Montgomery County News September 16, 2020 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXII NUMBER 38***** Section 1 8 pages

September 16, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Annual Historic Flag Replacement 4 Montgomery Texas 10th Ceremony at The Lone Star Monument County

Weekly and Historical Flag Park Expands to Gas Prices (September 14, 2020) - Texas gas prices have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.88/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 0.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 38.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.49/g today while the most expensive is $2.49/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $1.49/g while the highest is $2.49/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.17/g today. The national average is down 0.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 38.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. "Seasonal factors, as expected, are pushing gas prices down in most areas across the country. In addition, oil prices have hit a rough patch on renewed concerns about the economy and falling demand, leaving motorists the beneficiaries for the next few weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "No one should be in a rush to fill up as prices will likely continue to trend lower, especially as the summer gasoline requirement ends on Tuesday, ushering in cheaper to produce winter gasoline and a return to less fragmentation in supply since winter gasoline is common nearly coastto-coast, making it less of a headache to produce fuel since it can be used universally."

Become the Texas Flags Festival The City of Conroe once again plans for a grand celebration honoring Texas history Conroe, TX – September 10, 2020 – One of the many highlights of The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park is the annual Flag Replacement Ceremony. This year ’s activities, appropriately named the Texas Flags Festival, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2020, commemorating the Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution. T h e C i t y ’s F l a g P a r k grounds will open at 4 p.m., giving visitors time to enjoy the Park prior to the annual flag replacement ceremony which will begin at 5 p.m. The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park is located in Conroe, Texas, at 104 I-45 North, next to the Montgomery County Library. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the City of Conroe’s Flag Park will host several historical organizations, including the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Historical Commission, Lone Star Volunteers, Sons of the Republic of TexasLone Star Chapter, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas-Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter. This year’s program will include the dedication of a memorial to Cameron Bammel, a beloved founding Board Member of Friends of the Flag Foundation and an

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and rally flags that are highlighted 24/7 at the Flag Park. Dave Parsons, the 2011 Texas State Poet Laureate and composer of the poem, “TEXIAN”, will be raising t h e Te x a s N a v y f l a g . Parson penned the words for the Flag Park opening in 2011, honoring “The Te x i a n ” , c r e a t e d b y

s c u l p t o r C r a i g Campobella. A granite marker showcasing the poem is now a permanent addition to the Park. The Flag Park also houses a buried time capsule containing 16 soil samples taken from historic Texas Independence battle See Flag, page 2

The Friends of the Flag Foundation Dedication

The Friends of the Flag Foundation is pleased to dedicate this 10th Annual Flag Replacement Ceremony to our dear friend and founding board member, Cameron Wayne Bammel. Cameron died at age 57 on October 26, 2019 after a long illness which eventually conquered his body but never dampened his spirit. Cameron Bammel was a highly respected Conroe businessman, owning and operating his Impact Printing business for 32 years. His involvement with the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park began at the outset in 2006 when Craig Campobella shared his vision for a Historical Flag Community............2, 3, 7, 8 Park to honor the Texian Commentary............................4 and Tejano volunteers who Devotional..........................5 f o u g h t i n t h e Te x a s Revolution. Cameron Legals.................................6 produced all of Craig’s

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inspiring Conroe businessman, owner and operator of Impact Printing. The AlabamaCoushatta Tribe’s Principal Chief Herbert Johnson Sr. w i l l j o i n t h i s y e a r ’s ceremony, raising the Alabama Red Rover Flag (1835-1836), one of thirteen replicated battle

presentation materials from concept to realization. He was a devoted founding member of the nonprofit Friends of the Flag Foundation, Inc., from October 2010. He enthusiastically donating his time and printing services whenever needed to promote the vision for the Flag Park and the mission of the Foundation. Cameron loved Conroe and Montgomery County. He supported numerous community and charitable events. He provided his services to the annual Rhett Syndrome fundraisers, donated programs for numerous City of Conroe musical productions at the Crighton Theatre, the annual Conroe Kidz Fest, t h e Te x i a n H e r i t a g e Festival, and the Conroe See Foundation, page 4

Cameron w. Bammel (1962-2019)

Companies Earn Texas Mutual’s Top Workplace Safety Honor M O N T G O M E RY C O U N T Y , Texas—Today, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that four employers in Montgomery County have been awarded the company’s top workplace safety honor. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recognized these companies for making safety a priority. Honorees from Montgomery County include: * C o r s a i r We l l Service LLC * Ellison Steel Inc. * Turbo Drill Industries Inc. * Winco Masonry LP “A core part of our mission at Texas Mutual is making sure hardw o r k i n g Te x a n s g e t home safely every day. We ’ r e p r o u d o f o u r policyholders who share in our mission and go above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to safety and protect their employees,” said Rich Gergasko, president and CEO of Texas Mutual. “Our safety award program recognizes them for the difference they make in their businesses and for Texas workers.” To qualify for this honor, a company must demonstrate its commitment to workplace safety by implementing an exemplary safety program and preventing on-the-job injuries. T h i s y e a r, Te x a s Mutual distributed 200 workplace safety awards to policyholders throughout the state who have exemplary safety records and exceptional safety programs. About Texas Mutual Insurance Company Austin-based Texas Mutual Insurance C o m p a n y , a p o l i c y h o l d e r- o w n e d company, is the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Texas Mutual provides coverage to 44% of the market, representing 70,000 companies, many of which are small businesses. Since 1991, the company has provided a stable, competitively priced source of workers’ comp i n s u r a n c e f o r Te x a s employers. Helping employers prevent workplace accidents is an important part of Texas Mutual’s mission.

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: The Best Roast Potatoes Ever Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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These roast potatoes maximize the crisp-tocreamy contrast in each chunk of potato. This recipe delivers the greatest roast potatoes you've ever tasted: incredibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, with centers that are creamy and packed with potato flavor. There are a few tricks involved which can’t be skipped. One of which is to pre-boil the potatoes before roasting, another involves using baking soda, then there is roughing them up while draining and finally using an infused oil to coat them before popping them in the oven. A bit more time required for that last step but the flavor they get is even and deep. Additionally, you can tweak the outcome by your choice of oil, duck fat, goose fat, or beef fat means you can get whichever flavor you want. Ingredients • Kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon (4g) baking soda

• 4 pounds (about 2kg) r u s s e t o r Yu k o n G o l d potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths, depending on size (see note) • 5 tablespoons (75ml) extra-virgin olive oil, duck fat, goose fat, or beef fat • Small handful picked rosemary leaves, finely chopped • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed • Freshly ground black pepper • Small handful fresh parsley leaves, minced Directions 1. Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 450°F/230°C (or 400°F/200°C if using convection). Heat 2 quarts (2L) water in a large pot over high heat until boiling. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt (about 1 ounce; 25g), baking soda, and potatoes and stir. Return to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until a knife meets little resistance when inserted into a potato chunk, about 10 minutes after returning to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, combine olive oil, duck fat, or beef fat with rosemary, garlic, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.

Cook, stirring and shaking pan constantly, until garlic just begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Immediately strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer set in a large bowl. Set garlic/rosemary mixture aside and reserve separately. 3. When potatoes are cooked, drain carefully and let them rest in the pot for about 30 seconds to allow excess moisture to evaporate. Transfer to bowl with infused oil, season to taste with a little more salt and pepper, and toss to coat, shaking bowl roughly, until a thick layer of mashed potato–like paste has built up on the potato chunks. 4. Transfer potatoes to a large rimmed baking sheet and separate them, spreading them out evenly. Transfer to oven and roast, without moving, for 20 minutes. Using a thin, flexible metal spatula to release any stuck potatoes, shake pan and turn potatoes. Continue roasting until potatoes are deep brown and crisp all over, turning and shaking them a few times during cooking, 30 to 40 minutes longer. 5. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and add garlic/rosemary mixture

and minced parsley. Toss to coat and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Note: Russet potatoes will produce crisper crusts and fluffier centers. Yukon Golds will be slightly less crisp and have creamier centers, with a darker color and deeper flavor. You can also use a mix of the two. The potatoes should be cut into very large chunks, at least 2 to 3 inches or so. For medium-sized Yukon Golds, this means cutting them in half crosswise, then splitting each half again to make quarters. For larger Yukon Golds or russets, you can cut the potatoes into chunky sixths or eighths. Here are a few things to consider when buying and storing potatoes. Look for tubers that are firm in texture and have a smooth waxy surface. They normally have numerous "eyes" on their surface. Avoid those that are soft in hand, have a slumpy appearance, with cuts, patches, and bruises. Often, you may come across a greenish discoloration which sprouts over their surface. Do not buy them since this

discoloration is an indication of old stock and a sign of formation of toxic alkaloid, solanine. At home, store them in a cold, dry and dark place. Exposure to sunlight and excess moisture will cause potatoes to sprout and produce toxic solanine alkaloid. Do not keep potatoes in the home refrigerator since they sustain chilling injury and develop discoloration and soft spots soon after taken out of the fridge. Also, the fridge causes their starch to turn to sugar. Potatoes inevitably sprout after some time. That is the main reason it is advised to keep them in a dark place – to avoid them from sprouting, but even in the dark they will sprout, it’s natural. Now the issue with potatoes produced by modern agriculture is that they often don’t sprout because they are being sprayed with chemicals that prevent them from sprouting. This is why you should be very careful when buying potatoes. These products, called sprout inhibitors, have mutagenic effects, which means that they can change the genetic material, usually the DNA,

of an organism (us). And mutations may cause cancer, so these products are likely to be carcinogens. That is why it is strongly advised to only buy organic potato (and potato products). Organic refers to the way a food is grown, handled, and processed. These practices are meant to protect the environment. The government has strict standards for its “USDA Organic” seal: Produce must be grown without the use of most conventional pesticides, fertilizers that aren’t naturally made, sewage sludge, radiation, and genetically modified organisms. The labeling can be confusing. The government oversees the use of these terms: • 100 Percent Organic: All the ingredients are certified organic. • Organic: At least 95% of the ingredients are certified organic. • Made with Organic Ingredients: At least 70% of the ingredients are certified organic. Other labels, such as “all-natural” and “farmraised,” aren’t regulated, so they don’t mean much.

and Wildlife place leg bands on thousands of mourning and whitewinged doves. The primary reason for banding is to track the harvest. This is done in order to monitor the factors that influence the populations. Hunters report banded birds and the information gathered provides estimates of harvest and survival rates. The data is used in several programs to help manage populations and set hunting regulations. Hunters are urged to report any bands they find. Here are a few very

interesting facts about this very common bird. * They have a very short life span. They usually only live about 1.5 years. The oldest recorded age of a mourning dove is 31.* They are one of only a few birds that can actually sip water like humans. Most birds gulp water and then rotate their heads until the water goes down their throats. * Many of them lay eggs several times a year. * Mourning doves can fly up to 55mph. Compare that to a Northern Flicker that weighs about the same but can only fly 23 mph.

* Another name used for mourning doves is turtle doves. TWRC admits hundreds of injured, orphaned and displaced doves every year. Some have dog and cat wounds, some have had collisions with windows, or have fallen out of a nest. Whatever the reason for their admission, we care for them until they are able to be returned to the wild. If you’d like more information about what we do, check out our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.or g.

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The centerpiece of the City Flag Park, the towering bronze known as “The Texian” captures the look of the common volunteer, a veteran of the Texas Revolution, as if poised years after the battle of San Jacinto, and on the day the Lone Star Flag unfurled across the Republic of Texas for the first time. Visitors are encouraged to take time to read the unique history detailed below each flag as well as l e a r n m o r e a b o u t D r. Charles B. Stewart who sketched the original design of the Lone Star Flag. A bronze bust honoring the man and his historic contributions

greets Texas history-lovers as they enter the Park. Unique to this year, members of the public will be able to submit their names for an opportunity to be chosen to raise one of the historic battle or rally flags during the October 3rd ceremony. Anyone may apply be emailing name, p h o n e n u m b e r, e m a i l address, and one reason why he or she is proud to be a Te x a n t o foerster@dfcllp.com by September 30. For more information about The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park and the Friends of the Flag Foundation, Inc., please visit www.texasflagpark.com.

The Mourning Dove B y C h e r y l C o n l e y, TWRC Wildlife Center The mourning dove is native to Texas and gets its name from the soft, sadsounding coo that usually only the male makes. What you may not know is that the mourning dove also has a non-verbal whistling sound it makes when it takes off and lands. This sound is an alarm signal and is also associated with courtship. They are one of the most abundant birds of all North American birds. Doves are highlydeveloped and range in size from a sparrow to a chicken. Mourning doves are one of seven species of doves in our area. The others are the white-winged

dove, the white-tipped dove, the erasian collared, the rock dove (pigeon), the band-tailed pigeon, the inca dove and the common ground dove. Some of them, like the mourning dove, are monogamous. That means they’ll stay with their mate for life unless something happens to the mate. If that happens, the mourning dove will find a replacement. Mourning doves are recognizable by black spots on brown wings, a black beak, black eyes and a long, pointed tail. They look somewhat plump with a small head that looks a little too small for the size of the body. Yo u m i g h t c a t c h a

glimpse of a mourning dove on the ground or on a limb, leaning over and stretching one wing. The bird is either sunbathing or rainbathing. It can hold this position for up to twenty minutes. They also like to dustbathe. Their diet consists mostly of seeds. They have a preference for rapeseed, corn, millet, safflower, and sunflower seeds. They eat until their crops are full and then fly away to digest the food. They’ll often swallow sand or fine gravel to aid in digestion. Doves are the number one game bird in the country and Texas leads the nation in hunter and harvest humbers. Every year from June to August, Texas Parks

from page 1 sites. Aptly named “Sacred S o i l s o f T h e Te x a s Revolution,” the samples are one of many features that provide avenues for learning at the City’s outdoor museum.

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Comments According to Doc We Need to Wake Up to Protect Our Basic Freedom! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

Folks, the time is now that this race to the end on November 3rd the final election day. The fake multi- media of communication has been lying to you about all the benefits of voting for the liberal democrat Joe Biden. How in the world can anybody vote for a candidate that promises to raise their taxes? “A couple other “clinkers” in this wild probably corrupt election is the false promise for free health care and college tuition for all – how can anybody believe that? Another is the “Green New Deal!” They are going to stop drilling for oil and manufacturing gas that will put millions of workers out of a job. Additionally, they will force you to buy an electric car because there is no gasoline, and the beat goes on of lies, lies and more lies from the democrats.

You’ve read Rachel Horton White in this column before. Rachel has a big intellect and is an excellent writer for the “Wake Up America” news service. The following has also appeared in the Sunday Family Humour Review. Rachel wears many hats but this time she hits right to the heart of your conscious mind of right and wrong. The latest Tweets from Rachel Horton White (@rachel_h_white). Intuitive coach, teacher, hypnotherapist, reader, writer, mother and wife. Founder of Soulful ...Freedoms. In this time, bringing in light to envelope the world is essential to eliminate the control by those who want to create dystopian totalitarianism. This is an important time not only to pray for humanity’s freedom, and also to speak up that we do not consent to the mass s u r v e i llance/tracking/forced vaccinations that are being proposed right now. This is part of the New World Order agenda that I am pretty sure most of us do not want to live in (they are counting on people, out of

their fear of getting sick, to cede all freedom to the government). This is not only an illegal breach of our Constitutional rights but violates Divine laws of free will. Unless of course the people consent. And that is where each of you come in. Let’s think with our hearts and not allow the media to tell us what to think or believe when they share the worst possible horror stories, as heartbreaking as they are. We can see with our own eyes the truth if one chooses to see. Meditation and connecting with light will open the third eye, allowing the news to tell you what to think will keep it closed. If people would pause and take some deep breaths, clear out the thoughts to get out of fight or flight and back into rational thinking… it would change the world. It is surprising that more people, who are caring people, are not thinking about what is happening to families living in paycheck to paycheck who have lost their livelihoods, with parents and children who

YMCA Hosts Monthly Mobile Market at Generations Church

The Woodlands Family YMCA will host their monthly mobile market in the parking lot at Generations Church, on Saturday, September 26, starting around 9am. Located at 405 Rayford Road in Spring, patrons will drive thru each station, never leaving their vehicles. Boxes of food will be loaded into their cars by volunteers and Y Staff. Each family could receive an assortment of fresh produce, dry/canned goods, frozen meat, breads/desserts etc . . . based on availability. Open to the community,

distribution of food will be on a first come, first serve basis, starting around 9am. Limited supply available. Signage will be available to help with traffic flow. Social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced. Offered on a monthly basis, future market dates are October 31, November 21 and December 19. In partnership with Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank and other community partners, collectively The YMCAs of Greater Houston have served over

400,000 individuals through our Produce and Food Distribution Sites over the last 6 months. As a non-profit organization, the Y depends on community support to continue to support those in need. For those who are YMCA members, we ask that you continue to support our work through your membership. If you are an individual or organization that would like to partner with the Y to support these efforts, please email CommunityCare@ymcaho uston.org.

are socially isolated and who may not have money for food let alone the ability for support. It’s a narrow, and actually privileged, focus based on our own self-preservation (not wanting to get sick) and based only on what we are being blasted by the media (which is a skewed perspective). Still, there are many in social services who are doing the best they can to help those families who are really struggling with this. And for that we owe you much gratitude. Consider that there are so many sides to this equation beyond the limited narrative that we are being shown about what is happening with this virus. It’s not as simple as one would think if you believe every sound bite from any of the major news outlet (which are controlled by the same 4-5 corporations). Connect the dots and follow the money (the people claiming to be working on a “vaccine” and tracking people’s movements). It’s all laid out as to what they are trying to do and I for one do not consent. When it comes to life and death, irrational thinking can take over. Chronic anxiety and stress (and worrying about getting sick) are We can take precautions without going overboard. Remember that the media overblows things and finds the worst possible stories to create mass fear and hysteria. For some, it seems to be working. Yes, some people will get sick. It’s heartbreaking, yet we choose this as part of our soul contracts in the Akashic Records (when we die). It’s all part of the soul growth and healing the Earth. We could walk around every day worrying about if we might get hit by a car, and while this could happen, as long as we are not walking in the middle of a busy street, what good does that type of thought do? Of course we want to keep ourselves and others safe and healthy I am doing my best to do that. But I am not willing to trade my freedom and basic rights for it. We have seen throughout history that governments are much less likely to remove powers once that have been institute. The fear of death is very real and it could be the end of a free society if we aren’t careful. The fact is, we are being vastly manipulated by those we think we should trust.

Rachel Horton White is a brilliant writer for the “Wake Up America” News Review. Rachel, in this article reaches into the readers conscious thoughts about the election.

Are we willing to relinquish our freedom (information, opinion, choice) for a world where people condemn and judge others? It is the ultimate form of dystopia is when citizens report and turn against each other (and get angry when people don’t wear masks for instance). It is disheartening when kind people are turning against others out of this innate fear of getting sick which is a normal part of being human and actually makes our immune system stronger – or of dying (which is unlikely to happen to most people from this thing). However, I also see some good people doing bold work (like the cashiers I chatted with at the grocery stores and the nurses caring for my grandfather … and some neighbors supporting each other). Meditation has been life-saving for me and has changed every aspect of my way of thinking and being … and has brought me inner peace and freedom. Here’s a 10minute meditation that you may enjoy.. If you are still reading, please, based in love and compassion for those who are still being mentally conditioned, speak up!! This is a crucial turning point for humanity. They cannot continue to control us if we do not allow them to, according to universal laws. We must say that we do not consent to being tracked, monitored, and controlled. This has been their plan, either to depopulate the Earth through the virus (forces of light intervened to minimize this – so are we now taking reasonable precautions to prevent this, as most will recover just like with other viruses), or to create a police state to control through one world government. They are

trying to back us into a corner of a no-win situation, but they don’t understand that people are awakening and understanding how vibration and energy and love works. Love and forgiveness, even for these dark controllers, is the key to our freedom. I was still feeling sad when I was at the grocery store the other day, observing so much fear around me with all of the masks. Then this fun but kind of cheesy song, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart, came over the loudspeaker and brought tears to my eyes. It gives me such hope, and reminds me of how our Divine guides are with us through this all. I deeply believe there is a better way coming, an awakening and a shift in consciousness. We must be willing to see beneath the layers of illusion and lies of what we are told by our governments. We must be brave enough to open our third eyes. To those who are open to healing, to connecting the dots and seeing the truth, I honor you. Love, kindness, caring, compassion, forgiveness is the way. Let’s continue to send light and prayers for people being ignored by the media who are worrying about where they will live or how they will eat in this time. Many people are opening their eyes. Let’s continue to ask for angelic light to help open hearts and minds to the truth. May we all do the same. Blessings as we come into love and a new way of living on Earth that is better for the planet and for all humans (once we get through the rocky period). May we remember this and come into love for all humans, holding the planet in light.

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Sen. Cruz Applauds Inclusion of Critical Efforts to Expand School Choice And Support Parents in Targeted Relief Package While Taking Steps to Rein in Spending ‘While we still have much more work to do … when it comes to expanding school choice, this legislation takes several critically important steps in the right direction’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) today released the following statement after Senate Republican leadership unveiled a targeted legislative package, which includes several proposals championed by Sen. Cruz to expand school choice, to help Americans who are hurting as a result of the coronavirus pandemic: “Among the most significant questions facing parents during the

coronavirus pandemic, few have been more daunting than how to ensure our children can continue learning and growing, especially as many schools across the country remain closed. Now more than ever, families from all walks of life are seeing the need for real school choice. If passed, this legislation will provide all families, of the over 50 million schoolchildren across America, with the flexibility and support they need to

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph. Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. Ryan West Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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prevent their children from falling behind during these uncertain times. “I’m also pleased to see that leadership heeded my repeated call to limit our spending and debt by including in this package an estimated $350 billion in additional offsets. After Congress passed more than $3 trillion in emergency relief, I’ve urged my colleagues over the last several months to focus on the long-term recovery of our nation, not another massive, short-term spending measure, as Democrats have repeatedly proposed, that simply shovels cash out the door while keeping our economy shut down. “While we still have significantly more work to do to grow our economy, help Americans

safely return to work, and ensure kids can get back into the classroom safely, when it comes to expanding school choice, this legislation takes several critically important steps in the right direction. BACKGROUND: Over the last eight years, Sen. Cruz has been a leading advocate for school choice in the Senate and has said school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Throughout the pandemic, he has urged his colleagues to focus on solutions that will help get Americans safely back to work and our kids safely back into the classroom. The following priorities championed by Sen. Cruz have been included in the Senate Republican leadership bill: Sen. Cruz’s proposal to establish education tax

credits. Specifically, the proposal included in the Senate leadership bill, which is based on legislation Sen. Cruz introduced in February 2019, establishes a federal education tax credit for two years to encourage individuals and businesses to donate to nonprofit scholarship funds, which would e x p a n d e l e m e n t a r y, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students. Sen. Cruz’s proposal to expand 529 savings accounts. Specifically, the proposal included in the Senate leadership bill, which is based on legislation Sen. Cruz introduced in January 2019, would expand 529 savings accounts for two years to help parents afford educational expenses such as homeschooling,

tutoring, and educational therapies for students with disabilities. Sens. Tim Scott (RS.C.) and Cruz’s proposal to authorize one-time emergency appropriations funding for scholarshipg r a n t i n g o r g a n i z ations (SGOs) in each state for the remainder of the year. Specifically, the proposal included in the Senate leadership bill, which is based on legislation Sens. Scott and Cruz introduced in J u l y, w o u l d p r o v i d e families additional support for qualified educational expenses (as determined by the state), such as tuition and school expenses. Read more about Sen. Cruz’s comprehensive proposal to put our nation on the path toward recovery here.

Governor Abbott Deploys Texas A&M Task Force 1 To Louisiana Ahead Of Tropical Storm Sally AUSTIN - At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally. Texas A&M

Task Force 1 has deployed a Type 1 urban search-andrescue team consisting of 80 personnel, 6 boats, and 4 canines. "As our friends in Louisiana prepare for Tropical Storm Sally, the State of Texas is ready to assist in response and recovery efforts," said Governor Abbott. "I thank

the members of Texas A&M Task Force 1 who are acting swiftly to help our neighbors in Louisiana, and I ask all Texans to pray for those in the path of this storm. Our neighbors in Louisiana were there for us during Hurricane Harvey, and we will be here for them as Tropical Storm Sally nears their

shores." Texas A&M Task Force 1 functions as one of the 28 federal teams under FEMA’s National Urban Search and Rescue System and is one of two statewide search and rescue teams under the direction of the TDEM.

Council Names Dunlap Shenandoah Chief Of Police SHENANDOAH, TEXAS (September 10, 2020) It was a sea of blue at the September 9 City of Shenandoah City Council meeting as the Council named a permanent Chief of Police. With his family, friends, former coworkers, present coworkers and a lifetime of law enforcement contacts present, Interim C h i e f Tr o y e D u n l a p became Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap after Council action confirmed his promotion. Councilmember Ron Raymaker formally nominated Dunlap which was seconded by Councilmember Mike McLeod; a unanimous decision was recorded. Mayor Ritch Wheeler introduced the agenda item by commenting, "This is kinda like my favorite item ... which is usually a new employee but this is a promotion of

an employee. I don’t think this was a big surprise. Troye’s been doing such an outstanding job the last several months that this was a pretty easy one on the agenda." Following the vote, the new Chief received a round of applause and a standing reception. Former Shenandoah Police Chief John Chancellor was asked to pin the new chief. Upon coming to the podium, Chancellor joked that he didn’t have to live with the Chief and thought his wife might like to do the honors instead. Wendy Dunlap proudly pinned her husband while their daughter and sons lo o k ed o n f r o m th e audience. Council then took a break to allow attendees to congratulate the new chief and to take pictures. At the May 13 meeting, City Council voted to approve the appointment

City Administrator Kathie Reyer and Chief Troye Dunlap

of Troye Dunlap as the Interim Police Chief. He had been acting chief since May 1. Dunlap, a 23-year employee of the Shenandoah Police Department, began his career as a reserve officer in Shenandoah in 1997. During the next 23 years, he has served the city as a patrol officer, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, acting chief, interim chief and now as Chief. He holds a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston. He oversees a staff of 17 p a t r o l o ff i c e r s , o n e lieutenant, three sergeants, one detective, one investigator, two community resource officers, one evidence specialist and one administrative assistant.

Public School Withdrawals for August 400% Higher Than 2019 L U B B O C K , TEXAS—In August 2020, Te x a s H o m e S c h o o l Coalition (THSC) saw a 400 percent increase over August 2019 in the number of families withdrawing from public school through T H S C ’s w e b s i t e t o homeschool. This follows another record-setting month in July, which saw a 1,500 percent increase over 2019. The increase connected directly with the Texas

Foundation from page 1 Catfish Festival. He unselfishly donated his products and services to people in need. He did work for Pregnancy Assistance Center North, Montgomery County

Education Agency’s (TEA) release of their back-toschool guidelines. Within 24 hours after the guidelines were released, THSC’s call and email volume had doubled from parents asking how they could homeschool. A month after these guidelines were announced, 2020 withdrawal numbers still appear to be hitting record highs. In August 2019, THSC processed withdrawals for

1,044 families. In August 2020, THSC processed 4,055 withdrawals, an increase of nearly 400 percent. This number represents only a portion of the total withdrawals to homeschool statewide, since THSC is not notified of every withdrawal. While official TEA withdrawal numbers for 2020 are not yet available, early numbers from THSC’s online withdrawal tool indicate an enormous

increase in families m o v i n g t o homeschooling. This form automatically generates a withdrawal letter that families can easily email to their schools to complete the withdrawal process and begin homeschooling. THSC remains ready to serve and assist these new families who are beginning their homeschooling journeys.

Yo u t h S e r v i c e s , t h e Salvation Army, New Birth Ministries, Montgomery County Assistance League, and many others. Most notably, Cameron Bammel was a devoted s o n , h u s b a n d , f a t h e r, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He married his high school

sweetheart Stacy in 1981. They were blessed with son Shane Bammel and his wife Taryn. Cameron was also survived by his mother Angalene Bammel and mother-in-law Jody Smart, along with a multitude of adoring loved ones and friends. The Foundation is proud to memorialize

Cameron W. Bammel’s contribution to the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park with a monument at the base of the Sarah Dodson TriColor Flag. To the very end of his life, Cameron was a proud Texan and an American patriot.

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Devotional Faith Is - Waiting On God To Answer Our Prayers Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

In faith, there is much adventure. Every day, life presents us with many opportunities to live with expectant faith. Here is one scripture: “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ “ And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be

uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” Luke 17:6. When the Lord increases our faith and we receive the answer to our prayers, then we’re encouraged to continue prayers filled with faith. So what happens if God d o e s n ’t a n s w e r t h o s e faithful prayers? It may cause us to wonder if our petitions are really heard. The answer is yes, He heard our prayers. However, we must give God the opportunity to see if our prayer is good for all concerned in that particular

situation. He has to weigh all things for all people who would receive that petition. Here’s a recent example. A young woman was hired to help and train others in their company learn the jobs they were hired to do. All went well for a while until one employee under her received a raise in pay. This young woman, knowing about God, then also prayed for a raise. She asked her boss several times, but he just couldn’t give her a “Yes.” So she decided to wait on God

to answer her appeal. She said to herself, “Well, I’ve asked for my raise, but it was turned down. So…I’ll just keep on doing my job of helping others because I know they truly need my help. So she did. And a few weeks later, her boss called her in to let her know she would receive her raise. She was so excited and knew God had truly answered her prayers. My friend learned an important lesson connected with “faith.” Yes, God wants us to have faith and believe He will keep His word concerning our

many petitions. Our lesson is: we always may pray and seek God for good things. He will hear and answer our prayers, but we must allow our Maker to carry out His plans in the life of others according to their needs, also. Our faith remains solid, but His plans are perfect. He may say: “Yes, no, or wait.” We learn to honor God’s timing and plans over ours. He knows the right timing for all the events in our life. We can always know His timing is best for us. It’s in the waiting for His answer that faith kicks

in…steadfast, patient, and unwavering. That is what is pleasing to God. Peter says this: “In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to resul in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” First Peter 1:6,7. Have expectant faith, never wavering; God is faithful!

c h o o s e t o j o i n G o d ’s family, as I said, there are some family responsibilities. The number one responsibility is this: you have to learn to love everybody else in God’s family. John 13 - “Jesus said, I’m giving you a new commandment: love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for each other will prove to the world that you are My disciples.” One of the ways you know that you are in the family of God is that you love other people in the family of God. You love other believers. You love other followers of Christ. Why does God want us to love each other? Because it makes us like Him. God is love and God wants us to be like Him, like the Father, like the Son. When

you learn to love other people, you’re practicing one of the things you’re going to do in heaven. What does God want you to do while you’re here on earth? God says first I want you to learn how to love Me. Then second, while you’re on earth, I’ve put you there to learn how to love other people. The Bible calls this fellowship. The deepest level of love starts with sharing. Then you learn to belong, that’s a commitment. Then you go deeper through serving. If you want your marriage to be strong, start serving God together. But the deepest level of love is what the Bible calls the fellowship of suffering. Love grows deepest when we suffer together. How do you experience the deepest level of intimacy, the fellowship of suffering?

How do you get to the deepest level of love that takes you through the crisis? You have to stand with other people in a crisis. What level are you in God’s family? Let me give you four words: Friendship, Membership, Partnership, and Kinship. These are the four levels of love. The four levels of fellowship. Sharing together, that’s friendship. Have you started a friendship with God yet? If you haven’t, you need to get to know Christ today. How about belonging together. That’s membership. How about serving together? Have you found a place of service? Then kinship. Suffering together. How do you know if you’re in God’s family? The invitation is open to everybody but

t h e r e ’s o n e c o m m o n condition. Galatians 3:26 says, “You are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” How do you get in God’s family? Put your faith in Christ Jesus today. That is the first step in joining this awesome family of God. Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

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 Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936-5882832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936-5827700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake

Conroe, 936-588-3400 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, 936-449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936-5821977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson 12681 FM 149 Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipofmontg omery.net

18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

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@consolid ated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org Paul Praschnik, Minister

God’s Family by: Pastor Randy Weaver The Bible tells us that the reason God created the entire universe is that He wanted a family. God is love and He wanted to love us. So, He created us specifically to be a part of His family. He wants that family to last forever in heaven for those who choose to say, “I want to be a part of Your family.” Hebrews 2:10 says, “God is the one who made all things. All Things are for H i s g l o r y. H e ( G o d ) wanted to have many children share His glory.” God created the human race because He knew that some of them would choose to love Him and they would become a part of His forever family. Everybody’s created by God, but not everyone is in the family of God. You have to make a choice to be in His family. When I was

born I automatically became a part of the human race. I didn’t have any choice. The moment I popped out I became a part of the human race. But I didn’t become a part of a family until somebody chose to take me home with them. If you choose to become part of God’s family there are some family responsibilities. The Bible tells us “God’s unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ.” You’re not adopted in until you choose to be adopted in – then God says “I’m writing so that you will know how to live in the family of God. That family is the church of the living God.” The family of God is the church, it is the spiritual family of God. If you

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399

ery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-5882330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Service 11:00, Sunday School 9:45, Wednesday Bible Study 6pm

BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldi er.org. Worship: Sunday at CATHOLIC 10:30am, Sunday School: Sacred Heart Catholic, 9:30 am 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Heritage Baptist 936-756-8186 Church19087 Lake Mt. St. Mary’s Pleasant Rd, Montgomery Catholic, 77356 FM 1774, Plantersville, Phone: Pastor Bear 936 936-894-2223 448-4027 7:45 Service Gary Chapel Baptist St. Joseph’s Catholic, Church CR 213, Stoneham, PO Box 125, Montgom936-894-2223 ery, Texas 77356, 5525 JEWISH Spring Branch Road, Congregation Beth Montgomery. 713-478Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend 1256, Sunday Bible Class Place, The Woodlands, 10:00 am, Worship Service 281-362-1100 at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church LUTHERAN Meets at 464 McCaleb Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Rd. Highway 105 W., Lake Sunday Morning Bible Conroe, 936-588-1944 Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Living Savior Lutheran Service 10:45 a.m. Church-LCMS 309 Pond Sunday Evening St. Montgomery 77356 Worship 6:00 p.m. Church phone: 936-597St. Beulah Baptist 8013 Web : Church, located in Dobbin, www.livingsaviortexas.org P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, Pastor David R. Bailes. 77356 Benui Baptist Church, METHODIST Scott Ridge and FM Montgomery United 1097, Montgomery Methodist Church Antioch Baptist, 22548 Highway 105 Dobbin, 936-597-5560 West China Grove Baptist Montgomery, TX 77356 Church, Willis, 936-767Phone: 936-597-6162 4744 Sunday Worship: 8:30 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. 407-735-6403, Praise & Worship dacusbaptist@consolidated. Sunday School: 9:45 net www.dacusbaptist.org a.m. First Baptist Church, Www.mumctex.org Hwy 105 W., MontgomRichards United

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936-756-8831 The 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

PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936-7568884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00

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The Unknown Heirs At Law of Danny Watts, Deceased

You Are Hereby Commanded to be and appear before the 284th Judicial District Court of 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:

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NOTICE OF RE-SALE Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2, Gene Deforest

CITATION BY PUBLICATION No. 19-12-16238 Plaintiff: LAKE CONROE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. Defendants: DANNY WATTS AND LOIS J. WATTS; In the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas To:

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Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, taxing units have requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on October 6, 2020 at 501 N. THOMPSON, SUITE 402, (Commissioner's Courtroom), CONROE, TEXAS, in the City of Conroe, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., proceed to sell to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05 (d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLES DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Lot 69, Block 05, of Lake Conroe Village, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, under Cabinet F, Sheet 006B, et. seq., as modified by any supplements thereto or replats thereof. Notice hereof shall be given by publishing this Citation once a week for four consecutive weeks previous to the 28th 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 the 2nd 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 CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES MICHAEL WEIR, Deceased, were issued on September 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39796-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: Valerie Anne Weir. 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: Michael C. Beller Attorney at Law 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 th DATED the 15 day of September, 2020. /s/Michael C. Beller Michael C. Beller Attorney for Valerie Anne Weir State Bar No.: 02105780 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 Telephone: (281) 362.0220 Facsimile: (281) 465.0578 E-mail: mike@michaelbeller.com Published Date: September 16, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARIA DORIS RODRIGUEZ, Deceased, were issued on September 10, 2020; in Cause No. 20-39518-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MERCEDES EMPER HOOD. Claims may be presented in care of the Executrix of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: George D. Gordon 307 N. San Jacinto Conroe, Texas 77301 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 10th day of September, 2020. By: /s/ George D. Gordon Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 08197000 Published Date: September 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Michael Schachter Deceased, were issued on August 20, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39399-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Darlene Behrle Schachter a/n/f Darlene Behrle Robinson Schachter. 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: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the September 2, 2020 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Darlene Behrle Schachter a/n/f Darlene Behrle Robinson Schachter State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Published Date: September 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-39780-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Lucy DeNegre, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Lucy DeNegre were issued on August 31, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39780-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Janice L. Phillips as Independent Administrator, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Lucy DeNegre, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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 9th day of September, 2020. Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Janice L. Phillips, Independent Administrator for the Estate of Lucy DeNegre State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: September 16, 2020

2ND LEGAL 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: 08/17/2020 LOCATION TOWED FROM: 29003 DOBBIN HUFFSMITH RD VEHICLE: 2005 CHEVY MALIBU

COLOR: SILVER LICENSE PLATE: AD46379 LAST 4 VIN # 1G1ZT52865F281605 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: DRIVER ARREST TOW $250.00 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 SEPT. 16,2020

For more information, please contact Keila Smithers: 713-862-1860 Ext. 6954, E-Mail Address ksmithers@pbfcm.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Sale to be held online at WWW.storageauctions.com Facility is located at 1950 Old River Road, Montgomery, TX 77356 Bidding will open at September 24th at 8am. Cleanup deposit is required Property includes the contents of the space of the following tenant- Chris Handlin: miscellaneous household items Published dates: September 16 and 23, 2020

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Grace Marise Guynes, Deceased, were issued on August 28, 2020, under Docket No. 20-39699-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: William Barton Guynes and Terry Rene Guynes. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Estate of Grace Marise Guynes, Deceased c/o Scott Breitenwischer 5150 Hardy Street Houston, Texas 77009 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 8th day of September, 2020. RB LEGAL GROUP, PLLC By:/s/ Scott R. Breitenwischer Scott R. Breitenwischer SBN: 02947695 Jonathan Stirneman SBN: 24076719 5150 Hardy Street Houston, Texas 77009 215 4th Street Wallis, Texas 77485 Telephone: (713) 974-1333 Facsimile: (713) 974-5333 sbreitenwischer@rblegalgroup.com jstirneman@rblegalgroup.com ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE Published Date: September 16, 2020

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SHSU Earns National Recognition For Low Student Loan Debt Sam Houston State University has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the lowest student loan debt figures in the country for the Class of 2019. LendEDU’s “Student Loan Debt by School by State Report” presents an in-depth analysis of the most recent student loan debt figures at hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. Ranking No. 15 in Texas, SHSU offers a variety of resources to curb costs and help students overcome financial hurdles associated with receiving an education. One such resource is the award-winning SHSU Student Money Management Center. For the past three years, LendEDU ranked the SHSU Student Money Management Center among the Top Ten Collegiate Financial Literacy Programs in the United States. The SMMC is a financial outreach and educational program, administered by the Division of Enrollment Management, that aims to empower students to achieve financial inde-

pendence. They offer assistance through personal consultations, workshops and presentations that work to foster financial literacy and personal success. “The SMMC works with SHSU students to ensure they understand the costs associated with attending school at SHSU. We work to make sure students understand that the decisions they make, such as the dorm they live in or the number of credit hours they take each semester, have a cost related to those decisions and those costs have an impact on their budget. We also help students to create a personal budget, so they have a full understanding of their expenses. We then help students to determine income streams, one of these being financial aid. While it is great to be awarded grants and scholarships, those don’t always cover all of the expenses. That is often when students turn to loans,” Haley Rothrock, assistant director of SMMC said. “The SMMC helps students determine if and how much students may need to accept in loans.

Often students think that they have to accept a loan in the amount it was offered, that is actually not the case. We often recommend that students only take out a portion of what they have been offered in loans and we work to make sure they take advantage of the loan with the best benefits to them. Taking out a portion of the loan

rather than the full amount can dramatically decrease a student’s debt burden, especially over the course of four to five years.” By publishing the Student Loan Debt by School by State Report e a c h y e a r, L e n d E D U hopes that both current and future college students, in addition to lawmakers and education administrators,

can have productive conversations about student loan debt and the cost of college in the U.S. According to Michael Brown, director of Communications at LendEDU, the topic of student loan debt and the rising cost of college in the U.S. is more important now than it has ever been before.

“As the pandemic continues, students and parents are now carefully weighing their financial options for college, and Sam Houston State University looks like a place where they can expect to have a minimal student loan debt burden,” Brown said.

The MCCF 2020 Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winner Francine Hope and the Hope Family, along with the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is Elise Marie Ohnheiser, a 2020 graduate from Conroe High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at the Baylor University where she is seeking a degree in Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. The Hope Family created this scholarship as a memorial to the late Ruben W. Hope, Jr.’s contributions to the Montgomery County community which he served throughout his

adulthood. His wife, Francine, said Ruben was the first in his family to go to college. Working his way through college and law school made him a strong proponent of higher and post high school education. He connected his love of education and community service by serving on the board of Conroe ISD and a s t h e a r e a ’s S t a t e Representative. He passed many bills designed to help and protect students. Sports were another of his passion’s and he was active in an number of local sports organizations. Conroe High School and cheerleading squad as The 2020 winner of in her community. She well as a member of this scholarship, Ms. was a member of the CHS National Honor Society. Ohnheiser, was active at Her community service was with the Conroe Junior Cotillion and Life Teen. She volunteered at an annual Relay for Life event for cancer patients and survivors and worked with elementary, intermeare Tara Johnston and Luis with the event. diate and middle school Angulo both of Austin. “We encourage festival students through Read for The artists will begin attendees to wear a mask a Better Life. painting earlier in the and social distance as The Hope Family week and continue during much as possible,” Locke along with the board of the festival, completing added. their murals on Saturday Texas Art and Music the Montgomery County

From the organizers of the Texas Arts & Music Festival: The fifth annual Texas Arts and Music Festival will be held in historic Downtown Brenham, Tex. on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 in collaboration with the City of Brenham’s Hot Nights Cool Tunes Concert Series. The festival will feature two live murals, an art village, live music, food trucks and more. “While the festival will look different this year with no VIP tent or indoor art installations, the foundation is excited to be able to bring an outdoor event for the community that can be enjoyed at a safe social distance,” said B r a d S t u ff l e b e a m o f Texas Arts and Music Festival Foundation. Two new murals will be added to the downtown collection of growing art. The featured mural artists

evening. An Art Village will also take place on Saturday, October 17 from 10am until 8:00pm The Texas Unlimited Band will begin on the main stage in the parking lot by Commerce Street at 7 : 0 0 p m o n F r i d a y, October 16, and the Journey cover band, ESCAPE, will perform Saturday, October 17 at 7:00pm. “The City of Brenham is happy to partner with Texas Arts and Music Festival,” said Crystal Locke, community services specialist, “by offering two of our previously postponed concerts in conjunction

Community Foundation, are proud to award this scholarship to Ms. Ohnheiser. The Ruben W. H o p e , J r. M e m o r i a l Scholarship is available to Conroe High School graduating seniors who are active in athletics, demonstrate a financial need and plan to continue their post high school education. Interested students should contact their school counselor for the application in the spring of 2021.

More… 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.

Festival is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a first-class event for art and music lovers, raising money for local art programs. The festival has provided support for area school programs in Brenham, Sealy and Burton. For more information about the festival or to support the event, please v i s i t www.texasartandmusicfe stival.com or follow Texas Arts and Music Festival on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

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Donut Alert! The Woodlands Children’s Museum Welcomes Hurts Donut Co. on September 25 THE WOODLANDS, TX – September 14, 2020 – Do-nut miss this opportunity to try some amazing d o n u t s ! O n F r i d a y, September 25, 2020, the donut ambulance from Hurts Donut Co. will visit

The Woodlands Children’s Museum to offer one-of-akind pastries to visitors. With only one location in the Houston area, the museum is excited to provide this experience to the community. Donuts

will be available starting at 12:00pm until sold out. “This is such a fun way to offer a family-friendly event,” stated Angela C o l t o n , t h e m u s e u m ’s Executive Director. “We had a wonderful turnout

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The Hurts Donut “ambulance” will visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum on Friday, September 25 at noon. recently at our milkshake day and we thought the community would enjoy these delicious donuts, too. As a fundraiser, Hurts is generously donating a portion of their sales to the museum.” Claiming donuts with “serious personality,” Hurts offers fun flavors such as fruity pebbles, cotton candy, Andes mint, birthday cake, cookie dough, and many more. The “emergency donut delivery vehicle” will be set up in a drive-thru format to maintain social distancing. A Hurts Dozen is $20 and includes an assortment of 12 of the most popular peanut-free flavors. Cinnamon rolls will also be available for $7 and maple bacon bars for $5. A portion of the proceeds will help s u p p o r t t h e m u s e u m ’s

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annual fund. For guests who cannot attend, pre-orders can be placed on the museum’s w e b s i t e a t https://woodlandschildrens museum.org/donut-alertvisit-from-the-hurts-donutambulance/ and are available for pick-up at the m u s e u m o n F r i d a y, September 25 from 12pm 5pm or Saturday from 10am – 12pm. “A box of decadent donuts would make a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors,” stated Colton. “They really are unique and as far as we know, this is the first time the donut ambulance has visited The Woodlands.” The Woodlands Children’s Museum recently reopened, with public hours on Wednesday through

S a t u r d a y. G u e s t s a r e encouraged to pre-purchase tickets at https://woodlandschildrens museum.org/event-tickets/ and walk-in visitors are welcome if space allows. Timed sessions are available to limit capacity and to allow staff to sanitize between visits. For the most up to date information about the museum and the visit from Hurts Donuts, follow the museum on Facebook @TheWoodlandsChildrens Museum and on Instagram a n d Tw i t t e r @TheWoodlandsCM. The museum is located in the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, Suite 280, The Woodlands, Texas 77381.

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