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Texas Henry's Home Coffee Weekly and Donuts Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 6 3 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 13.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 27.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.89 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.79/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.79/g, a difference of $2.00/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.79/g while the highest was $3.79/g, a difference of $2.00/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today. The national average is down 1.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 23.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: January 15, 2023: $2.90/g (U.S. Average: $3.28/g) January 15, 2022: $2.91/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g) January 15, 2021: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g) January 15, 2020: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) January 15, 2019: $1.92/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g) January 15, 2018: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.53/g) January 15, 2017: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) January 15, 2016: $1.70/g (U.S. Average: $1.92/g) January 15, 2015: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.07/g) January 15, 2014: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.73/g, down 0.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. San Antonio- $2.60/g, up 8.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.52/g. Austin- $2.64/g, up 6.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.58/g. "Last week was a bit of a mixed bag for gasoline prices, with prices increasing early on but falling again in recent days as the situation in the Red Sea continues to drive market volatility," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While last week saw the U.S. attacking Houthi militants engaged in attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, oil prices jumped, but then promptly fell as economic concerns with weak demand sapped the upward move after the U.S. and allies attacked Houthi rebels. Gasoline inventories also saw another large rise, putting some downward pressure on gas prices, and leaving an opportunity for the national average to potentially briefly fall below $3 per gallon. We'll have to see if the stars finally align for such a move." SOURCE GasBuddy

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Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program now accepting applications

‘Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary’ Educational grant by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr Located in a quiet part of Southeast Conroe, ’Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary’, is a place where Veterans, First Responders, and their families can go to find some solace and peace, and meld with an animal that truly understands where they are coming from in relation to their hurt. For these horses have been there. Each one has been hurt before, for they are all rescues. So they know what pain is like, and now they are there to help their human companions with mental or physical pain, or a combination of both; in beginning their journey of recovery on the long road to healing. Henry, the horse, and namesake for the nonprofit, was the worst case of abandonment and starvation that the Houston SPCA had ever seen. And although he is retired from riding, he is still on active duty when it comes to giving comfort to Veterans and First Responders suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Henry’s rescuer, and the sanctuary’s founder, Donna Stedman, who with her faith, took up the challenge several decades ago to save abandoned horses, has never looked back. Everything to make the sanctuary roll-on has been given to her like Manna from Heaven. When the developers of Grand Central Park were beginning construction, where she previously

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Volunteers Cathy Cummins, left, and Traci Stahl, right, flank Admiral. A retired HPD Mounted Patrol Horse housed her horses, land for the current sanctuary was donated. And Stedman insists, through her faith, that there will be another location, and just looking at her, you know she’s gonna make it happen. “Every horse out here has a story, and they are great therapists for the Veterans,” said Stedman, who has a West Point Grad son who was deployed twice as an Apache helicopter pilot, “Both the Veterans and the horses are hypersensitive to their environment, and the horses mirror the Vets

emotions and energy.” H e n r y ’s H o m e h a s evolved to pair horses with PTSD Veterans and First Responders. Many of whom are stoic and hesitant to share their experiences at first, but will gladly open up to their horses whom they groom, ride, and bond with each week. Some veterans have had experiences so traumatic that it still consumes them 10, 20, 30, or even 50 years later. The same goes for First Responders who visit having seen a careers worth of broken bodies, of which

many were never put back together. “I found out about Henry’s Home from a colleague, and fell in love with it,” said Jose Salazar, a field artillery Veteran, “I hope to be able to contribute my talent in IT to help with community outreach, and grow the facility more.” The Veterans and First Responders time with the horses is special. Some C o m b a t Ve t e r a n s completely break down when visiting their chosen See Henry’s, page 2

Coushatti Trace Chapter, NSDAR – 2023 Year of Service A Chapter Record, Over 12,000 Service Hours Contributed activities that contributed to over 12,000 service hours, a Chapter record. The total service hours, over triple the goal for the year, included donations of books and reading to children in support of literacy initiatives in community schools and libraries, donations of goods and gift cards to veterans and active duty Coushatti Trace Chapter Holiday Luncheon – Coushatti m i l i t a r y, c l e a n i n g Trace Chapter Holiday Luncheon headstones and cemetery By Jan Cook Coushatti Trace Chapter p r e s e r v a t i o n , D u r i n g 2 0 2 3 , t h e participated in service conservation projects,

flag distribution at patriotic events, readings and presentations about the constitution and colonial life, scholarship funding and many other projects. If you are interested in joining a lineage organization that has a mission to serve in the areas of Patriotism, Historical Preservation and Education, please c o n t a c t u s a t CoushattiTraceDAR@g mail.com .

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Conroe, Texas – Jan. 16, 2024 – Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced that the Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program is now accepting accept funding applications. Consolidated Connects provides grants to schools serving K-12 students in the company’s service area. Since launching in 2021, Consolidated Connects has p r o v i d e d $ 11 2 , 5 0 0 t o schools for a variety of technology-centered projects, including the creation of a maker space, virtual and augmented reality curriculum integration, a podcast enhancing student literacy, and a technology services summer work internship program for students. “The innovative projects we have funded through the Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program are helping thousands of students gain hands-on skills and realw o r l d l e a r n i n g experiences,” said Jennifer Spaude, senior vice p r e s i d e n t f o r communications at C o n s o l i d a t e d . “Consolidated is proud to support our schools and the innovative projects and programs educators are developing to support their students today and in the future.” Schools and educational programs across Consolidated’s service area are encouraged to apply now through March 1. Full program guidelines and the funding application are a v a i l a b l e a t consolidated.com/cciconne cts. Consolidated Connects provides grants to programs that emphasize creative student learning; develop 21st century skills; promote critical thinking, reasoning and communication; and utilize innovative technologies to advance learning.

Recovering Californians Call Montgomery County Home A new Stanford University white paper, ‘California's population drain’, released in October, has new numbers that show most citizens leaving California are making their way to Texas, Arizona, and Florida. Texas leads the way of course with the 202122 numbers, showing 130,000 new arrivals from The Golden State, as

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S One Down; Two to GO Texans ports

By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News Houston, Texas: Dreams can come true; it can happen to you are the lyrics from an old classic song. Houston is on the path to a dream season. Te x a n s h e a d c o a c h DeMeco Ryans should be on a short list for Coach of the Year along with rookie quarterback sensation C.J. Stroud as a candidate for R o o k i e o f t h e Ye a r. Another interesting note about this game, was that back in 2011, Texans head coach Ryans played in the AFC title game against the Baltimore Ravens as a linebacker and the Cleveland quarterback, Joe Flacco started as the Ravens' quarterback. Although, the Ravens easily handed the young Texan squad, this was a different day with a dramatically different result. One of the most exciting plays was in the first half when C.J. Stroud spotted broken coverage on the tight end, and gently toss it to Jordon Brevin who maneuvered from the right sidelines back into the

Win the Wildcard Playoff Beating the Browns 45-14 field and sprinted over sixty (60) yards for a score to put his team up 17-14. It was a seventy-six (76) yard touchdown. The Texans never looked back, and the Cleveland Brown never got back on the board. The Houston Texans are the winners of the AFC Wildcard playoff game and will advance to the next round on the way to the Super Bowl on February 11th. C.J. Stroud finished the day with sixteen (16) completions on twenty-six (26) attempts for two hundred and seventy-four (274) yards and three (3) touchdowns. He was the shining star for the offense along with wide receiver Nico Collins who caught a touchdown pass, six (6) receptions and ninety-six (96) yards. It is a magical combination of quarterback and receiver. Devin Singletary had an impressive touchdown run along with thirteen (13)

carries for sixty-six (66) yards. The shining stars for the Texans' defensive unit was Lin eb ack er C h r is tian Harris who had a triple treat performance with a sack, an interception that went for a score along with seven (7) solo tackles and one (1) assist. The entire defense played tough, and everyone contributed to the victory. Will Anderson Jr., Kurt Henish and Derek Barrett each recorded a sack and defensive back Steve Nelson got an interception that he returned for a touchdown. Joe Flacco threw two (2) back-to-back interceptions that went for touchdowns and watched the Texans run off into the sunset with the victory. The special teams were on for the game as Texans' punter Cameron Johnston averaged fortyeight (48) yards a punt and had three (3) punts inside the twenty (20) yard line. The Houston Texans

Henry’s from page 1 horses, and these former soldiers are battle hardened and tough; who in a combat situation would gladly throw caution to the wind in an effort to save a comrade in distress under fire. “It’s inspirational and u p l i f t i n g , a n d i t ’s wonderful all the way around,“ said Edward Blackwell, a severely injured and disabled Marine who served in Iraq, “I’ve been able to groom and visit with the horses. It’s something I look forward to each week.” Henry and his friends essentially have degrees in human psychology. They are the ones who help break down the walls that the Vets have thrown up too shut in their hurt. All without saying a word. In fact, the horses have an uncanny ability to detect negative emotions, and actually shy away from hypervigilant Veterans and First Responders. But even those same visitors soon let the horses begin their work. For the vast majority, special meetings take place each week. Events that chip away at those walls, taking away pain and stress built up

Veteran, Michael Jackson, bonds with retired HPD Mounted Patrol Admiral at Henry’s Home in Conroe.

over decades, and making Ve t e r a n s a n d F i r s t Responders look at themselves in a different light. A brighter light. Making life much more palatable for themselves, their families, and friends. “I’ve been coming out here for 3 years, a few days a week,” said Desert Storm Veteran Tom Sedita, an MS survivor. “I love horses, it’s the best therapy you can get.” Sedita spends about ten hours a week with the horses, and rides them on the weekends. Henry’s Home is run by

a bunch of strong women, but there are a few men scattered about. It may be Donna Stedman’s brainchild, but she gladly lets the horses take all the recovery credit for the Vets and First Responders. The program director and equine manager Krista Ve n z i a , a l o n g w i t h Stedman, and operations director Vicki Huebler, keep the machine welloiled. Thanks to donations, they make sure the horses get what they need in relation to feed and medical issues. That

https://www.houstontexans.com/ are poised to surprise the league with their aggressive and smart approach to the game. They are hitting on all cylinders. The positive momentum could potentially take them all the way to the Super Bowl. The idea of an all Texas Team Superbowl went up in smoke as the Dallas

Cowboys got pummeled by the Green Bay Packers 48-32. Here is a brief explanation of the Texans' next opponent in the post season. In the AFC division, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 26-7, so if the Pittsburg Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills, then the

Texans will play the Baltimore Ravens. However, if the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburg Steelers, then the Texans will face off with the Bills. The next AFC playoff game is scheduled for next Saturday at 3:30 p.m., so read all about it in your hometown paper.

allows for new Veteran and First responder participants to begin the program so they can start their journey to healing. And Veterans and First Responders never pay anything to participate. “These horses do change Veterans and First Responders’ lives,“ said Henry’s Home Operations Director Vicki Huebler, who was a paramedic for 8 years. “The experience participants will feel is something that is really hard to express. The horses know what they are feeling even before they do.“ Navy Veteran Traci Stahl, volunteers at Henry’s Home to relieve the stress in the caregiving to her son, who is a permanently disabled Navy Veteran. Stahl was stationed in Bermuda during time in the Navy. She noted that the stress that had built up in her caregiving duties began to subside when she began working with the horses. Henry’s Home has made a great impact on her life, which helps her provide better care for her son. Stahl’s day at the sanctuary is spent dealing with horse droppings, tossing hay bales here and there, grooming, and anything else than needs done. She

has no trouble resting at night for the amount of exhaustive work she puts into helping the horses. “I found out about Henry’s Home three years ago,” said Stahl, “I come out and get some quiet and peaceful time with them, and it helps with my anxiety.” You don’t have to know anything about horses to start the program. And as Ve t e r a n s a n d F i r s t Responders volunteer to groom and later ride their chosen animals, they come to get a sense of what it takes to care for their fourlegged friends, and can see what it takes to run a facility, which essentially is a 20-acre ranch. “I came to find out about the therapeutic services that are offered here,“ said Army Veteran Chris Craig, who served as a Combat Medic in Afghanistan. “It’s very nice and peaceful out here. I enjoy seeing the horses and look forward to interacting with them.” Henry’s Home is a sanctuary and forever home to an average of 25 horses, with the occasional passing of a horse. The organization is offered many horses every month, but they sadly have to turn them down. “My role is to provide

Veterans a place to feel understood,” said Henry’s Home Veterans Liaison David Arenas, a Marine Corp Veteran. “My goal is to translate the curriculum in a way that makes the Veteran feel confident and understanding of the new concepts and challenges that they encounter in reference to our program.” It takes tens of thousands of dollars to run Henry’s Home each month, and thanks to generous benefactors and other donations, the sanctuary has never gone a month without paying its bills. The sanctuary provides an environment free from stress for the Veterans and First Responders to spend time with the horses and their families as well as onsite peers to help each other recover from the busy days. Henry’s Home website is under construction, but their FB page is www.facebook.com/henry shomehorseandhumansan ctuary. To donate, you can call (281) 292-1110, or send a check to: Henry’s Home, 14638 Perry Rd, Conroe, TX 77302. Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net

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Make data privacy a priority in 2024 Expertise by Kent Pendleton, AAMS, Independent Advisor with Raymond James TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION As our lives become more digitally integrated, our data becomes more valuable. Often, data collectors say that the vast amount of information they take in is tightly secured or anonymized before it is packaged and resold. However, MIT researchers discovered in 2018 that individuals could be identified by combining two anonymized data sets covering the same population. A 2019 series from The New York Times went further, exposing the risk to privacy on a massive scale if a major tech firm's anonymized location data was stolen and cross-referenced to publicly available

property records. As long as consumers' concerns about privacy remain limited, there is little incentive for companies to cull their data collecting habits. When buying a new smart device such as a phone, tablet or computer or using a new service, look into its commitment to privacy. The market for such devices is growing, but at the moment they tend to be on the premium side of the product spectrum. Expect that to change as this topic gains traction. In the meantime, here are some best practices to help minimize the amount of your information that data collectors can access. Turn off personalized ads Many of the largest ad space sellers, particularly those providing tech services like email and

social media, now give the option to depersonalize your advertising experience. They'll still collect the information, but there are some limits to how specifically targeted the ads can be. This is becoming a battleground topic in t h e t e c h i n d u s t r y, a s companies that don't rely on ad sales are finding privacy to be a strong selling point. Skip the quiz That silly online quiz to help you determine which fast food mascot you are may be mining serious information about you. Though it's a bad practice, many online accounts rely on security questions to establish your identity, questions that are easily snuck into online quizzes. Go digital and shred the rest Your home or driveway may be advertising your

wealth, making your mailbox and your trash a target. Despite the wellpublicized thefts of user data in recent years, an online account is in many ways more secure than an unlocked mailbox, and generally less personal. Privacy experts recommend making the switch, and when you do get mail that contains information about your health, finances or family, make sure to shred it before you toss it. Know what health data is being collected The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, protects the information shared with your care provider. There is no similar regulation for health data you share with your fitness device manufacturer. It's worth your while to make sure you understand what

information is being collected and for what purposes. Go into the device settings to see what options you have. The EULA, or end-user license agreement, will have more information if you can read legalese. These are a few simple steps you can take to protect your data in an ever-advancing technological world. If you have additional questions on this or our past articles, please feel free to contact our office in Montgomery, Texas. At Pendle Hill Advisors we are proud to contribute to the Montgomery County News with our weekly financial column. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor, RJFS Pendle Hill Advisors LLC

14375 Liberty St, Ste 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936-297-8267 Kent.Pendleton@ray mondjames.com | www.raymondjames.co m/pendlehilladvisors Sources: The New York Times; Vox; The Washington Post; Fast Company; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Consumer Reports; NPR; Goldman Sachs; ZDNet.com Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill Advisors LLC is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz Brought to you by Megan Stultz and Coffee & Contracts Navigating the decision to lease or sell a home can be complex. I recently guided a client through this exact dilemma. For those of you facing a similar crossroads, here are the key factors we weighed in the decision-making process. Leasing Benefits 01. New Income Stream: Leasing can turn

your home into a source of regular income, bonus if the rent covers your mortgage. 02. Your Home, An Asset: Instead of a liability, your home becomes an asset, potentially enabling a second mortgage. 03. Flexibility with Timing: If your home needs renovations or repairs before selling, leasing buys you time (although renos with tenants can be a bit of a balancing act). 04. Tax Advantages:

Congratulations ‘Kid of the Week’ This week we have cute little Hazel (4) and ‘Big Sis’(7). (I forgot to ask her name). They were with their mother Jessica, at Rustic Cashmere Antiques on Liberty Street in Montgomery, picking up a future family heirloom by Charles Dickens. Hazel was a little shy, but was able to answer a few questions. Her favorite TV shows are Arthur and Bluey. She has a great friend named Swazy, and her favorite color is Blue. Hazel is able to count to 4 with help, but plans on being able to count to 10 by her fifth birthday this month. Big Sis is 7, and her favorite color is Red. She is able to count to 100, but claims she can count to 1000, which is a pretty high number for a 7 year old. She said her ABCs so fast, I only counted 13 letters. Big Sis doesn’t have a favorite show, but she has a favorite movie, ‘The Kid Who Became King,’ and she loves to go to the arcade with her Dad, where she loves to play a dinosaur and a pinball game. Both girls attend a school run out of Harvest Church in Conroe, and they take part in the Classical Conversations Group, a homeschool co-op, so there is no doubt that we have high expectations of these little rays of sunshine in the years down the road. Good Luck Hazel and Big Sis, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Kids of the Week’.

Congratulations ‘Pet of the Week’

“PEPPER”

Landlords often enjoy tax deductions for repairs, travel, insurance, and interest. Leasing Drawbacks 01. Added Responsibilities: As a landlord, you're in charge of maintenance and tenant management. 02. Increased Liability: Yo u m u s t e n s u r e t h e property meets the latest codes 03. Financial Risks: Vacancies mean you're footing all bills, and missed tenant payments directly impact your bottom line.

Hazel & Big Sis

Meet PEPPER. A lovable 4 year old Poodle-Schnauzer mix, who is owned by Larry Coleman. Together they reside in Walden. Pepper is a faithful companion to Larry, who describes him as a sweet, peppery dog. Larry lives with his daughter and son-in-law, and their dogs, so Pepper and his companions make a trio of dogs in the residence. Pepper loves it, because he never has a dull moment. He loves to sleep next to Larry at night. Pepper gives great solace to Larry, who lost his wife Janice eighteen months ago. Peppers loves his playmates and his toys, and he just loves life. He no doubt would enjoy some warmer temperatures, because it is hard for a sophisticated dog like Pepper to go outside for the mechanics of nature. And if he plays his cards right, Punxsutawney Phil, will have some news for him on February 2nd. Good Luck PEPPER, and congratulations on being MCNs ‘Pet of the Week’.

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04. House calls: “Hello, our dishwasher stopped working...we need this fixed right away!” Things are bound to break and, as the owner, you're on the line to address them ASAP. What about selling? When the market is strong, selling might be the better option, especially if you can get a price above market value. It's also a good move if you need

immediate funds for another home or investment. Ultimately, the decision to lease or sell depends on market conditions and which option aligns with your personal goals. Let's connect if you're weighing this decision – I'm here to offer advice and help you make the right choice.

Source: Should I Lease or Sell? | Rocket Homes -Megan Stultz Call or Text 936-5372587 Megan@MeganStultz. com www.FairwaterWestm ont.com

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben With EVs You Really Need Borjas Jr, To Be Careful Columnist

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings Wi t h e v e r g r e a t e r numbers of people driving Electric Vehicles, it is important to know just how fragile they really are. It’s not being reported nationally of course, but there are growing instances of fires in Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrids which are becoming a growing concern. And EV fires, well, if you are unable to move fast; it could

cost you your life since their temperatures can range up to 2,500 degrees. Thankfully, Fire Departments are starting to train personnel to properly deal with EV fires, via either large amounts of water, foam, or blankets. But honestly, by the time any fire department gets near an EV fire. They will only be picking up the pieces. On October 12th, a fire

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 39 by 8pm, then rising to around 45 during the remainder of the night. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Friday Sunny, with a high near 45. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 44. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Sunday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Monday Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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caused by an EV battery, destroyed an entire parking garage at London’s Luton Airport. The event destroyed approximately 2,500 vehicles and caused flight disruptions for the UKs budget airlines airport. Now garage owners are starting to make decisions to forego charging in their facilities, and with many carbuilders making vows to totally forego models with internal combustion engines (ICEs), someone is in for a great shock; and it's not gonna be the average ICE car owner. Already the American EV market has appeared to have plateaued, causing turmoil in the ranks. It turns out that not everyone is made of money, and the wealthy out there are not as plentiful to snap up EVs on a weekly basis. And it doesn’t bode well for dealerships holding onto unsold inventory that adds up with payments to manufactures and taxes. On top of that, insanely priced trucks, some well over $100,000, are not moving either, and that includes the gas powered models. Virtue signaling car companies who bought into the Woke Agenda, are going the way of the Dodo Bird. They’re in danger of disappearing. Ford announced last year they are slashing production of their Lightning truck in 2024 by 50%. Other shock events like Paris in April 2022, when two Bollore Electric Buses, in separate events on the 4th and 29th, the huge battery in the back of the buses burst into flame, and spread through the bus in a matter of seconds. Luckily no one was injured, but what if people were burned to death? And now with school districts in our area, like Cypress-Fairbanks, and at least one district in East Texas, and Houston soon adopting the EV bus, all it's gonna take is for one bus to go up in flames to start a state-wide panic. EV batteries really need to be babied. If it's exposed to seawater … it burns. We

saw that in Florida with the recent hurricanes. If flooded on our streets, the threat to the battery casing is greatly increased, which can eventually cause a fire. EVs involved in accidents are another cause for concern, since there is an increased chance for fire, even weeks later. If a battery overheats by overcharging or hard use, a fire is possible. Motor Trend magazine and other sources will tell us that EVs are less likely to catch fire as compared to ICEs, but what they don’t tell you is that EV fires travel much faster than the average human being. They burn much hotter than normal car fires, upward of 2,500 degrees. And one of the scary things is when involved in an accident, the potential for battery cut out does not allow for the usual opening of the doors. And if a fire breaks out, and you then need to go in search of the physical release, and if panic sets in, locating the window switch panel to manually open the door can be terrifying in itself. Oh, and CarEdge reports the number one type of vehicle to catch fire are Hybrids, so be especially careful if you drive one of those. EV fires take tens of thousands of gallons to put out, which is why fire departments nationwide are quietly training their departments to fight this new type of fire. Then you have the toxic air aspect when fighting EV fires, which requires fire personnel to have proper protection to even get close and water, foam, or a specialized blanket, to snuff out an EV fire. And with thermal runaway potentials, the batteries vary in their cool down. Some fire departments solely use water, and even when the flames are extinguished, they can easily start back up again with the batteries’ thermal runaway potential. At that point, all departments can do is allow the car to burn itself out. Some departments use foam, while others use specialized blankets that weigh approximately 65

pounds, and can cost three to five thousand dollars each. If you Google ‘EV fire garage’, you will see case after case of EV owners ‘F around and find out’ about the dangerous possibilities they are entailed with EV fires associated with their own garages. You really need to be careful at all times. And I don’t say this lightly. I own stock in Tesla. EV fires do not require external oxygen to burn, which is the real scary part, and it leaves the possibility for more episodes of thermal runaway, such as has been seen in India, and in London. Even totalled EVs have the potential of spontaneous combustion at junkyards, some 3 or 4 weeks after the accidents. And if your EV has been involved in an accident, it is best to park it 50 feet from a house or building. In China, EV disasters are even worse. I’ve seen on the YouTube channel China Observer, a sudden EV explosion, in which a burst battery on a small van causing it to shoot 15 feet in the air. Chinese manufacturing has a syndrome called ‘Tofu-dreg’, in which their infrastructure is collapsing, their weapon systems are falling apart, and their building projects are crumbling. Hundreds of thousands of Chinese EVs have become huge paperweights, and their economy is in shambles. China has forests of broken and abandoned EVs, with some areas having 10,000 cars that are simply rotting away. Their buses burst into flames like in Paris. While in India, a Dehli EV fire in a parking lot destroyed 100 planet saving vehicles, back in June 2022. On average, EVs generally use 388 more volts than conventional vehicles. And manufacturers are working to reduce electrocution of fire responders by the use of a pyroswitch. American EVs may be better built than foreign models, but no one really knows about the true lifespan of these vehicles, nor the

environmental disaster their batteries can cause; and the true consequences of their presence has yet to be felt. Reality does really bite dollar wise when it comes to replacement batteries for EVs, which in most cases are essentially like buying a new car all over again. One battery can cost $60,000 dollars. It’s insane. And given the suffering by young Africans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which produces 70% of The World’s cobalt, it equates to modern day slavery. And I don’t support any type of Congolese forced labor. One thing that needs to happen with EVs is to end government subsidies. If EVs are gonna be the be-all to end-all in saving the planet, the EV market should be able to stand on its own against ICEs. I believe they won’t be. And government virtue signaling that trapped Woke EV manufacturers to make commitments to go to full on with EV production as soon as 2025. That vow will cause them more financial strife than they ever imagined. Buying a nice EV like a Tesla takes money, and no one making $15/hr at McDonalds has enough money to properly pay rent, food, utilities, insurances, childcare, and any other expense that goes along with the cost of living these days. And that probably goes for someone $35 or $40/hr. Money, for many of us, does not afford for any new or used car, much less an expensive EV. And let’s not even think about EVs and extreme cold weather, and how warming the car affects the range, which is easily cut by half. In Chicago, outdoor charging stations are so ineffective that they are not charging cars, and owners are towing their cars to charging stations only to be disappointed that negative outdoor temps make the stations parking lots of expensive junk.

History Matters

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is a prelude to their future.

By John Grimaldi and annually. David Bruce Smith According to History.com, “in the early 1950s, Harley America’s first gasoline Earl (1893-1969), the p o w e r e d a u t o m o b i l e influential head designer appeared in 1893. Sixty for GM, then the world’s years later, the Chevrolet largest automaker, became Corvette ambushed the interested in developing a markets with a sports car two-seat sports car. At the that snatched a devoted t i m e , E u r o p e a n following that entices tens automakers dominated the c a r of thousands of buyers s p o r t s

market. Following the debut of the Corvette prototype at the Motorama show in January 1953, the first production Corvette was completed at a Flint, Michigan plant on June 30, 1953. The car featured an all-fiberglass body, a white exterior and red interior, a relatively unremarkable 150-

horsepower engine and a starting price tag of around $3,500 (not including taxes or an optional AM radio and heater).” For more information, the Grateful American Book Prize recommends books such as The Complete Book of Corvette by Mike Mueller.

Texas Transports Over 100,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities AUSTIN - Governor Greg A b b o t t , t h e Te x a s Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of

Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 495,400 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 38,300 criminal arrests, with more than 34,700 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over 453 million lethal doses of fentanyl during this border mission. Texas has also bused:

Over 12,500 migrants to Washington, D.C. since April 2022 Over 37,100 migrants to New York City since August 2022 Over 30,800 migrants to Chicago since August 2022 Over 3,400 migrants to Philadelphia since November 2022 Over 15,700 migrants to Denver since May 18 Over 1,500 migrants to

Los Angeles since June 14 Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to secure the border. Every individual who is apprehended or arrested and every ounce of drugs seized would have otherwise made their way into communities across Texas and the nation due to President Joe Biden’s open border policies.

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FOOD & DRINK

The Grove: Faith, Food, Family & Fun Restaurant Review by Ruben Borjas Jr. It’s a little hidden gem on SH 105 headed West out of Montgomery, and if you look left when you should have been looking right, you’ll miss it. ‘The Grove’, or ‘The Montgomery Grove’, to distinguish it from other establishments in the area, is located at 22016 Eva Street, and offers American favorites that are guaranteed to satisfy the most colossal cases of the munchies. The founding principles of The Grove are ‘Faith, Food, Family & Fun’. It’s their Constitution so to speak, and they don’t deviate one iota from its intentions. Their faith in God drives them to make the best of each and every day, making the best homemade food possible, and to serve it in a family friendly environment. Owner Michael Anderson, rescued the property from an overgrown wasteland, previously known as The Heritage House, several years ago, He, his wife, and some business partners then renovated the building to what it is today, which is a perfect setting in which to enjoy a great meal. The interior of the restaurant is minimalist, and as you enter the building you can definitely see the difference in the new Grove versus the old Heritage House. If there is a need to hold an emergency line dancing contest, The Grove would be able to handle it.

There is a small seating area up front, and a larger area in the rear of the building, which has more of a log cabin, or man-cave feel to it. The minimalism of the place t e n d s t o o ff e r g r e a t e r chances at deep conversations, not to mention it allows you to focus on the food. And it’s another opportunity to bring that adult bib I’ve mentioned before. I first tried The Grove Classic Burger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, mustard, on an egg bun. The first bite I took, I knew I was on to something. It was different. It was unique. It was … awesome. And with a patty of a 3 meat blend of brisket, beef short rib, and pork belly, all essential proteins in my diet; I knew I was

the bib. And it was a great start to my evening. For a Montgomery High School football lineman I’d recommend a double. I then tried the Misteak, a steak sandwich, and an homage to Anderson’s ‘‘Wiches on Wheels’, food truck days in Conroe. Made from Prime Beef Tenderloin slices, seasoned, and grilled to perfection, then topped with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh chopped rosemary, and finished with a raspberry chipotle sauce, on a sweet sourdough bun. What is there not to like? Everything melded together, like a symphony of flavor in my mouth. The juices from the bacon and steak, and mixing with the cheese and raspberry chipotle sauce, almost put my taste buds on overload.

The Grove Misteak

gonna have to pace myself. It came with a side of Beer Battered Thick Cut Seasoned Curly Fries, which are great with the house ketchup or dipped in the juices leftover by the burger. It's a messy burger which is why I mentioned

Each bite harbored memories of the last, and the bun sopping up those juices made me keenly aware that if I run out of meat before the bun, that the bun is not to be discarded in any way because it's packed full of flavor. For you really big

Area Churches ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-2731755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier. org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 936-449-0845 dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.ne t www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-5882330

burly guys, just save time and order two. This sandwich is definitely no ‘mistake’ in my book. I was next presented with what appeared to be an Indian-Tex-Mex infusion. Naan Taacos (their spelling). Genius, I say. They come in a set of 3, with naan flatbread in the shape of a taco. With a guac base, and the same grilled beef tenderloin slices, topped with pico de gallo and a cilantro crema. It’s a feast for the taste buds, and once finished, I really had to debate with myself if I should re-up with another set of three. But I still had work to do. If you’re an MHS linebacker, I’d say pull the trigger on a second set, it’s well worth it. When I ordered the Wowser Fries app I was dumbfounded. I immediately thought, “Would you like some fries with your cheese?” It's like an Icelandic fissure of cheese opened up on the fries, those same beer battered ones. Topped with their thick homemade quesorizo, bacon, chopped green onions, jalapeno ranch & comeback sauce. It's a hugely proportioned ooey gooey basket of deliciousness. Just a small word of warning, if you like cheese free hands, you might want to use a fork and knife; or your dog will be licking your digits for the rest of the night. This app can definitely feed a family of four, or 1 MHS lineman. Now I was ready for

Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936-5821977 Church of St. John, Hope Tabernacle Mt. Sinai Baptist, retreat and wildlife center, Bethel Road, Montgomery, Pastor David Whitaker 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Meets at 18961 Freeport 936-597-4668 Rd., Montgomery, 936-597Union Grove Baptist Dr Montgomery 5757 936.582.7722 Church of Richards, Texas Fellowship of MontgomThursday 7:30pm About 11 mi N of ery Sunday School at 10:00am Montgomery on FM 149 12681 FM 149 Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Sunday School all ages Montgomery, TX 77356 Community And 9:45 am, Church Service (936) 597-3949 Interdenominational 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Study and Youth Group 6 pm Service Times: Sundays at Lone Star Cowboy 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays Church CATHOLIC at 6:30pm for Children & 21627 Eva St. MontgomSacred Heart Catholic, Student Ministries ery, TX 77356 (936)597-5742 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Watch us live Sundays Pastors Randy & Darla 936-756-8186 @fellowshipofmontgomery.on Weaver Service Times: line.church or follow us on St. Mary’s Sundays @ 8 AM, 9:30 AM & Facebook @thefmchurch! Catholic, 11 AM Mondays @ 7 PM www.thefmchurch.com FM 1774, Plantersville, Livestream: Watch us live 936-894-2223 Sundays @ 9:30 AM & 11 EPISCOPAL 7:45 Service AM @ lonestar.tv and click on St. James the Apostle St. Joseph’s Catholic, Watch now. Episcopal, CR 213, Stoneham, 1803 Highland Hollow, 936-894-2223 Abundant Life Ministries Conroe, 936-756-8831 Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 The Grace Christian JEWISH W. Montgomery TX 77356 Congregation Beth Outreach Center Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 25293 Tisdale Road, Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend am Sunday Service 11:30 am Dobbin, Texas Place, The Woodlands, Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 936-689-3141 281-362-1100 Mt. Pleasent Baptist 6:30 pm Transformation Church LUTHERAN Church Grace Lutheran (ELCA), FM 149 N., Montgomery, Montgomery Highway 105 W., Lake 20350 FM 2854 936-449-6807 Montgomery, TX 77316 Conroe, 936-588-1944 The Church @ Lake Sun: 10:30am Living Savior Lutheran Conroe Admin@TCMontgomery.o Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. 1701 McCaleb Rd rg Montgomery, TX 77316 Montgomery 77356 Church April Sound Church, 936-588-4975 phone: 936-597-8013 Web : 67 ½ April Wind S., www.lakechurch.com www.livingsaviortexas.org April Sound, 936-588Sunday worship @ 10:00 Pastor David R. Bailes. 2832 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm Lighthouse Fellowship North Shore Church METHODIST Church, 10 am Worship Service Montgomery United Montgomery, 936-58218501 Fm1097 West @ the Methodist Church 7700 Bentwater West 22548 Highway 105 West Living Branch Church, Gate Entrance Montgomery, TX 77356 Highway 105 W., Lake Pastor Cary Smith Phone: 936-597-6162 Covenant Felloship Conroe, 936-588-3400 Sunday Worship: 8:30 302 N. Danville, Willis, New Beginning Bible a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Tx. 77378 Church, Praise & Worship 936/890-8034 19087 Mt. Pleasant Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. www.cfmlife.org Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Www.mumctex.org Celebration Service 10am Carbon Church, Richards United Sundays Highway 105 W, Lake Methodist Church Youth Explosing 7pm Conroe, 936-588-4660 6639 FM 1696 Richards Wednesdays Walden Community Worship Service 11 AM Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Church, Sunday School 10AM Cook 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 936-582-6696 PRESBYTERIN 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. First Presbyterian WaldenChurch.com Dobbin, Church of Conroe River of Life Church, 936-597-5331 or 936-4492727 N. Loop 336 West 17156 FM 1097, Mont5983 Conroe, Texas 936-756gomery, 936-449-4414 Living Way Church, 8884 Cornerstone Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Conroe Sun Sch 10:00 936-756-7792 936-441-8875

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dessert. But, Michael insisted that I try the house 3 queso Mac n’ Cheese. I loved the large noodles, and the thickness of the light colored cheese. And it’s another excuse to avoid the box when wanting this for dinner. And with this Winter Weather that has been about, the thought of bathing in that three cheese blend does seem entertaining. Now Montgomery has two places for great Mac n’ Cheese. I’d recommend a rotating schedule when you want this on your dinner menu. Finally desert. An 8 oz serving of Banana Pudding. It’s a recipe of Anderson’s great-grandmother, and to me she was a genius in spicing pudding. My guess is she perhaps added nutmeg and cinnamon. And finding myself pretty much full, I ate a couple of bites, which were absolutely delicious, and decided to take it home. They make

the BP fresh daily at The Grove. And even the next day, when I had the remaining portion for my dessert, I was pleasantly surprised that the wafer was still crisp, and it tasted even better 24 hours later. The Grove is a special place for a first date, an a n n i v e r s a r y, a f a m i l y gathering, or anytime you wish to have a special meal cooked with the Good Book in one hand, and a spatula in the other. There are no distractions to keep you from creating those special memories. And it only gets better when Spring time hits, when the food trucks on-site become available, and outdoor activities begin. You can’t go wrong at The Grove. For this place is a little hidden gem based on ‘Faith, Food, Family & Fun,’ I highly recommend it. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net

Wednesday - 7:00 pm Nursery provided Phone: 936-582-4855 Church of Christ in Email: Montgomery cofcmontgomery@consolidate 301 Pond Street, Montd.net gomery, TX. Web: Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 www.cofcmontgomery.org am Paul Praschnik, Minister Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Services- Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45 AM, Church Service at 11:00 AM. We also have Monday and Tuesday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 PM. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Group as well as Youth group activities at 6:00 PM. All are welcome! Our Annual Christmas program is December 17 at 6:00PM Y'all Come!!!

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LEGAL

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 6th day of October, 2022, in the case of U.S. Bank. NA., Plaintiff, vs. Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-10-13505-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of U.S. Bank. NA, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 20th Day of December 2023 at 1 :00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following described property of Defendant(s): Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt. Being a 2951 acre tract of land situated in the Beasley Pruett Survey, abstract No. 419, Montgomery County, Texas, and being a portion of a 4.02 acre tract described in deed to Clarence J. Holt and wife, Kim M. Holt recorder under Montgomery County Clerk's file No. 9637508 of the real property records of Montgomery County, Texas; save and except a 1.069 acre tract described in deed to Shannon Babin recorded under Montgomery County Clerk's file No. 9637509 of said real property records;

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did on the 9th day of January, 2024 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 6th day of February, 2024, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps),, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Tyler S. Franks and Alexandria Franks, jointly and severally had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$2,578.53 Principal Sum $6,473.08 Attorney Fees and expenses Interest on the total judgment at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of judgment until paid. $398.00 Court Costs $0.00 Judgment Credit

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: Commencing at a point in tile centerline of White Oak Road A 60 foot wide roadway) for the southwesterly corner of a called 5.0 acre tract described in deed to Edward and Rose Wisenbaker recorded in volume 632, Page 81 of the deed records of Montgomery County, Texas. Thence with the centerline of White Oak Road East a distance of 192.45 feet to a point for the southwesterly corner and point of beginning of the herein described tract, said point also being the southeasterly corner of said babin 1.069 acre tract; Then with the easterly line of said 1.069 acre tract north a distance of 468.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a corner; Thence west a distance of 192.45 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set in the westerly line of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract; Thence north a distance of 127.45 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the northwesterly corner of the herein described tract, also being the northwesterly corner of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract. Thence with the northwesterly line of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract east a distance of 367 .40 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a corner; Thence south a distance of 595.50 feet to a ½ inch iron rod found for the southeasterly corner of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre in the centerline of White Oak Road; Thence with a centerline of White Oak Road West, a distance of 174.95 feet to the point of beginning. Note: The company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land described herein. Any statement in the above legal description of the area or quantity is correct, but is made for only informational and/or identification purposes and does not override item 2 of schedule B hereof. and on the 6th day of February 2024 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 20th day of December 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder, #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 2024

LOT 349, BLOCK 67, OF WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION 15, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 20A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 245 LAKE ESTATES DRIVE, MONTGOMERY. TEXAS 77356 Witness my hand this 9th day of January, 2024. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024 Notice of Public Sale: RecNation RV and Boat Storage unit contents are being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com from 1/10/24 12pm to 1/25/24 12pm. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold to highest bidder. All spaces contain household items unless otherwise noted. TXHOU01- 11697 Cude Cemetery Rd, Willis, TX 77318 Jerry Jackson; TXHOU031424 Northpark Dr Kingwood, TX 77339: Tom Barnett, Jeffrey Damon Patterson (Boat/Trailer Not For Sale); TXHOU06- 28153 Robinson Rd, Conroe, TX 77385: Alfonso C Navarro. Published Dates: January 10, 17, 2024 STATE OF TEXAS

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 21st, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2024, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 4, 2024, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2024, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10: 00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

Dated at Conroe, Texas, the 21 day of December, 2023. Constable Gene DeForest Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ P. Hubbard P. Hubbard Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Comoe, Texas, the 4th day of January, 2024. /s/ Philip Cash Constable Philip Cash Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 20th day of December, 2023 in favor of Walden on Lake Conroe Community Improvement Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 23-05-07126, in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 5th day of July, 2023, against Tyler S. Franks and Alexandria Franks, jointly and severally. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas,

Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 21, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2024, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

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Dated at Conroe, Texas, the 21st day of December, 2023. Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ Randy Crowder Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 27, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2024, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, the 27th day of December, 2023. /s/ R. Gable Constable Ryan Galle Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ J. G. Valquez J. G. Valquez Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

§ § NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 2nd day of March, 2023, in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Maria Angelica Covarrubias (1) $1,160.00 Past due unpaid assessment, interest and late charges. (2) $2,011.95 Attorney's fees (3) PostJudgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the full amount of the judgement awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $374.00 Court Cost. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-11-15340 in said court, judgment being in favor of, Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 9th day of January 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 10, BLOCK 20, IMPERIAL OAKS PARK, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 187B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY"); and on the 6th day of February, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Maria Angelica Covarrubias, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 9th day of January, 2024. /s/ John G. Vasquez Deputy, JOHN G. VASQUEZ Ryan Gable Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024

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NOTICE OF CONST ABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on the 10th day of January, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ALEJANDRO FEDERICO, ET AL in Cause # 21-09-12224 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 1 :23 O' Clock PM on the 4th day of January, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit:

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION 23-45440-P CLERK OF THE COURT L. BRANDON STEINMANN PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARCUS R. RHODES 12610 LADY JANE COURT HOUSTON TX 77044 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JEANNETTE KATHLEEN MOORE, Deceased

TRACT 1: GEO: 0035050108200 LOT 82, BEING 1.95 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, OUT OF COUNTRY RUN AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM WEIR SURVEY, ABSTRACT 42 AND THE NEAL MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 26 LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK'S FILE #2002-022359 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and Letters of Administration filed by Sydney Moore, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten {10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on December 08, 2023.

Levied on the 12 day of January, 2024 as the property of

The file number of said matter being: 23-45440-P

FEDERICO ALEJANDRO ELSA ALEJANDRO

The style being: ESTATE OF: JEANNETTE KATHLEEN MOORE

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,613.63, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT # 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024. /s/ Philip Cash PHILIP CASH CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Stephen Closson, STEPHEN CLOSSON, Deputy Published Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2024 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of te Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on by the Clerk thereof, in the case of

The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. Given under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas on this the 9th day of January, 2024. (SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas 1/9/2024 4:16:40 PM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: January 17, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Karen Diane Turney, Deceased, were issued on January 8, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45732-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Richard Turney. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Margaret Mauer, 322 N. Main St. Conroe, Texas 77301. Dated the 11th day of January 2024. /s/ Margaret Mauer, State Bar No.: 24074667 Published Date: January 17, 2024

WILLIS INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT SCHOOL vs.

SAEZ, JOSE ALSO KNOWN AS SAEZ, JOSE A., ET AL in Cause #21-09-12230 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'clock AM on the 6th day of February, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.01(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CASIMIR JAN BOROWSKI, JR., Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2024 under Cause No. 23-45656-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas to: KAREN KIESTER BOROWSKI. The address of the Independent Executor is: KAREN KIESTER BOROWSKI TRACT 1: GEO: 0052200106500 114 Allene Ridge LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (!), A Conroe, Texas 77384 SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Dated this 12th day of January, 2024. TRACT 2: GEO: 0052200106600 MINCEY-CARTER, PC LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (I), A By: SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT I. Scott Carter THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF State Bar No. 24008538 scarter@minceycarter.com MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Ashley Harrison TRACT 3: GEO: 0052200106400 State Bar No. 24126894 LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (!), A aharrison@minceycarter.com SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT 12221 Merit Drive, Suite 200 THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF Dallas, Texas 75251 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Telephone: (469) 916-1980 Facsimile: (469) 916-1988 Levied on the 12th day of January, 2024 as the property of Published Date: January 17, 2024 JOSE SAEZ, CAROL SAEZ to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,257.26, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON the 12th day of January, 2024 /s/ Philip Cash PHILIP CASH CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Stephen Closson STEPHEN CLOSSON, Deputy Published Date: January 17, 24, 31, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of William Eugene Dark, Deceased, were issued on January 10, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45845-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Ronald Madison Dark. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims may be presented to Ronald Madison Dark, Independent Executor of the Estate of William Eugene Dark, Deceased, c/o William T. Fowler The Fowler Law Firm 505 West Davis Conroe, Texas 77301. DATED the 11th day of January, 2024 THE FOWLER LAW FIRM /s/ William T. Fowler WILLIAM T. FOWLER State Bar No. 07329500 wfowler@thefowlerlawfirmtx.com 505 West Davis Conroe, Texas 77301 Ph: (936) 539-3372 Attorney for Ronald Madison Dark, Independent Executor Published Date: January 17, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JANICE L. MORRISON, also known as JANICE MORRISON, Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45682-P, pending in the County Court At Law of Montgomery County, Texas to: HENRY P. BROWDER, also known as HENRY P. BROWDER, JR. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: c/o: David A. Jackson Estate of JANICE L. MORRISON, also known as JANICE MORRISON, Deceased 5851 San Felipe, Suite 925 Houston, Texas 77057 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed in the law. th Dated the 15 day of January, 2024. KENNEDY & JACKSON By: David A. Jackson SBN: 24012891 5851 San Felipe, Suite 925 Houston, Texas 77057 Telephone: 713-783-7444 Facsimile: 713-783-6601 Email: djackson@houstonestateplanning.com Attorney for Applicant Published Date: January 17, 2024

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HOME FOR LEASE I have a 3-2-2 Brick Home with a fenced backyard that will be available on 12-18Legal Notice Application has been made with the TEXAS Alcoholic Beverage 23. It has porcelain tile flooring with 4 ceiling fans & a large utility room with a Commission for a mixed-beverage permit by Bloofin Woodlands Inc (dba Bloofin small workshop. It is all electric & was completely painted inside in May. It is Sushi), to be located at 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, D-300, The Woodlands, TX, 77380. located 15 miles from The Woodlands Mall & 13 miles from Downtown Conroe on Officers of said corporation owner is Sun Jiang. FM 1485 & Hwy 242! If interested, you can message me or call # 832-510-8750 Published Dates: January 10, 17, 2024

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Community Stubbs Local Chapter Helps with Wreaths Across America On Saturday, January 13, 2024 members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the UDC, met at Oakwood Cemetery to take down the dried out cedar wreaths with a beautiful red ribbon attached. The wreaths had been at the headstones since December 16, 2023. Chapter members Naschelle Taylor, Jessica Rizk and Schelle Taylor placed hundreds of wreaths that day, with help from the American Heritage Girls Troop 1513 and Trail Life Troop 1914 and other volunteer groups. The wreaths were placed at the gravesite of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, Space Force,

California from page 1 opposed to Arizona’s 8 9 , 0 0 0 , a n d F l o r i d a ’s 35,000; who have said ‘no mas’ to California’s high cost of living, government overreach, rampant crime, open air drug use, homelessness; and even crazier traffic scenarios than Houston. U.S. Census data shows that between 2019 - 2023, well over 1 million citizens have left Cali. And no doubt, fecal material and used needles on the streets, terrible schools indoctrinating students on gender fluid identities, soft on crime attitudes for criminals, reduced living standards, and unrealistic environmental and gun laws, are making those decisions easy for Californians, who are able to leave the struggling state. Driving anywhere in Montgomery County, we always see out of state plates from Democrat states that are bleeding population due to unhinged liberal policies that make their states unlivable. These are people who are honest and hardworking, and many are not even of Social Security age yet. They want to live in Texas where people actually respect each other, and are

pictured left to right...Naschelle Taylor, Eva Rains, Bette Garland Sherry McKey, Schelle taylor and Jessica Rizk...members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy

she works on this event all year long. The Stubbs chapter has been hosting "Wreaths Across America" for many years. The site of hundreds of beautiful wreaths at so many gravesites is humbling. The Stubbs chapter would like to thank all the different groups with placing the wreaths and removing them. Oakwood Cemetery is located at the corner of 10th Street and Hwy. 105 in Conroe. The next Wreaths Across America should take place on December 14, 2024. Picture and article by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter

Revolutionary War and Guest speaker for the A r m y Ve t e r a n a n d and Succeed". The chair the War Between the event was, Henry Calyen, MCVMC Board Member, person for the Stubbs States. who is a United States his talk was titled "Serve chapter is Jessica Rizk, non-threatening, which allows them to live with a sense of wellbeing, and not having to look over their shoulder in fear every second of the day. And Montgomery County has garnered our fair share of new Texans, who appreciate our enforcement of laws, no income tax, sensible government, a good working infrastructure, great schools, a business friendly environment, gun freedoms, lower fuel costs, a controlled homeless population, and human fecal-less and needleless streets, amongst tons of other issues. April Sound resident. Joe Te s s a r i , 5 6 , a r e t i r e d Sheriff’s Deputy with LA County’s department, as well as a former Mayor of Eastvale, California, in Riverside County, has led a small contingent of former Eastvalians to Montgomery County, since planting his flag here in August 2019. He and his close knit group of six California Expat friends, have breakfast once a week at the Magnolia Diner in Montgomery. The group’s waitress, Crystal, diligently sets their table each Friday morning before opening, and has even provided them with their own group coffee mugs labeled “Liberal Tears;” named in honor of California’s leftist leaders who now

miss the expats tax money and government overreach abilities over the group. Now California is facing a state nightmare of a $68 billion dollar budget deficit, caused by their own Hardcore Socialist thinking. The numbers vary at each breakfast sitting, since two members actually still work in California, and commute monthly back to Cali every other month, although they own no real property in the faltering state, and stay with family or friends when plying their trade. “When we moved to Montgomery, gasoline was $1.67 per gallon,” said Tessari. “We would send pictures back to family and friends to tease them.” Joe continues to add to his little brood that have slipped the chains of One-Party D e m o c r a t , s o m e s a y, Commifornia. A seventh couple has already purchased property in Montgomery, and will move here in 2024. All of them cite the major issues California maintains that affect so many of their citizens in a bad way that prompted their departure. Items such as California’s state income tax, eroding gun rights, leftist values, lack of law enforcement, a full time legislature, tolerance of open air drug use, and rampant

homelessness. Then there are California schools who prioritize teaching LGBTs to students instead of their ABCs, high energy and gasoline costs, and crazy mandatory mask restrictions. “Nearly everything is cheaper in Texas, save property taxes,” Tessari remarked. “We pay $75 each year to register our vehicle here, but in California the fee for the same vehicle was $742.” Brian Nissen, 53, who lives off FM 1097, moved here in June 2020. He, like Tessari, also worked in law enforcement as a Sheriff’s Deputy with Orange County for 18 years. He now works as a crane mechanic at the Port of Los Angeles, near Long Beach, California, and commutes between Montgomery County and Long Beach every other month. “Our reason for leaving California was a combination of things,” said Nissen. “We moved to Texas because it’s everything California is not. Conservative, lower taxes, and the rule of law still exists here.” Nissen raised his son and daughter in a beautiful new community in California, only to watch it decay over time, so he and his wife knew it was time to leave. He still

has a sister near Long Beach, so he stays with her during his working months there. “My California car registration was $758 in 2020,” said Nissen. “Now for the same car it’s $78.” Brian, joked that the lady who registered his car here felt sorry for him, that the first year’s registration for his car was much higher at $140 with the issuance of new plates and such. Of which Brian simply laughed off at the amount of savings. “We sold our house in California at the top of the market,” said Nissen. ”And bought three or four times the house here, on acreage, for half the price.” The issue with the homeless people in California that Nissen mentioned is horrific. He and his wife were eating outside in a restaurant’s dining area once, when they were accosted by a homeless man, who threatened to defecate right in front of them unless they gave him $5. When they refused to compensate him, the man did a number 2 right in front of them. Brian even witnessed a flash mob robbery once, and went around writing license plate numbers of the young scholar's actual unstolen vehicles. But since stealing less that $950 dollars of goods is essentially petty theft in California, businesses can only take so much before they are forced to cut back hours, or close their stores entirely. Fuel costs are more than double in California than they are here in Texas, Nissen said. Gasoline is taxed at $1.89 per gallon, and since he commuted 51 miles to and from work each day from Eastvale, if he didn’t leave at 5:00 am, to start his shift at 7:00am, he would be a half an hour late if he left at 5:10am. Toll roads are much more expensive in California than in Texas. Nissen paid $11 in tolls just to go to work. For the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, like here 2+ people, or E l e c t r i c Ve h i c l e ( E V ) owners can use the lane, without having to pay the toll. He crunched the numbers, and found it possible to buy an EV, and save money and time in the process of just trying to make a living. The drive for EV’s only in California is so prevalent that those who drive combustion engines are treated as second class citizens. Tessari and Nissen once served on Eastvale’s city council, trading places as Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, w h i l e N i s s e n ’s w i f e , Michelle, served as City Manager. Both Joe and Brian are amazed with our infrastructure, where if you miss an exit, the next turn-around lane is a Godsend to

going the next 10 miles on a California highway just to get going in the right direction.

California Experts Joe Tessari, left, and Brian Nissen, right, after enjoying their weekly breakfast at Montgomery’s Magnolia Diner recently The recent Blue State vs Red State debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis, which was stopped by Newsom’s wife J e n n i f e r, s h o w s t h a t California is a failing state. DeSantis’ showing a picture of a fecal deposit, a routine site in big California cities, like San Francisco, and it set the mood for the entire debate. And with well over a million people having left the Golden Brown Street Deposit State, it set a dangerous precedent for Newsom, and it’s hard to tout your state as a success when devastating evidence in so many negative factors exists. At the recent November Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, in San Francisco. Governor Newsom admitted to cleaning up San Francisco’s feces, needles, and sweeping the homeless encampments from near the Moscone Center. Of course, Newsom dodged questions on why the streets were cleaned for the conference, but not before, when people were leaving, and stores were closing down left and right, due to drug fueled rampant shoplifting, and homelessness. The area, since the conference concluded, has turned back to its normal bad smelling self. It’s truly sad how oneparty Democrat states like California, allow themselves to self-destruct. But, as noted in the ‘Cloward-Piven Strategy’, a 2005 white paper by Richard Poe, the strategy “seeks to hasten the fall of Capitalism by overloading the government bureaucracy with a flood of impossible demands, thus pushing society into crisis and economic collapse.” Hence, you can see with those Californians who have the capabilities to come to our fair land, like Joe Tessari. He will have no trouble in inviting more and more Conservative Californians to Montgomery County. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net

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Veteran Of The Week: Barbara Krugler This week’s Veteran is Barbara Krugler. TenHut!!! She retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Medical Corp in 2023. She has worked with the VA as a Physician Assistant at the Veterans Health Administration since 2007, and now plys her trade at the VA Conroe Clinic, on South Loop 336 in Conroe. Krugler served with the Iowa Army National

Guard, and was deployed from 2010-11 to Afghanistan. Her unit was the famed 34th Infantry Division, or ‘The Red Bulls’, and she was part of the largest deployment of ARNG units from Iowa since World War II. Barbara was a Physician Assistant while in the guard. In Afghanistan she handled ‘sick call,’ as well as triage of wounded soldiers to best determine

their route of care. Krugler was stationed at the large Afghan National Army, Gamberi base in the Northeast of the country. There she was training medics for the ANA in April 2011, when a suicide bomber killed a good number of NATO and ANA soldiers, with dozens of injured personnel. Many of which were seriously wounded and a good many needed amputations to

survive. And just like any other soldier who has had to deal with the rigors of being in a combat zone, we all have our triggers. For Krugler it’s helicopters. In fact, a medic fell off a helicopter and landed on her during one episode. Barbara is one tough lady, and deserves all of our respect. Congratulations Barbara on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.

Marisa Rummel Rummell Is Honored With Two Outstanding Awards first Hispanic elected to a T F RW o ff i c e . S h e brought membership to 12, 519 and introduced the concept of Satellite memberships. She also served the Texas Federation of Republican Women as Outreach Chair and was the first Chairman of Women Business. In the National Federation of Republican Women, s h e s e r v e d o n several committees, including Outreach, Membership Development and Caring for America. In 2002, she wrote an article for the National Federation of R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n m a g azine, “The Republican Women”. The article was titled “Fostering Partici-

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pation, Leadership Among Hispanic Republican Women” Marissa Rummell was the founding member of Montgomery County Republican National Hispanic Assembly and founding chairman of Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, where she served three terms as chairman. She was the founder of the Greater Conroe Latin Chamber. In 2024, Marisa was on the United States Senate Republican Conference Task Force on Hispanic Affairs. Marissa Rummell has been a volunteer in campaigns for every Republican Presidential candidate since President Ronald Reagan. In addition, she has offered her time on state and national campaigns for Governor Rick Perry,

Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Congressman Kevin Brady, Senator M i c h a e l G a l l o w a y, Senator Tommy Williams, Senator Brandon Creighton, Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Congressman Morgan Luttrell. In addition, she has worked on the campaigns for several local candidates. She has devoted her time to teaching Citizenship classes to legal immigrants for over 20 years. submitted by Pat Spackey

Montgomery County Republican Women Install New Officers The Montgomery County Republican Women’s Club congratulates Marisa Rummell for her dedication and service to the Texas Federation of R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n . Virginia Miller, President of the Montgomery County Republican Women recognized Mrs. Rummell at a recent meeting, held at the River Plantation Golf Club. Rummell was honored at the 2023 Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) Convention and was among several women nominated for the TFRW Legacy Award and the TFRW “10 Outstanding” Award. Marisa Rummell was

named one of the three finalist for the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) Legacy Award. The Award is given to a woman who has been a member of Republican Women’s clubs for over 25 years and has continued to work for the R e p u b l i c a n P a r t y. Rummelll was named one of the Texas Federation of Republican Women 10 O u t s t a n d i n g Aw a r d winners. This award is given to 10 Republican Women who have been very involved in their R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n ’s Clubs, the Republican Party, and in serving their community. All Republican Women’s clubs in

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Texas may submit names to be considered for this award and 10 Women are chosen to receive this award. In addition to Marisa Rummell's volunteer efforts in Montgomery County Republican Women, she served as President of The Woodlands Republican Women in 2002. In the Montgomery County Republican Women, she has served as Outreach Chair since 2008 and has also served on Fundraising committees and on the Nominating committee. In 2004, Marisa Rummell served as Vice President Membership for the Texas Federation of Republican Women, the

During the December meeting of the Montgomery County Republican Women, held at the River Plantation Golf Club, newly elected officers for the 2024 term were installed.

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(PHOTO) L to R: Kat Rummell (Second Vice President (membership). Virginia Miller (President). The Honorable Judge Kathleen Hamilton (performed the installation Ceremony); Barbara

Eddleman (First Vice President); Alice Melancon (Secretary) and Nancy Hicks (Treasurer). Kim Bailey (Recording Secretary) is not pictured.

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