Montgomery County News, January 31, 2024 by Monte West

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Texas VFW Post 12223: Feeding Weekly The Troops in Eagle Pass Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 7 5 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 33.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.16/g, a difference of $2.57/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.59/g while the highest was $4.16/g, a difference of $2.57/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today. The national average is down 4.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.2 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 29, 2023: $3.09/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g) January 29, 2022: $2.99/g (U.S. Average: $3.36/g) January 29, 2021: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g) January 29, 2020: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g) January 29, 2019: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) January 29, 2018: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g) January 29, 2017: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g) January 29, 2016: $1.59/g (U.S. Average: $1.81/g) January 29, 2015: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) January 29, 2014: $3.07/g (U.S. Average: $3.27/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.93/g, up 13.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.79/g. San Antonio- $2.72/g, up 8.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.64/g. Austin- $2.75/g, up 7.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.67/g. “We've seen the national average price of gasoline bounce back up after cold weather related refinery shutdowns pushed up the wholesale price of gasoline. Plus, recent GDP data and new attacks in the Red Sea have pushed oil prices to their rjas Jr highest level since November," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While prices have inched up and may continue to slowly rise, I believe the larger increases will be witnessed in a few weeks as we enter mid-February, lasting through April or May, during which the national average could rise 35 to 85 cents per gallon. Other issues and tensions could complicate how quickly prices rise or how high they go, so while the rise is not completely charted, it could deviate from our expectations." SOURCE GasBuddy

Texas Army National Guard soldiers along with Texas VFW Cook Team members

by MCN contributing Pass. V F W C o o k Te a m s writer, Ruben Borjas Jr began arriving on Friday The VFW mission of afternoon, to prepare for #StillServing was on full the event, with dozens of display in Eagle Pass, at briskets started in the early Base Camp Charlie, across evening, since they took from the Maverick County the longest time to cook. A i r p o r t o n S a t u r d a y, Members from each team January 27th. Ten VFW s t a y e d o n l o c a t i o n Posts from across the State overnight to attend to their of Texas, including VFW s m o k e r s . V F W P o s t P o s t 1 2 2 2 3 i n 12223, started 10 racks of Montgomery, sent their ribs shortly after and Cook Teams to ’Feed the treated all the teams to a Troops’ of Task Force late night evening snack, Eagle, in an event designed while other teams took on to provide BBQ and all the t h e b r e a k f a s t fixings to soldiers of Texas responsibilities later in the Army National Guard as morning. Chicken was well the Texas State Guard started after the briskets ( u n a r m e d s o l d i e r s ) , were rested, then sausage stationed on the US- was the last item to be Mexico border. It was the smoked, taking the least second year that the VFW amount of time to cook. had fed the troops in Eagle T e x a s V F W S t a t e

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were located. All were grateful for the meals provided. The VFW holds no animosity against the Border Patrol, nor their union, which are generally s u p p o r t i v e o f Te x a s Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to occupy the park. ’’For the VFW coming out here and taking time out of their week, I think it’s an amazing thing,’’ said Sergeant Sampson, who has been at Base Camp Charlie for nearly a year. ’’For someone who has been in the Texas National Guard for 12 years, I’m just as impressed as the newly arrived to camp. This is awesome.’’ See VFW, page 2

Market Street Announces 2024 Change For Charity Recipients

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Montgomery County charities will benefit from the thousands of dollars in change inserted in Market Street’s premium parking meters throughout the year Community......2, 3, 4, 9, 10 as the shopping, dining and entertainment destination Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 announces the beneficiaries Church Directory..............5 of the 2024 Change for Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Charity program: Executive Women’s Alliance of Vision

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Commander Larry Sanders, and other state officials were on-hand at Base Camp Charlie, to welcome and salute the troops before the lunch service began. ’’The VFW is like a machine, Everyone operated well, and there were no problems,’’ said Sanders. ’’We never forget our troops on the border.’’ Besides feeding Base Camp Charlie, Sanders and his Cook Teams had enough leftover from their original tasks, that they sent food down to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. where TXARNG Troops, State Troopers from Texas and Florida, as well as personnel from the U.S. Border Patrol who operate from their boat launch

Program, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in The Woodlands. During the 4th quarter, Market Street will support local public schools by donating to the school that wins The Sing-Off, scheduled for December 5, 2024. The Woodlands Car Club also generously raises money for the Change for Charity recipients throughout the year at their events, held the first Sunday of each month. Their contributions, coupled with the amount donated to Market Street’s 68 parking meters make up the total amount given to a selected charity each quarter. “We are honored to have been able to give back more

than $300,000 to the local community since the Change for Charity program began,” says Noemi Gonzalez, marketing director at Market Street. “Our generous visitors to Market Street along with guests to The Woodlands Car Club events are who makes this program possible.” The program’s firstq u a r t e r b e n e f i c i a r y, E x e c u t i v e Wo m e n ’s Alliance of Vision Program, is a nonprofit executive women’s organization that provides personal and professional development for its members alongside educational outreach programs for young women through EWA’s Women of Vision program. Scholarships are provided

to the young women in the Women of Vision program upon graduation, to attend institutions of higher education for purposes of facilitating their entry into business and/or professional careers. The second-quarter beneficiary, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to putting God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Their goal is to empower communities and provide strength, stability, and selfreliance through affordable housing. W a l k t o E n d A l z h e i m e r ’s i n T h e

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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Forms Innovation Council With Houston Exponential The Woodlands, TX – T h e Wo o d l a n d s A r e a Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with Houston Exponential to form The Innovation Council to improve the innovation ecosystem in South Montgomery County and integrate better with the greater Houston innovation community. The council's objective is to identify and support the innovation economy by providing advocacy, marketing and connection opportunities and resources to innovation/technologyoriented businesses and organizations. The Houston region is often not recognized as a top hub for innovation, this has prompted business and community leaders to invest in innovation to diversify the area economy and to promote existing technology and innovation. The Chamber formally added a goal to its Strategic Plan to be a “Catalyst for Innovation a n d Te c h n o l o g y i n t h e Region” and entered a formal agreement with Houston Exponential to create the Innovation Council. “We are proud to partner with Houston Exponential to promote innovation in the region,” said J.J. Hollie, President & CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Woodlands is a hotbed of innovation, boasting forward-thinking, cuttingedge innovators in medicine, life sciences, energy and many more industries. Through the Innovation Council, the Chamber will fulfill our responsibility to support the growth of this crucial part of our business community.” Natara Branch, President & CEO of Houston Exponential said, “We're excited to embark on this journey with The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce; a collaboration aligned with our commitment to supporting thriving ecosystems and driving innovation for economic opportunity. The Innovation Council, we believe, will channel collective wisdom, unlock unprecedented potential, and build an innovation legacy in the Woodlands area.” The Innovation Council will host a Kickoff Reception on Wednesday, January 31, 5:00PM 7:00PM at 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX. The Innovation Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month, 1:30PM - 2:30PM at the Chamber office located at 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX. Monthly meetings are open to members of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Sports Sports Kansas City Chiefs Advance to the Super Bowl Beating the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

Baltimore, Maryland: The AFC Divisional game took place in chilly Baltimore, yet the tempers were hot. Although the Baltimore Ravens decisive defeat of the Houston Texans the previous week in their playoff game 3410; they would face the prepared and polished Super Bowl champions. A minor altercation occurred during the coin toss. Both teams were hyped up for the championship game. A few defensive stars from their past like Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs were paraded on the field to motivate the fans and players, yet the Kansas City Chiefs were at the top of their game on both sides of the ball defeating the top seeded and hometown favorite Ravens 17-10 to

advance to the Super Bowl. The championship game pitted two talented quarterbacks with differing styles with the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Ravens' Lamar Jackson. Patrick was poised and confident with one of the best tight ends in the league with Travis Kelce. Travis is an impact player who had eleven (11) receptions for one hundred and sixteen (116) yards with a couple of clutch catches for third and fourth down conversions. Patrick finished the day with thirty (30) completions on thirtynine (39) attempts for two hundred and forty-one (241) yards with one (1) touchdown. He connected with Kelce for a nineteen (19) yards score in the first quarter. The Chiefs had a beautiful touchdown reception called back for a holding penalty. Their running game was headed by Isiah Pacheco who ran

hard all afternoon stacking up sixty-eight (68) yards on twenty-four (24) carries. The Ravens struck back with their $50 million quarterback Lamar Jackson as he threw a perfect pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers for a thirty (30) yard touchdown that tied the game 7-7 in the first quarter. However, Jackson had a number of batted balls. In fact, on one such occasion, he caught his own pass and rushed for a first down. He ended the day with twenty (20) completions for two hundred and seventy-two (272) yards. In addition, Jackson rushed for fiftyfour (54) yards on eight (8) carries. The standout receiver for the Raven's Zay Flowers caught a pass in the closing seconds of the third quarter and added a touting penalty that pushed the Ravens further away from the endzone. In the same series of downs,

Flowers tried to dive into the endzone before he broke the plane of the endzone and fumbled the ball. Penalties plagued the Ravens with five (5) fifteen (15) yards penalties including a number of roughing the passer calls. Kansas City won the turnover battle with an interception and fumble recovery. Drue Tranquill led the Chiefs with eight (8) solo tackles. Ex-Texans defensive back Justin Reid

got a rare sack on Lamar Jackson. I was moved by the Ravens' coach John Harbaugh who quoted Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Words of wisdom for all of us. In other NFL action, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lion 34-31. The biggest game

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from page 1 Soldiers at Base Camp Charlie were appreciative of the BBQ Meal, and some newly arrived on base thought it was an everyday occurrence. But the Texas VFW team is looking for ways to provide meals to the other Te x a s Ta s k F o r c e s stationed along the border. ’’I think it’s a great gesture, ’’ said Specialist Celeste. ’’And I believe it is appreciated by all service members here.’’ Texas VFW State Commander, second from left, poses with TXARNG soldiers, at Shelby Park, before they dig The idea of feeding in for some BBQ, smoked by VFW Cook Teams at Base Camp Charlie, near the Maverick County Airport North the troops is nothing new of Eagle Pass

Texas Army National Guard soldiers gather in the mess hall at Base Camp Charlie awaiting their plates of BBQ make by Texas VFW Cook Teams from across the state

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for the league is now slanted with the AFC divisional champions the Kansas City Chiefs facing the NFC divisional champions San Francisco 49ers. The Super Bowl will be played on February 11, 2024, in the Allegiant Stadium located in Paradise, Nevada starting at 5:30 p.m., so read all about it in your hometown paper.

soldiers to the homeland were welcomed with hot meals at ANZAC buffets. Other organizations have done events at bases scattered around The Nation. It is done to encourage soldiers looking for a touch of home. In addition, the idea of something different than the daily cold lunches that are usually served at the Texas base camp; does indeed make the Texas VFW’s offering to the soldiers stationed at Base Camp Charlie a very welcomed deviation from the norm. The VFW is not only committed to troops on the border, but they make efforts to help veterans to get the benefits they deserve. They are active in

helping school children understand the United States Flag, and be Patriotic in coming to know Our Country's history, and its history in making The World a better and safer place. The VFW partners with Boy Scouts in retiring American flags, and recognizing First Responders and Police who tirelessly serve our communities. Not to mention, the VFW helps Veterans who need to be visited in home or at hospitals. If a veteran needs a wheelchair, walker or cane, they’ll find one. There is no length that the VFW will not climb to achieve a mission. And if it takes driving hundreds of miles, dragging a large smoker in tow, all in a

Woodlands, the program’s third-quarter recipient, has a mission to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® i s t h e w o r l d ' s l a rg e s t fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Market Street – The Woodlands is a 560,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle mixed-use property located in The Wo o d l a n d s , Te x a s , approximately 25 miles north of Houston across from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. For additional information on Market Street, visit https://shopatmarketstreet. com.

mission to satisfy TXARNG appetites on the Texas-Mexico border, then that’s what the VFW will do. Thanks go out to all the VFW Posts that sent Cook Teams to Eagle Pass to Feed the Troops. They include Posts: 12160 S i n t o n , 7 11 0 - N e w Braunfels, 1480 Kerrville, 12223 M o n t g o m e r y, 9 7 6 1 Crosby, 8539 - Lampassa, 12041 - Lytle, 6873 Abilene. In addition, VFW Motorcycle Groups Unfortunately, the date 7 and 20, were on hand to for Interfaith’s Celebration meet and greet the troops. of Excellence Gala was Ruben can be reached listed incorrectly on the a t : previous press release sent ruben@montgomerycount last week. It should read Saturday, April 20th not ynews.net Friday, April 20th.

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Weekly Columns Title: The Art of Financial Planning: Insights from Pendle Hill Advisors In my role at Pendle Hill Advisors, one of the most rewarding aspects is guiding clients through the complexities of financial planning. Contrary to popular belief, financial planning extends far beyond just managing investments; it's about creating a holistic strategy that considers all aspects of one's financial life. Understanding Financial Planning Financial planning involves a comprehensive review and analysis of various financial aspects. This includes not just investments but also retirement planning, risk management, and future goal setting. The objective is to create a coherent strategy that aligns with personal goals and risk tolerance. This process encompasses various elements, such as cash flow analysis to understand and manage daily financial needs, estate planning to

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Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz Brought to you by Megan Stultz and Coffee & Contracts Wo n d e r i n g h o w financially prepared you are for owning a home? Before working in real estate, I didn't understand

all the lingo. Things like “debt-to-income ratio (DTI)” would rattle around in my head. But let me tell you, now I know that understanding your DTI is like having a secret weapon in your home-owning journey. Simply put, your DTI is

the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes to paying your monthly debt payments. It's a tool that lenders use to evaluate how much additional debt you can handle. U n d e r s t a n d a b l y, calculating your own DTI might sound like a daunting

Congratulations ‘Kid of the Week’

Autumn This week we have cute little Autumn who is four years old. She was with her parents at Slice of Amish getting some cheese a while back. Autumn’s favorite television show is Bluey, but she watches Arthur sometimes as well. She is able to count to 10, which is good, and she knows her ABCs. Autumn attends day school, and loves her dolls and other toys. She is still undecided about career at this point, but Autumn is still very young, so she still has time to decide on her future. Good Luck Autumn, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Kid of the Week’.

Congratulations “SOCKS” ‘Pet of the Week’

Meet SOCKS. A lovable 3 year old Tabby or American Wirehair, according to the iOS cat identifier. Socks showed up at the house of Kevin Barnes, a building owner in Old Town, while he was feeding some outdoor cats. Barnes noticed Socks wanted to go inside, but Kevin already had two cats who don’t like competing cats in his household. Sock was a previous indoor cat, and he had been previously neutered. So Barnes decided to bring Socks to his building across from the Community Building on College Street in Historic Montgomery. Now Socks has a large multi-story place to roam to his heart's content, and he is secure again from the elements. He has made friends with everyone in the building. Socks sleeps in Kevin’s second floor office. He gets fed in the morning, then meows at all the office doors for attention. Of which Socks so most assuredly deserves. No one knows how he lost his previous home, but that doesn’t matter. This important thing is that he now has a home, and he is well loved. Good Luck SOCKS, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Pet of the Week’.

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task. Here a few DTI thresholds to know: Over 50%: You have a high level of debt. Consequently, lenders might hesitate to approve a mortgage loan because adding more debt to your plate is risky. 43% to 50%: This is also a high debt level, but you may be able to make it work. You should, however, strive for a lower ratio for better rates and financial security. 36% to 41%: Now you're on your way. With a DTI in this range, you've got a good balance between debt and income, and lenders are more likely to give you a thumbs-up for a loan. Below 36%: Congrats! You're in the gold standard zone. With debt levels hovering here, you'll have access to new loans or lines of credit. If you have any questions, give me a call. I'm here to help however I can. -Megan Stultz Call or Text 936-5372587 Megan@MeganStultz. com www.FairwaterWestm ont.com

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben My Time at The Border Borjas Jr, Columnist Ruben’s Montgomery Musings This column may upset some, and maybe make some see the light, but it needed to be written. I went to the TexasMexico border last week on a three fold mission. I had Veterans of Foreign Wars work in Feeding the Troops stationed in Eagle Pass with my VFW Post 12223. I visited my nephew, who is a Captain with the Texas

Army National Guard, and I wanted to go to Shelby Park, located at the heart of the border fight between Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and President Joe Biden. I had dinner with my nephew Thursday night, and the enchiladas along the border are more authentic than in Montgomery County, and this was the best restaurant in Eagle Pass.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 63. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

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But I still prefer what we have here, hands down. We are all used to Tex-Mex, and going back to authentic chow is fine every once in a while, but it’s not what we are used to. And I’m positive if the shoe were on the other foot, they’d feel the same way. I’m pleased, as probably most are in Texas and even New York, Chicago, and other Socialist city mayors, in how Gov. Abbott has shown Trump-like leadership along the border. Thankfully Mexico is responding, and sending back migrants to the Southern part of their country. The people of Piedras Negras, the town opposite of Eagle Pass, don't want migrants in their town either. Presidents have clashed with the Supreme Court before. Andrew Jackson and Franklin Roosevelt come to mind, but I don’t recall a governor doing it. The recent Supreme Court decision ordering Texas, a sovereign state, to vacate Shelby Park, only to aid a federal agency, at the direction of a bad President, so that illegal immigration is able to continue? That does not pass the smell test. The immigration issue is obviously the hottest topic this election cycle. And Democrats and Republicans in Name Only (RINOs), who fear a solved immigration problem will dissolve the

issue. They don’t realize that the 10 plus million illegal migrants still need to be deported. And not to mention the millions of military age men, from countries who hate the United States, and whose aim is not to Pledge Allegiance to the United States. If only those Justices could have grasped that, their terrible ill-fated decision could have been avoided. I saw an illegal migrant caught on video who hauntingly said, and I paraphrase ’’You will know who I am very soon.’’ And he didn’t look Central or South American to me. That is scary stuff, and Democrats don’t seem to mind the madness. I’ve written about the Cloward-Piven Strategy before, and if you don’t know it by now, then Google

it. Essentially, I’m depending on you guys to inform other less informed citizens, so they can learn about the dangers of the Democratic Party and the warped Democrat mind. The illegal migrants themselves are telling Gov. Abbott to send them to New York or Chicago because of their sanctuary cities status. So Greg obliges. Chicago’s stance against the bus companies has no ground. And I’m taking schadenfreude in those cities' busted budgets and bad leadership that have brought on their consequences. The citizens of those Democrat wastelands are now finally understand-

ing the damaging ways of their leftist voting patterns. And the chickens have come to roost. It has finally hit them that voting Democrat is bad, and they have been red pilled by their own bad decisions. On Friday morning, I went to Shelby Park, where I did a little on-scene investigation. It was a little busy, since Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, were visiting. The TXARNG Public Affairs Officer knew of my existence, but with dignitaries visiting, there was no sense in bothering him, so I snapped a few pictures and went back to my hotel room to do some work. Later I arrived at Camp Charlie where the bulk of the TXARNG are housed, in a pop-up city next to the

Maverick County Airport North of Eagle Pass. Thankfully the recent rains knocked down a lot of the dust that would normally invade every nook and cranny of my being, so I was appreciative of that. My VFW, along with nine other cook teams from around Texas, began showing up. Soon everyone started cooking. I stayed till about midnight, then I had to sleep, since the PAO from Shelby Park was expecting me the next morning. On Saturday morning, with the dignitaries having left the area, I was finally allowed into Shelby Park. I went in with a freelance journalist from San Angelo, and the CNN Turkey Washington DC Bureau Chief. Believe it or not, Turkey is very interested in our border situation. And not too long ago, representatives from Egypt came to study our border, to better handle their shared line with the Gaza Strip. Thankfully my hotel was less than 10 minutes from the park, so I was able to get the requisite amount of sleep to remain awake. I wanted to observe the actual conditions on the ground. And despite what the Socialist media says. What’s going on at Shelby Park now, makes Gov. Abbott look like a genius, as compared to the ‘Bumbling’ Joe Biden. Walking just feet from the waters of the Rio Grande amongst the walls of razor wire, I was humbled. Texas Troops are holding the line here. It’s a justified action. It’s effective and shows real leadership that is coming from the Texas Governor’s Mansion. Just last month, untold numbers were crossing without opposition, and now there’s … nothing. I wished that it could have happened earlier, but at least it has been done, and it’s making a difference. Feeding the Troops for lunch last Sunday really made my week. The Texas VFW was proud to salute the young members of the

TXARNG, who have had their lives interrupted because of Sleepy Joe Biden. They could be finishing college, or be in trade school, or working at their normal 9 to 5. Who knows how long their mission will continue. Obviously, Joe Biden has to be voted out of office, as well as Democrat Senators, and Congressman. Virtually every Democrat has to go. They’ve shown nothing but disdain for America, while enriching themselves. And there are still plenty of uninformed voters out there, ready to vote against their self interest in being successful in life. So I need your help in getting the word out. Obviously, what I saw in Shelby Park needs to continue. Gov. Abbott is doing the right thing, no matter the Supreme Court's decision. The fact that there was no opinion associated with the vote, well, it makes their choice sound weak. There was no ‘tell me why?’ If I were the Governor I would have ignored the order as well. There were conflicting issues, over proper immigration law, a state's sovereignty, and a federal agency's authority. In any case, it’s Joe Biden’s fault. Right now, Texas is the solution to the border situation. The Rio Grande can’t be dredged. It can’t be electrified. And until President Donald Trump is reelected, and the U.S. Border Patrol is unleashed to actually do its job. I’m convinced Texas will stand fast. We definitely need to round up and deport all the illegal migrant men of military age first. And how do we do that, you say? A bounty system. For money, people will turn in their own cousins. But until that time, Governor Greg Abbott will essentially be the U.S. Border Czar. And more power to him. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net

MCTXSheriff Crisis Intervention Team Deputies Win Prestigious Award MCTXSheriff Crisis Intervention Team Deputies Win Prestigious Award The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is full of men and women who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty. Today, we would like to highlight a few of those individuals. On January 26, 2024, The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI – Greater Houston Area) held an awards banquet where four Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputies were recognized for their compassionate

responses to members of the public who were in serious crisis situations. Deputies Robert Burkett, Jay Villalobos, Lizbeth Rodriguez, and Specialist Jeff Lackey were recipients of the NAMI Greater Houston "C.I.T. Deputy of the Quarter" Award. Notably, Specialist Jeff Lackey was specifically honored for this work in safely talking a suicidal jumper off an 8th floor ledge, convincing him to come down peacefully and receive mental health treatment.

Pictured left- right: Deputy Burkett, Villalobos, Rodriguez, and Specialist Lackey

Sheriff Rand Henderson noted, "I am so proud to lead such a compassionate and professional group. These four symbol-

ize the care and concern all our deputies bring to Montgomery County every day. Well done!”

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Pie in The Sky: Eclectic and Evolving Restaurant Review by Ruben Borjas Jr. It’s a place where coworkers or moms go on their day out to gather. Or where older couple’s meet to reminisce about the old neighborhood, or random friends converge over a cup of soup and slice of pie. It’s a setting that definitely can be described as … eclectic and evolving. And whatever you are there for, it should begin with a savory and end with a sweet. I’m in Conroe’s Switch this week, the little town east of Montgomery proper and the Lake Creek Settlement, where I’m being challenged to explore a little more of the county that ‘Montgomery COUNTY News’ represents. And since I was in the mood for pie, what better place is there to rest my weary bones for a while, than at a place with ‘pie’ in its name. ‘Pie In The Sky’ (Pie or Pies), is located at 3600 North Loop 336 West, in Conroe. Pie’s motto, ‘Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often,’ or another one that I saw, “Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind,” or my favorite, ‘Sit Down and Take a Slice Off,’ all have the feeling of a place that is welcoming. It’s the sort of place where you can see business deals being discussed, or recipes being swapped. I’m sure a few war stories have been bandied back and forth. And I’d wouldn’t be surprised if discussions on the Theory of Relativity haven’t taken place inside those walls. Pie just has the feel of a

cafe near a college campus, with intellectuals around every corner. But I wasn’t there to talk. For me, it was all about the food. And in keeping with my vow to digest like an alligator, I started digging in. I first tried the ‘Kicked Up French Toast’. Too bad Emil Lagasse didn’t invent

cream, and berries, my brain was near exploding trying to count the layers of flavor in this masterpiece. I was impressed with the texture. It held its shape on the outside and was soft and delicious on the inside. And the taste was indescribable. It was so pleasing to the palate, that you really didn’t

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this dish. When you first look at it, you immediately think. “I gotta take a picture of this,” for it’s a real art piece. Made with 2 oneinch thick slices of Challah bread, dipped in a batter that was like no-other I’ve ever tasted. If I were handed a Kippah I would have worn it. The cream cheese in the middle, which bound each slice of bread together like superglue, held the line as if resisting an enemy charge. Topped with powdered sugar, house made whipped

need the syrup, which warrants perfection if you ask me. Even two days later when I had the rest for breakfast, it still held its shape. Next, I tried the Chicken Pot Pie, and I paired it with some Coleslaw, thinking of hot and cold tongue, and I’m glad I did. And you know, with this one, I’d buy some time, and let it cool a bit. Crack the crust a bit in several places, and let a little steam dissipate. Take a little break and discuss those

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

summer plans, quantum mechanics, or sewing. Give the ebullition of the juices some time to a condense, and thicken (gosh, now I’m talking like an intellectual). Yo u w o n ’ t b u r n y o u r tongue, and your brunch or lunch will be that much better, and the savoriness will be a great way to

counter the sweet to soon embrace your table. Don’t even think about buying anything pot pie related from the grocery store ever again. This dish is worth taking home and reheating. Heck, take four or five. Freeze ‘em. You won’t be disappointed. I next had a bowl of Tomato Basil Soup. Now, I make my own soups, and I enjoy my version of tomato basil. And embarrassingly I admit, I didn’t know I was making it wrong this whole

Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936-5821977 Church of St. John, Hope Tabernacle Mt. Sinai Baptist, retreat and wildlife center, Pastor David Whitaker Bethel Road, Montgomery, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Meets at 18961 Freeport 936-597-4668 Rd., Montgomery, 936-597Dr Montgomery Union Grove Baptist 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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time. I immediately noticed some texture, which took me aback. There was a leaf of basil and bits and pieces of other ingredients. Pies uses an immersion blender, while I blitz (blend) mine. Next time I intend to hold back some ingredients. Ah, who am I kidding. On Mondays and Tuesdays I’ll take two bowls to go, and freeze one. Be sure and ask for some garlic rounds to dip in the soup, they make a great pair together. For desert. I had a slice of … every pie the place had to offer, and a bit of every cake ball. There is no sense in going to Pie In The Sky, and not ordering anything sweet. You’d have to have your head examined. So eat the sweets like I did. But do it in moderation, unlike I did. I went home and my blood glucose meter read not a number, but, ‘ARE YOU CRAZY!!!’ Just trust me, they know what they are doing at Pies. Their tried and true methods are textbook. They mean to please. Their aim is on target. And I’m surprised dentists haven’t started leaving their cards at the store.

Owner Marlene Stuvler, is descendant from a Conroe convenience store chain family. She tried college but it didn’t, and wound up back at the store. She started making pies in the mid-90s at her family’s store. Now that did take. In the early 2000s, she received some land on the current store's footprint. And in going with the flow of an unproven adventure, she named her place after the idiomatic expression “Pie in the Sky,” perhaps to the chagrin of her banker, but it’s not anymore. Pie is forever eclectic and evolving. Stuvler is a strong woman, and she’s given rise to the place. For it’s a great place to hangout, inside or out. If you haven’t made the trip, I'd advise you to put it on your bucket list. It’s a one of a kind sweets shop in the county, and perhaps the region. I doubt anyone would have the tenacity to pull it off like she did. For you can’t recreate spontaneity. Pie In The Sky has already done it … and it can’t be done again. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net

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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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AUCTION AD NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlords lien. Sale is 10:00 AM, February 8th, 2024. Property will be sold to highest bidder at the time of auction. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to withdraw property from sale or not accept any bidder. Property will be sold in entire contents of each individual storage unit. Property includes contents of spaces of following tenants: Kristofer Grau, Jerry Metcalf, Zanndra Musachia, & Natalia Martin. Property being sold includes the following: Household items, and boxes. Contact Tall Pines Storage- 105, 6421 Hwy 105 W suite A Conroe Tx 77304, (281)560-4331. Published Dates: January 24 and 31, 2024 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlord's lien. Sale is 10 AM on Thursday, February 8th. Property will be sold to highest bidder at the time of auction. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to withdraw property from sale or not accept any bidder. Property will be sold in entire contents of each individual storage unit. Property includes contents of spaces of following tenants: Jody Daley, Ebony F Williams, Jacob R Lehde. Property being sold includes the following: boxes, totes, toys, dog cages, baseball equipment, lamp, duffle bags, furniture, and window air conditioner units. Contact Tall Pines Storage- 1488, 8215 FM 1488, Magnolia Tx. 77354, (281) 560-4355. Published Dates: January 24th and January 31st, 2024 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. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by space. General description or property being sold includes contents such as household/personal goods/misc. items in spaces of following tenants. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365.

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Alicia Bennight, Maria Chavira, Bradley Elkins, Luis Gamez, Tiffiny Watley Published Dates: January 24, 31, 2024 STATE OF TEXAS

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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 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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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: 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

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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:

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 21st day of December, 2023. Constable Gene DeForest Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ P. Hubbard P. Hubbard Deputy

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

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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, 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:

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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Cause Number 23-44885-P On the 4th day of January 2024, Letters of Administration upon the Estate of MARILYN HOGAN., Deceased, were issued to DANA ROBINSON, Independent Administrator by the Probate Court Number One of Montgomery County, Texas, in cause number 23-44885-P pending upon the docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is DANA ROBINSON, Independent Administrator of the Estate of MARILYN HOGAN, Deceased, c/o The Borger Law Firm PLLC, 21 Waterway Avenue, Suite 300-#97, The Woodlands, Texas 77380: Telephone: 832-263-2100 Fax: 866-211-7925 Email: david.borger@borgerlaw.com. TX Bar Number: 24029451 Published Date: January 31, 2024

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$2,578.53 Principal Sum $6,473.08 Attorney Fees and expenses

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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 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at New Caney Impound & Services located at: 23643 Roberts Rd. New Caney, TX. 77357; 713-467-6863 on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 9:00am in accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A Published Date: January 31, 2024

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: 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. Levied on the 12 day of January, 2024 as the property of FEDERICO ALEJANDRO ELSA ALEJANDRO 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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 24-46024-P CLERK OF THE COURT L. BRANDON STEINMANN PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD ROBERT MARKOWITZ 18735 WEST COOL BREEZE MONTGOMERY TX 77356 THE STATE OF TEXAS

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 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: TRACT 1: GEO: 0052200106500 LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (!), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0052200106600 LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (I), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 0052200106400 LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION ONE (!), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 579 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 12th day of January, 2024 as the property of 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 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A L A N D L O R D L E I N B I D S W I L L B E A C C E P T E D O N L I N E AT www.storageauction.com S TA R T I N G O N 0 1 / 3 1 / 2 4 C O N T E N T S A R E MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED, KRYSTAL HARDY, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: January 24, 31, 2024 CITATION BY PUBLICATION FIRST-AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 24-45948-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. BRANDON STEINMANN DAVID S BORGER PO BOX 959 21 WATERWAY AVENUE SUITE 300-#97 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER KNUTSON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the First-Amended Application to Determine Heirship filed by KELSEY KNUTSON, 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 January 22, 2024. The file number of said matter being: 24-45948-P The style being: ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER KNUTSON 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 23rd day of January, 2024. (SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Kiarra Flores 1/23/2024 12:48:35 PM Kiarra Flores, Deputy Clerk Published Date: January 31, 2024

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TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN JOYCE PENNINGTON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Gary Hartmann Pennington, 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 No. 1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on January 23, 2024. The file number of said matter being: 24-46024-P The style being: ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN JOYCE PENNINGTON 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 25th day of January, 2024. (SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Dena Mizell 1/25/2024 3:00:43 PM Dena Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: January 31, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PAUL W. DARBY, JR. were issued on 10/24/2024, in Docket No. 23-45324-P, pending in the Statutory Probate Court Number One of Montgomery County, Texas, to Ruth Darby. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: c/o Lisa J. Mathews 2040 N. Loop 336 W. Ste. 212 Conroe, TX 77304 Dated the 25th day of January, 2024. /s/ Lisa J. Mathews Attorney for Executor of the Estate of PAUL W. DARBY, JR. Published Date: January 31, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Sandford B. Collins, Deceased, were issued on January 10, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45803-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Randall Clay Turner. 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: Robin L. Apostolakis Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384 DATED January 24, 2024. By: /s/Robin L. Apostolakis Robin L. Apostolakis State Bar No. 24045416 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: January 31, 2024 CITATION BY PUBLICATION SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 23-45369-P CLERK OF THE COURT L. BRANDON STEINMANN PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD HOWARD M KAHN PO BOX 3466 HOUSTON TX 77253 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: LAUREN ELISE RIPPLEY, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Supplemental Application to Determine Heirship filed by Brenda Rippley and Alex Nicole Villarreal, 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 No. 1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on January 09, 2024. The file number of said matter being: 23-45369-P The style being: ESTATE OF: LAUREN ELISE RIPPLEY 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 10th day of January, 2024. (SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Dena Mizell 1/10/2024 10:48:42 AM Dena Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: January 31, 2024

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Rebel Joan of ARC Sends Out 2023 with All Its Successes And Welcomes The Challenges Of 2024! Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy celebrates the end of a very successful year at the Walden Yacht Club with their grand annual Dinner and Dance. The magnificent ladies of Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter look forward to 2024 and all their upcoming plans for their chapter, organization, and their community. All was celebrated in love and with the usual grand flare of the Rebel Joan Of Arc style. These Belles and their Beaus certainly know how to command a Dance Floor! President JENNY LEHR welcomed all her Attendees and thanked Chairman ELAINE COLLINGS, who saw to it that all was perfect for their grand event. DIANNE KEBODEAUX is an artist with exceptional talents and she created all the Centerpieces that adorned

Standing Left: George and Shelia Williamson,Tim and Shana Arthur, Carl and Lyn Howard, Anna Greathouse, Barbara Eddleman, kneeling- Randy Hall, sitting-Cynthia Connor, standing-David and Debbie LaRue, Nancy Mikeska, Vizi Caldwell, kneeling-Randy Riney and Regina Riney, sitting- Charlotte Belin, Jenny Lehr, Susan Johnston, Kristine Ramirez, Katherine Taglienti, Angela and Jim Graves, Elaine and Doug Collings. **HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM REBEL JOAN OF ARC!**

special was that! President LEHR had them as favors waiting on each plate, with little red bells attached. ELAINE COLLINGS said hers will be added to her Christmas Tree as a special prized keepsake. All the RJOA ladies brought their annual “Southern Ornament” for exchange and some real treasurers were beautifully hidden! Extra Gifts flowed around the room, laughter and hugs filled the evening, as Christmas Lights danced across the Lake. Rebel RED was in Glamorous display and adorned the evening. Special Thanks to Walden Yacht Club for their always lovely Welcome. ~~We can’t wait to see what RJOA does in 2024!~~

submitted by Elaine the RJOA tables lining LEHR thanked Award C A L D W E L L w h o original RJOA Christmas Hamlin Collings dance floor. President Winning Texas Artist SAM designed their beautiful Invitations this year. How

Chapter members attend Annual Forum in College Station January 27, 2024 (Saturday) two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter attended the Annual Forum held at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center in

College Station. This yearly event is held to give information to the members about new items being talked about, annual Minutes Book is handed out, certificates are awarded and much needed business is taken

care of. Michele and Beckie are a pair of our many mother and daughter members. Article by Eva Rains chapter Publicity Chairman

Active Chapter Member, Beckie Endebrock Honors Great Great Grandfather On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Beckie Endebrock gave a report about her Great Great G r a n d f a t h e r, S e n a t o r Henry Mitchell Gay of Alabama. The Senator was born 9 March 1812 in Jasper, Georgia. In 1834 he married the beautiful Elizabeth (Awbrey) Gay in Heard, Georgia. A few years later they

had moved to Louina, Alabama which is in Randolph County and Mr. Gay found himself interested in politics. He became a Senator from that very county and was present on January 11, 1861, when the State of Alabama voted on the succession from the Union. He died at age 53 in Louina, Alabama on 17

March 1865 and is buried in the Gay Cemetery. Mrs. Endebrock is very active in the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, UDC. Article by Eva Rains, Chapter Publicity Chairman

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MCN’s Veteran Of The Week: Bill Eustis

This week’s Veteran is Bill Eustis, 91. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951, and was an instructor at an aircraft engine school. Bill then left the Air Force after his service in Korea, and worked in the civilian world. He then got some religion and returned to service in 1965, this time as a Chaplain. Bill had a long career working with God,

and ministered to anyone who needed his guidance. He had duty stations in many exotic places such as Thailand and Vietnam, and claims to have no knowledge of CIA secret duty stations. Well, he could tell you, then he would have to kill you, but that isn’t very Godly is it? Bill did the Lord’s work, attending to the Spiritual well being of

the men and women wherever he was stationed. Bill served at many air bases in the Continental United States and in Alaska. He was stationed in the UK, Turkey, the Air War College, Rhein Main AFB in Frankfurt, West Germany, and Iraq in 1991. He retired shortly after his service in Operation Desert Storm, and after he left

service Bill became a Chaplain at Dallas-Fort Wo r t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport. These days, Bill enjoys spending time with his fellow Veterans on Wednesdays at the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group in Conroe, where he is a proud ‘WiseCrack Warrior.’ Congratulations Bill on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’. Bill Eustis

President Lehr of Rebel Joan Of Arc Presents Two Awards Rebel Joan Of Arc President JENNY LEHR bestows on SHELIA WILLIAMSON and ELAINE COLLINGS the prestigious “RJOA PRESIDENT’S RED FEATHER BRIGADE” Awards for their tireless e ff o r t s o f “ O v e r a n d Above”! This presentation

happened at the RJOA Dinner and Dance at the Walden Yacht Club. These two surprised winners will be added to the RJOA Roll of Honor List of the “PRESIDENT’S RED FEATHER BRIGADE”, and their qualifications will be listed for this award.

* * C O N G R AT U L ATIONS ELAINE AND SHELIA, WITH APPRECIATION FROM YOUR PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR!** submitted by Elaine Hamlin Collings

Left to Right: Elaine Hamlin Collings, and Shelia Blalock Williamson

Former Chapter LIGHTS ARE UP Member of Local ON “WAIT UNTIL Historical Group DARK” Receives Certificate Players Theatre Company presents classic thriller CONROE, TEXAS – Get ready to get psyched out!!!! In the darkest part of the year, The Players Theatre Company is bringing all the hair-raising suspense you can handle with the classic slow-burn thriller, “Wait Until Dark.” Originally on Broadway in 1966 and recently revived, performances of the Frederick Knott play are scheduled at The Owen Theatre in Conroe weekends January 26 through February 11, 2024.

Susan Hendrix, played by Carole Lamont, a recently blinded woman, is unwittingly in possession of a doll full of diamonds. She finds herself alone in her own apartment when three con

men played by Sedrick Willis, Randall Packer, and Shawn Havranek, wrangle their way in pretending to be people they are not. Her blindness, though, may just prove to be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this psychological thriller’s chilling conclusion. Directed by The Players long-time Artistic Director, Joe Visor, the cast is a powerful ensemble of

experienced actors as well as a new face, Havana Puerta, who plays the of Gloria, the nosy upstairs neighbor to Susan. For 8 years old, Puerta has a maturity on stage of actors twice her age.

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“Carole Lamont does such a convincing job as a woman who has been blinded in an auto accident,” said Visor. “It is through her vulnerabilities that the audience experiences the real terrors of the story. Don’t leave early on this one!” “Wait Until Dark” is appropriate for ages 12 and above. Tickets are currently available by calling the box office at the Owen Theatre at (936) 539-4090 Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm or online at www.PlayersTheatreCompa ny.com. The box office is also open two hours before each performance and the theatre is located at 225 Metcalf Street, Conroe. The Players Theatre Company began in 1967 as The Little Theatre of Conroe utilizing the Conroe High School stage and later a refurbished plumbing supply store at the corner of Galveston and Robertson Streets. After restoring the historic Crighton Theatre in 1979, the group produced shows there for nearly 30 years as The Crighton Players. In 2008, in a partnership with the City of Conroe, The Players Theatre Company was formed and moved to their current residence at The Owen Theatre. January 26 through February 11, 2024

pictured on left Jaime Pierce & Beckie Endebrock On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy Annual Forum held in College Station, former chapter member Jaime Connor Pierce received a supplemental certificate on her ancestor, Thomas Slay. The Players Theatre Company at the Owen Theatre 225 Metcalf Street, Conroe Tickets available at the theatre, by calling (936) 5394 0 9 0 o r a t www.PlayersTheatreCompa ny.com. Box office hours: Tu e s d a y - F r i d a y 3 : 0 0 6:00pm and 2 hours before performances.

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Slay was with Co. B., 13th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry C.S.A. Ms. Pierce is a former member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter but has moved her membership to the Jefferson Davis 1637, Houston UDC chapter

closer to her residence. While a member of the Stubbs chapter, she served as an officer and was very active in the chapter, she is truly missed. Article by Eva Rains, chapter Publicity Chairman

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