Montgomery County News, January 26, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 3 Section 1 8 pages

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Regulations Weekly To Participate In Spring Limits On Gas Prices (January 24, 2022) Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 15.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 89.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.59/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.40/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.32/g today. The national average is up 3.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 92.0 cents per gallon higher 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.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.13/g, up 10.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g.

San Antonio- $2.90/g, up 4.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.86/g.

Austin- $2.92/g, up 1 cent per gallon from last week's $2.91/g.

“With oil prices remaining elevated, average gas prices inched up in most states over the last week even as gasoline demand weakened, a testament to how concerned oil markets are with unrest in oil producing nations. With all eyes on the Russia/Ukraine situation, oil will likely remain north of $80 per barrel, with additional volatility. Prices could rise even more significantly if there is any further deterioration in the situation," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For n o w, I d o n ' t e x p e c t a n y immediate fireworks at the pump, but the trend of rising gas prices will likely persist as worries continue to overpower weak global consumption."

GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on a small fraction of U.S. gasoline stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country.

GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

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Fine Arts Show April 30th Enlist Herbicide Use By Farmers

AgriLife Extension providing trainings across state with updates Written by Kay L e d b e t t e r, 8 0 6 - 5 4 7 0002, skledbetter@ag.tam u.edu

THE WOODLANDS, TX (January 24, 2022) – A beloved spring tradition is back at Market Street, and the shopping, dining and entertainment destination is inviting amateur and professional artists to showcase their paintings, photography, jewelry, metal works, sculptures,

where families can browse for great buys, enjoy live music, and participate in artist demonstrations.

A 10’x10’ tented exhibit space is $150 and a 10’x20’ tented space is $275. Electricity for booths is limited and available to exhibitors on a first come, first serve basis

for $50. Tables and chairs are also available for a rental fee. In the event of rain, the show will be moved to Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Interested exhibitors may download an application at

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West Sandy Creek Winery Receives Acclaim from Wine Competition

Richards, Texas – West Sandy Creek Winery today announced that three of its wine varieties placed in the Texas International Wine Competition, one of the largest wine competitions in the Lone Star State.

The 2020 Texas Old World Reserve, the 2020 Portejas Blanc, and the 2020 Texas Blanc du Bois Dry – Estate all received silver medals.

“Our team is proud to produce award-winning wines and appreciate the acknowledgment from the Texas International Wine Competition,” said Sandy M c G i n l e y, g e n e r a l manager of West Sandy C r e e k . “ We l l - k n o w n wineries from all across the state participated in the competition and it means a great deal to us to be recognized alongside such a high-caliber of other noteworthy wineries.”

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digital art, mixed media and other works of art at the 2022 Spring Fine Arts Show on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 7 pm.

Free and open to the public, the Spring Fine Arts Show at Market Street is one of the most popular gatherings for artists in The Woodlands

Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville in Wa l k e r C o u n t y, We s t S a n d y C r e e k Wi n e r y grows its own grapes and includes a winery, tasting room, and several log cabins. The winery will be

part of the 2022 Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail and hosts a variety of live music events throughout the year.

“We not only produce and sell a variety of awardwinning wines but also

serve as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city,” said McGinley. “If you need a break for the afternoon or even the weekend, I invite you to

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Cotton, corn and soybean producers in 22 Texas counties will be restricted on the use of two popular herbicides this growing season after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency renews registrations.

E PA r e n e w s E n l i s t technologies registrations, but with limitations and county restrictions. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter) The EPA granted new registrations and labels for Corteva’s Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides, but with additional requirements and a list of counties across the U.S. where their use will be banned.

S c o t t N o l t e , P h . D . , Te x a s A & M AgriLife Extension Service state weed specialist, said AgriLife Extension continues to offer agriculture producers training to meet federal and state guidelines for the use of dicamba and 2,4-D, and this new information is being incorporated into those trainings.

Over the next few months, AgriLife Extension will offer producers multiple opportunities to complete their Auxin-Specific Certification Training for this growing season. EPA also renewed three dicamba herbicide labels – E n g e n i a , Ta v i u m a n d Xtendimax – in 2020 and made updates to the application requirements.

The 2022 trainings will include information about all the recent changes.

Products banned in Texas counties Enlist One and Enlist Duo are 2,4-D-based pesticides for over-the-top use in 2,4-D-tolerant cotton, corn and soybeans to help control broadleaf weeds. They were registered for five years in 2017, and that registration was set to expire on Jan. 12.

The new registration was issued on Jan. 11, and will be in place for seven years, said Tiffany Lashmet, J.D., AgriLife Extension agriculture law s p e c i a l i s t , Amarillo. The new label adds several new requirements to protect endangered species, pollinators and habitats, and limit off-target drift.

The labels prohibit the use of Enlist Duo in 217 counties in 21 states and prohibit the use of Enlist

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: What’s for Dinner?

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

DianaCAnderson@ gmail.com

Oh, that question!

Weather it’s coming from your own tired brain or a family full of hungry askers lets help get that question answered.

Broccoli Cheese Soup It is a hug-in-a-bowl that is not only *easy to make* but honestly puts P a n e r a ’s v e r s i o n t o shame. Listen, I truly love Panera, but side-byside with this comforting pot of creaminess gently bubbling away on the stove, with the FRESH broccoli and carrots, and the glorious cheddar cheese that you shredded by hand, there is no comparing.

Ingredients: * 5 tablespoons butter, divided * 1 small onion, minced * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 cup broccoli stems, chopped (optional) * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1 cup whole milk * 1 cup half and half * 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth * 2–3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into very small pieces * 1 large carrot, thinly

sliced * 1 teaspoon salt (to taste) * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon paprika * an 8-ounce block of good quality extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated Directions:

are bright green and fork tender.

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A d d cheese: Transfer the pot off the heat and allow to cool slightly for a few minutes. Stir in most of the cheese until melted.

Serve in bowls with a little extra cheese + a hunk of crusty bread for 1. Sauté garlic and dunking. onion: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt 1 It’s a real pain to shred tablespoon butter over your own cheese but medium heat. Add the many recipes call for it, so o n i o n , g a r l i c , a n d I looked at why.

The broccoli stems; sauté l a b e l l i n g o n s o m e until soft and fragrant, shredded cheese will about 5 minutes. uncover three ingredients 2 . B u i l d y o u r that are most uncheeseroux: Add remaining 4 l i k e : p o t a t o s t a r c h , tablespoons butter to the natamycin, and powdered soup pot. When butter is cellulose. Potato starch is melted, add flour to the p r e t t y m u c h a s pot. Cook over medium advertised; it is normally h e a t f o r a b o u t 2 - 3 used commercially as a minutes, until flour is thickener and helps keeps thickened. Slowly pour in c h e e s e s h r e d s f r o m the milk and half and half, c l u m p i n g t o g e t h e r. whisking constantly. (It Joining potato starch is w i l l s t a r t t h i c k b u t natamycin, which is a eventually it will thin out mold inhibitor, so it keeps and resemble a creamy shredded cheese fresh. soup base.) Continue to The antifungal ingredient thin it out, gradually is produced naturally by a whisking in the broth. soil bacterium. Whole Simmer for 10 minutes or Foods has put natamycin so, whisking occasionally on its list on unacceptable to reincorporate the skin food ingredients. Buying that may form. o rg a n i c c h e e s e m a y 3. Add broccoli: When eliminate some of these. the soup base is thickened One popular brand lists its nicely, stir in the broccoli, contents as: Cheese, milk, c a r r o t s , a n d s p i c e s . salt, microbial enzymes Simmer for 10 minutes or and powdered cellulose. so, until the broccoli bits The third component in

prohibition is “in counties where EPA has identified risks to listed species that from page 1 use corn, cotton or soybean fields for diet and/or One in 169 counties in 14 habitat.” states. The EPA said this

I n Te x a s , t h e u s e of Enlist Duo is prohibited in the following counties: Bastrop, Bell, Bowie, Burleson, Cameron, Colorado,

Wi n e r y, v i s i t www.wscwinery.com.

About West Sandy from page 1 Creek Winery We s t S a n d y C r e e k come explore West Sandy Winery is a 360-acre ranch Creek Winery.” at the edge of the Sam For more information Houston National Forest about West Sandy Creek near Huntsville, Texas. A

family-owned and operated business, it was founded on a decades-long love of wine and winemaking. The property features vineyards where the winery grows its own grapes, the winery and tasting room, several log

Herbicide

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additive. When used in this way, it is either taken from wood or waste from the production of plant foods, such as oat hulls or peanut and almond skins.

Anything labeled ‘added fiber' probably has cellulose in it." Wal-Mart was sued by a consumer who alleged the chain is defrauding customers

with its Great Value brand "100% Grated Parmesan Cheese." According to the lawsuit, tests found that the cheese contained as much as 10 percent cellulose. A similar suit was filed against Kraft in California. The FDA allows up to 4% of cellulose in cheese.

pollinators. * No application permitted when rainfall is expected within 48 hours or soil is fully saturated. * No irrigation that c o u l d p r o d u c e r u n o ff within 48 hours of application. * Runoff reduction measures required. * Only approved tank mixes, nozzles and spray pressures allowed. * Downwind 30-foot infield buffer required to protect sensitive areas. * Corteva to provide mandatory education and training about importance of pollinators.

Training information Various trainings have been scheduled around the state where dicamba and 2,4-D products are used.

Check with your cabins, and plenty of room local AgriLife Extension for animals that call the ranch home – horses, cows, goats, chickens, dogs, and yes, two zebronkeys – to from page 1 roam. To learn more, visit www.wscwinery.com https://shopatmarketstreet .com or they can contact the Market Street Concierge Desk at 281419-4774. Participants will be notified of acceptance two weeks following the application

county agent to find the closest training.

The first of five trainings for the Lubbock region will be on Jan. 21, and the remaining trainings on Feb. 14, March 10, April 8 and May 13. Each onehour training will have a fee of $10 and start at 9 a.m.

The in-person trainings will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center for Lubbock, 1102 Drew St. Online versions will be conducted via Zoom.

To participate in one of these trainings, attendees must preregister at least one day before the session and select whether they will be attending in person or online. Those attending online will receive further instructions.

some shredded cheeses is the one many people a problem with: cellulose.

Like potato starch and natamycin, cellulose has a function: it keeps shredded cheese from caking and absorbing moisture. Most consumers don't know but there's cellulose is also a common food Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, Hidalgo, Hill, Lamar, McLennan, Milam, N u e c e s , R e d R i v e r, Refugio, Robertson, San Patricio, Victoria, Willacy and Williamson.

I n Te x a s , t h e u s e of Enlist One is prohibited in the following counties: Bell, Bowie, Cameron, Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, Hidalgo, Hill, Lamar, McLennan, Nueces, Red River, San P a t r i c i o , Wi l l a c y a n d Williamson.

N e w L a b e l Requirements The new label requirements include, but are not limited to: * No application permitted after soybean and cotton crops are in bloom and might attract

Arts

deadline, March 31.

Completed applications can be dropped off at the Market Street Concierge Desk or mailed to Noemi Gonzalez, Market Street – Art Show, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 6290, The Woodlands, TX, 77380.

Payment for exhibit space must accompany the completed application.

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Weekly Columns

Take Inspiration From Retirement Lifestyles Around the World A weekly column by Kent Pendleton the highest life expectancies and low birth rates, so even though there’s a culture of younger people caring for elders, life is changing and leaving retirees more isolated.

Those aged 65 and older make up a quarter of the population, growing to about 40% in the next 30 years. Perhaps it’s not surprising that Japanese citizens work until 70 on average – would-be retirees there don’t feel financially secure. Only 21% expect to maintain their quality of life in retirement, according to Mercer, and only 8% are confident they have saved enough.

Norway: Work-life balance in Norway is generally considered so good that many keep working, enjoying flexible hours, high income

despite high taxes and six weeks paid vacation for those over 60 (five for everyone else). Work isn’t considered something to escape. One potential headwind? Norwegians tend not to save for retirement, leaving an 8% gap in what they’ll need to bankroll an affluent retirement, according to the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC).

Australia: Australians tend to retire ahead of Americans, bridging any gaps in government benefits by supporting themselves. For the past 20 years, employers there have been obligated to pay 9% to 12% to every worker between 18 and 70, basically acting like a traditional pension, although the accounts are owned and managed by individuals, like a 401(k).

Still, Australians will have

to save an additional 6% of their income to avoid financial difficulties as they age, according to the ILC. It’s certainly interesting how aging looks vastly different across countries.

What’s most important is making sure the retirement you’ve planned aligns with your values – and feels good. Consider taking inspiration from other cultures to create a situation that makes you excited to embark on this next stage of life.

When you’re considering what aging looks like for you, don’t forget to think about: * Where you’d like to live, whether it’s in a community setting or closer to family * How you’ll spend your days, whether it’s volunteering or otherwise staying involved in the

Confederate Heroes' Day

Confederate Heroes' Day event hosted by Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Oak Shade Baptist Church in C l e v e l a n d , Te x a s , a program was held to honor Confederate Heroes' Day. The event is always held on the Sunday closest to the birthdays of General Robert E. Lee and General Stonewall Jackson.

The audience heard

a talk given about all the Confederate Generals that came from the state of Texas. Do you know how many there were? A total of 34 Generals were from Texas.

A custom of this service is to end it with, the singing of Robert E. Lee's favorite hymn..."How Firm A Foundation". Then every one walks out to the cemetery and a Confederate soldiers' grave is chosen and a wreath is placed at that headstone.

Pvt. James Kirkham was given the honor of

RETIREMENT AND LONGEVITY Hardly universal, retirement is colored by cultural expectations worldwide.

In Greece, old man is an honorific. A sign of respect, equating age with wisdom and a closeness to God, according to Arianna Huffington’s book “On Becoming Fearless.” Less so in the States, perhaps.

The Greeks aren’t the only ones to venerate age, of course. Many Asian and Native American/First Nation cultures do the same. Koreans, for example, celebrate 60 with the hwangap, an acknowledgement of the fortunes of life (made possible in part thanks to advances in modern medicine), and the kohCui, or 70th birthday, another large celebration

of the “old and rare.”

Generally speaking, these countries and cultures have a history of communal aging, where the extended family cares for its elder members, while Americans tend to favor a more independent lifestyle as they grow older.

Late-life, liberty and leisure For those countries with more industrialized economies, retirement looks similar to how it does in the United States, a period of independence, supported in part by pensions or Social Security-type benefits.

However, these countries sometimes struggle to contend with graying populations as a political and economic issue.

H e r e ’s h o w s o m e countries differ.

Japan: Japan has one of

pictured left to right in front...Eva Rains, Naschelle Taylor, Linda Brill (chapter Chaplain), Joyce Taber, Carolyn Jamail (chapter Registrar & Texas Division Honorary President), Jane Ranch (Texas Division Registrar) back row left to right...

Beckie Endebrock, Loretta Geick (acting chairman of District 111, Tx. Div), Schelle Taylor (chapter Treasurer), Nelda McGuire, Ann McKey and Sherry McKey (chapter President)

The Thomas Bay Chapter Welcome Their Speaker During the recent meeting held at the Carriage Inn in Conroe, members of the United States Daughters of 1812, Thomas Bay chapter, were honored to welcome Ella Wright Guaqueta, State

President of the Thomas Bay Chapter, U.S.D. 1812 and Judy Weidner, Vice president of the Thomas Bay U.S.D1812 chapter, presented Ms. Guaqueta with an Award of Appreciation.

In addition to

Society United States Daughters of 1812 was founded on January 8, 1892. The Headquarters, Memorial Library and Museum are located in Washington DC. The women celebrated the

Photo: L to R; Judy Weidner, Vice President of the Thomas Bay Chapter, U.S.D. 1812; Ella Wright Guaqueta, Texas Society United States Daughters of 1812, State President; and Karen Kurth Hall, President of the Thomas Bay Chapter, U.S.D. 1812.

President of the Texas Society United States Daughters of 1812 as their speaker. Folllowing a very wonderful and informative Program regarding the Texas Society USD1812 and the Research Group of the Texas Daughters of 1812, Karen Kurth Hall,

serving as State President of the Texas Society U.S.D 1812, Ms. Guaqueta was appointed National Defense Chair for the National Society United States Daughters of 1812

by Dianne Brown Cannestra, President National. The National

130th Anniversary of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 with cake and punch and a fun history Bingo game created by member Lady Merchant Dalton, past president of the Thomas Bay Chapter, U.S.D. 1812.

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having the wreath placed at his gravesite. He was born 8 October 1840 and died 28 April 1922, his service to the CSA was w i t h S p a i g h t ' s 11 t h Battalion Texas Volunteers, Liberty County is where he mustered in.

There are many other Confederate soldiers buried in this cemetery and research has already been started to find out as much information as possible and perhaps other programs can be given on these CSA soldiers.

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Texas, Our Texas (Flag) “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

By: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Children across our state recite this pledge at the start of every school day. Placing their right hands over their hearts, they take a moment to pause and appreciate the independent spirit of our beloved Lone Star State.

Many identify this famous moniker with the Texas flag, which proudly bears a single white star.

But the story of our flag’s design and unusual history deserves to be shared, especially as we prepare to celebrate its 183rd anniversary on January 25th.

In 1839, the Republic of Texas adopted the bold flag as a symbol of our fierce independence. Each color represents a staple characteristic of our state: red for bravery, white for purity, and blue for loyalty.

The red and white stripe resemble the flag of the Republic of Fredonia, a short-lived Republic near modern-day Nacogdoches that seceded from Mexico in the 1820s. The famous single star represents all Texans standing together for God, state, and country.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Friday Night Clear, with a low around 34.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers.

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

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Before our current flag cemented its place in history, two others shared some time in the spotlight, though both were eventually removed. Stephen F. Austin and Lorenzo de Zavala created their own ideas for the Texas flag, but neither of these ideas was formally adopted. In 1839, the national flag was approved, marking the official beginning of our state’s present-day flag.

While the original mastermind of our beloved flag is still unknown, some speculate the creator of the Lone Star flag may have been Montgomery County resident and former representative in the Texas Congress, Charles B. Stewart. It is said his sketches looked suspiciously similar to those of Peter Krag’s design, which would ultimately become the flag we know and love today. Stewart’s drawings even included an interesting detail from some of Krag’s previous artwork – an upside-down copy of

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has withstood the test of time. Whenever we catch a glimpse of the Lone Star flag billowing in the wind, let's take a moment to thank our lucky stars for that unwavering symbol of freedom.

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees.

AG Paxton Sues Google for Deceptively Tracking Users’ Location Without Consent AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton filed his third lawsuit against Google, again alleging that the company is systematically misleading and deceiving Texas consumers in violation of Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Attorney General Paxton’s most recent Geolocation lawsuit alleges that Google misled Te x a s c o n s u m e r s b y continuing to track their location even when the user tried to prevent it.

Google uses the ill-gotten

data it accumulates to send targeted advertisements to the consumer, thereby earning enormous profits from wrongfully collected personal data.

This most recent Google lawsuit argues that the company misled Texas consumers by continuing to track their personal location even when the user thought he or she had disabled it from doing so.

Google then uses the deceptively gathered data to push advertisements to the consumer, earning the B i g Te c h c o m p a n y

enormous profits.

Google provides a setting called “Location History” and tells users that, if they turn it off, “the places you go are no longer stored.” In spite of this assurance, Google continues to track users’ location through other settings and methods that it fails to adequately disclose.

“Google’s founding motto is ‘Don’t Be Evil.’

And yet it systematically lies to millions of consumers in order to stack billions

of dollars into its coffers,” said Attorney General P a x t o n . “ B i g Te c h companies like Google continue to erode the American way of life and often break the law to maintain their overwhelming dominant market position. This lawsuit is just another part of my fight against Big Tech. I’ll hold Google accountable for misleading and deceiving Texans. This is not only an unethical invasion of privacy—it’s against the law.”

HCA Conroe Recognized as One of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers

Conroe, Texas – HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe has been named one of the best physical rehabilitation centers

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R e p u b l i c o f T e x a s which did not renew the P r e s i d e n t M i r a b e a u flag code but in 1933 the Lamar’s signature.

Texas Flag Code was enacted, finally codifying After the legislation to our state flag. make the flag the official Today, the Texas flag symbol of the Republic of Texas introduced in 1838, serves as one of only two it wasn’t long before Texas state flags that have joined the Union in 1845 doubled as a national flag – and brought our beloved the other being Hawaii. flag with us. From 1879 to While six flags have 1933, Texas was technically “flagless” due to a flown over Texas, the one state civil statutes revision we know and love today

T h e p u b l i c a t i o n ’s “America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2021” listing of rehabilitation facilities, released August 25, is based on the quality of care, quality of service, quality of followup care and accommodation and amenities relative

to the in-state competition.

Rankings use a rigorous methodology and quality measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top rehabilitation centers in America,” said Matt Davis, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. “This distinction is a result of the commitment of our highly skilled team of healthcare professionals to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping their patients recover to their highest

level and I am thrilled they have been recognized for these efforts.”

H C A H o u s t o n Healthcare Conroe strives to deliver personalized care to each patient. The hospital offers a 20-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation center, with an upcoming expansion of additional beds, and as outpatient rehabilitation services. The rehabilitation center features private rooms, a therapy gym, a training kitchen and a bathroom, in addition to advanced rehabilitation equipment. Patients experience an individualized comprehensive

evaluation by experts in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology, as well as specially trained physicians and nurses. This multidisciplinary team works together to develop a treatment plan to help patients regain function and strength and work towards their maximum level of independence.

To learn more about the rehabilitation therapy offered at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, visit hcahoustonhealthcare.com /Conroe or call (936) 2020310.

SJRA Board of Directors Meeting January 27, 2022 at 8:00 am Due to Governor Abbott’s decision to reinstate all provisions of the Open Meetings Act beginning September 1, 2021, board meetings after September 1, 2021, will be held in person, to include the public comment portion of the agenda. The meeting may be viewed via live stream through the San Jacinto River Authority's Board of Directors webpage ; visit www.sjra.net to watch SJRA

meetings live.

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Please note: to provide public comment, attendees must appear in person.

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Meeting of the SJRA Board of Directors Thursday, January 27th at 8:00 am SJRA General and Administration Building Boardroom 1577 Dam Site Road, Conroe, Texas To view a copy of the Agenda, visit SJRA's website at: 01-27-22 Agenda and

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Devotional God’s Training Ground For All Who Are Called Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box

Gailbox@consolidated.net

There is one thing I know for sure. God has made each of us according to His will. He knows us from the inside-out. We are placed on this earth, by the Omnipotent God, for a certain purpose, and He watches over us to perform His will.

These scriptures from the book of Hebrews gives us some training in getting ourselves ready for heavenly living with God and Jesus. Now hear these words that an unknown

author, inspired by God, wrote to the church so we could be secure in our faith: “Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Hebrews 13:

Obituary ROBERT MCKEE ROWND, IV January 28, 1924 -December 26, 2021

R O B E RT M C K E E ROWND, IV January 28, 1924 December 26, 2021 America has lost another hero from among her greatest generation of patriots who answered the call of duty to defend their country against the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Robert McKee Rownd, IV, was one of those patriots and a graveside memorial service to honor him was held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in the Palestine C i t y C e m e t e r y, N e w Addition Annex next to his late wife Frankie.

Memorial services were conducted by Bob's grandson, Rev. David Griffin of Sunnyvale.

Bob Rownd was born on January 28, 1924, i n R i p l e y, N . Y. , t h e youngest child of Gertrude and Robert M. Rownd, Jr. Bob had an o l d e r s i s t e r, E l e a n o r Rownd, and a much older b r o t h e r, T h o m p s o n Rownd, both of whom predeceased him. Early in his life it was obvious that Bob was highly intelligent and would excel in any classroom setting. He made straight A's from the first grade, and continuing through his senior year at Ripley High School where he was Valedictorian and President of his class. The straight A's continued through his higher education at Cornell and Ohio State where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and to the University of

Michigan where he earned his MBA degree.

On December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Bob awoke that morning and knew without a doubt there was no other decision to consider than to serve his country. Bob was only 17 years old, having just completed his first semester at Cornell University. In addition, he had completed one semester of Field Artillery R.O.T.C. Bob immediately tried to join the Navy, but was rejected due to his nearsightedness. So the next month, in January, 1942, Bob joined the Army Enlisted Reserve Corp in the hope of serving his country.

Bob was encouraged by his advisers at Cornell to stay one more year in the R.O.T.C. program and earn additional credits on his pathway to receive a degree in Chemical Engineering. Bob took their advice and the next year the Army deployed him to Camp Hood, Texas, as a Buck Private with 11/2 years in the R.O.T.C. He was assigned to the Tank Destroyer Training group where he rose to the rank of Platoon Sargent.

Having scored highly on one required test and because of his college chemistry credits, the Army enrolled Bob in their one year Specialty Training program held at Ohio State University.

Upon completion, Bob joined a select group of individuals assigned to work at a government site

20-21.”

Isn’t it amazing that we, under the “eternal covenant” are being trained by Jesus to be with Him and His Father as we live a life of His goodness each day? No wonder it’s so important that we study the Word of God to know how we should treat others with such kindness and care.

It all goes back to how each one is brought up and trained by parents and our churches. Do we have a picture of that kind of

in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Bob, as a Staff Sargent, was working in a lab where his job was to separate U-235 Uranium isotopes from Yellow Cake containing Uranium Oxide, 3.5 million pounds of which were imported from the Belgium, Congo.

Bob worked at Oak Ridge from October, 1943 January, 1946, (2 years and 3 months). Although Bob did not know it at the time, he was a part of the highly secret Manhattan Project which was building the first of two Atomic Bombs. One of the bombs, called "LITTLE BOY'' was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and the other called "FAT MAN'' was dropped on Nagasaki three days later. The bombs caused so much injury, death, and destruction, that only a few days later on August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered bringing an end to World War II. Bob received an honorable discharge from the Army in January, 1946. He immediately returned to the classrooms at Ohio State University earning his Chemical Engineering degree in only 18 months.

Bob married Mildred Jones on July 3, 1946, and that marriage lasted for 24 years. During their marriage, Bob and Mildred were blessed by the birth of two daughters, Melanie Wilson (Will, deceased) of Hotchkiss, Colorado, and Cindy Jones (Curt) of Princeville, HI. Bob is also survived by his favorite nephew, Robert Galbraith of Ripley, N.Y. and Melbourne Beach, Florida. Rob always kept up with his Uncle Bob and Uncle Bob really appreciated him.

After four years in the Army, and holding a degree in Chemical Engineering, Bob was only 23 years old with a very bright future ahead of him.

Bob's first job after the Army was a 15 year stint with Dow Coming, in Midland, Michigan, where he served as the Manager of Production. In addition, during that time, Bob attended night school at the University of Michigan earning a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA). Truly he was a student, always learning all his life. After Dow, Bob worked for eight years for Aladdin Industries in Nashville, Tennessee. His title there was Manager of Research and Development. During his first 23

training in the Bible? Of course, we do. It begins with Jesus. We read how Jesus spoke to His parents as they had mistakenly left Him as they went home at the time of the Feast in Jerusalem. Jesus, a boy then at twelve years of age, had been left in the temple in Jerusalem. This is what happened: “When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him. Then, after three days they found

Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

And all who heard Him were amazed His understand and His answers.”

Luke 2: 45-47.

I had the desire to put this illustration in for those parents and grandparents to be aware of the young ones in their care today. It’s never too early to begin teaching the little ones in the family about Jesus and our Father, God.

Here is a short verse which explains what the Lord sets forth for parents and grandparents. Most of us know it well; “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6.

If you have had good training in your life, be sure to pass it on to young ones. They are the most “fresh “ from God and they all love books about Jesus!

years in civilian life, Bob held important positions in two large U.S. corporations. While on a trip to Houston to help Aladdin evaluate the purchase of Igloo Corporation, Bob met Frankie who was the Executive Secretary to the founder, president and CEO of Igloo. After a few short months, Bob left Aladdin, moved to Houston, married Frankie and then began a 46 year period of incredible happiness for both of them.

With his marriage to Frankie, Bob inherited two adult step-daughters, Saundra (Thomas) Cook of Galveston, and Sharon (Phil) Jenkins of Palestine, who both survive him today.

After their marriage in 1971, Bob and Frankie continued to live in Houston for 9 years.

Even though Bob was starting his work career over from scratch, he was always able to find employment in Houston, working in midmanagement to uppermanagement positions at Brown and Root, Igloo C o r p o r a t i o n , Te x a s Laboratories, and Phoenix Chemical.

In 1980, Frankie's employer offered her a transfer to their Denver office. Because of his love for snow skiing, Frankie suggested relocating to Colorado so Bob could enjoy skiing at least on most weekends. It turned out to be a great decision for them. Bob couldn't have been happier and just knew he could teach Frankie to ski. He tried and tried and he did succeed to some degree.

But, Frankie like many on her side of the family, were never intended to become Queen of the Moguls or even a Slalom Down Hill racer like Bob who literally screamed down the mountain until his early 80's and even skied on his 90th birthday, but everyone had to admit that no matter what, Frankie was the best dressed ski bunny on the slopes.

Denver was a wonderful move for them, as Frankie's transfer brought with it a large pay raise and bonus possibilities for which she easily qualified. And, Bob did his usual, he landed a great job with a giant mining c o m p a n y, A M A X , i n nearby Golden, Colorado.

His new title was Program Manager, New Product Research and Development. Bob's experience and great education credentials made him a

valuable employee for many large corporations.

Both Bob and Frankie received retirement benefits from their jobs in Denver. So, after 10 years, they both retired and decided to live in nearby Frisco, where they built a house and Bob could ski e v e r y d a y. H e e v e n became a ski instructor at the Keystone Resort. It was a happy time, until Frankie began to experience breathing difficulties due to the high altitude in Frisco. Though Bob wasn't eager to do it, he moved Frankie to Lake Conroe, April Sound area, so Frankie could enjoy a more healthy lifestyle. But that move from Frisco to Conroe, turned out to be an incredible blessing for both of them. Over the next 26 years, they grew to love April Sound and their life in that community.

They played golf and worked out almost daily and were involved in many social events. It was then, that Bobby and Frankie discovered cruising and they went on so many cruises around the world, that it is impossible to count them all. But suffice it to say, that one year in early December, they announced to the family

that they were taking a long holiday cruise because it was cheaper to go on the cruise than to stay home.

In March, 2016, Frankie's health began to fail and Bobby moved them to Windermere, an assisted living community in Palestine to be close to her daughter, Sharon.

After Frankie's passing in November, 2017, Bobby's desire was to spend his remaining days living where he and Frankie had been so happy, the April Sound area in Conroe.

Bobby achieved that goal first, by being a house guest for a 14 months with his friends Mary and Jack McClanahan, and finally for 2 ½ years living in the Carriage Inn, a senior independent living facility. Sadly, Bobby passed away the day after Christmas, December 26, 2021, while visiting with his step-daughter Saundra Cook and her husband Tommy in Galveston.

Bobby Rownd's almost 98 years on earth was an incredible life, a life well lived, full of love and duty to country.

Due to being a member of two families, Bobby is survived by many relatives too numerous to mention.

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: 5th Sunday Singing January 30, at 6:00 PM refreshments to follow.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE FC# 8294.00154 APN: R320459NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 25, 2010, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust in the amount of $472,500.00 was executed by Carol L. Coleman, unmarried as trustor(s) in favor of MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and was recorded on October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010097039, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary” or “HUD”), pursuant to the following assignments: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., in favor of CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY dated August 6, 2012, recorded on September 4, 2012, as Instrument No. 2012085219, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated March 31, 2017, recorded on April 11, 2017, as Instrument No. 2017029377, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the entire amount delinquent as of December 31, 2021, is $433,939.35; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single-Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B (the “Act”), and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, between 10:00 AM

BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 20-12-15938-CV on a judgment rendered in said court on the 5th day of April A.O. 2021 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 1st day of December A.O. 2021 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in February A.O. 2022, it being the 1st of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 5th day of April A.O. 2021, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: LOT 30, IN BLOCK 1, OF WOODFOREST SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 1864-1867 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY, COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 127 BLACKTAIL PLACE, MONTGOMERY, TX 77316 ("PROPERTY").

The above property is levied on as the property of Joseph W. Ullman and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 5th day of April A.O. 2021 in favor of Woodforest Owners Association, Inc. and against the said Joseph W. Ullman.

FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage.

Bidders must pre-register to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 28th of December A.O. 2021

1:00PM local time, all real and private property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF A UNIT DEVELOPMENT THE WOODLANDS WINDSOR LAKES SEC. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET U, SHEET 18 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Purportedly known as: 35 W VICTORY LAKE DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, 77384 The sale, which will begin at the earliest time stated above or within three hours after that time, will be held at: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, In Conroe, TX Unless The Date Of Sale Falls On An Official County Holiday Or When A County Emergency, Including Issuance Of A State Or Local Disaster Declaration Impedes Or Prohibits Use Of Suite 402 At 501 N. Thompson, Conroe TX, Then It Will Take Place At The Montgomery County Courthouse Steps At 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX Or As Designated By The County Commissioner's Office. Per the Secretary, the estimated opening bid will be $440,031.17. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure

By /s/ Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2022 NO. 21-06-08771 § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § § § 457m JUDICIAL DISTRICT V. § § R&K SHAU( ENT, INC. (a/k/a RAND K § TRANSFERRED FROM COUNTY SHAIKH ENT INC.), SULEMAN BHIMANI § COURT AT LAW NUMBER TWO (2) and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, § DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY § INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE § Defendants. § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS NEW CANEY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Plaintiff,

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS

sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary's estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $44,003.12. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $44,003.12 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to Nemovi Law Group, APC. We will accept certified, or cashier's checks made payable to the bidder and endorsed to Nemovi Law Group, APC if accompanied by a notarized power of attorney or other notarized authorization authorizing Nemovi Law Group, APC to deposit the check into the firm's trust account on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred because of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not

TO: R&K Sham. Ent, Inc. (a/Ida R and K Shaikh Ent Inc.), Defendant, and to all whom it may concern: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of February, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom, located in the Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building 501 N. Thompson, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, the Special Commissioners, Bob Bagley, Robert Casey and Dorothy Woodall, will meet and proceed to hear the evidence from all parties hereto so as to enable them to fix the value of and assess the damages occasioned by the condemnation of the subject properly generally described as "Being a 0.0391 acre (1,702 square foot (Sq. Ft.)) tract of land located in the J. Eberly Survey, Abstract No. 193, Montgomery County, Texas, being out of and a pmt of a called 0.5169 acre tract of land, as deeded to Rand K Shaik Ent. Inc., and recorded in Montgome1y County Clerk's File Number (M.C.C.F. No.) 2003-150519."

The petition of New Caney Municipal Utility District, Plaintiff, was filed against R&K Shaik Ent Inc, (a/le/a Rand K Shaikh Ent Inc) Defendant, on June 23, 2021, in the County Court at Law, #2 of Montgomery County, Texas, transferred to the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County on August 6 2021, and is numbered 2 l -06-08771, and entitled New Caney Municipal Utility District v. R&K Shaik Ent, Inc. (a/k/a R and K Shaikh Ent Inc.), Suleman Bhimani and the United States of America, Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. This lawsuit is to acquire an easement through eminent domain and the hearing referenced above is to determine the fair market value of the easement and any damages to the remainder if any.

The casement being acquired is generally described as "Being a 0.0391 acre (1,702 square foot (Sq. Ft.)) tract of land located in the J. Eberly Survey, Abstract No. 193, Montgomery County, Texas, being out of and a part of a called 0.5169 acre tract of land, as deeded to R and K Shaik Ent. Inc., and recorded in Montgomery County Clerk's File Number (M.C.C.F. No.) 2003-150519." /s/ Bob Bagley Bob Bagley, Special Commissioner /s/ Robert Casey Robert Casey, Special Commissioner /s/ Dorothy Woodall Dorothy Woodall, Special Commissioner Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas, this the 28th day of December, 2021 (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller Clerk of the 457th Judicial District Court Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ Rebecca Manning Rebecca Manning, Deputy 12/28/2021 2:44:53 PM Published Dates: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 2022

guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner, or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 939-0772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 8294.00154. Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY *

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE *

Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 18th day of November, 2021, in favor of Point Aquarius Property Owners Association. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 18-05-06047-CV, in the 210th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 16th day of October, 2018, against Ronald Mabry, Sr..

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 4th day of January, 2022 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 1st day of February, 2022, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Ronald Mabry, Sr. had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $2,450.00 Delinquent Maintenance Fees 2. $2,000.23 Attorney Fees 3.

Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per year on the total amount of the judgment until paid 4. $308.67 court costs 5. $0.00 judgment credit And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property:

Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, APC and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained online or by phone. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Assert and protect your rights as a member of the armed forces of the United States. If you or your spouse is serving on active military duty, including active military duty as a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, please send written notice of the active-duty military service to the sender of this notice immediately. Date: January 3, 2022 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, APC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 585-7077 Sales Info: (916) 939-0772 Published Date: January 12, 19, 26, 2022

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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 8th day of March, 2017, in the case of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Amie C. Albert and Isa I. Albert, For (1) $1,030.20 principal sum (2) $1,747.00 attorney fees (3) 1,030.20 together with post-judgment interest at the rate of 5% per year until paid. (4) $0.00 court costs (none awarded in judgment) (5) $0.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 16-10-11554-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 10 day of January 2022, at 8:10 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot One (1 ), In Block Three (3), Of Montgomery Creek Ranch, Section Fourteen (14), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet Z, Sheet 2481, Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 9961 Western Ridge Way, Conroe, Texas 77385. ; and on 1 day of February, 2022, 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 Amie C. Albert and Isa I. Albert, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 10 day of January, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2022

Lot Twenty-four (24), Block Four (4), POINT AQUARIUS SUBDIVISION, Section One (1), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet 34, Map Records, Montgomery County, Texas.

Witness my hand this 4th day of January, 2022.

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas

By S. Closson, Sergeant Published Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2022 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.

TABC Public Notice Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Beer and Wine Retailer's Off-Premise Permit (BQ)

by RETAIL MANAGEMENT INC dba RMI 1440 Montgomery, to be located at,19293 Keenan Cutoff Road Montgomery Texas 77316.

Officer/Owner of Retail Management Inc corporation STEVE MORRIS, PRESIDENT. Published Dates: January 19 & 26, 2022

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-07-09147-CV Attorney Requesting Service Robert Prim 26310 Oak Ridge Dr Suite 12 The Woodlands TX 77380

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF TEXAS

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MARBAC, L.L.C. SOAH Docket No. 582-21-2735 TCEQ Docket No. 2021-0438-MWD Permit No. WQ0015880001

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

APPLICATION. Marbac, L.L.C., 9803 Highway 242, Suite 200-134, Conroe, Texas 77385, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015880001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 99,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on April 6, 2020.

The facility will be located at 17431 Farm-to-Market Road 1314, in Montgomery County, Texas 77302. The treated effluent will be discharged to a man-made channel; thence to an unnamed tributary; thence to West Fork San Jacinto River in Segment No. 1004 of the San Jacinto River Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is minimal aquatic life use for the man-made channel. The designated uses for Segment No. 1004 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code § 307.5 and the TCEQ implementation procedures (June 2010) for the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. This review has preliminarily determined that no water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses are present within the stream reach assessed; therefore, no Tier 2 degradation determination is required. No significant degradation of water quality is expected in water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses downstream, and existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. As a public courtesy, we have provided the following Web page to an online map of the site or the facility's general location. The online map is not part of the application or the notice: <https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44af bc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-95.34147%2C30.198416&level=12>. For the exact location, refer to the application.

The TCEQ Executive Director has prepared a draft permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Montgomery County Clerk, 210 West Davis Street, Suite 100, Conroe, Texas.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING. Considering directives to protect public health, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing via Zoom videoconference. A Zoom meeting is a secure, free meeting held over the internet that allows video, audio, or audio/video conferencing.

10:00 a.m. – February 28, 2022 To join the Zoom meeting via computer: https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com/Meeting ID: 161 803 1228 Password: TPDES1 or To join the Zoom meeting via telephone: (669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666 Meeting ID: 161 803 1228 Password: 440494 Visit the SOAH website for registration at: http://www.soah.texas.gov/ or call SOAH at 512-475-4993.

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding, which will occur at a later date, will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will address the disputed issues of fact identified in the TCEQ order concerning this application issued on May 26, 2021. In addition to these issues, the judge may consider additional issues if certain factors are met.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 26, Texas Water Code; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 TAC Chapter 80 and 1 TAC Chapter 155. The hearing will be held unless all timely hearing requests have been withdrawn or denied.

To request to be a party, you must attend the hearing and show you would be adversely affected by the application in a way not common to members of the general public. Any person may attend the hearing and request to be a party.

Only persons named as parties may participate at the hearing.

In accordance with 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, “Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH.” INFORMATION. If you need more information about the hearing process for this application, please call the Public Education Program, toll free, at 800-687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from Marbac, L.L.C. at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Justin Baca at 713-992-2907.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at 512-475-4993, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: January 14, 2022

Laurie Gharis, Chief Clerk Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Published Date: January 26, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Deborah Ann Smith, Deceased, were issued on January 6, 2022, in Cause No. 21-40669-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Wendy McCool.

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.

Wendy McCool, Representative, Estate of Deborah Ann Smith c/o: Dan Bayless, Attorney at Law 106 W. Houston Cleveland, Texas 77327 DATED the 14th day of January, 2022. /s/ Dan Bayless Dan Bayless Attorney for Wendy McCool State Bar No.: 24003283 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 Telephone: (281) 592-6400 Facsimile: (281) 592-6413 E-mail: danbaylesslaw@gmail.com Published Date: January 26, 2022

To: Monarch Vision Investment Group, LLC You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition to Quiet Title at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 7th day of February, 2022 before the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition to Quiet Title was filed in said court on this the 30th day of June, 2021, in this case, numbered 21-0709147-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Jody Tompkins are Plaintiffs and Monarch Vision Investment Group, LLC are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: COMES NOW, Jody Tompkins, Plaintiff, and files this Original Petition to Remove Cloud from Title against Defendants Monarch Vision Investment Group, LLC and Jeff Brown, as trustee for Defendant Monarch Vision Investment Group, LLC Plaintiff Tompkins purchased a property legally known as LOT(S) FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), PLAT OF MONTGOMERY TRACE, SECTION ONE (l), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET 1, SHEET(S) 104 AND 105 OF THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. (the “Property”) secured by a deed of trust on May 31, 2010. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition to Quiet Title on file in this suit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 22nd day of December, 2021.

(SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Rebecca Manning Rebecca Manning 12/22/2021 9:02:28 AM Published Dates: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Honorable 457th District Court of, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 29 day of June, 2021,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Patricia A. Hendley For (1) $1,584.69 Principal Sum. (2) $1994.52 Attorney Fees. (3) Post-Judgment Interest At The Rate Of Five Percent (5%) Per Annum On The Full Amount Of The Judgment Awarded Herein From The Date Hereof Until Paid. (4) $316.00 Court Costs. (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 21-0201594-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 27 day of December 2021, at 10:35 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Thirty-Four (34), In Block Two (2), Of Imperial Oaks Village, Section Two (2), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Thereof Recorded In Cabinet H, Sheet 96-B Of The Map Records, Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property'). More Commonly Known as 1627 Stonehaven Village Circle, Spring, Texas 77386; and on 1 day of February, 2022, 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 Patricia A. Hendley, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 27 day of December, 2021. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Date: January 12, 19, 26, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 21-42045-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Bobbie Jean Hoffpauir, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bobbie Jean Hoffpauir were issued on January 7, 2022 in Cause No. 21-42045-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Jewel Dianne Leal as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Bobbie Jean Hoffpauir, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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.

Dated this 19th day of January, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Jewel Dianne Leal, Independent Executor for the Estate of Bobbie Jean Hoffpauir State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: January 26, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 21-41602-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of John Madison Townley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Madison Townley were issued on January 14, 2022, in Cause No. 21-41602-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Judy McGraw as Independent Administrator, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of John Madison Townley, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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.

Dated this 25th day of January, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Judy McGraw, Independent Administrator for the Estate of John Madison Townley State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: January 26, 2022

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION UNDER TEXAS ESTATES CODE 401.003 22-42453-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR SUITE 590 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77381 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: TRACY ROY CLABORN, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Under Texas Estates Code 401.003 filed by Ivy Claborn, 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 County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on January 18, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42453-P The style being: ESTATE OF: TRACY ROY CLABORN 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 19th day of January, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 1/19/2022 12:12:35 PM Published Date: January 26, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of June L. O'Leary, Deceased, were issued on December 23, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41770-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Kellie A. Carlin.

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 and should address them in care of the representative at the address stated below. Representative, Estate of June L. O'Leary c/o Tootle Law, PLLC 215 West Bandera Road Suite 114-153 Boerne, Texas 78006 DATED January 18, 2022 /s/ Deena Herndon-Tootle Attorney for Administrator State Bar No. 24092508 deena@tootlelawfirm.com Phone: 830-433-7660 Published Date: January 26, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD A. SAMONTE (also known as “Richard Allen Samonte”), Deceased, were issued on January 13, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42097-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: STEVE WILSON. 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: The Strong Firm, P.C. Attn: Carissa Peterson 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 DATED the 24th day of January, 2021.

THE STRONG FIRM P.C. /s/ Carissa Peterson BRET L. STRONG State Bar No. 00795671 bstrong@thestrongfirm.com CARISSA PETERSON State Bar No. 24057618 cpeterson@thestrongfirm.com Two Hughes Landing 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 Fax: 281.210.1361 ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Published date: January 26, 2022

Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien.

T he sale will be gin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space.

Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365.

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Lacey Reyes: misc. items.

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Pet Talk: Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks: Adopting Senior Dogs An older dog can be a wonderful companion and add years of happiness to a pet owner.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — The day a family adopts a new dog is exciting for everyone, as dogs get a second chance at a happy life and owners find a new best friend. For older dogs, especially, being adopted into a comfortable home can make a world of difference for their health and happiness.

Harmony Peraza, a veterinary technician and project manager for the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Dog Aging Project, says senior dogs are often overlooked in the shelter for adoption but have the potential to make wonderful pets.

“You will be saving a life and giving a sweet companion a wonderful next chapter,” Peraza said.

Dogs are considered seniors at different age levels depending on their size. Generally, the larger the dog, the earlier they reach their senior years.

Larger breeds such as Labradors, Boxers, or German Shepherds are

considered seniors around 7 years old, while smaller dogs such as Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, or Miniature Poodles are considered seniors around 8 to 9 years of age.

Because senior dogs are fully grown, their personalities are much easier to identify than those of a puppy, allowing them to be more easily paired with a compatible family.

“When adopting an older dog, it is important to discuss the details of your household with the shelter or rescue staff,” Peraza said. “This conversation is the first step in discovering which adoptees will be better matched in a household with kids or other pets.”

It is good practice to introduce new dogs to other pets, family members, and parts of the home slowly, as it can take dogs around three weeks to adjust to a new environment. It is also important that these introductions are always made under close supervision to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

“Many senior dogs have lived in homes before and may be ahead of the curve on good manners

and some level of training,” Peraza said. “This possibility, combined with the calm demeanor and greater attention span of an older dog, can make them more receptive to training.”

H o w e v e r, b e c a u s e older dogs are more prone to mobility challenges, it is important for owners to be mindful of stairways or other potentially dangerous areas by using pet gates. Owners may also consider investing in pet stairs to help older dogs onto allowed furniture, as well as a pet ramp for ease in and out of the car.

Similarly, every senior dog comes with its own set of special health considerations.

“Getting your senior dog examined by a veterinarian soon after the adoption is a good idea,” Peraza said. “Because our seniors are aging more quickly than younger dogs, having a baseline for their current state of health is a great start.”

Daily exercise is crucial to a senior dog’s heath, barring any physical disabilities. The intensity of their activity should be appropriately matched with the dog’s stamina and

overall condition and level of health.

“Exercise also keeps your older dog cognitively engaged and mentally sharp,” Peraza said.

With just a few extra considerations, a senior dog can provide as much joy, excitement, and love to their new family as a younger dog or puppy would. In return, you can give your new friend a loving and supportive home for their golden years.

“Older dogs have just

as much ability to bond and make great memories with a new family as a puppy,” Peraza said. “Consider adopting a senior companion; they have got a great story to tell and so much love to give.”

The Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M is working to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence canine health and aging through research that asks pet owners to complete surveys about their dogs. To learn more, or to enroll your dog, visit

https://dogagingproject.or g.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be found on the Pet Talk website. Suggestions for future topics may be d i r e c t e d t o e d itor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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New Exhibit on Display at the Sam Houston Museum The Sam Houston Memorial Museum presents the new exhibit “12 Plus One.” This is an exhibition revealing the ongoing research by the museum of the twelve individuals listed on Sam H o u s t o n ’s p r o b a t e inventory in 1863 plus the one who was not listed.

Each of these people were born into slavery and though their journeys were different, all eventually found themselves working and caring for the Houston family. They performed duties that were essential to the success of Sam Houston’s legacy until becoming freed citizens after emancipation.

“The museum would like to further our research and expand our knowledge on Joshua, Eliza, Jeff and the other slaves associated with the Houston family,” said Jude Routh, Curator of Exhibits. “We owe a special thanks to Don Williams, PhD and history students of Zach Doleshal, PhD: Naomi Baum and Cobi Jones, with help from SHSU Thomason Room and the Huntsville Public Library for the most recent contributions to this research project.”

“This exhibit highlights two things to me,” said Derrick Birdsall, Museum Director. “First, sharing what we do know of Joshua, Eliza, Jeff, Tom, and the others. Secondly,

it highlights just how much we have yet to learn, and hope to learn, about the other enslaved people who lived and worked on the Houston farm.”

“12 Plus One” will be on display from January 13 – February 27, 2022 at the museum’s Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center located at 1402 19th Street.

The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is a part of Sam Houston State University and dedicated to preserving the memory of Sam Houston and his times. The museum complex is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. and Sunday samhoustonmemorialmus noon to 4:30 p.m. For e u m . c o m o r c a l l t h e more information, visit the museum at 936-294-1832. museum website at

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Community Rebel Joan Of ARC Honoring Texas History At Pilot Grove Cemetery, During Confederate Heroes Day Williams (Mary's husband) served as a Private in Company C 24 Regalia of the Texas State Troopers for the Confederate States 1863 and is buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery. He is her 2nd greatgrandfather (see attached photo) Distant relatives and confederate soldiers also buried there: Wesley Vick, who founded the cemetery, as well as J a s p e r Vi c k , M i l e s

Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Officer of Military Service Awards, HILARIE HICKS, visits the Pilot Grove cemetery in Yoakum Texas, where many of her ancestors are buried.

In interviewing RJOA HILARIE HICKS, she reported that she had some, not many, memories of going to Pilot Grove Cemetery as a child for what was called “Decoration Day Sunday”. HILARIE remembered, “My cousins called it "Eating Lunch with the Dead Folks".

MS. HICKS is a valued member of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter and contributes greatly to her RJOA Chapter, as well as all the RJOA Veterans efforts to honor our soldiers of All Wars. HILARIE being the youngest of 12 cousins, said she didn't go as many times to the Pilot Grove Cemetery as her cousins did and really had no real appreciation for who was buried there or why they went. It just seemed like a picnic where she just got to run around as a child and enjoy the unusual outdoors with family.

Oh, how she wishes now she had been old enough to talk to all those old

O ' N e i l l , W. M M c M u r r e y, F. M McMurrey, & Thomas Henry Key. As RJOA HILARIE HICKS was interviewed she responded, “As life always comes full circle, you'll see my cousins now as pall bearers for my 95 year old aunt Virginia White. I've also attached a picture of the Pilot Grove binder as well as a page from the binder that spoke to me.”

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Now, Rebel Joan Of Arc HILARIE is 51 with children of her own, and becoming more and more interested in these roots of our history. At the funeral, she spoke at length to her older cousin who told her lots of stories and said all she needed to do was ask the cemetery and they would send her a binder. The gentleman said, "heck, everyone in that thing is a relative!". He surprised her a few months later with a gigantic binder with tabs for the founding f a m i l i e s o f Yo a k u m . . . A L L HILARIE’s family!

He had secured the binder for her, by making copies of his.

What Kindness and Generosity! RJOA HILARIE HICKS was so excited!

Here are some interesting facts (“Proofs”) she learned about her family between those pages: Mary C. Williams her 2nd greatgrandmother, was the first adult buried in that cemetery and is listed on the Texas Historical Marker (see attached photo).

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ALL OUR TEXAS AND AMERICAN FAMILIES DESERVE TO BE HONORED AND REMEMBERED, AND THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC 2721 CHAPTER, OF THE U N I T E D DAUGHTERS OF THE C O N F E D E R A C Y,

HOPES THIS STORY INSPIRES OUR MONTGOMERY C O U N T Y C O M M U N I T Y RESIDENTS TO INVESTIGATE THEIR FAMILY HISTORY TO KNOW AND HONOR THIER ANCESTORS.

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