Montgomery County News, May 19, 2021 by Monte West

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Of ARC Elaine Collings Submits 7 Weekly for WaterMore Applications To Honor Her Gas Prices Efficient Newly Found Confederate Ancestors and

(May 17, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 16.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.21/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.39/g today while the most expensive is $3.99/g, a difference of $1.60/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.39/g while the highest is $ 3 . 9 9 / g , a d i ff e r e n c e o f $1.60/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today. The national average is up 16.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.17/g higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.95/g, up 8.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.86/g. San Antonio- $2.67/g, up 10.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.57/g. Austin- $2.69/g, up 9.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.60/g. "The national average gas price surged last week thanks to big price jumps in Southeastern states due to the previously shut down Colonial Pipeline, but most areas outside that region saw smaller fluctuations," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With the pipeline now back in service, I expect prices to come down in the hardest hit states, specifically the Carolinas, Georgia, Te n n e s s e e , F l o r i d a a n d Virginia. The drops should lead the national average to soon fall back under the $3 per gallon mark, but motorists shouldn't get too excited- prices may start to head higher in a few weeks should Memorial Day gasoline demand be red hot. In addition, motorists in the affected areas should see outage numbers continue to decline this week, especially early in the week when gasoline demand tends to be lowest. I'm optimistic that there will be enough recovery by Memorial Day for motorists in these states to fill up without having to search for gasoline." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy. com. SOURCE GasBuddy

Index Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Business Directory...........10

ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 29-31

Seated Left to Rt: RJOA Co-Founder and current Registrar: Dianne Kebodeaux, TX Div Officer and Founder of RJOA and Current Applicant with 7 Supplementals: Elaine Collings, RJOA President: Jenny Lehr. Standing Left to Rt: RJOA Historian and Registrar Committee: Shelia Williamson, SCV and Researcher and Heritage Museum Director Assistant: Doug Collings, and proudly RJOA and Executive Director of Heritage Museum: Joy Montgomery. What an honor and accomplishment to continue “Proving” your Family's Heritage. This is not a simple process, and copies of proofs of Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, plus copies of Military Records of soldier in good standing, Census Records, Probates and Wills or Secessions are some of the proofs required to become “Officially Approved”.

Once your First Official Ancestor is completed for the United Daughters of t h e C o n f e d e r a c y, a l l Ancestors following are called “Supplementals”. This is the same in all lineage organizations, and the same requirements are necessary for each person on each generation till you arrive at your Ancestor to honor. Thus this difficulty makes each Ancestor Approved all the more

valued, and the process more honored once final Approval comes from the TX Division Registrar, and the Registrar General. This process takes many months of waiting to see if your Applications are “Approved”. The Texas Division R e g i s t r a r o f Supplementals has her own special Position to process all her Members wanting to prove more of

their Ancestors. The Genealogy world and Proving your Ancestors to what ever time period in history you are searching for is so rewarding. To be invited to join your family to these special Lineage Organizations, and most especially the United Daughters of the Confederacy, is such an Honor to be Treasured!

Keep Us Fed Montgomery County Expands to Serve Magnolia; Increases Community Partnerships K e e p U S F e d Montgomery County (KUSF) continues to expand its service area and establish new partnerships with businesses and nonprofit organizations. In April, KUSF began recovering food donations from its 9th Kroger store, located at 6616 Fm 1488 Road in Magnolia. This partnership means thousands of pounds of nutritious food per week is recovered by our team of volunteers daily and delivered to non-profit partners serving the food insecure. In addition, two more businesses have stepped up to alleviate hunger through food donations: Chipotle Mexican Grill located at FM 1488 in Magnolia and Chick-fil-A located on Eva Street in Montgomery. During the week of staff training, Chipotle provided 2,381 pounds of food, enough for nearly 2,000 meals that benefitted 10 recipient partners.

Growing food donations enables Keep US Fed to not only help our existing network of 30 non-profit recipient partners meet more needs but also establish new partnerships. In March and April, we were able to begin working with Impact Church of the Woodlands, Adult and Teen Challenge in Magnolia, and RCCG Tower of Refuge in Spring. Impact Church of the Woodlands launched its food pantry on March 31st, 2021, serving clients every Wednesday from 4-7pm. Senior Pastor Dr. Roche Coleman said, “we see the pantry as the bridge” where we can meet people’s physical needs but also minister to their spiritual needs. The pantry has enabled Impact Church to build relationships with a diverse group of Montgomery County residents, many who visit weekly. They estimate

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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energyefficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, both take place Saturday, May 29, through Monday, May 3 1 . T h e T e x a s Comptroller's office estimates shoppers will save about $13.4 million in state and local sales tax. “Outdated water systems and inefficient appliances, along with triple-digit temperatures, can put a tremendous strain on our water supplies and power grids,” Hegar said. “By taking advantage of these sales tax holidays, Texans can make upgrades that will help alleviate those pressures and lower their utility bills — while saving money on state and local sales taxes.” This is the sixth year for t h e Wa t e r - E f f i c i e n t Products Sales Tax Holiday. Products displaying a WaterSense® label or logo can be purchased tax free for personal or business use. These include showerheads, bathroom sink faucets and accessories, toilets, urinals and landscape irrigation controls. The sales tax holiday also applies to lawn and garden products that help conserve water outdoors. Items qualifying for the exemption include soaker or drip-irrigation hoses; moisture controls for sprinkler or irrigation systems; mulch; and plants, trees and grasses. These items can be purchased tax free for residential use only. There’s no limit to the number of water-efficient or water-conserving products you can purchase tax free. For more information on the WaterEfficient Products Sales Tax Holiday, visit the Comptroller’s website. During the ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, certain energy-efficient products displaying the ENERGY STAR logo can be purchased tax free, including air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less, refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less, ceiling fans, fluorescent light bulbs, dishwashers, dehumidifiers and clothes washing machines. Visit the Comptroller’s website for more ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday details.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Smoothies Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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The smoothie, a healthy blended drink made of fruits and vegetables, has been gaining popularity for quite some time now. You see people toting these drinks literally everywhere they go, and for all kinds of purposes. People started using them to replace some meals in an attempt to be healthy. And that’s no surprise. Smoothies are indeed healthy, thanks to their healthy ingredients such as fresh fruits and vegetables. You can even make them healthier with the help of superfood additions like flax seed, chia seed, psyllium powder and hemp seeds. All these ingredients provide the smoothie chock-full of essential

vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients important and beneficial to the human body. During the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, there was a rebirth in m a c r o b i o t i c vegetarianism. This was when Flower Power and Hippies were on the rise. People were starting to go back to their roots, starting to be at one with nature. They started going vegan, turning towards organic and natural products. People also started paying more attention to eating right and getting healthy. During these two decades, health food stores started popping up all over the country. These stores then started selling blended fruit drinks. They were catering to what their customers were demanding. During this era, Jack Lalanne was one of the first juicing and smoothie advocates. Jack Lalanne was an American fitness,

exercise, and nutrition expert. He was very vocal about the benefits of juices and smoothies to one’s health. He was the first person in the US to open a gym/health food store and the first to come up with a weight loss breakfast meal replacement drink. Some of his smoothie recipes are still quite popular today. By the way Jack Lalanne lived to be 96. In 1973, lactose intolerant Steve Kuhnau founded the first Smoothie King brand. He had been experimenting with recipes for years, looking for the perfect blend that he could enjoy. Because of this, the health drink eventually evolved and later included other ingredients, like vegetables, milk, vitamins, and supplements. Smoothies require one important item and that is a good blender. You don’t have to spend big bucks on a Vita Mix because a Nutribullet works just fine.

Once you have this item you can begin loading fruits, veggies, water or tea and ice. It is best to have a 4-6 ounce serving daily. This is a case where more is not better. When you are loading your blender ask yourself if this number of fruits/veggies is something you would eat for a meal. This idea is to keep what you ask your body to digest and absorb to a natural level. If you do it daily and change up the ingredients as much as possible you will really propel your health. As far as additions to your smoothie I like to stick with the natural ones mentioned above. Most Americans get plenty of protein. I don’t see the need to add any under normal circumstances. There is a category of additions that I whole heartedly believe in and these are omega-3 super seeds. We hear a lot about omega 3’s (think fish

oil/salmon). This is because we get soooo many omega 6’s in our typical diet (think all t h i n g s processed/vegetable oils). The ration of omega 3 to omega 6 is a marker of health. We should be intaking a ration of 1:1 but American’s typically take in, a consequently keep within their body a ration of 1: 15-17. Our goal is to balance this ratio which means that we need an influx of omega-3’s in our diet. Hello, smoothie. Flaxseed – excellent source of omega 3 and soluble fiber which is why it’s a traditional remedy for constipation. 1 tablespoon is great. Beware though these should be bought whole and ground thoroughly which using them in a smoothie accomplishes. Chia seeds – also a great source of omega 3 and more fiber than flaxseed making it one of the top sources of fiber in

the world. Hemp seeds – Less omega 3’s than flax or chia and less fiber but they have complete proteins, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids. Rather than give “recipes” for smoothies I would encourage you to experiment with what you have on hand. In general, aim for about ¾ veg to ¼ fruit. Frozen blueberries, part of a frozen banana or apple are all great choices that will sweeten things up nicely. Any fresh greens, including lettuces like arugula and romaine work well along with misc. vegetables like a beet or bits of carrot will give it some sweetness. I love the taste of food but this is one area where I don’t let my tastebuds rule. Each ingredient I put in is for the purpose of literally feeding my bodies needs and not the pleasure of the experience however it’s surprising how satisfying that can be.

Cellar Twenty Four Raises Funds for Patients of The Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic During a Recent Wine Tasting Event The Woodlands, Texas - Cellar Twenty Four, a locally-owned and operated neighborhood wine shop and tasting bar in The Woodlands, raised $2,400 to benefit the patients served by the Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic during a recent wine tasting event. Army Veteran Janet Dollins, who works at the Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic as a secretary and patient advocate, said, “We are so grateful for the funds contributed to our veterans by this fundraiser by Cellar 24. Because of the fabulous generosity of Shelli and her guests and vendors,

we can help so many veterans with their needs. These funds were used for Kroger and Walmart gift cards in denominations of $25 and $50 to help our veterans with various needs such as gas, groceries, and clothing basics. Many of our veterans are older and on a fixed income, so these contributions much appreciated as they mean a lot and go a long way.” Shelli Moran, the owner of Cellar 24, added, “We are very pleased to have had a great turnout of guests and vineyard partners who helped up raise funds for our local veterans served by the

Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic. This is one of many examples of ways that Cellar 24 has supported and honored our veterans, which is integral to our core values.” Partnering distributors for the wine tasting fundraising event included Chameleon Wi n e D i s t r i b u t o r s , Medallion Global, Misa Imports, Republic National Distributing Co., Serendipity Wines, Vino Vero, and Vintage Select Wines. Cellar 24 has also hosted fundraising events that have supported veteran organizations and

endeavors such as the Memorial Monument, the Lone Star Veterans Association, as well as several local non-profits including the Montgomery County Women’s Center and Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch. Featuring an intimate yet casual ambiance, Cellar Twenty Four is located in the Sterling Ridge From left: Stephanie Goff of Republic National Distributing Shopping Center, near Co. with Shelli Moran, owner of Cellar 24. (Photo by Liz Grimm) the northwest corner of Woodlands Parkway hang-out. Folks stop by * June 16, 6-8 pm – and Kuykendahl, to the after a long day at work, L e t ’s U n w i n d W i t h l e f t o f t h e K r o g e r come by before or after Inspiration Ranch Signature Store. dinner for a glass of wine * June 18, 6-10 pm – Specializing in high- and a nibble, and host Live music with Southern q u a l i t y , s m a l l e r special occasions here. Ruckus Band production wines from T h a n k f u l l y , w e ’ v e Cellar 24 is open around the globe, Cellar e n d u r e d d u r i n g t h e Mondays from 5-9 pm, Tw e n t y F o u r o f f e r s p a n d e m i c . I t r u l y Tuesdays, Wednesdays, tastings with winemakers a p p r e c i a t e t h e and Thursdays from and boutique winery community’s support 12-9 pm, Fridays and owners, wines by the over the years.” Saturdays from 12-10 pm, glass, private tastings, U p c o m i n g e v e n t s and is closed on Sundays. classes, a monthly wine include: For more information club, and craft beers. * May 13, 6-8 pm – or to rsvp for an event, Their menu of light, F i r s t R e s p o n d e r s visit www.cellar-24.com s m a l l b i t e s i n c l u d e s Fundraiser Wine Tasting or call 281.419.9966. charcuterie boards, mini * May 22, 3-5 pm – L i k e C e l l a r 2 4 o n beef wellingtons, Caprese Oregon Wine Class with F a c e b o o k a t bruschetta, and scratch- light summer wines https://www.facebook.co made pizzas, along with * May 28, 7-10 pm – m/cellar24 and follow in tacos on “Taco Tuesdays” Live Music with Duane I n s t a g r a m a t from 6-9 pm. Live music Dulane https://www.instagram.co entertainment is featured * June 5, 5-7 pm – m/explore/locations/6448 o n m o s t F r i d a y & Mauritson wine tasting 04468911098/cellar-24/. Saturday evenings (check with Clay Mauritson www.cellar-24.com for details). 936-206-3604. Moran continued, We a l s o d e p e n d o n “Since our opening financial support from seven years ago, Cellar from page 1 individuals and businesses 24 has been known as a in our community to reduce popular neighborhood serving 500 individuals in food waste and alleviate t h e i r f i r s t m o n t h o f hunger. To make a taxo p e r a t i o n . K U S F deductible donation, visit provided 2,141 pounds o u r w e b s i t e a t worth of food to support http://keepusfedmoco.org/c these efforts. ontribute/. If you have a Keep US Fed relies on business who would like to a team of over 60 k n o w m o r e a b o u t volunteers each month to partnering with Keep US recover and deliver excess Fed, contact our Executive f o o d . To g e t s t a r t e d Director, Marissa Wolfe at volunteering or to learn marissaw@keepusfedmoco m o r e , p l e a s e e m a i l .org or call 936-206-3604. volunteercoordinator@ke epusfedmoco.org or call

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Stage Right Of Texas Presents The Hilarious Broadway Classic “M.A.S.H.” Opening On Friday, June 4th! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

[By “Doc” Fennessy]. On Friday night June 4th at 8:00 p.m., Stage Right Of Texas Presents The Hilarious Broadway Classic “M.A.S.H.” Opening On Friday, June 4th Stage Right of Texas of terrific Broadway classical productions. M.A.S.H. will probably sale out every seat for every performance so get your tickets now. The show will run at 8:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday from June 4th until June 20th with 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinees on June 6th , 13th and 20th. For ticket reservations please call Toni Stowe in the Theater Box-office daily between 3-6 p.m. at (936)-441-7469. Meredith Ann Gaines will be “up in the director’s chair” for this production of M.A.S.H. The show has been

adapted by Tim Kelly from the book by Richard Hooker. M.A.S.H. stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and joining it are two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye Pierce and “Duke”. They can’t be dealt with casually, however, because they are also two of the best chest surgeons in South Korea. They decide to wage a campaign to get a young Korean to the United States and entered in a good school. The thread of this effort helps tie together the pileup of comic adventures that pyramid right before the eyes of your astonished and hysterical audience! Hawkeye has a scene with a woman psychiatrist who believes he’s been trying to lobster-trap mermaids in a rice paddy! There’s a jolly encounter with the baby talking Bonwit sisters, the worst tapdancing act the U.S.O. ever sent overseas. A sergeant is selling dumb GIs fishing rights in the Bay of Phum. Radar

O’Reilly, a soldier with incredible hearing, anticipates things before they happen. The proprietor of a painless dental clinic is cured of dark moods by the recreation of an old monster movie—and a monster! It’s all here, including a little romance mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life. Oh, yes—the Korean boy does get his education in the United States. Folks, you are in for a delightful fun filled evening out at the theater when you attend the famous Crighton Theater for the Broadway classic show “M.A.S.H..” Folks, you better buy your tickets now because it usually “Sells- Out” all over the world whenever it is presented. For reservations for the M.A.S.H. production please call ticket manager Toni Stowe daily between the hours of 3-6 p.m. at (936)-4417469. Meredith A. Gaines is one of the top comedy directors for Stage Right of Texas, and she will provide the audiences with a couple hours of fun and laughter with the show M.A.S.H..

The Players Theater Company and The Owen Theater Present The Broadway Musical Classic “CABARET” By “Doc” Fennessy The show “CABARET!!” the show is currently running at the Owen Theater for the next couple of weekends. The highly experienced and theatrical veteran Amy Barnes will be “Up In The Director’s Chair” for this one. “CABARET!!”

is a terrific musical that has won many awards on Broadway and through out the world. If you want a fun night out at the theater this show will fill the bill for you. For ticket reservation call Theater Box- office daily between 3-6 p.m. at (936)-539-

4090. Cabaret takes place from 1929-1930, a time when Berlin, in the midst of a post-World War I economic depression, is transitioning from a center of underground, avant-garde cultural epicenter to the beginnings of Hitler’s totalitar-

ian regime and the rise of the Nazi Party. Into this world enters Clifford Bradshaw, a struggling American writer looking for inspiration for his next novel. On his first night in Berlin, Cliff wanders into the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy nightclub overseen

The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution Houston Area Regents Council Donates Bugle to MEDVAMAC Julie Rohling, State Chair for the TXDAR Service for Veterans Committee and Regent of the local Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR, had the honor of presenting a much needed Ceremonial Bugle to the MEDVAMAC Palialive Care Unit. Stephanie Kinghorn, Regent of the Star of Destiny Chapter, NSDAR and members of the Star of Destiny Chapter, who spearheaded the donation, are pictured, along with TXDAR Houston Area Regents Council members, as they present the Bugle to MEDVAMAC.

by the strange, omniscient and gender-bending Master of Ceremonies, “the Emcee.” Here, Cliff meets Sally Bowles, a vivacious, talented cabaret performer, and an utterly lost soul. Sally and Cliff begin a relationship, which blossoms unex-

pectedly into a dream-like romance. As time passes, however, the situation in Berlin changes from exciting and vital to ominous and violent. For ticket reservation call Theater Box- office daily between 3-6pm. at (936)-539-4090.

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My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

One hundred and thirtythree years ago this month, the present Texas Capitol was formally dedicated. On May 16, 1888, the dedication ceremony was held with a service, parade, and a celebration to mark its opening. Over 20,000 people attended the week of festivities. There were military displays, concerts, drill team competitions, and fireworks. Senator Temple Houston, Sam Houston's youngest son, accepted the building on behalf of the state.

organizations with 10 or Here are five things more employees, visitors, or happening around your members to schedule a visit state: from a state mobile vaccine team to vaccinate those who 1. Texas launches mobile voluntarily choose to be vaccine team vaccinated. Homebound Texans can also call the This week the Governor, h o t l i n e t o r e q u e s t a Texas Division of Emer- vaccination team visit their g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t home. These teams are (TDEM), and the Texas made up of members from M i l i t a r y D e p a r t m e n t the Texas National Guard (TMD) announced the and coordinated by TDEM. launch of the State Mobile This innovative program Vaccination Team Call will increase access to Center. The call center will vaccines across the state, allow businesses and civic especially in underserved areas. The phone number for the hotline is 844-90TEXAS.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Thursday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Thursday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Friday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

PPP loans or grants would still be taxed on the amount of money received as part of its total revenue subject to the franchise tax. To remedy that, Senator Kelly Hancock sponsored and Governor Abbott signed House Bill 1195. Under this bill, businesses who received these loans will not have to pay franchise tax on the funds they received. This bill reflects our commitment to the recovery and support of our small businesses. 3. Texas named best state for business by leading CEOs

The nation's leading 2. Governor signs House CEOs have once again Bill 1195 exempting PPP named Texas the "Best State for Business." This is the loans from franchise tax 17th year in a row that Texas During the COVID-19 has won the designation in a pandemic, the federal survey conducted by Chief government provided loans Executive Magazine. The through the Paycheck rankings are determined by Protection Program to help CEOs' assessment of each small businesses whose states' tax policy and operations were impacted regulatory climate, talent by the pandemic to keep pool size and availability, their workers on their and quality of life. Coming payroll. These loans were in second was Florida, also eligible for loan followed by Tennessee, forgiveness under certain N o r t h C a r o l i n a , a n d circumstances. Normally, Indiana. California was the businesses receiving once again ranked at the

The department said they've released close to 1000 birds at 12 locations over the past seven years. The success in those areas has led to the expansion of the program, and this year they released over 100 birds in three locations. The eastern turkey hunting season runs 4. Turkey super stocking until May 14th and is only program seeks to boost East allowed in 13 East Texas counties. Texas turkey population bottom. Texas has no corporate or personal income tax, which CEOs and business leaders look at carefully when deciding to start a business or move their company. People know Texas is the best place to start or lead a business.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department created a program to reestablish the population of eastern wild turkeys in East Texas. According to TPWD, rapid changes in habitat and unregulated harvest of the eastern wild turkey near the turn of the 20th century led to such a severe depletion that the turkeys were eliminated from the area. In 1979, TPWD began releasing wild eastern turkeys they had trapped in other states to the area. Now, the agency has started "super stocking" the turkeys. The program began in 2014 and continues to this day. Super stocking means releasing a large number of birds in a specific area so they have a better chance of establishing a population.

5. Texas receives $15.8 billion in pandemic aid, more for counties and cities The most recent round of pandemic stimulus funding brought in billions of dollars for Texas and local governments, including cities and counties. This money comes with less restrictions on what it can be used for and some of it will go directly to smaller cities for the first time. It can be used to fill holes in municipal budgets; hire government employees including teachers, police officers, and firefighters; and fund housing, mental health services, and other government programs. It can also go toward some infrastructure projects, such as expanding broadband.

Governor Abbott Receives Texas Military Value Task Force 2021 Report

AUSTIN - The Texas Military Preparedness Commission today released its Texas Military Value Task Force 2021 Report summarizing findings from virtual m e e t i n g s w i t h Te x a s military installations, military commanders, and command staff. The report identifies strengths and opportunities to grow current missions and bring in new missions, as well as other strategies to increase the military value of those installations. As reported in January 2021, the 15 military installations and Army Futures Command in Montgomery County News Texas are not only critical to Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 the nation’s defense, they E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net also add over $123 billion to web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net the state’s economy and Publisher: M. Ryan West support, directly and i n d i r e c t l y, m o r e t h a n Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan 633,000 jobs in communities across state. West "I am pleased to accept Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby this report during Military Strader, Lance Bridges Appreciation Month, and I

am grateful to the task force members not only for their decades of individual military service, but also for their valuable perspective and diligence in compiling these findings even as work continued virtually due to the global pandemic," said Governor Abbott. "This report is critical to our efforts to support the mission of the military and enhance and protect the 15 major military installations in Texas, the Army Futures Command, and any future expanded mission. Our support for our nation’s military is unwavering, and I will continue to work with the Texas Legislature and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to ensure that our military installations in Texas continue to add unmatched value." "Texas provides an excellent home to hundreds of current—and future—military missions

across the state. Military communities are supportive and work to meet the needs of military members and their families. Texas is in an excellent position to grow or gain new military missions and personnel and leverage existing investments," said Kevin Pottinger, Maj. Gen. (USAFR, Ret.), Chair, Texas Military Preparedness C o m m i s s i o n , a n d D r. Annette Sobel, Maj. Gen. (USAFR, Ret.), Chair, Texas Military Value Task Force. The Texas Military Value Ta s k F o r c e m e m b e r s appointed by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission included: Dr. Annette Sobel, Chair, Major General (Ret.), U.S. Army, U.S. Air National Guard Ken Cox, Major General (Ret.), U.S. Army Dr. Henry Ostermann, Brigadier General (Ret.), U.S. Army Reserve Robert Wood, Captain

(Ret.), U.S. Navy Dave Edgecomb, Captain (Ret.), U.S. Navy Michael Bob Starr, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Air Force Ti m o t h y S t r a w t h e r, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Air Force The Texas Military Value Task Force was first created in the 83rd Texas Legislature to prepare for possible actions by the U.S. Department of Defense by id en tif y in g s tr ateg ies , policies, plans, projects, and other ways to improve or add military value to installations in Texas. At the direction of Governor Abbott, the task force was reconstituted in December 2017; they released their first report in 2018. Learn more about the Texas Military Preparedness Commission in the Office of the Governor.

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Sen. Cruz Secures Passage of Amendment Blocking China from Controlling US Radio Stations

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Science, and Transportation, today applauded the adoption of his amendment to the Endless Frontiers Act building on his previous bill, the Blocking Evasive Attempts t o M a n i p u l a t e Signals or BEAMS Act, to prevent the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from exploiting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) loopholes in order to propagandize to Americans through stations entangled with Chinese state-owned media outlets such as Phoenix T V. S p e c i f i c a l l y , t h e amendment cites a provision under the Communications Act, which prohibits a foreign government from holding a radio station license, to include the transfer of permits or licenses to an entity that is subject to “undue influence” by the CCP or the People’s Republic of China. Upon the adoption of his amendment, Sen. Cruz said: “Right now, CCP-linked outlets are openly trying to purchase radio stations inside

the U.S. and across our borders, with the aim of controlling what Americans see, hear, and ultimately think. There’s no justification for allowing our greatest geopolitical threat to spend billions of dollars every year parroting talking points on American airwaves covering up unflattering and politically inconvenient truths about its totalitarian regime. “This amendment is a major step toward thwarting China’s attempts to wage information warfare, and is a part of a larger fight to untangle the United States from China’s propaganda efforts and counter the CCP’s threats.” Sen. Cruz previously introduced the BEAMS Act in 2020 to amend the Brinkley Act in the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the FCC from issuing licenses that the Chinese were exploiting to broadcast propaganda into the United States from across the border with Mexico. In September 2018, Sen. Cruz sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai about this issue. The Endless Frontiers Act advanced out of committee with six other Cruz-led

amendments, including: * An amendment facilitating cooperation with our close friends and allies—Israel, Taiwan, and Five Eyes nations—and excluding nations which engage in discriminatory boycott, divestment, and sanctioning (BDS) efforts against Israel and Jews living anywhere in Israel. * An amendment to invest $100 million in projects for extracting rare earth elements and other critical minerals. The amendment contained portions of Sen. Cruz’s bill, the ORE Act. The ORE Act works to end U.S. dependence on China for rare earth elements and other critical minerals used to manufacture our defense technologies and high tech products by establishing a supply chain for these minerals in the U.S., including by requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to source these minerals domestically. * An amendment greatly restricting the ability of the U.S. government to share our nuclear technology and information with China. Previous administrations had transferred enormous amounts

of such technology to the Chinese Communist Party, at great harm to US national s e c u r i t y. S e n . C r u z ’s amendment ensures that will not be allowed to happen again. * An amendment to address Chinese espionage at U.S. universities and the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s activities at American educational institutions, including the CCP’s Confucius Institutes. * An amendment to expand a secure computing enclave pilot program, which will help provide for the secure storage of federally funded research data, especially at smaller colleges and universities, and keep it safe from theft and expropriation by hostile foreign actors. * An amendment to prevent the removal of Huawei, an espionage tool of the Chinese Communist Party masquerading as a technology company, from the Department of Commerce’s Entities List, unless the Secretary of Commerce first certifies that it does not pose an ongoing threat to the critical infrastructure of the United States or its allies.

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Devotional A Synopsis of The Glory of God - In Heaven and Earth Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

There are many beautiful words describi n g “ g l o r y ” … h o n o r, praise, adoration, beauty, radiance, magnificence, resplendence, brilliance, and more. I’m sure of this: when we see GOD in all His glory, words will not describe His radiance. It makes me think of how John reacted when he saw Jesus in Revelation 1: 12 – 17. John said this:” When I saw Him, I fell at His feet

like a dead man.” Revelation 1”17. No one but Moses has ever seen GOD. And GOD only gave him a very brief moment of His back but not His face. (Exodus 33: 23) I believe, as many beautiful things there are in nature and even in handmade things, that nothing can even come close to our radiant God’s beauty. I’m sure, like John, the apostle, we would not be able to stand in that kind of glory. Many people of God have had dreams and visions about their encounters in heaven. My mother had a conversa-

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First Baptist ASSEMBLY OF Church, GOD Hwy 105 W., Cornerstone Christian Assembly Montgomery, 936-5974230 of God of Conroe, Honea Baptist located at 100 Church, Mosswood Dr., FM 2854, MontConroe, Texas in front gomery, of River Plantation. 936-588-1260 936-273-1755 Jones Chapel New Life Assembly Baptist, of God, Rabon Chapel FM 2854, 936-756Road, Montgomery, 2505 936-588-3399 Mt. Calvary Baptist, BAPTIST Old Hwy 105, 936Church of the 588-2330 Good Soldier (Baptist Mt. Sinai Baptist, Affiliation), 1501 Bethel Road, North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Montgomery, 936-5974668 Conroe, Texas, Phone: Union Grove 936-494-5775, Baptist Church of www.churchofthegood Richards, Texas soldier.org. Worship: About 11 mi N of Sunday at 10:30am, Montgomery on FM Sunday School: 9:30 149 am Sunday School all Heritage Baptist ages 9:45 am, Church Church 19087 Lake Service 11:00 am, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Wednesday Bible Montgomery 77356 Study and Youth Phone: Pastor Bear Group 6 pm 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel CATHOLIC Baptist Church Sacred Heart PO Box 125, Catholic, Montgomery, Texas 109 N. Frazier, 77356, 5525 Spring Conroe, Branch Road, Mont936-756-8186 gomery. 713-4781256, Sunday Bible St. Mary’s Class 10:00 am, Catholic, Worship Service at FM 1774, 11:00 am. Plantersville, Faith Baptist 936-894-2223 Church 7:45 Service Meets at 464 St. Joseph’s CathoMcCaleb Rd. lic, Sunday Morning CR 213, Stoneham, Bible Study 9:30 a.m. 936-894-2223 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. JEWISH Sunday Evening Congregation Beth Worship 6:00 p.m. Shalom, 5125 St. Beulah Baptist Shadowbend Place, Church, located in The Woodlands, Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, 281-362-1100 Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist LUTHERAN Church, Grace Lutheran Scott Ridge and FM (ELCA), 1097, Montgomery Highway 105 W., Antioch Baptist, Lake Conroe, 936-588Dobbin, 936-5971944 5560 Living Savior China Grove Lutheran ChurchBaptist Church, LCMS 309 Pond St. Willis, 936-767-4744 Montgomery 77356 Dacus Baptist, Church phone: 936Dacus, 597-8013 Web : 407-735-6403, www.livingsaviortexas dacusbaptist@consolid .org Pastor David R. ated.net Bailes. www.dacusbaptist.org

tion with an angel of much “light.” She was sound asleep and her hearing aids and glasses were right by her bed on a small table. Mom, Gil and I were on vacation in Colorado at the time. They had both been sick, but I planned to stay in Mom’s room with her, through the night. I wasn’t sick, but evidently Mom was worried that I would be sick, also. So I stayed in her room that night. She woke me up after her “visitation” in the middle of the night, explaining what she saw like this:” Suddenly I woke up and this room was filled with bright

LIGHT! It was all around me. And the “angel” had white clothes on and came over to bend down and give me a message, and I didn’t even have my hearing aids on as she or he, whispered to me: “I want to let you know that you are well now, and that Gail won’t be sick at all!” (My mom was a great worrier.) And all of us were fine the next day, just as the angel had said! To explain more of the glory of God, He is a reflection of the beauty of His Spirit. We are also a reflection of His Spirit if we believe His Word in our Bible and remain faithful in seeking to

know Him better. The more we seek to know Him, the closer we come to being a “reflection” of His glory. God’s Spirit is full of beauty. It’s a beauty that cannot be duplicated by anyone here. It emanates from within His character and reflects all that is in great purity. No one has ever seen God, yet we can “feel” His presence when we need Him the most. We know God can send angels to us in dire circumstances to sooth our worried soul and let us know He won’t leave or forsake us. All Moses had to do was trust God to deliver the

Israelites, and He did. All He had to do was to lead the children of Israel to their “promised” land. And He did! So, what do we do? Here is one purpose told to us by Jesus: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5: 14 – 16.

METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Www.mumctex.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, 936597-8921 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

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302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland PRESBYTERIN Hollow, Conroe, 936First Presbyterian 756-8831 Church of Conroe The Grace Chris2727 N. Loop 336 tian Outreach Center West 25293 Tisdale Road, Conroe, Texas 936Dobbin, Texas 756-8884 936-689-3141 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Mt. Pleasent Sun Sch 10:00 Baptist Church Nursery provided FM 149 N., MontChurch of Christ in gomery, 936-449-6807 Montgomery The Church @ 301 Pond Street, Lake Conroe Montgomery, TX. 1701 McCaleb Rd Sunday Bible Class Montgomery, TX - 9:30 am 77316 Worship - 10:30 am 936-588-4975 and 6:00 pm www.lakechurch.com Wednesday - 7:00 Sunday worship @ pm 10:00 a.m. Wed. Phone: 936-582activites 6:30-8pm 4855 North Shore Email: Church cofcmontgomery@con 10 am Worship solidated.net Service Web: 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West www.cofcmontgomery. org Gate Entrance Paul Praschnik, Pastor Cary Smith Minister Covenant Felloship

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 SALE STATE OF TEXAS § MONTGOMERY COUNTY §

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 19, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

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UTILITY DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT STAND-BY FEES, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 1 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON May 6, 2021 /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY § and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 3, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

DATED at Conroe, Texas, May 3, 2021 /s/ Ryan Gable Constable Ryan Gable Montgomery County, Texas TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY By /s/ R. Gable TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S Deputy OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Notes The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the Dated at Conroe, Texas, April, 22, 2021 adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a /s/ Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION Montgomery County, Texas WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE By /s/ Randy Crowder PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For Deputy more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 7601410 Published Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2021

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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 27 day of October, 2020, ,in the case of Wyngate Townhomes at East Shore Owners Association, Plaintiff, vs. William C. McPheeters, For (1) $7,918.83 Amount due on assessment account (2) $5,172.50 Attorney's fees (3) Post Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this Judgment from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid (4) NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE $430.87 Court Cost (5) $3,470.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 20-01-00869-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Wyngate Townhomes at East Shore Owners THE STATE OF TEXAS Association, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 26 day of April 2021, at 11 :59 o'clock COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot (1 ), In Block Two (2), of Wyngate Terrace at East Shore, a subdivision in Montgomery By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of County, Texas, according to the map of plat there recorded in Plat Cabinet Z, Sheet 145, of the MONTGOMERY County on May 6, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 6 Shell Port Square, Spring, Texas 77380. ; and on 1 day of June, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL vs. LAKE CONROE HILLS LTD, A and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson DEFUNCT Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, UTILITY DISTRICT TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL all the rights, title and interest of William C. McPheeters, Defendant in and to said property.

in Cause# 20-07-08959 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 26 day of April, to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 1st day of June, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said 2021. month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), /s/ William Lang Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the Deputy William Lang following described property, to wit: Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200 TRACT 1: GEO: 0000120000701 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 2.2624 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS TRACT 7-B, ABSTRACT 12, 281-364-4211 THE TIMOTHY CUDE SURVEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 ON THE MAPS OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A ROUGHLY TRIANGULAR SHAPED TRACT BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY LAKE CONROE HILLS SECTION 2, BOUNDED ON THE NORTHWEST BY LAKE CONROE HILLS SECTION 1 AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTHEAST BY THE OAK TREE ACRES SUBDIVISION SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION OF LAND EAST OF THE LOT 35 BOUNDARY WITHIN THE WOODEN FENCE AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A AND BEING APPROXIMATELY I, 715 SQUARE FEET. Levied on May 6, 2021 as the property of LAKE CONROE HILLS LTD, A DEFUNCT TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THOMAS H. STEBBINS II to satisfy a judgment amounting to $13,430.16, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL

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and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 12th day of April, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. STATE OF TEXAS Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State and to me directed and delivered as Constable of said County, I have on April 15, 2021, of Texas, to-wit: seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between LOT 21, BLOCK 6, OF CROCKETT TRACE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT to sell to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET O, AS SHEETS 157 THRU 162 OF THE and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit: or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. NOTICE OF SALE § § BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE §

Sale Canceled for 18-09-13054

Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 12th Day of April, 2021. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief Deputy, of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2021 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, arid the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, April 15, 2021 Constable Gene DeForest Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Mike White Deputy

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 12 day of September, 2019, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Pedro Osorio, For (1) $3,788.11 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3)3,788.11, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.5% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $345.00 court costs (5) $2,500.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-01-00572-CVin said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 8 day of April 2021, at 11 :55 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 48, In Block 1, Of Imperial Oaks Park, Section One (1 ), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet J, Sheet(S) 195 Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 1 day of June, 2021, 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 Pedro Osorio, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 8 day of April, 2021. /s/ William Lang, 83031 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021

IN THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE KAY HIGGINS, DECEASED

Notes The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § 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 17th day of January, 2019, in the case of Oakhurst Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Susie Michelle Rivera, Defendant(s), Cause No.18-04-04774-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Oakhurst Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Susie Michelle Rivera, Defendant(s), I did on the 26th Day of April, 2021 at 9:02 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Lot Fifteen (15), in Block Two (2), of Auburn Trails at Oakhurst Section Two (2), a subdivision of 13.78 acres of land located in the Mary Owens Survey, A-405 in Montgomery County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, sheet 1909, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. More commonly known as 21434 Hunter Hart Drive, Porter, Texas 77365 and on the 1st day of June, 2021 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 Susie Michelle Rivera, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 26th day of April, 2021. Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2021

CAUSE NO. 21-40932-P § IN THE PROBATE COURT § § NO. TWO (2) § § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE KAY HIGGINS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Christine Kay Higgins, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2021, under Docket No. 21-40932-P, pending in the Probate Court Number Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to Michelle Higgins Yetman, Independent Executor. Claims may be presented to the Estate of Christine Kay Higgins, c/o John Akard Jr., Coplen & Banks, P.C., 11111 McCracken, Suite A, Cypress, TX 77429. 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: May 17, 2021 Respectfully submitted, /s/ John Akard Jr. JOHN AKARD JR. TBA #00790212 COPLEN & BANKS, P.C. 11111 McCracken, Suite A Cypress, TX 77429 Telephone: (832) 237-8600 Facsimile: (832) 202-2088 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Published Date: May 19, 2021 Notice To Creditors - No. 21-40832-P in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Doris E. Spachuk, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Doris E. Spachuk were issued on May 3, 2021 in Cause No. 21-40832-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas to Lynn Marie Spachuk, as Independent Executor, resident of the State of Texas; mailing address: Estate of Doris E. Spachuk c/o Richard Fine The Fine Firm 1807-A Nantucket Drive Houston, Texas, 77057 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 May, 2020 c/o Richard Fine The Fine Firm 1807-A Nantucket Drive Houston, Texas, 77057 713.885.5510

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED March 29, 2021 And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows: Cause #20-01-00334-CV; Crockett Trace Homeowners Association Vs. Cathy L. McShan

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have the on 4/28/21, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to wit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment( s ), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING AT AX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. DATED at Conroe, Texas, 4/28/21 /s/ Phillip Cash Constable Philip Cash Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Stephen Closson Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 16, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, April, 23, 2021 /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Ashton Hedrick #8520 Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JESSICA GUOBADIA 1095 EVERGREEN CIRCLE SUITE 200 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Robert Leon Hughes, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of TERRY STEPHEN BROWN, Deceased, were issued on May 7, 2021, in Cause No. 21-40955-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: SANDI BROWN. 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: The Strong Firm, P.C. 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 14th day of May, 2021. THE STRONG FIRM P.C. /s/ Carissa Peterson BRET L. STRONG State Bar No. 00795671 bstrong@thestrongfirm.com CARISSA PETERSON State Bar No. 24057618 cpeterson@thestrongfirm.com Two Hughes Landing 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 Fax: 281.210.1361 Published Date: May 19, 2021

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Hewgill, Amy Hughes, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the May 07, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-41207-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Robert Leon Hughes The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 14th day of May, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: May 19, 2021

ESTATE OF JOSEPH B. CAYLOR, JR DECEASED

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CAUSE NO. 21-40973-P IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW § NUMBER 2 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Joseph B. Caylor, Jr., Deceased, were issued on May 14, 2021 in Cause No. 21-40973-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas to: MAILEN DEDDENS c/o Hastings Law Firm, P.C. 25511 Budde Rd., Suite 1402 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. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. DATED the 18th of May, 2021 /s/ Tommy R. Hastings TOMMY R. HASTINGS 25511 Budde Rd., Ste. 1402 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: (281) 466-1396 Fax No.: (281) 466-1887 ATTORNEY FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR Published Date: May 19, 2021

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Community GOING NATIVE By Cheryl Conley If you’re like me, you’re making regular trips to the nursery to replace plants lost during the big freeze in February. I’ve decided to plant more native plants and those s p e c i f i c a l l y r e c o mm e n d e d f o r Te x a s landscapes because of the b e n e f i t s t h e y o f f e r. Certain plants, trees and shrubs are better suited to our soil and climate conditions and are more resistant to insects and diseases. Some of the plants, shrubs and trees you might want to consider are: * Turk’s cap – some nurseries refer to this shrub as a Drummond wax mallow. It gets 2 to 3 feet tall and prefers partial shade. It gets bright red flowers and got its name because the flower r e s e m b l e s a Tu r k i s h turban.

* Dwarf Mexican petunia – this plant gets about a foot tall and spreads so make sure you give it plenty of room. If it gets out of hand, you can always dig up the plants that are spreading too far. It likes sandy soil. * Gulf coast muhly grass – this is a green, airy ornamental grass getting 2 to 3 feet tall. Its real beauty happens in the fall when the top foot or so turns a lovely purple. I love these en masse! * Texas lantana – talk about a tough plant! Lantana grows best in full sun. It flowers profusely and once established, requires very little care. * Eastern purple coneflower – This beautiful plant blooms profusely spring through summer and attracts butterflies. * Heartleaf rosemallow – this is a type of hibiscus. It produces bright red flowers all year as long as

it stays above freezing. It’s very drought-tolerant. * Texas sage – this is a shrub that produces purple, bell-shaped flowers year-round. It can reach 8 feet tall but it looks best if you keep it pruned back. * Nuttall Oak – this is one of the best large shade trees to plant in the Houston area. It’s a red oak that is native to Houston. It can be difficult to find, however. * Drake elm – this is a fast-growing shade tree and is also known as a C h i n e s e e l m . I t ’s a beautiful tree and can survive in many soil conditions. Some nurseries in the area have sections that are devoted to native plants. This makes it much easier to plan your landscaping. You can also do a search on the internet for native Texas plants. Happy gardening!

Conroe Native Operates Machine Gun During Integrated Training Team Drill Aboard USS Curtis Wilbur PHILIPPINE SEA (May 8, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class David Feder, from C o n r o e , Te x a s , a n d Culinary Specialist 1st Class Angela Peoples, from San Antonio, Calif., operate a .50 caliber machine gun during an Integrated Training Team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 5 4 ) . C u r t i s Wi l b u r i s assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth) Wi t h m o r e t h a n 9 0 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

The Friends of the Charles B. Stewart Library need your shoes! The Friends of the Charles B. Stewart Library (FOL) need your shoes! We will be conducting a community wide shoe fundraiser May 15 - July 14 to assist the library with programs, equipment, and materials that are not currently supported by county funds. A collection box to accept gently used and new shoes will be at the entrance to the library. The FOL hopes to raise money for the library, and by doing so, we also assist families in developing nations. We challenge you to clean out your closets, donate your shoes, and support your library! 202 Bessie Price Owen Drive, Montgomery, Texas.

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Community The Rebel Joan of Arc Debutantes Honored at the Rainbow Lodge in Houston! Three lovely Rebel Joan Of Arc UDC Debutants were honored at the Rainbow Lodge by Mr and Mrs Gary McElroy of Willis. The afternoon was very special for all who attended, and most especially for Debutante Miss Georgia Rose Hicks, daughter of Mrs Hilarie Rose Hicks, Debutante Miss Paige Elizabeth Lehr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeffery and Jennifer Lehr, and Debutante Miss Samantha Tyler McElroy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary and Lisa McElroy. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of The Woodlands, are honored to belong to the United Daughters of the Confeder-

acy, the oldest Ladies Genealogy Lineage Group in the United States. In preparations for the Grand Ball approaching, Debutante parties are hosted across the Houston and Montgomery County areas. The Private Dining Room at the Rainbow Lodge was filled with laughter, praises and hugs, all in their “Texas Chic” attire, as Ball plans were discussed and the Debutantes were honored. Southern Heritage Ball Dignitaries were invited by the RJOA Hostess, and all the Debutantes received additional special instructions for the upcoming Ball.

Life-Long Learning Inspires 75-Year-Old to Complete Physics Degree at SHSU Story by Emily Binetti/Photos by Brian Blalock Some people are driven to continuous learning at all stages of life—whether entering college for the first time, restarting in a new career in industry, or maybe even while celebrating a 75th birthday. For James W. Floyd, the quest for new knowledge is represented by the many career fields he has explored throughout his life and his persistence in life-long learning. The United States Navy veteran has experience in marketing, law, aviation, trucking, and real estate. Yet, with many backgrounds and years of professional accomplishment, Floyd, at 75-yearsold, has reached another milestone: earning a physics degree from Sam Houston

State University. In 1964, at the age of 18, Floyd followed his father’s path by enlisting in the Navy. While on deployment he took college correspondence courses and discovered applications of physics and mathematics in his work as a radar operator. After returning to civilian life, he began work in the physics program at Wright State University, but changed tracks to graduate with a marketing degree. As the first in his family with a college degree, Floyd inspired his siblings, and eventually even his mother, to follow his lead in pursuing college degrees as well. Throughout the years, Floyd always held his physics textbooks close—even keeping them in the cabin of his 18-

Standing Left to Right: Southern Heritage Ball Co-Chair: Julia Purtill, Debutante Committee Chairman: Stacey Taylor, RJOA Flower Girl and Debutante in Waiting: Kaylee Summers, RJOA: Anita Stevens, Debutante: Georgia Hicks, Debutante: Paige Lehr, and Debutante and co-Hostess: Samantha McElroy. Ascending Stairs Left to Rt: Southern Heritage Ball Co-Chair: Beth Hotze, Tx Div UDC Officer and RJOA Founder: Elaine Collings, Southern Heritage Ball Treasurer: Lilian LaVine, RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards and Mother of Debutante: Hilarie Hicks, RJOA President and Mother of Debutante: Jenny Lehr, RJOA Hostess and Mother of Debutante: Lisa McElroy, RJOA Charter Member and Chaplain: Lyn Howard.

wheeler at a time when he owned and managed a small trucking company. As time passed, his desire grew to return to his academic passion for physics. “I had been planning forever to get my degree in physics,” Floyd said. “When I visited the Sam Houston campus, the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Joel Walker, took the time to sit down and meet with me. He said something that was one of the best things to ever happen to me. He asked, ‘why don’t you go back to school?’” That was just the encouragement he needed to finally pursue a life-long dream. “Mr. Floyd visited my office in the fall of 2016 and expressed interest in studying physics, a subject

which had caught his attention as a small boy,” Walker said. “I invited him to audit an introductory physics and math course. He dedicated himself to this effort and excelled. In the following term, he registered for classes as a regular student. Since then, he has maintained a distinguished 3.4 grade point average and served as a laboratory teaching assistant.” Although modern technology was a factor that concerned Floyd at first when starting a new degree at age 70, he quickly advanced from operating his “flip” phone to discovering applications of Java programming in physics. “Another challenge I expected was the fact that everybody was younger, and I wouldn’t fit in with the group, but the students here are amazing,” Floyd said. “I have always felt very comfortable. Maybe the students saw me as a kind-of older uncle or father figure, I don’t know, but I loved working with them. It has been one of the best experiences of my life right here on this campus.” One issue Floyd never imagined during his college studies was the pandemic. With a cautionary pause on his classes in 2020 during the health crisis, he was able to safely return to classes this spring semester (after being vaccinated) to complete his last two courses. While Floyd’s first visit to SHSU was to introduce his grandson to the idea of

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