Montgomery County News, March 2, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 8 Section 1 8 pages

March 2, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Museum to Open Up Foot-Stomping Fun at Bach Weekly New Exhibit Gas Prices (February 28, 2022) Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 85.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.69/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.30/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.69/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.30/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59/g today. The national average is up 23.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 87.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: February 28, 2021: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.72/g) February 28, 2020: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) February 28, 2019: $2.17/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g) February 28, 2018: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/g) February 28, 2017: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g) February 28, 2016: $1.52/g (U.S. Average: $1.74/g) February 28, 2015: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g) February 28, 2014: $3.21/g (U.S. Average: $3.45/g) February 28, 2013: $3.62/g (U.S. Average: $3.78/g) February 28, 2012: $3.56/g (U.S. Average: $3.72/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.28/g, up 7.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.21/g.

San Antonio- $3.26/g, up 21.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g.

Austin- $3.26/g, up 16.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.10/g.

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked high level concern that oil production could eventually be stifled, or even sanctioned, from the world's second largest oil producer, leading to less supply as demand grows. That possibility has pushed up the national average price of gasoline considerably in the last week, and the situation could worsen at any time, keeping gas prices elevated for the foreseeable future," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"In addition to the unstable situation with the Russian invasion, we're also entering the time of year that seasonality pushes gasoline prices up by anywhere from 25 to 75 cents by Memorial Day. It's simply looking like a perfect storm for motorists at the pump, with little to no relief anytime soon."

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Beethoven & Barbecue Gala

This year’s Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue co-chairs are Terry Husbands Giles, Allyson Ayton (shown above) and Mimi Devereaux. Mimi Sadler is serving as the dinner chair, and Garlaine Kelly is the auction chair.

After two years of cancellations, organizers are ready to dazzle attendees M O N T G O M E RY C O U N T Y, T e x a s – February 28, 2022 – The Young Texas Artists gala, Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue, is returning this March after two years of pandemic-related cancellations and promises to deliver all of the Lone Star sparkle attendees have come to love.

The gala, a sensational “jeans to jewels” celebration that helps s u p p o r t Yo u n g Te x a s Artists’ (YTA’s) annual music competition and career development programs, is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, in C o n r o e ’s h i s t o r i c downtown district.

It will be part of an evening that’s packed with food and drink, talented performers and lots of music, from classical to country.

In honor of its big comeback, YTA has lined up several special programs to complement the gala and the Finalists’ C o n c e r t & Aw a r d s presentation that takes place later in the evening.

The Young Texas Artists Fine Arts Weekend in downtown Conroe March 10-13 will showcase emerging Texas artists in music, visual art, contemporary dance and poetry. All events are included in the gala ticket

price. “ We ’ r e i n c r e d i b l y thrilled to be returning,” said Susie Moore Pokorski, President/CEO of Young Texas Artists.

“Even as we’ve been forced to cancel events, we’ve refused to sit idle.

Our board and team members have been working diligently on this comeback. We promised to dazzle our guests, and we will.”

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DWI Unit Recognized for Making a Difference M e m b e r s o f Montgomery County PCT 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden’s DWI Enforcement Unit recently received the “Difference Maker Award” for their exemplary work at helping curb impaired drivers in East Montgomery County.

A t t h e 2 0 2 2 Te x a s Impaired Driving Forum, MOCO PCT 4’s DWI team was recognized for their hard work and dedication making the roadways a safer place for those traveling in and through East Montgomery County.

SGT Potter along with Deputies Esteves, Lewis, and Castillo were presented the awards by TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) and TxIDTF (Texas Impaired Driving Task Force) earlier this week. The Difference Maker Award is handed out every year to those individuals and organizations going the extra mile to help deter impaired driving in Texas.

In 2021, SGT Potter and his team took a staggering 313 of the Office’s 400 o f E a s t M o n t g o m e r y DWI suspects off the roads C o u n t y. A l l t h e t e a m members are not only wellversed in utilizing SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Tests), but are also certified in ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) and using an Intoxilyzer. On top of the arrest numbers, PCT 4’s DWI team has also helped the TABC (Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission) with business compliance checks, and assisted other agencies without

specialized training on their DWI investigations.

“That ‘Save a Life’ stamped into the bottom of the award is there for a reason,” stated Constable Hayden. “Our small but very efficient DWI Unit made 313 potentially lifesaving arrests last year, and that is the number one reason why we will continue to add available resources to this team. The lives of those living in and traveling through PCT 4 are too important to us.”

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Sam Houston’s Birthday Huntsville, Texas – In celebration of Sam Houston’s Birthday on March 2nd, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum will open a new exhibit “Houston Mercantile” in the Roberts-Farris Cabin. This exhibit represents the Maryville, Tennessee store (early 1800s) that Sam Houston worked in when he was young man. The “Houston Mercantile” will be open to the public on March 2 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

In 1807 after the death of Sam’s father, his mother Elizabeth loaded up the family and moved them to Maryville, Tennessee where she acquired an interest in a mercantile. Sam was put to work in the store, but he had no enthusiasm for working the store.

“The Houston Mercantile will give us the opportunity to discuss Sam Houston’s formative years, after the death of his father and while he was searching to find his way as a young man,” said museum director Derrick Birdsall. “Visitors will be able to step back in time to the early 1800s and see our vision of what a general store on the Tennessee frontier looked like. While the bulk of our school children each year have a hard time relating to Sam Houston, the Senator, General, President, and Governor, I hope they will find young man Sam easier to relate to!”

The Roberts-Farris Cabin was built in the mid1840s in Walker County by Allen Roberts, stepson of Hezekiah Farris, a San Jacinto veteran. The cabin remained in the Farris family for six generations until it was donated to the City of Huntsville in 2001 for relocation and restoration.

The cabin was dismantled by history students from Sam Houston State University and relocated to downtown Huntsville where the cabin was rebuilt by inmate work c r e w s f r o m t h e Te x a s Department of Criminal Justice. In 2017 the cabin was once again relocated to the grounds of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum.

Also, on March 2nd, the museum will offer free admission for the memorial museum. The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is a part of Sam Houston State University and dedicated to the life and times of Sam Houston. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4:30 p.m.

For more information about the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, please visit samhoustonmemorialmuseu m.com or call 936.294.1832.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Creating a Charcuterie Board

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Whether you call it a charcuterie board or a grazing board, these delicacies are designed for just about any occasion where you want to make an impression. Piled high with cured meats, cheese, crackers, fruit, and more, your guests will be wowed by this stress-free appetizer or meal. There is an art in making an Instagram p h o t o - w o r t h y p l a t t e r.

Varying colors, tastes, and textures is the key to success. With these easyto-follow instructions, you will be ready with something to please everyone.

What is Charcuterie?

Charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tuh-ree) is the art of preparing and assembling cured meat products. Often, when you see the charcuterie board on a menu, it is referring to the assortment of meats and cheeses paired with different accompaniments.

There is no right or wrong way to curate your grazing platter. Switching out just a few ingredients yields something new and

Gala from page 1 Baritone Michael Mayes, YTA’s 2002 Gold Medal Winner in Voice and an internationally acclaimed opera singer, will be the guest of honor at both the gala and at the Finalists’ Concert & Awards.

T h i s y e a r ’s B a c h , Beethoven & Barbecue c o - c h a i r s a r e Te r r y Husbands Giles, Allyson Ay t o n a n d M i m i Devereaux. Mimi Sadler is serving as the dinner chair, and Garlaine Kelly is the auction chair.

Ayton and Giles also co-chaired the 2019 gala and had planned the 2020 event before COVID-19 forced YTA to change course. Returning to the role of co-chair in 2022 was an easy decision, Giles said.

“I wanted to stay on the team,” Giles said. “It’s so enjoyable, and YTA is such a worthwhile organization. It provides a unique opportunity for young artists to showcase their talent and to compete.”

Attending YTA’s gala and finalists’ concert is always an uplifting experience, Ayton added.

“It’s a little-known

surprising every time.

The first thing you will need to do is choose the type of board or tray you would like to use.

Charcuterie boards can be as big or as small as you want them to be. I have made ones on a small cutting board for two people, all the way to an epic round board that would feed an entire party.

You do not necessarily have to buy something new, although, you can find many variations with a simple online search. You can use a wooden cutting board, a serving tray, marble slab, or ceramic platter. Any flat surface makes a great choice. Take a walk around you house and look for any décor item that is flat. You can even use a small mirror right off the wall.

The meat is the most important part of the spread. You want to include a variety of quality cured and cooked meats. I like to include peppered salami, prosciutto, Italian (chicken) sausage, and soppressata. Any thin cut meat is a great way to get creative. If you fold it in opportunity to experience the talent of today’s youth,” she said. “We’re very fortunate to hold these events in Conroe.”

Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue will begin at 5 p.m. with a short reception in YTA’s Grand Tented Pavilion on Main Street, directly in front of Crighton Theatre at 234 N. Main St. D u r i n g t h e celebration, attendees can enjoy a sumptuous Texas barbecue dinner with all of the trimmings and dance to Texas music by Bill Mock & His Highway 105 Band, a longtime favorite at YTA’s galas.

Auctioneer Lady Lyn Howard and Master of Ceremonies Craig Stephan will present the live auction. Guests will have opportunities to bid on several trips, including a four-night stay at a fivebedroom, four-bath Kentucky farmhouse. The house is near the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail, along with several distilleries and wineries, a golf course and horse racing.

Gala attendees can walk to Crighton Theatre, just across the sidewalk, for the 7:30 p.m. Finalists’ C o n c e r t & Aw a r d s .

Finalists in YTA’s four divisions—Piano; Voice; Strings; and Winds, Brass,

half, and then in half once more, it can sit right side up. Intertwine all the meat folds to make a rose bouquet.

have a few “U” shape, overlapping meats, some straight lines of cheeses, a mound or two of thin sliced/shaved meat. In other words, it’s starting to get some definition to the board.

Do not leave out the vital vessel to get the delicious meats and cheeses into your mouth.

This is a critical part of your board for your guests to layer all the flavors.

Breadsticks are a nice touch. If you have a delicate jar use that for the long breadsticks! (Tip: This allows them to stick up and add dimension).

Other options include pepperoni, smoked ham or turkey, mortadella, or brats and sausages. It’s nice to include meats other than pork. Did you know they make game salamis, like venison?

Plan approximately 3 ounces of meat per person.

Yo u w i l l w a n t t o include a variety of hard and soft cheeses. Some can be cubed, some sliced, or some even added as a wedge onto the board. On my board, I have used, Havarti, white cheddar, and smoked gouda. It’s important to vary the shapes of your cheeses.

Triangles, rectangles, squares, round discs. I think it’s nice to pre-cut the cheese instead of serving a with a cutting/slicing utensil.

Other popular options include ParmigianoReggiano, gruyere, chevre (goat cheese), brie, fresh mozzarella, or provolone.

Plan about 3 ounces of cheese per person.

At this point you should

Choose two types of crackers, and a sliced baguette, any cracker or sliced bread would be a great addition.

Your charcuterie board should include a variety of jams, mustards, or dips.

These are typically served in small bowls with tiny spoons that will visually break up and physically support your accompaniments.

Some examples are a bacon-fig jam and stoneground mustard. Other great options are pesto, pepper jelly, pate, and

Percussion, Harp and Guitar—will perform one more time for YTA’s panel of distinguished judges.

Serving as master of ceremonies will be St. John Flynn, former Arts and Culture Director for Houston Public Media.

Flynn currently is a writer, speaker, and arts and culture consultant.

After the winners are named and the concert concludes, gala attendees are invited to return to the Grand Pavilion for YTA’s Afterparty featuring more live Texas music, dancing, drinks and a dessert buffet. Guests can meet the competition winners and toast them with champagne. Sponsoring the Afterparty is the Conroe Service League.

Ti c k e t s t o B a c h , Beethoven & Barbecue, which include the Finalists’ Concert & Awards and the Young Texas Artists Fine Arts Weekend, are available at https://www.ytamc.com/b ach-beethoven-barbecue.

Any of the weekend events can be attended separately as well, including the Finalists’ Concert & Awards, where admission will be $30 for adults and $16 for students.

T h e Yo u n g Te x a s Artists Fine Arts Weekend takes place before and

a f t e r S a t u r d a y ’s b i g events. It will open with the YTA Fine Art Show at 1 p.m. Friday, March 11.

Guests can participate in Audience Choice Award voting and enjoy free wine, beer and lite bites.

The Contemporary Dance Showcase, also with Audience Choice Award voting, will begin at 2 p.m.

The art show and dance showcase will take place at Conroe venue, 202 Main St. (the venue’s name and address are the same). For those attending these events only, $15 includes admission to both.

YTA’s finale to the Fine Arts Weekend will be the Young Texas Poets Showcase at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 13, at the Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton St. The program will feature free wine, beer and “redneck hors d'oeuvres.” For those attending the poets showcase only, admission is $15.

The Fine Arts We e k e n d i s b e i n g organized by: * L u A n n e C a r t e r, director of the Contemporary Dance Showcase; * Dede Fox, director of the Young Texas Poets Showcase; and * J o s e p h S t a l e y,

hummus.

For a truly balanced experience mix in a colorful variety of items for finishing touches. Things like fresh or dried fruit, nuts, chocolates, and fresh herbs.

Other ideas are small clusters grapes, sliced strawberries, sweet gherkins, cornichons,

almonds, and chocolate truffles.

The options are endless with the addition of olives, pickled vegetables, nuts, rosemary sprig, etc.

Cooked options can also be added with small bites such as bruschetta, baconwrapped dates, and fried cheese.

curator of the Fine Art Invitational Show.

Gala proceeds are a major source of funding f o r t h e Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s M u s i c Competition, an Official Music Contest of the State of Texas, which provides performance, growth and career development opportunities for classical artists ages 18-30 (ages 20-32 for Voice) who are Te x a s r e s i d e n t s o r affiliated with a Texas music school. “ We ’ r e v e r y committed to our mission, which is to encourage excellence in our young Texas artists and to inspire their audiences,” Pokorski said. “This is our 37th Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s Music Competition. We have been very lucky. Our volunteers and donors have been so invested in our mission, and so have the professionals we’ve been fortunate enough to work with, including Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham and our judges.

There’s something about this mission that really speaks to people; it resonates with them.”

Young Texas Artists’ major sponsors this year include the City of Conroe, Carol and Dr. Douglas Aycock, Annette and Ken Hallock, Lana and Bill Hazlett and two anonymous donors.

About Young Texas Artists: Young Texas Artists, founded in 1983, is a oneof-a-kind nonprofit

presenter of music competitions and events, career development programs and cultural enrichment outreach. The nationally acclaimed Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s Music Competition and t h e Y TA C a r e e r Development Program provide professional guidance, mentoring and h i g h l y s o u g h t performance experience.

An Official Music Competition of the State of Texas, it is one of the few competitions in the nation with four performance divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. The YTA contest is open to classical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 for Voice), who are Texas residents or affiliated with a Texas music school.

Over the years, Young Texas Artists has helped p r o d u c e m a n y d i s t i n g u i s h e d professionals who have gone on to join orchestras, opera companies, universities and music schools around the world. youngtexasartists.org Affiliations: Young Texas Artists is a member of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Cultural Trust and Texans for the Arts.

Young Texas Artists, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization f o u n d e d a n d headquartered in Conroe, Montgomery County.

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Weekly Columns

Over Time, Markets Have Proved Positive And Resilient A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Over time, markets have proved positive and resilient When markets react, consider a broader historical perspective before changing your financial course.

Market volatility can often trigger emotional responses in investors, responses that can impact judgement and potentially affect long-term plans.

These periods of volatility are an opportunity to connect with your advisor, enabling me to act as a sounding board for your concerns. By talking about current events in light of your overall financial plan, I can provide reassuring perspective to help you stay the course or readjust if needed.

Pullbacks throughout history Pullbacks can make you want to pull up stakes and run – a reaction that’s often

a mistake, especially for long-term investors. The right knowledge and historical perspective can help us avoid making investment decisions based on emotion rather than strategy.

By looking at the market over a long period of time, we’re provided with a true testament of resiliency.

Each decline along the way felt terrible, and declines today feel just as uncomfortable. But when we track the overall growth the market has achieved, it’s clear that there are benefits to persistence, patience and commitment.

Remember: * The stock market is cyclical. * Yo u w i l l l i k e l y encounter numerous pullbacks and/or corrections as a long-term investor. * A study of the stock market shows its resilience. * In the long run, the

upturns have always been stronger than the downturns.

Stocks overcome bumps in the road Growth of $10,000 in the S&P 500 Source: Morningstar.

This chart is for illustrative p u r p o s e s o n l y. T h i s analysis does not include transaction costs, which could reduce an investor’s return. Growth of $10,000 in the S&P 500 1/31/40 12/31/21.

Staying invested through volatile times Timing the market is a near-impossible task. By staying invested, even through periods of volatility, investors can increase their chances of achieving higher returns.

Take a look at the chart below illustrating how missing even a few market days can impact overall returns. Over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 has

grown at an annualized rate o f 7 . 3 % . H o w e v e r, removing only the five best trading days over that 20year period would bring the index’s total growth down to 4.9%, and missing the 20 best trading days pulls its return to only 0.6%.

As of 12/31/21. Source: Raymond James Investment Strategy research.

This example is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of the performance of any investment. It does not reflect the impact of taxes, management fees, or sales charges.

Don’t inadvertently miss out on important recovery days by trying to time the market’s every movement. Instead, speak with me about how your long-term plan is positioned to weather shortterm volatility – and discuss whether temporary pullbacks are actually an opportunity to strategically

add to your portfolio.

Remember: * Generally, returns have been less volatile over longer holding periods. * Returns over time have been positive in most cases. * Even a few strong market days can significantly impact total returns. * Dollar-cost averaging can help take advantage of volatility.

Especially during declines, I can act as a sounding board for your concerns. By talking about current events in light of your overall financial plan, I can help provide reassuring perspective to help you stay the course and take advantage of any opportunities that tumultuous markets can present.

Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356

Past performance may not be indicative of future re s u l t s . T h e re i s n o assurance these trends will continue. The market value of securities fluctuates and you may incur a profit or a loss. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of capital. The S&P is a weighted, unmanaged index composed of 500 stocks believed to be a broad indicator of stock price movements. Investors cannot buy or invest directly in market indexes or averages. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dollar-cost averaging does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss. It involves continuous investment regardless of fluctuating price levels of such securities. Investors should consider their financial ability to continue purchases through periods of low price levels.

Pet Talk - How To Care For A Deaf Dog A Texas A&M expert explains the possible causes of hearing loss and when to seek help from a veterinarian.

B RYA N - C O L L E G E STATION — Whether they stand up straight or flop over, your dog’s ears help give your canine friend an amazing sense of hearing that plays a large role in hunting, playing and everyday life.

What are the implications, then, for a dog that is born deaf or loses its hearing?

D r. L o r i Te l l e r, a n associate professor at the Texas A&M University C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that dogs may experience hearing loss for a multitude of reasons.

Some dogs are born deaf or are predisposed to hearing loss because of their breed or a congenital issue.

“This can be the result of

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an inherited disease or a virus or toxin that the dog’s mother was exposed to while pregnant,” Teller said.

Typically, dogs with a white or merle coat are more prone to congenital deafness. Breeds such as dalmatians, bull terriers and Australian cattle dogs are also more prone to hearing loss conditions.

Because of that, “dogs

that are deaf because of an inherited condition should not be used for breeding,” Teller said.

In addition, while hearing loss is most common in senior dogs, it can occur for a multitude of reasons, ranging from chronic otitis (inflammation), infection, trauma, excessive ear wax, cancer, or persistent exposure to

very loud noises.

“If your dog’s hearing loss seems to have come about suddenly, then a veterinary exam is definitely warranted to check for evidence of trauma, infection, neoplasia (change to a tumor), or other potential problems," Teller said.

For dogs experiencing deafness caused by underlying disease, they may need to see their veterinarian more frequently than normally recommended.

If a dog is in the early stages of hearing loss, owners may notice that the pet is harder to wake up or tends to bark more frequently than usual.

“Your dog also may be experiencing some hearing issues if it is no longer responsive to sounds it previously responded to, such as a doorbell, vacuum cleaner, or can opener,” Teller said.

While hearing loss does drastically change a dog and owner’s life, it does not mean the ending of a wonderful relationship.

“Deaf dogs can lead normal lives with extra work and dedication by the owner,” Teller said.

Through obedience training, for example, dogs can learn hand signals in

replacement of the usual verbal commands.

In addition, because deaf dogs or those experiencing hearing loss may startle more frequently than those that can hear, owners should find ways to gently awaken or alert their dog; finding a safe place for the dog to sleep and eat away from potential startles can help avoid injury.

Outdoors, owners also should take extra precautions to keep the dog safe from moving vehicles and unknown animals, as they will be less aware of their surroundings than other dogs.

While it may not be an easy road, the loss of hearing does not necessarily limit a dog’s ability to live a full and happy life if its owners are dedicated and patient.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical S c i e n c e s , Te x a s A & M University. Stories can be found on the Pet Talk website. Suggestions for future topics may be d i r e c t e d t o e d itor@cvm.tamu.edu.

By Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Staff

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My Five Cents...

Robert A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 On February 24, 1836, William B. Travis penned his letter at the Alamo alerting the recipients that the garrison was surrounded, and the Texan Army was outnumbered by Santa Ana and the Mexican A r m y. T h e l e t t e r, a passionate plea for aid, would become one of the most well-known letters in American history. He famously signed the letter “Victory or Death.”

state: 1. Texas named top exporter among states

For the twentieth consecutive year, Texas has been named the top exporting state. According to data recently released by the US Census Bureau, Texas had more than $375.5 billion in exports last year, exceeding total exports in 2019 and 2020.

That puts Texas at more Here are five things exports than New York and happening around your California combined.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday Scattered showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Additionally, this is the ninth straight year Texas led the nation in tech exports. According to the Governor’s Office, exports support more than 1 million jobs in Texas. The state has a long history of creating a businessfriendly environment, facilitating a robust economy, and offering a talented workforce. These policies will foster continued success for the state.

community and have a s ig n if ican t eco n omic impact during construction. It’s estimated the project will produce $1.2 billion in economic activity during construction. I appreciate the company selecting Newton County to build the new manufacturing facility which will provide and support the growing market for renewable fuels. The economic impact of this project will benefit the community, 2. USA BioEnergy local businesses, and grow selects Newton County for o u r l o c a l a n d s t a t e new advanced biorefinery economic output.

USA BioEnergy announced it will build a $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier in southeast Texas near the Louisiana border. The biorefinery will convert one million tons of wood waste into 34 million gallons of premium clean burning transportation fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and renewable naptha. There are plans for a future expansion which would double the plant’s production capacity. The plant will also capture and sequester approximately 50 million metric tons of CO2 over the life of the biorefinery. It will create over 140 jobs in the

3. Rusk State Hospital rededication ceremony This week, the Rusk State Hospital lifted the final beam at the new 200bed state hospital on its campus. This is one of the first steps in the revitalization of the entire hospital.

The full renovation is scheduled to be completed sometime next year. The completion of the new state hospital building significantly impacts the overall function of the hospital.

I'm proud to support Rusk State Hospital and applaud them for the incredibly important work that they do. Rehabilitating Rusk State Hospital has been a priority of mine and the

Legislature for several years. Seeing that hard work come to fruition is very rewarding. This project will enhance access to mental health services in East Texas and affirms our commitment to being a leader in mental health care.

5. Special election for constitutional amendments set for May 7

This month, Governor Greg Abbott announced the special election for two constitutional amendments passed during the third special session last year.

4. Texas awarded $1.17 The special election will billion in global opioid take place on May 7, 2022. settlement The two amendments are: Texas and some of its largest counties were awarded $1.17 billion in opioid relief funds after a nationwide opioid settlement was reached.

Three large pharmaceutical distribution companies – McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen – signed a settlement agreement with 52 American states and territories that totaled $26 billion. The companies were accused of exacerbating the opioid crisis that has plagued the country over the past twenty years by overlooking the number of pills pharmacies ordered during that time. The funds will primarily go to opioid overdose treatment, prevention, and education over the next 18 years. The agreement also creates a tracking and reporting system across distributors.

PROPOSITION 1: The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.

PROPOSITION 2: The constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $25,000 to $40,000.

Secretary Scott Convenes First Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022 AUSTIN — In his capacity as Border Commerce Coordinator for the State of Texas, Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the first Border Trade Advisory C o m m i t t e e ( B TA C ) meeting of 2022 in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). BTAC is composed of public and private sector stakeholders from throughout the TexasMexico border region who work collaboratively to advance solutions to crossborder infrastructure challenges that facilitate safe, secure and efficient international commerce.

Secretary Scott convenes the first 2022 Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2022.

O f f i c e o f t h e Te x a s Secretary of State, 2/24/2022

Secretary Scott heard presentations from TxDOT staff and engineers on acute traffic safety issues and trends in the Texas-Mexico border region and beyond, highlighting the need for local and regional transportation authorities to work collaboratively to address the unique transportation safety challenges they face.

"What works in El Paso might not work in Laredo or the Rio Grande Valley. It simply cannot be a 'onesize-fits-all' approach - it must be tailored to each of your local communities," Secretary Scott said. "We must gain a better understanding of the specific safety needs, conditions and challenges of each region throughout our sprawling b o r d e r w i t h M e x i c o . U l t i m a t e l y, efficiency and safety should go hand-in-hand, and I thank everyone for their

input on how to accomplish our collective goal of improving our cross-border trade operations throughout the Texas-Mexico border region."

TxDOT staff also presented an overview of Phase II of the Border Trade Master Plan, approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in March 2021, which includes key policy, program and project recommendations to support local, state and federal officials from the U.S. and Mexico for improving operational efficiency in facilitating the movement of commercial traffic across Texas' 28 land border crossings with Mexico. The Master Plan includes: * 22 policy recommendations to advance borderwide transportation goals; * 153 program recom-

mendations to address Texas-Mexico transportation infrastructure needs; and * 661 targeted, locationspecific project recommendations to achieve policy objectives, with a combined estimated cost of $37.4 billion “We have a great road map for continued success, and now we can focus on securing the necessary funding to make the projects identified in the Master Plan a reality," Secretary Scott said. "The Committee's input in these conversations is absolutely vital to finding solutions to address outstanding problems that impede the safe and efficient facilitation of cross-border commerce b e t w e e n Te x a s a n d Mexico."

Arrest Made On Walker County Warrants For Timber Fraud HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators arrested Philip Eugene McKenzie, Jr, 60, of Magnolia, Texas on two counts of Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud in Montgomery County on February 24, 2022.

“Mr. McKenzie had timber harvest agreements with two Walker County landowners and failed to pay them for the timber that was harvested from their property,” said Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Criminal Investigator Josh Mizrany.

The charges are State Jail Felonies which can lead to up to two years in jail and fines up to $10,000.

In addition, McKenzie currently has a pending charge of an Unauthorized

Timber Harvest in Montgomery County.

“With this pattern of criminal behavior, I would not be surprised if there are more Texas landowners who have fallen victim to Mr. McKenzie’s alleged fraud,” said Mizrany. “I encourage anyone who may have had a timber harvest agreement with this individual to come forward.”

Landowners who suspect timber theft or suspicious timber sale agreements, should call the Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Timber Theft Hotline at 1-800-364-3470.

Timber theft can take a variety of forms – from harvesting timber without the landowner’s knowledge or consent, to entering into a formal agreement and not paying them the full

purchase price and even stealing timber from logging companies.

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 1-800-364-3470.

The Texas 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 resources code to justice.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

The words we use are so important as we minister to our friends and family. I talk to many who know that God and Jesus direct them in all of life’s matters that come up each day. If we are truly following an abundant life, our heart and mind is always turned toward heaven.

Perhaps you have come to a point in life where you were, in the past, working or teaching with numbers of people e a c h d a y. T h e n t h e pandemic came. Suddenly, jobs and stores were closed. Work and

LIVING A LIFE OF TRUTH IN A FALLEN WORLD schools were closed.

Families became more close and had more time to communicate. Then we had more time for talking and reading our Bibles.

I have learned to praise God in all things.

Here are some things of truth David found to praise God for: “Praise the Lord!

I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart…

Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.

Splendid and majestic is His work, and His

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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

righteousness endures forever. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.”

Psalm 111; 1-3 and 10.

One question: Who do we have to pattern our life after? If your answer is Jesus, you’re right…Jesus. In His life and examples of showing us how to live in a true life here, He demonstrated many ways we could be a blessing to our loved ones and friends. There

was only one story Jesus told that truly puzzled me for a long time. It’s written in the book of Romans by Paul. He tells the people how to act, live, and speak to those who didn’t know Jesus in those times. This is what Paul told them: “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals his head.”

Romans 12: 20.

I did understand the first part about giving someone a drink, but the rest didn’t seem like 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

would be a “nice” thing to pour coals on top of anyone’s head! So in further study, I found the answer. The “burning coals” were used for cooking meals inside the tent or home the people lived in. So when they finished their meals, to be nice to a neighbor, they would carry the already hot coals on their head so the neighbor wouldn’t have to burn coals for a meal for their family. The coals were given as a “nice” action to someone who would turn an enemy into a friend. So our kindness

of just feeding and giving him a drink would be a very good deed, and he would no longer be an enemy.

As we see a war going on, we must pray for God to move on the hearts of the ones bringing the war to innocent people. That’s what the Lord would want us to do. Pray for the one who started the war to have a great “change of heart” and realize what he’s doing is not the right thing to do to other innocent people.

God hears ALL our PRAYERS!

Pastors Sean & Lori Hollow, Conroe, 936Jo Cook 756-8831 The Grace ChrisPRESBYTERIN tian Outreach Center First Presbyterian 25293 Tisdale Road, Church of Conroe Dobbin, Texas 2727 N. Loop 336 936-689-3141 West Mt. Pleasent Baptist Conroe, Texas 936Church 756-8884 FM 149 N., MontSun. 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 olidated.net Pastor Cary Smith Web: Covenant Felloship 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

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!

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland

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

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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 20-1215887-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: 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 TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in TEX. UTIL. CODE) and 16 Tex. Admin.

Code § 25.235(b), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 22, 2022, a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas' retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission's approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates.

Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2022 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915.

The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows:

The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas' annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $71.5 million, or 11.8% on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective August 2021, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 9.7% annually, or $3.35 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. These changes will be subject to final review by the commission in the electric utility's next reconciliation. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2022 through August 2022.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call (866) 981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. Persons may also email tcr@entergy.com with questions or to request more information.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 53255 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request.

Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission's website can be found here: https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/New_PUC_Web_Filer_Presentation.pdf.

Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc.texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission's Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/.

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FC# 8294.00154 APN: R320459 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 25, 2010, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust in the amount of $472,500.00 was executed by Carol L. Coleman, unmarried as trustor(s) in favor of MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and was recorded on October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010097039, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary” or “HUD”), pursuant to the following assignments: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., in favor of CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY dated August 6, 2012, recorded on September 4, 2012, as Instrument No. 2012085219, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated March 31, 2017, recorded on April 11, 2017, as Instrument No. 2017029377, in the Office of the Recorder of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS the entire amount delinquent as of December 31, 2022, is $433,940.00; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single-Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B (the “Act”), and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday April 5, 2022, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM local time, all real and private property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF A UNIT DEVELOPMENT THE WOODLANDS WINDSOR LAKES SEC. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET U, SHEET 18 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Purportedly known as: 35 W VICTORY LAKE DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77384 The sale, which will begin at the earliest time stated above or within three hours after that time, will be held at: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, In Conroe, TX Unless The Date Of Sale Falls On An Official County Holiday Or When A County Emergency, Including Issuance Of A State Or Local Disaster Declaration Impedes Or Prohibits Use Of Suite 402 At 501 N. Thompson, Conroe TX, Then It Will Take Place At The Montgomery County Courthouse Steps At 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX Or As Designated By The County Commissioner's Office. Per the Secretary, the estimated opening bid will be $440,032.00 There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary's estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $44,004.00. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $44,004.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for worthy cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to Nemovi Law Group, APC. We will accept certified, or cashier's checks made payable to the bidder and endorsed to Nemovi Law Group, APC if accompanied by a notarized power of attorney or other notarized authorization authorizing Nemovi Law Group, APC to deposit the check into the firm's trust account on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment.

All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred because of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner, or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 939-0772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 8294.00154.

Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, APC and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained online or by phone. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Assert and protect your rights as a member of the armed forces of the United States. If you or your spouse is serving on active military duty, including active military duty as a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, please send written notice of the active-duty military service to the sender of this notice immediately. Date: February 7, 2022 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, APC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 585-7077 Sales Info (916) 939-0772 Published Dates: February 16, 23 and March 2, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at County Line Impound located at 15695 HWY 59, Splendora, TX 77372, 281-689-1125 on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 8:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #44 77-9A. Published Date: March 2, 2002

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at Humble Towing impound located at 24672 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357, 281-354-8697 on Tuesday, March 8, 2022@ 10:00am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: March 2, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Floyd Everitt Alsobrook, Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42461-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Karen Lemke.

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.

Karen Lemke, Representative, Estate of Floyd Everitt Alsobrook c/o: Dan Bayless, Attorney at Law 106 W. Houston Cleveland, Texas 77327 DATED the 18th day of February, 2022. /s/ Dan Bayless Dan Bayless Attorney for Karen Lemke State Bar No.: 24003283 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 Telephone: (281) 592-6400 Facsimile: (281) 592-6413 E-mail: danbaylesslaw@gmail.com Published Date: March 2, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting.

6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Published Date: March 2, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 21-42329-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Diane Louise Roberts, formerly known as Diane Louise Gibson, Deceased.

NOTICE TO OWNER & LIENHOLDER NEW CANEY IMPOUND & SERVICES LLC 23643 ROBERTS RD STE. 100 NEW CANEY, TX 77357 713-467-6863 TDLR VSF Lic. No. 00655936VSF WHITE 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 VIN# 1GC1YNEY5MF271549 TOTAL CHARGES $666.47 Published Date: March 2, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jeffrey P. Hollier, Deceased, were issued on the 17th day of February 2022, in Cause No. 21-42212-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Susan F. Hollier.

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: Robin L. Apostolakis Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 25th day of February 2022.

By: /s/Robin L. Apostolakis Robin L. Apostolakis State Bar No. 24045416 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250

www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: March 2, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 22-42619-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL STEVEN C EARL PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE TX 77305 SUITE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RICHARD C. SMITH, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Nancy Christine Weiner, 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 16, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42619-P The style being: ESTATE OF: RICHARD C. SMITH The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 17th day of February, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 2/17/2022 4:06:19 PM Published Date: March 2, 2022

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Diane Louise Roberts, formerly known as Diane Louise Gibson, were issued on February 23, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42329P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Paul B. Ordonio as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Diane Louise Roberts, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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 this 28th day of February, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Paul B. Ordonio, Independent Executor for the Estate of Diane Louise Roberts State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: March 2, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION UNDER TEXAS ESTATES CODE 401.003 22-42668-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR SUITE 590 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77381 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: ALLAN BENDEKE BISHOP, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Under Texas Estates Code 401.003 filed by John Douglas Bishop, 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 25, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42668-P The style being: ESTATE OF: ALLAN BENDEKE BISHOP 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 25th day of February, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 2/25/2022 4:34:49 PM Published Date: March 2, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 22-42616-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL M A WALKER, Ill PO BOX959 314COCHRAN CONROE TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JERRY LEO WALKER, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Jerry Leo Walker, Jr., 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 16, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42616-P The style being: ESTATE OF: JERRY LEO WALKER The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 17th day of February, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 2l17/2022 10:12:47 AM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: March 2, 2022

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Community New Walden Fire Station Montgomery County Emergency Service District #2/ MFD (MCESD#2/MFD) has recently secured land in Walden Montgomery County Emergency Service District #2/ MFD (MCESD#2/MFD) has recently secured land in Walden to construct a new fire station.

MCESD#2/MFD wants to express our appreciation to a few of the people and organizations who assisted in this 5 year project of acquiring land.

Thanks to the Board of both MUD 8 and MUD 9, General Managers Scott Sustman and Rusty Denner, and our architect Ricardo Martinez.

MCESD#2/MFD and MUD realized a few structural issues with the current fire station and have realized the best option would be to rebuild

on current site or move l o c a t i o n s .

MCESD#2/MFD, MUD , and Walden CIA all agreed that the best service for the area would mean the fire station needed to stay in the Walden subdivision. All parties worked for a while and weighed all different options and finally agreed the best option would be some property that the Wa l d e n C I A o w n e d .

There was quite a bit of resurveying and replatting that had to take place to allow this to occur. With COVID and a few other set backs, this was finally accomplished within the last few weeks.

The advantage of a new piece of property to build on allows the

emergency responders to stay at the current location until the new facility is built.

There were very limited options in the Walden subdivision for a temporary fire station to be placed while the old station demolished and a new one constructed. The new station will be at the corner of Emerson and Walden Road, right across the street from the current one.

We l o o k f o r w a r d t o constructing a new fire station to best serve the citizens of the Walden peninsula. We are hoping to start construction sometime around July 2022 and completion around July 2023.

We welcome all citizens to visit any of our 5 stations.

T h e Wa l d e n station responds to over 1000 calls a year. Most of the incidents are EMS related, but they also respond to MVA, fires, alarm calls, and a multitude of service calls.

The

station is currently staffed District #2 Board Treasurer Burt Green – CommisJames Sibley- President with 4 fire fighter / EMT 24 M i k e M a s o n Vi c e sioner hours a day.

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