Montgomery County News, July 5, 2023

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Montgomery County News

“MuchToBeProudOf” Article by Mark Hooker

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The Team to be made, t e h d oftheTeam right to be at two events, with Tournament all on same week-end in late June

Members were meaning hadqualifiedforboth events, and had to make sometough

The MISD Fishing Team had decisions to be made, as they had membersoftheTeamearn the right to be at two different events, with two different High School Tournamentorganizations, all on the same week-end in late June Several Members were double qualifiers, meaning that theyhadqualifiedforboth events, and had to make sometoughchoices.

On one hand, would theywanttostaylocaland fish in the highly thought ofTexasHighSchoolBass Association Angler of the Year Tournament on Lake Palestine, or would they want to go to Lacrosse Wisconsin, where they w o u l d h a v e t h e opportunity to compete in the Bass Federation National Championship and World Finals Decisions,Decisions.

had in 2022, where they went to the National Championship on Lake Pickwick inAlabama, and came home as National Champions Also the opportunitytocompetefor over a Million Dollars in Scholarships probably didn’thurtmucheither

had in 2022, they went the National Championship on Lake Pickwick inAlabama, and came National Champions Also the opportunity for over a Million Dollars in Scholarships probably didn’t mucheither hand, would tostay in thought High Angler of on Lake Palestine, or would to go to where o l h v e h opportunity to h ass F d tion nd World n s

Thosethatqualifiedfor bothChampionshipsmade the toughest decision of their young angling careers,andchosetogoto Wisconsin This by no means,wasaneasychoice for not only the Anglers, but their Parents and Captains as well, as it was an arduous 22 hour drive towingboatsallthewayup to the Mississippi River in LacrosseWisconsin. This was most likely fueled by the success that Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford

Those qualifiedfor made toughest decision he o ng n ling careers, chosetogo Wisconsin This by no means,wasaneasychoice Anglers, but their Parents and as well, as it was arduous 22 boatsalltheway to the River Lacrosse This most likely fueled the success Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford

Michael John Foy Day saw his vision to establish a new Chapter of the Veterans

Fast forward a year to 2023, and we had four Individual Teams qualify to compete in this prestigious event, hosted by the Bass Federation These four Teams earned this right by being in the top 10% of the TBF event heldbackinAprilonLake Conroe. Wyatt Ford and Reece Findley won this eventonConroe,andwere crowned the Bass Federation’s Texas State Champions. They were followed by Fallon d Clepper and Matthew Jones, who came in second,alongwithBlayne Beall and Aidan Castro placing third, and Jackson Wilkerson and Jack Haag nailing down the 4th and final spot out of 48 Teams competing in this TBF National Championship Qualifyingevent.

These four Teams did well, all catching and weighing fish over this multi day tournament, where the first two days, everyonecompetedforthe Top 10 Spots out of 256 Team Field, to earn the right to move on to the

Fast to 2023, we had four Individual Teams qualify to o p e n th s prestigious hosted by the Bass These four earned this right by in the top 10% the TBF event heldbackin onLake Conroe. Ford and Reece Findley won this eventonConroe,andwere cr wned s Federation’s State Champions. They were f lo ed by on Clepper Matthew Jo es, w o c me n second, withBlayne Beall and Castro placing third, Jackson Wilkerson Haag nailing the 4th and final Teams competing in this TBF National Championship Qualifyingevent. These four Teams did well, all catching and weighing fish over this multi tournament, where days, everyonecompetedforthe Top 10 Spots of 256 Team to earn the right to the

Boaters Urgedto ‘Clean, Drain andDry’ toStop Aquatic Invasive Species

AUSTIN Texans Fourth the Parks

AUSTIN – Every year TexansenjoytheFourthof July by soaking in the summer sun on the water The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)urgesboatersand paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boatingseason.

third and final day in the National Championship

Unfortunately, MISD did not have any Teams crack theTop10inthisevent,but rest assured they t representedallofusherein Montgomery in stellar fashion In fact, Fallon Clepper and Matthew Jonesdidsowell,thatthey were the highest placing TeamfromTexas.

third and final day in the National have any Teams Top event, t a d, he representedall in in stellar fashion In fact, Jones they placing Since has unique allTeamsthat the Top for the National had the opportunity in

SinceTBFhasaunique format,allTeamsthatwere not in the Top 10 for the National Championship, had the opportunity to compete in a second chance event on Friday,

looking qualify for the Finalsto on

cut for Finals Wyatt and Reece Findley g ed n 3Fish for pounds4ounces,missing the 3 ounces. stated all the weighed in at the F l o a d Matthew Jones distinction weighing three days

looking to qualify for the WorldFinalstobeheldon Saturday Leading the charge and narrowly missing the cut for the World Finals was Wyatt Ford and Reece Findley who weighed in the maximum3FishLimitfor 9pounds4ounces,missing the cut by 3 ounces. As stated previously, all the Teams weighed in fish at the Tournament, and Fallon Clepper and Matthew Jones had the distinctionofweighingina limit all three days of

“While we want everyone to have a great time,wealsowantthemto avoid giving invasive species free rides to new lakes,”saidBrianVanZee, TPWD Inland Fisheries regionaldirector “Thebest way to prevent the spread of many harmful aquatic invasivespeciesistoclean, drain and dry your boats and equipment every time.”

of Foreign Warsin his h o m e t o w n o f Montgomery Texas become a reality on July

1, 2023 during an Outstanding and inspiring celebration held at the Lone Star

Community Center, 2500LoneStarParkway saw his n reality Star

mussels continue to spread to new areas the lakes, highly that boaters floating nonh l h t a also damage boatsandinfrastructure water supply with

Zebra mussels and giant salvinia continue to spread to new areas in Texas. While they remain as some of the biggest threats to Texas lakes, other highly invasive species that boaters can transport include water hyacinth, crested floating heartandquaggamussels.

Zebra mussels, a nonnative shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, also pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive mussels damage boatsandinfrastructurefor water supply and control, alter lake ecosystems and cause harm to native species They also litter shorelines with hazardous, sharp shells that impact lakefrontrecreation.

Zebra mussels and quagga mussels can be attached to boats or even carried by anchors or attached to plants clinging to boats,” said Monica McGarrity, TPWD senior scientist for aquatic invasive species

“Microscopiczebramussel larvaecanbetransportedin residual water in the boat. Taking just a few minutes to clean, drain and dry boats can make a huge difference in our efforts to prevent further spread of this highly damaging species and harm to Texas lakes.”

Wi dl fe e n (TPWD) their to Texas lakes we from species heart W e w w n to themto species Brian Inland best the harmful aquatic species clean, drain your mussels to carried by said McGarrity, senior nt t o q a i i spe larvae in water just few a in to spread highly species and to lakes.”

Zebra found in across basins, well in TPWD lakes for of a d se r a e become established in lake,nothing bedone or

Zebra mussels are now found in 36 Texas lakes across seven river basins, as well as in river reaches downstream of infested lakes. TPWD and partners monitor numerous at-risk lakes around the state for early detection of zebra (and closely related e quagga) mussels, but once they ve been introduced and become established in alake,nothingcanbedone to control or eradicate

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in Montgomery Texas, The day was also very special for Foy as everyone celebrated his July 4th Birthday a few days early by enjoying a hugeChocolatecake!

Michael John Foy

(picturedcenter)posesfor a chapter photo with his "Birthplace of the Lone Star" VFW team as they look forward to serving the community with the Ideals set forth by the NationalOrganizationand

are lookingforward to

The presentation of theColors was given by the United States Marine Corps JROTC

WesleyDoolittle, Mayor Byron Sanders (City

Montgomery Historical Society and numerous HistoryOrganizations.

competition They were followed closely by our Freshman Phenom’s, and soon to be Sophomore Team ofAidan Castro and BlayneBeall. Wealsohad Lake Creek seniors Jackson Wilkerson and JackHaagroaringbackon the final qualifying day making waves, proving that the MISD Fishing Teamhasnoquitinit.

They were closely our Freshman Phenom’s, and be and Blayne alsohad L k reek seni rs Jack on qualifying making waves, the noquitinit.

The THSBA AOY Tournamenthadtwoofthe four MISD Teams that qualified competing in it, asstatedearlier,twoofthe Teams were in Wisconsin on this same week-end

NeverFear,asthereigning Houston Division Anglers of the Year of Curtis McCauley and Nate M i l l n e r w e r e i n attendance, as well as Colton Hatzold who placed7thintheAOYrace.

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represented Montgomery well, with Curtis and Nate coming in 2nd, with over 18poundswiththeir5fish limit. Colton, who fished alone this year, came in a very respectable 31st out of90ofthebestteamsthat the Texas High School Bass Association has to offer

Overall, the MISD FishingTeam has much to be proud of in this 20222023campaign. Theywon their 8th Divisional Title and4thRegionalCrownin 9 years of competing

TheyweretheRunner’sup at the THSBA State Championship,whereover 250 programs begin the yearwiththesamegoal,to be the THSBA State Champions as a Team

They had Individual

T e a m s d o s o m e remarkablethings,suchas Wyatt Ford and Reece Findley be crowned the TBF State Champions

They also had another Individual Team in Curtis McCauley and Nate

We have

We have

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Photo:

MontgomeryHighSchoolUnitedStatesMarineCorpsJROTCcadetsstand ateaseandreadytoPresenttheColorsduringceremoniesfortheOfficialGrand Of Openingof"TheBirthplaceoftheLoneStarVFWPost12223”inMontgomery TexasonJuly1,2023. ThecadetsinorderofRANKareCadetCaptainAllyson Rollfing; CadetCorporalAngelinaCuculic; LanceCorporalKodyCzulewicz; CadetSgt

D.Saelim. Cadet

Docket No. 55008

Undine Texas Environmental, LLC has filed an application with the Public Utility CommissionofTexastoamenditssewerCertificateofConvenienceandNecessity(CCN) No.20816fortheprovisionofretailsewerutilityserviceinMontgomeryCounty Texas.

Therequestedareaincludes0customerconnections,islocatedapproximately4.7mile(s) northofdowntownCutandShoot,Texas,andisgenerallyboundedonthenorthbyFarmto Market Road 1484; on the east by Landry Lane; on the south by Rollingwood Loop (LakesideDrive);andonthewestbyFarmtoMarketRoad1484.

Therequestedareaincludesapproximately163acresofuncertificatedarea.

Theapplicationproposestheadditionofapproximately163acrestoCCNNo.20816.

A copy of the maps showing the requested area are available at: 17681 Telge Rd, CypressTX77429

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call thePublicUtilityCommissionat(512)936-7120or(888)782-8477.Hearing-andspeechimpaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 9367136. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is (30 days from the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer). You must send a letter requesting intervention to the commission which is received by that date. The letter must include the person's name, address, email address and fax numberifapplicable.

Ifavalidpublichearingisrequested,theCommissionwillforwardtheapplicationtothe StateOfficeofAdministrativeHearings(SOAH)forahearing. Ifnosettlementisreached and an evidentiary hearing is held SOAH will submit a recommendation to the Commissionforafinaldecision. Anevidentiaryhearingisalegalproceedingsimilartoa civiltrialinstatedistrictcourt.

Alandownerwithatractoflandatleast25acresormore,thatispartiallyorwhollylocated withintherequestedarea,mayfileawrittenrequestwiththeCommissiontobeexcluded fromtherequestedarea(“optout”)within(30)daysfromthedatethatnoticewasprovided by the Utility All opt out requests must include a large-scale map, a metes and bounds descriptionofthelandowner'stractofland,landowner'sname,address,emailaddressand faxnumber,ifapplicable.

Alandowner that opts out from the requested area releases the applicant's obligation to provideretailwaterorsewerutilityservicetotheremovedlandforanyreason.

Personswhowishtorequestthisoptionshouldfiletherequireddocumentswiththe:

PublicUtilityCommissionofTexas CentralRecords

1701N.Congress,P.O.Box13326 Austin,TX 78711-3326

Inaddition,thelandownermustalsosendacopyoftheoptoutrequesttotheUtility Staff mayrequestadditionalinformationregardingyourrequest.

Sideseainformaciónenespañol,puedellamaral1-888-782-8477.

PublishedDates:June28andJuly5,2023