Montgomery County News, February 21, 2024 by Monte West

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Weekly Celebrates The Rodeo Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 23.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 10.0 cents in the last week and stands at $4.09 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.28/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.29/g, a difference of $2.01/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.28/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $2.01/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g today. The national average is up 16.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: February 19, 2023: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) February 19, 2022: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g) February 19, 2021: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g) February 19, 2020: $2.13/g (U.S. Average: $2.47/g) February 19, 2019: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) February 19, 2018: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g) February 19, 2017: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) February 19, 2016: $1.52/g (U.S. Average: $1.72/g) February 19, 2015: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) February 19, 2014: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.92/g, up 3.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.88/g. San Antonio- $2.89/g, up 15.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. Austin- $2.92/g, up 14.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.77/g. “Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s is over, and gas prices are going anywhere but lower," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With Valentine's Day now behind us, we have officially entered the time of year when gas prices traditionally start their spring fling, but we've rjas Jr already seen the streak of consecutive increases in the national average hit four weeks. While the early start could also mean an early end, we still have as many as 8 weeks that gas prices typically increase, and anything can happen between now and then. One of the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and effectively refiners can finish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline and build up supply of it before Memorial Day." SOURCE GasBuddy

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CSO Conductor Gary Liebst, pointing to Texas, Our Texas arranger David Lovrien for the playing of the tune this past Saturday in Conroe

by MCN contributing such as music from the Spaghetti Westerns Ennio writer, Ruben Borjas Jr Moriconne’s ‘The Good, February is always a Bad and Ugly. and Elmer special time in our little B e r n s t e i n ’ s ‘ T h e neck of the woods with GO Magnificent Seven.’ “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f TEXAN activities scattered about, and The Americana and Western C o n r o e S y m p h o n y themes that have a frontier Orchestra (CSO) was no flair and this part of the different this past Saturday country embraces that,” when they got rodeo fans noted Conductor Gary in the mood with their Liebst. “It is part of our ‘Rodeo Roundup’. The history.” concert, held at the First These concerts are M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h i n great for families, and have Conroe, was a pleasant activities for kids, such as follow-up to the 59th crafts, music education, Annual Go Texan Parade and entertainment. And held earlier in the day in with the Houston Rodeo downtown Conroe. And this month and our own what better way is there to M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y get attendees in the spirit of Rodeo coming in April, the rodeo season than with a concert was a mood setter journey into the Wild, Wild for all the exciting and fun West. For this concert, the t i m e s t h a t l i e a h e a d . CSO invited vocal soloist E v e r y o n e s t o o d a n d Audrey Welsh, a mezzo proudly sang Our National soprano, a UH graduate Anthem which set the and Houston native, who is proper tone for the late a grad student in Vocal afternoon. And so the wild ride on Performance at Rice University. The concert the open range began, and was filled with Western right off the bat, Liebst movie and TV themes, started the CSO off with

G i o a c c h i n o R o s s i n i ’s Finale from the William Tell Overture, which most patrons recognized as the

feet stomping and hands tapping thighs trying to keep up with the Dr. S h e r r o n a M c M a h o n ’s

The Magnolia Regents C o u n c i l o f t h e Te x a s Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets twice a year in “Historic” Liberty Te x a s . T h e R e g e n t s council welcomes past and current chapter Regents to become active or supportive members. The council is dedicated to learning and lending a Helping Hand and each m e e t i n g h a s a an educational speaker. Pat Spackey, descendant of Dr. Charles B, Stewart of Montgomery Texas and her husband Ted presented the program dedicated to learning “The History and Heritage of the Texas

Program Launches To Combat Student Truancy Rates

CONROE, Texas – Child Advocates of Montgomery County proudly introduces its Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) Advocacy Pilot Program alongside the inauguration of its first class of Student Success Advocates. This Audrey Welsh singing Texas, Our Texas, at the CSO’s groundbreaking initiative, Rodeo concert this past Saturday in Conroe the first of its kind in Texas, t h e m e t o “ T h e L o n e Violins and Liz Royce’s will address the critical issues of school attendance Ranger,” with its fast, See CSO, page 2 high-paced gallop that had and academic participation within Montgomery ISD and Willis ISD. The GOAL Advocacy Program not only aims to reduce truancy rates but also to foster an environment where youth can thrive academically. By connecting families with community resources a n d p r o v i d i n g personalized support, the program endeavors to keep children on track for a successful future. Student Success Advocates, comprised of highly trained community volunteers, are assigned to support and advocate for children facing challenges in maintaining regular school attendance. “The need for intervention is clear,” said Montgomery County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, The Honorable Wayne L. Mack. “And I believe Student Success Advocates can play a critical role to empower Pat Spackey, great, great, great granddaughter of Dr. Charles B, Stewart of our community’s young Montgomery, Texas learners to overcome Charles B. Stewart, Pat is State Chair of TXDAR obstacles and achieve their Flag”. As the great, great, honored to share her family full potential.” great granddaughter of Dr. history in her position as See Texas Flag, page 2

Magnolia Regents Council learn the “History and Heritage of the Texas Flag” submitted by Pat Spackey

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Sports Community CSO from page 1 French Horns. Even the triangle was beautifully played and made its presence felt in the piece. The Hoe-Down from Rodeo (with Rodeo pronounced Roe-day-oh), written by Aaron Copland, is commonly known as the theme from those “Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner,” commercials, and when played you half-way expected Tony Romo to come out serving a side of Prime Rib, because you could see a number of the audience licking their chops. The spirited piece incorporated American folk songs and a distinctive selection of high and low pitches that offered a sense of the openness of the range in the American plains. It was music that would fit in at a Square Dance or a Ballet, and yet the pause between segments. The yielding to silence. Almost begged for applause, and a few did. John Williams’ The Cowboys Overture, paid homage to John Wayne in the 1972 movie, a coming of age story featuring an aging rancher and a bunch of school boys on a cattle drive. Williams takes the score making it into a brilliantly conceived Western theme. You can feel the transference in the piece going from the joy of the boys’ effective teamwork to the utter despair of their mentor's

Texas from Flag page 1 Texas Flag Committee. Dr. Charles B. Stewarts n u m e r o u s accomplishments include: The First Secretary of State

trend to better aid musicians as they play their instruments through the different pieces. “I use my iPad to handle all my music, and the foot pedal turns the pages so I don’t have to stop playing,” said cellist Mikayla Allgood. Her husband John, a flute player, also uses the same setup. The concert was underwritten by Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1997, and was created to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Conroe and the county as a whole, assuring a better quality of life for everyone in the area. The CSO’s objective is to provide the region with the best possible musical experience, while creating music lovers and connecting communities. They strive to be recognized as one of the outstanding community orchestras in the state of Texas, and as a non-profit community orchestra, it is supported through individual and corporate donations, grants, and ticket sales. There website i s conroesymphony.org, and please consider donating to this wonderful organization.

death, to avenging his passing, and finishing the drive. The audience appreciated the drive of the rhythm, as the music gave the sense of coming together as a team, overcoming hurdles, and taming fears to accomplish a task. Again a sense of the open range is present, and that is conveyed in the piece. Liebst afterwards, rightfully had his orchestra stand after the intensive piece to immense applause from the audience. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, written by Ennio Morricone, and arranged by Fedor Vrtacnik, invoked memories from the days of the Spaghetti Westerns in the mid-1960s. Who can forget the little drums and that quick five-note ditty with those four descending notes in tow, to start off, and the CSO did not disappoint. You could hear the characters represented in instrumentation, the softest for Blondie, the deeper for Angel Eyes, and the blaring for Tuco. It was a beautifully done piece, and one for the memory banks. One young fan, Paige Buschmeier, was whistling along with her mom Christine during The GBU. “I play the piano, and I’m trying to find my violin,” said the musically inclined Paige. “My Dad lost it somewhere.” Always blame Dad. But mom Christine said the family heirloom was safe in the guest bedroom, and Paige aims to play it one day.

Libest then followed with Frank Waxman’s The Furies Suite, from the 1950s movie. Followed by a Willie Nelson Medley, a trio, ‘To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘Truck Drivin’ Man,’ and ‘On The Road Again.” Following intermission, the CSO started with Victor Young’s the Shane Suite. “I loved it, absolutely loved it,” said Pat Spackey during intermission. “I’m a big movie fan and it brought back many memories, and it's special that the orchestra is able to present a great selection today.” Spackey was highlighted by symphony President Bill Thompson, as being the ancestor of Charles B. Stewart, who is credited with designing the Texas Flag. Liebst then introduced guest vocalist Audrey Welsh, who performed several selections from Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun. With ‘You Can Get A Man With A Gun, everyone appreciated her Texas twang and hand gestures that made the vocals even more enjoyable. With ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business,’ there was no doubt Audrey’s performance invoked memories of the great Ethel Merman from the older members of the audience. For the CSO and Welsh, it was expertly performed. Wi l l i a m J M a r s h ’s Texas, Our Texas followed, with the arrangement done by David Lovrien. It’s our

State Song, and just turned 100. The wonderful vocal performance by Audrey and the CSO definitely showed our deeply seated pride and the continuous love we Texans have for Our Great State. A state that stretches from the Gulf to the High Mountains, from the Eastern swamps to the beauty offered by The Rio Grande, and to the deserts of West Texas. The audience responded with unanimous enthusiasm giving a rousing applause and standing ovation to the CSO and Welsh. To start the close out, Liebst brought Ervin T. Rouse’s Orange Blossom Special down the track, which had every foot stompin’ in the place. The CSO String Section performed admirably. The contrast between the violins and the cellos was fun to watch. And to close out the program Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent, of which you could swear you heard a few pieces of Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down. As an encore, Audrey Welsh rejoined the orchestra on stage for the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans sing along Happy Trails to You. The audience was very pleased with the performance as Welsh received a set of Yellow Roses from an admirer. “It was a wonderful performance, I never miss t h e s y m p h o n y, ” s a i d season-ticket holder Donna May Clark. “I enjoyed the Finale from the

William Tell Overture, since I played that myself when I was in a youth orchestra many decades ago.” Audrey Welsh already has an impressive resume of performances under her belt buckle despite her current pursuits for her Masters. This spring at Rice University, Welsh will perform the role of Dorabella (Così fan tutte) in the opera department’s Mozart Workshop as well as the role of Dido in the mainstage double bill of Dido and Aeneas and The Rape of Lucretia. This summer, Welsh will join Des Moines Metropolitan Opera and perform the role of the Page of Herodias in Strauss’ Salome. “I love the City of Conroe, whose people are always down to have some fun and sing some great m u s i c , ” s a i d We l s h . Audrey, does so many events, between her major performances, she sometimes relies on the use of printed text. In fact, her next performance is with the Texas Medical Center Orchestra in early March. “Usually, I would have the text memorized,” Audrey noted. “But I have so many things going on with other projects, that I have it just on stand-by to avoid mix-ups.” It was interesting how several pairings of orchestra members have embraced technology, with large iPads and bluetooth devices to assist with sheet music. It seems to be the

for the Provisional government, Signer of The Te x a s D e c l a r a t i o n o f Independence, served in three Texas Legislatures and designed the Lone Star Flag of Texas, adopted on January 25, 1839. The

T X D A R Te x a s F l a g committee is a State committee created for Spackey by Pamela Rouse Wr i g h t , w h o s e r v e s the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as

State Regent of Texas (2012-2015) and the current President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington D.C.

Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project Presents for Black History Month

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Photo: John Meredith with the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project and Gretchen Crawford, Regent of Spring Creek Chapter NSDAR. Project Coordinator, John Meredith gave a presentation on the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project at the February meeting of the Spring Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as part of Black History Month. T h e C o n r o e Community Cemetery was Photo: Regents of the TXDAR Magnolia Regents Council. Seated L to R: Officers of the Magnolia Regent historically an AfricanCouncil: Jackie Huckabay, Vice President (William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR), Jan Droptini, Secretary American cemetery. It has (Colonel George Moffet Chapter, NSDAR); Pat Spackey, Historian (Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR); Katy Latiolais, President (William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR); Cindy Rasch (Past President) Lady Houston Chapter, graves dating back to the 1890’s. The graves include NSDAR), Naomi Joyner, Treasurer (Camp Logan Chapter, NSDAR). Back Row L to R: Mary Elizabeth e Thompson (Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR); Linda Abdmoulie (Lady Houston Chapter, NSDAR); Judy Smith m a n c i p a t e d s l a v e s , (George Moffet Chapter, NSDAR); Kate Jabia (George Moffet Chapter, NSDAR); Ella Wright Guequeta, (Lady railroad workers, and 1 confirmed Buffalo Soldier Houston Chapter, NSDAR); Cordelia Johnson (Lady Houston Chapter, NSDAR), Jeanie Hardwick (Lady buried there. The Conroe Houston Chapter, NSDAR); Wyneke Guidry (Colonel George Moffet Chapter, NSDAR).

Community Cemetery Restoration Project is committed to preserving this piece of history in Conroe. For more information about this project including participation opportunities and donations go to https://cccrp.org/. Spring Creek Chapter NSDAR is a lineage based 501C3 that supports Historic preservation, Education, and Patriotism. If you are interested in joining contact us at: springcreekchapterregi strar@gmail.com.

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Weekly Columns Demystifying Investment Strategies: A Personal Insight by Kent Pendleton, AAMS goals. Buy and Hold: A Pillar of Perseverance The 'Buy and Hold' strategy is a testament to the power of patience in investing. It involves selecting quality assets and holding them over an extended period, weathering the ups and downs of the market. This approach is especially effective for long-term objectives like retirement planning, where steady growth and resilience are crucial. At Pendle Hill Advisors, we often recommend this strategy to clients who are focused on accumulating wealth over the long term and want to keep things simple. It's about looking beyond short-term market turbulence to the long-term potential of robust investments. Modern Portfolio Theory: The Art of Diversification Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is centered around reducing risk

By Kent Pendleton, AAMS, Founder and I n d e p e n d e n t A d v i s o r, Pendle Hill Advisors LLC In the heart of Montgomery County, as the founder and independent advisor at Pendle Hill Advisors LLC and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), I have the privilege of guiding our community through the maze of investment options. Each week, in this column, I aim to shed light on financial concepts and strategies that can help you on your journey to financial wellbeing. Today, let's explore four fundamental investment strategies: Buy and Hold, Modern Portfolio Theory, Sector Rotation, and Tactical Allocation, and how they can be applied to your investment

through diversification. By creating a portfolio composed of various asset classes, each with different risk and return characteristics, we aim to optimize overall performance for a given level of risk. In my practice, I use MPT to tailor portfolios to each client's unique risk tolerance and financial objectives. This approach is particularly valuable in constructing retirement portfolios, balancing risk management with the pursuit of growth. Sector Rotation: Agile Response to Market Cycles Sector Rotation is an active strategy involving the reallocation of assets between different market sectors based on economic trends. This approach requires a keen understanding of market cycles and the ability to respond swiftly to economic indicators. At Pendle Hill Advisors, this strategy is employed for clients who are

comfortable with a more dynamic investment approach and are willing to take on the associated risks. It's about identifying potential growth sectors and adjusting investments to harness these opportunities. Tactical Allocation: Combining Strategy with Flexibility Ta c t i c a l A l l o c a t i o n blends long-term strategic asset allocation with the ability to make short-term adjustments in response to market conditions. This approach requires a careful balance between maintaining a long-term perspective and reacting to immediate market opportunities. My role at Pendle Hill Advisors involves guiding clients through these shortterm market fluctuations while ensuring that their long-term investment objectives remain the primary focus. Tactical Allocation is ideal for clients seeking a mix of strategic depth and market

adaptability. Your Trusted Advisor in Finance At Pendle Hill Advisors, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing. Each individual's financial journey is distinct, and our goal is to provide tailored guidance that aligns with your specific needs and aspirations. Whether you're planning for retirement, aiming to grow your wealth, or in need of comprehensive financial planning, I am here to offer personalized, expert advice. As a proud member of the Montgomery County community, I am committed to more than just investment management. I am here as your neighbor, your advisor, and your partner in navigating the path to financial success. I invite you to visit our website or reach out to schedule a consultation, and together, let's achieve your financial goals.

Kent Pendleton, AAMS® F i n a n c i a l A d v i s o r, RJFS Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936-297-8267 Kent.Pendleton@ray mondjames.com | www.raymondjames.co m/pendlehilladvisors Any opinions are those of Kent Pendleton and not necessarily those of Raymond James. It's important to remember the strategies given here are just some of the ones used by investors today, and that all investing involves the possibility of loss. No investment strategy, including the ones listed here, can guarantee you will meet your o b j e c t i v e s . Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill Advisors LLC is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond Ja mes Financial

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Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz Brought to you by Megan Stultz and Coffee & Contracts great neighborhood. Research local schools, amenities, and the overall vibe. 2) Floor plan: Imagine your daily life in this space. Can you see yourself living here comfortably? Is there room to grow into it?

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‘Kid of the Week’ This brother and sister combo are little Dawson, 4, and Blakley, 6, who were in Historic Montgomery a while back with their dad Austin. Dawson’s favorite color is blue. He is able to say his ABCs, and plans to pick up the speed of his ABCs by the time he turns five. Dawson is able to count to 5, and plans to play baseball one day, as soon as his hand can fit in a glove. Big sis Blakley is in 1st grade and goes to an MISD elementary school. Her favorite color is pink, and her favorite teacher is Ms. Jorgenson. Blakley’s favorite subject is math. She loves to draw and will be playing softball soon. Good Luck Dawson and Blakley, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Kids of the Week’.

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‘Pet of the Week’ Meet LULU. A lovable 2 year old American Pit Bull Terrier. Owned by Cali Enyart from Montgomery. Lulu was with Cali’s dad Josh a t h i s o ff i c e i n C o n r o e recently. There is no word if Lulu, files or types, it’s probably more likely she just gets petted by everyone at work. Josh describes Lulu as just being another kid in the house. She likes to eat, sleep, walk, and play. Lulu loves riding in the truck, and has been described as being a good dog. Lulu loves to eat dog and human food. One thing that Lulu is not, is a chaser. Lulu will not chase anything, and is a quiet laid back dog. Good Luck LULU, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Pet of the Week’.

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist Ruben’s Montgomery Musings This column may upset some, and maybe make some see the light, but it needed to be written. Thank goodness Montgomery County has some common sense about it, with leaders that are generally right of center, or else we would be in big trouble. We have a District Attorney, Brett Ligon,

who’s team of prosecutors will throw the book at those stupid enough to commit crimes in the confines of our border. We know that he trains his teams up, so we can promote from within, should Mr. Ligon ever go on to bigger and better things. I believe we will all feel as safe should that ever happen. We have judges that rule by the law,

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Thursday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. FridaySunny, with a high near 70. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 49. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 72. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 75. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Bethany Sandefer Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Pat Spackey, Eva Raines, Diana Anderson, Gail Box, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 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

Democrats Intolerant to Common Sense and don’t insert personal opinion in the decisions. Thanks to the efforts of the DA’s office, the J u d i c i a r y, a n d l a w enforcement, smart criminals do think twice about doing business in Montgomery County, but what if we did have Democrat officials running Montgomery County? Which ‘Cross my heart and hope to die’, will never happen. But in looking at Harris County, let’s look at County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the corruption charges that have ensnared her office. I mean, if you were being honest in your work, you wouldn’t have a need to check yourself into an inpatient facility, where she received treatment for clinical depression. With her underlings being indicted, the reality of you being next would make Hidalgo sweat bullets too causing mental problems. Look at New York, and the vilification of former President Donald Trump. The infamous lawsuit that was brought by corrupt Democrat DA (and not by a bank), and ruled on by a corrupt NY Judge in a $350 million dollar fine, which in itself is outrageous. But of course since Dems never think of consequences to their decisions, it now has every possible investor (foreign and domestic) marking off New York as a place not to invest their

funds. Investors are asking “Who's next?” and rightfully so. With Democrats it’s called ‘Rules for Thee, and not for Me.’ It’s as simple as that. President Obama is able to enrich himself, while throwing the Black Community under the bus. And it wasn’t until Trump, who uplifted African Americans with his economic policies, that the Black Community saw any relief. Even President Joe Biden has completely dumped Blacks and has gone all-in on Illegal Aliens, or Undocumented Democrats, who are draining resource after resource that Democrat states and cities don’t have. Now getting back to that fictional Democrat run M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y. We’d have a County Judge who would be using Democrat dirty tricks to skew the vote to the left as well find ways to enrich themselves like Harris County bigwigs. We would have Judges who would let criminals off for beating up Cops. Also, we would have a George Soros funded District Attorney, who wouldn’t prosecute shoplifters and be soft on crime. Basically, we’d be opening your doors to all sorts of criminals. Drug possession would be overlooked. Homelessness would be rampant, and of course they would be drugged out. And to pay

for their daily fixes they would rob stores blind, which of course, the police would be told to ignore. And not to mention the police would be vilified and many officers would resign for greener pastures. The stores would close in time because their bottom line is at stake, and they can no longer afford to stay open, causing food deserts in most of the county. There would be massive criminal break-ins of homes, businesses, and cars. Nothing on your front porch of any value would remain for long. Even if you go into a fast food joint to pick-up a hamburger, your car could be burglarized before you come back out. And even if stores were profitable they would eventually close down due to customer and employee safety concerns. Now the possibilities of all that happening are low in our county, but it is all too real in places like Chicago, NYC, Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, and big cities up and down the West Coast, where literally no common sense is being displayed by Democrat Leaders. None. Their laws are so criminal, homeless, and illegal alien friendly, not to mention they are so against business that their own voters are virtue signaling they will be voting Republican in 2024. In Chicago recently,

all the remaining Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants closed on the same day, plus a large movie theater shut its doors. And still the Democrats aren’t learning their lesson. In California, the one party Democrat state continues to defy reality with tax increase after tax increase This year, they raised the top earner income tax rate to 14.4% up from 13.3%. Starting April 1st, the next minimum wage will be $20 per hour for fast food employees, and people will be wondering why they will be paying nearly $20 dollars for a Big Mac meal at McDonald’s. And one California U.S. Senate candidate Barbara Lee wants the MinWage to be raised to $50 per hour. She is completely insane, having no sense of business whatsoever. Imagine all that in Texas, in Montgomery County. The sane (nonDemocrats) amongst us would go crazy. No one asks why Democrats are so tolerant of the hell I just described. My theory is that they don’t mind suffering, as long as everyone else is suffering alongside them. I don’t want to suffer equally. I don’t want to suffer at all. Especially when the suffering is caused by insane Democrat policies.

Commissioner Pct 2 Charlie Riley: Help!!!! and it takes days Dear Commissioner rainfall, until the water is finally

Pct. 2 Charlie Riley: I need your help. This intersection, SH 105 @ Old Hwy 105, on your side of the highway retains water after each heavy

absorbed or dissipates to finally go away. Since I like to keep my can free from dirt when I go to my Veterans Breakfasts on Wednesdays, I hate to drive through it. Can one of your crews cut several channels to see that the water flows harmlessly to the ditch. Signed, Ruben Borjas Jr, Reporter, Montgomery County News

Robert Walker about this, kidding. But I did ask. but he said it was your Please help!!! P.S. I recently asked problem. lol. Just Commissioner Pct. 1

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Obituary Is it safe to travel? With all the travel warnings from the US State Department, there are many travelers asking this question. There are 4 levels of warnings. Level 1 means exercise normal precautions. Level 2, exercise increased caution; Level 3, reconsider travel, and Level 4, do not travel. But what do the warnings really mean? Most of the Middle East and Russia are Level 4, which means “do not travel”, which is understandable since there are wars in the region and terrorist activities. The war between Israel and Pakistan has completely stopped travel to the area and there is no end in sight. This has even disrupted travel to Israel, which many religious groups travel for Holy Land tours. Cruising has also been

destination for Americans, has been issued a Level 3, “Reconsider Travel warning”. 4.1 million tourists visited Jamaica in 2023 both by cruise ship and by plane. Jamaica, known as the Culture capitol of the Caribbean, has beautiful beaches blue water, delicious food, and is rich in history and culture. But the country also has a problem with violent crimes, armed robberies, and sexual assaults. Between Jan 1 and Feb 3, 2024, there have been 83 murders, which is high, but considerably lower than the 109 in the same time frame in 2023. The Bahamas is another

has been issued a level 2 warning, “exercise increased caution”, in January due to increased gang on gang violence resulting in a high homicide rate. Other crimes include armed robberies and sexual assaults in both tourist and non tourist areas. Just recently, 2 female cruise passengers were drugged and raped at a resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama. There have been violent crimes all over the Caribbean, Mexico, and tourist destinations around the world. Which is why people continue to ask, is it safe to travel? If the State Department issued the same warnings for some of our own cities here in the US, there would be many cities with level 2, 3, and 4, including Houston, C h i c a g o , N e w Yo r k , Baltimore and many others. The key to being safe is to travel with groups and do not wander off alone. Stay aware of your surroundings and be mindful of your surroundings at all times, especially in crowded or unfamiliar areas. Trust your instincts and avoid any situations that feel unsafe. And keep your valuables hidden an don't flash lots of money around while shopping. The key is to use to, have also been hit with p o p u l a r s p o t s i n t h e common sense, if it looks travel warnings. Jamaica, Caribbean, with over 8 like a sketchy place, don't a c l o s e a n d p o p u l a r million visitors in 2023. It disrupted because of safety concerns, as many cruises tour the Eastern Mediterranean Sea with Israel as a port. Other Cruises use the Suez Canal, including many world cruises, which come through the Red Sea and into the Mediterranean Sea. This disruption is because of fighting in Ye m e n a n d t e r r o r i s t s attacking ships in the Gulf of Aden. We will not go into the politics of this, but it is causing disruption in the tourism and shipping industries around the world. The Middle East is not the only area that has travel warnings. Closer destinations, where many travel

Area Churches ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 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: 936-4945775, www.churchofthegoodsoldie r.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-7674744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 936-449-0845 dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.n et www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260

Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 Jones Chapel Baptist, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, a.m. FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Dobbin, WaldenChurch.com Mt. Calvary Baptist, 936-597-5331 or 936River of Life Church, Old Hwy 105, 936-588449-5983 17156 FM 1097, 2330 Living Way Church, Montgomery, 936-449-4414 Mt. Sinai Baptist, 2080 Longmire Rd, Cornerstone Church, Bethel Road, MontgomConroe 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, ery, 936-597-4668 936-441-8875 936-756-7792 Union Grove Baptist Hope Tabernacle Lakeside Bible Church, Church of Richards, Texas Pastor David Whitaker 18940 Freeport Drive About 11 mi N of Meets at 18961 Freeport Montgomery, 936-582Montgomery on FM 149 Dr Montgomery 1977 Sunday School all ages 936.582.7722 Church of St. John, Thursday 7:30pm 9:45 am, Church Service retreat and wildlife Sunday School at 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible center, 10:00am 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Study and Youth Group 6 Sunday Worship at Rd., Montgomery, 936-597pm 6:00pm 5757 Community And CATHOLIC Fellowship of MontgomInterdenominational Sacred Heart Catholic, ery 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 12681 FM 149 Lone Star Cowboy 936-756-8186 Montgomery, TX 77356 Church (936) 597-3949 St. Mary’s 21627 Eva St. MontgomSenior Pastor Dale Catholic, ery, TX 77356 (936)597Talbert FM 1774, Plantersville, 5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Service Times: Sundays 936-894-2223 Weaver Service Times: at 9:30am & 11am / 7:45 Service Sundays @ 8 AM, 9:30 AM Wednesdays at 6:30pm for St. Joseph’s Catholic, & 11 AM Mondays @ 7 PM Children & Student CR 213, Stoneham, Livestream: Watch us live Ministries 936-894-2223 Watch us live Sundays Sundays @ 9:30 AM & 11 AM @ lonestar.tv and click @fellowshipofmontgomery. JEWISH online.church or follow us on Watch now. Congregation Beth on Facebook @thefmchurch! Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Abundant Life Miniswww.thefmchurch.com Place, The Woodlands, tries Corner of FM 149 & 281-362-1100 EPISCOPAL FM 1097 W. Montgomery St. James the Apostle TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday LUTHERAN Episcopal, Grace Lutheran School 9:30 am Sunday 1803 Highland Hollow, (ELCA), Service 11:30 am WednesConroe, 936-756-8831 Highway 105 W., Lake day Pray/Bible Study 6:30 The Grace Christian Conroe, 936-588-1944 pm Outreach Center Living Savior Lutheran Transformation Church 25293 Tisdale Road, Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery Dobbin, Texas Montgomery 77356 Church 20350 FM 2854 936-689-3141 Montgomery, TX 77316 phone: 936-597-8013 Web : Mt. Pleasent Baptist Sun: 10:30am www.livingsaviortexas.org Church Admin@TCMontgomery. Pastor David R. Bailes. FM 149 N., Montgomery, org 936-449-6807 April Sound Church, METHODIST The Church @ Lake 67 ½ April Wind S., Montgomery United Conroe April Sound, 936-588Methodist Church 1701 McCaleb Rd 2832 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77316 Lighthouse Fellowship Montgomery, TX 77356 936-588-4975 Church, Phone: 936-597-6162 www.lakechurch.com Montgomery, 936-582Sunday Worship: 8:30 Sunday worship @ 10:00 7700 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. a.m. Wed. activites 6:30Living Branch Church, Praise & Worship 8pm Highway 105 W., Lake Sunday School: 9:45 North Shore Church Conroe, 936-588-3400 a.m. 10 am Worship Service New Beginning Bible Www.mumctex.org 18501 Fm1097 West @ Church, Richards United the Bentwater West 19087 Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Gate Entrance 6639 FM 1696 Richards Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Pastor Cary Smith Carbon Church, Worship Service 11 AM Covenant Felloship Highway 105 W, Lake Sunday School 10AM 302 N. Danville, Willis, Porter Chapel A.M.E. Conroe, 936-588-4660 Tx. 77378 Zion Church, Walden Community

go. There are plenty of tourist areas that are safe and protected, and would make you feel more comfortable. A large portion of these countries' revenue comes from tourism, and they will protect the tourist areas more than other areas. Cruise lines have dedicated tours, and secure ports for cruisers. Jamaica and the Bahamas have shopping secure areas set up for the cruisers so they won't have to go out of the port for those who do not feel safe. Resorts have security measures in place, not even allowing cabs to drive up to the resort until they have been cleared by showing ID's and have the guests name. I travel a lot with my family and there are lots of places that we will not go to

outside of the tourist areas unless we are with a guide. That is the same for us traveling whether we are g o i n g t o N e w Yo r k , Cancun or even Houston. You must be aware of your surroundings and follow your gut instincts. My answer to the original question is yes, travel is safe. It as safe as it is around our local areas, as long as you are vigilant and aware, you should be fine. If you have any concerns about an area, call 777 Travel at 281-541-1301 and we can help you and also guide you to the best places to stay. 777 Travel does not charge any fees and can sometimes save you money and/or headaches during the booking process. And remember, we turn DREAM vacations into Reality.

936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consolida ted.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org Paul Praschnik, Minister

PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936-7568884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Services- Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45 AM, Church Service at 11:00 AM. We also have Monday and Tuesday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 PM. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Group as well as Youth group activities at 6:00 PM. All are welcome! Our Annual Christmas program is December 17 at 6:00PM Y'all Come!!!

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Aviso Audiencia Pública Virtual con Opción en Persona FARM-TO-MARKET (FM) 1375 DESDE LA FM 149 HASTA EL LÍMITE DEL CONDADO DE WALKER Número de Proyecto (CSJ): 1402-03-013 CONDADO DE MONTGOMERY, Texas

Notice Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Open House FARM-TO-MARKET (FM) 1375 FROM FM 149 TO WALKER COUNTY LINE Control Section Job (CSJ): 1402-03-013 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Houston District, is proposing

El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Distrito de Houston,

improvements along Farm-to-Market (FM) 1375 from FM 149 to the Walker County line in

está proponiendo mejoras a lo largo de la carretera Farm-to-Market (FM) 1375 desde FM 149

Montgomery County, Texas. This notice advises the public that the project team will be

hasta la línea del condado de Walker en el condado de Montgomery, Texas. Este aviso informa al

conducting a virtual public hearing with an in-person open house on the proposed project.

público de que el equipo del proyecto llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual con opción

The virtual public hearing will be available starting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, by 5

presencial sobre el proyecto propuesto. La audiencia pública virtual estará disponible a partir

p.m. The virtual public hearing will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will

del martes 27 de febrero de 2024, antes de las 5 p.m. La audiencia pública virtual consistirá en

include both audio and visual components. To view the virtual public hearing presentation

una presentación de vídeo pregrabada e incluirá componentes sonoros y visuales. Para ver la

and view project information, go to the following web address:

presentación virtual de la audiencia pública y consultar la información sobre el proyecto, visite la

www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html.

siguiente dirección web: www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html.

Please note that the presentation will not be available on the website until the date and time listed above. If you do not have internet access, you may call Gabriel Adame, NEPA public engagement coordinator, at (713) 802-5199 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process.

Tenga en cuenta que la presentación no estará disponible en el sitio web hasta la fecha y hora

Additionally, TxDOT is providing an in-person open house for individuals who would like

indicadas. Si no tiene acceso a Internet, puede llamar a Gabriel Adame, coordinador de participación pública de la NEPA, al (713) 802-5199 en horario de 7 a.m. a 4 p.m., de lunes a viernes, para hacer preguntas y acceder a los materiales del proyecto durante el proceso de desarrollo del mismo.

to participate in person. In-person attendees will be able to view the same pre-recorded

Además, TxDOT está proporcionando una opción presencial para las personas que deseen

presentation as posted online, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of

participar en persona. Los asistentes presenciales podrán ver la misma presentación

the project team, and leave written comments. The in-person open house will be held

pregrabada que la publicada en línea, revisar copias impresas de los materiales del proyecto,

on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lone Star Community Center at

hacer preguntas al equipo del proyecto y dejar comentarios por escrito. La opción en

2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356.

persona se llevará a cabo el jueves 29 de febrero de 2024, de 5 a 7 p.m. en Lone Star

TxDOT is accepting comments on the proposed project, which may be submitted in any language. For both the virtual public hearing and the in-person open house options,

Community Center en 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356. TxDOT está aceptando comentarios sobre el proyecto propuesto, que pueden presentarse en

members of the public may call (713) 913-0873 to provide verbal testimony during the

cualquier idioma. Tanto en el caso de la audiencia pública virtual como en el de la opción de

comment period. Written comments may also be provided by mail or email as explained

puertas abiertas presencial, el público puede llamar al (713) 913-0873 para dar su testimonio

below. All comments received before the end of the comment period will be considered

verbal durante el periodo de comentarios. Los comentarios por escrito también pueden enviarse

equally and will be included as part of the official record. Responses to comments will be

por correo postal o electrónico, como se explica a continuación. Todas las observaciones

prepared by TxDOT, included as part of the hearing and project record, and made available

recibidas antes de que finalice el plazo de presentación de observaciones se considerarán por

online at the webpage listed above once completed.

igual y se incluirán como parte del expediente oficial. Las respuestas a los comentarios serán

The proposed project would widen the existing travel lanes from 10-foot-wide to 12-footwide, add five-foot-wide outside shoulders, and include one bridge replacement over

preparadas por TxDOT, incluidas como parte de la audiencia y el registro del proyecto, y estarán disponibles en línea en la página web mencionada anteriormente una vez completado.

Caney Creek and one bridge-class culvert replacement over Green Branch, along FM

El proyecto propuesto ampliaría los carriles de circulación existentes de 10 pies de ancho a 12

1375 for approximately six miles. There would be no right of way acquisition or

pies de ancho, añadiría acotamientos exteriores de 5 pies e incluiría la sustitución de un

displacements required for the proposed improvements. The proposed project is located

puente sobre Caney Creek y la sustitución de una alcantarilla de clase puente sobre Green

within the Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF). The SHNF is located 50 miles north of

Branch, a lo largo de la FM 1375 en aproximadamente 9,6 kilómetros (seis millas). No sería

Houston and contains 163,037 acres of land between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland, and

necesaria la adquisición de servidumbres de vía ni desplazamientos para las mejoras

Richards, Texas, that is used for activities such as hiking, horse riding, camping,

propuestas. El proyecto propuesto se encuentra dentro del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston

bicycling, and picnicking.

(SHNF, por sus siglas en inglés). El SHNF está situado a 80 kilómetros (50 millas) al norte de

The proposed project would require the removal of approximately 5.4 acres of trees

Houston y contiene 163.037 acres de terreno entre Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland y Richards,

along FM 1375 within the Special Use Permit Right-of-Way (ROW) granted to TxDOT by

Texas, que se utilizan para actividades como senderismo, equitación, acampada, ciclismo y

the SHNF. The SHNF is protected under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation

picnic.

Act of 1966 as a recreational area managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The

El proyecto propuesto requeriría la eliminación de aproximadamente 5,4 acres de árboles a lo

project team anticipates making a de minimis determination for this use under Section

largo de la FM 1375 dentro del Derecho de Vía (ROW) del Permiso de Uso Especial

4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. In accordance with Chapter 26 of

concedido a TxDOT por el SHNF. El SHNF está protegido por la Sección 4(f) de la Ley del

the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, this hearing is required to allow the public the

Departamento de Transporte de 1966 como zona recreativa gestionada por el Departamento

opportunity to provide comments on the project's potential impacts.

de Agricultura de Estados Unidos. El equipo del proyecto prevé realizar una determinación de

The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and actions in floodplains.Any environmental documentation or studies, maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for review by appointment

minimis para este uso en virtud de la Sección 4(f) de la Ley del Departamento de Transporte de 1966. De conformidad con el Capítulo 26 del Código de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas, esta audiencia es necesaria para dar al público la oportunidad de formular observaciones sobre las posibles repercusiones del proyecto.

Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT Houston

El proyecto propuesto implicaría la construcción en humedales y actuaciones en llanuras

District Office, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007 or at the TxDOT

aluviales.Cualquier documentación o estudio ambiental, mapas y dibujos que muestren la

Montgomery Area Office, 901 N. FM 3083, East Conroe, TX 77303. Project materials are

ubicación y el diseño del proyecto, cronogramas tentativos de construcción y otra información

also available online at www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html.

relacionada con el proyecto propuesto están archivados y disponibles para su revisión con cita

The public hearing will be conducted in English and Spanish. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English or Spanish is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English or Spanish, one will be provided to you, free of charge. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements

previa de lunes a viernes entre las 8 a.m. y las 5 p.m. en la Oficina del Distrito de Houston de TxDOT, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007 o en la Oficina del Área de Montgomery de TxDOT, 901 N. FM 3083, East Conroe, TX 77303. Los materiales del proyecto también están disponibles en línea en www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html.

can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation

La audiencia pública se celebrará en inglés y español. Si necesita un intérprete o traductor de

services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend

documentos porque el inglés o el español no son su lengua materna o tiene dificultades para

and participate in the public hearing, please contact Gabriel Adame, NEPA public

comunicarse eficazmente en inglés o español, se le proporcionará uno gratuitamente. Si tiene

engagement coordinator, at (713) 802-5199 or Gabriel.Adame@txdot.gov, no later

una discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para adaptarse a la

than 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required

mayoría de las necesidades. Si necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción, o es una

as some services and accommodations may require time for the project team to arrange.

persona con discapacidad que requiere una adaptación para asistir y participar en la audiencia

Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are encouraged. Written comments may be submitted by mail to the TxDOT Houston District Office, advanced project development director, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251-1386. Written

pública, póngase en contacto con Gabriel Adame, el coordinador de participación pública de la NEPA, llame al (713) 802-5199 o en Gabriel.Adame@txdot.gov antes de las 4 p.m. del jueves 22 de febrero de 2024. Tenga en cuenta que es necesario avisar con antelación, ya que

comments may also be submitted by email to HOU-PIOwebmail@txdot.gov.

el equipo del proyecto puede necesitar tiempo para organizar algunos servicios y alojamientos.

Additionally, as stated above, members of the public may call (713) 913-0873 and

Se anima al público a hacer comentarios sobre el proyecto propuesto. Los comentarios por

verbally provide testimony from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, until 11:59 p.m. on

escrito pueden enviarse por correo a la Oficina del Distrito de Houston de TxDOT, director

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024. All comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Mar. 15,

avanzado de desarrollo de proyectos, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251-1386. También se

2024. Responses to comments received will be available online at

pueden enviar comentarios por escrito por correo electrónico a HOU PIOwebmail@txdot.gov.

www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html once completed

Además, como se indicó anteriormente, los miembros del público pueden llamar al (713) 913-

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project or the public hearing, please contact Adam Wood, environmental project manager, at (713)

0873 y proporcionar testimonio verbalmente desde las 5 p.m. del martes 27 de febrero de 2024 hasta las 11:59 p.m. del viernes 15 de marzo de 2024. Todos los comentarios deben

802-5267 or by email at Adam.Wood@txdot.gov.

recibirse o llevar matasellos del viernes 15 de marzo de 2024. Las respuestas a los

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable

meetings.html una vez finalizadas

comentarios recibidos estarán disponibles en línea www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-

Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o duda general sobre el proyecto propuesto o la audiencia pública, póngase en contacto con Adam Wood, gerente de proyecto medioambientales, por teléfono al (713) 802-5267 o por correo electrónico en la dirección Adam.Wood@txdot.gov.

Please call (713) 802-5199 to request special accommodations or if you have need for interpretation/ translation.

La revisión ambiental, la consulta y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo, o han sido, llevadas a cabo por

Mandarin: 如對出席和参与会议有特殊要求或需要口譯或筆譯，請撥打 (713) 802-5199。

TxDOT de conformidad con lo establecido en el 23 U.S.C. 327 y en un Memorando de

Swahili: Tafadhali piga simu kwa (713) 802-5199 ili kuomba malazi maalum au ikiwa

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

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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 17th day of January, 2024 in favor of April Sound Property Owners' Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 22-05-05985, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 30th day of October, 2023, against Alicia De La Garza. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 9th day of February, 2024 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of March, 2024, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps),, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Alicia De La Garza had in the property described below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$5,893.80 ($2,807.65 unsecured and $3,086.15 secured) Principle sum $12,537.30($10,737.30 and $1,800.00 additional) Attorney fees Post-judgment interest at the rate of eight and one half percent (8.5%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. $4,404.05 $368.35 Court Cost and $4,035.70 Process Server) $0.00 judgment credit

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 130, BLOCK 3, APRIL SOUND SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME B, PAGE 54, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 104 HARBOR COURT, MONTGOMERY, TX 77356 (“PROPERTY”) Witness my hand this 9th day of February, 2024. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 23-09-13692 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 29th day of November AD. 2023 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 17th day of January AD. 2024 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. 2024, it being the 5th of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 29th day of November AD. 2023, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: 16 River Plantation Drive, Conroe, Texas 77302 aka S832005-River Plantation 05, Lot 16, Montgomery County, Texas 1. 2. 3.

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$6,670.74 Principal Sum $4,000.00 Attorney Fees Pre-Judgment interest at the agreed maximum rate at law which accrues at eighteen percent (18%) per annum pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Texas Property Code from April 21,2023 to date of judgment. Post-Judgment interest at the rate of seven and a half percent (7.5%) per annum from to date of judgment until paid. $406.00 Court Cost $0.00 Judgment Credit

The above property is levied on as the property of Tramco Builders LLC and Phoung Tram B. Delzell nka Tracy Nguyen Delzell and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 29th day of November AD. 2023 in favor of Action Gypsum Supply, LP and against the said Tramco Builders LLC and Phoung Tram B. Delzell nka Tracy Nguyen Delzell. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 01 of February AD. 2024 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2, Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Paul Hubbard Deputy Paul Hubbard Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: February 14, 212, 28, 2024

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 23-07-10134 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 20!h day of September A.D. 2023 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 05th day of January A.D. 2024 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in March A.D. 2024, it being the 5th of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 20th day of September A.D. 2023, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: Lot 49, in Block 1, of Woodforest Section 72, a subdivision in Montgomery, County Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4297, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, more commonly known as 167 Axlewood Court, Montgomery, TX 77316 ("Property") The above property is levied on as the property of Natalie D. Braentner and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 11th day of September A.D. 2023 in favor of Woodforest Owners Association Inc. and against the said Natalie D. Braentner. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$3,127.66 Amount due on assessment account $4,095.50 Attorney's Fees Post-Judgment Interest at the rate of (8.50%) per annum on the total judgment from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. $488.85 Court Cost $0.00 Judgment Credit

FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 01 of February A.D. 2024 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Paul Hubbard PAUL HUBBARD, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 18th day of December, 2022, in the case of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Debra D Wyatt (1) $0.00 Past due unpaid assessment, interest and late charges. (2) $4,465.56 ($3,642.00 and $823.56 Expenses/Costs) Attorney Fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgement at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum from the date of this judgement until paid in full. (4) $0.00 Court Cost. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-0506133 in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day of February 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT FIFTEEN (15), BLOCK TWO (2), OF MONTGOMERY CREEK RANCH, SECTION SIX (6), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET(S) 1521 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. ; and on the 5th day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Debra D Wyatt, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE AUCTION The property commonly known as 9937 Kingfisher Drive, Conroe, TX 77385 is scheduled to be sold at public foreclosure auction on 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM or no later than 3 hours thereafter at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX 77301. If the preceding area is no longer the designated area, the sale will be held at the area most recently designated by the Montgomery County commissioner's court. The Substitute Trustee will be Patricia Poston, David Poston, Nick Poston, Chris Poston, Mo Taherzadeh, Selim Taherzadeh, or Michael Linke, any to act. The winning bidder buys “as is” and must pay at the auction with certified funds. Published Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

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 23-07-10139 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 23rd day of October A.O. 2023 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 2nd day of February A.O. 2024 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in March A.O. 2024, ii being the 5th of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 23rd day of October A.O. 2023, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: Lot 30, in Block 2, of Woodforest Section Fifty-Nine (59), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z Sheet 3654, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 118 Mimosa Silk Court, Montgomery, Texas 77316 ("Property'') 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$3,149.79 total amount on assessment account $4,170.50 Attorney Fees Post Judgment interest at the rate of (8.5%) per annum on the total judgment including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. $747.95 Court Cost $0.00 Judgment Credit

The above property is levied on as the property of Erika Andrea Williams and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 23rd day of October A.O. 2023 in favor of Woodforest Owners Association Inc. and against the said Erika Andrea Williams. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when ii 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 Dale 7th of February A.O. 2024 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Paul Hubbard By: Paul Hubbard, Deputy Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 26th day of January, 2023, in the case of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Jose A. Castro and Nancy E. Castro (1) $2,284.06 Past due unpaid assessment, interest and late charges. (2) $6,351.67 Attorney's fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgement at the rate of 5.5% per annum from the date of this judgement until paid in full.(4) $0.00 Court Cost. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-05-06737 in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day of February 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 16, BLOCK 01, OF MONTGOMERY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 17, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CABINET Z, SHEET 3177, AS MODIFIED BY ANY AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND REPLATS THEREOF.. ; and on the 5th day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Jose A. Castro and Nancy E. Castro, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1st day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable - Const Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 21st day of October, 2022, in the case of Forest Village Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Edmundo Douglas Beltran and Gloria M. Rejon Hernandez, Jointly and Severally (1) $2,276.30 Principal Sum (2) $4,903.54 Attorney Fees and Expenses/Costs (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgement at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of this judgement until paid in full.(4) $0.00 Court Cost (None Awarded) $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-06-07849 in said court, judgment being in favor of Forest Village Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of February 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 08, BLOCK 02, OF FOREST VILLAGE, SECTION 9, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER BOOK Z, PAGE 4609, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ; and on the 5th day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Edmundo Douglas Beltran and Gloria M. Rejon Hernandez, Jointly and Severally , Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 26th day of January, 2023, in the case of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Brian Gilson Ash Jr (1) $1,596.45 Past due unpaid assessment, interest and late charges. (2) $2,668.00 Attorney's fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgement at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of this judgement until paid in full. (4) $1,033.96 expense / Costs. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-08-10397 in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day of February 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY CREEK RANCH, SECTION (14), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN CABINET Z, SHEET 2481 OF THE MAP AND PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. and on the 5th day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Brian Gilson Ash Jr, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1st day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable - Con Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TII DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on the 10th day of January, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #47 VS. PACHECO, JOEL in Cause# 21-08-11264 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclosc.corn as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0 I (a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 97220031400 LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24). BLOCK SIX (6), THE WOODLANDS, VILLAGE OF COCHRANS CROSSING, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION OF 136.2579 ACRES LOCATED IN THE HENRY DUNMAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 163 AND THE CADDO ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 45. OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET D. SHEET 75A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 23rd day of January, 2024 as the property of JOEL PACHECO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7,989.88, 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 MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #47, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP; CONROE I.S.D.; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON the 23rd day of January, 2024. /s/ R. Gable Ryan Gable, CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ J.G. Valquez J. G. Valquez, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TTT DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on the 10th day of January, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #386 VS. MEZZATESTA, MONICA G., ET AL in Cause# 22-12-17393 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforcclosc.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Properly Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 0096999300400 LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK ONE (1), THE WOODLANDS, VILLAGE OF STERLING RIDGE SECTION 93, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 1279 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. (HARRIS COUNTY ACCOUNT NUMBER 9699.93.00400 & MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCOUNT NUMBER 00.9699.93.00400) Levied on the 23rd day of January, 2024 as the properly of MONICA G. MEZZATESTA DENNIS CHARLES MEZZATESTA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,522.86, 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 MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #386, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON the 23rd day of January, 2024

Gable R. GABLE CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ J. G. Valquez J. G. VALQUEZ, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 22nd day of April, 2019, in the case of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. John Davidson Bertrand & Melissa N Bertrand (1) $9,417.13 Principal Sum (2) $8,934.60 Attorney Fees (3) Post Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this judgment, including Attorney's fees, from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid.(4) $799.03 ($331.31 costs of court and process server fees $467.72). (5) $12,920.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 18-01-00661· in said court, judgment being in favor of, Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 30th day of June 2023, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT THIRTEEN (13) BLOCK (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 THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CABINET U, SHEET 83, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 30114 NORTH LAKE FALLS LANE, SPRING, TX 77386 (PROPERTY) ; and on the 5TH day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of JOHN DAVIDSON BERTRAND & MELISS N. BERTRAND, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1ST day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Cir, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 2nd day of March, 2022, in the case of Estates of Legends Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Noel Patterson. (1) $8,850.50 Principal Sum. (2) $4,821.50 Attorney fees (3) Post Judgement Interest at the rate of (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this judgment, including Attorney fees, from the date this judgement is signed until fully paid. (4) $429.17 Court Costs/Process Server Fees $3,714.92 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 21-12-16925 in said court, judgment being in favor of, Estates of Legends Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day of February 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT ELEVEN (11), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF THE ESTATES OF LEGENDS RANCH SECTION TWO (2), BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 164.83 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL LAND SURVEY, A-350, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET "S", SHEET 123 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 30302 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD, SPRING, TX 77386 ; and on the 5TH day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Noel Patterson, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1st day of February, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable - Const le Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 the 10th day of January, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ADAMS, CURTIS EUGENE, JR., ET AL in Cause# 20-09-10662 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0' Clock AM on the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0002550001104 A 50% UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TRACT 11, BEING 1.000 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, THE A.J. HENSLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 225 AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, IF ANY, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 745, PAGE 755 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS TRACT 2: GEO: 0002550001107 IMPROVEMENT ONLY CONSISTING OF A MOBILE I-JOME LOCATED ON TRACT 11-F, OUT OF THE A. J. HENSLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 225, TITLE N UMBER 93937778, MAKE CENTURION, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 0002550001108 A 50% UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TRACT 11, BEING 1.000 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, THE A.J. HENSLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 225 AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, IF ANY, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 745, PAGE 755 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Levied on January 12, 2024 at 11 :24am as the property of JOHN WILLIAMS ADAMS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $28,022.63, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON January 12, 2024 at 11:24 am. By: /s/ Chris Jones CHRIS JONES, CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Ashton Hedrick ASHTON HEDRICK, Deputy Published Date: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 29th day of September, 2022, in the case of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Bradley Maxey (1) $1,179.67 Past due unpaid assessment, interest and late charges. (2) $2,673.00 Attorney's fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgement at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum from the date of this judgement until paid in full. (4) $1,080.38 expense / Costs. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-08-10396 in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association. Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 30th day of January 2024, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of

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Defendant: LOT 05, BLOCK 03, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER CABINET X, SHEET 0133, AS MODIFIED BY ANY AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND REPLATS THEREOF. ; and on the 5th day of March, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Bradley Maxey, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 30th day of January, 2024. /s/ John G Vasquez JOHN G VASQUEZ, Deputy Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 10th day of January 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ROY AL ROCK FORTE, LLC, ET AL in Cause #20-12-15387 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'clock AM n the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.01 (a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0061430003200 A 5.338 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS LOT 32 OF INDIAN HILLS, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK FILE NO. 2002-014582, TOGETHER WITH THE MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON, IF ANY. Levied on January 12, 2024 @ 11 :25am as the property of: ROYAL ROCK FORTE, LLC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $27,255.43, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs off court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable to law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON January 12, 2024 @ 11:25 am /s/ Chris Jones CHRIS JONES, CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Ashton Hedrick ASHTON HEDRICK, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by space. General description or property being sold includes contents such as household/personal goods/misc. items in spaces of following tenants. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365.

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Tara Broussard. Jamie Pace. Alvina Sanders. NC Solutions, LLC. Bradley Elkins Published Dates: February 21, 28, 2024 First Public Notice of Stored Vehicle Notice of stored vehicle: 2002 Fabrique MajicTilt, VIN 1MSBA202721E73430, was towed/stored on 02/14/2024 @ Jason Adamick's Wrecker Service (0612563vsf), 14534 HWY 75 N., Willis, TX. Ph: 936-856-9595. Charges due on each include: $272 Tow Fee, $22.85 Daily Storage, 8.25% tax on Storage. Published Dates: February 21, 2024 and March 6, 2024 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LITTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 24-45995-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE L BRANDON STEINMANN DYLAN HICKEY PO BOX 959 6671 SOUTHWEST FWY CONROE TX 77305 STE820 HOUSTON TX 77074 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RONALD STEVEN GUILFORD, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Guilford, Donald Ray, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on January 12, 2024. The file number of said matter being: 24-45995-P The style being: ESTATE OF: RONALD STEVEN GUILFORD 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 17th day of January, 2024. (SEAL, Probate Court #1 L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Eloisa Salinas 1/17/2024 2:12:33 PM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: February 21, 2024 ESTATE OF MEL THOMAS RINN, DECEASED

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MEL THOMAS RINN, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mel Thomas Rinn, Deceased were issued on February 14, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45797-P pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Patricia Lockman Rinn, as Independent Executor. The address of such Independent Executor is as follows: Patricia Lockman Rinn 22425 Roberts Cemetery Road Hockley, Texas 77447 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 14th day of February, 2024. PATRICIA LOCKMAN RINN, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MEL THOMAS RINN, DECEASED Published Date: February 21, 2024

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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 10, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. SMITH, FRANKE. in Cause# 21-06-08417 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0' Clock AM on the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0066140502500 BEING 5 ACRES OUT OF AND AP ART OF THAT TRACT RECORDED IN VOLUME 234, PAGE 464 DEED RECORDS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS KNOWN AS LOT 25, LAKE CK RANCHETTES, SECTION 5; SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS, CLERIC'S FILE NUMBER 7737844, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on January 12, 2024@ 11 :25am as the property of: FRANKE. SMITH to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,869.63, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT # 10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON January 12, 2024 By: /s/ Chris Jones CHRIS JONES, CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Ashton Hedrick ASHTON HEDRICK, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 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 the 10 day of January, 2024 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS, SMITH, WESLEY A., ET AL in Cause # 21-08-11751 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0' Clock AM on the 5th day of March, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0093020014200 LOT 34, BLOCK 6, TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 11B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on January 12, 2024 at 11 :26am as the property of WESLEY A. SMITH MICHAEL A. OTT to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,458.70, 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 MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY BSD #10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON January 12, 2024 at 11:26 am. /s/ Chris Jones CHRIS JONES, CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Ashton Hedrick ASHTON HEDRICK, Deputy Published Dates: February 14, 21, 28, 2024 Public Notice Public Notice: Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, New Caney Self Storage located at 22020 Southpark St., New Caney, TX 77357 will hold a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will be held online February 24th, 2024 at 10:00am CST at http://www.storageauctions.com. Competitive bids for the unit(s) 64 and 88 will be accepted until 2/29/2024 04:00 PM (CST). Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants: Unit 64 - Stephanie Whitmire, household items; Unit 88 – Mattejah Porter, household items. Published Dates: February 14, 21, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Patricia Ann Gandy, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45692-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Jaycie Gandy Paris. 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. Claims may be presented to Jaycie Gandy Paris, Independent Executor of the Estate of Patricia Ann Gandy, Deceased, c/o William T. Fowler, The Fowler Law Firm, 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301. DATED the 20th day of February, 2024. THE FOWLER LAW FIRM /s/ William T. Fowler WILLIAM T. FOWLER State Bar No. 07329500 wfowler@thefowlerlawfirmtx.com 505 West Davis Conroe, Texas 77301 Ph: (936) 539-3372 Attorney for Jaycie Gandy Paris, Independent Executor of the Estate of Patricia Ann Gandy, Deceased Published Date: February 21, 2024 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 23-45169-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. BRANDON STEINMANN CARISSA PETERSON PO BOX 959 1790 HUGHES LANDING BLVD STE 200 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: ANNE GENEVIEVE DIEHL, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by The Woodlands Township, 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 July 17, 2023. The file number of said matter being: 23-45169-P The style being: ESTATE OF: ANNE GENEVIEVE DIEHL 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 17th day of July, 2023. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) L. BRANDON STEINMANN, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Kiarra Flores 7/17/2023 10:21:18 AM Kiarra Flores, Deputy Clerk Published Date: February 21, 2024

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MCN’s Veteran of the Week: Christopher Lumpkin This week’s Veteran is Christopher Lumpkin. He served in the US Navy, where he was stationed in Washington, D.C. as a Corpsman from 2002 2007, at the Navy Yard. Christopher worked in the optical shop for Naval personnel, and saw high profile Admirals, as well as ceremonial guards for the Navy. He would ensure service members getting ready for deployment

would be fit with multiple glasses, including inserts for gas masks, and back-up pairs. For a time Lumpkin worked in The White House, handling the medical needs of Naval personnel. Christopher was involved in the funeral procession for President Ronald Reagan, as well as the Second Inauguration for President George W. Bush. Following his discharge from the Navy,

Lumpkin worked in the optical industry before joining the Veterans Health Administration, where he now sees to the needs of Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s w h o n e e d Diabetic Eye Exams and updated prescriptions for eyeglasses. Good Luck Christopher, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.

Certificate of Appreciation Awarded... On February 17, 2024 during the 6th Annual Victorian Literary Tea, hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, UDC, a certificate of Appreciation was given to Monte West. The Stubbs chapter is thankful for all the times their articles and pictures appear in the Montgomery County Newspaper. A big heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. West and his daughter Lacy. Picture & article provided by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter.

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Local Veteran Wished Happy Birthday by Whataburger Ladies

left to right...Eva Rains, Monte West, Sherry McKey

Local Veteran, Larry Coleman, a loyal Whataburger breakfast and coffee patron of the Montgomery Whataburger, celebrated his 83rd Birthday at the store recently with his infamous

coffee group. They brought him used Christmas cards to welcome him to another year on this Earth. And despite some bad weather, the Whataburger ladies on duty cheered Larry up with a cinnamon roll, a fresh cup of coffee, and a stirring

rendition of 'Happy Birthday.' “If I had known it was gonna be this good," said Coleman. "I would have brought my best set of dentures so I could smile. Thank you ladies for singing on my birthday."

More Confederate Ancestors Are Found By Three Excited RJOA Members! The Rebel Joan Of Arc S t a t e Aw a r d W i n n i n g Registrar, DANEAN MYERS, proves SIX more Ancestors for her Chapter

Soldiers in her family, and now with William T Hughes, this will make 6 for ANITA! C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S ANITA!

WILLIAMSON leads this group of “Signers” with the most Applications to be Signed this day! SHELIA Signed 3 new Supplemental

Left to Right: President Jenny Lehr, Recording Secretary Anita Stevens, Registrar Danean Myers, and Historian Shelia Williamson. and their Families! Proud President: JENNY LEHR sits with her members as they sign their multi-Applications for their additional family Confederates found! ANITA STEVENS is honoring her William T Hughes of Company C, 13th Regiment, of the Alabama Infantry. RJOA Recording S e c r e t a r y, A N I TA STEVENS, is dressed in her Navy dress honoring her Navy Family Veterans as she signs for her Confederate Family Ancestors. Did you know that the Confederates had a Navy! Read your History! At last count ANITA had proved 5 Confederate

Rebel Joan Of Arc Applications for her Chapter Registrar, DANEAN Confederate Ancestors to be MYERS (center), has proved recognized and Honored. two more Confederates for James H Fox of the Comher Family. William Baker Cone was in Company E, 20th Regiment of the Texas Cavalry. And Paul Palmer of Company B, 12th Regiment, of the Missouri Cavalry. At last Count for DANEAN, she has proved 7 Confederate Ancestors for her Family, and with the 2 new additional Supplemental Applications, DANEAN will be up to 9 found Confederate Ancestors and still climbing! CON G R AT U L AT I O N S DANEAN! RJOA Historian SHELIA

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pany F, 4th Regiment, of the Georgia Infantry was proved. Jasper P Hayes of the Company D, 3rd Regiment, of the Georgia SharpShooters! And, William T Fox of Company E, 1st Regiment, of the Georgia Infantry. SHELIA already has her original Ancestor and with these 3 new finds, MRS SHELIA will have 4 new Family Soldiers to be revered. And the hunt goes on for more Confederate Family Ancestors to be celebrated and remembered. C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S SHELIA! Much research goes into these applications with verified Birth Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Death Certificates, Census Records, Military Records, and Wills, just to name a few of the “proofs” needed for “”each person”” in each generation, till the Registrar reaches just past that generation in History she is searching for.

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The Members aid in collecting the required documents. The United Daughters of the Confederacy goes through 3 Steps of Verification with the Chapter Registrar, the Texas Division Registrar, and finally the Registrar General for Final Approvals. This process takes many months of verification and double checking all the proofs and Applications. The M a n o r Wo m a n b e i n g presented must be cleared with an Honorable Discharge or Honorable Service to the C a u s e . A f t e r t h e Wa r Between the States, in the 1950’s, the US Congress recognized all Veterans from both sides of the Civil War as

American Soldiers…They are to be Honored and Respected. THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC 2721 CHAPTER IS AN AWA R D W I N N I N G C H A P T E R W H O CONTINUES THE MARCH FORWARD FOR THEIR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY! ITS ALL IN “FINDING YOUR ROOTS” AND RESPECTING YOUR HISTORY, NOT AS WE SEE IT THROUGH OUR EYES TODAY, BUT THROUGH THEIR EYES BACK THEN. Submitted by: RJOA Public Relations Chairman: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com