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Texas Farah O’Keefe Wins White Weekly Texas Girls’ Invitational Bass Gas Prices (February 21, 2022) - Texas gas prices have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, a v e r a g i n g $ 3 . 1 9 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 21.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 88.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.39/g today while the most expensive is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.39/g while the highest is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g today. The national average is up 20.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 88.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: February 21, 2021: $2.31/g (U.S. Average: $2.63/g) February 21, 2020: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g) February 21, 2019: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g) February 21, 2018: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g) February 21, 2017: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) February 21, 2016: $1.51/g (U.S. Average: $1.71/g) February 21, 2015: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) February 21, 2014: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.38/g) February 21, 2013: $3.64/g (U.S. Average: $3.78/g) February 21, 2012: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.57/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.22/g, down 8.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.31/g. San Antonio- $3.04/g, down 4.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. Austin- $3.10/g, down 1.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.11/g. "With tensions still very high that Russia may invade Ukraine, gasoline prices kept moving higher, tugged by the rising price of oil as the market concentrates on possible outcomes from the situation that could affect global oil production amidst recovering demand," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "However, with nuclear talks between Iran and global powers ongoing in Vienna, the possibility exists that a new deal could bring Iran's crude oil supply back to legitimate markets, helping to ease a slight portion of supply concerns. While the proposition remains in the air for the time being, we're also just a few weeks away from the traditional start of the spring surge in gasoline prices, brought on by the change to summer gasoline, seasonal maintenance at refineries and rising demand. The weeks ahead could be rather ugly with rising prices, especially if Russia pursues a strong-arm invasion of Ukraine." SOURCE GasBuddy

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MONTGOMERY – Farah O’Keefe fires a final round even par 72 at B e n t w a t e r Ya c h t & Country Club’s Weiskopf course on Monday to win t h e Te x a s G i r l s ’ Invitational at 2-under 214. Competing in her first Texas Girls’ Invitational, Austin-native posted rounds of 76-66-72. She started her final round with a birdie on No. 2 and remained 1-under until she dropped back to even-par with a bogey on the par 4 sixth hole. She finished off her front nine with a birdie

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LPGA debut last summer a t t h e Vo l u n t e e r s o f America Classic, most recently claimed first place at the Alamo Shootout this past December, the last event on the 2021 LJT schedule. Leaderboard: 1) Farah O’Keefe, Austin 76-66-72—214 2 ) A s h l e e n K a u r, Cypress 77-72-72—221 3) Maye Huang, Katy 75-75-73—223 4) Darrelyn Webster, Austin 79-74-71—224 5) Chaemin Kim, Austin 78-73-73—224

Full Leaderboard C y p r e s s ’s A s h l e e n Kaur tiptoed up to the leader group throughout Monday’s final round matching O’Keefe’s evenpar score of 72. Kaur made birdie on the 166-yard par 3 third hole followed by a bogey on No. 5 where she remained even par after nine holes. The high school junior finished the week with a total of eight birdies in 54 holes. Katy’s Maye Huang, class of 2025, finished

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Maximum Effort

The MISD Fishing Team competed in the Texas High School Bass Association Houston Division Tournament on Toledo Bend this past Saturday February 19th. This was the 4th Conference Tournament out of 5 for the Regular Season, and confidence was high going into the event to come away with our 4th Victory in as many events. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e combined squad from both L a k e C r e e k & Montgomery High Schools came up a little short, f a l l i n g t o To m b a l l Memorial, and coming in 2nd out of 28 High Schools. Your Team represented us all extremely well, giving “Maximum Effort,” and leaving it all on the water. Our Top 3 Teams had a combined weight of 36.62 pounds, led by reigning Angler of the Year Cade Community........2, 3, 11, 12 Lipham. “Superfly” Commentary.......................3, 4 brought in a nice limit of Devotional..........................5 13.15 pounds, landing him in 5th place out of 143 Legals................6, 7, 8, 9, 10 I n d i v i d u a l Te a m s .

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and turned at 1-under overall. Her next birdie came on No. 11 followed by four straight pars that helped her remain ahead. She made two bogeys in her final nine holes to get to even-par after 18 holes, putting her seven strokes ahead of the field. O ’ K e e f e ’s w i n a t B e n t w a t e r Ya c h t & Country Club highlights what has been an amazing run lately on the links for the high school junior. She made history shooting a tournament low round of 6-under 66 on Sunday. O’Keefe, who made her

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Following closely behind in 8th place with 12.06 were Jack Haag and Jackson Wilkerson. Our third best Team was made up of Blake Gatewood and Hayden Janisch with 11.41 pounds, placing them in 11th overall. Many of the High Finishers reported a good bite on a myriad of Soft

Plastics. Whether it was on a Carolina Rig, Texas Rig, Wacky Style, Drop Shot, and the ultimate confidence bait, a shaky head, the Team did well on Soft Plastics. Green Pumpkin was a good choice, in either Creature styled baits like a Strike King Rage Craw or Rodent. Also scoring well for the Team were soft stick

baits such as 5 & 6 inch Ochos, as well as straight tail worms on the shaky heads. Chatterbaits also saw some good action as well. While disappointed, the Team has nothing to hang their heads about, as they earned 99 out of 100 points

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AUSTIN – Anglers across the state look forward to hitting the water each spring for the annual white bass spawning run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks. Whether it be fishing on the bank, motorized boat, or paddle craft, the white bass run can provide an exciting day on the water for new and seasoned anglers alike. “The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received reports that some anglers have started catching white bass since the beginning of February, but the main spawning run does not really get going until water temperatures and flows are just right,” said John Botros, TPWD’s Inland Fisheries River Access Coordinator. “Some good rains this spring would trigger abundant white bass spawning runs. Anglers should make plans to target this species in rivers and creeks upstream of many of our reservoirs from now until early May.” White bass, also known as sand bass, are a popular freshwater species preferred by Texas anglers both for sport fishing and for the dinner table. While most riverside property is privately owned, public access to highquality white bass runs can be found at many Texas State Parks, Texas Paddling Trails, leased River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) sites and highway and bridge crossings. Here are a few locations to get started: C o l o r a d o River: Above Lake Buchanan, bank anglers can fish for white bass without a fishing license at Colorado Bend State Park. The park offers a boat ramp and bank access. San Gabriel River: Upstream of Granger Lake, anglers can find white bass fishing at a public access point called Dickerson’s Bottom, a.k.a. “The Steps” in the Granger Wildlife Management Area. This location can be found threequarters of a mile east of SH 95 on County Road 347 in Williamson County. N e c h e s River: Above Lake Palestine, anglers can find public access at Chandler River Park. This RACA site – also supported by the East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation – offers nearly 6,000 feet of river frontage for bank fishing and includes a boat ramp and kayak launch. Llano River: Access to the river is provided through the Kingsland Slab RV Camp with 750 feet of river frontage along the Llano River. This River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) site offers free public fishing access and is located at 7300 River Oaks Drive in Kingsland. S a b i n e River: Above Toledo Bend Reservoir, anglers can find public access for white bass fishing at the Grand Bluff Boat Ramp, which offers 275 feet of river frontage and a single trailer boat ramp. This

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Hot for Soup

Food for Thought easy if you have canned tomatoes, some beans and small pasta. The coconut milk marries well to flavors Asian or African. These typically are bean less unless they use lentils as the star. First thing to do is sauté the aromatics. These always begin with onion, celery and carrots. Perhaps some garlic if you like it, and leeks or shallots, if you have them and consider some grated ginger (the fresh root) if going that direction, green pepper for Cajun. While you are sauteing add any tough veggies you are planning on using. I love to keep fennel in the crisper. I have found it lasts a long time and a few thin slices go well in salads and soups. It would need sautéing. Add some spices like cumin, coriander, pepper and some woody herbs like rosemary and thyme. Sauté these in oil or butter. Next, Add any flavorful bases. A can of tomato paste, or curry paste will give your soup depth and richness. There are some more exotic choices like Sambal (a spicy, chili-based sauce or relish that is popular in many countries across Southeast Asia) or harissa (a hot chile paste that is commonly found in North African cuisine, mainly Moroccan.) If you're ready to try out some harissa for yourself, most grocery stores carry harissa paste, and it's typically located on the global foods aisle near other sauces and condiments. Trader Joe's also sells a popular harissa. If you can't locate the paste in your local grocery store, you can order a jar from online. Add about one lb. of

vegetables, fresh or frozen. Corn, peas, cubed squash (especially zucchini), a can of tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, lima beans, cabbage is good – even bagged coleslaw mix). If you want to add small pasta, canned beans or maybe some protein like smoked sausage or even frozen shrimp wait until the last 10 minutes of simmering in the next step so they don’t get soggy. If using dried lentils add them now as they will take a full 30 minutes to cook. Pour in coconut milk. Refill that can with broth (or water) to match the amount of dried ingredients you used, add to the pot and bring to a simmer. You want the liquid to cover the vegetables by 3-4 inches. If you’re using lentils, they will soak up more liquid and need 4 cups stock to a pound and ½ of beans. As a hint, if you use water the “Better than Bullion” brand makes a Vegetable flavor that can give substance to plain water. Cook until your vegetables are tender, then blend them to your desired texture, season to taste, and top with anything that complements your flavors. Just before serving coarsely chop a handful of fresh herbs and green onion and stir into the soup. Never add fresh herbs at the start as all their flavor will be muddied and lost. If needs must think ahead and purchase several cartons or cans of soup for emergency meals. There are some tricks to improve on the canned stuff. Cans certainly equal convenience but with a few twists and turns you can make canned

for their 2nd place finish, while Tomball Memorial earned 100 points. Since MISD has 3 Tournament Victories, and one 2nd place finish, the Team still has the lead over Tomball Memorial for the Conference Crown by 4 points going into our Final Conference event at Lake Conroe on March the 12th. Speaking of March the 12th, the Team would love to see as many community members as possible come out and cheer them on at the weigh in at the MISD Stadium. All the festivities begin at 3:00 P. M . a n d n o r m a l l y conclude at 4:30 when weigh in concludes, and the winners are announced shortly thereafter.

So come on out to support these young men and women of the Highly Decorated MISD Fishing Team, as they vie for their 7th Conference Crown in 8 years of competing. Rumor has it that one of the main sponsors for the Team Rudy’s Barbecue, will be on site serving up some of their Brisket & Pulled Pork Sandwiches! This will be a special occasion, for 92 awesome students from both Lake Creek and Montgomery High Schools, where you know “Maximum Effort” will be put forth. We look forward to seeing you there!! MISD FISHING TEAM….”Get Hooked!!!”

consisted of two birdies in her first five holes on No’s. 2 and 3. A bogey on the 492-yard par 5 seventh from page 1 hole brought her back to 1third overall with a 7-over under where she went 223. Huang carded a final head-to-head with Kaur. round of 1-over 73 which She dropped two strokes

back after a bogey on No. 10 and double bogey on No. 14 but made birdie on No. 15 to pull off a thirdplace finish. Rounding out the top five at 224 overall came down to a score card

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There are so many practical reasons to have a working relationship with bringing together a pot of soup. It’s just the best thing to serve when guests linger and mealtime approaches, weather lunch or dinner. It can be ready in about 30 minutes and makes a delightful meal. Serve it with the humble saltine and all will be happy. When the number of people who might pop in is a mystery soup is the answer. 4, 6, 8? No problem. When the serving time is up in the air soup will wait patiently only getting better as the minutes tick by, hot and at the ready. It’s so hard to corral a group of people to enjoy a meal when it’s nice and hot. Soup is a relaxing alternative. No corralling needed. Set out the bowls near the pot and its selfserve. If you’ve got coconut milk and vegetables, you’ve got soup. The fridge is looking empty and dinnertime approaches. Good news! With a can of coconut milk and a pound of vegetables, soups on the horizon – and they don’t have to be fresh veggies either, frozen works just fine. First thing to do is to decide the flavor direction you want to go. I make this decision most based on my ingredients. If I have a fresh green pepper in the fridge and some canned beans in the pantry, maybe some smoked sausage frozen – Cajun seems like a viable option. Italian is always

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soup downright delightful. Brown sausage or bacon then add canned lentil soup. Sizzle red curry paste in oil then stir in a can of tomato soup. Toss in a few shrimps at the end and serve with rice noodles. Stir a pile of chopped

tender herbs like cilantro and dill into any soup you please. Soften a little garlic with crushed red pepper flakes in butter or olive oil before pouring in minestrone. Throw in a handful of fresh or frozen peas or

chopped greens for color and oomph. Simmer tomato-based soups with a hunk of Parmesan rind. Wake up any canned soup with a splash of fresh citrus juice or vinegar.

playoff between Austinnatives Darrelyn Webster and Chaemin Kim. Webster with a final round score of 1-under 71 finished fourth and Kim with a final round score of 1-over 73 finished fifth.

The weather at B e n t w a t e r Ya c h t & Country Club consisted of overcast skies and light drizzle in the morning. In the afternoon temperatures reached the high 70s as the sun came out. The wind was a factor in today’s round with rising to 17 miles per hours making the back nine the most challenging. T h e Te x a s G i r l s ’

Ivitational is a 54-hole stroke play event for girls that are members of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. The event is one of the topranked tournaments in Texas. Next up for the Legends Junior Tour is the Spring Preview at Firewheel Golf Park’s The Bridges course in Garland.

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Double the inheritance, double the planning A weekly column by Kent Pendleton FA M I LY A N D LIFESTYLE Women may be in for double the planning when it comes to managing windfalls. Inheritances are a blessing that can relieve old debts while opening doors you didn’t know existed. However, as fortuitous as an influx of wealth can be, the emotional and administrative complexities that often come along with sudden wealth can be overwhelming. Did you know that roughly 80% of women outlive their husbands, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? Considering women are also expected to inherit $28.7 trillion in intergenerational wealth over the next 40 years, it seems likely that many married women may receive not one, but two inheritances in their lifetime – from their parents as well as their husbands. So what exactly does this mean for your life and future? Sudden wealth, especially as a result of a loss, can add a host of complicated feelings to an already difficult time. Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. Whatever events your life may have in store, Pendle

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your family. Whatever life or wealth events might come up, don’t forget that in this situation and countless others, we can serve as a knowledgeable sounding board as you explore your options and prioritize goals. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356

Hill Advisors can help you factor in practicalities and prepare for what lies ahead. Plan now, breathe easier later Many women are already playing a proactive role in their household’s finances. Research from RBC Wealth Management found that 98% of women are joint or sole family banking decision-makers, while 84% take joint or full responsibility for family investments. Still, receiving an inheritance from a spouse could mean that for the first time some women have to make financial decisions all on their own. Fortunately, you and your spouse can plan proactively and mitigate some of the stress either of you could experience in such an event by putting together a survivor’s plan. With our clients we discuss what should happen in the event that either of you becomes the sole bearer of your household’s wealth. Be sure there are no gaps in your long-term wealth strategy that could create complications, such as a shortage of liquidity. As always, don’t forget to periodically make sure the details in your estate planning documents are up to date, particularly your beneficiaries. No sudden movements If and when you do receive an inheritance, there are several factors to keep in

mind as you go about incorporating it into your life and financial plan. For starters, don’t rush to make any decisions. A significant wealth event not only comes with strong emotions but can trigger requests for loans from friends or family or a deluge of unsolicited advice from the wellintentioned. You may even find yourself with an intense urge to give or spend it all at once. Not so fast. Rather than immediately going down any of those avenues, set a holding period for yourself – perhaps six or 12 months – before you decide what next move feels best for you. Take this time to think about what’s most important to you and how your new assets might support those goals, whether they involve your career, your family or your community. If you don’t have one already, get a team of professionals in place. We coordinate with your estate attorney and CPA to help ensure all your wealth and life management details are accounted for. Many women view money as a way to care for themselves and their families. You might see an inheritance as an opportunity to set aside funds for a child’s or grandchild’s education or as a means to help ensure your family’s financial confidence. As you think about your goals for your wealth, don’t forget

to take your own longevity into account. Not only do women generally live longer than men, but people are leading longer lives in general, making it an important consideration as you update your financial plan. Beyond planning for your longevity, Pendle Hill Advisors can help you manage the other nuances of significant wealth, as well. For example, while some liquidity can be useful, too much idle cash can be vulnerable to depreciation instead of being thoughtfully invested. Further, we partner with your CPA to implement tax-efficient strategies to help preserve your wealth for you and

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RACA site offers free public fishing access. Frio River: Above Choke Canyon Reservoir, public

access points for white bass Highway 99 bridge crossing fishing can be found at and boat ramp in McMullen county road and highway County. White bass action and crossings, including the public access points can also be found on the Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake; the San Gabriel River above Lake Georgetown; the Navasota River above Lake Limestone; the Colorado River above Lake Lyndon B. Johnson; Yegua Creek above Lake Somerville; the

Colorado and Pedernales rivers above Lake Travis; the Bosque River above Lake Waco; and the Brazos River above Lake Whitney. A variety of artificial lures will work for anglers targeting white bass including small jigs and crank baits. Night fishing using lights or around lighted docks can also be effective. White bass are excellent table-fare and anglers should pack a cooler

appropriate professional. Raymond James is not affiliated with RBC Wealth Management.Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.Ðhis material has been created by Raymond James for use by its financial advisors.Úny opinions are t h o s e o f t h e a u t h o r. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that these statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct.

if the fish are biting. The daily bag limit for white bass is 25 with a 10-inch minimum length limit. More information on fishing regulations can be found in the TPWD Outdoor Annual. For more information about white bass identification, fishing patterns, life history, biology, and access to public sites visit the White Bass Fishing in Central Texas website.

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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement after Putin Escalates Aggression Against Ukraine and Deploys Troops HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) issued the following statement after Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would recognize the independence of Ukrainian territories and deploy forces into them — “Vladimir Putin's announcement today is just the latest step in his obsessive drive to rebuild

the Soviet Union, at the expense of the national security of the United States and our allies. He seeks to make the lives of Americans worse, and he will use whatever new territory, resources, and power that he gains to do so—including control over energy he would seize in Ukraine. His announcements today, including the recognition

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night Cloudy, with a low around 43. Saturday A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Monday Sunny, with a high near 56.

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of non-governmental controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine and that Russia would be deploying forces into Ukraine, must be met with an immediate response. “For months, Ukraine's political leaders and its civil society pleaded with the United States to help them counter Russia by immediately sanctioning N o r d S tr eam 2 an d providing them with the

weapons they need to defend themselves. We committed as a nation in the Budapest Memorandum to helping ensure their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it is gravely in our national security interests to do so. The crisis that now threatens to engulf them will also create unknowable and acute dangers for our European NATO allies, whom we are bound by treaty to help defend.

President Biden has refused to meet these commitments, and BidenHarris officials are to an enormous extent directly responsible for this crisis. He and his administration instead settled for an endlessly deferred and wholly uncredible strategy of responding to Putin's aggression after an invasion. They have pursued bizarre tactics like declassifying American intelligence and

trying to shame Putin. That approach has failed. No one is calling for the United States to intervene militarily on Ukraine's behalf, and it would be a catastrophic mistake to do so. Instead, the United States must impose devastating sanctions against Putin's interests, including immediate and mandatory sanctions permanently putting an end to his Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Conroe on crime related to illegal immigration. The Governor was joined by members of law enforcement and families whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants. The families shared their stories with the Governor, and law enforcement representatives discussed how Texas will continue to apprehend dangerous individuals attempting to cross the border in the wake of President Biden's refusal to solve the border crisis. "Lives are tragically being lost and communities are being devastated because of the open border policies put in place by President Biden," said Governor Abbott. "These lax policies invite crime and contraband into our communities because dangerous actors can more easily enter our country and wreak havoc on innocent families. We mourn with the families here today whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants, and we vow to continue our efforts to secure the border and keep our communities safe so that innocent lives are protected." During the roundtable, Governor Abbott and attendees discussed the deadly consequences of President Biden's refusal to enforce existing laws related to illegal immigration. The Governor also outlined the actions the State of Texas has taken to secure our communities in the wake of the border crisis, including passing bail reform last session and building the Texas border w a l l . A d d i t i o n a l l y, Governor Abbott dis-

cussed how Texas has opened two jail booking facilities through Operation Lone Star to arrest individuals for borderrelated crimes such as trespassing, smuggling, and trafficking. Operation Lone Star has led to nearly 9,000 felony charges and more than 11,000 criminal arrests. Additionally, more than 200,000 individuals have been apprehended through the mission. The roundtable concluded with a discussion of potential legislative proposals to address border-related crime. The following individuals attended the Governor's roundtable: Mary Ann Mendoza, whose son, Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, was killed in 2014 by a drunk driver who was in the United States illegally. Kiyan and Bobby Michael, whose son, Brandon Randolph Michael, was killed in a car accident by a driver who was in the United States illegally. Marie Vega, whose son, Border Patrol Agent Javier "Harvey" Vega, Jr., was shot and killed during an attempted robbery by illegal immigrants while on a fishing trip with his family. Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Mathis, Texas

Department of Public Safety Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Operations B r e t t Ligon, Montgomery County District Attorney Mike Holley, Montgomery County First Assistant District Attorney D o n n a B e r k l e y, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Felony Division Chief Sheriff Rand Anderson, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Tim Cannon, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Tim Holifield, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Melvin Franklin, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Dan Norris, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Mac McKelvy, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Kenny Dunlap, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Captain Jimmy Malmay, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Jermaine Jenkins, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Jeremiah Richards, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Scott Spencer, Montgomery

County Sheriff's Office G overnor A bbott’s actions to secure the border include: * Signing laws that provide $3 billion in funding for Texas' border security efforts * Launching Operation Lone Star and deploying thousands of National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers * Arresting and jailing illegal migrants trespassing or committing other state crimes in Texas * Building the border wall in Texas * Signing a law to make it easier to prosecute smugglers bringing people into Texas * Signing 15 laws cracking down on human trafficking in Texas * Signing a law enhancing penalties for the manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl * Issuing a disaster declaration for the border crisis * Issuing an executive order preventing nongovernmental entities from transporting illegal immigrants * Taking legal action to enforce the Remain in Mexico and Title 42 policies in Texas (PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 2/18/22)

Cornyn Slams Democrats’ Gas Tax Gimmick ‘It's no coincidence that this is an election year and these are people who are particularly desperate to try to address the inflation issue by a phony gimmick like this.’ WA S H I N G T O N – Today on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto, U.S. Senator John Cornyn

(R-TX) discussed the Democrats’ plan to suspend the federal gas tax in order to mitigate the inflation affecting American families. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “This is just a gimmick. It's no coincidence that

this is an election year and these are people who are particularly desperate to try to address the inflation issue by a phony gimmick like this.” “People need to find a way to keep the lights on and keep the heat on in the wintertime, and right now the Democrats' policies

are not only making that less possible, they're making it more expensive.” Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

There are many comparisons we can make using light and dark or darkness. The most vivid in my mind and experiences is a family trip, years ago, to Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico. The guides take you deep down into the cavern to a large, open room. The rock walls are wide and very high above travelers. Then comes a moment where all lights go off. We could put our hand right in front of our face and not see anything. I’ll never forget it. Perhaps that’s

EVEN IN GREAT DARKNESS A TINY LIGHT SHOWS THE WAY why I have candles in each room of our home. I hardly ever burn them, but it gives me peace of mind that we will have some light if the electricity goes off. And some may be able to afford a generator for such emergencies. The rest of us stock up on flashlight batteries and battery-run radios. Darkness was there in Jesus’ time. Only the sun was the light in the day, and some had fires in small oil lamps for light at night, as well as wood on the floor for cooking. The Bible has much to

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoods oldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolida ted.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Mont-

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

say about the contrast of darkness and light. It speaks of a comparison in our own body of those two words…”darkness and light.” Isaiah speaks in Chapter nine of the Savior to come in the future – as he says: “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them…” Isaiah 9:2. Look at the faces of babies and children. When they smile, it’s a picture of one who just came into this world…from God. Such joy is there!

Anyone who knows the Lord walks in the light. John, Jesus’ disciple, tells us about walking in the “Light” of the Lord: “These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth: but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is

in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” First John 1:4-7. After power outages from several storms, I can truthfully say I appreciate, very much, having our lights coming back on after a storm. There is one small part of the scripture above that is something I cling to…”God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all…” Sometimes darkness can enter into our life as hard times. It

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

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

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

can be named; depression, gloominess, somber in attitude, or even morbid. Rather than giving in to those “joy killers,” say a quick prayer for God to lift up your “spirit” into His Light and begin to think of a special song of worship. The Lord loves for us to sing to Him. Make that song your “tiny light” to bring back your former happiness once more. And learn, as I did, to quickly say to myself… “Don’t worry…BE HAPPY!”

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

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 4, 2022, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of l0 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (Properties previously struck off to MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Philip Cash Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March l 2022 Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Philip Cash, By: /s/ Stephen Closson, Date 1/20/2022

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 4, 2022 Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit ( other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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

vs.

BASS, CYRUS JR.,, ET AL

in Cause# 19-07-08996 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0002480002800 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 6.30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT 28, IN THE F.K. HENDERSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 248. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT BEING OUT OF AND PART OF THE MATTIE YOUNG 25.2 ACRE TRACT IN THE F.K. HENDERSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 248, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. AND SAID 6.30 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN VOLUME 379, PAGE 523 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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

Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 29th day of December, 2021, in favor of Point Aquarius Property Owners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 17-12-15355-CV, in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 29th day of January, 2021, against Jerry W. LeBlanc and Alissa J. LeBlanc. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 24th day of January, 2022 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 1st day of March, 2022 I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Jerry W. LeBlanc and Alissa J. LeBlanc had in the property described below:

Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

LUBBY BASS

1. $33,495.00 principal sum 2. $9,178.70 Attorney Fees 3. Interest on the total judgment form the date of judgment at the rate of 5% per annum compounded annually until paid 4. $348.00 court costs 5. Credits – None

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11,193.50, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 26, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

BEASLEY, GLORIA, ET AL

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

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: Lot Four (4), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section Six (6), Montgomery County, Texas as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72, Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas: Lot Five (5), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section (6), a subdivision of 50.6158 acres located in the Timothy Cude Survey, Abstract No. 12, of Montgomery County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. Lot Six (6), Block One (1), Point Aquarius, Section Six (6), a subdivision of 50.6158 acres located in the Timothy Cude Survey, Abstract No. 12, of Montgomery County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, Sheet 72A (formerly Volume 10, Page 39) of the Map records of Montgomery County, Texas. Witness my hand this 24th day of January, 2022. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By:S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTOR7NEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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15887-CV on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows:

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 28, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

Walden on Lake Conroe Community Improvement Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and T.W. Lawrence a/k/a Timothy Wayne Lawrence; Susie Adams Lenz; James Raymond Lenz, Jr.; Walter Brandon Lenz, Sr.; Cody Ray Lenz; Amy Grace Lenz; Brenda Rae Lenz Spradling; Brenda Rae Lenz Spradling are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: The nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff sued Defendant Amy Grace Lenz for delinquent HOA Assessments as to the Property legally described as: Lot Twenty-Eight (28), in Block Forty-One (41) of Walden on Lake Conroe, Section Five (5), a Subdivision of 113.9859 acres located in the William C. Clark Survey, Abstract No. 6 of Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet 84A of the Map of Records of Montgomery County, Texas. as is more fully shown by Plaintiffs First Amended Original Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 8th day of February, 2022. (Seal District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) 2/8/2022 2:53:33 PM Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Patricia Morrill Patricia Morrill Published Dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2022 NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (Properties previously struck off to MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2022, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com, Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, By: Randy Crowder Date January 20, 2022

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST OBTAIN A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. Dated at Magnolia, Texas, _______________________ /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones Montgomery County, Texas By Ashton Hedrick 8520 Deputy Notes The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2021

THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 24 day of March, 2021, in the case of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. Brad O. Kirkconnell (1) $2,872.66 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3) $2,872.66, together with interest thereon at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 10% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $316.00 court costs (5) $1,018.00 Judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 20-10-12015-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of February 2022, at 8:20 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT TEN (10), BLOCK FIVE (5), OF IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION NINE (9), PHASE 4, PARTIAL REPLAT A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET H, SHEET 168A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") ; and on 1 day of March, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Brad O. Kirkconnell , Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of February, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

CITATION BY PUBLICATION - CIVIL Cause Number: 20-12-15887-CV Attorney Requesting Service Charles A Daughtry 17044 El Camino Real Houston TX 77058 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you." To: Amy Grace Lenz You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 28th day of March, 2022 before the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiffs First Amended Original Petition was filed in said court on chis the 31st day of March, 2022, in this case, numbered 20-12-

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Montgomery County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the properly or any information regarding the property contained in tl1e records of the Montgomery County Appraisal District Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 28, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2022, the same being the 1st day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February I, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, between the hours of 1O o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying, and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

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Dated at Conroe, Texas, December 28, 2021 Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Montgomery County, Texas By Randy Crowder Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit ( other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) §

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 2841h Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 22nd day of July 2021, in the case of Tavola Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), Cause No. 21-02-01995-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Tavola Community Association Inc., vs. Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), I did on the 24th Day of January, 2022 at 8:01 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Lot 9, Block 1, of Tavola Sec. 20, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4519, Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas ( the property) 1. $3,329.61 Principal sum 2. $2,249.32 Attorney fees 3. Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid 4. $324.00 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit and on the 1'1 day of March, 2022 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Shane Thomas Witherspoon and Fallon Brooke Pavlicek, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 24th day of January, 2022. Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: February 9, 16 and 23, 2022 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MONTGOMERY COUNTY vs. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1

OBANDO JUAN P & SANDRA ALONSO

in Cause# 19-11-15573 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.01 (a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: Levied on February 2nd, 2022 as the property of JUAN P. OBANDO AVILA SANDRA ALONSO OBANDO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $19,633.70, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT # 1MONTGOMERY COUNTY; CONROE I.S.D.; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 14. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2nd, 2022 /s/ Ryan Gable Ryan Gable CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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

vs.

OCHOA, JOSE LUIS, ET AL

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

vs.

BENHAM, KRISTOPHER, ET AL

in Cause# 19-04-05943 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0095220204701 IMPROVEMENT ONLY ON LOT 11, BLOCK 2, WHITE OAK HILLS, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN C A B I N E T 0 , S H E E T 8 3 , M A P R E C O R D S , M O N T G O M E RY C O U N T Y, T E X A S , SERIAL@CBH026488TXP, TITLE# MH00549247, LABEL#HWC0434747, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

TRACT 2: GEO: 0095220204700 LOT 11, BLOCK 2, WHITE OAK HILLS, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET 0, SHEET 83, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of KRISTOPHER BENHAM to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,856.46, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022

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CJ Towing & Transport VSF# 0656424VSF CONROE MG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A DEFUNCT 22031 Walnut Dr OF COLUMBIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL Porter, Tx 77365 936-647-7538

vs.

in Cause# 20-10-11937 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-l) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described prope1ty, to wit:

TRACT l: GEO: 0001900103121 PROPERTY KNOWN AS TRACT 32-A, A 0.733 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JAMES EDWARDS SURVEY, A-190, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, BEING THE 3.6931 CALLED PARCEL 2 IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 9349103 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION THEREOF PLATTED AS PART OF CONROE OUTLET CENTER, PHASE 2, AS RECORDED IN CABINET G PAGES 157A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0001900103301 PROPERTY KNOWN AS TRACT 33-A, AN 11.777 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JAMES EDWARDS SURVEY, A-190, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, BEING THE 20.6610 CALLED PARCEL 1 IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 9349103 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION THEREOF PLATTED AS PART OF CONROE OUTLET CENTER, PHASE 2, AS RECORDED IN CABINET G PAGES 157A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of CONROE MG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THE LIGHTSTONE GROUP, LLC

CJTOWING2018@GMAIL.COM Description of tow Tow Date 02/14/22 Location towed from Payne rd and Loop 494 new caney tx 77357 vehicle is a gray and black trailer, 2 axles no license plate or vin located Description of Charges Non Consent Tow Fee $250.00 Mont Count Admin Fee $25.00 Impound Fee $21.03 Daily Storage Fee $21.03 Sales tax on storage and impound fee 8.25% Published Date: February 23, 2022 CAUSE NO. 21-42033-P § IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW § MAURICE QUINNIN GODEJOHN, § N0.2 § DECEASED § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ESTATE OF

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $57,223.80, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY; CITY OF CONROE; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 Sgt. Stephen Closson CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published Dates: February 9, 16, 23, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Maria C Hawn, Deceased, were issued on Feb 17, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42226-P pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: William O. Hawn. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Robert S. Griffin Attorney at Law 122 W. Davis St., Ste. 101 Conroe, Texas 77301 DATED the 17 day of February, 2022. /s/Robert S. Griffin Robert S. Griffin Attorney for William O. Hawn State Bar No.: 24075836 122 W. Davis St., Ste. 101 Conroe, Texas 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011 Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: February 23, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 22-42416-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL LYNN E MARKHAM PO BOX 959 608 E HOUSTON CONROE TX 77305 CROCKETT TX 75835 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: THOMAS LEWIS HART, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Kelly Andrews, 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 January 07, 2022.

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MAURICE QUINNIN GODEJOHN, Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42033-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas, to: BRANDI MECHELLE MEADS c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the a address stated above. DATED the 17 day of February 2022. /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: February 23, 2022 CAUSE NO. 21-42146-P ESTATE OF DONALD WAYNE GREENWAY, DECEASED

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 11th day of January, 2022. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 1/11/2022 4:48:34 PM Published Date: February 23, 2022

IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO.2 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DONALD WAYNE GREENWAY, Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42146-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas, to: ROXANNE ELIZABETH GREENWAY c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. DATED the 17th day of February 2022. /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: February 23, 2022 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. CAIRE, JR., DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James G, Caire, Jr. were issued on 7th of February, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42165-P, pending in the County Court at Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Elda P. Caire The residence of such Executor is Harris County, Texas. The post office address for presentment of claims is: Estate of James G. Caire, Jr. c/o Kevin M. Kneisley, Attorney 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 16th of February, A.D., 2022. By: /s/ Kevin M. Kneisley KEVIN M. KNEISLEY 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 77301 Attorney for the Estate Published Date: February 23, 2022

The file number of said matter being: 22-42416-P The style being: ESTATE OF: THOMAS LEWIS HART

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 22-42582-P ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE J DAVID MEREDITH 10200 GROGANS MILL RD SUITE 220 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JOYCE GOULD STAEHLIN, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship filed by Melissa Marie Parker, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on February 09, 2022. The file number of said matter being: 22-42582-P The style being: ESTATE OF: JOYCE GOULD STAEHLIN

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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 15th day of February, 2022. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 2/15/2022 11:08:00 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: February 23, 2022

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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 21-42269-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL GINA A PRICE PO BOX 959 101 SIMONTON CONROE TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: WILMA NINNO HEATON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the First Amended Application to Determine Heirship filed by Leslie Garland Hurst, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on December 21, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-42269-P The style being: ESTATE OF: WILMA NINNO HEATON 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 16th day of February, 2022. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 2/16/2022 4:36:01 PM Published Date: February 23, 2022

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 166938 Application. Texcon Ready Mix Inc, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 166938, which would authorize construction of a concrete batch plant located at 24643 Farm-to-Market Road 1488, Magnolia, Waller County, Texas 77355. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.188611&lng=95.816389&zoom=13&type=r. The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on October 28, 2021. The executive director has completed the administrative and technical reviews of the application and determined that the application meets all of the requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the conditions under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director's preliminary decision, and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Houston regional office, and at the th Waller County Library located at 2331 11 Street, Hempstead, Waller County, Texas 77445, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street Suite H, Houston, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit. Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting. See Contacts section. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ's jurisdiction to consider in the permit process. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public comments is extended to the end of the public meeting. Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application. A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant's name and registration number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. See Contacts section. TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The executive director's decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to all persons on the mailing list. If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission's jurisdiction to address in this proceeding. Mailing List. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information on this specific application. See Contacts section. Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice. Contacts. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Texcon Ready Mix Inc., 20783 Farmto-Market Road 1314, Porter, Texas 77365-3467 or by calling Mr. Venkata Godasi, Graduate Engineer at (713) 974-2272. Notice Issuance Date: January 21, 2022 Published date: February 23, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GEORGIA MAE HOSEK, Deceased, were issued on February 11, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42234-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: CATHY ANN SMITH. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: The Strong Firm, P.C. 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 22nd day of February, 2022. THE STRONG FIRM P.C. /s/ Carissa Peterson BRET L. STRONG State Bar No. 00795671 bstrong@thestrongfirm.com CARISSA PETERSON State Bar No. 24057618 cpeterson@thestrongfirm.com Two Hughes Landing 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 Fax: 281.210.1361 ATTORNEYS FOR APPLICANT Published Date: February 23, 2022

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Community Rebel Joan Of ARC President Jenny Lehr Is Presented 6 Certificates Of Approval On Her Newly Found Confederate Ancestors! It is an awesome and exciting reward for anyone to be able to delve back into their family history and find “proofs” of their family line in American History, and if lucky enough, follow the families to before they came to America from other countries. Many Genealogy Lineage Groups follow American History by pinpointing their families to our various wars in our country. The United Daughters of the Confederacy concentrates on the “War Between The States”, and the Confederate families connected to it with honorable service. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy boasts a proud chapter history in its short time since their Chartering this wonderful Chapter. The RJOA Chapter was chartered in honor of their heroine, Rebel Joan Of Arc, also known as Belle Boyd, Actress and Confederate Spy for two Confederate Generals. Her devotion never wavered although caught and imprisoned, released, and returned to her devotion to the cause. Many members in the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter have done the hours and months of extra work in searching out their extra family members

who also either were soldiers or contributed to “The Cause” for Independence. REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER PRESIDENT, JENNY LEHR, has done just that and is a great example to her members. PRESIDENT LEHR is modest about her honored family history, but she herself portrays their exact strength and courage. PRESIDENT LEHR was presented her 6 Certificates of Approval on her additional Confederate Ancestors by RJOA Chapter Registrar and CoFounder, DIANNE KEBODEAUX. It is important to recognize the hours and years that R e g i s t r a r, D I A N N E KEBODEAUX has done for so many other members i n t h i s c h a p t e r. T h e members are always anxious to see who gets approved so they can see if there is any possibility if they might have family connections to each other, or maybe served in the same units at the same time? The hours of research and documents ordered produced these 6 wonderful men to be honored: Andrew N. McWhorter, Company B,Madison’s Regiment, Texas Calvary, CSA Charles James C. Paschall, Company D,

Pictured Rt to Lft: PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR, & REGISTRAR DIANNE KEBODEAUX Hardeman’s Regiment, Texas Calvary, CSA William Burke, Company G, 6th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, CSA Richard Burk, Company G, 6th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, CSA John Burk, Company G, 6th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, CSA Francis “Frank” S, Fitzgerald, Company E, 22nd Regiment Texas

Infantry, CSA As you can see, many families went to battle together, and some families separated on different paths, or joined at different times. Wives and children were left behind to do the Man’s work as well as their own work, defending their property from Indians, and marauders out to seal for their needs, and to keep the family crops going. By Population percent-

age very few Farmers had help on their farms, and large families helped in all the needed areas to keep their property and family going from season to season. The family home front was a difficult on the families to keep going with t h e m e n a w a y, o f t e n resulting in starvation, and as difficult for men off at war as soldiers believing in their noble cause. Sometimes women even dressed

as men to go to war and help, rather than be left behind alone. The Rebel Joan Of Arc continues to do their Ancestor Roll Call at every meeting honoring their Ancestors by name. “Lest We Forget”… Publicity by RJOA Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

The Rebel Joan Of ARC Chapter Enters The Conroe “Go Texan Parade”, With Dignitary, MOSNB: George Williamson! mentioning amongst the lovely Officers of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles. RJOA ELAINE COLLINGS, is a Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy State Officer, as well as the RJOA Founder and Chartering President, who continues to serve her Chapter. RJOA BELLE, E V E LY N M I L L E R , i s RJOA Treasurer, and a 40 year “Life Time Committee Member for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo, on the Graphics and Signage Committee. All these six Belles promenaded around their float to the delight of the Parade Announcers and gracing special attentions to the crowd. It was another memorable and delightful Parade success for this chapter that was so appreciated by the Conroe families and friends here to celebrate another year of TEXAS TRADITION! Publicity: Elaine C o l l i n g s , ehcollings@gmail.com

Left to Rt: RJOA Historian SHELIA WILLIAMSON, TX Div UDC Officer/RJOA Founder ELAINE COLLINGS, RJOA President JENNY LEHR, RJOA Treasurer EVELYN MILLER, RJOA Recording Secretary MARY BETH LOZANO, RJOA Chairman ANITA STEVENS, RJOA Dignitary MOSNB GEORGE WILLIAMSON. SCV & Honorary RJOA Member DOUG COLLINGS. Present but not pictured: SCV Jeff Lehr & RJOA Paige Lehr. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, proudly prepared for another exciting year in the Conroe “Go Texan Parade”. This year marked the 57th annual “Go Texan Parade” in Conroe, in connection with the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. This year boasted 125 entries in the Parade! CARL and RJOA LYN HOWARD again offered their 8-seater Limo Golf Cart to the Officers of the

Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. Sons of the Confederate Veterans Officer, MR JEFF LEHR, SCV DOUG COLLINGS, RJOA & D E B U TA N T E PA I G E LEHR, prepared the Float with its wonderful accessories which included the Longhorns and Confederate crossed swords across the front. The long roof proudly carried the two back to back Rebel Joan Of Arc Banners which featured her image in the center. The Banners were

made and gifted to the Chapter by DOUG and ELAINE COLLINGS. The magnificent huge Parade Chapter Flag, furled as proudly as a peacock tail behind the float. But its occupants and Officers were the true Centerpieces of this Confederate Float. This year the RJOA Dignitary was selected to be, 1st Lt Commander of the Te x a s D i v i s i o n o f t h e “Military Officers of the Stars And Bars”, MR

GEORGE WILLIAMSON, who is also Commander of his local MOSNB Chapter in Houston. MR GEORGE is a proud Life-Time Member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He also served as past Ball Chairman of the elegant Southern Heritage Ball in Houston. The float was driven by SCV & RJOA Honorary Member, DOUG COLLINGS, in his full Confederate Uniform. There were other honorable dignitaries worth

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Community Heritage Trails Chapter, National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution, Honors Dar Good Citizens Harris County areas. During the recent chapter meeting held at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, the DAR chapter held their annual DAR Good Citizens Award Ceremonies. Julie Rohling, Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, N S D A R a n d Ta n i a Giardina, Heritage Trails

Chapter, NSDAR Good Citizens chair presented the awards to the outstanding students. The ceremonies began with the Posting of the Colors by the Klein Oak JROTC. The students receiving the DAR Citizens Awards are: Diego Arriaga of Klein Oak High School; Katie Scott of Klein

Collins High School; Estefania Medina of Westfield High School and Daniel Davidson of Providence Classical School. Each student spoke of their plans for their future and were awarded a DAR Good Citizens certificate, pin, and monetary award.

Photo: L to R: Tania Giardina (Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR, Good Citizens Chair); Diego Arriaga (Klein Oak High School); Katie Scott (Klein Collins High School); Estefania Medina (Westfield High School); Daniel Davidson (Providence Classical School) and Julie Rohling (Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR, Regent).

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