Montgomery County News, March 17, 2021 by Monte West

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Gas Prices (March 15, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 6 1 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 42.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 63.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.99/g today while the most expensive is $3.49/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.99/g while the highest is $3.49/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today. The national average is up 33.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 64.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.85/g, up 11.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. San Antonio- $2.52/g, up 9.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.42/g. Austin- $2.54/g, up 7.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.46/g. "As Americans turn optimistic on COVID-19 pandemic recovery, we've been seeing insatiable demand for gasoline, which continues to recover far faster than oil production. According to GasBuddy data, last week's gasoline demand was just 1% below the pre-pandemic level, an extremely bullish factor likely to continue driving gas and oil prices up in the short term," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "The recovery in the last few weeks has been astounding- both the speed and overall volume increases we've seen in our data lend credibility to the recovery, and perhaps will lead to continued price increases due to the continued imbalance between supply and demand. It's no longer a question of if we'll see gasoline demand return to near normal this year but when, and will oil producers rise to the occasion and be able to quickly ramp up output, or are we going to see the highest summer prices since 2014 until they jump into action? Only time will tell, but it's looking like things are heating up far more than expected since the start of the year." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for stationlevel data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is a c c e s s i b l e a t http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.c om. SOURCE GasBuddy

Index Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Business Directory...........10

Article by Mark Hooker Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch After Saturday’s Texas High School Bass Association Houston Division Tournament on Lake Conroe, I thought I would have no problem with writing this article. Truth of the matter is, I along with others present, were in awe of what these young men and women of the MISD Fishing Team just accomplished. Let’s start with the tournament itself. Coming into Saturday’s event, your MISD Fishing Team had the goal of winning, but by how much was Historic in and of itself. The top 3

Teams for Montgomery were unbelievably, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with a total weight of 68.87 pounds! That’s right, it’s not a misprint, MISD’s top 3 teams had almost 69 pounds of fish for their top 3 Teams, easily outdistancing our closest competitor by over 20 pounds!! With MISD coming in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, catching 68.87 pounds, and winning by over 20 pounds, all three accomplishments were firsts for this program. “History Was Made.” Leading the combined squad for MISD was Sofy Hartman, fishing Solo in this event, and per THSBA rules, accompanied by her

Mother as an official observer, and as well by her Captain. The pressure was on Sofy, as prior to the event, she was just above the cutline to make it to Regionals. She also had the pressure of being in the boat Captained by one of our “Local Legends,” Trea Luedke. Sofy responded like I knew she would, but how she did it left us all with our mouths open. She stunned the crowd with an awesome 5 fish limit of 24.20 pounds, anchored by a 9.92 whopper! Another first for the program, a new Solo Team record for an event. “History Was Made.” Our Second Place Team of brothers Zach & Jake

Hird are no strangers for doing well for the combined squad. This formidable tandem brought an awesome 5 fish limit to the scales, which weighed in at 23.12 pounds. This Team has been a consistent force for MISD all season, and will be a Team that the MISD Fishing Team will be counting on at the Regional Tournament to be held at Lake Palestine in April. Coming in Third for MISD was a pair of Anglers that definitely responded to the pressure and magnitude of the event. Garrett “Outdoors”

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Funds Awarded To Help Those Affected By The Severe Winter Weather The Woodlands, Texas – The recent severe arctic weather that paralyzed much of Texas took its toll on Montgomery County residents. In recognition of the lost wages Montgomery County residents suffered and the extraordinary expenses resulting from the loss of power and broken pipes, the board of the Montgomery County Community Foundation awarded grants to two local nonprofits. This allowed them to act quickly as residents find themselves in financial binds at the beginning of March. C o m m u n i t y Assistance Center received $27,281 to help pay utilities bills, rent or mortgages and other extraordinary expenses for qualified Montgomery County residents affected by the four day shut down. Montgomery County Food Bank received $27,281 to purchase and distribute food. The Food Bank has experienced

Attached photos courtesy of The Woodlands Children's Museum.

In response to the severe winter weather that impacted Texas in February, Montgomery County Community Foundation awarded Community Assistance Center $27,281 and Montgomery County Food Bank $27,281 to help Montgomery County residents. Pictured left to right: Montgomery County Community Foundation Board Chair Amanda Trapp, Community Assistance Center Executive Director Jennifer Landers, Montgomery County Food Bank President and CEO Kristine Marlow and Montgomery County Community Foundation President and CEO Julie Martineau. increased requests for food. Both organizations were selected for their

ability to serve large areas across Montgomery County.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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I have a love/hate relationship with salads. I truly enjoy them (especially when someone else makes them) but the idea of putting one together just seems boring. I make myself do it because of the health benefits all those raw greens offer but for someone who genuinely looks forward to the taste of food it’s frequently disappointing. Following a recipe for a salad might seem odd but, in this case, there is there is a genuine pay-off because the result is a very un-boring, deliciously healthy, side or

MISDfrom page 1 Peel and his partner Mason Jones had dug themselves into a hole prior to this event by being below the cutline for Regionals. This team “brought it” for this tournament, securing a 5 fish limit that weighed an impressive 21.55 pounds. Thus, vaulting them above the cutline, and bringing much needed momentum for this pair headed towards Regionals. Another first is that we had a Solo Angler in Cade Lipham accomplish something that has never been done before in Program History. He has earned the distinction of being the 2020-2021 Houston Division Angler of the Year. Quite the feat when you take into consideration that Cade was the Best Angler out of Teams of Anglers from 24 High Schools in the Houston Area. “History Was Made.” Another Historic event that occurred on Saturday

main meal experience. It is a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad-Thinly Shaved Brussels Sprouts With Apple, Dried Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, Parmesan Cheese with A Simple Maple Mustard Dressing. To make a brussels sprouts salad, first you have to shred or shave the brussels sprouts. Don’t worry, it is easy! You can use a food processor, mandolin, or sharp knife, all methods work really well. More and more frequently I have seen preshaved Brussels available packaged in the produce section if that is more appealing. First, wash the brussels sprouts really well and remove any leaves that are damaged. Trim off the

ends with a sharp knife. * To shred brussels sprouts in the food processor, use the slicing attachment and pulse the brussels sprouts until they are shredded. * To shave the brussels sprouts with a mandoline, make sure you are VERY careful. Use the guard or even better, get a cut resistant glove. Use the thinnest blade on the mandoline to thinly slice the brussels sprouts. * To shave the brussels sprouts with a knife, use a sharp knife and slice the brussels sprouts as thin as possible. Don’t be hesitant to eat brussels sprouts raw, they are so delicious! I know brussels sprouts are traditionally roasted or sautéed, but you have to

was the fact that the MISD F i s h i n g Te a m d i d something that no other Te a m i n t h e H o u s t o n Division has ever done. They won all 5 Conference To u r n a m e n t s f o r t h e Conference Season. “History Was Made.” The Team wanted me to convey a HUGE gratitude of Thanks to the many folks that make this endeavor possible. First, they wanted to make sure that their Parents/Captains were acknowledged. Wi t h o u t o u r P a r e n t s supporting this program, we would not be where we are. Secondly, we have a “Fleet” if you will, of Captains that volunteer their time, talent, and resources to insure success of the Teams that they Captain for. This is all the more admirable, as they don’t have a “Dog in the Fight” so to speak. I know there have been MANY volunteer Captains over the years, but there are four that have stood out for the program for their years of service. They are Steve Keating, Danny Ferraro, John Rankin, and Trea

Luedke. Without Volunteer Captains such as them, there would have been a bunch of MISD Anglers that would have not been able to compete. The Team also has a deep sense of gratitude to the Sponsorship Team that

try them raw in a salad. They will remind you of cabbage. They have a nice crunch and are so good in salads. I love using shaved brussels sprouts in salads because they hold up. You can dress the salad hours before serving and it is still good. The brussels sprouts doesn’t get soggy at all. After you have your shaved brussels sprouts, you can add in all of the other ingredients. * apples * dried cranberries * sunflower seeds * Parmesan cheese * maple mustard dressing This salad has everything…sweet, salty, crunchy, tangy, and it is pretty to serve! It is the perfect salad for any meal. * I like to use Honeycrisp apples for this

salad, but feel free to use your favorite. * I also like to use sunflower seeds but chopped pecans or almonds would be good too. * Shaved or shredded Parmesan works well in this salad. * Make sure you buy pure maple syrup for the maple dressing, not pancake syrup:) * You can shred the brussels sprouts up to 2 days in advance. Keep them in a Ziploc bag or container in the fridge until ready to assemble the salad. * You can also make the dressing up to four days in advance. Keep in the fridge until ready to use. Whisk well before dressing the salad. Ingredients

For the Dressing: * 1/3 cup olive oil * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice * 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar * 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup * 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard * 1 clove garlic minced * Kosher salt and black pepper to taste For the Salad: * 1 lb. Brussels sprouts ends trimmed * 1 large Honeycrisp apple chopped (or 2 small apples) * 1/2 cup dried cranberries * 1/2 cup sunflower seeds * 1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese * Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

has made it possible for them to compete. Without the sponsors, the Team would not be able to compete as well as it h a s . T h i s y e a r ’s Platinum Sponsors are: Shipley Do-Nuts, LMC Marine, Travis Hird M.D., SBM Contractors, Perry Construction, New Te x P l u m b i n g , a n d Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q. The Official Product Sponsors of the Team are the Strike K i n g L u r e C o m p a n y, Hobie Polarized Sunglasses, and St. Croix Rods. Also, there are two Advisors to the MISD F i s h i n g Te a m , w h i c h includes myself at Lake Creek High School, and M r s . To n i L u e d k e a t Montgomery High School. Yes, I was the Faculty Advisor to start the program in 2014 due to a Senior and First Club President in Blake Te a s d a l e , t h a t “encouraged” me see the light as to how this would be a Great Program for the students of Montgomery. To be honest, I don’t think Blake or I could have ever envisioned what this

program would become. H o w e v e r, s i n c e M r s . Luedke has joined us, there has been a driving force in this program. I have said it MANY times before, “ t h e r e w o u l d n ’t b e a Fishing Team without Toni Luedke.” To recap, let’s revisit all of the firsts that were accomplished by this talented group of Anglers so far this year. Largest Solo 5 fish limit, biggest winning margin, first time to have our top 3 Teams come in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, having a Solo Angler win t h e A O Y, t h e l a r g e s t winning weight in program history, and winning all 5 Conference events. “History was made.”

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On Saint Paddy’s Day The IRISH HUMOR Flows And Is Infectious!!! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

[PART TWO: THE IRISH ARE HERE; HAPPY SAINT PADDY’S DAY]. !!} Extolling things Irish became an important and integral part of the campaign in the second part of the nineteenth century, to restore the self-respect of the deflated and abject Irish people in America - at least the Catholic part of it. Furthermore, the literature of modem Ireland has tended, inadvertently but inevitably, to add to that tangle of myth, cliché, and self-immortalized romanticization that might be called the "IRISH MYSTIQUE." George Bernard Shaw, in fact, had an idea that the Irish character was largely due to the climate when he said, "Your wits can't thicken in the warm, moist air." Like it or not, the Irishman cannot help seeming romantic, quirky and sometimes quaint-at least to others, if not himself. The really remarkable thing about Ireland is that a small country, which has done so little should have had such fabulous myths and legends, established about her particularly here in America. Any definition of the “Irish Mystique” is hampered by the fact that Ireland and the Irish mean entirely different things to different people. To an American, “The Irish Mystique” probably has something to do with those flamboyant Irish of the past, involved in the old Democratic political machine, Irish boxing champions, Irish writers such as Eugene O'Neil, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John O'Hara, Notre Dame and also Fordham football teams, actors Barry Fitzgerald, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and probably all the high Catholic churchmen in America. "To get the full flavor of Irish America, one used to be able to collect all of these together, plus the perception of lace

curtain Irish and shantytown Irish, and put them all in an annual jamboree called the Saint Patrick's Day Parade - for which the streets were closed by New York's finest [police], who were nearly all Irish" {Max Caulfield}. The past is never very far away from the Irish. In fact, some people have said that the Irish are haunted by the past. The Irish are a proud race of people. Every year on March 17th, Irish celebrate Saint Patrick's Day throughout the world, and also hundreds of millions of others that celebrate with them. You will hear that, "There are only two kinds of people in this world, them that are Irish, and them that wish they were, so you've got to be one of us. "St. Patrick's day is a curious reminder of this illustrious and proud race of peoples' historical struggle to survive, grow and prevail. Ah yes folks here in Texas, please be aware that one of civilizations greatest tragedies is that, "GOD" invented whiskey so that the Irish would not rule the world! "Irishness is one of the world's oldest excuses; somehow, the people of the Emerald Isle have always been viewed in anything but the same cold and analytical light that all other nationalities must endure. You can be glib and reckless and a bit heavy on the sauce - and if you have even a drop of Irish blood in you - well, then it's okay, because, after all, you're Irish. You can be lazy and love the horses and sport, but no matter because you're Irish. Yo u c a n b e l i e v e i n leprechauns and march up and down Fifth Avenue on Saint Paddy's Day, on March 17th, but what of it? 'YOU'RE IRISH!’” {Max Caulfield}. "The Irish are the most gregarious people in the world, they find themselves condemned to exist on the periphery of the world, with nobody to talk to but themselves .... "{Max Caulfield}. Humor is important in the Irish heritage in that when things got so bad in life, they learned to laugh at themselves to sustain their

insurmountable spirit and tenacity. “People say that the Irish are always laughing. But if you tapped an Irishman on the shoulder and asked what he is laughing about, he'd tell you it was 'because otherwise we'd be crying'" – {Dominic Behan, one of Brendan's brothers}. In the face of continued adversity, try to be positive and humorous, and that folks, is part of the “Irish Mystique!” Through jokes, limericks and songs the Irish have expressed themselves to the delight of the world. The Irish have a way with words that belongs to them alone. Oscar Wilde once said that, "We are a nation of brilliant failures; but we are the greatest talkers in the world since the early Greeks." Folks, there is a bit of Irish in everyone especially the Texans. Did you know that 38 of the 79 defenders at the Alamo were Irish immigrants?? Surely, we laugh at ourselves, and why not? We laugh at politics, we laugh at religion and we laugh at all sorts of things. To laugh at anything is part of being Irish!!! The Ireland's great internationally recognized Irish comedian Hal Roach [Former Star Performer at Juries Supper-Club, just south of Dublin] has written extensively about laughter. Roach was dramatically philosophic when he said that, "Laughter warms the room. When we laugh everything is obliterated from our minds and nobody can get in there, worries about income tax, mother-inlaws, nothing can get past the laugh. We laugh together and we can forget the world. Laughter is the food of the soul- we cannot live without it. If we don't laugh we disintegrate and we die, we will slowly die away. Everything we do in life is related to laughter. To laugh is to love, to laugh is to understand, to laugh is to forgive - we must laugh. The laughter of children is beautiful, and their smile can be devastating." "When Irish eyes are smiling, sure it's like a morn in spring." Folks, just let me give you the

Rock of Cashel, Ireland. Irishman “Doc” Fennessy in Ireland, tips his hat as he offers “The Luck and Happiness of the Irish” to all those who are Irish on Saint Paddy’s Day, and to all who wish they were. The Rock of Cashel is where Saint Patrick was giving a sermon, came down from the Rock, picked up a three-leaf shamrock, explained GOD’S Holy Trinity and converted pagan Irish to Christianity!

meaning of an Irish smile. According to Hal Roach, "A smile cost nothing, it creates much, it enriches those that receive without improvising those that give. It happens in a flash - and the memory of a sometimes laugh and smile may last forever. There are none so rich that they can get along without it and none that are so poor that they're richer with its benefits. Laughter and smiling create happiness in the home - it is the conversation of friends - it is rest to the weary - daylight to the discouraged - sunshine to the sad - weak respect for those that are troubled - and yet it cannot be begged, bought, borrowed or stolen because it is no good to anyone until it is given away. So during the course of the day when friends are too tired to give you a smile or a laugh, then why don't you do as the Irish do and give them one of yours." Folks, no one needs a smile more than those that have nothing left to give. WHEN THE IRISH ARE SMILING, THEIR HUMOR IS INFECTIOUS - and sure they'll steal your heart away. Being in an Irish Pub in Ireland is a real experience and you’ll have some memorable tales to tell as the laughter passes around the room. Here are some more recent Irish humor to

be told [and re-told] in the local pubs and party celebrations on Saint Paddy's Day. Laughter is infectious as it can be passed on, and vividly illustrates persona of the typical Irishman as people see him. Laughter and smiling can create Happiness!! {Irish Prayer} - Murphy was staggering home with a pint of booze in his back pocket when he slipped and fell heavily. Struggling to his feet, he felt something wet running down his leg. "Please Lord," he implored, "let it be blood!!" * {You've Been Out Drinking Again "} - An Irishman had been drinking at a pub all night. The bartender finally said that the bar is closing. So the Irishman stood up to leave and fell flat on his face. He tried to stand one more time; same result. He figured he'd crawl outside and get some fresh air and maybe that would sober him up. Once outside, he stood up and fell on his face again. So he decided to crawl the four blocks home. When he arrived at the door he stood up and fell flat on his face. He crawled through the door and into his bedroom. When he reached his bed he tried one more time to stand up. This time he managed to pull himself upright, but he quickly fell

right into the bed and was sound asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. He was awakened the next morning to his wife standing over him, shouting, "SO YOU'VE BEEN DRINKING AGAIN!" Putting on an innocent look, and intent on bluffing it out he said, "What makes you say that?" "The pub just called; you left your wheelchair there again." It is interesting to mention a true fact; when traveling any street in any town in Ireland you will see that every door is painted and decorated differently just so the drunken Irishmen can find their own front door on their way home at night. An Irish Priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut. The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees the empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. The trooper says "Sir, have you been drinking?" "Oh no, just a little water," says the priest. "Then why do I smell wine?" Astounded, the Irish Priest looks at the bottle, and he exclaims, "GOOD LORD! HE’S DONE IT GAIN!!!” “SLAINTE!” {Irish for Cheers & Good Health}, and the beat and the Irish Humor Goes On!!

Broadway Classic Musical “NUNSENSE” Opens at the Newly Remodeled Historic Crighton Theatre – April 9th

Award-winning Show Director Manny Cafeo has the effective talent of taking a cast of good performers and directing them to provide the audiences with superb entertaining performances. And folks; this show is one of them!

[By “Doc” Fennessy] WOW! OH BOY Are you folks in for a real treat this time: Stage Right of Texas is presenting a musical comedy, an off-Broadway classic that will bring you all a most delightful evening Out On The Town

of fun and entertainment. “NUNSENSE” is a fun loaded musical directed by the multi-awarded veteran musical show director, Manny Cafeo. The show opens on Friday evening, March 9th, and runs every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. There also will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee performances on April 11th, 18th and the 25th. For ticket reservations please call Ticket Manager Toni Stowe in the Crighton Theatre Box-office daily between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00p.m. AT: (936) 441-7469. “NUNSENSE” (1985) is a musical comedy with a book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin. Originating as a line of greeting cards, Goggin expanded the concept into a cabaret show that ran for 38 weeks, and eventually into a full-scale musical. The plot of the show is about a fundraiser

put on by the Little Sisters tions please call Ticket Crighton Theatre Box- hours of 3:00 and 6:00p.m. of Hoboken to raise money Manager Toni Stowe in the office daily between the AT: (936) 441-7469. to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand-new song, this madcap musical has been videotaped for television. Music and lyrics were created by Dan Goggin. The book was written by Dan Goggin and he created the Broadway musical show using the plot from the book. Dan Goggin is an American writer, composer, and lyricist for musical theatre. ... What f o l l o w e d w a s “NUNSENSE” (1985), one of off-Broadway's biggest commercial successes, which ran a total of 3672 performances. By the time it closed, it had broken several theatrical records and received numerous awards. For ticket reserva-

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Texas State Senator

My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

Here are five things expanding broadband happening around your access across the state. Broadband access was also state: deemed an emergency item 1. Senate Bills 5 and 15 by the governor. Senate referred to Senate Trans- Bill 15 relates to personal portation Committee data privacy protection and is referred to as the Texas Last week, Senate Bills Consumer Privacy Act 5 and 15 were referred to Phase I. This bill would the Senate Transportation ensure that certain state Committee that I chair. I agencies that have access filed these two bills and to your personal data they've been designated as cannot sell that data to third priority bills by the Lt. parties and would prevent Governor. Senate Bill 5 anyone who has access to relates to the creation of a the data from re-selling it. state broadband office and Getting bills referred is an important step in moving these two critical pieces of legislation through the legislature. Now that they've been referred, the committee set a time next week for a public hearing. If they pass out of commitWednesday tee, then they'll be heard by Showers and thunderstorms before 10am, the entire Senate.

Twenty-seven of my colleagues and I signed a letter to the Public Utility Commission this week urging them to correct the billing errors related to last month's winter storm. According to the Independent Market Monitor, ERCOT allowed emergency pricing to continue for almost a day and a half longer than necessary, resulting in $3.2 billion in overbilled charges. Correcting these billing mistakes is a critical step in reforming the system.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm. High near 78. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 44. Friday Sunny, with a high near 67. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 71. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

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2. Bill filing deadline eminent Friday March 12 marks the 60th day of the legislative session, which is the last day members can file new legislation. The only exceptions are for local bills and bills that relate to an emergency item set by the governor. This bill filing deadline marks

an important turning point in session. Now, once bills are heard and voted out of committee, the Senate as a whole may begin voting on and passing legislation out of the chamber. As bills start to move, the pace of session accelerates and important decisions about pending legislation will be made. If there is a bill you are particularly passionate about, please reach out to one of my offices to let us know your thoughts. 3. TPWD seeking public comment on statewide hunting regulation proposals The Texas Parks and Wi l d l i f e D e p a r t m e n t recently released their new statewide hunting regulation proposals for the 2021-2022 hunting seasons. One of the proposed changes is removing the prohibition on trailing wounded deer with dogs in Angelina, Hardin, Nacogdoches, Orange, Shelby, and Tyler counties. Additionally, it would allow for the trailing of wounded deer with no more than two dogs on a leash in Jasper, Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine counties. The new

regulations would also add crossbows to the definition of lawful archery equipment, among other provisions. Currently, TPWD is seeking public comment on these changes. The online comment portal closes March 24.

place. With an increase in border crossings, both legal and illegal, the governor declared the situation a crisis.

5. TEA releases guidance for schools after mask mandate lifted, announces extension of 4. Operation Lone Star hold harmless launched by the state to The Texas Education address situation at the southern border Agency released guidance for school districts last Texas Department of w e e k f o l l o w i n g t h e Public Safety and the governor's executive order Governor's office launched ending the mask mandate Operation Lone Star this a n d o t h e r b u s i n e s s month to combat the restrictions in the state. smuggling of people and School districts may drugs across our southern continue their current border into Texas. DPS health and safety protocols officers will be integrated unless their local school with Texas National Guard board votes to proceed troops that will deploy to otherwise, which they now key areas that are consid- have the full authority to ered high threats for do. smuggling activity. Air, The state also extended g r o u n d , m a r i n e , a n d the hold harmless provitactical border security sion for school districts. assets will all be used in the That means the state will effort. This move comes on fully fund school districts the heels of a surge in even if they have seen a immigrants at the border, drop in student attendance especially in unaccompa- during the pandemic. nied minors, in the past Instead, they'll be funded four months due at least in on the number of students part to the Biden adminis- who attended before the tration relaxing immigra- pandemic began. tion policies the Trump administration had in

Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On Election Integrity Legislation Governor Previously Named Election Integrity As Emergency Item This Session AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Houston on the importance of election integrity legislation this session. The Governor named election integrity as an emergency legislative item during his State of the State address in February. Governor Abbott was joined for the press conference by Senator Paul Bettencourt and Representative Briscoe Cain, who have both filed several pieces of legislation to enhance election integrity in Texas. The Governor discussed the need to pass laws this

session to prevent election officials from jeopardizing the election process and encouraging voter fraud through the abuse of mail ballots and drive-thru voting. He also called for more transparency at the polls by ensuring that poll watchers in Texas are not obstructed from observing the counting of ballots. "Our objective in Texas is to ensure that every eligible voter gets to vote and that only eligible ballots are counted," said Governor Abbott. "In the 2020 election, we witnessed actions throughout our state that could risk the

Office Of The Governor, 3/15/21

integrity of our elections and enable voter fraud, which is why I made election integrity an e m e rg e n c y i t e m t h i s session. Thank you to Senator Bettencourt and

Representative Cain for their leadership on this important issue and drafting legislation to protect free and fair elections in the state of Texas."

Senator Brandon Creighton Files the Texas Monument Protection Act March 2021, Senator Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 1416, the Texas Monument Protection Act, legislation that offers protections, and creates a framework for the removal, relocation, and altering of Texas' statues, portraits, plaques, seals, symbols, building names, street names, park names, and cenotaphs. Senator Creighton offered the following statement: Our past is complicated, and our republic was built by imperfect men and women. There are parts of Texas history that we can learn from--good and bad, but running from history

will only prevent future generations from learning the hard lessons. This legislation creates a framework for removal or relocation of historical monuments in the state, ensuring public input and a well thought out process. When this bill was debated in the 86th Legislative session, critics made the false assumption that it was only focused on Civil War monuments-however, in the last year, monuments to George Washington, the Alamo, Ulysses S. Grant, Mahatma Ghandi, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Sam Houston, Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and

many others have been removed, destroyed or defaced. We are at a crossroads where a vocal minority believes our founding fathers, Union Generals, and historical luminaries who shaped our society are too controversial. I have to ask, when does ‘cancel culture’ win over acknowledging and teaching our past-- whether great or painful?

* Creates a process, and requires public input for the removal, relocation, and altering of Texas' statues, portraits, plaques, seals, symbols, building names, street names, park names, and cenotaphs. * Utilizes the Texas Preservation Trust Fund Account so new monuments and plaques can be erected to compliment or contrast with existing monuments. (e.g. Lee & Grant, Lincoln & Douglas) * Includes a penalty with a maximum $1500 fine for the first offense and $25,000 fine for subsequent offenses.

This bill: * Protects all monuments…from the 10 Commandments to the San Jacinto Monument, from the Alamo to schools and streets named after At time of filing, SB Lincoln, Washington or 1416 has 10 Joint Authors. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Devotional How Do We Make The Best Of A Bad Situation Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

It seems that the more we live life, the more complicated life gets. As an “elder,” I keep waiting for a simpler life, but here came Covid. Even our vocabulary changed. Are you wearing your mask today? Have you had your fist (or second!) shots? Is this (or that) place open

yet? And on and on. Have we ever heard that “God makes a way where there is no way?” And He also has a “Book” for us where all our questions are answered in our “bad situations.” Yes, He is very aware of all these things. God hasn’t left us. His plans are much greater than ours. We only have to wait and pray for His mercies to come forth at the very right time – His right time –not ours.

First, we must continue to develop a good attitude. No one desires that each conversation ends with negative words or attitudes. Keep a few scriptures on hand to end the conversation on a heavenly note: “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the

Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God…” First Corinthians 2:11-12. Second, work hard for good purposes. Many times a year, our church feeds the poor and hungry. The scripture tells us this: “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you

gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;’ “ Matthew 25: 34 – 35. Third, God has a plan for each one of us. Here is what He says: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fail, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37: 23 – 24. Fourth and last,

have faith. To me, faith is the cornerstone of all our beliefs. God says we have to believe with faith in all His wonderful promises for us. “So faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17. As we continue reading His word, we will be those of faith who believe Jesus is the Savior of all mankind. And at the end, we will all shout: “AMEN. COME LORD JESUS.” Revelation 22: 20b

Obituary

Patricia Joe Cartwright Schuler Patricia Joe Cartwright Schuler, age 84 of Montgomery, Texas passed away on March 10th 2021. She was born to Jasper and Morgan Cartwright on August 16, 1936 in Montgomery County. She married Bobby Schuler in 1958. After their marriage t h e y m o v e d t o Channelview, Texas. Upon completion of her business administration degree at Sam Houston State College she went to work for Humble Oil and Refining Company in Houston. After three years she paused her career to stay at home to raise their two daughters. Once the girls started school, she began working on her teaching certification from Sam Houston State College and began teaching 5th grade at

DeZavala Elementary. She eventually earned her master of science degree and then her certification in professional midmanagement administration from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She began her administrative career as assistant principal and then principal at Crenshaw Primary beginning in 1985. She retired and returned back to Montgomery County enjoying teaching Bible classes, using her Master Gardener skills while gardening, and quilting demonstrating her dedicated love to God, family, friends and educating others. She was a member of the Rabon Chapel Church of Christ and taught a ladies bible study until the last few months of her life.

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses 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

Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-5882330 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

BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldie r.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: CATHOLIC 9:30 am Sacred Heart Catholic, Heritage Baptist 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Church 19087 Lake Mt. 936-756-8186 Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 St. Mary’s Phone: Pastor Bear 936 Catholic, 448-4027 FM 1774, Plantersville, Gary Chapel Baptist 936-894-2223 Church 7:45 Service PO Box 125, MontgomSt. Joseph’s Catholic, ery, Texas 77356, 5525 CR 213, Stoneham, Spring Branch Road, 936-894-2223 Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 JEWISH am, Worship Service at Congregation Beth 11:00 am. Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Faith Baptist Church Place, The Woodlands, Meets at 464 McCaleb 281-362-1100 Rd. Sunday Morning Bible LUTHERAN Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Grace Lutheran Service 10:45 a.m. (ELCA), Sunday Evening Worship Highway 105 W., Lake 6:00 p.m. Conroe, 936-588-1944 St. Beulah Baptist Living Savior Lutheran Church, located in Dobbin, Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, Montgomery 77356 Church 77356 phone: 936-597-8013 Web : Benui Baptist Church, www.livingsaviortexas.org Scott Ridge and FM Pastor David R. Bailes. 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, METHODIST Dobbin, 936-597-5560 Montgomery United China Grove Baptist Methodist Church Church, Willis, 936-76722548 Highway 105 West 4744 Montgomery, TX 77356 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, Phone: 936-597-6162 407-735-6403, Sunday Worship: 8:30 dacusbaptist@consolidated.n a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. et www.dacusbaptist.org Praise & Worship First Baptist Church, Sunday School: 9:45 Hwy 105 W., Montgoma.m. ery, 936-597-4230

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband B o b b y S c h u l e r, h e r daughter Carolyn Brown and her brother Duncan Cartwright. She is survived by her daughter Annette and husband Randy Sullivan of Franklin, Texas and two grandchildren Ben Sullivan and Elaine Sullivan and special family members Michael and Ann Brown, Hayley and Kyle Finley and their new lump of loving, son, Davis Finley and Dustin and Jennifer Ragsdale. A special thank you to Duncan and Bitsy Cartwright’s children Russell, Gentry and Joe Cartwright and Beverly Harris and all their families for the love and care each of them have given their Aunt Patsy especially in her later years.

She loved you all. The ladies at Cynthia’s Touch Senior Services, Claudia, Cynthia, Jackie, Jennifer, K e l l i e , M a rg a r e t a n d Patricia have given these last few months much joy and comfort. Her heart quickly filled with love for you all. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation for Patricia Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E. White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas 77304. A celebration of life will occur Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Rabon Chapel Church of Christ, 17975 Rabon Chapel, Montgomery, Texas 77316. An interment will follow at Cartwright Cemetery.

Www.mumctex.org Highway 105 W., Lake a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm 2727 N. Loop 336 West Richards United North Shore Church Conroe, 936-588-3400 Conroe, Texas 936-756Methodist Church New Beginning Bible 10 am Worship Service 8884 6639 FM 1696 Richards Church, 18501 Fm1097 West @ Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Worship Service 11 AM 19087 Mt. Pleasant the Bentwater West Sun Sch 10:00 Sunday School 10AM Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Gate Entrance Nursery provided Porter Chapel A.M.E. Father’s House, Family Pastor Cary Smith Church of Christ in Zion Church, Worship Center, Covenant Felloship Montgomery 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Highway 105 W, Lake 302 N. Danville, Willis, 301 Pond Street, Dobbin, Conroe, 936-588-4660 Tx. 77378 Montgomery, TX. 936-597-5331 or 936Walden Community 936/890-8034 Sunday Bible Class 449-5983 Church, www.cfmlife.org 9:30 am Living Way Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Celebration Service 10am Worship - 10:30 am and 2080 Longmire Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Sundays 6:00 pm Conroe Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm 936-441-8875 WaldenChurch.com Wednesdays Phone: 936-582-4855 Hope Tabernacle River of Life Church, Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Email: Pastor David Whitaker 17156 FM 1097, Cook cofcmontgomery@consolida Meets at 18961 Freeport Montgomery, 936-449-4414 ted.net Dr Montgomery Cornerstone Church, PRESBYTERIN Web: 936.582.7722 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, First Presbyterian www.cofcmontgomery.org Thursday 7:30pm 936-756-7792 Church of Conroe Paul Praschnik, Minister Sunday School at Lakeside Bible Church, 10:00am 18940 Freeport Drive Sunday Worship at Montgomery, 936-5826:00pm 1977 Community And Church of St. John, Interdenominational retreat and wildlife center, Lone Star Cowboy 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Church Rd., Montgomery, 936-59721627 Eva St. 5757 Montgomery, TX 77356 Fellowship of Montgom(936) 597-5742 ery Pastors Randy & Darla 12681 FM 149 Weaver Montgomery, TX 77356 Service Times: Sundays (936) 597-3949 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Senior Pastor Dale Mondays 7:00pm Talbert Livestream: Watch us Service Times: Sundays live Sundays & Mondays @ at 9:30am & 11am / live.lonestar.tv or go to the Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Lone Star Cowboy Church Children & Student Facebook page and click on Ministries the Livestream link. Watch us live Sundays Website: www.lonestar.tv @fellowshipofmontgomery. Abundant Life Minisonline.church or follow us tries Corner of FM 149 & on Facebook @thefmchurch! FM 1097 W. Montgomery www.thefmchurch.com TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday EPISCOPAL Service 11:30 am WednesSt. James the Apostle day Pray/Bible Study 6:30 Episcopal, pm 1803 Highland Hollow, RiverStone Community Conroe, 936-756-8831 Church The Grace Christian 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Outreach Center Montgomery, TX 77356 25293 Tisdale Road, Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, Dobbin, Texas 10:30 Worship 936-689-3141 Wed: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Pleasent Baptist RiverStoneCC.org Church April Sound Church, FM 149 N., Montgomery, 67 ½ April Wind S., 936-449-6807 April Sound, 936-588The Church @ Lake 2832 Conroe Lighthouse Fellowship 1701 McCaleb Rd Church, Montgomery, TX 77316 Montgomery, 936-582936-588-4975 7700 www.lakechurch.com Living Branch Church, Sunday worship @ 10:00

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LEGAL

CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 20-05-05456-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Mark D Cronenwett P.O Box 2985 14160 N Dallas Pkwy Ste 900 Conroe, Texas 77305 Dallas TX 75254 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:

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said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader was filed in said court on this the 8th day of May, 2020, in this case, numbered 20-05-05456-CV on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Vince Ross, As Substitute Trustee are Plaintiffs and Justin M. Smith; Stephen E. Ratcliff; The State of Texas; The City Of Houston, Texas; The Transit Authority of Houston, MTA, TX; MTA, TX; Tezaskk Air, LLC,; Buffalo Equipment, Inc; Thora Lane, LLC,; Arnold & Itkin LLP,; West Texas National Bank,; AHG Properties, LLC,; Fitts Law Firm, PLLC,; KK Air, LLC; CSG Holdings LP,; Strike, LLC,; FIRST VICTORIA NATIONAL BANK are Defendants

Justin M. Smith A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit:

This is an interpleader to obtain an order to deposit funds into the registry of the Court of excess proceeds from a trustee sale held on March 3, 2020, of the real property located at 27101 S. Harlan Ln, Conroe, Texas 77385, and more particularly described as: LOT 19, BLOCK 9, OAK RIDGE NORTH, SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 431, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS. as is more fully shown by Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader 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 24th day of February, 2021. (SEAL District Court Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Alexis Walls 02/24/2021 13:35:34 Alexis Wall Published dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021

This is an interpleader to obtain an order to deposit funds into the registry of the Court of excess proceeds from a trustee sale held on March 3, 2020, of the real property located at 27101 S. Harlan Ln, Conroe, Texas 77385, and more particularly described as: LOT 19, BLOCK 9, OAK RIDGE NORTH, SECTION 7, A HOME TAX SOLUTIONS, LLC SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR Plaintiff PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 431, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS. vs. as is more fully shown by Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader on file ROBERT R. EISELE, JR., ET AL 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 24th day of February, 2021. (SEAL District Court Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Alexis Walls 02/24/2021 13:33:31 Alexis Wall Published dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 20-05-05456-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Mark D Cronenwett P.O Box 2985 14160 N Dallas Pkwy Ste 900 Conroe, Texas 77305 Dallas TX 75254

Defendants

CAUSE NO. 19-03-04172 § § § § § § § § §

IN THE DISTRICT court

284TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas Notice is hereby given as follows: To UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT R. EISELE, JR., and all other persons, including adverse claimants, owning or having or claiming any legal or equitable interest in or lien upon the following described property delinquent to Plaintiff herein, for taxes, to-wit: TRACT I: LOT 79, BLOCK 2, MARVINS GARDENS II SUBDIVISION OF 48.6609 ACRES OF LAND IN THE WILLIAM ATKINS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 3 OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 105 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. More commonly known as: 2359 Virginia Ave, Montgomery, Texas 77316

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:

KK Air, LLC

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader 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 12th day of April, 2021 before the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader was filed in said court on this the 8th day of May, 2020, in this case, numbered 20-05-05456-CV on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Vince Ross, As Substitute Trustee are Plaintiffs and Justin M. Smith; Stephen E. Ratcliff; The State of Texas; The City Of Houston, Texas; The Transit Authority of Houston, MTA, TX; MTA, TX; Tezaskk Air, LLC,; Buffalo Equipment, Inc; Thora Lane, LLC,; Arnold & Itkin LLP,; West Texas National Bank,; AHG Properties, LLC,; Fitts Law Firm, PLLC,; KK Air, LLC; CSG Holdings LP,; Strike, LLC,; FIRST VICTORIA NATIONAL BANK are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: This is an interpleader to obtain an order to deposit funds into the registry of the Court of excess proceeds from a trustee sale held on March 3, 2020, of the real property located at 27101 S. Harlan Ln, Conroe, Texas 77385, and more particularly described as: LOT 19, BLOCK 9, OAK RIDGE NORTH, SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 431, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS. as is more fully shown by Interpleader - Plaintiff Stephen Ross' Petition in Interpleader 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 24th day of February, 2021. (SEAL District Court Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Alexis Walls 02/24/2021 13:36:26 Alexis Wall Published dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 20-05-05456-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Mark D Cronenwett P.O Box 2985 14160 N Dallas Pkwy Ste 900 Conroe, Texas 77305 Dallas TX 75254 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:

CSG Holdings LP

TRACT II: LOT 78, BLOCK 2, MARVINS GARDENS II SUBDIVISION OF 48.6609 ACRES OF LAND IN THE WILLIAM ATKINS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 3 OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 105 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. More commonly known as: 2363 Virginia Ave, Montgomery, Texas 77316 TRACT III: A 2.706 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE WILSON STRICKLAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 484, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2006, AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2006, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-018239, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM ALPHONSO JACKSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON, D.C., TO ROBERT R. EISELE, JR. More commonly known as: 12958 Johnson Rd, Conroe, Texas 77302 TRACT IV: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44), AND A PART OF LOT FORTY-THREE (43), WOODGATE PLACE, SECTION NO. TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION OF 20.3228 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN L. CROSS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 153, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET D, SHEET 43A (REPLAT OF CABINET C, SHEET 141A), OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2006, AND RECORDED ON MARCH 1, 2006, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM ALPHONSO JACKSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON, D.C., TO ROBERT R. EISELE, JR., INDIVIDUAL. AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SAVE & EXCEPT ANY MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME ELECTED AS PERSONAL PROPERTY ON THE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP AND LOCATION ISSUED BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION PURSUANT TO TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE § 1201.207. More commonly known as: 44 Parsons Valley Dr, Conroe, Texas 77303 Which said property(ies) is delinquent to Plaintiff for property taxes paid under Contract in the following amounts: $36,544.94, exclusive of interest, penalties, and costs, allowed by law up to and including the day of judgment herein. You are hereby notified that suit has been brought by Home Tax Solutions, LLC, as Plaintiff, against Unknown Heirs of Robert R. Eisele Jr., by amended petition filed on December 15, 2020, in a suit styled HOME TAX SOLUTIONS, LLC VS. ROBERT R. EISELE, JR., ET AL for collection of delinquent amounts due and owing on said property for taxes, and that said suit is now pending in the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, 284th Judicial District, and the file number is 19-0304172. Plaintiff seeks recovery of delinquent ad valorem taxes on the property hereinabove described, and in addition to the taxes, all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law thereon up to and including the day of judgment herein, and the establishment and foreclosure of liens, if any, securing the payment of same, as provided by law. All parties to this suit, including plaintiff, defendants, and intervenors, shall take notice that claims not only for any taxes which were delinquent on said property at the time this suit was filed but all taxes becoming delinquent thereon at any time thereafter up to the day of judgment, including all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law thereon, may, upon request therefore, be recovered herein without further citation or notice to any parties herein, and all said parties shall take notice of and plead and answer to all claims and pleadings now on file and which may hereafter be filed in said cause by all other parties who may intervene herein and set up their respective tax claims against said property. You are hereby commanded to appear and defend such suit on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from and after the date of issuance hereof, the same being the 12th day of April, A.D., 2021 (which is the return day of such citation), before the honorable District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to be held at the courthouse thereof, then and there to show cause why judgment shall not be rendered for such taxes, penalties, interest, and costs, and condemning said property and ordering foreclosure of the constitutional and statutory tax liens thereon for taxes due the plaintiff, and those who may intervene herein, together with all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law up to and including the day of judgement herein, and all costs of this suit. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court in the City of Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, on March 1, 2021. KOHM & ASSOCIATES PC 125 Lamar Street, Suite C San Antonio, Texas 78202 Attorney for Plaintiff

MELISA MILLER Clerk of the District Court Montgomery County, Texas 284th Judicial District (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) By: /s/ Patricia Merrill Patricia Merrill, DEPUTY Published Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 2021

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PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Monday March 22, 1021 From 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM, 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Vin# 3GTU2UEHXEG351275 1998 Ford Expedition Vin# 1FMPU18L3WLA92117 Published Dates: March 10 & 17, 2021 NOTICE OF RE-SALE Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1, Phillip Cash Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, taxing units have requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on April 6, 2021 at 501 N. THOMPSON, SUITE 402, (Commissioner's Courtroom), CONROE, TEXAS, in the City of Conroe, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., proceed to sell to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05 (d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLES DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Writ Of Execution issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court, Summit County, Utah, and filed of record in the 45th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, Cause No.20-11-14335, on the 20th day of November, 2020, on a Judgment rendered on the 14 day of October, 2020 ,in the case of Sentient Lasers, LLC., Plaintiff, vs. Claudis Andrew Martin, Defendant, Cause No. 200500398,in said court, judgment being in favor of Sentient Lasers, LLC., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 11 day of March 2021, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: S262503 -Big Tree Est 03, Lot 12-C, Acres 1.5. being a tract or parcel of land containing 1.5002 acres, (63,347 square feet), situated in the J.N. Thomas Survey, Abstract Number 549, Montgomery County, Texas. ; and on 6 day of April, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Claudis Andrew Martin, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 11 day of March, 2021. /s/ Bill Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021 Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:00 pm Magnolia Parkway Storage @ 18015 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Gerado Garcia: misc. items. Richard Jensen: misc. items. Charles King: misc. items. Publication Dates: March 17 and 24, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary were issued in the Estate of Diane Lynda Corona, deceased, on March 11, 2021, in Cause No. 21-40730-P in County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas to Cindy Bloodsworth Jeanis. All persons having claims against the estate which is currently being administered are notified to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law by mail to: Lou Anne Gardner Attorney for Executrix Cindy Bloodsworth Jeanis State Bar No. 10363750 22 Cheska Hollow Beaumont, TX 77706 Tele. (409) 781-8067 Published Date: March 17, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Charles Nelson Sanders, Deceased, were issued on March 11, 2021, in Cause No. 20-40316-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: James Nelson Sanders. 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. James Nelson Sanders, Representative, Estate of Charles Nelson Sanders c/o: Dan Bayless, Attorney at Law 106 W. Houston Cleveland, Texas 77327 DATED the 11th day of March, 2021. /s/ Dan Bayless Attorney for James Nelson Sanders State Bar No.: 24003283 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 Telephone: (281) 592-6400 Facsimile: (281) 592-6413 E-mail: baylesslaw@att.net Published Date: March 17, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of ale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on March 15, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. GUEVARA, HECTOR in Cause# 18-10-14305 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 6th day of April, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 2: GEO: 0092330803200 LOT THIRTY TWO (32), TEXAS NATIONAL SUBDIVISION, SECTION 8, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CABINET B, SHEET 120 OF THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 0054420000400 LOT 4, BLOCK 1, GREENFIELD FOREST ESTATES, PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET U, SHEET 159, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 4: GEO: 0021600207900 LOT 27, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 5: GEO: 0021600208000 LOT 28, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 6: GEO: 0021600208100 LOT 29, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 7: GEO: 0021600208200 LOT 30, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 8: GEO: 0021600209400 LOT 42, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 9: GEO: 0021600209500 LOT 43, BLOCK 12 OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 10: GEO: 0021600209600 LOT 44, BLOCK 12, ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 11: GEO: 0021600209700 LOT 45, BLOCK 12, OF ARROWHEAD LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 59 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 12: GEO: 0052200209600 LOT 20, BLOCK 13, OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 17 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 13: GEO: 0052200209700 LOT 21, BLOCK 13, SECTION 2, OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 17 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 14: GEO: 0052200305900 LOT 109, BLOCK 18, OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 89 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 15: GEO: 0052200306000 LOT 110, BLOCK 18 OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 89 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 16: GEO: 0052200306200 LOT 112, BLOCK 18 OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 89 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 17: GEO: 0052200306100 LOT 111, BLOCK 18 OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 89 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 18: GEO: 0092330220900 LOT 32, BLOCK 11, SECTION 2, TEXAS NATIONAL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET B, SHEET 35. MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. TEXAS. TRACT 19: GEO: 0094620213600 LOT THIRTY NINE (39), BLOCK TWO (2), WALNUT COVE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERKS FILE NUMBER 9874646 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 20: GEO: 0094620213500 LOT THIRTY-EIGHT (38), BLOCK TWO (2), WALNUT COVE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, AND A MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON, LABEL NUMBER PFS0568866, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERKS FILE NUMBER 9874646 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 21: GEO: 0069370000900 LOT 9 OF LYNDON HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 299 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 22: GEO: 0069370001000 LOT 10 OF LYNDON HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 299 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 23: GEO: 0069370001100 LOT 11 OF LYNDON HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 299 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 24: GEO: 0084700032500 2.39 ACRES, LOT 727. ROY AL FOREST, SECTION 1, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN FC# 478-01-0120 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 25: GEO: 0086270003600 LOT 25, BLOCK 2, SHADOW BAY AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN FC # 629-01-2254 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 26: GEO: 0084700246200 LOT 1460, ROYAL FOREST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 86, PAGE 16063 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON March 15, 2021 Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of a e issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on March 15, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

VELAZQUEZ, RICARDO, ET AL

in Cause# 16-09-10904 and to me, as CONST ABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 6th day of April, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: LOT TWENTY (20), SECTION TWO (2) , PARKER HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE F.K. HENDERSON SURVEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN CABINET G SHEET 154-B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, IF ANY. GEO: 0077790202000 & GEO: 0077790202001 Levied on Mach 15, 2021 as the property of RICARDO VELAZQUEZ SOFIA VELAZQUEZ to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,223.75, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF WILLIS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 1 AND LONESTAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON March 15, 2021 Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Steven Closson, Deputy Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021 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 March 15, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

MASSEY, DARLENE W., ET AL

in Cause# 17-03-04033 and to me, as CONST ABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 6th day of April, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 0000150500400 TRACT 4-A BEING APPROXIMATELY 12.00 ACRES IN THE DE LA GARZA SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 15 LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 2013104786 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on March 15, 2021 as the property of XAVIER REYNALDO HAYWOOD SR. DARLENE W. MASSEY MARIETTA HAYWOOD to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,094.81, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON March 15, 2021. Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Steven Closson, Deputy Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021 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 March 15, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

MIRANDA, JOSE, ET AL

in Cause# 18-08-10774 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 6th day of April, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0052200212500 LOTS 47, 48, 49 & 50, BLOCK 13, OF FRONTIER LAKES, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGE 17 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on March 15, 2021 as the property of JOSE MIRANDA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,241.08, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON March 15, 2021. Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Steven Closson, Deputy Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021 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 March 15, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

vs.

BULLARD, MERILEE

in Cause# 18-05-06278 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 6th day of April, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: A 25¾ UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN LOT NO. 12, BLOCK NO. 1, SECTION 1, LAKE CONROE HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, OUT OF AND PART OF 16.23 ACRES IN THE WM. WEIR SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 42, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, VOLUME 7, PAGE 319, MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. GEO: 0065900101201

TRACT 27: GEO: 0084700246100 LOT 1459, ROYAL FOREST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 86, PAGE 16063 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on March 15, 2021 as the property of

TRACT 28: GEO: 0084700246000 LOT 1458, ROY AL FOREST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 86, PAGE 16063 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,167.30, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT # 01.

Levied on March 15 as the property of HECTOR GUEVARA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,514.50, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF WILLIS AND TEXAS NATIONAL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.

JAKE NELSON STEW ARD, DAVID STEWARD

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON March 15, 2021. Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Steven Closson, Deputy Published Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2021

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Community Women Trailblazers: SHSU Alumna Becomes Highest-Ranking Female In Texas Ranger History By: Victor Henson II Sam Houston State University alumna Wende Wakeman, was a Ranger Lieutenant working for the Department of Public Safety during college and made it her personal goal to graduate while working 50-hour weeks. After graduating in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Wakeman began

to focus on passing her Captain's test and being promoted. That August, Wakeman earned that promotion and became a Texas Ranger Captain, launching her into the Texas record books as the highest-ranking female in Texas Ranger history. Since her promotion, Wakeman is looking to train other Texas Rangers in leadership, making better law enforcement

officials for the future, which will lead to better practices and techniques in the field. Though her success in law enforcement has been historic, Wakeman still credits her team for their support. "Fortunately, we have a great team, and our leadership along with our civilian staff get along great,” Wakeman said. Wakeman is also a

division representative for child protection, where she trains troopers to go beyond traffic stops in an effort to help victims of crimes. The team meets regularly to discuss what they have encountered during traffic stops and adjust

the training for future law enforcement officials. Since graduating, Wakeman continues to communicate with her classmates from Sam Houston State and gives advice to them as they go through the academy.

To learn more about Criminal Justice programs available at S H S U , v i s i t https://www.shsu.edu/ac ademics/criminaljustice/ and follow the college’s Facebook and Tw i t t e r p a g e s f o r updates.

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Community The Richmond Realty Group – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring announces the addition of Rachel Richmond as Operations Manager The Woodlands, TX –Zach Richmond of the Richmond Realty Group – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring has announced the recent addition of Rachel Richmond to the team as Operations Manager. Rachel Richmond is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Richmond Realty Group. She brings an extensive background in public accounting, having worked for Ernst & Young in the audit department for five years, focusing on technology clients which included HP Inc. and BMC Software. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy degree from Houston Baptist University, where she played on scholarship for the golf team. She is active with the non-profit

YES to YOUTH as a host of their annual Shelter For Shelter fundraiser and currently serves as a Diplomat with The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. “I am so very excited to officially be part of the Richmond Realty Group. Coming from the corporate environment, I am excited to immerse myself in the world of a small independent business where you can indeed wear many hats,” said Rachel Richmond. “I look forward to becoming more involved with our community, which has always been a leading priority in our family.” Zach Richmond, together with his motherin-law Marlys Mulkey ( R a c h e l ’s m o t h e r ) , founded the Richmond Realty Group in 2016. The team also includes Heather Gable and Christina Harughty.

Zach Richmond added, “I am beyond thrilled to have my wife join our team of talented professionals. Her experience is steeped in business, finance, and client services, which is a strong complement to our capabilities as we continue to exceed expectations always.” With a commitment to giving time and resources back to the community, the Richmond Realty Group is a strong supporter of the non-profit YES to YOUTH (formerly called Montgomery County Youth Services) and is a member of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands. Among its professional affiliations and accolades, they are a member of RE/MAX Top 500, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, the HAR.com Tw e n t y U n d e r F o r t y Rising Stars in Real Estate, and Houston Real Producers Top 40 Under 40. Most

recently, recently the Richmond Realty Group garnered the Diamond Award from RE/MAX which is the highest production award for grossing more than one million in commissions, as well as the Luminary of Distinction which is the most exclusive RE/MAX Career Award representing the highest level of achievement in all of RE/MAX. The offices of Richmond Realty Group – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring are located in The Woodlands at 26203 Oak Ridge Dr. near I-45 and Woodlands Parkway. For more information, visit www.RichmondRealtyTX .com, visit their Facebook p a g e a t https://www.facebook.co m/RichmondRealty, or call 281-684-7497.

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