Montgomery County News, April 13, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 14 Section 1 10 pages

April 13, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Article by Mark Hooker Gas Prices (April 11, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 32.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.08/g higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.29/g while the highest was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.50/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10/g today. The national average is down 23.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.25/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: April 11, 2021: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) April 11, 2020: $1.63/g (U.S. Average: $1.84/g) April 11, 2019: $2.53/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) April 11, 2018: $2.43/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g) April 11, 2017: $2.23/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g) April 11, 2016: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) April 11, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g) April 11, 2014: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.62/g) April 11, 2013: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g) April 11, 2012: $3.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.91/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.82/g, down 6.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.88/g.

San Antonio- $3.58/g, down 11.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.70/g.

Austin- $3.70/g, down 8.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.78/g.

“Gas prices have continued to move in the right direction down- saving Americans approximately $100 million every day compared to when prices peaked about a month ago.

And, more good news is on the horizon: the national average this week will likely fall back under the critical $4 per gallon mark," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"It remains possible that gas prices may have hit their 2022 peak, barring the typical caveats like the Russia war on Ukraine, the economy, hurricane season and Covid don't take drastic and unexpected turns. Diesel prices are also falling and likely to go back under the $5 per gallon average this week. The situation for now continues to show signs of improving, with the national average falling back into the $3 range as early as this week."

The MISD Fishing Team competed in the Texas High School Bass Association Regional Championship this past week-end on Lake Travis.

This event pitted the best Teams and programs from the Houston, Bayou, and Hill Country Divisions against one another. All told, there were 222 Individual Teams, from a Region that has 84 High Schools & Programs competing in it. At stake, a coveted Team Regional Championship, as well as Individual Teams vying for berths at the State Championship in May. Confidence was high, as many of the 30 Individual Teams from MISD that had earned the opportunity to compete in t h e R e g i o n a l Championship, reported good results in their

an impressive 5 fish limit to the scales that weighed 14.13 pounds, landing them in 3rd Place.

Following them closely was reigning Angler of the Year Cade Lipham, who brought 5 fish in that weighed 12.88 pounds, earning a 5th place finish.

Our third best Team for this event was Beau Massey and Wyatt Lanier, who brought a nice bag of fish up, which weighed 11.41 pounds, claiming 11th place. All told, our Top 3 teams, which is how schools and programs can win the Team title, had a combined weight of 38.42 pounds, narrowly missing the Team Championship by less than a pound to local favorite La Vernia.

Others doing well for MISD, and qualifying for State were Andrew Wilson, Preston Burch,

Fallon Clepper, Wyatt Ford, Hunter Varnum, Ashton Martin, Jack Middlebrook, Kaden Harmann, Jake Hird, Leslie Williams, Jaxson Carnine, Karson Nelson, Logan Beverung, Jack Shafer, Tracy Moore, Ta l a n S h a v e r s , Wi l l Collora, and Brayden Miller. These Anglers, combined with our previously mentioned Top 3 Teams, will represent MISD at the State Championship on Lake Belton May 14th & 15th.

The Team would like to Thank All of our supporters, which includes the Parents, Volunteer Captains, Sponsors, School Administrator’s & Staff, plus the community of Montgomery as a

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Shelter for Shelter Event on May 5 will Benefit Yes to Youth

Shelter for Shelter event on May 5 will benefit YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services shelter and counseling programs.

Presented by Richmond Realty Group RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, t h i s y e a r ’s p o p u l a r fundraising event will feature a festive Cinco de Mayo theme.

The Woodlands, TX – Make plans to enjoy an evening of food, spirits, entertainment, and networking all for a great SOURCE GasBuddy cause at “Shelter for Shelter” on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Benefiting YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services, this year’s event returns to Community................2, 3, 9 Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands with a festive Commentary.......................3, 4 Cinco de Mayo theme from Devotional..........................5 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Legals.........................6, 7, 8 16917 I-45, just north of

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practice days leading up to the event. By bringing 30 Teams, MISD had the largest presence at the event, and also the most Te a m s w e h a v e e v e r qualified for Regionals in the Program’s 8 year History.

After the dust settled, literally due to the High Wind conditions, your M I S D F i s h i n g Te a m claimed 2nd Place as a Team at Regionals. The Team also made History once more, by having 12 Individual Teams earn the right to compete at the State Championship, the most MISD has ever qualified.

Doing well for the combined squad from both L a k e C r e e k & Montgomery High S c h o o l s w e r e Ta l e n Tegtmeier and Jackson Petty. This team brought

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T h e d e a l e r s h i p ’s spacious showroom will be transformed into an elegant party venue for guests to enjoy fun entertainment, delicious fine food by local restaurants, and refreshing spirits, along with an opportunity to mingle with community and local business leaders.

In its sixth year, the popular “Shelter for Shelter” fundraising event is presented by Zach Richmond and his team at Richmond Realty Group RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring.

YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services is a nonprofit organization that strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling,

Pictured at last year’s Shelter for Shelter event are Dannette Suding, CEO of YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services and Zach Richmond of Richmond Realty Group RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring. (Photo by Derrick Bryant Photography) and suicide prevention services. It provides a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sextrafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and begin healing for the future.

This year’s goal is to raise $75,000. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will help fund YES to YOUTH’s mental health and homeless

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Rebel Joan of ARC Team Travel To Texas Monuments REBEL JOAN OF ARC MOTHERDAUGHTER TEAM T R AV E L T O V I S I T TEXAS MONUMENTS AT GONZALEZ, FOR A P R I L I S C O N F E D E R AT E HISTORY MONTH. Submitted by President Jenny Lehr To understand the roots of the issue one must first know the history of the m o n u m e n t a n d Confederate Square where it stands.

According to the historical marker on site, the square was “First mapped in 1825 as ‘Market Square,’ but had become ‘Jail Square’ prior to 1836 when Gonzales was burned by order of Gen. Sam Houston to prevent buildings and supplies falling into possession of oncoming enemy, Gen. Santa Anna.”

Gordon said the square has been known as Confederate Square ever since the erection of the monument 111 years ago, but said the name may not have been formally changed on record from Jail Square.

“It’s an AKA (also known as) that began in 1910,” she said.

The monument itself was commissioned by the Gonzales Chapter No. 545 Daughters of the Confederacy. Fundraising began in 1903.

According to a story in the Gonzales Inquirer from July 15, 2009, making the 100th anniversary of the monument, “The organization began a drive to raise funds for a monument to the memory of those brave soldiers from the Gonzales County area who fought, bled and died in defense of the South,” said Carolyn Rihn.

“Some $500 was contributed to the fund by the Confederate Veterans’ group: G.W. Littlefield, Hartwell Jones, L.M. Kokernot, Hugh Lewis, B.N. Peck, T.F. Harwood, W.B. Houston, Thomas White and others.”

The fundraising didn’t end there.

“Mrs. B.B. Hoskins Sr. was elected president of the chapter in 1905 and led the continued effort to raise funds,” Inez Lasell was quoted in the article. “Over the next four years, the ladies held monthly teas, calendars, dinners, Saturday markets, an autographed Confederate quilt, a Tag Day held during the County Fair, and sought contributions from patriotic Southerners.”

The group raised $3,700 (more than $100,000 adjusted for inflation in 2020) and

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Easter cupcakes Food for Thought

Diana Anderson

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Easter cupcakes Strawberries dipped in chocolate to look like carrots! These Cute Garden Carrot Cupcakes baked in mason jars are the most adorable cupcakes you’ll see this spring! I crushed up some Oreos to make the “dirt” and since they’re baked in a jar they’re perfect for an outdoor party! Cute Garden Carrot Cupcakes!

These cakes are perfect because they’re a little bigger than a

Youth from page 1 services, which are the top, urgent priority in need of support.

“The services we provide to youth in our community who are in need are critical at this time,” said Dannette Suding, CEO of YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services.

“Right now, there is an unprecedented surge of teens with attempted suicide, and we are trying to get the message out there that we are here for them. In addition, we currently have an

cupcake (which is a perfect serving size) and they’re easy to eat with a fork or spoon! Eating outside can be tricky enough but this one is so self contained it’s easy.

Plus those strawberries, they look so cute! Just like a carrot getting pulled out of the ground.

You’ll need a bag of orange chocolate candy melts to dip your strawberries in! You can find them on the cake decorating aisle of Michaels, Hobby Lobby and some grocery stores.

You microwave the melts then I dipped mine, let them cool and then drizzled a little extra in horizontal lines to give them that perfect carrot look!

This was my first time baking cakes in mason jars! But they turned out so cute! I just spread a circle of frosting on and then covered it with crushed Oreos. I nestled the chocolate

dipped strawberry into the hole in the middle and then it was done! Super easy to make for a super cute cupcake!

To s a v e t i m e y o u might want to purchase the icing since it won’t show. On the other hand buttercream is so very easy to make and this may be the perfect time to experiment.

Cute Garden Carrot Cupcakes Ingredients Chocolate Cake: * 1 box chocolate cake mix * 3 eggs * 1/2 C. oil or melted butter * 1 C. sour cream * 1/2 C. milk * 2 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Frosting: * 1 C. butter softened * 1/3 C. unsweetened cocoa powder * 2 tsp. vanilla extract * 1 Tbsp. milk * 2-3 C. powdered sugar Crushed Oreos Strawberries Orange chocolate melts Instructions 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans

with cupcake liners or grease small mason jars and place on a cookie sheet.

2. 2. Sift cake mix into a large bowl to remove any lumps and add remaining "cake" ingredients. Stir until smooth.

3. 3. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full or jars 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes for cupcakes or 18-22

minutes for jars.

4. 4. Let cool.

5. 5. Chocolate Frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add cocoa powder, vanilla and milk and beat. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.

6. 6. Dip strawberries in melted orange chocolate melts and let let on wax or parchment

p a p e r. D r i z z l e e x t r a chocolate over the strawberries to give a carrot look! (I put chocolate in a small plastic bag a snipped off the corner to drizzle.)

7. 7. Frost cupcakes and cover with crushed Oreos, then top with chocolate dipped strawberries!

astonishing 160 qualified families on the waiting list in need of our services, which are offered at no cost to youth and their families.

“The funds raised at Shelter for Shelter will help us meet the demand for our services by hiring more licensed counselors to serve the families of Montgomery County and to support the Bridgeway shelter. Many children arrive at the shelter with just the clothes they are wearing. We provide them with five sets of clothing, pajamas, undergarments, shoes, personal hygiene products, pillows, and sheets. We desperately

need ongoing support from the community and we are grateful for the generosity of the local businesses, organizations, and individuals that participate in this important fundraising event.”

This year’s sponsors (to date) include Baidy Racine, Black Walnut, Blanton Advisors, LLC, Budget Blinds, City Place Relocation, The Madalyn Cooke Foundation, Constable Ryan Gable, Derrick Bryant Photography, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Fred Greene & Rudy Wentzler, Kean Miller LLP, Kirby’s Prime

S t e a k h o u s e , D r. G u y Facial Plastic Surgery, Haynie & Company, I Promote You, Liz Grimm Public Relations, M a m a Ly c h a F o o d s , Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands, Michael & Vicki Richmond, Moore of Everything, St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital, Starfox Financial Services, Stull Inspections, SVN | J. Beard Real Estate Greater Houston, PrimeLending - The Sanderson/Olson Team, Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry – Dr. Lewis, Te x a s E n g i n e e r e d R o o f i n g , To m m y B a h a m a , Tr u l u c k ’s ,

Waste Connections, In Loving Memory of Scott Wolford, Wolford Group and WorkLodge. For the most up-to-date list of sponsors, visit https://youthmc.ejoinme. org/shelterforshelter22.

Va l e t p a r k i n g i s complimentary for the event.

For more information, please contact Brooke Baugh of The Wolford G r o u p a t bbaugh@thewolfordgrou p.com or (713) 397-3093.

To learn more about YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services v i s i t www.sayyestoyouth.org and visit their Facebook p a g e a t https://www.facebook.co m/sayyestoyouth/ or call 281.292.6471 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. YES to YOUTH also offers a 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 1.888.756.8682.

According to The Wolford Group, which has provided event management since the inception of Shelter for Shelter, sponsorships are available for $1,250 and include two tickets.

Individual tickets are $125 per person. Sponsorships and tickets, as well as donations, are available at https://youthmc.ejoinme. org/shelterforshelter22.

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of your support, we would not be able to be “One Step from page 1 Closer” to our ultimate goal, the 2022 THSBA whole. If it were not for all State Champions.

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How A Dollar Can Add Up To More When It Comes To Taxes A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Not only can an extra dollar of income push you into the next highest tax bracket (thankfully, with a progressive tax system, only those excess dollars will be subject to the higher incremental tax), but that dollar can mean you’re paying more taxes in other ways. Let’s take a look at two of them.

Medicare tax If your wage or compensation exceed certain thresholds ($200,000 for those filing single or head of household in 2021 and $250,000 for those married filing jointly) by even $1, you’ll be subject to the 0.9% additional Medicare surtax on the excess. While $1 over only means you’ll pay an extra cent or so, it can add up quickly the further you are over the limit. Your employer will withhold the tax for you, but you’ll still have to file Form 8959 to report the excess income that is

subject to this tax. The calculations are a little more complicated if you have self-employment income in the mix, so be sure to discuss this with a qualified tax professional.

And speaking of Medicare and taxes, you’ll pay an income-related adjustment in addition to your standard Medicare Part B premium if you made even a dollar over the applicable threshold, which is based on your income from two years ago.

For example, those who made $91,000 or less (single) or $182,000 or less (married filing jointly) in 2020 paid $170.10 per month for this coverage in 2022. But those who made $91,001 (single) or $182,001 (joint) paid $238.10 per month, an extra $816 over the course of the year.

Net investment income tax Certain individuals,

trusts and estates may be subject to an additional 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) on the lesser of their net investment income or the amount by which their modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold based on their filing status.

(Again, that’s $200,000 for those filing single or head of household in 2022 and $250,000 for those married filing jointly.)

In general, net investment income includes but is not limited to interest, dividends, capital gains not offset by capital losses, rental and royalty income, and nonqualified annuities; it excludes wages, unemployment compensation, Social Security benefits, alimony, and most self-employment income.

So it is possible to be subject to this tax and/or the Medicare surtax since they apply to different income pools.

Another difference is that your employer doesn’t withhold anything for this tax. You may request that additional income tax be withheld if you think you’ll o w e c o m e A p r i l . To determine if you are liable, you will use Form 8960 to compute the tax, and will report and pay the tax on the appropriate income tax return form.

For example, let’s look at Debra, who files as head of household with $180,000 in wages. She is not subject to the Medicare surtax, but she received $90,000 from a passive partnership interest, which the IRS considers net investment income. Now her modified adjusted gross income is $270,000, exceeding the applicable threshold by $70,000. NIIT is based on the lesser of the amount that exceeds her modified gross income threshold or the actual net income ($70,000

is less than $90,000 in this case). So she owes $2,660 in NIIT this year ($70,000 x 3.8%).

Note: The real estate market is competitive in many areas of the country.

If you’ve decided to sell your primary residence, note that up to $250,000 in capital gains from the sale may be excluded from your gross income for regular income tax purposes (if you meet IRS qualifications) and, as a result, is also exempt from the net investment income tax.

Estates and trusts are liable for the tax if they have undistributed net investment income and adjusted gross income over the threshold. As with most tax-related calculations, professional help can be invaluable as computations get complicated for different types of trusts.

Kent Pendleton,

Texas April is Confederate History Month

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April is Confederate History Month on the left is Sherry McKey & on the right is Nelda McGuire The United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in 1896. The first shot of the War Between the States, happened in April 1861 at F o r t S u m t e r, S o u t h Carolina. No one on either side thought the war would last very long, but the end wouldn't come until April 1865.

During those long four years of the war there were ladies that formed groups, such as sewing & knitting circles, some worked in hospitals, they would roll bandages at home or prepare food and send it to the soldiers. These ladies were the wife of a Confederate soldier or his mother, sister, daughter or aunt, etc.

After the war, these ladies continued the kind acts of comfort for the soldiers who had lived and for their families. But the ladies saw the need for an organization to be formed.

So they met in Tennessee in 1895 with the thoughts that if an organization was formed, they could preserve the integrity of the soldiers and of the South.

The UDC was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on July 18, 1919. As stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the Objectives of the

contracted Frank Teich of Llano to make the sculpture. The monument is 40 feet tall, including an eight-foot statue made of Carrara marble of a private soldier on picket duty. The base is 12 feet square, centered in a concrete circle 30 feet in diameter.

An engraving on the

UDC are...Historical, Benevolent, Educational, Memorial and Patriotic.

The ladies who organized the UDC were "real" daughters, wives, mothers or aunts, as they were of the same generation. As the years have gone by we now have, granddaughters, great granddaughters, great great, great great great and soon there will be a group of great great great great granddaughters. At this time there are still three "real" daughters living, they are all older ladies and at the time of their birth, their father was much older than their mother.

The Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the UDC, are honored and proud to have as chapter members, two "real" granddaughters.

Pictured on the right is Nelda Lou DeHart Shippey McGuire. Her grandfather

was Thomas A. DeHart, he was born April 20, 1841 in Attala County, Mississippi.

He enlisted on July 15, 1861 in Canton, Ms., joining Co. G, 21st Mississippi Reg. Vol. Infantry. He participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbour, Petersburg, Cedar Creek and was wounded at Gettysburg.

He was paroled on May 18, 1865 at Grenada, Ms. He was a farmer and died in Hillsboro, Texas on June 21, 1930.

Sherry McKey is also a "real" granddaughter. Her grandfather was William Eskridge Eure, he was born Sept. 7, 1847 in Leake County, Ms., he died on Sept. 12, 1928 in Hattiesburg, Ms. He enlisted on Aug. 24, 1864 with the 1st Battalion Ms.

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north side of the base says, “Erected by Gonzales Chapter, No. 545, Daughters of the Confederacy, June 3, 1909.” Above that is an inscription reading: “Our Confederate dead.

1861-1865.” Located on the first section of the pedestal is a laurel wreath, and above that on the next section is a Confederate flag. On the south side of the monument is the inscription “Lest We Forget.”

Infantry (State Troops) He was married three times but Sherry's grandmother was Susan Isabell Ezell Eure, they married in 1905.

Sherry's father was the last child born to this couple. Mr. Eure had his own moving company in Hattiesburg, Ms. When Sherry's father was born his father was 76 years old.

The local newspaper printed an article on the front page stating "76 year old man fathers a son".

When the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter was chartered on October 25, 1986, the chapter had three real daughters and many years later a 4th real daughter was located.

Our chapter was the last Texas Division chapter to Rebel Joan Of Arc Mother-Daughter Team visit TX have the honor of having a Historical Monument for April is Confederate History "real" daughter as a Month. Left to Right: RJOA President Jenny Lehr and member.

RJOA Daughter Paige Lehr

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Public to Vote on Senator Bettencourt's Constitutional Amendments Proposition 1 and 2 on May 7, 2022 Frequently asked Q&A on propositions that are less than a month away from being voted on by Texans Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (RHouston) further explains the two propositions that will be on the May 7, 2022, ballot across Texas. Our office has been receiving many phone calls referred by the SOS with questions regarding the upcoming Constitutional Amendment election. In the Legislative Special Sessions of 2021, both propositions passed by unanimous votes as SJR 2.

Below are some plain language talking points to answer many of the frequently asked questions.

The election will be held on Saturday, May 7th, and early

voting will begin on Monday, April 25th.

"The Secretary of State has been sending calls to my office about Propositions 1 and 2. Many voters have been finding the ballot language confusing, and I want to clarify what these amendments actually do.

Homeowners over the age of 65 will see their freeze values for school taxes actually decline, aka, ISD property tax bills if Proposition 1 passes! Also if passed, Proposition 2 will lower independent school district property tax bills by increasing the homestead exemption that will save

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

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money for the 5.67 million homesteads in the State of Texas," stated Senator Bettencourt.

Below are some plain language talking points to answer many of the frequently asked questions.

Proposition 1 will benefit individuals with an over 65 or disabled exemption on their homestead.

• If an individual has an over 65/disabled exemption on their home and this proposition passes, they will receive a reduction on school district property taxes.

• HB 3 from the 86th Legislature compressed school maintenance and operation tax rates across the board except for over 65/disabled because their rate was already lower than

the new compressed rate for everyone else.

• This amendment will provide for the same percentage reduction in an individual’s school district tax rate that everyone else received in 2019.

• There are 1.8 million over 65 exemptions and 180,000 disabled exemptions, on average these households will s ee a $110 reduction the first year and $125 reduction in the second year; the reduction will continue to grow each year.

• If there is additional school M&O tax rate compression provided by HB 3 in the future, individuals with an over 65/disabled exemption will receive the same percentage tax rate deduction automatically if this amendment passes.

• This amendment will become effective as of January 1, 2023, if it passes.

Proposition 2 will increase the homestead exemption by $15,000.

• If this amendment passes the state homestead exemption for school district taxable value purposes will increase from $25,000 to $40,000.

• On average, the 5.67 million homesteads in Texas will see a $175 savings in their school district tax bill at the current average statewide school property tax rate.

• This amendment will be effective as of January 1, 2022, if it passes, so homeowners will see the savings when they receive their property tax bill this fall.

• This exemption increase is a permanent and ongoing benefit to homeowners.

If one or both of these amendments passes, no school district will lose any revenue they are entitled to receive from the school funding formulas. State dollars will replace any local dollars that a school district would otherwise lose from the passage of these amendments.

The following is a link to our original press release with more information: https://paulbettencourt.c om/2022/04/07/public-tovote-on-senatorbettencourts-constitutionalamendments-from-sjr2-on-may-7-2022/

Operation Lone Star Mission Expands As Biden Ends Title 42 Expulsions 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 in response to the federal government's unwillingness to address the border crisis.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, multiagency efforts have led to more than 225,000 migrant apprehensions, along with more than 13,300 criminal arrests — and more than 10,700 felony charges. Over 3,600 weapons and almost $30 million in currency have been seized. In the fight against fentanyl, DPS has seized over 297 million lethal doses throughout the state.

Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps left by the Biden Administration's refusal to secure the border.

Every individual who is apprehended or arrested and every ounce of drugs seized would have otherwise made their way into communities across Texas and the nation due to President Biden's open border policies.

R E C E N T HIGHLIGHTS FROM O P E R AT I O N L O N E STAR: Governor Abbott Takes Aggressive Action As Biden Ends Title 42 Expulsions Governor Abbott a n n o u n c e d o n Wednesday aggressive

(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 4/6/2022) actions by the State of Texas to secure the border in the wake of President Biden's decision to end Title 42 expulsions. Governor Abbott has directed TDEM to charter buses and flights to transport migrants t o Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .

Governor Abbott has also directed DPS to conduct enhanced safety inspections of vehicles, effective immediately, as they cross international ports of entry into Texas.

Governor Abbott also announced additional strategies being deployed immediately to secure the border. DPS and the Texas Military Department (TMD) are preparing additional boat blockades, deploying razor-wire at low-water crossings and high-traffic areas, and installing container blockades to stem the flow of illegal crossings.

Additionally, all DPS troopers and specially trained Texas National

Guard soldiers will be given riot gear in case of violence among caravans and migrants.

Governor Abbott spoke with Fox News on Thursday morning, where he provided more details on the state's plan to bus unlawful migrants from Texas to Washington, D.C. to Send Migrants To DC Last week, a DPS Trooper stopped a truck and discovered 76 illegal immigrants concealed inside a gravel trailer. The driver is from Honduras with a lengthy criminal history for drug and weapons possession. At the time of the incident, he was in possession of methamphetamine and charged with human smuggling.

Under Operation Lone Star, Tactical Marine Units consisting of Texas National Guard soldiers and DPS troopers patrol the Rio Grande to intercept and turnback illegal migrant traffic

along Texas' southern border.

This week, the Texas National Guard began the first phase of massmigration rehearsals ahead of President Biden's decision to end Title 42 expulsions. The rehearsals include "show of force" exercises, pictured below in the Rio Grande Valley.

This week, Governor Abbott ordered the Texas National Guard to be prepared to emplace an onthe-water blockade within the Rio Grande River to deter and prevent criminal activity along the TexasMexico border. The Texas Guard began rehearsals of mission concepts to be prepared to respond to expected mass migration incursions into the state of Texas following President Biden's announcement that he would end Title 42 expulsions.

Montgomery County Republican Women’s Club Reaches Out In The Community During the recent meeting of the Montgomery County Republican Women, the MCRW was pleased to present a donation to the Hispanic Conservatives of Montgomery County, as part of their Community Engagement Committee.

Hispanic Conservative President, Mariana McGuire, spoke at the meeting and accepted the donation on behalf of the organization.

L to R: Mariana McGuire (President of the Hispanic Conservatives of Montgomery Community Outreach County); Marisa Chair); and Alice Rummell ( MCRW

Melancon (President of Republican Women). the Montgomery County

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

There are many reasons to love spring weather and happenings. With cold weather behind us, we can now plant flowers and till the soil. Then we see buds of trees which have remain hidden all winter, and seeds burst out with new growth of leaves and flowers to welcome warmer days of sunshine.

This coming week will be one of great sorrow for Christians all over the world. I will suggest that we begin reading the beautiful words which Jesus had for His disciples before His crucifixion.

That will be found in the book of John, from

THE MAN, JESUS, AMONG US WHO PROVED THAT GOD IS LOVE Chapters 13 through 21.

Jesus begins getting His disciples ready to stay on the earth as He would be going to His heavenly home with His Father.

Jesus, in Chapter 13 of John, having finished the celebration of the Feast of the Passover, tells His disciples this; “Therefore when He had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately.

Little children, I am with you a little while longer.

You will seek Me; and as I

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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 BAPTIST Sunday School all Church of the Good ages 9:45 am, Church Soldier (Baptist AffiliaService 11:00 am, tion), 1501 North Frazier Wednesday Bible Study (McKenzie's BBQ), and Youth Group 6 pm Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, CATHOLIC www.churchofthegoodso Sacred Heart ldier.org. Worship: Catholic, Sunday at 10:30am, 109 N. Frazier, Sunday School: 9:30 am Conroe, Heritage Baptist 936-756-8186 Church 19087 Lake Mt. St. Mary’s Pleasant Rd, MontgomCatholic, ery 77356 FM 1774, Phone: Pastor Bear Plantersville, 936 448-4027 936-894-2223 Gary Chapel Baptist 7:45 Service Church St. Joseph’s Catholic, PO Box 125, MontCR 213, Stoneham, gomery, Texas 77356, 936-894-2223 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713JEWISH 478-1256, Sunday Bible Congregation Beth Class 10:00 am, Worship Shalom, 5125 Service at 11:00 am.

Faith Baptist Church Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, Meets at 464 McCaleb 281-362-1100 Rd. Sunday Morning LUTHERAN Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Worship Service 10:45 (ELCA), a.m.

Highway 105 W., Sunday Evening Lake Conroe, 936-588Worship 6:00 p.m.

1944 St. Beulah Baptist Living Savior Church, located in Lutheran ChurchDobbin, P.O. Box 112, LCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery, 77356 Montgomery 77356 Benui Baptist Church phone: 936-597Church, 8013 Web : Scott Ridge and FM www.livingsaviortexas.o 1097, Montgomery rg Pastor David R. Antioch Baptist, Bailes.

Dobbin, 936-5975560 METHODIST China Grove Baptist Montgomery United Church, Willis, 936Methodist Church 767-4744 22548 Highway 105 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, West 407-735-6403, Montgomery, TX dacusbaptist@consolidat 77356 ed.net Phone: 936-597-6162 www.dacusbaptist.org Sunday Worship: First Baptist Church, 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., Hwy 105 W., Mont11:00 a.m.

Praise & gomery, 936-597-4230 Worship Honea Baptist Sunday School: 9:45 Church, a.m.

FM 2854, MontgomWww.mumctex.org ery, Richards United 936-588-1260

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936588-3399

said to the Jews, now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.’ ‘’ John 13: 31 – 35.

These words were spoken to Jesus’ disciples, as Jesus knew it was time for His crucifixion to come. So, it was very important for Him to explain the great measure of pain He would have to endure as He would have all our sins; past, present

and future, present in Himself; forgiven, as He died on the dreaded cross. .But that’s what happened.

Many churches have special music, programs, and worship to help us stop and ponder the great sacrifice Jesus made to assure we know what a great price His Son has paid for us, and to have a great love, as Jesus did, for all mankind to be saved and to go to heaven with the Father and the Son who are waiting to w e l c o m e u s i n heaven…..forever! This week, we may read or reread about many things Jesus did here while on earth. The New Testament

Methodist Church Church, 6639 FM 1696 19087 Mt. Pleasant Richards Cemetary Rd, 936-597Worship Service 11 8921 AM Father’s House, Sunday School 10AM Family Worship Porter Chapel A.M.E. Center, Zion Church, Highway 105 W, Lake 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Conroe, 936-588-4660 Dobbin, Walden Community 936-597-5331 or 936Church, 449-5983 12400 Walden Rd, Living Way Church, Walden, 936-582-6696 2080 Longmire Rd, Services 9:30 and 11 Conroe a.m.

936-441-8875 WaldenChurch.com Hope Tabernacle River of Life Pastor David Church, Whitaker 17156 FM 1097, Meets at 18961 Montgomery, 936-449Freeport Dr Montgomery 4414 936.582.7722 Cornerstone Church, Thursday 7:30pm 1011 W. Lewis, Sunday School at Conroe, 10:00am 936-756-7792 Sunday Worship at Lakeside Bible 6:00pm Church, Community And 18940 Freeport Drive Interdenominational Montgomery, 936Lone Star Cowboy 582-1977 Church Church of St. John, 21627 Eva St. retreat and wildlife Montgomery, TX center, 77356 2615 St. Beulah (936) 597-5742 Chapel Rd., MontgomPastors Randy & ery, 936-597-5757 Darla Weaver Fellowship of Service Times: Montgomery Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 12681 FM 149 11:30am Mondays Montgomery, TX 7:00pm 77356 Livestream: Watch us (936) 597-3949 live Sundays & Mondays Senior Pastor Dale @ live.lonestar.tv or go Talbert to the Lone Star Cowboy Service Times: Church Facebook page Sundays at 9:30am & and click on the 11am / Wednesdays at Livestream link.

6:30pm for Children & Website: Student Ministries www.lonestar.tv Watch us live Sundays Abundant Life @fellowshipofmontgom Ministries Corner of FM ery.online.church or 149 & FM 1097 W. follow us on Facebook Montgomery TX 77356 @thefmchurch!

Prayer /Sunday School www.thefmchurch.co 9:30 am Sunday Service m 11:30 am Wednesday EPISCOPAL Pray/Bible Study 6:30 St. James the Apostle pm Episcopal, RiverStone Commu1803 Highland nity Church Hollow, Conroe, 93619380 Hwy 105 Ste. 756-8831 500 The Grace Christian Montgomery, TX Outreach Center 77356 25293 Tisdale Road, Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Dobbin, Texas Life, 10:30 Worship 936-689-3141 Wed: 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Pleasent Baptist RiverStoneCC.org Church April Sound Church, FM 149 N., Mont67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936-588- gomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake 2832 Lighthouse FellowConroe ship Church, 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX Montgomery, 93677316 582-7700 936-588-4975 Living Branch www.lakechurch.com Church, Sunday worship @ Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-588- 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm 3400 North Shore Church New Beginning Bible

is full of many healings Jesus did as He lived in His beloved Israel. He and His disciples made many trips to the Galilee Sea. Multitudes of people traveled with Him just to hear Him speak the beautiful words of God to them.

Jesus always showed God’s love in the life that He lived here. He is always our example. We know we’re not perfect as Jesus was, but as we study His Word, our hearts soften to show others the love we have found in Him. And, that is so pleasing to God. I really like to tell others….”Give Jesus your heart, and His

love will take you places you’ve never been. His joy will be your joy...forever!

So, why did Jesus suffer such a horrible death? He died for all the sins and sinners – past, present, and future. It was horrible, but after 3 days in a grave, His perfection and goodness had conquered death, hell, and the grave! And that is the “GOOD NEWS” for all who celebrate on Sunday, the Resurrection Day! Death couldn’t hold Him. He was full of love and of the perfection in a life lived for God. Thank you,,Jesus!

Sun Sch 10:00 10 am Worship Nursery provided Service Church of Christ in 18501 Fm1097 West Montgomery @ the Bentwater West 301 Pond Street, Gate Entrance Montgomery, TX. Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship Sunday Bible Class 302 N. Danville, 9:30 am Willis, Tx. 77378 Worship - 10:30 am 936/890-8034 and 6:00 pm www.cfmlife.org Wednesday - 7:00 Celebration Service pm 10am Sundays Phone: 936-582-4855 Youth Explosing 7pm Email: Wednesdays cofcmontgomery@conso Pastors Sean & Lori lidated.net Jo Cook Web: www.cofcmontgomery.or PRESBYTERIN g First Presbyterian Paul Praschnik, Church of Conroe Minister 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Annual Easter Program- Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Good Friday, April 15, at 6:00 PM. Light refreshments to follow. Come for our many ServicesSunday School- Classes for all ages begin at 9:45 AM, Church Service at 11:00 AM. We also have Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 and. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Group as well as Youth group activities at 6:00 PM. All are welcome!

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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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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 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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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 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 34, and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 21a.by virtue of an Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 27 day of January, 2022, ,in the case of FNA DZ, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ERNESTO PULIDO FLORES AND MARIA DOLORES GOMEZ CERVANTES, ET AL, Defendant, Cause No. 20-03-03422 in said court, judgment being in favor of FNA DZ, LLC for $62,942.23, plus all post Judgment interest, court costs and costs of sale awarded therein or pursuant to the Texas Tax Code, due on said tracts or parcels of land, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of April 2022, at 2.00 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT THIRTEEN (13), BLOCK ONE (1) OF THE WOODLANDS, VILLAGE OF STERLING RIDGE, SECTION 85, BEING 7.318 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE DICKINSON GARRETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 226, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 1091 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 31 UMBRIA LANE, SPRING, TEXAS 77382. TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER(S) 00.9699.85.01300 ; and on 3 day of May, 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 ERNESTO PULIDO FLORES AND MARIA DOLORES GOMEZ CERVANTES, ET AL, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of April, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2022

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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 10th day of August 2021, in the case of Forest Colony Property Owners Association Plaintiff, vs. James W, Jones II, Defendant(s), Cause No. 21-07-09294CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Forest Colony Property Owners Association, vs. James W. Jones 11, Defendant(s), I did on the 14th Day of March, 2022 at 5:16 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s):

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: 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.

Lot 36, Block 1, of Forest Colony, Section Four (4), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, sheet 2611 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 21544 Alexa Forest Drive, Porter, TX 77365 1. $4747.61 Principal sum 2. $5192.50 Attorney fees 3.

Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid 4. $616.90 Cost of Court ($300,00 Process Server Fees included) 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit and on the 3,d day of May, 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 at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of James W. Jones II, Defendant(s), in and to said property.

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 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. as is more fully shown by Original Petition for Release of Property from Lien 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 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

Witness my hand this the 15th day of March, 2022. /s/ 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: April 13, 20, 27, 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 3 day of December, 2021, ,in the case of Harper's Preserve Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Jason Ryan Pacetti (1) $16,575.94 Principal Sum. (2) $6,130.87 Attorney Fees (Includes legal expenses / costs). (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this Judgment at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum from the date of this Judgment until paid in full. (4) $340.00 Court Cost (already included in Attorney Fees).(5) $0.00 Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 21-04-05684-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Harper's Preserve Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 4 day of April 2022, at 8:30 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 20, BLOCK 3, of HARPER'S PRESERVE SECTION 2, an Addition to Montgomery County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 2310, of the Plat Records of Montgomery County, Texas. More Commonly Known as 8449 Horsepen Bend Drive, Conroe, Texas 77385 ; and on 3 day of May, 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 Jason Ryan Pacetti, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 4 day of April, 2022. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2022

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause # 20-04-04302-CV in a Judgement rendered on the 7TH day of May, 2021, where as in Style Bayview Financial Property Trust, Plaintiff against Suzanne Adams, Catherine Adams, Christina Adams, Desirae Digges and David Gordon Schmidt dba ABC Bonding Company, Defendant, I did on the 15th day of March, 2022 at 11:08 o'clock a.m. levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: BEING DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 2 TRACT 39 IN CONVENIENT COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE ONE A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS RECORDED IN CABINET G SHEET 196B OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY ALSO KNOWN AS 78 HALL DRIVE NORTH, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 77316.

And on the 3rd day of May, 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 Suzanne Adams, Catherine Adams, Christina Adams, Desirae Digges and David Gordon Schmidt dba ABC Bonding Company, 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 Bayview Financial Property Trust.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 15th day of March, 2022, DATED this 6th day of April, 2022; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas.

CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Date: April 13, 20, 27, 2022

TABC PUBLIC NOTICE An original application has been made with the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage permit (MB) and Late Hours certificate (LH) by Cigars International Texas, LLC dba Cigars International, to be located at 16580 I-45 S, Conroe, Montgomery, Texas 77384. Officers of said limited liability company are Owen McKeon, Secretary; Steve Hicks, Treasurer; and Daniel Edwards, President/Manager.

Published Dates: April 6, 13, 2022 TABC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT SIMPLE GREEN LLC. dba MEI WEI HAS FILED APPLICATION FOR WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER'S PERMIT. SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT 30340 FM 2978 #200, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, THE WOODLANDS TX 77354; HONG LI, PRES/SEC. Published date: April 13 and 20, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 21-41340-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL CHRISTOPHER A. BECK PO BOX 959 308 N MAIN ST CONROE TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: EDWIN BARTON MILLER, III, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Robert Miller, 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 June 07, 2021.

The file number of said matter being: 21-41340-P The style being: ESTATE OF: EDWIN BARTON MILLER, III 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 5th day of April, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 4/5/2022 1:40:21 PM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 13, 2022

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause # 20-02-01897-CV in a Judgement rendered on the 7th day of July, 2021, where as in Style Well Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff against Joseph Smith and Kelly Smith, Defendant, I did on the 4th day of April, 2022 at 11:52 o'clock a.m. levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT TWENTY-NINE {29), IN BLOCK TWO {2), OF TIMBERLOCK ESTATES, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED MAP AND OR PHAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET M, SHEET 133, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS {THE "PROPERTY") ALSO KNOWN AS 16223 CHAD COURT, MAGNOLIA, TEXAS 77355 And on the 3rd day of May, 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 Joseph Smith and Kelly Smith, 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 Well Fargo Bank, N.A. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 4th day of April, 2022, DATED this 7th day of April, 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 - #8510 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 410th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 20-03-03880-CV in a Judgement rendered on the 27th day of July, 2020, where as in Style Clear Creek Forest Sec 11, Plaintiff against Charles E. Shaw, Jr., Defendant, I did on the 5th day of April, 2022 at 11:51 o'clock a.m. levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX {6} IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF CLEAR CREEK FOREST SECTION ELEVEN (11} A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PHAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C SHEET 6A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY"} ALSO KNOWN AS 23226 BANEBERRY ROAD, MAGNOLIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 77355 And on the 3rd day of May, 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 Charles E. Shaw, Jr., 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 5 th day of April, 2022, DATED this 7th day of April, 2022; at 19100 Unity Park rive, Magnolia, Texas. /s/ Chris Jones ONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick -#8510 Published Dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters for the Estate of Elbert Dean Dumas Deceased, were issued on the 31st day of March 2022, in Cause No. 22-42418-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Susan McGrath.

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: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 5th day of April, 2022 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Susan McGrath State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Published Date: April 13, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters for the Estate of Clay B. Krider Deceased, were issued on the 31st day of March 2022, in Cause No. 22-42434-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Rebecca Krider.

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: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 7th day of April, 2022 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Rebecca Krider State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Published Date: April 13, 2022

NO. 22-42435-P § IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 2 § OF § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, T E X A S NOTICE TO CREDITORS On March 24, 2022, Letters Testamentary for the captioned Estate were issued to and are now held by Kevin Trawick Englet as sole Independent Executor.

All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims to Kevin Trawick Englet, as sole Independent Executor of the Estate, at the address given below, within the time prescribed by law.

The address to which claims may be presented is: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Kevin Trawick Englet c/o Karen S. Gerstner & Associates, P.C. Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JEFFERY ALLEN 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 306 CARRUTHERS, Deceased, were issued on March 23, 2022, in Cause No. 20-40380-P; pending in Houston, Texas 77005-2448 the County Court at Law No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: PATRA CARRAWAY. Respectfully submitted, Claims may be presented in care of the Administrator of the estate addressed as follows: KAREN S. GERSTNER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. c/o: Liza A. Greene By: Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. Karen S. Gerstner 1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620 State Bar No.: 07829300 Houston, Texas 77056 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 306 Telephone (713) 600-1717 Houston, Texas 77005-2448 Fax: (713) 600-1718 Telephone: (713) 520-5205 E-Mail: lgreene@dalefamilylaw.com Fax: (713) 520-5235 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are Email: karen@gerstnerlaw.com required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

ATTORNEYS FOR THE EXECUTOR /s/ Liza A. Greene Published Date: April 13, 2022 By: Liza A. Greene Attorney for Patra Carraway, Administrator NOTICE TO CREDITORS State Bar No. 14547800 Published Date: April 13, 2022 Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Betty Sue Smallwood Miller, Deceased, were issued on March 31, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42556-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Carla Eddy Clark.

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 31st day of March, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Carla Eddy Clark 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: April 13, 2022 ESTATE OF IRIS ENGLET, DECEASED

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION 22-42893-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL ROBERT A MARKOWITZ PO BOX 959 18735 WEST COOL BREEZE CONROE TX 77305 MONTGOMERY TX 77356 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN KEARSE WILSON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and for Letters of Administration filed by Brian E. Wilson, 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 April 04, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42893-P The style being: ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN KEARSE WILSON 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 5th day of April, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 4/5/2022 12:16:56 PM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 13, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 22-42582-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL J DAVID MEREDITH PO BOX 959 10200 GROGANS MILL RD SUITE 220 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JOYCE GOULD STAEHLIN, Deceased; Heirs of Margaret Malone GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship filed by Melissa Marie Parker, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on February 09, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42582-P The style being: ESTATE OF: JOYCE GOULD STAEHLIN 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 8th day of April, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 4/8/2022 10:29:33 AM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 13, 2022 Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF SHIRLEY BUENROSTRO, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that Herlinda Rivera qualified as Dependent Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Buenrostro, deceased, on March 21, 2022 in Cause No. 20-39637-P in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be addressed to “Herlinda Rivera, Dependent Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Buenrostro, deceased” and may be presented to the Administrator's attorney at the following address: The Johnson Firm 3001 Knox St., Ste. 400 Dallas, Texas 75205 /s/ Emily K. Smith Emily K. Smith Attorney for Administrator The Johnson Firm 3001 Knox St., Ste. 400 Dallas, Texas 75205 P: (214) 468-9000 F: (214) 468-9025 Published Date: April 13, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-42517-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Cindy L. Bair, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Cindy L. Bair were issued on March 25, 2022 in Cause No. 22-42517-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Ronald L. Bair as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Cindy L. Bair, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 11th day of April, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Ronald L. Bair, Independent Executor for the Estate of Cindy L. Bair State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: April 13, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-42568-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Kenneth R. Korenek, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Kenneth R. Korenek were issued on April 4, 2022 in Cause No. 22-42568-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Nerissa G. Korenek as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Kenneth R. Korenek, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 11th day of April, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Nerissa G. Korenek, Independent Executor for the Estate of Kenneth R. Korenek State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: April 13, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Leo Carroll, Deceased, were issued on the 31st day of March 2022, in Cause No. 22-42485-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Kim Limberg F/K/A Kim Lucille Carroll.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Robin L. Apostolakis Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 31st day of March 2022.

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

www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: April 13, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN M. SMITH, Deceased, were issued on March 24, 2022, in Docket No.22-42,2449-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MARILYN CHILDERS SMITH. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of JOHN M. SMITH, Deceased c/o M.A. Walker, Ill 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 77301 All persons having clalms against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 24TH day of March, 2022. /s/ M. A. Walkder, III, Attorney for MARILYN CHILDERS SMITH Published Date: April 13, 2022

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Community Jack Shepherd of Montgomery: Echoing the Spirt of Sam Houston by: Robin Montgomery J a c k S h e p h e r d ’s remarkable life reflects the grand spirit and determination of Sam Houston, which spirit launched Houston to heights of renown. Let’s explore a bit of Shepherd’s equally courageous life as we wait to see him in action depicting Sam Houston in an event in Montgomery on April 9th.

Shepherd’s life rang with adventure and intrigue from the moment of his birth in a bedroom in Kaufman County, East Texas.

As the birth process began, Jack’s father, a sharecropper,

quickly gave horse to his wagon to speed for the doctor. Upon his return, he recorded the birth in his living room, which became the place of official record.

The drama of that occurrence lies in the location of that living room which room was in Van Zandt County, not Kaufman. Yes, the house overlaid two different counties Perhaps it was this incident that motivated Jack to initially seek to pursue a medical career.

However, finding that medicine did not fit his spirit, he became an accountant instead,

initially in the service of Dresser Industries, a major drilling company in Dallas.

The company transferred him to Houston where he did accounting for “rock bits” drilling in oil field work. While in Houston he became enamored of the George Mitchell phenomena to play a part in Mitchell’s founding of the Woodlands.

Along the way, while in his forties, Jack built a motorized hand glider, a vehicle capable of launching him to heights above the great forest. It was such a flight which landed him in the midst of the great

forest trees. The impact knocked off his glasses, which he never recovered.

Nor did this unfortunate episode spoil his lust for adventure. Even in the midst of two heart attacks, Jack obtained a pilot’s license to own first a 152 then a 172 Cessna aircraft.

His fertile mind seeking yet further excitement, he took to building models of air craft, a hobby which saw him build thirty-five features in historical order beginning with a 1783 hot air balloon through the craft of the Wright Brothers and much beyond. Until “Hurricane Ike” destroyed

it, Jack’s collection was on review in the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston.

It was his relative retirement, to spend his final twenty- two years of business in an antique store called “Antique Emporium,” that sparked his interest in history. The interest blossomed when he inherited a Civil War era pistol, a May 1854 “Cap and Ball Muzzle Loader.”

To witness the yet grand spirit of the remarkable Jack Shepherd in action, please plan to attend the conference labeled “Celebrating Togetherness:

The Texas Republic and the Cradle of Texas Road” this Saturday, April 9th at the Montgomery downtown community center. There will be two sections, the first, 12-3 PM, by reservation, is now filled. Jack, however, along with Pat Spackey and other exciting acts, will be featured in the following 3-5:30 PM section on the same premises-now removed from previously booked Fernland. Sponsors are the Montgomery Historical Society and the Henderson Yoakum Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, SRT.

Local Historic Elizabeth Shaw Cartwright Cemetary

With the month of April being Confederate History Month, I thought I would bring one of the many cemeteries in the Montgomery area to light. The cemetery is the Elizabeth Shaw Cart-

wright on Rabon Chapel Road. This burial place was also named Cartwright and Sunday Cemetery years ago and there are nine Confederate soldiers buried there.

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States started in April 1861 and ended in April 1865, no one on either side thought that it would last that long. But it did and there was much death and destruction. Gov. Sam Houston did not want the state of Texas to secede from the Union but on March 2, 1861 Texas joined the Confederate States, in secession.

Many regiments were formed in the Montgomery area after the secession and the men were off to war.

The men who are listed here all survived the war and came home, to rebuild, work and raise their family and many of those family members are still in the Montgomery area today. There was at least one soldier who was injured and died after returning home. These men are all buried at the Elizabeth Shaw Cartwright Cemetery. They are: Pvt. John Bryant Butler...1st Texas Infantry Co.B Hood's Brigade, born 1839, died 1894, Pvt. Joseph C. Cartwright...

24/25th Texas Cavalry, born 1821, died 1904, Pvt.

L e m u e l C . C a r tw r i g h t . . . 4 t h Te x a s Infantry Co.B. , he was injured, taken prisoner on April 3, 1865, released to go home and died at home in Texas May 3, 1865, Pvt. P l e a s a n t L . C a r twright...8th Texas CSA Cavalry Co. K, died 1899, Cpl. Louis Laishonce...

9th Texas CSA Infantry Co. I, death date unknown, Pvt. D. B. Lynch...17th Brigade Te x a s S t a t e T r o o p s (Militia), born 1823, died 1 8 7 8 , R i c h a r d Rabun...Co. B, 38th Alabama Infantry, born 1823, died 1913, 2nd Lt. Wi l l i a m A l e x a n d e r Ryals...21st Texas Cavalry, born 1838, died 1933 and Pvt. G e o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n S u n d a y. . . 1 5 t h C S A Cavalry Co. I, born 1819 and died 1896.

You can gain a lot of knowledge from reading headstones and this cemetery has veterans from all the wars. I must give a big thank you to Paul Smith with the Capt.

Js. Gillaspie Camp in Huntsville and Billy Ray Duncan with the Capt.

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Camp of Montgomery, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Their knowledge is greatly appreciated and in the course of the conversation about the War Between the States, the hunting lodge of Sam Houston was brought up.

It seems that Sam Houston was a big hunter and enjoyed hunting bear in this area. He named his hunting lodge Bear Bend

and that area was around the Walden Road location, down to April Sound and when Lake Conroe was being started, black bear were still spotted in that area and were safely relocated. There is a lot of history in Montgomery, Texas. Submitted by Eva Rains, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter member, UDC

Lake Creek Royals 2022 Spring Show

Lake Creek High School Royals Dance Team Spring Show Lake Creek High School would like to welcome you to the Lake Creek Royals 2022 Spring Show. Be prepared to see an evening of superb dancing with the Lake Creek Royal Drill team. They will perform both solos and group dances with our fantastic theme of “Colors”. Please come and support these young ladies. Thank you for your support. Date: April 22 at 6:30 pm. Location: Lake Creek High School Auditorium. Please arrive at door #19. Tickets: $10 per adult and $5 per student. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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