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Montgomery County deputies looking for pair who stole from disabled man

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 11 September 2012 19:36

Detectives need help from the public in locating and arresting two people that are wanted for the exploitation of a disabled individual. In mid-August 2012, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office met with a disabled male victim in the Montgomery area who had hired two people as caretakers. After terminating their employment the victim discovered that the suspects had stolen items from his home, some of which were sentimental to the victim that had belonged to his late wife. After completing an investigation investigators have charged two suspects with exploitation of a disabled individual, however the two suspects have…

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Fewer 9/11 families on hand for 11th anniversary

Written by JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press Tuesday, 11 September 2012 16:13

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Tuesday in familiar but subdued ceremonies that put grieving families ahead of politicians and suggested it's time to move on after a decade of remembrance. As in past years, thousands gathered at the World Trade Center site in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa., to read the names of nearly 3,000 victims killed in the worst terror attack in U.S. history. But many felt that last year's 10th anniversary was an emotional turning point for public mourning of the attacks. For the first…

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Pictured above, the Tri-County wildfire crosses FM 1488 near Joseph Road. Area residents and officials are reflecting back on the Tri-County wildfire that took place a year ago.

Area residents reflect on Tri-County fire a year later

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 10 September 2012 17:22

Nearly 20,000 acres scorched. Almost 80 homes destroyed. Firefighters battling heat, wind and flames for nearly two weeks. These are some of the heartwrenching memories from the Tri-County wildfire that ravaged the area near Magnolia just a year ago. But for every bad memory it seems as if there were many more heartwarming stories. Like the horse that was saved after suffering burns to nearly 40 percent of its body. Houses still standing, even though the earth was scorched all around it. Firefighters from as far away as Alaska showing up to help. “It was amazing to see what the…

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First year of Magnolia text and drive ban sees less accidents

Written by Cheryl Garcia Monday, 10 September 2012 17:17

It’s been a year since the City of Magnolia passed an ordinance against texting while driving within the city limits. According to Sgt. Silliman of the Magnolia Police Department, this ordinance is doing its job while making the city’s streets safer. “There has been a 54 percent decrease in the number of auto crashes since the ordinance was passed last September,” said Silliman. Silliman contends that thhis is a pretty important statistic because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) sited the death of more than 3,000 people nationwide because of texting and driving, or one in ten traffic fatalities,…

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Bill Usrey (left) and Sallie Fisher (right) hold up a print of a Larry Dyke painting called “Sharing the Faith.” The original version now hangs within the walls of The Vatican.

World reknown artist Larry Dyke coming to Tomball

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 10 September 2012 17:09

Larry Dyke’s official biography states that he has devoted his life’s work to the interpretation of the beaty he sees in nature. That beauty will be on display in Tomball Sept. 15, as Dyke will appear at Sallie Fisher’s Custom Frame and Art Gallery from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “He is known for his Texas landscapes, golfing series and he does a lot of inspirational pieces,” Fisher said. “He’s one of the most famous artists of our time and his work is extremely sought after.” Dyke, who has a painting still residing at The Vatican, said his personal journey…

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Magnolia resident thankful for each day since his heart transplant

Written by Cheryl Garcia Monday, 10 September 2012 17:06

Bob Pitcock of Magnolia has good reason to be thankful for every day. In December of 1989 he suffered a heart attack and was given a dire diagnosis that his heart was failing and he needed a transplant. Luckily for him and his family, a heart became available several months later and he gained a new lease on life. “You feel forever grateful that someone has faced the tragedy of losing a family member and thought to donate the organs to a patient in desperate need, especially at a time like that,” said Pitcock. Many heart transplant patients have a…

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Tomball creates committee to review county water fee

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 04 September 2012 16:21

Tomball City Councilman Mark Stoll has been on a year-long quest to receive answers about a water fee that he claims does not benefit residents of Tomball. Stoll said that the fees levied by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority have totaled up to $7 million paid by Tomball residents in the past 10-plus years. The authority was created to help local water districts convert from groundwater usage to surface water usage per state law. Residents now pay $1.75 per 1,000 gallons of water pumped. Stoll said his primary concern is that the regional authority has no plans to…

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Several Magnolia area teens were able to travel this summer, thanks to the Magnolia/Tomball YMCA. Six teens traveled to San Francisco for the Teen Escape Service Learning trip and 11 more traveled to North Carolina for the Blue Ridge Christian Values Conference.

Local youth experience bonding, kinship during YMCA trips

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 04 September 2012 16:17

17 area youth were able to spend a week at two separate YMCA sponsored events recently, where they were able to develop their character and bond with others. Six teens traveled to San Francisco this summer for the Teen Escape Service Learning program, while 11 teens traveled to the Blue Ridge Christian Values Conference in North Carolina. The teens are from Bear Branch Junior High, Magnolia Junior High, Alpha Academy, Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School. Magnolia/Tomball YMCA Senior Program Director Stephanie Saker said the trips were made possible because of local generosity. “We were able to send…

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Magnolia ISD passes budget for school year

Written by Cheryl Garcia Tuesday, 04 September 2012 15:57

There was more good news for Magnolia ISD employees following the Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 20. According to Chief Financial Officer Erich Morris, all full-time MISD employees will get a three percent pay raise and additionally the district will increase its contribution to employee health insurance by $50 per month. This will increase the contribution per participating employee to $275 per month. Morris said the pay raise was good timing, given that the district had not been able to provide raises in recent years, due to state funding concerns. “The school board felt like this was the right thing…

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Orion District Representative Joseph Okopinski takes a minute to pose with Tomball High School senior William Milby after presenting Milby with his final Boy Scout merit badge. Milby has earned all 133 merit badges that the Boy Scouts offer.

Tomball Boy Scout earns rare scouting honor

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 04 September 2012 15:45

For 11 years Tomball High School (THS) senior William Milby has been earning his merit badges as a member of Boy Scout Troop 471. He rose through the ranks and completed a complicated project to become an Eagle Scout. A lifetime of dedication has enabled Milby to complete a rare feat in the scouting world -- being awarded all 133 merit badges offered by the scouts. “It’s feels great to accomplish this,” Milby said. Merit badges were something added by the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, to encourage scouts to learn areas of interest and teach them valuable skills.…

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