Montgomery County News, June 23, 2021

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Texas Heritage Trails Chapter, Weekly National Society Daughters Gas Prices (June 21, 2021) - Texas gas prices have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 91.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.14/g today while the most expensive is $3.49/g, a difference of $1.35/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.14/g while the highest is $3.49/g, a difference of $1.35/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g today. The national average is up 2.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 93.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.93/g, down 1 cent per gallon from last week's $2.94/g.

San Antonio- $2.64/g, down 4.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.68/g.

Austin- $2.69/g, down 2.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.71/g.

"The ferocious rise in gas prices has finally started to cool as gas prices have eased across a majority of the country for the first time in months," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "There have been some challenges in pockets across the country as demand remains very healthy, and stations in some areas where demand is very high struggle to keep up with demand thanks to the truck driver shortage. As we head toward the July 4 holiday, I'm optimistic that we'll continue to see prices slowly drift lower before possibly rising in later July or August should we see any disruptions from hurricane season. But for now it seems most Americans are simply happy to be getting outside and back to some sense of normal."

GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country.

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

Of The American Revolution, Welcome New Members

Photo: L to R: Paula Grigsby (2nd Vice Regent); Brenda Dwyer (new member); Becky Gardipee (new member); Dana Sparks (Chaplain); and Julie Rohling (Chapter Regent))

During the recent meeting of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR, two new members were welcomed into the chapter! The DAR chapter members were delighted to welcome Brenda Dwyer and Becky Gardipee as new members. The members of the Heritage Trails DAR chapter are

from the Montgomery County and Harris County areas and are dedicated to fulfilling the goals of volunteer service to God, Home, and Country, which is the MOTTO of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The objects of the Society are to perpetuate the memory and

spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence, t o p r o m o t e the development of an enlightened public, and to foster patriotic citizenship.

Founded in 1890 with the mission of promoting h i s t o r i c preservation, education, and patriotism, these

timeless principles keep the DAR strong and relevant in this everchanging world. For information on membership in the Heritage Trails DAR chapter, visit www.texasdar.org/chapter s/HeritageTrails.

“Play a Round for the Wranglers” Scores an Ace

W I L L I S , T X The first annual golf fundraiser for New Danville, known as “Play a Round for the Wranglers,” did not enjoy the excitement of any holes-in-one, but the event was an ace. Starting with

opportunities to be photographed with a Wrangler (New Danville’s clients) and concluding with a live auction after the event, the tournament grossed more than $150,000 to support the programs and services that

New Danville delivers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“2020 threw us a huge curve ball, just like every other organization in the country,” President/CEO Eva Aguirre said. “Our

major fundraising event was cancelled in 2020, and then had to again be cancelled for 2021 due to uncertainties at the time we had to begin planning.

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Market Street Hosts South Montgomery County 4th Of July Parade On July 3 and Live Music in Central Park THE WOODLANDS, TX – (June 22, 2021) – Market Street is the best place to celebrate our nation’s birthday. This year the celebration happens on Saturday, July 3 beginning at 9:00 am.

Market Street will host the popular 45h 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 Adrian Michael Band Saturday, July 3rd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

45th Annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade: 9:00 am The 45th Annual South Montgomery County Fourth of July Parade kicks off a Stars & Stripes Forever theme led

by Grand Marshall, (retired) General Stephen Hummer 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 visit www.4thofjuly.org.

Live Concert: 5:00 – 7:00 pm The Adrian Michael Band will perform live in Central Park on July 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Guests may bring a blanket or lawn chair to listen to the performance, which will include a variety of popular cover hits spanning the decades.

About Market Street Market Street – The Woodlands is a 560,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle mixed-use property located in The Wo o d l a n d s , Te x a s , approximately 25 miles north of Houston across from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

The grocery anchored property contains 375,000 square feet of street level retail, combined with 115,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 70 room 70,000 square foot Hyatt Centric hotel. In addition, the project includes a 5 screen Cinema and 21 restaurants and eateries.

Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company manages the project, including development, leasing and property management services. Market Street is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Handheld Peach Pies Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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It’s peach season and I just can’t get enough of this delicious fruit. They seem particularly good this year possibly from all the rain. I thought this week we would take a look at peaches and some ways to enjoy them beyond eating them raw. * The History of the Peach. Peaches originated in China where they were cultivated since the early days of Chinese culture.

Considered the favorite fruit of emperors, peaches were first mentioned in Chinese writings dating back to the 10th century. From China, the “Persian apple,” the translated Latin name, was introduced to the Romans by the Persians (now Iranians) and later introduced to Europe by Alexander the Great. * The peach is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell. Due to their close relatedness, the kernel of a peach stone tastes remarkably similar to almond, and peach stones are often used to make a cheap version of marzipan, known as persipan. * P e a c h e s and nectarines are the same species, though they are regarded commercially as different fruits. The skin of nectarines lacks the fuzz that peach skin has; a mutation in a single gene s thought to be responsible for the difference between the two. * I n 2018, China produced 62% of the world total of peaches and nectarines. * South Carolina named the peach its official fruit in 1984. The peach became the s t a t e f r u i t o f G e o rg i a , nicknamed the "Peach State", in 1995. The peach went from feral trees

utilized opportunistically to a tended commercial crop in the Southern United States in the 1850s, as the weevil attacked regional cotton crops. When Georgia reached peak production in the 1920s, elaborate festivals celebrated the fruit. By 2017, Georgia's production represented 3–5% of the U.S. total Alabama named it the "state tree fruit" in 2006. Delaware's state flower has been the peach blossom since 1995, and peach pie became its official dessert in 2009.

Texas also has a thriving peach growing presence.

Here is a list of some of the most noted orchards to visit.

Stonewall even has a peach jamboree celebrated in late June. Generally, peaches are available MaySeptember, with traditional freestone varieties appearing late June and early July, but offerings are subject to change.

B & G’S GARDEN Find this Poolville farm’s peaches and other produce at Fort Worth’s Cowtown Farmers Market.

3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth cowtownmarket.com bandggarden.com BURG’S CORNER Buyers flock to this Gillespie County farm stand for the Duecker family’s peach harvest, which also sells preserves, baked goods, and peach ice cream.

15194 US 290, Stonewall 830-644-2604 burgscorner.com COOPER FARMS This country store sells fresh fruit, preserves, honey, and baked goods using peaches grown on its 300-acre orchards.

301 W. Interstate 45, Fairfield 903-389-5500 cooperpeaches.com ENGEL FARMS This stand is a favorite stop for peach ice cream as well as fresh organic fruit.

Local trivia: Thirdgeneration farmer John

Engel’s grandparents were the original owners of the land that’s now home to Luckenbach.

9885 US 290 E., Fredericksburg 830-889-3714 engelfarmstx.com HAM ORCHARDS Dale Ham farms 45 varieties of peaches including clings and white peaches. The farm store offers all manner of farmstead products, including preserves, pies, and cobblers.

11939 County Road 309, Terrell.

972-524-2028 hamorchard.com HUTTON FRUIT FARMS Located on the farm, this no-frills store has famed Parker County peaches and other produce, plus peach syrup and honey; their fruit can be found at the We a t h e r f o r d F a r m e r s Market downtown.

210 Greenwood Cut Off Road, Weatherford 817-594-1273 J E N S C H K E ORCHARDS Pick your own peaches at this third-generation orchard and stand, with 26 varieties (including local fave Southern Pearl, a white peach) and more than 5,000 trees.

8381 US 290 E., Fredericksburg 830-997-8422 STUDEBAKER FARMS Some of Texas’ besttasting peaches can be found at this timber-framed barn just east of Fredericksburg. Farmer Russell Studebaker and his family have been growing peaches for 20 decades, including local favorites like Dixiland, Ouachita Gold, and Sweet Loriann, a proprietary white variety.

9405 US 290 E., Fredericksburg 830-990-1109 studebakerfarms.com VOGEL ORCHARD The Vogel family has had peach orchards just west of Stonewall since 1953 (founder George’s

father used to sell eggs and backyard fruit from the same location). The spacious store sells 24 varieties of peaches as well as farmstead preserves and other crops.

12862 US 290 E., Fredericksburg 830-644-2404 vogelorchard.com When it comes time for dessert the fresh, lightness of peaches is a perfect pairing to our hot summers.

Here are a few recipes that make the most of our peach offerings.

Peach Hand Pies Canned biscuits make easy work of these irresistible hand pies with a spiced, jammy filling. Wrap them in wax paper for a picnic, or top with whipped cream for a fancier dessert.

Ingredients * 2 fresh peaches (about 2/3 lb.) * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice * 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon * 1 tablespoon cornstarch * 1 tablespoon water * 1 tablespoon cold salted butter * All-purpose flour (for dusting) * 2 (16.3-oz.) cans refrigerated large Southernstyle biscuits

* 2 cups shortening * Granulated or Powdered sugar (optional) •• Directions Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Make a small, shallow X in the bottom of each peach, just to break the skin. Place each peach in the boiling water for 10 seconds; immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Peel the skin with a paring knife. Remove the pits and cut the peaches into slices.

Place the peach slices, sugar, lemon juice, and cardamom in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir together cornstarch and water; stir into simmering peach mixture. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Transfer to a bowl, and chill until ready to use.

Sprinkle a work surface with flour. Generously flour both sides of biscuits and roll each into a 5 1/2-inch circle (about 1/8 inch thick).

Place a heaping tablespoon of the chilled filling in the center of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Do not overfill. Using a brush or your finger, dampen the edge of the circle with water. Carefully fold the dough in half, pressing the edges together to make a half-moon shape. Press edges with a fork to seal.

Melt shortening in a Dutch oven over medium; heat to 325°F. Fry pies, in batches, until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning as necessary to ensure even browning. Remove and drain on paper towels; if desired, dust with granulated or powdered sugar.

Southern Peach Cobbler Ingredients * 1 ½ cups self-rising flour * 1 stick butter * ½ cup water * 2 cups sugar, divided * 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced * 1 cup milk * ground cinnamon, optional

Directions Preheat oven to 350 °F. Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Put the butter in a 3quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.

Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping.

Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir.

Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup.

Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Fresh Peach Ice Cream This vintage frozen custard gets its divine richness from evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. Both were once popular in the South because they required no refrigeration.

Ingredients * 5 large egg yolks * 1/2 cup sugar * 2 cups whole milk * 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk * 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk * 2 cups mashed peaches * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a large heavy saucepan. Whisk in the milks. Cook over m e d i u m - l o w, s t i r r i n g constantly, 15 minutes or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the peaches and vanilla.

Cool completely (about 30 minutes); cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours Pour the custard into the freezer container of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart electric ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Instructions a n d t i m e s m a y v a r y. ) Transfer to a freezer-safe container; freeze 2 hours or until firm.

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Comments According to Doc

“Defense Will the WOKE Takeover the U.S. which Military Endangers Us All” Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

Folks, this week’s commentary review is by Dakota Woods and digs into the almost secret attempt by the Chinese military. Dakota Woods is with the National Heritage Foundation Research. The following commentary is made by Dakota Woods on May 25 in The Daily Signal.

The commentary by Dakota Woods from the Heritage Foundation is Wood’s reflection on Senior Research Fellow, Defense Programs Mike Gonzalez.

Prior to writing this article, Dakota Woods talked to Mike Gonzales and several other military people that include: Mike Gonzalez is a Senior Research Fellow for the National Heritage Foundation.

Senior Fellow, Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Fellow.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, overlook the beach at Camp Pendleton, California, December 12, Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske / U.S. Marine Corps.

Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was dismissed from his post after bashing and critical race theory.

The firing has drawn attention to the administration’s apparent intent to introduce wrong-headed and highly inflammatory Marxist ideologies into military ranks.

The relentless drive to enforce conformity within

the military with a preferred leftist narrative is troubling.

Lieutenant colonel was dismissed from his post after bashing and critical race theory.

Lt. Col. Matthew Lo h meier, w as th e Commandant of the new United States Space Force, fired this month as commander of a U.S. Space Force Unit.

His “offense”? Speaking the truth about critical race theory’s rapid inroads among America’s armed forces.

The woke left views the military as a crucial ideological battlefield. And much of the brass and civilian leadership at the Pentagon are prepared to fight—on behalf of the woke cause. Lohmeier, it seems, was an early casualty in this ideological offensive, but likely not the last.

Imposing antiAmerican racial ideologies on our troops directly threatens our national security, by spreading ideas that undermine confidence in the principles underpinning our Constitution, trust in our system of government and traditional values t h a t p r o m o t e u n i t y, cohesion and equality among service members.

That is classic CRT. Identity Politics and Critical Race Theory Have No Place in U.S. Military Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Space guardians take an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution and all that it stands for. Instructing them that our Constitution, and the beliefs incorporated into it by the Founders, were meant to perpetuate white supremacy is reprehensible; it cries for urgent congressional examination and pushback. Yet that’s precisely what troops are being taught, according to Lohmeier.

As a reward for blowing the whistle, Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the head of Space Operations Command, reportedly removed Lohmeier as commander of the 11th Space Warning Squadron.

Lohmeier described to radio host Steve Gruber the “intensive teaching that I heard at my base—that at the time the country ratified the United States Constitution, it codified white supremacy as the law of the land. If you want to disagree with that, then you start [being] labeled all manner of things, including racist.”

Lohmeier felt called to write a book about the crisis, because he worried that military leaders are inculcating the troops in fundamentally contradictory and distorted narratives about the nation, its history and identity. He “recognized those narratives as being Marxist in nature.”

On another show, Lohmeier shared more concerns that motivated him to speak out, saying t h a t “ t h e d i v e r s i t y, inclusion and equity industry and the trainings we are receiving in the military” are further examples of Marxist ideas that included critical race theory.

A Pentagon official told CNN that Lohmeier had been relieved of his duties “due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead.” Officials are also investigating whether his comments amount to proscribed partisan commentary.

But what, exactly, did the Pentagon find objectionable in what Lohmeier said? His concerns seem entirely warranted. One of us (Wood) served two decades in the Marine Corps and can find nothing

Writer Dakota Woods has a lot of military expertise experience and is considered a military expert by the Heritage Foundation in Washington D. C. Lohmeier said in either interview that could be considered political, insubordinate, or disrespectful.

The firing has served one useful purpose, however: It has drawn attention to the administration’s apparent intent to introduce wrong-headed and highly inflammatory Marxist ideologies into military ranks.

Lohmeier’s exposé jibes with ideological indoctrination underway in other branches. Consider the Navy’s Professional Reading Program. It includes books that portray America as systemically racist and promotes the view that the Constitution was written to perpetuate

“THE FOREIGNER” Is at The Owen Theater Friday, June 25th By “Doc” Fennessy T h e O w e n T h e a t e r ’s resident theatrical company “The Players Theater Company” opens a new and interesting production on Friday, June 25th at 8:00 pm. “THE FOREIGNER”.

The show will be presented every weekend from Friday, June 25th until July 4th.

Week 1: Friday and Saturday, June 25th and 26th at 8:00 p.m. with a

Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p.m. Week 2: Friday and Saturday, July 2nd and 3rd at 8:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. Sunday show. For ticket reservations please call the Owen Theater Box Office daily between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m at: (936)5394090 Folks, The Foreigner is a fun, two-act comedy by American playwright Larry Shue. The story takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Tilghman

County, Georgia where two Englishmen, Froggy and Charlie, arrive as guests. The shy Charlie agreed to accompany Froggy on the trip after his sick wife begged him to go. When people at the lodge try to talk to Charlie, h o w e v e r, h e r e m a i n s silent: he is terribly shy, depressed about his wife’s illness, and cannot find the words to reply. Froggy claims that Charlie cannot talk because he is a

“foreigner” from an exotic country, and does not understand English.

Taking the explanation that he’s a non-English speaker as fact, the lodge’s guests quickly begin revealing their secrets, and Charlie soon discovers scandals amongst some of the residents of the lodge.

For ticket reservations please call the Owen Theater Box Office daily between 3:00 and 6:00pm at: (936)539-4090.

white supremacy. That the Space Force has now relieved a unit commander for expressing his concerns about this type of education and training material within his service suggests this is no isolated case.

Critical Race Theory The Defense Department is now reportedly considering hiring a private company to monitor the free speech of military personal on social media, using key words or algorithms that by their very nature reflect the perspective of those who select the words and write the algorithms. The relentless drive to enforce conformity within the military with a preferred

leftist narrative is troubling, especially as it reinforces the Marxist tendency Lohmeier warned about.

The American people and our elected representatives should not only be aware of what is going on within the Department of Defense but speak out as boldly and courageously as has Lohmeier. As a nation, we call upon our military to defend what is best of America. Efforts to undermine and disparage that are unconscionable, harmful not only to our security, but also to the very essence of what the United States represents. It should not be tolerated.

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House Bill 5, Expanding Broadband Service, Signed By Governor Abbott AUSTIN -- Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 5 by State Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) and State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) which will increase access to and adoption of highspeed internet throughout Texas. The measure was deemed by the Governor as one of only eight Emergency Items for the 87th Legislature and received a low bill number, indicating priority status, by both Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.

“Thank you to Senator Nichols and Representative Ashby for their leadership on House Bill 5, which will help increase high speed internet access in Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Broadband is no longer a luxury — it is an essential tool for education, business, and healthcare, which is why I made the expansion of broadband an emergency item this session. HB 5 will help close the digital divide throughout Texas.”

With Governor Abbott's signature, the provisions in the legislation become

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

effective immediately. The first order of business for the newly created Broadband Development Office will be identifying which areas of Texas have access to broadband and which do not, ultimately defining who will be eligible for state, federal, and philanthropic funding.

“The passage of House Bill 5 requires the state to create and maintain a broadband access map,” said Senator Nichols.

“This will identify corners of the state that are lacking broadband. Those areas can receive targeted

support and funding to build the infrastructure necessary to deploy broadband. This bill e x e m p l i f i e s Te x a s ' commitment to developing critical 21st century infrastructure and expanding broadband access.”

One of House Bill 5's most critical components is the establishment of a state broadband plan to establish long and short term goals that guide the development and investment of broadband infrastructure for all Texans. As one of only six

states in the United States without a broadband plan, Texas often finds itself at a disadvantage when applying for federal dollars.

“Without a state plan for broadband, Texas was leaving precious resources on the table,” said Representative Ashby.

“House Bill 5 creates this plan to establish goals and guide our state's investment in broadband. The more we can do to bring the 21st century to rural and underserved communities, the better chance we have at closing the social

and economic gap that has widened due to lack of reliable, high-speed internet.

Nichols was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2007 and represents 18 counties across East Texas and part of Montgomery County. Ashby is in his fifth term as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, and currently represents Angelina, Houston, Leon, Madison, San Augustine, and Trinity Counties.

Governor Abbott Announces Border Wall Construction Strategy

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Austin where he announced several key components of the State of Texas' plan to build a border wall. The press conference follows the Governor's Border Security Summit last week in Del Rio, which brought together law enforcement, city and county officials, and landowners to discuss strategies to secure the border and keep communities safe.

The Governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance and House Appropriations Chairs Jane Nelson and Greg Bonnen, and members of the legislature.

"The Biden Administration has abandoned its responsibilities to secure the border and Texans are suffering as a result," said Governor Abbott. "The problems along the border are only getting worse due to President Biden's inaction. Property is being destroyed, deadly drugs and illegal weapons are being smuggled into Montgomery County News communities throughout Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 the state, law enforcement E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net is having to redirect their web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net resources, and county judges and mayors are Publisher: M. Ryan West facing skyrocketing Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan expenses. Texas is doing more than any state has West

ever done to protect the border, but it is clear that more is needed. In the Biden Administration's absence, Texas is stepping up to get the job done by building the border wall.

Through this comprehensive public safety effort, we will secure the border, slow the influx of unlawful immigrants, and restore order in our border communities."

During the press conference, the Governor signed a letter to the Texas Facilities Commission directing them to hire a project manager to oversee construction of the Texas border wall. This program manager will lead the process of planning and executing the project, and will hire the contractors and

subcontractors needed to build the wall. Once hired, the program manager and contractors will identify state land and land that private landowners and local governments can volunteer for the wall.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e Governor, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, and Senator Nelson, and Representative Bonnen signed a letter during the press conference authorizing the transfer for $250 million as a down payment to launch the construction of the border wall and hire a program manager and contractors.

Governor Abbott also noted that the state budget allocates 1.1 billion dollars towards border security — a record for the State of

Texas.

The Governor also signed a letter to President Joe Biden demanding the immediate return of any land taken by the federal government to build the border wall. Once returned, Texas will talk to those property owners about the possibility of Texas using that land to build the wall.

Governor Abbott also announced a donation p a g e , www.borderwall.texas.gov , where anyone can voluntarily donate to the construction of the border wall. The fund will be maintained by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 6/16/21)

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Devotional We Give Praises To God For Another Day Of Blessings Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Most of my youth was built around music. I had records and a record player. I played an accordian and sang in a church choir for three years.

Learning all the church hymns helped me to learn the many worship and praise songs in a contemporary vein. As long as I sang the praise songs, I still longed for them to last longer because of the praises of love that gave me such joy to sing to God and Jesus. Here is scripture that tells us to

praise Him: “It is good to give thanks to the LORD and to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night,…” Psalm 92:12.

With so many cares every day, and so much bad news, it’s sometimes hard to start the day being joyful and happy. However, we see how God continually makes His love readily available.

He says this in Isaiah 60: ”Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen

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

FM 1774, 713-478-1256, Sunday Plantersville, Bible Class 10:00 am, 936-894-2223 Worship Service at 7:45 Service 11:00 am.

St. Joseph’s CathoFaith Baptist lic, Church CR 213, Stoneham, Meets at 464 936-894-2223 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning JEWISH Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Congregation Beth Worship Service 10:45 Shalom, 5125 a.m.

Shadowbend Place, The Sunday Evening Woodlands, Worship 6:00 p.m.

281-362-1100 St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in LUTHERAN Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Grace Lutheran Montgomery, 77356 (ELCA), Benui Baptist Highway 105 W., Church, Lake Conroe, 936-588Scott Ridge and FM 1944 1097, Montgomery Living Savior Antioch Baptist, Lutheran ChurchDobbin, 936-597LCMS 309 Pond St. 5560 Montgomery 77356 China Grove Baptist Church phone: 936-597Church, Willis, 9368013 Web : 767-4744 www.livingsaviortexas.o Dacus Baptist, Dacus, rg Pastor David R. 407-735-6403, Bailes. dacusbaptist@consolidat ed.net METHODIST www.dacusbaptist.org Montgomery United First Baptist Methodist Church Church, 22548 Highway 105 Hwy 105 W., MontWest

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

upon you…Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”

Isaiah 60: 1 and 3.

We sometimes need to realize that our GOD is “El Oseh Phela” – ‘The GOD Who Works Wonders.” What would we think if our newspapers spread these happenings as headlines from our Bible? “ Bride Brings Bread and Meat To Feed The Hungry!”

Or this one “A Donkey Speaks!”

O r t h i s : “ Te a c h e r Walks On Water!” Or, “Fish Coughs Up Tax Money!” All those things and more happened in Jesus’ time.

Realize when we wake up that God has our day planned.

He’s ready with many blessings and surprises for our day. Maybe you wake up to a beautiful sunrise. Blessing!

Maybe there is a wonderful surprise waiting just for you this day, at work! Blessng!

What we need to be reminded of is…each day is a gift for us for that day from God. Our church has a song that says, “God is always up to something good.”

And our GOD who always works wonders is available 24/7 to receive our songs, prayers, petitions, thanks, and glory for all He has done for us.

RiverStoneCC.org Montgomery, TX April Sound 77356 Church, Phone: 936-597-6162 Sunday Worship: 67 ½ April Wind S., 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., April Sound, 93611:00 a.m. Praise & 588-2832 Worship Lighthouse FellowSunday School: 9:45 ship Church, a.m.

Montgomery, 936Www.mumctex.org 582-7700 Richards United Living Branch Methodist Church Church, 6639 FM 1696 Highway 105 W., Richards Lake Conroe, 936-588Worship Service 11 3400 AM New Beginning Bible Sunday School 10AM Church, Porter Chapel A.M.E. 19087 Mt. Pleasant Zion Church, Cemetary Rd, 936-5971308 S. Hwy 1486, 8921 Dobbin, Father’s House, 936-597-5331 or 936Family Worship 449-5983 Center, Living Way Church, Highway 105 W, 2080 Longmire Rd, Lake Conroe, 936-588Conroe 4660 936-441-8875 Walden Community Hope Tabernacle Church, Pastor David 12400 Walden Rd, Whitaker Walden, 936-582-6696 Meets at 18961 Services 9:30 and 11 Freeport Dr Montgoma.m. ery WaldenChurch.com 936.582.7722 River of Life Thursday 7:30pm Church, Sunday School at 17156 FM 1097, 10:00am Montgomery, 936-449Sunday Worship at 4414 6:00pm Cornerstone Community And Church, Interdenominational 1011 W. Lewis, Lone Star Cowboy Conroe, Church 936-756-7792 21627 Eva St. Lakeside Bible Montgomery, TX Church, 77356 18940 Freeport Drive (936) 597-5742 Montgomery, 936Pastors Randy & 582-1977 Darla Weaver Church of St. John, Service Times: retreat and wildlife Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and center, 11:30am Mondays 2615 St. Beulah 7:00pm Chapel Rd., MontgomLivestream: Watch us ery, 936-597-5757 live Sundays & MonFellowship of days @ live.lonestar.tv Montgomery or go to the Lone Star 12681 FM 149 Cowboy Church Montgomery, TX Facebook page and click 77356 on the Livestream link.

(936) 597-3949 Website: Senior Pastor Dale www.lonestar.tv Talbert Abundant Life Service Times: Ministries Corner of Sundays at 9:30am & FM 149 & FM 1097 W. 11am / Wednesdays at Montgomery TX 77356 6:30pm for Children & Prayer /Sunday School Student Ministries 9:30 am Sunday Service Watch us live Sun11:30 am Wednesday days Pray/Bible Study 6:30 @fellowshipofmontgom pm ery.online.church or RiverStone Commu- follow us on Facebook nity Church @thefmchurch!

19380 Hwy 105 Ste. www.thefmchurch.co 500 m Montgomery, TX 77356 EPISCOPAL Sun: 9:00 Kingdom St. James the Life, 10:30 Worship Apostle Episcopal, Wed: 6:30 p.m.

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So what happens then? As stated in the title of this writing, we begin praising more…reading our B i b l e more…searching for more who speak of Him. At some point, we stop to realize how God is there for us whenever we call upon Him. We know He is only a breath away, and able to anticipate our smallest needs in our day. That makes us aware of how others are also blessed. We know, even in sunrises and sunsets, it glows with His many blessings. We learn how to help others less fortunate. We may stop to watch the moon and

stars, and how God has placed them high above us to show there is more to our universe than just our own small world. It takes our mind to a heavenly home that God has promised us in His Word: “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;” Philippians 3: 20.

As we see and e x p e r i e n c e G o d ’s blessings, we praise Him for His mighty work in our life. It draws us closer to Him. And we give Him the praise He so richly deserves.

Hollow, Conroe, 936Pastors Sean & Lori 756-8831 Jo Cook The Grace Christian Outreach Center PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian 25293 Tisdale Road, Church of Conroe Dobbin, Texas 2727 N. Loop 336 936-689-3141 West Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 FM 149 N., MontSun. 9:00 & 11:00 gomery, 936-449-6807 Sun Sch 10:00 The Church @ Lake Nursery provided Conroe Church of Christ in 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery Montgomery, TX 77316 301 Pond Street, 936-588-4975 Montgomery, TX. www.lakechurch.com Sunday Bible Class Sunday worship @ 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am 10:00 a.m. Wed. and 6:00 pm activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church Wednesday - 7:00 10 am Worship pm Service Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West cofcmontgomery@cons Gate Entrance olidated.net Pastor Cary Smith Web: Covenant Felloship www.cofcmontgomery.o 302 N. Danville, rg Willis, Tx. 77378 Paul Praschnik, 936/890-8034 Minister www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays

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 CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Writ of Execution issued out of the County Civil Court–at-Law No. 2 Montgomery County, Texas on the 10th Day of May 2021, in favor of Kevin Gouty, recovered a judgment in Cause No. 14-08-09399, in the County Civil Court–at-Law No. 2 Montgomery County, Texas on the 10th Day of May 2021, against Mike Alders and Guinea Goat Hill Inc., F/K/A Affordable Living Inc. for the sum of: 1.

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Amount: $35,240.00 Attorney Fees $ 1500.00 Court Costs $ 328.00 Post-Judgment Interest Rate on the total amount of the judgment at the rate of 5% per annum from the date this judgment is signed until paid.

Attorney Fees interest Rate of 5% per annum from the date this judgement is signed until paid.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Administration for Docket No. 2140749-P; Estate of KATHY LYNN BRENAN COLLIER, Deceased; In County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, were issued on June 8, 2021.

ANDREA GORMAN The residence address of the administrator is in Harris County, Texas. The mailing address is: c/o Weston Cotten 1500 E. Wallisville Road Highlands, TX 77562 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 June 21, 2021. by: WESTON COTTEN Attorney for the Estate Published Date: June 23, 2021

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 10th day of June 2021 levy on Real property described below, and PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS on the 6th day of July 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00am Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of STEPHEN F. KING, for cash to the highest bidder, all rights, title, and interest that the said defendant Mike Deceased, were issued on June 7, 2021, in Docket Number21-41148-P, pending in the County Alders and Guinea Goat Hill Inc., F/K/A Affordable Living Inc. had in the property Court At Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas to KAREN W. KING, Independent Executrix.

The address of record for KAREN W. KING is: c/o Sam A. Moak, Moak & Moak, P.C., described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 8.4433 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM S. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 2, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 27.97 ACRE TRACT (ACTUAL 28.3523 ACRE TRACT), DESCRIBED IN A DEED FROM ALLIED BANK OF TEXAS TO GUILLERMO CHERNITSKY, TRUSTEE RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NO. 8210625 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEED RECORDS; SAID 8.4433 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS; ACCOUNT NUMBER 0000020100325; PROPERTY ID: R249599 PHYSICAL ADDRESS BEING KNOWN AS: 1211 N. LOOP 336 E, CONROE, TX 77301 Witness my hand this 10th day of June 2021.

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. Published Dates: June 16, 23, 30, 2021

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Community Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Presents Posthumous Veterans Ceremony For Mr William Fredrick Mennell, Us Army, Vietnam Conflict The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, held a very special Ve t e r a n s P o s t h u m o u s Ceremony for RJOA C h a r t e r M e m b e r, S u e Mennell’s Husband, SCV

Award: Vietnam Cross of Honor, was presented by t h e R J O A O ff i c e r O f Military Service Awards, HILARIE HICKS, and Ve t e r a n s C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r A N I TA STEVENS, to Bob

Brother, William Fredrick Mennell.

A special table was dressed and filled with the special memorabilia of our Honoree of the Day, Mr William F Mennell.

Other Honored Guest

proud RJOA members.

Special Appreciation goes to the RJOA Veterans Committee for the delicious refreshments and hosting this day: Hilarie

Hicks, Jenny Lehr, Elaine Collings, Dianne Kebodeaux, Anita Stevens, Donna Summers, and Roselane Polnick.

Greeter: Regina Riney.

This Day will be will be cherished by many. It was truly an honor just to be there!

Member attends Memorial in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Attending Left to Right: 1st Row: Elaine Collings, Tanya Toney, Danean Myers, Barbara Eddleman, Cynthia Connor, Roselane Polnick, Mary Beth Lozano, Shelia Williamson, Jenny Lehr, Hilarie Hicks, Anita Stevens, Charlotte Belin, Karen DeBerry, Regina Riney, Dianne Kebodeaux, Sandra Streater 2nd Row: Donna Summers, Sue Mennell, Michael Brown, Jim Stevens, Doug Collings, Bob Mennell, Ed Sellards, Jeff Lehr, George Williamson, Marshall Brown Mr Bob Mennell, 1st Lt. Commander of the Major General Patrick Cleburne’s 7th Texas Infantry Camp.

The posthumous ceremony w a s h e l d f o r B o b ’s deceased twin brother, Mr William Fredrick Mennell, of the US Army, who gave his service in the Vietnam Conflict. The dignified solum ceremony was held on June 5, 2021 at the Montgomery County Heritage Museum. In attendance and representing the Museum was SCV Douglas Collings.

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Mennell in honor of his twin brother, William F Mennell. The SCV Color Guard attending was Ed Sellards, Jeff Lehr, Doug Collings, and George Wi l l i a m s o n a l s o t h e Commander of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars.

Past RJOA recipients of this prestigious military award were, Mr Marshall Brown, Mr William Thorne, and Mr Rebel Brown. Other UDC Recipients present of the Military Service Medals were Mr Douglas Collings, Mr George Williamson, Mr Ed Sellards. All came to honor their Military

attending, Texas Division Officer and Founder and Charter President: Elaine Collings. SCV Board Members: Commander Michael Brown, Bob Mennell, Jeff Lehr, Ed Sellards.

RJOA Officers present: President & VP: Jenny Lehr, 2nd VP: Donna Summers, 4th VP: Elaine Collings, Recording Secretary: Mary Beth Lozano, Co-Founder and Registrar: Dianne Kebodeaux, Historian: Shelia Williamson, Recorder of Military Service Awards: Hilarie Hicks, and all the lovely Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, chapter member, Renee Kernan attended a Memorial Service on June 13, 2021, held at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in

Vicksburg, Ms. Pictured with Ms. Kernan is Bryan Skipworth, he is the 3rd Lt. of the Lt. General J.C. Pemberton Camp 1354 in Vicksburg. He was the man in charge of putting this event together.

Hundreds attended the

service and many different states were represented.

The service was in memory of 23 man who died on the Confederate Ram Arkansas, they were either killed in action or died of their wounds soon after the battle.

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Community Margaritaville Lake Resort and Bernhardt Winery Deliver Perfect Combination of Wine, Music, and Island Time Plantersville, Texas (June 17, 2021 ) – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston and Bernhardt Winery make it easy to transport yourself to a vacation state of mind. Sip on award-winning wine while listening to live music during the legendary Bernhardt Winery Summer Concert Series. Then, when the evening is over, kick back and enjoy an overnight stay in a lakeside guest suite or lakeview cottage at nearby Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe Houston.

“Located just 25 minutes away, it made perfect sense to work with Margaritaville Lake Resort on a package that would allow guests to

savor the best of what each of us brings to the area,” said Jerry Bernhardt of Bernhardt Winery. “We believe this offering sets the stage for the perfect summer getaway we’ve all been craving.”

When guests of Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston take advantage of this promotion, they will receive tickets to the concert series, one complimentary wine flight from Bernhardt Winery as well as transportation to and from Bernhardt Winery as part of the package.

Participating guests will encounter the best of Bernhardt Winery, a scenic Tu s c a n - s t y l e b o u t i q u e winery that produces classical varietals and

unique wine blends. In addition to wine, gourmet artisan cheese platters are available for purchase, and a variety of local food trucks will be onsite. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets and coolers.

Guests can relax while taking in spectacular country views on the winery lawn under the shade of centuryold native Pecan trees. At sunset, the music stops to raise a toast to life and love, along with a poetry reading.

“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Bernhardt Winery, one of the iconic places of interest in the local area,” said Lisa Fasbender, General Manager of Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |

Houston. “The combination of wine, music, and island time is the ideal way to spend a Sunday evening during the summer.”

At the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston, guests can plan their escape and set their coordinates to fun and relaxation. The resort brings the spirit of the islands to Lake Conroe and will transport you straight to the tropics with 303 luxury suites, 32 waterfront cottages, and a tempting array of amenities. Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat, a fun-filled getaway, or an extraordinary group destination, Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston has got you

covered.

The Sunday evening lawn concerts feature some of the state’s top musical artists and take place just an hour before sunset on the winery's beautiful grounds overlooking rolling hills and valleys.

Throughout the summer, guest can enjoy concerts from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on

Sunday evenings. Check out who’s playing here.

Visit the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | H o u s t o n , f o r more information about this promotion. For more information about Bernhardt w i n e r y, v i s i t https://www.bernhardtwiner y.com.

celebrate the team of volunteers who make events and programs possible, Odette said, “We have a committee of great people who invited great people to participate so we can all support more great people—the Wranglers.”

Odette is also a co-founder and one of the leads for Jazzy Junque, an upscale home décor resale store in the Outlet of Conroe.

Proceeds from sales support New Danville.

“It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun, both putting it

and will do anything for them. It was great to see so many people come out to support them.”

The opportunity to be photographed with the Wranglers set the mood for the day. “She definitely came up with a great idea,” Brady said about Kelly’s suggestion that helped tournament participants get to know the people for whom they were playing.

He said that plans are underway for the next event to occur November 7, 2022.

“Play a Round for the Wranglers” Scores an Ace from page 1 Board member Odette D’Agostino and long-time volunteers Brady and Kelly Hull stepped up and put together this tournament. It was a success

beyond our wildest imagination, particularly for a first-ever event.”

Odette D’Agostino, a long-time board member and supporter of New

Danville, along with supporters Brady and Kelly Hull, knew that something had to be done to offset the challenges of 2020. Always one to

Events together and playing the event,” Brady said as his wife, Kelly, nodded in agreement. Kelly added, “We love the Wranglers

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