angel Food Ministeries, distributed through Wallis United Methodist Church features chopped beef steaks, bacon wrapped turkey breast filet mignon, boneless cener cut pork chops, macaroni and beef dinner, chicken breasts, lean ground beef, pizza and lots more enough to a family of four for a week.
A senior citizen convenience box is available for $28 and an allergen-free box is only $23. Also available is a seafood variety pack for $35 and an after school box with child friendly snacks for $21. Other meat boxes are available as well as a fresh fruit and veggie box. To place an order, contact Vern Roberts at 713-825-2337. This month, orders are due Sunday, March 14 before 1 p.m. and can be picked up Saturday, March 27 at 123 Birch St. and Guyler St. For more information on Angel Food Ministries or to order online, please visit their website www.angelfoodministries.com.

]]> The March menu for Angel Food Ministeries, distributed through Wallis United Methodist Church features chopped beef steaks, bacon wrapped turkey breast filet mignon, boneless cener cut pork chops, macaroni and beef dinner, chicken breasts, lean ground beef, pizza and lots more enough to a family of four for a week.
A senior citizen convenience box is available for $28 and an allergen-free box is only $23. Also available is a seafood variety pack for $35 and an after school box with child friendly snacks for $21. Other meat boxes are available as well as a fresh fruit and veggie box. To place an order, contact Vern Roberts at 713-825-2337. This month, orders are due Sunday, March 14 before 1 p.m. and can be picked up Saturday, March 27 at 123 Birch St. and Guyler St. For more information on Angel Food Ministries or to order online, please visit their website www.angelfoodministries.com.

]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/march-angel-food-ministries-menu-announced.html/feed Elizabeth L. Taylor http://www.wallisnews.com/elizabeth-l-taylor.html http://www.wallisnews.com/elizabeth-l-taylor.html#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:27:20 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/elizabeth-l-taylor.html A Funeral Mass for Elizabeth L. Taylor, 94 of Victoria, was held on Monday, March 1 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Monsignor Dan Scheel of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Houston officiating. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.
Pallbearers were Hampton Burwick Jr., Lee Sills, Chad Sills, Christopher Sills, Larry Hensley, and Walter Taylor. Honorary pallbearer will be Hamp Burwick Sr.

]]> A Funeral Mass for Elizabeth L. Taylor, 94 of Victoria, was held on Monday, March 1 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Monsignor Dan Scheel of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Houston officiating. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.
Pallbearers were Hampton Burwick Jr., Lee Sills, Chad Sills, Christopher Sills, Larry Hensley, and Walter Taylor. Honorary pallbearer will be Hamp Burwick Sr.
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/elizabeth-l-taylor.html/feed Old world, new world, same world http://www.wallisnews.com/old-world-new-world-same-world.html http://www.wallisnews.com/old-world-new-world-same-world.html#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:52:54 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/old-world-new-world-same-world.html By Johnny Griffin, Editor Wallis News-Review
There are many links from the old world and the Czech Republic to this area of Texas. Thanks to efforts of some area natives who are proud of their Czech heritage, an inquisitive reporter for a Czech newspaper and some Divine Intervention, new relationships have developed which have narrowed the distance from here to ‘behind the pond.”
Joe Novosad, a Frydek native, began researching family roots many years ago and that research led to a visit to the home of his ancestors (not too distant) in the Czech Republic.

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There are many links from the old world and the Czech Republic to this area of Texas. Thanks to efforts of some area natives who are proud of their Czech heritage, an inquisitive reporter for a Czech newspaper and some Divine Intervention, new relationships have developed which have narrowed the distance from here to ‘behind the pond.”
Joe Novosad, a Frydek native, began researching family roots many years ago and that research led to a visit to the home of his ancestors (not too distant) in the Czech Republic.
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/old-world-new-world-same-world.html/feed Incumbent Bilski retains County Judge position, runoffs for commissioner, District Judge http://www.wallisnews.com/incumbent-bilski-retains-county-judge-position-runoffs-for-commissioner-district-judge.html http://www.wallisnews.com/incumbent-bilski-retains-county-judge-position-runoffs-for-commissioner-district-judge.html#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:49:58 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/incumbent-bilski-retains-county-judge-position-runoffs-for-commissioner-district-judge.html Results reported Wednesday morning following a recount remain the same. Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski retained her office over a strong challenge from Virgil Price. Bilski totaled 2,662 votes (53.27 per cent) in the unofficial totals late Tuesday night to 2,335 for Price.
“I am very grateful for the continued trust the voters of Austin County have placed in me,” said Bilski. “I will to do everything I can to continue to earn that trust.”

]]> Results reported Wednesday morning following a recount remain the same. Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski retained her office over a strong challenge from Virgil Price. Bilski totaled 2,662 votes (53.27 per cent) in the unofficial totals late Tuesday night to 2,335 for Price.
“I am very grateful for the continued trust the voters of Austin County have placed in me,” said Bilski. “I will to do everything I can to continue to earn that trust.”
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/incumbent-bilski-retains-county-judge-position-runoffs-for-commissioner-district-judge.html/feed Two incumbents file for Wallis Council positions http://www.wallisnews.com/two-incumbents-file-for-wallis-council-positions.html http://www.wallisnews.com/two-incumbents-file-for-wallis-council-positions.html#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:48:09 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/two-incumbents-file-for-wallis-council-positions.html Three At-Large Wallis City Council positions are subject to a May 8, 2010 election. Incumbents James King and Don Daft have filed applications as of Tuesday, March 2. The sign up period runs through March 8. Applications may be picked up and returned to City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

]]> Three At-Large Wallis City Council positions are subject to a May 8, 2010 election. Incumbents James King and Don Daft have filed applications as of Tuesday, March 2. The sign up period runs through March 8. Applications may be picked up and returned to City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
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Representative Michael McCaul, center, reviewed local options with BAE officials in Sealy and local leaders on Monday, Feb. 15, concerning the Army’s decision to leave the new FMTV contract with a Wisconsin firm. Pictured at a press conference held at Sealy City Council Chambers are left to right: Sealy Mayor Nick Tirey; Lance LaCour, Katy EDC and Co-Chair FMTV Task Force; Rep. McCaul; Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski; and Kim Meloneck, Sealy EDC and Co-Chair FMTV Task Force.

The U.S. Army announced on Friday afternoon it would stand by its earlier decision to move the contract for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) to Oshkosh, a Wisconsin firm. BAE has manufactured the FMTV’s in their Sealy plant for 17 years and over 3000 Austin County jobs are at stake with the ruling.

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Representative Michael McCaul, center, reviewed local options with BAE officials in Sealy and local leaders on Monday, Feb. 15, concerning the Army’s decision to leave the new FMTV contract with a Wisconsin firm. Pictured at a press conference held at Sealy City Council Chambers are left to right: Sealy Mayor Nick Tirey; Lance LaCour, Katy EDC and Co-Chair FMTV Task Force; Rep. McCaul; Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski; and Kim Meloneck, Sealy EDC and Co-Chair FMTV Task Force.

The U.S. Army announced on Friday afternoon it would stand by its earlier decision to move the contract for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) to Oshkosh, a Wisconsin firm. BAE has manufactured the FMTV’s in their Sealy plant for 17 years and over 3000 Austin County jobs are at stake with the ruling.
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/army-fmtv-contract-will-move-to-wisconsin.html/feed Local woman injured in single vehicle wreck http://www.wallisnews.com/local-woman-injured-in-single-vehicle-wreck.html http://www.wallisnews.com/local-woman-injured-in-single-vehicle-wreck.html#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:32:51 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/local-woman-injured-in-single-vehicle-wreck.html Wallis resident Georgia Valerian, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident around 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Austin County Sheriff’s Deputy M. Doerrig was the investigating officer assisted by Wallis Police Department Sergeant Ronnie Griffin.

]]> Wallis resident Georgia Valerian, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident around 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Austin County Sheriff’s Deputy M. Doerrig was the investigating officer assisted by Wallis Police Department Sergeant Ronnie Griffin.
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]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/local-woman-injured-in-single-vehicle-wreck.html/feed Death investigation of jail inmate http://www.wallisnews.com/death-investigation-of-jail-inmate.html http://www.wallisnews.com/death-investigation-of-jail-inmate.html#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:31:52 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/death-investigation-of-jail-inmate.html On Sunday, Feb. 14, at approximately 12:44 a.m. Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services responded to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Jail Detention Center regarding an 18 year-old inmate, Emmanuel Earl Baines, who was found unresponsive in a jail cell by a Jail Deputy.

]]> On Sunday, Feb. 14, at approximately 12:44 a.m. Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services responded to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Jail Detention Center regarding an 18 year-old inmate, Emmanuel Earl Baines, who was found unresponsive in a jail cell by a Jail Deputy. (more…)

]]> http://www.wallisnews.com/death-investigation-of-jail-inmate.html/feed Long distance proposal http://www.wallisnews.com/long-distance-proposal.html http://www.wallisnews.com/long-distance-proposal.html#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:30:02 +0000 admin http://www.wallisnews.com/long-distance-proposal.html James Clark traveled a long way to become a resident of Precinct 4 in Austin County and to serve as Pct. 4 Constable. It’s not that far from his home town of Cuero, but the miles he traveled courting his wife, Wallis area native Mary Speckmaier, were very long.
James graduated from Cuero High School and obtained his Peace Officer Certificate from Victoria College. He attended Texas Bible Institute in Columbus in the late 90’s and worked for the Colorado County Sheriff’s Department from 2002 to 2004.

]]> James Clark traveled a long way to become a resident of Precinct 4 in Austin County and to serve as Pct. 4 Constable. It’s not that far from his home town of Cuero, but the miles he traveled courting his wife, Wallis area native Mary Speckmaier, were very long.
James graduated from Cuero High School and obtained his Peace Officer Certificate from Victoria College. He attended Texas Bible Institute in Columbus in the late 90’s and worked for the Colorado County Sheriff’s Department from 2002 to 2004.
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