Montgomery County News, February 10, 2021 by Monte West

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Texas Announcing New MCCF Alfred And Dollie West Sandy Weekly Anderson Memory Park Maintenance Fund Creek Winery Unveils 2020 Gas Prices (February 8, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.15/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 16.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.88/g today while the most expensive is $2.79/g, a difference of 91.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $1.88/g while the highest is $2.79/g, a difference of 91.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.45/g today. The national average is up 13.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 1.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.29/g, up 4.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.24/g. San Antonio- $2.07/g, up 1.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.05/g. Austin- $2.11/g, up 2.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.09/g. "Many factors continue to push oil prices higher, but at the foundation of the rise is the fact that the coronavirus situation continues to improve, pushing global oil demand higher as production continues to lag, pushing U.S. gas prices higher," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Until OPEC intercedes and raises oil production in the months ahead, motorists should continue to expect rising gas prices, which for the first time some time stand at their highest in over a year, adding misery to the dire economic situation as millions remain jobless. The news won't likely improve in the months ahead, with continued increases in gas prices as OPEC maintains a tight balance between reduced demand and supply, keeping prices on the higher side." 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 covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas 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://FuelInsights.GasBuddy. com. SOURCE GasBuddy

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The Woodlands, Texas – The loss of Alfred Anderson in 2018 was seismic for the Anderson Family and the community. It came less than one year after his wife Dollie passed away. Alfred was the gregarious extrovert who never met a stranger and Dollie was the quiet, behind the scenes supporter. They were a wonderful couple to see around town and are deeply missed by their family and friends. The Anderson children wanted to create a lasting legacy that supported the

things that their parents loved: gardening and Rotary. Daughters Sharon Anderson -Garin and Jenny Anderson Bennett decided to start a new fund at Montgomery County Community Foundation the Alfred & Dollie Anderson Memory Park Maintenance Fund. Memory Park is the signature capstone of the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe. Located next to the Charles B. Stewart – West Branch Library in Montgomery Texas, it is a peaceful respite filled with a pond, trails,

benches, and memories of lost loved ones. Over the years, Alfred donated to projects in Memory Park though the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe. He was always a big supporter and Dollie was right by his side. In fact, they created Anderson’s Bocage, a peaceful island in the part. If you need to get away from all the hecticness of everyday life, go out and explore Memory Park, take a book to read, plan a stroll along the trails and discover the alcoves of memories. When you go out, think about the

Andersons and their support that helped make Memory Park a special place to refresh and reflect. The Anderson children are excited about this opportunity to show their love for their parents through a legacy that will last far into the future. Others are invited to contribute to the fund in memory of Alfred and Dollie. More…. Montgomery County Community Foundation

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Market Street’s Change for Charity Program Donates more than $11,000 to Inspiration Ranch THE WOODLANDS, TX - As part of its Change for Charity initiative, Market Street recently donated nearly $11,000 to Inspiration Ranch. The funds were raised by Market Street patrons and The Woodlands Car Club event attendees during the fourth quarter of 2020 and will assist the organization, which serves special needs clients and trauma victims. Inspiration Ranch will use its Change for Charity gift to help drive growth for both its EquineAssisted Therapeutic Riding and EquineAssisted Mental Health programs. The therapeutic riding program will expand to serve 125 special needs clients before the end of 2021, and the mental health program will add a therapist and horses so

Representatives from Market Street, The Woodlands Car Club and Inspiration Ranch pictured include: (L to R) Eric Allum; Jenny Taylor; Gary Packer; MG Tindall; Brooke Westall; John Ford; Mike Mahar; Dr. James Schulze; Michelle Little; Patrick Flaherty; Denny McGuire and Jason Ellestad. that it can serve more trauma victims. Since the program's

inception, Market Street patrons and The Woodlands Car Club

event attendees have

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(Richards, Texas) – West Sandy Creek Winery, located in Richards, Texas, just outside of Huntsville, recently announced a collection of wines now available from the 2020 harvest. “Overall, our 2020 harvest yield was better than expected,” said Stan McGinley, owner of West Sandy Creek Winery. “The amount of rain and intervals between rain made the year challenging, but we worked with the resulting differences to improve our wines.” The following 2020 wines are available now through the winery, one of the largest vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast Region: * B l a n c d u Bois: Cleaner in taste and finish, the Blanc du Bois has tropical and pineapple notes, and hints of pear, apple, and lemon. * Lenoir: Made from black Spanish grapes grown onsite, the Lenoir is 100% estate for the first time. In the past, the winery combined its black Spanish grapes with others purchased elsewhere, so this year, the Lenoir wines are 100% Texan. * O l d Wo r l d Reserve: This wine is made from Blanc du Bois grapes and was aged in oak barrels. Because it was left in the oak barrels for five days longer than last year’s harvest, the Old World Reserve has a much smoother finish. The five additional days of aging made a difference, flattening out the sweetness. * 2014 Bounty Land Crossings: This blended wine was a new release in 2020. It combines 60% Lenoir and 40% Merlot with more of a sugar cane/molasses aroma that is sweet but not floral. According to McGinley, the new Bounty land Crossings diversifies the winery’s red table wines portfolio because the flavors are more prominent, and the wine is a bit heavier and drier with a higher alcohol content (15%) as compared to the 2012 blend. * Portejas Blanc: The 2020 Portejas Blanc (white port) is seven years old now. This year, the winery worked to refine the Portejas Blanc recipe, and the result is a smooth port with less alcohol content. It has roasted almond and coconut as well as sugar cane and molasses flavors. “We look forward to introducing our 2020 releases to our customers and invite them to join us Thursdays through Sundays at the vineyard,” said McGinley. Just a short drive from Houston metro area, guests coming for an afternoon

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: A Soup from the French Mountains Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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This soup is called Garbure, it is thick with smoked ham, white beans, and slow-cooked vegetables and draws rich flavor from humble ingredients. When cooking a pot of garbure, your ladle is your timer. Stick the ladle in the middle of the pot, and if it can stand upright on its own, the soup is ready. Hailing from the southwestern province of Gascony, just north of the Pyrenees mountains, garbure is a rustic soup consisting of a smoked ham hock, beans, cabbage, and seasonal vegetables,

all slowly stewed together until thick, rich, and full of smokey flavor. It’s a great classic of French mountain cooking, eaten year-round but best enjoyed on a blustery winter day. Like many now-classic French dishes, garbure was once peasant food. Cooked and enjoyed in rural areas of the southwest of France, its recipe varied from one farm to the next, following the seasons, the produce available in their gardens, and the preserved meat available in their salting tubs. Eventually, the soup became more popular and was adopted by many home cooks, not only farmers. The recipe remained quite adaptable, but always included cabbage, beans, potatoes, seasonal vegetables if

available, and smoked meat—or sometimes confit, in richer households. To d a y, g a r b u r e i s considered a rustic dish, but it still holds a cherished place in the hearts of locals. For proof, look to La Garburade, a garbure world championship that takes place in the village of Oloron-Sainte-Marie every year on the first weekend of September. Dozens of teams compete to take home the coveted title of the world’s best garbure. The making of garbure is best suited for weekends, when you can devote a few hours to being home. It requires time, but not necessarily a lot of effort. Here’s how to make it. A great garbure starts with building a good broth. No

store- bought stock here! The broth is made from scratch by simmering a clove-poked onion, herbs, and a whole smoked ham hock for an hour. As the ham hock cooks, its collagen and fat melt into the broth, infusing it with that uniquely rich, smokey flavor. The famous Tarbais beans, or haricots Tarbais, are traditionally used in the preparation of garbure. Grown in the Tarbais region of southwestern France, these white beans are beloved for their thin skin, creamy flesh, and ability to hold their shape while cooking. They are very popular in the south of France, and are the base of many local recipes, including cassoulet. Since Tarbais beans are harder to find in North America, you can use any good-quality white beans. Dried beans, soaked overnight, are the way to go for this recipe. We want the beans to soak up all the flavor from the broth while they cook, yet still hold their shape; canned beans will likely end up mushy. As with most mountain cooking, garbure was born from a need to adapt to the r e g i o n ’s c l i m a t e a n d altitude. In the Pyrenees mountains, locals would make do with only what could grow at high altitudes—in this case, potatoes and sturdy cabbages. Cabbage is at its peak in the winter, and is especially great used in soups, as it doesn’t turn into mush, but retains a firm texture when c o o k e d . M y recommendation is to take the time to shred and blanch the cabbage before adding it to the soup. Blanching the cabbage will clean and soften the leaves, while keeping its naturally sweet flavor and nutritional value. It will also make the cabbage easier to digest—a good thing, since this soup includes both cabbage and white beans ... That is a good thing because the fiber is a great pre-biotic and keeps blood pressure under control. This recipe, which calls for ham hock as the only meat, is often associated with Be?arn, located at the southern tip of Gascony in the Pyrenees mountains. This version is the oldest one, anchored in the tradition of simple, affordable peasant food.

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But if you travel today to the Landes, the western part of Gascony stretching along the Atlantic coast, often referred to as France’s duck country, chances are you will be served a fancier version of garbure including both ham and duck confit. If you wish to include duck confit in this recipe, four pieces will be enough. You can buy confit pieces in specialty markets or try to make your own at home. Then, simply sear them in a pan to crisp up the skin and serve each bowl of garbure topped off with a piece. Since the duck provides additional meat, you can use a smaller ham hock (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds) to keep a good meat-tovegetable ratio. With the last spoonful of this soup, you can partake in the tradition of faire chabrot. This peculiar custom from rural France calls for pouring a shot of red wine into the last dredges of your soup and lifting the bowl to your lips to drink it, elbows planted on the table. A great symbol of French conviviality! This recipe starts the day before, with soaking the white beans overnight. On the day of, the cooking of the soup takes up to four hours, but this only includes about 30 minutes of active time. For the rest, you can simply keep an eye on the simmering pot, while going on with your other leisurely activities. This is a great dish for feeding a large table, or to keep in the fridge for leftovers for the next 2 or 3 days. In fact, some say garbure is even better reheated the next day. Serves 8 8 ounces dried white beans 2 1/2 pounds smoked ham hock 1 large onion, peeled 8 to 10 cloves 1 stalk celery 4 bay leaves 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 4 1/2 quarts (18 cups) water 4 tablespoons duck fat (or butter) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large carrots, peeled and cubed 1 large turnip, peeled and cubed 1leek sliced ½ head cabbage 3-4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed Red pepper flakes for

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garnish The day before: Add the dried beans to a bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight, or at least 12 hours. Make the broth: Poke the cloves into the whole peeled onion. Add the onion, celery stalk, bay leaves, thyme, and ham hock into a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add about 4 1/2 quarts of water, or enough to cover the ham hock. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. In a large frying pan, melt the duck fat over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots, turnips, and leek. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leek is translucent (but not caramelized yet). After the broth has simmered for an hour, remove about 4 cups of liquid. Add the vegetables and drained beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and simmer for another hour. In the meantime, blanch the cabbage: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 3 minutes, until the leaves slightly soften; they should keep their vibrant color. Immediately transfer the cabbage to a colander and pass under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain. Finish the soup: After the broth has simmered for another hour, add the blanched cabbage, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, cover, and simmer for 30 more minutes. Remove the ham hock from the pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Remove and discard the skin and excess fat and shred the meat with a fork; at this point, the meat should fall off the bone easily. Return the shredded meat to the pot. Cook for 15 more minutes, uncovered, and adjust seasoning if needed. To test the thickness of the soup, stick a soup ladle in the middle of the pot: If it stands upright on its own, it’s ready. If not, continue simmering the soup until it thickens more. Serve in individual bowls with a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes and big slices of bread on the side.

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What Happened To The Nation’s “Golden State?” = “The Sovietization of California!” Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

I came to California as a boy of seven from frozen Detroit to the land of “fruits and nuts!” I grew up, got educated mostly in Los Angeles and prospered to the level of a School Dean at a major state university. This was the glory days of Hollywood and the time referred to as A m e r i c a ’s G r e a t e s t Generation. When I began to mature and grow-up in Pasadena – Oh yes, the Rose Bowl and its famous New Year’s Day Parade. World War II began and millions of teenagers were drafted and came to California to train for the military. And that is when it really all began. These were also the beginning of the glory days of Hollywood! After the war, the somewhat mature boys came home, married their high school sweethearts, and moved out of the east north and cold to the land of the warmth of the year around sun California. In response to this movement the state of California built over 100 community colleges, 21 state universities and strung the university of California s 9 campuses along the pacific coasts from San Francisco to San Diego. We had 3 great governors in California with George Deukmejian, Muscle man and movie s t a r A r n o l d Schwarzenegger, and cowboy movie star Ronald Reagan. The others were either slightly crazy or crooked. At the present time the Californians have raised 1.5 million signa-

tures and are going to remove the present governor. What happened to California? The residents are streaming out of there. From San Francisco north they are moving to Oklahoma. From San Francisco to San Diego, they are streaming out by the tens of thousands stopping at New Mexico and the rest are continuing highway 10 to Houston, Texas. Fortunately there are over 400,000 jobs available in Texas without the plague, unfortunately, these 100,000 from the blue state of California and bringing their dam democrat attitudes with them. Folks the popular writer and radio/ Television Talk Host Dennis Prager in his article, “The Sovietization of California!” Explains the current situation in California. Folks, Dennis Prager is a columnist for The Daily Signal, nationally syndicated radio host, and creator of Prager University. Dennis wrote that, This article appeared in the December 20th issue of The Sunday Family Humour review and all the words are the unabridged words of Dennis Prager throughout. Dennis Prager writes that, ‘’I am writing this column upon returning home to California after five days in Florida. For the first time since my first trip to Los Angeles in 1974 and moving there two years later, I dreaded going to California. That first trip, as a 25-year-old New Yorker, I experienced the palpable excitement looking at the American Airlines flight board at JFK airport and seeing “Los Angeles.” For most Americans, the very name “California” elicited excitement,

Market Street Offers Valentine’s Day Weekend Musical Entertainment, Flower Pop-up Shop And Themed Photo Opp THE WOODLANDS, TX – Guests enjoying a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at one of the restaurants at Market Street can enjoy a candlelight concert and live musical entertainment from Divisi Strings classical quartet on Saturday, February 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The perfect way to

celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend, guests may enjoy the musical entertainment from patios near Central Park such as Jasper’s The Woodlands, Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Uni Sushi, Cru Food & Wine Bar or Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen. Guests are also invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy

Winery

customers from COVID-19, the winery has implemented the following precautions: * Tables are available by reservation only. Customers who arrive without a reservation will be accommodated if possible. Call 936-436-9050 to reserve. * Masks are required unless you are seated at your table. * Staff at West Sandy Creek Winery practice social distancing and require guests to do the same. * No rearranging tables or chairs from their location. * All table reservations are for two hours. Time limits will be enforced to clean and disinfect for the next reservation. * Wine will be served is disposable plastic glasses. We sell West Sandy Creek Winery stemless wineglasses, or you may bring your own glassware if you

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can also enjoy a variety of pizzas, salads, and tacos, along with their wine from Sweet Dough, a local food truck. There is also live entertainment featuring local musicians most weekends. Situated on 360 sprawling acres outside the bountiful Sam Houston National Forest, West Sandy Creek Winery is home to various animals, including horses, cows, goats, chickens, and zebras, donkeys, and zebronkeys, making an afternoon trip to the winery a true encounter with nature. Cabins with full kitchens, fire pits, and more are available to rent on the weekend.

wonder, even envy of Californians, and most of all … freedom. While America always represented freedom, within America, California exemplified freedom most of all. Yet, here I am, sitting in a state where corruption reigns (one of the leading Democrats of the last halfcentury told me years ago that politicians in California are window dressing; the real power in California is wielded by unions) and where, for nine months, normal life has been shut down, schools have been closed, and small businesses have been destroyed in unprecedented numbers. During these last five days in Florida, a state governed by the profreedom party, I went anywhere I wanted. First and foremost, I could eat both inside and outside restaurants. At one of them, when I stood up to take photos of people dining, a patron who recognized me walked over and said, “I assume you’re just taking pictures of people eating in a restaurant.” That’s exactly what I was doing. I even took my two grandchildren to a bowling alley, which was filled with people enjoying themselves playing myriad arcade games as well as bowling. None of that is allowed almost anywhere in California. It is becoming a police state, rooted in deception and irrationality. Restaurants have been shut down (except for takeout orders), even for outdoor dining, for no scientific reason. After ordering Los Angeles County restaurants closed, the health authorities of Los Angeles County acknowledged in court that they had no evidence that outdoor dining was dangerous;

they ordered restaurants closed, even to outdoor dining, solely in order to keep people home. The left’s claim to “follow the science” is a lie. The left does not follow science; it follows scientists it agrees with and dismisses all other scientists as “antiscience.” Science does not say that eating inside a restaurant at least 6 feet from other diners, let alone outside a restaurant, is potentially fatal, but eating inside an airplane inches from strangers is safe. Science does not say mass protests during a pandemic (when people are constantly told to social distance) are a health benefit, but left-wing scientists say they are—when directed against racism. In June, Jennifer Nuzzo, a Johns Hopkins epidemiologist, tweeted: “In this moment the public health risks of not protesting to demand an end to systemic racism greatly exceed the harms of the virus.” She cited the former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tom Frieden: The threat to Covid control from protesting outside is tiny compared to the threat to Covid control created when governments act in ways that lose community trust. People can protest peacefully AND work together to stop Covid. Violence harms public health. Even The New York Times, in July, acknowledged the double standard: “Public health experts decried the anti-lockdown protests as dangerous gatherings in a pandemic. Health experts seem less comfortable doing so now that the marches are against racism.” Science does not say, “Men give birth” or “Men menstruate.” But the left

the music from one of the socially-distanced circles marked in Central Park. Additionally, all weekend long guests may enjoy snapping selfies at a Valentine’s Day-themed photo opp. displayed in Central Park. A fresh flower cart pop-up shop courtesy of Ben and Jo Flower Co. makes it easy to select a bouquet for their sweetheart. About Market Street 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. The grocery anchored property contains 375,000 square feet of street level retail, combined with 115,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 70 room 70,000 square foot Hyatt Centric hotel. In addition, the project includes a 5 screen Cinema and 21 restaurants and eateries. Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company manages the project, including

prefer. * Most food service items will be disposable. * The restrooms in the tasting room are cleaned regularly and available for guest use. Please observe social distancing guidelines. * We’re following the established guidance for safety, but the situation is fluid, and we will continue to adjust our operations as required. The tasting room is open Thursday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 936436-9050. For more information about West S a n d y C r e e k Wi n e r y, including details on cabin r e n t a l s , visit https://www.wscwiner y.com/.

Writer Dennis Prager reviews the political chaos and personal freedom restrictions in the Golden State of California.

routinely argues that “science says” such things and that “science says” there are more than two sexes, many more. The last time I felt I was leaving a free society and entering an unfree one was when I visited the communist countries of Eastern Europe. As a graduate student majoring in communism, during the Cold War, I would travel through the countries known as Soviet satellites: Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. In the middle of my trips, I would stop in Austria to breathe free air. Never did I imagine I would ever experience anything analogous in America, the Land of the Free, the land of the Statue of Liberty and of the Liberty Bell. But I did yesterday, when leaving Florida and returning to California. There is no question that America is becoming,

if it hasn’t already become, two countries: one that values liberty, from small businesses being allowed to operate to people being allowed to say what they friends founded, the answer would be no. But at a given point, I am sure that I will leave this Soviet satellite for a free state. The bigger and far more important question is: How long will the Soviet states of America and the free states of America remain the United States of America? [It seems that there is a relationship between the liberty of eating in a restaurant and freedom of speech.] I am asked almost daily by friends around the country and by callers to my national radio show whether I intend to stay in California. Were it not for all the close friends who live here and the synagogue I and a few friends attend.

development, leasing and property management services. Market Street is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company and Institu-

tional Mall Investors. For additional information on Market Street, v i s i t https://shopatmarketstree t.com.

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money at their events, held the first Sunday of from page 1 each month. Their contributions, coupled r a i s e d m o r e t h a n with the amount donated $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 f o r l o c a l to Market Street's 68 charities. Four Montgom- parking meters make up ery County organizations the total amount given to a are selected each year. selected charity each The Woodlands Car quarter. Club generously raises

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Texas State Senator

My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

opment Board authorized repetitive flood damage. $44.5 million in Flood TWDB administers the FEMA grant program for Mitigation Assistance Texas. Eleven grants for Last month, the Texas Te x a s p r o j e c t s w e r e Water Development Board approved, including four (TWDB) approved $44.5 in Senate District 3. million in FEMA grants for Montgomery County was their Flood Mitigation awarded $10.07 million Assistance program. The for acquisition projects, Flood Mitigation Assis- O r a n g e C o u n t y w a s t a n c e p r o g r a m i s a awarded $1 million for Here are five things competitive grant program elevation projects, the City happening around the state that provides funding to of Pearland was awarded states and local communi- $1.35 million for elevation this week: ties for projects that reduce projects, and the City of 1. Texas Water Devel- or eliminate the risk of Vidor was awarded over $400,000 for acquisition projects. That totals over $12.5 million for Senate District 3 flood mitigation projects, a much needed investment in our more flood-prone areas.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, signaling 6 more weeks of winter. Since 1887, the groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has been central to the legend of Groundhog Day, celebrated every February 2. Let's hope he's wrong this year.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Wednesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Thursday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Saturday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

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2. Texas economy ranked 9th largest in the world According to the most recent GDP data from the International Monetary Fund, Texas entered 2021 as the worlds 9th largest e c o n o m y, o v e r t a k i n g Brazil who was ranked 9th since 2015. This ranking places Texas in front of other large global economies such as Canada, South Korea, and Russia. Texas has a GDP of $1.9 trillion, whereas the US

expand broadband access. I'm thrilled the governor has made this subject an emergency item and know that we will be working diligently to pass meaningful reform to get rural Texans the high-speed 3. Governor Abbott internet they need. Names Broadband as an 4. US Military Medical Emergency Item in State of Professionals Treating the State Address COVID-19 Patients in This week, Governor Lufkin Abbott delivered his State of the State address in Lufkin is one of three Austin. During the half- cities across the state that hour speech, he touched on military medical personnel topics ranging from the a r e d e p l o y i n g t o i n pandemic and the vaccine response to the ongoing effort to the Texas econ- pandemic. They will also omy and job growth. In the be deploying to Abilene speech, he named five and Eagle Pass. The e m e r g e n c y i t e m s , a medical personnel will be designation that will allow supporting local hospitals legislators to vote on and and frontline workers in pass legislation before the t r e a t i n g C O V I D - 1 9 60-day mark. One of the patients. The military emergency items was medical professionals will expanding broadband be working at St. Luke's access. Lack of rural Lufkin. The hospital is also broadband has been an planning to expand by issue in the state for a long opening a third COVID-19 time and something I've unit in preparation for been working on for another influx of cases. several years. The global This all comes as two new pandemic has only shown vaccination hubs opened in us just how necessary East Texas. The newest high-speed internet is for h u b s i n J a s p e r a n d telehealth, education, and Palestine join existing business. This session I hubs in Liberty County and have filed legislation with Montgomery County. Rep. Ashby that would

total GDP totals around $21.4 trillion, making it the worlds largest economy. It’s a good time to be in business in Texas and we look forward to continued growth in 2021.

5. Big Thicket National Preserve Issuing Free Feral Hog Trapping Permits The Feral Hog Trapping Program is offering free hog trapping permits in the Big Thicket National Preserve. The feral hog population is becoming a problem in that area, which covers parts of Jasper, Polk, and Tyler counties. Feral hogs can be aggressive and outcompete other native animals for food, water, and resources, throwing the existing ecosystem out of balance. Hunters are allowed to trap and kill as many hogs as they can. Last year, around 250 feral hogs were removed and the preserve is hoping for even more removals this year. The program issues 50 free permits on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hunters are allowed to bring one trap and one feeder and hogs in the trap must be killed with a firearm only. No hunting dogs are allowed while hog trapping in the area. The program runs until the beginning of general hunting season in November. Permits are available at the Big Thicket's Visitor Center.

Texas Ranked Top Exporting State For 19th Consecutive Year Lone Star State Also Leads In Tech Exports For Eighth Year In A Row AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Texas the top exporting state for the 19th consecutive year. With $279.3 billion in exports in 2020, Texas exports accounted for more than California

and New York combined. The Lone Star State also led the nation in tech exports for the eighth year in a row. “ Te x a s ’ e x p o r t i n g prowess is a testament to our business-friendly climate, strong trade partnerships, and most of

all, the millions of hardw o r k i n g Te x a n s i n communities across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “The Lone Star State has fostered an environment that is creating more jobs, attracting new investments, and growing the Texas

brand on the global stage—and we are just getting started. There is no brand more powerful than ‘Made in Texas’, and we will continue to support the men and women who built that brand as we unleash the full might of the Texas economy."

Brady Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge Today, Congressman Kevin Brady announced that Jack Pittenger, a Sophomore at The Woodlands College Park High School, is the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for the Eighth Congressional district of Texas. “Congratulation, Jack!” said Congressman Kevin B r a d y. “ E a c h y e a r , thousands of students from across the country submit their original app ideas for a chance to win the Challenge for their district, and being selected is a prestigious honor. Already, the Texas JSA division leader has shown a great interest in your app. Well done, and I have no doubt you have big plans for the future.” Jack Pittenger with The Woodlands College Park High School Principle Dr. Mark A. Murrell Jack’s winning app, JSA Vote, was inspired by his experience participating in

the Junior State of America's Winter Congress convention. When he noticed that there wasn’t an effective way to vote after debates, he decided to solve the problem. By focusing on online, roombased voting methods, Jack was able to create an app that allows for intuitive and straightforward ballot

collection. About the Congressional App Challenge: Started in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge’s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around stem, coding, and computer science education. Every year we challenge students in our districts to create and submit their original apps

for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Each challenge is districtspecific. As U.S. Representatives we publicly recognize our winning teams and each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.

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Devotional Making God’s Love a Definite Priority On One Special Day Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Our national day of showing our love to our sweetheart, and perhaps other loved ones, is on S u n d a y, t h e 1 4 t h o f February. Those who are dedicated to reading devotionals know I always try to alert all about an upcoming and special day for their attention and information. Speaking of dates, I have some news about calendars. A deleted list that just appeared online said that now Wall Calendars, along with CD’s and

DVD’s are soon to be removed and considered out-of-date. However, I know that there’s nothing that can be removed from us or diminished in any way…and that’s God’s love for all of us. His love is always with us…forever. It comes to us daily, at night, in sickness, and forever. He made us to love each other as we read about Him in His “Love Book” – “The Bible. M a t t h e w, o n e o f Jesus’ followers, loved all the people he taught. He brought the people he spoke to, right down to the basics of learning how to pray, live, fast, and not to worry. I would like to highlight parts of a great “love prayer” from

Matthew’s writings called, “ T h e L o r d ’s P r a y e r. ” Because this is a prayer learned in many churches, I want to take a few lines and apply them to the heart of the matter in an acrostic manner, highlighting the word, L-O-V-E. We find the prayer in Matthew 6: 9-13. It’s our prayer to our Father: L –We find the first phrase gives us the word “Hallowed.” This word contains 2 ll’s. and then we find that hallow means: “to honor as holy.” So that would mean we show love to our Lord as we honor Him in love, prayers, and supplications. The phrase begins, “Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.”

E – We end with the “E” in “love.” It’s a petition of God to not lead us into evil ways: “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever, Amen! ”Matthew 6: 13. Yes, love is the opposite of evil…just as God is completely Love; and the devil is completely full of hate and evil. So, on Sunday, the 14th of February, we give special “love” to the sweethearts in our life whether near or far away. Let them know they are God’s gift to you, and honor Him in prayer.

On Sunday, we have this day to also honor sweethearts. One more scripture is: “This is my commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.” John 15:12. O – the next letter in “love. “Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10b. This phrase makes us take time to realize that God has the best way for us as we petition Him, in prayer, to know which way He would have us go that is best for us. So in prayer, we want His answer to show us the best way for us in any situation. He is always for us! V – coming to the “v” in love, we find two

words….give and forgive. We i n c o r p o r a t e t h e s e words into our lives because these traits come right from God. “To give, is one of God’s traits which come from Him, directly to us. We can’t out-give God, e v e n e a c h d a y. A n d learning to forgive is who Jesus truly is in earthly demonstration. We pray this each day: “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12. Unforgiveness is a trait which is not of God. It can affect even parts of our life with God. Jesus showed us how we ought to forgive as He hung on the cross – forgiving the thief who hung beside Him.

My challenge for you is to read the rule book. Believe you me, this will be the greatest decision you’ll ever make. If you think roping is fun, think about this - “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him” 1 Cor. 2:9. Compared to what God has

M o n t g o m e r y, T X for us, life as we know it 77356 can be somewhat boring. (936) 597-5742 Entries are still open, Service Times: your fees are paid; why not give your life to Christ? Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and One day the righteous 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm judge will close the books, Livestream: Watch us are you entered? live Sundays & Mondays @ lonestar.tv or go to the God Bless! Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click 21627 Eva St. on the Livestream link.

a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Church, Praise & Worship Montgomery, 936-582Sunday School: 9:45 7700 a.m. Living Branch Www.mumctex.org Church, Richards United Highway 105 W., Lake Methodist Church Conroe, 936-588-3400 6639 FM 1696 Richards New Beginning Bible Worship Service 11 AM Church, Sunday School 10AM 19087 Mt. Pleasant Porter Chapel A.M.E. Cemetary Rd, 936-597Zion Church, 8921 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Father’s House, Dobbin, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake 936-597-5331 or 936Conroe, 936-588-4660 449-5983 Living Way Church, Walden Community 2080 Longmire Rd, Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Conroe Walden, 936-582-6696 936-441-8875 Services 9:30 and 11 Hope Tabernacle a.m. Pastor David Whitaker WaldenChurch.com Meets at 18961 Freeport River of Life Church, Dr Montgomery 17156 FM 1097, 936.582.7722 Montgomery, 936-449Thursday 7:30pm 4414 Sunday School at Cornerstone Church, 10:00am 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Sunday Worship at 936-756-7792 6:00pm Lakeside Bible Community And Church, Interdenominational 18940 Freeport Drive Lone Star Cowboy Montgomery, 936-582Church 1977 21627 Eva St. Church of St. John, Montgomery, TX 77356 retreat and wildlife (936) 597-5742 center, Pastors Randy & Darla 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Weaver Rd., Montgomery, 936Service Times: 597-5757 Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and Fellowship of Mont11:30am Mondays 7:00pm gomery Livestream: Watch us 12681 FM 149 live Sundays & Mondays Montgomery, TX 77356 @ live.lonestar.tv or go to (936) 597-3949 the Lone Star Cowboy Senior Pastor Dale Church Facebook page and Talbert click on the Livestream Service Times: Sundays link. at 9:30am & 11am / Website: Wednesdays at 6:30pm for www.lonestar.tv Children & Student Abundant Life Ministries Ministries Corner of FM Watch us live Sundays 149 & FM 1097 W. @fellowshipofmontgomer Montgomery TX 77356 y.online.church or follow Prayer /Sunday School us on Facebook 9:30 am Sunday Service @thefmchurch! 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm www.thefmchurch.com RiverStone Community Church EPISCOPAL 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. St. James the Apostle 500 Episcopal, Montgomery, TX 77356 1803 Highland Hollow, Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Conroe, 936-756-8831 Life, 10:30 Worship The Grace Christian Wed: 6:30 p.m. Outreach Center RiverStoneCC.org 25293 Tisdale Road, April Sound Church, Dobbin, Texas 67 ½ April Wind S., 936-689-3141 April Sound, 936-588Mt. Pleasent Baptist 2832 Church Lighthouse Fellowship FM 149 N., Montgom-

PRESBYTERIN ery, 936-449-6807 First Presbyterian The Church @ Lake Church of Conroe Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West 1701 McCaleb Rd Conroe, Texas 936-756Montgomery, TX 77316 8884 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites Nursery provided Church of Christ in 6:30-8pm Montgomery North Shore Church 301 Pond Street, 10 am Worship Service Montgomery, TX. 18501 Fm1097 West @ Sunday Bible Class the Bentwater West 9:30 am Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Worship - 10:30 am Covenant Felloship and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm 302 N. Danville, Willis, Phone: 936-582-4855 Tx. 77378 Email: 936/890-8034 cofcmontgomery@consoli www.cfmlife.org dated.net Celebration Service Web: 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm www.cofcmontgomery.org Paul Praschnik, Wednesdays Minister Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

Are You Entered? by: Pastor Randy Weaver In many associations one of the first questions is - Are you a member? And if not, would you like to become a member? In each association there are yearly membership dues that are required if you want to participate in that organization, whether it is the USCRA; USTRA; PRCA or the SWCRA.

What amazes me is that in the greatest organization on this planet, our dues, our fees have already been paid. “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son and whosoever believeth in Him should not parish but have everlasting life” John 3:16. Jesus paid a debt He did not owe; you and I

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-5882330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 BAPTIST Union Grove Baptist Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affilia- Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of tion), 1501 North Frazier Montgomery on FM 149 (McKenzie's BBQ), Sunday School all ages Conroe, Texas, Phone: 9:45 am, Church Service 936-494-5775, 11:00 am, Wednesday www.churchofthegoodsold Bible Study and Youth ier.org. Worship: Sunday Group 6 pm at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am CATHOLIC Heritage Baptist Sacred Heart Catholic, Church 19087 Lake Mt. 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 936-756-8186 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 St. Mary’s 448-4027 Catholic, Gary Chapel Baptist FM 1774, Plantersville, Church 936-894-2223 PO Box 125, Montgom7:45 Service ery, Texas 77356, 5525 St. Joseph’s Catholic, Spring Branch Road, CR 213, Stoneham, Montgomery. 713-478936-894-2223 1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service JEWISH at 11:00 am. Congregation Beth Faith Baptist Church Shalom, 5125 Meets at 464 McCaleb Shadowbend Place, The Rd. Woodlands, Sunday Morning Bible 281-362-1100 Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. LUTHERAN Sunday Evening Grace Lutheran Worship 6:00 p.m. (ELCA), St. Beulah Baptist Highway 105 W., Lake Church, located in Conroe, 936-588-1944 Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Living Savior Montgomery, 77356 Lutheran Church-LCMS Benui Baptist Church, 309 Pond St. Montgomery Scott Ridge and FM 77356 Church phone: 9361097, Montgomery 597-8013 Web : Antioch Baptist, www.livingsaviortexas.org Dobbin, 936-597-5560 Pastor David R. Bailes. China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-767METHODIST 4744 Montgomery United Dacus Baptist, Dacus, Methodist Church 407-735-6403, 22548 Highway 105 dacusbaptist@consolidated West .net www.dacusbaptist.org Montgomery, TX First Baptist Church, 77356 Hwy 105 W., MontgomPhone: 936-597-6162 ery, 936-597-4230 Sunday Worship: 8:30 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-5883399

owed a debt we could not pay. If anyone ever needed a bailout, it was you and me. We’ve all sinned. None of us really deserve to go to heaven, but because God loves us so much and He wants us to get in on what He is doing, He paid our dues. Not just for a year, not just for a lifetime, but for eternity.

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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 15, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2021, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock (1.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at I 0:00 AM, 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, to-wit:

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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, January 15, 2021 /s/ Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayen Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ RANDY CROWDER 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: February 10, 17, 24, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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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 25, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2021, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, 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, to-wit:

(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 TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR. 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, January 25, 2021 Constable Philip Cash Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2021 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; February 10, 17, 24, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lucila De La Rosa, Deceased, were issued on January 14, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40400-P, pending in the County Court At Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Diana Dagger-Janowiak A/K/A Diana Janowiak. 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: Melissa Benn Attorney at Law 3008 Barron Road, # 100 College Station, Texas 77845 DATED the 3rd day of February, 2021.

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court ofMontgome1y County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on aid 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 21, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2021, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, 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, to-wit:

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LEGAL Docket No. 51407

Notice for Publication NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE WATER UTILITY SERVICE IN MONTGOMERY, SAN JACINTO, AND WALKER COUNTIES, TEXAS Dos Aguas, LLC has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to obtain a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the provision of retail water utility service in Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker Counties. The requested area overlaps the district boundaries of the San Jacinto River Authority. If San Jacinto River Authority does not request a public hearing, the Commission shall determine that the district is consenting to Dos Aguas, LLC's request to provide retail water utility service in the requested area. The requested area is located approximately 6_miles northeast of downtown Willis, Texas, and is generally bounded on the north by SH 150; on the east by Peach Creek; on the south by Tanyard Road; and on the west by FM 1097. The total requested area includes approximately 5,387 acres and 2,200 current customers. A copy of the map showing the requested area is available at: 455 FM 2296, Huntsville, TX 77340 Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speechimpaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 9367136. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is (30 days from the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer). You must send a letter requesting intervention to the commission which is received by that date. The letter must include the person's name, address, email address and fax number if applicable. If a valid public hearing is requested, the Commission will forward the application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a hearing. If no settlement is reached and an evidentiary hearing is held, SOAH will submit a recommendation to the Commission for a final decision. An evidentiary hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. A landowner with a tract of land at least 25 acres or more, that is partially or wholly located within the requested area, may file a written request with the Commission to be excluded from the requested area (“opt out”) within (30) days from the date that notice was provided by the Utility. All opt out requests must include a large-scale map, a metes and bounds description of the landowner's tract of land, landowner's name, address, email address and fax number, if applicable. Persons who wish to request this option should file the required documents with the: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records 1701 N. Congress, P. O. Box 13326 Austin, TX 78711-3326 In addition, the landowner must also send a copy of the opt out request to the Utility. Staff may request additional information regarding your request.

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgome1y County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 1-888-782-8477. complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said Published Dates: February 3, and 10, 2021 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, THE STATE OF TEXAS § to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § 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 NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE 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 By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 410th Judicial District applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 3 day of October, 2018, ,in the case of Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC., Plaintiff, vs. Ayana Robinson And PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE John F. Paul In His Capacity Only As Sole Trustee Of The Betty Whitlock Trust Uta October CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE 14, 1997 For The Benefit Of Derrick Whitlock And In His Capacity As Personal PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT Representative Of The Estate Of Betty Whitlock For (1) $201,407.81 As Of March 26, 2018 THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY Principal Sum (2) $0.00 Attorney Fees (3) Interest At The Rate Of 4.6250 % Per Annum AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES From March 26, 2018, Until The Date Of The Judgment, Together With Interest From The OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE Date Of This Judgment Interest At the Rate Of 4.6250 % Per Annum (4) $410.00 Court Cost COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONST ABLE FROM (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 17-08-09645-CV in said court, judgment DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO being in favor of Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY did on the 4 day of January 2021, at 10:55 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. property of Defendant: TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE Lot 45, Gleneagles, Section 3, An Addition In Montgomery County, Texas, According To SALE. The Map Or Plat Recorded In Cabinet "B", Sheet 89A, Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas, And Being The Property Commonly Known As 17247 Glen Oaks Dr., Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 21, 2021 Conroe, TX. 77385 ; and on 2 day of March, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. R. Gable and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Constable Ryan Gable Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, Montgomery County, Texas all the rights, title and interest of Ayana Robinson And John F. Paul In His Capacity Only As By Bill Lang Sole Trustee Of The Betty Whitlock Trust Uta October 14, 1997 For The Benefit Of Derrick Deputy Whitlock And In His Capacity As Personal Representative Of The Estate Of Betty Whitlock, Defendant in and to said property. The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 4 day of However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person January, 2021. who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments /s/ Bill Lang against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO Deputy William Lang CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or The Woodlands, TX 77380 LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 281-364-4211 760-1410 Published Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2021 Published Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PAUL NELSON, Deceased, were issued on January 28, 2021, in Cause No. 20-40292-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: KRISTINE NELSON PATRICK, STEVE P. NELSON, JOHNNY E. NELSON and WADE B. NELSON. 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: KRISTINE NELSON PATRICK, STEVE P. NELSON, JOHNNY E. NELSON and/or WADE B. NELSON c/o: G. MARK CREIGHTON Attorney at Law 414 West Phillips Street, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301-2880 DATED the 4thday of February, 2021. /s/ G Mark Creighton G. MARK CREIGHTON, Attorney for KRISTINE NELSON PATRICK, STEVE P. NELSON, JOHNNY E. NELSON and/or WADE B. NELSON, Co-Executors State Bar No.: 05061200 414 West Phillips Street, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301-2880 Telephone: (936) 756-3337 Facsimile: (936) 756-2606 Published Date: February 10, 2021

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gerald Travis Hartwell, Deceased, were issued on February 4th, 2021, in Cause No. 20-40222-P pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Myra Hartwell. 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: Robert S. Griffin Attorney at Law 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 DATED the 8th day of February, 2021. /s/ Robert S. Griffin Robert S. Griffin Attorney for Myra Hartwell State Bar No.: 24075836 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101, Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011, Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: February 10, 2021

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT INTERIM FUEL REFUND On February 5, 2021, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) to implement an interim fuel refund to refund over-collected fuel and purchased power costs as of October 31, 2020 (Application). This filing was made pursuant to 16 Tex. Admin Code § 25.237(a)(3)(B). ETI's filing affects only the recovery of fuel and purchased power costs and does not affect base rates that are currently in effect. All residential, commercial and industrial customers whose electric service rates include charges for fuel pursuant to Rate Schedule FF, entitled “Fixed Fuel Factor and Loss Multipliers,” in all territories served by ETI, are affected by the Application. The total amount of over-recovery balance to be refunded through the proposed interim fuel refund is approximately $74.5 million, including interest. According to the Texas Utilities Code and Commission rules, ETI may not earn a profit on fuel and purchased power expenses and may only pass actual fuel and purchased power costs through to its customers. ETI proposes that customers on Rate Schedules GS, LGS and LIPS at a delivery voltage of 69-kilovolts (kV)/138-kv or 230 kV, LIPS at a primary delivery voltage and seasonal agricultural customers be given a one-time credit (or assessed a surcharge, if applicable) during the billing month of March 2021, based on each customer's historical usage. ETI proposes to implement the refund for all other Rate Schedule FF customers over a six-month period, beginning with ETI's first March 2021 billing cycle. The effect of the refund on customers' bills will vary depending on the rate schedule under which they take service. For a residential customer using 1,000 kWh a month, the interim refund will result in a $9.08 reduction in the customer's bill for each month of the refund, or a net decrease of approximately 7.5 percent as compared to current charges. Additionally, transmission voltage level customers and seasonal agricultural customers as a group will receive a net refund; however, certain individual transmission voltage level and seasonal agricultural customers may experience a surcharge based on historical usage. ETI's fuel and purchased power expenses will be subject to final review by the Commission in a future fuel reconciliation proceeding. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas, Inc. at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Refund, P.O. Box 2951, Beaumont, Texas 77704, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of the filing is available for inspection at ETI's Beaumont office located at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 51762 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding or who wish to express their comments regarding this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Consumer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120, or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) at 1-800-735-2989. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission's website can be found here: https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/New_PUC_Web_Filer_Presentation.pdf. Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc.texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission's Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/. Published Date: February 10, 2021 CAUSE NO. 20-40124-G IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § COUNTY COURT AT LAW RUBY YOUKERS, § NUMBER TWO (2) AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that letters of guardianship for the estate of Ruby Youkers, an Incapacitated Person, were issued on January 7, 2021, in Docket No. 20-40124-G, pending in County Court No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Phil Wilgus, Guardian, as Guardian of the Person and Estate. The residence of Guardian of the Person and Estate is in Upshur County, Texas, and the mailing address is: Phil Wilgus, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Ruby Youkers, an Incapacitated Person, c/o Seiler Mitby, PLLC, 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. 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. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. DATED the 5th day of February, 2021.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Randy Harold Bartlett, Deceased, were issued on February 4, 2021, in Cause No. 20-40503-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Janet Kay Chesnut Bartlett. 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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. 2/4/2021. /s/ Gina A. Price Gina A. Price Attorney for Janet Kay Chesnut Bartlett State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: February 10, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-40412-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Gerald F. Severson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gerald F. Severson were issued on January 25, 2021 in Cause No. 20-40412-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Sandra S. Severson as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Gerald F. Severson, 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 3rd day of February, 2021. 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 Sandra S. Severson, Independent Executor for the Estate of Gerald F. Severson State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: February 10, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARGARET URQUHART 101 W PHILLIPS ST STE E CONROE, TX 77301

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE KEVIN A MURRAY GALLERIA FINANCIAL CENTER STE 980 HOUSTON, TX 77056 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Dennis Ray Johnson, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship filed by Gloria Evette Willoughby, 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 the June 17, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 19-38797-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Dennis Ray Johnson 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, this 25th day of January, 2021. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Angela Kay Dillon, Deceased, were issued on the 29th day of January 2021, in Cause No. 20-40463-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Craig Douglas Dillon. 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: Steven C. Earl Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 3rd day of February 2021. By: /s/Steven C. Earl Steven C. Earl State Bar No. 24002028 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: February 10, 2021

MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Alyssa Drake Alyssa Drake, Deputy 1/25/21 9:23:15 AM Published Date: February 10, 2021

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE STEVEN C EARL 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR STE. 590 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Lejeune, Kenneth Wayne, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Amy Lejeune, 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 the February 08, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-40738-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Lejeune, Kenneth Wayne 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, this 8th day of February, 2021. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2)

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Robert M. Hatch, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Karen Hatch Wusthoff, 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 the January 29, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-40683-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Robert M. Hatch 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, this 3rd day of February, 2021. (SEAL, Country Court at Law #2)

MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 2/3/2021 2:29:51 PM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: February 10, 2021

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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 Zone 3 Impound located at 19600 Old Sandpit Rd New Caney TX 77357, 281-689-7705 on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021 at 9:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: February 10, 2021

SEILER MITBY, PLLC /s/ Kenna M. Seiler Kenna M. Seiler State Bar No. 13944250 kseiler@seilermitby.com Tiffany R. Guerra State Bar No. 24105975 tguerra@seilermitby.com 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 (281) 419-7770 (281) 419-7791-Telecopier Published Date: February 10, 2021

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MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 02/08/21 10:40:39 AM /s/ Sandy A. Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: February 10, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PETER BRADLEY KAY, Deceased, were issued on the 28th day of January, 2021, In Docket No. 20-40427P, pending In the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MICHAEL TERRY SALISBURY. Claims may be presented In care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of PETER BRADLEY KAY, Deceased c/o M.A. Walker, Ill 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 77301 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 the 1ST day of February, 2021. /s/ M. A. Walker, III M. A. Walker, Ill, Attorney for MICHAEL TERRY SALISBURY Published Date: February 10, 2021

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Community Bush Museum Readies for Spring Arrival of UP No. 4141 Engine Regents donate acreage for historic train and later landing of Marine One B RYA N - C O L L E G E STATION, Texas — The historic Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine, a locomotive painted to match Air Force One, will arrive here this spring for a permanent home at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. On Thursday The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved $1 per-year lease, essentially donating two acres to expand the grounds of the museum. Eventually the acreage will house an exhibit area for a Marine One helicopter as well as the locomotive. They are to be part of a multi-million dollar expansion being planned by the George & Barbara Bush Presidential Foundation. “Texas A&M is proud to host these icons of the Bush presidency,” said Chancellor John Sharp. “We do everything we can to keep alive the memory and accomplishments of this wonderful president and public servant.” No. 4141 Engine led the Bush funeral train from Houston to College Station in December 2018, when the former president was laid to rest here alongside

First Lady Barbara Bush. A year later, Union Pacific announced it would donate the locomotive to the museum. The railroad had surprised Bush in 2005 by painting it to resemble Air Force One in connection with a train exhibit there. Former CEO of Union Pacific Dick Davidson was instrumental in creation of No. 4141. He and his wife Trish have made a significant lead gift to jumpstart private fund-raising for the museum expansion. “It is fitting this significant piece of history will now make its permanent home at the Bush Center at Texas A&M,” said Max Angerholzer, CEO, George & Barbara Bush Foundation. “The train meant the world to President Bush. We are grateful to the entire Union Pacific team, especially Chairman and CEO Lance Fritz, for this special gift.” The COVID 19 pandemic has slowed plans associated with the museum expansion, which is expected to also include new meeting space and a restaurant. Foundation officials want to complete the project in time for a

celebration they plan in 2024 for the 100th anniversary of Bush’s birth. Pandemic-related precautions will delay any public celebration associated with this spring’s arrival of No. 4141 Engine. Due to security precautions, the arrival date will not be announced. The arrival of Marine One is further in the future,

Angerholzer said. Marine One is the call sign for any Marine Corps helicopter carrying the president. Some of the helicopters are being retired, which takes several months in part to remove the classified technology aboard. In 2005 Bush said that if No. 4141 Engine had been around during his presidency, “I might have left

Air Force One behind” and ridden the rails more often. He had recalled fondly riding and sleeping on trains as a boy. Trains also carried Bush to his service as a naval aviator in World War II and back home. He also used trains for “whistle stop” campaign events during his presidential runs in 1988 and 1992. “Union Pacific is proud

and honored that the UP 4141 is one step closer to being on permanent display at the Bush Library,” said Scott Moore, the Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Union Pacific. “President Bush's love of trains is well known and we are pleased that we can be a part of honoring his legacy.”

Wreaths Across America Announces Start of the Mobile Education Exhibit’s 2021 National Tour This unique museum on wheels could be coming to your hometown, to help honor local veterans and teach the community! COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Feb. 8, 2021 — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the start of the 2021 national tour for its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). The MEE will hit the road this month in Maine and head Southwest towards Texas for both private and public scheduled events. “The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Karen Wo r c e s t e r , e x e c u t i v e director, Wreaths Across America. “However, over the last year, in light of the current health crisis, we feel this exhibit has taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and inspiring, while supporting and giving back to the communities it visits.” The MEE achieves this goal by bringing the local c o m m u n i t y, v e t e r a n s , active-duty military and their families together through interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories. The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educat-

ing visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as to serve as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans. When the MEE pulls into your area, all veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers. They can also share more about the national nonprofit, and the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities year-round. To host the MEE in your community, whether it be for a parade, a schoolrelated or veterans’ organization, or a public or private event, visit https://wreathsacrossameric a.org/mee to make a request. Initial planned stops include two private events in Alabama and seven Public events in Texas: BIRMINGHAM, AL— Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. The first stop on the 2021 tour will be on Monday, Feb. 22, at Boyd Brothers Transportation. This private event is to say thank you to our essential worker, truck drivers who graciously volunteered their efforts and resources to help honor our n a t i o n ’s v e t e r a n s o n

Wreaths Across America Day. BIRMINGHAM, AL— Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. The second stop will be a private event, closed to the public and will provide an opportunity for J&M employees, veterans and their families to show their appreciation and thanks to our nation’s servicemen and women through WAA values and teachings. The J&M Tank Lines family is a dedicated s u p p o r t e r o f t h e WA A program. TOMBALL, TX — Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. The third stop will be the first open to the public in 2021 and will be at Tomball Market Place located at 14251 Farm to Market 2920 in Tomball, and open to the public from 7am-7pm. WAA supporters are proud to have the opportunity to offer tours of this Mobile Education Exhibit to the general public as a way to say thank you for years of support. HOUSTON, TX — Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. The next stop on the tour will also be open to the public at Village Plaza at Bunker Hill located at 9710 Katy Fwy, Houston, from 7am-7pm. WAA supporters in Houston are excited to bring an opportunity to create awareness for Wreaths Across America to the

people of this great city. WEBSTER, TX — Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The following stop will take place at Baybrook Gateway located at 1001 Bay Area Blvd in Webster, open to the public from 7am7pm. WAA volunteers are happy to have the chance to use the Mobile Education Exhibit as a way to offer education to the general public about the service and sacrifices of our nations veterans and their families. HOUSTON, TX— Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The next stop on the tour will be at Westar Moving and Storage located at 4545 Pine Timbers, Suite 334, open to the public from 2pm-6pm. The Houston M o v e r s A s s o c i ation/Southwest Movers Association and Westar Moving and Storage are proud to be able to bring this exhibit to Texas for the enjoyment of their employees and the general public as a way to say thank you for years of support. BRYAN, TX— Thursday, March 4, 2021. The next scheduled stop will be at the American Legion Post / Vi e t n a m Ve t e r a n s o f America Chapter 937 and Brazos Valley Marine Corps League Chapter 1391, located at 101 Waco Street in Bryan from 8am-6pm. COLLEGE STATION, TX— Friday, March 5, 2021. Continuing in Texas, the next scheduled stop will be at Ranch Harley Davidson, located at 4101 Texas 6 Frontage Road in College Station from 9am6pm. Working in conjunction with The Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce, Jersey Mikes Subs and Ranch Harley Davidson, this stop is open to the general public and will help support a BCSCC ribbon cutting ceremony. COLLEGE STATION, TX— Saturday, March 6, 2021. Staying in College Station, the MEE will be at

Ranch Harley Davidson one more day, from 11am-7pm. This is open to the general public as a way to say thank you for local public and volunteer support. The public tours for the MEE are free and open to the public with social distancing, sanitation and COVID19 safety procedures in place to protect the health of all visitors in accordance with the CDCs recommendation for large gatherings stemming from concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans and other interested groups are urged to come, ask questions, share stories and experience this one-of-akind exhibit. Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing w r e a t h s o n v e t e r a n ’s headstones at Arlington N a t i o n a l C e m e t e r y. However, in 2020 alone, the organization placed more

than 1.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating locations nationwide. Throughout the calendar year you can tune i n t o Wr e a t h s A c r o s s America Internet Radio, 24/7, to learn more about the mission and those who support it across the country, as well as the hundreds of local charitable efforts nationwide that are funded through wreath sponsorships. Yo u c a n s p o n s o r a veteran’s wreath anytime for $ 1 5 a t www.wreathacrossamerica. org. Each sponsorship goes toward a live, balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest a t n o o n o n S a t u r d a y, December 18, 2021, as part of National Wreaths across America Day. (Photo credit to WAA Staff)

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Community Wizard Summer Camp Comes to Conroe Be prepared for a Magical Summer! Conroe, TX — Summer Camp just got more fun! Kimberly C h r i s t i a n , a Te x a s certified teacher, and her daughter, Karli Christian are bringing a unique and exciting summer camp experience to the area; Conroe Wizard Summer Camp. Campers make potions, slime, chocolate frogs, more crafts than you can count, have a wizard birthday celebration, and make new friends. Covid protocol will be in place for your child’s safety. This magical camp will be held that the Conroe VFW Hall. Availability is limited due to Covid provisions. Cost for camp is $200

($180 if you reserve before March 1), a $50 deposit holds your child’s spot and the balance is due May 15. Sibling discount of $150. This will be the camp’s fourth year and the first in Conroe. This camp is so incredible that we sell out each year! To reserve your child’s spot or request more information, please contact us at Conroewizardschool@g mail.com and PLEASE like and share our page: Facebook.com/conroew izardschool. Reserve your Child’s Spot Today!!

The Invaders – Nutria By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center Simply stated, an invasive species is a non-native plant, animal or insect that is non-native and can cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. There is one invasive animal that is often mistaken for a beaver or otter and it’s called a nutria. They were brought to the United

States from South America for their fur and were kept on fur farms. Some escaped and in the 1940’s many were released into the wild when the fur market collapsed. Nutria are now considered one of the most ecologically harmful species on the planet. They can be found in 40 states and all areas of

Texas except for the Panhandle and extreme west Texas. Nutria are large rodents weighing up to 20 pounds but are smaller than beavers which can weigh up to 50 pounds. They have orange teeth, are semiaquatic and multiply very rapidly having up to 3 litters every year. They have partially

webbed hind feet to aid in swimming. Their eyes, ears and nostrils sit high on their heads so they are able to keep their heads above the waterline. They have valves on their mouths and nostrils that seal out the water when they are submerged. Nutria have a rat-like tail while beavers have broad flat tails. One sure way to distinguish a nutria from a beaver or otter are the whiskers. Nutria have white whiskers while beavers and otters have black whiskers. So why are they considered invasive?

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Nutria live in burrows that are connected by tunnels that are dug near rivers, canals and lakes causing erosion and flooding. They eat native wetland plants and will eat the entire plant—roots and all. Because the roots are eaten, the plants will not grow back. Additionally, with the root system gone, the soil is destabilized which causes erosion. In addition to wetland plants, nutria eat many agricultural plants like rice, corn, wheat, sugar, peanuts and more. They may even dine on your vegetable garden or newly planted grass. Because of their burrowing behavior, flood-control and water-retaining levees are damaged. They also burrow into the flotation supports under

boat docks, under building foundations, roads, streams, and dams. The damage weakens the structures and can cause them to lean, sink or even collapse. Not only are nutria bad for our environment, nutria are host to many diseases and parasites including tuberculosis, septicemia, tapeworm, liver flukes, and nematodes. According to the Fish and Wildlife Service, it can be a real health hazard for domestic animals, livestock and people to drink or swim in water that is contaminated with nutria feces and urine. For information on controlling nutria, contact the nearest office of TexasAgriLife Extension-Wildlife Services.

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