Montgomery County News. May 8, 2024

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ElaineHamlinCollings

ThelovelyRebelBellesof theRebelJoanOfArc2721 Chapter,oftheUnited Daughtersofthe Confederacy,celebratedthe Anniversaryoftheir CharteringonMarch17that thehomeofCharter Member,DONNA SUMMERS.“MRS. DONNA”wasCo-hosted withherSisterandCharter Member,DIANNE KEBODEAUXofSpring, Tx.

Itwastrulyaperfectdayfor alltogatherandcelebrate eachotherandtheir beginning,withalltheir successesoverthesepast sevenyears.RJOAArtist: MYRALISTONcreatedthe lovelyInvitations.ALLthe Centerpiecesthroughoutthe HouseandPatiosettings were“worksofart”created byFlowerArtist:DIANNE KEBODEAUX.

Eachtableonthepatiowas dressedinSouthernstyle forDining,andeach centerpiecehadan additionalBunnyorChick forSpring! AttheEntry lovelyRJOAREGINA RINEYgreetedallthe GuestattheGuestBook. SmallConfederateFlags surroundedtheTableanda singleRedRosewasthere tomeettheguests. FoundingPresident ELAINECOLLINGS broughtherpersonal collectionofalltheirGold FramedAnniversaryPhotos fromovertheyears,and thosewerescatteredonall thetablesforthemembers toenjoyandremember RJOAPresidentJENNY LEHRgiftedtheHostess DONNASUMMERSwith aBouquetofFlowerson behalfofRebelJoanOfArc Chapterwholoveherso much. Allthemembersbrought savory delights served on elegant silver and crystal trays Hostesses DONNA SUMMERS and DIANNE KEBODEAUX provided all the beverages and the Champa

CoushattiTraceChapter,NSDAR–

FocusonGenealogicalRecords Preservation

ByJanNixCook

A recent meeting of the Coushatti Trace Chapter featuredTexasStateChairof Genealogical Records Committee (GRC), Gretchen Crawford, shown here with Regent Kay Pontious, who spoke to the chapter about the need to document and digitize unpublished records The C

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“MRS. DONNA’S” beautiful gardens, and everything was picture perfect for the occasion!AstheRebelBelles gathered in the Rose Garden, the magnificent tall fountain gave all its water music”

Margaret Montgomery NSDAR Chapters are hosting an Unpublished Records

newest RJOA legacy, Baby: R O S I E - M A Y WINNINGHAM (who was perfect all day and never utteredasoundofdiscontent). The beautiful Red Rose Red garden was unfortunately blocked by all these other “lovely flowers” when they gatheredtoposefortheoncea year Anniversary Photo. The

CharterPictureofsevenyears ago, along with Founder and Charter President, ELAINE COLLINGS This Chapter has been blessed with two Presidents: ELAINE COLLINGS & now JENNY LEHR who will have completed two terms each in their Office in Leadership for theirChapter

If you are interested in learningaboutorjoiningour organization,pleasesendan e m a i l t o CoushattiTraceDAR@gmai l.com

and what it means to them

adding to the atmosphere around the ladies Newest Mother, PAIGE LEHR WINNINGHAM brought our

CurrentOfficersareseatedon the front row President JENNYLEHRinthecenteris proudly holding the Framed

Charter Members Present were Honored and asked to share their feelings about the Chapter and its beginning,

Three beautiful Future Members were introduced by Registrar, DANEAN

HOWARD provided a Fun andEntertainingHatContest, along with a short Hat Programanddisplayforeach Category Although there were so many Lovely Chapeaus to select from, the Attendees voted: “Best Garden Party Hat”B A R B A R A J E A N HAWKINS “Best Evening Hat”-REGINARINEY,“Best Western Hat - EVELYN MILLER, Craziest HatHILARY HICKS, Best Period Hat”- ANITA STEVENS, and “Best Vintage Hat”- DONNA SUMMERS! C

Current RJOA Treasurer: KATHERINE TAGLIENTI surprised everyone with a raffleandConfederateFavors at the end

“MRS KATHERINE” for your always generous support!!!

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pressing against the exterior walls and doors of her home, and seeping

through the walls Ponikvar immediately called members of his

ressing a ains the walls doors of her and seeping h ough the w lls immediately members of whobrought sandbags were able help divert waters up

team,whobroughtshovels andsandbagstodeflectthe waters away from the house. They were able to dig channels to help divert the waters built up against thehouse,andlesseningthe damagealreadycaused.

“This was worse than Sandra Timm, retired U.S.Armynurse,whonow works for the prison system. “There been homes that tothesameproblem.”

“This was worse than Harvey,” said homeowner Sandra Timm, a retired U.S.Armynurse,whonow works for the prison system. “There have been other homes that flooded duetothesameproblem.”

Ithadbeennotedthaton the greenbelt above the property,thatasimpleditch could have been cut to allowtheexcesswatertobe sent out to a nearby street.

Ponikvar also noted the incredible amount of sand sedimentation that was d

thatasimpleditch could have been cut theexcess tobe to a nearby also noted incredible amount of sand sedimentation that d s

in places3-4feethigh, likelysourcedfrom home construction, overlapped streetto the height of a large speed bump.

ElkinsandAzaleaLakes,in someplaces3-4feethigh, mostlylikelysourcedfrom nearby home construction, thatoverlappedthestreetto the height of a large speed bump.

Montgomery County washeavilyaffectedbythe floodwaters, as well were countiesontheEastForkof the San Jacinto River Many homes experienced flooding, some up to the rooftops or above, and manycarswerelost. From below the Lake Conroe Dam, to McDade Estates, down to River Plantation, andareasoncethoughtsafe from flooding; officials as well as insurance companies will have to do major rethinks when it comes to flood zones, further complicating the situation when resources are already strained In addition, cash strapped homeowners will have to compete with potential home buyers moving into areas not affected by the flooding or consider or movingtootherpartsofthe region. Still further, the actions of the San Jacinto River Authority will have to be addressed in the mitigation of flooding downstream of the Lake ConroeDam.

Montgomery County washeavily floodwaters, as were theEastFork San Jacinto River homes experienced some up to or manycarswerelost. From the Lake to McDade Estates, down Plantation, areas thought from flooding; officials well as in urance companies will have to major rethinks when comes to flood complicating the when resources are already strained cash strapped homeowners have with home into not affected by flooding, or tootherpartsof further, actions of the San River Authority will have to be addressed in the flooding of the Dam.

The flooding only hit homeowners, but

The flooding not only hi

businesses as well, most notably Vernon s Kuntry Katfish,locatedonSH105. With the forced release of water from the Lake C o n r o e D a m , t h e D overwhelmedWestForkof the San Jacinto River forced water out of its

businesses well, most notably Vernon s Kuntry Katfish, onSH105. With the forced release of water from Lake C o n r o e D a m , t h e overwhelmed of the River forced water out of its

Lake Houston was releasingwaterpriortothe lastweek’sfloodeventdueevent to previous rains, but Lake Conroe,asofApril30th,at 3pm, was still 1 61 ft

Lake Houston releasingwaterpriorto lastweek’sfloodevent to previous rains, but April30th,at 3pm was still 1 61 ft

during Hurricane Harvey, andthestoremaybeableto open sooner rather than later Ms Mary’s son Buster set the standard for recovering from the last flood, having had the store gutted and cleaned out just a few days after the waters

banks, thus flooding the countryside and the catfish restaurant for the second timesince2017.

banks, thus the countryside and the catfish restaurant for the second time 2017.

“My neighborhood of Forest Hills was pretty hard from flood,” said Thad the next couple of will havealotofcleanuptodo, andcoulduse help.” Forest Hills east of I-45, one-half mile west Jacinto alow lying area, while River Plantationborders river to its One resident was critical San Jacinto River in notreleasing priorto therecentrain

“My neighborhood of Forest Hills was hit pretty hard from the flood,” said Thad Davis. “In the next couple of weeks we will havealotofcleanuptodo, andcouldusealotofhelp.” Forest Hills lies east of I-45, and one-half mile westofSanJacintoinalow lying area, while River Plantationborderstheriver to its south. One resident was critical of the San Jacinto River Authority in notreleasingwaterpriorto therecentrainevent.

want beclearabout the problem in River Plantation It is not the rainwater that falls that flooded it out,” said homeowner, O’Neal.

“Iwanttobeclearabout the problem in River Plantation It is not the rainwater that falls that flooded

Jerry

If th y w uld have released water before the storms would

above full pool at 201 ft., releasing at a rate of less than 10,000 cubic per second, when the heavy raineventhadalreadybeen forecast The SJRAs Facebook page was filled with resident after resident the river lack of action.

From accusations of the CityofHoustoncontrolling lake’swaterreleases, above the dam that releasing little water caused lake lost damagedboats,etc.

above full pool at 201 ft., releasing at a rate of less than 10,000 cubic feet per second, when the heavy raineventhadalreadybeen forecast The SJRA’s Facebook page was filled with resident after resident questioning the river authorities' lack of action. From accusations of the CityofHoustoncontrolling thelake’swaterreleases,to those above the dam complaining that releasing too little water caused lake flooding and lost and damagedboats,etc.

We have people coming to check the fryersandotherelectronics this week,” said Mary Bowers in speaking on the condition restaurant. “And we anticipate getting the dining room back up and running in the next week two.”

We have people coming to check out the fryersandotherelectronics this week,” said Mary Bowers in speaking on the conditionofherrestaurant. “And we anticipate getting the dining room back up and running in the next weekortwo.”

receded. Thankfully there istalkthistimetopossibly mitigate flood chances in the future at the restaurant, since being flooded twice inamatterof7yearsistoo much.

during Hurricane thestoremaybeable rather than Ms Mary’s Buster set standard the having store and out few after receded. Thankfully talkthis possibly flood chances at the inamatter 7yearsistoo much.

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KPNFounder,EdPonikvarpointstotheutility greenbeltwherewaterpooledbeforeracingdown towardthehomeofSandraTimm,yellowshirt, Thursdaymorningcausingdamage. Theremainsofthe trenchhurriedbuiltbyPonikvar’steamtodivertflood watersfromTimm’shouse T

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~TheRJOAChapterpraisesandsalutestheirCharterMembers.~AndPhotoCommittee:SheliaWilliamsonSeatedLeft toRt:KatherineTaglienti,CharlotteBelin,DaneanMyers,JennyLehr,ElaineCollings,LynHoward,AnitaStevens,and SheliaWilliamson.StandingLefttoRt:KellyHall,KarenJacobs,CindyDittrich,KristineRamirez,DarlaSharer, EvelynMiller,ReginaRiney,HilarieHicks,DianneKebodeaux,BarbaraJeanHawkins,KarenDeBerry,Caimy Hawkins, Harbison,Baby:Rosie-MayWinningham,PaigeWinningham,DonnaSummers,andChrissyBarton. their Members.~ Caimy Harbison,

AprilMarketReview

column by Kent Pendleton, AAMS® WEEKLYCOLUMNS

April, the S&P 500 first pullback since October

This wasn't surprissince market over from then and were about future

With bullish attention should focus earnings results to assert the market's upward momentum.

In April, the S&P 500 experienced its first 5% pullback since October 2023. This wasn't surprising since the market had advanced over 25% from then and investors were brimming with optimism about future stock market gains With bullish sentiment tempered attention should focus on earnings results to assert the market's upward momentum.

scope of scenarios for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts has contracted, acceleratingearningsanda still healthy economy should support the market goingforward.”

Mostsectorsweredown for the month with energy

outperforming because of increases in oil prices related to unrest in the Middle East and with utilities outperforming thanks to their defensive characteristics Technology underperformed the S&P 500 However, the earnings outlook for technology companies remains positive The worst performer was real estate,nosurprisesinceit's the most interest ratesensitivesector

outperforming of increases oil prices related to unrest the Middle and with utilities outperforming thanks to their characteristics Technology the S&P 500 However, the earnings for technology companies remains The was real estate,nosurprisesinceit's ratesensitivesector

With uncertainty regardinginflation,theFed and internationalconflicts, there are significant risk factors at play However, statistics seem to point toward a positive upswing in the markets over the course of the next 12 months And despite the first 5% pullback in the S&P500insixmonths,our outlook continues to be positiveinthelongterm.

Bond yields rose to year-to-date highs as expectations for Fed rate cutshavebeendelayeddue to persistent inflation and stronger-than-expected growth And on the international front, central banks in Europe and the U K are looking more likelytocutinterestratesif their rising unemployment remains under control, thanksinparttotheirlower Consumer Price Index, which doesn't factor in housingcostsasheavilyas theU.S. the

Bond rose to year-to-date highs as expectations for Fed rate cutshavebeendelayeddue to persistent inflation and stronger-than-expected growth the international front, central banks in Europe and the U K are looking more likelytocutinterestratesif their rising unemployment remains control, thanksinparttotheirlower Consumer Price Index, which doesn't factor in housingcostsasheavilyas theU.S. for the with

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Ruben Borjas Jr,

Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

Vernon'sKuntryKatfish: Flooded, But Will Rise Again

I had just seen Ms. Mary Bowers, from Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish last Wednesday morning. She lovinglybringstheVeterans of The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group breakfast the first Wednesday of each month. And I, being myself, gave her an obligatory hug as I always do. Andsincethepassingof my own Mother, then the passing of Second Mother Esther Duncan, I’ve started to see Ms Mary as a motherlyfigureinmylife. We chatted about our little sit down that we had earlier this year where we literally had a two hour lunch, just snacking, tasting

I had just seen Ms. Mary Bowers, from Vernon’s unt K t sh l st Wednesday morning. lovinglybringsthe of The Lone Star Honor Veterans Group the first month. And I, being myself, gave her obligatory as I always the of Mother, the of Second Mother, Esther I’ve started to Ms Mary as a motherlyfigureinmylife. chatted about little sit down that we had earlier this year, where we literally had a two tasting

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Vernon’smenu,andhavinga great visit. Ms. Mary told me of the restaurant’s upcoming40thAnniversary of which I was excited to coverlaterthismonth. And as Ms. Mary departed the Veteransgroup,littledidwe knowthatlessthan24hours later last Thursday, the beloved katfish restaurant wouldbeunderwateragain. The second time since HurricaneHarveyin2017.

IhadabusyThursday I went to my coffee group, thenIwentuptoHuntsville toviewsomestormdamage, then had an unexpected lunch, which turned into a restaurant review, before making my way down to Conroe’sSwitchforadrinks review By the time I got review backhome,hadasnack,and unwound a bit, it was dark. Then I checked in on Facebook, that’s when the wind was knocked out of me,andIsawthepicturesof thefloodedVernon’sKuntry Katfish.

Vernon’smenu,andhavinga great visit. Ms. Mary told me the restaurant s upcoming40thAnniversary of excited to coverlaterthismonth. And as Ms. Mary departed the Veteransgroup,littledidwe know than24 later last beloved katfish restaurant wouldbeunderwater The second time HurricaneHarveyin2017. I abusy went to my coffee group, thenIwentuptoHuntsville toviewsomestorm then had lunch, turned into a restaurant review, making my way down to Conroe’sSwitchforadrinks review By the time I hadasnack, a bit, was dark. Then I checked in Facebook, that’s when the wind was out andIsawthepictures Kuntry Katfish.

Ms. Mary and dilemma botheredme. Islept

Ms. Mary and restaurants’ dilemma really botheredme. Isleptterribly

byRubenBorjas,Jr.

Thursdaynight? Itwaslike Iwasinadaze,fallinginand out of consciousness at my desk not really wanting to submit to a horizontal position. Finally around 4 amIdecidedtohitthesack, andjustlikeclockworkfrom Wednesdaynightat4:02am aswell,hailstartedwiththe terrible rain, this time with marble sized hail, from the previous night’s pea. And again it didn’t stop thunderingforsixorsevenhours.

Mydearreaders,wehave to help Ms. Mary and her daughter Debbie, and not to mention getting the store back up and running. And especiallyfortheemployees of Vernon’s. Of course, there are many people all around Montgomery and surrounding counties that aresufferingfromtherecent flooding, but Vernon’s is a hubforallthepeople. It’sa placewherewecansitdown andfeelwelcomed. Wecan go there whether we’ve had agoodorbadday,andenjoy anicemealthatundoubtedly makesthedaybrighter For the old timers

Thursdaynight? waslike Iwasinadaze, inand out of consciousness at my desk not really to submit to horizontal position. Finally around 4 amIdecidedtohitthesack, and likeclockworkfrom Wednesday am as startedwith terrible rain, this time with marble sized hail, from the previous pea. And again it stop thunderingfor orseven dearreaders,wehave to help Mary and her daughter and to mention getting the store back up And especiallyfortheemployees of Of course, there are many people all around Montgomery and surrounding counties that aresufferingfromtherecent flooding, but is a hubforallthe It’sa placewherewecan down andfeelwelcomed. Wecan go whether we’ve had agoodorbadday,andenjoy anicemealthatundoubtedly makes the old timers

amongst us, they will remember the two lane SH 105 and the original tentable restaurant when it openedin1984,andyoucan see a glimpse of the past on the front page of the menu. The sacrifices that Vernon and Mary Bowers went throughtomakeasuccessful restaurant is why we continue to return to Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish time and time again. Ms. Mary and the store family deserve our help. They don’t cry rivers when somethinggoeswrong,they adaptandovercome. That’s how the ‘Good Pie,’ was born for Heaven’s Sake. Even with the loss of Ms. Mary’s husband, and her sons, especially Buster; the restaurant has continued to flourish with Mary’s daughter Debbie, who does an amazing job in keeping the ship afloat, and the traditiongoing. Please remember that Vernon’s does not have any insurance. For restaurants located in low lying areas, luxurieslikethat. Well,they

are way too expensive for a restaurant, which has marginsthatarealreadyslim tobeginwith. TheBowers’ employees will continue to be taken care of during this crisis. The resilience of Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish makes us stronger as a community Their success is our success, and the restaurant will rise again. Thereisnodoubtaboutthat.

Please donate to get Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish up andgoingagainonGoFund Me. ‘Help Revive Vernon's FloodedRestaurant.’

https://wwwgofundme c om/f/help-revive-vernonsflooded-restaurant

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amongst us they will SH 105 and the original it in1984, a glimpse of the past the front page of the menu. The sacrifices Vernon Mary Bowers’ is why continue to return to Vernon’s Kuntry time again. Ms. the store deserve help. They don’t rivers when somethinggoeswrong, adapt how the ‘Good Pie,’ was for Heaven’s Sake. Even with the loss of Ms. Mary’s husband, and her sons, especially Buster; restaurant has flourish with Mary s Debbie, who does in the ship afloat and the traditiongoing. remember does not have any insurance. For restaurants in areas, luxurieslike are expensive a restaurant, marginsthatare during of Vernon s Kuntry community Their is success and the rise again. There https://www flooded-restaurant donate to get Kuntry Katfish againonGo ‘Help Vernon's Flooded

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I’m convinced, if the Soviets had gotten their hands on Blueberry Vodka, the Cold War would have ended much earlier than it did. Flavored vodka, first introduced in 1986 with Absolut’s Peppar, has opened the World to possibilities with new and creative imbibements imbibements

Peppar, opened World with off to a to if to on Street Historic you will plenty of to a to mention, the scenery Just their ofthe

Now if we can get a few palletsdowntoGaza,itmay take the edge off to bring a little peace to that region. But if you head toThe Red Brick Tavern on Simonton Street in Historic Conroe, you will find plenty of reasons to sit down, have a bite and an adult beverage; and not to mention, enjoy the scenery and/or the company you keep. Just stepping into the place you will be enticed by the red brickwalls,almostwishing themtogiveuptheirsecrets oftheConroeofyesteryear byRubenBorjas,Jr.

RBTsroundedbarisvery inviting, located at the back of the premises, it plays its part well drawing customers, and if any movie producers are reading this; I’d recommend it for a bar scene in your locally producedmovie. Themusic isattherightvolume,where ifyouarehavingaconversation,youdon’thavetoraise yourvoice,unlesstheyhave a singer, or the place is full uptotherafters. Duringthe quieter times, you can read or write, or chat with the

local therapist (bartender), oraskaquestiontoalawyer there is always one of them around. And if you’ve nothing to do, stare at the walls. They’vegotplentyof singers pictured there to make you think, with some actually autographed. Of course there are televisions around, so you will always havesomethingtodo.

RBTs Irealized haven’t a drink yet, so set the it

when

Europe, not 18-19, maybe 20-21. And plus that was a long time ago, Berlin actually and America is a lot kinder thantheRussianbear Ithen saw the Summer Jazz which enticed me, and amongst drinks of The World,it’sprettyunique. The Summer Jazz is madewithBlueberryVodka, Watermelon Pucker (a sorta of sweet and sour liqueur), fresh lemon juice, club soda,andastackedstirstick of blueberries with lemon wedge In other close versions you have a deeper red from the watermelon syrup, of which some use actual watermelon juice, with an additional sweetener But RBTs version of thedrinkreliessolelyonthe watermelon pucker to have varying shades of pink rising lighter to the rim. I didn’t mind the color, seeingasthereisenoughred in the brick, and I really didn’twanttodebatemyself on the topic, so I didn’t makeafuss.

My first sip of Summer Jazz, for reason, second; me my Mom’s as it pooled And who knows, maybe Mother little her because always wards. thesip off, I that that this is a vodka flavored blueberry hit, by the of the lemon juice, of the the end bitter from the watermelon influence. muchgoingon buds, that I almost almost wanted a traffic light on tongue the sensations moving

BeatingtheBite:Navigating theThreatofChiggers

ByCherylConley

Lake Creek Nature

Preserve Board of Directors

Chiggers They are almost impossible to see with the naked eye and can makeyourdayinthewoods very unpleasant. They can take itchiness to a whole new level and the discomfort can last for days. They eatskincellsandtissueand can create a nasty skin reaction. This is caused by their saliva. They bite and inject their saliva into the skin The saliva breaks down the tissue and helps digest the cells and tissue. Humans are not the only species that are affected by these annoying little creatures.Theyalsofeedon domesticandwildanimals, includingbirds,reptilesand someamphibians.

What exactly are chiggers? They are the immature stage of mites

b e l o n g i n g t o t h e Trombiculidae family These parasitic larvae live on or under the skin of warm-blooded animals

They attach to your clothing and move to areas

where your skin and clothinghaveclosecontact. Examples of their favorite places are sock lines,

waistbands, bra lines, behindthekneesandgroin. Theystayonyourskinfor1 or2daysandthendropoff. R

le chiggerattachitselftoskin. They tend to latch in groups If by chance a single chigger bites you, you may have difficulty distinguishing it from a mosquito bite After dropping off, they develop intonymphsandadultsand arenolongerparasitic.

Thereareseveralspecies of chiggers in Texas but there are only 2 that are biters. They are found in overgrown grasses and weeds in forests, orchards, parks, along lakes and streams and even in vacant lots with overgrown grass and weeds. They are less common in maintained

landscapes.

Youcanprotectyourself against chiggers. Although it gets extremely hot in our area, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts Wear shoes or boots no flip flops or open-toed sandals. Tuck your pants in your boots and keep your cuffs and collars buttoned. Use insect repellents that contain DEET (N Ndiethyl-meta-toluamide or diethyltoluamide) You shouldapplythisnotonlyto your skin but also around the tops of your boots around the cuffs and waistband. Another option forclothingisproductsthat contain permethrin (like Permanone Tick Repellent).Theseproductsarefor clothingonlyandcannotbe appliedtoyourskin.

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Everyone responds differently to bug bites but here are some suggestions thatmayhelpifyou'vebeen exposed to chiggers As soon as you get home, take a warm, sudsy shower or bath.Vigorouslyscrubyour skin which will dislodge any mites that have just lodged on you. Try some anti-itchcreamonthebites. Oralantihistaminessuchas Benadryl also work well. I knowit'shardbuttrynotto

scratchespeciallyifthebite has formed a pustule Scratching may open the biteandcauseaninfection. Chigger bites should heal on their own but if you're still suffering after a coupleofdays,goseeyour doctor

Don't let this nasty little

outside, soak up the sun, listentothebirdsandrelax. In the words of Aristotle, “In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.”

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thiswayandthatsofast, that I wanted to stop so I couldhaveaconversation.

After a few sips, I crushedtheblueberriesand squeezedthelemonwedge to add new dimensions of flavor to the concoction.

way that I I a blueberriesand the dimensions flavor the flavor profile having drinks the intensity the sweet and an or hard summer for uneventful drive home.

The flavor profile did change, and it was like having two drinks for the price of one, with the intensity of the sweet and sourbeingrampedup. It’s an inclined, or hard summer punch, but still gentle enough for an uneventful drive home. I found it very refreshing, and I know it would be most welcomed on a hot sunny day, and again, es

professionals, the Summer Jazz would be the right drinktotakeofftheedgeof aharddayattheoffice.

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Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230

HoneaBaptistChurch,

936-588-1260

597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org

PastorDavidR.Bailes. METHODIST

Tavern at 119 Conroe’s

POBox125,Montgomery,Texas77356,5525 SpringBranchRoad, Montgomery.713-4781256,SundayBibleClass 10:00am,WorshipService at11:00am.

GaryChapelBaptist Church FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m.

SundayEvening Worship6:00p.m.

St.BeulahBaptist Church,locatedinDobbin, P.O.Box112,Montgomery,77356

BenuiBaptistChurch, ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery

AntiochBaptist, BAPTIST

Dobbin,936-597-5560

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WorshipService10:30

OldHwy105,936-5882330

BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668 UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas

St.Mary’s Catholic FM2854,Montgomery

SacredHeartCatholic, SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,Wednesday BibleStudyandYouth Group6pm FM1774,Plantersville, Mt.SinaiBaptist, Mt.CalvaryBaptist

109N.Frazier,Conroe, 936-756-8186

936-894-2223 7:45Service

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CongregationBeth Shalom,5125Shadowbend Place,TheWoodlands, 281-362-1100

LUTHERAN

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

LivingSavior LutheranChurch-LCMS

309PondSt.Montgomery 77356Churchphone:936-

ChurchatMontgomery(GlobalMethodist) OakHillsJrHigh

MagnoliaUnited MethodistChurch SundayServices 10:30am

thewoodlandsmethodist. org/montgomery MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch 22548Highway105 West Montgomery,TX 77356

Phone: 936-597-6162 10AMWorshipService 8:45SundaySchool

RichardsUnited MethodistChurch

AbundantLife MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm

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1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin,

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LivingWayChurch,

GraceLutheran (ELCA), 19190KeenanCutoff Rd. Montgomery TX

2080LongmireRd, Conroe Sun:10:30am

936-441-8875 ZionChurch,

PastorDavidWhitaker

Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery

Thursday7:30pm 936.582.7722

SundaySchoolat 10:00am

SundayWorshipat 6:00pm

CommunityAnd Interdenominational LoneStarCowboy

Montgomery,TX77316

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AprilSoundChurch, AprilSound,936-5882832

LighthouseFellowship Church,

Montgomery,936-5827700

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-5978921

Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

LivingBranchChurch, NewBeginningBible Church, HopeTabernacle

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

WaldenChurch.com FellowshipofMontgomery RiverofLifeChurch, 12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696 LakesideBible Church, 12681FM149 Montgomery,TX77356 (936)597-3949

CarbonChurch, WatchusliveSundays @fellowshipofmontgomery .online.churchorfollowus onFacebook @thefmchurch! 1011W.Lewis,Conroe, 17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414

Services9:30and11 a.m.

WaldenCommunity Church, 936-756-7792

18940FreeportDrive

CornerstoneChurch, Transformation ChurchMontgomery Montgomery,936-582-

CITATION BYPUBLICATION/POSTING - FAMILYCODE

Cause Number: 23-09-12763-CV

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYREQUESTINGTHESERVICE

MelisaMiller RobertTeir

POBOX2985

4900WoodwayDrive

CONROE,TX77305q Suite510

HoustonTX77056-1846

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To:VeronicaCamachoandtoallwhomitmayconcern,Respondent(s),

Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryourattorneydonotfileawritten answerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingthe expirationoftwentydaysafteryouwereservedthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generallymustbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.Find outmoreatTexaslawHelp.org.

The petition of Stephanie Seidel; Aaron Seidel, Petitioner was filed in the 418th Judicial DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,onthisthe5thdayofSeptember,2023,against VeronicaCamachoRespondent(s)numbered23-09-12763andentitled

IntheInterestofJosiahCamacho

The suit requests that Original Petition for Termination and Adoption, all as is more fully showninthePetitiononfileinthiscause.

Thedateandplaceofbirthofthechild(ren)whois(are)thesubjectofsuitis/are:March7, 2011inSanMarcos,HaysCounty Texas.

JosiahCamacho

TheCourthastheauthorityinthissuittoenteranyjudgmentordecreeinthechildreninterest which will be binding to you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determinationofpaternityandappointmentofaconservatorwithauthoritytoconsenttothe childrenadoption.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandsealofsaidCourtatConroe,Texasonthisthe11thdayof April,2024.

(SEAL,DistrictCourt) MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/TraciGunter 4/11/20249:35:20AM

TraciGunter Deputy PublishedDates:April17,24,May1,8,2024

CITATION BYPUBLICATION - CIVIL

Cause Number: 24-04-05899

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller CharlesADaughtry

P.O.Box2985 17044ElCaminoReal Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77058 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00 a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuance ofthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To: All Unknown Heirs at Law ofTodd Hoffman *(Deceased) and Jalene M. Blanscet (Deceased)

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petitionatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafter thedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the3rddayofJune,2024before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas at the Courthouse of said CountyinConroe,Texas.SaidPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe th13 dayofApril,2024,inthiscase,numbered24-04-05899onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

Walden on Lake Conroe Community ImprovementAssociation, Inc. are Plaintiffs and

All Unknown Heirs at Law ofTodd Hoffman *(Deceased) and Jalene M. Blanscet (Deceased)areDefendants

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

and

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas (SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCountyTexas)

By:MelissaMiller DistrictClerk /s/TraciGunter TraciGunter 4/17/20249:42:10AM

PublishedDates:April24,May1,8,15,2024

CITATIONBYPUBLICATION/POSTING-FAMILYCODE CauseNumber:23-09-12763-CV

MelisaMiller RobertTeir

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYREQUESTINGTHESERVICE POBOX2985 4900WoodwayDrive

CONROE,TX77305 Suite510 HoustonTX77056-1846

THESTATEOFTEXAS

To:JohnDoeandtoallwhomitmayconcern,Respondent(s), Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryourattorneydonotfileawrittenanswer withtheclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationof twentydaysafteryouwereservedthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainst you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosurestotheotherpartiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemadenolaterthan30 daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexaslawHelp.org.

The petition of Stephanie Seidel;Aaron Seidel, Petitioner, was filed in the 418th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas, on this the 5th day of September 2023, against John Doe Respondent(s)numbered23-09-12763andentitled

IntheInterestofJosiahCamacho

ThesuitrequeststhatOriginalPetitionforTerminationandAdoption,allasismorefullyshowninthe Petitiononfileinthiscause.

The date and place of birth of the children who is (are) the subject of suit is March 7, 2011 in San Marcos,HaysCounty Texas.

JosiahCamacho

TheCourthastheauthorityinthissuittoenteranyjudgmentordecreeinthechildreninterestwhich willbebindingtoyou,includingtheterminationoftheparent-childrelationship,thedeterminationof paternityandappointmentofaconservatorwithauthoritytoconsenttothechildrenadoption. Issued and given under my hand seal of said Court at Conroe,Texas on this the 22nd day ofApril, 2024.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCountyTexas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas /s/TraciGunter TraciGunter Deputy 4/22/20249:10:31AM PublishedDates:April24,May1,8,and15,2024

CITATION BYPUBLICATION/POSTING - FAMILYCODE

MelisaMiller BertSteinmann

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYREQUESTINGTHESERVICE POBOX2985 103WPhillipsStreet CONROE,TX77305 ConroeTX77301

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To:BriannaDoddandtoallwhomitmayconcern,Respondent(s), Cause Number: 24-04-06120-CV

Plaintiff sued Defendants for delinquent HOA Assessments as to the Property legally describedas:

Lot41,Block70,WALDENONLAKECONROE,SECTIONSEVENTEEN,asubdivisionin Montgomery County Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet55AoftheMapand/orPlatRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas.

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thison thisthe18thdayofApril,2024.

(SEALDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit: 4/18/20249:58:24AM

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/TraciGunter

PublishedDates:April24,May1,8,15,2024

CITATION BYPUBLICATION - CIVIL

Cause Number: 24-01-01444

AttorneyRequestingService

ClerkoftheCourt

MelisaMiller RonnyVGeorge

P.OBox2985

13105NorthwestFreewaySuite960

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77040

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICETO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued.You may employ an attorney Ifyou or your attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.onthe Mondaynextfollowingtheexpirationoffortytwodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation andpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To:UnknownHeirsatLawofDnalF Johnson,Deceased

YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertothePlaintiff'sOriginalPetition atorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateof issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 3rd day of June, 2024 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 29th day of January 2024,inthiscase,numbered24-01-01444onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

NationstarMortgageLLCd/b/a/Mr CooperarePlaintiffsand

Dnal F. Johnson; Gerard Robertson, Jr. Heir at Law of Decedent; Unknown Heirs at LawofDnalF Johnson,DeceasedareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

The Petition seeks an order to foreclose the lien on the property and assert a claim to the propertylocatedat20292OldHighway105,Cleveland,TX77328andlegallydescribedas:A 2.0025 Acre Tract Of Land Being Part Of That Certain Called 2.145-Acre Tract Of Land Described In Deed Recorded Under Clerk's File N. 9841816 D.R.M.C.T.,

Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryourattorneydonotfileawritten answerwiththecerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingthe l expirationoftwentydaysafteryouwereserved

thiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou.Inadditiontofilinga written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other partiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallym stbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryou u file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexaslawHelp.org. The petition of Lester Dodd,Petitioner wasfiledinthe418thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas, onthisthe17thdayofApril,2024,againstBriannaDoddRespondent(s)numbered24-0406120andentitled

IntheInterestofAustinNathanielDodd

The suit requests that Original Petition for Conservatorship of a Child and Request for TemporaryOrders,allasismorefullyshowninthePetitiononfileinthiscause.

Thedateandplaceofbirthofthechildrenwhois(are)thesubjectofsuitis/are,Montgomery County Texas

AustinNathanielDodd

TheCourthastheauthorityinthissuittoenteranyjudgmentordecreeinthechildreninterest whichwillbebindingto

conservatorwithauthoritytoconsenttothechildrenadoption.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandsealofsaidCourtatConroe,Texasonthisthe24thdayof April,2024.

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

you,includingtheterminationoftheparent-childrelationship,thedeterminationofpaternity andappointmentofa MontgomeryCounty Texas

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCountyTexas)

By:/s/DelcyPhillips

DelcyPhillips,Deputy 4/24/20241:17:24PM

PublishedDate:May8,2024

NOTICETOCREDITORS

No.23-45381Onthe1stdayofApril,2024,LettersOfAdministrationupontheEstateof JerryM.Moore,DeceasedwereissuedtoJelaineMooreWalker AdministratorbytheProbateCourt# 1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,incausenumber23-45381,pendinguponthedocketofsaidCourt. AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstsaidEstateareherebyrequiredtopresentthemwithinthe timeprescribedbylawattheaddressshownbelow ThenamewhereclaimsmaybesentisTonyaL. Knauth, whose address is 1402 Heights Blvd., Houston,Texas 77008,Telephone: (713) 396-0876, Fax:(832)200-3547,/s/TonyaL.Knauth,TXBarNumber:00797523

PublishedDate:May8,2024

Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 28543 FM 2978

CITATION BYPUB ICATION/POSTING - FAMILYCODE L

Cause Number: 24-04-06120-CV

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYREQUESTINGTHESERVICE

MelisaMiller BertSteinmann

2985 103WPhillipsStreet

CONROE,TX77305 ConroeTX77301

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To:UNKNOWNFATHERandtoallwhomitmayconcern,Respondent(s),

Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryourattorneydonotfileawritten answerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingthe expirationoftwentydaysafteryouwereserved hiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgment t may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generallymustbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.Find outmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.

The petition of Lester Dodd, Petitioner was filed in the 418th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on this the 17th day of April, 2024, against UNKNOWN FATHERRespondent(s)numbered24-04-06120andentitled

IntheInterestofAustinNathanielDodd

The suit requests that Original Petition for Conservatorship of a Child and Request for TemporaryOrders,allasismorefullyshowninthePetitiononfileinthiscause.

Thedateandplaceofbirthofthechildrenwhois(are)thesubjectofsuitis/are,Montgomery County Texas

AustinNathanielDodd

TheCourthastheauthorityinthissuittoenteranyjudgmentordecreeinthechildreninterest which will be binding to you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determinationofpaternityandappointmentofaconservatorwithauthoritytoconsenttothe childrenadoption.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandsealofsaidCourtatConroe,Texasonthisthe24thdayof April,2024.

MelissaMiller DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCountyTexas)

By:/s/DelcyPhillips

DelcyPhillips,Deputy4/24/202411:38:33AM

PublishedDate:May8,2024

GUARDIAN'S FINALACCOUNT

L.BrandonSteinmann JulieRinker

P.O.Box959 333SimontonStreet

TO:EstateofJordanThomasEnriquez

GREETING: 20-39172-G

MONTGOMERYCOUNTYCLERK ATTORNEYOFRECORD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

ATTORNEYADLITEM: TOMQ.HUYNH

7670WOODWAYDRIVE

SUITE342

CITATION BYPUBLICATION HOUSTONTX77063-1520

You are commanded to appear and answer to the Guardian's Final Account filed by JimmyEnriquezandAmandaEnriquez,atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMonday aftertheexpirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforethe HonorableProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,attheCourthouseinConroe,Texas, by filing an answer to the application hereinafter mentioned. Said application was filed on April04,2024.

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe30thdayofApril, 2024.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas

Thestylebeing:GUARDIANSHIPOF:JordanThomasEnriquez By:/s/DenaMizell4/30/20244:41:33PM

ConroeTX77305 Suite130 ConroeTX77301 DenaMizell,DeputyClerk

PublishedDate:May8,2024

NOTICETOCREDITORS

StateBarNo.24002028 StevenC.Earl Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Betty Jerean Norton,Deceased,wereissuedonApril24,2024,inCauseNo.24-46337-P,pendinginProbateCourt No.1,MontgomeryCounty Texas,to:TamiSueGuilbault.

128VisionParkBlvd,Suite140 Shenandoah,Texas77384 By:/s/StevenC.Earl

c/o: StevenC.Earl Stilwell,Earl&Apostolakis,LLP 128VisionParkBlvd,Suite140 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw

DATEDApril30,2024. Shenandoah,Texas77384 Telephone: (281)419-6200 Facsimile: (281)419-0250 PublishedDate:May8,2024 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com

MCN’s‘VeteranofTheWeek’-JohnLewis

and ha

byRubenBorjasJr

BorjasJr

This week’s Veteran is JohnLewis,whoservedin the United States Marine Corps from 1966 - 1969. Lewis was an intelligence specialist during the Vietnam War and worked with villagers during the conflict to help them financiallywhentheywere unable to grow crops to make a living. John was also trained in guerilla warfare, reconnaissance,

working knowledgeoftheVietnamese language. Being the people person that he is, Lewis made friends with manyVietnamesevillagers and other military units. Johnwasassignedtooneof the four Marble Mountains’nearDaNang,where his friendship with a nearby medical unit brought about enough excess materials to build small hooches so his unit members could stay out of

the rain. Lewis’ unit was attacked by the Viet Cong on numerous nights, some sointensethatartillerywas called in very close, or some would say “danger close to his position When John returned stateside, he taught jungle warfareandsurvivalskills. After he was discharged from the military, John worked in marketing sales,managementandreal estate. Years later he was madeawareofHepatitisC,

from and with villagers they h o the language. made four about materials could out rain. by intense artillery position When returned survival was John managementand likely with God. a has with the Honor in Good

most likely caused by AgentOrangeuse. Lewis’ most important work is with God. He is a Gospel preacher and has worked withprisonersandnowhas hisownflock. Johnalways saystheprayersattheLone StarHonorFlightVeterans Group, where he leads the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Good Luck John, and Congratulations onbeingMCNs‘Veteranof theWeek’.

RichardsISDisproudto pr announcetheValedictorian, Salutatorian,andupcoming Graduatesfor2024

Our Valedicto-

rian this year for Richards High SchoolisMr Tyler

Calhoun Tyler is the son of Sylvia Calhoun and Santwain “Poppa”

wasrecentlygiven a full rodeo scholarship to Southwest Texas College where he plans to compete on their rodeo team while taking courses to earn an HVACBachelorof ScienceDegree. Valedictoc i Tyler is lhoun d Tyler is currently hool d e N He to r plans Bachelor

This

for Richards is Kahlan is the

Calhoun Tyler is one of the top rodeo competitors in the state of

Texas.Hehaswon too many rodeo awards to list! Tyler is currently the National High School Rodeo Champion in Calf Roping Tyler is also a member of the National Honor Society He

Jamie & Eric Runey and Korey&GeorgetteFreels. Kahlan was involved in manyactivitiesthroughout high school She played volleyball9th-11thgrade, rantrackin10thgrade,and was a baseball manager in 9th & 10th grade. Kahlan was a class officer for two years, a Homecoming Princessfortwoyears,and Homecoming Queen this year Sheisalsoamember of the National Honor Society Kahlanhasdonea lot of volunteer work with Mosaics of Mercy and has

Jamie was in high school She & Kahlan a for Homecoming Queen Kahlanhasdonea volunteer of and

volunteered her time helping with school activities such as the book fairandParents'NightOut.

volunteered time helping with school activities book fairandParents'NightOut.

Kahlan loves children Every Sunday she helps teach bible lessons to the youth group at Richards Methodist Church Kahlan's favorite memoriesfromhighschoolareof the girls from her volleyball team and the basketballteamaskingKahlanto do their hair before the games Kahlan loves to braidhairandcurlhairand to help make girls feel

Kahlan children Every she helps teach the youth group Richards Methodist Kahlan's memoriesfromhighschoolareof the volleyball the basketballteamaskingKahlanto do the games to braidhairandcurlhairand to make feel

confident and pretty Kahlan enjoys fixing people's hair and make-up so much that she plans to make a career out of it. After graduation she will be attending Aveda Cosmetology School starting on June 27,2024. When Kahlan finishes cosmetology school, she plans to obtain a degree in business and management after which she will open her own boutique and hair salon.

much to Kahlan school,

Tyra Bridges is the Tyra daughter of LaDeanna and Torace Bridges Tyra has attended school in Richards ISD sincethe6thgrade.Tyra loves playing volleyball. She played volleyball 9th-12th grade for Richards High School. She was the only senior to play volleyball this year Tyra also loves animals After graduation Tyra plans to take collegecoursesatBlinn and Lone Star Junior College to become a Veterinary Technician and then transfer to a universitytofurtherher career in Animal Sciences.

Torace this After to

Duplechian Ag nursing

Lauren Duplechian is the daughter of Steven and Melanie Duplechian. Her favorite memories from high school are of hanging out with friends atschooleventsanddoing projects in the Ag shop. Lauren especially enjoyedaprojectinwhich she got to make flowers out of tin Lauren's favorite class was Floral Design Lauren enjoys helping others After graduation, she plans to get her nursing degree by takingherbasiccoursesat Blinn and then transferringtoSamHoustonState University to complete her nursing degree Laurenwantstobecomea travelnurse.

Rope Greenhaw is the sonofKrisstinandSteven Greenhaw Rope played basketball and baseball 9th-12th grade in high school He was a class officer, a member of the National Honor Society and he was elected Homecoming King this year Rope's favorite memoryfromhighschool is when his baseball team played against RTC and wonahardfoughtvictory Rope got to pitch that wholegameandhesaysit isamemoryhewillnever forget After graduation Rope plans to attend attend Wharton County Junior Collegewherehehopesto g e t a d e g r e e i n Kinesiology Afterthathe planstobecomeacoach. is the sonofKrisstinandSteven played baseball 9th-12th high a class of the and he elected this favorite memoryfromhighschool team and that wholegameandhesaysit isamemoryhewillnever

MasonKightisthesonof EmilyandAllenArce.Mason spends most of his time competing in rodeos and doing leather work He is verytalentedatbothofthese things.Hehaswonmanytop rodeoawardsaroundthestate ofTexasandhealreadyowns his own leatherworking business.Hecreatesbeautiful one of a kind handcrafted items that he gets top dollar fo

e Afterthathe

year's Salutatorian for Richards High School is Miss Kahlan Freels Kahlan Kahlan is the daughter of

JohnLewis,servedintheUnitedStatesMarine Corpsfrom1966-1969