Montgomery County News, June 22, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 24 Section 1 8 pages

June 22, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Texas Coushatti Trace Chapter Weekly Supports Family Literacy Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 4 . 6 4 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 35.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.89/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.80 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.89/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a difference of $1.80/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.89/g while the highest was $5.69/g, a difference of $1.80/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.97/g today. The national average is up 37.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.92/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.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $4.44/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $4.48/g.

San Antonio- $4.61/g, down 6.3 cents per gallon from last week's $4.68/g.

Austin- $4.65/g, down 4.6 cents per gallon from last week's $4.69/g.

“Finally some relief! For the first time in nine weeks, gasoline prices have fallen, following a broad sell-off in oil markets last week, pushing the national average back under the $5 level with most states seeing relief at the pump," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "I'm hopeful the trend may continue this week, especially as concerns appear to be mounting that we may be on the cusp of an economic slowdown, putting downward pressure on oil. But the coast isn't yet entirely clear.

We could see the national average fall another 15 to 30 cents, if we're lucky, by the time fireworks are flying, barring any unexpected shutdowns at a time when the market is extremely sensitive to such."

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This year our chapter focused on promoting literacy. In the fall, we completed the book drive for Sam Houston Elementary and donated enough books so that each student had a book to take home each night. In May, we distributed “I Like Me” books to their first graders.

Our chapter has been sponsoring these

personalized books, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Conroe, for the last several years. Each child gets to keep their book and read it over the summer which helps them retain the reading level they gained in the first grade. The children are excited to see their names, and the names of their teacher and friends in the

book. Principal Paula Nicolini reports she is expecting a marked improvement on the students’ reading achievement on the STARR tests.

(l to r) back row: Registrar D a n i M y e r s , Te a c h e r Michelle Ortiz, 2nd Vice Regent Cheryl Bolt, Juanita Broussard, Jill Kimberling, Kim Clendenin, Sarah Edman, R e g e n t C e c i l y K e l l y, C h a p t e r m e m b e r s Principal Paula Nicolini deliver “I Like Me” books and Vice Regent Kay to 1st graders at Sam Pontious.

Houston Elementary School in Conroe. Pictured

10 Confederate Veterans Honored During Memorial Day Tributes at Montgomery County Main Library

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

Seated Left to Right: CINDY DITTRICH, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, and KAREN DeBERRY. Standing: SHELIA WILLIAMSON, ELAINE COLLINGS, JENNY LEHR, DANEAN MYERS. The Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of Montgomery County, gathered during Memorial Day Week to celebrate

“more” Confederate Ve t e r a n s f o u n d a n d “Proved”! What perfect timing by their Super-Star Registrar, DIANNE

KEBODEAUX, who gives their Descendants will ever 2 T h u m b s U p a t t h i s able to do all that is required “Signing of Applications” to prove and honor their for 10 more Ancestors See Rebel, page 2 found to honor! Who but

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Texas Women’s Stroke Play Set for June 24-26 Traditions Club at Texas A&M in Bryan will play host to the 7th Women’s Stroke Play for the first time this year. The championship, conducted by the Texas Golf Association since 2015, will take place from June 24-26.

“We’re very excited to bring the Women’s Stroke Play to Traditions Club,” said Amy Wo r t h i n g t o n , t h e T G A’s D i r e c t o r o f Wo m e n ’s Operations. “We are very thankful for the opportunity to bring another TGA Championship to this beautiful course.”

This will be the fourth overall TGA championship the Traditions Club has hosted.

The first was the 2014 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play. That next year, the 39th Texas Four-Ball was contested at Traditions Club. In 2017, the Texas Women’s Amateur was played there. Finally, the most recent edition of Texas Shootout took place there in 2020.

Outside of TGA championships, Traditions Club hosted the 2009 NCAA Men’s National Championship. This past May, the Traditions Club h o s t e d t h e N C A A M e n ’s Regionals Championship.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Fans may already know that the 53-year-old actress reportedly ate the same salad every day onset while filming and making the world fall in love with her as Rachel Greene.

That’s ten years, dayin and day-out, the same combination of dressed herbs, veggies and grains.

And despite the show ending nearly 18 years ago, both Aniston — and her fans — have long cherished the recipe for the hardy, protein-packed salad.

A n i s t o n ’s c o - s t a r Courtney Cox revealed this during a 2010 interview while describing the daily lunch ritual of the three leading ladies, including Lisa Kudrow.

“It was a Cobb salad that Jennifer doctored up with turkey bacon and garbanzo beans and I don’t know what,” she told the L.A. Times.

The famously healthy Anniston has kept up her

Play from page 1 Men’s and Women’s golf teams, the 18-hole private golf course and residential community in Aggieland, was founded in 2004, codesigned by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Located in the Brazos Valley and in the center of 900 acres, you will find the notorious championship golf course. Traditions Club measures 7,121 yards from its longest tees with a par-72 layout.

Stately hardwoods frame the rolling terrain

Rebel from page 1 families history!

Seated Left is RJOA CINDY WYRICK DITTRICH is proud to “Sign” for her four new S u p p l e m e n t a l Applications on Richard A Hodges who is a Texas Confederate, William J Chaffin who is a Texas Confederate, John E Chaffin who is a Texas Confederate, and Jesses M Bean who is a Texas Confederate! Good work CINDY DITTRICH and D I A N N E

The Jennifer Anniston Salad

Looking into the details of this salad Garbanzos were named a top tend food choice for 2021 by Whole Foods.

Garbanzos have been called “a prince among pulses” and even “the new cauliflower,” indicating that they’ve gone from back-of-thepantry to kitchen staple status. And not

surprisingly, since their relatively neutral taste makes them a versatile base for many products and recipes. Indeed, there’s more to garbanzos today than hummus. So, what are their benefits, are there any downsides to eating them?

Garbanzos and other legumes are some of the most nutritious f o o d s o n t h e planet. They’re a healthy source of fiber, plantbased protein, and a number of vitamins and minerals.

F eta is a Greek brined white chee se made from sheep's milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. It is soft, with small or no holes, a compact touch, few cuts, and no skin.

Crumbly with a slightly grainy texture, it is formed into large blocks and aged in brine. Its flavor is tangy and salty, ranging from mild to sharp. Feta is used as a table cheese, in salads such as Greek salad.

Since 2002, feta has been a protected designation of origin in

the European Union. EU legislation and similar legislation in 25 other countries limits the name feta to cheeses produced in the traditional way in mainland Greece a n d L e s b o s Prefecture, which are made from sheep's milk, or from a mixture of sheep's and up to 30% of goat's milk from the same area.

For many consumers, the word "feta" is a generic term for a white, crumbly cheese aged in brine. When made in the U.S it is often partly or wholly of cow's milk, and they are sometimes also called feta as the U.S. and many other countries don’t follow the protected designation of origin.

When buying be sure to read the label if you want (or want to avoid) goats’ milk.

While feta cheese provides an excellent source of nutrients like calcium and protein, it also contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat.

Feta is lower in fat

The Jennifer Aniston Salad 3.5 cups cooked bulgur wheat (or quinoa

a l o n g Tu r k e y C r e e k , which occasionally hides looming hazards. Natural creeks and wetlands adorn the property, from which Kyle Field is visible in spots.

“The course is a true testament of challenge and pleasure for those who will embark this championship,” Worthington said. “With the generous fairways and strategically-placed bunkers, the course is in perfect condition for a championship golf experience.”

The TGA accepted 84 players for the Women’s S t r o k e P l a y. S e v e n

players were awarded an exemption into this year’s championship.

There is a large list of decorated players that are ready to compete in the 7th annual championship, including defending champion Emma McMyler of San Antonio.

McMyler won last summer’s 6th Women’s Stroke Play at The Club at C o m a n c h e Tr a c e b y carding rounds of 74-6672, a 4-under 212 total, to win by four strokes against Hailey Jones. She will look to win again for the second consecutive year and to become the first player to win this

championship back-toback.

Other top players from last year’s championship playing again this year include Auburn sophomore, Elina Sinz (T2). Sinz recently just competed in the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Golf National Championship and Sinz and her team just fell short in the semifinals. Another top finisher, Camryn Carreon (T4), also competed in the national championship, instead she went as an individual, representing UTSA. Sadie Engelmann of Austin, part of the

Stanford team that recently won the NCAA National Championship, also is in the field for this year’s Women’s Stroke Play.

Also set to compete are Montgomery’s Hailee Cooper, who won the 2017 Women’s Stroke Play, and Div. II AllAmerican Faith DeLaGarza of Midland, a t h r e e - t i m e Wo m e n ’s F o u r- B a l l C h a m p i o n (2019, 2020, 2021) along with her partner Amari Smith.

The championship format is 54 holes of individual stroke play.

The 30 players with the

lowest handicap index must compete in the championship flight, while the other players will have the option to play in the championship flight. The players who wish to not play in the championship flight will be flighted into additional flights after 36 holes.

Live scoring updates, daily recaps, as well as tee-times and pairings, will be available on the TGA website once the action is underway from Traditions Club at Texas A&M.

KEBODEAUX!

was a Texas Confederate, James R Mowrey who was a Texas Confederate, William J Butler who was a Texas Confederate, and Samuel Thomas Butler who was also a Texas Confederate! Yea for TEXAS! DANEAN WILEY MYERS “Signed” for her newest Supplemental Ancestor, Stephen Jackson Wiley. DANEAN is an excellent researcher herself.

EVELYN MILLER, not present, “Signed” immediately after for her J o h n C y r u s Wa d e o f Georgia.

These excited ladies are backed by the Rebel

Joan Of Arc Registrar Team, SHELIA WILLIAMSON, ELAINE COLLINGS, DANEAN MYERS, and President, JENNY LEHR. Congratulations Rebel Belles for your n e w f i n d s o f Confederate Veterans in you family that were long ago buried and could have been forgotten and never recognized to their descendants if it was not for your determination.

Now the process proceeds to be reviewed and approved by the Texas Division Registrar of Supplementals, and then on to the Registrar

of Supplementals at General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia. This Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter never sits

and waits, because their Member ’s Hunts still continues on to find and honor their unknown Confederate Veterans.

plant-based habits, including her Cobb salad r i ff t h a t s h e ’s s i n c e “doctored up” even further according to People.

The recipe for the socalled “Jennifer Anniston Salad” has been adapted time and time again over the years, many tweaked t o f i t t h e c o o k ’s preference. Now, it’s making its rounds again across social media platforms, including tik tok and instagram— because a salad this enduring should be in e v e r y o n e ’s r e c i p e arsenal. It doesn’t use a n y l e a v e s s o i t ’s agreeable to making in bulk and refrigerating for several days.

K A R E N D AV I S DeBERRY is seated to the Right, with Registrar DIANNE KEBODEAUX seated in between.

Registrar DIANNE KEBODEAUX surprised KAREN DeBERRY with finding and “proving” four Confederate Veterans she never knew she had!

This frequently happens in genealogy to discover Ancestor Names that you have never heard of. The “Signing of Applications” by MRS KAREN was a proud moment for her on each Application. Honored was Matthias Mowrey who

than many other cheeses, however, and is considered a reasonable option to eat in moderation. Because it’s not traditionally made from cow’s milk, but with milk from sheep and goats, it’s also easier to digest. Again, check the label.

Because it is aged in brine it qualifies as “fermented’. Fermented foods like feta cheese contain probiotics. These strains of good bacteria promote a healthy gut and support immune system function.

is awesome) 2-3 chopped small cucumber 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped mint 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper 1/2 cup crumbled feta To s s , a n d e n j o y !

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Weekly Columns

Protecting Your Privacy From Data Brokers A practical guide to reclaiming your personal information.

A weekly column by Kent Pendleton Just how much information is available online about you and your loved ones? The answer might shock you. Search your name on spokeo.com and you’ll likely see your cell phone number, address history and the names of your family members. It’s all a criminal needs to attempt to steal your credit or pull off an imposter scam, such as pretending to be a relative in need of cash.

Involving public records, the lengthy terms you signed for apps or services and the largely unregulated realm of data brokers, the multibillion-

dollar industry of acquiring and selling private information online is as complex and shady as it gets.

Case in point: Data brokers can track and sell your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, income level, how you vote, your purchases, what you search online, and where your kids and grandkids go to school.

They also advertise mental health data on millions of Americans, which means criminals could buy data on seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia to steal away their life savings.

Scrub your info, pronto Why wait for stronger consumer protections to become law? In many cases, you can contact sites directly to request removal

of your private information. While that can be time-consuming, it’s likely worth it. Here are some sites to help protect sensitive personal data and resources to help you exercise your rights. spokeo.com whitepages.com beenverified.com infotracer.com truepeoplesearch.com peekyou.com pipl.com acxiom.com familytreenow.com fastpeoplesearch.com instantcheckmate.com intelius.com mylife.com protectseniorsonline.co m safetydetectives.com Additional resources Yael Grauer of Con-

yourself Even if you consented to your data being collected, you have a legal right to protect your information.

As more states enact consumer privacy laws and more members of Congress call for action, there is hope for stronger consumer safeguards on the horizon.

Next steps: Talk to your advisor if you suspect your information has been compromised.

Ask what safeguards they have in place to protect data.

Establish trusted contacts in case you become vulnerable to scams.

Give us a call if you’d like to learn more.

Kent Pendleton,

AAMS® Financial Advisor Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 Sources: Roll Call; Norton; Business Insider; CNBC; Consumer Reports.

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but can also be red and black or orange and black.

The female worker bumble bee can sting but the males can’t; they have no stinger. The bumble bee does not leave its stinger in your skin as drones are kicked out of honey bees do, and the hive. The workers are therefore can sting you sexually underdeveloped more than once. females. They clean the hive, collect pollen and Sadly, bees are disapnectar, care for the queen, pearing. According to the construct beeswax and US Environmental guard the entry to the hive.

Protection Agency, the The queen gets chosen at bee population in the birth and she kills her United States dropped 40 competition. Her job is to percent from 2014reproduce and she can lay 2015. Why? There are 15,000 eggs in a day! several factors causing the decline. One of the major Each colony consists of reasons is habitat loss. In hundreds of workers, the name of progress, 50,000 to 60,000 workers humans destroy natural and one queen. One bee habitats like meadows and colony can produce 60 to forests to make room for 100 pounds of honey per new homes, businesses, year. It is estimated that schools, etc. Global 29,000 individuals in the warming is another USA depend on reason. More flooding, beekeeping for their rising temperatures and livelihood. drought are affecting the blooming seasons of There are fifteen flowering plants that all species of bumble bees in affect the bees’ ecosystem. the US. Bumble bee The use of pesticides colonies are quite small including insecticides, and can have from 50 to fungicides, and herbicides 400 workers. Bumble bees - harm pollinators and should be a welcome site other beneficial insects. in your garden. They are Parasites, diseases and great pollinators of many poor nutrition are also kinds of flowers. They are contributing to the decline very recognizable by their in bee populations. loud buzzing. They are usually black and yellow

What can we do to help save our bees? * Plant a bee-friendly garden filled with native flowering plants. Many can be purchased at local nurseries. * Give ‘em some sugar.

This one surprised me.

Mix a teaspoon of water and two teaspoons of white granulated sugar together on a spoon and put it on a plate in your garden. * Set a shallow bowl of water in your garden. Bees will drown in bird baths and pools. * Purchase sustainable h o n e y. C h o o s e o n l y organic honey as well as other organic foods. * Don’t use synthetic pesticides in your yard and garden. * Be careful when you weed your garden. Many weeds are beneficial to bees and other pollinators—examples are milkweed and dandelions.

Educate your children on the benefits of bees.

They are not to be feared.

If bothered, bees may sting but teach your children to simply keep their distance.

sumer Reports has created a comprehensive guide.

Search “how to delete your information from peoplesearch sites” on Google to find it. “Extreme Privacy,” a book by former FBI cybercrime investigator Michael Bazzell, is also recommended among privacy experts.

Handling breaches If there’s been a breach of your sensitive information, take swift action.

Change your passwords on affected accounts, then notify financial institutions. You can also contact credit bureaus and have them put a fraud alert on your name. Talk to your advisor about these and other steps to mitigating breach impacts.

The right to shield

IF TRUTH “BEE” TOLD

By Cheryl Conley

Would you believe that mankind’s future on this planet depends on the honey bee? It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve come to realize their importance. I bet you didn’t know that one out of every three bites of the food you eat depends on pollinators like the honeybee. Some of those foods are avocados, asparagus, broccoli, squash, cucumbers, apples, pears, berries, kiwis, cherries, melons, and more! Honey bees play a vital role in the growth of healthy crops as well. Without the natural pollination carried out by bees, it is estimated that the US could lose from one third to one half of its national food supply.

Bees add beauty to our world, too. About 80% of the wildflowers in the US are pollinated by bees.

Can you imagine our beautiful country sides without wild flowers?

simple eyes, and mandibles or “jaws” used for biting, working wax and pollen, and digging. The thorax has two pair of wings and three pair of legs. The abdomen consists of six segments in females and seven in males, internal wax glands (only in honey bees and bumble bees), a stinger (only in females), and branched hairs.

Bees evolved from wasps about 140 million years ago and there are now about 20,000 species worldwide and about 4,000 in the United States.

L e t ’s l o o k a t t w o When this evolution took place, the bees began to common bees in our area: switch from prey to Honey bees are social pollen. bees and live in colonies.

Bee bodies consist of a Each bee plays a particular head, thorax and abdo- role—drone, worker, and men. The head has two the queen. Drones are the antennae that are used to males and their role is to touch and “smell”, two mate with the queen. compound eyes and three When winter comes, the

Let’s preserve and perpetuate life on Earth by saving our bees.

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Governor Abbott Provides Update In Mission On Texas' Ongoing Border Security Preparations For Incoming Migrant Caravans AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on the State of Texas’ ongoing border security preparations ahead of the latest migrant caravans headed to the Texas-Mexico border.

The press conference followed a border security briefing with Operation Lone Star officials and National Guard soldiers in Weslaco. The Governor was joined by Texas Division of Emergency

Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, Texas National Guard Major General Ronald W. Burkett II, and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Deputy Director Freeman Martin.

“The State of Texas has been working for the past month on preparations for the latest approaching caravans because the Biden Administration is failing to do its job of securing the nation's borders," said Governor A b b o t t . " We k n o w

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 97.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

Sunday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

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elements of the caravans are disbanding to some extent, but smaller groups of migrants are still headed straight to our border crossings. The National Guard and DPS are conducting massmigration rehearsals to implement flexible strategies to deter illegal crossings at any point along the border where they occur."

m e m o r a n d a o f understanding he signed with the governors of Mexican states," said Lt. Col. Martin. "We see the results of this border security agreement in the disbanding of larger caravans by law enforcement in Mexico before they reach our border. Still, the Biden Administration and their approach to not securing the border are exposing Americans today "The National Guard to dangers like deadly practices mass-migration fentanyl." responses both with and without DPS and law DPS noted that 2021 enforcement to demon- was a record-breaking year strate we have those for fentanyl seizures. capabilities at any time, Between January and May day or night," said Maj. 2022, the amount of Gen. Burkett. "Engineers fentanyl seized at the are also responsible for border by Texas law establishing additional enforcement increased barriers to deter illegal 58% from the same period migrant events. Nearly 40 last year. In addition to miles of standard fencing fentanyl, 50 individuals on have been erected, as well the terrorist watchlist have as 18 miles of concertina been apprehended by the wire along the border." federal government at the southern border since "Never have we seen the October 2021, furthering cooperation and collabora- the national security risk tion we have today with the p o s e d b y t h e B i d e n state's counterparts in Administration's open Mexico, and that's because border policies. of Governor Abbott's Governor Abbott has efforts, including the

taken significant action to secure the border in the wake of the federal government’s inaction.

Those actions include: * Securing $4 billion in funding for Texas' border security efforts * Launching Operation Lone Star and deploying thousands of National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers * Arresting and jailing illegal migrants trespassing or committing other state crimes in Texas * Allocating resources that include acquiring 1,700 unused steel panels to build the border wall in Texas * Signing a law to make it easier to prosecute smugglers bringing people into Texas * Signing 15 laws cracking down on human trafficking in Texas * Signing a law enhancing penalties for the manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl * Issuing a disaster declaration for the border crisis * Issuing an executive order preventing nongovernmental entities from

transporting illegal immigrants * Taking legal action to enforce the Remain in Mexico policy * Taking aggressive action to secure the border as President Biden seeks to end Title 42 expulsions, including busing migrants to Washington, D.C. * Signing memoranda of understanding between the State of Texas and the States of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to enhance border security measures that will prevent illegal immigration from Mexico to Texas * Activating the Joint Border Security Operations Center (JBSOC) and d i r e c t i n g t h e Te x a s Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management to coordinate Texas’ response to secure the border Read more on additional actions taken by the Governor to secure the border through Operation Lone Star.

MCTXSheriff Investigates Splendora Shooting On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at about 11:15 PM, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance in progress with shots fired at a residence in the 26600 block of Carol Lane in S p l e n d o r a , Te x a s .

Deputies arrived at the home and discovered a white male, later identified as Thomas Reed, with a laceration to his head.

Deputies also learned the two other persons involved in the incident left the location, one on foot and one in a vehicle, with both descriptions provided to area law enforcement.

With the assistance of the Splendora Police Department, Patton Village Police Department, and the Department of Public Safety, both persons were located and returned

to the scene. Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit responded.

The preliminary investigation suggests Thomas Reed, who owns the residence, was involved in an argument with his son and his grandson, both of whom are adults who also live at the residence. Reed wanted them to leave the home, which they refused, citing they also live at the house.

Reed then retrieved a handgun and shot at them.

Neither victim was injured.

In fear of their lives, both victims used self-defense measures against Reed to disarm him, and during the altercation, Reed suffered a laceration to his head.

After the altercation, the victims left the location for their safety.

The investigation led Detectives to believe Thomas Reed was the aggressor in the incident, and he was subsequently arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was charged

with Felony Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Family Violence. This investigation is still ongoing, and no further information can be released at this time.

Market Street Hosts 46th Annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade And Live Music THE WOODLANDS, TX – Market Street is the best place to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Join the fun this 4th of July beginning at 9:00 am as the community gathers at Market Street for the 46th Annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade a patriotic tradition featuring marching bands, parade floats and local dignitaries. Additionally, the shopping and entertainment destination will host a live performance from the Mo Jiles Band July 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

46th Annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade: 9:00 am The 46th Annual South Montgomery County Fourth of July Parade kicks off a Better Together theme led by Grand Marshall, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, with marching bands, fire engines, horses and floats

along with appearances from local dignitaries.

Marching bands include students from Willis High School and Hempstead High School, The Woodlands College Park High School and The Woodlands High School. Guests will

line the streets and enjoy the parade, which makes its way through Market Street and concludes at 10:30 am.

For additional details, a parade route and more, visit http://4thofjulyparade.org/.

Live Concert: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

The Mo Jiles Band will perform live in Central Park on July 4 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Guests may bring a blanket or lawn chair to listen to the performance, which will include Top 40 hits, 80s Rock, and 70s Classics.

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

In this world of chaos and confusion at times, we reach for the God of great compassion to soothe our souls amidst hurtful and dangerous happenings. It’s almost as if we are hesitant to reach for a daily paper.

However, those of us who have been with Jesus for a while, know these earthly happenings are a part of this world – not of the world to come.

This is a good scripture for us: “ For by grace you have been saved through faith; a n d t h a t n o t

GRACE, PEACE, AND KINDNESS FOLLOW TRUE BELIEVERS of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.”

Ephesians 2: 8 – 10.

This “grace” is also called in Christian beliefs: “the unmerited favor of God.” * In other words, we cannot earn our way to heaven. We just know God has picked us to do His will. As we pray,…”Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in

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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.

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heaven.” Matthew 6:10. In our heart, we know when we have done His will.

A true believer is also known by the lack of stress in their life. That person has obviously learned what it is to be able to turn fears, stress, anxiety, and harsh circumstances of life over to God in prayer.

We can stand on God’s promises to keep peace in our soul as we turn all things that bother us over to Him. And we don’t just dismiss all problems without praying first. True believers will rely on

God’s word to work out everything which may be “bugging” us at times.

Our God is gracious and will help us bear any burdens in life. We petition Him for peace for this lost and dying world in which we live. As He hears our prayers, He will lighten our loads or increase our capacity to help bear the burden a bit longer. In this next scripture, Jesus addresses our burdens by prayer: “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take

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 8921 Worship Service 11 Father’s House, AM Family Worship Sunday School 10AM 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.

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My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28 – 30.

“Kindness” is a word hardly used these days. Kindness is the state of our heart.

Christians should be known as “kind” people. It is a word of action, also. To be kind, we should have a heart of giving which includes praying, and visiting the sick or down-trodden (

meaning the badly treated or oppressed).

Jesus on earth was the perfect example of how we can walk in kindness: “But the fruit of the Spirit is: l o v e , j o y, p e a c e , patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23.

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

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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 15th day of June, 2022.

(SEAL, District Court) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Kori Rauen 6/15/2022 1:42:53 Kori Rauen Publidhed Dates: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

Notice of Sale of Real Estate § §

THIS NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Texas Tax Code, and Rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, By ·virtue of an Order of Sale issued, and associated Judgment rendered, by the Honorable 284th District Court of Montgomery County, on March 25, 2021, in Cause No. 20-03-02936, captioned Ovation Services, LLC, and Intervenor, Montgomery County Et Al -vs- Gregory Hendricks, Et Al, 1, acting as Constable of Montgomery County, Texas, did, on the 29th Day of April 2022, in my hands for service, levy on certain Real Estate, as the property of the Defendant(s), Gregory Hendricks, Et Al and situated in Montgomery County, Texas, described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

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

TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580-02-27770 (R1 10539) LOT 28, BLOCK 5, LAKE CONROE FOREST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN A DEED AT VOLUME 970, PAGE 234 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580.02.27770.

ADDRESS: 714 Shawnee Dr, Montgomery, TX 77316 ACCOUNT#: 00.6580.02.27770 Pursuant to said Judgment the following parties were awarded the following sums:

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 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 22-05-06786-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Robin L. Apostolakis P.O Box 2985 1400 Woodloch Forest Dr., Ste 590 Conroe, Texas 77305 The Woodlands TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: Flamingo Lakes, Inc. 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 18th day of July, 2022 before the 457th 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 26th day of May, 2022, in this case, numbered 22-05-06786-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Eunice Rogers are Plaintiffs and Flamingo Lakes, Inc. are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: “This action is one for Trespass to Try Title under Chapter 22 of the Texas Property Code, and Rules 783 et seq., of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and concerns title to the real estate more fully described as: Lot 80, of Flamingo Lakes, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 317 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas in the Montgomery County Real Property Records.” 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 31st day of May, 2022.

Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Kori Rauen Kori Rauen 5/31/2022 11:17:30 AM Published Dates: June 15, 22, 29, and July 6, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-12-16390-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Melissa McLain P. O. Box 2985 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 5777 Conroe, Texas 77305 Houston TX 77056 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: Giovanni Fanduiz 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 1st day of August, 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 30th day of November, 2022, in this case, numbered 21-12-16390-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: April Sound Property Owners Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Giovanni Fanduiz are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff, April Sound Property Owners' Association, Inc., has filed suit against Defendant, Giovanni Fanduiz, is a resident of Montgomery County, Texas. There are recorded certain restrictive covenants (Restrictions) providing for the creation of assessments and other charges to be paid to the Plaintiff that are the responsibility of the owner or owners of each lot under the jurisdiction of the Plaintiff. Defendants' failure to pay assessments to the Plaintiff constitutes a material breach of the contract. Defendants' breach of the contract caused Plaintiff to suffer monetary damages in the form of unpaid assessments, interest, late fees, attorney's fees, costs of court and other charges. It has become necessary for the Plaintiff to bring this case to: (1) obtain a judgment for unpaid assessments and other charges legally due and owing to the Plaintiff; and (2) foreclose its lien for unpaid assessments and other charges legally due and owing to the Plaintiff that are secured by the Plaintiff's lien on the property in question.

Plus interest and all other costs.

On the 5th day of July 2022, the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Montgomery County Administration Building located at 501 North Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 7730 I, by virtue of said levy and said Order of Sale, I will sell the above described real estate to include all right, title and interest of the Defendant in the property, at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder, in compliance with the law.

I give this notice by publication, in the English language, once a week for the three consecutive weeks immediately preceding said day of sale, in Montgomery County News, a newspaper published in Montgomery County.

Published Dates: June 15, 2022, June 22, 2022, and June 29, 2022 Witness my hand, this 27th day of May, 2022. /s/ Gregory Thomason, Captain Gregory Thomason Montgomery County, Texas.

Published Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2022 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PAMLICO COUNTY TO: DUSTIN RYAN MOSES, the father of DYLAN WAYNE MOSES, born on the 5th day of December, 2008, in New Bern, North Carolina, Craven County.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 48-2-401 the Petitioner, DENNIS RAY WILLIAMS, has filed a petition for the adoption of the above-named minor child in Pamlico County, North Carolina.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTION and receive further notification of any proceeding(s), including Notice of the time and location of any hearing in the above-entitled action, you must file a response WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS upon service of this notice or if service is by publication, forty (40) days after first publication of the notice.

Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon issuance of the Final Decree of Adoption. Daniel E. Potter Attorney for Petitioner 1723 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 636-3737 Published Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 21 day of November, 2021, in the case of Property Owners Association of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. Evelyn S. Goris (1) $3,699.25 Principal Sum (2) $5,138.00 Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the total Judgment, Including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $612.67 Court Cost ($304.00 Process Server fees included). (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 21-09-12555-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners Association of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 13 day of June 2022, at 11 :30 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Twenty-Eight (28), In Block Two (2), in Canyon Gate at Legends Ranch, Sec. 7, a subdivision of Montgomery County, Texas according to the Map of Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet "Z", Sheets 78-81 of the Plat Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly Known as 3307 Linder Green Drive, Spring, Texas 77386 and on 5 day of July, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Evelyn S. Goris, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 13 day of June, 2022. /s/ William Lang, 83C31 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2022

Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365.

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Crystal Braden: misc. items. Chelsie Hulsart: misc. items. Zach Ray: misc. items.

Published Dates: June 22, 29, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PRO VISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 07 /12/22 CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TEANTS AS LISTED, CYNTHIA WOODS, DANA KORONKA, CYNTHIA NIERMANN, SAVANNA JACKSON, VELORIA RICHARDS, AMANDA CRAWLEY. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: June 22, 29, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Carol Williams Odom were issued on June 7, 2022, in docket number 22-42962-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Randall Odom.

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Representative Estate of Carol Williams Odom c/o Andrew J. Bolton 21 Waterway Avenue, Ste 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Date the 17th day of June, 2022 By /s/ Andrew J. Bolton Andrew J. Bolton Attorney for Executor of The Estate of Carol Williams Odom Published Date: June 22, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Alex Cannon, Deceased, were issued on June 9, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42970-P, pending in the County Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Kindle Cannon.

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: Kindle Cannon 23675 Ford Road Porter, Texas 77365 DATED the 14th day of June , 2022. /s/ Lynn E. Markham Lynn E. Markham Attorney for Kindle Cannon State Bar No.: 12988400 608 E. Houston Ave. Crockett, Texas 75835 Telephone: (936) 545-0344 Facsimile: (737) 200-4204 lawyermarkham@TXProbateAttorney.com

www.TXProbateAttorney.com Published Date: June 22, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Louis Edward Barrett, Deceased, were issued on June 9, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42901-P, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Markey Jean Howell.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301.

DATED the 14th day of June, 6, 2022. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Markey Jean Howell State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: June 22, 2022

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STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DARWOOD EDMUND HELDMANN Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of DARWOOD EDMUND HELDMANN, Deceased, were issued on June 9, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42920-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to DANIEL WILDS, Independent Executor. The address for mailing of claims is: DANIEL WILDS, Independent Executor 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 9th day of June 2022. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for DANIEL WILDS, Independent Executor Published Date: June 22, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-42967-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Alphonso Wolhuter MacRae, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alphonso Wolhuter MacRae were issued on June 7, 2022 in Cause No. 22-42967-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Catherina Susanna MacRae as Independent Executrix, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Alphonso Wolhuter MacRae, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 15th day of June, 2022.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Catherina Susanna MacRae, Independent Executrix for the Estate of Alphonso Wolhuter MacRae State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: June 22, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jose Inocencio Chavarria De Luna, Deceased, were issued on June 2, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42649-P, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Diana C. Sanders.

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.

Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follow: Diana C. Sanders, Executrix Estate of Jose Inocencio Chavarria De Luna c/o Adolfo Vasquez Law Office of Adolfo Vasquez, P.C. 10190 Katy Freeway, Suite 511 Houston, Texas 77043 DATED June 17, 2022 Law Office of Adolfo Vasquez, P.C. 10190 Katy Freeway, Suite 511 Houston, Texas 77043 Office: 713-228-3111 Email: service@adolfovasquezlaw.com By: /s/ Adolfo Vasquez Adolfo Vasquez State Bar No. 24034724 Attorney for Diana C. Sanders Published Date: June 22, 2022

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Community The Shootout – Texas Outlaw Fishing Tournament The Texas Outlaw Challenge has expanded its multi-day event to feature the new and exciting Texas Outlaw Fishing Tournament Shootout! The fishing tournament is open to any and all competitors including fishing guides.

Teams may be 1-6 participants with only one fish per boat per category allowed at weigh-in.

Offshore categories Kingfish, Inshore Category Redfish, Trout with a Hardhead Catfish for the youth prize package.

Awards will feature cash prizes ($10,000 payout winnings) and there is a great vendor village taking place at Top Water Grill in San Leon.

This exciting event will feature $10,000 in cash

prizes and will encompass offshore/inshore categories and a youth group.

Winnings: Offshore = Kingfish ($5000 Cash) + 100% Total Category Registration Payback Inshore = Redfish ( $ 2 5 0 0 C a s h ) , Tr o u t ($2500 Cash), Hardhead Catfish ($500 Youth Prize Package) Limited Edition Outlaw Challenge Collector Gun Awards presented to all winners - Teams may be 1 to 6 participants based on boat capacity. Anglers under the age of 18 must fish with guardian/parent.

A complete set of rules are listed on the website.

T h e Te x a s O u t l a w Fishing tournament and the Texas Outlaw Challenge supports the local

community and businesses with a substantial economic impact that is estimated at well over $1 million each year. These are just a few of the charities that receive help from the series of events: S h r i n e r s C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital, Bridge Women’s Shelter, Today’s Harbor for Children, Clear Creek Environmental Foundation, Kemah Lions Club, Special Spaces, Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Downs Syndrome, Seabrook Rotary Club and HOME (Help Our Military Endre) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Open to the Public: June 25th – 26th Key Venue – TopWater Grill, 815 Avenue O, San Leon, TX 77539

F r i d a y, J u n e 2 4 t h O U T L AW F I S H I N G Tournament at TopWater Grill 7PM-8 PM Captain’s Meeting for Fishing Tournament Saturday, June 25th Noon Offshore Category: Lines in at NOON Sunday, June 26th 6 AM Inshore Category: Lines in at 6 AM 1 PM-3 PM Complimentary lunch for fishing tournament anglers 1 PM-3 PM All Category Weigh-In 3:30 PM Fishing To u r n a m e n t Aw a r d s Ceremony 4 PM Miss Shootout Bikini Contest ($5000 Cash Prize) Entry Fees: Offshore Category is $1000 per

team.

Inshore Category is $350 per team.

Don’t miss the Texas Outlaw Fishing Tournament weekend!

R e g i s t e r a t :

https://texasoutlawchallen ge.com/outlaw-fishingtournament-shoot-out/ F a c e b o o k : https://www.facebook.co m/texasoutlawfishingtour nament/

Historic Montgomery Freedom Fest Join us in Historic Montgomery on Saturday July 2, 2022 as we celebrate our Independence!

Parade, Kids Zone and vendors galore!!

Saturday Jul 2, 2022 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Our Crafters Market is made up of our local homemade, handmade,

and homegrown vendors who showcase each month at our Lone Star 1st Saturday events! We've been selling out for months now. Click the application link and contact the chamber office to see if there is any room left.

We are delighted to work with our Kid's Zone

Sponsor Sonic and their partnership with CocaCola!

A big shout out goes to Bear's Etc for always manning the Kid's Zone Area and helping our community have a wonderful day!

19th Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon P r e s e n t e d b y Te x a s Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Saturday, July 16, 2022 7:30 am at Branch Crossing YMCA 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382 Registration is now open

for the 19th Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon on Saturday, July 16, 7:30am at the Branch Crossing location.

Children, ages 6 – 12, are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of triathlon. It’s a morning of friendly

competition and physical activity that can lead to a lifetime of fitness. The event is designed for all levels.

Previous triathlon experience is not required.

P r e s e n t e d b y Te x a s Children’s Hospital The Wo o d l a n d s , t h e K i d s Tr i a t h l o n b e n e f i t s t h e YMCA Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Proceeds from event will Help US Multiply our Impact in 2022.

Swim+Bike+Run = F U N ! Tr i a t h l o n i s a n exciting sport for young children because it involves three activities that every child enjoys – swimming, cycling and running.

Triathlon is an individual event with segments running consecutively until all three elements are completed.

The event features 7 age divisions: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

and 12 years. Boys and girls will compete separately in their age groups. The top 3 finishers, male and female, in each age group will receive a special award. All participants will receive a goodie bag, t-shirt, and finisher medal.

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Race Course Distances: Triathlon • Ages 6-9 (Age as of 7/16/2022): 50-Meter Swim, 1-Mile Bike, ¼-Mile Run • Ages 10-12 (Age as of 7/16/2022): 100-Meter Swim, 2-Mile Bike, ½-Mile Run Early Bird registration

ends June 16. Registration fees increase on June 17.

Registration closes on July 12.

For more information on the event, contact Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6730.

Sponsor and volunteer opportunities are available.

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