Montgomery County News August 26, 2020 by Monte West

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Flood The Republic Grille donation for Texas Control Weekly Captain Tommy Searcy fundraiser District

Monitoring The Tropics Anticipation Of Severe Weather

Gas Prices Texas gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 1.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 45.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.49/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.49/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.18/g today. The national average is down 0.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.92/g, down 2.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.95/g. San Antonio- $1.78/g, down 2.3 cents per gallon from last week's $1.80/g. Austin- $1.83/g, down 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $1.86/g. “All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as two tropical systems head toward a sensitive area for the oil industry, and while these storms bear monitoring, they thankfully are unlikely to have a major impact on gas prices that for the eighth straight week have been mostly quiet," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for G a s B u d d y. " W h i l e Hurricane Marco and likely-soon-to-be Hurricane Laura churn in the Atlantic, current forecasts show limited ability for them to turn into a major hurricane, which means that motorists need not panic about gasoline supply or price. We should be able to weather both of these storms, barring a major increase in peak intensity. In addition, with gasoline demand still weak due to COVID-19, there's ample capacity for refineries that are not in the path of the storms to raise output should the situation warrant it."

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Members of The Wo o d l a n d s F i r e Department pick up a donation of meats provided by The Republic Grille in conjunction with Sysco Houston on Aug. 19 in The Woodlands. The firefighters are organizing a fundraiser selling whole chickens and pork butts to support Houston Fire Department Captain Tommy Searcy who is in a

Woodlands hospital ICU recovering from COVID1 9 . Te r r y McBurney, Founder and Managing Partner of The Republic Grille (front, right) is pictured with Erik Secrest, President of The Woodlands Professional Fire Fighters Association (front, left) and members of The Woodlands Fire Department.

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Blood Drive Saves an Estimated 54 Lives

HOUSTON, TX August 21, 2020 - HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and CareNow U r g e n t C a r e Montgomery joined forces with Gulf Coast Regional Blood center to host a community blood drive, collecting 18 products estimated to save 54 lives. The successful blood drive was held in the parking lot at CareNow Urgent Care- Montgomery on Thursday, August 20

from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. In case you missed that blood drive, there are more opportunities to give. HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center will host a blood drive at CareNow Urgent Care – River Oaks on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Anyone willing and able to give blood is welcomed to participate. Sign up today and schedule your appointment HERE. Appointments are required

and masks must be worm to donate blood. Donating blood is one of the few things not affected by this pandemic. We w e l c o m e t h e community to visit Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to find a location near you and to learn how you can partner with the community to help save and sustain lives. 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 receive

HOUSTON, TEXAS – August 24, 2020 – The Harris County Flood Control District is actively monitoring tropical storm Laura for potential impacts to our area. The current forecast brings Laura toward the Texas/Louisiana border, but landfall could be as far west as Galveston Bay and as far east as Vermillion Bay. While this forecast may change, residents should begin preparing for potential landfall of a hurricane late We d n e s d a y o r e a r l y Thursday. Impacts from this storm may include winds of 40 mph or greater, heavy rain, and elevated tides in coastal areas. While heavy rainfall is possible over the area with Laura, the storm is forecast to continue to move northward after landfall and widespread significant flooding is not expected. The Flood Control District encourages residents to create an account and sign up for rainfall and water level alerts at fwsalerts.org. FWS Alerts allow residents to customize the sensors they receive alerts from and choose to receive them via text, email, or both. The Flood Control District also encourages residents to take the following precautions when heavy rainfall and potential flooding is expected: * Make sure storm drains and culverts are clear from debris. Clogged drains and culverts can prevent water from traveling to the bayous and tributaries, causing street flooding, and possible house flooding, depending on the amount of rain we receive. * In areas that normally experience flooding, move vehicles to driveways or in parking garages as the storm approaches. * Move emergency supplies and valuables to a high, dry place in your residence. * Never drive into high water. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Less than two feet of water can float and wash away a vehicle. Be especially cautious at underpasses and at night when water across roadways can be difficult to see. * Refrain from discarding debris in areas bayous, streams and ditches. Debris should be put in trash bins and then brought inside into garages or backyards, away from drainage ditches and storm sewers. * Monitor rainfall and creek and bayou levels at harriscountyfws.org. * View the Harris County Office of Homeland Security a n d E m e r g e n c y Management disaster preparedness resources at readyharris.org. * Carry flood insurance. Residents should contact their insurance agent for more information about purchasing flood insurance, or visit the National Flood Insurance Program at fema.gov/national-floodinsurance-program or call 1888-379-9531. Please keep in mind that new insurance policies take 30 days to go into effect.

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Chicken Pot Pie Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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What a great meal chicken pot pie makes. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like it from young to old. It’s got that traditional comfort food feel yet is rarely cooked at home. Well outside of S t o u ff e r s a n d M a r i e Callenders. These kind of meat, vegetable and pastry dishes have been around for enons but in America they really became popular in the post-world war 2 era. Marshall Field's had a classic recipe they served in their restaurant and a chicken pot pie recipe was first featured in the Betty Crocker™ Cookbook way back in 1950, It’s really not difficult to prepare, especially with the use of a pastry sheet. Have you ever used them? Find them in

the frozen section near bread and pie crusts. If you have ever wondered how those light and airy turnovers were achieved this is the answer. * Each Puff Pastry sheet is made up of many delicate layers. * Sheets are ready to be shaped, filled and baked, they come in a 12x12 size * 2 frozen sheets per package The instructions tell us to keep them frozen until ready to use and then thaw them out. You have two options to thaw. First is the. quick thaw: remove pastry from packaging and place frozen sheets side by size on counter to thaw. (If you only need one pastry sheet. Wrap remaining frozen sheet in plastic wrap or foil and promptly return to freezer.) Thaw at room temperature for 40 minutes before using. Second is the overnight thaw: for 2 sheets, place entire box in refrigerator overnight. Remove

pastry from packaging when ready to use. For 1 sheet, wrap and place in refrigerator overnight. Return wrapped, unused sheet to freezer. When ready to top your pot pie unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. If there are any cracks in the pastry, sprinkle with water and press together to seal. Roll, shape and gently lift to cover casserole dish. For more g o l d e n - b r o w n c o l o r, brush top only of unbaked pastry with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water) I scoured around and tried a few variations and settled on this one. You can use all white meat if you prefer or even a rotisserie chicken shredded. * 3 chicken breasts and 3 thighs, bone-in, skin-on * 3 tablespoons good olive oil * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

* 5 cups chicken stock * 2 chicken bouillon cubes * 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter * 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) * ¾ cup all-purpose flour * ¼ cup heavy cream * 2 cups mediumdiced carrots (4 carrots), blanched for 2 minutes * 1 cup diced celery * 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas (2 cups) (not defrosted) * 1½ cups frozen small whole onions (not defrosted) * ½ cup minced fresh parsley * 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted in the fridge * 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked

through. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Separate the meat and discard the bones and skin. Dice the chicken into ¾ inch cubes. You will have 4 to 6 cups of diced chicken. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock and dissolve the bouillon cubes in the stock. This just makes it taste a bit richer. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and sauté the onions and celery over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and simmer over low heat for one minute, stirring constantly, until thick. Add 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and the cream. Stir in the chicken, carrots, peas, onions, and parsley. This should be creamy, not thick, as it will thicken as it cooks. Spoon into a 10 x 13 x 2-inch oval or other

baking dish and place the dish on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture and cut the pastry to fit the dish. Cut 3 slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the pastry with the egg wash and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is browned, and the stew is bubbly and hot. Serve hot. If you are missing a bottom layer of crust you c a n t r y R e e s e Witherspoon’s trick of using hash brown potatoes. She instructs to whisk together two eggs with 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Add 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns and mix until well coated in egg mixture. Press into a buttered casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes before adding the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Visit Conroe Wins Big at TACVB Idea Fair August 12, 2020 The Te x a s A s s o c i a t i o n o f Convention and Visitor B u r e a u s ( TA C V B ) i s pleased to announce the Vi s i t C o n r o e w o n 5 “People’s Choice” Idea Fair awards in the $1,000,000 - $3,000,000 budget category. Visit Conroe won “People’s Choice” Idea Fair awards for Tourism Branding & Advertising, Local Awareness, COVID-19 Messaging, Cooperative Marketing, and Video. The awards were presented during TACVB’s Virtual Annual Conference in on August 12, 2020. TACVB’s Idea Fair promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals of the Idea Fair awards are to generate awareness of the quality

work done by TACVB members as they promote their destinations to leisure and business travelers. Members may enter their campaigns in the following c a t e g o r i e s : To u r i s m Branding & Advertising, Cooperative Marketing, Convention Promotion, Local Awareness, Sports M a r k e t i n g , Website/Mobile Site/App, Video and new this year, COVID-19 Messaging. Each award contains three budget categories to allow participation from all TACVB members (Under $1,000,000; $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, and $3 million plus). “Judges’ Choice” winners are selected by a panel of judges comprised of tourism industry experts. A People’s Choice

competition allows tourism industry peers to weigh in on their favorites as well. “We had a record 119 entries this year,” said Jodi Willard, TACVB Idea Fair Chairman. “The winners encountered strong competition and these awards are well-deserved”. About TACVB Founded in 1972, the Te x a s A s s o c i a t i o n o f Convention and Visitor B u r e a u s ( TA C V B ) provides professional development and training opportunities that give DMO professionals the competitive edge in destination marketing. www.tacvb.org

Photo includes from left to right: Rebekah Werner, Veronica Baca, Jodi Willard, Shannon Overby

34th Annual Lobsterfest Golf, Grub, Good Times...TO GO! With the COVID-19 P a n d e m i c , t h e Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce has made a change to the traditional Lobsterfest dinner. This year, we will have a Lobsterfest TO GO Dinner! You and your guests can still enjoy a delicious dinner of steak, lobster and

the fixings, but to go. We know that a big part of Lobsterfest is the networking, but unfortunately for the safety of our sponsors, guests, volunteers and staff we cannot accommodate that this year. But we are still planning on having lots of fun, prizes and games in the to go line and maybe a surprise visitor! And of course the golf tournament is still on. This year we will be at Panorama Golf Club on October 2. Dinner: 5 pm at Montgomery County Fairgrounds Golf: 8 am at Panorama Golf Club To Go Tickets: $90 each Golf Team of 4: $700

Sponsorships Available! Click HERE to find out more details. Volunteers! We are in need of volunteers for this year's event. Click here to volunteer at the dinner and click here to volunteer at the golf course. It's a great way to give back to YOUR CHAMBER! Auction: This year's live and silent auction will be online. Look for the website coming soon. If you want to donate, please fill out the AUCTION FORM and send back. Any questions, contact Courtney Galle, director of special events, at courtneyg@conroe.org or 936-538-7111.

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Comments According to Doc

“Propaganda Media and Coronavirus Lies!” Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

July 29, 2020 – Comments By Newt Gingrich! Folks, this week we have Guest Columnist the famous Republican Politician Newt Gingrich to update and clarify some of the “false news” the liberal democrat multimedia are flooding the nation with. Dr. Newt Gingrich was a Professor of History and Geography at the University of West Georgia in the 1970’s to begin his career. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November of 1978 and served as the “Speaker of the House from 1990 to 1999. In 1995, Newt was honored as “The United States Man of the Year” by the prestigious TIME MAGAZINE! Currently, Newt Gingrich functions as an Author, Lecturer and Expert Political Scientist for News & Interviews Radio and Television shows. The following are Newt Gingrich’s unabridged words spoken on August 5th, 2020. In consideration of the “Propaganda Media Coronavirus Lies!” presented on August 29th, 2020. Newt begins by saying, Steve Krakauer has a remarkable outline of how misleading the propaganda media has been in its coverage of coronavirus. Krakauer, in his Fourth Watch newsletter, he points out, “Yes, the media’s obsession with COVID-19 cases – above any other metric – continues, and its anti-science crutch is hurting their coverage, and giving viewers a false idea of the coronavirus crisis in America.” Krakauer’s own belief is that tracking cases is unhelpful because the reporting and accuracy of case tracking is terrible. The current panicstricken news coverage of Florida, Texas, California focuses on cases and not on deaths. There is a deep desire by the propaganda media to make Republican-led states look bad, and to protect Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratled states. Yet, the facts about coronavirus deaths are unavoidable. Based on Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention data (which is itself suspect because of various bureaucratic reporting problems), Krakauer reported: “New York has 32,688 reported deaths, and a per capita figure of 1,680 per million residents. California has just 8,449 total deaths, and 273 per millions. Florida meanwhile has just 5,855 total deaths and 273 per million. That’s between 6-8x fewer deaths.” He goes on to point out that New Jersey’s 1,787 deaths per million actually makes it the “hardest hit” state, Now, if you saw the headline “Florida Saving Lives at Six Times the Rate of New York and New J e r s e y, ” G o v. R o n DeSantis would clearly appear more effective than Govs. Cuomo and Phil Murphy. But, of course, you won’t see that headline. DeSantis is a proTrump Republican, and Cuomo and Murphy are liberal Democrats. In fact, C u o m o ’s l i b e r a l i s m protects him from any serious investigation into why so many more people died in New York – and how much he is responsible for the gigantic failure of policy. The propaganda media’s desire to hurt P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p b y panicking the American people over coronavirus is so great that scandalous errors and failures in disease reporting simply go unnoticed. After all, if the American people learned how erroneous and mistake-ridden the reports were, they would be less inclined to panic. That would hurt the propaganda media’s goal of defeating P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p i n November. CBS-12 News in West Palm Beach reported: “A 60-year-old man who died from a gunshot wound to the head. A 90year-old man who fell and died from complications of a hip fracture. A 77-yearold woman who died of Parkinson’s disease. These are some of the deaths in Palm Beach County recently, and incorrectly, attributed to COVID-19 in medical examiner records.” If this kind of routine over-reporting were found around the country, the total number of COVID-19 deaths would be brought down significantly. The testing results are even more suspicious than the reported deaths. My daughter and son-in-law live in Key Biscayne, Florida. For

Newt Gingrich is the former “Speaker of the House” in the United States House of Representatives AND THE 1994 Times Magazine “United States Man of the Year!” Speaks out about the Democrat’s multi-media lies about fake news. weeks, they had been telling me about people who never got tested but receiving letter in the mail saying they had tested positive. A good friend, who also lives in Key Biscayne, had his own stories about phony positive tests. At first, I thought this must be a fluke. Then, I discovered that Gov. DeSantis was calling for an investigation into widespread testing fraud. If you search for “testing fraud in Florida,” you will be amazed how many stories show up. There were hospitals reported by the state as having 100 percent positive test results, when in fact the hospital said it had only 18 percent of people test positive. With this kind of widespread gap between bureaucratic paperwork and actual results, it is really impossible to say what the ground truth has been. That is one reason that deaths have been a more reliable indicator than cases. Yet, even reporting deaths from coronavirus has been wildly inaccurate. I was startled to learn that according to the CDC reports, the deaths from COVID-19 had dropped 98 percent in the last 12 weeks. I would have thought this would have led every newscast as a sign of progress. bnbvHere are the CDC weekly numbers: Week of 5/09/2020 – 11,029 Deaths: (1.) Week of 5/16/2020 – 9,020 Deaths. (2.) Week of 5/23/2020 – 7,047 Deaths. (3.) Week of 5/30/2020 – 6,011 Deaths. (4) Week of 6/6/2020 – 4,868 Deaths.

(5.) Week of 6/13/2020 – 4,046 Deaths. (6.) Week of 6/20/2020 – 3,580 Deaths. (7.) Week of 6/27/2020 – 3,384 Deaths. (8.) Week of 7/4/2020 – 3,689 Deaths. (9.) Week of 7/11/2020 – 3,814 Deaths. (19.) Week of 7/18/2020 – 2,373 Deaths. (10.) Week of 7/25/2020 – 257 Deaths However, the CDC website warns that death data is not immediately complete because of the lag between the death, the production of the death certificate, and the time it takes to report. Depending on where the death

happened, this can take up to eight weeks. Given the CDC’s own statement of Inaccuracy, I checked three other sources and the variance for just the week of July 25 is unbelievable: As of Monday, the CDC reported 257 deaths for the week of July 25 (with the one-to-eightweek lag time of data). Yet, The Washington Post had reported 6,298 for the week. The New York Times had reported 6,353 for the week. And the World Health Organization – 5,989 for the week.

In one week, there can be a 184 percent difference in reporting (from 257 to 6353) on something as clear as death, no wonder we have had a hard time finding the right policies to defeat COVID-19. Remember: The next time you see a panicinducing article about COVID-19 in the propaganda media, it may be accurate – or it may just be designed to frighten you and defeat President Trump.

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It’s Time to Re-Open Our Economy & Get America Back to Work Sen. Cruz Launches Second Statewide Tele-Tour Focused On Texas’ Long-Term Recovery HOUSTON, Texas – With the Texans ready to safely get back to work, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) today launched a second statewide teletour to connect with the men and women of the Lone Star State who are working toward Texas’ and the country’s recovery from the public health and economic crises. Kicking off the teletour, Sen. Cruz said: “Texans are eager to get safely back to work – to get their kids back into the classroom and to provide for their families. They’re tired of the blatant politicization of the virus and want to get back to their lives. To do so,

we need a bill focused on the long-term recovery of our country – one that cuts taxes and rolls back regulations. One that empowers families with the resources they need to support their children’s education. There are obviously common sense steps that we all need to continue to take in order to mitigate the spread of the virus and keep our communities safe – but we can do that without keeping our country shut down. “I’m looking forward to talking with Texans all across the state to hear about the challenges they’re facing and to outline my priorities for the next phase of Congress’

response to these unprecedented crises. Together, we’ll overcome these challenges and bring back our roaring blue-collar economy.” Today, Sen. Cruz spoke with both the El Paso and Amarillo Chambers of Commerce about the challenges business owners are facing and Abilene University Presidents about their plans to safely reopen. Tonight, Sen. Cruz will speak at the Harris County Mayors’ and Councils’

Association Meeting, where he will commend local leaders for their ongoing efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, discuss his vision for jumpstarting our economy and getting Texans and all Americans safely back to work, and recognize local leaders for their continued work since Hurricane Harvey three years ago. In A p r i l , S e n . Cruz launched his first state-wide tele-tour to safely connect with the

men and women across Texas working to combat the coronavirus pandemic and overcome the economic devastation that has followed. In the Senate, Sen. Cruz has been leading the fight to help those struggling with the economic devastation of this pandemic and will soon introduce a comprehensive legislative package to put our nation on the path toward recovery. S e n .

Cruz has also introduced le gislation to create hundreds of thousands of jobs a n d i n c r e a s e wages, legislation to provide small businesses debt relief in the CARES Act for Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans, and legislation to provide tax credits to businesses that test employees for COVID-19.

Trump Administration Invests $46 Million In Rural Community Facilities in 16 States

Weather for the Lake Conroe area New Schools, Health Clinics and Public Safety Equipment Will Benefit 363,000 People Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $46 million to improve critical community facilities to benefit 363,000 rural residents (PDF, 169 KB) in 16 states. “Rural America relies on safe, modern community facilities to ensure access to essential services such as education, health care and public safety,” USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA continues to be a strong partner with rural communities, because we know that when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.” Brand announced projects today in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Kent u c k y, M a i n e , N o r t h Carolina, Nevada, New

York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Background: USDA is funding 44 projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The investments can be used to build or upgrade schools, libraries, clinics and public safety facilities. For example: * In Bowling Green, Ky., the Lewis Manor Assisted Living Community will use a $5.5 million loan to build 16 additional assisted-living units, bringing it to a 30-unit, 32bed facility. The assistedliving facility has reached full capacity, creating the need to expand its services. * In Sheboygan County, Wis., Lakeland University will use a $29 million loan to construct two residence halls. The university is open to the public, and the dormitories are used for public camps and educational housing when school

is not in session. The new residence halls will accommodate 394 beds consisting of double and single units. Forty-eight units will be designed to accommodate triple occupancy when enrollment growth reaches anticipated targets. * The Mt. San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, Colo., will use a $2 million loan and a $50,000 grant to provide additional financing to renovate the facility and construct a 14bed medical/surgical unit, a new Emergency Department with 10 treatment spaces, a new central utilities plant, and to purchase monitoring equipment for the Emergency Department. More than 100 types of projects are eligible for Community Facilities funding. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public bodies, nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American tribes.

Projects must be in rural areas with a population of 20,000 or less. Interested parties should contact their USDA Rural Development state office for information about additional funding, application procedures and eligibility details. Also see the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program Guidance Book for Applicants (PDF, 669 KB) a detailed overview of the application process. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and highspeed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

Public Safety Commission Approves Two Promotions for Assistant Chiefs at Department of Public Safety AUSTIN – Following approval by the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) on Aug. 14, the Texas Department of P u b lic S af ety ( D P S ) announced the promotions of Majors Brian Baxter and Floyd T. Goodwin II to assistant chief positions within the department. Both promotions were effective Aug. 15, and both Baxter and Goodwin will be stationed at DPS’ Austin headquarters. “We are pleased to have such a breadth of talent within DPS, and on behalf of the Public Safety Commission, I want to congratulate both of our new assistant chiefs, Brian Baxter and Floyd Goodwin, on their promotions,” said PSC Chairman Steven Mach. “These two have exhibited their abilities as strong leaders within the department, and I look forward to working with them as they take on their new roles.” DPS Director Steven McCraw expressed similar confidence in Baxter and Goodwin. “The department is fortunate to have outstanding leaders with a plethora of knowledge like Baxter and Goodwin, and we are pleased to report their promotions to the role of assistant chiefs,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw.

“These two men have dedicated their careers to protecting and serving their fellow Texans, and our state is grateful for their duty to public service.” Brian Baxter, Assistant Chief, Training Operations Division Baxter began his DPS career more than 27 years ago in 1993. First assigned to Traffic Law Enforcement at the Capitol District in Austin, Baxter would go on to serve on DPS’ Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and later as a narcotics sergeant in San Angelo. In 2007, Baxter promoted to narcotics lieutenant. Then in 2010, Baxter promoted to captain in the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at DPS headquarters in Austin; he later returned to San Angelo to serve as the CID District 4B Commander. Baxter transferred to the Education, Training & Research (ETR) Division in 2015 to serve as the commander of the Tactical Training Center in Florence. While in Florence, Baxter was part of the team that developed DPS’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care program, which now serves as a model for thousands of DPS commissioned officers. In 2018, Baxter promoted to major in ETR (now the Training Opera-

Assistant Chief Brian Baxter

Assistant Chief Floyd Goodwin

tions Division). Baxter is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, the Texas Command College and the Force Science Advanced Specialist Course. He is an active member of the International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators, the Association of Force Investigators and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Baxter also holds an Emergency M e d i c a l Te c h n i c i a n certification. He has also led several anti-human trafficking and child exploitation operations and served as an instructor for the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program. Floyd T. Goodwin II, Assistant Chief, Criminal Investigations Division Goodwin first joined DPS in 1994 as a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper.

He was stationed in Texas City before being promoted to narcotics sergeant in 2002. Goodwin worked narcotics in Bryan/College Station, Houston, Angleton and Texas City. In 2008, he was promoted to narcotics lieutenant in Austin. In 2011, he was promoted to CID captain in San Antonio and later transferred back to Austin as a CID captain. In 2016, Goodwin was promoted to CID major and oversaw CID’s Drug and Human Trafficking Program. Goodwin remained at Austin headquarters and became a CID major over administration in 2018. In addition to his service with DPS, Goodwin is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. He has also completed the FBI Leadership Trilogy and holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.

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Devotional Can Our Souls be Satisfied in Today’s Uncertain World? Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Before we answer that question, we need to pinpoint where our soul is, or what it is. According to the dictionary, it is spiritual, and thought of as being immaterial. Also, it’s called part of our nature which involves our moral, emotional, and intellectual nature of each person. At times it’s said that certain works of art display the “heart and soul” of the

artist. With all that said, God has placed a soul in each of us. That soul not only guides our present feelings, but it is important in eternity. Look at these scriptures: “For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, (the nether world).” Psalm 16:10a. And one we all know well: “He leads me beside quiet waters: He restores my soul.” Psalm 23: 2b, 3. When the Lord made us, He designed us to have a body, soul, mind, and spirit. The body is created with dust and won’t go to heaven. It reverts

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407-735-6403, ASSEMBLY OF dacusbaptist@consoli GOD dated.net Cornerstone Christian Assembly www.dacusbaptist.org of God of Conroe, located at 100 First Baptist Mosswood Dr., Church, Conroe, Texas in Hwy 105 W., front of River Planta- Montgomery, 936tion. 936-273-1755 597-4230 Honea Baptist New Life AssemChurch, bly of God, Rabon FM 2854, MontChapel Road, Montgomery, gomery, 936-5883399 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel BAPTIST Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756Church of the 2505 Good Soldier (Baptist Mt. Calvary BapAffiliation), 1501 tist, 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 Montgomery on FM Heritage Baptist 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, Stoneham, McCaleb Rd. 936-894-2223 Sunday Morning JEWISH Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Congregation Beth Worship Service Shalom, 5125 10:45 a.m. Shadowbend Place, Sunday Evening The Woodlands, Worship 6:00 p.m. 281-362-1100 St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in LUTHERAN Dobbin, P.O. Box Grace Lutheran 112, Montgomery, (ELCA), 77356 Highway 105 W., Benui Baptist Lake Conroe, 936Church, 588-1944 Scott Ridge and Living Savior FM 1097, MontgomLutheran Churchery LCMS 309 Pond St. Antioch Baptist, Montgomery 77356 Dobbin, 936-597- Church phone: 9365560 597-8013 Web : China Grove www.livingsaviortexa Baptist Church, s.org Pastor David R. Willis, 936-767-4744 Bailes. Dacus Baptist, Dacus, METHODIST

would do this by fire, not water this time. Did you know there is one important thing God has given us as a strong catalyst in knowing our soul will be saved? We find it in the small book of James: “Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. “ James 1:21. In other words, what we read in our Bibles each day will be with us as we transition from earth to our heavenly state. All that knowledge will build up our mind and soul for our

heavenly journey. Our mind amasses knowledge, and our soul is, in turn, built up to know God better. The belief that we receive continues on into heavenly realms. It is also tightly connected to the Holy Spirit who brings us messages and words from God. And Jesus is there, also, to point us to His Father’s word…for our greater understanding. So now, can we get a “YES” in answer to our first question above? I think so. Our Bible gives us much spiritual food for our soul to be filled with God’s love and purposes in life. Just like the pilgrim in the book,” Pilgrim’s Prog-

ress,” we are on a journey away from this earth. Our souls are most satisfied when we’re pointing ourselves to God first, and then to others. Jesus told His disciples to go into all the world and preach the Gospel, the Good News! When we do that, the soul (and mind) within us is somehow fulfilled. We actually feel “safe.” And our minds are sometimes needing and wanting more of God’s beautiful words to give us strength for the days ahead. Remember, to fulfill your soul’s desire, keep reading His word and love all people.

Montgomery Pray/Bible Study United Methodist 6:30 pm Church RiverStone Com22548 Highway munity Church 105 West 19380 Hwy 105 Montgomery, TX Ste. 500 77356 Montgomery, TX Phone: 936-59777356 6162 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Sunday Worship: Life, 10:30 Worship 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., Wed: 6:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Praise & RiverStoneCC.org Worship April Sound Sunday School: Church, 9:45 a.m. 67 ½ April Wind Www.mumctex.org S., Richards United April Sound, 936Methodist Church 588-2832 6639 FM 1696 Lighthouse FellowRichards ship Church, Worship Service 11 Montgomery, 936AM 582-7700 Sunday School Living Branch 10AM Church, Porter Chapel Highway 105 W., A.M.E. Lake Conroe, 936Zion Church, 588-3400 1308 S. Hwy 1486, New Beginning Dobbin, Bible Church, 936-597-5331 or 19087 Mt. Pleasant 936-449-5983 Cemetary Rd, 936Living Way 597-8921 Church, Father’s House, 2080 Longmire Rd, Family Worship Conroe Center, 936-441-8875 Highway 105 W, Hope Tabernacle Lake Conroe, 936Pastor David 588-4660 Whitaker Walden CommuMeets at 18961 nity Church, Freeport Dr Mont12400 Walden Rd, gomery Walden, 936-582936.582.7722 6696 Thursday 7:30pm Services 9:30 and Sunday School at 11 a.m. 10:00am WaldenChurch.co m Sunday Worship at 6:00pm River of Life Community And Church, 17156 FM 1097, Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Montgomery, 936449-4414 Church Cornerstone 21627 Eva St. Church, Montgomery, TX 1011 W. Lewis, 77356 Conroe, (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Darla Weaver Church, Service Times: 18940 Freeport Sundays 8:30; 10:00 Drive and 11:30am MonMontgomery, 936days 7:00pm 582-1977 Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Church of St. Mondays @ John, live.lonestar.tv or go retreat and wildlife to the Lone Star center, Cowboy Church 2615 St. Beulah Facebook page and Chapel Rd., Montclick on the gomery, 936-597Livestream link. 5757 Website: Fellowship of www.lonestar.tv Montgomery Pastor: Abundant Life Dr. Dale Talbert Ministries Corner of Executive Pastor: Dr. FM 149 & FM 1097 Brian Roberson W. Montgomery TX 12681 FM 149 77356 Prayer Worship Service: /Sunday School 9:30 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. am Sunday Service Wednesday Children 11:30 am Wednesday

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right back to dust, as planned. So…that leaves us with a mind, soul, and spirit. At death, God provides us with a spiritual body which contains our mind, soul, and spirit, designed to live in heavenly places. We will be recognizable to others, but we’ll never die again. We’ll be with the Lord forever. First on the new earth, which God will form after this one is completely destroyed. And then in one thousand more years here, we’ll be with the Lord in the New Jerusalem, located in Jerusalem, Israel. Yes, the earth we live in will be destroyed once more. God said He

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 936936-689-3141 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 Montgomery, TX Sunday Bible Class 77316 - 9:30 am 936-588-4975 Worship - 10:30 www.lakechurch.co am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 m 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 Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Fellowship

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284 DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on June 11, 2020 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of VS.

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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:

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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:

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

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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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(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

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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 ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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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:

(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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elizabeth Helen Ingram, Deceased, were issued on February 13, 2020 in Cause Number 20-38991-P, pending in the County Court At Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, for James Vincent Ingram. 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 Andrew J. Bolton, Attorney At Law, 21 Waterway Avenue, Ste 300, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Dated: August 19, 2020. /s/ Andrew J. Bolton Attorney for James Ingram 21 Waterway Avenue, Ste 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Email: Satient2009@yahoo.com Tel. 936-435-1908 Published Date: August 26, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Danny Wayne Curtis, Deceased, were issued on August 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39674-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Dari Dee Delozier. 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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 20th day of August, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Gina A. Price Attorney for Dari Dee Delozier State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: August 26, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR STE 590THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Barry John Casey, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Tiffany Casey, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the 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 filed on the August 20, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39964-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Barry John Casey 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 20th day of August, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 8/20/2020 2:10:37 PM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: August 26, 2020

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Area of extremely dry vegetation expanding, increasing potential for wildfire activity near populated areas F O R I M M E D I AT E RELEASE August 20, 2020 COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Dry air will persist over the state through the weekend, contributing to increased rates of drying in v e g e t a t i o n . Wi l d f i r e activity and fuel dryness is continuing to expand north and east into higher population centers. Fire environment — weather, fuels and current conditions Critically dry wildland vegetation currently observed across the landscape is very receptive to any source of ignition, which causes wildfires to b u r n m o r e i n t e n s e l y, making them much more resistant to control. With activity and critically dry fuels expanding closer to highly populated areas, there is an elevated risk of human-caused wildfires. There is also a risk of dry lightning over areas of the Hill Country on Friday night into Saturday. With critically dry vegetation, the potential for wildfire ignitions will increase. “The potential for increased wildfire activity through the weekend is very high in the Hill Country and along the Interstate 35 corridor from Waco to New Braunfels,” said Brad Smith, Texas A&M Forest Service Predictive Services Department Head. 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 Due to significant fire activity occurring in multiple geographical areas across the country and heavy commitment of shared resources to large f i r e s n a t i o n a l l y, t h e National Multi Agency Coordinating Group has raised the National Preparedness Level to Level 5. Preparedness Levels are dictated by fuel and

weather conditions, fire activity and fire suppression resource availability throughout the country. Level 5 is the highest level of wildland fire activity and indicates heavy resource commitment to fires nationally. The state of Texas is currently at a Level 3 with increased resource commitment and wildfire activity statewide. According to Les Rogers, Texas A&M Forest Service Chief of Fire Operations, state wildland firefighters have been extremely busy responding to the increase in wildfire activity across the state. Numerous out-ofstate resources are currently in Texas working together with state personnel to contain wildfires that are burning statewide. “ Te x a s A & M F o r e s t Service remains dedicated t o p r o t e c t i n g Te x a s ' citizens and natural resources from wildfire, even as national activity increases,” said Rogers. “It is crucial that all residents take care to prevent w ildfires and to take measures around their home to reduce wildfire risk.” Over the past seven days, state and local resources have responded to 150 fires that have burned 69,897 acres. This includes many large, multi-day fires including the still-burning McMean Fire in Sutton County at 3,921 acres and 60% contained, the Lockhart Mountain Fire in Llano County at 422 acres and 90% contained and the Poverty Canyon Fire in Coke County at 300 acres and 80% contained. Activity increased across the state with multiple fires in the west, northwest, north, and central portions of the state. Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to human activities—such as equipment use and debris burning—and are preventable. So far in 2020,

at least 1,850 wildfires that have burned 69,897 acres were human-caused. This includes at least 80 fires that have burned 2,395 acres over the past week. Av i a t i o n r e s o u r c e s continue to assist ground crews with water and retardant drops to slow forward progression of fires and douse hotspots across fire areas. Fire suppression aircraft have logged approximately 290 hours of flight time over the past week. Efforts involved dropping 191,580 gallons of water and 107,228 gallons of retardant on multiple fires including the McMean Fire in Sutton County, the Lockhart Mountain Fire in Llano County, the Poverty Canyon Fire in Coke County, the Turkey Creek Fire in Palo Pinto (247 acres, 100% contained), the Glover 2 Fire in Archer County (300 acres, 100% contained) and the 8 Mile Fire in Terrell County (625 acres, 100% contained). Aviation resources staged in state include two Type 1 helicopters, two Type 3 helicopters, 13 single engine air tankers and two air attack platforms. Since January 1, 2020, state and local resources have responded to 3,692 fires that have burned a total of 184,774 acres. Aviation resources have flown 1,800 hours, dropping 1,816,409 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 Many areas of the state are experiencing triple-digit temperatures and critically

dry vegetation, increasing wildfire potential. These critically dry fuels are highly susceptible to ignition from any spark. Texans should be mindful of any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. * Always check with local officials for outdoor burning restrictions in your area. Obey local burn bans or other restrictions. Do not conduct any outdoor burning in hot, dry or windy conditions. * Vehicles may cause wildfires. Secure trailer safety chains to ensure they do not cause a spark and ignite a roadside fire. * Avoid parking or idling in tall, dry grass. Catalytic converters underneath the vehicle can become hot enough to ignite grass under the vehicle. * Many outdoor activities may produce sparks and ignite nearby vegetation including welding, grinding, mowing or shredding. If possible, postpone these activities until fuel dryness conditions improve. If not possible, take extra precautions by having a water source or fire extinguisher nearby. Successfully preparing for a wildfire requires everyone to take personal responsibility for

protecting themselves, their families and their properties. “It is the responsibility of each individual resident to prepare their home for wildfires,” stated Kari Hines, Texas A&M Forest Service Firewise Coordinator. “Just this week, there were dozens of examples of homes that survived wildfires unaided or allowed firefighters to operate safely to protect them. And this was due to the landscaping and building choices made long before the fire ever started.” Texas A&M Forest 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. “Even simple things such as moving flammable material away from wooden structures such as decks and steps, pruning shrubs in front of windows and under mature trees and cleaning out gutters can be done with a limited amount of time if a fire is in the area,” said Hines. 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/.

Small cattle are becoming more popular as pets. a n i m a l s f o r s u b u r b a n being mean, too,” MacKay dwellers, as they still require said. about a half-acre of space for each animal. Beyond companionship, potential owners may be “Miniature cattle are still interested in the other herd animals and enjoy benefits miniature cattle can s o c i a l s t i m u l a t i o n , ” offer. MacKay says that MacKay said. “They should w h i l e m i n i a t u r e c o w s be kept with other cattle, produce milk for their usually same size to avoid calves, she doesn't know injury from fighting. They that anyone is using them as can also be kept with other dairy animals on a large Dr. Evelyn MacKay, a species.” clinical assistant professor of food animal medicine and The diet of a miniature cattle field service at the Texas is the same as a full-sized A&M University College of bovine, just at a reduced Veterinary Medicine & volume, MacKay said. This Biomedical Sciences, says means they consume hay or the care requirements of fresh pasture and need miniature cattle are similar access to fresh water at all to those of their larger times. Typically, miniature counterparts, just on a cattle consume 2-4% of their body weight in food per day. smaller scale. B R YA N - C O L L E G E STATION, Aug. 24, 2020 – Miniature pigs and miniature horses are wellk n o w n p e t s t h a t o ff e r unusual and adorable companionship, but the increasingly common miniature bovine is also making an entrance to the modern homesteading scene.

Miniature cattle also have similar health requirements as full-sized cattle, meaning they require the appropriate vaccines, hoof trims, and fly control to keep them healthy. Potential owners should be prepared to provide routine veterinary Selectively bred to be care to their new pet, as they shrunken down for the would any other animal. domestic sphere, miniature cattle usually range between Owners looking into a new half and a third of the size of bovine buddy should be traditional cattle, depending aware that the temperament on their breed. Although of these animals is variable, their smaller size does although they are often more r e d u c e t h e i r s p a c e tame than full-sized cattle. requirements, MacKay does n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e s e “They are fully capable of “Miniature cattle are basically just smaller cattle,” MacKay said. “While they're more manageable because of their size, they still require training and time to be halter broke and tame.”

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Some breeds, such as the Miniature Belted Galloway, have a soft, wooly undercoat that can be used to produce yarn. Others, like Scottish Miniature Highland cattle, will clear your yard of wood lots and tree sprouts. With a rich history, Miniature Zebu cattle, one of the oldest breeds of cattle, are often

Although miniature cattle may be an unexpected choice, their smaller size makes them a more manageable alternative for hobby farmers than their By Texas A&M University full-sized counterparts. C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y Pet Talk is a service of the Medicine & Biomedical C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y Sciences Staff Medicine & Biomedical

S c i e n c e s , Te x a s A & M University. Stories can be found on the Pet Talk website. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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Conroe Native Serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan in the Indo-Pacific Region PA C I F I C O C E A N (NNS) – Conroe, Texas native and Conroe High School graduate David Abrego is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is continuing to conduct operations in the IndoPacific region. Abrego is an Culinary Specialist Seaman, and works as a Cash Collection agent in the Wardroom, tracking the mess bills of over 500 officers and assisting the records keepers in creating the menu for the two wardroom galley’s meals. “Morale is our profession” said Abrego. S i n c e t h e s h i p ’s Yokosuka departure in June 2020, the Ronald Reagan continues to operate in the IndoPacific alongside allies and partners to demonstrate the United States of America’s commitment to defense agreements, as well as provide security and stability in support of

a free and open IndoPacific region. In early July 2020, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups started conducting dual carrier operations in the Philippine Sea and South China Sea. These carrier strike groups incorporate the capabilities of embarked fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Aegis guided-missile cruisers and destroyers, and attack submarines. This opportunity for two carrier strike groups to train and operate together in the region provides combatant commanders with significant operational flexibility and capabilities that only the U.S. Navy can bring. Most recently, Ronald Reagan completed a trilateral naval exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Australian Defense Force (ADF). Australia and Japan have

both fostered longstanding alliances with the United States. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the treaty of mutual cooperation and security between the United States and Japan.

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is the Navy's only forwarddeployed strike group and one of America's most visible symbols of resolve. The Ronald Reagan CSG, consists of

Carrier Air Wing 5, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Visit the USS Ronald

Reagan (CVN 76) photo gallery for more photos and information regarding past and current o p e r a t i o n s here: https://www.dvidsh ub.net/unit/CVN76

Jodi Willard, Receives Texas Destination Marketer Certification Conroe, Texas, – The Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau along with Visit Conroe, is proud to announce Jodi Willard, Marketing Manager, has completed all disciplines required to become a Certified Texas Destination Marketer (TDM). This designation was awarded by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau (TACVB) for completing the program of work requiring a minimum of six disciplines. The TDM program is administered by the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and serves as an educational framework for marketing Texas as a destination for both tourism and group business. The program provides a structure for continuing professional development and is offered to tourism and hospitality professionals. The TDM program offers education and training in 12 disciplines including: Texas Heritage/Cultural Tourism, Group Servici n g , A d m i n i s t r a-

tion/Finance, Marketing, Technology, Tourism Sales, Sports Sales, P o l i c y & A d v o c a c y, Facility & Operations, Communications, Visitor Services, and Group Sales. The program demonstrates TACVB's strong commitment to strengthening the knowledge base of employees in convention and visitor bureaus and destination marketing o rg a n i z a t i o n s . U p o n completion of the program, a professional TDM designation is awarded. Jodi Willard serves as Visit Conroe’s Marketing Manager. She is a Conroe native and has been with Visit Conroe for 3 ½ y e a r s . Wi l l a r d h a s e l e v a t e d C o n r o e ’s tourism identity through the revamp of the Visit Conroe website and social media pages, the development of marketing materials, and a tourism marketing plan. She played a vital role in a c h i e v i n g C o n r o e ’s Music Friendly and Film Friendly Texas Community designations from the office of the governor;

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one of only 11 cities in the state to hold both designations. “It is an honor to receive this certification and join the ranks of my distinguished colleagues throughout the state.” Willard said. “Using the best practices learned in the TDM program will help me to promote Conroe through new and strategic methods.” The Texas Association of Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is an organization dedicated to providing premier destination education and resources encouraging its members to be proactive and forward thinking in decision making and programming. TACVB places a strong emphasis on best practices in the tourism and hospitality industry with core values on education, focus and leadership For more information on Texas Association of Convention and Visitors B u r e a u , v i s i t https://www.tacvb.org/.

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