Montgomery County News, April 20, 2022 by Monte West

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Texas Annual BEAR Crawl to Weekly Raise Funds for Exotic Gas Prices Animal Sanctuary (April 18, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 23.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.10/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.18/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.61/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.18/g while the highest was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.61/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.06/g today. The national average is down 21.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.21/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 18, 2021: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) April 18, 2020: $1.57/g (U.S. Average: $1.78/g) April 18, 2019: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g) April 18, 2018: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.74/g) April 18, 2017: $2.26/g (U.S. Average: $2.41/g) April 18, 2016: $1.89/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g) April 18, 2015: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) April 18, 2014: $3.48/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) April 18, 2013: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.51/g) April 18, 2012: $3.80/g (U.S. Average: $3.90/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.75/g, down 6.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.82/g. San Antonio- $3.53/g, down 5.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.58/g. Austin- $3.64/g, down 5.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.70/g. “We've now seen the national average price of gasoline decline every week for the last month, a feat we most likely would not have expected ahead of summer and given the continued turns in Russia's war on Ukraine. However, the downturn could slow or could even reverse in the days ahead if the rally in oil prices continues," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "A barrel of crude is now $14 higher than it was last week, as the European Union weighs placing harsher sanctions on Russia. This could further tilt the delicate balance of supply and demand in the wrong way, potentially sending oil prices up significantly if implemented. The path forward at the pump remains murky, however, with many possible outcomes, so motorists should be prepared for a bumpy ride." SOURCE GasBuddy

Montgomery, TX - Did you know that there are 1,000 bears living in substandard conditions in residential backyards as pets, or roadside attractions, and in need of placement bought out of the exotic pet trade? Many animal facilities a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, h o u s i n g l a rg e e x o t i c animals and wildlife, have closed due to lack of finances (due to COVID). This leads to lack of proper care, and neglect. Bears can consume 40 plus pounds of fruits and vegetables along with fish, nuts, bugs, and other animals (including feral hog piglets) per day when preparing for hibernation in the winter months, even in captivity. Many people do not realize you can buy a bear cub from a breeder for $500 and have it as a pet in your home. Currently there are exotic animal sales north of Huntsville and through exotic pet stores in the Greater Houston area selling bears, tigers, lemurs, and other wild animals that only require a low-cost permit to have at your residence. This is the same with tigers (as low as $1000) and many other wild exotic animals. The bears, tigers,

the exotic pet trade and educate the public by connecting people with nature. The organization exists to supply a permanent, communitybased, self-sustainable

refuge for displaced exotic and wild animals and educate others about the natural world. Kati often

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CASA Event Raises More than $790,000 for Abused, Neglected Children

CASA Speaks For Kids Gala: Escape to Paradise-A N i g h t i n t h e Tr o p i c s benefits children in foster care through CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County CONROE, Texas – CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County held their 27th annual spring fundraising event on Saturday, March 5, 2022. More than 500 guests gathered at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe for an evening gala in paradise. Presented by Huntsman Corporation, the annual event benefits children in foster care served by CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County. The theme for the gala was “Escape to Paradise: A Night in the Tropics.” CASA President & CEO, Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 Ann Marie Ronsman, Commentary.......................3, 4 e x p l a i n e d t h e t h e m e Devotional..........................5 chosen for the annual fundraiser helps generate a Legals.........................6, 7, 8

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and monkeys are bred for profit in this country including in Texas. All the animal rescue sanctuaries stay full and there continues to be a need for added neglected large animals. The alternative to a sanctuary is euthanasia. Bears Etc. is the ONLY exotic animal rescue in Southeast Texas! The mission of Bears, Etc. is to set up a Bear and Exotic Animal Rescue Sanctuary in Montgomery County, connecting people with nature through education and awareness. The hope is to build the nation’s first ultramodern Bear Sanctuary, supplying a safe place for neglected, abused, and unwanted bears, who are a part of the exotic pet trade. The sanctuary would supply a permanent refuge for displaced, captive-raised exotic animals kept as "pets" or retired from performance. Bears Etc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Kati and Ambrose Krouse to “Leave the world better than they found it by giving animals, and people, a PEACE of the Wild!” Kati Krouse rescues exotic animals, specifically bears, out of

celebratory atmosphere while drawing attention to a very serious cause. "Our spring fundraiser has always been a party with a real, meaningful purpose,” Ronsman explains, “The funds raised tonight are critical to continuing to provide Advocates for every single child in foster care in our county." The highlight of the evening was the featured family and Advocate presentation, which highlighted CASA Advocate, Mike Quinn, and the little girl, Perla, for whom he advocated during her time in foster care. The event showcased a variety of crowd-pleasing games including a Golden Ticket game and a raffle for a diamond pendant courtesy of Thomas Markle Jewelers. Back by popular demand, Patrick Tu l l y s e r v e d a s t h e e v e n i n g ’s M a s t e r o f Ceremonies and

CASA President & CEO, Ann Marie Ronsman, with husband, Matt, and guests Jeff & Candice Morris

auctioneer with support from CASA Board Chair, Clay McCollor, Board President Emeritus, James Pung, and Ronsman. This year’s event also included an after-party featuring a fireworks show over the lake and entertainment by the Lost Shaker of Salt band. CASA Development Director, Lindsay Miller, and the committee worked for almost a year to pull together a tropical night to

remember. Miller, who is also a volunteer CASA Advocate, says planning a reimagined kind of event at a new venue brought challenges, but the end result was well worth the effort. “The time, energy, compassion, and dedication of CASA volunteers is just amazing. They step up to amplify the voices of children whose

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Seventh Annual Texas City Nature Challenge Seventh Annual Texas City Nature Challenge Encourages Citizen Scientists to Record Nature Observations AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, invites Texans to participate in the seventh annual City Nature Challenge, Friday, April 29 through Monday, May 2. This global communitybased scientific effort, coorganized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, invites current and aspiring citizen scientists of all ages and backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. The 2022 City Nature Challenge will be a friendly competition between the 15 Texas metropolitan areas. Whether joining a group event or exploring nature with your family or on your own, participants are encouraged to embrace the collaborative aspect of sharing observations online with a digital community and celebrate the healing power of nature safely as they document their local biodiversity. You are also invited to join the effort to help identify those plants and animals found during the challenge by helping with identification from May 38, 2022. For the past five years, TPWD, through the Texas Nature Trackers program, has promoted Texans’ participation in the City Nature Challenge. In 2021, more than 5,000 participants contributed almost 134,000 observations of some 6,800 species across 88 counties. A record number of 14 project areas representing 78 counties across Texas host the City Nature Challenge, including: Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, BryanCollege Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, HoustonGalveston, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Lubbock, Mustang Island, San Antonio, Wichita Falls and Waco. This year we are pleased to add Tyler/East Te x a s , r e p r e s e n t i n g another 10 counties. Even if you do not live in one of these areas, you can still participate by joining the City Nature Challenge 2022 Global Project and entering your observations on iNaturalist. Texans are invited to explore nature in

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Cornbread Tamale Pie

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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What is cornbread tamale pie, besides the most delicious skillet dinner there ever was? This question is perhaps better answered by addressing what it isn't. It isn't a pie. It definitely has nothing to do with tamales. There is cornbread involved, happily, but beyond that, the name's origin is anyone's guess. It's a relatively spicy mix of browned ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce, all smothered in a cornbread batter and baked in the oven. Obviously, it is one of the best things ever to come out of an oven because it involves both meat and carbohydrates and is baked in a cast-iron skillet to boot. Oddly, this recipe seems to appeal to kids so don’t underestimate it as a family favorite. Perhaps it borrows some of the ageless allure of the Sloppy Joe. I made it for dinner one night before grandkids unexpectedly arrived. I thought I would have to dig into the frozen chicken nuggets to make for them when they tasted the “pie” and loved it. The youngest one was 3 and I really figured he wouldn’t want any. Boy was I wrong, he housed the stuff. Not only did it not resemble a salami sandwich (his previous favorite), but it was also spicy. Not vindaloo-level spicy, of course, but it had a solid hit of red pepper flakes and was not shy on flavor. Plus, there was meat in it. And vegetables. There was a disconcerting lack of cheese, refined flour, and sugar. He wasn't supposed to like this thing. And yet cornbread tamale pie remains, a family favorite. Here's how you make it: First, get out your castiron skillet. Then, begin to brown some ground beef in that pan, add chopped onions, green bell peppers, salt and pepper and a hit of

CASA from page 1 future is uncertain, and they are making a difference, one child at a time." Miller explains, “ C u r r e n t l y, a b o u t 6 children enter foster care in Montgomery every week. This single event will help CASA provide more than 400 abused and neglected children with Advocates this year." Proceeds raised at the

You're going to want to bake this until the cornbread topping is deeply golden and a little crusty—the whole point of this dish is breaking through a crunchy exterior to get to the spicy, saucy chili (it is, essentially, a chili) underneath. But the very best part of the pan lies between that upper crust and the meaty sauce: the layer of cornbread that abuts the tomatoes. It's drenched in sauce and soggy, but, you know, the good kind of soggy. Like when you use a piece of bread to mop up the last bit of a ragu. That's where the magic happens in cornbread tamale pie, and it still gets me. This dish is unfussy and intuitive but…if you want a bit of refinement and a recipe, check this version out. Ingredients Filling • 1-pound lean ground beef • ½ cup chopped onion about ½ of a small onion • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes drained (or 15 oz can tomato sauce) • 1 cup frozen corn • 4 ounce can chopped ripe olives drained • 4 ounce can chopped green chilies drained • 1 tablespoon chili powder • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon salt Topping • 1 cup cornmeal • 1 cup milk • 2 tablespoons

granulated sugar • 2 eggs • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese • fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish if desired Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9”x9” baking dish or 10inch oven safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, stirring often. Drain any grease from the pan. 3. To the beef, stir in tomatoes, corn, olives, chiles, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened; about 10 minutes. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. 4. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the cornmeal, milk, sugar and eggs just until combined. Mixture will be thin. Spread evenly over the beef mixture in the pan, then top evenly with the cheese. 5. Bake uncovered in the preheated 350-degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Top should be golden brown, and the sauce should be bubbling up on the sides. 6. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions if desired. 7. Top individual servings with sour cream and parsley or chives for garnish, if desired. 8. The recipe for the topping here is not strictly cornbread but thicker, and not so surprisingly reminiscent of a tamale, BUT two boxes of Jiffy Cornbread Mix work just fine. Bake according to the directions on the package adding a bit of time for the two boxes. If this recipe goes over with your family, try adding finely chopped zucchini next time to increase the veggie

For the Chili Base • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 1 large white onion, diced • 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin • 2 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 1/2 cup lowsodium beef broth • 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes • 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

gala benefit CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County. It costs approximately $1,500 to provide a volunteer Advocate for one abused or neglected child for one y e a r. I n 2 0 2 1 , 2 8 2 volunteers served 596 children in Montgomery County – 100% of children in care. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interest of children who have been removed from their home and are

under the Court's jurisdiction. CASA’s goal is to continue to provide a court-appointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem for every child in the foster care system. For the past 30 years, CASA has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to stop the cycle of child abuse in Montgomery County. The event’s featured sponsors include Presenting Sponsor-

Huntsman Corporation; Visionary Sponsors-The Wa t f o r d F a m i l y Foundation: Michael and Carol Watford, EnerCorp, and FreshAir Concierge; Leader Sponsors-Rich & Annette Haut and Doug & Julie Rock; Printing Sponsor-Bayside Printing Company; Fireworks and After-Party Sponsor-Black Pearl Technology; Floral Sponsor-Piney Rose Flowers & Décor, and many more. For more information

red pepper flakes. This is not the time for Aleppo pepper, harissa, or imported dried whole chiles. This is the time for a shaker container of red pepper flakes, so embrace it and add them in to suit your taste. Once the veggies have softened add a can or two of diced tomatoes. Simmer it all together, then slather on your favorite cornbread batter.

content. If you want to further refine the general idea this type of pie aims to produce a chili like base. It also feeds a larger group than the precious recipe. You can freeze the leftovers. Ingredients:

For the Topping: • 1 1/4 cup allpurpose flour • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt • 3/4 cup sour cream • 1 large egg • 2/3 cup whole milk Instructions Make the Chili Base 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet or oven-safe fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes. 3. Add the ground beef, and sprinkle the chili p o w d e r, c u m i n , s a l t , pepper, and garlic powder across the top. Break up the beef and cook, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes, or until completely cooked

through. Add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. 4. M a k e t h e cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Add it to the chili and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside. Make the Topping: 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl. 2. Whisk together the sour cream, egg, and milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the well and stir everything together evenly incorporated and combined. Do not overmix. 3. Spoon the mix over the top of the chili and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!

a b o u t C A S A C h i l d www.CASASpeaks4Kids. Advocates of Montgomery com or call (936) 441County or the 2022 Gala, 5437. visit the website at

Texas from page 1 their immediate surroundings: outside their front doors, in their yard or anywhere nature is found which they can safely and responsibly explore. Texas Nature Trackers encourages people to use t h e h a s h t a g #CityNatureChallenge on social media or as a tag in iNaturalist to share how

they are engaging in this year’s event. Visit the Texas City Nature Challenge page on the TPWD website to find links to the Texas projects and learn more about the global project at the City Nature Challenge website. Those interested in participating can also contact Craig Hensley and Tania Homayoun with the Texas Nature Trackers p r o g r a m a t tracker@tpwd.texas.gov.

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Fed Raises Interest Rates For First Time Since 2018 A weekly column by Kent Pendleton The Fed raised interest rates for the first time since December 2018 and a majority of Fed officials expect at least another 150 basis points in rate hikes for 2022. As widely anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the target range for the federal funds rate (the overnight lending rate) by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.25-0.50% at its March meeting. The FOMC cited elevated inflation and strengthening employment. The conflict in Ukraine will have a “highly uncertain” impact on the U.S. economy, according to the FOMC, but will likely dampen growth and add inflation pressures. “While this rate increase was anticipated,” said Raymond James Chief Economist Scott Brown, “the Fed signaled a higher path for interest rates than the market expected.” Twelve of 16 senior

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speaks to civic organizations, clubs, Scouts, and schools educating the community about wildlife, exotic animals, and of course Bears, Etc. Ambrose and Kati also attend many local events to share information about Bears, Etc. Kati and Ambrose are both members of the Texas Black Bear Alliance where Kati was appointed to the Board of Directors,

officials anticipate seven or more rate hikes this year. “The Fed expects inflation to moderate in the months ahead,” Brown said, “but if not, it is prepared to raise rates more aggressively down the line.” The median forecast of senior Federal Reserve officials for 2022 for GDP growth fell from 4% (in December) to 2.8%. The median forecast of inflation rose from 2.6% to 4.3%. Headline consumer inflation was 7.9% in the 12 months ending in February. Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam accurately predicted Powell would instead raise rates 25 bps at this meeting, although sentiment at the time leaned toward 50. Adam believes 25-bps increases will allow the Fed the flexibility to monitor the effect of increased rates on the economy.

“On average, after the first Fed tightening [cycle], the economy tends to expand for an additional five years,” said Adam on February 22. “With this economic expansion only two years old, we believe the Fed has every incentive to make sure it steers us clear of a recession.” Adam did note that high energy prices may cramp consumer spending and push the Fed to act more a g g r e s s i v e l y. B r o w n believes the conflict in Ukraine could dampen growth and lead to higher inflation, which would also push the Fed to take action. Officials continued to work on a plan to start reducing the Fed’s $9 trillion balance sheet, expected to begin in the months ahead. Details of that discussion will be included in the policy meeting minutes, to be released on April 6. The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for May 3-4.

promoting the restoration of black bears in proper habitats throughout Texas through cooperative partnerships using education, research, and habitat management. Bears Etc. is a fulltime operation, but until it is fully functional, Kati supplements her income as a professional groomer, pet sitter, and dog trainer while Ambrose works in A/C and Heating. They also help local dog rescues by fostering (specifically b o tt l e b a b y p u p p ie s ) , helping with vet tech work, and grooming foster dogs. Kati has rescued parakeets,

found homes for dogs, tigers, parrots, wolves/wolf dogs, monkeys, and occasionally alligators. “The exotic pet trade is a $15 billion a year industry in the US”, said Kati. “The illegal exotic pet trade is second only to drugs, surpassing illegal guns over the last few years. There is no true bear sanctuary focused on bears in the exotic pet trade in the US. In 2010 the Houston SPCA flew a bear to a sanctuary in Romania after not being able to find placement in the United States for her. Bears Etc. is a solution for the captive

Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the Chief Investment’s and Chief Economist’s Offices, and

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The Conroe Symphony Orchestra The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will perform their Spring concert on Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 pm at the West Conroe Baptist Church with Dr. Kayoko Dan directing. The musicians will perform the repertoire to the theme, “The Earth Has Music for Those Who Listen.” bears in need of placement.” “We anticipate the Bear Sanctuary will attract up to 50,000 visitors a year”, continued Kati. “This will be a huge benefit to the hospitality, restaurant, and hotel industries in our community. As a member of the Montgomery Area C h a m b e r, ( C h a i r m a n 2022) and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce (Diplomat), I know the impact the tourist attraction can help the local businesses from the unusual tourist venue. What can you do? Be a part of the Solution! The Annual Bear Crawl is Saturday, April 23, and Sunday April 24 from noon-6:00pm with wine, beer, and whiskey tasting in the County! Enjoy tasting the spirits from eight local venues, representing eight species of bears-Whitley Vineyards (Montgomery), Blue Epiphany (Conroe), The Ferm Meadery (Conroe), Fass Brewery (Conroe), Frankenboltzzzz Brewing Company (Montgomery), B-52 Brewery (Conroe), Bartlett's Distillery (Conroe), and H-Wines (Montgomery). Purchase tickets online via the website: https://www.bearsetc.org/e vent/bear-crawl-2022 or

visit one of the participating venues during the event to register. Tickets are $50 per person and each participant will receive a souvenir glass, passport, and wristband to start their two tastings at any location. (Sunday only for Whitley Vineyards and Sat. only for Bartlett’s Distillery). Funds will help secure a property for a Bear and Exotic Animal Rescue Sanctuary to supply a permanent, communitybased, self-sustainable refuge for displaced exotic and wild animals and educate others about the natural world. The sanctuary will include tigers, cougars, and bobcats and allow animals to live in a natural habitat the rest of their life and give them their own PEACE of

the Wild. Bears, Etc. has fundraised $102,000 in their capital campaign for a down payment on 20 acres with a goal of $200,000. “We are in our 5th year as a nonprofit and are excited to see how far we’ve come”, said Kati Krouse, Executive Director, Bears, Etc. We have helped over 100 exotic animals find placement (including 8 bears)! We cannot wait to get the much needed, 20 acres so we can start providing permanent placement for Bears, and other large exotics (like tigers), and bring more tourism and people into our community!” Learn more about Bears ETC by visiting their website www.bearsetc.org or at info@bearsetc.org.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Opinion in Response to Senator Bettencourt's Questioned on HISD's Vaccine Policy Senator Bettencourt questioned if HISD's leave policy would make any additional COVID-19 Specific paid leave a "vaccine passport" Austin, TX - Senator Paul Bettencourt (RHouston) reports upon his request to the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, to review the legality of HISD’s Covid19 leave policy and the Opinion received from Attorney General Paxton. The policy that HISD adopted for the 2021-2022 school year offers a maximum of 10 additional paid sick days for staffers who were fully vaccinated and those who had medical exemptions should they contract COVID-19, while unvaccinated staff must

use their personal leave Bettencourt initiated the should they test positive. request for the AG to review this after SB 968 “The Attorney General was passed and Abbott's Opinion recognizes the Executive Order GA-39. obvious that in Texas Paxton's office opined the because of Governor belief that the policy Abbott's EO GA-39 and constituted a vaccine SB 968, ISDs cannot give passport stating that “A extra leave for employees c o u r t w o u l d l i k e l y u s i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n conclude that, by offering requiring a "vaccine additional paid leave only passport". It's up to the t o t h o s e e m p l o y e e s TEA to look at enforce- showing proof of COVIDment rules and to prevent 19 vaccination or a this from occurring. This is medical exemption, the a simple fairness issue," Houston Independent s t a t e d S e n a t o r P a u l School District’s COVID19 paid leave policy Bettencourt. violates Executive Order GA-39. Any standard documentation that certifies an individual’s

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

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COVID-19 vaccination status constitutes a “vaccine passport” under subsection 161.0085(b) of the Health and Safety Code.” This opinion applies to any TEA enforcement of this issue. "Proud to see SB 968 once again protecting Texans from vaccine passports of any kind," stated Senator Lois Kolkhorst. Additionally, Paxton stated that HISD’s Covid19 paid-leave policy does not, on its face, violate an e m p l o y e e ’s m e d i c a l privacy rights, but clarified “HISD is a covered entity under the Texas Medical Records and Privacy Act

and must comply with its provisions. Any information related to the vaccination status of an employee would be covered as “protected health information” under the TMRPA (as the statute adopts the federal definition) and treated accordingly”. Subsection 161.0085(b) does not permit a government entity to issue nor share standard documentation that certifies an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status for any purpose other than for health care. Sharing information for an employment matter (or any other non-health care related purpose) would not

be permitted under this statute. As written, subsection 161.0085(c) clearly prohibits a business from requiring submission of such documentation from a customer.

Brady, Crapo Demand Update on Criminal Breach of Taxpayer Data Almost a year later, the Biden Administration has not sought out stolen taxpayer information Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Sen. Mike Crapo (RID), noted how investigators still have not sought a copy of the stolen information, writing:

Nearly 10 months later, the Biden Administration still does not know what taxpayer data was stolen and leaked to ProPublica last summer. It’s hard to investigate a crime when you don’t know what was stolen. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, top Republicans on the House and Senate tax panels are requesting an update on the investigation.

“Anyone accessing or releasing confidential personal tax information from the IRS without necessary approvals faces severe penalties and must be prosecuted. In June 8, 2021, testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, IRS Commissioner Rettig pledged to ‘absolutely’ ensure that anyone found to have revealed such information would face prosecution, ‘absolutely.’

“It is unclear why the Department of Treasury, the IRS, and the DepartThe letter, sent by ment of Justice do not ask House Ways and Means ProPublica for a copy of Ranking Member Rep.

whatever data ProPublica is using to produce political articles in order to determine whether ProPublica’s claim of possessing legally protected data is true.” KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Investigators still have not requested a copy of the stolen information: As of September 13, both the Treasury and the IRS say that they don’t “know whether there has been a data breach or a threat of a data breach” and that they do not “have any information concerning the sources of the alleged taxpayer information published by ProPublica.” * The American people deserve answers: Nearly 10 months later, the Biden Administration is no closer to holding those responsible for leaking confidential, personal tax information accountable.

* Taxpayer privacy is paramount: Democrats have prioritized a supercharged IRS and surveillance scheme over getting to the bottom of this criminal breach of taxpayer information. BACKGROUND: * After a briefing on June 14, 2021 from Commissioner Rettig, Rep. Brady renewed his call for an "...aggressive investigation of this astonishing breach of trust to protect Americans' personal finances from prying, political eyes." * On June 8, 2021, ProPublica detailed income tax information to advance Democrats’ efforts to supercharge the IRS and turn your local bank into a tax auditor. * On June 9, 2021, Rep. Brady and Sen. Crapo wrote to Commissioner Rettig demanding answers on the breach.

AG Paxton Sends Letter to Biden on Reauthorizing the Keystone Pipeline AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton joined several states in a letter to President Biden insisting he reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline project, rescind his revocation of Keystone XL’s 2019 Presidential Permit, and

provide stable regulations for companies willing to build the pipeline that our country needs to avoid dependence on overseas o i l . T h e P r e s i d e n t ’s decision to vilify American fossil fuel companies while desperately reaching

out to foreign leaders for oil shows the hypocrisy of t h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ’s promotion of policies that undermine U.S. energy independence. The Keystone Pipeline would bring jobs, revenue, and greatly reduce the

devastating economic impact of President Biden’s policies that have forced Americans to brace themselves for continued high energy costs and inflation.

To the Montgomery Historical Society and the City of Montgomery: Thanks by: Robin Montgomery A few months ago, Billy Ray Duncan, president of the Montgomery Historical Society, along with members Bea Rouse, Eva Reins and Shirley Schneider plus Luke and Stormy Montgomery, comprised the working nucleus of a committee to sponsor a potentially far-reaching event for the city and region surrounding Montgomery. The event of April 9th was entitled “Celebrating Togetherness: The Texas Republic and the Cradle of Texas Road.” The event featured Montgomery’s role as county seat of the original Montgomery County, which entity during its prime, 1837-46, comprised all or part of six present counties. Key to

the significance centers on this time span overlapping the era of the Texas Republic, 1836-1846. The event referenced this area as the “Cradle of Texas Road” echoing the historical circumstance that the death of explorer Renè Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in this area triggered actions which led to the naming of Texas. The far-reaching implications of the April 9th event stem from the make- up of celebrates present, including mayors, city managers, county clerks, heads of historical commissions and Sons and Daughters of the Texas Republic, SRT and DRT groups. Each of these were bent on promoting linkage of their respective stations

to the concept of the Cradle Road. The goals entailed promoting the dynamic march for freedom and sound education reflected in the Texas Declaration of Independence and other founding documents, along with a call to promote tourism in our region. Toward this end, it is significant that the keynote speaker was the head of Heritage Tourism for the State Historical Commission. Also, toward this end we were excited to have City Mayor Pro-Tem, T. J. Wi l k e r s o n , g i v e t h e welcome from the City of M o n t g o m e r y. H i s delightfull address enhanced the enthusiasm for those gathered to work with the city on these items

of common interest. Thanks then are in order for the opportunities extant for cooperation between the city, the historical society and entities along our Cradle Road to work together toward purposes ultimately enhancing tourism. Such symbols of togetherness stand to make our region a major player in igniting a sense of togetherness, both locally and beyond. Hence is this message one of thanks to the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Historical Society for cooperation in this noble endeavor. The opportunities and challenges unleashed are multiple.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Yes. Jesus died on a cross, and He was placed – but not buried – in a tomb for three days. Many things happened in His life during that time and afterwards. We can read about what He was doing when He arose in these scriptures when Mary visited the empty tomb: “Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, ‘Rabboni!’ which means, (Teacher).” John 20: 16. “So Jesus said to them (the disciples) again, “Peace be with you, as the Father has

GOD’S SON, JESUS - ALIVE AND ACTIVE IN HEARTS TODAY sent Me, I also send you.” John 20: 21. Then Jesus said this to Thomas, who didn’t believe He was truly risen; “Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.” John 20 :29b. And John, who wanted all to believe that Jesus had truly risen, stated this: “Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoods oldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolida ted.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church,

Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5881944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-5978013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas. org Pastor David R. Bailes. METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105

God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” John 20: 30 – 31. Just like the missionaries of today who go into all the world “to spread the gospel,” so they are like the missionaries who travelled with Jesus in His day. We just happen to be able to take planes or large ships overseas to reach many other foreign countries with the gospel message of so long ago. So we can see clearly that Jesus came as an example of how God would be able to reach more people here. And those that Jesus taught

and lived with could understand how many could be added to His F a t h e r ’s b e a u t i f u l kingdom. After Jesus’ life, the very purpose of our life was shown and expounded upon through the life and death of Jesus’ own disciples He had picked to keep the “Good News” going. Much depth of knowledge of the Bible had been passed on meticulously through scribes and the lives of Jesus’ disciples. God has seen that we have all we need in the history of learning about life – from the beginning to the very

end of the world and beyond! Once we begin to read it, we see how God has planned so many marvelous ways to live our life forever in heaven. His instructions are true for every person – from life to death…and beyond! Our treasured Bible has many stories of Jesus and His teachings for us. He created each day for us to read, pray, and do His bidding for our life to be lived in Jesus, as He lived it when He came to fulfill His calling. When John finished his, ‘’Book of John,” he then went on to

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.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link. Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX

77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

Celebration Service EPISCOPAL St. James the 10am Sundays Youth Explosing Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Hollow, Conroe, 936Jo Cook 756-8831 The Grace ChrisPRESBYTERIN tian Outreach Center First Presbyterian 25293 Tisdale Road, Church of Conroe Dobbin, Texas 2727 N. Loop 336 936-689-3141 West Mt. Pleasent Baptist Conroe, Texas 936Church 756-8884 FM 149 N., MontSun. 9:00 & 11:00 gomery, 936-449-6807 Sun Sch 10:00 The Church @ Lake Nursery provided Conroe Church of Christ in 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery Montgomery, TX 301 Pond Street, 77316 Montgomery, TX. 936-588-4975 Sunday Bible Class www.lakechurch.com 9:30 am Sunday worship @ Worship - 10:30 am 10:00 a.m. Wed. and 6:00 pm activites 6:30-8pm Wednesday - 7:00 North Shore pm Church Phone: 936-58210 am Worship 4855 Service Email: 18501 Fm1097 West cofcmontgomery@cons @ the Bentwater West olidated.net Gate Entrance Web: Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship www.cofcmontgomery. 302 N. Danville, org Paul Praschnik, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 Minister www.cfmlife.org

write what God told him about the end times to come in Revelation. John said this at the last of his “Book of John:” “This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things, which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written.” John 21: 24 – 25.

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45AM Church Service at 11:00 AM Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 and Wednesday Bible Study as well as Youth group activities at 6:00PM All are welcome!

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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): 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. 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

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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457TH 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 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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-07-10340-CV

Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O. Box2985 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th JUDICIAL DISTRICT Conroe, Texas 77305

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.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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:

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Attorney Requesting Service Nelson Remels 4301 Westbank Dr Building A Suite 150 Austin TX 78746 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:

Ikram Sheikh

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition with Required Disclosures 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 18th day of May, 2022 before the 284thJudicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition with Required Disclosures was filed in said TAX CODE. court on this the 26th day of July, 2021, in this case, numbered 21-07-10340-CV on the docket of said court.

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:

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Riverwalk Property Owners Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Ikram Sheikh are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: "You are hereby notified that suit has been brought by Plaintiff RIVERWALK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. by and through its attorneys of record, Greg Garza of Cagle Pugh, 4301 Westbank Drive, Bldg. A, Ste. 150, Austin, TX 78746, against Defendant Ikram Sheikh regarding 19426 Ucayali Ct, Porter Texas 77365 and more specifically described as: Lot ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105), BLOCK THREE (3), Riverwalk, Section Three (3), a subdivision of 631.92 acres of land located in the George Mason Survey, Abstract 341 and the Thomas VanHorn Survey, Abstract 587, of Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet M, Sheets 164 thru 171 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. This is a suit for a Foreclosure." as is 1nore fully shown by Plaintiffs Original Petition with Required Disclosures on file in this suit.

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 The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to 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.

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 30th day of March, 2022. (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Carrie Hoke ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY Carrie Hoke TAX CODE. Published Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2022

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

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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

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PATRICIA S. SULLIVAN, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022; in Cause No. 21-42249-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MARTHA SUE SULLIVAN. Claims may be presented in care of the Executrix of the estate of addressed as follows: c/o: George D. Gordon 307 N. San Jacinto Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 14th day of April, 2022. By: /s/ George D. Gordon Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 08197000 Published Date: April 20, 2022

Notice Is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Earl Emil Campa, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Docket No.22-42,4260-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: ADRIA TALIA ALCORN CAMPA. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of Earl Emil Campa, Deceased c/o Ian M. Cain, Attorney 440 Louisiana, Suite 730 Houston, Texas 77002 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 14th day of April, 2022. /s/ Ian M. Cain, Attorney for ADRIA TALIA ALCORN CAMPA Gary Cain Administrator Ian M. Cain, Attorney at Law Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1572 Houston, Texas 77251 Delivery Address: 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 730 Houston, Texas 77002 Phone: 713.223.8600 Fax: 713.223.4525 Email: gary@iancain.com Published Date: April 20, 2022

ESTATE OF DOLORES C. SISSELL, DECEASED

NO. 22-42610-P § IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW § § NUMBER TWO (2) OF § § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dolores C. Sissell, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42610-P, now pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas to Debra E. Phillips, Independent Executor of the Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to the Independent Executor at the following address: Estate of Dolores C. Sissell, Deceased c/o Law Office of Gregory G. Heffelfinger 5850 San Felipe, Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77057 Dated this 19th day of April, 2022. /s/ Gregory G. Heffelfinger GREGORY G. HEFFELFINGER T.B.A. # 09370850 5850 San Felipe, Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77057 Phone: (713) 722-7163 Attorney for Independent Executor Published Date: April 20, 2022 CAUSE NO. 22-42530-P ESTATE OF

§ IN COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW § MARY JANE THOMPSON, § N0.2 § DECEASED § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY JANE THOMPSON Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42530-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas, to: WILBUR L. THOMPSON c/o MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 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 the address stated above. DATED the 14th of April 2022. /s/ Mollie Cohn Lambert MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: April 20, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-42561-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Janet Kay Bice, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Janet Kay Bice were issued on April 6, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42561-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Donna Kay Hulsey, also known as Donna Kay Bice, as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Janet Kay Bice, 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 13th 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 Donna Kay Hulsey, Independent Executor for the Estate of Janet Kay Bice State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: April 20, 2022 April 11, 2022 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA; VIN# 2C4RC1BG6HR538184; Maroon in color towed from 20230 North Freeway, Spring Texas on 06/24/2021 The item is being stored at HUMBLE TOWING, 24672 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357 (281) 987-8697 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Publication date: April 20, 2022

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS 21-41843-P CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE KENT W. JOHNS 2640 CALDER AVE PO BOX 808 BEAUMONT TX 77704 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: LORETTA ANNE LEWIS, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS filed by RONNIE E. LEWIS, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on September 20, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-41843-P The style being: ESTATE OF: LORETTA ANNE LEWIS 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 28th day of December, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 20, 2022 CAUSE NO. 22-42535-P § IN COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW § THOMAS CLIFFORD YARBROUGH, § NO.2 § DECEASED § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ESTATE OF

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of THOMAS CLIFFORD YARBROUGH Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42535-P, pending in County Court-At-Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: THOMAS LEE YARBROUGH c/o MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 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 DA TED the 14th day of April, 2022. /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE C. LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: April 20, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-42567-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Barbara Chapman Froboese, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Barbara Chapman Froboese were issued on April 11, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42567-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Joseph Richard Froboese as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Barbara Chapman Froboese, 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 18th 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 Joseph Richard Froboese, Independent Executor for the Estate of Barbara Chapman Froboese State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: April 20, 2022 FIRST NOTIFICATION TO OWNER

April 11, 2022 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2001 Toyota Sequoia; VIN# 5TDZT34A81S032650; LP# 88926N1 (TX): BLACK in color Towed from 26092 FM 2090 Splendora TX 77372 on 02/13/2022 2012 Yamaha: VIN# JYRJ18Y8LA002142; LP 3WD4T8 (TX): BLACK in color Towed from 5769 US HWY 90, DAYTON TX on 12/08/2021 The item is being stored at Saddle Creek Towing, 19600 Old Sandpit Road, New Caney, TX 77365 (281) 689-7705 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Publication date: April 20, 2022

ZONE 3 IMPOUND - VSF# 0645778VSF 19600 OLD SAND PIT RD NEW CANEY, TX 77357 PH: (281) 689-7705 EMAIL: SADDLECREEKTOWING@AOL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 3/31/2022 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 87 County Rd 3893 E VEHICLE: Caterpillar Excavator COLOR: Yellow LICENSE PLATE: N/A VIN#: 5605 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: POLICE TOW: $1,300.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $22.77 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $21.03 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE: 8.25% FIRST NOTIFICATION TO OWNER

ZONE 3 IMPOUND - VSF# 0645778VSF 19600 OLD SAND PIT RD NEW CANEY, TX 77357 PH: (281) 689-7705 EMAIL: SADDLECREEKTOWING@AOL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 3/31/2022 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 87 County Rd 3893 E VEHICLE: Kubota Tractor COLOR: Orange LICENSE PLATE: N/A VIN#: 3130 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: POLICE TOW: $1,100.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $22.77 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $21.03 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE: 8.25% Published Date: April 20, 2022

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lucinda Erdman a/k/a Lucy Erdman, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42698-P, pending in the CCL #2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Donna Massey Walker. 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 14th day of April, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Donna Massey Walker 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 20, 2022

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Virginia Louise Madson, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42472-P, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Timothy Joe Thomas. 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 14th day of April, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Timothy Joe Thomas 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 20, 2022

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 22-42957-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR SUITE 590 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77381

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 22-42533-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL CARISSA PETERSON PO BOX 959 TWO HUGHES LANDING CONROE TX 77305 1790 HUGHES LANDING BLVD STE 200 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: NANCY DUPRE, Deceased

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: GREGORY EASTON PAINIA, SR., Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Easton Painia, Sr., 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 January 31, 2022.

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Dupre, William, 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 12, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-42533-P

The file number of said matter being: 22-42957-P

The style being: ESTATE OF: GREGORY EASTON PAINIA, SR.

The style being: ESTATE OF: NANCY DUPRE

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 13th day of April, 2022. (SEAL, County Court at Law#2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 4/13/2022 9:12:23 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 20, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of IMOGENE LAY, Deceased, were issued on March 8, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42112-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Randy Quinton Lay. 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: Sherry D. Tavel Attorney at Law 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 DATED the 18th day of April, 2022. /s/ Sherry D. Tavel Sherry D. Tavel Attorney for Randy Lay State Bar No.: 19681250 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 Tel: (281) 354-8156 Fax: (866) 454-7124 E-mail: tavellaw@yahoo.com Published Date: April 20, 2022

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 15th day of March, 2022. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: April 20, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Mark John Skulborstad, Deceased, were issued on April 5, 2022, in Cause No. 21-42104-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Christal Skulborstad. 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: Sherry D. Tavel Attorney at Law 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 DATED the 18th day of April, 2022. /s/ Sherry D. Tavel Sherry D. Tavel Attorney for Christal Skulborstad State Bar No.: 19681250 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 Tel: (281) 354-8156 Fax: (866) 454-7124 E-mail: tavellaw@yahoo.com Published Date: April 20, 2022

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Community History Comes Alive During "The Celebrating Togetherness: The Texas Republic And The Cradle Of Texas Road” Event In Montgomery During the recent “CelebratingTogethernes s: The Texas Republic and the Cradle of Texas Road event in Montgomery Texas, " History came Alive" during the event when Dr. Robin Montgomery brought numerous outstanding State Leaders and Historical groups together! Among the many History presentations were: Pat and Ted Spackey and Jack Shepherd portraying the lives of Dr. Charles B. Stewart and his wife Julia Stewart while Jack Shepherd stepped into his role as Sam Houston. Kenny Lewis - Cowboy Poet and Diane Kebodeax (director of the Descendants of the Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence) gave presentations. Billy Ray Duncan, president of the Montgomery Historical Society welcomed and i n t r o d u c e d T. J . Wilkerson, Mayor ProTem of Montgomery and R o b i n M o n t g o m e r y, explaining the Concept of the Cradle of Texas Road and introduced his new book while Carolee Botkin sang his song “Cradle of Texas Road”.

Groups introduced were: Linda Brown, President o f t h e Z u b e r- H a d l e y Chapter,DRT; Maisie Temme, President of the Madison County DRT chapter; Marshall Brown, President of the Lone Star Chapter Sons of the American Revolution; David Hammaker, President of the Freedom Chapter Sons of the American Revolution; The Jacob Austin Band, the Lone Star Chapter Sons of the Republic of Te x a s ; t h e F r e e d o m Chapter Sons of the American Revolution; the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter; the Daughters of the American Revolution; Herb Johnson and the Coushatta Dancers and the Aztec Dancers; Glenn Hamer, “Texas Rangers lead Sam Houston to San Jacinto"; and Ken Henderson displaying his Custom Rifles. The event, sponsored by the Montgomery Historical Society and the H e n d e r s o n Yo a k u m Chapter Sons of the R e p u b l i c o f Te x a s , brought together Historians and leaders from the

L to R: Billy Ray Duncan (President of the Montgomery Historical Society); Ted Spackey (portraying W.W. Shepperd, the Founder of the Town of Montgomery); Pat Spackey portraying Julia Shepperd Stewart and sharing the life of Texas Patriot Dr. Charles B. Stewart of Montgomery; Robin Montgomery (Created the event - To honor our “authentic history” in light of the impact of the Republic of Texas on US and World History) and Jack Shepherd portraying Sam Houston.

Texas Republic and the Cradle of Texas Road and included: Maisie Tremme (Madisonville); Vanessa Burzyski (Grimes County); Bert Miller (Mayor of Navasota); Karen Hale (Mayor of Plantersville); Bea

Rouse, Brenda Beaven, and Eva Rains (Montgomery); Larry Foerster (Conroe); David Parsons (2011 POET LAUREATE OF TEXAS - Poem, “The Texian); Mayor Andy Brauninger of Huntsville; who introduced Dale Ann

Martell (history teacher); Scott Collier, Chair of Walker County Historical Commission and James Patton who discussed the March 2nd Celebration at Sam Houston’s gravesite were speakers. Pastor Jason Bay of Huntsville

Baptism Church spoke on “March of Principles” of Manifest Destiny. The Keynote speaker was Teresa Caldwell, Texas Historical Commission, State Coordinator, Texas Heritage Trails.

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Community WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BABY BIRD By Cheryl Conley

It’s spring and that means it’s baby season. You may come across a baby bird that has fallen out of the nest but do you know what to do? Here is some helpful information. First determine if it’s a nestling or a fledgling.

Nestlings have no feathers and will, in all cases, require your help. Fledglings are juvenile birds and will have some very soft down and perhaps a few adult feathers. In some cases, fledglings don’t need any help.

FOR NESTLINGS - Try to locate the nest. Look up and see if you can spot it. If possible, place the bird back in the nest. It’s an old wives’ tale that the mama bird will not accept a baby touched by humans. If it’s not possible to put it back

in the nest, place in a small box lined with paper towels or soft cloth. Don’t use terry cloth! The bird can get its claws caught in this type of fabric. You must keep the baby warm with either a hot water bottle or heating pad on low but NEVER place the nestling directly on these items. They can easily get burned. Place the heating pad or hot water bottle UNDER the box, put the cloth or paper towels in the box and place the bird on top. Put the box in a warm, quiet, dark place away from noise and family pets. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FEED THE NESTLINGS OR GIVE T H E M WAT E R . I N EVERY SITUATION, get them to a wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife center as soon as possible. Every second counts! FOR FLEDGLINGS - If you find them hopping around on the ground, sitting under bushes or

even sitting on a low branch, LEAVE THEM ALONE. They are just learning to fly and will spend a few days on the ground. Mama is nearby and watching over her baby. Keep an eye on the fledgling to make sure of this. If you don’t see the mama bird after a couple of hours, then something may have happened to her. If you don’t see her, capture the fledgling being very careful not to harm it. They are fragile. Don’t be afraid that it will hurt you. It won’t. You will need to determine if the fledgling is injured. Do you see blood? Look closely at the nostrils for blood. Is the bird lying on its side? Is the head tilted to one side? Is the bird shivering? Is the bird out in the open nowhere near bushes or trees? If it appears hurt, make a “nest” as you would for the nestling above. Keep it warm and in a dark, quiet

place. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FEED IT OR GIVE IT WATER. Contact a wildlife center immediately. Don’t ever try to feed these birds or tend to any injuries yourself. Many times, good intentions lead to the death of these fragile animals. The most important thing you can do for these babies is to seek help from qualified rehabilitators who are trained in dealing with these exact situations. H E L P F U L C O NTACTS: TWRC WILDLIFE CENTER – 713.468.8972 WILDLIFE CENTER O F T E X A S – 713.861.9453 FRIENDS OF TEXAS WILDLIFE – 281-2590039 Download the free app ANIMAL HELP NOW. It gives you a list of rehabilitators in your area.

The Daughters of The Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, Enjoy Field Trip to Huntsville The ladies first stop was to the Visitors Center where they visited the statue and viewed the film at the newly expanded room at the Visitors Center and a fun visit the Gift Shop! Jessica Lacy, Visitor Center Coordinator welcomed the group and shared information about Huntsville before the ladies toured the city and Sam Houston Cemetery before having a wonderful lunch at the Farmhouse Cafe. The The Judge Nathaniel Daughters of the Repub- great time during their officers for the DRT Hart Davis chapter, lic of Texas (DRT), had a recent trip to Huntsville. chapter are: Jenny Lehr

(President); Pat Spackey (Vice President); Cheryl Bolt (Secretary Treasurer); Danean.myers (Registrar); Kay Pontious (Historian); Elaine Collings (Chaplain) and Paula Dossett and Deanna Mathieson (Children of the Republic of Texas, Charles B. Stewart Chapter Co-

Sponsors). Immediate Past President is Shelly Lane. For information on membership in the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter and the Charles B. Stewart CRT chapter, contact Registrar Danean Myers: danean.myers1@gmail. com

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. Lake Creek High School Auditorium, Please arrive at Door #19

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