Montgomery County News, July 21, 2021

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 29 Section 1 8 pages

July 21, 2021 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Te x a s Vineyards Weekly Of Montgomery County Endure Gas Prices Rough Names Development Director Growing CONROE, Texas (July 19, 2021) – CASA Child S e a s o n A d v o c a t e s o f

Texas CASA Child Advocates (July 19, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 8 4 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 10.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 94.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.49/g today while the most expensive is $3.51/g, a difference of $1.02/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.49/g while the highest is $3.51/g, a difference of $1.02/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g today. The national average is up 10.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 98.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: July 19, 2020: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) July 19, 2019: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.77/g) July 19, 2018: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) July 19, 2017: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) July 19, 2016: $2.02/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) July 19, 2015: $2.53/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) July 19, 2014: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.58/g) July 19, 2013: $3.54/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) July 19, 2012: $3.29/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g) July 19, 2011: $3.59/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.03/g, up 0.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.02/g.

San Antonio- $2.79/g, up 6.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.73/g.

Austin- $2.81/g, up 3.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g.

"Gas prices across the country have been a bit sideways in the last week with a mixed bag of decreases and increases, but overall, the national average hasn't seen much meaningful direction as oil prices remain under their early-July levels thus far thanks to OPEC coming to an agreement on production over the weekend," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum a n a l y s i s f o r G a s B u d d y.

"OPEC's plan is to raise oil production by 400,000 bpd each month until 2022, at which time OPEC's oil production will be back at pre-Covid levels. It's a positive development in light of U.S. gasoline demand which last week rose nearly 2%, which should act as a loose ceiling on the price of oil, and could mean we're even closer to seeing a peak in the national average if we haven't already."

GasBuddy data is accessible a t http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.c om.

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Montgomery County is pleased to announce that former Interim Development Director, L i n d s a y M i l l e r, h a s accepted the role of Development Director.

Within this position, Miller will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the non-profit organization’s fundraising efforts, including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns.

“Since I started with CASA as a volunteer Advocate and am still actively advocating for the children in our county, I know first-hand how important the role is that CASA plays in the lives of children and youth in foster care,” Miller explains, “I am excited to serve in this capacity to help ensure we are able to continue to serve every single child in care.”

Miller has served as the Interim Development Director since April of this year, however, she joined the CASA staff as the Creative Development Associate in July of 2019.

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Woodforest Charitable Foundation recognized as “The Harbor Hero”

by Children’s Safe Harbor

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Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 2021 Written by Adam Russell, 903-8346191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.ed u Erratic weather dealt Texas vineyards a difficult growing season as the industry continues to recover from pandemicrelated setbacks, according t o Te x a s A & M A g r i L i f e Extension Service experts.

Michael Cook, AgriLife Extension viticulturist, Denton, said much of 2020 put financial stress on destination wineries and vineyards that relied heavily on visitors, dining and events like weddings.

Weather events were the primary problem for individual growers across the state, and below-average yields, especially in certain grape varieties, are expected. Every region from East Texas to the High Plains, the Gulf Coast and Hill Country reported crop losses attributed to weather, including Winter Storm Uri, a late-spring frost and torrential spring rains that caused a multitude of potential problems for wine grape producers.

In February, Winter Storm Uri blanketed the entire state with ice and freezing temperatures and negatively impacted yields at many wine grape-producing vineyards this season. The extremely low temperatures killed some vines back to the ground and will require years of recovery before they produce fruit again, Cook said.

“Usually, we have one region that might be exposed to conditions that affect production, but everyone was impacted this year,” he said.

“Significant damage was hit or miss, but weather certainly contributed to vine losses in certain regions and yield losses around the state.”

E a s t Te x a s v i n e y a r d s suffered losses Cook said most of the severe vine damage related to the weeklong freeze was located in East Texas and affected Blanc du Bois grapes, which are typically grown around the Gulf Coast and are not as cold-hardy as other varieties.

Many growers lost 12-to15-year-old vines to the ground that will take 2-3 years of retraining before producing grapes again.

As much as 95% of the Blanc du Bois crop in East Texas was lost due to the winter storm.

These losses have caused concern among wineries because Blanc du Bois grapes are in high demand for the production of sweet, dry and sparkling wines, he said.

East Texas vineyards also experienced significant crop loss of Black Spanish grapes, a variety used in red wines, and Tempranillo grapevines in North Texas vineyards from Stephenville to the Red River were impacted by a late spring frost in mid-April when vines were near bloom.

Cook said vineyards reported up to 50% losses in their Tempranillo crop, but that vines did not sustain damage that could impact next season.

Central Texas vineyards avoided major losses Brianna Crowley, AgriLife Extension viticulturist, Fredericksburg, said the winter storm contributed to 80%-90%

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Andalusian Gazpacho through a lot of changes, Keeps well 3 days Not everyone strains it and it’s pretty much done differently according to – personal preference Diana Anderson each household.

Andalusian Gazpacho Despite that fact, the DianaCAnderson@ main ingredients of gmail.com Ingredients: the gazpacho remain the H a v e y o u m a d e same, tomatoes, olive oil, * 3 pounds (about 4 G a z p a c h o y e t t h i s vinegar, and bread. large) very ripe tomatoes, summer? If not, now is Use only the ripest cored and cut into rough 1the perfect time as tomatoes are at their peak tomatoes. Don't use a inch chunks * 1/2-pound (about 1 ripeness, cucumbers are bread that's too flavorful readily available, and ( n o s o u r d o u g h , f o r small) cucumber, peeled, p e p p e r s a r e a t t h e i r e x a m p l e ) o r r o u g h seeded, and cut into rough cheapest. It’s a perfect textured bread. If using a 1-inch chunks * 1/3 pound (about 1 summer dish and this take baguette take the crust off on the traditional Mexican first. You want it to soften small) small red onion, recipe offers a creaminess and blend into the soup peeled and cut into rough that doesn’t come from completely. You can serve 1-inch chunks * 1/3 pound (about 1 dairy, but rather bread. the soup as is with a Intrigued? I was and drizzle of olive oil, sherry medium) green or red bell became a huge fan once I vinegar, and a sprinkle of pepper, cored, seeded, and chives and ground black cut into rough 1-inch made it.

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slices) white sandwich, French, or Italian bread, crusts removed, torn into rough 1-inch pieces (see note) * 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving * 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, plus more for serving * 2 tablespoons finely minced chives * Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1 . C o m b i n e tomatoes, cucumber, onion, pepper, garlic, and salt in a large bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.

Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain juices into a large bowl and add the b r e a d . Tr a n s f e r t h e drained vegetables to a rimmed baking sheet and place in freezer until vegetables are frozen, about 30 minutes.

2. Remove vegetables from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature until mostly thawed, about 30 minutes. Transfer vegetables and all their juices from the pan to bowl with soaked bread.

3. Working in two batches as necessary, blend vegetables, juice, and bread at high speed, slowly drizzling olive oil and sherry vinegar into

blender as it blends. Strain soup through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve, drizzling each bowl with olive oil, a few sprinkles of sherry vinegar, extra cracked black pepper, and chives. Gazpacho can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

provides specialized services to children in response to trauma from sexual assault, severe physical abuse, sex trafficking, and witnessing violence. As a nationallyaccredited nonprofit children’s advocacy center organization serving

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y, Walker County, and San Jacinto County, Children’s Safe Harbor is part of a nationwide effort to heal the trauma and facilitate justice for abused children ages 2 through 17 and their families.

Victoria Constance,

MSPH, Ph.D., Executive Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, notes, “Woodforest Charitable Foundation has been an instrumental supporter of our organization for more than a decade. Their contributions have assisted with our

operational expenses, and they have been a pacesetter for our capital campaign for our new building plans.

This building will serve as a gateway that brings everyone together to serve child victims of abuse.

Woodforest’s longevity and commitment to our

community through their investments have made a significant impact on the lives of so many children and families, and we are eternally grateful for their support. Especially as we continue our capital campaign initiatives.”

dynamic background and extensive community connections will serve to benefit Miller in this role at CASA. C A S A C h i l d Advocates’ Executive D i r e c t o r, A n n M a r i e Ronsman, says Miller is a natural fit for this critical role within the organization. “Lindsay has a passion for service to children in foster care and a track record of fundraising success. In addition, she has a unique combination of creativity, intellect and authenticity,” Ronsman continues, “I am certain that Lindsay will help move us to the next level

and expand CASA’s ability to change the lives of children in the community.”

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interests of children who have been removed from their home and are under the Court's jurisdiction. CASA’s goal is to continue to provide a court-appointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem for every child in the foster care system. For the past 29 years, CASA has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to end the cycle of child

abuse in Montgomery County.

Yo u m a y c o n t a c t Lindsay Miller at CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County via e m a i l a t Lindsay@CASASpeaks4 Kids.com or call (281) 433-6583. For more information about CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, visit t h e w e b s i t e a t www.CASASpeaks4Kids. com.

CASA Child Advocates is Montgomery County’s only organization appointed by the court to advocate for abused and neglected children. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interest of children who have been removed from their home and are under the Court's jurisdiction. CASA’s goal is to provide a courtappointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem

for every child in the foster care system, and to break the cycle of abuse, one child at a time. For the past 29 years, CASA has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to end the cycle of child abuse in Montgomery County. Learn more about CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County at www.CASASpeaks4Kids. com.

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Harbor Hero”, thanking the organization for its contributions over the years.

Children’s Safe Harbor

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Prior to that, Miller became a volunteer Advocate in 2017 and served as volunteer Gala Chair for the 2019 CASA Speaks for Kids Gala: A Million Dreams. As Creative Development Associate, she coordinated the 2020 CASA Speaks for Kids Gala: Black, White, and Silver Ball; the 2021 CASA Speaks for Kids Benefit Concert: Deep in the Heart of Texas; and was a staff liaison for the 2020 CASA Superhero Run. Her

Vineyard from page 1 bud mortality for some producers, which translated into losses of primary vine shoots that produce fruit, so yields are expected to be below average overall in Central Texas.

Producers also experienced heavy spring rains that prevented growers from applying fungicides to keep vine diseases in check, she said.

Diseases like black rot and cotton root rot were also expected to add to yield losses.

“It was a very wet year, and diseases like black rot exploded, even in vineyards that maintained a tight spray plan,” she said. “It was everywhere.”

The expected short supply of wine grapes has winemakers scrambling for fruit, Crowley said.

Vineyards around the state faced a wild range of Texas weather from freezing temperatures and ice to bouts of drought and torrential rains during the 2021 growing season. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft) They are trying to find grapes but are also asking about alternative options like pears.

But recent drier conditions have Crowley expecting quality fruit, barring any unforeseen calamity before they are harvested. The first round of lab sampling showed grapes were two to three weeks behind schedule on ripening but were maturing well.

“It will definitely impact the supply and demand aspect of wine grapes,” she said.

“Growers with moderate to decent crops should expect a premium for their fruit. I would expect a lot of negotiation on grapes, especially popular varieties that are in short supply, and it could mean bottle prices go up for this year.”

Grape growers expect quality over quantity Fran Pontasch, AgriLife Extension viticulturist, BryanCollege Station, said wine grapes along the Gulf Coast experienced a similar growing season

filled with uncertainty for growers and winemakers.

Yields will also be down in the region, but there is still hope that quality grapes will lead to quality wines.

The winter storm caused uneven ripening in the region in varieties like Blanc du Bois, but weeks of rain have been detrimental to vines.

Disease pressure was high and waterlogged grapes were splitting.

But overall, Pontasch said much of the harvest potential in the region remained uncertain, but that there was high hope for 2021 wines. The cooler temperatures are allowing grapes to mature slower and more gently, which will affect the wines they produce.

“For all the work growers have put in to get these grapes to maturity, I hope they do get good prices,” she said. “The vintage is a snapshot of that year and what it takes to get grapes from vine to bottle, and so 2021 will definitely be interesting and set it apart.”

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Comments According to Doc

Grandparents Say Grandchildren Say The craziest Things!

Walden Happenings

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

This week’s article is about grandkids sayings and jokes about grandparents. I did not really write this, but I can identify with many of the situations.

Thanks to Ray O. with the Sunday Family Humour on July 11th 2021, for writing most of these incidences.

How grandchildren perceive their grandparents (1.) I was in the bathroom, putting on my makeup, under the watchful eyes of my young granddaughter, as I'd done many times before. After I applied my lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, "But Grandma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!" I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking

about kissing the toilet paper good-bye....

(2.) My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 72. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"

(3.) After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin.

Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?" (4.) A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like.

"We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony.

We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"

(5.) My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?'' "You're both old," he replied.

(6.) A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story.

"What's it about?" he asked. “I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."

(7.) I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She

would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I really think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!"

(8.) When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."

(9.) When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure."

"Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised "Mine says I'm 4 to 6."

(WOW! I really like this one -- it says I'm only '38'!)

(10.) A second grader came home from school and said to her grand-

mother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting." she said.

"How do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'."

(11.) Children's Logic: "Give me a sentence about a public servant," said a teacher.

The small boy wrote: "The fireman came down the ladder pregnant." The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. "Don't you know what pregnant means?" she asked. "Sure," said the young boy confidently. 'It means carrying a child."

(12.) A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog.

The children started discussing the dog's duties.

"They use him to keep crowds back," said one child.

"No," said another.

"He's just for good luck."

A third child brought the argument to a close. “They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrants."

(13.) A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and whenever we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."

(14.) Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!

(15.) My Grandparents are funny, when they bend over, you hear gas leaks and they blame their dog.

Invasive Silver Carp Found in Texas Waters; Anglers Urged to Prevent Bait Bucket Transfers

AUSTIN – The Texas P a r k s a n d Wi l d l i f e Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. A bow angler, Stephen Banaszak, first reported the finding and two specimens were provided to TPWD and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) who confirmed they were silver carp.

“These are the first reports of silver carp from Texas waters, although they have previously been found in other areas of the Red River including just downstream from Lake Texoma in Oklahoma waters in 2019,” said Dan

Bennett, TPWD fisheries management biologist.

“Invasive carp pose a significant risk to Lake Texoma’s ecosystem and boaters and there is adequate flow and upstream river area for them to become established and reproduce in the lake if introduced.”

Previously, bighead carp, another closely related invasive species, had been documented in the Red River and tributaries downstream of Lake Texoma. In addition, bighead carp were documented in the Sulphur River downstream of Lake Wright Patman and Big Cypress Bayou downstream of Lake O’ the Pines. To prevent the spread of these invasive species, which look much like shad when small, the

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission passed regulations making it illegal to transport any live nongame fish from these water bodies.

Anglers are urged to follow these rules to prevent introducing these species to other water bodies when using them as bait.

“These invasive carp are not native to the U.S. but have been introduced and become established and problematic in numerous states, primarily in the Mississippi River Basin. Both of these invasive carp species are filter feeders and have the potential to cause significant changes in native fish populations by competing with other filter feeding fish species such as shad and buffalo, and even larval sportfish that also rely on plankton as a food source in their first couple of months,” said Monica McGarrity, TPWD Senior Scientist for Aquatic Invasive Species. “Silver carp can also pose a risk to humans, as they can jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by the sounds of watercraft, often jumping into boats, sometimes injuring boaters. When present in

large numbers, jumping silver carp can be a significant hazard.”

Yo u n g s i l v e r a n d bighead carp are similar in appearance to shad but can be identified by their low-set eyes—shad’s eyes are located near the top of their heads—and the lack of a long, whiplike segment on the dorsal fin. Silver and bighead carp are also similar in appearance to each other, but silver carp have silver, rather than gray, bodies and a ‘keel’ or ridge that runs the length of the belly from the anal fin all the way to the throat, w h er eas th e k eel o n bighead carp stops at the pelvic fin. Both species can grow quite large, with silver carp reaching approximately 3 feet in length and nearly 60 pounds and bighead carp reaching up to 4 and a half feet in length and nearly 90 pounds. Both species are easily confused with shad or even minnows when small.

TPWD, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and USFWS, is currently working with researchers at Texas Tech

University and Auburn University to conduct research on invasive carp.

The project will assess the population status and distribution of bighead carp and silver carp across the Red River Basin, including the Red River downstream of Lake Texoma and the Sulphur River, a major Red River tributary, downstream of Lake Wright Patman. The project will also collect baseline data on native fish populations that may be negatively impacted by

the invasive carp.

Anyone who catches either silver or bighead carp in Texas waters is asked to report the sighting with location information and photos to AquaticInvasives@tpwd. texas.gov. Silver and bighead carp are prohibited exotic species in Texas and must be killed upon possession by beheading, gutting, gillcutting or other means or placed on ice. Neither species can be possessed live.

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Texas State Senator

My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

Even though many House members and some State Senators are still in Washington, D.C. to break quorum, special session continues in Austin. The State Senate has enough members at the Capitol to continue working on important legislation we've been called to address.

Though these measures cannot be finally passed until the House has a quorum, the Senate's work continues.

Here are five things happening around your

state: 1. Elections bill passes the Senate T h e Te x a s S e n a t e passed Senate Bill 1 this week, which seeks to prevent fraud and ensure that our elections are secure. Importantly, this bill is about making it easier to vote and harder to cheat. The bill expands eligibility for assistance for those who are disabled. It creates uniform voting hours and expands voting

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday A slight chance of showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Monday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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hours in over 60 counties.

It ensures that if you're in line to vote when polls close during early voting, you'll be able to vote that day. Currently, that is only offered on election day. It also makes it easier for registrars across the state to coordinate when a voter moves to another county.

The bill makes it harder to cheat by requiring voter ID for mail-in ballots. The bill also prohibits drivethru voting except in specific circumstances and 24-hour voting. It requires video and livestream capabilities inside vote counting centers in large counties. The bill also prohibits vote harvesting.

In all, this bill maintains the integrity of our elections while making it easier for Texans to vote.

2. Senate Bill 6 and Senate Joint Resolution 3 pass the Senate This week, the Senate passed SB 6 and SJR 3 by Senator Huffman. These two bills seek to reform the bail system in the state.

Currently, habitual and violent offenders have repeatedly been released on multiple felony personal bonds. Some of

those offenders go on to commit violent crimes while out on bond. This bill would enhance public safety by preventing the release of those accused of violent crimes or sex crimes by instructing judicial officers to more thoroughly evaluate background information. It modifies the rules for fixing bail amounts for those accused of more significant community harm.

3. Senate passes bill to grant 13th check to retired teachers The Senate passed Senate Bill 7 by Senator Huffman this week which would give a 13th check to our retired educators and school administrators. The bill directs the Teacher Retirement System to distribute a one-time payment of up to $2,400 by January 2022. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate Finance committee and on the floor of the Senate. We are committed to helping our retired teachers and administrators who have given so much to the children of this state. The ability to give retired educators bonus

checks in back-to-back sessions is indicative of the financial strength of the state and our commitment to taking care of them.

additional funds to school districts in return for lower local school tax rates.

However, the elderly and disabled did not receive that reduction. This bill and 4. Property tax relief the accompanying SJR bills pass the Senate would provide that relief.

This week, two property tax relief bills and one senate joint resolution passed the Senate. Senate Bill 8 seeks to allow a homeowner the benefit of the homestead exemption the year they acquire the property. Currently, when a Texan purchases a home, they have to wait until January of the following year to receive the benefit of their homestead exemption. This bill would allow homeowners to start claiming their homestead exemption the year they acquire the property.

Senate Bill 12 and its enabling language in Senate Joint Resolution 4 propose a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide school maintenance and operation (M&O) tax rate compression for Texans who are over 65 or are disabled. When the school finance reform bill passed in 2019, the state provided

5. Social media censorship bill passes Senate The Senate passed Senate Bill 5 this week which imposes disclosure requirements for social media companies and requirements to provide certain user complaint procedures. While social media companies have a duty to censor content on their website that is violent or sexual in nature, they should not censor users based on their viewpoints.

Under this bill, large social media platforms would be prohibited from censoring a person or the content they post based on that person's views. If the site does block or restrict a user, they can file suit against the site or the Attorney General's office can bring suit on behalf of a user or group of users.

Governor Abbott Hosts Florida Governor DeSantis For Border Security Briefing In Del Rio AUSTIN - Governor Abbott today hosted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for a border security briefing in Del Rio, Texas. At the briefing, Governor Abbott provided an update on the state's efforts to combat the vast influx in the smuggling of drugs, weapons and other contraband into the state.

Governor Abbott also thanked Governor DeSantis for answering the call to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact by deploying law enforcement officers from Florida to assist in border security efforts in the State of Texas.

Both Governor Abbott and Governor DeSantis were joined by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, Texas Chair of House Appropriations Greg Bonnen, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve

McCraw, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Adjutant General of Texas Tracy Norris, National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez, and Kinney County Sheriff Brad Coe. "The crisis at our southern border isn't just a

Texas issue; it's a national security threat," said Governor Abbott. "The Biden administration's open border policies have brought on an unprecedented surge of illegal migrants, drugs, weapons, and other contraband coming into our country.

Our continued efforts to secure the border are made

stronger by the support of states like Florida through our Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and I thank Governor DeSantis and the law enforcement officers from Florida for stepping up to support the Lone Star State."

PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 7/17/21

For Immediate Release Response To Events At The Woodlands Parade MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - On July 3rd, at The Woodlands Parade, two vehicles cut into the procession several cars behind the float which was sponsored and operated by the Montgomery County Republican Party. When these vehicles were challenged by staff of the Parade Committee, they deceptively, and without authorization, represented themselves as part of the Montgomery

County Republican Party.

These vehicles were adorned with vulgar and profane language which was reprehensible and in violation of the parade rules. As Chairman of the Montgomery County R e p u b l i c a n P a r t y, I condemn this behavior. I have all confidence that the South County 4th of July Parade Committee will address the procedures allowing this unfortunate event to occur.

Soon afterward, the Houston Chronicle published an inflammatory article which implicated the Montgomery County Republican Party. At no point did the author of this article attempt to reach out to me by phone or email.

However, this courtesy was extended to the Montgomery County Democratic Party and other groups involved in the parade.

The journalistic integrity of this article was compro-

mised by the author in not giving the Montgomery County Republican Party an opportunity to speak to this contemptible incident, of which we had no knowledge and certainly do not condone. This is an example of irresponsible journalism and is a disservice to the residents of Montgomery County. I call on the author to retract or update the article considering my statement.

Chairman Bryan Christ

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Devotional Let God’s Words Nourish Your Soul, Mind, And Heart Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

We might say, as we read God’s words, that they are soul-searching words and ideas. They touch our inner being and emotions as we sing our favorite songs in worship of the Lord. Our soul stimulates us to higher, happier emotions or sometimes to tears and sorrow.

That’s why the study of God’s word is so

important. We can read of many stories which are about people just like us, who overcame their emotions to follow Him. His word can lift us out of deep sadness to the highest gladness in our souls. Then His happiness for us is complete.

God isn’t condemning.

He is happy when we are happy.

I’m glad we don’t serve a God who takes a big stick to us if we’re bad. All we do is confess our sin and don’t repeat it. He is so willing to forgive us:

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Mt. Calvary Baptist, ASSEMBLY OF Old Hwy 105, 936GOD 588-2330 Cornerstone ChrisMt. Sinai Baptist, tian Assembly of God Bethel Road, Montof Conroe, located at gomery, 936-597-4668 100 Mosswood Dr., Union Grove Baptist Conroe, Texas in front of Church of Richards, River Plantation. 936Texas 273-1755 About 11 mi N of New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all Road, Montgomery, 936ages 9:45 am, Church 588-3399 Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study BAPTIST and Youth Group 6 pm Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist AffiliaCATHOLIC tion), 1501 North Frazier Sacred Heart (McKenzie's BBQ), Catholic, Conroe, Texas, Phone: 109 N. Frazier, 936-494-5775, Conroe, www.churchofthegoodso 936-756-8186 ldier.org. Worship: St. Mary’s Sunday at 10:30am, Catholic, Sunday School: 9:30 am FM 1774, Heritage Baptist Plantersville, Church 19087 Lake Mt. 936-894-2223 Pleasant Rd, Montgom7:45 Service ery 77356 St. Joseph’s CathoPhone: Pastor Bear lic, 936 448-4027 CR 213, Stoneham, Gary Chapel Baptist 936-894-2223 Church PO Box 125, MontJEWISH gomery, Texas 77356, Congregation Beth 5525 Spring Branch Shalom, 5125 Road, Montgomery. 713478-1256, Sunday Bible Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, Class 10:00 am, Worship 281-362-1100 Service at 11:00 am.

Faith Baptist Church LUTHERAN Meets at 464 McCaleb Grace Lutheran Rd. (ELCA), Sunday Morning Highway 105 W., Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Lake Conroe, 936-588Worship Service 10:45 1944 a.m.

Living Savior Sunday Evening Lutheran ChurchWorship 6:00 p.m.

LCMS 309 Pond St. St. Beulah Baptist Montgomery 77356 Church, located in Church phone: 936-597Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, 8013 Web : Montgomery, 77356 www.livingsaviortexas.o Benui Baptist rg Pastor David R. Church, Bailes.

Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery METHODIST Antioch Baptist, Montgomery United Dobbin, 936-597Methodist Church 5560 22548 Highway 105 China Grove Baptist West Church, Willis, 936Montgomery, TX 767-4744 77356 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, Phone: 936-597-6162 407-735-6403, Sunday Worship: dacusbaptist@consolidat 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., ed.net 11:00 a.m. Praise & www.dacusbaptist.org Worship First Baptist Sunday School: 9:45 Church, a.m.

Hwy 105 W., MontWww.mumctex.org gomery, 936-597-4230 Richards United Honea Baptist Methodist Church Church, 6639 FM 1696 FM 2854, MontgomRichards ery, Worship Service 11 936-588-1260 AM Jones Chapel Sunday School 10AM Baptist, Porter Chapel A.M.E. FM 2854, 936-756Zion Church, 2505

“ I f w e confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” First John 1:9.

Even David said this in Psalm 32:5b: “I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord;’ and You forgave the guilt of my sin.’ “God is so Good! He cleans our soul.

Now, we’ll have a look at how God cleans our mind. We are the ones who must have control of what our mind

sees, hears, and processes all that is taken into it every day. Diligence is required in order to shield ourselves and our children from the knowledge of evil in news, T.V., cartoons, movies, phones, and games.

When I became a six-year-old, I received a “real” hard-backed book, all about Jesus. I thought it was so beautiful. That was how my true walk started and has never stopped.

We’ve discussed how God nourishes our

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936-597-5331 or 936WaldenChurch.com River of Life 449-5983 Living Way Church, Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, 17156 FM 1097, Conroe Montgomery, 936-449936-441-8875 4414 Hope Tabernacle Cornerstone Church, Pastor David 1011 W. Lewis, Whitaker Conroe, Meets at 18961 936-756-7792 Freeport Dr Montgomery Lakeside Bible 936.582.7722 Church, Thursday 7:30pm 18940 Freeport Drive Sunday School at Montgomery, 93610:00am 582-1977 Sunday Worship at Church of St. John, 6:00pm retreat and wildlife Community And center, Interdenominational 2615 St. Beulah Lone Star Cowboy Chapel Rd., MontgomChurch ery, 936-597-5757 21627 Eva St. Fellowship of Montgomery, TX Montgomery 77356 12681 FM 149 (936) 597-5742 Montgomery, TX Pastors Randy & 77356 Darla Weaver (936) 597-3949 Service Times: Senior Pastor Dale Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and Talbert 11:30am Mondays Service Times: 7:00pm Sundays at 9:30am & Livestream: Watch us 11am / Wednesdays at live Sundays & Mondays 6:30pm for Children & @ live.lonestar.tv or go Student Ministries to the Lone Star Cowboy Watch us live Sundays Church Facebook page @fellowshipofmontgom and click on the ery.online.church or Livestream link. follow us on Facebook Website: @thefmchurch! www.lonestar.tv www.thefmchurch.co Abundant Life m Ministries Corner of FM EPISCOPAL 149 & FM 1097 W. St. James the Apostle Montgomery TX 77356 Episcopal, Prayer /Sunday School 1803 Highland 9:30 am Sunday Service Hollow, Conroe, 93611:30 am Wednesday 756-8831 Pray/Bible Study 6:30 The Grace Christian pm Outreach Center RiverStone Commu25293 Tisdale Road, nity Church Dobbin, Texas 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 936-689-3141 500 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Montgomery, TX Church 77356 FM 149 N., MontSun: 9:00 Kingdom gomery, 936-449-6807 Life, 10:30 Worship The Church @ Lake Wed: 6:30 p.m.

Conroe RiverStoneCC.org 1701 McCaleb Rd April Sound Church, Montgomery, TX 67 ½ April Wind S., 77316 April Sound, 936-588936-588-4975 2832 www.lakechurch.com Lighthouse FellowSunday worship @ ship Church, 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites Montgomery, 9366:30-8pm 582-7700 North Shore Church Living Branch 10 am Worship Church, Service Highway 105 W., 18501 Fm1097 West Lake Conroe, 936-588@ the Bentwater West 3400 Gate Entrance New Beginning Bible Pastor Cary Smith Church, Covenant Felloship 19087 Mt. Pleasant 302 N. Danville, Cemetary Rd, 936-597Willis, Tx. 77378 8921 936/890-8034 Father’s House, www.cfmlife.org Family Worship Celebration Service Center, 10am Sundays Highway 105 W, Lake Youth Explosing 7pm Conroe, 936-588-4660 Wednesdays Walden Community Pastors Sean & Lori Church, Jo Cook 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696

soul and leads us into using our minds to read His word. Now, we’ll look at how our spirit and heart can keep us seeking our Father ’s love.

No matter how young or old we are, God has always wanted companionship with us, His creation. So our heart and spirit should always be aware of His presence in our life – every day and night. The song, “He Lives,” has a verse which says: “And He walks with me, and He

talks with me, and He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry there; none other has ever known.”

As a last thought, James tells us this.

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, in whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” James 1:17.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE/SHERIFF'S SALE

BY VIRTUE OF A Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, in a certain cause numbered 19-06-07582-CV. On the 26th day of May A.O. 2021, styled: Pinewood Association of Homeowners Inc. vs. Roderick Walker, to me, as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No.2 directed and delivered, I have levied upon this 7th day of June A.D. 2021 and will between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in August A.D. 2021, ii being the 3rd of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 7th day of June A.O. 2021, or at any lime thereafter, of and in the following described property:

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 31st day of August, 2020, in favor of Walden on Lake Conroe Community Improvement Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 20-03-03758-CV, in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 29TH t day of June, 2021, against Deanna Renee Bingham-Soape.

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery th and Lot 45, Block 1, Pinewood Forest Final Plat, a Subdivision in the City of Conroe, County,rdTexas, did on the 9 day of July, 2021 levy on REAL property described below, th Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet on the 3 day of August, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4 Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, Z, Sheet 182 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Deanna Renee Bingham-Soape had in Said property is levied on as the property of Roderick Walker and will be sold to satisfy the the property described below: judgment for $4,196.32 Dollars, and in addition to all costs accruing by virtue of said suit.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643 Goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person $2,252.28 Delinquent Maintenance Fees making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be $3,745.87 Attorney Fees entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on Interest on the total Judgment at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of judgment until paid complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. $324.00 court costs $0.00 judgment credit Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property.

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property:

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this 7th day of June A.D. 2021.

Gene DeForest, Constable Montgomery County, Texas /s/ C. Mike White C. Mike White, Chief Deputy Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Date: July 7, 14, 21, 2021

Witness my hand this 9th day of July, 2021.

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 16 day of August, 2019, ,in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Solely In Its Capacity As Trustee For Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-NC3 ("Deutsche Bank"), Plaintiff, vs.

Donald Bigbee and Barbara Bigbee, For (1) $175,261.91 principal sum (2) $0.00 attorney fees (3) with interest accruing pursuant to the Home Equity Note. (4) $0.00 court costs (5) $0.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 18-09-13002-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Solely In Its Capacity As Trustee For Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-NC3 ("Deutsche Bank"), Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of July 2021, at 10:34 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant:

Lot 81, Block 73, of Walden on Lake Conroe, Section 15, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Sheet 20 OF THE map records of Montgomery County, Texas. More commonly known as 13425 Hidden Valley Drive, Montgomery Texas 77356.

By: S. Closson Sergeant

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD Lot Seven (7), In Block 1 Of Whispering Oaks, Section Two (2), A Subdivision Of 24.4 CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Acres Located In The Richard Vince Survey, Abstract No. 583, Of Montgomery County, Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021 Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet A, Sheet 68 Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas. ; and on 3 day of August, 2021, between the § hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Donald Bigbee and Barbara NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE Bigbee, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of July, 2021. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 24th day of October, 2020, in the case of Cumberland Crossing Property Owners Association Plaintiff, vs. Vernon L. Brookins Jr. and Toni Brookins, Defendant(s), Cause No. 20-05-06268-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Cumberland Crossing Property Owners Association Plaintiff, vs. Vernon L. Brookins Jr. and Toni Brookins, Defendant(s), I did on the 8th Day of June, 2021 at 10:57 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s):

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 24 day of March, 2021, in the case of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

Brad 0. Kirkconnell (1) $2,872.66 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3) $2,872.66, together with interest thereon at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 10% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $308.00 court costs (5) $0.00 credits, Defendant, Cause No. 20-10-12015-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of IMPERIAL OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 21 day of June 2021, at 10:36 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: LOT TEN (10), BLOCK FIVE (5), OF IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION NINE (9), PHASE 4, PARTIAL REPLAT A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET H, SHEET 168A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") ; and on 3 day of August, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Brad O. Kirkconnell, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 21 day of June, 2021.

Lot Twenty-Three (23), Block One (1), Cumberland Crossing, Section Six (6), A /s/ William Lang subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Deputy William Lang Cabinet Z, Sheets 2964-2968, Plat Records OF Montgomery County, Texas, more Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 commonly known as 19110 Shire Horse Boulevard, Porter, Texas 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 1. $1,464.21 Assessments fee Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021 2. $5,404.83 Attorney fees 3.

Interest on the total judgment from date of judgment at the rate of 5% per annum compounded annually until paid 4. $332.00 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY)

THE STATE OF TEXAS § and on the 3rd day of August, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 2841h Judicial District Court of County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Vernon L. Brookins Jr. and Toni Brookins, Defendant(s), in and to Montgomery County; Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 3,d day of December, 2020, in the case of Oakhurst Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Ole B. Ekeland, said property.

Defendant(s), Cause No. 20-06-07552-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Oakhurst Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Ole B. Ekeland, Defendant(s), I did on Witness my hand this the 8th day of June, 2021. the 2°d Day of June, 2021 at 3:42 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property Randy Crowder of Defendanl(s): Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Lot Three (3), in Block Three (3), of AUBURN TRAILS AT OAKHURST, SEC 8, Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 a subdivision of 12.39 acres of land situated in the Mary Owens Survey, A-405, 21130 US Hwy 59 #C Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, New Caney, TX. 77357 sheet 2405 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas (the "property") 281-577-8985 Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021 1. $3,028.00 Past due Assessments with associated interest, late charges and costs PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE 2. $2,391.49 Attorney fees 3.

Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the amount of the judgment awarded herein from date hereof until paid following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Thursday August 5, 4. $308.00 Cost of Court 2021 From 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM and on the 3rd day of August, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1D7HA18P87S185796 Owner James Mccloud and interest of Ole B. Ekeland, Defendant(s), in and to said property.

Published Dates: July 21 and 28, 2021 Witness my hand this the 3rd day of June, 2021.

Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021

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NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 18th day of January, 2020, in the case of Woodridge Forest Community Association Plaintiff, vs. Clyde Esau Johnson Jr., Defendant(s), Cause No. 18-09-11707-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Woodridge Forest Community Association Plaintiff, vs. Clyde Esau Johnson Jr., Defendant(s), I did on the 14th Day of June, 2021 at 9:56 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Lot Four (4), in Block Two (2), of Woodridge Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 2401, of the Map and/or Plat Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 22776 Whispering Timbers Way, Porter, TX 77365 ('property").

1. $3,094.28 Principal sum 2. $4,735.89 Attorney fees 3.

Post Judgment interest at the rate of five percent (5%0 per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date of this judgment is signed until fully paid.

4. $431.90 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit and on the 3rd day of August, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Clyde Esau Johnson Jr., Defendant(s), in and to said property.

Witness my hand this the 15th day of June, 2021.

Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy59#C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2021 Notice of Public Sale

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD SZAJEK, Deceased, were issued on July 15, 2021 in Cause No. 21-41317-P pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: Steven Szajek.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Steven Szajek 506 Rosewood Dr. Shenandoah, Texas 77381 DATED the 19th day of July, 2021 Lynda F. Bentley, P.C. 5515 Louetta Road, Suite C Spring, Texas 77379 Telephone: (281) 955-2408 Facsimile: 1 (281) 257-2503 By: /s/ Lynda F. Burke Bentley State Bar No.: 06800650 Attorney for Steven Szajek Email: Lynda.burke@sbcglobal.net Published Date: July 21, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lucille Howard Gallman also known as Lucille Creekmore Gallman, Deceased, were issued on June 14, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41120-P, pending in the County Court of Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas to Leslie Gallman Blohm.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Leslie Blohm Attorney at Law 11534 Harbor Way Magnolia, Texas 77354 DATED the 14 day of July 2021 /s/ Leslie Gallman Blohm Attorney and Independent Executrix Texas Bar No. 07592450 11534 Harbor Way Magnolia, Texas 77354 Telephone: (832) 567-0739 Email: lgallman2000@yahoo.com Published Date: July 21, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Freeda

Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Earlene Keith, Deceased, were issued on June 15, 2021 in Cause No. 21-40951-P, pending in The County Court at Law # 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Crystal McQueeney.

Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Joel S. Pace T he sale will be gin on or about the time indicated at Levatino|Pace, PLLC Attorney at Law www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for 1101 S. Capital of Texas cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily Hwy., Building K, Suite 125 required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to Austin, Texas 78746.

DATED the 15th day of July, 2021. withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space.

Respectfully submitted, Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following Levatino|Pace, PLLC 1101 S. Capital of Texas tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:00 pm Magnolia Parkway Storage @ 18015 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 www.SelfStorageAuction.com Kristy Barrera: misc. items.

Published Dates: July 21 and 28, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE TS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 08/05/21. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, WILLIAM NICHOLS, NICOLE HlGHTOWER, KAREN GONZALES, DANA KORONKA, ANDREA CHACHERE. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: 07/21/21 and 07/28/21.

Hwy., Building K, Suite 125 Austin, Texas 78746 Telephone: (512) 637-1581 Facsimile: (512) 637-1583 By: /s/ Joel S. Pace State Bar No.: 00791389 Attorney for Crystal McQueeney Published Date: July 21, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Marie Elizabeth Danna Buzbee, Deceased, were issued on the 15th day of July 2021, in Cause No. 21-41304-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Charles Ennis Buzbee.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: James H. Stilwell Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 19th day of July 2021.

By: /s/James H. Stilwell James H. Stilwell State Bar No. 00794697 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: July 21, 2021

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Community The Pretend “Rattler”

By Cheryl Conley Many people have a fear of snakes. Is it the way they look, the way they move or the fear that the snake is venomous? Snakes are not slimy and are actually cool and dry to the touch. The slithering movements are just the way they get around. Their scales drag against the ground and propel them forward. Yes, some of them are venomous but of the 115 species of snakes in Texas, only 4 are venomous—the cottonmouth, rattlesnakes, copperheads and coral snakes.

The most common snake in our area is the Texas rat snake which is a subspecies of the rat snake.

They love living in the suburbs where they spend most of their time in oak trees. They are perfectly camouflaged so chances are you will not even notice them. They’re great

climbers and can scale a brick wall.

Rat snakes are beneficial as one of nature’s best forms of pest control. Rats and mice don’t stand a chance against rat snakes.

They also dine on lizards, squirrels, frogs and birds.

The Texas rat snake is medium to large and can get up to 6 feet long.

Depending on location, their coloration varies.

Snakes in eastern Texas are greyer while those in central Texas are yellower.

All of them have reddishorange skin under their scales with white or grey bellies. Their heads are grey.

Sometimes the Texas rat snake is misidentified as a rattle snake. As a defense mechanism, they will hiss and shake their tail to imitate a rattlesnake. There is nothing to make the rattling sound, however, so

their ruse is quickly discovered. They are somewhat aggressive snakes and can bite but remember, they are nonvenomous. Their bite is very weak and often leaves

nothing more than a scratch.

Texas rat snakes can lay up to 20 eggs and they hatch in about 2 months.

The female leaves the eggs unattended once she lays

them.

You don’t have to love snakes but we should learn to live in harmony with them. Negative biases towards snakes can lead to harmful actions like killing

them unnecessarily. As with most wild animals, snakes are normally very wary of humans and biting is usually a last-ditch effort to protect themselves.

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Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!

Loved by millions, only Jurassic Quest can bring families memories this BIG! The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes

with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago.

Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.

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Events HOUSTON – The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! More than 100 photorealistic

dinosaurs are ready to delight families as Jurassic Quest® returns to its traditional indoor adventure format with hometown Te x a s e n g a g e m e n t s i n

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August. The Houston-based company will mount its first indoor shows in more than a year at Ford Park in Beaumont August 7-8 and NRG Center in Houston August 13-15. More tour dates to be announced soon at www.jurassicquest.com.

The return of the classic Jurassic Quest experience in Texas will mark the first indoor shows since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru®, which began touring in June 2020 as a response to COVID-19 regulations and has since welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors,

continues to operate in select cities this summer.

Jurassic Quest will open in Texas with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, the “Triceratots” kiddie area, face painting, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more. Walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into

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