Montgomery County News, June26, 2024 by Monte West

Montgomery County News

by Ruben Borjas, Jr MCNcontributingwriter

It was a day of celebration at The Lone StarHonorFlightVeterans Group, commonly known as 105, located at the PoplarBusinessParkoffof OldHwy105WinConroe. June12thisthebirthdayof both of the group’s centenarians who turned anotheryearolder(thinkof the odds on that one) World War II Veterans Robert Putnam (106), and GeorgeWaters(103),were front and center, as the Veteransof105,celebrated theirbirthdays. Therewas plentyofcaketogoaround and several Houston Texans cheerleaders were onhandtoaddsomebeauty totheproceedings.

weren’t sure if Freedom was gonna be there in our future When NAZI Germany bullied France and England starting with the remilitarization of the Rhineland in March 1936, the wheels were beginning tocomeoffthebusofpeace so to speak. Mr Putnam was getting ready to graduate high school, whileMr Waterswasjusta Freshmanatthetime. Both had their own lives ahead of them, with not a care in The World, as most young men who lived with stable families had Little did they know in just a little over five years that their whole worlds would be turnedupsidedown.

Misters Putnam and Waters served Our Nation in a time of great uncertainty, when we

Jr Mr from Dakota, where his were school teachers. was and working at in Peoria 1941, United II.

Livinginthe1930’sfor Putnam and Waters was still tough, but they didn’t know it They weren’t it fighting off bandits or havingtogototheriverfor water, but they also didn’t

h a v e t h e m o d e r n conveniences we have today Many Americans still didn t even have electricity and some even stillusedouthouses.

Mr Putnam, originally from Bismark, North Dakota, where his parents were school teachers. He was already married and working at Caterpillar in Peoria Illinois when he

I s a y of The Lone StarHonor Veterans commonly known located the Poplar Park of Hwy105 Conroe. June12this of ot f th grou ’s who turned of odds on one) War II Veterans and were and as the Veterans celebrated birthdays. was caketo around d ver l H u t n cheerleaders were onhandtoaddsomebeauty totheproceedings. and but they or to river they also h e m o d conveniences have today Many still didn t even electricity some still Misters Putnam and Waters served Our Nation e g e t we there When bullied starting of in 1936, wheels were beginning come so high school, Mr Waters time. Both own lives ahead them, a men with stable they know years that

enlisted after December 7th, 1941, which heralded theUnitedStatesentryinto WorldWarII. Hewenton to serve on U S Navy

Following the war, he moved to Corpus Christi, where he raised four children with his wife

On this very warm and solemn Memorial Day Observance, the Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, join in honoring our Veterans of ALL Wars at the Veterans Flag Park, and The Lone

d Historical Flag Park in Conroe, Texas In this Picture The Lone Star Monument and Historical

Background.“TheTexian” BronzeStatueisonthehill to the right, and dedicated to the Volunteers who

ArticlebyMarkHooker,

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Continued from June19th……….

Then, the magical year of2016-17came. Thiswas the third year of our existence and our Team blossomed to 54 Students. Although,itdidnotstartoff magical as Mr Keating informedmehewouldneed to take a break from being the official Co-Sponsor as he needed to take care of personalmatters.

2016-17came. This of and Team to Students. it notstart Mr me take a break being official Co-Sponsor as needed to take of personalmatters.

At this point a young Administrative Assistant at MHSwhohadbeencoming to our meetings as her son Dylan Winders was on the Team saw that I was struggling with all the required paperwork and dues, and she uttered these fatefulwords,“Doyouneed help?” Lookingupoverthe pile of paperwork, I couldn t say yes fast enough. Her name is Toni Luedke,andIhavesaidthis a thousand times, There would not be a Fishing Team without Toni Luedke.” Sheabsolutelyis themostorganizedgogetter on the planet. Combined, wehavemadewhatIfeelis a pretty good team to guide these young men and womenoftheFishingTeam.

season with high hopes, as we were hitting our stride, and we could feel it. The Team won the Division handily then rolled into Regionals, where Mason Hoke and Weston Stephens ledustobeingcrownedthe RegionalChampionsforthe first time, as they won the tournament in convincing fashion. Itwasatotalteam effort, led by the likes of Tanner Poole, Clayton Smith, Declan Scansen, Cade Walker Taylor Peel and Ethan Price. Mason Hoke and Weston Stephens also won theAnglers of the YearTitleaswell.

theirlowerunitthefirstday, andDylanonlyhad2small keepers as they were mainly worried about getting back in I had back already heard the bad news fromanotherTeam,sowhen Tommywalkedupandsaid, “Well, I guess you heard?”

theirlower firstday, andDylan had small keepers as they were mainly worried about getting back in had already heard bad news from Team,sowhen Tommywalked andsaid, “Well, I guess heard?”

Bronzed Bust of Dr Charles B. Stewart is the designeroftheTexasLone Star Flag, which is at the entrance of the Lone Star Monument and Historical FlagPark.

of B. Stewart Star is at the Star and

Now that this was settled, we headed into the

We then rolled into the State Championship in 2017, which was held on Ray Roberts North of Dallas. Not exactly in our in wheel house, but we had 8 Teamswhichhadqualified, and they possessed the 3

We then rolled the State in 2017, which was on Ray Roberts North of Dallas. Not our wheel house, but had 8 Teamswhichhadqualified, and they possessed the 3

Now is the season with high hopes, as we stride, and feel The Team Division handily then into Regionals, Mason Hoke and Stephens ledus beingcrownedthe RegionalChampionsforthe first the tournament convincing fashion. was team effort, likes of Tanner Clayton Smith, Scansen, Cade Walker Taylor Peel and Hoke and Stephens also won Anglers of the YearTitleaswell. point young who beencoming meetings as her on saw with uttered these fateful “Doyou help?” up l f pa e w r I t yes Toni and saidthis thousand “There would be a eam t o Ton absolutelyis the organizedgo planet. feel good team guide young Fishing

D’s, Drive, Determination, & Dedication. They knew we were good, and they weregoingtoproveit. After the first day of competition, Derek Pietsch &TreyDawsonwerein4th place, and Mason Hoke & Weston Stephens were in 5th. As many of you that follow the standings know, a program needs to have 3 TeamsintheTop10tohave a great chance of winning theTeamTitle. It’snevera guarantee but the possibility is extremely high if you do that. Other than Kyle Lindberg catching the big fish of the tournament, a 10 pound whopper, the other Teams struggled, none more than the Individual Team of the DylanDunn,andhisFather and Captain,TommyDunn. You see they had the misfortune of knocking off

Drive, Determination, & Dedication. They we were good, and it. the first competition, Derek TreyDawsonwerein4th place, and Stephens 5th. As many of you follow the standings a needs 3 Teams the 10 a chance of the never g aran ee ut the is you t an Kyl n b rg catching the big fish of the 10 whopper, other Teams more of DylanDunn,and and Captain,Tommy see they misfortune of

To which I then proceeded to reach into my pocket to hand him the keys to my boat. Heimmediatelysaid, “I’mnotdrivingthatDonut Boat, I don’t want to be Boat, responsibleifanythinggoes wrong.” I said to Tommy “it’sjustaboatwithavinyl wrap, I’m doubled insured, so please take it.’ Tommy then replied, “I just don’t feel comfortable taking yourboat,soeitheryoutake him tomorrow, or we re going to head on home” ”

Knowing that Dylan was a heck of a Fisherman and Competitor plus being a Senior fishing his last High School event, I knew our best chance to win as a programwastotakehimon thefinalday

To which I proceeded to into pocket to hand him the keys to my boat. immediatelysaid, “I’m driving Boat, I don’t be anythinggoes I said Tommy, justaboat insured, please it.’ Tommy then just don’t taking boat,so youtake tomorrow, we re to head home” that a of and being a fishing his High event, as a wastotakehimon finalday

residents and visitors turned out to honor our Veterans of ALL Wars Amongst them is the always dedicated Rebel JoanOfArcChapterofthe United Daughters of the Confederacy,theLoneStar Volunteers of the “Rolling Thunder” Canon Crew, The Daughters of the RepublicofTexas,Sonsof the Republic of Texas, DaughtersoftheAmerican Revolution,andFriendsof the Flag Foundation, as well as Conroe Founder’s

As the nextmorning,Iwasabout jinx ways Dylan, Icrossed under the console.

Derek Trey, or going individual title. up1st

As we headed out the nextmorning,Iwasaboutto jinx myself all kinds of ways with my conversation withDylan,soIcrossedmy legs under the console. I said,“Dylan,youknowthat Derek and Trey, or Mason andWestonaregoingtowin the individual title. Heck Fire,theymayendup1st&

present,andtheRebelJoan OfArc Members are often also members in these various other Historical Organizations, if their Families are “qualified”

volunteer in many of their community activities, for

Photos Courtesy of DebbiePietsch

FromLtoR: GeorgeWaters,TexansCheerleaders JulissaandMs.Francesca,RobertPutnam

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community, while giving their dedication to their Chapter Sisterhood and goals.

** The War Between theStatesPeriodisclosely tied to DRT & SRT as the “War Between The States was just after the Fight for Texas Independence, and many of the same Fathers, Brothers, Cousins, and Sons fought in the 18611865WarforStatesRights, as Texas was a dedicated ConfederateState.Thelast Battle of the “UnCivil War” was fought in Texas down in the Rio Grande Valley, and TEXAS Confederates WON, but it was too late because General Lee had already surrenderedamonthbefore and word had not reached them.YEAForTEXAS!

** War Between StatesPeriod closely tied to DRT & SRT as the “War The States was just Fight for Independence, and many of the same Fathers, Brothers, Cousins, and Sons fought the 18611865WarforStates Texas was a ConfederateState.Thelast Battle the War” was fought in in the Rio l y, nd TEXAS Confederates WON, it too late because had already surrendereda word had reached TEXAS!

alwaysdothe than the Easier Wrong”….

Quoting General Lee: “Youalwaysdotheharder Right, than the Easier Wrong”….

On this United Sates Memorial Day where all Soldiers of every War are remembered,thereismuch to appreciate and think about. It is impossible to put in the shoes of our valiant Soldiers and the various Foes they faced They Dis Their Duty…

On this United Sates Memorial Day where all Soldiers of every War are remembered,thereismuch to appreciate and think about. It is impossible to put ourselves in the shoes of our valiant Soldiers and the various Foes they faced They Dis Their Duty…

is much can be said about our M e m o r l D Observance,that Politics thatgoes the coreofone’s Commitment, Heritage, andPersonalHonor the RebelJoan there is a Veteran:

There is so much that can be said about our M e m o r i a l D a y Observance,thatisbeyond Politicsandthatgoestothe coreofone’sCoreofDuty, Core Commitment, Heritage, andPersonalHonor Inthe RebelJoanOfArcChapter there is a Soldier/Retired Veteran:

C Y N T H I A

CONNORSwhoisOfficer of the Military Service Awards,aswellasVeterans Chairman. CYNTHIA has Proud Confederate Heritage in her Family as

C Y N T H I A CONNORSwhoisOfficer of the Military Service Awards,aswellasVeterans Chairman. CYNTHIA has Proud Confederate d Heritage in her Family as

WWII

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Virginia His love of music throughout his life never faded, and even today,hestillleadsthe105 group in song with ‘God Bless America,’ and ‘The National Anthem,’ each week And despite his age, there is one other WWII Veteran three months older than Mr P u t n a m K a r l Schlessinger fromAustin, celebrated his 106th birthday back in March, making him the Oldest WWIIVeteraninTexas.

Virginia His music his life never faded, and today,hestill group in with Bless and National Anthem,’ each week And despite age there other WWII months older than Mr P u t n a m K r Schlessinger Austin, celebrated his birthday back in making him the Oldest WWII in

“When I was on the destroyer I was just doing myjob,”saidMr Putnam, who was a bit older than most men who were drafted or enlisted. He was24.“Weallwantedto doourbitsowecouldget backhome.”

“When was on the destroyer I was doing my Putnam, who was a than most were drafted He was24. to doour we get backhome.”

Mr Waters, who was in U S Army Air Corps during and flew as Turret Gunner B-17 bombers. He sweetheart Mavis barely after Pearl and was drafted He

g ined h s om r position when he stubbed

Mr Waters, who was in the U S Army Air Corps during the war, and flew as a Ball Turret Gunner in B-17 bombers. Hemarriedhissweetheart Mavis barely a week after Pearl Harbor, and was drafted in 1942 He gained his bomber i position when he stubbed

well as her Family in All Wars. THANKYOUFOR SERVING CYNTHIA CONNORS! Another RJOA Valiant in the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapterisa“BLUESTAR MOM : KATHERINE

well as her Family in All Wars. THANKYOUFOR SERVING CYNTHIA CONNORS! Another RJOA Valiant Officer in the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapterisa“BLUESTAR

MOM : KATHERINE

WILSON TAGLIENTI, whose Son served in Iraqi Freedom as a Marine KATHERINE has over 40+ConfederateAncestors to her honor THANK YOU KATHERINE FOR YOUR SACRIFICES AND THAT OF YOUR MILITARY FAMILY!

RJOA Officer: ANITA STEVENSisapastOfficer of Military Service Awards and currently serves on t

RJOA Veterans Committee

RJOA Officer: ANITA STEVENSisapastOfficer of Military Service Awards and currently serv s on the RJOA Veterans Committee

ANITA STEVENS has been in constant faithful pursuit for her Family in trying to find her MIA (MissingInAction)Cousin foryears:CarlH.Hudfson Carl PFC-Army,So.Korea.The US Government estimates 50+ Thousand MIA’s, but some private Groups e

ANITA STEVENS has been in constant faithful pursuit for her Family in trying to find MIA (MissingInAction)Cousin foryears:CarlH.Hudfson PFC-Army,So.Korea.The US Government estimates 50+ Thousand MIA’s, but some private Groups e

Thousand MIAs in SouthEastAsia of ourAmerican S

+ Thousand MIAs in SouthEastAsia of ourAmerican S

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EVENS

dedicated Confederate SoldiersinherFamilyTree thatshestrivestoHonor as well as multiple Family Memberswhoservedinthe US Navy! THANK YOU ANITA FOR ALL OUR FOR MILITARYYOUSTRIVE TO HONOR! ELAINE

COLLINGS, Founder and Organizing President of RebelJoanOfArcChapter serves on this Veterans Comm

so h s dedicated Confederate SoldiersinherFamilyTree thatshestrivestoHonor as well as multiple Family Memberswhoservedinthe US Navy! THANK YOU ANITA FOR ALL OUR MILITARYYOUSTRIVE TO HONOR! ELAINE COLLINGS, Founder and Organizing President of RebelJoanOfArcChapter serves on this Veterans Commit

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“Proved” Confederate Ancestors, and her Family of Military Service in the Army, Air Force and Marines Current RJOA President JENNY LEHR whoservesonthisVeterans Committee with multiple Generations of Veterans who served in the US

h 15 Proved Confederate Ancestors, and her Family of Military Service in the Army, and Marines Current RJOA President JENNY LEHR whoservesonthisVeterans Committee with multiple Generations of Veterans who served in the US

training

6 feet, Waters was placed in a ball usually

d for a man

sohe the withhis to Waters was stationed in flewhis first combat mission on flying hewas on Hespent a prisoner camp

t e u s s a n approached, march countryside, even of On May 1st, his him his fellow prisoners as they Alliedlines.

his toe during training And as a man standing over 6 feet, Waters was placed in a ball usually reserved for a man standing maximum 5’ 8,” sohewasvirtuallystuffed intotheballwithhisknees next to his shoulders Waters was stationed in Italyin1943,andflewhis first combat mission on December 29th, flying missionsuntilhewasshot down on February 22, 1944. Hespent15months in a prisoner of war camp in Germany now Poland. A s t h e R u s s i a n s h approached, Waters was forcedonamarchthrough the countryside, and he even walked through the outskirts of bombed out Berlin. On May 1st, his guardssurrenderedtohim and his fellow prisoners just as they reached the Alliedlines.

Waters’recalled in his ‘No Thought Tomorrow,’afterhis groupfellinto British, was searchof candybar

Waters’recalled in his book, ‘No Thought for Tomorrow,’afterhisPOW groupfellintothehandsof the British, he was in searchofacandybar

“I ran back to the Englishman was When I to him he up with such a startled look his seemed melt.

“I ran back to where the Englishman was When I got to him he looked up with such a startled look that his face justseemedtomelt. Then

Military and were also proudConfederates.RJOA CHARLOTTE BELIN

serves on the RJOA

serves on th RJOA

Veterans Committee and herFamilyhavealsogiven service to this great Country as well as her numerous Confederate A n c e s t o r s R J O A DIANNE KEBODEAUX hasservedonthisVeterans Committee for years and has deep Confederate Heritage. The Heroine of thisChapter “BelleBoyd”, gave her full courage and commitment to the Soldiersshestrivedtohelp, in spite of dangers and harassments.

Veterans and herFamily alsogiven service to great Country as as her numerous Confederate A n e t o r s R O A DIANNE KEBODEAUX hasserved thisVeterans Committee for years and has deep Confederate Heritage. The Heroine of this “BelleBoyd”, gave her full courage and commitment to the Soldiersshe tohelp, in spite of dangers and harassments.

Thus are just some of t

magnificent members of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United D

Confederacy that work to Honor our Veterans of All USWars!

Thus just of the examples of the magnificent of the Rebel Joan Arc Chapter United D a g h t r s f t h e Confederacy work to Honor our Veterans All USWars!

Ron

David

Board

PastLone

SRT

Brown-Air

Board Lone SRT,

Sincemuchhasalready been written about this Memorial Day Event, maybe here is some information that you may not know It saddens me that with all this devotion and volunteerism from the RebelJoanOfArcChapter and the UDC as a whole, The current leadership of the Veterans Flag Park Board refuses to allow Confederate Veterans n a m e s o f acknowledgement at the Veterans Flag Park in Conroe, although the Congress of the United States recognized by Congressional Act all Confederate Soldiers as American Soldiers The RebelJoanOfArcChapter oftheUnitedDaughtersof the Confederacy continues tohonorAllSoldiersofAll our American Wars, and certainly the Confederate So

Sincemuchhasalready been written about this Memorial Day Event, maybe here is some information that you may not know It saddens me that with all this devotion and volunteerism from the RebelJoanOfArcChapter and the UDC as a whole, The current leadership of the Veterans Flag Park Board refuses to allow Confederate Veterans n a m e s o f acknowledgement at the Veterans Flag Park in Conroe although the Congress of the United States recognized by Congressional Act all Confederate Soldiers as American Soldiers The RebelJoanOfArcChapter ofthe Daughtersof the Confederacy continues tohonorAllSoldiersofAll our American Wars, and certainly the Confederate So

d honorablyinthecausethey so believed in the War BetweenTheStates. Since

IrealizedwhatImusthave like to him I not more ahundredpounds,all hanging on six foot with scraggly long andascruffybeard.”

IrealizedwhatImusthave looked like to him I looked weighed not much more thanahundredpounds,all of it hanging on a six foot frame, with scraggly long hairandascruffybeard.”

“Wouldyoulikeaspot oftea,Mate?”heasked.

“Wouldyoulike spot Mate?”he

"No, Iwouldliketo bar.”

"No,butIwouldliketo haveacandybar.”

“Yes, sir, Mate,” the Brit said, he reached into his brought twelve two-ounce

“Yes, sir, Mate,” the Brit said, as he reached into his truck and brought out twelve two-ounce Nestles

c o n c e n t r a t e d

c o c n t r a t e d

chocolate bars. I stuffed them into my overcoat pockets, ran, and caught upwithmyfriendBirch.”

chocolate bars. stuffed my overcoat ran, caught upwithmyfriend

BothWatersandBirch soonateallthecandybars.

T h e ‘ H E A S

Veterans M

Ve er ns M um Quilters,’ by Lu Gresham,93,a of theformerWomen’sArmy Corps, leader of the museum's quilt guild, presented quilts via Hearts’ volunteer, Lisa Hackett Also, several cheerleaders from the Houston Texans were on hand at of Mr Waters. Julissa, and Ms F nc ca presentedthecentenarians with souvenir military helmets team.

seum Quilters,’ led by Lu Gresham,93,amemberof theformerWomen’sArmy Corps, and leader of the museum's quilt guild, presented quilts via Hearts’ volunteer, Lisa Hackett Also, several cheerleaders from the Houston Texans were on hand at the insistence of Mr Waters. Ms. Julissa, and Ms Francesca presentedthecentenarians with souvenir military helmetsfromtheteam.

the surrender of General R

Gettysburg, our country has slowly tried to rebuild

Historical Organizations prove that with many Membersparticipatingand Qualifying for many of

Organizations through their Family Heritage Many Veterans Parks

Confederate Soldiers, except that one in Conroe Texas. It is our hope that this injustice will be rectified,aswecontinueto supportALLourVeterans.

Confederate Soldiers, except that one in Conroe Texas. It is our hope that this injustice will be rectified, wecontinueto supportALLour

These two Parks are side by side, and although the Veterans Flag Park is muchlargernow,theLone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park was first to be located at this

“Mr Waters and Mr Putnam are the bookends of the ‘Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group,” said Darrell May 105 site manager “And we are

spot, and Sacred Soils are buried here from all the Battles of the Texas Revolution These two Parks are run by separate Boards, although to the Public this may appear as onePark,butitisnot. This Photo is taken proudly in front of the The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park, with the “RollingThunder”Cannon and Lone Star Volunteers who have just participated in the program the MemorialDayObservance on 1776 Freedom Blvd , C

s Board Members from The R

Board Members from The Rebel Joan O

bel Joan Of A

, Daughters of the Republic o

c, Daughters of the Republic o

, C

e Founder’s Day, Friends of TheFlagFoundation,Sons of the Republic of Texas, Lone Star Volunteers, and

oe Founder’s Day, Friends of TheFlagFoundation,Sons of the Republic of Texas, Lone Star Volunteers, and

DaughtersoftheAmerican Revolution.

PROTECT OURCOUNTRY!!

Elaine Co

Elain

s, ehcollings@gmail.com

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group having not yet, but p

group having not been born yet, but still a small p

e y

children at the time. 105 has so

Veteran supporters who were

GreatestGeneration,”said Vietnam Vietnam Holesovsky, speaking of Wate and Putn m Without them and backing of by the

asbeing100 years

Putnam are the bookends of the ‘Lone Flight said Darrell May 105 site manager we are blessedtoknow

blessedtoknowthem.”

Many of the 105

Veterans went and paid homage to the two oldest guys in their group. For manyofthem,Putnamand Waters are the last living vestiges to World War II, with most Veterans in the

Veterans went and paid homage the oldest guys in their group. For many them,Putnam Waters vestiges World War with in

young girls Europe during the war, oneGerman. Americans Cold War co

young girls in Europe during the war, one Belgian,andoneGerman. Both married Americans during the Cold War and a

backto

husbandsbacktoAmerica followingtheirservice.

“They represent The

United States, World II could have ended very differently.”

EmmaMansur,6,standsbetweenVeteransGeorgeWaters,103,andRobertPutnam, 106,notingthedifferenceoftheirageswithherselfandtheelderVet

Left

Right:RJOAGuest:JaniceCain,RJOAMembers:DaneanMyers,Dianne Kebodeaux,Charlotte Belin,KatherineTaglienti,AnitaStevens,“RollingThunder” Cannon,CindyDittrich,LynHoward,ShanaArthur,ElaineCollings.AllofRJOA& othervariousorganizations. BackRow:LoneStarVolunteers,andSRTMembers:

McAnear-

Star

President&FOFFBoardMember,LorenJohnston,

Shuler,Marshall

ForceVeteran&PastLoneStarSRTPres.&FOFF

Member,,RustyMcLaughlin-Pres.ofLoneStarSRT,MikeWilson-Pres.of FOFFandCo-Ownerof“RollingThunder”&PastPres.ofLoneStarSRT,&VPof SRT,DougCollings-Capt.USAF&PastLoneStarSRTHistorianOfficer&Ch:of TexasHistoricalTrunksCommitteeforMontgomeryCountySchoolsEducation& CFDBoardMember&Assist.DirectorofHeritageMuseum. Lyn Shana

WEEKLYCOLUMNS

By Kent Pendleton

MoreRetireesCrossingState Lines–Here'sWhereThey'reGoing

there

Florida drew more retirees than any other state.

and Washington rounding out the top five Let's explore what's drawing retirees to these destinations. Tax benefits a key consideration

Three

South

According to the online moving-services marketplaceHireAHelper'slatest annualreport,Floridaisthe numberonedestinationfor retirees, claiming 11% of movers across state lines.

investment income or 401(k)distributions.

But what about New Jersey,withitsnotoriously high income and property taxrates?It'salsothesixthmost likely state for older adults to leave. California and New York are the top two, originating almost 30% of interstate retirementmovesbetweenthem.

Not only does New Jersey not tax Social Security distributions, it also boasts generous pension exclusions that enableretireestoshieldup to $100,000 from state income taxes, as well as prop

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f programs for seniors and peoplewithdisabilities. Climateandtopography alsofactorin Washington also has a relatively high cost of living (index 115.10), but boasts some of the country's leading healthcare systems,aswellasastrong economy, scenic diversity and a variety of recreationalactivities.

Finances are less of a concern

Financial worries were less of a factor for retiree moves in 2023 than the year before Just 6% of retireesreportedmovingto find more affordable housing, down from 12% in 2022 It make sense, considering the median household income of retirees who relocated last year was $88,347 – 35% higher than 2022 and 17% higherthanthetypicalU.S. household.

higherthanthetypicalU.S. household. Florida

SouthCarolinacomesinat a close second and New Jersey third, with Texas

NATURE

PETTALK: Cat-ching

UpOnFeline Enrichment

aroundthehousesothatthe cat can appropriately exercis

behavior

RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz

“Mostcatsalsoenjoythe opportunity to perch at higher levels,” Teller said. “Creating vertical climbing surfaces where a cat can can observe its environment fromdifferentlevelscanbe veryenjoyableforthem.

“Mostcatsalsoenjoythe opportunity perch at higher said. “Creating climbing surfaces where a cat can observe its environment fromdifferent be veryenjoyableforthem.

BRYAN-CO L GE STATION Cats are playful, loyal, and fiercely independent which often means they require less maintenance and makes life-long companions Caring for your feline be rewarding,butit alsobe challenging, especially when it comes keeping them mentally and physicallyengaged.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Cats are playful, loyal, and fiercely independent pets, which often means they require less maintenance and makes them great life-long companions Caring for your feline friends can be rewarding,butitcanalsobe challenging, especially when it comes to keeping them mentally and physicallyengaged.

Dr Lori

The Importance Of Enrichment

‘Feeline’Fine

Feline enrichment comes in many forms, with avarietyofcattoysyourcat canenjoyonitsownaswell asactivitiesyoucandowith yourcat.

line nri h nt in many forms, a cattoysyour on ownaswell asactivities cando yourcat.

“Some cats enjoy laser pointers fishing rod-type toys with feathers or ribbonshangingfromthem, and small balls such as ping-pong balls,” Teller said. “Chasing these things helpscatsgetsomeexercise andpracticetheirpredation skills.”

“Owners can have some perches where cats see the outside environment and others where they can view household ” Tellersaid.

“Owners can have some perches where cats can see the outside environment and others where they can view household activity” Tellersaid.

Creating A Safe Environment

While toys can be a fun way to keep your cat engaged, it is important to provide enrichment in a safemanner

Cats need to be mentally and physically engaged for the same reasonthatwealldo—itis what allows them to live happier and healthier lives,” Teller said. “Physical activity also helps to keep your cat at a healthy weight.”

from the health benefits, helps cats be better household companions.

Aside from the health benefits, enrichment helps cats to be better household companions.

Only use string or ribbon-based toys under supervision put them away not in use ” Teller said. “These be dangerous your cat swallowsthem.”

Only use string or ribbon-based toys under supervision and put them away when not in use ” Teller said. “These can be dangerous if your cat swallowsthem.”

Owners cautious when using for their cat

Owners also should be cautious when using laser pointers for their cat to chase.

way to keep your cat engaged, it is enrichment a cats enjoy pointers with or ribbonshanging them, and balls as ping-pong “Chasing these catsget andpracticetheir

If your cat toys with are a good option for entertainment. Providing enrichment for your cat not only improves their quality of lifebutalsoprovidesaway for them to act on their naturalinstinctsofrunning, hunting, climbing and playing.

If your cat is food motivated, toys with treats are a good option for entertainment. Providing enrichment for your cat not only improves their quality of lifebutalsoprovidesaway for them to act on their naturalinstinctsofrunning, hunting, climbing and playing.

“Consider using balls or puzzle toys that dispense a cat’s food or some treats whenthecatplayswithit,” Tellersaid.“Somecatswill truly feel like they ‘hunted’ and caught their dinner Lots of cats enjoy catnip, and if your cat is one of those, get some catnipfilledtoys.”

“Consider using balls toys dispense a cat’s food or some treats thecat with “Somecats truly feel like they ‘hunted’ and caught their dinner catnip, and your cat is one of those, some filled

be as simple as household items with.

Providing enrichment can be as simple as saving household items for your cattoplaywith.

“Many cats love cardboard boxes and paper grocery bags,” Teller said. “You can leave those in strategicplacesforyourcat todiscover.”

If toys are not an ideal option, Teller recommends ownersprovideotherforms of enrichment in the cat's environment, such as placing scratching posts

theyarelesslikely to become stressed or bored.Catsthatarestressed or bored may exhibit inappropriate behaviors, such as not using the litter box or scratching on furniture.”

“Whilelaserpointersare lots of both the owner their cat, don’t let your stare directlyat the light as can damage Teller said.

“Whilelaserpointersare lots of fun for both the owner and their cat, don’t let your cat stare directlyat the light source, as this can damage their eyes,” Teller said.

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Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

Are You Ready to Rumble!!!?

This column may upset some. Andquitefrankly I don’t care about Democratsfeelings,butitneeded tobewritten.

This column may upset some. Andquitefrankly,I don’t care about Democratsfeelings,butitneeded tobewritten.

As this summer continues, I cannot help but get the feeling that chaosisontheway There is so much madness out there that it’s hard to

A i u er continues, cannot help but the feeling that chaosisontheway There is so much out there that it’s hard to

fathom what is capable of happening It’s like December 7th is on the horizon (and I’m not inferring Japan), but we are still unsure of enemy intentions in where and when they will attack

Democrats have so weakened Our Nation's

capable of It’s 7th is on (and I’m but we still unsure of intentions in where and when they will D mo r av weakened

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security that we face an unequaled threat from foreign agents inside our borders like never before. And those people do not want Donald Trump reelected as President President Biden and Democrats' weakness has been a goldmine for foreign players wishing to destroy America, and in seeinghowtheDemocrats run their own cities and states into the ground anyone with any common sensecanseethatit’stheir goalfortheUnitedStates.

security that we face an unequaled threat from foreign agents inside before. those people do Trump elected as President Biden Democrats' goldmine for players to destroy and in the run their own cities and states into the ground, with that their States.

We constantly hear of international threats from Russia and China from a military standpoint but I’marguingthatthegreater threat is from Chinese cyber and otherwise terrorists who have been allowed to cross the US border illegally, and are now awaiting orders to attack from inside rather than outside our borders. I’ve been keeping track of Russian and Chinese military capabilities as compared to the United States,quitefranklyIdon’t believe they can compete with the United States on weapons technologies Their economies cannot support massive build-ups of weapons, supplies, and manpowertoovercomeus, and a reasonable alternativeissendinginagentsto disrupt and destroy our society via cyber attacks and cause economic distress to the point of collapse And this summer, we will find out their exact intentions, starting with the Republican National Convention inafewweeksinMilwaukee, Wisconsin; then the Democrat National Convention in Chicago in laterAugust.

We constantly hear of international threats from Russia and China from a military standpoint, but I’marguingthatthegreater threat from Chinese cyber and otherwise terrorists been allowed US border illegally, and are now orders to attack from rather than outside our borders. I’ve been keeping track of Russian and Chinese military capabilities as compared to the United States,quitefranklyIdon’t believe they can compete with the United States on weapons technologies Their economies cannot support massive build-ups of weapons, supplies, and manpowertoovercomeus, and a alternativeissendinginagentsto disrupt and destroy our society via cyber attacks and cause economic distress to the point of collapse this summer we will find their intentions, starting with the Republican National Convention ina weeksin kee, Democrat National Convention in Chicago in laterAugust.

In Russia, this past Sunday,Islamistsattacked a Russian Orthodox church,asynagogueanda police station, in separate engagements, in their Dagestan Republic on the Caspian Sea, which borders Azerbaijan and Georgia. Sofar20people have died, most of them being police officers, with

In Russia past Sunday,Islamistsattacked a Orthodox church,a and police station, in separate engagements, in their Dagestan on Caspian Sea, which borders Azerbaijan and Georgia. Sofar20people have died, most of them being police officers, with

around 50 people being injured in the attacks. This attack mayemboldenhidden terror cells in Europe andTheUnitedStates. It has too. Potential terrorists are up against a rock and a hard place when it comes to their craft. They have from now until January 20th to create as much havoc as they can. For at noon on that day, Trump is gonna unleash the power of his office on the border, illegal immigrants, and all these terrorists who have been allowed to come in without so much as their temperature being taken. A strong UnitedStatesunderTrump will give more confidence totheEuropeanandSouth American countries that are electing sensible leaderswhoarerightofthe p

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally right of center party is poised to gain power in France, and will join a growing list of countries who have taken more conservative views on the leadership, when it comes to immigration and national policy In the recent European Parliamentelections,leftistlosta good many seats and French President Emmanuel Macron is greatly concerned.

around 50 people being injured in the attacks. This attack mayemboldenhidden terror in Europe andTheUnitedStates. It has too. Potential terrorists are up against a and a hard place it comes to their craft. They have from now until January 20th to create as much havoc as they can. For at noon that day Trump is gonna unleash power of his on the b rder l eg l immigrants, and all these terrorists who have been to come in so much as their temperature being taken. A strong UnitedStatesunderTrump will give confidence totheEuropeanandSouth American countries that are electing sensible leaders arerightofthe po itical spect um Marine Pen’s National Rally right center party is poised to gain power in France, and a growing list of countries who have taken more conservative views on the leadership, when it comes to imm gr tio and national policy In the recent European Parliamentelections,leftistlosta good seats and French Emmanuel is greatly concerned.

The Republican and Democrat Conventions this summer are going to behotspotsforunrest. It’s unclear if the GOP convention in Wisconsin will overshadow Chicago in the realm of chaos, but there will still be issues. Milwaukee’spopulationis tiny compared to Chicago’s, and there may not be as many opportunities as The Windy City is capableofproducing. The Gaza Protesters definitely have more bones to pick with Democrats than with Republicans, and since Democrats mostly just let them do whatever they want. Itwillbeinteresting

The Republican and Democrat Conventions this summer are going to behotspotsfor It’s unclear if the convention in Wisconsin will Chicago in the of but there will still be issues. Milwaukee’s is tiny compared to Chicago’s, and there not be as opportunities as The Windy City is capable producing. The Gaza Protesters definitely have more bones pick with with Republicans, and since Democrats mostly let them do whatever they want. It beinteresting

to see how long of a dog leash they are allowed by Chicago authorities, and just how much of it will wind up on national television as compared to the 1968 convention Definitelymore. Theburningquestionis. Willtherebeopportunities for terrorists to attack the conventions? Of course youcan’truleitout100%. It’dbenice,butI’datleast hope that Homeland Security will be monitoring terrorists chatter to give any signs of such an attack And the real wildcards will be lone terrorist cells who only communicate with their god and no one else. And those can be anywhere, andanyone. Lonewolves don’t need to go to conventions, but they choose any soft target that advertises a ‘Gun Free Zone,’ or signs such as ‘Firearms are Prohibited,’ like The Woodlands Mall.’ Terrorists smile when they see those because the law-abiding gun owners will have left their weapons in the car And I was at the mall recently picking up a new iPad, and saw not one SecurityGuard,andImay or may not have left my gun in the car, mentally tellingtheguardstheycan ‘kiss my grits.’ I mean really is your teens life that much more in danger ifalaw-abidingconcealed

see how long of a dog they allowed by Chicago authorities, and just it wind up on national as 1968 convention more. burning is. therebe for terrorists to attack conventions? Of can’truleit 100%. benice, at Homeland Security be terrorists to any signs an attack And the real wildcards will be lone terrorist cells who only with their and no one else. And can be anywhere, anyone. Lonewolves to but they any target that a ‘Gun Free or signs such as are Prohibited,’ like ‘The Woodlands Mall.’ Terrorists smile when they see those, law-abiding owners left weapons in the car I was mall up new and not one SecurityGuard, Imay or may not have left my in car, mentally the theycan ‘kiss grits.’ I mean really, is your teens life that much more in danger law-abidingconcealed

carrier of a weapon is in thatmall? I’darguethatif the worst was to happen, you’d want that person helping the guards subdue anyterroristattack.

a in I’d the happen, you’d that person the

Of course there are so many scenarios and each has a certain amount of possibilities for violence. And in Chicago, the protests will be labeled as ‘peaceful,’ no matter the number of cars or buildings burning in the background of a CNN report. It’s really about being as aware as you can possibly be about your surroundings. Manycallit ‘situational awareness,’ which is why in public I always sit against a wall. And this is your opportunitytostarteducatingyour kids and grandkids on what to look out for in reference to being safe in public. I am not writing thistoscareanyone,butto inform This is just another form of stranger danger And Gaza danger protestersandanyformof terrorists are definitely strangers.

Of course there are so many and each has a certain amount possibilities for violence. And in Chicago, protests be ‘peaceful,’ no matter number of cars or ings burning in background of a CNN report. It’s really about being as aware as you can possibly be about your surroundings. Manycallit situational awareness which is why in public I always sit against a wall. And this is your opportunityto educatingyour kids and grandkids on what to out for in reference to being safe in public. I am not writing thistoscareanyone,butto inform This is just another form of danger And Gaza protesters anyform are definitely strangers.

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ButterfliesAreFree:AFree SpiritedAdventureBacktothe60's

RubenBorjas,

byRubenBorjas,Jr

Jr be called a of age story least theway saw it Where two from differing in a city each other, and course day can be

It can be called a late60’s coming of age story Atleastthat’sthewayIsaw it Where two young people from differing backgrounds in a big city find each other, and over the course of a day can a relationship be forged? Written for the stage in 1969 by Leonard Gershe, andwithhisbodyofwork, itseemstocomeoutofleft field, but he makes it work into an entertaining and at times gripping three act stage play The Players

Theatre Company in Conroe takes flight with Butterflies Are Free complete with the installation of a unique NewYork City apartment where everything is located in tight confines and you havetogounderthebedto gettothebathroom.

Written in by Leonard Gershe, withhis of seemstocomeoutofleft but he makes it into entertaining at stage play The Players h at Compan in Conroe takes flight Butterflies Are with the tion unique apartment located and underthebed bathroom.

Many may have but some remember 1972 the same and Heckart. play starts Baker A. a man, to tape his set a for an call from strong mother, lines, when laughs from man. soon visit half to enterhas to Saks Fifth anyway and wants to him some See Arts, page 5

Many may have not knownofthestageplay,but some old-timers may remember the 1972 film of the same name starring Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert,andEileenHeckart. The play starts with Don Baker (Carlos A. Soto), a blind young man, listening to a tape of his previous night's recording with his hopes set on a musical career He then prepares himself for an expected phone call from his strong willedmother,knowingthe exact lines, and when the conversation occurs, it drew laughs from the audience in its recall and the witty answers from the young man. The call soon erupts to threats of his mother threatening a visit after only half of the time they agreed to the enterprise. She has to go down to Saks Fifth Ave anyway

There is a sudden eruption of loud music from the apartment next door with its paper thin walls. Don ends the call telling his mother not to come. He then knocks on thewallaskingforthenoise to be turned down, and before you know it, the woman next door then door invites herself over for a cup of coffee. The young lady, or former hippie, and aspiringactress,JillTanner (Christina Wood), meets her neighbor, and makes small talk in exploring his apartment, which eventually leads to the conflict with the young man’s mother Don’s manner is one of new found independence. He knows his apartmentso well,it’s asif he has the gift of sight, or concentration,andafull13

minutes passes before Jill, who had grabbed the ashtray when they started smoking, notices that Don is placing his ashes in the same spot with nothing to catch them There are some great comedic moments in the dialogue much appreciated by the audience.

The different backgrounds of Don and Jill makesthisplaysointeresting. Don, a 20 year old from Scarsdale, obviously from a conservative background, and a mother who onlys wants the best forherson. Thenyouhave Jill, a 19 year old divorcee from a 6 day old marriage to Jack Benson, a product of a mother who never wantedtogrowup,withan open parenting style It

and wants to bring him someshirts. h i sud e of next door paper thin Don ends mother not to come. He then knocks on wallasking to be turned down, know next then herself coffee. The or former Tanner (Christina Wood), neighbor, and makes talk exploring his apartment, eventually leads with the young Don’s manner of new found pendence. He knows his so well, as has the gift sight, full13 minutes before who had when they smoking, Don his ashes with them There gre co di in much appreciated by

grounds of Jill makesthisplay Don, a 20 year from Scarsdale, ro c at v who wants her you from a 6 Jack Benson, of who never withan

makesyouwonderwhatis goingon?

Jill tries to impress Don with a quote which includes “Thebutterfliesarefree,”and attributes it to Mark Twain, but the well-Brailled Don recognizesitasfromCharles Dickens' ‘Bleak House ’ Soonafteranindoorpicnicis organized. Donrealizesthat he and Jill are those butterflies, and sings “Butterflies arefree,andsoarewe.” With Jillanopenbook,Donbegins to reveal his childhood, and mentions his mother s children’s authorship. Her books are about Little Donny Dark,’ a blind super kid that helps police and federal agencies, and is stuff that she projects on her protagonist that her own son isincapableofachieving. He also notes a healthy loathing for the name ‘Donny’ as applied to him. Don also reveals his relationship with Linda,aneighborthatreadto him,andtookhimtoparties, inadvertently giving him him confidencetoliveonhisown.

Jill tries to Don with a quote which includes “The arefree,”and attributes it Mark Twain, but the well-Brailled Don recognizes asfromCharles Dickens' ’ Soonafteranindoor is organized. Donrealizesthat he Jill are those butterflies, and sings “Butterflies arefree,andso With Jillanopenbook,Donbegins to his childhood, and mentions his mother s children’s authorship. Her books about Little Donny a blind super kid helps police and federal agencies, and is stuff that she projects on her protagonist that her son is achieving. He also a healthy loathing for as applied to him. Don also reveals relationship with Linda, neighborthatreadto him,andtook toparties, inadvertently giving him confidencetolive hisown.

She

Innocent intimacies soon Don face, he with discoverhalf-wig, fall, him out, hen h isc s her eyelashes, the her face to young woman leading her to breast, and then kissing him. had never physical intimacy, is abackthinking feels him, sincere, ontaking her amorous intentions

Innocent intimacies soon emerge in the image of Don touching Jill’s face, and he starts with her hair discovering her half-wig, or fall, which initial freaks him out, then he discovers her extended eyelashes, but the palpating of her face soon gives way to the young woman leading her hand to her breast, and then kissing him. Don, who had never known physical intimacy, is takenabackthinkingJillfeels sorry for him, but she is is sincere,andinsistsontaking her amorous intentions further

after their adventure together shares her secretboxwithDon her Last Will grandiose

blind sheevermade to. goesofftomake coffee when guess e

Florence Baker (Peggy Sampson) Don s mother The friction is heavy with Donandherfacadebeginsto show cracks. He leaves to shop for dinner with Jill that night. Thenshelearnsthings from the perspective of Jill. ThatnightasJillishourslate for dinner, she arrives with the director Ralph Austin (David Chaplin) from her earlier audition, the story then takes twists and turns w

Florence Baker Sampson) Don s mother friction heavy andher beginsto cracks. He leaves to for dinner with that shelearns the Thatnight ishours she arrives director (David Chaplin) her earlier audition, the takes twists and turns t

and wind up together?

ng everywhere. So will Don and Jill wind up together?

You’ll have to find out on yourown. Butterflies Are Free was wonderfully written, and it turns out Leonard Gershe knew what he was throwing in from left field. Director Sha

s a calculus teacher and he constantly drilled his actors withhisformulasformaking a great performance The moment that Don and Jill meet,youcantellitwillbean interesting evening. Carlos Soto s portrayal of Don Don Bakerisstrong,andheshows all phases of a young man being confident and broken, yielding to a range of emotions without outspoken joy or bitterness Soto perfectly captures what you wouldseeinthemannerisms

You’ll have to find on yourown. Butterflies Are was wonderfully it turns out Gershe he throwing from left field. Director a Havra is a teacher, and he his actors formulasformaking performance The moment Don Jill you it bean Carlos Soto’s portrayal Don Baker heshows all phases a young man being confident and broken, without bitterness seein

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Andthen,alonewidow hobblesalongattheendof theline.Withhumilityand thanksgiving,shecontributes “everything she had, all she had to live on” (v 44), which were two copper coins, a couple of pennies (v 42). And with that, the heart of Jesus is moved.

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Judgmentcreditandforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty,Defendant,CauseNo. 23-06-09305insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofLakelandSectionFourCivicClub.,Plaintiffas againstDefendant,Ididonthe28thdayofMay2024,at1:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT 3, BLOCK 8, SECTION 4 OF LAKELAND, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME5,PAGE181OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

LOT 4, BLOCK 8 OF LAKELAND, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME5,PAGE181OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS;and onthe2nddayofJuly 2024,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,atthe MontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat501N.ThompsonSuite402,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offerforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofJoseMoreno, Defendantinandtosaidproperty

DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe28thdayofMay 2024.

By:/s/JohnGVasquez

DeputyJohnGVasquez

RyanGable-ConstablePct3

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

COUNTY TEXAS.;and onthe2nddayofJuly,2024,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,atthe MontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat501N.ThompsonSuite402,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Tommy ChampionThompson&HermenegildoGilAlmanza,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

By:/s/JohnGVasque

DeputyJohnGVasque 1520LakeFrontCirce,Suite900 th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe29 dayofMay,2024. RyanGableConstablePct.3

TheWoodlands,TX77380

281-364-4211

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFSALE (REALPROPERTY)

THESTATEOFTEXAS § ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 15th day of September 2023, in the case ofTavola CommunityAssociationInc., Plaintiff, vs. EmmanuelO.Adefope, Defendant(s),Cause No.23-0304127 in said court, judgment being in favor of Tavola Community Association Inc, Plaintiff as againstDefendant(s),Ididonthe4thDayofJune,2024at10:00o'clockam.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant(s): EmmanuelO.Adefope.

Lot29,Block2,TavolaSection21,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texasaccordingtothemap or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, sheet 4968, Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas (the "Property")AKA23744ViaMariaDr NewCaney Tx.77357.

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § andonthe2nddayofJuly2024betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,I willofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofEmmanuel O.Adefope,Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

Witnessmyhandthisthe4thdayofJune,2024.

By:/s/RandyCrowder

DeputyR.Crowder#8451

KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 21130USHwy59#C NewCaney TX.77357

281-577-8985

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF MONTGOMERY CREEK RANCH, SECTION FOURTEEN(14),ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 2481 OF THE MAP RECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS.;andonthe2nddayofJuly 2024,betweenthe hoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat 501N.ThompsonSuite402,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction, forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofBenjaminT Castro,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe6 dayofFebruary,2022,inthecaseof Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Benjamin T Castro (1) $3,017.08 Principal Sum (2) $5, 1470.01 ($4,170.01 and $1,000.00Additional)Attorney Fees (3) Interestonsuchlienamountsawardedinthisjudgementattherateof5%perannumfromthedateof thisjudgementuntilpaidinfull.(4)$0.00CourtCost.$2,4000.00Judgmentcreditandforeclosureof a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 21-06-07644 in said court, judgment being in favor of Montgomery Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff as againstDefendant,Ididonthe29thdayofMay2024,at2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant: th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe28 dayofMay 2024.

By:/s/JohnGVasquez DeputyJohnGVasquez

RyanGable–ConstablePct.3 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 TheWoodlands,TX77380

281-364-4211

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

THESTATEOFTEXAS

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County, Texas; Cause# 22-10-13268 in a Judgment rendered on the 7th day of May, 2024, where as in Style Woodforest Owners Association Inc., Plaintiff against Carlos Castro, Defendant,Ididonthe23rddayofMay,2024at11:27o'clocka.m.levyuponthefollowing-described propertyofDefendant:

LOT 56, IN BLOCK 2, OF WOODFOREST, SECTION 69, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 5027-5030, MAP AND PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 202 NORTH CARSONCUBCOURT,MONTGOMERY,TX77316.

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe11 dayofFebruary,2024,inthecaseof Community Association of Harmony Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Youshawna Evette Hunt & Walter Clyde Hunt Jr., jointly and severally (1) $2213.73 Principal Sum. (2) $4039.51 Attorney fees (includes expenses/costs).(3)Interestonallamountsawardedinthisjudgmentattherateof7.5%perannum fromthedateofthisjudgmentuntilpaidinfull.(4)$374.00CourtCosts,$1,258.00Judgmentcredit andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty,Defendant,CauseNo.23-12-19124in saidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorof,CommunityAssociationofHarmony Inc.,Plaintiffasagainst Defendant,Ididonthe28hdayofMay2024,at2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-described propertyofDefendant:

Andonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas in the City of Conroe; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofCarlosCastro,Defendantinandtosaidproperty representinginterestandcostsofsuit,togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateof judgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverableby lawinfavorofWoodforestOwnersAssociationInc.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe23rddayofMay,2024,

DATEDthis4thdayofJune,2024;at19100UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Tex

By:/s/ChrisJones ChrisJones

19100UnityParkDrive

ConstableChrisJones Pct.5Magnolia,Texas77355

(281)259-6493

COUNTY TEXAS UNDER CABINET Z SHEET 3312-3317 AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTSTHERETOORREPLATSTHEREOF ;andonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,between thehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocated at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofYoushawnaEvetteHunt&WalterClydeHuntJr jointlyandseverally,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe28 dayofMay 2024. By:/s/JohnGVasquez

DeputyJohnGVasquez

RyanGable-ConstablePt.3

LOT 04, BLOCK 01, OF HARMONY CENTRAL SECTOR, SECTION 1 AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDEDINTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERY 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900

TheWoodlands,TX77380

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

THESTATEOFTEXAS § NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

THESTATEOFTEXAS

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof th MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5 ,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof

UTILITYDISTRICT#46

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY inCause#22-05-06507andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:000'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-l)oftheTexasProperlyTaxCode,the followingdescribedproperty,towit: MONTGOMERYCOUNTYMUNICIPALVS.DUMAN1ALETA

TRACT1:GEO:97199703600

LOT THIRTY-SIX (36), BLOCK ONE(!), OF THE WOODLANDS VILLAGE OF ALDEN BRIDGE, SECTION NINETY-SEVEN (97), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETT,SHEET 56,OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS.

ALETAA.DUMAN

LOT 17 BLOCK 1 OF HARMONY VILLAGE SECTION 3 A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 5139-5142, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF nd MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS.;andonthe2 dayofJuly 2024,betw2eenthehoursof10:00 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,alltherights,titleandinterestofMichaelMullens,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

th By virtue of an Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457 Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe15 dayofNovember 2023,inthecaseof CopmmunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Michael Mullers (1) $4,069.76 Principal Sum (2) $4,715.27 Attorney Fees (Includes $1,085.72 in expenses) (3) Interest on all amounts awardedinthisJudgmentattherateof7.5%perannumfromthedateofthisJudgmentuntilpaidin full. (4) No Court CostAwarded. $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property Defendant, Cause #23-09-13519 in said court, judgment being in favor of, th CommunityAssociationofHarmony,Inc,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe29 dayofMay, 2024,at2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: th DATEDat

281-364-4211

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

LeviedonJune6'1\2024asthepropertyof CONSTABLEMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$20,092.18,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 46, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP; CONROE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTANDLONESTARCOLLEGESYSTEMDISTRICT th GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune6 ,2024 By:/s/J.G.

LOT 3, IN BLOCK 2 OF THE VILLAS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINPLATCABINET2, SHEET461,OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS.

th LeviedonJune6 2024asthepropertyof

THEGREENERPEOPLECORPORATION,LLC

tosatisfyajudgmentamounttingto$2,422.75,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITYDISTRICT#60.

GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune6tl1,2024.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez,Deputy

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof

WILLISINDEPENDENTSCHOOLvs.MENDOZA,VELMAT

DISTRICT inCause#23-01-00140andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:000'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-1)oftheTexasPropertyTaxCode,the followingdesc1ibedproperty,towit:

TRACT2:GEO:92332504100

LOT 41, TEXAS NATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB HOMES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETA.SHEET190,MAPRECORDSOF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

TRACT1:GEO:0092332504100

LOT 41, TEXAS NATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB HOMES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETA.SHEET190,MAPRECORDSOF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof DISTRICT

MAGNOLIAINDEPENDENTSCHOOLvs.CHING,SUNGYUEN

inCause#21-06-08236andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:00O'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly 2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-l)oftheTexasPrope1tyTaxCode,the followingdescribedproperty,towit:

TRACT1:GEO:0034151102600

LOT 1 BLOCK 4 CLEAR CREEK FOREST SECTION 11 A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SLIDE 6 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYTEXAS.

LeviedonJune6,2024at10:43amasthepropertyof

SUNGYUENCHING

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$8,724.92,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERYCOUNTY;MONTGOMERYCOUNTYHOSPITAL

DISTRICT;MONTGOMERYCOUNTYEMERGENCYSERVICESDISTRICT#10ANDLONE STARCOLLEGESYSTEMDISTRICT

GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune6,2024at10:43am.

By:/s/ChrisJone

CONSTABLEMONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS ByJ.G.Vasquez,Depty ConstableMontgomeryCounty Texas CHRISJONES

By:/s/Hedrick InvestigatorHedrick

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof

MAGNOLIAINDEPENDENTSCHOOLVS.HUTCHINGS,MARCUSA.,ETAL

LeviedonJune6,2024asthepropertyof

VELMAT MENDOZA

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$6,826.33,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; TEXAS NATIONAL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; TEXAS NATIONAL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT STANDBY FEES MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICTANDMONTGOMERYCOUNTYEMERGENCYSERVICESDISTRICT#01.

GIVENUNDERMYHANDJune6,2024.

By:/s/PhilipCash

PHILIPCASH

CONSTABLEMONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS

By:/s/StephenClosson STEPHENCLOSSON,Deputy

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof DISTRICT#l

CONROEMUNICIPALUTILITYVS.CURRYVICKIA.

inCause#23-02-02451andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:00O'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly 2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-1)oftheTexasPropertyTaxCode,the followingdescribedproperty towit:

TRACTI:GEO:24960008500

LOT FIFTEEN (15), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF BARTON CREEK RANCH SEC 1, A SUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 4814-4821, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS.

LeviedonJune6,2024asthepropertyof VICKIACURRY

inCause#21-06-08224andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:00O'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-1)oftheTexasPropertyTaxCode,the followingdescribedprope1ty towit: TRACT1:GEO:0002400000129

BEINGA1.3486ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OFACERTAIN 21.24156ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF THE WILLIAM GIBSON SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 240, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS, FILE NUMBER 2005111489, EXHIBIT A, IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS.

MARCUSA.HUTCHINGS

BECKYMITTLESTEDT

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$8,099.26,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERYCOUNTYESDlOANDLONESTARCOLLEGE.

GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune6,2024at10:43am. By:/s/ChrisJones

CHRISJONES

LeviedonJune6,2024at10:43amastheprope1tyof DISTRICT InvestigatorHedrick By:/s/AshtonHedrick

CONSTABLEMONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$24,075.70,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofCONROEMUNICIPALUTILITYDISTRICT #1,MONTGOMERYCOUNTY;CITYOFCONROE;CONROEINDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND LONE STAR COLLEGESYSTEMDISTRICT

GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune7th,2024 ConstableGeneDeForest CONSTABLEMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

By:/s/B.Bagwell

CaptainB.BAGWELL PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

STATEOFTEXAS § MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

ByvirtueofaWritofExecutionissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe5thdayofNovember,2020,inthecaseofRiverPlantation Community ImprovementAssociation Inc., Plaintiff vs. Eric Narzynski., Defendant, Cause No. 19-0405063insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofRiverPlantationCommunityImprovementAssociation Inc.PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe22nddayofApril,2024at10:26o'clocka.m.levyuponthe following-describedpropertyofDefendant:

S832005-RiverPlantation05,Lot46,47-8

BeingallofLot46andtheSoutherlyportionofLot47ofRiverPlantation,Section5,accordingtothemap orplatthereofrecordedinCabinetA,Sheet1BintheMapRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas;and beingthesametractoflandconveyedtoAnitaK.Miller asingleperson,bydeedrecordedunderClerk's FileNo.2014030859,deedrecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas.

and on the 2nd day of July, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse Steps of the Courthouse located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, TX 77301 of Montgomery County,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterest of,EricNarzynski,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

DATEDat130N.Main,Conroe,Texas,thisthe10thdayofJune,2024

By:/s/P Hubbard

DeputyP HUBBARD

GeneDeForest,ConstablePct.2

130N.MainConroe,Texas77301 MontgomeryCountyTexas

inCause#21-02-02654andtome,asCONSTABLEdirectedanddelivered,Iwillproceedtosell,at 10:00O'ClockAMonthe2nddayofJuly,2024,whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,through online bidding at https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com as authorized by the commissioner's courtofMONTGOMERYCountypursuanttoSection34.0l(a-l)oftheTexasPropertyTaxCode,the followingdescribedproperty towit:

TRACT1:GEO:0095700042401

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284THDISTRICT COURTof MONTGOMERYCountyonJune5,2024bytheClerkthereof,inthecaseof WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLVS. RICHARDSON, EARNESTINE MARIE, ET AL THENORTHPARTLOTTWO(2),BLOCKFORTYONE(41),WILLISTOWNSITE,LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ALONG WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREONAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBED IN CLERKS FILE NUMBER 2006-039212OFTHEREALPROPERTYRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS. DISTRICT

LeviedonJune6,2024asthepropertyof

EARNESTINEMARIERICHARDSON

FRANKRICHARDSON,ANHEIRTOEARNESTINEMARIERICHARDSON

RAYRICHARDSON,ANHEIRTOEARNESTINEMARIERICHARDSON

tosatisfyajudgmentamountingto$47,549.89,representingdelinquenttaxes,penalties,interest,and attorney'sfeesthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF WILLIS MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITALDISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICTAND MONTGOMERY COUNTYEMERGENCYSERVICESDISTRICT#01.

GIVENUNDERMYHANDONJune6,2024

By:/s/PhilipCash

PHILIPCASH

CONST EMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS ABL

By:/s/StephenClosson

STEPHENCLOSSON,Deputy

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

936-539-7854

MinimumBid:$53,771.30,whichincludestheminimumConstableCommission,ConstableFees,andincurred cost.ConstableCommissionsubjecttochange,basedonwinningbid.

PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

STATEOFTEXAS §

MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

ByvirtueofaWritofExecutionissuedoutofthe157thJudicialDistrictCourtofHarrisCounty Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 15th day of May 2023, in the case of American Builders & ContractorsSupplyCo.,Inc.,Plaintiffvs.AnthonyMorgan,LLCandAnthonyM.Robinson,Individually Defendant, Cause No. 2022-81567 in said court, judgment being in favor of American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 25th day ofApril, 2024 at 8:58 o'clocka.m.levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: S965247-Woodforest47,BLOCK1,Lot17 MontgomeryCountyTexas and on the 2nd day of July 2024, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the CourthouseStepsoftheCourthouselocatedat301NMainStreet,Conroe,TX77301ofMontgomery County,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleand interest of, Anthony Morgan, LLC and Anthony M. Robinson, Individually Defendant in and to said property

DeputyP HUBBARD

By:/s/P Hubbard GeneDeForest,ConstablePct.2 130N.MainConroe,Texas77301 936-539-7854

DATEDat130N.Main,Conroe,Texas,thisthe10thdayofJune,2024 Minimum Bid: $275,000.00, which includes the Constable Commission, Constable Fee, and incurredcost. PublishedDates:June12,19,26,2024

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

AMENDED NOTICE OF RECEIPT OFAPPLICATIONAND INTENT TO OBTAINAIR PERMIT (NORI)

AIR QUALITYPERMIT NUMBER 176534L001

APPLICATION Cherry Crushed Concrete, Inc., has applied to theTexas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for:

Permit 176534L001

This application would authorize a change of location of the Concrete Crushing Plant to be located from the intersection of Farm-to-Marked Road 1774 and Circle Lake Drive, travel northeast on Circle Lake Drive for approximately 0.12 miles to the site entrance on the south side of the road, Pinehurst, Montgomery County, Texas 77362 AVISO DE IDIOMAALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/airpermitspendingpermit-apps.This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=

-95.672351,30.168685&level=13 The facility will emit the following contaminants: particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

This application was submitted to theTCEQ on June 3, 2024.The application will be available for viewing and copying at theTCEQ central office, theTCEQ Houston regional office, and the Malcolm Purvis Library, 410 Melton Street, Magnolia, Montgomery County Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice.The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Houston regional office of theTCEQ.

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application.

PUBLIC COMMENT You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below TheTCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response to those comments.

PUBLIC MEETING.You may request a public meeting to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application.Apublic meeting about the application will be held if requested by an interested person and the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator Apublic meeting is not a contested case hearing.

After technical review of the application is complete, the executive director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. If a draftAir Quality Permit is prepared, a Notice ofApplication and Preliminary Decision is required and it will then be published and mailed to those who made comments, submitted hearing requests or are on the mailing list for this application and will contain the final deadline for submitting public comments.

OPPORTUNITYFORACONTESTED CASE HEARINGYou may request a contested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, and daytime phone number; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing”; (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or an association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified.You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns.

The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after the mailing of the response to comments.

If a hearing request is timely filed, following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission's jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive future public notices for this specific application by sending a written request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below

AGENCYCONTACTSAND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to theTexas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin,Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Cherry Crushed Concrete, Inc., 6131 Selinsky Road, Houston,Texas 77048-2006 or by calling Ms. Monique Wells, Environmental Consultant, CIC Environmental, LLC at (512) 292-4314.

Amended Notice Issuance Date: June 18, 2024

Published Date: June 26, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NoticeofPublicSale:RecNationRVandBoatStorageunitcontentsarebeingsoldto satisfyalandlord'slien.Saletobeheldatwww.storagetreasures.comfromthe19th day of June, 2024 12pm to the 3rd day of July, 2024 12pm. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold to highest bidder All spaces contain household items unless otherwise noted. TXHOU02 - 20581 FM 1314, Porter, TX 77365: Kevin Mazariego; TXHOU06 - 28153 Robinson Rd, Conroe, TX 77385: Alice Peter Kweri; TXHOU1224495SortersRd,Porter TX77365:AmyCastles

PublishedDates:June19,andJuly3,2024

NOTICEOFPUBLICSALE

NOTICEOFPUBLICSALEofpropertytosatisfylandlord'slien. Saleisat10:00a.m.on Monday,July1,2024. Propertywillbesoldtohighestbidderatthetimeofauction. Cleanupand removaldepositmayberequired. Sellerreservesrighttowithdrawpropertyfromsaleornot acceptanybidder. Propertywillbesoldindividually. Propertyincludescontentsofspacesof followingtenant:DocHarvey. Propertybeingsoldincludesthefollowing:

3–40'containersand1–20'container(willmakealistofcontentsoncecontainersare opened);

NissanCarN1CZ24A2L002669

AntiqueArmyTruck

AntiqueHearsewithnoengine

16x6DumpTrailerVIN#7HCG2EBD2JB004594

Homemadetrailerwithshell

ContactTreeMonkeyRd.RV/Camper/BoatStorage–16370TreeMonkeyRoad,Conroe,TX 77303-281/650-7876.

Publisheddates:June19,2024andJune26,2024

Notice of Public Sale

Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managingpropertieslistedbelowwillholdapublicauctionofpropertybeingsoldtosatisfya landlord s lien The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.selfstorageauction.com Propertywillbesoldtohighestbidderforcash.Deposit forremovalandcleanupmaybetemporarilyrequired.Sellerreservestherighttorejectany bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. General description of property being sold includes contents such as household/personal goods/miscitemsinspacesforthefollowingtenants: WednesdayJuly17,2024at12:00pm

ValleyRanchSelfStorage@21910ValleyRanchCrossingDr Porter TX,77365 www.SelfStorageAuction.com

TracyDeltoro LOGANGOLDSMITH

NedSims

KaylaHenderson

KennethTumblson

PublishedDates:June26andJuly3,2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OFAUCTION

SELFSERVICESTORAGEOFCONROEWISHINGTOAVAIL,THEMSELVES OFTHEPROVISIONSOFCHAPTER59OFTHETEXASPROPERTYCODE HEREBYGIVES

SALEISBEINGMADETO

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Publisheddates:June26andJuly3,2024

MCN’s ‘VeteranofTheWeek’-

ByRubenBorjas,Jr

This week’s Veteran is DavidCromwell,whoservedin the U.S. Army from 1968 –1970. He was born in Conroe onD-Dayin1944,butwasabit youngtoserveinWWII. David attended Conroe High graduating in 1962, then he attended Sam Houston State University and earned a BS in Biology He was in Pharmacy

school, when he was drafted in Summer 1968. After basic training at Fort Bliss, near El Paso,hewasstationedatWalter Reed Army Hospital for medical training, then he was sent to Vietnam as part of a medical research team located at Long Bien Vietnam Cromwell was discharged in June 1970, and returned to Conroe. With Lake Conroe in the works in the early 1970s,

David obtained a real estate brokers license, and worked at sales in lakeside subdivisions such as Walden and Point Aquaris. He then started his own business and developed properties such as Rancho Escondido on the east side of thelake,aswellasCrownOaks off Honea Egypt Rd. Good Luck David, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran oftheWeek’.

This was born Conroe High he training Fort Paso,hewasstationedatWalter sent as at subdivisions and Point his business Rancho of thelake,aswellasCrownOaks Good and Congratulabeing ‘Veteran

DPSOffersSummerSafetyTips

– As heat continuesacross the Texas of Public urges everyone take the necessary precautions to protect and their ones from the dangers in order asafe,healthy summer

AUSTIN – As the heat continuesacrossTexas,the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in ordertohaveasafe,healthy summer

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in the heart of summer here Texas and needs to familiarize with safety measures to prevent heat-related and deaths,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw “Implementing simple principles can difference between life death this summerforTexans.”

“We are in the heart of summer now here in Texas in and everyone needs to familiarizethemselveswith safety measures to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw “Implementing simple principles can be the difference between life or death this summerforTexans.”

SUMMERHEATFAST FACTS:

Temperature Rise: 90-degree day, inside avehicle riseabove130 degrees in 30 minutes.

· RapidTemperature Rise: On a 90-degree day, the temperature inside avehiclecanriseabove130 degrees in less than 30 minutes.

Vulnerable Populations: are particularly susceptible to heat-related their bodiesheat five times the averageadult.

Vulnerable Populations:Childrenandpetsare particularly susceptible to heat-relatedillness,astheir bodiesheatupthreetofive times faster than the averageadult.

·HeatstrokeSymptoms: Warning signs for heatstroke include headache, fainting, lack of sweating, rapid pulse and confusion. In cases of heatstroke, immediate medical attentioniscrucial.

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Notice Pavement Temperature: On an 85degreeday,asphaltsurfaces

Limit Outdoor Activities:Trytoavoidstrenuous outdoor during hottestparts day–a.m. 4p.m.

Limit Outdoor Activities:Trytoavoidstrenuous outdoor activities during thehottestpartsoftheday–typically between 10 a.m. and4p.m.

· Never Leave Children or Pets Unattended: Even for a short period of time, leaving children or pets aloneinavehiclewhenit’s hot can be fatal Always take them with you no matter how short the errand.

·AirConditioning:High temperatures can stress to air conditioning changing your filter and checking can help ensure theairconditionermakesit throughthesummer

·AirConditioning:High summer temperatures can add extra stress to your vehicle's air conditioning system, changing your air filter and checking your refrigerant can help ensure theairconditionermakesit throughthesummer

·ActQuickly:Ifyou childaloneinacar,call immediately can save their

·ActQuickly:Ifyousee achildaloneinacar,call91-1 immediately Quick intervention can save their life.

VEHICLE

Emergency Kit: Breakdownshappen,soit’s besttobeprepared.Having an emergency kit in your car can help. The number one item is a cell phone batterychargertoallowyou to call for help. Other top items include flashlight, jumper cables, first aid kit, water and non-perishable food.

Summer is also the time when lots of Texans are hittingtheroadforsummer vacation. Prior to heading out, you need to make sure your vehicle is in good condition,wellstockedand you’reprepared.

VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS:

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To get ahead of any problems, schedule a visit with a mechanic to make sure your vehicle is road trip ready Find additional summer heat safety tips at E x t r e m e H e a t (texasready.gov). Remember, by following all these tips, we can do our part to ensure everyone enjoys a safesummerseason.

can reach up to 140 degrees.Whensurfacesare just 125 degrees, children andpetscanburntheirfeet within 60 seconds of contact.

Temperature: 85degreeday,asphaltsurfaces can rea h p o 140 degrees. are just 125 degrees, children andpetscanburn feet within seconds of contact.

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:

TIPS:

Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water

Stay H dr d: Drinking plenty of water

·Battery: Extreme heat can damage your vehicle's battery,makingitharderto hold a charge and produce power

Extreme heat can damage your makingitharderto hold a charge produce

·HeatstrokeSymptoms: Warning signs heatstroke include headache, fainting, lack sweating, rapid pulse and confusion. In cases heatstroke, i e iate m di al attention is the time when lots of Texans hittingtheroad you to make your is in stockedand you’reprepared.

Engine: When the engineistoohot,fuelcan't circulate well making it difficulttostart.

· Leave Children Unattended: Even short children alonein vehiclewhenit’s can be Always take them with how short the the istoo can't circulate well making it tostart.

Tires: Temperature changes can affect tire pressure,whichcanleadto uneven wear and shorten the life of a tire. The heat canalsocausetheairinside your tires to expand, leadingtoblowouts.

·Wiper Blades: After a coldwinterandspringrain,

Tires: changes affect tire whichcan wear and life tire. The alsocause air tires to to Blades: After a cold rain,