Hockley Herald

09/14/2026

🏈**Weekend Sports Recap**⚾

Here’s how our local and Houston teams performed over the weekend:

🐾 Waller Bulldogs

The Bulldogs kept their undefeated season rolling with a 47–24 victory over the Conroe Tigers! Waller improves to 3–0 and will enjoy a week off before hosting Fulshear on Friday, September 25.

Final: Waller 47, Conroe 24

🤟 Houston Texans

The Texans came up just short in a back-and-forth season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Houston held a late lead, but Buffalo scored with 1:36 remaining and forced a fumble on the Texans’ final drive to secure the win.

Final: Buffalo 36, Houston 31

The Texans will host the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday at noon.

💫 Houston Astros

It was a tough weekend in Tampa Bay as the Astros were swept by the Rays:

Friday: Rays 3, Astros 1
Saturday: Rays 3, Astros 2
Sunday: Rays 14, Astros 4

Houston returns home Tuesday to open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.

Congratulations to the Waller Bulldogs on their 3–0 start! We’ll be back next Monday with another Weekend Sports Recap.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸**Never Forget - September 11, 2001**🇺🇸

Today marks 25 years since the attacks that changed our nation forever.

We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, the families forever changed, and the brave men and women who answered the call to serve in the years that followed.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown by Americans on that day and in the difficult days afterward.

The Hockley Herald joins our community and our nation in honoring their memory.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

⛈️**Hockley Weather Forecast**⛈️

Keep the umbrella close! Storm chances remain in the forecast throughout the weekend and into next week.

🌦️ Thursday: 92° | 76° | 50% storms
⛈️ Friday: 92° | 78° | 50% storms
⛈️ Saturday: 93° | 78° | 50% storms
⛈️ Sunday: 91° | 76° | 50% storms
🌦️ Monday: 92° | 77° | 30% storms
⛈️ Tuesday: 92° | 77° | 40% storms
🌦️ Wednesday: 91° | 75° | 30% storms

Stay weather-aware and keep an eye on the skies, especially if you have outdoor plans!

09/09/2026

⏰**Auction Ends This Morning at 10 a.m.**⏰

There’s still time to place your bids in the Charles Blanton Machinist Estate Auction! The auction includes precision machine tools, shop equipment and much more.

Download the Capstone Auction Partners app or bid online at CAPAuctions.com before bidding closes at 10 a.m. today!

📞 903-922-3175

09/08/2026

🧰**Charles Blanton Machinist Estate Auction in Hockley**🧰

Capstone Auction Partners is offering the Estate of Charles Blanton, featuring an extensive private collection of precision machine tools, machinist tooling, instruments, shop equipment and related items.

Mr. Blanton assembled this working collection over many years. The shop contains thousands of individual tools, components, accessories and pieces of equipment, including:

⚙️ Hardinge precision lathes and tooling
⚙️ Bridgeport vertical mills
⚙️ Moore precision equipment
⚙️ Machinist and inspection tools
⚙️ Kennedy tool storage and tooling cabinets
⚙️ Measuring instruments, hand tools, electrical supplies, hardware and more

This online-only auction offers a unique opportunity for machinists, machine shops, toolmakers, manufacturers, collectors and serious home-shop buyers.

📍 22650 Nichols Sawmill Road, Hockley
👀 Final Preview: Today, September 8, from 2–4 p.m.
⏰ Bidding Begins Closing: Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m.

Buyers are encouraged to attend the preview and inspect the equipment before bidding. Please review all terms and conditions prior to placing a bid.

Download the Capstone Auction Partners app or visit CapAuctions.com to view the complete auction and place your bids.

📞 903-922-3175
TX License No. 15096

09/08/2026

📜**Early History of Pattison — Pt 29**📜

This installment continues the story of the Pattison Methodist Church and some of the traditions, memorials, and gathering spaces that became part of church life over the years.

According to this account, the church still had portions of three different sets of hymnals in use. Some of the older hymnals carried the names of people in whose memory the books had been given, preserving the names of local families and church members for future generations.

Among those memorials were Mrs. C. A. Wilpitz, Brother J. W. Webb, Mrs. J. C. Muske, Mrs. Will Buller, Mrs. Martha Ehlert Kitzman, Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Cliett, Mrs. H. W. Buller, Mrs. Pearl Sterling, Claude Cliett, Mrs. Bertha Ehlert Wendt, James T. and Claude V. Pattison, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cliett, Mrs. Florence Brandt Donigan, and Dr. Charles Van Osdel.

These hymnals were more than just books used during worship. They also served as lasting memorials to people who had been part of the church and the Pattison community.

The church continued to grow, and in the early 1960s an educational building was added. The new addition included a kitchen, bathrooms, and several classrooms, giving the congregation much-needed space for church activities and fellowship.

The building was also used for Fifth Sunday Family Dinners, along with other church-related gatherings, helping make the church an even greater center of community life.

➡️ More to come in Part 30!

09/07/2026

🇺🇸**Happy Labor Day from the Hockley Herald!**🇺🇸

Today, we honor the hardworking men and women whose dedication, skill, and determination help keep our community strong.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing day filled with family, friends, and a well-earned break!

09/04/2026

Way to go!!

The Texas Education Agency is pleased to announce that Waller Junior High School has fulfilled the criteria for earning the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2026-27 school year. This special designation, created by the 86th Texas Legislature, TEC §33.909, recognizes campuses for demonstrating support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected
students and their families. The designation is effective for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. 💜 Way to go, WJH Champion Bulldogs!

09/03/2026

🌦️**Hockley Weekend Weather**🌦️

Keep the umbrella handy! Rain and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast throughout the coming week, with daily rain chances ranging from 40–60%.

⛈️ Thursday: 88° / 77° — 50% Rain
⛈️ Friday: 90° / 75° — 50% Rain
⛈️ Saturday: 90° / 77° — 60% Rain
⛈️ Sunday: 90° / 77° — 50% Rain
⛈️ Monday: 89° / 77° — 40% Rain
⛈️ Tuesday: 89° / 77° — 50% Rain
⛈️ Wednesday: 99° / 77° — 50% Rain

Saturday currently carries the highest chance for storms at 60%. With thunderstorms possible each day, keep an eye on the sky and be prepared for changing conditions.

Stay safe and have a great weekend, Hockley! ☔️

09/02/2026

📜**Early History of Pattison — Pt 28**📜

This installment continues the history of the Pattison Methodist Church and gives a closer look at the church building itself and some of the furnishings that helped shape its character over the years.

According to this account, the present building is believed to be the same one that was constructed after the 1900 storm, although it has been remodeled in more recent years. Even so, it was said to still look much like it did in the early 1900s.

The description notes several features of the sanctuary, including its high beaded ceiling and the hanging ceiling fans that were added in the 1940s. It also says the building was first wired for electricity in the early 1930s and was only later rewired. A rest room was added in the 1950s by John Mitchell and given to the church as a gift.

The original pews and early furnishings had been replaced, but several important memorial items remained. The pulpit set—including the pulpit, two deacon chairs, and the communion table or altar—was given as a memorial to Mr. and Mrs. George M. Pattison by their children.

Hanging above the altar was a picture of Christ, placed there in memory of W. R. Buller on February 11, 1956. The picture was a gift from Eslie Muske Bates and Helen Muske Spiller.

Also on the altar were brass candlesticks, a brass cross, and two brass offering plates. The account also mentions a large Holy Bible presented to the church in memory of Mrs. J. C. Muske in 1954 by her husband and daughter.

➡️ More to come in Part 29!