Montgomery County News, March 9, 2022

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Texas Dynamic Duo Weekly Article by Mark Hooker Gas Prices

(March 7, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 44.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 61.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.21/g 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 $4.75/g, a difference of $2.06/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.69/g while the highest was $4.75/g, a difference of $2.06/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 46.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.06/g today. The national average is up 61.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.29/g 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: March 7, 2021: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.77/g) March 7, 2020: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) March 7, 2019: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g) March 7, 2018: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.53/g) March 7, 2017: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g) March 7, 2016: $1.59/g (U.S. Average: $1.81/g) March 7, 2015: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g) March 7, 2014: $3.23/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g) March 7, 2013: $3.57/g (U.S. Average: $3.72/g) March 7, 2012: $3.59/g (U.S. Average: $3.76/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.75/g, up 47.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.28/g.

San Antonio- $3.61/g, up 34.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.26/g.

Austin- $3.69/g, up 43.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.26/g.

“There are few words to describe the unprecedented rise in gasoline prices over the last week, with massive spikes coast to coast in both gasoline and diesel prices, as oil prices jump to their highest since 2008. Forget the $4 per gallon mark, the nation will soon set new all-time record highs and we could push closer to a national average of $4.50/gal.

California could be heading for $5.50 per gallon with more stations charging $6 and beyond," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "We've never been in this situation before, with this level of uncertainty. As we lose a major global producer under the weight of deserving bipartisan sanctions for invading a sovereign country, the cost is high. Americans will be feeling the pain of the rise in prices for quite some time, with little good news foreseen."

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If you recognize the names Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford, it’s for good reason. This version of High School Bass Fishing’s “Dynamic Duo” are definitely leaving a legacy.

In previous articles you learned that Fallon and Wyatt are former Anglers of the Year in the highly competitive Texas High School Bass Association, as well as being an integral part of the success of the MISD Fishing Team. They, along with a handful of other MISD Fishing Team members decided to dip their toes in another High School circuit this past Saturday, as the Bass Federation held a

tournament for High School Anglers on Lake Conroe.

Fallon and Wyatt not only dipped their toes in, they went fully submerged, as they blew away the field with an outstanding limit weighing over 25 pounds.

Captained by “Local Legend” Julian Clepper, Fallon and Wyatt had a strong day, culling up many times for their final five. Julian said that the pair fished “flawlessly,” and went on to say that “they were looking at them with their Hobie Sightmasters.” He went on to indicate that “soft plastic creature baits played a big role.”

Knowing Fallon and Wyatt, I’m sure that meant they had Strike King Rage Craws rigged on St. Croix Rods!

Also doing well for MISD, securing 2nd place were Cade Lipham and Will Collora. These Lake Creek Seniors brought a 5 fish limit to the scales that weighed in at 17.15 pounds. Will stated “that we were primarily Bed Fishing, with a Strike King Rage Menace doing most of the damage for us.”

The big fish of the tournament was caught by the Team of Preston Burch

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SHSU School of Nursing Honored with Volunteer Service Award

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The Sam Houston State with the Volunteer Service service award honors an service at the Food Bank.

U n i v e r s i t y S c h o o l o f Award by the Montgomery o r g a n i z a t i o n f o r i t s See SHSU, page 2 Nursing has been honored County Food Bank. This i n v a l u a b l e v o l u n t e e r

The Art Dash Party returns Friday, April 8th As a prelude to the Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Art Dash Party presented by The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy is sure to dazzle art aficionados.

The Woodlands, TX – A dashingly elegant evening of celebrating art in abundance will take place on Friday, April 8th with the Art Dash Party, presented by The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy. As a prelude to the Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival set for the weekend of April 9 & 10, the popular Art Dash Party will sparkle with a room of festival artists and art lovers from 6:00 pm to 10 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

The highlight of the evening is the exciting and always entertaining 60Second Art Dash, in which ticket holders have the opportunity to quickly dash to select a coveted original art piece donated by the festival’s fine artists. The party also features scrumptious light bites, adult beverages, and live acoustical music … presenting the perfect ambiance for festive mingling and power networking.

An original oil-on-metal triptych painting measuring four feet wide and six feet tall entitled “Celebrating Abundance” created by featured this year’s artist Guilloume will be live auctioned along with other exciting items. Funds raised at the Art Dash Party from the live auction and ticket sales will generously benefit T h e Wo o d l a n d s A r t s C o u n c i l ’s S t u d e n t A r t Scholarship Program.

Haley Garcia, chair of the Art Dash Party and board member of The Woodlands Arts Council, said, “We are anticipating a magical evening that is filled with celebrating a shared appreciation of art and its impact on our community.

We are so grateful for the generosity of The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy as our presenting sponsor of the party. The evening will present a truly whimsical and memorable experience for guests and our festival artists.”

Party tickets are $150 each, and the 60-Second Art Dash tickets are $250 each.

Table sponsorships are available for $5,500 and provide many exciting perks. For more information, v i s i t www.thewoodlandsartscou ncil.org/events/2022/2022art-dash-party.

In addition to Fidelity Investments and The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, other generous

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Italian Wedding Soup Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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I’ve written about the satisfaction of bowl food at this time of year, but there’s another style of food that’s equally comforting in the winter: meatballs. After all, who doesn’t like a good meatball?

Meatballs come in all sizes—small, large, patties—with different types of protein (beef, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and even fish), while variations effortlessly veer away from “meat” to other star ingredients, such as pulses, beans, and grains. In other words, meatballs are versatile and universally pleasing to eat, appealing to most diets and preferences. They are also efficiently economical, a great way to stretch inexpensive ingredients, and they can be frozen or refrigerated for later use, which is ideal for an easy weeknight meal.

This soup recipe is a twofer. It’s a steaming bowl of comforting soup packed with turkey meatballs floating in a nourishing chicken broth. The recipe takes inspiration from

SHSU from page 1 will be presented in April at the 2022 Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Gala presented by Woodforest National Bank.

The relationship between the Sam Houston State School of Nursing and the Montgomery County Food Bank dates back to 2018 when the students began volunteering in order to fulfil their degree requirements. Over the years, the relationship has grown into something bigger than course credit with students committing their valuable free time to their volunteer work.

“Sam Houston State University School of Nursing played a significant role in the food bank’s record-breaking impact in 2021,” said Kristine Marlow, President and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. “The students’ steadfast passion and servant hearts allowed Montgomery County Food Bank to remain a lifeline to those facing hunger in our county during a very uncertain time. I am so grateful to each of them for volunteering their time with us, and I look forward to honoring the School of Nursing at our Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Gala.”

Montgomery County Food Bank’s mission is to unite the community to fight hunger. In 2021, they were able to provide over 9.6 million nutritional meals through their vast network of over 70 partner pantries, local school districts, and community partners.

“In the height of the

an Italian wedding soup, a classic Italian American vegetable and meatball soup (and to be clear, the term “wedding” refers to the marriage of its ingredients, not the celebration of a romantic union).

There are numerous iterations of an Italian wedding soup. The meatballs can be made of chicken, turkey, beef, or pork, which mingle with diced aromatics, such as onion, carrot, and celery. For extra substance, the soup sometimes includes pasta. In other words, how you make it is open to your interpretation, taste, and the contents of your refrigerator.

In this recipe, I’ve omitted the pasta and amped up the flavor of the broth and meatballs with copious amounts of cheese. While Parmesan is a popular go-to, I find that the salty sharpness of pecorino Romano adds more “oomph” and flavor to the meatballs. A hunk of cheese rind is added to the broth (a humble and effective no-waste technique to build flavor and body), which accentuates a cheesy-umami richness in an otherwise simple soup.

If you would like to add some pasta, try orzo or a small tubular pasta, such as ditalini—and note that you

may need to add more stock, since the pasta will absorb some as it cooks. If you don’t have homemade stock on hand, a good-quality store-bought chicken stock will easily stand in for a quick weeknight dinner.

Cheesy Turkey Meatball Soup Active Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes, plus chilling time Serves: 4 to 5, makes about 16 meatballs For the Meatballs * 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken) * 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs * 1/4 cup packed finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese * 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves * 1 large garlic clove, minced * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) * Vegetable oil For the Soup * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 large carrot, sliced * 1 celery stalk, diced * Kosher salt * 5 to 6 cups chicken stock * 1 (2-inch) chunk

Parmesan rind * 1 bay leaf * 1 teaspoon dried thyme * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 2 cups spinach leaves or coarsely chopped kale leaves * Grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese for sprinkling Combine the meatball ingredients (excluding oil) in a bowl and mix to blend. Form into 1-inch meatballs, flatten slightly, and place on a plate.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or soup pot. Add the meatballs in one layer without overcrowding, in batches if necessary. Brown on both sides, turning when they release easily from the pan, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel (they will finish cooking in the soup).

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are bright and tender, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring up any brown bits.

Add the stock, cheese, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Partially cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Add the meatballs and continue to cook until the

meatballs are fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in the greens and cook until wilted, 1 t o 2 m i n u t e s . Ta s t e f o r seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve with the cheese for sprinkling.

As an aside it’s good to know there is a difference between Parmesan and Pecorino Romano.

On the grand scale of cheeses, from Brie to Limburger, Pecorino and Parmesan can seem similar. Both are hard salty cheeses from Italy, and they’re both frequently in the mix with pasta. However, they’re not the same cheese.

If you lay a slice of Pecorino Romano next to a slice of Parmesan, you’ll notice some differences right away. Pecorino is whiter and slightly softer. Parmesan is more golden, and very hard and dry. Now take a taste.

Overall, Parmesan has a nuttier f l a v o r. T h e s u p e r - a g e d Parmesans can even have a hint of caramel flavor. Pecorino will be brighter, with grassier flavor and sharp saltiness.

These differences are a result of different production methods.

Parmesan is made from cow’s milk. It must be aged for at least 12 months. The aging process helps create the nutty,

pandemic, while Sam Houston State University’s School of Nursing students worked tirelessly on the frontlines of healthcare within our community, they also reaffirmed their dedication to the food bank by continuing to volunteer onsite,” said Andrea R i c h a r d s o n , Vo l u n t e e r Services Manager at Montgomery County Food Bank.?“We are so fortunate to count on the students’ high spirits and service on a regular basis.”

Linda James, clinical associate professor for the School of Nursing, says the Montgomery County Food Bank has been very thankful for the service of SHSU students, faculty and staff. She sees this partnership as a growth opportunity for all involved.

fruits and vegetables, which emphasizes the importance of sustainability and promotes healthy food choices. Nursing student, Bailey Welcome, shared her experience.

“I volunteered in the produce rescue center at the Montgomery County Food Bank. I expected to just go into my shift, quickly inspect donated products and be done, but by the end of my shift I was blown away,” Welcome said. “We were able to keep 6,529 pounds of food that would go into the hands of 2,720 families in Montgomery County. Not only was this food going to families in need, but also children, who unfortunately, do not have the funds to buy lunch at school.”

This partnership was an easy collaboration because service to others is always front and center at SHSU, according to Director of the School of Nursing Devon Berry.

“We are always looking to score those triple wins: value for the student, value for our community, and value for the agencies we partner with,” Berry said.

“Our partnership with the Montgomery County Food Bank checks all three boxes and is an example of the best we have to offer as a serviceminded academic institution.”

The gala theme this year is “One For The Records,” in order to spotlight the recordbreaking work of the food bank, its volunteers, and community partners in 2020 and 2021. Their vision of a community where everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious food is possible through the support of volunteers and community

and corporate partners.

“We take pride in being able Montgomery County Food to honor those that got us Bank, visit their website. through the early stages of the pandemic.”

To learn more about how you can help the

“Initially, we started out serving and learning from the Food Bank but now we have a true partnership as together we have started thinking of ways to help college students who are food insecure,” James said.

“I almost always stay with the students to help sort food when they are there as a group. I hope that they see in me the love I have for helping those in need and spur them to volunteer with any organization to help fill a community need and create happiness for themselves.”

The food bank works in partnership with retailers and wholesalers to provide a solution for food waste by rescuing food that would otherwise go to the landfill.

As a part of their green initiatives program, they operate an onsite produce rescue center that allows them to distribute fresh

“We can’t do it alone. We need the community support, the volunteers and our partners,” Marlow said.

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Andrew caught the 7 pound 9 ounce Beauty on a soft plastic creature bait off of a

spawning bed as well.

The TBF Tournament Director Joey Bray reported that “100% of the Bass weighed in this High School event were released alive back into Lake Conroe.”

He also stated that “he and the Bass Federation thoroughly enjoyed their stay in Lake Conroe this week, and look forward to a return.”

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complex flavor that Parmesan is known for. This hard, crumbly cheese gets its name from the region in which it’s produced. True ParmigianoReggiano must be made in one of five provinces within Emilia-Romagna.

Parmesan cheese can be thinly sliced and served as an appetizer or grated over salads or pastas. Grated Parmesan can also be mixed into meatballs.

Basically, no matter what you sprinkle it on, it will add a pop of savory saltiness.

Pecorino, and its most f a m o u s f a m i l y m e m b e r, Pecorino Romano, is also a hard, salty cheese. At first glance, Pecorino may seem like Parmesan, but it’s far from identical. Pecorino Romano is made from sheep’s cheese, which gives it a more grassy and earthy flavor. Pecorino is also typically younger than Parmesan. The minimum aging requirement for Pecorino is only 5-8 months.

This creates a slightly more moist, greener tasting cheese.

Pecorino Romano is the star of cacio e pepe, where the tangy character it gets from s h e e p ’s c h e e s e h a s a n opportunity to shine. Pecorino also works well as a grating cheese and will be delicious over pasta and salads.

Team will be defending their Texas High School Bass Association C o n f e r e n c e Ti t l e t h i s Saturday March the 12th on Lake Conroe. The weigh in will be at the MISD Stadium beginning at 3:00 P.M., so come on out to support the young men and women that represent the community so well.

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Weekly Columns

February Market Review A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Domestic and emerging markets have seen continued volatility over the past few months.

February was no exception with the broad-market S&P 500 dipping into its first 10% correction in almost two years as geopolitical tensions intensified. The last week of February brought the somber news of escalating conflict in

Eastern Europe. I along with many of you, hope for a peaceful resolution soon without further loss of life.

Here’s what else we’re keeping an eye on: * While the conflict is troubling, the biggest financial impact is likely to be increased prices on commodities produced in the region, namely oil, natural gas, wheat, palladium and aluminum, which would weigh on consumer spending. * The Fed is expected to start raising short-term

interest rates in March and begin reducing its balance sheet later this year. * The crisis will weigh on a market already struggling with high inflation and the coming transition to tighter monetary policy.

The bottom line: A late rally helped the S&P 500 reverse some of its earlier losses for the month.

However, we expect to see more market turbulence over the next several months. Despite uncert a i n t y, g e o p o l i t i c a l

GOING HOG WILD

By Cheryl Conley

If you’re new to Texas or a city-dweller, you may not be familiar with feral hogs, also known as wild pigs. Growing up in South Dakota, I was used to seeing hogs being raised on farms but soon after moving to an

acreage near Houston, I became very familiar with feral hogs.

Pigs were first introduced to the United States as free-ranging livestock by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1539 when he

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landed at the Florida coast. Some of the pigs escaped and became feral.

Wild pigs are considered an invasive species and one of the most destructive and dangerous species in the USA. Invasive species have two main characteristics: they are non-native to the ecosystem and their existence causes or is likely to cause harm to the environment or human health. Wild pigs can be found in at least 35 states. Currently, the wild pig population in the USA is estimated to be over 6 million. Texas P a r k s a n d Wi l d l i f e estimate there are over 1.5 million in Texas making Texas the state with the highest population. Sows average

conflicts tend to create buying opportunities for long-term equity investors, who may want to strategically add positions in select sectors (e.g., materials, energy and financials).

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between five and six pigs per litter and have an average of 1.5 litters per year.

Hogs have four tusks, two on top and two on the

bottom, that are used for defense. The lower tusks are referred to as cutters. They’re very sharp at the tip and are used to tear into a rival or predator. The upper tusks are called whetters (taken from the word “whetstone”, a sharpening tool) because these tusks help to sharpen the lower tusks. They leave a path of destruction in their search for food.

Feral hogs will use their tusks, snouts and hooves to tear up the ground in search of food. They are omnivores They eat grubs, worms, roots, nuts and small insects. I’ve even read that they will kill and eat fawns. They are nocturnal so you may never see them but the

profit or a loss. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors and are subject to change. There is no assurance the trends mentioned will continue or that the forecasts discussed will be realized. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

Economic and market conditions are subject to change. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks. An investment cannot be made

in this index. Companies engaged in business related to a specific sector are subject to fierce competition and their products and services may be subject to rapid obsolescence. There are additional risks associated with investing in an individual sector, includi n g l i m i t e d diversification.Material prepared by Raymond James for use by its advisors.

damage they leave behind will let you know they’ve been there.

In addition to destroying fields and yards in search of food, wild pigs carry transmittable and zoonotic diseases. Some of them are rabies, swine brucellosis, and E. coli bacteria, Domestic pigs, humans, and pets can catch these wild hog diseases.

During the summer of 2021 I, as well as many of my neighbors, experienced firsthand the damage they can do. Our lawns looked like they had been recently plowed and my sprinkler system was damaged. This happened numerous times. I researched how

to get rid of them and came up empty handed.

One article I read said to remove their food source.

Well, I can’t remove my lawn! The article also said that pigs can be hunted. That’s wasn’t going to happen. The solution for me was to fence my yard. Ten thousand dollars later, the problem was resolved.

If you’re dealing with wild pigs, all I can say is that I feel your pain! They are indeed a nuisance.

THE PICTURE IS NOT THE AUTHOR’S YARD. IT’S JUST TO SHOW THE DAMAGE PIGS CAN DO.

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This Ain’t Our First Rodeo By: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and bull riding are just some of the many events you can catch at one of Texas’ many rodeos.

Recognized as the official sport of Texas, the history of rodeos in the Lone Star State dates much further back than its official proclamation by the Texas Legislature 25 years ago.

The Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexican settlers that first arrived in Texas came with horses and cattle, kicking off our state’s rich and deep roots in the livestock industry.

This new livestock led to the rise of ranchers and vaqueros, or cowboys.

After the Civil War, the Southwest became the hub for cattle drives, large ranches, and range cowboys which are now pillars of the celebrated culture we know today.

While overseeing their pastures and driving cattle, these cowboys earned their spurs learning how to rope, ride, and wrangle livestock. These tricks of the trade traveled throughout Te x a s , a n d c o w b o y s showcased these skills at

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 50.

Friday A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Breezy.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

local rodeos. The word “rodeo” came from a Spanish word meaning “round up,” an incredibly important activity where cattlemen gather their cattle to brand the new calves or move them to new pastures.

The first official rodeo took place in 1883 in Pecos, Texas. The Pecos Rodeo began as a competition for bragging rights between two cowboys duking it out to see who was the best in Texas. 140 years later, this renown rodeo continues to this day and attracts some serious competitors.

As more cowboys were crowned rodeo champions across the Lone Star State and the country, a unified effort to grab the reins and organize official competitions began. In 1936, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association established official rules to formalize the sport nationwide. By 1948, a determined group of women met in San Angelo,

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sential to the rodeo experience with numerous events such as saddle bronc riding and team roping. To date this rodeo has been one of the most watched on television, with over 8 million households tuning into the events.

Following the trailheads south from Mesquite, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo always rounds up quite a crowd. Previously known as the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition, this rodeo began in 1931 at the Texas State Hotel as a way to grow the area’s cattle industry. More than 90 years later, this event moved to the Astrodome, and it now takes place at the neighboring NRG Stadium which was specially built for rodeo and the NFL. Cowboys and rodeo enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy the annual kick-off rodeo parade, trail rides, and concerts from a variety of music genres.

The King of Country, George Strait, even

debuted at the Houston Rodeo as a newcomer to the country music scene way back in 1983.

This year, I had the honor to saddle up on a horse named Cinch and ride in the Houston Rodeo kick-off parade, as I have frequently done in the past.

Apart from living out my John Wayne dreams, it is a great chance to visit with Texans who support this great tradition that marks the start of the three weeklong event thanks to the help from over 35,000 volunteers. The Houston Rodeo also awards over $14 million to the bright minds of student cowboys and cowgirls across our state, with $1.4 million going towards Texas 4-H scholarships.

Regardless if you’re competing in the stock show and rodeo events or just wanting to horse around, I hope you find a chance to wrangle up your friends and family and rope them into going to the local rodeo this year.

Texas Senate Unanimously Joined Senator Paul Bettencourt on Texas Disinvestment of Russian

Investments Interim Charge Sent to Lieutenant Governor Patrick Entire Senate signs interim charge request to protect state assets by disinvestments due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Austin, TX – The Texas Senate has unanimously delivered a letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick requesting an interim charge to protect state assets due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 22, 2022. As the world has witnessed the Russian invasion of Ukraine over the past few days, ordered by the Russian Montgomery County News President Vladimir Putin, Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 there is concern that some assets of the State of Texas E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net might be at risk. The original letter was turned in Publisher: M. Ryan West Friday, February 25, 2022 Editor: Monte West by Senator Bettencourt. Due Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan to the severity of the West situation in Ukraine, Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Senator Bettencourt asked

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Texas with a mission to jump into the ring and create the Girls Rodeo Association, known now as the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. The Association became the United States’ first women’s sports organization and still remains as the oldest women’s professional sports organization in the country. These visionaries branded themselves as trailblazers for women in the rodeo arena. Today, the Association is the only rodeo organization governed entirely by women and they work year-round to host competitive events across the nation.

No one deserves the grand champion belt buckle more than Mesq u i t e , Te x a s . S i n c e Mesquite hosts the most rodeos in our state, the Texas Legislature declared Mesquite the official rodeo capital of Texas in 1993.

For over 60 years, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo has been quintes-

his colleagues to sign on to the letter.

"We must take steps to protect Texas Taxpayer Assets from Totalitarian Regimes that go to war on Democracies without reason or provocation, and could change investment rules at the snap of a finger," stated Senator Bettencourt.

In order to protect the state's investment assets and condemn this Russian Federation aggression, the following interim charge is proposed: "An interim charge to study the feasibility that calls for the state's comptroller to, "prepare and maintain, and provide to each state governmental entity, a list of all companies that invest in the Russian Federation."

The state's asset owners would be required to notify those companies of their inclusion on the list and give 90 days to divest their positions.

Senator Whitmire, the

Dean of the Senate, said,"It's time to set partisanship aside and unite to do everything we can to isolate Russia from any Texas economic ties."

T h e U . S . Tr e a s u r y Department has imposed sanctions and limited the financial capabilities of certain individuals, banks, and financial markets in the Russian Federation.

Following their countrywide attack, it is clear that the invasion not only imposes a risk to world stability, but also a potential risk of investment losses if a state government entity has funds currently invested in Russia or Russian Federation associated equities. The language in the Interim Charge Request mirrors the type language in Senate Bill 13 from the Regular Session which passed 28 to 3 dealing with financial company boycotts. Governor Abbott signed it on June 14, 2021. It became effective on

September 1, 2021.

"Because Texas was an Independent Republic, our Texan Hearts go out to those Ukrainians fighting for their freedom as Texans once did, especially on this day, March 2nd, Texas Independence Day," concluded Senator Bettencourt.

If those investments are not changed in 90 days, the state funds would be required to, "sell, redeem, divest, or withdraw all publicly traded securities of the company." The funds that would be subject to possible divestment include: Texas Teacher Retirement System, Texas County & District Retirem e n t S y s t e m , Te x a s Permanent School Fund, Texas Municipal Retirem e n t S y s t e m , Te x a s Employees Retirement System, Texas Emergency Services Retirement System, and UTIMCO.

U.S. National Average Price of Gasoline Hits New All-Time Record High March 07, 2022 Previous record of $4.10 per gallon set in 2008 has fallen as gas prices continue to rise BOSTON (March 7, 2022) -- The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. today broke the existing record, rewriting the all-time high to today’s $4.104 per gallon, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas. The previous all-time high was set back in 2008 at $4.103 per gallon, just ahead of the U.S. Great Recession and housing crisis. The national average price of diesel is also nearing a new record, now at $4.63 per gallon,

likely to break the record of $4.846 per gallon in the next two weeks.

In addition to setting a new all-time high, the national average is seeing its largest ever 7 day spike: 49.1 cents per gallon, eclipsing the 49.0 cent weekly rise after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Many gas price records have been broken due to Russia’s war on Ukraine, which has pushed Western countries to impose severe sanctions on Russia, curbing Russian exports of crude oil to the global market.

On Saturday, the U.S. national average gas price surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008, and Friday’s spike alone came close to

the record daily rise of 18 cents per gallon, increasing nearly 16 cents per gallon in one day. Diesel prices, however, did break records on Friday, as diesel soared to its largest daily gain ever: 22.2 cents per gallon, 6 cents higher than the previous record from 2013.

“Americans have never seen gasoline prices this high, nor have we seen the pace of increases so fast and furious. That combination makes this situation all the more remarkable and intense, with crippling sanctions on Russia curbing their flow of oil, leading to the massive spike in the price of all fuels: gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and more,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum

analysis at GasBuddy. “It’s a dire situation and won’t improve any time soon. The high prices are likely to stick around for not days or weeks, like they did in 2008, but months.

GasBuddy now expects the yearly national average to rise to its highest ever recorded.”

GasBuddy recommends drivers limit fuel consumption if possible, and to drive more fuel efficiently to help ease the strain on oil supply and potentially lessen the intensity of future price increases. Motorists should also shop around for gas prices and sign up for fuel rewards programs and pay cards, like Pay with GasBuddy, which can save drivers up to 25¢ per gallon.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

I know this one thing about Americans. We like to work. From the very beginning, we had the “work ethic” of strength for the formation of a free country to be able to worship God freely. And we hope and pray it remains that way.

As our country grew, we set good laws in place that would help in that endeavor to work and worship as we desired. Those laws still stand today.

I’m reading and hearing about revivals which are breaking out in various small places

WORKING FOR GOD IN OUR LIFE AND FOR OTHERS like California and in the Niagara Falls area.

There may be other ones in our other states, also.

I do know God is after hearts in those who love Him and are called according to His purposes.

This “church” thing all began after the Lord Jesus came to the earth and began to train His disciples to give all humanity the way to go to, and remain in, heaven forever. Revivals even now, may burst out periodically, to spread in many towns and states. They can be

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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

take courage; I have overcome the world.”

John 16: 32 – 33.

These words of Jesus are for all the world in this day of the war taking place in Ukraine.

I pray for God to raise up an army of prayer warriors for the people in Ukraine and surrounding nations so that no more blood will be shed. Our hearts are hurt and tears are shed for all their people. We will continue to pray for this war to stop.

carried out in churches, under large tents in open fields, or even in home meetings. When the Spirit of the Living God begins to move in our hearts, people respond and don’t want to leave that gathering. It truly “revives” us to know G o d b e t t e r, a n d i t excites our hearts in more of the desire to share Jesus with others!

God is always looking for those who will hear His voice and obey His calling. Here is a reminder from God found in Second Chronicles:

“If My people who are called

by My name will humble themselves; and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Second Chronicles 7: 14.

There are times when evil seems to prosper and win over good. So the more we turn to God for help and for answers, He will strengthen us to endure and find the way out.

And when we are

helped by the LORD, then we can turn and help our brothers and sisters.

It was almost time for Jesus’ trial and death, we He was telling His disciples this: “Behold, an hour is coming and has already come for you to be scattered, each to his own home and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but

77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Www.mumctex.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship

Wed: 6:30 p.m.

RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

Hollow, Conroe, 936Pastors Sean & Lori 756-8831 Jo Cook The Grace ChrisPRESBYTERIN tian Outreach Center First Presbyterian 25293 Tisdale Road, Church of Conroe Dobbin, Texas 2727 N. Loop 336 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist West Conroe, Texas 936Church FM 149 N., Mont756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 gomery, 936-449-6807 Sun Sch 10:00 The Church @ Lake Nursery provided Conroe Church of Christ in 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery Montgomery, TX 301 Pond Street, 77316 Montgomery, TX. 936-588-4975 Sunday Bible Class www.lakechurch.com 9:30 am Sunday worship @ Worship - 10:30 am 10:00 a.m. Wed. and 6:00 pm activites 6:30-8pm Wednesday - 7:00 North Shore Church pm 10 am Worship Phone: 936-582Service 4855 18501 Fm1097 West Email: @ the Bentwater West cofcmontgomery@cons Gate Entrance 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: Revival March 27, 6:00 PM and March 28-29 at 7:00 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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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 OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on January 26, 2022 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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DAVIS, RONALD GENE, ET AL

in Cause# 19-04-05945 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 1st day of March, 2022, which is the first Tuesday of said month, through online bidding at https://montgomerv.texas.real foreclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's court of MONTGOMERY County pursuant to Section 34.0l(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0082660100400 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 2.110 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALSO CALLED 2.109 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE J.W. FLOUMEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 775, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 112.09 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO JO ANNE KEELING, TRUSTEE BY DEED DATED AUGUST 8, 1978, AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 7833728, IN THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SAID 2.109 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN INSTRUMENT FILED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 7902031, SAID TRACT ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 4, RED OAKS 2, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MB SERIAL# N224018A, TITLE# 00848782, LABEL# TEX0559412, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on February 2, 2022 as the property of RONALD GENE DA VIS THOMAS C. BOYKIN to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,205.31, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 10 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON February 2, 2022 @ 12:34pm, /s/ Chris Jones Chris Jones CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /S/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8520 Published Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2022 Notice to Creditors Cause Number 21-42276-P On the 17th day of February, 2022, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Linda Elizabeth Bryant, Deceased, were issued to Odis Lee Bryant, Independent Executrix by the Probate Court# 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, in Cause number 21-42276-P pending upon the docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said Estate, which is currently being administered, are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is Keith C. Cartwright, Attorney for Odis Lee Bryant, whose address is 14729 Highway 105 West, Suite 120, Montgomery, Texas 77356. Telephone: (936) 703 5186. Fax: (936) 703 5187 DATED the 7th day of March, 2022 /s/ Keith C. Cartwright Keith C. Cartwright, Attorney State Bar Card No. 03943050 14729 Highway 105 West, Suite 120 Montgomery, Texas 77356 Telephone: (936) 703-5186 Facsimile: (936) 703-5187 Email: kcc77055@att.net Attorney for Odis Lee Bryant Publication Date: March 9, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 20-03-03877CV in a Judgement rendered on the 6TH day of November, 2020, where as in Style Clear Creek Forest Sec 11, Plaintiff against Jason L. Nelson and Sommer L. Sebastian, both Jointly and Severally, Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of February, 2022 at 10: 28 o'clock a.m. levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOTS ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (115), ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN (114), ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN (117), LOTS ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) OF CLEAR CREEK FOREST SECTION ELEVEN (11) A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C SHEET 6A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") ALSO KNOWN AS 211 RAIN LILY ST., MAGNOLIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX 77355; And on the 1st day of March, 2022, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.; which is the first Tuesday of said month, in the Commissioner's Courtroom located at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Jason L. Nelson and Sommer L. Sebastian, both Jointly and Severally, Defendant in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of Clear Creek Forest Sec 11.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 2nd day of February, 2022, DATED this 3rd day of February, 2022; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas. /s/ Chris Jones Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8520 Published Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2022

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable COUNTY COURT LAW #2 of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 21-05-07053 in a Judgement rendered on the 215T day of July, 2021, where as in Style Chad Jolley and Amy Jolley, Plaintiff against Brandon Russell, both Jointly and Severally, Defendant, I did on the 14th day of February, 2022 at 9:55 o'clock a.m. levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A0177-DAWSON GAMBLE, TRACT 11-B, 11-D, ACRES 3 (THE "PROPERTY") ALSO KNOWN AS 31903 NICHOLS SAWMILL ROAD, MAGNOLIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX 77355; And on the 5TH day of April, 2022, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.; which is the first Tuesday of said month, in the Commissioner's Courtroom located at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Brandon Russell, both Jointly and Severally, Defendant in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of Chad Jolley and Amy Jolley.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 13th day of January, 2022, DATED this 14th day of February, 2022; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas. /s/ Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /S/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick -#8520 Published Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Claude John Roche, Deceased, were issued on January 06, 2022, in Cause No. 21-41956-P, pending in the County Court at Law 2, of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate being administered are hereby required to present same within the time prescribed by law.

Claims should be addressed in care of “Representative, Estate of Claude John Roche, Deceased” and may be presented to the attorney for the Estate at the following address: William Rice Attorney at Law PO Box 596 Hockley, Texas 77447 Signed February 15, 2022.

William Rice, Attorney PO Box 596 Hockley, Texas Telephone: 281-356-4474 State Bar No.: 24003382 ATTORNEYS FOR John David Roche Published Date: March 9, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 21-41744-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ANDREW J BOLTON PO BOX 959 21 WATERWAY AVENUE SUITE 300 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY DUANE WEBSTER, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Lynda Lea Bedwell, 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 August 30, 2021.

The file number of said matter being: 21-41744-P The style being: ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY DUANE WEBSTER 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 18th day of October, 2021.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Sandy Faught 10/18/2021 2:24:51 PM Sandy Faught, Deputy Clerk Published Date: March 9, 2022

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICANT, STACEY FUDGE UPCHURCH'S APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF INTESTATE ESTATE AND LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 21-41070-P CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL PO BOX959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD JOHN ETHAN CURRIER 12777 JONES RD., STE 165 HOUSTON TX 77070 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: GEORGE MACK UPCHURCH, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Applicant, Stacey Fudge Upchurch's Application for Independent Administration of Intestate Estate and Letters of Independent Administration filed by Stacey Fudge Upchurch, 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 September 01, 2021.

The file number of said matter being: 21-41070-P The style being: ESTATE OF: GEORGE MACK UPCHURCH 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 8:56”10 AM Published Date: March 9, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP WITHOUT A NECESSITY OF ADMINISTRATION 22-42718-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL JAMES H STILWELL PO 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: ELAINE ANNA WOJNER, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship without a Necessity of Administration filed by Eric Henry Wojner, 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 March 03, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42718-P The style being: ESTATE OF: ELAINE ANNA WOJNER 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 4th day of March, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Danielle McDaris 3/4/2022 12:49:54 PM Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk Published Date: March 9, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP WITHOUT A NECESSITY OF ADMINISTRATION 22-42717-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL JAMES H STILWELL PO 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: HENRY B. WOJNER, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship without a Necessity of Administration filed by Eric Henry Wojner, 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 March 03, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42717-P

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STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GUYRON BRANTLEY LAYCOCK Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of GUYRON BRANTLEY LAYCOCK, Deceased, were issued on March 3, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42430-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to PATRICK ARTHUR LAYCOCK, Independent Executor. The address for mailing of claims is: PATRICK ARTHUR LAYCOCK, Independent Executor c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 3rd day of March 2022. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for PATRICK ARTHUR LAYCOCK, Independent Executor Published Date: March 9, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION - SECOND AMENDED APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF COPY OF WILL AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION 22-42401-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CASE MARK TURNBULL ROBERT A. MARKOWITZ PO BOX 595 18735 WEST COOL BREEZE CONROE TX 77305 MONTGOMERY TX 77356 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES WAYNE DUNN, DECEASED GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the - SECOND AMENDED APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF COPY OF WILL AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION filed by Larry Hoff, 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 04, 2022.

The file number of said matter being 22-42401-P. The style being ESTATE OF: CHARLES WAYNE DUNN. The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: - Second Amended Application for Probate of Copy of Will and Issuance of Letters of Administration. Application is not accompanied by the original will.

Notice to any person who is interested in the estate: You are notified that you may appear at the time stated in the citation to contest the application.

Given under my hand and seal of said Court, in Conroe, Texas the on this the 4th day of March, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Sandy Faught 3/4/2022 2:04:19 PM Sandy Faught, Deputy Clerk Published Date: March 9, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Karen Lynn McCloskey Taylor, Deceased, were issued on March 3, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42412-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Sandra Childers a/k/a Sandy Childers.

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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301.

DATED the 2nd day of March, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Sandra Childers a/k/a Sandy Childers State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: March 9, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GWENDOLYN FUQUA DEAL, Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2022, in Cause No.21-42,270-P, pending In the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: HARRY LAVELLE DEAL. Claims may be presented In care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of GWENDOLYN FUQUA DEAL, Deceased c/o M.A. Walker, Ill 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 2nd day of March, 2022. /s/ M. A. Walker M. A. Walker, Attorney for HARRY LAVELLE DEAL Published Date: March 9, 2022

The style being: ESTATE OF: HENRY B. WOJNER 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.

NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2007 Lexus GS 350: VIN# JTHCE96S570004078; LP 2706122 (TX) BLUE in color GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 4th day of Towed on 10/16/2021 from 26820 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357 March, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK 2015 Har ley Davidson Street 500: No Plate: VIN# MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 1HD4NAA10FC511469 /s/ Danielle McDaris 3/4/2022 11:26:50 PM Towed on 09/09/2021 from 20824 FM 1485 Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk Published Date: March 9, 2022 The item is being stored at District 3 Impound #1, 24704 Loop 494 #A, Porter, TX 77365 {832) 777-8688 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: March 9, 2022

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NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2018 Znen Moped: VIN#: LSYTCKAVXJ1159212: Black in color The item is being stored at Gateway Towing & Recovery, 23240 E, Community Drive, New Caney, TX 77357 (281) 797-3207 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: March 9, 2022

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Community “THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE TEXAS FLAG” PROGRAM During the recent meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, held at the Carriage Inn in Conroe, Pat Spackey and her husband Ted presented their “Heritage and History of the Texas Flag” program highlighting Montgomery Texas “The Birthplace of the Texas Flag”! Spackey is a proud descendant of Dr. Charles B. Stewart of Montgomery who served Texas as the First Secretary of State, first to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence; was a member of three Texas Legislatures, and is credited with designing the Lone Star Flag of Texas. Spackey is also State Chair of the TXDAR

Texas Flag Committee, and shares her program to numerous chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, in addition to speaking to History o rg a n i z a t i o n , s c h o o l children, church groups and civic organizations.

Members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter pictured are also members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and are proud to serve in the Heritage Trails chapter, NSDAR; Coushatti Trace Chapter, NSDAR; and L a d y Wa s h i n g t o n Photo: L to R: FRONT: Jenny Lehr (President of the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter); Pat Spackey (Vice Chapter, NSDAR. President and Program Speaker); Shelly Lane (Past President). Back Row: Danean Myers (Registrar); Barbara Eddleman; Julia Cartwright; Christine Schoech; Cozette Woodliff; Janice Cain; Cheryl Bolt (Secretary/Treasurer); and Paula Dossett (Charles B. Stewart Chapter, Children of the Republic of Texas sponsor.)

The Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas, Welcome New Members The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis chapter in Montgomery Texas were thrilled to install two new members into their chapter during their recent meeting held at the Carriage Inn in Conroe.

Due to the outstanding job done by Registrar Danean Myers, the chapter has grown greatly with the

installation of many new members and will install three additional members during their next meeting.

For information on membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel H a r t D a v i s C h a p t e r, contact Registrar Danean M y e r s a t danean.myers1@gmail.co m or President Jenny Lehr

at lehdrt@gmail.com Photo: L to R: Jenny Lehr (President); Danean Myers (Registrar); Barbara Eddleman (new member); Christine Schoech (new member) and Paula Dossett (CRT sponsor serving as Chaplain for the installation service in the absence of Elaine Collings)

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Community Descendants Of The Signers Of The Texas Declaration Of Independence Celebrate at Washington-On-The-Brazos State Historic Site The “Descendants of the Signers” of the Texas Declaration of Independence gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical site for the 186th Texas Independence Day Celebration! Proud to be descendants of the “Fearless Fifty-nine”, the group celebrated this year on February 26, 2022, the weekend right before Texas Independence Day which was March 2, 1836.

A luncheon, History reenactors, Speakers, a silent auction, and special musical entertainment were part of the fun day!

The “Descendants of the Signers" are thankful to meet each year and

appreciates the Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation for forming the group ten years ago in the Historical place where “TEXAS BECAME TEXAS”! To view the new film “Independence, A LoneStar Rises,produced by the Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation, Texas Historical Commission please visit Wheretexasbecametexas. org- bit.ty/wobvideo. For information on researching your ancestry to become a member of the “Descendants of the Signers”, contact Dianne K e b o d e a u x a t diannekip@sbcglobal.net.

The Daughters of The Republic Of Texas During the recent Texas Independence Day celebration at Washingtonon-the-Brazos State Historical Site, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of

Texas pose for a picture while volunteering at the park! The annual celebration was held on February 26 and 27, 2022 commemorating the 186th anniversary of the signing of the Te x a s D e c l a r a t i o n o f

Independence. Members of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Sons of the Republic of Texas are honored to volunteer each year at the site WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS!

Photo: L to R: Daya Watkins New Kentucky Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT)); Cheryl Bolt, Secretary/Treasurer of the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT Chapter; Paige Lehr, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter; Jenny Lehr (President of the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter); Pat Spackey (past president and current Vice President of the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter); Ted Spackey (History re-enactor); Dianne Taylor-Kebodeaux (New Kentucky DRT Chapter); Kameron Searle (Sons of the Republic of Texas); and Donna Summers (New Kentucky DRT Chapter).

All The Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles Attended This Important Business Forum

Left to Right: Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter: Charter Member SUE MENNELL, Treasurer EVELYN MILLER, ANNISTYN HARLESS, Recording Sec. MARY BETH LOZANO, President JENNY LEHR, Assist Chaplain, CHARLOTTE BELIN, Founder ELAINE COLLINGS, Charter Member/Officer LYN HOWARD, Endowment Doll “Miss Belle”, Winning Chapter: JANE RANCK, (TX Div President TAMI HURLEY), JALINDA CARROLL, LORETTA GEICK, KARLA DEVIN, ELAINE LUMAN, Back Row: CLAIRE LILLIE, and CONNIE MOSS. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of The Woodlands, recently attended their Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy ‘Forum’, in College Station, which was led by TX Division President Tami Hurley of Tyler. This is the 125th Anniversary Year of the Texas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy!

All the Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles attended this important business Forum wearing their proud Chapter Color, “Rebel Red”, and filled several tables.

Many important things were covered in the Forum Workshop of information, while bonding time

happened with all the Chapters coming together from across the Great State of Texas. There were over 135 UDC ladies in Attendance for this annual Workshop Forum, and The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter tied with one other Texas Chapter from San Antonio, for the highest Chapter Members in Attendance.

There were also 23 “First Timers” at this Forum, and RJOA had three of those proud new attendees who were so honored to be there, CHARLOTTE BELIN, ANNISTYN HARLESS, and KIM HARLESS. Upon arrival all Chapters brought their donations of “Socks for Veterans”, and deposited in

large bends that the TX Division UDC had waiting.

The generosity of all the Chapters was underestimated for their Veteran Support Project, and the bends were “over flowing” with 3,355 pairs of socks collected for men and women soldiers. The Veterans Socks had to be loaded onto many carts for transport! These totals gathered came from over 75 Chapters across the state, and Rebel Joan Of Arc proudly contributed 123 Pairs of socks to this effort.

The RJOA already do personal Veterans Ceremonies and Certificate Presentations to honor any Veterans they encounter through out the year. The

Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter and RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards, HILARIE HICKS, were proud presenters of two Veterans at this past years TX Division UDC Convention: Mr William Thorne & RJOA Veteran, CYNTHIA CONNORS! RJOA supports the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas, in Huntsville, as another part of their Patriotic Benevolent endeavors, with annual gifts on their Field Tr i p t o t h a t Ve t e r a n s Museum.

This two Day Forum Event began with Friday E v e n i n g D i n n e r, a n d wonderful entertainment by “Lil’ Wranglers of College Station”. These young teenage men and ladies preformed amazing couples dance “feats”, all while providing a toe tapping good time for all to enjoy!

Later scheduled event followed, TX Division Board Meeting, where important business is covered and Division Officer Reports are given.

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter is proud to have their Founder, ELAINE COLLINGS, as a Texas Division Officer, and RJOA Chapter Historian SHELIA WILLIAMSON, as D iv is io n C h air man o f Membership for Texas Chapters. Evenings always end with the private and fun Rebel Joan Of Arc Room Party, by Invitation Only!

This years Hostesses were President JENNY LEHR, Assistant Chaplain CHARLOTTE BELIN, and RJOA KAREN DeBERRY. Surprises awaited the attenders!

Saturday was back to Business, with the excitement leading off the day with the Rebel Joan Of Arc Auctioning of the annual Endowment Doll, “Miss Belle”, with the proceeds going to the TX Division of the Children of the Confederacy Organization.

Marvelous energetic RJOA A u c t i o n e e r , LY N H A W T H O R N E HOWARD, explained the History of the Hand Made Prize Winning Doll, named “Miss Belle”, and thanked the last winning Chapter for her return in perfect condition in her tall glass and wooden display case.

The exciting bidding began and shouts from across, and from the back of the large ballroom filled the air. The highest bid went to the Bryan Chapter, for $325.00, and will make a great contribution to the Children of the Confederacy Organization for this year.

Chapter President Jane Ranck was the Proud Winner, as all her chapter huddled around her in excitement! That “win” was a true Chapter effort and something they can feel very honored about. The Endowment Doll will be displayed for one year and used for “Education” by the winning chapter. The winning Chapter Name will be added with a Brass Plaque to the line up of the previous winners, that will follow the History of this Te x a s D i v i s i o n U D C Endowment Doll, “Miss Belle”.

Rebel Joan Of Arc also contributed a gorgeous one of a kind, hand made, large Confederate Wreath, for

auction. This lovely wreath was made by artist RJOA, CAIMY HARBISON, of Spring Texas, and garnered $250.00 for the Children of the Confederacy. After all contributions were made, the final total donations to the TX Division Children Of The Confederacy, was $2,345.00. Thanks to all the chapters, members, and Texas Division for making this happen for our youth as leaders for tomorrow.

Forum Speaker, Teresa Roane, UDC General Archivist from Richmond Vi r g i n i a , p r e s e n t e d “Confederate History 101” and a second program on “Talking Points About Relevance of the Confederacy…” Professor Teresa Roane is also a “Lady of Color”, spoke on the audacity of some “Historians” speaking in Arrogance & Ignorance, without Researched facts. Professor Roane was applauded with a standing ovation many times for her intellectual, factual information researched at the Library of Congress, and historical accuracy, that she presented to the eager audience.

Professor Roane is a very impressive speaker.

Other Forum Topics included in the Workshop that was requested “Parliamentary Tools Made Easy”, and “Grave marker Care and Cleaning”. Both serious topics mixed in to all the excitement of the day. All the Forum attendees left the TX Div Forum with renewed convections, education, and friendships!

Publicity by RJOA Elaine Hamlin Collings

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Community The Sons Of The Republic Of Texas Participate At The 186th “Dawn at the Alamo” Solemn Ceremony, In San Antonio!

The Lone Star Chapter is active in Texas History in local schools, community ev en ts , p ar ad es , th ey support the Lone Star Monument & Historical Texas Flag Park of Conroe, and other areas of local history in Montgomery County.

The Sons of the Republic of Texas, Inc. ( " S RT " ) c o n s i s t s o f members who are direct

lineal descendants of those that settled the Republic of Texas prior to February 19, 1846, when Texas merged with the United States as the 28th state. The SRT traces its origins back to April 1893, and the Texas Veterans Association, which was comprised of members that actually lived in the Republic of Texas. The Lone Star Chapter recently cele-

brated their 15th Anniversary and has over 140 members in the Greater Montgomery County area.

“REMEMBER THE ALAMO”!

Publicity submitted by Elaine Collings, SRT Honorary Member

Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, held their annual Literary Tea On Sunday, March 6, 2022, the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, held their annual Literary Tea. The event was well attended and the ladies enjoyed hearing eight book reports. Those titles were: The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks presented by Beckie Endebrock, Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell presented by Sherry McKey, The Lady in White by Wilkie Collins presented by Naschelle

Taylor, Beulah by Augusta Jane Evans presented by Iva Gilliam, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett presented by Eva Rains, Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell presented by Jaime Pierce, Upstairs Girl

by Michael Rutter presented by Linda Brill and From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne presented by Schelle Taylor.

The food was delicious which included finger sandwiches of many varieties, fruit, cheeses, various desserts, Earl Gray

tea and flavored water.

The serving trays of crystal and silver added the ambience of an afternoon tea. The tables were sat with old fashion china, cloth napkins, beautiful

silverware and each table featured the theme of the books presented. Beautiful hats were provided for those ladies who did not have one to wear.

The chapter was

happy to have in attendance the Texas Division President of the UDC, Tami Hurley. For those of you interested in finding your Confederate ancestor, contact the chapter

registrar at carjam735@gmail.com.

The objectives of the UDC are...Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial and Patriotic.

Gardening seated l to r...Joyce Taber, Carolyn Jamail (Honorary Tx. Div. President),Tami Hurley (current Texas Division President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy), Sherry McKey (President of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs chapter) and Linda Brill standing l to r...Nelda McGuire, Jaime Pierce, Naschelle Taylor, Eva Rains, Iva Gilliam, Schelle Taylor, Beckie Endebrock & Katherine Jones

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