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S a t u r d a y , September 12, 2020 is the second annual Quanah Parker Day in Texas. This year, a s t a t e w i d e Vi r t u a l Celebration is being s t r e a m e d o n QuanahParkerDay.co m website all day Saturday, September 12, honoring the life of the iconic Comanche leader Quanah Parker. He led the last band of Comanches from their nomadic way of life as hunters to settle in a specific place and "learn the white man's way,"1 thus opening the vast region of Comancheria that had been dominated by the Comanches for more than a century to a flood of white settlers. "During one of the greatest social and cultural shifts in American history, Quanah Parker served the Comanche people first as a warrior and then as a statesman, helping them retain their identity while adapting to a different way of life, and he stands as a pivotal figure in the history of the Lone Star State."2 Ardith Parker Leming, greatgranddaughter of Quanah, and Scott Nicholson, Chairman of the Parker Family Reunion in Texas, jointly announced the Virtual Celebration. “We will begin the Virtual Celebration at Cynthia Ann Parker’s original gravesite in Anderson County, Texas, where she died shortly after 1870 (the exact date is unknown),” said Scott Nicholson. Ardith Parker Leming added, “The Celebration will continue from the current gravesite of Cynthia Ann and Quanah at Chief's Knoll on Fort Sill Military Reservation, Lawton, OK. Members of the Comanche Indian Veterans Association (CIVA) will post the c o l o r s a n d descendants of Quanah and Cynthia Ann will speak.” Bob S a u l o f M y Comancheria Institute will host the Virtual Celebration with an overarching historical
(September 8, 2020) Texas gas prices have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.91/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 7.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Te x a s i s p r i c e d a t $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 fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.21/g today. The national average is up 3.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 34.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. "Gas prices have started to fall as expected as oil prices have fallen slightly since Hurricane Laura moved on and as seasonal challenges come to into view," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. " We ' l l l i k e l y s e e additional downward movement in the weeks ahead with gasoline demand set to decline as we move into the fall months and as COVID19 restrictions keep demand from rallying. It's entirely possible we could see the national average fall under $2 per gallon by the end of the year without a major improvement in the situation." GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.
Tim and Deanna Martin, along with the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Cort Martin Memorial Scholarship at Lone Star College Montgomery is Ciah Eliana McCandless, a 2020 graduate from Oak Ridge High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at Lone Star College Montgomery where she is seeking a degree in Nursing. The Martin Family created this scholarship as a memorial to their son, Cort, who was tragically killed in an automobile-train accident during his junior year at The Woodlands High School. His parents wanted to create a permanent memorial that would result in something positive for t h e i r c o m m u n i t y. T h e Martins decided to award needs based scholarships to students who exhibited a “positive and caring attitude and community spirit.” The 2020 winner of this scholarship, Ciah McCandless, began taking AP classes at Oak Ridge High School in her sophomore year. She served the Air Force Junior ROTC as a group commander her senior year and received
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Ciah Eliana McCandless 2020 Winner of the The MCCF Cort Martin Memorial Scholarship Ms. Garcia is attending Lone Star College Montgomery studying Nursing.
counselor for the application in the spring of 2021. Montgomery County Community Foundation unites donors’ passions with the future by creating legacies that improve the quality of life of Montgomery County
residents through post high school scholarships and support of non-profits serving Montgomery County. To find out more a b o u t M C C F, g o t o www.mccfoundation.org or call Julie Martineau at 281.367.8158.
Golf, Grub and Good Times will be To Go for this year’s Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber’s 34th Annual Lobsterfest
Conroe, Texas – The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber ’s annual Lobsterfest is looking a little different this year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chamber has changed the traditional Lobsterfest dinner to “Dinner To Go.” Guests can purchase a ticket for a steak and lobster with all the fixings dinner and drive thru to pick it up at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on October 1, 2020, at 5 pm. Dinner to go tickets are $90 a person. The traditional golf tournament is at Panorama Golf Club on October 2, 2020, with an 8 am shotgun start and one flight. A golf team of four is $700. At the Dinner To Go will be Lobsterfest’s official mascot, Lucy the Lobster, giving away prizes and L o b s t e r f e s t A l e B e e r. Lobsterfest Ale Beer is partnership with Crown, Cork & Seal, FASTSIGNS, Southern Star Brewery and Community................2, 3, 8 the Chamber. The beer features Southern Star’s Commentary............................4 Bombshell Blonde. Lone Devotional..........................5 Star Community Radio will be on site broadcasting Legals.............................6, 7 Lobsterfest Live.
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numerous awards and recognitions from the organization for her leadership and dedication. With the Air Force Junior ROTC, she participated in and assisted with many local parades and events . Her community work took her to local elementary schools where she worked with students. In her essay, Ms. McCandless talked about how Hurricane Harvey changed her view of people. “Through the insightful experience of a catastrophic hurricane, I gained an optimistic perspective about humanity,” she wrote. “I learned to gain a personal sense of judgement, and to understand that ambition and hope bring triumph to even the harshest of scenarios.” More… . Tim and Deanna Martin, parents of Cort Martin, along with the board of the Montgomery County Community Foundation, are proud to award this scholarship to Ms. McCandless. The MCCF Cort Martin Memorial Scholarship is available to CISD graduating seniors who plan on attending Lone Star College Montgomery as a full time student and have a financial need. Interested students should contact their school
Golfers can tee off at the 34th Annual Lobsterfest Golf Tournament October 2, 2020, at Panorama Golf Club. The traditional golf tournament features a four-man scramble and lots of fun activities on the holes. Golf teams and sponsorships are available. (credit Melonhead Photo) Sponsorships are available to chamber members with new sponsorships including an insulated, reusable souvenir bag, container sponsor and a m a s c o t s p o n s o r. O t h e r sponsorships include the eagle and birdie sponsorships, beverage and snack sponsors and hole
sponsors. Each sponsorship has marketing benefits. Most include dinner and a golf team. This year the live and silent auctions are moving online and are extended with the live auction running October 1-2 and the silent auction running October 1 to 5. It’s a great way to get the
word out about your company or organization. Don’t have an item? No worries. The Chamber can take a cash donation and purchase the perfect item for you. Businesses and organizations do not have to be a Chamber member to
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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Lentils Food for Thought Diana Anderson
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Lentils, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterollowering fiber. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they are of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. But this is far from all lentils have to offer. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of seven important minerals, our Bvitamins, and protein—all with virtually no fat. The calorie cost of all this nutrition? Just 230 calories for a whole cup of cooked lentils. This tiny nutritional giant fills you up—not out. Lentils are believed to have originated in central Asia, having been consumed since prehistoric times. They are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated. Lentil seeds dating back 8000 years have been found at archeological sites in the Middle East. Lentils were mentioned in the Bible both as the item that Jacob traded to Esau for his birthright and as a part of a bread that was made during the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people. Lentils can be eaten soaked, germinated, fried or baked but boiling is the most common preparation method. The seeds require a cooking time of 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the variety; small varieties with
the husk removed, such as the common red lentil, require shorter cooking times. Most varieties have a distinctive, earthy flavor. Lentils with husks remain whole with moderate cooking, while those without husks tend to disintegrate into a thick purée, which may enable various dishes. Lentils are used worldwide to cook many different dishes. Lentil dishes are most widespread throughout South Asia, the Mediterranean regions and West Asia. To boil lentils, use three cups of liquid for each cup of lentils. Lentils placed in already boiling water will be easier to digest than those that were brought to a boil with the water. When the water returns to a boil, turn down the heat to simmer and cover. Green lentils usually take 30 minutes, while red ones require 20 minutes. Use the package directions and taste frequently if you are using them for salads so as not to overcook. These cooking times can be slightly adjusted depending upon the final use. If you are going to be serving lentils in a salad or soup and desire a firmer texture, remove them from the stove top when they have achieved this consistency—typically 510 minutes earlier than their usual cooking time. If you are making dal or some preparation that requires a m u s h i e r c o n s i s t e n c y, achieving this texture may take an additional 10-15 minutes. Here are some of the most common lentil types: * Brown: These are the most widely eaten type. They have an earthy flavor,
hold their shape well during cooking and are great in stews but can easily get mushy if overcooked. * Puy: These come from the French region Le Puy. They’re similar in color but about one-third of the size of green lentils and have a peppery taste. * Green: These can vary in size and are usually a cheaper alternative to Puy lentils in recipes. * Yellow and red: These lentils are split and cook quickly. They’re great for making dal and have a somewhat sweet and nutty flavor. * Beluga: These are tiny black lentils that look almost like caviar. They make a great base for warm salads. Lentils are often overlooked and well used to make soup or stew. They are an inexpensive way of getting a wide range of nutrients. For example, they’re packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Lentils are made up of over 25% protein. They’re also a great source of iron, a mineral that is sometimes lacking in vegetarian diets Like other legumes, lentils are low in fat and high in protein and fiber, but they have the added advantage of cooking quickly. Lentils have a mild, often earthy flavor, and they're best if cooked with assertive flavorings. I like to cook them like pasta – in boiling salted water until done. The best for salads and the most delicate lentils is the peppery French green lentils. Black lentils are also good at holding their shape and therefore for salads. The milder brown lentils also hold their shape
after cooking slightly but can easily turn mushy if the least bit overcooked. This is the lentil commonly seen in supermarkets. Indian markets also carry a wide variety of split lentils, called dal. Before cooking, always rinse lentils and pick out stones and other debris. Unlike dried beans and peas, there's no need to soak them. Lentils cook more slowly if they're combined with salt or acidic ingredients. Bigger or older lentils take longer to cook. Store dried lentils for up to a year in a cool, dry place. Here’s the answer to your question, “What is something healthy I can make on Sunday night that will taste great for my 10:30 a.m. desk lunch on We d n e s d a y ? ” T h i s i s precisely the work lunch you always wish you had packed, with lots of lentils to keep you full 'til at least 3 p.m., kale (for health!), salty olives, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of cheese. And it's all dressed in a lemony, garlicky spiced oil. Be sure to use black or French green lentils. Brown or red lentils will get too soft—you'll end up with a stew rather than a salad. Just Keeps Getting Better Lentil Salad Ingredients: * 1 large bunch Tuscan kale (about 10 oz.) * Kosher salt * ½ cup raw almonds * 3 scallions * 4 garlic cloves * 1 lemon * ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil * 1½ cups black beluga or French green lentils * 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds * ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
* 5 oz. feta * 1 cup Castelvetrano olives Strip leaves off stems from 1 large bunch Tuscan kale; discard stem. Stack leaves, then roll into fat cigars. Slice crosswise into ¼" strips to long, thin ribbons. Unfurl ribbons and run your knife through them just once or twice more to shorten any very long strips. Transfer to a large bowl, season with salt, and massage until kale is silkier, softer, and darker in color, 1–2 minute. This step softens the raw kale making it easier to eat. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. While you're waiting, prep the spiced oil. Coarsely chop ½ cup raw almonds; set aside. Trim 3 scallions and separate white and green parts (save the green parts for later in the recipe); thinly slice white parts and transfer to a small skillet. Smash and peel 4 garlic cloves. Add those to same skillet, too. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, remove three 3" strips of lemon peel (avoiding white pith); reserve rest of the lemon for your salad dressing. Add peels to skillet. Pour ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil into skillet and stir so that all of the elements are coated in oil. Add 1½ cups black beluga or French green lentils to now-boiling w a t e r, r e d u c e h e a t t o m e d i u m , a n d s i m m e r, uncovered, until lentils are tender but still al dente, 20–25 minutes (they'll turn mushy if overcooked). While lentils cook, heat skillet with scallion mixture over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
garlic starts to brown, and lemon peel starts to curl, about 3 minutes. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until almonds are browned, about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds and ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes—the residual heat from the oil will bloom those spices and bring out their flavors. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into your salad bowl, on top of kale, shaking to help oil drain; reserve oil (that's the base of your salad dressing). Spread almond mixture (don't forget those cumin seeds!) on a paper towellined plate or baking sheet. Season with salt and let cool (the nuts will get crunchier as they sit). Crumble 5 oz. feta into bowl with kale. Smash 1 cup Castelvetrano olives with the back of your knife; remove pits if you haven’t bought them already pitted. Cut olives into large pieces and add to bowl. Thinly slice reserved scallion greens and add most to bowl (save some for serving). Add juice of reserved lemon and ½ tsp. salt. Drain lentils well, shaking to get rid of excess moisture, and add to bowl with kale; season with salt. Add infused oil and half of nuts and toss to combine. Divide salad among bowls. Garnish with remaining nuts and scallion greens. (If you’re taking this to work, just throw all of the scallions and nuts in at once—or bring them to work in separate containers and be that person garnishing your desk salad. Eat around the lemon peels and garlic slices, which are edible but intense.
Parker from page 1 narrative of Cynthia nearby Caprock Canyons My Comancheria Institute, C e l e b r a t i o n a t The Life and Times of (2019). “Quanah Parker State Park. The Comanche a five-state educational QuanahParkerDay.com on Quanah Parker. New York, Day.” Signed June 10, Ann and Quanah. Last year the Official Delegation of the Comanche Nation joined the inaugural celebration of Quanah Parker Day in Quitaque, Texas, and at
Nation considers the area of Quitaque, the park landscape, and the Texas State Bison Herd a special part of their heritage and culture. That inaugural celebration was hosted by
nonprofit which works Saturday, September 12. NY: Wiley. 2019. MCI 200907a with local museums and 1 Neeley, Bill. (1996). 2 Texas Legislature, h i s t o r i c a l g r o u p s t o The Last Comanche Chief: 8 6 t h s e s s i o n , S C R 7 educate all ages about the intertwined cultures of historic Comancheria. View the online Virtual
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donate to the silent auction. “Lobsterfest continues to be one of the premier events in the Conroe/Lake Conroe area,” said Brian Bondy, president of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “ T h e C h a m b e r understands that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for the entire community and we deeply appreciate the support and dedication of our members, volunteers and event sponsors.” Major sponsors to date for Lobsterfest include C o n s o l i d a t e d Communications, FA S T S I G N S , F i r s t Financial Bank, Guaranty Bank & Trust, Gullo Dealerships, Hancock Whitney Bank, HCA
Houston Healthcare Conroe, Houston Methodist The Wo o d l a n d s H o s p i t a l , Johnson Development, The H o w a r d H u g h e s C o r p o r a t i o n , Wi e s n e r Buick-GMC-Hyundia and Woodforest National Bank.
For more information about Lobsterfest or the C h a m b e r, p l e a s e v i s i t www.conroe.org or contact Courtney Galle, director of special events, at courtneyg@conroe.org or 936-538-7111.
Cody Spence (pictured) with All Star Catering takes a bit of the delicious lobster served at the Conroe / Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Lobsterfest. This year due to COVID-19 the dinner will be to go at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds October 1. Tickets are on sale and include a steak, lobster and all the fixings dinner. (credit photo to Melonhead Photo)
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WALDEN HAPPENINGS The 2020 Parting of the Waves Which Flow are You Riding? Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.
Folks, Labor Day indicated the beginning of the “Race to the End!” The end is in sight of the culmination of this long highly spirited election process. There seems to be Americans choice between the freedom loving Americans and the doom and gloom Democrat all for the government power control. Time is of the essence to evaluate your place in life as a freedom loving American or a servant of the democrat controlled nothing for the people but all for the government situation. The following article seems to be aimed at taking stock of yourself as an American and making the choice for which you and your family will have to live in for years to come. The following article titled; “The 2020 Parting of the Waves - Which Flow are you Riding?” This was written by an excellent writer Richard West and published on June 25th, 2020 in the “Wake Up
World” review. 'When considering recent years, 2020 stands out as being particularly monumental and earth shattering. Corona virus lockdown, race riots, and we’re only half way through the year at the time of writing! It wouldn’t surprise me if those reading this in 2021 might be saying “Pah! Corona virus was nothing!”, or “Oh, so we didn’t have the alien invasion yet?” But 2020 is truly significant, not only because of world events, but because of what it represents for the movement of the collective consciousness. There has been a marked and significant parting of the waves. On one side we have those who are living in fear, wishing to be controlled and protected, and live in comfort and security. On the other side we have those who refuse to contract around what’s happening. These are people who recognise that individual empowerment and raised awareness are what’s needed right now. Never before has the difference between these two paths been more clear. Which flow are you riding right now? The expanding conscious crowd are beginning to
recognise that it’s not enough to simply hide away and do their own thing. That’s not possible anymore! They know that the only way to remain empowered and true to themselves is to stand up and be heard. Not in a way that judges others who don’t see what they see, or in a way that makes others small. They’re here to say, “Hey, there is another way! I’m not preaching because I know I’m not perfect. All I know is that all this fear, all this need for control and security – it doesn’t feel like life to me. So I’m going to stand here in my power and my vulnerability and express who I am. Not because I need to change you, but because that’s who I am and I will not compromise it!” What cased the 2020 parting of the waves? At the end of 2019/beginning of 2020 there was a marked increase in the collective consciousness. People around the globe were waking up and questioning the control and individual suppression of society. When something like this happens then we usually see a reaction. In this case it was a pretty strong one. No matter what your views on coronavirus are, it’s clear to see that the situation was
capitalised upon to further divide and disempower. D i v i s i o n a n d disempowerment lead to more trust and reliance on larger powers such as governments and corporations. Then came the George Floyd case and the spotlight turned to racial inequality and oppression. And just like that came another movement away from disempowerment into compassion and freedom. Again we’re shown that the only way forward is heartfelt living. But, still the warrior within is required to stand even if we’re fighting for love and compassion. People are standing up for their rights again. So poignant the words, “I can’t breathe!” Now we are seeing an entire culture coming up for air after being suffocated for so long. But what does all this mean for you? Taking the route of conscious empowerment is not the easy route for sure. Your expression will be tested. Your boundaries will be challenged. And if you’re committed to this path then you will feel it in your personal life. Perhaps you’ll feel like your job doesn’t serve you anymore. Perhaps you’ll
rethink your living circumstances. Most likely your personal relationships will be tested. Family, partners, friends and co-workers. It will become more and more apparent who you resonate with and who not. You will likely have to make some uncomfortable decisions and chose the degree in which you want some people in your life. In some cases this decision can be downright painful. I know how painful it can be to pull away from an otherwise good relationship because it holds you back from really living the conscious, connected and empowered lifestyle you want for yourself. It can cause a whole lot of grief. And yet there should be expansion too. Between all the challenges and confusion I always knew I was on the right path if I felt a mixture between intense grief and a feeling of expansion and potential. That showed me that I was letting go of what ultimately didn’t serve to empower me and embracing what did. Ye s , t h e r e w e r e moments of fear. There was plenty of confusion. But that’s the beauty of the conscious path. On this path there is no right and wrong place to be. There is
no failure as long as we keep feeling into what each situation means for us and doing our best to be who we are. You are the change. Believe it or not, working on these areas of your personal life is going to be the most powerful way for you to be an instigator of change in the world. By overcoming personal obstacles to consciousness and empowerment you will become more and more clear on what expands and liberates you and what seeks to control and supress you. You will start to rise above the controlling agenda in society simply by not needing to be a part of it any longer. You can’t be controlled if you don’t identify with the drama. It’s a constant choice. Will you let fear get in the way of being who you truly are? Because that’s the only thing holding you back. Fear of not being accepted. Fear of loss. Fear of the unknown. Will you allow this fear to define you? Or will you be who you are in all your divinely imperfect glory? Will you become the tyrant or will you stand in compassion and say, “I understand you, but that isn’t who I am anymore!”
Tillie Claggett Wins 2020 Girls Match Play Championship THE COLONY – Tillie Claggett, a high school junior from The Woodlands, allowed her mind to drift a few times this week to daydream about what was really at stake in the 2020 Girls Match Play Championship. Now that she’s won it – after Sunday’s 2 & 1 victory over Fort Worth’s Savannah Barber in the Final match at Old American Golf Club – Claggett can do more than just think about it. She can plan on it. With the victory, Claggett earned a spot into the LPGA’s 2020 Volunteers of American Classic, set for Dec. 3-6 right back here at Old American. It’ll be her first time playing in a professional event, and she can’t wait to see how her game stacks up against the best in the world. “It’s OK to think about what’s on the line,” said Claggett, who attends high school at The John Cooper School and is committed to Vanderbilt. “It’s naïve to say that you can’t think about it. It’s totally impossible to not get ahead of yourself a little bit. But the second I caught my mind wandering, I let myself imagine it for a second and enjoyed that feeling of the p o s s i b i l i t y. B u t t h e n I immediately pushed it aside
and focused on the next shot.” The strategy worked. Claggett played a power game all week and especially in Sunday’s Final match. She routinely drove it 15-20 yards past Barber, who conversely relied on precision and consistency to keep pace. Claggett birdied the first hole to take a 1-up lead after she outdrove Barber and stuffed a short iron to 4 feet. That lead held up through the first six holes. Claggett, who qualified for the Girls Match Play Championship with a win at the Southern Texas PGA Prestige Tour’s 2020 Mid-Summer Classic, went 2-up when Barber bogeyed the par-4 seventh hole. Barber stuck back quickly, however. She rolled in a 5foot birdie on the par-4 eighth hole to cut Claggett’s lead in half. Claggett then bogeyed the par-4 ninth hole, which allowed Barber to pull even in the match. Claggett’s 6-foot birdie on No. 10 pushed her back ahead, 1 up. She went 2 up when Barber bogeyed the par-4 14th hole. Claggett closed out the match with a 4-foot birdie on the par-5 17th. “I was trying to keep the pressure on as much as I
could,” Claggett said. “I think the approach shots are really crucial on this golf course. There were tough pin positions on small greens that I find really difficult to read, personally. So getting myself as close as possible was really critical.” This was the fourth match Claggett won in the past three days. Her work began Friday morning with a 2-up victory against Grace Jin of San Antonio in the Round of 16. Claggett turned around that afternoon and disposed of San Antonio’s Julia Vollmer, 5 & 3. In Saturday afternoon’s Semifinals, Claggett birdied her final three holes to rally from a 2-down deficit and defeated Meagan Winans of Richardson, 1 up. Barber, for her part, provided a stern challenge on Sunday. She hit nine of 12 fairways in the Final match and 13 of 17 greens. She went 3-1 in matches for the championship. “I was always fighting; I never gave up,” said Barber, a junior at Spring Creek Academy who earned her spot in the 16-player field with her top-20 ranking in the LJT’s 2020 Player of the Year points race. “I played pretty solid today, just hitting greens and
LJT Girls Match Play Championship Aug. 6, 2020 Old American Golf Club The Colony, Texas Final Match Claggett, Tillie def. Barber, Savannah – 2 & 1
fairways and went from there.” This is the first year for the Girls Match Play Championship, a product of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance and a collaboration between the Legends Junior Tour, the Northern Texas PGA AllA m e r i c a n To u r a n d t h e Southern Texas PGA Prestige Tour. Sixteen of the state’s top junior girls earned their way into the single-elimination, match play championship through their junior golf performances in TJGA events. In order to make this unique event happen, the TJGA partnered with the
LPGA, the Volunteers of America and Old American. The result was three days of spirited match play competition, which ended with Claggett punching her ticket into the 2020 VOA Classic. “The Girls Match Play Championship has been a great success,” LJT Tournament Director Kevin Porter said. “The golf has been superb. The players, caddies and friends and family who attended all complied with our COVID-19 safety protocols. Old American was an awesome, and one-of-a-kind test in Dallas-Fort Worth. A lot of people were involved in bringing this championship
t o g e t h e r, i n c l u d i n g t h e NTPGA, STPGA, LPGA and Volunteers of American. The week played out just as we had hoped.” The LJT extends its gratitude to everyone involved in this week’s championship, including the players, their caddies, the NTPGA, STPGA, LPGA, VOA and Old American Golf Club. This year’s Girls Match Play Championship promises to be the first of what will become an annual tradition. For more information on the Girls Match Play Championship, click here.
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Social Security Announces New Online Video Hearings Social Security Announces New Online Video Hearings The Social Security Administration announced a new service for people awaiting a hearing decision. In addition to telephone hearings, Social Security will offer the opportunity for an online video hearing using the M i c r o s o f t Te a m s platform beginning this fall. This new free service will allow applicants and their
representatives to participate in the hearing from anywhere they have access to a cameraenabled smartphone, tablet, or computer. This stable and secure online platform allows the Social Security judge to see and interact with applicants and their representatives just like an in-person hearing, while maintaining privacy of the claimant’s information. Other hearing experts, such as
medical or vocational experts, may participate as well. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of finding new ways to serve the public,” said Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul. “For over a decade, the agency has used video hearings to get applicants their hearing decisions sooner. This advancement builds on that effort, making
it easier and more convenient to attend a hearing remotely, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue to ensure all participants’ safety, we expect online video hearings and telephone hearings will be the only two hearing options for the foreseeable future.” Social Security has been conducting appeal hearings with Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) via
telephone only since March, while offices remain closed to the public to protect the health and safety of the public and employees. The agency’s ALJs have held more than 180,000 telephone hearings since March, allowing the agency to continue to deliver critical customer service. For the new online video hearings, whether the device is a laptop, smartphone, or tablet on either
iPhone or Android, people will experience a clear picture and audio of the ALJ and their representative during their hearing. For updates on the implementation and expansion of this new hearing service, and other Social Security information, please visit the agency’s COVID-19 web page a t www.socialsecurity.g ov/coronavirus/.
Weather for the Sen. Cruz Slams Facebook Lake Conroe area For Suspending Political Ads Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Before Election Day HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on The Constitution, today issued the following s t a t e m e n t condemning Facebook’s decision to block new political advertising the week before Election Day, as well as measures to limit posts they deem to be “misinformation,” including statements about the risks of mail-in voter fraud: “Just as social media companies had an outsized role in influencing our presidential election in 2016, Facebook and its Silicon Valley Tech billionaires are doubling down on their stifling of First Amendment rights just as we approach the final months of this election cycle. “Facebook’s decision to ban new political ads in the week leading up to Election Day is just the latest example of Big Tech’s repeated attempts to manipulate
Americans’ votes. Blocking the publishing of new ads in the final week of the election will prevent candidates from making their case to voters at a critical time and could impact how people vote at the polls. “ S i m i l a r l y, Facebook’s decision to label s tatements it d i s a g r e e s with—including statements about the risk of voter fraud—as “misinformation” does nothing to advance democracy. All it does is place a thumb on the scale for the candidates Big Tech supports. I have long said that mandating mail-in voting will invite ballot harvesting and voter fraud, an undeniable fact. But Facebook’s announcement suggests it will label this as misinformation while allowing the Left to indulge in voting conspiracy theories. “These actions threaten the integrity of our elections and
the future of our democracy. We must take action now to curtail Big Tech’s influence and protect free speech as this election draws to a close.” Sen. Cruz has long warned that Big Tech censorship is “the single greatest threat to democracy.” As chairman of the Senate Judiciary’s Subcommittee on The Constitution and a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Sen. Cruz is working to hold Big Tech accountable to the American people: * Chaired multiple hearings with represent a t i v e s from Twitter, Facebook, and Google, where he raised his concerns about the technology companies engaging in a disturbing pattern of political censorship. * Heard testimony from Dennis Prager of PragerU, whose videos are routinely censored on YouTube, and Dr.
Robert Epstein, a psychologist who testified that Google’s biased search results swung a minimum of 2.6 million votes to Hillary Clinton in 2016. * Sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging him to remove language in U.S. trade agreements similar to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides “near -blanket legal immunity” to technology companies. * Wrote an op-ed in The Hill in response to Tw i t t e r C E O J a c k Dorsey’s announcement last week banning all political ads from the platform, calling the move “profoundly harmful.” * Sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai raising concerns about Google’s latest actions to censor political speech with which it disagrees.
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Don’t Mess With Texas® Calls On Iconic Texas Voices To Stop PPE Litter
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Longoria, George Strait and more, urge Texans to clean up their act AUSTIN – With a growing number of discarded face masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes found littering roadways and parking lots, Don’t mess with Texas called on the help of some celebrity friends to remind fellow Texans that the only safe way to dispose of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in a trash can. Oscar winner and Minister of Culture/M.O.C. Matthew McConaughey and country music legend George Strait are lending their voices to new video public service announce-
up their act, including proper disposal of used PPE. The PSAs will air on TV networks, cable channels and digital platforms starting this week. Other Texas celebrities joining McConaughey and Strait in raising awareness about the issue are Mark Cuban, Eva Longoria, Marsai Martin, Ally Brooke and Brittany Broski. Each are using their social media channels to share a personal video message reminding followers that Don’t mess with Texas means don’t litter. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, we’re seeing a significant uptick in the amount of PPE litter. Not only is it
ronment and a danger to public health,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for the Don’t mess with Texas campaign. “When you’re done with your masks, gloves and wipes, do the right thing and dispose of them properly. This simple action helps keep Texas clean and safe.” To promote pride in keeping Texas litterfree, Don’t mess with Texas cloth face masks are now available for purchase a t TexasHighways.com in the Mercantile shop. The masks are washable and reusable, and include a pocket for a filter to be inserted. Approximately 362
roads every year with items discarded from vehicles accounting for half of all litter. It is illegal to litter in Texas. Those who are caught littering can face a fine of $500. If the tossed litter weighs more than five pounds, the fine can increase up to $2,000. Don’t mess with Te x a s h a s b e e n educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes a grassroots partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events and the Adopt-aHighway volunteer program.
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Devotional Seeking Wisdom With All Our Heart, Soul, And Mind Spreading the Word
By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net
Of all the sources we have available for us to become a person of wisdom, there is only one best one – our Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals the things which touch our hearts and give understanding to our circumstances of today. Proverbs were written by King Solomon, under
the guidance of his mother and God. It is a “book” to be read in small portions of time. In Chapter Two, we find the true purpose of the Book of Proverbs: “Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; for if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives
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ASSEMBLY OF 407-735-6403, GOD dacusbaptist@consoli Cornerstone dated.net Christian Assembly www.dacusbaptist.or of God of Conroe, glocated at 100 First Baptist Mosswood Dr., Church, Conroe, Texas in Hwy 105 W., front of River Planta- Montgomery, 936tion. 936-273-1755 597-4230 New Life AssemHonea Baptist bly of God, Rabon Church, Chapel Road, MontFM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588gomery, 3399 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel BAPTIST Baptist, Church of the FM 2854, 936-756Good Soldier (Baptist 2505 Affiliation), 1501 Mt. Calvary BapNorth Frazier tist, (McKenzie's BBQ), Old Hwy 105, 936Conroe, Texas, 588-2330 Phone: 936-494Mt. Sinai Baptist, 5775, Bethel Road, www.churchofthegoo Montgomery, 936dsoldier.org. Wor597-4668 ship: Sunday at Union Grove 10:30am, Sunday Baptist School: 9:30 am About 11 mi N of Heritage Baptist Montgomery on FM Church19087 Lake 149 Service 11:00, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Sunday School 9:45, Wednesday Bible Phone: Pastor Bear Study 6pm 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church CATHOLIC PO Box 125, Sacred Heart Montgomery, Texas Catholic, 77356, 5525 Spring 109 N. Frazier, Branch Road, MontConroe, gomery. 713-478936-756-8186 1256, Sunday Bible St. Mary’s Class 10:00 am, Catholic, Worship Service at FM 1774, 11:00 am. Plantersville, Faith Baptist 936-894-2223 Church 7:45 Service Meets at 464 St. Joseph’s CathoMcCaleb Rd. lic, Sunday Morning CR 213, Stoneham, Bible Study 9:30 a.m. 936-894-2223 Worship Service JEWISH 10:45 a.m. Congregation Beth Sunday Evening Shalom, 5125 Worship 6:00 p.m. Shadowbend Place, St. Beulah Baptist The Woodlands, Church, located in 281-362-1100 Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, LUTHERAN 77356 Grace Lutheran Benui Baptist (ELCA), Church, Highway 105 W., Scott Ridge and Lake Conroe, 936FM 1097, Montgom588-1944 ery Living Savior Antioch Baptist, Lutheran ChurchDobbin, 936-597- LCMS 309 Pond St. 5560 Montgomery 77356 China Grove Church phone: 936Baptist Church, 597-8013 Web : Willis, 936-767-4744 www.livingsaviortexa Dacus Baptist, s.org Pastor David R. Dacus, Bailes.
wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2: 2 – 6. And God continues with what His purpose is for those who read these wise words in Proverbs: “He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, and He preserves the way of His godly ones.” Proverbs 2: 7b and 8b. Even reading just these small portions of scripture reinforce the importance of reading and finding encouragement in His word. Our heart is also involved in seeking
wisdom. We always keep a watch over our hearts because an old enemy called “deceit” may try to creep in and change our heart toward evil. Rather than being hard, we actually have to take hold of the word, “kindness.” Through the devastation of our last hurricanes, I could see such kindness for people who were suffering losses of home and loved ones. In Louisiana, the “Cajun Navy” and their big air boats again, helped those in need. And God was right with them. So what does God say
about our heart? It’s found in Psalm 90, which was written for us by Moses as a prayer: “As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, or if due to strength, eighty years,….”Psalm 90:10. “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12. Those verses tell us that if we follow the Lord and His wisdom laid out for us in the Bible, that it may help to give us longer lives. The Word of God sustains us in daily living. It has been written
to help us, one day, to transition us from earthly knowledge right into heavenly love and understanding. Our heart, soul, and mind will all be ready then. No matter where we are in Bible readings, I want to encourage all to stop and read all of Psalm 91. We desperately need God’s word for these trying times we live in today. Take time and it will encourage your heart, mind, and spirit as you make God your dwelling place.
am Sunday Service METHODIST 11:30 am Wednesday 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 KingSunday Worship: dom Life, 10:30 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., Worship 11:00 a.m. Praise & Wed: 6:30 p.m. Worship RiverStoneCC.org Sunday School: April Sound 9:45 a.m. Church, Www.mumctex.org 67 ½ April Wind Richards United S., Methodist Church April Sound, 9366639 FM 1696 588-2832 Richards Lighthouse FellowWorship Service 11 ship Church, AM Montgomery, 936Sunday School 582-7700 10AM Living Branch Porter Chapel Church, A.M.E. Highway 105 W., Zion Church, Lake Conroe, 9361308 S. Hwy 1486, 588-3400 Dobbin, New Beginning 936-597-5331 or Bible Church, 936-449-5983 19087 Mt. Pleasant Living Way Cemetary Rd, 936Church, 597-8921 2080 Longmire Rd, Father’s House, Conroe Family Worship 936-441-8875 Center, Hope Tabernacle Highway 105 W, Pastor David Lake Conroe, 936Whitaker 588-4660 Meets at 18961 Walden CommuFreeport Dr Montnity Church, gomery 12400 Walden Rd, 936.582.7722 Walden, 936-582Thursday 7:30pm 6696 Sunday School at Services 9:30 and 10:00am 11 a.m. Sunday Worship at WaldenChurch.co 6:00pm m Community And River of Life Interdenominational Church, Lone Star Cowboy 17156 FM 1097, Church Montgomery, 93621627 Eva St. 449-4414 Montgomery, TX Cornerstone 77356 Church, (936) 597-5742 1011 W. Lewis, Pastors Randy & Conroe, Darla Weaver 936-756-7792 Service Times: Lakeside Bible Sundays 8:30; 10:00 Church, and 11:30am Mon18940 Freeport days 7:00pm Drive Livestream: Watch Montgomery, 936us live Sundays & 582-1977 Mondays @ Church of St. live.lonestar.tv or go John, to the Lone Star retreat and wildlife Cowboy Church center, Facebook page and 2615 St. Beulah click on the Chapel Rd., MontLivestream link. gomery, 936-597Website: 5757 www.lonestar.tv Fellowship of Abundant Life Montgomery Pastor: Ministries Corner of Dr. Dale Talbert FM 149 & FM 1097 Executive Pastor: Dr. W. Montgomery TX Brian Roberson 77356 Prayer 12681 FM 149 /Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service:
9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipof montgomery.net
Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook
EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936PRESBYTERIN 756-8831 First Presbyterian The Grace ChrisChurch of Conroe tian Outreach Center 2727 N. Loop 336 25293 Tisdale West Road, Dobbin, Texas Conroe, Texas 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 Sunday Bible Class Montgomery, TX - 9:30 am 77316 Worship - 10:30 936-588-4975 am and 6:00 pm www.lakechurch.c Wednesday - 7:00 om pm Sunday worship @ Phone: 936-58210:00 a.m. Wed. 4855 activites 6:30-8pm Email: North Shore cofcmontgomery@co Church nsolidated.net 10 am Worship Web: Service www.cofcmontgomer 18501 Fm1097 y.org West @ the Paul Praschnik, Bentwater West Minister Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith
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significant degradation of water quality is expected in water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses downstream, and existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an To: The Unknown Heirs At Law of Danny Watts, Deceased electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer You Are Hereby Commanded to be and appear before the 284th Judicial District Court of to the application. CITATION BY PUBLICATION No. 19-12-16238 Plaintiff: LAKE CONROE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. Defendants: DANNY WATTS AND th LOIS J. WATTS; In the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery County, Texas in the Courthouse in the City of Conroe, Texas at or before 10:00 o'clock A.M., of the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after this citation is issued, and you are hereby commanded and required to appear and file a written answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Petition, filed in said Court on the day of August 3, 2020, in a suit numbered 19-12-16238 on the docket of said court, wherein Lake Conroe Village Property Owners' Association, Inc., the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs At Law of Danny Watts, Deceased, the Defendant, the nature of plaintiff's demand being and the said petition alleging: Foreclosure of Association Assessment Liens.
Plaintiff Lake Conroe Village Property Association, Inc., its successors in interest or assigns by and through its attorney of record Kristen Bates, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, brought suit against Danny Watts and Lois J. Watts, Defendants and the Unknown Heirs of Danny Watts to enforce the declaratory judgment on the property located at 16710 E. Hammon, Montgomery, Texas 77385 and legally described as:
https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afb c468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-95.34147%2C30.198416&level=12 The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Montgomery County Clerk, 210 West Davis Street, Suite 100, Conroe, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public Lot 69, Block 05, of Lake Conroe Village, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas, meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of Montgomery about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director County, Texas, under Cabinet F, Sheet 006B, et. seq., as modified by any supplements determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application thereto or replats thereof. or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. Notice hereof shall be given by publishing this Citation once a week for four consecutive th weeks previous to the 28 day of September, 2020, in some newspaper published in the County of Montgomery, if there be a newspaper published therein, but if not, then the nearest county where a newspaper is published, and this Citation shall be returned on nd the 2 day of October, 2020, which is forty-two (42) days after the date it is issued, and the first publication shall be at least twenty-eight (28) days before said return day.
Herein Fail Not but have before said court on said return day this citation with your return thereon, showing how you have executed same. Issued at the request of: Kristen Bayes, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, Bar Number: 24073881. I hereby order this citation published in the Daily Court Review for the time specified therein. Published Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020
NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in TEX. UTIL. CODE) and 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.235(b), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on August 19, 2020, a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas' retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission's approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates. Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the September 2020 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915. The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows:
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group's representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ 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 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 water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.
The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas' annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $126.5 million, or 28.4% on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective March 2020, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate decrease of 29.09% annually, or $6.64 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas' next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of September 2020 through February 2021. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select option 1, then press 5, then press 7)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No.51196 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. Published Date: September 9, 2020 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR TPDES PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER NEW PERMIT NO. WQ0015880001 APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Marbac, L.L.C., 9803 Highway 242, Suite 200-134, Conroe, Texas 77385, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015880001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 99,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on April 6, 2020. The facility will be located at 17431 Farm-to-Market Road 1314, in Montgomery County, Texas 77302. The treated effluent will be discharged to a man-made channel; thence to an unnamed tributary; thence to West Fork San Jacinto River in Segment No. 1004 of the San Jacinto River Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is minimal aquatic life use for the man-made channel. The designated uses for Segment No. 1004 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code § 307.5 and the TCEQ implementation procedures (June 2010) for the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. This review has preliminarily determined that no water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses are present within the stream reach assessed; therefore, no Tier 2 degradation determination is required. No
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency's record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the 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, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Marbac, L.L.C. at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Justin Baca at 713-992-2907. Issuance Date: August 31, 2020 Published Date: September 9, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-39773-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Myron A. Borycz, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Myron A. Borycz were issued on August 28, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39773-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Jacqueline J. Lang, as Independent Executor, resident of the State of Texas; mailing address: Estate of Myron A. Borycz c/o Richard Fine The Fine Firm 1807-A Nantucket Dr. Houston, TX 77057 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 this 5th day of September, 2020. The Fine Firm 1807-A Nantucket Dr. Houston, Tx 77057 713.885.5510
rfine@thefinefirm.com By: /s/ Richard W. Fine Atty for Jacqueline J. Lang Independent Executor for the Estate of Myron A. Borycz State Bar. No. 07008420 Published Date: September 9, 2020
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NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LINDA CASTORIA ROEDEL Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of LINDA CASTORIA ROEDEL, Deceased, were issued on September 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39803-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to DAVID HARNEY ROEDEL, Independent Executor. The address for mailing of claims is: DAVID HARNEY ROEDEL, Independent Executor c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 3rd day of September 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foerster LARRY L. FOERSTER, Attorney for DAVID HARNEY ROEDEL Independent Executor Published Date: September 9, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Alma Joan Baimbridge Deceased, were issued on July 30, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39352-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Lanny Lloyd Baimbridge. 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: Jeff Heintschel Attorney at Law 215 N. Washington La Grange, Texas 78945 DATED the 1st day of September, 2020. /s/ Jeff Heintschel JEFF HEINTSCHEL Attorney for Lannie Baimbridge State Bar No.: 00796737 215 N. Washington La Grange, Texas 78945 Phone (281) 991-8888 Published Date: September 9, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lawrence P. Renton, Deceased, were issued on August 4, 2020, in Docket No. 20-39616-P, pending in County Court Number Two (2) in Montgomery County, Texas, to: Sherry L. Koudelka c/o Seiler Mitby, PLLC 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 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. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. DATED the 2nd day of September, 2020. Respectfully submitted, SEILER MITBY, PLLC /s/ Kenna M. Seiler KENNA M. SEILER State Bar No. 13944250 kseiler@seilermitby.com Tiffany R. Guerra State Bar No. 24105975 tguerra@seilermitby.com 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 (281) 419-7770; (281) 419-7791 – Telecopier ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE Published Date: September 9, 2020
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Pamela Ann Snyder, Deceased, were issued on August 24th, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39480-P pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Mike Snyder. 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: Robert S. Griffin Attorney at Law 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 DATED the 2nd day of September 2020. /s/ Robert S. Griffin Robert S. Griffin Attorney for Mike Snyder State Bar No.: 24075836 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011 Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: September 9, 2020 Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting Misty Dawn Coats-Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. Gabriel Dean Douglas Respondent/ Defendant The defendant Gabriel D. Douglas Will take notice that he has been sued in the above entitled court by Misty Dawn Coats and unless he answers the petition filed by the plaintiff in said case on or before October 31, 2020 said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly, granting said plaintiff Annulment from said defendant. Misty Coats Published Date: September 9, 2020 September 1, 2020 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2020 Buick Regal LS 4 door sedan VIN#: 2G4WB55K221292040; Silver in color; towed on 03/15/2020 from the Northbound Lane of Hwy 59 at Roman Forest The item is being stored at Humble Towing and Storage: 24672 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357: (281) 354-8697 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge 8. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: September 9, 2020 FIRST NOTIFICATION TO OWNER ZONE 3 IMPOUND - VSF# 0645778VSF 19600 OLD SAND PIT RD NEW CANEY, TX 77357 PH: (281) 689-7705 EMAIL: SADDLECREEKTOWING@AOL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 8/30/2020 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 16880 Pickering Rd VEHICLE: Mahindra 4550-L Tractor COLOR: Red LICENSE PLATE: N/A SERIAL #: 236305 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW: $250.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.64 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $20.64 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE: 8.25%
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THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® ANNOUNCES FALL GIVING DRIVE FOR NEW HOMEBUYERS IN HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITIES $500 Will Be Donated to Charity for Every Home Sold During September HOUSTON, TX (September 1, 2020) —The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) is pleased to announce that its Houston area communities — The Woodlands Hills®, an award-winning master planned community, and Bridgeland®, the No. 1 selling master planned community in Texas — will each launch its Fall Giving Drive on September 1, lasting all month. For each new home sold at one of these award-winning communities during this period, The Howard Hughes Corporation will donate $500 on behalf of the buyer to one of the following charities selected by the buyer: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, YES to YOUTH, HomeAid Houston, Montgomery County Food Bank and Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. During a time of record home sales, the charitable effort gives homebuyers the
opportunity to make a positive impact in the Greater Houston region while finding a new home. Since inception, The Howard Hughes Corporation has been an active philanthropist in the Greater Houston area, donating annually to over 130 causes of local nonprofit organizations. Community-focused philanthropy is a guiding principle in the company's corporate social responsibility program, HHCares, through financial donations and volunteerism. “At The Howard Hughes Corporation, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life in and around our communities,” said Heath Melton, Executive Vice President of MPC, Residential for The Howard Hughes Corporation.“ With homes selling at record-breaking numbers, providing our
homebuyers with the opportunity to have $500 donated to a charitable organization of their choice will deliver much needed funds to worthy causes. We hope this campaign acts as an inspiration toward building an even stronger culture of giving and volunteerism in our communities.” The Howard Hughes Corporation will not be alone in this effort. This year's Fall Giving Drive will also have 100% of the homebuilders in Bridgeland and The Woodlands Hills as well as some Realtor® partners donating to the selected charities, providing an even greater impact for the charities and the meaningful work they do. Platinum contributors include Beazer Homes, Century Communities, Chesmar Homes Coventry Homes, Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes, Fedrick
Harris Estate Homes, Gehan Homes, Highland H o m e s , L e n n a r, M / I Homes, Newmark Homes, Partners in Building, Perry Homes, Ravenna Homes, Taylor Morrison, Village Builders, and Ray Larson Group – Re/Max The Woodlands and Spring. Silver contributors include Neighbors Ellis Team – Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene, The Franklin Team Brokered by eXp Realty, The Lippincott Team – Keller Williams Platinum, The Tello Team – eXp Realty, and Shelley Colley – The Franklin Team. Each selected charity in the Fall Giving Drive serves and aids thousands to fulfill its respective missions. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a nationally recognized charity with LLS funds going towards the research for blood cancer cures and improving quality of life
for patients and affected families. YES to YOUTH provides Montgomery County youth with crisis counseling, shelter programs and prevention services. HomeAid Houston, a charity sponsored by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), identifies long-term stable homeless care providers who need additional capacity and pairs them with GHBA builders, vendors and suppliers who donate their time, materials and labor to help build transitional homeless shelters. The Montgomery County Food Bank's mission is to unite the community to fight hunger, providing over 11 million nutritional meals through a vast network of over 70 partner pantries, local school districts and community partners. The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation seeks to raise
funds to increase college access for graduates and instructional support for teachers of Cy-Fair ISD. “The Howard Hughes Corporation seeks to not only provide innovative first-class homes and communities, but also act as a steward of the nonprofit organizations that elevate our neighborhoods,” said Jim Carman, President, Houston Region for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “The Fall Giving Drive is a perfect example of the power of HHCares, as well as a winwin for homebuyers and the worthy charities they will fund.” Learn more about Bridgeland and The Woodlands Hills, developments of The Howard Hughes Corporation®, at Bridgeland.com or TheWoodlandsHills.com.
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