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WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXII NUMBER 13***** Section 1 8 pages

March 25, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Texas MCHD DEVELOPS COVID-19 Lone Star Weekly ONLINE SCREENING TOOL Gas Prices (March 23, 2020) Texas gas prices have fallen 10.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 30.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 53.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.39/g today while the most expensive is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.80/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.39/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.80/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 12.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.08/g today. The national average is down 38.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 54.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.98/g, down 8.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.07/g.

San Antonio- $1.77/g, down 8.9 cents per gallon from last week's $1.85/g.

Austin- $1.78/g, down 11.5 cents per gallon from last week's $1.90/g.

“Gas prices have spent virtually all of March marching lower, with the drop continuing as the coronavirus destroys oil demand globally, leading to the lowest oil prices we've seen in 18 years, paving the way for still an additional 35-75 cent per gallon drop at most stations in the weeks ahead," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "I don't think I've ever seen such a collapse in prices, even including the Great Recession. What we're witnessing is easily going to go down as the great collapse in oil demand, and for motorists hurrying to fill up today, they're wasting their money as prices will continue to drop in the days ahead. Gas stations are passing along the drop several weeks behind, and there's plenty more room for prices to drop, putting 99 cents per gallon prices as a strong possibility for perhaps many more stations than we previously anticipated. This is truly an unprecedented turn of events."

M O N T G O M E RY COUNTY – Montgomery County Hospital District, in conjunction with Montgomery County Public Health District, would like to announce an online screening tool, specially-developed by our MCHD Community Paramedics, to help the general public determine their specific risk of COVID-19. It is a simple question-and-answer method of determining whether a person is low-tono, medium or high risk.

There are also considerations for special populations. After a few simple questions, the tool will give a person specific step-by-step instructions on how to proceed whether you have symptoms or are asymptomatic.

“Looking at all of the resources available, we wanted to condense the COVID-19 information into a one-stop-shop in a time where there is so much information, one could be easily

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someone a sense of calm or at least a solid plan on what to do in such confusing times.”

You can try out the tool for yourself here: h t t p s : / / w w w. m c h d tx.org/covid-19screening/.

Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term stability through fund development. For more information about the

Montgomery County Hospital District please go to www.mchd-tx.org.

Montgomery County Public Health District’s mission is promoting a h e a l t h y, r e s i l i e n t community through health education, disease prevention, clinical services, and emergency preparedness. For more information about the Montgomery County Public Health District please go to www.mcphdtx.org.

Nichols Shares Information to Assist Small Businesses

Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) issued the following information to assist small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting small businesses, even where there are no local cases of the virus.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies as they provide essential goods and services, employment, and a tax base for critical government services," said Senator Nichols. "Nothing embodies the spirit of Texas independence and entrepreneurship more than our small businesses, and we need to support them."

The Small Business Administration has announced the availability of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.

This program provides small businesses with working capital loans up to $2 million. These loans could provide vital economic support to help those businesses overcome the temporary loss of revenue they may be experiencing.

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overwhelmed,” said Morgan Clark, MCHD Community Paramedic Case Manager.

The tool also provides information on community resources like a local COVID-19 hotline, a mental health phone & text line, and links to helpful and relevant websites.

MCHD Community Paramedic Case Manager Nivea Wheat further explained, “There is plenty of misinformation out there. This tool gives stepby-step instructions that will hopefully give

bolster our Texas economy and help small businesses, when it next convenes. I will continue to provide updates on these developments as they become available," said Senator Nichols.

Businesses interested in pursuing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program should visit www.disasterloan.sba.gov /ela for more information.

The list below includes some information needed to apply for a loan: - Business Loan Application (SBA Form 5 – available online at

www.sba.gov/ela - IRS Form 4506-T completed and signed by applicant business; - Complete copies, including all schedules, of the most recent Federal income tax returns for the applicant business; - Personal Financial Statements (SBA Form 413) completed, signed and dated by the applicant; - Schedule of Liabilities listing all fixed debts (SBA Form 2202 may be used); - If the most recent Federal income tax return has not been filed, a yearend profit and loss

statement and balance sheet for that tax year is acceptable; - A current year-to-date profit and loss statement.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (512) 463-0103, or by emailing Robert.Nichols@senate.te xas.gov.

“It has and continues to be an honor to represent you in the Texas Senate," said Nichols. "Together, our state will overcome this challenge, as we have all others."

College cancels graduation ceremonies H O U S T O N (March 19, 2020) – Lone Star College has announced its plan to cancel all spring 2020 g r a d u a t i o n ceremonies, which were scheduled to take place May 6-9.

“This was not an easy decision to make,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “I know what a special time this is for our students, but given the circumstances, we felt it prudent to err on the side of caution.

“We are working on alternative arrangements to help commemorate and celebrate students’ r e m a r k a b l e achievement of graduating and moving on to the next chapter in their life,” said Head.

LSC awards diplomas to students who complete their degree/certificate requirements at the end of each semester.

Currently all LSC facilities are closed to students until April 13. LSC Online classes that started before spring break will resume March 23.

Discussions are also ongoing as to which classes will be moved online and which will remain face to face and that information will be shared with students

by April 10.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success.

Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of seven colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSCOnline. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

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Entertainment Tonight PRESS RELEASE: From, Stage Right of Texas By “Doc” Fennessy PRESS RELLEASE; March 22, Stage Right of Texas, announcement, “M.A.S.H. Rescheduled to June of 2021. This is a response to y March 18th promoting the classic comedy M.A.S.H. scheduled in the Crighton Theater to run from April 10th to April 26th..

Producer of Stage Right of Texas, Carolyn Corsano Wong announces that, “In the “Spirit of the Theatre The Show Must Go On!” “But not when the wellbeing of our artists, patrons and anyone they come in contact with is at risk. We have been vigilantly monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation. After discussing the safety of our artists and audiences, we have made the incredibly hard decision to cancel our p r o d u c t i o n of M*A*S*H for this season. Based on the directive from the Montgomery County

O ff i c e o f H o m e l a n d Security and Emergency Management effective, March 19, gatherings of more than 10 persons are urged to cancel. While this order may be lifted in time for our show to open on April 10, we still would need to rehearse in the mean-time and we just don’t want to risk anyone in our production company becoming infected. We want to do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 and take this step to safeguard our community.

But, as you know, we are show folk and our motto is the show must go on and so it will just a bit later than originally planned. We have booked dates for the show in June of 2021. So if you had a ticket to our April show your ticket will be moved – same weekend same seat – to the corresponding date in June of 2021. The June dates are June 4-20, 2021.

If you’d not be

available to attend in June of 2021 these are your options: We encourage you to consider your ticket purchase a donation (it’s tax deductible). We have already spent quite a bit of money on advertising a show that now will not take place in April of this year.

We can’t get that money back. We hope if you can’t attend in June 2021 that you will strongly consider your purchase a don ation to off-set those costs that we won’t be able to recoup.

1. We can offer a ticket to our July production of Peter Pan. If you are a subscriber and already have a ticket to Peter Pan, we can offer another Friend’s Ticket so you may bring a friend with you to see the show.

2. We will offer a refund if that is what you want and need at this time.

Please contact the box office if you have purchased a ticket to the

show and cannot attend in June of 2021. Obviously, the Crighton box office is rather busy right now since many shows that were scheduled to take place have now been cancelled or rescheduled. So we ask for your patience. Please call any time and leave a message: 936-441-7469.

The box office will return your call as soon as they can.

We are very sorry we are not able to present this show at this time; we could surely all use a laugh right now. Hawkeye, Radar, Hot Lips and the gang will be back on the Crighton stage, we promise. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Thank you for your support. Please stay well and we will see you at the Crighton Theatre soon (just think, they’ll be more bathrooms downstairs in June of 2021)!

F o r f u r t h e r information:Carolyn

Stage Right of Texas Producer Carolyn Corsano Wong, in the interest of public heath, propones the Season’s bext production “M.A.S.H.” until2021.

- 281-363-1567 Corsano Wong - STAGE TX. R I G H T o f T e x a s (office)Carolyn.wong@sta Performing at the Historic ge-right.org.

Crighton Theatre, Conroe

Suggestions For Mindful Eating: I’m bored, therefore I eat Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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All this time semiquarantined at home can lead to boredom and boredom can lead to …well, I think you know.

Do you ever find that when you’re bored at home, your mind immediately wanders off into the great wonders of your kitchen cabinets, refrigerator and pantry? And after you polish off your third snack in a half hour, you’re still left feeling unsatisfied? Yup, me too.

Being cooped up at home with an immense amount of downtime means tending to the bottomless pit called my stomach. A dangerous past time because who wants to immerge from this pandemic with an extra 10 pounds.

In between every Netflix episode I watch and social media newsfeed I mindlessly scroll through, I take to my kitchen, searching for a new snack to devour. While food is all that is good in this world, eating when not hungry is not truly fulfilling. Wondering why my apparent boredom leads me to the great abyss that is my kitchen, I did what any inquisitive (or bored?)

person would do. I turned to the Internet.

Why You Can’t Stop Snacking It is important to note that eating is a learned b e h a v i o r. P e o p l e a r e conditioned to eat at certain moments in time. You know that 4 o’clock snack you chow down on after a long day at school or work? Well, you may have it ingrained in your mind that you’re always supposed to eat at 4 o’clock. Perhaps a parent takes their child out for ice cream when they’re upset about something. While I have yet to discover something ice cream can't fix, this could teach the child that eating alleviates emotional pain, resulting in them turning to food whenever they’re in distress GIPHY Eating food affects an i n d i v i d u a l ’s l e v e l s o f d o p a m i n e — a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior.

To put it simply, dopamine is the brain's “desire” chemical associated with the feeling you get when achieving a goal. And, don’t we all want to feel accomplished, especially now.

It has been found that specific foods contribute to an increase in dopamine levels. These foods are

generally categorized as “junk food”—those high in sugar, fat and sodium content. And, foods like this cause the body to release endorphins aka “feel good” hormones. If I had to assume, when you’re bored, you aren’t reaching for that plate of Brussels sprouts.

The University of Limerick conducted a series of studies that indicate that “boredom leads to unhealthy eating, as it helps to distract from the unpleasant boredom experience.”

Certain foods are associated with feelings of enjoyment and celebration. I mean, there’s a reason we eat buttery popcorn at the movies and sugar-loaded cake and ice cream at birthday parties. By eating these “junk foods,” we’re attempting to evoke a feeling of reward that maximizes pleasure—something that is commonly associated with emotional eating.

In addition to being tied to emotions, like sadness and anger, emotional eating is correlated to boredom, as well. This is because eating when bored serves as a coping mechanism.

Snacking breaks up the monotony of our boredom, raising our levels of dopamine. In other words, we will continuously snack because it makes us temporarily excited again and again.

Unlike physical hunger that surfaces gradually and can be satisfied by just about anything edible, emotional hunger comes on suddenly and creates a craving for specific foods. Do you notice that after not eating for several hours, almost anything sounds appetizing, but when you’re bored, you can’t stop thinking about those chocolate chip

cookies chillin' in the jar? Or that slice of pizza that comes a c r o s s y o u r Tw i t t e r newsfeed? That, my friends, is emotional hunger.

How to Combat Boredom Eating 1. Identify Your Cues It is crucial to take note of the situations when you eat out of boredom. This will allow you to be more aware of when you’re unnecessarily eating, and help you find healthy alternatives to snacking.

Feeling ravenous during a four-hour Netflix binge late afternoon? Pause your TV show and go for a walk.

Then, make it a habit to get exercise during this time of day more frequently to replace the time you would normally be snacking out of boredom. Feeling antsy to munch on something after dinner as you look through Instagram for the third time in 10 minutes?

Set your phone aside and organize a room. Clean out a desk drawer. Color-code your closet. Alphabetize your pantry items...oh wait, now we're back in the kitchen. Never mind.

2. Plan Your Meals (and Snacks) Related Skipping meals causes you to feel overly hungry, resulting in overeating, or in this case, constant snacking.

By eating in regular intervals, you will promote a healthier eating cycle, minimizing additional snack consumption 3. Make Sure You're Eating Enough Protein and Fat While potato chips may satisfy you momentarily, you’re going to be hungry in an hour. By eating foods with healthy protein and fat, you will stay full longer and your attention will not be fixed on what your next snack will be.

This means eating foods like nuts, yogurt, granola, and my personal favorite: avocados.

4. Drink (More) Water Countless people tend to confuse thirst for hunger.

Symptoms of dehydration resemble signs of hunger, and the same part of the brain interprets both hunger and thirst signals. Talk about getting mixed signals, amirite? Shout out to the hypothalamus.Gif Before you pick through your snack drawer, try drinking a glass of water and waiting 15 minutes. If the feeling of supposed “hunger” subsides, then you were just thirsty. If not, you're probably hungry.

Permission to snack: granted.

5. Brush Your Teeth This one is a sure-fire way to stop yourself from eating when you’re bored.

For me, brushing my teeth triggers a sense of “I’m going to bed soon” or “I’m leaving my house in a few minutes.”

I feel less compelled to eat another snack if I have something to do that stops the continuation of my eating. Plus, food and drink just don’t taste as enjoyable after brushing your teeth.

Ever drink orange juice immediately after a teeth cleaning? Just no.

Although eating snacks when you’re bored may give you momentary pleasure, that empty calorie-filled satisfaction can only last for so long. And, as much as I would like to say that after conducting research on this topic, my habit of unnecessary snacking will completely dissipate, I don’t think that will be the case.

For those who can relate to this, all you can do is try to be more aware of your “hunger cues,” focus on eating healthy, and replace boredom eating with activities that have more long-lasting, fulfilling effects.

This is a real problem for children as well as adults.

When they are in school they

don’t get to graze all day so try to keep to that schedule.

In MISD they only get one snack in the afternoon, even in Kindergarten. Experts agree that 3 meals plus one to two snacks is sufficient for kids.

Most children and teens need to eat every three to four hours throughout the day. This translates into the following: * Younger kids need to eat three meals and at least two snacks a day. * Older kids need to eat three meals and at least one snack a day (they may need two snacks if they’re going through a growth spurt or if they are very physically active).

Parents and caregivers need to offer planned meals and snacks consistently throughout the day. A good rule of thumb is to offer snacks a few hours after one meal ends and about one to two hours before the next meal begins. Postponing snacks until a few hours after a meal helps prevent kids from refusing food at a meal and then begging for more food as a “snack” just after the meal ends. On the other hand, putting a stop to snacking immediately before meals encourages a healthy appetite at mealtimes. Above all, remember the bottom line: if snacks are planned, coordinated with meals, and served consistently at regularly scheduled times, kids are more likely to be a healthy weight. One trick I use is to confine the kids to choosing a snack from the fridge rather than the panty.

This is helpful in weeding out the bored eating from the actual hunger motivation.

Be mindful and we can all come out of this ready to give up our bulky clothing items that cover a multitude of sins for the summer wear ahead of us.

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Comments According to Doc A Page From Scientist Dr. Bruce Liption’s Newsletter: “Coronavirus: Do Not Fear the Bogeyman!”

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By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

In the nextc couple of weeks we will be reviewing some articles from prominent scientist and Author Bruce Lipton’s Newsletters. Everyone is interesting and informative especially next week’s that blows up the Democrats’ “The Green New Deal.”

The following was public hedon March 15th in the Sunday Family Houmour E-mail. This is a special message from Dr. Bruce Liption.

“Coronavirus: Do Not Fear the Bogeyman!”

“The world is currently gripped in fear of the scary coronavirus. Let’s first get one fact clear: If you have ever had a cold or flu in your life, odds are that it was the result of a coronavirus infection.

Yes, coronaviruses cause colds.

But, we are being

programmed with the belief that this particular cold virus is “deadly.” This fear has shut down concerts, conferences, and major public events all over the world. The fear has led to quarantines and closing down of international travel. It has even led to a major scarcity of toilet paper in Australia, were concerned citizens emptied the shelves of this commodity in anticipation that they will be walled up in their homes with this infection.

First, how deadly is this version of the virus? Yes, there have been coronarelated deaths reported w i t h t h e statistics suggesting that ~2% of the infected population dies. Wow! That number is almost 1% more deaths than are a t t r i b u t e d to any conventional flu the world experiences. What is misleading is the fear that everyone who carries this virus may die from their cold. This is simply untrue! The health of almost all the victims of this coronavirus was already compromised

before they were infected.

For example, the following information was provided by the news in regard to the 6 patients that died of the virus in the state of Washington last week (I added the bold print): Washington State six people have died in Washington and health officials have identified 18 cases.

Four of the cases in King County were linked to the Life Care nursing facility in Kirkland. More than 50 residents and staff at the facility are being tested.

The deaths announced Monday, according to health officials, included:A male in his 70s, who lived at Life Care. He had underlying health conditions and died Sunday.

A female resident of LifeCare in her 70s. She also had underlying health conditions and died Sunday.

A woman in her 80s, who was already reported as in critical condition at EvergreenHealth, died Sunday.

A Snohomish County

resident at Evergreen Health also died but details of that patient have not been given.

Two previously reported deaths included a man in his 70s who had underlying health conditions and had been a resident of LifeCare. He died at EvergreenHealth on February 29. The other was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. He was admitted with serious respiratory issues and tested positive for the virus. He died at Evergreen Health Medical Center in Kirkland.

As emphasized in this report, the health of all those that died with the c o r o n a v i r u s was already compromised.

Healthy people get cold and flu symptoms, while those already sick and near death’s door may experience the “Grim Reaper” when infected by the virus.

True, sick people are more vulnerable to the virus; healthy people really have nothing to fear.

As presented in “The Biology of Belief, “stress is responsible for up to 90% of illness, including heart

disease, cancer and diabetes. When an individual is in stress, the release of stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) shuts down the immune system to conserve the body’s energy for running away from the perceived stressor, that proverbial “saber-toothed tiger.” Stress hormones are so effective at compromising the immune system, that physicians therapeutically provide recipients of organ transplants with stress hormones to prevent their immune system from rejecting the foreign implant.

The conclusion is clear: The fear of the coronavirus is more deadly than the virus itself! The media (perhaps in conjunction with the pharmaceutical industry) is compromising people’s health using the fear card! This is the result of negative thinking (the nocebo effect) which is the complete opposite of the placebo effect manifest through positive thinking!

If you make efforts to stay h e a l t h y, w i t h g o o d nutrition, exercise, taking vitamins and supplements, and more importantly,

avoiding stress (e.g., the “fear” of the virus), even if you do get infected with the virus, you will likely only end up with a cold and/or slight fever.

If you are someone with a compromised immune system, it is supportive to surround yourself with loving family and friends, nature, and positive thoughts as well as any other nutrition and vitamins that you may already be taking for your health and wellbeing.

Following your intuition about what is best for you is key!

The point here is that no matter who you are and what your state of health, you will only benefit from steering clear of the fear and supporting yourself in whatever way feels best to you.

Please remember the truth of quantum physics, the most valid of all sciences on the planet: Consciousness is creating your life experiences! Are you being conscious of disease … or of health? Wishing you all Health, Happiness and Harmony. With Love and Light!!

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) SACRAMENTO, Calif.

– The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering s ubs tantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.

SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster follow-

ing a request received from Gov. Greg Abbott on March 17, 2020.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Texas and the neighboring counties and parishes below.

Neighboring Arkansas counties: Little River and Miller; Neighboring Louisiana parishes: Beauregard, Caddo, Calcasieu, Cameron, De Soto, Sabine and Vernon; Neighboring New Mexico counties: Curry, Dona Ana, Eddy, Lea,

Otero, Quay, Roosevelt and Union; Neighboring Oklahoma counties: B e a v e r, Beckham, Bryan, Choctaw, Cimarron, Cotton, Ellis, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, McCurtain, Roger Mills, Texas and Tillman.

“SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist Texas small businesses with federal disaster loans.

We will be swift in our efforts to help these small businesses recover from

Feed 'Em Up Kats With many students facing uncertain conditions and limited groceries amidst the current health crisis, the SHSU Food Pantry is stepping up to help. SHSU is working to alleviate additional stress on community resources by providing emergency food kits, along with a hot meal, to students in need on Wednesday, March 25 at the Food Pantry (located at 1108 17th street).

Students needing food assistance should register through MySam, under the "Student Assistance" tab at least one day prior to a distribution day. They will need to bring their SAM ID, as well. Distribution dates are available through the SHSU Food Pantry’s Facebook page.

To r e s p e c t s o c i a l distancing recommendations, there will be two distribution sessions with groups of 10 being serviced at a time. The session times will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“Our goal is always student success. We have some great partners helping to provide support to our students in a time of need.

For that we are thankful.

This includes Aramark, Dominos, El Patio and our hard-working Food Pantry student workers,” said Rodney Runyan, dean of the College of Health Sciences.

“What we do here will help our students through this current crisis period, so they can focus on completing a successful semester.”

According to Food Pantry advisor Kathleen Griffin, since its inception

in 2014, the number of students assisted has steadily increased by 60 percent each year. During its first year in operation, the pantry was providing food to an average of 30-40 students each distribution day. With the opening of their new location this past February, they are now servicing approximately 500 students a month.

“This all has to be rough on the students. Sam Houston State has been really good to us and we care about the students,” said Randy Brown, local Domino’s owner who is donating 200 pizzas for the distribution day. “We will do whatever we can do to help. It’s the least we can do to help our community when things get bad.”

Another local business stepping up to help with the distribution is El Patio.

"In the midst of all of the chaos and changes occurring in the world today, we understand how food can provide a small comfort to the students at SHSU,” ? El Patio owner Josias Rivera said. “El Patio? is proud to partner with the Food

Pantry to provide them with a hot meal, and will continue to service the community and our students."

The Food Pantry is run by the Food Pantry@SHSU student organization. It was originally organized by student Amber Spell to address the issue of food insecurity among students who may not have the extra resources to purchase food for themselves. The Food Pantry is fully supported by community donations, both food based and financial. If you are interested in joining the “Adopt a Pantry” movement you can visit https://www.shsu.edu/ academics/healths c i e n c e s / f o o d pantry/support

the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID19),” said Administrator Carranza.

SBA Customer Service Representatives will be available to answer questions about SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and explain the application process.

“Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said Carranza.

“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be

paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added.

Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is 2.75 percent.

SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at

https://disasterloan.sba.go v/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursem e n t C e n t e r, 1 4 9 2 5 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 21, 2020.

For more information about Coronavirus, please visit: Coronavirus.gov.

For more information about available SBA resources and services, p l e a s e v i s i t : SBA.gov/coronavirus.

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Brady on Fox Business: “I think the design of this bill really tackles the economic challenges” Wa y s a n d M e a n s Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to talk about the federal response to the novel coronavirus.

On Dems’ delay: “I am frustrated. Three days – that is how long we’ve lost when Nancy Pelosi rode into town and really bullied the Senate Democrats into holding this bill hostage.”

On the Phase Three package: “I do think that the money that is focused on helping workers keep their jobs, the money that is focused on businesses and small businesses to keep them open to ride this

out, and making sure that businesses are around so that there are jobs for people to return to, I think that is exactly the right approach.”

“Plus, I think helping our hospitals, health care providers, they are going to need more resources right now. I think the design of this bill really tackles the economic challenges.”

On helping workers: “It looks like about $350 billion is focused on those who have lost their jobs, those who have had their hours cut, and those their jobs. We have to keep working, helping them who are furloughed. … unemployment to act fast been laid off.”

“A lot of this focus is on these small businesses and ride this out.”

There is extra money to there. There is help for help compliment what the those workers who have helping workers keep distressed industries states are doing for

Critical Medical Advice Weather for the Lake Conroe area Affecting The Coronavirus-19 Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 69.

Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.

Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

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From Stanford University - “ Drink lots of water!”

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The new Coronavirus may not show signs of infection for many days.

How can you know if you are infected? By the time you have fever and/or cough and go to the hospital, the lung is usually 50% fibrosis.

Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning: Take a deep breath and hold it for more than 10 seconds. If you do this successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stiffness or tightness, there is no fibrosis in the lungs; it basically indicates no infection.

In critical times, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air. Serious excellent advice

by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases: Everyone should ensure your mouth & throat are moist, never dry.

Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least.

Why? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach. Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the virus.

If you don't drink

enough water regularly, the virus can enter your windpipe and then the lungs.

That's very dangerous.

Please send and share this with family and friends. Take care everyone and may the world recover from this Coronavirus soon.

I M P O R T A N T ANNOUNCEMENT CORONAVIRUS: 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold.

2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heatresistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 degrees C. (About 77 degrees F.) It hates the Sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it goes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.

5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours so if you come into contact with any metal surface, wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6.

On fabric it can survive for 612 hours. normal laundry

detergent will kill it.

7.

Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice.

8. Wash your hands frequently as the virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 minutes, but - a lot can happen during that time - you can rub your eyes, pick your nose unwittingly and so on.

9. You should also gargle as a prevention.

A simple solution of salt in warm water will suffice. 10. Can't emphasis enough - drink plenty of water!

THE SYMPTOMS: 1. It will first infect the throat, so you'll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days.

2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing.

4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you're drowning.

It's imperative you then seek immediate attention.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a series of Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state. These orders are in accordance with federal guidelines issued by the President and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will aid in the state's efforts to stop the spread of COVID19.

Governor Abbott was joined for the announcement

by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen.

Commissioner Hellerstedt also announced that he has declared a Public Health Disaster which will give state and local officials additional tools to respond to COVID-19. The Governor's Executive Orders, combined with the Public Health Disaster, p r o v i d e Te x a s w i t h enhanced tools and protocols to help state and local partners in their ongoing efforts to respond to, track the progress of, and limit the spread of COVID19 in Texas.

"The State of Texas is at a pivotal moment in our response to COVID-19, and

it is imperative that we act now on preemptive measures to slow the spread of this virus," said Governor Abbott. "One of the most effective ways we can do this is by promoting more social distancing and ensuring Texans avoid large group settings such as bars, restaurants, gyms, and schools where the risk of spreading COVID-19 is high. We must also continue to protect our most vulnerable populations, which is why the State of Texas is barring all visitations at nursing homes and retirement or long-term care facilities except in the case of critical assistance.

Today’s executive orders are precautionary measures that are in line with guidelines from the CDC and they will strengthen Texas’ ability to safeguard our communities and respond to COVID-19.

A s Te x a n s , w e m u s t continue to work collaboratively to slow the spread of this virus and protect public health."

The following orders have been issued by Governor Abbott: * Order No. 1: In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, every person in Texas shall avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. * Order No. 2: In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, people shall avoid eating or

drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts, or visiting gyms or massage parlors; provided, however, that the use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the limited duration of this executive order. * Order No. 3: In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, people shall not visit nursing homes or retirement or longterm care facilities unless to provide critical assistance. * Order No. 4: In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall temporarily close.

These orders will be effective on a statewide basis starting at 11:59 PM on March 20, 2020 and will end at 11:59 PM on April 3, 2020, subject to extension thereafter based on the status of COVID-19 in Texas and the recommendations of the CDC. This executive order does not prohibit people from visiting a variety of places, including grocery stores, gas stations, parks, and banks, so long as the necessary precautions are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID19. This executive order does not mandate sheltering in place. All critical infrastructure will remain operational, domestic travel will remain unrestricted, and government entities and

businesses will continue providing essential services.

For offices and workplaces that remain open, employees should practice good hygiene and, where feasible, work from home in order to achieve optimum isolation from COVD-19. The more that people reduce their public contact, the sooner COVID19 will be contained and the sooner this executive order will expire.

Under Chapter 81 of the Health and Safety Code, Commissioner Hellerstedt's Public Health Disaster Declaration triggers a number of important tools for state and local officials to respond to COVID-19: * Texas and local health authorities can more easily require property owners to disinfect, decontaminate, and seal off property that might be contaminated. * It authorizes health authorities to take additional control measures that they see fit to control and eradicate the threat to public health. * It streamlines the process for state and local health authorities to invoke the courts to enforce quarantines of individuals. * Activates enhanced tools for DSHS to collect disease and health information and to share that information with law enforcement personnel and first responders as appropriate.

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Devotional

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude In Hard Times Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

As we go on from dayto-day, things seem to fall into place as normal work and activities. Suddenly, our news took over our lives, and nothing will be the same for a while.

Sometimes life on a fast track has to slow down a bit to help us appreciate the good things God loads our days up with shopping, working, and keeping our life going. With slowing down, then we’re faced with different problems, so

we’re faced with searching for different answers. This may lead us to begin looking at what God does for us – as a person and a family.

What is God looking for that may make our life better? Of course, this depends upon our situations within our family life.

For some, it may be simply creating an “attitude of gratitude” for what God has already created in our families that is good for all concerned.

Happy is the family that makes God the center of their home and life. I think of a family who were all very faithful for their children to know and respect God’s word. They

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 M o s s w o o d D r. , Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-5883399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), C o n r o e , Te x a s , Phone: 936-4945 7 7 5 , www.churchofthego o d s o l d i e r. o rg .

Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-4781256, 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.

Wo r s h i p S e r v i c e 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, 936-767-4744 Dacus Baptist,

Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consol i d a t e d . n e t www.dacusbaptist.or gFirst Baptist Church, H w y 1 0 5 W. , Montgomery, 936597-4230 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, 936597-4668 Union Grove Baptist About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Service 10:50, Sunday 9:45 CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 S t . M a r y ’s Catholic, F M 1 7 7 4 , Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 9365 9 7 - 8 0 1 3 We b : www.livingsaviortex as.org Pastor David R. Bailes.

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had several children who were strong and growing to know Him. One morning one of their son’s told his mother, “Mom, I’m going to school and tell everybody about Jesus!” And off he went. Later, when he came home, he told her this story: “Well, Mom, I just couldn’t hold it in any longer, so I stood up on my table in the cafeteria and told them they all needed to know about Jesus to be saved! It got real quiet, but at least I told them the truth!”

As I thought about his boldness, I realized how much parents and grandparents can be catalysts of teaching how God means for us to function as a

family of this quality: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Against such things, there is no law.” Galatians 5: 22 – 23.

In teaching the knowledge found in the Bible, we will leave a legacy for many generations to come.

For instance, in searching out my mother’s generational facts, I found there was one preacher who carried the word as a circuit rider. God uses us wherever He can.

I look at these days of contemplation as an opportunity to increase our time with the Lord in prayer

for all nations, since most are involved in the virus.

Hear what God says: “If I shut up the heavens so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, and My people who are called by My Name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2nd Chronicles 7: 13 – 14.

In the Old Testament, we see God is very involved with His people, Israel, as He is with us today. This scripture shows God as a Good Father, but also as One who is ready to

discipline those who don’t follow His laws. If we are to be truly grateful for what God has given us and ask forgiveness, then we can reach up to Him, in faith, believing He will “forgive” and “heal.”

I leave, for each one of my faithful readers, this short prayer from Psalm 20: 1a, 4, and 5: “ May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble…May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your counsel! We will sing for joy over your victory…May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.”

Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 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.or g 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 L i v i n g Wa y 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.

W e b s i t e : 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, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father ’s House, F a m i l y Wo r s h i p Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-5826696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

WaldenChurch.co m River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson

12681 FM 149 Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m.

936.597.3949 www.fellowshipof montgomery.net EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 2 5 2 9 3 Ti s d a l e Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-4496807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.c om Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 We s t @ t h e Bentwater West Gate Entrance

Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-5824855 E m a i l : cofcmontgomery@c onsolidated.net W e b : www.cofcmontgome ry.org Paul Praschnik, Minister

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION - CIVIL Cause Number: 18-09-12714-CV

CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: NAMFON SONGMUANG and TIMOTHY BROWN

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Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller G. Mark Creighton P.O Box 2985 414 W Phillips St #100 Conroe, Texas 77305 Conroe TX 77301

GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You are commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff's petition at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday THE STATE OF TEXAS after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation by 10:00 A.M. before the Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 3 of Montgomery County, NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney, If you or Texas at 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 100, The woodlands. Texas 77380-3664.

Said Plaintiff's Petition was filled on June 19, 2018.

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."

The file number of said suit being Number 18CV3-001555.

To:

The Names of the parties in said suit are: SHAWN SOKOLOW Vs. NAMFON SONGMUANG; TIMOTHY BROWN

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 27th day of April, 2020 before the 284thJudicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's First Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 5th day of March, 2020, in this case, numbered 18-09-12714-CV on the docket of said court.

Everett E McAnally

SMALL CLAIMS The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to wit.

FAILURE TO RETURN SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR 179 ANISE TREE The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: PLACE, SPRING TX 77382 Patricia Thigpen As more fully shown by Plaintiff's petition on file in this suit. are Plaintiffs and

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, at office in The Woodlands, Texas, Everett E McAnally this March 2, 2020 are Defendants MATT BEASLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: /s/ Shandra Dean SHANDRA DEAN, Court Clerk Title suit regarding Deeds & Title by limitation. Being a tract of land out of a 12.87-acre tract Published Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 lying and being situated in the Beasley Pruitt Survey, A-420, Montgomery County, Texas, as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's First Original Petition on file in this suit.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION/POSTING DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN Cause Number: 19-10-13849-CV CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY REQUESTING THE SERVICE Melisa Miller Christopher H Warren PO BOX 2985 1095 Evergreen Circle Suite 200 CONROE TEXAS 77301 The Woodlands TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS To: Jason O McRoberts and to all whom it may concern, Respondent 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 twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The petition of Promporn McRoberts, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court at Law #3 of Montgomery County, Texas, on the 11th day of October, 2019, against Jason O McRoberts Respondent(s) numbered 19-10-13849-CV and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of Promporn McRoberts and Jason O McRoberts and In the Interest of Lauren Anne McRoberts THIS SUIT REQUESTS THAT A DIVORCE BE GRANTED BETWEEN PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT AND FOR SUCH OTHER RELIEF AS REQUESTED IN THE PETITION ON FILE. The Court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing the division of property which will be binding to you, to enter any judgment or decree in the in the children's interest which will be binding to you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the n adoption.

Issued and given under my hand seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas this on this the 24th day of February, 2020.

(SEAL County Court at Law #3) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Kayla Adams Kayla Adams, Deputy Published Date: March 25, 2020

as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's First Original Petition on file in this suit, The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 10th day of March, 2020.

Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Jeff Fiore Published Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Shirley Ann Bynum, Deceased, were issued on March 12th. 2020, in Cause No. 20-38996-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Cathy Bynum Webster.

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: Robert S. Griffin Attorney at Law 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 DATED the 17th day of March, 2020. /s/ Robert S. Griffin Robert& Griffin Attorney for Cathy Bynum Webster State Bar No.: 24075836 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011 Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: March 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Joyce Louise Barrett, Deceased, were issued on March 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39168-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Melissa Louise Barrett. The residence of the Independent Executor is Alpharetta, GA, and the address is: c/o Arlynn Kelleher, Attorney at Law, 71 S. Hunter's Crossing Circle, The Woodlands, Texas 77381.

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: March 20, 2020 Arlynn Kelleher, Attorney 71 Southern Hunters Crossing Circle The Woodlands, TX 77381 Bar No. 24010152 Phone (281) 419-6479 Published Date: March 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearing on Re-Adoption of District Management Plan 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Published Date: March 25, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL GINA A PRICE P.O. BOX 959 101 SIMONTON CONROE, TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Cecile Sayre Drumm, Deceased, were issued on March 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39099-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Charlotte Marie Drumm.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301.

DATED the 19th day of March, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Gina A. Price Attorney for Charlotte Marie Drumm State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: March 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Ronald Gary Clark, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Ronald Alexander Clerk, Jr., at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the March 12, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-39277-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Ronald Gary Clark The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 13th day of March, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK, 3/13/2020 4:26:54 PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas ELOISA SALINAS, Deputy Published Date: March 25, 2020

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of William S. Mercer, Deceased, were issued on March 5, 2020, in Docket No. 20-39139-P, pending in County Court Number Two (2) in Montgomery County, Texas, to: Patriciam K. Mercer c/o Seiler Mitby, PLLC 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 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. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 23rd day of March, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, SEILER MITBY, PLLC /s/ Kenna M. Seiler Kenna M. Seiler State Bar No. 13944250 kseiler@seilermitby.com 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-419-7770 – Telephone 281-419-7791 – Telecopier ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE Published Date: March 25, 2020

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Governor Abbott Announces Distribution Of Federal Funding For COVID-19 Response AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received $36.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will distribute $19.5 million to 43 local health departments to aid in their COVID-19 response. This includes $1.75 million for

Dallas County, Tarrant C o u n t y, a n d t h e S a n Antonio Metro Health District where operations have been impacted by federal activities. The remaining funds will be used by DSHS to support operations in areas of the state not covered by local health departments and for statewide response activities.

These funds will be used to strengthen Texas’ community intervention efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and preserve critical

healthcare, workforce, and infrastructure functions, while minimizing social and economic impact. In addition, these funds will be used to scale up Texas’ surveillance, lab testing, and reporting capabilities.

“The State of Texas is at a crucial stage in our COVID-19 response, and these funds are essential to supporting health authorities throughout the state to scale-up testing and community intervention efforts,” said Governor Abbott. “To ensure these

resources are used swiftly and effectively, a majority of the funds will go directly to our local health departments which understand best the needs of their communities. I thank President Trump, the Texas delegation, and leaders in Congress for quickly passing this aid package. The State of Texas continues to work with federal and local partners to give our communities the resources and support they need as we work to mitigate the spread of

COVID-19.”

Statewide Below is an overview 43 $1.75 Million Overof the first allotment of view funding: Jurisdiction Texas Federal Funding Overview Federal Activity within CDC Distribution to Jurisdiction DSHS Allocation Amount $36.9 M Dallas Portion Retained by Funneling Airport DSHS $184,225 San Antonio $17.6 M (48%) Repatriation Local Distribution $996,725 $19.4 M (52%) Tarrant Amount Dedicated to Funneling Airport Local Federal Activity $559,225 Reimbursement $1.75 Million Number Recipients

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force For COVID-19 Response AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID19 virus. These actions w ill r ein f o r ce Tex as ' health care capabilities and provide additional space for hospitals to provide care to COVID-19 patients. Under this order, the Governor directed all licensed health care professionals and facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition or to preserve the life of a patient who without immediate performance of the surgery or procedure would be at risk for serious adverse medical consequences or death, as determined by the patient’s physician. This does not apply to any procedure that, if performed in accordance with the commonly accepted standard of clinical practice, would not deplete the hospital

capacity or the personal protective equipment needed to cope with the COVID-19 disaster.

The Governor also suspended certain regulations as requested by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to allow for increased occupancy of hospital rooms — meaning hospitals will be able to treat more than one patient in a patient room, thus increasing their ability to care for the growing number of COVID-19 patients.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e Governor announced the creation of a temporary Supply Chain Strike Force — immediately naming Keith Miears, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Procurement at Dell Technologies, to serve as Supply Chain Director for the state of Texas. Miears will be supported by former State Representative John Zerwas, MD, who will assist with hospital relations and preparedness, Clint Harp, Vice President of Trans-

mission Strategic Services for the Lower Colorado River Authority, who will assist with asset research and procurement, and Elaine Mendoza, Chair of the A&M Board of Regents, who will assist with statewide child care infrastructure for critical workers.

The Supply Chain Strike Force will be tasked with guiding collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure health care facilities have the supplies and resources they need to respond to COVID-19. In addition to working with the federal government and businesses to secure necessary personal protective equipment, the team will work to ensure day-to-day resources (including food) are available for Texas’ medical personnel, first responders and those who have contracted COVID19.

"We have seen how this virus has progressed in other states and nations, and it is vital that Texas stays ahead of the curve as

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the situation develops here," said Governor Abbott. "Patient care capacity is essential during this time, which is why the state of Texas is taking action to increase hospital bed capacity, provide additional space for medical personnel to care for patients, and ensure that healthcare facilities have the supplies needed to respond to

COVID-19. Along with this Executive Order, the Supply Chain Strike Force will play a crucial role in addressing these needs by helping to secure and expedite the distribution of resources across the state. These are unprecedented times, and Texas will continue to take robust action to protect our communities and support those serving on the front

lines of the COVID-19 response."

The Governor's Executive Order takes effect immediately, and remains in effect and in full force until 11:59 p.m. on April 21, 2020, unless it is modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by the Governor.

Montgomery County Food Bank Hosts Virtual Food Drive Montgomery County, TX, March 19, 2020 – In the uncharted landscape brought by the threat of COVID-19, the Montgomery County Food Bank would like to recognize and commend the steadfast commitment and brave leadership demonstrated by every faction in our community as we seek to serve the tens of thousands of people that rely on us for food.

We have mobilized in

partnership with Houston Food Bank and Feeding America, and are in communication with government, school, and healthcare officials to ensure the safest handling of food distributions to our community. * For our sixty Partners Agencies throughout Montgomery County, we are supporting them with adjusted grocery distribution models, cleaning protocols, and weekly

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conference calls to help them through unfamiliar territory. * For our schoolchildren, we are partnering with the Independent School Districts to provide continued Backpack Buddy service giving these children nutrition and stability in their uncertain world. * For our senior adults, we have drastically adjusted our Senior Box distribution model to promote safety and ease

anxiety of this vulnerable population’s simple need for their next meal.

We are concerned as we watch the need become more critical each day. People affected by workplace and school closures, people unable to leave their homes, our neighbors experiencing reduced hours at work – now unsure of their next meal.

How can you help?

To ensure the highest food safety standards for

our community, we are not encouraging community food drives.

We do invite you to join us in addressing the growing need by participating in our Virtual Food Drive. Your reach helps us tremendously and any amount helps us feed someone in need. $1=5 meals. https://mcfoodbank.or g/virtual-food-drive/ For Volunteer Services, we are enforcing strict guidelines and are

limiting our volunteer numbers. If you would like to apply to be a part of those limited shifts, please visit our website.

Our community has a longstanding history of enduring any challenge we face – together. We are confident this will be yet another chapter when our inspiring community responds with the best within us and makes it our finest hour.

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Veteran of the Week

David Roger Mogill, Montgomery, Texas

By Lew McCreary Born the son of a grocery store owner in Town Creek, AL…David is 84. The family relocated to Spokane, WA where he graduated from high school in 1952…and he attended Georgia Tech during the years ’52-’56.

David experienced OCS in Newport, Road Island, during October and was commissioned ensign, USNR in February of ’57, then completed Damage Control School in Philly for several months, also the same year, at which time he was deployed aboard the USS Salamonie (AO-26)..a tanker he boarded after flying to Naples, Italy…and that assignment lasted for 18 months. Next, he was reassigned aboard the USS Great Sitken, AE-17 for a similar season…a very essential ship, loaded with ammunition that travels all over the world to keep US men of war always at the ready in case of war/combat emergencies.

As to his time spent on a

Montgomery County News has published VETERANS OF THE WEEK since 2014 numbering more than 200. The purpose? An endeavor to educate readers regarding the depth of personal valor and selfless sacrifice of patriotic men and women of WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Middle East deployments during their service commitment and the protection of the homeland. In particular these articles target younger generations that have not been adequately schooled in US history. WW2 still is the biggest event in human history and veterans of that world war are now in their 90’s so please thank them at every opportunity.

tanker vessel, the S.S. (steamship) Salamonie was originally owned by Standard Oil… (now Exxon Mobil) …a seagoing and operating tanker. That vessel was named for a river located in the state of Indiana and was 553 feet in length that had been activated way back in 1941 and launched as early as 1940. Its beginning was not overly auspicious. As part of large convoy to Casablanca in 1942 it was totally overhauled in drydock and also received her first radar unit. This vessel was especially adept at replenishing other vessels underway at sea through a complicated and demanding exercise. To originate this dangerous operation a line (hawser) was shot by canon to connect a loaded tanker with a vessel that was low on bunker “C”, the fuel utilized by most merchant ships worldwide. Then the two vessels are tethered, connected, by a giant

hose…and fuel is transferred (pumped) from the tanker to replenish the needy vessel while both a r e s t i l l s t e a mi n g / u n d e r w a y. O n occasion David decided to extend two more USN years and took shore duty as a gunnery officer in Bayonne, NJ. He then returned to college ( G e o rg i a Te c h ) a n d obtained an electrical engineering degree in June of ’63. In August of ’61 he had separated having served a eleven years… during ’61-’72. David’s first civilian job was with Motorola in Phoenix, AZ., then Hewlett Packard in Colorado Springs.

He then took a position that involved medical products manufacturing…for a season and by 1983 he joined Texas Medical Products Company and labored there until he retired from the business world. David was married two times and is presently a widower. Would he recommend young

American men and women serve their country after completing their high school education? Yes, in his view military service, for both genders, should be compulsory. Does he have a church affiliation?

Yes, he was saved by the blood of Jesus at age thirteen, baptized, then born again in 1979 when

he received the indwelling Holy Spirit of his Lord and Master. Currently he attends the Lone Star Cowboy Church of Montgomery as well as attending the weekly meetings attended by scores of local war

veterans and located at Poplar Business Park just off Old HI way 105, and take a right turn…building #201 where they fellowship while breaking bread together starting around eight AM.

TSTA says school Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles Gather At The closures necessary, Conroe Genealogy Room For Donations urges districts to From RJOA Southern Literature & Arts pay support staff them for their family research. We are so happy Texas State Teachers to support this wonderful Association President Noel Genealogy Research Candelaria issued the Room in our Conroe: following statement: Montgomery County We applaud the state’s Library System. action in ordering the closure of schools, at least temporarily, as a safety measure against the spread of the coronavirus because the health of all our students, school employees and their local communities is a top priority of the Texas State Teachers Association. We also urge Gov. Abbott, the education commissioner and school districts to take steps to ensure that bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff will be paid while the schools are closed. Unlike teachers and other professional staff, who are under contracts with their districts, these hourly workers have no guarantees that they will be paid.

Support employees are an essential part of our Seated Left to Right: Anita Stevens, Southern Literature & Arts Chairman: Lyn Howard, Elaine Collings Standing Left to Right: Laura McCracken, Dianne Kebodeaux, Angela Graves, Pamela Palermo, Kim West, public school system and are on the front lines, Megan Stultz, Director: Carl Smith, Debbie LaRue, Rose Roberts, Shelia Williamson, Mary Beth Lozano

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles gather at the Montgomery County Conroe Genealogy Room for our Chapters yearly donations from our RJOA Southern Literature & Arts.

Chairman Lyn Howard, and the Chapter, collected historical books to donate

to the Genealogy Room.

Along with the Books, the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter presented a donation check to the Director of the Conroe Genealogy: Mr Carl Smith, for the purchase of more Southern History Books for our Genealogy Room. Mr

Smith is so appreciative of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, and eager to help all the ladies in their research. President Collings then conducted a Genealogy Room Tour after the presentations, to familiarize new members with whats available to

protecting the safety, health and well-being of students. They are paid less than teachers and other professional staff, and they need their school income to provide for their own families and pay their bills like everyone else.

Support employees who are healthy and at low risk of contracting the virus could be assigned maintenance tasks, including the deep cleaning of school buildings. Other employees, including cafeteria workers and bus drivers, could help provide or deliver meals to lowincome students, and we urge the state and districts to keep developing safe and effective ways of distributing meals without risking a further spread of the virus.

We also urge the Texas Education Agency and districts to prioritize equity as they find ways to provide online or distance learning for as many students as possible.