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It was a little humid, but the gentle breeze kept thelargerbeadsofsweatat bay, as citizens of Montgomery County and beyond gathered around Downtown Conroe to enjoy the festivities associated with the Founding of Our Nation. The 4th Annual Freedom Fest, held this past Saturday, had vendors scattered from Simonton Street(andHeritagePlace) east of Frazier/TX-75 to North Pacific Street, next to the railroad tracks, with additional attractions and booths along N Main Street The event was organized in partnership with several corporations such as Enercorp, Pro Directional,andComplete Home Remodeling In addition, numerous businesses in Historic Downtown Conroe chippedintobringabouta gathering for young and old to come and hang out, listen to some patriotic music, and watch some fireworks.
American, who spent 23 years in the U S Navy Usifah spent the day enjoying the festivities with his wife and d daughters. “I’m proud to be an American, a Texan, andaVeteran.”
We are here to celebrate America,” said David Usifah, a Nigerian
The streets were very activestartingfrombefore noon, with tons of activitiesgearedforkidsof
all ages. Along Main and Simonton Streets there were water slides, a dunk tank,arockclimbingwall, andcornholetournaments. If you needed to shelter from the heat a bit, you could drop into one of the local watering holes to cool off with a beer, glass of wine, a mixed drink, or even some mead Of course there was plenty of
Historic nt C r e chipped a for and to and out, to patriotic and some very n it for all Along Main and Simonton there were slides, tank, rock wall, andcornholetournaments. If you from the could into one of the local holes
water and colas available for everyone to wet their whistles.
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“Wecamethisevening toremembermyson,”said Margie Taylor, who was attendingwithherhusband Jeff. Taylor’s son, U.S. Army Specialist Joey Lenz, 32, passed away at
“We remember son,”said Taylor, who was husband U.S. Specialist Joey 32, passed away at
ByKameronSearle
Duringmydecade-long investigationintotheearly history of Montgomery CountyandtheCity of Montgomery, I’ve hadtheprivilegeofmaking frequentvisitstotheTexas General Land Office These visits provided me access to the original to Mexicanlandgrantsissued byStephenF Austintothe sixteen colonists who settled in what is now western Montgomery Countyin1831. These colonists, includingBenjaminRigby, John Corner, William Atkins, William C. Clark, RaleighRogers,Zachariah Landrum, William M Rankin, and Jacob c Shannon, each received expansive tracts of land known as leagues, totaling an impressive 4,428 4 acrespergrant.Allofthese grants were initially surveyed by E R Wightman, with early colonists and settlers assisting as his chain carriers.
In beneath the a hidden immense aquifers
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In the heart of Texas, beneath the surface, lies a hidden world of immense importance: aquifers These vast underground reservoirsserveasacrucial source of water for our communities, agriculture, a n d i n d u s
geologicaldynamics.
obtainedduringthedrilling process will serve as time serve
glimpse into the past,
intricate workings is paramount for long-term groundwater management.
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conditions of these vital aquifers. By analyzing the composition and structure ofthesesamples,scientists can discern information affecting compaction and subsidence over time, providing invaluable insights into the health of ourgroundwaterresources.
One of the primary objectivesofthisstudyisto collect aquifer data from Montgomery County to update the GMA 14 groundwater availability model,asophisticatedtool used for groundwater management in the region. By integrating the data gathered from the core samples,themodelwillbe
Currentlyunderwayisa monumental compaction and subsidence study led by the Lone Star GCD This ambitious endeavor involves drilling deep into the Chicot, Evangeline, Jasper aquifers and the Burkeville confining unit, extracting core samples tha
groundwater production andconservationefforts. Unlike current surface measurement tools, these
Lo e t r CD , a guardian groundwater apioneering One objectivesofthisstudyis aquifer from County dat MA 1 groundwater asophisticated region. By the gathered from the samples, model e n i h r a c r a e r e e n i information, empowering l c a e s d is on g n f u production andconservation Unlike surface tools, underwayis by Star GCD ambitious deep into and confining extracting h t e y o unlo ing v lua e in i h o t ir geological o m es obtained drilling process serve time c su e a glimpse past, p e t d re conditions vital aquifers. analyzing the composition and structure of scientists can information affecting compaction and subsidence over time, providing invaluable insights into of our resources.
gh n n d C ntr an ce, ’ north south o th le gu ’ easternmost down into ac a n r m used illicitly colonists to goods the United States, Mexican early history theCity I’ve the visits provided Mexican grants byStephenF sixteen colonists in is western in1831. Th s on t , William Rogers, M a , d o each tracts leagues, All these r y and Wightman’s documented Pinkerton, Trace: Texas the by passage me beinusetoday
Wightman s detailed surveys also documented the three roads or traces runningthroughtheseland grants. According to Gary L Pinkerton, author of Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from theNorth,’“atracedenotes a path worn through the wilderness by the passage of men or animals ” Remarkably portions of thesethreepathsidentified by Wightman in 1831 continuetobeinusetoday Inhisfield
Inhisfieldnotesforthe Benjamin Rigby League, Wightman noted the ‘Contraband Trace, ’ running north and south along the league’s easternmost boundary and descending down into the Zachariah Landrum League This trace was used illicitly by smugglers and colonists to transport goods from the United States, circumventing Mexican authorities and tariffs.TheContraband
FM 149 (Liberty Street), traveling north from its intersection with TX-105 (Eva Street). The Contraband Trace connected the El Camino Real/Old San Antonio Real/Old Road to the Coushatta Trace.
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r ‘Coshatta Trace,’ now known as the Coushatta Trace The ‘Coushatta Trace crossed the West Fork of the San Jacinto Riverandraneastandwest across the William C Clark,WilliamAtkins,and JohnCornerLeagues.This routecloselyapproximates TX-105 eastward from Montgomery to the West Fork of the San Jacinto River TheCoushattaTrace turned due south on the John Corner League Southward from the John
documented Wightman w he mu h o der ‘Coshatta now known the Coushatta Trace The ‘Coushatta Trace crossed the West Fork of San Jacinto Riverand eastandwest across the William C Clark, Atkins,and JohnCornerLeagues.This route approximates TX-105 from Montgomery to the West Fork of San Jacinto River The Trace turned due south on the John Corner Southward from the John C
Trace south through the LandrumLeagues, towards the Coushatta crossing the in present-day Traveling south TX-105, FM approximates the the It to that the long before by Coushatta Indians, name Chapter of NSDAR’inWillis.
CoushattaTrace continued south through the Raleigh Rogers and Zachariah LandrumLeagues,heading towards the Coushatta Trace crossing of the Brazos in present-day Waller County Traveling south from its intersection with TX-105, FM 149 closely approximates the route of the Coushatta Trace. It is interesting to note that the Coushatta Trace used long before Austin’s colonists by the Coushatta Indians, is commemorated today in the name of the ‘Coushatti Trace Chapter of the NSDAR’inWillis.
149(LibertyStreet).
In 1835, William W Shepperd established his trading post in the Lake Creek Settlement near the
In 1835, William W Shepperd established his trading post in the Lake Creek near the
Contraband Trace the Coushatta Trace, and the
Contraband Trace the Coushatta Trace, and the
facilitated commerce with Indians, colonists, and settlers By July 1837 Shepperd had founded the town of Montgomery on
facilitated commerce with Indians, and settlers By July 1837 Shepperd founded the town of Montgomery on
intersection of these three original roads and traces remains pivotal in the
intersection of these three original traces remains pivotal in the
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The event was well attended with Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians,inalltotallingover
The was with and inalltotallingover
several thousand, all enjoying themselves in celebrating Our Nations Independence Day as a whole. As the afternoon dragged into the early evening, many made their way to Heritage Place to see the Conroe Symphony Orchestra.
“Me and my family truly enjoyed the event,” said Richard Birch, a visitorfromIllinois,whois lookingtomovehisfamily to Montgomery County “This place has the look and feel of an area that I want to be a part of, and being a Veteran myself, I’m very impressed with theVeteransFlagPark,and the Veteran themed restaurant in town (Honor Cafe). Nottomentionthe great appreciation that the areahasforVeterans.
several all enjoying celebrating Our Independence whole. As afternoon dragged evening, way see the Conroe Orchestra. my truly enjoyed the event,” said Richard visitor who lookingto his to Montgomery “This has and want be of, being a Veteran myself, I’m with the th n th restaurant town (Honor Cafe). great appreciation areahasfor
Sun’s dipping below horizon brought the Conroe Symphony
The Sun’s dipping below the horizon brought the Conroe Symphony
O e i to e limelight, as Conductor Gary had his group of talented musicians
Orchestra into the limelight, as Conductor Gary Liebst had his group of talented musicians
playing all the Summer Classics expected in celebrating Our Nation’s Independence Day They even threw in some early Beatles favorites along with ‘Texas, Our Texas.’
Classics expected celebrating They in favorites ‘Texas, Our Curtis the of Bless U.S.A.,’ out just
The Woodlands’ Nancy Curtis was the soloist for the concert, and sang a wonderful rendition of ‘God Bless the U.S.A.,’to close out the music just beforethefireworks.
“Itissuchanhonorthat the Conroe Symphony Orchestra was asked by Conroeofficialstoprovide entertainmentatthisyear’s Stars and Stripes Celebration,” said Liebst. “We were fortunate to be chosen to honor America b y p r o v i d i n g entertainmentforeveryone whoattendedandwereally enjoyedthepatrioticmusic weplayed!”
“It suchan was asked toprovide this r were i n and patriotic
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EmbracingtheFuture: Futur Understanding Artificial Intelligence and
Expanding Role
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By Kent
By Kent Pendleton,
Advisors,LLC
As artificial intelligence (AI)continuestoevolveand permeatevariousaspectsof our lives, it's essential for everyone, especially those whomaynotbetech-savvy, tograspwhatAIisandwhat it promises for the future. WhileAI's influence on the stock market is notable, the broader implications of this technology everyday life and future applications are equallysignificant.
As artificial intelligence (AI)continuestoevolveand permeatevariousaspectsof our lives, it's essential for everyone, especially those whomaynotbetech-savvy, tograspwhatAIisandwhat it promises for the future. WhileAI's influence on the stock market is notable, the broader implications of this technology in everyday life and future applications are equallysignificant.
What is A
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es creating machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligenc
s creating machines that can perform typically requiring human intelli-
problem-solving, recognizing patterns, understanding language, and making decisions AI systems are designed not just to follow explicitly programmed instructions but to make decisions based on the data theyprocess.
problem-solving, recognizing patterns, understanding language, and making and decisions AI systems are designed not just to follow explicitly programmed instructions but to make decisions based on the data theyprocess.
AI EverydayLife
AIinEverydayLife
AI's integration into
daily life is more extensive thanmanymightrealize:
- Smart Assistants: Devices like Alexa and Google Home use AI to respond to your voice commands learning from your preferences to provide tailored information and services.
- Smart Assistants: Devices like Alexa and Google Home use AI to respond to your voice commands learning from your preferences to provide tailored information and services.
- Navigation and Travel: AI algorithms power GPS technology, optimizing routes real time to avoid trafficand arrival times with astonishing accuracy
- Navigation and Travel: AI algorithms power GPS technology, optimizing routes in real time to avoid trafficandpredictingarrival times with astonishing accuracy
- Healthcare: From diagnosingdiseasesatearly stages to customizing patient treatment plans, AI is becoming a pivotal element in modern medicine.
- Healthcare: From diagnosing atearly stages to customizing patient treatment plans, AI is becoming a pivotal element modern medicine.
AI's Broader Implications
transformativeareas:
AI's Broader Implications
- Autonomous Vehicles: AIisattheheartofdeveloping self-driving cars, which promise to revolutionize transportationbyimproving safety and reducing traffic congestion. Beyond these everyday applications, AI's potential ext
- Autonomous Vehicles: AIisattheheartofdeveloping self-driving cars, which promise to revolutionize transportation improving safety and traffic congestion. Beyond these everyday applications, potential extends into ore transformativeareas:
- Agricultural Optimization:AI can help in managing farm resources and
- Agricultural Optimization:AI can help in managing farm resources and
AI's integration into daily life is more extensive thanmany realize:
The anticipated celebrationofAmerica’sIndependenceDaycallsforanannual celebrationfulloffireworks, grilling, and cheers. Amid the fun-filled chaos, however,sometimesliesthe overlooked care of pets that may have a contrasting and much more fear-filled perspective of the Fourth of July
The anticipated celebrationofAmerica’sIndependenceDaycallsfor annual celebrationfulloffireworks, grilling, and cheers. Amid
the fun- illed c aos, however,sometimesliesthe overlooked of pets that may have a contrasting and much more fear-filled perspective of the Fourth of July Dr Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor of emergency and critical care medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, helps owners prepare for the underlying pet hazards that are present during the noisy foodabundant festivities of the upcoming Keeping Your Hotdogs ToYourself eyes has been coined a tool of persuasion by society for millennia, and good reason— lookandyour leftover dinner becomes your companion s treat.
Dr Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor of emergency and critical care medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, helps owners prepare for the underlying pet hazards that are present during the noisy and foodabundant festivities of the upcomingholiday Keeping Your Hotdogs ToYourself Puppy-dog eyes has been coined as a tool of persuasion by society for millennia, and for good reason—onelookandyour leftover dinner becomes your canine companion s treat.
Despite the charm of a patiently wagging tail, Rutter implores guests attending Independence Daycelebrationstoresistthe pull of offering party foods that could unintentionally put the animal’s health at risk. “Corncobs(whichcause GI obstruction), grease
Despite the charm of a patiently wagging tail, Rutter implores guests attending Independence Daycelebrationstoresistthe pull of offering party foods that unintentionally put the animal’s health at risk. “Corn (whichcause GI obstruction), grease
operations, predicting crop yields more accurately and increasing agricultural efficiency
operations, crop yields more accurately and increasing agricultural
- Supply Chain and Logistics: AI optimizes logistics and supply chain management, reducing costs and improving efficiency by predicting demand and adjusting
- Supply Chain AI optimizes logistics and supply chain management, reducing co ts and imp oving efficiency by predicting and adjusting
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Looking ahead the possibilities of AI are vast and varied.We are likely to seeAIcontinuetoevolvein ways that can profoundly impact our society and individuallives:
accordingly FutureofAI ahead the possibilities of AI are vast and We are likely seeAI ways that can profoundly our society lives:
Personalized
educational content individual learning styles paces, potentially transforming how is imparted and absorbed.
- Personalized Education: AI could tailor educational content to individual learning styles and paces, potentially transforming how knowledge is imparted and absorbed.
- Robotic Caregivers: With advancements in AI, robotscouldassistincaring for the elderly or disabled, providing company and essential help with daily tasks.
- Robotic Caregivers: AI, couldassist the elderly or providing company help daily tasks.
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(from the ground or in grill grease traps), and tasty bits from unsecured trash or handouts commonly cause problems,” Rutter said “Dogs typically eat a pretty regular diet, so abrupt dietary changes can really throwthemintohavoc.”
(from the ground or grease traps), and tasty bits from unsecured trash handouts commonly cause Rutter “Dogs typically eat a pretty regular diet, so abrupt changes can really throwtheminto
because willendinafood for does mean our pets should the same Rutter offers alternative turning away the really and cuddly stars any get-together
Just because the grillheavydaywillendinafood coma for us does not mean our pets should experience the same fate. Rutter offers an alternative approach to turning away the really cute and cuddly stars of any familyget-together
“I provide carrot sticks, sugarsnappeas,andmelon, or other healthy treats, for people who want to give something to my dogs ” Rutter said “It keeps the dogs from being handed a hotdog by well-meaning friends.”
LostInTheLights provide snappeas,andmelon, or other healthy treats, people who want to give to said “It keeps dogs from handed by well-meaning friends.”
LostInTheLights
at on a night and the loud crack a fireworkmight asense of confusion and alarm anyone.Now imagine bursts of fireworks multiforpetsthatdo understand the ofthese sightsandsounds.
Sitting at home on a seemingly normal night and hearing the loud crack of a fireworkmightraiseasense of confusion and alarm for anyone.Now imaginethese bursts of fireworks multipliedtenfoldforpetsthatdo not understand the celebratorypurposeofthesejarring sightsandsounds.
“You can see how from their perspective, the loud noises and flashes are quite triggering,” Rutter said “Dogscanactoutbyhiding, house soiling, destroying
can how perspective, the loud noises and are quite said canactoutbyhiding,
- Smart Cities:AI might manage everything from traffic systems to power grids, making urban living more
In the stock market,AI's impacthasbeenparticularly transformative for tech companies,especiallythose involved in manufacturing
those involved in manufacturing
s and processors. The increasing demand for advanced AI capabilities has spurred a surge in excitement and investment in chip makers. Overthelasttwoyears,this heightened demand has been driven by the need for morepowerfulandefficient processing capabilities
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essential for running complex AI algorithms Additionally, companies that produce AI-driven robots and software have also seen a significant uptick in interest and investment.Thesefirmsare at the forefront of developing technologies that automate tasks, enhance decision-making processes, andrevolutionizeindustries from manufacturing to customerservice,contributing to their growing market value.
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Artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword or a
- Smart Cities:AI everything from traffic systems to power grids, making urban more efficient and sustainable.
Artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword or a
technology trend; it's a pivotal force that is already already shapingourpresentandwill greatlyinfluenceourfuture. For those eager to understand the transformations happening around us embracing AI's potential is crucial. As AI continues to develop,itpromisestobring innovations that we can barely imagine, impacting everyaspectofourlives.
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becomingdefensive, orrunningaway.”
It is difficult for owners to imagine a more heart- to wrenching experience than discovering that a pet has gone missing due to the disorientationoftheFourth. For this reason, it is vital to not minimize the intimidationfactorthatfireworkscan bring to pets of any and all sizes,accordingtoRutter
For extreme cases of firework anxiety Rutter suggeststhatmedicationcan offer relief but advises against giving human medications due to their different effects on animals’ systems.
It is difficult for owners to a more heartwrenching experience than that a pet has missing due to the disorientationoftheFourth. this reason, it is vital to not minimize the intimidafactorthatfireworkscan pets of any and all accordingtoRutter For cases of firework Rutter medicationcan relief advises against giving human due to different effects on animals’ systems.
“Medications be given to a pet the fireworks to help minimize the fear they experience, said Waiting they are already makesthefear more difficult Owners should their vet how and often to give medications; every medicationisdifferent.”
“Medications should be given to a pet before the fireworks begin to help minimize the fear they experience, Rutter said Waiting until they are alreadyupsetmakesthefear more difficult to manage Owners should ask their vet how early and how often to give medications; every medicationisdifferent.”
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Despite the reverence given to independence on this holiday, pet owners should strive to tighten the leash on their pet’s traversing.
Despite the reverence given to independence on holiday, pet to tighten on their traversing. “It’s keep familiar with,” said Be sure is cleanable has furniture bedestroyed), a white
“It’s best to keep pets indoors in an environment they are familiar with,” Rutter said Be sure the space is cleanable has minimal furniture (or things thatcouldbedestroyed),and consider a white noise generator.”
Variablessuchasanxiety disagreeable food
c c e s s f i r e o r vary from to pet. In unknown what the the of brings a of your beloved friend, is always to caution and
Variablessuchasanxiety levels disagreeable food a c c e s s f i r e w o r k discombobulation,andmore all vary from pet to pet. In the unknown of what the zealous excitement that the Fourth of July brings as a form of stress to your beloved furry friend, it is always recommended to proceed with caution and proceed p
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“Be careful not to ‘fawn’ over fearful pets,” Rutter said. “You don’t want them to think you are also afraid based on your tone or
actions Provide stability and consistency for them to reassure them that they will beOK.” PetTalkisa
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Ruben Borjas Jr,
Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings
The Trump-Biden Debate: Sanity Vs AWarped Mind
The Presidential Debate lastThursdaysurprisedme. I commended Joe Biden s Reichsspritzenmeister, or ‘Injection of the German Reich,’ for topping Joe off with the proper amount of to him awake long past his bedtime. Now if Joe didn’t poop on stage during the debate like he did on D-DAYin front of
The Presidential Debate lastThursdaysurprisedme. I commended Joe Biden’s Reichsspritzenmeister, or Injection Master of the German Reich,’ for topping Joe off with the proper amount of drugs to keep him awake long past his bedtime. Now if Joe didn’t poop on stage during the debate like he did on D-DAYin front of
TheWorld,Iwouldcommend Joe’s Reichsdiapermeister, probably Celtic Wiper, the person I wrote about in early April Former President DonaldTrump was calm and clear in his assertions. He was his game, and looked Presidential Essentially Trump was Trump. He was himself and no way soundedtobetheboogieman
TheWorld,Iwouldcommend Joe’s Reichsdiapermeister probably Celtic Wiper, the person I wrote about in early April Former President DonaldTrump was calm and clear in his assertions. He was on his game, and looked Presidential Essentially Trump was Trump. He was himself and in no way soundedtobetheboogieman
than the Socialist media has him out to be. Far And despite all the limitations placed upon Trump by CNN, Trump them with All had to letBidenrattleon.
than the Socialist media has laid him out to be. Far from it And despite all the limitations placed upon Trump by CNN, Trump overcame them with no effort. All 45 had to do was letBidenrattleon.
Questions on abortion werequite awasteof time. It’s low the polewithAmericanswho economy and inflation.
Questions on abortion werequitefranklyawasteof time. It’s low on the totem polewithAmericanswhoare much more concerned with the economy and inflation.
he trimesters of pregnancy Thursdaynight,notmentioning the baby once. And his vowtorestoreRoevsWadeif reelected seemed to start his delusion, and this was at the height of potency of his injections, unless he was reuppedduringthebreaks. Joe seemed lost at all times throughout his odyssey, and even The New York Times admitted that, Biden appearedtomeanderthrough his answers, fumbling at the end of sentences.” Trump’s answers on abortion were supportive of young life, whileBidencameoffascruel and machine-like thinking, “kill the baby, kill the baby.”
trimesters of Thursdaynight,notmentioning the baby his torestoreRoe if reelected seemed to start his this height of potency of his injections, unless uppedduringthe Joe seemed lost at all times his odyssey, The New York Times that “Biden appearedto through his answers, fumbling at the end abortion supportive young life cameoff cruel and machine-like “kill kill baby.” And quite frankly, the Democrat openly protest for babies, most men wouldn’t with a ten Trump’s demeanor was well heeled Sleepy outbursts blaming Trump for killing less babies Roe has already turned back to the states showed his is a state’s issue,andBidenwasvirtually grasping words, knowing what he was saying mostof time.
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And quite frankly, the Democrat women who openly protest for killing killing babies, most men wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole. Trump’s demeanor was well heeledversusBiden. Sleepy Joe’s outbursts blaming Trump for killing less babies when Roe has already been turned back to the states showed his shallowness Abortion is a state’s rights issue,andBidenwasvirtually grasping for words, not knowing what he was saying mostofthetime. On the Border issue, Biden again made no sense. HeclaimedtheBorderPatrol endorsed him, which was another falsehood. When Sleepy Joe mentioned less people were crossing under his administrati n as compared to Trump. Well if Americawasplayingtheshot game after every Biden talltale, the country would have drank another shot, of which obviouslywhiskeyproducers
On the Border issue, Biden again made no sense. HeclaimedtheBorderPatrol endorsed him, which was another falsehood. When Sleepy Joe mentioned less people were crossing under his administration as compared to Trump. Well if Americawasplayingtheshot game after every Biden talltale, the country would have drank another shot, of which obviouslywhiskeyproducers
This week, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Have a safe holiday andenjoythefireworks! Here are five things happeningaroundyourstate: 1 Texas Energy oversubscribed
announcedthismonththatthe newly created Energy Fund(TEF)hasreceived125 intent to apply for the In-ERCOT Generation program The notices request almost billion in i
announcedthismonththatthe newly created Texas Energy Fund(TEF)hasreceived125 notices of intent to apply for the In-ERCOT Generation Loan program The notices request almost $40 billion in
had a great night. Trump wiped the floor with Biden, and countered with “I don’t know what he just said,” whichwascorrect,andBiden bowedhisheadwiththatlost look,thenstaredaimlesslyat Trump Trump calmly explained all the failings of Biden, and America took another shot at Biden wagging his head back and forth I think America learnedalotwiththatdebate, and those on the fence now know where sanity lies amongst the two candidates. Biden had more facilities missing during that debate thanatoothlessoldman,and allTrump had to do with Joe on immigration was let him make a fool out of himself. The more Joe talked, the more he bumbled, the bigger the idiot he became. If The Washington Post was handing out Pinocchios, Biden’s nose would have stretched from the CNN Midtown Campus to the Campus Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site Trump’s counter with pointing out illegal alien crime, and the killing of American citizens, hit home recently with the North Houston murder (which he mentioned) of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, by two illegal immigrant men from Venezuela. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who politicized the murder trying to blame Trump, was immediately asked about her politicizing of the event before she went on a meaningless mumble
Incredibly,JudgeJoshHillof the 232nd District Criminal Court in Harris County set a $10 million dollar bail on
had a great night. Trump wiped the floor with Biden, and countered with “I don’t know what he just said,” whichwas andBiden bowedhisheadwiththatlost look,thenstaredaimlesslyat Trump Trump calmly explained all the failings of Biden, and America took another shot at Biden wagging his head back and forth I think America learnedalotwiththatdebate, and those on the fence now know where sanity lies amongst the two candidates. Biden had more facilities missing during that debate thanatoothlessold and allTrump had to do with Joe on immigration was let him make a fool out of himself. The more Joe talked, the more he bumbled, bigger the idiot he became. If The Washingto Post was handing out ‘Pinocchios ’ Biden’s nose would have stretched from the CNN Midtown Campus to the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site Trump’s counter with pointing out illegal alien crime, and the killing of American citizens, hit home recently with the North Houston murder (which he mentioned) of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, by two illegal immigrant men from Venezuela. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who politicized the murder trying to blame Trump, was immediately asked about her politicizing of the event before she went on a mea i gless mumble Incredibly,JudgeJoshHillof the 232nd District Criminal Court in Harris County set a $10 million dollar bail on
bothofthekillers. Hill,who has a history of $2 for violent offenders, now has The World looking at his court.
bothofthekillers. Hill,who has a history of $2 bails for violent offenders, now has The World looking at his court.
Trump was masterful, pointing out the luxuries that illegalaliens getting,with luxury hotels in Chicago and New York, and free state healthcare in California; all whiletossing Veteransto the curb Biden’s demeanorwasoneoftakinga nap or being listless. Biden only scored a point with the Act. All the otherthingsTrumpsaidabout the Veterans and the U.S. military he was right on about. previously claimed his Beau diedinIraq,finallygotitright in how his son away from cancer Trump continuedtoscore after point, with the Biden lie about andlosers,”at the American Cemetery in France, and Donald threw in the Russian Hoax, and 51 intelligence agents saying Hunter’s laptop Russian disinformation.
Trump was masterful, pointing out the luxuries that illegalaliensaregetting,with luxury hotels in Chicago and New York, and free state healthcare in California; all whiletossingOurVeteransto the curb, and Biden s demeanorwasoneoftakinga nap or being listless. Biden only scored a minor point with the Pact Act. All the otherthingsTrumpsaidabout the Veterans and the U.S. military he was right on about. Biden, who previously claimed his son Beau diedinIraq,finallygotitright in how his son passed away from cancer Trump continuedtoscorepointafter point, with the Biden lie about“suckersandlosers,”at the American Cemetery in France, and Donald threw in the Russian Hoax, and 51 intelligence agents saying Hunter s laptop was Russian Hunter disinformation.
On Foreign Policy it was ‘Bloodbath and Trump rightly brought the ax down on napping head. Trumpwasright Vladimir Putin’s assertions in regards to invading Ukraine. Joe’s weak withdrawal emboldened Putin, andinvitedtheinvasion. And on Israeli-Hamas War Trump hammered away at Biden. The Donald rightly pointed out that Iran was broke while he was in office, andTheWorldunderBidenis in a in crisis. Again, Bidenreallycouldn’tcounter, andseemedtojust away There is no doubt that
On Foreign Policy it was ‘Bloodbath ’ and Trump rightly brought the ax down on Biden’s napping head. Biden’s TrumpwasrightonVladimir Putin’s assertions in regards to invading Ukraine. Joe’s weak Afghanistan withdrawal emboldened Putin, andinvitedtheinvasion. And on the Israeli-Hamas War, Trump hammered away at Biden. The Donald rightly pointed out that Iran was broke while he was in office, andTheWorldunderBidenis in a globe in crisis. Again, Bidenreallycouldn’tcounter andseemedtojustfadeaway There is no doubt that
Democratsareinpanicmode when comes to Biden, and my who their mental-health shop has reported a vast uptick in patientsbeingdiagnosedwith Trump De angeme t Syndrome. only to TDS is ‘Common Sense,’ of which Democrats basically havenone. Andyou seeit in their gay pride events, where men wear outrageous andsexuallysuggestive insomecases,noclothes all with little kids walking If gay gaza protesters go to a gay pride event, then they are comand utterly And it goes with what I say, that Democrats never the consequences of their actions They’re mad,having due diligence into what they are supporting in gaza. Where if they went to gaza, the Palestinians would throw them off the first roof available.
Democratsareinpanicmode when it comes to Biden, and myfriendwhorunstheirown mental-health shop has reported a vast uptick in patientsbeingdiagnosedwith Trump Derangement Syndrome. Theonlycureto TDS is ‘Common Sense,’ of which Democrats basically havenone. Andyoucanseeit in their gay pride events, where men wear outrageous andsexuallysuggestivegarb, orinsomecases,noclothesat all with little kids walking close around. If gay gaza protesters go to a gay pride event, then they are completely and utterly stupid. And it goes with what I say, that Democrats never think about the consequences of their actions They’re completelymad,havingdone no due diligence into what they are supporting in gaza. Where if they went to gaza, the Palestinians would throw them off the first roof available.
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dispatchable power generation projects. This indicates strong industry response and in the low-interest loan program created by the Legislature last year The initial program was designed to provide low-interest financing for construction upgrades to existing
w dispatchable power generation projects. This indicates strong industry response and interest in the low-interest loan program created by the Legislature last year The
Education Agency (TEA) announcedover$290million
Allotment funds have been awarded to almost 25,000 designated teachers The program was created by House Bill 3 (86 Regular Session) in 2019 to provide top-performing teachers with an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary Teachers salary earn designations from their district's designation system, oraNationalBoardCertification which generates extra funding for the district. This program incentivizes highqualityteacherstostayinthe classroom while receiving better pay Over 300 districts havefullyimplementedaTIA program, including many in EastandSoutheastTexas,and moreareworkingthroughthe rigorous process to implement a program Programs like these are essential to achieving educational excellenceinTexas.
This month the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announcedover$290million in Teacher I centive Allotment funds have been awarded to almost 25,000 designated teachers The program was created by House Bill 3 Regular Session) in 2019 to provide top-performing teachers with an pathway to a six-figure Teachers earn designations from their district's designation system, oraNationalBoardCertification which generates extra funding for the district. This program incentivizes highqualityteacherstostayinthe classroom while receiving better pay Over 300 districts havefullyimplementedaTIA program, including many in EastandSoutheastTexas,and moreareworkingthroughthe rigorous process to implement a program Programs like these are essential to achievin ed catio al excellenceinTexas.
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Post Trump’s rallies are growing andstronger while Biden has to prop up Joe at his campaign rallies. There’s a clear choiceinaraceforPresident. And lunacy extends to claiming Donald Trump has dementia. It’s laughable in how Democrats are trying to spin Joe’s bad night at the which you got to him credit for standing such a long Althoughafterthedebate,Jill had to help negotiate two small steps down off byJill. Itlookslikethe firstladyis bestnegotiator (ofstairs)Joehas. Ruben be reached at: ruben@montgomerycountyn ews.net
Post debate, Trump’s rallies are growing stronger andstronger,whileJillBiden has to prop up Joe at his campaign rallies. There’s never been such a clear choiceinaraceforPresident. And Democrat lunacy extends to claiming Donald Trump has dementia. It’s truly laughable in how Democrats are trying to spin Joe’s bad night at the debate podium, which you got to give him credit for standing upright for such a long time. Althoughafterthedebate,Jill had to help Joe negotiate the two small steps down off stagebyJill. Itlookslikethe firstladyisthebestnegotiator (ofstairs)Joehas. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycountyn ews.net
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PullmanPorterBlues: ATrainRideintoHistory
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I’ve only ridden S-Bahn Trains when I was stationed in Germany as a young soldier, traveling from Friedberg to Frankfurt looking for a good time, but it was nothing compared to thegrandeurofthetrainthat you will see on Track 29, boarding at The Ensemble
Theatre in Midtown Houston For the Black porters it was a great gig if youcangetit,inthemidstof the Great Depression. You travel and wear a snappy uniform You eat alright when you can. The good thing is you're not in a soup line, nor in a field picking things,orinsomeshopdoing menial tasks ‘Pullman Porter Blues,’is the story of is three generations of the Sykes Family (a representation of true circumstances), whoarehardworkingporters on the Panama Limited, a luxurious train that traveled from Chicago to New Orleans on June 22, 1937, thesamedayastheJoeLouis vs. James Braddock World Championshipfight.
whip Cephas, does not understand the 80-years experienceintrainlifeofhis forebears and the often demeaning nature of the work involved. Monroe
The play is intertwined with wonderful Blues
Music,fromaliveband,and it will set your soul on fire. Yetit’splayedoffofserious issues associated with racism of the era; of which the porters had to endure each time they boarded a trainheadedforafaroffcity On top of that, you have familial struggles that that multiplegenerationshaveto dealwith,andthesecretsthat build up over decades that hurt when unearthed. PPB makesyouwanttolaughand cry not to mention sing and dance since many of the songs are recognizable to audiencemembers,andIcan sayitwasaprivilegetohave seen,andheard.
The play is intertwined with wonderful Blues Music,fromaliveband,and it will set your soul on fire. Yetit’splayedoffofserious issues associated with racism of the era; of which the porters had endure each time they boarded a trainheadedforafaroffcity On top of that, you have familial struggles that multiplegenerationshaveto dealwith,andthe that build up over decades that hurt when unearthed. PPB makesyouwanttolaughand cry not to mention sing and dance since many of the songs are recognizable to audiencemembers,andIcan say wasaprivilegetohave seen,
The play starts with Monroe Sykes (Anthony Boggess-Glover) a 50 year porterveteran,givinghis19 year-old college student turned summer porter grandson, Cephas Sykes (Aaron Cedric Phillips), a run down on the do’s and don'ts of being a porter and dealing with the white passengers; as well as the conductor Tex (Brian Broome). Cephasiseagerto make his way inTheWorld. He wants to earn his keep, but considers college a hindrance to the fact, while atthesametimeignoringthe harsh facts of porter life, a job he has been on for less than a day Sister Juba (Regina Renae Hearne) arrives, a larger than life Blues entertainer, clad in a beautiful golden studded dress,tipsyfromamorning’s haul, and singing Wild Women Don t Have the Blues ’ Unbeknownst to Monroe and Cephas Sylvester Sykes (Ron John) a30yearporter,thesonand father of the family duo already introduced, welcomes the train passengersonboardandtellsthem the porters are on-call for their every need no matter the time Sylvester had arrived early off of another train, and was immediately
The play starts with Monroe Sykes (Anthony Boggess-Glover) a 50 year porterveteran,givinghis19 year-old college student turned summer porter grandson, Cephas Sykes (Aaron Cedric Phillips), a run down on the do’s and don'ts of being a porter and dealing with the white passengers; as well as the conductor Tex (Brian ( Broome). Cephasiseagerto make his way inTheWorld. He wants to earn his keep, but considers college a hindrance to the fact, while atthesametimeignoringthe harsh facts of porter life, a job he has been on for less than a day Sister Juba Juba (Regina Renae Hearne) arrives, a larger than life Blues entertainer, clad in a beautiful golden studded dress,tipsyfromamorning’s haul, and singing Wild Women Don t Have the Blues ’ Unbeknownst to Monroe and Cephas Sylvester Sykes (Ron John) a30yearporter,thesonand father of the family duo already introduced, welcomes the train passengersonboardandtellsthem the porters are on-call for their every need no matter the time Sylvester had arrived early off of another train, and was immediately
put on the southbound caravan, unaware of the whereabouts of his father andson.
put on the southbound caravan, unaware of the whereabouts of his father andson.
Gallagher), a white 17 yearold stowaway with the rancidity of a many weeks unwashed hobo; but she has atalentforthemouthorgan, orFrenchHarp(harmonica). The audience soon gets a tasteoftheracismondisplay when the conductor issues his first derogatory slur, drawing gasps from the audience. They soon find thatthewhiteman-in-charge has a special bitterness (traveling salty), towards Sylvester,whoisfightingfor better working conditions forthePullmanPorters,with his membership in the BrotherhoodofSleepingCar PortersUnion(inmanyways the forerunner of the Civil R
Gallagher), a white 17 yearold stowaway with the rancidity of a many weeks unwashed hobo; but she has atalentforthemouthorgan, orFrenchHarp(harmonica). The audience soon gets a tasteoftheracismondisplay when the conductor issues his first derogatory slur, drawing gasps from the audience. They soon find thatthewhiteman-in-charge has a special bitterness (traveling salty), towards Sylvester,whoisfightingfor better working conditions forthePullmanPorters,with his membership in the BrotherhoodofSleepingCar PortersUnion(inmanyways the forerunner of the Civil R
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Sylvester soon finds that he is on the same train with his father, but when he sees Cephas,hisson;inaporter’s
Sylvester soon finds that he is on the same train with his father, but when he sees Cephas,hisson;inaporter’s u
sees Cephas’ work as seasonal before heading back to the books, while Sylvester never wanted to never expose his son to the profession in the first place; andsituationssuchasshown have been reflected in so many families who did not emerge from the middle class or higher at the time, andsince.
whip Cephas, does not understand the 80-years experienceintrainlifeofhis forebears and the often demeaning nature of the work involved. Monroe sees Cephas’ work as seasonal before heading back to the books, while Sylvester never wanted to never expose his son to the profession in the first place; andsituationssuchasshown have been reflected in so many families who did not emerge from the middle class or higher at the time, andsince.
members find evidence of a past romance stamped out between Sister and Slyvester, and a potential romance between Cephas and a strikingly cleaned-upLutie,takeninby SisterJubaaftersomeinitial conflict to wash away i r t a n d o d o r o u whiffability The Queen of Blues soon finds talent with her harp, and invites the playasetwithher The withthejoyof Joe Louis' victory James Braddock and sets thetoneforallthetwistsand turnslaterondownthetrack, inaplayyouhavetosee.
Audience members find evidence of a past romance stamped out between Sister Juba and Slyvester, and a potential romance between Cephas and a strikingly cleaned-upLutie,takeninby SisterJubaaftersomeinitial conflict to wash away her d i r t a n d o d o r o u s whiffability The Queen of Blues soon finds Lutie’s talent with her harp, and invites the young lady to playasetwithher TheFirst Actconcludeswiththejoyof Joe Louis' victory over James Braddock, and sets thetoneforallthetwistsand turnslaterondownthetrack, inaplayyouhavetosee.
Chicago and its famous GoodmanTheatre,hastaken his previous experience in directing PPB for the stage, and created an exceptional productworthyofaplacein history,anddeservesgreater recognition outside of D.C., Chicago,andHouston.
m Chicago and its famous GoodmanTheatre,hastaken his previous experience in directing PPB for the stage, and created an exceptional productworthyofaplacein history,anddeservesgreater recognition outside of D.C., Chicago,andHouston.
Clutch City has a great wealthofactingandsinging talent, and Smith wasted no time garnering the best actors in both the Black and White roles. All you have to do is close your eyes,and areinasound studio listening exceptional voices providing a brilliant chorus that is as close to perfection as sitting at the right hand of the big guy upstairs. I especially appreciated ‘This Train’ (is Bound for Glory), sung by Boggess-Glover, John, and Phillips. It’s an homage to oneof BluesandGospel Heros, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who sang the song formostofher Infact,I have it on my Church playlist when driving to serviceseveryweek. ‘Sweet Home Chicago, ’
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The set was beautifully
Sylvester and Monroe, have sacrificed greatly for their young man to maintain a place at a university in Chicago with hopes of becomingadoctorsomeday Unfortunately, smart as a
Sylvester and Monroe, have sacrificed greatly for their young man to maintain a place at a university in Chicago with hopes of becomingadoctorsomeday Unfortunately smart as a
Playwright Cheryl West usedthefirsthandaccountof hergrandfather,whowasan actual porter to write her 2012 masterpiece West herself as a very young girl, remembersbeingidolizedby the porters on her trips from Chicago to Mississippi with her grandmother It wasn’t until West started researchingandwritingtheplay,that she found out the harsh realities of the porters; who although exhibited a welcoming grin to all, were dragged down by the o realities of the train's white overseer and the passengers themselves. DirectorChuck S
Playwright Cheryl West thefirsthandaccountof hergrandfather,whowasan porter to write her 2012 masterpiece West as a very young girl, remembersbeingidolizedby the porters on her trips from Chicago to with grandmother It wasn’t West started andwritingtheplay,that found out the harsh realities of the porters; who although exhibited a welcoming grin to all, were d agged down by the realities of the train's overseer and the passengers themselves. DirectorChuck
memorable, as well as Regina Hearne’s ‘Hop Scop Blues.’ Both Hearne UH Acting Alumna Kelsi Gallagher, teamed for Greivin Gallagher fresh out of made her debut at The Ensemble with PPB and played a hobo,thankfullywithout aforementioned And even though her harp music wasafantasy,she played convincingly Brian the train tor was a part played very well, although doesn’thavearacist his body And the same forGallagheraswell.
Clutch City has a great wealthofactingandsinging talent, and Smith wasted no time in garnering the best actors possible in both the possible Black and White roles. All you have to do is close your eyes,andyouareinasound studio listening to exceptional voices providing a brilliant chorus that is as close to perfection as sitting at the right hand of the big guy upstairs. I especially appreciated ‘This Train’ (is Bound for Glory), sung by Boggess-Glover, John, and Phillips. It’s an homage to oneofmyBluesandGospel Heros, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who sang the song formostofherlife. Infact,I have it on my Church playlist when driving to serviceseveryweek. ‘Sweet Home Chicago, ’ was memorable, as well as Regina Hearne’s ‘Hop Scop Blues.’ Both Hearne and UH Acting Alumna Kelsi Gallagher, teamed up for Greivin Hearted Blues Gallagher fresh out of school, made her debut at The Ensemble with PPB and played a convincing hobo,thankfullywithoutthe aforementioned odor And even though her harp music wasafantasy,shestillplayed it convincingly Brian Bloome’s the train conductor was a necessary part played very well, although hedoesn’thavearacistbone in his body And the same goesforGallagheraswell.
, and The Ensemble s Set Designer Santiago Sepeda and the construction team have never disappoi
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‘Beatbox: A Raparretta,’ again did not disappoint. I was also impressed with the costumes (Sarah Smith) and the attention paid to their authenticity for the era Beautifully done all I highly recommend Pullman Porter Blues to everyone, especially with parents and grandparents, who have spentlifetimesworkinghard so their children and grandchildrencanlivebetter andlesslaborintensivelives than they lived. Life boils down to sacrifice and experience. And the longer you have seeped, the more youhavetopassontoothers, not necessarily monetarily, but in the wisdom gained in working hard, but also in smarts, and passing that knowledge onto the next generation.
I’vegrownquiteattached to The Ensemble Theatre I’m continually awestruck by the talent on tap, and amazingstoriesthatenchant and engage the audience in wanting more In fact, I want more, and am looking forward to the 2024-2025 seasonstartinginSeptember with‘Stew.’
‘Beatbox: A Raparretta,’ again did not disappoint. I was also impressed with the costumes (Sarah Smith) and the attention paid to their authenticity for the era Beautifully done all I highly recommend Pullman Porter Blues to everyone, especially with parents and grandparents, who have spentlifetimesworkinghard so their children and grandchildrencanlivebetter andlesslaborintensivelives than they lived. Life boils down to sacrifice and experience. And the you have seeped, the more youhavetopassontoothers, not necessarily monetarily, but in the wisdom gained in working hard, but also in smarts, and passing that knowledge onto the next generation. I’vegrownquiteattached to The Ensemble Theatre I’m awestruck by the on tap, and amazingstoriesthatenchant and engage the audience in wanting more In fact, I want more, and am looking forward to the 2024-2025 seasonstartinginSeptember with‘Stew.’
SeeyouatTheEnsemble Theatre!
PPB was a mini-Blues concertinitself,anditwasa sight to see. The live band consisted of Urica Fernandez (bass), Quincy Cotton (guitar), Chika Kaba Ma’Atunde (piano) and Darren Coleman (drums) and it’s worthy of being recorded. If the theater had
PPB was a mini-Blues concertinitself,anditwasa sight to see. The live band consisted of Urica Fernandez (bass), Quincy Cotton (guitar), Chika Kaba Ma’Atunde (piano) and Darren Coleman (drums) and it’s worthy of being recorded. If the theater had
The show runs through July 28th. For tickets and d o n a t i o n s : ensemblehouston.com
Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net
I’ve only ridden S-Bahn Trains when I was stationed in Germany as a young soldier, traveling from Friedberg to Frankfurt looking for a good time, but it was nothing compared to thegrandeurofthetrainthat you will see on Track 29, boarding at The Ensemble Theatre in Midtown Houston For the Black porters it was a great gig if youcangetit,inthemidstof the Great Depression. You travel and wear a snappy uniform You eat alright when you can. The good thing is you're not in a soup line, nor in a field picking things,orinsomeshopdoing menial tasks ‘Pullman Porter Blues,’is the story of three generations of the Sykes Family (a representation of true circumstances), whoarehardworkingporters on the Panama Limited, a luxurious train that traveled from Chicago to New Orleans on June 22, 1937, thesamedayastheJoeLouis vs. James Braddock World Championshipfight. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net
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YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDetermineHeirshipfiled by Cathy Lynn Myers Watson, at or before 10 O'clockA.M. of the first Monday after the expirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said applicationwasfiledonJune25,2024.
Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.
NO. 24-46436-P, Notice to All Persons Having Claims against the Estate of Bruce N. Bastian, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BruceN.BastianwereissuedonMay28,2024,inCauseNo.24-46436-P,pendinginProbateCourt No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Ketria Bastian Scott as Independent Executor, whose mailingaddressis:EstateofBruceN.Bastian,c/oTonyaL.Knauth,1402HeightsBlvd.,Houston, TX77008. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw Datedthis27thdayof June,2024.(s)TonyaL.Knauth,StateBarNo.00797523,1402HeightsBlvd.,Houston,TX77008, Tel.(713)396-0876,Fax(832)200-3547. NOTICETOCREDITORS PublishedDate:July3,2024
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Marc S. Ruby, Deceased, were issued to Jarrod Ruby on April 23, 2024, in Cause No. 23-45820-P pending in ProbateCourtNumber1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas.AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstthisEstate which is currently being administered are required to present them to Jarrod Ruby Independent Executor,c/oJ.RandalBays,TheBaysFirm,1503HaileyStreet,Conroe,Texas77301,withinthe timeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw J.RandalBays Conroe,Texas77301
AttorneyforJarrodRuby
1503Hailey
SBN:01943900
Office(936)760-7670
Fax(936)760-7671
PublishedDate:July3,2024
NOTICETOCREDITORS
NOTICETOCREDITORSNo.24-46591-PEstateofKatherynAnnKinney DeceasedIn Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County Texas Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of KatherynAnn Kinney, Deceased, were issued on June 28, 2024, in DocketNo.24-46591-P pendingintheProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty Texas,toJohn Kinney,akaJohnCharlesKinney,IndependentExecutor TheaddressoftheIndependentExecutoris in Montgomery County Texas, the post office address is: John Kinney aka John Charles Kinney IndependentExecutorc/oRobertA.Armbruster,AttorneyatLawPOBox464Montgomery,Texas 77356(281)444-6964,fax(832)200-3426SBN#00786451
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw
Attorney for John Kinney, aka John Charles Kinney, Independent Executor, EstateofKatherynAnnKinney,Deceased PublishedDate:July3,2024
DatedJune28,2024.
J.RandalBays 1503Hailey
Conroe,Texas77301 NoticetoCreditors
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Steven N. Minarik, Deceased,wereissuedtoGloriaS.MinarikonFebruary14,2024,inCauseNo.23-45187-P pending inProbateCourtNumber1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas.AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstthisEstate whichiscurrentlybeingadministeredarerequiredtopresentthemtoGloriaS.Minarik, Fax(936)760-7671 PublishedDate:July3,2024
received a Good Citizen certificate, lapel pin and wallet card as well as
award This award is named in honor of Terry Tidmore,fatherofMelinda
commitment to education andwashonoredtopresent three scholarships to local studentsthisspring. The Coushatti Trace Scholarshipwascreatedin June 1986 to honor an outstanding Willis High School Senior This year’s recipient, Kloe Whitely, has exhibited outstanding qualities of leadership, good citizenship, and patriotism. She is on the swim team, a member of the National Honor Society, volunteers at her church and the Carriage Inn Retirement Commu-
nity Kloe plans to attend Blinn College in the fall andtransfertoTexasA&M herjunioryeartocomplete herdegreeinArchitecture. She received a $1500 scholarship from the chapter
Jace Yarborough, a WillisHighSchoolSenior, receivedtheTerryTidmore GoodCitizenAwardforhis service to the community, as well as outstanding qualities of dependability, leadership,and patriotism. He is a Project Local a volunteer, serves at Mims Bap
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The MCRW Board of Directors pose for a photo during the June 27, 2024 meeting held at the River PlantationGolfClub.
onkey issues that matter to Texas job creators including franchise and property tax relief water and transportation infrastructure, and border security Brandon is an eighth generation Montgomery County resident, where he resideswithhisfamily He ie is a graduate of the UniversityofTexas Sena
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hisspare time, he enjoys Texas history,sports,huntingand fishing.
This week’s Veteran is RexReeve.whoservedin theU.S.Armyfrom1970 -1973. HewasintheAir Defense Artillery during his time in the military RexservedinVietnamfor a year, then was sent to Hanau, West Germany, near Frankfurt He defended the skies above fromthreatscomingback from Axis Forces. Rex
remembers one night while stationed in Germany, when an alert wascalledwhentheradar picked up a “Soviet” plane, and everyone was thinking that they were going into action. The only problem was, one of the crews had their radar turned backwards, and it pickedupaplaneflyingin West German airspace. Whew!!! After his militaryserviceRexcame
back to the U.S., finished schoolatOklahomaState, and became an electrical engineer Reevesworked withGeneralDynamicsin Fort Worth, working on theF-16project,developing test equipment that TheAirForceusedtotest the Flight Con
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Computer Good Luck Rex, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran oftheWeek’.
Veteranmilitary Hanau, near t everyone problem it Rex an worked in working on t
CommunityOrganizationsCelebrate
FlagDay
byPatSpackey
The Houston Area Regents Council of the Texas Society Daughters of the American RevolutionheldtheirannualFlag Day Luncheon at the JuniorLeagueinHouston on June 15, 2024 The PostingoftheColorswas presented by members of the Freedom Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Mary Thompson,newlyelected Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR joined Heritage Trails chapter, NSDAR Honor-
The of the RevoluLuncheon Chapter, Sons the HonorRegents
ary Regents Elizabeth Jones,RowenaHayesand PatSpackey,tocelebratea wonderful and patriotic luncheon presented by all the Regents in the Houston Area Regents Council David C Hilmers, who served as a NASA astronaut on four
Hut-1,Hut-2,Ms. SandyandtheMHS FootballTeam
Leave it to the Montgomery Whataburger’s Ms. Sandy, to buck up the Montgomery High School Bears FootballTeam. She huddledthemuplastweek with a Hamburger in one hand,andFriesintheother, in order to motivate them for the upcoming football season. The Boys promised Ms. Sandy a Winning Season of Bears Football, andsheplanstoholdthem to their pledge. If not, she willwithholdfriesandhalf ofapatty,fromtheircombo meals as punishment. So
Hilmers, as a Astronaut the
space shuttle missions presented the outstanding program“NASAPastand
Present as an Astronaut and Physician”. Hilmers was inducted into the AstronautHallofFamein 2024.
TheBoyshaveatoughtask in front of them, and a tough taskmaster in Ms Sandy to ensure that they rack-up win after win this coming Fall Football Season. Good Luck MHS BearsFootball! Bears
