Montgomery County News, February 16, 2022 by Monte West

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Texas Sheriff Henderson Seeks Entergy exas Weekly Public Assistance Collecting T Customers Gas Prices

(February 14, 2022) Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 22.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 93.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.94/g, a difference of $1.35/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.59/g while the highest was $3.94/g, a difference of $1.35/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g today. The national average is up 16.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 97.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.31/g, up 15.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.15/g. San Antonio- $3.08/g, up 8.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.00/g. Austin- $3.11/g, up 7.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g. "The jump in gasoline prices has continued unabated as oil prices continue to push higher, reaching $94 per barrel last week on continued concern over the possible imminent threat that Russia may invade Ukraine," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Not only are oil prices up, but the bulk of the nation is starting the multimonth transition to summer gasoline, further adding to the rise at the pump. In addition, cold weather in Texas last week caused some power outages at major refineries, further weighing on markets. I see no other potentials in the short term but additional price increases unless Russia does an about-face on Ukraine. Even then, we'll still see seasonality push prices up, so motorists should be ready to dig deeper." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on a small fraction of U.S. gasoline stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com. SOURCE GasBuddy

Historical Memorabilia Can Receive The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in recovering and cataloging some of its lost history since it was founded in 1837. As Sheriff Henderson continues to move f o r w a r d w i t h documenting our rich past, he is asking the public to search their collections and inherited items from years past to find items we could add to the growing museum at the Criminal Justice Center in Conroe, Texas. We are interested in memorializing old photos and memorabilia (badges, equipment, etc.) connected to the

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Wisdom from Under the Windmill Reminds Audience of Tips for Life and Living

(Willis, TX) In complicated times, simple answers are often the easiest to understand and implement, even when they relate to life and living. In collaboration with Calvary Road Baptist Church in Willis, the nonprofit New Danville brings Live, Learn, Work, Grow: Wisdom from Under the Windmill to the community on March 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The presentation will be part of their church service that day. The church is located at 12621 Calvary Road in Willis. Dion McInnis, New Danville’s development d i r e c t o r, c r e a t e d t h e presentation shortly after he began working at New Danville less than a year ago. “Our clients are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In them and their lives I saw many reminders of life well lived. I narrowed down the reminders to 15. We have been able to deliver the presentation to a variety of organizations and business in the area and it is particularly nice to be able to present this at our ‘neighbor’s’.” Pastor Mike Ainsworth said, “We are excited about bringing the presentation to the community because people need reminders of simple guidelines for a happy life during these challenging, complicated times. Several of New Community........2, 3, 11, 12 Danville’s clients (aka Commentary.......................3, 4 Wranglers) attend our Devotional..........................5 church and the entire team Legals................6, 7, 8, 9, 10 here is familiar with the New Danville family. They

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. While we have documented the past several Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Administrations with some detail, we have very little memorabilia to adequately and properly distinguish/recognize administrations before 1960. All original photos will be digitally scanned and returned. We ask for any older equipment to either be donated or provided on loan for display in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Museum located at the Criminal Justice Center at #1 Criminal Justice Dr., Conroe, Texas 77301. If

offer a lot to everyone.” McInnis said that several of the Wranglers have already dropped by his office to say they’re excited about him coming to their church.

The presentation adapts to secular and faith-based audiences, according to McInnis. For more information, contact Dion McInnis, 936-253-5757 or Dion.McInnis@NewDanv

ille.org. New Danville is a nonprofit rural community for adults with intellectual and developmental d i s a b i l i t i e s . www.NewDanville.org

Vo l u n t e e r s w i l l h e l p qualifying customers claim their Earned Income Tax Credits THE WOODLANDS, Texas – For more than 12 years, Entergy Texas employees have volunteered to help customers who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit receive assistance in claiming the money they’ve earned. And this year is no different. E n t e rg y Te x a s i s a l s o continuing its partnership with community advocates to support free IRS-certified Vo l u n t e e r I n c o m e T a x Assistance tax preparation services for qualifying customers. Funding for this effort is provided through shareholder contributions and does not impact customer bills. Since 2011, Entergy Texas’ support of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites has helped return over $15 million to almost 12,000 residents in southeast Texas. The federal government estimates EITC has lifted more than 5.6 million people out of poverty, including 3 million children; however, one out of five people who qualify for the EITC fail to claim it. “The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of our country’s most effective tools for lifting low-income workers and their families above the poverty line,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service. “Our goal is to increase the amount of federal money returned to our customers by raising awareness of the credit and supporting VITA sites to help qualified customers avoid high fees.” Free tax preparation services are provided at VITA sites throughout the 2022 tax season. At local VITA sites, IRScertified volunteers from Entergy Texas and community partners will be available to help residents who earn $57,000 or less determine if they qualify to receive the tax benefits. Qualifying families can receive as much as $6,700 through EITC. In some VITA locations, local community partners are offering appointments for tax preparation services, drop-off tax prep services, financial coaching, budget workshops, free legal services and more. Contact the provider in your community to confirm available services. VITA site locations are a v a i l a b l e a t e n t e r g y. c o m / f r e e t a x h e l p . Residents may sign up to have their taxes prepared at getyourrefund.org/BakerRipley . Information from getyourrefund.org will be used to match a tax filer with a nearby VITA provider. About Entergy Texas E n t e r g y Te x a s , I n c . provides electricity to more than 473,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Fish with Asparagus and Beans

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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I love one-pot meals yet only rarely see one that features fish. This recipe is a perfect blend of protein, complex carbs and vegetables. Even better, you can decide the ratios of all three and even play around with the ingredients. The original recipe I came across called for Swordfish. The high mercury content of Swordfish puts it on a noeat list for me. I have had my heavy metals tested and I already have enough mercury hiding out in my body for me to be casual about consuming more. Fish naturally have a small amount of mercury which does not come from pollution. It gets into the ocean from natural sources (volcanoes and soil runoff). Mercury becomes an issue when levels get high through bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation is the process by which pollutants collect in an organism faster than they can be excreted or metabolized, and it is a result of the food chain. Bigger fish eat smaller fish. Just like us, fish are what they eat. Fish absorb contaminants from their food. Smaller fish have smaller amounts of heavy metals. This changes with each ascending step in the food chain. Top feeders, like marlin and swordfish, are high in heavy metals, especially methylmercury. Small fish that are lower on the food chain are best for us to eat because they do not bioaccumulate POPs and methylmercury. Fish with a short life span are also better choices than longer living, larger

fish. Anchovies, herring, and sardines are great options. They are nutrientdense and low in anything that could be a potential health concern. Here is a shopping guide for popular fish: Good choices: This list includes fish that have shorter lives and are lower on the food chain. Both decrease the levels of mercury and POPs in fish. Generally, always opt for wild caught instead of farmed, and domestic over imported. * Sardines * Anchovies * Herring * Butterfish * Wild caught Pacific or Alaskan Salmon * Trout * Cod (Pacific is more sustainable) * Arctic Char * Halibut (Pacific) * Mackerel * Mussels (I buy them canned and smoked) * Oysters * Squid * Sablefish * Pollock * Alaskan King Crab * Haddock * Shrimp * Scallop * Lobster Fish to Avoid: * Farmed fish * Imported Fish, especially from Southeast Asia * Tilefish * King Mackerel * Bluefin Tuna * Swordfish * Shark * Chilean Sea Bass (high in mercury and endangered) * Orange Roughie (high bioaccumulation because of its long life and overfished) * Eel * Imported King Crab * Atlantic Salmon * Norwegian Salmon (over-farming has had a

negative impact on even wild fish in Norway) Choosing wisely lets you get the benefits of eating fish while reducing the health concerns. Consumption of oily fish, including salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, thanks to its marine omega 3 fatty acids eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Fish with Asparagus and Beans Swap in fish—like mahi-mahi or salmon—and whatever crunchy vegetables (like green beans or snap peas) and small white beans (like navy or Great Northern) you have on hand. Serve alongside orzo, Israeli couscous, bulgur, or crusty bread for sopping up the lemony juices. Serves 4 Ingredients:

white beans, (such as navy or Great Northern), rinsed ½ ½ cup tender herbs (such as mint, dill, basil, and/or parsley), plus more for serving Preparation Step 1 Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and ½ cup oil in a small bowl to combine, season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.

Step 2 Season fish all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add asparagus, garlic, beans, and ¼ cup water, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and beans are warmed through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette. Reserve skillet. Step 3

Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium. Cook fish, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and flesh flakes easily with a fork, 5–7 minutes. Step 4 Add fish and ½ cup herbs to bean mixture and stir once. Drizzle with more vinaigrette and season with more salt and pepper. Just before serving, scatter more herbs on top.

Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ½ 1/2cup plus 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 1”-thick fish steaks (about 1½ lb. total), patted dry, cut into 1” cubes 1 1 lb. asparagus, woody stems trimmed, cut into ½” pieces 1 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 2 15-oz. cans small

First Day on the Job One of Montgomery County PCT 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden’s newest Deputies was tested on his first shift by himself when a suspect initiated a pursuit on a stolen motorcycle. Late Thursday (02/10/2022) evening, while patrolling the business and residential areas along Gene Campbell Blvd. in New Caney, PCT 4 Deputy Bobby Joe Ragland spotted a motorcycle going over 90 MPH. Deputy Ragland attempted to stop the motorcycle by turning on his emergency lights.

The male rider ignored the lights, and even looked back at the patrol vehicle before accelerating. A pursuit ensued and continued west on Gene Campbell Blvd. towards FM 1314. The rider then headed north towards Conroe making a right turn onto Allendale Ln. Deputy Ragland managed to keep an eye on the bike as it sped through the neighborhood, making several turns. The rider eventually wrecked the motorcycle in a mudhole along a pipeline road behind the subdivision and was quickly detained.

The suspect, 22-yearo l d Tr i n i t y Ly n c h (Conroe), was arrested for felony evading, as well as an outstanding warrant for theft. The motorcycle was showing to be stolen out of Conroe, so a felony Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle charge was added. Narcotics were also discovered on the motorcycle. Lynch was taken to the Montgomery County Jail, while the motorcycle is headed back to the owner. Deputy Ragland had just finished the FTO (Field Training Officer) process the day before and PCT 4’s FTO program p o r t i o n o f h i s h i r i n g was on his first solo patrol. consists of newly hired Deputies working alongside seasoned officers and supervisors as they navigate the law enforcement happenings in East Montgomery

County. “It’s great to witness the FTO process at work,” stated Constable Hayden. “Preparation is key, and I couldn’t be prouder of how our guys train and serve the citizens of PCT 4.”

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Weekly Columns

January Market Review A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Volatility was the trend for domestic and foreign equity markets in January, as well as the domestic bond market, albeit to a lesser extent. The broadmarket S&P 500 flirted with a 10% pullback, for example. The ups and downs in the domestic equity indices stabilized briefly ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting but turned skittish shortly after Chair Jerome Powell announced there was

“quite a bit of room” to raise short-term interest rates. Wi t h u n c e r t a i n t y regarding inflation, economic slowing (though it remains at a healthy growth rate) and a Fed tightening cycle upon us, we may be in for several months of volatility before the market can resume its uptrend. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on: * Progress toward a revised and targeted Build Back Better bill could direct additional federal funding toward energy and renewables,

healthcare, and education. * Fundamentals and demand seem to be supportive of higher technology valuations. * Central banks here and abroad are reacting to slowing economic growth and inflation by progressively raising interest rates. * The bottom line: We believe volatility and pullbacks are to be expected throughout 2022; savvy investors may elect to thoughtfully add to their equity and fixed income portfolios at opportune times. It is important that market

participants remain patient, committed to their investment strategy and avoid any knee-jerk portfolio moves. We know that volatility can be unnerving but sticking to a financial plan has historically worked in favor of long-term investors, which is why we remain focused on helping you make progress toward your future goals. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356

Investing involves risk and investors may incur a profit or a loss. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors and are subject to change. There is no assurance the trends mentioned will continue or that the forecasts discussed will be realized. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Economic and market conditions are subject to change. Material prepared by Raymond James for use by its advisors. . Securities offered through Raymond

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Houston Texans Name a New Head Coach: Lovie Smith By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News Houston: Texas: As the turbulence 2021 season ended with the firing of David Culley, the new season begins with the announcement of a new Head Coach. The Houston Texans have promoted their Defensive Coordinator Lovie Smith as their new Head Coach. During a litigious period in the NFL, when former Head Coach Brian Flores, who interviewed for the Texans’ head coach job, is suing the league for discrimination. In a vein of irony, when Flores was head coach of the Miami Dolphins, he only hired two (2) Black coaches out of a potential rooster of eight (8) assistant coaches. It is refreshing to see a solid, qualified Black man step into the captain’s seat for the Texans to direct the team to better days. Coach Lovie Smith is a seasoned professional who knows the game of football and how to lead and develop young men. Coach Smith was an outstanding High School

athlete when he earned allstate honors and played on a State Championship team for three years. He went on to coach on all levels from High School to College and then to the big league when he was the first Black head coach to make it to a Super Bowl as he led the Chicago Bears in competitive game and received Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award. His mentor was none other than Tony Dungy who Texans fans know all too well when he coached the Divisional rivals the Indianapolis Colts. As the great preacher Martin Luther King taught, “It is not the color of your skin, rather it is the content of your character.” H o w e v e r, i t i s q u i t e apparent that with the NFL dominated by Black athletes, there should be more opportunities given to Black coaches and Black ownership of the teams. I wished we lived in a color blind world; however, it is important to

be sensitive to all parties that are equally invested in this great sport we call Football.

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A Statement in Support of The Battalion at Texas A&M University From Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc., at the University of Texas-Austin The decision announced b y t h e Te x a s A & M president to halt print production raises deep concern about the future of student journalism at A&M, and the future of the 129-year-old Battalion newspaper. Student media face the same challenges today as media companies, large and small, across the nation. But ceasing print publication will only accelerate the paper’s demise. Such a drastic plan is unnecessary, and, if carried

out will create more financial havoc for the paper. That is because most of its revenue comes from print. Yes, print media face tremendous challenges, but what is underway is not the death of print, but a major realignment, combining it with digital. Yes, it is a painful realignment, but look across the country. Countless student media and traditional media are reporting successes from this realignment. One significant success

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature rising to near 69 by noon, then falling to around 62 during the remainder of the day. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Friday Sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 61. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Washington's Birthday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. Ryan West Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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is just to the west in Austin. In 2013, The Daily Texan at the University of Texas at Austin was facing a similar issue: Print was on the chopping block. Three things happened to stop a financial and institutional disaster: Support from the UT president. Support from UT’S Moody College of Communication and the UT School of Journalism and Media. Support from the alumni — Friends of The Daily Texan — the non-profit group that mobilized to assist. The Daily Texan/Texas Student Media is a major success story. While offering fewer days of newsprint, it now offers glossy magazines and other focused print publications, plus more digital and video offerings. This approach offers a fullservice purchase benefitting Austin and national advertisers and readers of both print and digital, adding to the bottom line. In addition, substantial new revenue has been acquired by viewing each

campus department as a potential customer, with TSM serving an agency role and providing focused publications and other media needs to UT departments. This marketing assistance helps each department tell its story and is a completely new and major source of revenue. Also, the Friends group provides financial support for The Texan’s needs, including regular donations to campus fundraising drives for The Texan, purchase of video and photographic equipment, assistance on editorial needs as requested by the Texan senior editors and TSM and other items for The Texan. It also provides 8 scholarships a year to Texan staffers, all set up for endowed and continuing funding. All of these innovative approaches help create the success story at The Texan. But if you kill print, you automatically kill your primary source of revenue, and the story changes. Studies by respected research groups show that

by eliminating print you eliminate revenue that is available to take now. You limit your income to digital only. Those of us who have worked in digital and print for years recall the early lament of salespeople: “Dollars are turning into dimes,” reflecting how revenue falls when selling only digital. For The Battalion, ending print wipes out revenue that is already booked and additional revenue coming in through its sales partnership with Texas Student Media at UT. If allowed to grow, that partnership can be a model for student newspapers across the U.S. and is wonderful to show that Aggies and Longhorns collaborate for mutual success. Print is this century’s Mark Twain comment: “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Case in point: as onfield photos were taken after the college football national championship game, standing in the background were people holding a product from Twitter, the ultimate digital

pure play. They held a printed mock front page from the “Twitter Trib u n e . ” E v e n Tw i t t e r understands there are more paths to the reader than a one-road digital future. And what about students? A first-class university should offer all platforms for students. They will miss job opportunities if print is a stranger. It is not the time, Texas Aggies, to throw in the towel. It is the time to be creative, make your mark and show your financial success with all media platforms! Sincerely, John Reetz, President, Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc. Statement approved unanimously at called meeting Feb. 13 of Board of Directors of Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc.

Open Letter to Texans: Powering Forward Chairman Peter Lake Public Utility Commission of Texas The Texas electric grid is the strongest and most reliable it’s ever been. In fact, we all saw firsthand how much stronger and more reliable earlier this month as an arctic freeze took hold of Texas. We had ample energy, with plenty to spare. This letter is to all Texans – to you – to reassure and tell you why the lights will stay on this winter and why outages like last year will never happen again. Last year, for the first time ever, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature have given the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) the authority to require every electricity generator in the state to winterize their operations. This means insulating pipes, installing heating equipment where necessary and putting up windbreaks to knock down the wind chill to keep gear from freezing up, among other steps. In January, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reported to the PUCT that of the 302

generation resources they inspected for compliance with winterization requirements, just three had issues needing correction. That’s over a 99-percent compliance rate. Since then, those three resources have all corrected the issues that were identified. Of the 22 transmission facilities ERCOT inspected, all passed. The Governor and the Legislature have also given the PUCT a big hammer with which to enforce winterization rules. The PUCT can, and will, fine companies up to $1 million per day per incident for failure to winterize their operations. In fact, in December 2021, eight companies were given notices of violation totaling $7.5 million in recommended fines for failing to file winter readiness reports with the PUCT. We’ve also put in place major market reforms that put people and reliability first – not companies. In our new system, companies bring power to the grid earlier for greater supply to

prevent emergencies. For example, during this month’s severe winter weather ERCOT had enough excess power to light three million homes. The old way of doing business meant waiting for crisis conditions before more power was brought online. To reduce electricity costs, we have slashed the price cap for power by almost 50 percent, from $9,000 per MWh down to $5,000 per MWh, even in an emergency. We also know the wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine, so natural gas and coal plants need to ensure redundancy in fuel supplies. Those are the plants that can be turned on and off, so they need backup fuel on-hand in case of emergency. Under reforms the PUCT adopted in December, generators are incentivized to keep back up fuel supply on hand in case extreme weather disrupts their normal fuel supply. This means, even if their primary fuel source isn’t available, they can still

get power to the grid. Many generators are already moving forward with this and had alternative fuel supplies in place during this month’s storm. Any one of these reforms is significant in and of itself. Put them together, and you have a monumental transformation of our electricity market. A transformation that puts the customer first, not power companies. Our singular focus is on reliability regardless of weather conditions. And as the electricity market continues to evolve over time, our priority will remain to utilize new technologies and tools to enhance grid resiliency and ensure that customer rates stay low. The grid’s performance during severe winter weather earlier this month proves it’s stronger and more reliable. Certainly, there is more work ahead, but I know because of the incredible work that’s already been done, the lights will stay on in Texas this winter, and beyond.

Patrick Statement on Harris County Rejecting Law Enforcement Funding Request HOUSTON, TX – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement after Harris County rejected most law enforcement requests for additional resources: “Last week, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a budget plan rejecting 82 percent of funding requests from law enforcement agencies in t h e c o u n t y. T h i s i s extremely frustrating and unacceptable. “County Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Jack C a g l e o ff e r e d b u d g e t amendments that would have provided funding for more officers. These recommendations came from the Harris County

sheriff, constables, and district attorney. Additionally, this plan would have added 500 law enforcement positions. “The Harris County Commissioners Court rejected this budget, and instead voted 3-2 for a raise for sheriff ’s deputies, which was far less than the budget requests from law enforcement officials. The Harris County Deputies Organization criticized the budget for not adding more officers and argued that Lina Hidalgo has sold out its citizenry and law enforcement by ignoring this budget. I could not agree more. “ H a r r i s C o u n t y ’s decision to ignore law

enforcement’s budget is a slap in the face to its citizens. Crime rates only continue to skyrocket in Harris County. People are begging for safer streets, and our police officers have outlined the resources they need to combat this dangerous spike in crime, yet the county commissioners are turning a deaf ear. “Our law enforcement officers go to work every day willing, if needed, to risk their lives for total strangers. We have seen far too many funerals for police officers killed in the l i n e o f d u t y. T h e j o b becomes more dangerous each day. We must restore respect for members of law enforcement and give them

the resources they need to do their jobs in keeping the public safe. “I am proud of the work we have done in the Texas Senate to support our law enforcement. We passed a bill that stops the defunding of police. It will require local governments to secure voter approval before passing a budget that reduces or reallocates funding originally dedicated to law enforcement. Counties that do so without voter approval will have their property tax revenue frozen. “Rest assured; counties that choose to defund the police will be held accountable.”

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

When God created man, He already knew what we would need to live our life on earth. He also knew we could fail and then we would need a Savior, Jesus Christ, God’s Son, to help us through all our days. That tells me that whatever happens to me in this life will be watched over – the good and the bad. God is truly our Father. Hear this Psalm: “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, and let those who hate Him flee

HE WHO GIVES US LIFE ALSO GIVES US COURAGE before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish before God. But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness. Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the LORD, and exult before Him. Psalm 68: 1 – 4. We know God has angelic armies all through the heavens who do warfare for us –

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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, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoods oldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolida ted.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Mont-

gomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5881944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-5978013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas. org Pastor David R. Bailes. METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX

even as we sleep. These things I’m listing should give us great courage to follow the Lord’s plan for our life. And if, by chance, we meet with conflict, God will send His mighty, warring angels to fight for us or save us from all harm. However, sometimes we may question the loss of younger or even older ones whom we want to keep here. Only God knows our life span. He will not take us any earlier or later than we’re supposed to come into heaven with Him.

I urge each one to read the last letter of Paul, written to Timothy, about the church in Corinth. In Chapter three, Paul lists some of the things which he calls, “in the last days, difficult times will come…” Here are a few of them: “For men will be lovers of self, l o v e r s o f m o n e y, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to p a r e n t s , u n g r a t eful,…unholy…etc. II Timothy 3: 2. Does this remind us of what we live with today? And

there’s more written about on this list as the verses continue. So, let’s look at some verses of encouragement, as we did above in the Psalms, which are indicative of our present times. David wrote this Psalm about the evil and the good. It, too, is one too long for writing out, so I’ll pick just a few verses to give us courage and life: “ H o w p r e c i o u s i s Yo u r lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your

77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Www.mumctex.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link. Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship

Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

Hollow, Conroe, 936Pastors Sean & Lori 756-8831 Jo Cook The Grace ChrisPRESBYTERIN tian Outreach Center First Presbyterian 25293 Tisdale Road, Church of Conroe Dobbin, Texas 2727 N. Loop 336 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist West Conroe, Texas 936Church FM 149 N., Mont756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 gomery, 936-449-6807 Sun Sch 10:00 The Church @ Lake Nursery provided Conroe Church of Christ in 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery Montgomery, TX 301 Pond Street, 77316 Montgomery, TX. 936-588-4975 Sunday Bible Class www.lakechurch.com 9:30 am Sunday worship @ Worship - 10:30 am 10:00 a.m. Wed. and 6:00 pm activites 6:30-8pm Wednesday - 7:00 North Shore Church pm 10 am Worship Phone: 936-582Service 4855 18501 Fm1097 West Email: @ the Bentwater West cofcmontgomery@cons Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith olidated.net Covenant Felloship Web: 302 N. Danville, www.cofcmontgomery.o Willis, Tx. 77378 rg 936/890-8034 Paul Praschnik, www.cfmlife.org Minister Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays

wings. For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. O c o n t i n u e Yo u r lovingkindness to those who know You and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.” Psalm 36:7, 9, and 10. As we live out difficult days, I pray each one has a song of triumph to sing over the hardest days to come. He will give us His Light to bring us through any and all trials! Just remember…….In the end, we win!

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: 5th Sunday Singing January 30, at 6:00 PM refreshments to follow. Sunday School Classes for all ages begin at 9:45 AM Church Service at 11:00 AM Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Group as well as Youth group activities at 6:00 PM All are welcome!

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 4, 2022, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of l0 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 ASSESSORCOLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 4, 2022 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 9, 16, 23, 2022 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 Constable of said County, I have on December 28, 2021, seized, levied upon and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://rnontgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning March 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, 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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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Gene DeForest Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.0S(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2022, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01 and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning March 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Chief Deputy C. Michael White, By /s/ C. Michael White, Date 1-25-22

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Montgomery County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Montgomery County Appraisal District . Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE. PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (Properties previously struck off to MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Philip Cash Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March l 2022 Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Philip Cash, By: /s/ Stephen Closson, Date 1/20/2022

Cause No. 19-11-15909 has been cancelled. (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 CONST ABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, December 28, 2021 Constable Gen DeForest Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ C. Michael White Chief Deputy C. Michael White 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 2, 9, 16, 2022

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 28, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, 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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Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643-goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 31st of January AD. 2022 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ C. Mike White C. Mike White, Chief Deputy Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 2022 NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (Properties previously struck off to MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2022, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com, Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, By: Randy Crowder Date January 20, 2022

(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. AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST OBTAIN A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE MONTGOMERY 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. Dated at Magnolia, Texas, _______________________ /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones Montgomery County, Texas By Ashton Hedrick 8520 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 9, 16, 23, 2021

THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 24 day of March, 2021, in the case of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. Brad O. Kirkconnell (1) $2,872.66 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3) $2,872.66, together with interest thereon at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 10% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $316.00 court costs (5) $1,018.00 Judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 20-10-12015-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of February 2022, at 8:20 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT TEN (10), BLOCK FIVE (5), OF IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION NINE (9), PHASE 4, PARTIAL REPLAT A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET H, SHEET 168A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") ; and on 1 day of March, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Brad O. Kirkconnell , Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of February, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 19-11-15381-CV on a judgment rendered in said court on the 26th day of June AD. 2021 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 31st day of January AD. 2022 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 AM. on the first Tuesday in March AD. 2022, it being the 1st of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 26th day of June AD. 2021, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF CROCKETT TRACE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED MAP AND OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET 0, SHEET 157, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. The above property is levied on as the property of W & NGP, LLC and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 26th day of June AD. 2021 in favor of Crockett Trace Homeowners Association and against the said W & NGP, LLC. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM.

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Montgomery County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the properly or any information regarding the property contained in tl1e records of the Montgomery County Appraisal District Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ROSALIE LAWRENCE, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James G. Caire, Jr. were issued on 7thth February, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42165-P, pending in the County Court at Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Elda P. Caire The residence of such Executor is Montgomery County, Texas. The post office address for presentment of claims is: Estate of James G. Caire, Jr. c/o Kevin M. Kneisley, Attorney 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 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 10th day of February, A.D., 2022. By: /s/ Kevin M. Kneisley KEVIN M. KNEISLEY 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 77301 Attorney for the Estate Published Date: February 16, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 28, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February I, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 1O 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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Dated at Conroe, Texas, December 28, 2021 Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Montgomery County, Texas By 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 9, 16, 23, 2022

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

Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 29th day of December, 2021, in favor of Point Aquarius Property Owners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 17-12-15355-CV, in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 29th day of January, 2021, against Jerry W. LeBlanc and Alissa J. LeBlanc. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 24th day of January, 2022 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 1st day of March, 2022 I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Jerry W. LeBlanc and Alissa J. LeBlanc had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $33,495.00 principal sum 2. $9,178.70 Attorney Fees 3. Interest on the total judgment form the date of judgment at the rate of 5% per annum compounded annually until paid 4. $348.00 court costs 5. Credits – None And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: Lot Four (4), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section Six (6), Montgomery County, Texas as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72, Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas: Lot Five (5), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section (6), a subdivision of 50.6158 acres located in the Timothy Cude Survey, Abstract No. 12, of Montgomery County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. Lot Six (6), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section Six (6), a subdivision of 50.6158 acres located in the Timothy Cude Survey, Abstract No. 12, of Montgomery County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72A (formerly Volume 10, Page 39) of the Map records of Montgomery County, Texas. Witness my hand this 24th day of January, 2022. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By:S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTOR7NEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) §

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 2841h Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 22nd day of July 2021, in the case of Tavola Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), Cause No. 21-02-01995-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Tavola Community Association Inc., vs. Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), I did on the 24th Day of January, 2022 at 8:01 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Lot 9, Block 1, of Tavola Sec. 20, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4519, Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas ( the property) 1. $3,329.61 Principal sum 2. $2,249.32 Attorney fees 3. Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid 4. $324.00 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit and on the 1'1 day of March, 2022 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 24th day of January, 2022. Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: February 9, 16 and 23, 2022

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MONTGOMERY COUNTY vs. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1

OBANDO JUAN P & SANDRA ALONSO

in Cause# 19-11-15573 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.01 (a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: nd

Levied on February 2 , 2022 as the property of JUAN P. OBANDO AVILA SANDRA ALONSO OBANDO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $19,633.70, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT # 1MONTGOMERY COUNTY; CONROE I.S.D.; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 14. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2nd, 2022 /s/ Ryan Gable Ryan Gable CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 (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 ASSESSORCOLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Julio Cesar Antimo, th Deceased, were issued on the 10 day of February 2022, in Cause No. 21-42225-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Birthe R. De Antimo. 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: James H. Stilwell Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 10th day of February 2022. By: /s/James H. Stilwell James H. Stilwell State Bar No. 00794697 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: February 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 26, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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OCHOA, JOSE LUIS, ET AL

in Cause# 19-04-05160 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0034700104500 LOT FORTY FIVE (45), BLOCK TWO (2), CORINTHIAN POINT SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 9356896 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of JOSE LUIS OCHOA LUZ M. OCHOA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,238.32, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CORINTHIAN POINT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 2, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 24, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 26, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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CONROE MG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A DEFUNCT OF COLUMBIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

in Cause# 20-10-11937 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT l: GEO: 0001900103121 PROPERTY KNOWN AS TRACT 32-A, A 0.733 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JAMES EDWARDS SURVEY, A-190, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, BEING THE 3.6931 CALLED PARCEL 2 IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 9349103 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION THEREOF PLATTED AS PART OF CONROE OUTLET CENTER, PHASE 2, AS RECORDED IN CABINET G PAGES 157A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0001900103301 PROPERTY KNOWN AS TRACT 33-A, AN 11.777 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JAMES EDWARDS SURVEY, A-190, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, BEING THE 20.6610 CALLED PARCEL 1 IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 9349103 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION THEREOF PLATTED AS PART OF CONROE OUTLET CENTER, PHASE 2, AS RECORDED IN CABINET G PAGES 157A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of CONROE MG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THE LIGHTSTONE GROUP, LLC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $57,223.80, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; CITY OF CONROE; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT.

BENHAM, KRISTOPHER, ET AL GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022

in Cause# 19-04-05943 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0095220204701 IMPROVEMENT ONLY ON LOT 11, BLOCK 2, WHITE OAK HILLS, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET 0, SHEET 83, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SERIAL@CBH026488TXP, TITLE# MH00549247, LABEL#HWC0434747, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0095220204700 LOT 11, BLOCK 2, WHITE OAK HILLS, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET 0, SHEET 83, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of KRISTOPHER BENHAM to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,856.46, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 26, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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BEASLEY, GLORIA, ET AL

in Cause# 19-06-07806 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0094620252200 LOT 12, IN BLOCK 7, OF WALNUT COVE, SECTION 2 AND ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 182-B OF THE PLAT RECORDS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of GLORIA BEASLEY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,183.39, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 4 day of March, 2021, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Marlena M. Hedine (1) $1,197.22 principal sum (2) $1,605.70 attorney fees (3) Post Judgment Interest-Five Percent (5%) per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $324.00 court costs (5) $0.00 Judgment credits, Defendant, Cause No. 20-11-14082-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of February 2022, at 8:30 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Twenty-Seven (27), In Block One (1), Imperial Oaks Park, Section One (1), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet J, Sheet 195 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas (the "Property") ; and on 1 day of March, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Marlena M. Hedine, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of February, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Carol Ann Tassin Groves, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42245-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Regina Lynn Groves Clark. 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. DATED the 10th day of February, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Regina Lynn Groves Clark 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 16, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LINDA MARIE CECIL, Deceased, were Issued on February 3, 2022, in Docket No.21-42,204-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: CLARA NACCARATO. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of LINDA MARIE CECIL, 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 7TH day of February, 2022. /s/ M. A. Walker, III M. A. Walker, Ill, Attorney for CLARA NACCARATO Published Date: February 16, 2022

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 24, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

BASS, CYRUS JR.,, ET AL

in Cause# 19-07-08996 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0002480002800 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 6.30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT 28, IN THE F.K. HENDERSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 248. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT BEING OUT OF AND PART OF THE MATTIE YOUNG 25.2 ACRE TRACT IN THE F.K. HENDERSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 248, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. AND SAID 6.30 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN VOLUME 379, PAGE 523 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of LUBBY BASS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11,193.50, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson

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FC# 8294.00154 APN: R320459 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 25, 2010, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust in the amount of $472,500.00 was executed by Carol L. Coleman, unmarried as trustor(s) in favor of MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and was recorded on October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010097039, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary” or “HUD”), pursuant to the following assignments: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., in favor of CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY dated August 6, 2012, recorded on September 4, 2012, as Instrument No. 2012085219, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated March 31, 2017, recorded on April 11, 2017, as Instrument No. 2017029377, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the entire amount delinquent as of December 31, 2022, is $433,940.00; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single-Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B (the “Act”), and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday April 5, 2022, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM local time, all real and private property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF A UNIT DEVELOPMENT THE WOODLANDS WINDSOR LAKES SEC. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET U, SHEET 18 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Purportedly known as: 35 W VICTORY LAKE DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77384 The sale, which will begin at the earliest time stated above or within three hours after that time, will be held at: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, In Conroe, TX Unless The Date Of Sale Falls On An Official County Holiday Or When A County Emergency, Including Issuance Of A State Or Local Disaster Declaration Impedes Or Prohibits Use Of Suite 402 At 501 N. Thompson, Conroe TX, Then It Will Take Place At The Montgomery County Courthouse Steps At 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX Or As Designated By The County Commissioner's Office. Per the Secretary, the estimated opening bid will be $440,032.00 There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary's estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $44,004.00. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $44,004.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for worthy cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to Nemovi Law Group, APC. We will accept certified, or cashier's checks made payable to the bidder and endorsed to Nemovi Law Group, APC if accompanied by a notarized power of attorney or other notarized authorization authorizing Nemovi Law Group, APC to deposit the check into the firm's trust account on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred because of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner, or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 939-0772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 8294.00154. Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, APC and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained online or by phone. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Assert and protect your rights as a member of the armed forces of the United States. If you or your spouse is serving on active military duty, including active military duty as a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, please send written notice of the active-duty military service to the sender of this notice immediately. Date: February 7, 2022 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, APC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 585-7077 Sales Info (916) 939-0772 Published Dates: February 16, 23 and March 3, 2022

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NOTICE OF NEW RATE REQUEST On January 31, 2022, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or the “Company”) filed a statement of intent and application (“Application”) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) for approval of two voluntary rate tariffs, Rider Small Volume Renewable Option (“Rider SVRO”) and Rider Large Volume Renewable Option (“Rider LVRO”), as well as an associated form Agreement for service under Rider LVRO. ETI's Application was assigned Docket No. 53153, and is styled Entergy Texas, Inc.'s Statement of Intent and Application for Approval of Two Voluntary Renewable Option Tariffs, Rider SVRO and Rider LVRO. ETI also filed the Application simultaneously with each of the municipalities that has retained original jurisdiction over ETI's rates. Riders SVRO and LVRO are new voluntary rate tariffs that will be charged only to eligible customers who elect to participate and match some or all of their monthly electricity usage with renewable energy credits that are purchased and/or generated by ETI and retired on the customer's behalf. The only ETI customers that will be affected by this Application are those customers who elect to participate in one of the voluntary tariffs proposed. ETI is requesting that Riders SVRO and LVRO be effective beginning March 28, 2022. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact ETI at Attn: Customer Service, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call (866) 9812602 during normal business hours. Persons may also email tcr@entergy.com with questions or to request more information or a copy of the Application. Commission rules provide that the deadline to intervene in a proceeding before the Commission is 45 days from filing, or March 17, 2022, unless changed by an Order. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 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 16, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Skyway Towers, LLC is proposing to construct a 260-foot lattice telecommunications tower near 701 Conroe Park W. Dr, Conroe, Montgomery County, TX 77303 (30 21 50.7 N / 95 27 30.5 W). The tower is anticipated to a medium-dual system for obstruction lights FAA Style E (L-864/L-865/L-810). Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Form 854 File Number “A1207857” and may raise environmental concerns about the project by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC's website. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Parties wishing to submit the request by mail may do so by addressing the request to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: EBI Consulting, c/o Project # 6121010450 CJ, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at 219-3135458. Published Date: February 16, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION COMBINED APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND HEIRSHIP 21-42342-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL RANDY L WOOTEN PO BOX 959 5625 CYPRESS CREEK PARKWAY, SUITE 214 CONROE TX 77305 HOUSTON TX 77069-4210 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RODNEY DEAN FLECK, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Combined Application for Letters of Independent Administration and Heirship filed by Rodney Dale Fleck, 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 December 21, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-42342-P The style being: ESTATE OF: RODNEY DEAN FLECK The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 9th day of February, 2022. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 2/9/2022 10:43:04 AM Published Date: February 16, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 22-42580-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL J DAVID MEREDITH PO BOX 959 10200 GROGANS MILL RD SUITE 220 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CATHERINE B. CRAWFORD, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42139-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas, to: DONNA LYNN CRAWFORD c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 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 9th day of February, 2022 /s/ MOLLIE C. LAMBERT MOLLIE C. LAMBERT MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: February 16, 2022

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: MARGARET AVON HAIL MALONE, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship filed by John C. Malone, 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 February 09, 2022. The file number of said matter being: 22-42580-P The style being: ESTATE OF: MARGARET AVON HAIL MALONE The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 9th day of February, 2022. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 2/9/2022 3:11:41 PM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: February 16, 2022

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Community Mother and Daughter Team Collect for the Montgomery County Women’s Shelter in Conroe

REBEL JOAN OF ARC Chapter friends, CAIMY HARBISON and & HILARIE HICKS, collected clothing & household items on behalf of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, for The Womens Shelter in Conroe. The Center is

known as The Marion Fischer Community Center. Then when RJOA Daughter, GEORGIA HICKS, arrived home from college, she wanted to help organize all the items gathering and dividing them, labeled them & helped load them up for drop off, with proud Mother RJOA

HILARIE HICKS. Both HILARIE HICKS and. GEORGIA HICKS have been actively involved in community work in The Woodlands and Conroe areas where mental health, women’s shelters, youth services, and Veterans are areas where they both have vested interests. Collecting items for the Conroe shelter fit the bill as it was geared towards women and children, as well as the needs of the community. Miss GEORGIA attends the University of Arkansas, maintains a high grade point average, is also a member of the Phi Mu Sorority, where her philanthropy work is given to collecting for the C h i l d r e n ’s M i r a c l e Network. What an inspiring young lady to admire as a shining example for the youth in our surrounding areas. Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter continues to grow and promote service doing good for others in our Benevolent efforts.

Heightened Leaders Set to Further Support Local Business Community in 2022 P r o v i d i n g To o l s , Guidance, and Space for the local business community The Woodlands, Tx – Heightened Leaders, a local business and coaching firm, has spent the last 24 months helping business owners succeed, despite high employee turnover and turbulent business environments. Megan Alarid, founder of Heightened Leaders helped explain, “When March of 2020 hit, a lot of our clients didn’t know what to do at first, like so many others, but we dove in and helped them identify threats and opportunities. Together we established a plan of action, and our clients executed those plans. We are happy to report that all our clients won the year in 2021. They not only survived the current

environment, but many of them have built stronger businesses than they had pre-2020, and that feels good.” We had a chance to interview Stuart Lapp, a partner of a well-respected Law Firm with two offices in the area and 15 active attorneys. They have been working with Megan for a few years now. Stuart recalled how he first found out about Heightened Leaders “I was first introduced to Megan while serving on the board of directors of t h e Wo o d l a n d s A r e a Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber brought Megan in to follow her program. In my engagement with Megan through the Chamber, I felt like she could help our firm and thought it was something that we would really benefit from.” Stuart continued “I

joined this firm in September 2015, and in the few years that I had been here, I felt like we had a lot of potential. We just weren't taking the kind of action and doing the things that we needed to do to maximize that potential, Megan helped us overcome that.” Following the onset of Covid, Stuart and the team experienced uncertainty for their business. “We were worried, but she reminded us that we shouldn't be. She would always say, ‘you have t h i s . ’ Wi t h M e g a n ' s consistent presence, calm in the storm, and frequent reminders that we can get through anything, we did. One of my favorite things she said, ‘First things first, and Not everything needs your love.” Stuart ended our conversation with this, “I tell everybody I know and

who will listen that what she's done to change our lives and improve our business is absolutely amazing, fantastic really. I highly recommend this process for every business.” The Heightened Leaders team enjoyed helping businesses like Stuart’s in 2021, although Megan did have one regret. “The growth we experienced and the businesses we have helped has been amazing and there are still a lot of teams struggling. Our availability to support new clients quickly vanished, so we had to find other ways to serve the community and open more capacity to continue serving the community.” Heightened Leaders is currently expanding in two ways to better serve this community in 2022. Team Expansion The first step was expanding the Heightened Leaders team. Heightened Leaders brought on Christin Cherry a founder of a nationwide fitness franchise that used the same framework Heightened Leader provides to grow her business. Christin expressed her excitement: “Working with Megan allowed my business to create a foundation and helped us strategically plan our efforts each quarter. Her process is powerful and allowed us to grow year over year revenue by 100%, each year for 3 years, which was simply amazing. I wanted this for every business I encountered so when Megan approached me about joining the team, it

was an easy decision. I am so excited to help other business owners find the relief and results I enjoyed following the same process.” Adding to the team was just the first step. Heightened Leaders has also created single-day events and more training opportunities that are sure to enrich the entire community. They will be releasing more information about the added services soon. A New Training Facility L a s t l y, t h e f i r m i s upgrading its training facilities. Heightened Leaders already provides a unique space for leadership teams to plan and achieve their goals and solve their problems. The space that Heightened Leaders is preparing to move into has more space,

more tools, and is sure to be the envy of any training center. “ We a r e f i n a l i z i n g everything now and will release pictures of the new training facility soon,” said Megan. “It is going to be a special place. We can’t wait to reveal the new training studio.” The community is grateful for Heightened Leaders, and excited to see all the new expansion items come to fruition. 2022 is sure to be an exciting year for business owners, luckily for the North Houston Community, they have Heightened Leaders to turn to for guidance. If you would like to learn more about Heightened Leaders, please visit www.heightenedleaders.c om.

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Community YTA Video Showcases Texas Arts Scene, Explores Group’s Commitment to Emerging Musicians YTA Insights: Episode 4 will be available Feb. 20 YTA Video Showcases Texas Arts Scene, Explores Group’s Commitment to Emerging Musicians YTA Insights: Episode 4 will be available Feb. 20

The video will also provide a closer look at YTA and its far-reaching impact on emerging classical musicians and the performing arts in Texas.

Baritone Michael Mayes, YTA’s 2002 Gold Medalist in Voice, will be among the interviewees in Episode 4 of YTA Insights—A Journey Into the World of Classical Music. Mayes also will be YTA’s Guest of Honor at the Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala and the Finalists’ Concert & Awards.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – February 15, 2022 –Young Texas Artists (YTA), the nonprofit fine arts organization best known for the YTA Music Competition, will wrap up its free video series, YTA Insights—A Journey Into the World of Classical Music, with a look at Texas’ rich and thriving fine arts scene. Episode 4, “YTA & Friends: Inspiring the Fine Arts in Texas,” will be available to watch at 7 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 20, on Y TA’s F a c e b o o k p a g e , https://www.facebook.com/ YoungTexasArtists. “We developed this video series to showcase some of the joys associated with classical music, and we thought it would be fitting to conclude the series by showing viewers the wealth of opportunities they have to enjoy the arts in the Lone Star State,” said Susie Moore Pokorski, President/CEO of Young Texas Artists.

Pokorski will describe YTA’s plans to celebrate its return—after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to cancel programming in 2020 and 2021—with the Young Texas Artists Fine Arts Weekend March 10-13, 2022. In addition to its Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala and the YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards, YTA will present a Fine Art Invitational Show, a Contemporary Dance Showcase and a Young Texas Poets Showcase in historic downtown Conroe. E p i s o d e 4 o f Y TA Insights also includes interviews with: Emelyne Bingham, YTA Artistic Director. Jade Simmons, YTA career and branding consultant. Gary Gibbs, executive director of the Texas Commission on the Arts. Shannon Overby, director of Visit Conroe, the convention and visitors bureau of the Conroe area. Libi Lebel, artistic direct o r / c o n d u c t o r , Te x a s

Medical Center Orchestra. Michael Mayes, baritone, 2002 YTA Gold Medalist, Voice Division. The video also will feature interviews with those directing the 2022 Young Texas Artists Fine Arts Weekend, including: LuAnne Carter, director of the Contemporary Dance Showcase. Dede Fox, director of the Young Texas Poets Showcase. Joseph Staley, curator of the Fine Art Invitational Show Throughout the video’s Feb. 20 debut on Facebook, viewers are invited to share thoughts and questions for series producer and host St. John Flynn, who will be monitoring the video post’s comments and responding. Flynn, former Arts and Culture Director for Houston Public Media, currently is a writer, speaker, and arts and culture consultant. He also will serve as master of c e r e m o n i e s o f Y TA’s Finalists’ Concert & Awards March 12. “The final episode of our video series is an excellent opportunity for audiences to learn more about Young Texas Artists, which has helped launch the careers of more than 2,500 classical musicians and is fast becoming a cultural jewel for Texas,” Flynn said. The YTA Insights video series has been made possible by a grant from the City of Conroe. A b o u t Yo u n g Te x a s Artists: Young Texas Artists, founded in 1983, is a one-ofa-kind nonprofit presenter of music competitions and events, career development programs and cultural enrichment outreach. The nationally acclaimed Young Te x a s A r t i s t s M u s i c Competition and the YTA Career Development Program provide professional guidance, mentoring

and highly sought performance experience. An Official Music Competition of the State of Texas, it is one of the few competitions in the nation with four performance divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. The YTA contest is open to classical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 for

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