WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXII NUMBER 9***** Section 1 8 pages
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Weekly on Loan to Heritage Museum of Conroe Gas Prices (February 24, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 6.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.16/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 3.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.87/g today while the most expensive is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.32/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.87/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.32/g. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.75/g while the most expensive is $99.90/g, a difference of $98.15/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g today. The national average is down 6.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 7.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$2.35/g, up 11.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.23/g. San Antonio- $2.03/g, up 7.4 cents per gallon from last week's $1.95/g. Austin- $2.13/g, up 7.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.05/g. “With oil prices having pushed higher in recent weeks, we saw the national average price of gasoline increase for the second straight week. Yet with much unknown after a rocky weekend with the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading into new countries, we still could see the current uptick slow with more countries potentially locking down travel," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Over the last decade, the national average typically begins its seasonal rise on February 9, lasting until May 2, during which the average rise is 54 cents per gallon. This year could look much different based on myriad unknowns that continue to fog the situation. It's nearly guaranteed that prices will be higher by April and May, but beyond that, the timing remains completely unknown, as does how the coronavirus will threaten overall gasoline demand."
Index Community................2, 3, 8 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8
The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter 2721, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, proudly displays their complete Historical Limited-Edition of Hand Painted Plates by Lenox Fine China, on the ‘War Between the States’ Period of History. The Rebel Belles met at the Heritage Museum of
Conroe, with the Directors of the Museum, to loan their private collection for display and education at Heritage Museum. The complete collection of the 10 Limited-Edition Plates are individual works of art and bordered in 24 Carat Gold Filigree. Each plate is individually titled and comes with its own story
card. The names of the White House Trustees on the Backs of the plates are historically impressive to our history. Please drop by Heritage Museum of Conroe, and enjoy this newly added collection on Loan from the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, and tour all the other wonderful exhibits that the
Montgomery County Heritage Museum has for your education and enjoyment. For more information on the Historical Plates Collection or the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, contact: President Elaine Collings, 936-582-0978.
Pictured Left to Right: Heritage Museum Executive Board Member: Carolyn Walker, RJOA: Debbie LaRue, RJOA Benevolent Chairman: Mary Beth Lozano, RJOA Founder & President: Elaine Collings, RJOA 2nd VP: Lyn Hawthorne Howard, RJOA Charter Member: Angela Graves, RJOA Co-Founder & Originating Registrar: Dianne Kebodeaux, RJOA Member & Executive Director of Heritage Museum: Joy Montgomery, RJOA VP: Anita Stevens.
Lone Star College, Baker Hughes, Texas Workforce Commission announce new partnership HOUSTON – A collaborative effort to launch a pilot program between Lone Star College, Baker Hughes and the Te x a s Wo r k f o r c e Commission was announced. The program will fund LSC students in full for the first cohort to begin a successful career as a Field Service Technician in the energy industry. “We are pleased to be working with Baker Hughes and the Texas Workforce Commission to offer this very specialized training,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “Lone Star College is globally recognized for its workforce programs and Baker Hughes is a leader in the energy industry. The first-of-its-kind program will address the industry’s urgent need for qualified candidates while providing proficient students with key skills and a direct path to potential employment after graduation. “Changing workforce dynamics demand that we collaborate within our communities in new ways to ensure a qualified pipeline of potential employees,” said Muzzamil Khider, vice president of HR for Oilfield Services, Baker Hughes. “We are delighted to be part of this innovative program aimed at giving Lone Star College students a jump-start on a rewarding career.” The seven-week program will feature handson training in technical labs and time on the Baker Hughes training rig located
Lone Star College, Baker Hughes and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a pilot program to provide accelerated training for students interested in a Field Service Technician career in the energy industry. Pictured (left to right) are Muzzamil Khider, vice president of HR for Oilfield Services, Baker Hughes; Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor; Robert D. Andrade - program manager for the High Demand Job Training and Texas Industry Partnership Programs, Texas Workforce Commission; Michael Gutierrez, talent development manager Workforce Solutions. in Tomball. Applicants will be processed by Workforce Solutions who will review a student’s eligibility to receive funding. Field Service Technicians provide service and customer support during field operations. They also help manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks. Field Service Technicians also diagnose errors or technical problems and determine solutions. “We look forward to this collaboration and the opportunities it will provide for our students,” said Head. Contact Herb Garcia at Herbert.Garcia@LoneSt
a r . e d u o r call 281.296.7827 to learn more. About Baker Hughes Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, its innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. To learn more, visit bakerhughes.com. About Lone Star College Lone Star College offers
high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of seven colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
County timber theft investigation C O L L E G E STATION, Texas – Troy Lee Grice, 48, of Groveton, Texas was arrested Feb. 16, 2020 in Cherokee County for Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud. The timber is valued between $100,000 and $200,000, making the crime a second degree felony. Grice turned himself in to authorities after a warrant was obtained by Te x a s A & M F o r e s t Service law enforcement officers and was later released on a $30,000 bond. “Landowners can protect their property and investment by closely monitoring their harvest. It is very important that every timber contract clearly state terms of payment. In the event that a contractor fails to adhere to those terms, the landowner should halt the process until payment is received,” said Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigator Mike Kuhnert. To prevent timber theft, landowners should: * Visit their property frequently. * Have someone they know and trust report any cutting on their land immediately. * Never sign a contract without checking several references of the buyer. * For the best price, insist on getting bids for their timber. * Mark all property lines to assure cutting on adjacent property does not encroach on theirs. * Utilize trail/deer cameras on their property that can record suspicious activity or individuals. * Always hold their timber contractor to the agreed upon terms. Landowners who are unfamiliar with selling their timber are urged to contact their local Texas A&M Forest Service office. Texas A&M Forest Service field staff assists landowners with the process of securing the services of a professional resource manager to help select trees for harvest, estimate values and find potential buyers. To report suspected timber theft or suspicious activity, call the Texas A&M Forest Service law enforcement timber theft hotline at 1-800-3643470. For more information, p l e a s e v i s i t https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/l awenforcement/reporttim bertheft/. T h e Te x a s A & M Forest Service law enforcement department works diligently with local officials to help bring those responsible for timber theft and other violations of the natural resource code to justice.
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Entertainment Tonight The Texas State Official “Young Texas Artists Competition and Concert” Are Coming To The Historic Crighton Theatre! [PART TWO] Before we start, I want to thank Author Susan Love Fitts for continually providing me with the official information about the Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s Activities. Thank you, Susan!!! Here It Comes Folks! The Long Awaited Famous Official Texas State Young Texas Musical Artists Competition, Concert and Bach, Beethoven And BarB-Que! The Bar-B-Que and concert will begin on Saturday, March 14th at the historic Crighton Theater in Conroe, Texas. T h e M u s i c a l Competition, Concert and Bach, Beethoven Bar-BQue will start on Saturday, March 14th. The event will begin in the circus tent in the street in front of the historic Crighton Theatre at 5:00 P.M. with a Cocktail Social, Music, Singing, Dancing, Live Auction and Texas Cowboy Dinner. The appropriate dress attire is western “Jeans to Jewels”. The ticket holders for the Bar-B-Que will be alerted that the Competition and Concert will start at 7:30 p.m. with a 20-30-minute intermission and you can return to the
tent for available beverages. After the concert, about 9:45 p.m., please stay for the voting and award of the “Audience Choice Award”. Then return to the tent for the after-show party. The party for the special ticket holders will include: Champagne and additional beverages, a variety of desserts, music, singing, dancing and meeting the Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s Winners and their famous Panel of Judges. For ticket reservations for the Bar-BQue call: (936) 756-7017. Bon Appetit!!! There are still some good seats available for the concert (ONLY) by calling Ticket Manager Toni Stowe daily in the Theatre Box-0ffice between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. at: (936) 4417469. YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS (YTA) is the only classical music competition in Texas offering four performance divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. Contestants vie for a share of $20,000 in monetary prizes, along with career mentoring and performance opportunities. One of my on-going
heroes of The Young Texas Artists over the past two decades; is Emelyne Bingham Senior Lecturer in the Teaching of Music and Conductor at Jacksonville State University. Emelyne Bingham the prolific Artistic Director who teams with Susie Pokorski, President/CEO of the YTA, .to provide the “Pure Musical Quality” to the competition and concert. Folks this is my 23rd year working with these dedicated professionals and believe me folks; when they both do something “THEY ALWAYS DO IT WITH CLASS!!! As Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham is primarily responsible for recruiting the Panel of Judges for the competition and Finalist Concert. The judges for over two decades that Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham has provided, almost 100, have been some of the most highly recognized musical professional artists both nationally and internationally. Here folks, are the prestigious Musical Artists Experts that make up Emelyne Bingham’s YTA
Panel of Judges for the 2020 competition. We will start with JUDGE JEREMY BENSON, flutist, is a faculty member with the David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University, where he is an Associate Professor of Flute Studies, Director of Orchestral Studies and Conductor of the JSU Civic Symphony and the Jacksonville Opera Theatre Orchestra. Benson also is an active soloist and chamber musician and is the principal flutist in the Gadsden Symphony Orchestra in Alabama. He has served on juries for numerous national and international flute competitions and master classes. JUDGE ELIZABETH BUCCHERI, pianist, is the former Head of Music for the Opera Program at the Aspen Music Festival and School and is an accompanist, pianist coach, and recitalist. She has recorded extensively and was responsible for musical preparation on London Records’ issue of Verdi’s Otello, with Sir Georg Solti conducting. For this work, Buccheri became the first American
Perennial Young Texas Artists Artistic Director Conductor Emelyne Bingham has provided the pure quality to the YTA Competition and Concert with National and International Music experts to the event. musician to receive the Solti Foundation Award. She also has given master classes at Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School and the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University along with music academies in Europe. JUDGE MELISSA
GIVENS, soprano, is a faculty member at Pomona College and regularly performs repertoire from the Baroque era through the 21st-century. She was a featured artist with Grammy-winning virtuoso
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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Homemade Corned Beef Food for Thought Diana Anderson
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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Homemade Corned Beef Save It Jump to Recipe How to easily cure your own corned beef, with beef brisket, pickling spices, and salt. Vibrant pink, salty, and spicy, corned beef is always a welcome meal in our home, whether served in a boiled dinner with cabbage or on a sandwich with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Corned Beef Hash is one of my husband’s favorites food
and flows perfectly from leftovers of the New England boiled dinner. Who knew it was so easy to make? Corned beef is essentially beef cured in salt brine, with some pickling spices for added flavor. It gets its name “corn” from an old English word for grain, or small pieces of hard things the size of grain, such as the kosher salt we use. Being done with a piece of meat very familiar and very available to Texans this dish deserves some consideration, especially as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. It is done in two steps The first is the brining stage, which lasts from 5
days to 2 weeks depending on where you get your recipe and the second is the boiling step, which takes about 3 hours. It’s long but incredibly easy. Note here that you can use a spice called “pickling spices” available on the spice aisle instead of buying all the individual spices needed. It’s not the exact same proportions but it will get the job done just fine. You still need to use your own kosher salt, brown sugar and pink curing salt (I bought mine on amazon) Homemade Corned Beef Ingredients: 2 quarts water 1-cup kosher salt 1/2-cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons pink
curing salt. 1 cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 8 whole cloves 8 whole allspice berries 12 whole juniper berries 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1/2-teaspoon ground ginger 2 pounds ice 1 (about 4 pound) beef brisket, trimmed 1 small onion, quartered 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped 1. Place the water into a large 6 to 8 quart stockpot along with salt, sugar, pink curing salt, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the ice. Stir until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the
refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45 degrees F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip top bag and add the brine. Seal and lie flat inside a container, cover and place in the refrigerator for 10 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine. 2. After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water. Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the meat, add the onion, carrot and celery and cover with water by 1-inch. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer for 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain. New England Boiled Dinner * During the last hour of boiling your corned beef peel some red potatoes and carrots. Take a head of cabbage and de-core it then slice into about 8 large pieces. * Add potatoes and
carrots and return pot to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, just until vegetables are tender, 3040 minutes. (If pot is full, remove potatoes and carrots before adding cabbage; reheat before serving.) * Add cabbage to pot; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove vegetables and corned beef; keep warm. Horseradish Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour 1 to 1-1/2 cups reserved cooking juices from corned beef 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/4 cup horseradish Mustard Sauce (optional): 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon sugar * Horseradish Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 cup reserved juices. Stir in s u g a r, v i n e g a r a n d horseradish; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened. If desired, thin with additional juices. Season to taste with additional sugar, vinegar or horseradish. * Mustard Sauce: Mix all ingredients. For leftovers: Corned Beef Hash is a CLASSIC breakfast made with savory and salty corned beef, diced potatoes, and onions, ready in less than 15 minutes! All you need is a large skillet, corned beef, onions, potatoes, and seasoning. I love making this corned beef hash recipe on the weekends for my family, especially the day after St. Patrick’s Day. Simply chop and sauté the leftover boiled potatoes with some diced onion in a little butter. Add salt and pepper with the leftover corned beef that you have shredded and cook until warm.
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The Famous Walden Follies Are Coming!
The Famous Walden Follies Are Coming Next Week - March 5, 6 & 7! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.
This Show Is Packed with A night Full Of Exciting and Hilarious Entertainment!!! There are still seats available for the Friday Luncheon Matinee and the Friday night Dinner-TheatreShow both on March 6th . For tickets go: “ON-LINE” a t ; [www.waldenfollies.com]. Oh yes folks, there are still a FEW GOOD SEATS AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE PERFORMANCES of the Famous Walden
Follies recognized far and wide as, “The Very Best Dinner-Theatre-Show In Town,” and appearing at the classy and fashionable Walden Yacht Club! For tickets go: “ON-LINE” [www.waldenfollies.com]. Folks I am in personal contact with the “Follies” leadership and they tell me after months of preparing, the stage is up and they have been rehearsing almost daily and refining the technical aspects for a terrific ‘Fun and Frolic’ on stage production. Incidentally, considering all the terrific acts I have related to you, I must tell you that after the 25-years I have been with the Follies it’s some of the group acts that are the ones that usually bring the most thunderous belly-laughs and applause, and this show has them ready for your
merriment! Local community minded professional Dr. John Montgomery with the Montgomery Dental Center on 18924 Freeport Road just West of Walden Road, in Montgomery; is this seasons “ E X C L U S I V E S P O NSOR!” John is a vital individual to begin the process of organizing the Follies at the beginning of every new season. {https://www.montgomeryd entalcenter.com/} Folks, if you want a fun and delightful evening out on the town at the “Very Best and Classist DinnerTheatre-Show In Town,” the F A M O U S WA L D E N FOLLIES is the place for you on Friday, night, March 6th at the Fashionable The rousingly fun and funny act of “DUELING REMOTES” will be coming Walden Yacht Club!!! “GOback! TOP ROW: Paulie Geiselhart, Pat Reagan, Bert Abramson, Laurie O N L I N E ” A T : Schmidt, Brenda Badgett, Claire Harris. FRONT ROW: Kathy Anderson, [www.waldenfollies.com].
Diane Clark, Rita Hinds, Linda Sustman.
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Sen. Cruz Discusses Efforts to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak, Expand Jobs and Opportunity with Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Appears on Dallas’ WFAA, Chris Salcedo Show, and San Antonio’s Joe Pags Show IRVING, Texas – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable lunch with members of the IrvingLas Colinas Chamber of Commerce to discuss the coronavirus outbreak as well as the booming Texas economy. Following the roundtable, Sen. Cruz visited with WFAA’s Teresa Woodard, before appearing on the Chris Salcedo Show and the Joe Pags Show. During his sit-down interview with Teresa Woodard, Sen. Cruz discussed his efforts in the Senate to help contain the coronavirus and protect lives. In the coming weeks, Sen. Cruz will
hold a hearing discuss what steps Congress can take to prevent further outbreaks. “I think we need to take every necessary precaution … nobody wants to see thousands of lives put at risk. And until we u n d e r s t a n d w h a t ’s happening, until we have steps in place to prevent the spread of this virus, our first priority has to be keeping Americans safe. He continued: “We’ve seen repeatedly that the Chinese government is less than candid. They’re less than honest, so I have a high degree of skepticism that they’re being fully candid with what’s happening.
Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 38. Friday Sunny, with a high near 66. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 71. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Sunday A 10 percent chance of light rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers or light rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. Ryan West Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356
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Based on what they’re telling us, we know it’s bad. But, I think there is a very real possibility that it’s substantially worse.” Last week, as chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, Sen. Cruz held a bipartisan briefing for Commerce Committee members to hear from officials from Department of Transportation (DOT), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Word Health Organization (WHO) to focus on the role that commercial air travel is playing in both spreading and containing the disease. On the Joe Pags Show, Sen. Cruz discussed Democrats’ radical plan to ban fracking, which would eliminate up to 14 million America jobs: “Bernie Sanders and AOC – they’re calling for banning fracking. Let me tell you what that would do – that would take away up to 14 million jobs in America. A lot of bluecollar jobs. That would take away over a million jobs in Texas. These guys are radical. You want to talk about devastating impact in Texas and on blue-collar jobs across the country. […] The Democrats are the party of billionaire socialists who want to keep power but they’re willing to take away blue-collar jobs. That’s wrong.” WATCH: Democrats
Have Declared War on America’s Blue-Collar Boom When asked about the pattern of partisanship at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Chris Salcedo Show, Sen Cruz said Americans want a fair DOJ that enforces the law: “I am frustrated – as I travel around Texas, as I travel around the country do town halls, meet with people – the frustration I hear over and over again from Texans is, ‘how come there’s no accountability? How come people can violate the law with impunity and they don’t seem to be held to any standard?’ My view – the Justice Department should not be partisan. It should not be – I don’t want a Republican Justice Department or a Democratic Justice Department. I want a Justice Department that enforces the law, follows the law and
that means that if you violate the criminal laws, you’re held to account.” Chris Salcedo also noted that President Trump highlighted Sen. Cruz’s education and workforce development bill during his State of the Union: “I think every child in America deserves access to a quality education – and that should be true regardless of your race, your ethnicity, your wealth, your zip-code. […] I’ve introduced legislation that would provide $10 billion a year - $100 billion over 10 years – in federal tax credits, matching tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations. “Now this is designed to respect federalism. So the states decide whether to opt in. The states run the programs. But it is designed so that kids in K-
12 education, that would be $5 billion a year, $50 billion over 10 years for K-12 education for scholarships - for kids to attend public school, private school, parochial school, religious school – their choice to bring real competition. And then it’s another $5 billion a year in tax credits for contributions for scholarships for apprenticeships and vocational training for adults - for people who are out of the workforce and want to get more modern skills. That all together is all about empowering parents, empowering kids, and empowering adults to get the education we need to drive the economy forward and really have a fair shot at the American dream.”
AG Paxton Applauds $1.6 Billion Global Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced a global settlement framework agreement between state attorneys general, local subdivisions, and Mallinckrodt (MNK), its subsidiaries, and certain other affiliates. MNK is currently the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the United States. In the agreement, MNK agrees to pay $1.6 billion in cash to a trust that will cover the costs of opioid addiction treatment and related efforts, with the potential for increased payment to the trust. MNK also agrees that its future generics opioid business will be subject to
stringent injunctive relief that, among other things, will prevent marketing and ensure systems are in place to prevent diversion. Opioids are a family of drugs including prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like heroin. Nationwide, prescription and illegal opioids are the main cause of drug overdose deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids were involved in more than 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017. From 1999 to 2017, more than 702,000 people have died from a drug overdose. “This agreement with MNK is just one example
of the timely solutions needed in our fight against the opioid epidemic. My office has been aggressively working to hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their deceptive marketing of highly-addictive pain pills, which spurred an epidemic and left victims and families with unimaginable consequences,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My focus is on not only accountability, but also obtaining the resources we need to get victims of this epidemic the help they deserve. This agreement is a significant step in the right direction, and my office will continue to do
everything it can to protect Texans and help our state heal from this life-destroying crisis.” In 2017, Attorney General Paxton and a bipartisan coalition of 40 states served investigative subpoenas on eight companies that manufacture or distribute highly addictive painkillers. Since then, Attorney General Paxton also initiated lawsuits against both Purdue Pharma and Johnson & Johnson for misleading marketing and sale of opioids.
Sen. Cruz Commends Decision to Reimpose Countermeasures Against Iran ‘Today’s decision reinforces the need to sanction Iran’s entire financial sector to protect vulnerable banks around the world’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Financial A c t i o n Ta s k F o r c e (FATF) to fully lift the suspension of countermeasures against Iran: “The catastrophic Obama Iran nuclear deal reconnected Iran to the global financial system while also flooding the Ayatollahs with hundreds of billions of dollars,
gifting them everything they needed to launder vast sums of money across the world for terrorism and proliferation. I have long called for the Financial Action Task Force to reimpose countermeasures against Iran, which are needed to protect the global financial system from Iran's illicit finance, and I a p p l a u d t h e Tr u m p administration for using our influence to achieve that goal. “Today’s decision reinforces the need to
sanction Iran’s entire financial sector to protect vulnerable banks around the world. I have long pushed for legislation mandating such sanctions, and I intend to work with my colleagues and the administration to implement them. In December 2018, Sen. Cruz introduced legislation sanctioning Iran’s financial sector as part of the Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act. The legislation was cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.),
Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.). In February 2019, Sen. Cruz sent a letter to Tr e a s u r y S e c r e t a r y Mnuchin urging the Trump administration to “use the voice and influence of the United States” to ensure that the FATF reimposed countermeasures against Iran. The letter was co-signed by Sens. Cotton, Rubio, and Tillis.
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Devotional
It’s Planting Time In More Ways Than One Spreading the Word
By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net
Those who work in the yard know the time and season of planning to plant. It includes mowing, clipping, pruning, and preparing the soil for flowers, trees, and gardens to come. In the southern states, we begin around mid-February.
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choir, Conspirare: A Company of Voices, during its tours of Craig Hella J o h n s o n ’s o r a t o r i o , Considering Matthew Shepard. Additional performances include George Crumb’s Ancient Voices of Children, and the premiere of Die Schöne
As I began this study, I found these verses in Gensis: “But a mist used to rise from the earth and water the whole surface of the ground. Then the Lord God formed man of the dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. The Lord God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden, and there He placed the man whom He had formed. Out of the ground the Lord caused to grow every tree
that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” Genesis 2:6-9. As we plant gardens, we can think of God planting the very first one. He made all the beautiful plants and trees we enjoy in the spring. David, in Psalm 92, wrote a beautiful song called, “A Song for the Sabbath Day.” He speaks of how loving and great God’s works are, then he begins talking
about how God has exalted him. Then David sings about how God has equipped strong men, comparing them to a tree: “The righteous man will flourish (grow)* like the palm tree…planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still yield fruit in old age…to declare that the Lord is upright: He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. Psalm 92:12a-14a – 15. *(my word). Some years back, my
husband, Gil, had been outside for quite a while. I could hear him chopping away in the yard. I thought he was taking down a tree, so I walked outside to see about the noise. There he was, ax in hand, chopping at something in the ground. It was almost as big as a large limb, buried in the ground. I asked, “Honey, what are you chopping in the ground?” He said, “Well, I’ve worked on it for 30 minutes. It’s a huge root and it seems to get bigger as I chop it. I’ve named it, “the
root of all evil,” and I’m not stopping until I cut it in two!” And he didn’t stop. So we find in the world, there are righteous men who will flourish not just here, but also in heaven for their good deeds. They are the ones who lift up God and tell others of the goodness of the Lord in their lives. They take care of their families and grow in their love of God for all. I’ll have more about “planting” to come. Enjoy this lovely spring weather…rain and all !
Mullerin Report by Tom Flaherty, with Pomona College faculty and guest artists, as well as Mahler’s Symphony #4 (chamber version) with the Greenbriar Consortium. J U D G E J O S E MENDEZ, pianist, received his first music instruction from his father and by the age of 7 was performing on Spanish television and radio stations. He made his solo debut at the age of 11 and
gained international recognition when he performed Liszt's first piano concerto at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Since then, he has concertized extensively around the globe. Mendez has given numerous master classes and also worked as an assistant teacher at the Perlman Music Program. In the summers, he is the Artistic Director and on the faculty of the Gijon
International Piano Festival in Gijon, Spain. JUDGE MARIA SCHLEUNING, violinist, has been a member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra since 1994 and has been a featured soloist with numerous U.S. orchestras. She has been a member of the Voices of Change Modern Music Ensemble since 1996 and Artistic Director since 2009. Schleuning is an active chamber musician,
and she has served as a faculty member and performer at several American music festivals. In addition, she serves as Principal Second Violin of the New York Women’s Ensemble and Principal Second Violin of the Classical Tahoe Orchestra, where she was a guest concertmaster in 2014. WHHHEeeeeeeeeee Folks, it just doesn’t get much better than this!!!! For just a short follow
up – Thank you Susan Love Fitts! Like the judges, YTA “alumni” represent a long list of esteemed institutions, including distinguished music schools, orchestras and opera companies around the globe. Some have received additional industry recognition, too. In 2019, soprano Jessica E. J o n e s , a 2 0 1 2 Y TA contestant, won a Grammy for “Best Opera Recording.”
Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-597-6162 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 936449-5983 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, 936-5882832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-5826696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 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, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson 12681 FM 149 Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipofmo
ntgomery.net EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-4496807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378
936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@co nsolidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomer y.org Paul Praschnik, Minister
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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.churchofthegoo dsoldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church19087 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@consoli
dated.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-5974230 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, 936-5974668 Union Grove Baptist About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Service 10:50, Sunday 9:45 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, 936588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936597-8013 Web : www.livingsaviortexa s.org Pastor David R. Bailes. METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West
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TEXAS Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Sentry Self Storage at 30690 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, Tx 77386 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien (pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Statutes – Property Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on 3/17/2020 at 9:00 am. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (#16850) on behalf of the facility's management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale at StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer's premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants: Florence Johnson – Household items/Clothing, Jessica Brown – Furniture, household items, and lawn equipment. Published Dates: February 26 and March 4, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS * COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY * Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 19th day of December, 2019, in favor of Harbour Town Homeowners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 19-05-06554-CV, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 9th Day of September, 2019, against Chelle Chebret for the sum of $2,663.33; $3,365.00 for attorney's fee; $313.00 Court Cost and costs incurred in this proceeding; 5 percent per annum compounded annually from the date of judgment until paid in full; plus all cost of said suit. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 14th day of January, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 3rd day of March, 2020, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Chelle Chebret had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR AN ACCOUNTING ORDER RELATED TO A TAX ACCOUNTING METHOD CHANGE On February 13, 2020, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“Entergy Texas”) filed an Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) for an accounting order establishing the regulatory accounting treatment applicable to the tax effects resulting from a mark-to-market tax accounting method election ETI proposes to make with respect to its purchase power agreements (“PPAs”) (the “ETI MTM Tax Position”). This filing was made pursuant to Sections 14.001, 14.151, and 32.001 of the Texas Utilities Code. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 50540 to the Application. In its Application, Entergy Texas seeks an accounting order that specifies that all ADIT balances and all FIN 48 liabilities associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position are to be disregarded for ratemaking purposes. In addition, ETI seeks approval of a Sharing Arrangement as a reasonable methodology for sharing with customers the benefits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position. Under the Sharing Arrangement, ETI proposes to provide customers with $12 million in Net Guaranteed Upfront Credits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position regardless of the final determination on that tax position by the taxing authority. Moreover, to the extent the taxing authority ultimately accepts ETI's MTM Tax Position, the Company would provide customers with additional credits pursuant to the terms of the Sharing Arrangement. Effect on Customer Classes All of ETI's Texas retail customers will ultimately be affected if the Commission grants the relief requested in this Application, although the requested relief will have no immediate effect on ETI's rates. Contact Information Persons with questions or who want more information regarding this Application may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service—ETI Accounting Order, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this Application, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (“TTY”) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. A deadline for intervention will be established for this proceeding. All communications should refer to Docket No. 50540. Published Date: February 26, 2020 Public Notice of Sale In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2015 ford focus Vin# 1FADP3L91FL275575 1969 pontiac Vin# 223679u134121 2018 Ford Explorer Vin# 1FM5K7D86JGB42379 Published Dates: February 19, 26, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice: Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for BQ Wine and Beer Retailer's Off-Premise Permit by Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC dba Family Dollar 32277, to be located at 12993 HIGHWAY 105 E, CUT AND SHOOT, TX 77306 in MONTGOMERY County. Officers of said Limited Liability Company are: Lonnie McCaffety, Pres.; William A. Old Jr., Sen. V. Pres., CLO, Gen. Con., and Sec.; Roger Dean, V. Pres. and Treas.; Jonathan Elder, V. Pres.-Tax; Deborah Miller, V. Pres.; Thomas E. Schoenheit , V. Pres., Asst. Gen. Con. and Asst. Sec.; Shawnta TottenMedley, V. Pres. and Asst. Sec.; Bruce Walters, V. Pres.; Sandra Boscia, Asst. Sec.; CJ York, Asst. Sec.; Family Dollar Stores of Ohio, Inc. MGR. MBR. Published Dates: February 26 and March 4, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 03/09/2020. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, KAREN VIVIANO, EDWIN GEMMER, DUSTIN SAPP. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANDY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: February 26 and March 4, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE S&B STORAGE & TOWING LLC - VSF# 0653273 41526 S. BRENDA LN MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 PH: (936)-402-2405 EMAIL: SBST247@GMAIL.COM IN COMPLIANCE WITH 203.157 OF THE VEHICLES STORED ACT. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020, 9:00 am
LOT 6 IN BLOCK NINE (9) LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK NINE (9) OF REPLAT OF HARBOUR TOWN CLUB SECTION ONE (1) SUBDIVISION IN THE ELIJAH COLLARD SURVEY A-7 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A SHEET 193A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS (“THE PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 1906 CLIPPER COURT, WILLIS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX, 77318 Witness my hand this 7th day of February, 2020. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS
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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 22 day of April, 2019, ,in the case of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. John Davison Bertrand and Melissa N. Bertrand, For (1) $9,417.13 Principal Sum (2) $8,934.60 Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment Interest at the rate Of Five Percent (5.00%) Per Annum On All Amounts Awarded In This Judgment, Including Attorney Fees, From The Date This Judgment Is Signed Until Fully Paid (4) $799.03 Court Costs (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 18-01- 00661-CVin said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 4 day of February 2020, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Thirteen (13) Block One (1), Of Canyon Lakes At Legends Ranch, Section One (1), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas According To The Map Or Plat Thereof, Recorded In Cabinet U, Sheet 83, Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 30114 North Lake Falls Lane, Spring, Texas 77386 (Property). ; and on 3 day of March, 2020, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of John Davison Bertrand and Melissa N. Bertrand, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 4 day of February, 2020. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2020
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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 15 day of January, 2020, in favor of Del Lago Owners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 15-0303034-CV, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 23rd Day of August, 2019, against Richard Vaughn Seeger and Beverly Seeger f/k/a Beverly L Nethercutt, Jointly and Severally for the sum of $12,998.84; $51,238.84 for attorney's fee; $333.00 Court Cost and costs incurred in this proceeding; 5 percent per annum compounded annually from the date of judgment until paid in full; plus all cost of said suit. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 6th day of February, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 3rd day of March, 2020, I will offer for sale and sell at th 501 N. Thompson, 4 Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Richard Vaughn Seeger and Beverly Seeger f/k/a Beverly L Nethercutt, Jointly and Severally had in the property described below:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 20, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), a subdivision of 94.3324 acres out of the John Corner Survey, A-8, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168B of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, SAVE AND EXCEPT a strip of land 1.6 feet wide out to and along the southeasterly property NOTICE TO CREDITORS line of subject property, being more particularly describe by metes and bounds on Exhibit Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for Docket No. 19-38889-P; Estate of “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2007 YAMAHA MC VIN# 9C6CE12Y970619898 2012 CADILLAC VIN # 1G6DE5E54C0126714 Published Date: February 26, 2020
ANNIEDEEN CREEL, Deceased; In County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, were issued on February 13, 2020. JAMES WRIGHT CREEL The residence address of the administrator is in Harris County, Texas. The mailing address is: c/o Weston Cotten 1500 E. Wallisville Road Highlands, TX 77562 All persons having claims against this Estate whieh is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this February 21, 2020 By: /s/ Weston Cotton WESTON COTTON Attorney for the Estate FIRST LEGAL NOTICE S&B STORAGE & TOWING LLC - VSF# 0653273 41526 S. BRENDA LN MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 PH: (936)-402-2405 EMAIL: SBST247@GMAIL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 02-11-2020 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 114 COMMERCE ST VEHICLE: 2008 GMC ENVOY COLOR: BLUE LICENSE PLATE: IN LAST 4 VIN #4792 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: DRIVER ARREST TOW $200.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.00 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $20.00 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE 8.25% Published Date: February 26, 2020
and; Lot 21, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION Of 94.3324 acres out of the John Corner Survey, A-8, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. Lot 22, Block 4 of DEL LAGO, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION Of, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 168B of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas.
Witness my hand this 7th day of February, 2020. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2020
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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Nancy Wimberly, Deceased, were issued to Jeremy Wimberly on February 13, 2020, in Cause No. 19-37598-P, pending in County Court at Law Number Two, Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the Administrator, c/o J. Randal Bays, THE BAYS FIRM, 1503 Hailey, Conroe, Texas 77301, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated February 13, 2020. J. Randal Bays Attorney for Jeremy Wimberly 1503 Hailey Conroe, Texas 77301 SBN: 01943900 Office (936) 760-7670 Fax (936) 760-7671 Published Date: February 26, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL DAVID S BORGER P.O. BOX 959 1095 EVERGREEN CIRCLE STE 200 CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Austin Szalmasagi, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Bonnie Szalmasagi, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the November 18, 2019. The file number of said matter being: 19-38786-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Austin Szalmasagi The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 19th day of February, 2020. 2/19/2020 8:20:41 AM (SEAL COUNTY COURT AT LAW #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: February 26, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Petition for Declaratory Relief and Application for Letters of Administration Seeking Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Pursuant to Section 401.003 CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE, TX 77305 STE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: MYCHELLE MORGAN, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Petition for Declaratory Relief and Application for Letters of Administration Seeking Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Pursuant to Section 401.003 filed by Kailey Morgan, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the February 20, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39185-P The style being: ESTATE OF: MYCHELLE MORGAN The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 21st day of February, 2020. (SEAL County Court at Law #2 MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 02/21/2020 9:27:03 AM /s/ Sandy A. Fuaght SANDY FAUGHT, Deputy Published Date: February 26, 2020
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of VIRGINIA CARLSON WEEMS, Deceased, were issued on February 20, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39025-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: U.R. WEEMS 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: U. R. Weems 9811 West Shore Dr. Willis, Texas 77318 DATED the 24th day of February, 2020. Lynda F. Bentley, P.C. 5515 Louetta Road, Suite C Spring, Texas 77379 Tel: (281) 955-2408 Fax: 1 (281) 257-2503 By: Lynda F. Burke Bentley State Bar No.: 06800650 Attorney for U. R. Weems Published Date: February 26, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on February 6. 1010. Letters Testamentary upon the Estate or Ralph Davidson Megee. III. Deceased. were issued to Deann A. Megee as Independent Executrix of said Estate. in proceedings in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County. Texas. numbered 19-38816-P. and pending in said Court and that she now holds such Letters. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same to the said Deann A. Megee. as Independent Executrix or said Estate. in care of The Doslich Law Firm, PLLC attorneys. at the address given below and within the time prescribed by law: The Doslich Law Firm, PLLC Attn.: Amanda R. Doslich 705 Asbury Street Houston TX 77007 DATED the 20th day of February, 2020 THE DOSLICH LAW FIRM, PLLC By Amanda R. Doslich AMANDA R. DOSLICH State Bar No. 24059693 Attorneys for Deann A. Megee Independent Executrix of the Estate of Ralph Davidson Megee, III 705 Asbury Street Houston TX 77007 Telephone: 713-396-2980 Published Date: February 26, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Amended Application for Determination of Heirship and Administration of Estate and Issuance of Letters of Administration CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305
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THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Stephanie Anne Rizzo, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Amended Application for Determination of Heirship and Administration of Estate and Issuance of Letters of Administration filed by Randall Glen Jaynes, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the February 24, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 19-38510-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Stephanie Anne Rizzo The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 25th day of February, 2020. (SEAL COUNTY COURT AT LAW #2) 2/25/2020 9:07:35 am MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas ELOISA SALINAS, Deputy Published Date: February 26, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2020 Original Letters testamentary for the Estate of Charles McGrory were issued in cause No 19-38920-P, pending in the County Court No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, (sitting as the Probate Court) to: Joanna Perkins. All persons having claims against said Estate being administered are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law, to Ms. Joanna Perkins, 77 La Costa, Montgomery, Texas 77356. DATED this 14th day of February, 2020. /s/ Anson D. Phipps State Bar No. 15963000 16955 Walden Rd., Ste. 111 Montgomery, Texas 77356 936-582-5000 (Tel.) 936-582-6600 (Fax) ansonphipps@hotmail.com Attorney for Joanna Perkins INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES McGRORY, DECEASED Published Date: February 26, 2020
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Veteran of the Week Charles Frank Elias, Cedar Rapids, IA By Lew McCreary Charles is a snowbird visiting with local folks in Panorama Village. The son of a corn-fed Iowa farmer, he is 95 years old. A dedicated athlete and coach during his lifetime he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. The American Legion of Iowa sponsors championship baseball teams and Charles spent his career as both a coach and administrator. Early on he had enough natural talent as short stop and second base to sign a baseball contract with the St. Louis Browns. He completed high school late in ’42 and enlisted (USN) at age 17 in Cedar Rapids becoming a Marine corpsman with final rank of petty officer 3/C. He completed his basic at the Balboa USN hospital in late ’44 after interning in New Orleans for six months. Charles trained at Camps Lejeune and Pendleton and became “first replacement” …as in First Marine Replacement by joining 3rd Battalion “I” Company, 21st Regiment.
Montgomery County News has published VETERANS OF THE WEEK since 2014 numbering more than 200. The purpose? An endeavor to educate readers regarding the depth of personal valor and selfless sacrifice of patriotic men and women of WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Middle East deployments during their service commitment and the protection of the homeland. In particular these articles target younger generations that have not been adequately schooled in US history. WW2 still is the biggest event in human history and veterans of that world war are now in their 90’s so please thank them at every opportunity.
WW2 was well underway…and it was early in February ’45 when he boarded with others on troop ships. After Guam was secured, he became part of the invasion force selected to conquer Iwo Jima island in the Pacific Theatre…and that campaign was not proceeding as planned. After the first two days more corpsmen were called to assist due to the high casualty rate. The “high ground” …Mount Suribachi itself, had not been captured because the beachhead wasn’t secured. The landing beach was not sandy and pretty…but instead powdery black volcanic ash that resisted with each perilous footstep. Thousands of Marines poured in by Higgin Boats (manufactured near New Orleans in Louisiana) …for three days. The murderous enemy bombardment had slowed them down due to US lack of adequate cover and mounting casualties. At first the Marines hugged the ground just to survive
but potential annihilation forced them to “move out”. They were pinned down despite the 21 days of previous air force bombardment and after the USN 16” guns had also plastered the beachhead. Nonetheless it demanded they must advance and conquer or die because accurate volleys from Japanese guns firing from the mountain could not be s i l e n c e d . They constantly popped in and out of caves). Therefore, trench by trench and each foxhole had to be rooted out. The three airports also had to be captured. Of the 20,000 Japanese originally holding the island only 30 surrendered…despite their oath not to survive by surrendering. On the third day Charles was seriously wounded in the throat and chest. Fortunately, for the first-time wonder drugs were available and began saving many lives. Well trained corpsmen began using morphine Serrettes, battle dressings and medicinal powders
enabling many lives to be spared. They also allowed Charles to save the life of his commanding officer. Corpsmen on the front lines were supported by doctors and hospitals behind the front. Charles was evacuated to the USS Solace, a hospital ship…and then to a Guam hospital that soon filled up completely. He spent 45
days in a Saipan army hospital…where he finally could open his eyes with more confidence concerning his future. The sequence of medical attention was defined with a priority…first aid was for officers, then flamethrowers, then corpsmen. Fifteen days after Charles was shot up…followed by the timely dropping of two
atom bombs on Japanese’s islands, emperor Hirohito surrendered and the free world began a huge, noisy, and very serious celebration. The largest event of all human history, World War 2, had finally ended and a glorious peace began to reign…but only for a season.
Zanti Cucina Italiana adds Sunday Brunch to its lineup of authentic Italian offerings The Woodlands, TX – February 24, 2020 – Just six months after its successful debut, Zanti Cucina Italiana has recently added Sunday brunch to its menu of delicious offerings. This popular authentic Italian restaurant opened last July with a high-end yet casual concept in the new Westgate Crossing Shopping Center at the corner of 10000 Research Forest Drive and Egypt Lane in The Woodlands and Magnolia area. Zanti’s scrumptious brunch menu is highlighted by the Braised Beef Chipotle Benedict featuring an English muffin, poached egg, chipotle hollandaise sauce, crispy potatoes, and asparagus. The Egg Casserole brings together eggs, roasted potatoes, spicy sausage, spinach, spicy arrabbiata sauce, potato gratin with fontina cheese, and bacon to delight taste buds. The Breakfast Panini envelopes poached egg, smoked prosciutto speck, Kasseri cheese, arugula, heirloom tomato, avocado, and spicy
mustard. Morning classics i n c l u d e Wa ff l e s a n d Berries, Baked French Toast, and Classic American Breakfast. A delicious start to brunch might involve the light and satisfying Prosciutto and Melon with prosciutto, cantaloupe, arugula, with a balsamic glaze. To satisfy a sweet tooth, Profiteroles are served with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce. The Sunday Brunch menu also includes house menu items such as brick-fired pizzas, fresh hand-made pasta, entrees, appetizers, fresh salads, and desserts. A variety of Mimosas, B l o o d y M a r y ’s , a n d specialty brunch cocktails are popular enhancements from the bar. “We always had it in mind to eventually add brunch to our menu,” said Executive Chef Stefano Ferrero, who grew up in Italy where he inherited some of his favorite recipes from his grandmother. “Coincidentally, many of our customers have been asking for it and so we decided now was naturally the time to begin serving
it.” Santiago Pelaez, CEO and Founder, added, “We are very excited to announce our new Sunday brunch. The reception we’ve received since our opening has been phenomenal. We are proud to be a part of this local community and look forward to continuing to delight our patrons with quality, authentic Italian dishes and now the brunch.” Sunday Brunch is served on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with festive live music entertainment. In addition to brunch, Zanti Cucina Italiana is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week on Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Happy hours are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with live music. Zanti Cucina Italiana is a member of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce.
WAFFLES & BERRIES Community-minded, it is a proud supporter of YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services and Interfaith of The Woodlands. For more information, v i s i t www.zanticucina.com. For additional details, find Zanti Cucina Italiana on Facebook and Instagram. To book an event in one of Zanti’s EGG CASSEROLE: eggs, roasted potatoes, spicy three private dining areas, sausage, spinach, spicy arrabbiata sauce, potato gratin call 832-948-0216. with fontina cheese, bacon