Montgomery County News August 12, 2020 by Monte West

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The MCCF Drowning on Lake Conroe from the Texas Henry and Office of PHILIP CASH Constable Billie Brooks Weekly Scholarship Gas Prices Precinct #1 Montgomery County Texas gas prices have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 5.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 55.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.48/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.21/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.48/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.21/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 2 . 1 6 / g t o d a y. T h e national average is down 3.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 47.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.97/g, down 2.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.00/g. San Antonio- $1.69/g, down 3.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.73/g. Austin- $1.80/g, down 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $1.83/g. “Gas prices have remained in very familiar territory for the sixth straight week as gasoline demand fell slightly last week, keeping oil prices confined as forces prevent it from falling under $39 but also from breaching $42 per barrel. However, as summer begins to fade, demand recovery may be limited, and there's a possibility we may see more downside potential in the last quarter of the year," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Traditionally, gasoline demand weakens into the autumn, and as the coronavirus situation keeps more kids home and more parents from work, we may see a drop in gas prices as we progress through fall. However, since no one can predict when we may rebound from the coronavirus situation, nothing longterm is set in stone, but we are on track for a seventh straight week of stable gas prices."

Index Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Business Directory...........10

Winner

Marcelo Gasca 2019 and 2020 Winner of the Henry and Billie Brooks Scholarship at Lone Star College Montgomery

On August 4, 2020, at approximately 8 pm the Montgomery County Dispatch received a call about a drowning that had just occurred on Lake Conroe at 3119 Willowbend Rd in Walden, M o n t g o m e r y, Te x a s . Witnesses stated that they saw the victim jump into the water. When the victim

did not resurface, witnesses immediately jumped into the water in an attempt to locate him; but they were unsuccessful. 911 was called and the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Lake Division, Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office, Montgomery County ESD 1, Montgomery Fire

Department and Montgomery County EMS arrived on location. At approximately 8:28 pm, the victim was r e c o v e r e d i n approximately 6 feet of water. Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Mack was contacted and ordered an autopsy. The victim was

identified as Ian Rogero W/M, 39 years of age, of Montgomery, Texas. Constable Cash wished to thank all of our partner’s agencies and their quick response and recovery of the victim. Everyone who uses the lake is encouraged to wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD); “Be Sensible, Be Safe”.

Conroe Student Receives Left Turns For Learning Agricultural Scholarship ST. LOUIS – Amanda Smee of Conroe, Texas, is the recipient of the 2020 Left Turns for Learning Scholarship, sponsored by the DEKALB® brand in partnership with NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. T h e $ 1 0 , 1 3 8 F FA scholarship is presented to Smee who is exceptional in both academics and leadership with plans to pursue degrees in agricultural economics and accounting at Tarleton State University this fall. Since Smee was young, she participated in the family cattle operation, 4-H and FFA, which has led her to pursue active roles in FFA leadership and career development events, as well as livestock showing. Smee also dedicates her time as senior class officer, and is a member of National Honor Society and Texas Farm Bureau. K l e i n C o l l i n s F FA advisor, Heather Davis, was integral in the scholarship application process and describes Amanda as a “one-of-akind student who is hard working and driven.” Davis added, “Any time she is given a challenge or task, Amanda will do anything it takes to get it done. She takes things into her own hands and makes the most of any situation, always putting her best

effort into everything – whether it’s outstanding grades in school, tending to her FFA projects or raising cattle with her family. It’s evident it’s not a job for her – it’s a passion, and the Left Turns for Learning scholarship is a wonderful opportunity helping students exercise that passion by furthering their education. There’s nothing better than giving back by

making an investment into the future of agriculture.” “The DEKALB brand is proud to partner with the N a t i o n a l F FA a n d NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer to invest in future agricultural leaders,” said Kathleen McKittrick, DEKALB Brand Manager. “This scholarship represents a future fueled by performance that will help the overall ag industry

achieve great things.” Driver Clint Bowyer completed 267 laps during the Kansas Speedway NASCAR race on October 20, 2019 to fund a $10,138 FFA scholarship. The Left Turns for Learning Scholarship was created by DEKALB and Asgrow to help students achieve their See Scholarship, page 2

The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Henry and Billie Brooks Scholarship at Lone Star College Montgomery. This unique scholarship provides four consecutive semesters of grants to the award winner when they are able to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better while completing a minimum of 9 semester hours. Marcelo Gasca, a 2019 graduate from Caney Creek High School, has completed his first two semesters at Lone Star College Montgomery and is embarking on his third semester. He is completing his required core courses and plans to study aviation and aeronautics once he completes his studies at LSC Montgomery. This scholarship was established by Henry and Billie Brooks who believed an education was the pathway to an enhanced life. Anyone who talked with Henry heard how much he valued education. As a result, they wanted to give students a chance to continue their education who would not otherwise have the opportunity. This commitment to post high school education and the people of Montgomery County was in appreciation to the community where they made their home and built their businesses. While at Caney Creek High School, Mr. Gasca was active in National Honor Society, DECA, a Youth leader at St. John of the Cross Youth Group, and was recognized for his academic achievements, including receiving an academic letter. He was on the Caney Creek High School Varsity Soccer team and Varsity Cross Country Team. His goal is to earn his Associates in Arts Degree and become a certified flight instructor which will earn him the hours needed for a commercial pilot license. The Brooks family and the board of Montgomery County Community Foundation congratulate Mr. Gasca as he continues his education at Lone Star College Montgomery. Any high school senior living in Montgomery

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Trey Bosco Wins 111th Texas Amateur FREDERICKSBURG – Trey Bosco won the 111th Texas Amateur late Sunday afternoon after carding a final round 2under-par 69 at Boot Ranch Golf Club. The 18year-old from Austin captures the victory with a 72-hole total of 5-under 279. Sunday at Boot Ranch played much like the third round. Fast and firm greens complemented by swirling gusts made the Hal Sutton-designed championship golf course challenging yet again. Playing in the final group, Bosco showed little nerves from the outset. He split the fairway with his opening drive on No. 1, found the putting surface and drained an 18-foot birdie putt. He quickly pulled within one shot of the 54-hole leader Caleb Hicks. Bosco, Hicks and Andres Acevedo, the third player of the final group, battled throughout the front nine. By the time they made the turn, all three players were over par for the round. The leaderboard was stacked and 10 players were within two shots of the lead. Bosco, who begins his

Scholarship from page 1 Turns for Learning Scholarship was created by DEKALB and Asgrow to help students achieve their goals and advance the agriculture industry by focusing on performance. The scholarship amount was determined by the number of laps Bowyer

collegiate golf career at Baylor this fall, showed poise on his closing nine. He birdied the par-5 11th, but followed it with a bogey on the par-3 12th. After pars on holes 13 and 14, he knew he needed to make a charge. “Coming down to 15, 16, 17, I was like, OK, might need to turn on the jets a little bit,” Bosco said. “I made a bomb on 15, and then from there I just had this tunnel vision to where all the putts just seemed to drop.” He birdied the long par-5 16th and par-3 17th for three consecutive and led the field by two shots with one hole to play. Bosco finished with a routine par to clinch the biggest amateur title in his young golf career. “ I t ’s s t i l l k i n d o f sinking in, but it means the world,” Bosco said. “I’ve had kind of a rough summer with the whole quarantine and all that stuff, so to get this before I go off to college is a dream come true for sure." Bosco is the second straight Bear to hoist the H.L. Edwards Memorial Trophy. Ryan Grider, a redshirt junior at Baylor, won last year at Dallas

Athletic Club’s Blue Course. Bosco’s name will also be etched alongside the likes of Ben Crenshaw, Charles Coody, Mark Brooks, Scott Verplank and a host of other Texas golf legends who have won the Texas Amateur. “Being a Texas Am Champion, you get to go down in the record books,” Bosco said. “It brings me a lot of confidence. It means that I can play with all these guys and I can compete with all the top college players.” Finishing runner-up was Hicks, who led the field through 54 holes. The UT Arlington junior struggled on the front side en route to a 4-over 39. However, he didn’t let up his fight. Hicks carded a bogey-free 3-under 33 on the back nine including a birdie on the 72nd hole to finish just one-shot off Bosco’s 5-under. Four players shared third place at 2-under 282. Tommy Morrison, a 2023 U n i v e r s i t y o f Te x a s commit, fired the low round of the day. The 15y e a r- o l d c a r d e d f i v e birdies and an eagle on Sunday to climb 23 spots up the leaderboard. “I knew this morning

completed with the No. 14 DEKALB Ford Mustang. Through the National FFA Organization, more than 6,800 students applied to scholarships online, with applicants considered for multiple awards. Approximately one in every four students who applied was awarded a scholarship. The scholarships were available to students pursuing two-year or four-

year degrees or vocational programs. The average recipient had a GPA of 3.82 on a 4.0 scale. This year marks the 36th year for the scholarship program, which began in 1984 with 16 scholarships offered. Since then, more than $50 million has been awarded in scholarship funds through FFA. The selection process takes into account the whole student, including FFA

something low had to happen,” Morrison said. “Me and my caddie just went out there and figured we had nothing to lose.” Morrison’s closing 5under 66 was enough to hold the clubhouse lead until the final group finished. Also at 2-under par for the championship, were Jimmy Lee, a s o p h o m o r e a t Te x a s A&M, Jacob Sosa, a 2022 Texas commit, and Andres Acevedo, a senior at Seton Hall. Reid Davenport of Austin finished seventh at 1-under-par 283. Austyn Reily of Pottsboro and Stephen Campbell Jr. of

Richmond tied for eight at even-par 284. Defending Te x a s M i d - A m a t e u r champion and last year’s runner-up Chris Wheeler of Addison rounded out the top-10 at 1-over 285. The TGA extends sincere appreciation to Boot Ranch, its attentive staff and engaged membership, as well as our volunteers for all their help and support ahead of and during the 111th Texas Amateur. In May of this year, the TGA was forced to reschedule the Texas Amateur from its original mid-June dates after the COVID-19 crisis

preempted the ability to conduct statewide events. The TGA and Boot Ranch worked together to ensure a safe and competitive championship was held in 2020. Extra special thanks to General Manager Emil Hale, Head Golf Professional Alex Rhyne, G o l f C o u r s e Superintendent Patrick J o y a n d h is a maz i n g grounds crew, Director of Club Operations Monica Kendrick and Executive Chef Casey McQueen. The 111th Texas Amateur would not have been possible without their efforts.

involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural experience, community service, leadership skills, academics and financial need. FFA has awarded more than $2 million to 1,324 recipients. A list of recipients is available on t h e F FA s c h o l a r s h i p w e b p a g e a t FFA.org/Scholarships. About Bayer Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to benefit people by supporting efforts to overcome the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development, and the Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2019, the Group employed around 104,000 people and had sales of 43.5 billion euros. Capital expenditures amounted to 2.9 billion

euros, R&D expenses to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com. About National FFA Organization T h e N a t i o n a l F FA Organization is a national youth organization of more than 700,000 student members as part of 8,600 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online a t F FA . o r g a n d o n Facebook, Twitter and official news page of the N a t i o n a l F FA Organization. About Stewart-Haas Racing: Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas,

founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization fields four entries in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Kevin Harvick, the No. 10 Ford Mustang for Aric Almirola, the No. 14 Ford Mustang for Clint Bowyer and the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Daniel Suárez. The team also competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with two fulltime entries – the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer and the No. 98 Ford Mustang for Chase Briscoe. For more information, please visit us o n l i n e at www.StewartHaasRaci ng.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Stew artHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and o n I n s t a g r a m @StewartHaasRacing.

MCCF Scholarship from page 1 County interested in attending Lone Star College Montgomery is eligible to apply for this financial needs based award in the spring of 2021. Students should contact their school counselor for the application. Montgomery County Community Foundation unites donors’ passions with the future by creating legacies that improve the quality of life of Montgomery County residents through post high school scholarships and support of non-profits serving Montgomery County. To f i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t M C C F, g o t o www.mccfoundation.org or call Julie Martineau at 281.367.8158.

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Comments According to Doc Are You Folks Ready For Some Foooooooootball? Football Season Is Upon Us Again!!! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

I had been actively involved with football for over 22 years as a player, coach, Physical TherapistAthletic Trainer, and active spectator/fan involved at the high school, community college, university, and professional level. Athletics is greatly involved in innumerable aspects of human behavior including philosophy and belly-laughing humor. The following is a companion of philosophy or “Sage” humor from many of the best, remarkability, and memorable people in the long history of “college football”. Folks, this is a collection that has been gathered over many years of some of the greatest football coaches in American college football history. Many are philosophical humor after the loss of an important game. In the spirit of football season football is being played this year 2020 somewhere in the nation – what will be will be! All these characters are in some way football famous and well known to the real football fan! 1967, after a football game in the Los Angeles Coliseum, a newspaper reporter asked USC Coach

John McKay “WHY” Heisman Trophy Winner O.J. Simson had to carry the football as much as 36 times in the game? Coach McKay replied, “why not? He is a big guy and the ball is not really very heavy!” * “Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble the football” John Heisman. * “I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game.”– Bear Bryant / Alabama. “It isn't necessary to see a good tackle, you can hear it!” - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame. * “At Georgia Southern, we don't cheat. That costs money, and we don't have any.” – Erik Russell / Georgia Southern. * “The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.” Lou Holtz / Arkansas - Notre Dame. * “When you win, nothing hurts.” - Joe Namath / Alabama. “A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.” Frank Leahy / Notre Dame * “There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you”. - Woody Hayes / Ohio State * “I don't expect to win enough games to be put on NCAA probation. I just want to win enough to warrant an investigation!”. Bob Devaney / Nebraska. “In Alabama, an atheist is someone who doesn't believe in Bear Bryant.” - Wally Butts / G e o rg i a . * “ I n e v e r

graduated from Iowa. But I was only there for two terms - Truman's and Eisenhower's.” – Alex Karras / Iowa/ * “My advice to defensive players is to take the shortest route to the ball, and arrive in a bad humor.” Bowden Wyatt / Tennessee. * “I could have been a Rhodes Scholar except for my grades” - Duffy Daugherty / Michigan State. “Always remember Goliath was a 40-point favorite over David.” Shug Jordan / Auburn. * “I asked Darrell Royal, the c o a c h o f t h e Te x a s Longhorns, why he didn't recruit me. He said,” “Well, Walt, we took a look at you, and you weren't any good.” - Walt Garrison / Oklahoma State. * “Son, you've got a good engine, but your hands aren't on the steering wheel.” - Bobby Bowden / Florida State. “Football is NOT a contact sport; it is a collision sport. Dancing IS a contact sport.” - Duffy Daugherty / Michigan State. * After USC lost 51-0 to Notre Dame, his post-game message to his team was, “All those who need showers, take them! - John McKay / USC. * “If lessons are learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education.” Murray Warmath / Minnesota. * “The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be dumb.’- Knute Rockne / Notre Dame’ “We live one day at a time and scratch where it

MCCF Aaccepting Grant Requests From Nonprofits Serving Montgomery County Montgomery County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from local nonprofits. The deadline for the request for funds is September 15, 2020. Organizations applying must be a 501c3 nonprofit and submit a variety of documents such as information about their board of directors, most recent IRS Form 990, most recent financial statements, agency b u d g e t , a n d p r oject/program budget. Funds received from MCCF must be used in Montgomery County for Montgomery County residents. Grant funding is provided from the interest earned on existing endowment funds and cover a wide range of interests. Several funds

target the neediest in the community. One new fund targets pre-k literacy programs and another new fund focuses on disadvantaged people and vulnerable people. Other funds focus on animal welfare, the arts, literacy, children, senior adults, health care and prevention, heritage preservation, and education. For more information about what funding opportunities are available, go to the Community Foundation’s w e b s i t e , www.mccfoundation.org/ funds. Organizations seeking funds must provide details about the project for which they are requesting funds. Questions to be answered include what the organization hopes to accomplish, how they plan to reach their goal,

what community need will be addressed, who is the target population, what geographic area will be served, and how many people will be served by the project. Grants from MCCF may be a portion of the total project cost. Download the grant application at www.mccfoundation.org/ nonprofits. Montgomery County Community Foundation unites donors’ passions with the future by creating legacies that improve the quality of life of Montgomery County residents through post high school scholarships and support of non-profits serving Montgomery County. To find out more about the Community Foundation, go to www.mccfoundation.o rg

itches.” - Darrell Royal / Texas. * “We didn't tackle well today, but we made up for it by not blocking!” John McKay / USC.* ‘I've found that prayers work best when you have big players.”- Knute Rockne / Notre Dame * .Ohio State 's Urban Meyer on one of his players: “He doesn't know the meaning of the word fear. In fact, I just saw his grades and he doesn't know the meaning of a lot of words.” Why do Tennessee fans wear orange? So they can dress that way for the game on Saturday, go hunting on Sunday and pick up trash on Monday morning. * What does the average Alabama player get on his SATs? Drool. * How many Michigan State freshmen football players does it take to change a light bulb? None. That's a sophomore course. * How did the Auburn football player die from drinking milk? The cow fell on him. Two Texas A&M football players were walking in the woods. One of them said, “Look, a dead bird.” The other looked up in the sky and said, “Where?” * What do you say to a Florida State University football player dressed in a three-piece suit? “Will the defendant please rise” * If three Rutgers football players are in the same car, “who is driving? The police officer!

It seems that during Notre Dames Knute Rockne era that the famous and legendary coaches began the philosophical and humorous comments after the football games.

How can you tell if a Clemson football player has a girlfriend? There's tobacco juice on both sides of the pickup truck. * What do you get when you put 32 Arkansas cheerleaders in one room? A full set of teeth. * University of Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh is only going to dress half of his players for the game this week; the other half will have to dress themselves. How is the Kansas football team like an opossum? They play dead

at home and get killed on the road. * Why did the Tennessee linebacker steal a police car? He saw “911” on the side and thought it was a Porsche. * How do you get a former Illinois football player off your porch? Pay him for the pizza. AND FOLKS THE BEAT GOES ON AS AMERICAN FOOTBALL WRITES Its OWN H U M E R O U S H I STORY!!!

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BRADY BRIEFING: No Time for Partisan Delay and July’s Jobs Report show that right now, our focus has to be on taking proactive measures to allow people to return to work safely, instead of continuing to lock down the economy. While we added an incredible 1.8 million jobs to the economy in July, now more than ever, we need to ensure workers can transition from their unemployment benefits to a job that allows them to put food on the table. This should be a wakeup call: instead of using Coronavirus relief negotiations to push their far-left priorities, House Democrats must work with Republicans and President

Trump. The American people deserve smart, targeted policies that will help them achieve healthy lives and a healthy economy without trillions of dollars in unnecessary, unrelated spending. *** Another top priority for Congress must be making America medically independent from China. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e Coronavirus pandemic has shown just how vulnerable America is to China when it comes to things like crucial medicines, medical

Weather for the Lake Conroe area

The Woodlands, TX-Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement on the July jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: “There is no greater relief than a job and the security it provides, and this report beat expectations with a third consecu-

Conroe, Tex. - While Democratic leaders use partisan delay tactics, the American people are suffering. Instead of spending three trillion dollars on things like marijuana banking, early release for criminals, and sending checks to illegal immigrants, we must work together on smart, targeted policies that help American businesses and workers. That’s why recently, President Trump took action to provide extra federal unemployment help – help that Speaker Pelosi continues to block – as well as to allow workers to keep more of their hardearned paychecks. Both the GDP report

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.

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supplies, ingredients, and technology – yet Congress has not acted. Congress must learn from this lessen, and take immediate steps to protect America from similar vulnerability in the future. Ways and Means Republicans are leading the way on this by introducing legislation that will ensure A m e r i c a ’s m e d i c a l independence from China. By establishing resilient supply chains, offering new tax incentives for developing infectiousdisease drugs, and cutting the corporate tax rate in half for advanced manufacturing, we will protect lives and create more

good-paying American jobs. *** If you have recovered from COVID-19, confirmed by a positive test, you’re in a special position to help us fight the virus. You are carrying antibodies in your plasma that doctors can use to treat patients with COVID-19. P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p i s working with the Red Cross to put out a nationwide Call to Action, and to encourage those who have recovered to donate today. For more information, visit m y website, www.KevinBrady .house.gov. ***

Registration is now open for the 2020 Congressional App Challenge! Started in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge is a district specific competition for Middle and High School students. With a mission to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around STEM, coding, and computer science education, the Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for students to explore and create. To learn more and to apply, visit my website, www.KevinBrady .house.gov.

Brady: Job Growth Beating Expectations Provides Greatest Relief tive month of job growth, with 10.2% unemployment in July down from 11.1% in June. "The most responsible thing we can do is to take proactive measures to allow people to return to work safely, instead of continuing to lock down the economy. "Democrats must stop obstructing and work with

Republicans to ensure workers can transition from their unemployment benefits to a job that allows them to put food on the table.” Note: The Labor D e p a r t m e n t reported unemployment rate fell to 10.2 percent in July, down from a peak of 14.7 percent in April. The economy also added 1.8

million jobs in July, a third consecutive month of job growth. Want to read more on the fight against Coronavirus? Read our Coronavirus Bulletin here which contains our extensive FAQ about recent federal actions.

Sen. Cruz Co-Sponsors the Purple Heart Commemorative Coin Act on Purple Heart Day HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) last week on Purple Heart Day cosponsored the National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act, legislation that would direct the Treasury Department to issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins in 2022 honoring Purple Heart recipients and the work of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. “Purple Heart recipients have risked life and limb across the globe to

preserve and defend our freedom,” said Sen. Cruz. “On Purple Heart Day, I was proud to support the National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act, which honors the courageous sacrifices these brave men and women have made for our country.” “This is an historic opportunity for our nation. We thank Senator Cruz for sharing his support for our courageous Purple Heart heroes, particularly on this special day. This

honor for the nation’s Purple Heart recipients is long overdue and proceeds from this commemorative coin will help ensure these heroes’ stories of valor are told to a whole new generation of Americans,” said Richie Lay, a Purple Heart recipient and Chairman of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. “ We c a n ’ t t h a n k Senator Cruz enough for supporting this effort to honor our Purple Heart heroes. Passing this legislation reminds Americans that freedom

comes through the blood of brave Americans. The Honor Mission does a tremendous job paying tribute to our Purple Heart recipients and this historic legislation will help Purple Heart recipients across America receive the recognition they are due,” said John Lunkwicz, a Purple Heart recipient, Texas’ honoree during the 2019 Purple Heart Patriot Project, and a past State Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In Harris County AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites in Harris County. Two testing sites in Houston and Pasadena began operations yesterday, and two testing sites in Houston and Kingwood will begin operations on Monday, August 10th. Each location will be able to process 1,250 tests per day, or a total of 60,000 tests across the four sites. These testing sites have been established through

a partnership with HHS Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Brett P. Giroir, MD, the State of Texas, Harris County, and the City of Houston. "As we address surges in COVID-19 cases across the state, increasing testing is essential to detecting and mitigating the spread of this virus," said Governor Abbott. "I thank Secretary Azar, Admiral Giroir, and all of our partners at HHS for providing our communities with the additional resources they need to combat COVID-19." “The Trump Administration is doubling-down

on support to areas hard hit by COVID-19. Standing up surge testing sites is one of many tools the Trump Administration is utilizing to assist local leadership to reduce community spread,” said ADM Brett P. Giroir, MD. “Data including positive rates and demographic data will inform how to shift state and local resources to reduce the occurrence of COVID19.” Te s t i n g l o c a t i o n s currently open: Ken Pridgeon Stadium 11355 Falcon Road Houston, TX 77065 San Jacinto College

8060 Spencer Hwy Pasadena, TX 77505 Te s t i n g l o c a t i o n s opening August 10th: Darrell Tully Stadium 1050 Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77079 Kingwood Park Community Center 4102 Rustic Woods Drive Kingwood, TX 77345 For hours of operation and registration details, v i s i t www.doineedacovid19tes t.com. Registration will be available on-site.

Governor Abbott Extends State Disaster Declaration For COVID-19 AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a

variety of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. "Renewing this Disaster Declaration will provide communities with the resources

they need to respond to COVID-19," said Governor Abbott. "I urge Texans to remain vigilant in our fight against this virus. Everyone must do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by

wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands frequently and thoroughly. We will overcome this challenge by working together."

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Devotional Staying Focused On God And His New Beginnings For Us Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

As we trek through our latest national disaster, it’s important to keep God and His purposes foremost in our hearts. There are three directions concerning this present life we are l i v i n g . The first begins with a very simple but needful mindset which will carry us through this virus to its coming end. That is the one which brings us a

choice. There are only two choices to be made. We must choose now whom we’re to serve forever: God or satan. Even Jesus had to make that choice. The devil offered Him three things as Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit. When the devil came to Him after 40 days, he asked Jesus to turn stones into bread. Then to test God by jumping off a high place, and last, to fall down and worship him (satan). We know what happened. Jesus gave the devil a “No” to every temptation. We

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407-735-6403, ASSEMBLY OF dacusbaptist@consol GOD idated.net Cornerstone Christian Assembly www.dacusbaptist.or gof God of Conroe, First Baptist located at 100 Church, Mosswood Dr., Hwy 105 W., Conroe, Texas in front of River Planta- Montgomery, 936597-4230 tion. 936-273-1755 Honea Baptist New Life AssemChurch, bly of God, Rabon FM 2854, MontChapel Road, Montgomery, gomery, 936-588936-588-1260 3399 Jones Chapel Baptist, BAPTIST FM 2854, 936Church of the 756-2505 Good Soldier (BapMt. Calvary tist Affiliation), 1501 Baptist, North Frazier Old Hwy 105, 936(McKenzie's BBQ), 588-2330 Conroe, Texas, Mt. Sinai Baptist, Phone: 936-494Bethel Road, 5775, www.churchofthegoo Montgomery, 936597-4668 dsoldier.org. WorUnion Grove ship: Sunday at Baptist 10:30am, Sunday About 11 mi N of School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Montgomery on FM 149 Church19087 Lake Service 10:50, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sunday 9:45 Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear CATHOLIC 936 448-4027 Sacred Heart Gary Chapel Catholic, Baptist Church 109 N. Frazier, PO Box 125, Conroe, Montgomery, Texas 936-756-8186 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, MontSt. Mary’s gomery. 713-478Catholic, 1256, Sunday Bible FM 1774, Class 10:00 am, Plantersville, Worship Service at 936-894-2223 11:00 am. 7:45 Service Faith Baptist St. Joseph’s CathoChurch lic, Meets at 464 CR 213, McCaleb Rd. Stoneham, Sunday Morning 936-894-2223 Bible Study 9:30 JEWISH a.m. Worship Service Congregation Beth 10:45 a.m. Shalom, 5125 Sunday Evening Shadowbend Place, Worship 6:00 p.m. The Woodlands, St. Beulah Baptist 281-362-1100 Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box LUTHERAN 112, Montgomery, Grace Lutheran 77356 (ELCA), Benui Baptist Highway 105 W., Church, Lake Conroe, 936Scott Ridge and 588-1944 FM 1097, MontgomLiving Savior ery Lutheran ChurchAntioch Baptist, LCMS 309 Pond St. Dobbin, 936-597- Montgomery 77356 5560 Church phone: 936China Grove 597-8013 Web : Baptist Church, www.livingsaviortex Willis, 936-767-4744 as.org Pastor David Dacus Baptist, R. Bailes. Dacus,

see the choice Jesus made as our first choice, too. Will we go Jesus’ way or satan’s way? It’s clear from the beginning. In choosing Jesus, we are encouraged by what Paul says” “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9. That is our first new beginning as we help others and become involved with people as He did. The second new beginning involves our heart – not our head. We start with a question which

involves others. The question is: “Have I truly forgiven all who have done or said harsh things to me, or have I asked forgiveness of those whom I have offended?” How is that so important? Jesus did that very thing while He was on the cross. He forgave the thief who had been hateful to Him.* I’m speaking here of even into the past. Too long, we carry around past hurts from others. Those are thoughts we may even carry into the present. The solution? Be quick to forgive! The past is gone – forgotten. Now we can move into the “new

day,” of new thoughts, and of the third new beginning with Jesus in the center. Follow Him this way: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9. We don’t have to stay in the old ways. God is waiting to fulfill our destiny. He can come right into our old life and give us a new one that may end up being the best life we ever had. Then when our destiny with the Lord is fulfilled, our many days to come will be exciting.

We’ll look forward into coming years here and beyond in heavenly places. Our God, who is faithful, says this: “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” First Thessalonians 5: 23-24. Blessings to all who read and heed His words! *Reference Scripture: Luke 23: 33 – 34.

METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Www.mumctex.or g Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link. Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer

/Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-5826696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.co m River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson

12681 FM 149 Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipof montgomery.net

Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936PRESBYTERIN 756-8831 First Presbyterian The Grace ChrisChurch of Conroe tian Outreach Center 2727 N. Loop 336 25293 Tisdale West Road, Dobbin, Texas Conroe, Texas 936-689-3141 936-756-8884 Mt. Pleasent Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Baptist Church Sun Sch 10:00 FM 149 N., MontNursery provided gomery, 936-449Church of Christ in 6807 Montgomery The Church @ 301 Pond Street, Lake Conroe Montgomery, TX. 1701 McCaleb Rd Sunday Bible Montgomery, TX Class - 9:30 am 77316 Worship - 10:30 936-588-4975 am and 6:00 pm www.lakechurch.c Wednesday - 7:00 om pm Sunday worship @ Phone: 936-58210:00 a.m. Wed. 4855 activites 6:30-8pm Email: North Shore cofcmontgomery@co Church nsolidated.net 10 am Worship Web: Service www.cofcmontgomer 18501 Fm1097 y.org West @ the Paul Praschnik, Bentwater West Minister Gate Entrance

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at Zone 3 Impound located at 19600 Old Sandpit Rd New Caney TX 77357, 281-689-7705 on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 @ 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #44 77-9A. Published Date: August 12, 2020

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 20, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on June 11, 2020 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

VS.

TOLLEY, RAYMOND F., ET AL

in Cause# 17-06-07164 and to me, as CONST ABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 1st day of September, 2020, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 8, SHADOW BAY, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, PER THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 172 OF THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. GEO: 0086270018600 RAYMOND F. TOLLEY KAREN L. TOLLEY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,761.67, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01 AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON JUNE 29, 2020 /s/ Philip Cash PHILIP CASH CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Stephen Closson STEPHEN CLOSSON, Deputy Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § 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 4th day of September, 2019, ,in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Russell William Roy and Irene Yardira Cadena, Jointly and Severally, For (1) $3,382.47 Amount due on assessment account through September 2, 2019 (2)$2,980.00 Attorneys fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgment at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum from the date of this judgment until paid in full. (4) $1,190.26 Expense / cost incurred (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-05-06400CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 29 day of July 2020, at 12:35 o'clock p.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 31, In Block 1, of Harmony Central Sector Sec one (1 ), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 3312-3317, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. More commonly known as 3931 Avalon Ridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77386 ; and on 1 day of September, 2020, 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 Russell William Roy and Irene Yardira Cadena, Jointly and Severally, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 29 day of July, 2020. /s/ Bill Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Amended Application to Probate Copy of Will & Issuance of Letters Testamentary CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE Preston C. Goodwin PO BOX 8278 The Woodlands, Texas 77387 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO:

The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Patricia Diane Deltenre, Deceased and The unknown heirs of John Thomas Deltenre GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Amended Application to Probate Copy of Will & Issuance of Letters Testamentary filed by Gordon Deltenre, at or TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was Dated at Conroe, Texas, JULY 20, 2020 Constable Gene DeForest filed on the January 16, 2020. Montgomery County, Texas The file number of said matter being: 19-38109-P By /s/ Michael White The style being: ESTATE OF: Patricia Diane Deltenre Chief Deputy C. Michael White The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 6th day of August, 2020. (SEAL, COUNTY COURT OF AT LAW #2) 8/6/2020 9:37:19 AM MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas, Deputy ELOISA SALINAS Published Date: August 12, 2020

NOTES: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2020

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY § and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 20, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY § and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 22, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause( s ), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, July 22, 2020 /s/ Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Ricky Ford Deputy NOTES: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a patty to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the prope1ty plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2011 Yamaha Raptor 4-wheeler: COLOR-black/blue: VIN# JY4AH32Y4BC008877; towed from 17225 Creekwood Drive, Splendora, TX 77372 The item is being stored at Zone 3 Impound, 19600 Old Sandpit Road, New Caney, TX 77357 (281) 689-7705 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. B.

Towing, preservation and storage charge Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2

FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: August 12, 2020

To:

CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS CAUSE NO: D-1-FM-20-002282 JACOB NOEL CERDA and to all who it may concern, Respondent (s) ; GREETINGS”

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the Honorable District Court, 345TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, Travis County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said County in Austin, Texas, at or before 10 o'clock A.M. of the Monday next after expiration of twenty days from the date of service of this citation, then and there to answer the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF A CHILD of JAMES JUSTIN CERDA, STACEY LOUISE FULLER filed in said court on APRIL 22, 2020, against

Petitioner(s),

JACOB NOEL CERDA Respondent (s), and said suit being entitled “IN THE INTEREST OF T.C.C. A CHILD”, the nature of which suit is a request to terminate the parent-child relationship and for adoption. The Name, Birth date, and Place of Birth of said is as follows: TRINITY CAMERON CERDA JULY 29, 2004

UNKNOWN

The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child's interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's adoption. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at Austin, Texas, August 04, 2020. REQUESTED BY: MSTISLAV PEDRO TALAVERA-KARMANOV (SEAL) 316 WEST 12TH STREET SUITE 110 AUSTIN, TX 78701 BUSINESS PHONE:(512)320-9160 FAX:(713)451-0951

/s/ Velva L. Price Travis County District Clerk Travis County Courthouse 1000 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 679003 (78767) Austin, TX 78701 PREPARED BY: STANFORD ZELDA Published Date: August 12, 2020

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause( s ), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, July 22, 2020 /s/ R. Gable Constable Ryan Gable Montgomery County, Texas By Bruce Lang Deputy NOTES: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a patty to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the prope1ty plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020

August 7, 2020 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: * ATV: white impound date 1/9/2020 towed from 2564 Southern Crossing: Splendora, TX 77372 * 2009 Toyota Matrix; Back in color: VIN# 2T1GE40E29C002838: No License Plate: impound date 05/12/2020: towed from 24182 E Oak Dr, Porter TX 77365 The item is being stored at Northpoint Towing, 23860 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365: {281) 577-0049 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: August 12, 2020

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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE (Properties previously struck off to MONTGOMERY COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on September I, 2020, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of I 0:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at I 0:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05( d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit: Note: Montgomery County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, By /s/ Rowdy Hayden Date 8/9/20 Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Montgomery County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Montgomery County Appraisal District Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POSTJUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS § MONTGOMERY COUNTY §

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on 8-6-2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit( s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgome1y County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR- COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2020

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Potential for increased wildfire activity statewide as Texas moves into late summer fire season COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Wildfire activity has increased statewide with hot and dry conditions. This pattern of activity is expected to continue as the state moves into late summer. F i r e e n v i r o nment—weather, fuels and current conditions The weather pattern for the upcoming week will be hot and dry due to an upper level ridge of high pressure positioned over the state. This pattern is similar to what was observed July 917, when fire activity increased across much of the state. During this period of time, state and local resources responded to 205 wildfires that burned a total of 45,376 acres. Forecast triple digit temperatures will produce a high rate of drying in wildland vegetation, which will increase the risk of wildfire activity. The combination of elevated fire weather (higher wind speed and lower humidity) and dry wildland vegetation may produce wildfires that are highly resistant to control. “We are entering our late summer fire season when we normally expect an increase in wildfire activity,” said Brad Smith, Texas A&M Forest Service Predictive Services Department Head. “The hot and dry conditions forecast for next week as well as the presence of underlying drought west of Interstate 35 raises concerns of significant wildfire activity. These wildfires will be very

resistant to control and require more time and more firefighters to extinguish.” For current conditions and wildfire outlook, check out the Texas Fire Potential O u t l o o k : https://bit.ly/3kemhbG. Fire activity Over the past seven days, state and local resources have responded to 53 wildfires that have burned 12,090 acres. This includes many large, multiday fires including the stillburning Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch Counties at 9,500 acres and 75% contained, and the Pocket Complex in Val Ve r d e a n d C r o c k e t t Counties at 625 acres and 70% contained. Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to human activities such as equipment use. So far in 2020, 355 equipment-caused wildfires have burned 40,251 acres. This includes eight wildfires that have burned 19,014 acres over the past week. Aviation resources have been heavily utilized this wildfire season to assist ground crews in working hotspots and slowing the forward progression of fires. Fire suppression aircraft have logged approximately 160 hours of flight time over the past week. Efforts involved dropping 56,000 gallons of water and 85,000 gallons of retardant on the Pocket Complex, Mays Fire, Beaver Creek Fire in Wilbarger County, and Flag Pond Fire in Lee

County. Av i a t i o n r e s o u r c e s staged in state include two Type 1 helicopters, two Type 3 helicopters, nine single engine air tankers, one heavy air tanker, one leadplane, and two air attack platforms. Since January 1, 2020, state and local resources have responded to 3,077 fires that have burned a total of 171,204 acres. Aviation resources have flown 1,423 hours, dropping 1,335,172 gallons of water and r e t a r d a n t o n Te x a s wildfires so far this year. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property. For frequent wildfire and incident updates, follow the Texas A&M Forest Service incident i n f o r m a t i o n Tw i t t e r a c c o u n t , https://twitter.com/AllHaz ardsTFS. Prevention and Mitigation Nine out of 10 wildfires i n Te x a s a r e h u m a n caused. Exercise extreme caution when working outdoors with heavy equipment. * Ensure your equipment is regularly maintained. Malfunctioning equipment can spark or overheat and cause a wildfire. * Remove rocks and metal from the work area. * Check equipment frequently for trapped debris and check bearings for signs of overheating. * Avoid parking or

idling in dry grass. The catalytic converter underneath your vehicle can get hot enough to ignite vegetation underneath. * Have a spotter nearby with a water source or fire extinguisher on hand in case a spark or hot equipment does cause an ignition. * If possible, avoid operating heavy equipment until fire danger conditions improve. “State and local firefighters are extremely busy with current wildfire suppression activities across the state,” said Bruce Woods, Texas A&M Forest Service Mitigation and Prevention Department Head. “Citizens can help our first responders work in a safer environment by taking personal responsibility and preparing their property before a fire starts.” Successfully preparing

for a wildfire requires everyone to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves, their families and their properties. Te x a s A & M F o r e s t Service encourages Texans to take the following steps around their homes today to reduce the risk of wildfire: * Creating defensible space around your home allows for low intensity, slow-burning conditions in the event of a wildfire. * Within the first 30 feet of your home, use nonflammable landscaping materials. Within the first five feet, water plants, trees and mulch regularly, and consider xeriscaping if you are affected by water restrictions. * A h e a l t h y, w e l l maintained landscape is important to the survival of homes during a wildfire. Make sure your plants are

carefully spaced, low growing and free of resins, oils and waxes that burn easily. * Remove dead vegetation from under the deck of your home and within 10 feet of the house. * Prune your trees six to 10 feet up from the ground. Taking simple steps to help maintain your property could save it during a wildfire. For more information on how to create defensible space around your home, visit https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Pr otectYourHome/. Residents should pay attention to county burn bans and avoid all outdoor burning until conditions improve. Burn ban information can be found by contacting local fire departments or by visiting https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Te xasBurnBans/.

Texas A&M research project identifies COVID-19 positive pets in Brazos County Sampling dogs, cats whose owners tested positive aims to understand how pets may be impacted by SARS-CoV-2 The transmission of COVID-19 to pets has been the source of much discussion within the scientific community. Reports have confirmed a small, but growing, list of positive cases among companion animals and exotic cats in the U.S. N o w, n e w e ff o r t s within The Texas A&M University System are beginning to shed additional light on the topic. A team led by Sarah H a m e r, P h . D . , D V M , associate professor of epidemiology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CVMBS, College Station, is further exploring the degree to which pets are infected with SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In and around Brazos County, the team has found evidence that the pets of people who have COVID19 may also become infected. Brazos County includes Bryan and College Station and is h o m e t o Te x a s A & M University. “We’re one of a few veterinary schools across the country that are conducting similar investigations to provide an enhanced understanding about SARS-CoV-2 infections in pets—asking questions such as, are pets being exposed? Becoming infected? Can they spread the virus to humans or other animals? Do they get sick?” Hamer said. “It’s really exciting that research teams are beginning to respond to the crisis in this way.” Collaborators in veterinary medicine, entomology and public health In the ongoing project, Hamer has partnered w i t h G a b r i e l H a m e r,

P h . D . , Te x a s A & M A g r i L i f e Research entomologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Rebecca F i s c h e r, P h . D . , Te x a s A&M School of Public Health. The team collaborates to recruit participants, sample pets at each household and test the samples in their laboratory facilities. Gabriel Hamer’s postdoctoral fellow Chris Roundy and research associate Wendy Tang, both in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology, are performing the initial swab testing. “By actively surveilling pets that may not necessarily be symptomatic but are living with humans who have tested positive for COVID-19, Dr. Hamer’s project is significantly contributing to our understanding of the v i r u s ’s t r a n s m i s s i o n pathways,” said John August, veterinarian and interim dean of CVMBS. “As such, this project reflects the dedication and leadership Texas A&M University has taken during this time, with three colleges collaborating, utilizing a One Health approach, to selflessly serve the global community and work toward answering questions that will help move us all—humans and pets alike—beyond the pandemic.” So far, the team has identified two asymptomatic cats that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The cats, from different households, were both living with a person who was diagnosed with COVID-19. “At the time we collected samples from these cats at their houses, the owners did not report

any signs of disease in the animals coinciding with the human diagnosis, but one of the cats had several days of sneezing after we sampled it,” Hamer said. Role of pets should be considered “Our study was not designed to test the directionality of transmission of the virus (whether pets become infected from owners, or vice versa). But what this does tell us is that pets can become infected in high-risk households and pets should, therefore, be considered in the way we manage these households as part of the public health response,” Hamer said. “The American Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 O n e H e a l t h Wo r k i n g Group emphasize that people who test positive should isolate from their pets or wear a face mask around their pets, just as they should do with other people,” she said. “We know that is probably really hard if you are quarantined at home and just want to snuggle with your pet, but it is important to do during a person’s illness to protect both human and animal health.” Hamer reiterated that the veterinary and scientific consensus still maintains people shouldn’t be afraid if their animals test positive, and there is no indication that infected pets should be surrendered. Testing protocols The team is testing the samples in the researchers’ own Biosafety Level 2 and Level 3 research labs on campus. Samples that are initially positive on the two tests the Texas A&M labs perform are considered

A nasal swab sample is collected from Crocket, a study participant from Bryan.

“presumptive positive.” Team members then send the initial positives to USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, NVSL, for confirmation. The team is also working with the Texas Department of State Health Services, DSHS, a n d t h e Te x a s A n i m a l Health Commission, TAHC, in data reporting. “ We h a v e a p r e t t y rigorous testing approach here at A&M. After RNA extraction, the samples have to test positive in two different assays with our lab team before being sent to NVSL,” Hamer said. “All of our field and lab work has been through multiple approval processes with appropriate organizations in looking out for the animal’s and also humans’ best interest.” The team plans to repeat the sampling of any pet with positive test results and to continue to communicate with pet owners. In addition, the team will attempt to isolate infectious virus from the swab samples and conduct antibody testing for all pets in the study to learn about animal infection and exposure. Dozens of households sampled Currently, animals can only be tested with

approval from the DSHS state public health veterinarian and the TAHC state veterinarian. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, works with DSHS and TAHC, and began performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 in April. At this time, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture do not recommend routine testing of animals for SARS-CoV2. Hamer’s team has been sampling pets living with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 since mid-June. Owners can opt in for the project after being diagnosed with the disease. “Our goal is to learn more about the different roles that pets may play in the transmission cycle of S A R S - C o V- 2 a n d t o understand the timing of animal infections in relation to human infections,” Hamer said. “We hope the information will be used to enhance surveillance programs and, ultimately, help protect both human and animal health.” Hamer is working closely with the Brazos County Health Department, which is helping share information about the project to those who test positive for pet-

enrollment purposes. So far, the team has sampled several dozen households across the county. The collected data are contributing to a national database and will contribute to a scientific paper. Looking to expand the study Hamer’s team will be seeking funding to continue the work and to expand the geographic region of their sampling. “We hope to continue to be right there to sample pets in these settings so we can contribute more to the emerging science on this topic,” Hamer said. “Our field and lab teams—which include doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, research associates and scientists, and professors from the CVMBS and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences—have been working really hard, and I appreciate that they’re willing to work long days, especially braving the heat with many layers of personal protective equipment, because it’s one small way we can learn more to help combat the pandemic.” To learn more about the p r o j e c t , visit tx.ag/BCSCovidRese arch.

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HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Hosts Blood Drive at CareNow Urgent Care - Montgomery M o n t g o m e r y, T X August 6, 2020 - Someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. It's one of the few things not affected by this pandemic. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and CareNow Urgent Care - Montgomery are joining the call to action, partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive. To make things even sweeter, everyone who gives blood will receive a coupon for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream as a thank you for helping patients! If you are willing and able to give blood, we welcome you to participate in the blood drive on T h u r s d a y, A u g u s t 2 0 , 2020, at the CareNow Urgent Care - Montgomery. We understand that people may be hesitant to come out for a blood drive, but rest assured, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has implemented additional precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff. *Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is now testing all successful blood donations for the COVID19 antibody. This test will be performed in addition to the standard testing all blood donations received. What: Blood Drive at

CareNow Urgent Care Montgomery When: August 20, 2020 | Appointment is required Where: 20042 Eva St., Suite 120, Montgomery, Texas 77356 Appointments are required and face masks must be worn to donate blood. If you don’t have a mask, no worries. Representatives on the mobile unit can provide one for you. If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days, we ask you to please avoid donating until you have tested negative. If you had a positive COVID19 diagnosis and are now fully recovered, with no symptoms for at least 28 days, you are welcome to help others in their recovery. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s mobile drive unit will be located in the parking lot. On-Site Contact: Mistie Morehead (409) 370-1535 About HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe H C A H o u s t o n Healthcare Conroe is a 328-bed acute care facility that has been serving the community for more than 80 years. The hospital is a designated Level II Trauma Center, a Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited

Chest Pain Center with PCI, and provides AIRLife medical air transport for adult and pediatric patients within a 120-mile range. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe provides comprehensive cardiac care, a women’s center including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, robotic surgery, neurosciences, pediatric care, rehabilitation therapy, a sleep center,

imaging and diagnostic services, bariatrics, and a wound care center including hyperbaric medicine. The hospital has received full Accreditation for Quality and Excellence in MRI and is a Texas Ten Step designated facility. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe was awarded an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinc-

tion recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. For more information, visit HCAHoustonHealthcare.c om/Conroe. About CareNow Urgent Care Since 1993, CareNow has been committed to providing high-quality family care, urgent care

and occupational medicine. CareNow has 16 Houston locations providing convenient, quality and cost-effective urgent care and is accredited by UCA. CareNow is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare. For more information, visit CareNow.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

First Tee of Greater Houston Announces August 13 New Member Orientation Date for Fall Session HOUSTON, (August 4, 2020) – Looking for a safe, socially distant after school or weekend activity for your child this fall? First Tee of Greater Houston is launching its Fall Session for children ages 7 - 18 and interested families must attend a Zoom New Member Orientation Thursday, August 13 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Participation in the meeting is a requirement for new members to enroll in the program. This one-hour New Member Orientation will provide those new to program with an overview of The First Tee Life Skills Curriculum as well as a brief history of the Houston chapter. Registration for classes will begin at the conclusion of the orientation. Interested families may sign up to register for the orientation at www.firstteegreaterhousto n.org There is a $30 (per child) session fee which will be due when registering for a session (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) and this fee will be collected through the online registration

portal with a debit or credit card. However, The First Tee of Greater Houston does not deny access to attend a session due to inability to pay. Financial aid request can be made during the registration process on the check-out page after the desired class has been selected. Fall classes run from September through November on weekday and weekends and are available at the following locations: * F.M. Law Park - 8400 Mykawa Road Houston, TX 77048 * Gus Wortham Park Golf Course - 7000 Capitol Street Houston, TX 77011 * Sharpstown Park Golf Course - 6600 Harbor Town Drive Houston, TX 77036 * Bayou Golf Club 2800 Ted Dudley Drive Texas City, Texas * BlackHorse Golf Club - 12205 Fry Road Cypress, TX 77433 * Quail Valley Golf Course- 2880 La Quinta Drive Missouri City, TX 77459 * The Battleground at Deer Park - 1600 Georgia Deer Park, TX 77536 * River Plantation Golf

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Club - 550 Country Club Drive Conroe, Texas 77302 First Tee of Greater Houston uses golf to teach youth core values education and leadership skills. Sessions include a fun, group setting for youth ages 7 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, First Tee helps youth become good golfers and even better people. First Tee emphasizes Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Through golf and core values, kids and teens learn life skills such as: making proper introductions, managing emotions, resolving conflicts, setting up step-by-step goals, planning for the future and appreciating diversity. About First Tee of Greater Houston: Originally founded in 1997, First Tee’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-

enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The Houston chapter is one of many in the First Tee network. First Tee is reaching young people in all 50 states and select international locations on golf courses, in elementary schools and through other youth-serving organizations. About the Houston Golf Association:

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Founded in 1946, the Houston Golf Association (HGA) is a 501(c)(3) taxexempt organization. Since inception the HGA has existed to make a difference in Houston communities and in the lives of area youth through golf and c h a r i t y. H G A b e g a n offering its junior golf program to the Greater Houston Area in 1957. HGA, through its wholly owned subsidiary – The

First Tee of Greater Houston reached over 400,000 youth in 2019. A new and essential part of HGA’s impact is the Municipal Golf Initiative, which upgrades public golf facilities, beautifies green spaces, and creates a place to mentor youth through F i r s t Te e o f G r e a t Houston program. For more information visit hga.org.

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