Montgomery County News, September 8, 2021 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 36 Section 1 8 pages

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A Texas In Search Of Narcissa It’s Wonder Any Of Weekly ‘Cissy’ Boulware Us Survived! Gas Prices (September 7, 2021) Texas gas prices have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.82/g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 2.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 91.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.42/g today while the most expensive is $3.59/g, a difference of $1.17/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.42/g while the highest is $3.59/g, a difference of $1.17/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today. The national average is down 1.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 96.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.92/g, down 1.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.94/g. San Antonio- $2.69/g, up 5.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.64/g. Austin- $2.73/g, down 0.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. "As expected, Hurricane Ida's disruption to the oil and refining industry led gas prices to rise over the last week, though thankfully, the rise wasn't very significant," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With several Louisiana refineries poised to have power restored in the days ahead, the impact on gas prices could soon reverse, and with gasoline demand now likely to decline with the close of the summer driving season, I see the odds rising that gas prices will soon begin a seasonal downturn, accelerated by the expiration of summer gasoline requirements on September 15. By Halloween, we could see the national average back under $3 per gallon." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy. com. SOURCE GasBuddy

By Nancy Jowers

Some of the many residents who regularly fill the ‘CISSY BOULWARE’ room on Senior Bingo Day.

W h e n R a e Montgomery became the new Facility Coordinator of the Lone Star Community Center in Montgomery, Texas, she was curious about CISSY B O U L WA R E . S h e wondered who is this woman that the largest room at the facility was named after, and why was she chosen? Rae at first searched online to see what she could find out about Cissy. S e e k i n g m o r e information, she called the Montgomery County

life and legacy. As Rae sat in her office looking through my book, “CISSY” A TRUE TEXAS COWGIRL, she was so intrigued she found it hard to stop reading! I then did something I have never done; I let Rae take the book home with her! It has been suggested by every person that has read the entire book full of pictures, historical documents, maps and more, that it needed to be published. I would love t o h a v e t h a t accomplished and then

donate it to the Montgomery Historical Society or our public library. However, due to the size, it would be a monumental financial endeavor for me at this time. Mrs. Montgomery contemplated on the idea of a large picture of the honoree in the hallway entrance of the Lone Star Community Center. She put the suggestion before her superiors and they

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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Look Forward to Promoting Texas History

Members of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, are looking forward to promoting and sharing Texas History. Officers of the DRT chapter recently met to plan their two year term of office. The women planned the Educational m e e t i n g s a n d the numerous Outreach op portunities in the community and beyond. The newly elected officers for the chapter are: Jenny Lehr (President); Pat Spackey (Vice President); C h e r y l B o l t (Secretary/Treasurer); Elaine Collings (Chaplain); Danean Myers Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 (Registrar); Kay Pontious Commentary.......................3, 4 (Historian), Paula Dossett Devotional..........................5 and Deanna Mathieson (Charles B. Stewart Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Chapter, Children of the

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Historical Society and was referred to me, Nancy Jowers, because of my involvement with Cissy Boulware. For many years I have labored lovingly on the nomination process, hopeful for her eventual induction into the NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME. I immediately went to meet with Mrs. Montgomery and took the five inch notebook of information that I had collected throughout the years on Cissy Boulware’s

R e p u b l i c o f Te x a s sponsors). Shelly Lane will serve as Past president and the DRT District 6 Representative is Peggy Townsend. Regular meetings of the Judge

Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter are held at the Carriage Inn in Conroe on the First Monday of the Month with the exception of January, 2022 and 2023 which is the last

Monday of the month. Exciting programs planned include: “Our local Alamo Heroes with

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Column by Doyle Driver doyledriver@yahoo.com As I squeezed the last dab of toothpaste from its plastic tube, I was reminded of toothpaste packages of my boyhood. No fancy molded plastic containers or fancy pumps or buttons to press! Nosireebob, our toothpaste came packaged in genuine lead tubes! If you made your own bullets, you could melt it down and use the shiny metal. The truth be known, paint on the lead tube was more than likely lead-based as well! Had there been an EPA back in those days our population could be greater than that of China or India. We swam in streams polluted by wild animals, herds of cattle and horses! Though it was a countryboys standard rule, don’t swim or drink downstream of livestock; who knew what animals might be polluting just around the bend upstream? We rode in the back of pickups, carried shotguns and rifles in hangers mounted in rear windows. Every boy, and some girls, dreamed of getting their first B-B gun for Christmas—and later moving up to a single-shot twenty-two rifle in a year. And it was a dream of every father; and one day watch as his son or daughter open that sought after Christmas present. We climbed trees and jumped from limb to limb without safety ropes or nets for protection. We smoked cigarettes on school busses, took pistols to school to show our principal. There was no thought of harming anyone—it was something we did for show-and-tell! We sometimes lit off a string of baby firecrackers on Main Street—and everyone around thought it was fun, no one was hurt and no harm was intended. Other students and I and in science class handled liquid mercury. We didn’t swallow it, and we scrubbed our hands after handling. I have to admit, it did make the shiniest dimes around. Our science teacher Mr. Richardson didn’t seem to be alarmed when we spilled small amounts, and he was a scientist with the FBI during WWII! I read that a middle-school youngster found a small vial of mercury on the way to school. Then, as boys will do, he opened or dropped the small vial in the classroom, spilling the liquid mercury. In our day, we’d have had out our dimes and silver pocket change out rubbing them anywhere we found a small droplet of the slippery silver element. Not in today’s world, the EPA forced the school system to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in a cleanup effort to nullify the effects of the small vial of poisonous liquid. Not to be misunderstood, I’m not advocating going back to lead toothpaste containers or frivolous handling of mercury. I am saying we lived through dangerous times, and survived without going overboard. You might say we lived in the age of common sense! It was an important element to our survival! Common sense is a missing factor in some folks’ character today! We rode bicycles without helmets and pads. Sure we had a lot of skinned-up elbows and knees, but we lived through it. We rode bucking horses with only a ten-gallon hat to protect our noggins, and we played football with little or no padding. We rode in automobiles without seat belts or airbags, we all took chances, and most of us lived to tell about it. During WWII we did without a lot of things that are required today. In the first place they weren’t available; and secondly if they were, we didn’t have the money to buy them. We rode in an old Chevy with poor brakes, and poorer tires. We couldn’t afford to have the brakes fixed and new tires were things dreams were made of! We drank water from untested wells; we consumed milk, cream and butter from cows that weren’t USDA tested. Our hometown dairy bottled and sold raw-milk, which most probably was never inspected by any local inspector; or heaven forbid a state or federal one. I don’t recall anyone ever being set upon by a malady from drinking raw-milk, or water from an untested well! We strained mosquito larvae from our cistern water, and boiled it to wash dishes. We killed hogs, and butchered them in open-air! We kept our meats for months without refrigeration. We scraped mold from bread and ate it as f it were freshly baked—and surprisingly, along with many other neighbors, we survived! I’m not advocating turning back the clock by almost a century, but isn’t it amazing how we survived without OSHA, EPA, USDA and other government agencies for so many generations? Perhaps it was because people in our growin’ up days used just plain ole common sense!

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating:

Quick Bread Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Quick bread is any bread leavened with a chemical leavening agent rather than a biological one like yeast or sourdough starter. An advantage of quick breads is their ability to be prepared quickly and reliably, without requiring the time-consuming skilled labor and the climate control needed for traditional yeast breads. Preparing a quick bread generally involves two mixing containers. One contains all dry ingredients (including chemical leavening agents or agent), and one contains all wet ingredients (possibly including liquid ingredients that are slightly acidic in order to initiate the leavening process). In some variations, the dry ingredients are in a bowl and the wet ingredients are heated sauces in a saucepan off-heat and cooled.

parchment paper. 3. In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. 5. Whisk the melted butter into the buttermilk mixture. 6. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mix, and gently combine. Don’t over mix the batter. 7. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Quick breads can be savory or sweet. Here is a delicious example of a savory one. Jalapeno Cheddar Quick Bread

7. Line a 9 x 5 baking tin with parchment paper and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. I F Y O U ’ R E LOOKING FOR MORE DELICIOUS QUICK BREAD RECIPES, MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY POST FOR 10+ Q U I C K B R E A D RECIPES HERE! * Pinterest * Facebook * Twitter Lemon Almond Breadis an example of a sweet super moist lemon quick bread topped with a sweet lemon glaze and sliced almonds! Lemon and almond flavors team up to create an outstanding loaf of bread. I used almond milk and almond extract to bring out the almond flavor plus it keeps it dairy free for anyone with an intolerance/allergy. This bread will also make you pucker up a bit thanks to the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.

* 2 cups flour * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 2 tbsp sugar * 1/2 tsp salt * 3/4 cup Balkan Style Yogurt (6%) or another plain yogurt. * 1/4 cup milk * 1 egg Lemon Almond Quick * 1/4 cup melted butter Bread Basic Quick Bread * 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Ingredients This Basic Quick Bread * 1 medium sized Recipe is ready in 1 hour! jalapeno (minced) For the bread: No yeast, no kneading, no * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose rising required. Delicious instructions flour with butter, with soups, 1. Preheat your oven to * 1/2 teaspoon salt stews and toasted with jam. 350 degrees. * 1 teaspoon baking 2. In a bowl whisk powder ingredients together the flour, baking * 1 cup granulated * 2 cups flour powder, baking soda, sugar sugar * 1 tbsp sugar and salt. * 2 tablespoons lemon * 1 1/2 tsp baking 3. In a separate bowl, zest powder whisk together the yogurt, * 3/4 cup unsweetened * 1/2 tsp baking soda milk and egg. almond milk (or buttermilk * 1/2 tsp salt 4. Whisk the melted or regular milk) * 1 cup buttermilk butter into the yogurt * 1/2 cup canola or * 1 egg mixture. vegetable oil * 1/4 cup melted butter 5. Add the yogurt * 2 large eggs, slightly mixture to the flour mix, beaten instructions and gently combine. * 1 teaspoon fresh 1. Preheat your oven to 6. Stir in the shredded lemon juice 350 degrees. cheese and minced * 1 teaspoon vanilla 2. Line a 9 x 5 baking jalapeno. extract tin (loaf pan) with

4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. 5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the sides of the bread with a knife. Carefully remove loaf from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack. 6. While the bread is cooling, make the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze of the lemon almond bread. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the bread. Cut and serve.

* 1 teaspoon almond extract For the lemon glaze: * 1 cup powdered sugar * 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 1 teaspoon almond extract * 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnishing the loaf * Instructions

Substitute with 3/4 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) plus 1/4 cup milk. Or 1 cup minus 1 tbsp milk, plus 1 tbsp lemon juice (mix the milk + lemon juice together and let sit for 5 minutes before using). * Quick breads are best enjoyed within 1 to 3 days as they tend to dry out more quickly than traditional bread. If your bread becomes a little dry, toast it and slather on butter and jam! YUM * Line your loaf pan with parchment paper so the loaf can be easily removed after baking. * Don’t over mix the batter or you will end up with a very dense loaf. * Make sure to let your loaf cool before cutting it, or you will end up with a crumbled piece of bread. BASIC QUICK * This recipe freezes BREAD RECIPE TIPS: well. * Yield: 1 loaf 1x * Don’t have buttermilk? No problem!

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant. Whisk into the flour mixture. Set aside. 3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the almond milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract.

Cissy from page 1 agreed on a 30”x40” framed photo. The picture chosen is of Cissy on Joe, her favorite cattle horse, because Rae felt it exemplified the genuine cowgirl! Rae photo copied some of her favorite items from the book and put them in a smaller notebook to place on a table beneath the picture for visitors to look

through. If you have an event or club meeting and would be interested in hosting it at one of the several rooms in the Lone Star Community Center at 2500 Lone Star Pkwy in M o n t g o m e r y Te x a s 77356, contact the Facility Coordinator Rae Montgomery at 936) 5975231. Or go online to rae.montgomery@mctx.o Rae Montgomery and the rg (Check out the book. picture of Narcissa ‘CISSY’ Boulware and décor while you are there.) the other great Texas

Another photo is a few of the volunteers of the ‘Montgomery County Search and Rescue’ Team, who often use the large room for meetings.

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Comments According to Doc “WE TEXANS HAVE A PLAN AND A WAY-OF-LIFE HERE, WISE-UP LEARN IT OR MOVE ON!!!” Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

THIS IS A LIMITED BUT COMPREHENSIVE SERIES AIMED AT THE N E W C O M E R S STREAMING INTO TEXAS; AND THOSE WHO MIGHT HAVE MISSED IT THE FIRST TIME OR NEED A REFRESHER COURSE. Oh yes folks, Texas certainly can, secede from the United States and be highly successful as explained in last week’s edition. THIS WEEK WE ARE GOING TO REVIEW THE “TEXAS RULES FOR A GUNFIGHT:” JUST A SAFETY ADD-ON for all of you millions of new gun owners, folks take it from

me; a licensed gun carrier, take lessons from a Certified Gun Instructor! It will save your life!!! Since you now own a gun, you will appreciate these rules! Remember in a gunfight, the most important rule is to - HAVE A GUN! RULES FOR A GUNFIGHT: (1.) Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians. (2.) It’s always better to be judged by 12, than carried by six! (3.) Cops carry guns to protect themselves, not to protect you. (4.) Never let someone or something that threatens you get inside an arm’s length. (5.) Never say “I've got a gun!” If you need to use deadly force, the first sound they should hear should be the safety clicking off. (6.) The average response time of a 911 call is 23 minutes; the response time of a .357 magnum is 1400 feet per second. (7.) The most important rule in a gunfight is: Always win! A gunfight is a deadly

struggle. There is no such thing as a fair fight, so cheat if necessary! (8.) Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets. You may get killed with your own gun, but if you miss, he'll just have to beat you to death with it, cause it will be empty! Also remember the “Pull-Theory” (9.) If you're in a gun fight: If you're not shooting, you should be loading. If you're not loading, you should be moving. If you're not moving, you're dead! (10.) In a life and death situation, do something. It may be wrong but do something! (11.) If you carry a gun, people may call you paranoid. Nonsense! If you have a gun, what do you have to be paranoid about? (12.) You can say “STOP!” or any other word, but a large bore muzzle pointed at someone’s head is pretty much a universal language. (13.) Never leave an enemy behind. If you have to shoot, shoot to kill. If you

end up in court, yours will be the only testimony. (14.) You cannot save the planet, but you may be able to save yourself and your family. And folks, always remember this quote from America's premier Founding Father: “Peace is that brief glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading!”{President Thomas Jefferson}. “TEXAS SURVIVOR STYLE” I think Jeff Foxworthy suggests this! Due to the popularity of the TV "Survivor" shows, Texas is planning to do one entitled, "Survivor - TexasStyle!" It has been suggested that the race should be run on the 4TH of JULY when there are massive crowds out celebrating and getting drunk!! The lucky contestants will all start in Dallas, drive to Waco, Austin, San Antonio, then over to Houston and down to Brownsville. They will then proceed up to Del Rio,

El Paso, Odessa, Midland, Lubbock, and Amarillo. From there they will go on to Abilene and Fort Worth, and finally, back to Dallas. The Rules are that: Each contestant will be driving a pink Prius with 14 bumper stickers which will read: “1. I'm A Democrat! 2. Amnesty For Illegals! 3. I Love The Dixie Chicks! 4. Boycott Beef! 5. I Voted For Obama and Biden! 6. George Strait Sucks! 7. Vote Eric Holder for Texas Governor! 8. Rosie O'Donnell Is Texas Born! 9. I Love Obamacare and Chuck Schumer! 10.

Barney Frank Is My Hero! 11. I Side With Jane Fonda!! 12. "It's all Bush's Fault! 13. Islam Is A Peace-Loving Religion! And the last sticker is… 14. I'm Here To Confiscate Your Guns!!! The first contestant to make it back to Dallas alive wins “Survivor - Texas Style! Until next week I leave ya’ll with this thought “We are One Nation Under God!! Life's tough...it's even tougher if you're stupid!”- {By - John Wayne}.

Dinner at Papa’s Rebel Joan Of Arc House Members Gather Weekly Column by Doyle Driver doyledriver@yahoo.cm.

Papa was a full time farmer and a part time Ordained Baptist Preacher, known to most as Jack, or Brother Jack to those who attended his church or heard him preach. Papa and Mama had six children, three boys and three girls my Dad being the first. All lived within a few miles from Papa’s so Sunday gatherings were fairly often. Occasionally when Papa preached close by, all the children and grandchildren gathered at Papa’s for Sunday Dinner. Now in those days, the meal between Breakfast and Supper was called Dinner. Sometime later on Dinner became lunch and Supper became Dinner. When the family got together on Sundays it was, women bring your best dish, and everyone looked forward to the variety. Mama always took care of the main dish, fried chicken, chicken fried steak or a chuck roast large enough to feed an army. Women brought various vegetables, salads, and desserts like pecan, apple, chocolate and coconut pies, some with meringue as high as high could go. It took the women some time to spread all the dishes over tables and counters before Mama declared

“Lets have a prayer and eat”! Papa’d lead his standard short prayer “Make us Humble and Truly Thankful for these and all other blessings, Amen!” In those days with the large gathering, Dinner was a three-fold event. Papa, the sons and son-inlaws first, Mama, daughters, daughter-in-laws second and children last. I assumed it to be traditional in that era. Hurt feelings at best and tiffs at worst could happen over arrangements like those in today’s world. However, there was no obvious discord concerning the exercise, women took charge of serving and seemed to delight in the tradition. Once men were finished, women cleaned then reset the table and ate. Being a member of the third seating, I wished for a pulley-bone to be hidden away beneath the stack of backs and wings. We never had a formal Supper at Papa’s! In those days around Suppertime folks just drifted into the kitchen and dining area one or two at a time, uncovering dishes and munching leftovers until everyone, including kids had had their fill. Those were favorite times at Papa’s, casual, gratifying and memorable. When working for Papa

in the annual wheat harvest Uncle Curtis Papa and I took time off for Dinner, which Mama and Aunt Vera prepared each day. When we’d washed up, Uncle Curtis Papa and I sat down and ate while Aunt Vera and Mama served. I can’t recall they’re sitting with us they simply served the men and ate afterwards. When visiting with our friends the Morton's, my friend Elwyn would teasingly say, “You know when we made our first mistake, was letting them eat at the table with us”! It always got big Boo’s and retorts from his wife Mary and from Pat. It was goodnatured and it reminded me of Dinner at Papa’s house. Perhaps Pat, who’d never eaten at Papa’s might have appreciated the three-tiered Dinner seating had she observed it first hand. I’d not want to revert to those wonderful years, but remembering the fellowship, the love, the fun and the delightful feasts savored at Papa’s House; reminds me of happiness we had as an integral part of a great family! Driver is a native Texan born and reared in Hardeman County. He can b e r e a c h e d a t doyledriver@yahoo.com.

Pictured Lft to Rt: HILARIE HICKS, GEORGIA HICKS, ANITA STEVENS, DONNA SUMMERS, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, ELAINE COLLINGS, and HOSTESS: LYN HOWARD.

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, gather in full spirit at a “Hat Making Party” in preparations for the exciting upcoming Texas Division UDC Convention. The fun gathering was held at the estate home of LYN HAWTHORNE HOWARD of Conroe, with ribbons, flowers, jewels, and hats abound! These talented Lady Hatters ‘are showing just the beginnings’ of a few of their creations they will have at their Texas UDC Convention. All will have

a chance at owning these beauties. Hats are just one of the many things RJOA will feature at Convention. Additionally, Special creations of Lady Cowboy Hats have been donated by RJOA Hat Designer EVELYN MILLER, who will also be attending, and assisted by her sister RJOA SHERRY LOCKLEY. More surprises are in store these weeks ahead by this exciting vibrant Chapter, for their 125th Texas Division Convention. This Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter not only honors all their Confederate Ances-

tors, but honors ALL our Veterans, with special Appreciation Certificates and Ceremonies. The proceeds of sales at the convention will also go to supporting UDC TX Scholarships, restoration projects at museums, and other local Community donations. The United Daughters of the Confederacy Objectives remain Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial, and Patriotic! MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR BEAUTIFUL AMERICA!

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Texas State Senator

My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

We continue to hold our friends in Louisiana in our prayers after Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane this week. Texas was proud to send a Chinook helicopter, 14 crew members, 30 fire engines, and 132 firefighters to aid in hurricane recovery efforts.

treatment center opens in patients need a referral from a doctor to receive the Nacogdoches treatment. This treatment The Texas Division of is available at no cost to the Emergency Management patient. This new center i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h ensures that East Texans Nacogdoches County, the have access to high quality City of Nacogdoches, and treatment options at no Nacogdoches Medical cost. The Regeneron Center launched a new treatment is shown to COVID-19 therapeutic p r e v e n t a p a t i e n t ' s i n f u s i o n c e n t e r i n symptoms from worsening Here are five things Nacogdoches. The center to the point of hospitalizahappening around your u s e s R e g e n e r o n ' s tion. There are also more monoclonal antibodies to than 200 private health state: treat outpatient cases of providers across the state 1. COVID-19 antibody COVID-19. Importantly, who provide the antibody infusion treatment, including 15 in Senate District 3. To find a provider near you, visit www.meds.tdem.texas.go v.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 72. Friday Sunny, with a high near 93. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 71. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 73. Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

2. Hogg Foundation awards $3.75 million in grants The Hogg Foundation announced grants to five organizations for the second phase of the WellBeing in Rural Communities initiative. The grants totaled $3.75 million. One of the awardees was Better Together, a group in Nacogdoches dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of all residents in Nacogdoches County. The grants are designed to support collaborative approaches

to well-being in rural communities. During the first phase of the program, awardees were successful in completing baseline assessments of communities needs, developing identities and brands, and elevating themselves to a leadership role in their communities. 3. Funding for securing the border passed House, Senate House Bill 9 was finally passed by the Senate this week, sending the measure to Governor Abbott's desk. The legislation appropriates $1.8 billion for securing our southern border. This bill appropriates funds for activities related to the border crisis in the Office of Court Administration, the Texas Military Department, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Commission on Jail Standards, the Department of State Health Services, and programs within the Governor's Office. There are ongoing threats of property crime, human trafficking, violent crime, to public health, and violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity. These funds will provide

Another priority bill additional appropriations for overtime and staffing that was held up during the related to border security regular session and both special sessions was efforts. Senate Bill 6, the bail 4. Election integrity bill reform bill. SB 6 is the going to Governor enacting legislation for Senate Joint Resolution 3, After hours of debate which proposed a constituduring regular session and t i o n a l a m e n d m e n t two special sessions, codifying the changes in Senate Bill 1, the election the bail system made in the integrity bill, is finally bill. While SB 6 did pass passed and headed to the and will become law with Governor's desk. It was G o v e r n o r A b b o t t ' s named an emergency item signature, the SJR did not by the Governor at the receive a two-thirds vote of beginning of regular the House, so the measure session and has been on the will not be on a constitucall for both special tional ballot election. SB 6 sessions. Ensuring the prohibits the release of security and validity of our violent offenders on elections are central to the personal bonds or the democratic process. Voting release of offenders who is a sacred right and any are charged with additional form of illegal voting is a crimes while out on bail. It violation of that right. This also requires more judicial bill expands voting access training, data collection, by expanding voting hours and that officials examine and ensures voters in line a defendant's criminal at closing time during early history before setting bail. voting can vote. It also The bill is also known as gives disabled Texans the Damon Allen Act, more options when voting. named after State Trooper This bill makes it easier to Damon Allen who was vote and harder to cheat. I ambushed, shot, and killed was proud to vote for this following a traffic stop. l e g i s l a t i o n a n d l o o k His accused murderer had forward to the Governor been previously convicted signing it into law. of assaulting a sheriff's deputy and was out on 5. Bail reform legisla- bond on an aggravated tion passes assault of a public servant charge.

Cornyn Meets with Afghan Visa Applicants in Houston

HOUSTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (RTX) met with YMCA of Greater Houston’s Chief International Initiatives Officer Jeff Watkins and three Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants who traveled with their families to the U.S. In addition to welcoming them to Texas, he discussed his Montgomery County News opposition to how the Biden Administration has Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 mishandled the U.S. E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net withdrawal from Afghaniweb; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net stan and expressed his hope Publisher: M. Ryan West that the military will Editor: Monte West continue to work to get our Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan remaining allies and West American citizens to safety.

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Governor Abbott Announces Third Annual Texas Sounds and Cities Conference Bringing together Music Friendly Communities to explore collaboration, music scene development, and continued economic expansion AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced that the Third Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 in Arlington, Texas. Co-hosted by the Texas Music Office, Levitt Pavilion Arlington, and the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, the two-day music conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development and conversations about potential statewide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as spotlight economic development best practices that lead to increased music tourism, job creation, and music scene cohesion. "Music is a big part of the Texas brand," said Governor Abbott. "A vibrant music industry in communities across Texas not only adds to the quality of life, it is a

competitive advantage, helping the Lone Star State to attract major capital investments, culturally diverse talent, and new jobs across industries. I thank the Texas Music Office and our Music Friendly Communities for sharing their knowledge and joining the conversation on continued economic expansion strategies for local music businesses, musicians, venues, and the music industry across the state." "I am proud of the work that our certified Music Friendly Communities do on behalf of their local music industries," said Brendon Anthony, Director, Texas Music Office. "The Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be a great event to bring them together, offering opportunities to learn from experts in the music industry and to collaborate with their fellow communities." T h e Te x a s M u s i c

Office’s Music Friendly Communities program launched in 2017 and now includes more than 25 certified Music Friendly Communities that are serious about attracting and developing the local music industry to spur job creation and economic growth. Speakers will include: Kate Durio, CEO, North America, Sound Diplomacy; Dr. Michael Seman, Assistant Professor of Arts Management, Colorado State University; Edwin Cabaniss, Founder / President, Kessler Presents; Jon Hockenyos, President, TXP, Inc.; and more. "Arlington is proud to host the Texas Sounds & Cities Conference connecting music advocates from all over Texas," said Decima Mullen, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Live music is an essential element of a thriving

cultural environment; it brings musicians and audiences together — creating a sense of belonging. Music Friendly Communities understand the value of building community through live music and the powerful economic impact of a healthy music ecosystem." "The Levitt Pavilion Arlington is proud to support the efforts of the Texas Music Office in spreading the word through the Music Friendly Community certification program," said Letatia Teykl, Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion Arlington. "The Arlington Music Friendly Community is excited about the possibilities!" Third Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference September 9-10, 2021 Globe Life Field, Arlington

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Devotional A Continuation of Dreams,Visions, and Visitations Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

We found, last week, our dreams can be angelic and light, or dark and scary. I’ve found that my dreams of heaven are the most vivid and are the ones that I remember the most. Also, it is very important to write down the dream or dreams in a notebook. Why? It is very good to remember the ones where we feel the best about, knowing they will be passed down to our next generations. Those are the dreams of

the future. For instance, those good dreams; if shared with a family member or members, may be an encouragement for them to be more mindful of their dreams. I t ’s t h o s e “ G o d l y ” dreams that may be answers to us in future situation. I want to encourage my readers to keep a notepad and pen near to their bed in case a good dream comes at night. It’s worth recording. Let all troubling ones just fade away. Your children and grandchildren will love that in years to come. I wish my mother had done that for me. I just add hers to my “Dream Book” so that

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936588-3399

gomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm

BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodso ldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, MontgomCATHOLIC ery 77356 Sacred Heart Phone: Pastor Bear Catholic, 936 448-4027 109 N. Frazier, Gary Chapel Baptist Conroe, Church 936-756-8186 PO Box 125, MontSt. Mary’s gomery, Texas 77356, Catholic, 5525 Spring Branch FM 1774, Road, Montgomery. 713Plantersville, 478-1256, Sunday Bible 936-894-2223 Class 10:00 am, Worship 7:45 Service Service at 11:00 am. St. Joseph’s CathoFaith Baptist lic, Church CR 213, Stoneham, Meets at 464 936-894-2223 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning JEWISH Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Congregation Beth Worship Service 10:45 Shalom, 5125 a.m. Shadowbend Place, The Sunday Evening Woodlands, Worship 6:00 p.m. 281-362-1100 St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in LUTHERAN Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Grace Lutheran Montgomery, 77356 (ELCA), Benui Baptist Highway 105 W., Church, Lake Conroe, 936-588Scott Ridge and FM 1944 1097, Montgomery Living Savior Antioch Baptist, Lutheran ChurchDobbin, 936-597LCMS 309 Pond St. 5560 Montgomery 77356 China Grove Baptist Church phone: 936-597Church, Willis, 9368013 Web : 767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, www.livingsaviortexas.o rg Pastor David R. 407-735-6403, Bailes. dacusbaptist@consolidat ed.net METHODIST www.dacusbaptist.org Montgomery United First Baptist Methodist Church Church, 22548 Highway 105 Hwy 105 W., Mont-

our generation will be blessed. It contains truths that God ministers to us in dreams, that He loves us and will be with us in every good and hard situations. In this Psalm, God encourages us to call upon Him for help. David did that. He asked if we seek the Lord and His beauty, to meditate on Him, this will (or may) happen: “For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock...I will, I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.” Psalm 27: 5 and 6c. West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-597-6162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Www.mumctex.org 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 936449-5983 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

Dreams in the Bible are very important, as well as visions. Visions are placed in the area of “foresight.” God’s messages may come as dreams, trances, or supernatural apparitions through our imagination. The following is showing us a few visions which have taken place in Bible times. “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.’ “ Genesis 15:1. Then in Ezekiel, we read… “Now it came 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, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 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, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

about…while I was by the river Chebar among the exiles, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.” Ezekiel 1:1. Our last category concerns “visits” and “visitations.” God says this in Psalm 65: “You visit the earth and cause it to overflow; You greatly enrich it; the stream of God is full of water;” Psalm 65:9. Then in Luke 1, it says: “And his father, Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited us and accomThe Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays

plished redemption for His people…’ “ Our Bible is full of many visitations of the “Godly” kind, both old and New Testaments. I believe the most beautiful one was when Jesus had been resurrected, taken up to the Father in heaven, and had told his followers to “wait in the upper room until they received “power…” (Acts 1:8). We might say each of them “received power from on high, as a visitation of the Lord in the form of “tongues of fire” at the top of their heads. More of this visitation can be found in the Book of Acts: 1: 1 – 11. Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@conso lidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.o rg Paul Praschnik, Minister

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45AM Church Service at 11:00 AM Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 and Wednesday Bible Study as well as Youth group activities at 6:00PM All are welcome!

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831

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Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT TYPE issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 19-07-09321-CV on a judgment rendered in said court on the 20th day of March A.O. 2020 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration County, Texas. I have on the 2nd day of August A.O. 2021 levied upon and will offer for sale No. 166098 between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in October A.O. 2021, it being the 5th day of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Application. Alliance Concrete Ready Mix & Material, Inc., has applied to the Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any of Timothy Charles Ranek Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality and Dawn K. Ranek, Jointly and Severally and the following personal property to wit: Standard Permit, Registration No. 166098, which would authorize construction of a permanent concrete batch plant located at the following driving directions: LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF PLAT OF WOODHAVEN from the intersection of Texas 249 business and Circle Lake Drive, travel 1,000FOREST SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, feet northeast on Circle Lake Drive and the property entrance will be on the TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD right, Pinehurst, Montgomery County, Texas 77369. This link to an electronic I N C A B I N E T Z S H E E T S 1 0 2 6 - 1 0 2 8 O F T H E M A P R E C O R D S O F map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.170555&lng=The above property is levied on as the property of Timothy Charles Ranek and Dawn K. 95.6725&zoom=13&type=r. The proposed facility will emit the following air Ranek, Jointly and Severally and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, District Court of Montgomery County Texas rendered on the Judgment date 20th of March cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less A.O. 2020 in favor of Woodhaven Forest Homeowners Association, INC. and against the and 2.5 microns or less. said Timothy Charles Ranek and Dawn K. Ranek, Jointly and Severally. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 3, 2021. The executive FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF director has completed the administrative and technical reviews of the SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. application and determined that the application meets all of the requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643-goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security conditions under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be rules. The application, executive director's preliminary decision, and standard entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. TCEQ Houston regional office, and the Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton Street, Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas, beginning the first day of Bidders must pre-register with the count Tax Collector before the sales Date to bid on publication of this notice. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) for public review at the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street Suite H, Houston, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 18th day of August A.O. 2021 permit. Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or Montgomery County, Texas request a public meeting. See Contacts section. The TCEQ will consider all By /s/ C. Mike White public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline C. Mike White, Chief Deputy to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 newspaper notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic Montgomery County, Texas safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ's jurisdiction to consider in the Published Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 2021 permit process. PUBLIC NOTICE S&B STORAGE & TOWING LLC - VSF# 0653273 41526 S. BRENDA LN MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 PH: (936)-402-2405 EMAIL: SBST247@GMAIL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 08/24/2021 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 311 GOODSON LOOP, PINEHURST TX VEHICLE: SCAG LAWN MOWER COLOR: ORANGE LICENSE PLATE: UNKNOWN LAST 4 VIN # N/A DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: DRIVER ARREST TOW 445.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.64 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $20.64 NOTIFICATION FEE: $85.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE 8.25% Published Date: September 8, 2021 Estate of Stephen Michael Waclawik NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public comments is extended to the end of the public meeting. Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application. A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant's name and registration number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. See Contacts section.

Notice is hereby given original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Stephen Michael Waclawik, Deceased, were issued on July 12, 2021, under Docket No. 21-40737-P, pending in County Court At Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Independent Executor, Jonathan Mark Turner. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Jonathan Mark Turner, Independent Executor Estate of Stephen Michael Waclawik, Deceased c/o Jill McCarthy Arntz Arntz Law Firm 1334 Brittmoore, Suite 1000B Houston, Texas 77043 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 3rd day of September, 2021.

TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The executive director's decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to all persons on the mailing list. If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is PUBLIC NOTICE granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Meeting. Commission's jurisdiction to address in this proceeding. 6:00 P.M., September 14, 2021 655 Conroe Park North Drive Mailing List. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional Conroe, TX 77303 information on this specific application. See Contacts section. Per Governor Abbott's March 16, 2020 order temporarily suspending certain open meetings requirements for governmental entities to mitigate the spread of COVID 19, Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, the District may hold this hearing/meeting by telephone or videoconference. If the visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) at hearing/meeting is held by telephone or videoconference, the District will comply with www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice. the Attorney General's requirements. You can read the press release and additional information from the Attorney General Contacts. Public comments and requests must be submitted either as well as a complete list of open meetings laws subject to the temporary suspension at: electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/governors-office-clears- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact path-governmental-bodies-meet-telephonically-or-videoconference-during information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address Published Date: September 8, 2021 and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this application or the permitting process, please call the NO. 21-41536-P ESTATE OF {} IN THE COUNTY COURT TCEQ Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their {} website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, TRAVIS LANE JENKINS {} AT LAW NO. TWO (2) puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. DECEASED

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Further information may also be obtained from Alliance Concrete Ready Mix & Material, Inc., 28006 Hardin Store Road, Magnolia, Texas 77354-2105 or by NOTICE TO CREDITORS calling Mr. Venkata Godasi, Graduate Engineer, AARC Environmental, Inc. at Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of TRAVIS LANE JENKINS were issued on September 3, 2021, under Cause o. 21,41536-P, pending in the County (713) 974-2272. Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to the following Executor: TERRI JAHNKE Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of Travis Lane Jenkins c/o Bruce B. Mack, Estate Attorney 2203 Timberloch Place, # l 00 The Woodlands, Texas 773 80 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 4th day of September, 2021. Bruce B. Mack Attorney for the Estate of Travis Lane Jenkins Published Date: September 8, 2021

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WATAUGA COUNTY In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File No. 21-JT-33, IN RE SWEENEY, a minor juvenile

CITATION BY PUBLICATION No. 21-02-02485-CV Candido Sanchez v. Mario Reyes In the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas To: Mario Reyes Respondent Notice: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney does 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 forty-two 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.” Summary: “On or about March 8, 2019, Plaintiff was traveling eastbound on Milmac Road in Montgomery County, Texas, when suddenly and without warning, Defendant swerved across the road and struck Plaintiff's vehicle. According to the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report, Defendant was found to be an intoxicated driver at the time of the incident giving rise to this cause of action. As a result of the incident, Plaintiff sustained serious personal injuries.” Citation by publication issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas on August 4th, 2021; Melisa Miller, District Clerk of Montgomery County, Texas. Published Date: August 18, 25, Sept 1 and 8, 2021

August market review With recordsetting earnings, official FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine and anticipation that booster shots will be begin in September, domestic equity markets climbed steadily higher. We wanted to share our thoughts behind recent market movements. The S&P 500 index, a common measure for U.S. large-cap performance, reached 11 highs during the month on its way to gains of roughly 3%, despite the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The broad-market index has added more than 7% since Memorial Day, dispelling the myth that investors “sell in May and go away.” Along with talk of inflation and the debate over the bipartisan infrastructure, investors saw: * Federal Reserve officials and most economists say they believe recent inflation will be transitory, though production bottlenecks and other supply issues are expected to continue. Any increase in short-term interest rates is likely a long way off. * Outstanding questions around political and geopolitical issues should find some answers in September. Bottom line: Investors can expect shortterm volatility, as we work through the debates about taxes, infrastructure and the debt ceiling, but we believe the fundamental backdrop of strong earnings, low rates and continued stimulus is supportive of equity momentum. If you have any questions about your investments, your financial

plan, this market review– or anything else – please do not hesitate to contact us. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor Managing Partner, PHA Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 14375 Liberty Street, Suite 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936.297.8267 Kent.Pendleton@Raymond J a m e s . c o m | raymondjames.com/pendle hilladvisors

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the TXDAR Texas Flag C o m m i t t e e a n d Te d Spackey; “Susannah Dickinson - “Devil or Angel” with Speaker Pat Thibodeau; and “Sarah Ayers Park” - Citizen of Texas with speaker Denise Bennett. Many Events and Festivals will find the Daughters of the Republic of Texas working and volunteering as speakers,

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speaker Cheryl Bolt; Te x a s P a t r i o t C o l l i n McKinney with speakers Dianne Kebodeaux and Donna Summers; History of the Texas Flag and The Six Flags of Texas with speakers Pat Spackey and Rowena Hayes - State Chair and Vice Chair of

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the aboveentitled action. The nature of the pleading is petition for termination of parental rights. You are required to answer the pleading within 40 days of 25 August 2021 exclusive of such date. Upon your failure to answer the pleading the party seeking service against you will apply to court for relief sought. This the 24th day of August, 2021 Andrea M. Fink Attorney for the Plaintiff 756 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607 Published Dates: August 25, September 1 and 8, 2021

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docents and presenting information on membership in the DRT. The events are: September 25, 2021: Tenth Anniversary Celebration at Ferland Historical Park in Montgomery (10:00 - 4:00); Daughters of the Republic o f Te x a s D i s t r i c t 6 Workshop (October 16, 2021); September 23, 2021: “Voices of the Past”

Cemetery Tour in Montgomery Texas Noon - 4:00pm; November 6, 2021: Texas Legacy Flags Festival (10:00-5:00) at the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in Conroe. Flag Raising Ceremony at Noon with honored “First Responders” as Flag Raisers; D e c e m b e r 11 , 2 0 2 1 :

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Christmas in Historic Montgomery; Saturday, February 27, 2022, Washington on the Brazos State Historical Site; April 4, 2022 Field Trip to Huntsville beginning with the Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center). The History trips planned for 2023 are: Descendants of the Signers at Washington o n t h e B r a z o s

State Historical Site on February 25, 2023 and Field Trip to Historic Montgomery Texas on April 23, 2023. For information on membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel H a r t D a v i s c h a p t e r, contact President Jenny L e h r a t lehrdrt@gmail.com

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Community TIME TO HEAD SOUTH By Cheryl Conley

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Spirit Girl of the Week:

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With temperatures still soaring in our area, it’s hard to think about fall but birds know it’s time for their fall migration. So, exactly how do they know? There are a number of factors. One way is the angle of the sun. Days are growing shorter and we have fewer hours of daylight. Summer crops are becoming scarce and less food is available. In the fall, baby birds are now mature enough to be on their own so Mom no longer has to tend to the youngsters. The location of the birds is important as well. Arctic birds may begin migrating as early as July while those closer to the equator start migrating in late September. Although rare in the Greater Houston area, it is not unheard of to see a Broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus) in the Houston area. These raptors have chunky bodies and a small reddish-brown head. Their tales are black and white striped similar to a raccoon’s tail. The undersides of the wings are bordered in dark brown. These hawks live in forests and spend the majority of their time under

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the canopy of the trees. Here they look for small animals to hunt. The female typically lays 2 or 3 eggs and the incubation is almost exclusively taken care of by Mom. The male will bring food to her while she’s tending to the eggs. Mom takes care of the young for the first 1 to 2 weeks after hatching and the male continues to deliver food for her and the young. Mom gets a break once the babies are a little older when Dad pitches in. At 5 to 6 weeks, the young are able to fly. Almost all Broad-winged hawks migrate in the fall to Central and South America. A great place to see these raptors as they make their way south is at Smith Point on Galveston Bay’s eastern shore. Smith Point features a land form that funnels the birds into a migration corridor. At peak migration periods, thousands of birds can be seen in one day. Broad-winged hawks make up approximately 70% of the birds traveling this route. Beginning on August 15th and running through November 30th, the Gulf

Coast Bird Observatory keeps a daily raptor count at Smith Point called the Smith Point Hawk Watch. A watch tower has been constructed for this purpose and is open to the public from 8am to 4pm. Staff and volunteers are at the watch tower to talk with visitors and answer questions. There are scopes and binoculars so visitors can get a better view of the birds. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the raptor counting and a celebration is planned for October 2nd from 10am to 1pm. For more information, you can visit the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory website or call 979-480-0999 for more information.

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