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Brady Peggy Bramlett Receives Ladies Texas Urges SJRA to End Weekly Association of Walden’s Highest Temporary Honor as “WOMAN OF THE YEAR!” Gas Prices Policy, Find
(February 17, 2020) Texas gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.09/g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 14.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 5.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.79/g today while the most expensive is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.79/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.71/g while the most expensive is $100.60/g, a difference of $98.89/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 2 . 4 3 / g t o d a y. T h e national average is down 12.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$2.25/g, down 3.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.28/g. San Antonio- $1.95/g, down 3.6 cents per gallon from last week's $1.99/g. Austin- $2.04/g, down 2.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.07/g. “Oil prices rebounded last week on word that OPEC members were closely considering cutting global oil production for several months to offset the decline in demand due to the coronavirus, pushing the national average marginally higher versus a week ago," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "While it's possible average gasoline prices will remain within arm's reach of recent lows, unless there's renewed or new concerns with the spread of the coronavirus, we may have seen the deepest discounted prices behind us, with some chance we'll hold close to the lows before the seasonal rally begins in earnest. It wouldn't be a bad time to fill up to hedge the chances of prices rising in the coming days."
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By “Doc” Fennessy This lovely lady has been a Walden resident and an active member of The Ladies Association of Walden (LAW) for over 27 years. She served on the L AW h o s p i t a l i t y committee for 8 years. Peggy was the LAW’s treasurer for 4 years and also was a charity tournament worker for the Walden Ladies Golf Association. She was also treasurer for the 18holers and 9- holers Ladies Golf groups. Peggy, for many years, served as a judge for Walden’s Home of the Month Award Event. Peggy was a secretary volunteer of the circulation desk, book sales chair and Christmas programs for the original Montgomery County West Branch Friends of the Library. She was Friends of the Library board member for 13 years, 2 term president, Cochaired with County Librarian and 25th anniversary celebration of the City of Montgomery Library. She assisted with determining the library building designed to maintain the historical culture of Montgomery. Working with the Montgomery County Library Architect, librarian, County Commissioners and the Washington on the Brazos State Park Commission and Texas Historical
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The dynamic and exuberant leader Peggy Bramlett, is the Ladies Association of Walden’s “2019 WOMAN OF THE YEAR!”
Society for several years. Peggy Bramlett was instrumental in naming the present 2006 Montgomery County Charles B Stewart Library. It is interesting to note the early accomplishment especially in growing Texas towns that exist now because some dynamic “mover & shaker” came to town and created something the town needed for some time and no one did anything about it. It is so beneficial to a population area when someone like Peggy stands up and says, “Let’s Do It!” and Friends of the Library go out and
accomplish the task. Now this is an interesting item that when she was living in Alvin, Texas is that Peggy is the founding member of the library and the Treasurer of “The Friends of the Library.” While living in Alvin, Texas, she was well versed in Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) which is a Bibliographic and library classification representing the systematic arrangement of all the branches of human knowledge organized as a coherent system in which knowledge fields are related and interlinked.
Peggy Bramlett is a proud “Native of Texas” and Honors Graduate of Rice University with postgraduate studies at the University of Houston. Peggy is a retired School Te a c h e r, m a r r i e d t o William and they have two children and is the loving Grandmother of three. Peggy and “Bill” are active in the Episcopal Church. Peggy is an active Member of the “Daughters of the American Revolution. Folks, its proud and active community leaders like Peggy Bramlett that “GAVE” TEXAS IT’S FREEDOM!!!
MCHD EMS Chief Receives National Honor C O N R O E – Montgomery County Hospital District is proud to announce EMS Chief James Campbell has been selected as the American Ambulance Association’s Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40. This is an opportunity for AAA to recognize exceptional rising leaders contributing to the future of EMS who are under the age of 40. Nominees were selected based on their contributions to the American Ambulance Association, their employer, state ambulance association, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession. Chief Campbell joined MCHD in June of 2018 and began his role as the Chief of EMS in March of 2019. He began his EMS and Fire career in 2002 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Upon returning to Texas in 2008, Chief
Campbell joined the City of Celina Fire Department, where he served as the EMS Captain for four years. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Emergency Health Sciences from The University of Texas Health Science Center. Chief Campbell is a certified member of the American College of Paramedic Executives (FACPE), serves as a member on the G o v e r n o r ’s E M S & Trauma Advisory Council ( G E TA C ) E M S Committee, and is a Board Member for the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC). Chief Campbell is committed to working closely with the MCHD Board of Directors, other first responder agencies and hospital partners to continue a successful and collaborative healthcare model in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term
stability through fund development. For more information about the Montgomery County Hospital District please go to www.mchd-tx.org.
CONROE - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) sent a letter to the San Jacinto River Authority expressing his opinion on the seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe: February 12, 2020 San Jacinto River Authority Board 1577 Dam Site Road Conroe, TX 77304 San Jacinto River Authority Board: The San Jacinto River Authority is a state agency, not federal, created by the Texas Legislature with board members appointed by the Governor. I believe in local control, and respect the authority the board has over their jurisdiction. Ye t , t h e r e p e a t e d flooding of property in Montgomery County and near Lake Houston has spurred Texas lawmakers in Congress like me to repeatedly secure tens of billions of dollars of federal disaster funding to help the families and communities harmed. And while not a local or state official, I live in Montgomery County and feel the need to speak out. First, focusing only on the SJRA won’t fix our downstream flooding problems. The other major watersheds in Montgomery County, the rivers along north Harris County, and the problems with Lake Houston all must be addressed effectively if we’re truly serious about preventing or lessening flood damage downstream. If and when the SJRA does reach a decision regarding Lake Conroe, the focus must still be on finding a real, comprehensive solution for the communities in east and south Montgomery County, a s w e l l a s t h e Kingwood/Lake Houston, that just keep getting hammered by this flooding. And it will take local, state and federal leaders as well as the local communities working together to find these tailored solutions. Secondly, SJRA should take all reasonable actions to help mitigate flooding while recognizing the concerns and needs of all affected residents. Lives and livelihoods both matter. I urge the SJRA to find a balance that helps flood prone communities while not threatening the safety or economy stability of the Lake Conroe community. To that end, I strongly encourage the board to end the temporary policy of seasonally lowering the Lake Conroe water levels. It’s been three years since the temporary policy was introduced, and our hardworking residents deserve a permanent solution based on scientific, comprehensive studies. As you are aware, my constituents in Lake Conroe have made it clear they’re against extending the season lowering of the lake as is and are eager to find a balanced solution that works for all. Sincerely, Kevin Brady Member of Congress
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Entertainment Tonight The Famous Walden Follies Are Coming!!! “Follies” Still Has Some Good Seats Available By “Doc” Fennessy CALL Now before they Are All gone!!! Oh yes folks the ticket sales went fast but there are some good seats still available! Go “ON-LINE” AT: www.. waldenfollies com. “The Roaring 20s” is a fantastic “and delightful night out at the theatre -of course it’s the “Famous Walden Follies” at the fashionable Walden Yacht Club of course folks the “Follies” are known far and wide as the “Very Best DinnerTheatre-Show In Town!” AGAIN FOLKS I T ’ S : www.waldenfollies.com The 2nd year President of the Walden Follies
Board of Trustees, the th highly talented popular vocalist with a terrific voice, the lovely Kym Harris will return to the stage this season as both a single and possibly a duel singing popular show tunes. Kim has performed in many places and events in the Montgomery County areas. Local community minded professional Dr. John Montgomery with the Montgomery Dental Center on 18924 Freeport Road just West of Walden Road, in Montgomery; is t h i s s e a s o n s “ E X C L U S I V E SPONSOR!” John is a vital individual to begin the
process of organizing the Follies at the beginning of every new season. {https://www.montgomer ydentalcenter.com/} ‘ THE FAMOUS WALDEN FOLLIES DINNERT H E AT E R - S H O W D AT E S A R E A S FOLLOWS: THURSDAY, March 5th at 5:30 p.m. Cash-Bar Social Hour; 6:30 p.m. seating for a gourmet Chicken Dinner and “CURTAIN-UP” at 7:45 p.m. FRIDAY, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. Cash Bar Social Hour; 11:30 a.m. Seating for a gourmet Chicken Fried Chicken Luncheon and “CURTAIN-UP” AT 12:45 P.M. FRIDAY, March 6th
at 5:30 p.m. Cash-Bar Social Hour; 6:30 p.m. seating for a gourmet Top Sirloin Steak Dinner and “CURTAIN-UP” at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: March 7th at 5:30 p.m. Cash-Bar Social Hour; 6:30 p.m. seating for a gourmet Top Sirloin Steak Dinner and “CURTAIN-UP” at 7:45 p.m. OMG! You get all this gourmet dinners and a fantastic two-hour show for a reasonable family price. Tickets are now on sale and going fast. Tickets are “ON-LINE” A T : {www.waldenfollies.com}
Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Praline Bundt Cake Food for Thought Diana Anderson
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Continuing with a Mardi Gras state of mind this cake will have you feeling like you were crowned queen of the ball. Forget king cake. This may not have the colorful topping of purple, green and gold but the flavors are infinitely better. There is no tastier way to end the carnival season than with this desert. Its flavor is that of a delicious praline. The praline is a southern tradition, commonly made with sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, and pecan halves. It's a confection with a history as rich as its flavor. The pralines of today's south may have arrived in New Orleans with the French Ursuline nuns. These nuns were tasked with teaching the young girls in their charge the domestic arts, which included cooking and how to make confections like the praline. As these girls married and moved
throughout Louisiana and the rest of the south, the praline became a popular regional treat. I’ve written before about my love for Bundt cake molds. They have become beautifully intricate, but for this cake a plain mold will do just fine. That is because most Bundt cakes just require a dusting of confectioners sugar allowing the design of the mold to be showcased, but this cake calls for an icing to be poured over it thus obscuring any design on top. Please don’t skip the icing. It is what puts the cake over the top in deliciousness. Praline Bundt Cake Ingredients * 1 cup chopped pecans * 1 cup butter, softened * 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened * 1 (16-oz.) package dark brown sugar * 4 large eggs * 2 1/2 cups allpurpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 (8-oz.) container
sour cream * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract * Praline Icing * *Sugared Pecans (bought or homemade) Arrange 1-cup pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325° Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat batter at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in toasted pecans and vanilla. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 12cup Bundt pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire
rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool. Prepare Praline Icing, and spoon immediately over cake. Sprinkle top of cake with Sugared Pecans Praline Icing Ingredients * 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar * 1/2 cup butter * 1/4 cup milk * 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a 2qt. saucepan over medium
The lovely and vivacious vocalist Kym Harris returns to the Famous Walden Follies stage this season at the fashionable Walden Yacht Club Opening March 5th Some good Dinner-Theatre-show seats are still available.
heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir gently 5 to 7 minutes with a wooden spoon or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly. This is known as setting and requires stirring. Use immediately. *To make your own sugared pecans take 1 egg white and 1 T. water and whisk it until frothy. Add
1 pound of pecans to this and coat well then drain and roll the pecans in 1 cup white sugar combined with ¾ t. salt. Lay out the nuts on a greased baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. That will make more than you need for the cake so scale according to your preference.
Lone Star College System Trustees to hold retreat Feb. 21 HOUSTON (Feb. 18, 2020) – The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in the Travis Conference Room at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.
No action will take place. The link for the board retreat agenda is available o n l i n e a t LoneStar.edu/board. For more information, contact Jed Young, Executive D i r e c t o r o f Communications, at 832.813.6521. This notice is given pursuant to Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code.
Lone Star College offers high-quality, lowcost academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of seven colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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The Famous Walden Follies Are Coming! RUSH Limbaugh Shares Some Good News Related To His Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.
Folks, if you haven’t heard; Rush Limbaugh, the radio-talk-host legend related to the public that he has Stage 4th Lung Cancer. He also said that he was ‘stunned' by his State of the Union Invitation. Millions of Americans were shocked when conservative icon Rush Limbaugh announced on Monday that he's battling an advanced form of lung cancer. Reporters Anfle Gray and Mandel Ngan with “THE BLAZENEWS” on February 7th wrote that, “Rush Limbaugh’ Shares Some Good News Related To H i s L u n g C a n c e r Diagnosis And Treatment. Rush related to the interviewers that, “So, I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn't have to tell you. It's a struggle for me because I had to inform my s t a f f e a r l i e r t o d a y, ” Limbaugh said. “I can't help but feel that I'm letting everybody down. The upshot is that I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer!” After being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the State of the Union earlier in the week, America's Anchorman was back to work on Friday [February 7th]. While
sharing ‘the behind thescenes story’ of his trip to Washington, D.C., to accept the award, “El Rushbo” indicated that he has received some good news from doctors. RUSH said that, “'It's advanced lung cancer. But there's good news! It's late stage. It's advanced lung cancer, but there's good news associated with the diagnosis and the treatment,” he added without going into further details. In a later segment, while speaking with a caller, Limbaugh noted he has “great doctors that have already discovered some interesting things that should facilitate treatment,” of his disease.” The conservative radio legend also said he cannot tell the full story behind his invitation to the State of the Union, as doing so would reveal "medical details" he would rather keep confidential. “Now, I know many of you want to know the story of the State of the Union address on Tuesday night and how that all happened, and someday I hope to be able to tell you the entire story. I can't tell you the entire story now without divulging medical details that I, frankly, don't want to give. I don't want to give people an opportunity to start investigating and writing about and pronouncing opinions and this kind of thing. People know enough about what I have. I'm ‘stunned!”' However, Limbaugh did disclose some details of the
phone call he received from President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning when the commander-in-chief invited him to his annual address to Congress. “I answered the phone, and they said, ‘Can you hold for President Trump? I replied ‘YES!’ The President said, ‘RUSH! RUSH! RUSH! What are you doing, buddy? Great to hear from you. Hey, look, what are You doing later today?’ I said, “Well, I have a serious medical procedure that's gonna start all this at 5 o'clock." "Well, look, what's the doctor's name? I want to call him and have him delay it for a couple days because I need you down here tonight." I said (chuckles), "Uh… (chuckles) “Mr. President, um I'm stunned." Limbaugh said the President told him: “Look, your health comes first; there's no question. But can't they just do half of what they're gonna do and then send you down here? Believe me, you don't want to miss this. It's gonna be great.” Rush’s wife strongly encouraged him to accept the president's invitation and immediately went to work planning their travel arrangements to Washington. 'JOE BIDEN TAKES A I M AT C A N C E R STRICKEN RUSH LIMBAUGH DURING DEMOCRAT. DEBATE, AND THE CROWD ERUPTS.
Rush Limbaugh is dying of acute Lung Cancer and is still working as the nation’s leading Daily Talk Host with 20,000 listeners! [ B y D r e w Angerer/Getty Images –News RadioPodcasts BlazeTV February 8th]. Joe Biden singled out cancer-stricken Rush Limbaugh during Friday's Democratic Presidential Debate, resulting in a boisterous applause from the audience. While reacting to news that President Donald Trump had removed Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key impeachment witness, from the National Security Council, Biden took a shot at Limbaugh to slam the president. “By the way, Col. Vindman got thrown out of the White House today — walked out. I think ... [Trump] should be pinning a medal on Vindman and not on Rush Limbaugh” Biden said. Biden went on to say that, “I think we should all stand and give Col. Vindman a
show of how much we supported him. Stand up and clap for Vindman. Get up there!” he added. “That's who we are! We are not what Trump is!” The crowd erupted in response to Biden's comment about Limbaugh, before they joined him in a standing ovation for Vindman. Unsurprisingly, some Democrats have complained that President Donald Trump awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom during his State of the Union address last
Tuesday. One such Democrat was Representative Alexandria OcasioCortez (D-N.Y.), who, afterward, called Limbaugh a “virulent racist”. She said it was “truly nauseating” to see the president honor Limbaugh with the prestigious award. Limbaugh revealed on his radio show Friday that, despite having stage 4 lung cancer, and his team of doctors have signaled a positive prognosis. [More on this to come!]
“Best Donuts” Coming Soon To Montgomery
It’s been a long time coming, but the new building you’ve been seeing under construction on Eva Street in the middle of downtown Montgomery will be the second location for “Best Donuts,” the other one being near Klein High School on Louetta in Houston. Besides donuts, customers at Best Donuts can choose from kolaches, croissant sandwiches, breakfast tacos, various coffee flavors and other beverages. There will be a drive-through window, indoor seating, and some outdoor seating. Weather permitting, Best Donuts will open in late March.
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Sen. Cruz Introduces Taiwan Symbols and Sovereignty Act Bill overturns a Chinese Communist Party-requested policy of the United States concerning Taiwan WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (Taiwan SOS) Act, which would allow diplomats and service members in the Taiwanese military to display their flag and wear their uniforms while in the United States on official businesses. This reverses the Obama administration policy, formalized in a 2015 confidential memo, prohibiting the display of the Taiwanese flag at the request of the Chinese Communist Party. These guidelines have restricted
U.S. support for Taiwan, by prohibiting both the Department of State and Department of Defense from even posting such symbols on social media. Sens. Tom Cotton (RArk.), Josh Hawley (RMo.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and Marsha Blackburn (RT e n n . ) are original cosponsors. “America should not do the bidding of the Chinese Communist Party in forcing service members and diplomats of free, democratic governments to hide their flag or discard their uniforms,” Sen. Cruz
Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Wednesday Night Showers. Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Thursday Showers. High near 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Thursday Night Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Saturday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Sunday Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
said. “As China grows more hostile toward Taiwan and our friends in the region, it’s critically important for the United States and the rest of the world to stand unshakably with Taiwan. Allowing Taiwanese officials to proudly display their flag while in the United States is a step in the right direction.” “The United States continues to self-impose counterproductive restrictions on our relations with Taiwan,” Sen. Cotton said. “The Taiwan SOS Act and the Taiwan Assurance Act would both deepen economic and security cooperation with our democratic Taiwanese partners.” “At every turn, China is attempting to coerce countries around the globe to accept their worldview and sadly, this even applies to the U.S government. It is time to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and recognize our friends and allies regardless of how China may respond. This begins with Taiwan,” Sen.
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have redoubled their efforts to isolate Taiwan. Americans will defend our ally,” Sen. Sasse said. “This bill is a small, but meaningful, sign of solidarity by allowing the Taiwanese flag to fly on American soil and appear on State Department and U.S. military social media.” “Accountability starts at home,” Sen. Blackburn said. “The U.S. should allow Taiwanese to express their patriotism with the symbols they see fit, and private companies should have the flexibility to resist Chinese pressure. If the United States is to fully support the people of Taiwan, we ought to recognize the Taiwanese people’s desire to express the patriotism they have, just as we may express ours.” In October, Sen. Cruz visited Taiwan during his Indo-Pacific ‘Friends & Allies Tour’. There, Sen. Cruz: * Met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. * Participated in a press
conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu. * Attended Taiwan’s National Day ceremony – the first United States Senator to attend in 35 years. Additionally, Sen. Cruz has sought to strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Specifically, Sen. Cruz: * Secured and supported a variety of provisions in the FY2020, FY2019, and FY2018 NDAAs, which reaffirm and advance the United States’ support for Taiwan. * Has repeatedly warned allies to resist China’s attempts to isolate Taiwan, including Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Dominican Republic, and Panama. * Called for the United States to transfer F-16s and conduct regular arms sales to Taiwan. * Met with Taiwan President Tsai in Houston, despite the protest of the Chinese consulate.
Deadline to enter 2020 Texas Gavel Awards approaching AUSTIN — Submissions are sought for the 2020 Texas Gavel Awards, which honor outstanding journalism that fosters public understanding of the legal system. Entries published or broadcast during the 2019 calendar year are being accepted for print, broadcast, and online
categories until 5 p.m. Friday, February 28. There is no entry fee. The awards will be presented at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas’ annual conference in September. Texas Gavel Awards recognize excellence in journalism that educates the public about the rule of
law, the legal profession, and the judicial branch of government; and discloses practices or procedures needing correction to improve the practice of law, the courts, or the justice system. T h e Te x a s G a v e l Aw a r d s p r o g r a m i s coordinated and sponsored by the State Bar of Texas
Public Affairs Committee. An independent panel of journalism professionals will judge the entries. The State Bar of Texas has created an online entry form to aid in the submission process. To view eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, and submit an entry, visit texasbar.com/gavelawards
Sen. Cruz Votes Against War Powers Resolution ‘While I’m disappointed by the Senate’s vote, I look forward to continuing to work with the Trump administration to make America safer’
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Young said. “Taiwan and members of the Taiwanese military and government should be treated the same as every other sovereign nation.” “I’m proud to join my Senate colleagues in introducing this bill that will allow Taiwanese visiting dignitaries and military personnel to wear their national emblems or military uniform while in the U.S.,” Sen. Rubio said. “This bill further strengthens U.S.-Taiwan relations at a time when Beijing is increasing its efforts to internationally isolate Taiwan.” “As Communist China continues to try to crack down on Taiwan’s freedoms, it’s more important than ever that the United States stand strong with our ally,” Sen. Scott said. “Taiwan is an incredible reminder of the power of democracy around the world, and I’m proud to cosponsor this important bill to support our friends in Taiwan.” “Chairman Xi and the rest of the Beijing commies
the United States. Those responsible for carrying out this successful mission should be commended – and they were. “I introduced an amendment to this resolution commending our troops, which was included in the resolution with strong bipartisan support. While the inclusion of my amendment is an important
step, I still disagree with the underlying premise of this resolution. My concerns are deepened by the Senate’s failure to adopt another amendment, which included language I drafted to allow our troops to continue protecting our bases, ships, and military. “Under the Constitution, if the president wanted to engage in sustained military conflict
with Iran, he would need to come to Congress and make his case to the American people. But t h a t ’s n o t w h a t t h e President did, and that’s not what the Senate voted on today. While I’m disappointed by the Senate’s vote, I look forward to continuing to work with the Trump administration to make America safer.”
Brady Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Health Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at a Full Committee Markup of Health Legislation. Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Chairman Neal. "It’s time to end surprise medical bills on American families. "They are too frequent, too expensive, and horribly unfair. "Whether they are $1,000 or $100,000, they can be too much for a family to bear. "The reality is that insurance companies and health care providers have never really resolved their differences about fair reimbursement – so it’s the patient that gets the bill. That’s coming to a halt. "I’m proud to be the lead cosponsor with Chairman Neal of the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act
of 2020. "Every Republican member of our committee is an original cosponsor, as well. "This thoughtful, bipartisan measure bans surprise medical bills at emergency departments and for most scheduled procedures. "It forces insurers, doctors, and hospitals to work out their reimbursement disputes without the government setting the prices. "It is fair to all parties, favoring no one except the patient. "Ideally, no one in health care would use the arbitration system and would work out their differences through negotiation in the health care marketplace. "But if they do find their differences are intractable, they can opt for an arbitration system that is streamlined, allows both parties to make their full case, and requires qualified arbiters, a timely decision, and prompt pay. "In other words, for
those counting on government to give you a leg up in negotiations or favor your interests, you won’t find it here. "And – in a world where health care is unnecessarily and increasingly confusing for people to understand – for the first time the law of the land will require a true and honest bill in advance to patients facing a scheduled procedure. "This requires that all parties in health care work together to make sure the patient knows their out-ofpocket costs before they head into the procedure – and gives them time to pursue other options if those costs are unaffordable. "Our priority throughout the painstaking process of crafting our legislation has been to get the policy right for patients, and Mr. Chairman with your leadership I firmly believe that we have done that. " We w i l l a l s o b e considering the Helping Our Senior Population in Comfort Environments
Act, championed by Rep. Tom Reed and Rep. Jimmy Panetta. "This bipartisan bill improves hospice care for patients and their families by building on the b i p a r t i s a n I M PA C T Act this committee authored in 2014. "Having lost my mother a few years ago, and seeing first-hand how crucial hospice is for families, we must make sure that the care our loved ones are receiving in their last days is good care. " F i n a l l y, w e ’ l l b e considering a bill today that Republicans strongly oppose that targets private equity in their health care investments – an approach that is an unprecedented abuse of our tax code and ignores the need for this committee to examine the impacts of consolidation and acquisition of health care parties by all investors, private or non-profit. " T h a n k y o u , M r. Chairman."
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Checking Inner Feelings - Fear, Faith, And Forgiveness Spreading the Word
By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net
Walking with God and Jesus should be an exciting time for us. Knowing Jesus has been preparing a place for us in heaven is a happy thought. How is that done? I’m glad you asked! Yes, this is still the earth, and we can’t escape that we do experience hard times and sorrows. Sometimes we let fear take over our life. That’s not God’s way or plan for our life. There
happens to be one word which cancels out fear. It’s f-a-i-t-h. This word, faith, has double the number of scriptures listed as does the word, fear, in our Bible. That shows me that faith is stronger than fear, and is more powerful. It’s a statement of those who believe we serve a loving and powerful God and He can bring us through any trials we face. So where does faith come from? Galatians has the answer: “I have been crucified with Chrisr; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the
flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20. Fear may bring in anxiety, regret, uneasy expectation of the worst, and apprehension of the worst or extremely unwelcome feelings of the future. Faith can be described as a warrior, and fear as a mouse. God wants His people to be prepared as warriors and stand strong in the midst of persecution. Fear can do the opposite. It can give us excuses to not do the things of righteousness, which the Lord sets before
us. There is also a fear of God which should be followed as women walk with God: “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30. This scripture supports what we would call,” A healthy respect for the many words of wisdom and judgment God has for mankind in His Word. Forgiveness then comes into our knowledge as we realize what God has shown to all by relinquishing His only Son, so that all sins can and will be forgiven us by His death.
Then as we receive forgiveness, we can turn and forgive all others in the past. We then forgive by faith, all who come against us in the future. What does it mean to “be strong in our faith?” The answer is found in Ephesians: “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the
gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints…..” Ephesians 6: 13 – 18. So if fear rushes in, meet it with strong faith. God is our Helper in times of trouble!
kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Meekness does not mean weakness. Meekness is the opposite of violence and vengeance. Many times, we take things out of God ‘s hands when He wants to take control of a situation. Who would you rather fight your battles? Yo u i n y o u r h u m a n strength, or God in His allpowerful, all-knowing strength? Meekness is not cowardice or lack of
conviction. But its courage, its strength, its conviction, and its pleasantness come from God, not from self. The spirit of meekness is the spirit of Christ, who defended the glory of His Father, but gave Himself in sacrifice for others. Leaving an example for us to follow, He “committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet.2:2123). Because He was sinless, therefore He never deserved criticism or abuse, Jesus did not resist slander or repay injustice or threaten His tormentors. The only human being who did no wrong, the One who always had a perfect defense, never defended Himself. Meekness is power completely surrendered to God’s control. Matthew 5 is not a list of proverbs or a compilation of independent sayings, but rather a step-
by-step description of how God rebuilds the believer’s heart. The first step is to ask for help: to become “poor in spirit” and admit our need for a Savoir. The next step is sorrow: “Blessed are those who mourn…” Those who mourn are those who know they are wrong and say they are sorry. No excuses. No justification. Just tears. The next step is one of renewal: “Blessed are the meek…” Realization of weakness leads to the source of strength – God. No longer shall the earth and its fears dominate us, for we follow the one who dominates the earth. Meekness is necessary to enter the kingdom of heaven because only meekness gives glory to God. Pride seeks its own glory, but meekness seeks God and His glory. Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective. How do we keep from being deceived and frightened by Satan? James 4:7: “Submit yourselves,
then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. The first and most important step for us is to “submit ourselves to God.” No one can resist the devil’s deception, or face up to his scare tactics in their worldly human power. Only the Christian who is full of the Word of God, under the power of the Holy Spirit, fully submitted to God can stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:11: “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.
True Grit If we surrender our lives over to God, He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world. Fear has prevented many Christians from experiencing the peace and happiness that Jesus is defining in the beatitudes. Fear of death, fear of failure, fear of God, fear of tomorrow – and the list goes on and on. Fear’s goal is to create a cowardly, joyless soul. John 16:33 says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We as believers too often forget that everything we face in this world is subject to God. If we live our lives f o r G o d , a n d surrender control of everything, then what do we have to fear? God has given us the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and the church body, but if our heart isn’t into living a life of faith then we will be struck with fear and we will
never reach our God given potential. The power of this world is futile and insecure. Worldly power always has the threat of being overpowered by someone, or something bigger and more powerful. God is all powerful; nothing in all creation is close to His power because He created it. 2 Peter 1:3-11: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly
6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, This Devotional and Directory page is made 936-597-5331 or 936-449possible by these businesses 5983 Living Way Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe Cornerstone Christian 936-597-4230 936-441-8875 Assembly of God of Honea Baptist Church, Hope Tabernacle Conroe, located at 100 FM 2854, Montgomery, Pastor David Whitaker Mosswood Dr., Conroe, 936-588-1260 Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Texas in front of River Jones Chapel Baptist, Montgomery FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Plantation. 936-273-1755 936.582.7722 Mt. Calvary Baptist, New Life Assembly of God, Thursday 7:30pm Old Hwy 105, 936-588Rabon Chapel Road, Sunday School at 10:00am 2330 Montgomery, 936-588-3399 Sunday Worship at 6:00pm BAPTIST Mt. Sinai Baptist, Community And InterdeChurch of the Good Soldier Bethel Road, Montgomery, nominational 936-597-4668 (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 Lone Star Cowboy Church Union Grove Baptist North Frazier (McKenzie's 21627 Eva St. BBQ), Conroe, Texas, About 11 mi N of MontMontgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-494-5775, gomery on FM 149 (936) 597-5742 www.churchofthegoodsoldi Service 10:50, Sunday 9:45 Pastors Randy & Darla CATHOLIC er.org. Worship: Sunday at Weaver Sacred Heart Catholic, 10:30am, Sunday School: Service Times: Sundays 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 9:30 am 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am 936-756-8186 Heritage Baptist Mondays 7:00pm St. Mary’s Catholic, Church19087 Lake Mt. Livestream: Watch us live FM 1774, Plantersville, Pleasant Rd, Montgomery Sundays & Mondays @ 77356 936-894-2223 live.lonestar.tv or go to the 7:45 Service Phone: Pastor Bear 936 Lone Star Cowboy Church St. Joseph’s Catholic, 448-4027 Facebook page and click on CR 213, Stoneham, Gary Chapel Baptist Church the Livestream link. 936-894-2223 PO Box 125, Montgomery, Website: www.lonestar.tv JEWISH Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Abundant Life Ministries Branch Road, Montgomery. Congregation Beth Shalom, Corner of FM 149 & FM 5125 Shadowbend Place, 713-478-1256, Sunday 1097 W. Montgomery TX The Woodlands, Bible Class 10:00 am, 77356 Prayer /Sunday 281-362-1100 Worship Service at 11:00 School 9:30 am Sunday LUTHERAN am. Service 11:30 am WednesGrace Lutheran (ELCA), Faith Baptist Church day Pray/Bible Study 6:30 Highway 105 W., Lake Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. pm Conroe, 936-588-1944 Sunday Morning Bible RiverStone Community Living Savior Lutheran Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Church Church-LCMS 309 Pond Service 10:45 a.m. 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 St. Montgomery 77356 Sunday Evening Worship Montgomery, TX 77356 Church phone: 936-5976:00 p.m. Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 8013 Web : St. Beulah Baptist Church, 10:30 Worship located in Dobbin, P.O. Box www.livingsaviortexas.org Wed: 6:30 p.m. Pastor David R. Bailes. 112, Montgomery, 77356 RiverStoneCC.org METHODIST Benui Baptist Church, April Sound Church, Montgomery United Scott Ridge and FM 1097, 67 ½ April Wind S., Methodist Church Montgomery 22548 Highway 105 West April Sound, 936-588-2832 Antioch Baptist, Lighthouse Fellowship Montgomery, TX 77356 Dobbin, 936-597-5560 Church, Phone: 936-597-6162 China Grove Baptist Montgomery, 936-582-7700 Sunday Worship: 8:30 Church, Willis, 936-767Living Branch Church, a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. 4744 Highway 105 W., Lake Praise & Worship Dacus Baptist, Dacus, Conroe, 936-588-3400 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 407-735-6403, New Beginning Bible Www.mumctex.org dacusbaptist@consolidated. Church, net www.dacusbaptist.org - Richards United Methodist 19087 Mt. Pleasant Church First Baptist Church,
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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 23, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in MARCH, 2020, the same being the 4th day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:
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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 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 19th day of December, 2019, in favor of Harbour Town Homeowners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 19-05-06554-CV, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 9th Day of September, 2019, against Chelle Chebret for the sum of $2,663.33; $3,365.00 for attorney's fee; $313.00 Court Cost and costs incurred in this proceeding; 5 percent per annum compounded annually from the date of judgment until paid in full; plus all cost of said suit. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 14th day of January, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 3rd day of March, 2020, 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 Chelle Chebret had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 IN BLOCK NINE (9) LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK NINE (9) OF REPLAT OF HARBOUR TOWN CLUB SECTION ONE (1) SUBDIVISION IN THE ELIJAH COLLARD SURVEY A-7 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A SHEET 193A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS (“THE PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 1906 CLIPPER COURT, WILLIS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX, 77318 Witness my hand this 7th day of February, 2020. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHER'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 QUESTION, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2020
(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 CONDUCTION 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 23, 2020 /s/ Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Constable KENNETH “ROWDY” HAYDEN Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Ricky Ford 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 5, 12, 19, 2020
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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 22 day of April, 2019, ,in the case of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. John Davison Bertrand and Melissa N. Bertrand, For (1) $9,417.13 Principal Sum (2) $8,934.60 Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment Interest at the rate Of Five Percent (5.00%) Per Annum On All Amounts Awarded In This Judgment, Including Attorney Fees, From The Date This Judgment Is Signed Until Fully Paid (4) $799.03 Court Costs (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 18-01- 00661-CVin said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 4 day of February 2020, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Thirteen (13) Block One (1), Of Canyon Lakes At Legends Ranch, Section One (1), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas According To The Map Or Plat Thereof, Recorded In Cabinet U, Sheet 83, Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 30114 North Lake Falls Lane, Spring, Texas 77386 (Property). ; and on 3 day of March, 2020, 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 John Davison Bertrand and Melissa N. Bertrand, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 4 day of February, 2020. /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 12, 19, 26, 2020
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 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 15th day of January, 2020, in favor of Del Lago Owners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 15-03th 03034-CV, in the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 23rd Day of August, 2019, against Richard Vaughn Seeger and Beverly Seeger f/k/a Beverly L Nethercutt, Jointly and Severally for the sum of $12,998.84; $51,238.84 for attorney's fee; $333.00 Court Cost and costs incurred in this proceeding; 5 percent per annum compounded annually from the date of judgment until paid in full; plus all cost of said suit.
DATED December 12, 2019, and issued pursuant to a judgment decree(s) of the Justice Court Precinct 4, Place 1 of Harris County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court; on January 10, 2020, to me directed and delivered, and as Constable of said County, I have on the 10th day of January 2020, seized, levied upon, and will on the first Tuesday in March, 2020, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at the Courthouse door of said County, in the City of Conroe, Texas, beginning at or about 10:00 a.m., on said day, within legal hours of 10:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. as prescribed by law, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated County, Texas, did on the 6th day of February, 2020 levy on REAL property rd in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit: described below, and on the 3 day of March, 2020, I will offer for sale and sell at th
501 N. Thompson, 4 Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately Suit No. CV41C0231215; Patrick O'Conner and Associates LP vs Ferrufino Joaquin 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said Lot Eighteen (18), Block Ten (10) Riverwalk Section Three (3), a subdivision of631.92 defendant Richard Vaughn Seeger and Beverly Seeger f/k/a Beverly L acres of land located in the Georgia Mason Survey, Abstract 341 and in the Thomas Vaughn Nethercutt, Jointly and Severally had in the property described below: Survey abstract NO.587, of Montgomery County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet M. sheets 164 thru 171 of the Map Records of Montgomery PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: County, Texas, together with all appurtenances situated thereon: further known as 22918 Lot 20, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), a subdivision of 94.3324 acres out of the Volga Dr., Porter, TX 77365 (Montgomery County CAD#: R275059) John Corner Survey, A-8, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168B of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above styled and SAVE AND EXCEPT a strip of land 1.6 feet wide out to and along the southeasterly property numbered cause, together with interest and costs applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the line of subject property, being more particularly describe by metes and bounds on Exhibit remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. This real property will be sold in its present condition "AS IS", and no warranties of any kind will be made or given. The sale will be subject to all valid and subsisting covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservation, exceptions, rights-of-way, easements, encumbrances and ad valorem taxes affecting and assessed against the real estate as of the date of sale. A full metes and bounds legal description of the real estate may be obtained from the Deed Records of Montgomery County, Texas.
and; Lot 21, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION Of 94.3324 acres out of the John Corner Survey, A-8, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas.
Lot 22, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION Of, Montgomery Purchasers at this sale will receive an ordinary type of Constable's Deed which is without County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168B of the warrant, express or implied. Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas.
The purchaser will be required to produce an unexpired written statement from the Montgomery Com1ty Tax Assessor-Collector that there are no delinquent ad valorem taxes Witness my hand this 7th day of February, 2020. owed by them to the county, school district or municipality. The tax assessor will send the Philip Cash request to the municipalities and school district if the tax assessor does not collect for those Constable PCT. 1 entities.
Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant At the time the sale begins, all bidders at the sale must be registered with the officer who TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: conducts the sale. CASHER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE Dated at Montgomery County, Texas, this the 16th day of January 2020. SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, Kenneth Hayden, Constable Precinct 4 /s/ Ricky Ford Montgomery County, TX Rickey Ford Deputy EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE Published Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 2020 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 QUESTION, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2020
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at Zone 3 Impound located at 19600 Old Sandpit Rd New Caney TX 77357, 281-689-7705 on Thursday February 25, 2020 at 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: February 19, 2020
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at North Point Towing Impound located at 23860 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365, 281-577-0029 on Thursday February 27, 2020 at 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: February 19, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 02/24/2020. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, CHRISTY LUJAN, BRANDON JONES, PATRICIA KEITH. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANDY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: February 12 and 19, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL GINA A PRICE P.O. BOX 959 101 SIMONTON CONROE, TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Richard R. Rausch, Deceased, were issued on February 13, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39012-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Patricia Rausch. The residence of the Independent Executor is Montgomery County, Texas, and the address is: c/o Arlynn Kelleher, Attorney at Law, 71 S. Hunter's Crossing Circle, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED: February 17, 2020 Arlynn Kelleher, Attorney 71 Southern Hunters Crossing Circle The Woodlands, TX 77381 Bar No. 24010152 Phone (281) 419-6479 Published Date: February 19, 2020 Public Notice of Sale In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2015 ford focus Vin# 1FADP3L91FL275575 1969 pontiac Vin# 223679u134121 2018 Ford Explorer Vin# 1FM5K7D86JGB42379 Published Dates: February 19, 26, 2020
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THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Jon Kristofer Henson, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Henson, Randolph C., at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the February 05, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39120-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Jon Kristofer Henson The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 6th day of February, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) 2/6/2020 3:20:21 PM MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: February 19, 2020
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Veteran of the Week Joseph Patrick Burke, Montgomery, Texas By Lew McCreary Born the son of a machinist in Houston, Joe is 46. He attended Stephen F. Austin where he played varsity baseball. Joe also attended the U of South Carolina at Columbia where he earned his MBA…and by June of ’97 completed OCS training at Q u a n t i c o , VA t h u s receiving a commission as second lieutenant in the USMC. Ultimately, he would serve his country in excess of twenty years as infantry officer on various a c t i v e d u t y d e p l o yments…bolstered with emphasis regarding leadership, training and operational planning. He spent two years as part of Iraqi Freedom (Afghanistan) and was also deployed to Iraq. Joe’s post high school timeline began with graduation in 1992…and he completed his college years in 1996…and was still a functioning infantry officer in 1998. Joe and attractive wife Michele were married in 2001. As to
Montgomery County News has published VETERANS OF THE WEEK since 2014 numbering more than 200. The purpose? An endeavor to educate readers regarding the depth of personal valor and selfless sacrifice of patriotic men and women of WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Middle East deployments during their service commitment and the protection of the homeland. In particular these articles target younger generations that have not been adequately schooled in US history. WW2 still is the biggest event in human history and veterans of that world war are now in their 90’s so please thank them at every opportunity.
his total USMC tenure it was divided/bifurcated and broken down into seasons of civilian life sandwiched in between deployments. It was their strategy to alternate these due to their desire for active military service. Their patriotic culture drew them back to active duty again by 2010…and Joe also sold Houston real estate in the 2007-2009 era. The Burkes clearly love their homeland. Nonetheless, with the passage of time, Joe took notice of subtle changes and divergent policies regarding some of the “wisdom/strategy” emanating from headquarter leadership affecting the direction of their careers. For example, it was obvious that some changes emanating from the beltway area were not attractive regarding the US Constitution. For instance, single payer health care is on the near horizon. Obviously for Joe and others are aware of the nearby Canadian model
(nationalized health care) as not attractive. He is also dubious of the high interest rates that may evolve. Years ago, the Federal Reserve and Ronald R e a g a n s l e w i n f l ation…down from a high of 12% to 4% and that lowered runaway inflation. Home owners had been paying too much. Secondly, low interest rates raise stock values. They also reduce the cost of borrowing. According to a Mr. Moore…finance and economist writer for The Washington Examiner, low interest rates also reduce the cost of borrowing for businesses. It also allows small firms that might not have access to expand investments to survive. Index funds have seen better than a 50% return in just three years under President Trump, and some of this, for seniors today, will soon be passed on to t h e y o u n g e r g e n e r ations…thanks to the fortyyear surge in the stock market. The Burkes are
practicing Christians and as evangelicals endorse engaging and providing their legitimate part to the process. Additionally, the alarming growth of the federal government is clearly not prudent in their view. To help right the “Good Ship America” Joe advocates starting all over again with a national
recession. This could be utilized as “square one” because currently 1 to 3 % of US citizens are rumored to be in total control of the national money supply. In the interim the Burkes are taking full advantage of US freedom of religion and regularly attend an Anglican Church in The Woodlands. They also
periodically visit The Lone Star Cowboy Church (Montgomery) where born-again pastor Randy Weaver sallies forth each Sunday with poignant and powerful messages regarding the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ.
Baja Sur Fresh-Mex and Tequila Bar Set to Open this Summer in Creekside Park West, new Retail Section within Creekside Park Village Center The Woodlands, TX (February 17, 2020) – The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), has announced Baja Sur FreshMex and Tequila Bar will open its first restaurant in the nation, selecting the new Creekside Park West, located in Creekside Park Village Center in The Woodlands to make its debut. Baja Sur Fresh-Mex and Tequila Bar is a new concept take on Tex-Mex cuisine. “Baja Sur Fresh-Mex and Tequila Bar is an exciting addition to Creekside Park West in Creekside Park Village Center, and we are pleased they have selected The Woodlands to introduce their restaurant into the Houston area,” said Rip Reynolds, Vice President of Leasing and Commercial Land for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Baja Sur is also the first TexMex restaurant in Creekside Park, which provides a dining option in walking distance for residents and their
families.” Set to open early summer, Baja Sur FreshMex and Tequila Bar will present an upscale, yet comfortable atmosphere where friends, families, and co-workers can gather to enjoy a unique menu of Tex-Mex flavors as well as a variety of creative and sophisticated cocktails. “Baja Sur will offer a hand-crafted, chefinspired take on traditional Tex-Mex cuisine backed by an impressive selection of unique tequila-centric craft cocktails,” said Executive Chef and Operational Partner Coco Hogue. “My inspiration for the menu was pulled from a variety of Hispanic and Latin cultures to create dishes that will beautifully showcase fresh, locallysourced ingredients using traditional techniques from various regions for all to enjoy.” Owner John Amato, added, “We are very excited and proud to be a part of The Woodlands community. We have
assembled a top-notch team that has worked very hard, and we have high expectations for the Baja Sur concept. We hope our guests will love it as much as we do.” In addition to Baja Sur
Fresh-Mex and Tequila Bar, John Amato along with Jason Daly own two other Houston-area restaurants, J. Henry’s and Craft 96. Baja Sur joins Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, which
opened in November 2019 at Creekside Park West, located at 26543 Kuykendahl Rd. just south of Creekside Forest Drive. Chris Reyes of SHOP Companies represented Baja Sur Fresh-Mex and
Tequila Bar. Rip Reynolds represented The Howard Hughes Corporation inhouse.