I am the reporter and photographer for the Tomball Tribune. I'm originally from Ozark, Mo., a growing city between Springfield and Branson. I have been a journalist, editor and political consultant over the years. I am an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan and a complete karaoke addict.
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Tomball High School will hold its 2013 commencement ceremony June 8, at Reed Arena, on the campus of Texas A&M University, at 9 a.m. No tickets are required for the event and graduating seniors may bring as many guests as they wish. For more information visit wwwtomballisd.net.
AVARA - Betty John Avara, 89, of Spring, passed away May 22, 2013. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Klein Funeral Home-Tomball. Funeral services were held at Spring Baptist Church. Interment followed at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
BROWN - Newton Alton Brown, Jr., 80, of Spring, passed away May 25, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home Chapel-Tomball, with Rev. Ron Krueger officiating. Interment followed at Earthman Resthaven Memorial Park.
GARCIA - Aurora de Saldana Garcia, 50, of Magnolia, passed away May 20, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home Chapel-Tomball with Daniel Garcia officiating. Interment followed at Klein Memorial Park-Pinehurst.
GUELDNER - Gerry Gueldner, 86, of Hockley, passed away May 18, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home-Tomball. Graveside services were conducted at Roberts Cemetery in Hockley, Texas.
MITCHELL - Bob Mitchell, 86, of South Houston, passed away May 26, 2013. Visitation was held at Klein Funeral Home-Tomball. Graveside services were conducted at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
MONTGOMERY - Ray Glover Montgomery, Jr. 67, of Houston, passed away May 20, 2013. Visitation was held at Klein Funeral Home Cy-Fair. A celebration of Ray’s life was held at Faith Assembly Church in Houston. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MOORE - Candy Moore, 69, of Houston, passed away May 17, 2013. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Klein Funeral Home Cy-Fair. A memorial service was held at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball.
REYNOLDS - James Reynolds, 68, of Magnolia, passed away May 23, 2013. Arrangements were entrusted to Magnolia Funeral Home.
RUCKER - Don Rucker, 66, of Magnolia, passed away May 24, 2013. A memorial service was held at Magnolia Funeral Home.
STEVENSON - Dianna Lynn Stevenson, 61, of Houston, passed away May 16, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home Chapel Cy-Fair. A private committal was held.
ULCAK - Delene Carol Ulcak, 62, of Houston, passed away May 23, 2013. Visitation was held at Klein Funeral Home Cy-Fair. Funeral services were conducted at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Texas. Interment followed at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery.
BLEICHROTH - Dirk Bleichroth, 56, of Houston, passed away May 13, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home Chapel-Tomball. Interment followed at Klein Memorial Park-Pinehurst
CALLAWAY - Tommy Callaway, 58, of Magnolia, passed away May 20, 2013. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home Chapel-Tomball with Terry Teykl officiating. Interment followed at Klein Memorial Park-Tomball
DOYLE - James Doyle, 70, of Magnolia, passed away May 21, 2013. Services were entrusted to Magnolia Funeral Home
GARNER - Gregory George Garner, 51, of Magnolia, passed away May 21, 2013. Memorial visitation as held at Klein Funeral Home-Tomball. Memorial service was held at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress with Rev. Stephen DeMik officiating
MAPLE - Wilma M. Maple, 78, of Houston, passed away May 15, 2013. Visitation was held at Klein Funeral Home Cy-Fair. Graveside services were conducted at Houston National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Cypress United Methodist Church
PENA - Juanita Matilde Pena, 57, of Magnolia, passed away May 12, 2013. Graveside services were held at Klein Memorial Park-Pinehurst with Chaplain Daelyn West officiating.
John Barnett Jr. & Dorothy Lawson - John Barnett Jr., 60, and wife, Dorothy Lawson, 56, of Navasota, Texas and owners of Country Boy Plumbing, passed away May 19, 2013. Memorial services will be held on June 1, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Gateway Baptist Church, 2930 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386. Flowers may be sent, or in lieu of flowers, a memorial benefit donation may be made at Wells Fargo Bank under the name Cristina Holman, acct.# 5601461733. Beloved parents, grandparents and friends
BENESH - Christopher J. Benesh, 52, of Cypress, TX passed away Wednesday May 15, 2013 at his residence after a long illness. Chris was born February 12, 1961 in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; son, Joshua and twin daughters, Christina and Erin, all of Cypress. He is also survived by his Mother, Meredith Slater and sister, Connie Harrell. A memorial fund has been set up to help the family with medical and other expenses. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank, account number 2282088844. A Facebook memorial page in Chris's honor may be reached via the following: www.facebook.com/ChrisBeneshMemorial.
MONDAYS:
Walking, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 8 a.m.
Advanced Bridge, Tom-ball Community Center, 221 Market St., 1 p.m.
TUESDAYS:
Hardanger Embroidery, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Crochet Granny Afghans, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 1 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Spades, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
Stretch and Tone, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9:30 a.m. Call 936-931-5030 for details.
Bridge, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For more information call 936-931-5030.
THURSDAYS:
Oil Painting, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Choo Choo Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 and their parents. Registration is required. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
FRIDAYS:
Hand-n-foot, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 12:30 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
Senior Covered Dish luncheon and games, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
June 3 The 100 Acre Wood Preserve is now open to the public off Cypress-wood between SH 249 and Jones Road. Enjoy hiking and biking trails. For more information, visit bay
oulandconservancy.org.
June 3 Register for the Summer Reading Program at hcpl.net.
June 3 Tomball City Pool now open, Matheson Park, 1240 Ulrich Rd., noon to 8 p.m. For more information, visit ci.tomball.tx.us.
June 3 eBook Aid, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 2 to 4 p.m. Call 832-559-4200.
June 4, 25 Children's Garden Club, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 learn to garden and work on Jr. Master gardener certification. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
June 4 50-plus Pct. 4 bus trip to Galveston, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St. Trip includes a pitstop at McDonalds and then on to the Pleasure Pier, lunch at Bubba Gumps and sightseeing at the tree sculptures. Group will depart at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
June 4 Afternoon Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 3 p.m. Group will discuss "The House at Tyneford," by Natasha Solomons. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
June 5 Excel: The Basics Class, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 to 9 p.m. Sign up by calling 832-559-4200.
June 5 Senior Day at Grimes County Fair trip, Tomball Community Cen-ter, 221 Market St. Group will depart at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
June 6 Diabetes Support Group, Gateway Church, 25314 Zube Rd. in Hockley, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Clara Utley, JDRF Outreach Manager. For more information, call 281-924-1256.
June 6 50-plus trip to Chick-Fil-A for a morning of fun, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 8 a.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
June 8 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 8 a.m. Breakfast stop at El Emperador, 601 W. Main with $1.50 breakfast tacos and $1.50 drinks.
June 8 Learn the Art of Quilling, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 10 a.m. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
June 8 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tom-ball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 9 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-870-1010.
June 10 Program on Emergency Preparedness, Hockley Community Cen-ter, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
June 10 Non-Toxic Band, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 3 to 4 p.m. Sesame Street contributing song writer, Joe Romano and Susan Elliot will present a music concert. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
June 10 Paranormal Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 7 p.m. Group will discuss "Phantom Evil," by Heather Graham. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
MONTHLY EVENTS:
June 3 Specialbilities Support Group, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 30555 SH 249, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Support group is for parents of exceptional special needs children. For more information, call 936-827-3704 or 281-251-2259.
June 3 Free Monthly Legal Hotline- Local volunteer attorneys answer the phones at 281-645-6344 on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. to answer legal questions and provide resources to Montgomery County residents.
June 4 Field Store 4H Club, Field Store Commun-ity Center, FM 362 North at 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-591-5886.
June 4 Tri-County Quilt Guild meeting, Fairfield Baptist Church, 27240 SH 290 (between Muescke and Mason Road), 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit tricountyquiltguild.org.
June 4 Magnolia-Tomball Bass Club, Harris County Smokehouse, 14239 FM 2920, 7 p.m.
June 6 Book Discussion Group, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washing-ton Rd., 1:30 p.m. Group will discuss "Unbroken," by Laura Hillenbrand. For more information, call 936-931-5030. First Thurs of the month
June 6 Journey Cancer Support Group, Grace Chapel, 31101 FM 2978, 7 p.m. For more information, call 940-594-5085.
June 8 Second Saturday Event, 201 South Elm Street, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy music by the Cypress Ramblers. Along with Rusty's Family Feature, "Angels in the Outfield." For more information, visit ci.tomball.tx.us.
June 10 MISD school board meeting, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill in Magnolia, 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday of each Month
June 10 Shining Star 4-H, Smith Elementary, 7 p.m. For club information, call 281-259-9161.
GET OUTTA TOWN:
"OLD RINGERS" Houston: Now - June 29 Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West Drive. For details, visit theatresubrbia.org.
9th ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF AND AUCTION FOR AUTISM Houston: June 9 Wild West, 6101 Richmond Ave., 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Autistic Treatment Centers of Texas. Event is sponsored by the Lone Star Pony Express Riders for Autism. For more information, call 713-266-3455 or 281-460-0941.
LIFE LINE SCREENING EVENT - The Woodlands: June 14 Lake Houston Performing Arts Center will host this event at 30420 FM 2978 #180. For details, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com.
Tomball PD
• May 20 Officer Torres responded to a criminal mischief report in the 30300 block of Quinn, where spray paint was discovered on school property.
• May 20 Officer Swing-hammer responded to a criminal mischief report in the 28300 block of Tomball Expressway, where approximately $2,000 worth of damage was inflicted upon a building.
• May 21 Officer Sampson arrested a 25-year-old man from Tomball, for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. At approximately 1:15 a.m., Sampson responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the intersection of Stella and Zion and observed a handgun in the vehicle upon initial contact. During a search, Sampson discovered several pills (Morphine, Cozanaza-paine, Alprazolam and Zolpidem) in individual baggies and crystal methamphetamine in the vehicle.
• May 21 Officer Sparks responded to a theft in the 1400 block of Joseph Ct., where a wedding ring valued at approximately $2,500 and a pair of earrings valued at approximately $300 were stolen.
• May 22 Officer Torres responded to a criminal mischief report in the 30300 block of Quinn, where spray paint was discovered on school property, matching graffiti left on nearby street signs.
• May 22 Officer Sampson responded to a robbery in the 26700 block of Tomball Pkwy., where a victim was assaulted and approximately $600 in cash was stolen from his wallet.
• May 22 An off-duty Tomball detective arrested a 34-year-old woman from Magnolia for Theft. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the detective observed a theft in progress in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspect was arrested without incident. Approx-imately $157.43 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.
• May 22 Officer Finney responded to a criminal mischief report in the 300 and 100 blocks of Chestnut, where several vehicles had been shot with what appeared to be BB pellets, causing several hundred dollars in damage.
• May 23 Corporal Davis arrested a 36-year-old woman from Magnolia for Theft. At approximately 12:50 a.m., Davis responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspect was arrested without incident. Approximately $133.56 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.
• May 24 Officer Hernandez arrested a 53-year-old man from Tomball for Assault Family Violence and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Hernandez responded to an assault call that occurred in the 23500 block of Lovett. Upon investigation, Hernandez discovered that the suspect had assaulted his wife and was a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
• May 24 Officer Tikal responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 900 block of Lawrence, where approximately $50 in cash, a watch valued at approximately $250 and approximately $50 worth of clothing was stolen.
• May 25 Officer Hernan-dez arrested a 17-year-old woman from Magnolia for Theft. At approximately 12:35 a.m., Hernandez responded to a theft in the 14400 block of FM 2920 and the suspect was arrested without incident. Approxi-mately $58 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff
• May 21 Deputy Sharman stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on FM 1774. Two people were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and taken to jail.
• May 23 Deputy Thomas was dispatched to the Stillwater Estates subdivision. The deputy found that an assault had occurred between family members. A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 23 Deputy Irvine was dispatched to a disturbance on South Hall Drive. Deputies found that a 24-year-old male assaulted a 20-year-old female, then fled into a nearby wooded area. Deputies found the suspect and took him to jail.
• May 25 Deputy Sharman was dispatched to Hall Drive South. The deputy found an intoxicated 23-year-old male sitting in the middle of the road. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 25 Deputy Pullen was dispatched to Dobbin-Hufsmith Road, in reference to a vehicle parked in a moving lane of traffic. The deputy found a 36-year-old male asleep in the car with an open can of beer between his legs. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 25 Sgt. Kader was dispatched to East Brenda Lane, in reference to a violation of a protective order. The 40-year-old male suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 25 Deputy Pullen was dispatched to Ranch Crest subdivision. The female victim told deputies that her boyfriend assaulted her. The 27-year-old male was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 26 Deputy Pullen was dispatched to the Hazy Hollow subdivision. The deputy learned that a male assaulted his wife. The 25-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 26 Deputy Peterson was dispatched to Pine Vista subdivision. The deputy found that a male had threatened a female family member. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• May 27 At approximately 3:15 p.m., Deputy Johnson conducted a traffic stop on I-45. Before the deputy could exit the patrol car, another vehicle stopped and the driver, a 28-year-old male from Tomball, asked the deputy to leave the area. Johnson repeatedly asked the suspect to step away. Additional deputies arrived and the suspect was arrested for interference with public duties and taken to jail.
Tomball grabs first state championship
Waller celebrates Class of 2013
Nearly 700 graduate from Tomball High School
Magnolia council approves July 4th plans
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Tomball grabs first state championship
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Waller celebrates Class of 2013
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Nearly 700 graduate from Tomball High School
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Magnolia council approves July 4th plans
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