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Celebrate a Magical Father’s Day at The Article by Mark Hooker Woodlands Children’s Museum

Texas Angler of the Year Tournament Weekly Gas Prices (June 6, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 33.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 4 . 5 6 / g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 61.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.84/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 11.5 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.62 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a difference of $1.70/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.99/g while the highest was $5.69/g, a difference of $1.70/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 26.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.85/g today. The national average is up 56.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.81/g higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: June 6, 2021: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $3.04/g) June 6, 2020: $1.69/g (U.S. Average: $2.02/g) June 6, 2019: $2.46/g (U.S. Average: $2.77/g) June 6, 2018: $2.74/g (U.S. Average: $2.94/g) June 6, 2017: $2.17/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) June 6, 2016: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) June 6, 2015: $2.55/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) June 6, 2014: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) June 6, 2013: $3.36/g (U.S. Average: $3.63/g) June 6, 2012: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $4.36/g, up 21.8 cents per gallon from last week's $4.14/g.

San Antonio- $4.49/g, up 32.2 cents per gallon from last week's $4.17/g.

Austin- $4.53/g, up 31.4 cents per gallon from last week's $4.21/g.

“After a blistering week of gas prices jumping in nearly every town, city, state and area possible, more bad news is on the horizon. It now appears not if, but when, we'll hit that psychologically critical $5 national average," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"Gasoline inventories continue to decline even with demand softening due to high prices, a culmination of less refining capacity than we had prior to Covid and strong consumption, a situation that doesn't look to improve drastically anytime soon. Nine states have average gas prices that stand beyond the $5 per gallon mark, with more set to join in the days and weeks ahead. In addition, diesel prices also stand at a record high, a second gut-punch to consumers which pushes prices of most goods higher."

SOURCE GasBuddy

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THE WOODLANDS, TX – AbracaDAD! The Woodlands C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m i s celebrating Father’s Day with a magical twist! On Saturday, June 18, children can create a magical day with dad by enjoying a magic show and other spellbinding activities at the museum.

Monty the Magician, an a w a r d - w i n n i n g c h i l d r e n ’s magician, will perform at 1 0 : 3 0 a m , 11 : 3 0 a m , a n d 12:30pm on the museum’s stage.

Monty has performed thousands of shows for children and is an experienced showman who enjoys interacting with families and sharing the art of magic.

Professor Hughdini is known throughout the Houston area for his thrilling and dazzling style of magic. With over 30 years of experience, his up-close illusions and comedy is AOY Qualifiers Photos Courtesy of Individual Teams from Conroe, the prohibitive enjoyed by all ages. Catch each Division, of which favorites would be either Debbie Pietsch Professor Hughdini at the there are 9, and pits them the Houston or Bayou due to the fact that they all museum for shows at 1:30pm, When the Texas High against one another in a Divisions. finished in the Top 10 for 2:30pm, and 3:30pm during This is exactly how it the Houston Division. Magical Dads Day. School Bass Association Tournament that brings “Magic offers the announced last year that the Best of the Best from played out, as the Bayou T h e y w e r e r e i g n i n g opportunity for families to they would be holding the each Division. On the Division ended up the Angler of the Year Cade experience wonderment and annual Angler of the Year l i n e , b r a g g i n g r i g h t s most total weight out of Lipham, Fallon Clepper & illusion together and to explore To u r n a m e n t o n L a k e between the Divisions, as the 9 Divisions present, Wyatt Ford, who finished creative ways to make the Conroe in early June, the well as Academy Gift led by the Team of Hunter 4 t h i n t h e H o u s t o n impossible possible,” stated 56 Schools in the Houston Cards, and other prizes Boren and Joe Fleming D i v i s i o n , a s w e l l a s Angela Colton, the museum’s Area that call Lake Conroe from THSBA sponsors from Pearland Dawson. Hayden Brandes, who Executive Director. “Through their home lake, were such as Lew’s, Strike The pair wowed the crowd finished 7th in the final the art of magic, children can learn sequential thinking, with a 5 bass limit that S e a s o n a l S t a n d i n g s . communication, and build selfecstatic. Finally, the King, and Costa.

Houston Area Schools, The Individual Teams eclipsed 30 pounds. In These three Teams led the confidence.” from both the Houston and are of course looking to fact, the fishing was so Houston Division to a 2nd Also, during Magical Dads Bayou Divisions, would win for themselves, but the good on Lake Conroe, that place finish out of 9 D a y, f a m i l i e s c a n e n j o y have a chance to showcase format also awards the it took over 17 pounds just Divisions, as well as being storytime at 11:00am with a their talents close to home. Division which comes in to be in the Top Ten for this the 2nd Ranked High reading of This Book Is Magic To briefly explain what with the most total weight event.

School/Program out of 59 by Ashley Evanson. In this interactive story, children use The MISD Fishing the Angler of the Year f o r t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e their imaginations and fingerTo u r n a m e n t i s , t h e Divisions. Being that this Team had 3 Individual See Angler, page 12 play to perform charming magic THSBA invites the Top 10 e v e n t w a s o n L a k e Teams representing us, tricks. Find out what happens when the tricks don’t always turn out the way you expect!

Be sure to bring dad over to The Muse Art Bar too, where families can work together to create magic hats, magic wands, and a unique nuts and bolts keychain as a Father’s Day gift.

In the museum’s atrium, enjoy a complimentary beverage from Liquid Bean The Sisters of the Rebel C o ff e e . F r o m 1 0 : 0 0 a m – Joan Of Arc Chapter 12:00pm, choose a hot or cold latte, vanilla cold brew, or childgathered to celebrate their size smoothie. One Plates Collection on loan complimentary beverage per for display to the Heritage person while supplies last.

Museum of Montgomery The museum is open for County. Their complete summer hours beginning June 7 Ten Plate Rare Limited through August 6, 2022. Hours Edition Collection, comes are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm. Closed with “Story cards” for each Sundays and Mondays. Magical plate’s hand painted scene Dads Day is included in the price done of the War Between of admission, which is $7.50 for the States. The RJOA adults and children one year and Chapter always celebrates older. Guests are encouraged to being together, and are pre-purchase tickets online at v e r y p r o u d o f t h i s Left to Right: Newest RJOA Member: BARBARA EDDLEMAN, Charter Member: www.woodlandschildrens Collection donated to the ROSELANE POLNICK, (in white) Future member: ANNE DAVIS, (hat) Military service museum.org.

The Woodlands Children’s Chapter by Founder and Awards Recipient: RJOA CYNTHIA CONNOR, Fund Raising Ch: LAURA McCRACKEN, Museum is located in the Charter President Elaine Future Member: CINDY RIVET, RJOA TANYA TONEY, (seated Left in red) RJOA C o l l i n g s , f o r t h e i r KAREN DeBERRY, (white hat) Assistant Chaplain: CHARLOTTE BELIN, (eyes)Registrar Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Historical and Educational & Co-Founder: DIANNE KEBODEAUX, (lower -floor) Greeter/Hospitality: REGINA RINEY, Associate Member: ROSE ROBERTS, RJOA KIMBERLY HARLESS, (continuing The Woodlands, Texas 77381. uses for Montgomery thru gap-blond:) Future Member: KELLY McDONALD, (blue) Newsletter Ch: MYRA Additional information can be County and its surrounding LISTON, Charter Member: KATHY WILLIAMS. (Standing back left) President: JENNY found online and by following areas. the museum on Facebook LEHR, Charter Member & 2nd VP: DONNA SUMMERS, RJOA Debutante: PAIGE LEHR, This happy Chapter (white wave hat) Founder/Charter President & Publicity: ELAINE COLLINGS. (Front Floor @TheWoodlandsChildrensMus wishes to give their special Left) RJOA CINDY DITTRICH, Recording Secretary: MARY BETH LOZANO, Prospective eum and on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoodlandsCM. Member: CHERYL BOLT, Future Registrar: DANEAN MYERS. Attending but Not

Rare Limited Edition, Plates Collection On Display At The Heritage Museum Of Montgomery County

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Pictured: LYN HOWARD. Photo by RJOA Honorary Associate Member: DOUG COLLINGS.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Ripe and luscious, strawberries are nature’s way of welcoming us back to another bountiful summer.

Inspired by how good the strawberries have been this season I set out to make some legit recipes in which strawberries were the star instead of just leaving them in the fridge for snacks or the occasional topping.

They include an hors d’oeuvre and a salad dressing, a baked good, a drink and a dessert.

Ordinarily, I would save the dessert for last, but I want to tell you about it first because I am so excited about it. It is a restaurantquality dish that is also a bit of work, to be honest. But each part of the dish is easy to make, and you can do most of it the day before.

And then, when you are ready to serve it, all you have left is to whip up a simple sauce. And then flambé it.

Strawberry flambee Over Lemon Ricotta-Filled Crêpes is the kind of dessert that will make anyone who eats it smile. And all you must do is master three simple parts.

First, you make the crepes, which are just a thin batter (flour, milk, eggs, melted butter) cooked briefly on a hot pan. Next, you stir together a filling for the crepes (ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla and the zest of a lemon and an orange).

Finally, you make a sauce by heating together strawberries, sugar, orange juice, butter, and Grand Marnier. When the alcohol is hot, light a match to it and watch the flames dance in delight. It should be impressive, but in the version, I made the flames were a little hard to see.

It doesn’t matter. The taste was amazing.

If you prefer your strawberry dishes to be fast and easy, I recommend using the fruit to make drinks. Hardly anything on earth is more refreshing.

Strawberry agua fresca is just a sweetened strawberry-flavored water, and it is delightful. It doesn’t take long to make, but you do have to let it sit for a few hours. If you know it is going to be hot later in the day, or the next day, I can’t think of anything more cooling.

It’s the sort of drink that will make you want to mow the grass in the hot sun just so you can come inside and drink a tall glass of it.

I have a homemade salad dressing that I adore, but it would be a waste of the season in the spring and

Strawberries are the Star of the Season early summer not to make a dressing with strawberries.

The one I made was bright and full of the flavor of strawberries. Along with the berries and olive oil — and salt and pepper, of course — it only requires the sweet-tart combination of honey and apple cider vinegar.

The dressing tastes fresh and pure, and it is a superb way to use strawberries that are just a little overripe. Best of all, it comes together in a matter of minutes.

You probably already k n o w h o w w e l l strawberries pair with balsamic vinegar; sometimes I just mix the two and serve it over vanilla ice cream for an unexpectedly elegant dessert. But they also can be combined for a notable hors d’oeuvre, especially when paired with creamy goat cheese and deliciously crisp charred bread.

The secret to Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta is that the balsamic vinegar is cooked until it is reduced by about half, which makes it extra good because it is syrupy and intense in flavor.

The reduced vinegar is mixed with diced strawberries and spooned on top of tangy goat cheese, which has been spread on thin slices of grilled or broiled French or Italian bread. I used a grill pan for mine; it’s a skillet with raised lines that mimic the effect of a grill when cooking on a stove.

A light sprinkling of fresh thyme leaves is all the bruschetta needs to tie the flavors together.

My final dish is a baked good that is relatively low in calories. Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are made with butter, brown sugar, and whole wheat flour — along with oldfashioned rolled oats and strawberries — and yet they only have about 100 calories apiece.

Until you add a vanilla glaze. The glaze is optional, but you’re going to want to add it. Yum. Strawberry Vinaigrette (from Southern Living) Yield: 8 servings 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and chopped 2 tablespoons honey 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Combine the chopped strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Serve

immediately or store in the the remaining berries, then refrigerator for up to 2 days. t h e r e m a i n i n g 1 / 2 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle Strawberry Agua Fresca the reserved crumbs evenly over the top; you will have Yield: 10 servings 4 cups strawberries, s o m e f r u i t s h o w i n g through. sliced 4. Bake the bars for 35 1 cup granulated sugar 8 c u p s c o l d w a t e r, to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly, and the crumb divided 1 lime, cut into 10 topping smells toasty and rounds for garnish, optional looks golden. Place the pan 1 0 m i n t s p r i g s f o r on a wire rack to cool completely. garnish, optional 5. When the bars are 1. In a medium bowl, mix sliced strawberries, cool, prepare the glaze: In a sugar and 1 cup of the medium bowl, briskly water. Cover with plastic w h i s k t o g e t h e r t h e wrap and refrigerate for 4 powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Add hours.

2 . P o u r s t r a w b e r r y more milk if you want a mixture into a blender. thinner consistency. Using 1/2 cup granulated Blend on high until smooth. t h e p a r c h m e n t - p a p e r sugar Pour this mixture through a handles, lift the bars from For the sauce strainer set over a large the pan. Drizzle with glaze, 1/2 cup granulated mixing bowl. Discard the slice and serve. sugar pulp and seeds.

3 cups strawberries, 3. Add the remaining 7 hulled cups cold water to the Strawberry Goat 1/2 cup fresh orange pureed strawberries and Cheese Bruschetta juice mix well. Serve Yield: 6 servings 1/4 cup Grand Marnier immediately over ice or 1/2 cup balsamic 2 tablespoons butter refrigerate for several hours vinegar Note: This recipe makes to chill. Garnish with lime 12 slices Italian or 18 crepes in a 6-inch skillet. rounds or mint leaves.

French bread Using a 10-inch skillet will 1 tablespoon olive oil result in about 6 or 7 crepes.

1-pound strawberries, The process is the same but Healthy Strawberry washed and diced Oatmeal Bars use about 1/3 cup of batter Yield: 16 servings 2 teaspoons fresh thyme for each crepe and fill each 1 cup old-fashioned leaves , plus more for one with 1/3 cup of filling. rolled oats serving 1. For the crepes: Put the 3/4 cup whole wheat 1 cup goat cheese, room milk and eggs into a blender flour or all-purpose flour temperature and blend them thoroughly Salt and pepper to taste for just a few seconds. With 1/3 cup light brown 1. Heat vinegar in a the blender running at low sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground small skillet or saucepan speed, add the salt, melted over medium-low heat. butter and flour, in that ginger 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Simmer until reduced by order, through the feed hole 6 tablespoons unsalted about half, 8 to 10 minutes. in the blender lid. Blend Allow to cool to room until smooth. Refrigerate, butter, melted 2 cups small-diced temperature. covered, at least 30 minutes 2. Prepare a grill, grill and up to 4 hours. strawberries, divided pan or broiler for high heat.

1 teaspoon cornstarch 2. Heat a 6-inch 1 tablespoon lemon Brush bread slices with oil nonstick skillet over low and set aside. Combine heat. Spray it with the juice 1 tablespoon granulated strawberries and thyme in a cooking spray or grease small bowl and set aside. sugar, divided with just a little butter. Pour 3. Grill or broil bread a couple of tablespoons of For the optional vanilla until browned, about 3 batter in the center of the glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar, minutes per side (about 1 skillet and swirl the skillet minute per side if broiled). around to make 1 thin, even sifted 4. Spread goat cheese on layer of batter. The goal is 1/2 teaspoon vanilla toasted bread. Add salt, not to brown the crepe but extract 1 tablespoon milk (any p e p p e r , a n d r e d u c e d to cook it just enough to vinegar to the strawberry flip. kind) 1. Place a rack in the mixture. Spoon over the 3. Once the crepe gets center of your oven and g o a t c h e e s e - t o p p e d lacy around the edges and preheat to 375 degrees bruschetta. Garnish with pulls away from the skillet, Fahrenheit. Line an 8-by-8- additional thyme. about 2 minutes, use a inch baking pan with spatula to flip the crepe S t r a w b e r r y F l a m b é over. Cook the second side parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides Over Lemon RicottaFilled Crepes like handles.

Yield: 6 servings 2. In a medium bowl, For the crepes combine the oats, flour, 1 1/2 cups milk brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted 3 eggs 1 pinch salt butter and stir until it forms clumps, and the dry 3 tablespoons butter, ingredients are evenly melted 1 1/2 cups all-purpose moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture, flour Cooking spray (or a then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of little additional butter) For the filling the prepared pan.

Name: 2 cups ricotta cheese 3. Scatter half of the G r a t e d z e s t o f 1 Address: strawberries over the crust.

Sprinkle the cornstarch lemon G r a t e d z e s t o f 1 City, State, Zip: evenly over the top, then Phone Number: sprinkle on the lemon juice orange 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on extract

for only about 30 seconds, or not at all. Transfer the crepe to a large plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Once the crepes are cooked, they can be stacked and wrapped in plastic wrap for future use.

4. For the filling: Put the ricotta, citrus zests, vanilla, and sugar into a medium mixing bowl and stir until smooth. The filling may be covered in plastic and refrigerated up to one day before serving.

5. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Lay a crepe out on a clean surface, cooked side down. Put 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center and smooth it out with the back of a spoon. Fold the crepe in half and then half again into a quarter. Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining crepes and filling. Set the folded crepes on a cookie sheet and keep warm in the oven.

6. For the sauce: Heat a large sauté pan over high heat until warm. Add the sugar and strawberries and cook until the sugar starts to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the orange juice and Grand Marnier.

Using a long-handled lighter, very carefully ignite the alcohol in the pan (stand back, as the flames may shoot up). Once the flames die out, stir in the butter.

7. To serve, arrange 3 crepes on each of 6 dessert plates and spoon some strawberry sauce over the crepes.

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Weekly Columns

As The Tax Law Sunset Nears, Review Savvy Gifting Solutions A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Things to know before estate tax laws sunset in 2025.

On January 1, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) added provisions to the tax code to reduce income tax burdens. Many, however, weren’t permanent. That’s why December 31, 2025, will be an important day, with 23 provisions scheduled to sunset. Significant provisions scheduled to expire include the reduction of individual income rates, the increased AMT exemption and phaseout threshold, and the increased standard deduction. Unless Congress acts, many people will see a tax hike.

But for high-net-worth families, nothing is drawing attention like the possible end of the TCJA’s favorable estate tax changes. Specifically, the provision that increased

the estate and gift tax exemption from $5 million to $10 million (adjusted annually for inflation, it’s $12.06 million in 2022). If nothing happens on Capitol Hill, the exemption will return to pre-TCJA levels in 2026.

Temporary clarification The estate and gift tax exemption is first used during your lifetime. The remaining amount, if any, is then used to reduce or eliminate federal estate tax.

But what about gifts made between 2015 and 2018?

Does their protection vanish in 2026? The IRS has proposed additional tax relief for families who could have a larger-thanexpected tax consequence as a result of large lifetime gifts made during this time frame. The proposals clarify that individuals who leverage the increased e x e m p t i o n w o n ’t b e affected after 2025.

Under a special rule, an estate can compute its tax using the larger exemption amount for gifts made during your lifetime or the exemption amount corresponding with the date of death. So if you make large gifts before 2026, you won’t lose the larger exemption’s benefit after sunset. But, of course, it helps to consult your tax professionals for definitive guidance.

In the meantime…

If your estate is likely to exceed $6 million per spouse, you might ask your advisors about: Below-market loans These loans, to children or a trust, use minimum interest rates published by the IRS and can shift wealth gift-tax-free from parent to child. Hypothetically, a parent could create a five-year interest-only loan at the current applicable federal rate (AFR) of

only 1.87% with all principal due at the end. If the child then successfully invests the funds, earning a higher percentage in gains, they could then pocket the difference without gift-tax consequences.

Grantor retained annuity trusts A trust to which the donor transfers assets and retains a right to a series of fixed annual payments over a set term. To the extent the trust assets grow beyond the IRS monthly “hurdle rate,” (2.2% in April) there can be an effective wealth shift to the beneficiaries.

Sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts The donor sets up a trust, gifts some assets and then sells other assets to that trust in exchange for a promissory note. Under current law, the grantor is deemed to own the trust’s assets and pays income

taxes on trust income from the grantor’s personal a s s e t s . Tr a n s a c t i o n s between a grantor and grantor trust are not recognized for income tax purposes, and the grantor’s income tax payments each year, in effect, become taxfree transfers to the trust beneficiaries.

The best gifting plans are often executed over time, which there’s not much of between now and 2026. Still, the right strategy could help your family make the most of what they have.

Next steps For more information give us a call and ask about: * Ways to leverage giving * Assuring your income stream * Remaining in control of some assets Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor

Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 Sources: aslcpa.com; investopedia.com; pe.com; taxfoundation.org; t a x p o l i c y c e n t e r. o r g .

Raymond James does not provide tax or legal services. Please discuss these matters with the a p p r o p r i a t e professional. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, I n c . , m e m b e r FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill Advisors is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

Why are my tomato leaves curling?

Environmental, chemical or biological changes could be to blame for a curling tomato leaf Written by and Media Inquiries to Laura Muntean As the weather warms up and everything in the garden b e g i n s t o g r o w, s o m e gardeners may notice their tomato plants have twisting or curling leaves.

(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell) Although the yellowing of tomato leaves is one problem, the curling of tomato plant leaves is often quite another.

According to Joe M a s a b n i , P h . D . , Te x a s A&M AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist from the Department of Horticultural Sciences, based in Dallas, the leaves of the tomato plant may be curling due to many reasons, but environmental, chemical or biological changes are typically to blame.

S p e c i f i c a l l y, w h e n Masabni sees a curling tomato leaf, he checks for mites, viruses and herbicide drift as well as one of the latest challenges — herbicide residue in compost. However, curled leaves can also be caused by other issues, including weather and water.

Broad mites and viruses in tomatoes Although broad mites are so small that you need a microscope to identify them, they can do significant

damage. The mites attack a variety of vegetable plants and flowers and prefer to feed on young leaves and flowers. The toxins they inject into the leaves make them distort and curl.

Tomato plants also can be affected by hundreds of viruses, but the most common one associated with yellow and curling leaves is the tomato yellow leaf curl virus. This virus is spread by the sweet potato or silverleaf whitefly, which can be managed through insecticide oils and soaps.

For identification and assessments, the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory can help based on a sample sent in from the leaves of the plant.

Herbicide drift with tomato plants “Tomatoes are especially sensitive to herbicide sprays or herbicide drift,” said M u t h u k u m a r Bagavathiannan, Ph.D., a Te x a s A & M A g r i L i f e Research weed scientist, associate professor in the Department of Soil and C r o p Sciences and Chancellor’s EDGES Fellow’21.

Crops and pastures are often treated with herbicides for controlling weeds, and the movement of liquid particles from herbicide, called drift, can severely

damage nearby tomato plants.

“Physical herbicide drifts are often limited to few yards,” Bagavathiannan said. “However, vapor drifts that can occur with certain herbicides and environmental conditions can travel for miles. While minor damage may not kill the plant, the damage may result in curled leaves and likely reduced fruit yields.”

Wind speeds as low as 5 mph can result in considerable herbicide drift that can be damaging to tomatoes, especially when applied nearby. Though commercial applications of herbicides over large acreage are usually associated with herbicide drift, weed killers for lawns and landscapes often contain growth regulator herbicides such as 2,4-D and dicamba to which tomatoes are highly sensitive. These should be used with caution.

Applicators must carefully follow the herbicide label for appropriate use considerations for r e d u c i n g d r i f t , Bagavathiannan said.

Herbicide residue lingering in soil Masabni said the most common and biggest challenge he has seen in the last few years is unexpected herbicide residue in

compost, which can remain in the soil for an extended period, unless treated or removed.

“In Texas, we have a lot of cattle and horses, and people are taking advantage of manure that they are getting, because it is free fertilizer,” Masabni said.

“What they don’t know is that even if the manure has been drying out in the sun for five years and the animal consumed straw from fields treated with the herbicide aminopyralid, that herbicide is still active in the manure.

It does not break down. Even through composting, the herbicide residue will survive the heat of the composting.”

This problem is not just temporary, once it is in the garden, it is in the garden for a long time, he explained.

For gardeners utilizing raised beds, the solution is to get rid of the old soil and replace with new soil not tainted with the herbicide residue.

For gardeners working on their own land that has been exposed to herbicides in the soil or the amendments, adding activated charcoal, or biochar, can be an effective solution, but these products can be expensive, Bagavathiannan said. In studies led by the Department of Soil and Crop

Sciences in Bryan-College Station, application of activated charcoal greatly reduced injury to tomato and other vegetables by a number of pasture herbicides.

Checklist to consider when assessing tomato leaf curl: * Did you add composted manure or raw manure from a cow or horse? Chicken litter is not a problem. If yes, then herbicide residue may be the most likely cause. If no, next possibility is mites. * Broad mites cannot be seen with the naked eye or a magnifying lens. You will need a microscope to confirm their presence or send a sample to the Texas A&M Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab. * If the leaf curl is caused by mites, the best solution is to spray a miticide. Then new growth will be normal

and plants will be fine.

However, the damaged leaves will remain damaged and should be removed.

Spray at least two times about one week apart. * If the new growth continues to show curling or twisting, then the cause is herbicide residue in the soil or compost. In this case, remove tainted soil or add activated charcoal.

For more in-depth information on assessing curled leaves on tomato plants, view the free AgriLife publication “What makes tomato leaves twist or curl” that provides even more detailed information on assessment and solutions for this tomato challenge.

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Editorial: The real cost of border security

by Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association second vice president Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members living along the Texas-Mexico border and in South Texas are on the front lines of a dangerous and costly battle against increasingly brazen illegal border crossers.

Hardworking ranchers, landowners and their families experience this crisis every day. For them, it’s far more than a political controversy on the nightly news and far simpler than the national security concerns raised by analysts.

It’s their personal s a f e t y, s e c u r i t y a n d

livelihood. It’s the first thing they worry about when they wake up and the last thing they think about at night.

It is incredibly sad and unfortunate that our federal government — the entity in charge of maintaining secure international borders — has failed so dramatically in its duty to the American taxpayer. Unwilling or unable to do its job, the responsibility and costs have fallen to state and local governments, private organizations and individual landowners.

As a result, Texas &

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Heat index values as high as 105.

South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

South wind around 5 mph.

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Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 95.

On June 5, 2022 at 10:23 am the Roman Forest Police Department received a call reporting human remains located in the wooded area near the intersection of Fairway Drive and Putters Green, New Caney, Texas. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a body that was in the late stages of decomposition in the wood line near Fairway Drive. The

and develop creative solutions to mitigate the impacts of illegal immigration. The group will guide association efforts on border security and serve as a resource for policymakers, law enforcement and impacted landowners as we work together to end this border

crisis.

As chairman of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association border security task force, I am proud to take on this challenge and optimistic we can improve the lives of cattle raisers and landowners impacted by this terrible crisis.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was then contacted to assist with the investigations. A vehicle that is linked to two active missing person cases was located close by, and upon further investigation, a second body of a female was located in the trunk of the vehicle.

Preliminary identification leads us to believe these are the bodies of the

couple that was reported missing May 25, 2022. The female victim is thought to be Megan Madison Leach, 19 year old female, and the other body which is not yet positively identified is believed to be the registered owner of the vehicle.

The motive and circumstances surrounding these deaths are under investigation, and our hearts and prayers are with

the families and friends of the deceased.

The bodies will be taken to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy and positive identification. At this time, we do not believe there is any danger to the public.

This is an active investigation and no other details can be provided at this time.

Abbott Instructs ALERRT To Provide Training Programs To School Districts Across Texas

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things about their work.

Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, so long as Congress fails to act and the Biden administration refuses to acknowledge the crisis, cattle raisers and landowners will continue to suffer.

At Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, we are committed to calling attention to the plight of these families.

Lawmakers on every level of government and the public need to know what they’re experiencing. We hope this awareness and the strain on our food supply will spur action, especially in Washington, D.C. To help facilitate this, I am proud to announce Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association recently formed our own border security task force.

The group consists of impacted members from across South Texas, staff and select association special rangers.

The task force will rely on the extensive experience of these individuals to identify areas of concern

MCTXSheriff Investigates Two Bodies of Missing Couple

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Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members regularly come forward with personal accounts of burglarized buildings, stolen property, damaged infrastructure and even armed intimidation.

The cost to fix their fences and deal with other damages also add up. Not to mention the added burdens and stretched budgets communities incur from increased local law enforcement needs and the influx of migrants utilizing public services in rural Texas.

The emotional costs also continue to mount.

These are the men and women who make it possible for the American public to order a hamburger at the drive-through or grill a steak on their back porch. Yet, they must constantly worry about themselves or their kids running into armed trespassers on their own property.

We a r e i n c r e d i b l y grateful for our law enforcement officers and cannot say enough good

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter instructing Executive Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's n a t i o n a l l y recognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all school districts across the state, prioritizing school-based law enforcement. Governor Abbott also requested ALERRT to provide an after-action debrief of the shooting at Uvalde once the investigation is complete and of other relevant situations to school administrators, law enforcement, and others charged with keeping our Texas schools safe.

"We sadly recognize we cannot do anything to bring back the precious lives that were taken; however, we must do everything in our power to prevent the same tragic ending from happening again,” reads the letter.

“An important part of these prevention efforts must focus on the proper training of law enforcement and school adminis-

trators on how to respond when they face the threat of an active shooter on their campus. This vital training, which is delivered by veteran first responders with proven experience in active attack response and police training, will help law enforcement on school campuses better respond to these situations.”

ALERRT is designed to equip first responders with effective strategies to respond to active attack events. The ALERRT training is provided by veteran first responders with proven experience in active attack response and has served over 200,000 first responders across the nation. The program includes 16 hours of training in team movement, room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis, shooting and moving, as well as post engagement priorities of work. The vital training has been shown to shorten response times and strengthen law enforcement abilities.

Training will prioritize equipping school-based

law enforcement with the necessary skills and knowledge to quickly and effectively respond to active shooting events in Texas public schools.

Read the Governor's letter.

Governor Abbott has taken significant action to provide all available resources to support the Uvalde community following the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. Those actions include: * Initiating the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to assist and support members of the community, including co-locating state agency representatives to the Family Assistance Center for onhand assistance in finding benefits. * Issuing a disaster declaration at the request of local leaders to accelerate all available state and local resources to assist the Uvalde community. * Requesting Te x a s l e g i s l a t i v e leaders convene special legislative committees to begin examining and

developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more. * Directing the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to begin i m m e d i a t e l y conducting comprehensiv e school safety reviews to ensure all Texas public schools are following the appropriate procedures to maximize school safety. * Directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide strategies to m a k e Te x a s p u b l i c schools safer through heightened safety standards. * Investing an initial $5 million into establishing a long-term Family Resiliency Center (FRC) in Uvalde County to serve as a hub for community services, including access to the critical mental health resources. * Working with the OneStar Foundation to create a one-stop webpage for donations to support the victims' families, teachers, and the Uvalde community.

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Devotional CHOOSE A TIME AND PLACE OF REST FROM WORKING Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box

Gailbox@consolidated.net

I know how all of us love to be with family and vacation sometime during t h e s u m m e r. A n d , unfortunately, things have developed with high cost of trips, costly fuel, and lack of food in many places. So, what shall we do?

Parents with children may take picnic lunches and find small places to visit during these days. Or, for a bigger venue, if you live near a beach along the coast, maybe a sun-filled vacation is good to consider there.

I know I’ve read in Genesis so many times about God creating our lovely earth for our “playground” and then

saying, “and God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1:2. ) Worried about gas prices? Let the children sleep in tents in the backyard…or if they are afraid, fix up their rooms with “sheets” as tents. Let each one choose to be a Bible character (if they’re old enough) and tell or read a story of that person in a garage made into a “stage” of sorts. If your family decides to do this, you may be creating singers, or dancers, or even musicians in your family! And don’t forget to take time at night to “star – gaze” outside. You might even pray for God to send a shooting star your way! I asked, and it happened to me one

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Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 BAPTIST Mt. Sinai Baptist, Church of the Good Bethel Road, MontSoldier (Baptist Affiliagomery, 936-597-4668 tion), 1501 North Union Grove Baptist Frazier (McKenzie's Church of Richards, BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Texas Phone: 936-494-5775, About 11 mi N of www.churchofthegoods Montgomery on FM oldier.org. Worship: 149 Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School all Sunday School: 9:30 am ages 9:45 am, Church Heritage Baptist Service 11:00 am, Church 19087 Lake Mt. Wednesday Bible Study Pleasant Rd, Montgomand Youth Group 6 pm ery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear CATHOLIC 936 448-4027 Sacred Heart Gary Chapel Baptist Catholic, Church 109 N. Frazier, PO Box 125, MontConroe, gomery, Texas 77356, 936-756-8186 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery.

St. Mary’s 713-478-1256, Sunday Catholic, FM 1774, Bible Class 10:00 am, Plantersville, Worship Service at 936-894-2223 11:00 am.

7:45 Service Faith Baptist St. Joseph’s CathoChurch lic, Meets at 464 CR 213, Stoneham, McCaleb Rd. 936-894-2223 Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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Woodlands, St. Beulah Baptist 281-362-1100 Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, LUTHERAN Montgomery, 77356 Grace Lutheran Benui Baptist (ELCA), Church, Highway 105 W., Scott Ridge and FM Lake Conroe, 936-5881097, Montgomery 1944 Antioch Baptist, Living Savior Dobbin, 936-597Lutheran Church5560 LCMS 309 Pond St. China Grove Baptist Montgomery 77356 Church, Willis, 936Church phone: 936-597767-4744 8013 Web : Dacus Baptist, Dacus, www.livingsaviortexas.o 407-735-6403, rg Pastor David R. dacusbaptist@consolidat Bailes. ed.net www.dacusbaptist.org METHODIST First Baptist ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399

summer.

Jesus, on His journeys with His disciples, would spend many nights very near the Sea of Galilee with His disciples. That’s where Peter loved to fish.

The last few times Jesus was with the disciples at the sea, He asked Peter to bring in the net where they had been fishing: “Jesus said to them, ’Bring some of the fish which you have now caught.’ Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish; a hundred and fifty-three.

And although there were so many, the net was not torn.” John 21:10 – 11.”

As Jesus led the

disciples in and around the Galilee Sea, John would follow Him, writing about many incidences that are mentioned in the Book of John in our Bible. So we, also, can write about the wonderful summers with our children to preserve the memories of our summer adventures with them. We did that, and our son still (many years later) likes to look at those picture albums when he comes to visit.

Yo u , t o o , c a n make adventures of close spots of interest to the children in your family.

There is an historical railroad museum right next to where the big ships docked nearby, sail

ery.org Montgomery United April Sound Methodist Church Church, 22548 Highway 105 67 ½ April Wind S., West April Sound, 936Montgomery, TX 588-2832 77356 Lighthouse FellowPhone: 936-597ship Church, 6162 Montgomery, 936Sunday Worship: 582-7700 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., Living Branch 11:00 a.m. Praise & Church, Worship Highway 105 W., Sunday School: 9:45 Lake Conroe, 936-588a.m.

3400 Www.mumctex.org New Beginning Richards United Bible Church, Methodist Church 19087 Mt. Pleasant 6639 FM 1696 Cemetary Rd, 936-597Richards Worship Service 11 8921 Father’s House, AM Sunday School 10AM Family Worship Porter Chapel A.M.E. Center, Zion Church, Highway 105 W, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Lake Conroe, 936-588Dobbin, 4660 936-597-5331 or 936Walden Community 449-5983 Church, Living Way Church, 12400 Walden Rd, 2080 Longmire Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Conroe Services 9:30 and 11 936-441-8875 a.m.

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

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to ports in Mexico. And that goes on all year long in Galveston Or you might decide to drive for only three or four hours from your home to no particular town, look around, have lunch, and then drive back home using a different route. We made many trips like that. Then next time you go, you might decide to take lunch with you and then at noon, search for a park or any place to lunch at an outside venue.

And who knows?

Your vacation may only be a few blocks away at a nice park or an inside museum. That way, no

gas is necessary, and very few museums charge a fee to come in and look around. However, be aware of your surroundings, and ALWAYS pray for safety in every place you go to….close, or far away. There is wisdom in having prayer for all your journeys. And be reminded for any trips, close or far away, of this scripture: “ The hand of our God is favorably disposed to all who seek Him…” Found in Ezra 8:22a.

Have a wonderful summer, Readers!

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 PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at Melvin's Towing impound located at 23643 Roberts Road, Ste 50, New Caney, TX 77357, 832-955-8699 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 8:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: June 8, 2022

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: AMY CHRISTIAN, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Richard Valentine Christian, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas.

Said application was filed on April 22, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-43007-P The style being: ESTATE OF: AMY CHRISTIAN The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 1st day of June, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Danielle McDaris 6/1/2022 12:47:31 PM Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk Published Date: June 8, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT, FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT, SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT 19-38526-G CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JULIE GRANDINETTI RINKER 333 SIMONTON STREET SUITE 130 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 21-41656-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL JOHN E. PATTON PO BOX 959 410 WEST GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH CONROE TX 77305 SUITE 104 KATY TX 77494 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: CAROLYN PATTERSON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by James H. Patterson, 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 July 26, 2021.

The file number of said matter being: 21-41656-P The style being: ESTATE OF: CAROLYN PATTERSON The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 24th day of May, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK TO: Mattie Elizabeth Watson O'Bryan MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Danielle McDaris 5/24/22 9:01:18 AM GREETING: Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk You are commanded to appear and answer to the ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT, Published Date: June 8, 2022 FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT, SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT filed by Steven O'Bryan, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas, by filing an answer to the Notice is hereby given that letters of guardianship for the estate of Brandon Lee Elswick, an application hereinafter mentioned. Said application was filed on May 03, 2022; May 04, incapacitated person, were issued on May 11, 2022, in Docket No. 15-32695-P, pending in County 2022; May 20, 2022.

Court-at-Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Julie Rinker Grandinetti, Successor Guardian of the Estate.

The style being: GUARDIANSHIP OF: Mattie Elizabeth Watson O'Bryan The residence of Guardian is in Montgomery County, Texas, and contact address is: Guardian of Estate of Brandon Lee Elswick, c/o Law Office of Julie Rinker PLLC, 333 Simonton St., ATTORNEY AD LITEM: SARAH MENOTTI Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301.

15814 CHAMPION FOREST #147 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are SPRING TX 77379-7141 required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, on this the 1st day of SIGNED on May 31, 2022.

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(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 6/1/2022 2:31:53 PM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: June 8, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION/POSTING - FAMILY CODE Cause Number: 20-09-11244-CV CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY REQUESTING THE SERVICE Melisa Miller Jon Parchman PO BOX 2985 21 Waterway Ave Suite 300 CONROE, TX 77305 The Woodlands TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS To: Benjamin C Renfroe and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), 1506 Pioneer Drive Navasota, TX 77868 OR WHEREVER THE ADDRESSEE MAY BE FOUND You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. 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 generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org.

/s/Julie Rinker Grandinetti Law Office of Julie Rinker, PLLC Attorney for Guardian State Bar No. 24062480 E-Mail: julie@rinkerlaw.com 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130 Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: 936-441-9969 Fax: 936-756-9966 Published Date: June 8, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at New Caney Impound & Services LLC impound located at 23642 Roberts Rd, Ste 100, New Caney, TX 77357, 713-467-6863 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 8:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #44779A. Published Date: June 8, 2022

The petition of Joleana Dawn Kolbasinski, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court at Law #3 of Montgomery County, Texas, on this the 31st day of July, 2020, against Benjamin C Renfroe Respondent(s) numbered 20-09-11244 and entitled In the Interest of Lucy Jo Kolbasinski The suit requests that Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship, all as is more fully shown in the Petition on file in this cause.

The date and place of birth of the children who is (are) the subject of suit is/are, Lucy Jo Kolbasinski The Court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the children interest which will be binding to you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the children adoption.

Issued and given under my hand seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas on this the 16th day of May, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #3) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By:Delcy Parker Delcy Parker, Deputy Published Date: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BRITTNEY MARLING DIO, Deceased, were issued on May 20th, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42772-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: TAYLOR MICHAEL DIO. 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. Attn: Carissa Peterson 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 DATED the day of , 2022.

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 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 Fax: 281.210.1361 ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Published Date: June 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Tuesday June 14, 2021 From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM, Stowe's Wrecker Service 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 1999 Chevy 2500 Vin# 1GCFC29U6XZ107286 Published Date: June 8, 2022 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DONALD L. BRITE DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donald L. Brite, were issued on 13thth May, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42794-P, pending in the County Court at Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: William L. Brite The residence of such Executor is Montgomery County, Texas. The post office address for presentment of claims is: Estate of Donald L. Brite c/o Kevin M. Kneisley, Attorney 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 2nd day of June, A.D., 2022.

By /s/ Kevin M. Kneisley KEVIN M. KNEISLEY 211 Riggs Street Conroe, Texas 77301 Attorney for the Estate Published Date: June 8, 2022

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 21-42217-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL CHRISTOPHER BARBER PO BOX 959 2018 BISSONNET STREET CONROE TX 77305 HOUSTON TX 77005

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 22-04-05343-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Cheyenne M Zokaie P.O Box 2985 701 N Post Oak Road Ste 205 Conroe, Texas 77305 Houston TX 77024 THE STATE OF TEXAS

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: DENISE CHOATE, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Donna Choate, 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 November 22, 2021.

The file number of said matter being: 21-42217-P The style being: ESTATE OF: DENISE CHOATE

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Robert Linquist, Deceased You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 4th day of July, 2022 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 28th day of April, 2022, in this case, numbered 22-04-05343-CV on the docket of said court.

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.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC are Plaintiffs and

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 3rd day of June, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Eloisa Salinas 6/3/2022 9:25:20 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: June 8, 2022

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Daniel Wagner; The Unknown Heirs at Law of Robert Linquist, Deceased; William

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION UNDER TEXAS ESTATES CODE SECTION 401.003 22-43179-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE TX 77305 STE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: This is a Petition for Judicial Foreclosure of real property commonly known as 14940 Constellation Cir W, Willis, TX 77318. The Petition alleges that a record owner of the property, Robert Linquist, is deceased and that some of their Heirs, Assigns and Devisees are Unknown.

As is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 19th day of May, 2022.

(SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Delcy Parker Delcy Parker 5/19/2022 9:10:08 AM Published Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: DAVID MILLER THOMPSON, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Under Texas Estates Code Section 401.003 filed by Neumann, Donna L., 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 May 26, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-43179-P The style being: ESTATE OF: DAVID MILLER THOMPSON The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 3rd day of June, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: Eloisa Salinas 6/3/2022 10:28:39 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: June 8, 2022

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. AYERS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of ELIZABETH A. AYERS, Deceased, were issued on June 2, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42927- P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to CYNTHIA INGLE, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: CYNTHIA INGLE, Independent Executrix c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 2nd day of June 2022. /s/ Larry L. Foerster LARRY L. FOERSTER, Attorney for CYNTHIA INGLE Independent Executrix Published Date: June 8, 2022

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Community

Angler from page 1 competing, with 6A powerhouse Pearland Dawson, winning 1st.

Leading the way for MISD were Fallon &

Wyatt, who brought in a limit that weighed 16.17 pounds for a 12th place finish. They were followed by Cade Lipham with a limit of his own for 13.84 pounds, claiming 21st Place, while Hayden Brandes brought in 3 very nice fish that weighed 12.72 pounds, nailing

down 25th place. This, out o f 8 2 Te a m s f r o m 9 different Divisions. All Totaled the MISD Fishing Team had a combined weight of 43.13 pounds.

By all accounts this event was highly successful, with Lake Conroe and Montgomery showing the THSBA and the Teams across the State what Lake Conroe and the Montgomery Area are all about.

Also, the Student Anglers of the Houston Area defended their “Home Turf” by claiming 1st & 2nd in the Divisional Challenge.

Pearland Dawson led the way for the Bayou Division, and the M I S D F i s h i n g Te a m leading the way for the Houston Division’s 2nd Place finish.

The MISD Fishing Team would like to thank all of its’ many sponsors, parents, captains, school administrators and staff for all the support we received during the season. We would also like to thank the Montgomery County News, for allowing us the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of the students of MISD.

Rebel Joan Of Arc Members Find And “Prove” More Findings For Family Confederate Ancestors!

The outstanding Registrar of Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, Finds and “Proves” more Confederate Ancestors for those members eagerly on the hunt to find their family soldiers to honor them.

The “Supplemental Applications” for more Proved Ancestors can come through her Grand Parents Line of either her Father’s or Mother’s side, and in the UDC they can include Uncles that had Honorable Discharges in t h e Wa r b e t w e e n t h e

Plates from page 1 appreciations to the Board of Montgomery County Heritage Museum Director: Suann Hereford, and Assistant Director: Doug Collings, for continuing to support the History of Montgomery County, and Texas! GO V I S I T T H E W O N D E R F U L HERITAGE MUSEUM!

States. All Confederate Soldiers were recognized after the war as American Soldiers, by Congress and our American Government.

Confederate Soldiers are to be honored along with All American Soldiers of every American War. This amazing find for these beautiful Belles produced many more Ancestors than they ever knew about! Left to Right: ELAINE COLLINGS proudly signs for TWO more Proved Family Ancestors.

EVELYN MILLER signs Applications for SEVEN Supplemental Applications for her Ancestors, CINDY RIVET signs her very 1st Application for her 1st Original Confederate Ancestor (how exciting!), HILARIE HICKS happily signs for FIVE new Supplementals for her Family!!!

And the “Hunt” continues on!

If only we could all hold the candle or “RING

THE BELL” for our Texas Division Supplemental Registrar: LOUANN RUBEL, who was also previously the TX Division Registrar, for the UDC. These Supplementals from Rebel Joan oF Arc will go to her eager waiting hands to read and approve at the State level, then on to UDC General for final Approval.

LOUANN RUBEL is who we all hope to emulate in her devotion to honoring ALL our Ancestors, and proving them on Official Applications!

She always stands ready to help any Chapter who does their part.

Registrars of Any Chapter work hard to help their Members, but DIANNE KEBODEAUX stands out as an exceptional Registrar and last year at the TEXAS Division UDC Convention, DIANNE was recognized for her exceptional work!

DIANNE is an excellent researcher and goes the “extra mile” for all her

Seated Left to RT: SIGNING SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS for the UNITED DAUGHTERS of the CONFEDERACY are: ELAINE COLLINGS, EVELYN MILLER, CINDY RIVET, (Original), and HILARIE HICKS! Standing Left to Right: JENNY LEHR, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, LYN HOWARD

Chapter sisters. DIANNE is beloved by her Rebel Joan Of Arc Members. She is concluding her last term as Registrar and will be handing the reigns over to the very capable hands of DANEAN MYERS, who is also a whiz at Registrar work, and proving Ancestors! What a Team the RJOA Has!!

DIANNE will stay on

Farm & Ranch

Pharmacy

Real Estate

Restaurant

the Registrar Committee of RJOA because of her love and devotion to the Members of her Chapter, and her commitment to the “hunt”.

First Sponsor LYN HOWARD is present for her Member Sponsored, CINDY RIVET. President JENNY LEHR is also proud to be in Attendance!

All Rebel Joan Of Arc

Members continue the search to honor ALL their Confederate Family A n c e s t o r s .

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES, TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES, as all will be waiting now for Final Approvals from The United Daughters of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia, Headquarters of the UDC!

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