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(March 21, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 71.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.26/g higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.16/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.82/g, a difference of $1.66/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.16/g while the highest was $4.82/g, a difference of $1.66/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g today. The national average is up 71.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.37/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 21, 2021: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) March 21, 2020: $1.88/g (U.S. Average: $2.09/g) March 21, 2019: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g) March 21, 2018: $2.33/g (U.S. Average: $2.57/g) March 21, 2017: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g) March 21, 2016: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $1.98/g) March 21, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g) March 21, 2014: $3.34/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g) March 21, 2013: $3.56/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g) March 21, 2012: $3.74/g (U.S. Average: $3.87/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $4.02/g, down 3.0 cents per gallon from last week's $4.05/g.

San Antonio- $3.86/g, down 10.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.97/g.

Austin- $3.91/g, down 8.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.99/g. “ G a s B u d d y, l a s t w e e k , predicted that a top was in for the national average price of gasoline, and indeed, for the first time in 12 weeks, the national average price of gasoline has declined. While the decline is still subject to changes in global supply and demand, Covid and Russia's war on Ukraine, we are poised to see additional downdrafts at the pump this week in most areas," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For now, gasoline demand has shown absolutely no signs of buckling under the pressure of higher prices, even as California nears an average of $6 per gallon, with spring break travel well underway. If the situation does worsen, with more oil being kept away from global markets, it's not impossible that gas prices would still have to climb a considerable amount for Americans to start curbing their insatiable demand for gasoline."

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that they tend to hide their pain, say experts

talent across multiple artistic disciplines

M O N T G O M E RY COUNTY, Texas – March 18, 2022 – Young Texas Artists (YTA) promised an unforgettable come back for 2022, and it delivered in a major way. After two years of COVID-19related cancellations, the performing arts organization delighted audiences with a Finalists’ C o n c e r t & Aw a r d s presentation packed with classical music talent; a sensational Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala; and — for the first time — events showcasing emerging artists in visual art, dance and poetry during the second weekend of March.

“The excitement was

palpable throughout the weekend,” YTA President/CEO Susie Moore Pokorski said.

“Everyone was thrilled to be back, and they’re still elated. I’ve been getting a constant stream of calls, messages and texts from people who loved what they experienced. They’re already looking forward to 2023, and I feel the same way.”

The three-day Young Te x a s A r t i s t s M u s i c Competition, under the leadership of Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham, saw nearly 70 talented classical musicians from Texas and around the world vying for a share of $40,000 in

monetary prizes along with career mentoring and p e r f o r m a n c e opportunities. The artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 in the Voice Division), are Texas residents or affiliated with a Texas music school.

They competed in one of four performance divisions: Piano; Strings; Voice; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar.

During the March 12 finalists’ concert at Crighton Theatre in Conroe, audiences responded to the contestants’ performances with standing thunderous applause.

“The musicians’ dedication to excellence is

so inspiring, and I’m always over the moon when audiences show enthusiasm for the artists’ hard work and abilities,” Pokorski said. “The level of talent is extraordinary; it always floors people.”

YTA’s 2022 Grand Prize winner was FrenchRussian violinist Clara S a i t k o u l o v, w h o i s pursuing her master ’s degree at Rice University.

Saitkoulov also won the Gold Medal in Piano with her performance of Karol Szymanowski’s “Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 35.”

Saitkoulov won a total of $10,000.

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The Woodlands® Named “Best City To Live In America” For The Second Year In A Row By Niche.com THE WOODLANDS, TX – Proudly holding its prestigious ranking, The Woodlands® has been named the #1 “Best City to Live in America” for the second consecutive year by Niche.com, achieving an overall A+ Niche grade in the national survey. The Woodlands is one of the most acclaimed master planned communities in the country and has consistently been included in the top ten rankings by Niche.com on its annual list of the best places to live, buy a home, raise a family, retire and best public education.

While ranked as the #1 Best City, The Woodlands is not a city as it operates under a unique governing structure as the only township in the state of Texas. As a township, The Woodlands has been able to provide a high quality life while maintaining a low tax rate for its residents and businesses.

“We are honored to be

ranked as the #1 community in America for the second consecutive year. Achieving this #1 ranking illuminates the commitment we have as developer, achievements of the township, the attraction of companies who have relocated their headquarters to The Woodlands, the strong workforce, acclaimed public and private educational opportunities. and at the heart of the community, the residents,” said Jim Carman, President of the Houston Region for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Howard Hughes continues to follow the vision of founder of The Woodlands, the late George Mitchell, and believes that together as a community, we have achieved the #1 ranking that is so deserving of The Woodlands.”

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of various factors including community

safety, quality public education, a favorable cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities.

T h e Wo o d l a n d s achieved the following 2022 Niche rankings: Best Cities to Live in A m e r i c a #1 of 228 Best Cities to Buy a House in America #2 of 228 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America #2 of 228 Cities with the Best Public Schools in America #6 of 228 Best Cities to Retire in A m e r i c a #6 of 228 The Woodlands is a 28,500-acre, forested master planned community with 120,000 residents.

Nearly 2,400 businesses and corporations have found a home in The Woodlands, providing jobs for over 63,000 employees.

Top amenities in The

Woodlands include 220 miles of hike and bike trails and 151 parks, surrounded by nature and forest.

Highlights of The Woodlands include highlyrated public and private schools, world-class shopping, recreation and entertainment including T h e C y n t h i a Wo o d s Mitchell Pavilion, ranked as one of the top amphitheaters in the world

by Pollstar magazine, superior quality healthcare as well as the thriving economic and urban environments of The Woodlands Town Center, Hughes Landing® and The Woodlands Waterway®.

The Woodlands leads the way among master planned communities that practice environmental preservation. The Woodlands devotes an unprecedented 28% of its community - nearly 8,000 acres - to trails, parks, golf courses and greenbelts

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B RYA N - C O L L E G E STATION, — Unlike many animals that vocalize their discomfort, cattle tend to suffer in silence — making it all the more important for an owner to recognize the subtle signs of pain. Whether from age, injury or illness, early detection of pain is an important step in bringing an animal back to health.

Cattle are like most prey species in that they tend to hide their pain, said Dr. Jenna Funk, a clinical assistant professor & beef cattle veterinarian at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Ve t e r i n a r y E d u c a t i o n , Research, & Outreach campus.

“When pain reaches the threshold where it starts affecting behavior, one of the firs t s igns w ill be reduced feed intake,” Funk said. “If it hurts to move, they will be reluctant to move. Cattle will also grind their teeth when they are uncomfortable; you can hear it when they grind them hard enough.”

If the pain is associated with a single limb, they may limp to reduce the amount of weight placed on that leg. If the source of pain is in the abdomen, cattle may tuck their bellies up by standing with all four feet close together.

Depending on the cause of the pain, there are several options a veterinarian may suggest for treatment. The most common pain management medications are non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can come as injections, oral pills or a pour-on liquid.

“Steroids can also be used for pain management in short-term situations,” Funk said. “While long-term use of steroids is not recommended because of the negative impacts they can have on the immune system, short courses can be very effective at reducing swelling and relieving pain.”

There are also several non-medication options that can help relieve pain in cattle, including acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation by licensed practitioners.

“Pain associated with the feet can often be managed with corrective foot trimming,” Funk said.

“Making sure that all four feet have proper confirmation (structure and alignment) will allow the animal to evenly distribute their weight and reduce the chances of secondary musculoskeletal injury from favoring a painful or misshapen foot.”

To p r e v e n t p a i n f u l injuries from occurring in the first place, owners can commit to low-stress

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Resistant Starches

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Many people first notice weight gain in their late 20’s or 30’s. This can often be the b e g i n n i n g o f d i ff i c u l t y digesting carbohydrates. This is especially likely if weight gain is around the middle.

Low carb diets are very effective if this is the case.

Carbs, however, are a large part of our most satisfying foods so the idea of minimizing their detrimental effect on our bodies is very appealing. The simple process of cooling and reheating can transform certain carbs.

This change from bad to good is achieved by creating what is known as a resistant starch.

You can’t watch TV for long these days without seeing commercials for gut health. Lately the gut has become a huge health concern with the diversity and number of good bacteria in it being strongly linked with good health.

While fiber is crucial for optimal gut health, what makes certain types of fiber even more important than

Best City

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which will remain undeveloped green space at full build-out.

“Howard Hughes embraces environmental preservation and social consciousness within our community. With health

Artists from page 1 Additional Gold Medal winners were: Seolyeong Jeong, Piano Division, Rice University; Brigit Fitzgerald, bassoon, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar Division, The University of Texas at Austin; and Bronwyn White, soprano, Voice Division, Purchase College Conservatory of Music-State University of New York (also YTA’s 2019 Silver Medalist in Vo i c e ) . T h e G o l d Medalists received $5,000 each, and the Jeong, also the Audience Choice Award winner, received an additional $3,000.

Silver medals went to Josh Liu, violin, Strings Division, The University of Texas at Austin; Guobi “Malcolm” Liu, Piano Division, The University of Kansas; William Yeh, f l u t e , Wi n d s , B r a s s , Percussion, Harp and Guitar Division, Rice University; and Sarah Dyer, contralto, Voice Division, University of Houston. Each Silver

others is its potential for fermentation. Unripe tropical fruits such as banana, papaya and mango contain digestiveresistant starch1 — indigestible fibers that slowly ferment in your large intestine. These resistant starches feed healthy bacteria, essentially acting as prebiotics.

They also bulk up your digestive process without making you feel bloated or gassy. Best of all, they don’t spike your blood sugar the way completely ripened fruit and other starchy foods do, so they actually help improve rather than worsen insulin regulation. In many ways, resistant starch could be considered a third type of fiber (in addition to soluble and insoluble fiber).

Unripe fruits aren’t the only foods with this ability, however. Researchers have discovered even high netcarb foods such as potatoes, rice, bread and pasta become more digestive-resistant when prepared in certain ways.

Specifically, the process of cooking, cooling and reheating these foods appears to trigger this beneficial

change in composition, so the leftover mentality can be quite useful in more ways than one. Not only will you save money by eating yesterday’s leftovers, starchy leftovers will actually be healthier and less caloriedense.

When you eat a highstarch meal such as pasta with a side of bread, your blood sugar will spike. When this happens regularly, such as several times a day, your body becomes progressively more resistant to insulin, which is released in response to elevations in blood glucose.

Insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes. heart disease, cancer and dementia. Resistant starches, on the other hand, pass through your digestive system without being broken down; hence, they don’t raise your blood sugar and insulin.

Instead, resistant starches end up fermenting and feeding beneficial bacteria in your gut.

That’s pretty impressive

and wellness top of mind, we offer outdoor green spaces, parks and amenities within a walkable setting for an urban lifestyle, complementing our acclaimed master planned c o m m u n i t y, ” a d d e d Carman.

For more information, visit TheWoodlands.com.

from page 1 handling techniques, such as using pressure points to move cattle instead of noise and fear.

“Move slow and never surprise cattle. This will reduce the likelihood of cattle running and pushing each other, which can lead to injury,” Funk said. “In

Medalist received $3,000.

Finalists’ concert audiences also were treated to phenomenal performances by baritone Michael Mayes, YTA’s 2002 Gold Medal Winner i n Vo i c e a n d a n internationally acclaimed opera singer. Mayes was the guest of honor at the finalists’ concert as well as the Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala, which took place earlier that evening.

The gala is a long-time YTA tradition that raises money for YTA’s music competition, but this year, it was also an opportunity to celebrate the organization’s come back.

“In some ways, it felt very familiar when we gathered in our Grand Pavilion in downtown Conroe and enjoyed the live Texas swing music by Bill Mock & His Highway 105 Band, the auction, the delicious barbecue like we have in the past, but the jubilation about our return was unique and very special,” Pokorski said.

The gala co-chairs were Terry Husbands Giles, Allyson Ayton and Mimi Devereaux. Mimi

Sadler was the dinner chair, and Garlaine Kelly was the auction chair.

Also unique was the weekend of activities YTA lined up in downtown Conroe to support young artists in multiple disciplines: modern art, contemporary dance and poetry.

“Guests were enthralled with the talent that the organizers lined up: young people from Te x a s w h o a r e tremendously gifted,” Pokorski said.

The Audience Choice Award winners were: Contemporary Dance: Cameron Edwards, The Ailey Studios, first; and Mimi Rosepink, who has a b a c h e l o r ’s d e g r e e i n dance from Marymount Manhattan College, second Poetry: Adriana Wi n k e l m a y e r, 1 4 , a Houston high school student Vi s u a l A r t : S i d Ylagan, a graphic designer, muralist and digital artist from The Woodlands The YTA weekend’s team included LuAnne Carter, director of the

Cattle

and if we can achieve this change simply by precooking and re-heating it is surely worth doing.

I like to buy those tiny blue potatoes and always boil them and cool them in the fridge before eating. They are great cold with some Celtic salt, sliced in salads, made into potato salad or smooched and pan-fried.

Rice is easily preprepared and cooled then reheated with some coconut oil in a skillet or steamed like a vegetable.

Dr. Mercola reports: • In one study, cooking and then cooling potatoes overnight increased their resistant starch content by 280 percent.

• Research has also confirmed that eating potatoes with higher amounts of resistant starch results in far lower blood sugar response than eating carbohydrate-rich foods with no resistant starch in them.

• Cooking and cooling wheat commonly used in bread making has been shown to more than double

the resistant starch content, raising it from 41 to 88 percent. The same effect is believed to occur in wheat.

Cooking and chilling barley, peas, lentils and beans also result in higher resistant starch content.

Interestingly, even bread can be made healthier through heating and cooling.

In a 2008 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 10 healthy test subjects were given homemade and commercial white bread that had been prepared in four different ways: * Fresh * Frozen and defrosted * Fresh, toasted * Frozen, defrosted and then toasted The last one was the winner by a landslide. The glycemic response was significantly less. So buy your bread, freeze it for 24 hours then stick it in the fridge and toast it before you eat it.

Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruits and vegetables are all carbohydrates. However,

from a health standpoint they’re not created equal, and it’s primarily the fiber content that differentiates “good” carbs from the “bad.” Most vegetables and certain fruits are very high in fiber, which means they’re very low in net carbs, and when it comes to carbs, it’s the net carbs you need to pay careful attention to.

To determine the net carb content of a food, simply subtract the fiber amount in grams from the total carbohydrate amount.

Vegetables typically top the list in terms of high fiber content, but certain unripe fruits score high as well, while adding novelty to your diet. As for rice, pasta, potatoes and bread, which are common staples among carb addicts, remember that cooking, cooling and reheating can rather dramatically improve their nutritional profile by increasing the amount of resistant starch they contain.

This is definitely good news.

addition, animals recovering from injury should be kept on solid, surefooted ground and with only a few herd mates to prevent potential re-injury from shoving and pushing.”

Maintaining clean and well-lit facilities can also reduce the likelihood of injury.

In addition to the ethical reasons for reducing pain in cattle, owners will likely notice other benefits when herds are kept happy and

pain-free.

“Well taken care of animals perform better,” Funk said. “Controlling pain will increase production and help make the animal more efficient, which, in turn, is more profitable for the producer.”

Whether owners keep cattle as pets or production animals, reducing pain should be a top priority. By keeping an eye out for subtle behavioral differences, you can help make sure your

cattle experience as little pain as possible.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical S c i e n c e s , Te x a s A & M University. Stories can be f o u n d o n t h e P e t Ta l k website. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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

Contemporary Dance Showcase; Dede Fox, director of the Young Texas Poets Showcase; and Joseph Staley, curator of the Fine Art Invitational Show.

YTA’s major sponsors this year include the City of Conroe, Carol and Dr. Douglas Aycock, Annette and Ken Hallock, Lynda and Dan Kain and two anonymous donors.

About Young Texas Artists: Young Texas Artists, founded in 1983, is a oneof-a-kind nonprofit presenter of music competitions and events, career development programs and cultural enrichment outreach. The nationally acclaimed Young Texas Artists Music Competition and t h e Y TA C a r e e r Development Program provide professional guidance, mentoring and highly sought performance experience.

An Official Music Competition of the State of Texas, it is one of the few competitions in the nation with four performance divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings;

and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. The YTA contest is open to classical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 for Voice), who are Texas residents or affiliated with a Texas music school.

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

the Texas Cultural Trust and Texans for the Arts.

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

Finalists from the 37th a n n u a l Yo u n g Te x a s A r t i s t s M u s i c Competition join Young Te x a s A r t i s t s President/CEO Susie Pokorski, in red, center, and baritone Michael Mayes—Young Texas Artists’ 2002 Gold Medalist in Voice and an acclaimed international opera performer—to her right. Photo by John Hallett.

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Your Business Is Protected – But What About Your Personal Assets?

A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Insurances, diversification, smart management and good hiring are ways to protect your professional assets, but it’s imperative to learn how to protect your personal assets. Along with the rewards of business ownership come risks – including risks to personal assets should action be brought against your business. Here are some asset protection strategies worth considering: Diversify your legal instruments Begin by separating your personal world from your professional one by making

your business a standalone company. This includes choosing the type of entity your business will be.

Though popular, sole proprietorships and general partnerships leave owners liable for any company debts, judgments and lawsuits, and creditors can lay claim to both personal and business assets. For more rigorous protection of personal assets, consider the primary benefits of an S or C corporation or a limited liability company (LLC). In an S corporation, shareholders can be held liable only for the money they invest in the business, and creditors

are unable to seize personal assets in the event of a lawsuit or other loss. In a C corporation or LLC, there is limited legal liability for directors, officers, workers and shareholders.

All corporate documents should be created by a qualified attorney and kept readily available. Annual maintenance includes paying the required fees to the state, holding mandatory meetings and keeping minutes. Maintain separate financial accounts for your personal life and business and use the company name on corporate documents.

Add another layer

If your corporation owns property, you can add a second layer of separation between your personal assets and anyone seeking damages from an injury that occurs on the property by having the property owned by a separate LLC. Make sure the entity has a written procedure in place for fixing hazards when identified.

Consult an attorney to determine if a strategy like this is right for you.

Insurance is a must Rather than targeting the assets of the business, someone seeking damages can pursue the money available through insur-

ance. Purchase the right amount and kind of insurance – type varies depending on whether you rent property, own a rental property, or operate a professional practice or retail space. A knowledgeable insurance agent can advise you on what you need and help you reassess your needs annually. Once established, keep your strategy maintained to provide years of protection while you grow your business.

Next Steps * Decide what business structure works best to protect you from actions

Why The Hesitancy To Renew Our Fossil Fuel Potential? An Analysis by: Robin Montgomery How does it make sense that we refuse to restore our energy base of fossil fuels in the face of the savagery displayed by the Russian Dictator, with his power base centered on the export of those very fuels? Let’s engage a background analysis: In the nineteen seventies, as a political science professor, my on the scene research on the “Peace Movement” led me to see the impact of the New Age Movement. At a New Thought Alliance Assembly in Houston, for example I

witnessed a crowd of some three hundred joined by a million or more world-wide in a form of séance conducted under the assumption that we were all god.

Thus, all we had to do was think “Peace” in unison for that happy result to appear.

Building on this and numerous similar examples, in the late nineteen eighties I became intrigued by the new age similarities apparent in the then emerging “Green Movement” in Austria and Germany. Accordingly, I managed to arrange for a

second two-year tour teaching in a graduate program in international relations for US Military Officers in the area. My objective lay in studying the emerging “Green-Think” on the scene of its arrival.

My method employed research into green data bases plus interviews and friendships within founding green circles. I also had representatives of them speak in my classes and visit with my German friends who had lived through World War II. Typically, those German

friends referenced the Green Movement as “Children of Hitler.” Our warnings to officials of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, and academia generally, went essentially unheeded.

Now, as predicted, we face the “Green New Deal”, a New Age Spinoff with reduced population advocated to the point of killing industry and the oil and gas to run it. Earthbased religion a la the “Gaia Hypothesis” engrained in the green psyche and in the United Nations is on the rise

from academia to public schools, business board rooms and all avenues of society.

Most pointedly, it is increasingly reflected in US government policy, at all levels, by people, many of whom are uninitiated to its true essence, innocently proposing the death of fossil fuel-based energy to reduce the world population.

Unchecked, earth-based religion under the guidance of the movement will come to begat, what many will believe are evolutionary generated god-men and

against your business. * Ask me about an owner’s only 401(k) as these vehicles can prevent loss of retirement savings in the event of a lawsuit to your business. * Talk to an insurance agent to make sure you have the right amount and types of coverage.

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

women who will lead the world to utopia. In the meantime, as we know, life is becoming progressively cheapened as witnessed in such as quick release of even hardened criminals, and the list goes on.

A final thought: After my first meeting at a New Age sponsored assembly in the nineteen seventies, the speaker took me aside to proclaim and explain how the movement was set to “take over our country in one generation.”

The essence of the strategy centers on maneuvering the context of every exchange to new age, earth-based premises, conditioning the meaning of words. For example, “Equity”, the centerpiece of “Woke Think”, is extracted from its Biblically-based rational context featuring “wisdom, justice and judgement” (see Proverbs 1:3)

Charles B. Stewart: Founder & Reflector of the Texas Flag by: Robin Montgomery Charles Bellinger Stewart, as of 1837 a citizen of Montgomery Texas, lived a life including adventurer in Cuba, apothecary and doctor, soldier of the Battle of Velasco, holder of several positions in Montgomery County government and a state legislator. However, he is most remembered as the First Secretary of State of Texas, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and as the designer of the official Texas Flag.

Upon describing symbolic particulars of that flag, we will explore how his personality reflected those symbols

It was on May 30th 1997 that then Texas Governor George W. Bush signed House Resolution 1123 recognizing Montgomery County as the birthplace of the Texas Flag.

The Resolution stated in part that “Dr. Charles Stewart of Montgomery County created this inspirational banner.” It was on January 25th, 1839 that Stewart’s flag became the national symbol of the Republic of Texas enroute to becoming the state symbol on December 29, 1845 with the birth of Texas statehood. Except for an interval between 1879 and

1933, when it was the “de facto” flag, the 1839 imprint has remained the state’s official banner.

Now let’s address the actual color placements on the Texas Flag along with their symbolic meaning preparatory to analyzing these in terms of Dr. Stewart’s character. First is a vertical blue stripe centered with a white lone star, then to the right a horizontally based white stripe over a horizontal red stripe. The white star represents unity, while the blue base in which it resides symbolizes loyalty with the white horizontal stripe as

purity overlapping the red as bravery.

Charles Stewart served as Secretary of State of the Provisional Government of Texas under Governor Henry Smith.

Smith’s description of Stewart at a time when the government, itself, was hopelessly divided addresses a steadfast personality reflecting the symbols of unity, loyalty, purity and bravery: Mr. Stewart was very conscientious and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, both of a private and public nature. He was not easily disturbed by

adverse criticism, and when the General Council demanded that the records of his office be turned over to them, he refused without displaying anger or concern.

When they attempted to discharge him for refusing to obey other demands, he continued to perform his duties as if nothing had occurred, merely informing me of these happenings without comment.

On Saturday April 9th at Montgomery, Pat and Ted Spackey will perform their celebrated routine centered on the life of Charles Stewart. Pat is a direct descendent of

Stewart. Under the sponsorship of the Montgomery Historical Society, the event will consist of two sections, the first, 12-3PM, will be an assembly at the downtown community center, followed immediately by an action-filled agenda at nearby Fernland Park. Reflecting the substance of the about to be released book of my daughter, Joy, and I entitled C r a d l e o f t h e Te x a s Republic (Arcadia Press), the event is called “Celebrating Togetherness: The Texas Republic and the Cradle of Texas Road.”

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ICYMI: Operation Lone Star Continues To Secure The Border, Crack Down On Human Smuggling AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, multi-agency efforts have led to more than 215,000 migrant apprehensions, along with more than 12,400 charges for

criminal offenses— including more than 9,900 felony charges. Over 3,300 weapons and almost $30 million in currency have been seized. In the fight against fentanyl, DPS has seized over 288 million lethal doses throughout the state.

R E C E N T HIGHLIGHTS FROM O P E R AT I O N L O N E STAR: Last week, Governor Abbott spoke exclusively with Breitbart News in Eagle Pass on the steps Texas is taking to secure the border and build the wall. The Governor discus

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 44.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night Clear, with a low around 49.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 51.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 75.

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sed the state's acquisition of border wall panels from the federal government, the terrifying impact of the border crisis on Texas landowners along the border, the fentanyl crisis, and more.

“We've apprehended enough fentanyl to kill every man, woman, and c h i l d i n Te x a s , a n d fentanyl is the leading cause of death in the United States for people between the age of 18 and 45?—not COVID-19, not cancer, not car wrecks, not guns?—it’s fentanyl," said Governor Abbott. "In Texas, more than 1,300 people lost their lives over the past year because of fentanyl. There are lives that have been lost because of the Biden Administration’s refusal to secure the border, and conversely there are lives that have been saved by the all of the fentanyl and other drugs we’ve seized through Operation Lone Star."

A man is facing charges after leading DPS troopers and other law enforcement

on a vehicle pursuit through two South Texas counties.

On the evening of March 11, 2022, a white Kenworth truck tractor towing a tanker bypassed a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. 83 in Webb County. Border Patrol initiated a pursuit, but the driver of the tanker refused to stop. As part of Operation Lone Star, DPS Troopers took over the pursuit, which went into the city of Cotulla in La Salle County.

Inside the tanker, Troopers located 62 migrants who were being smuggled into the U.S.; none were injured. All were referred back to U.S. Border Patrol. The 41year-old male driver of the truck is a U.S. citizen with a criminal history that includes human smuggling. Charges are likely. A DPS Trooper was also injured in the incident. He has since been treated and released from Frio Regional Hospital in Pearsall.

Governor Abbott announced this week that the Texas National Guard is taking more aggressive action at the Rio Grande River to prevent unlawful migrants from entering the United States altogether and turning them back to Mexico. Different actions include installing razor wire along the river and using boats to create a boat blockade.

On Wednesday, March 9, an Operation Lone Star Elite Brush Team partnered with Border Patrol to capture 24 unlawful migrants in Jim Hogg County, 14 of which were were arrested for criminal trespass. Operation Lone Star's Elite Brush Teams consists of DPS troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers who serve as the last line defense against transnational criminal behavior. The brush teams use a variety of sensors, tracking systems, and other techniques to identify individuals and their country of origin as well as their intended

destination.

Over the last 90 days, the brush teams have supported more than 1,000 apprehensions along the Texas-Mexico border.

Approximately 30% of these individuals apprehended had a prior criminal record for activities such as sexual assault, drug smuggling, and human smuggling.

The men and women of the Texas National Guard continue to build barriers that serve as a visible and physical impediment to the smuggling of people and drugs into Texas. So far, 23 miles of concertina wire and chain link fencing have been installed along the border. Texas National Guard soldiers also play a critical role in Operation Lone Star to prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between the ports of entry ( P H O T O : Te x a s Department of Public Safety).

Delinquent Property Tax Relief Available to Montgomery County Residents Quotes provided by: Tammy McRae, Tax Assessor-Collector Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector Ta m m y M c R a e announces a new program designed to help homeowners pay their delinquent property taxes. The American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress provides money to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic avoid foreclosure of their homestead. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is implementing the program in Texas.

“Homeowners that have delinquent taxes can

apply to the program and if they qualify, TDHCA will send a check for the delinquent taxes to my office to avoid foreclos u r e , ” s a i d Ta m m y McRae, Montgomery County Tax AssessorCollector. “The payment is a grant, not a loan. I encourage all homeowners to apply who qualify and have delinquent taxes.

The program will provide up to $25,000 for each homeowner who is eligible and can include any accrued court costs, abstract fees and other suit related fees. There is no

repayment requirement.

In order to qualify, property taxes must be delinquent, you must own and occupy the property as your primary residence, your household income must be at or below 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and the household must have experienced a qualified financial hardship after January 1, 2020. A financial hardship can be anything from having lost your job or having to pay more for childcare, medical supplies, food, clothing, etc... “I will be

mailing notices to all delinquent homestead accounts in an effort to reach as many taxpayers as possible,” said McRae. Applicants will be required to provide a form of identification, verify their income and provide evidence of delinquency, such as a delinquent tax statement or notice from a tax attorney, etc...

For more information or to apply, homeowners c a n v i s i t http://TexasHomeownerA ssistance.com or call the TDHCA’s toll free number at 833-651-3874.

Los Angeles Becomes First Major U.S. City to Reach $6 Average Gas Price Oil’s rise, refinery snags fuel the West Coast city’s prices to highest yet BOSTON (March 22, 2022) -- Los Angeles, today, became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas. The national average gas price in the U.S. has begun to decline since its peak of $4.35 per gallon, set on March 10, but prices on the West Coast, and specifi-

cally California, have continued to soar.

This milestone was reached largely due to rebounding oil prices because of the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine but recent refinery kinks in Southern California amidst a rise in seasonal demand has pushed Los Angeles over the top. California also typically has some of the highest gas prices in the country because of its high gas taxes and its cap and trade program, which assess a premium based on emissions. Statewide,

California’s average gas price is now $5.85 per gallon.

“In less than three weeks, the average price of gasoline in Los Angeles has surged by an average of $1 per gallon, blowing past $5 and now reaching $6 per gallon on refinery issues and Russia’s war on Ukraine,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

“While I’m hopeful we won’t go much beyond this, there’s not much light at the end of the tunnel for now.”

Another potential

headache could be developing: refinery workers at a Chevron refinery recently went on strike, pushing the refiner to find replacement workers in the interim.

After, a flaring event occurred, indicating a potential problem at the facility. The current $6 per gallon prices have happened because of a culmination of many issues, but could worsen if more issues develop before others are solved.

For more information, visit www.gasbuddy.com.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

I once wrote a poem about a lighthouse and what it represents. The “light,” of course, is the God we serve, love, and obey. He gives us light in the midst of darkness – just as He gave it to all the disciples. His light is the life of all people. It stretches out to enlighten Christians and others all over the world.

Those who follow Jesus take that light to every country.

Those receiving His light know the value of love and peace in all circumstances:

BEING A BEACON OF LIGHT IN A LOST AND DARK WORLD “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…and we exult in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1- 2b.

The light of that lighthouse travels as far as the horizon goes. It has saved many ships in the past, from crashing into the dangerous rocks nearby. Even though lighthouses are no longer a “main safety” for ships these days, they still stand as a beacon of hope and safety from years ago.

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 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

Just as they were built well and solid to withstand all weather, so we, solidly in faith, proclaim how God has saved us from a life of disasters on the “rocks.” Peter writes about that faith: “In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at

the revelation of Jesus Christ;…” First Peter 1: 6 – 7.

Right now, we are hearing of our neighbors many miles away, who are now experiencing a great and ugly tidal wave of tribulation and death.

It’s a whole nation of peace-loving people who are fighting for their very lives and trying to save as many as they can…from death.

That is our first priority of prayers for them all: “And Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Truly I say to

you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will happen. And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21: 21 – 22.

The bottom line in all this is being a person with steadfast love in God and being consistent in our prayers for that nation and people. I try, as I pray, to put myself in their place as they flee for their life

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

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

and families. Those who stay behind and fight for their peace-loving country are to be recognized as brave men and women who have great hearts for their people and their country. Many stories of the Bible characterize such men - Moses, Joshua, David and more. Like them, we are to be a beacon of light: faithful, steadfast, and diligent as always… to pray for each brave soul and that there will be an end, quickly, to this horrible war.

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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IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR ANDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES Petitioner, vs.

LADONNA KAY ROBERTS, and ROGER HELMS, Respondent

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Case No: J-32232 / 21-1115

IN THE MATTER OF: DAYLIN LANDON ROBERTS DOB: 12/07/2012 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ____________________________________________________________________________ ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION ____________________________________________________________________________ It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, Motion for Service by Publication and Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of the Respondent Roger Helms is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search, therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Roger Helms. It is therefore, ORDERED that said Respondent be served by publication of the following Notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Montgomery County News, a newspaper published in Montgomery County, Texas.

It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent Roger Helms does not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon the Respondent by filing same with the Anderson County Juvenile Court Clerk.

NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT: ROGER DALE HELMS The State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Daylin Roberts. It appearing that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Lauren Scienzinski, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, 182 Frank L. Diggs, Suite 100, Clinton, Tennessee 37716, Phone No: 865425-4400, an Answer to the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Tennessee Department of Children's Service, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice, which will be April 13, 2022, or appear personally in the Juvenile Court of Anderson County, Tennessee, at 101 S. Main Street, Room 200, Robert Jolley Bldg., Clinton, TN 37716, on the 24th day of May, 2022, at 1:30 p. m., to personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. Failing to appear for the hearing of this date and time, without good cause, will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the child(ren) listed above. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Anderson County Juvenile Court Clerk's Office, 101 S. Main Street, Room 200, Robert Jolley Bldg., Clinton, TN 37716.

ENTERED this 7th day of March, 2022.

Brian Hunt Juvenile Court Judge NOTICE Any appeal of the trial court's final disposition of the complaint or petition for termination of parental rights will be governed by the provisions of Rule 8A, Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, which imposes special time limitations for the filing of a transcript or statement of the evidence, the completion and transmission of the record on appeal, and the filing of briefs in the appellate court, as well as other special provisions for expediting the appeal. All parties must review Rule 8A, Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, for information concerning the special provisions that apply to any appeal of this case.

APPROVED FOR ENTRY: Lauren Scieszinski, BPR #, 029754 Deputy Regional General Counsel Department of Children's Services 182 Frank L. Diggs Drive, Suite 100 Clinton, TN 37716 Phone: (865) 425-4400 Published Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 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

vs

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

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Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8520 Published Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 26 day of March, 2021, ,in the case of Falls At Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Joshua Pitcher, For (1) $5,547.70 principal sum (2) $4,552.51 attorney fees (3) post-judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $329.00 court costs (5) $0.00 Judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 17-05-05883-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Falls At Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 15 day of February 2022, at 2:10 o'clock p.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot Seventeen (17), Block One (1), Imperial Oaks Park Section 15, A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map/ Plat Thereof Recorded In Plat Cabinet Z, Sheet 742, Map/ Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 5 day of April, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Joshua Pitcher, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 15 day of February, 2022. /s/ William Lang 83631

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Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 22 day of September, 2021, in the case of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. Raymond E. Rodriguez For (1) $2,548.70 principal sum. (2) $2,212.00 attorney fees. (3) Post -Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the total Judgment, Including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid. (4) $429.17 court costs / process server fees. (5) $0.00 Judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 21 .. 07-09571-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 23 day of February 2022, at 7:20 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Eight (8), Inclusive, In Block Six (6) In Canyon Gate At Legends Ranch, Sec. 3, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet V, Sheets 85 Thru 87, Of The Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 29734 Meridian Hill Drive, Spring, Texas 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 5 day of April, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Raymond E. Rodriguez, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 23 day of February, 2022. /s/ William Lang, 83631 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 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

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

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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 7th day of December, 2020, in the case of Oakhurst Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Joshua Alan Parks and Jennifer Opal Parks, Defendant(s), Cause No. 20-09-11627-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of the Plaintiff. I did on the 31st Day of January, 2022 at 4:55 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Lot 2, Block 1, Park at Oakhurst, Section 5, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas according to the map or plat recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 957, Map Records, Montgomery County, Texas (the property) 1. $2,990.50 Principal sum 2. $2,627.50 Attorney fees 3.

Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from date hereof until paid 4. $316.00 Cost of Court 5. $2,580.00 Judgment Credit and on the 5th day of April, 2022 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell al public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Joshua Alan Parks and Jennifer Opal Parks, Defendant(s), in and to said property.

Witness my hand this the 3rd day of February, 2022.

Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2022

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-09-13336-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Robert S. Sobel P.O Box 2985 19747 US Hwy 59 N Suite 450 Conroe, Texas 77305 Humble TX 77338

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit by Feeder StrEAT LLC dba Feeder StrEAT, to be located at 20334 US Highway 59, New THE STATE OF TEXAS Caney, Montgomery County, Texas. Members of said LLC are Brad NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or Arbaugh - Member, Carrol Arbaugh - Member, and Vernon Johnson your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 Member. a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance Published Date: March 16, 23, 2022 of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: Marco Urzua You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original Petition for Release of Property from Lien 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 2nd day of May, 2022 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Original Petition for Release of Property from Lien was filed in said court on this the 23rd day of September, 2021, in this case, numbered 21-09-13336-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Michael Anthony Martinez and Michael Anthony Martinez are Plaintiffs and Marco Urzua are Defendants

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held at Free Eagle Storage at 10985 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Conroe, TX 77385 on April 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of self-storage space of the following tenant – Austin Sanford: motorcycle parts, tire changing equipment and misc equipment.

Published Dates: March 16 and 23, 2022

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SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 04/07/22 CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, REBECCA BRITE, LINDA HANN, JOE HIGHTOWER, as is more fully shown by Original Petition for Release of Property from Lien on file in this suit.

FALLON RESSE, JEROME RIALS . PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE.

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: The petition of Jose Alonzo Hinojosa and Michael Anthony Martinez, was filed in the County Court #284 at Montgomery County, Texas on the 23rd day of September, 2021, numbered 21-09-13336. The suit requests release from lien of property located at 20730 Deuster Lane, Porter, TX 77365 in the amount of $19,878.90 for labor, services, equipment, or materials furnished by defendant for a work of improvement. The court has authority in this suit to render a judgment that will be binding on you, including that the real property described above be released from defendant's claim of lien and attorney fees, and pre- and postjudgment interest as alleged herein.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 16th day of March, 2022.

(SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Patricia Morrill Patricia Morrill Published Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-02-01473-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Brandi J Croffie P.O Box 2985 5051 Westheimer Rd Conroe, Texas 77305 Ste 1200 Houston TX 77056 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: The Unknown Heirs of Andrea Rice You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First Amended Petition and Request for Declaratory Relief 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 2nd day of May, 2022 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's First Amended Petition and Request for Declaratory Relief was filed in said court on this the 9th day of February, 2022, in this case, numbered 21-02-01473-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Oakhurst Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Cecelia C. Rice; Unknown Heirs of CHARLES E. RICE JR. 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 for delinquent HOA Assessments as to the property commonly known as 25053 Rising Hills Court, Porter, Texas 77365, legally described as: Lot Forty-Four (44) in Block Eight (8), of Brentwood, Section One (1), a Subdivision of 156.8 acres of land, out of the William Massey Survey, A-391 and the Mary Owens Survey, A-405, in Montgomery County, Texas, as imposed by the map and dedication recorded in Cabinet G, Sheets 138A through 141A of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas (the “property”). as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's First Amended Petition and Request for Declaratory Relief 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 17th day of March, 2022.

(SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Patricia Morrill Patricia Morrill Published Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 ESTATE OF

NO. 22-42527-P § IN THE COUNTY COURT AT §

BARBARA BARLOW BORCHERDING,

§ LAW NO.2 OF § DECEASED § MONTGOMERY CO., TEXAS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HA YING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BARLOW BORCHERDING

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 308.051, Texas Estates Code, that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Barbara Barlow Borcherding were issued on March 10, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42527-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas.

The residence of the Independent Executrix, Sallie Barlow Kindrick, is in Harris County, Texas. The post office address for mailing of claims is: Sallie Barlow Kindrick Independent Executrix of the Estate of Barbara Barlow Borcherding c/o Alfred G. Allen, III TURNER & ALLEN, P. C. P. O. Drawer 930 Graham, Texas 76450 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 10th day of March, 2022.

By: /s/ Alfred G. Allen, III Alfred G. Allen, III State Bar No. 01018300 aga@tumerandallen.com TURNER & ALLEN, P. C. P. O. Drawer 930 Graham, Texas 76450 (940) 549-3456; (940) 549-5691 FAX ATTORNEYS FOR THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX Published Date: March 23, 2022

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Published dates: March 23 and March 30, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for Docket No. 21-42353-P; Estate of GARY L. RUCKER, Deceased; In County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, were issued on February 10, 2022.

JANIE L. RUCKER The residence address of the administrator is in Harris County, Texas. The mailing address is: c/o Weston Cotten 1500 E. Wallisville Road Highlands, TX 77562 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this March 22, 2022. by: /s/ Weston Cotten WESTON COTTEN Attorney for the Estate Published Date: March 23, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bradley Allen Carlson, Deceased, were issued on March 10, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42385-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Heather Lee Carlson.

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: Steven C. Earl Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 15th day of March 2022.

By: /s/ Steven C. Earl Steven C. Earl State Bar No. 24002028 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250

www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: March 23, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 22-42784-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS 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: HOWARD LEE MCMILLIAN, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Murry, Mildred Deanie, 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 15, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42784-P The style being: ESTATE OF: HOWARD LEE MCMILLIAN The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 16th day of March, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 3/16/2022 10:07:14 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published date: March 23, 2022

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Community The Military Officers of the Stars & Bars and The Rebel Joan of ARC Chapter Representatives Visit Huge Private Historical Collection Daughters of the Confederacy, are invited by the Military Officers Of The Stars & Bars, G E O R G E WILLIAMSON and CHUCK GOSSETT, to visit a huge private collection of Texas and Confederate memorabilia.

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by CHUCK GOSSETT displays historical artifacts collected from over 25 years and is as fine as you would see in any museum, and bigger than most. Each item is well documented in a artful and professional display that takes more than one visit to immerse yourself in to savor this experience. Mr CHUCK GOSSETT is a proud member of the Military Officers Of The Stars & Bars, as well as s e v e r a l o t h e r m e n ’s genealogy linage heritage MOS&B and RJOA Visit huge Private Historical groups. Mr GEORGE Collection. Left to Rt: RJOA Elaine Collings, WILLIAMSON is not MOS&B George Williamson, RJOA Shelia only the honored ComWilliamson mander of The Texas Chapter #5, Houston The Officer representa- ELAINE COLLINGS of Texas, but gentleman t i v e s S H E L I A the Rebel Joan Of Arc G E O R G E W I L L I A M S O N a n d Chapter of the United WILLIAMSON is also Lt.

Left to Right: TX Division UDC Committee Membership Chairman & RJOA Historian: SHELIA WILLIAMSON, MOS&B LT. Commander of TX Division & The Texas #5 Chapter Commander: GEORGE WILLIAMSON, MOS&B: CHUCK GOSSETT, ANDREA GOSSETT, TX Division UDC Officer & Founder/Charter President of RJOA: ELAINE COLLINGS.

Commander for the entire Texas Division! He has established Chapters across the great state of Texas!

G E O R G E WILLIAMSON is also a proud member of many men’s genealogy heritage lineage groups.

The unique organiza-

tion of the Military Officers Of The Stars & Bars qualifications are “proofs” of descendants to their Honorable Confederate Officers from the War Between the States.

The purposes of the MOS&B is Education, History, Patriotism, and Heritage.

“Dawn At The Alamo” In Honor Of This Texas Holy Day These fine representatives attending “DAWN AT THE ALAMO” are MOS&B, and also in SRT! All these wonderful gentlemen gather together to honor this Texas Holy Day, and are shown standing on the Holy Ground at the Alamo where our Texas Heroes were massacred and buried, under this Cenotaph monument.

REMEMBER THE ALAMO! REMEMBER GOLIAD!!

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Lone Star Chapter President and MOS&B: MARSHALL BROWN, M O S & B a n d S RT: DENNIS GIUFFRE, MOS&B and SRT: RICK GUIFFRE, SRT Veterans and TX History Trunk Chairman is also Future Member of MOS&B: DOUG COLLINGS, and LT. Commander of TX Division of MOS&B as well as Chapter Commander of The Texas #5 of Houston: GEORGE WILLIAMSON

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Appreciation goes to CHUCK and ANDREA GOSSETT for hosting the MOS&B, and the RJOA visitors. This private collection covers all the goals of both Chapters listed above. KNOW and H O N O R Y O U R H I STORY!

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