Montgomery County News September 23, 2020 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXV NUMBER 39 Section 1 8 pages

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Texas Weekly Gas Prices (September 21, 2020) - Texas gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $1.86/g today, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 0.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 50.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest s tation in Texas is priced at $1.49/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.49/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.16/g today. The national average is down 1.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 49.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. "Gas prices have tiptoed lower with seasonal factors the primary driver, though with hurricane season continuing to be very active, sporadic shutdowns of oil rigs in the Gulf is leading to volatility in the price of oil, which may become a factor in the weeks ahead," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With oil's rally back to $41 per barrel last week, the downturn in the national average may be put on pause for a couple of weeks, but we remain very likely to eventually continue to downward momentum into the heart of autumn. For now, we remain at the lowest prices seasonally since 2004 in most states, and largely, motorists can expect that to continue."

“Dominating Performance”

Article by Mark Hooker To say that they MISD F i s h i n g Te a m h a d a Dominating Performance on Lake Conroe would be an understatement. The combined squad from both Montgomery High School and Lake Creek High School, had 5 Teams in the Top 10, out of 139 Individual Teams from 23 Houston Area High Schools. Leading the way for MISD was last year’s

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hard all day, and Fallon caught their biggest fish that culled out a smaller fish at 2:47.” That cull of a smaller fish, allowed the team to increase their limit by almost 4 pounds, sealing both their 2nd place finish, as well as helping the MISD Fishing Team to a resounding First Place finish. Being that their official time to stop fishing in the Texas High School Bass Association Tournament w a s 3 : 0 0 , t h a t ’s a n

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impressive lesson for all of us, compete hard until the end. Rounding out the top three weights and places for MISD, which is how t h e o v e r a l l Te a m Champion is decided, were Jack Middlebrook an d K aden H ar man n coming in 5th with a total weight of 11.37. They were followed closely by Rylan Mitchell and Tyler Gerner landing in the 6th spot with 10.90 pounds. This combined total of 38.40 pounds easily outdistanced the 2nd Place school by 6 pounds. As mentioned above, we had two other teams in the Top 10 in Andrew Wilson and Brandon Warren, placing 8th with 8.34 pounds, and Jack Haag and Connor Callihan coming in 9th with 7.54 pounds. This is only the third time in the history of the MISD Fishing Team, that the Squad had 5 teams in the Top 10. Overall, the fishing was extremely tough on

Fore the Love of Golf! Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber’s 34th Annual Lobsterfest Golf Tournament Taking More Golf Teams

Conroe, Texas – Tee off at the Conroe/Lake C o n r o e C h a m b e r ’s Annual Lobsterfest at Panorama Golf Club Friday, October 2, 2020 with a great round of golf! Due to a high demand for golf teams, the Chamber has changed its tournament format from a Community............2, 3, 7, 8 shotgun start to a tee time Commentary............................4 start. “Playing at Devotional..........................5 P a n o r a m a G o l f C l u b Legals.................................6 affords us the opportunity of adding teams to the

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Angler’s of the Year for MISD, Fallon Clepper & Wy a t t F o r d . T h i s “Dynamic Duo” captured 2nd Place with a 5 Bass Limit of 16.13 pounds. Their “Local Legend” Captain Julian Clepper reported, “the kids caught them fishing slow in 3 to 12 feet of water using numerous soft plastic techniques. The bite was very tough, as we only caught 6 keepers on the day.” Clepper went onto say that “the kids fished

event while at the same time keeping pace of play for our golfers to a much more manageable level,” s a i d B r i a n B o n d y, chamber president. A golf team of four starts at $700. There also are eagle and birdie sponsorships for members that include dinner to go tickets and a golf team. You do not have to be a member of the Chamber to purchase a foursome. “ We a c k n o w l e d g e

these are difficult times for all of us. As our biggest fundraiser and with ticket sales significantly down, we are looking to grow the golf tournament,” Bondy added. “The option we have chosen to change the tournament to a tee time start is the best solution.” Other sponsorships include beverage and snack sponsors and hole sponsors. Each sponsorship has marketing benefits.

Most include dinner and a golf team. Major sponsors to date for Lobsterfest include Allegiance Bank, C o n s o l i d a t e d Communications, Crown, C o r k & S e a l , 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 See Golf, page 2

The Angles In Heaven Cry NO! NO! NO! WHY? The Magical World Of Disney Is No More! “The Magic Is Gone!” R.I.P. Walt Disney! By “Doc” Fennessy] Oh yes folks, Minnie Mouse and “The Angels In Heaven Cry No, No, No, WHY?” “The Magic World Of Disney Is No More!!!” Sad but true folks! “The Magic’s Gone! “Rest In Peace Walt Disney!” Folks, a blessing of pure entertainment to the world a dream has departed and taken something from our hearts. Oh yes folks, something beautiful has vanished, and we will sigh for it in vein, because we have beholded it everywhere on the earth, in the newspaper funnies sections, comic books, short Saturday afternoon kids cartoon matinees, big screen musicals and patriotic history, and in the air as we remember over a hundred melodious and passionate tunes about American life. Oh yes folks, it is very sad but true. Walt Disney: One of the most legendary Americans of all time. His accomplishments could fill volumes! One of the most ‘legendary Americans of all time. December 5th would have been Walt Disney's 116th birthday. Some little-known and surprising facts about the iconic animator, theme park designer, and businessman. Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Award wins by a single person ever. He also created propaganda for the United States government during World War II. America’s greatest patriot and creative “STORYTELLER” – Walt Disney, and his World of Disney is no more! Yes, is no more!” In the world of fantasy and entertainment Walt Disney’s star was the most bright and affected everyone for over a century of time!

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Dutch Baby Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Dutch Baby I had never heard of this until my latest issue of Martha Stewart Living (a gift) arrived earlier this week. It presented on a variation of a pancake which immediately caught my attention, but it was made in a cast iron skillet which likewise intrigued me. Turns out it is a breakfast dish which can be made either savory or sweet. Yum. I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner and creative ways to use leftovers so finding a new friend on the block that ticks both boxes is exciting. The origins of this dish are not clearly known but it is not Dutch, but rather a variation of a German pancake. Story has it that the name “Dutch Baby” was coined in a family-run restaurant in Seattle called Manca’s Cafe, owned by a gentleman named Victor Manca from about 1900 to the 1950s. A Manca descendant wrote that the

name was coined because Victor’s daughter could not pronounce ‘Deutsch,’ the German word for German; and out of her mouth came Dutch and the deed was done. I t ’s r e a l l y a g i a n t pancake; an Americanized version of a German dish called Apfelpfannkuchen. Although called a pancake, the end result actually reminds me more of a crepe. They puff up and without leavening the end result is a thin layer that is traditionally finished with butter, lemon juice and powdered sugar. To make this bit of deliciousness you will need a blender and a cast iron skillet as far as tools go and then flour, eggs and milk for the universal ingredients. Be sure to preheat the skillet in the oven as mentioned in the recipes below. Here is Pioneer Woman’s recipe for a t r a d i t i o n a l breakfast/brunch Dutch Baby. The fruit can be any fresh fruit. As above, apples are the traditional German preparation and perfect for this time of year. Sweet Dutch Baby Ingredients:

3 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup maple syrup 6 tablespoons salted butter 1 cup mixed berries 1/4 cup blueberry syrup Canned whipped cream, for serving or use powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a large (about 12-inch) cast-iron skillet in the oven so that it gets very hot, 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Mix the eggs and milk in a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the flour, vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, then blend again until smooth, about another 30 seconds. 3. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Quickly pour in the batter and return the skillet to the oven. Bake until golden brown and risen, about 25 minutes. 4. Remove from the oven and cut into wedges immediately, as it will start

to deflate. Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the berries, blueberry syrup, remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and the whipped cream. Savory Dutch Baby Ingredients: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (plus 2 tablespoons) ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (ground) 8 Large Eggs ¾ cup Whole Milk 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons Chives (minced, parsley or tarragon) 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter ¾ cup Gruyere (or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano) add Flaky Sea Salt (for garnish) add Lemon Wedges (for serving) 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pre-heat skillet in oven about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Whisk wet ingredients into

dry until just combined. Stir in thyme and the other herbs. 2. Melt the butter in the pre-heated skillet and swirl around to cover the bottom of the skillet. 3. Pour batter into pan and scatter cheese and flaky Kosher salt over the top. Bake until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. When you are looking for ingredients to scatter over the batter this is the time to add any ingredients you may have leftover (like ham or sausage/bacon). Or you can use Bon Appetit’s idea and top after you bake the pancake as below. INGREDIENTS * 3 large eggs, room temperature * ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature * 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, divided * ½ cup all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons cornstarch * ½ teaspoon kosher salt * ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper R E C I P E PREPARATION * Place a medium ovenproof skillet,

preferably cast iron, in center of oven and preheat oven to 450°. Let skillet heat at least 25 minutes total (prepare your toppings while you wait). * Blend eggs in a blender on high speed until very frothy, about 1 minute. Wi t h m o t o r r u n n i n g , gradually stream in milk, then 2 Tbsp. butter; blend another 30 seconds. Add flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper and blend just to combine. (This batter doubles well if you want to scale up.) * Carefully remove skillet from oven and swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet to coat. Immediately pour batter into skillet (butter will brown quickly, so have batter at the ready to prevent burning). Bake pancake until puffed and brown around edges, 20–25 minutes. It will begin to deflate as soon as it comes out. Top as desired. Topping Ideas * Fried eggs, avocado, and shaved ham * Smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and sliced spring onions * Sautéed kale, crispy bacon, and aged cheddar These recipes reportedly work nicely with almond milk and GF flour.

Woodlands High Vollyball Player Reunited With Paramedics Who Saved Her Life In May of 2020, Julieta Valdes, a 16-yearold freshman at The Woodlands High School, was working out with her sister in their home when she collapsed. Fortunately, her family knew just what to do: they called 911 and followed MCHD ALARM Medic III Scott McCully’s instructions closely. They performed CPR, along with McCully counting with them aloud, until Montgomery County Hospital District

paramedics and firefighters from The Wo o d l a n d s F i r e Department arrived at her home. At a Save Reunion held this week in The Woodlands, InCharge Paramedic Tyler Grisham described the amazing teamwork that went into saving Julieta’s life after she suffered sudden cardiac arrest that day. After performing CPR, using a cardiac monitor for defibrillation and, finally, after more than 20 minutes, paramedics Grisham and

his partner, Attendant Paramedic Joseph O’Neill confirmed her pulses had returned. MCHD Medical Director Dr. Robert Dickson said it well at the reunion event, “A p e r s o n ’s c h a i n o f survival starts the minute they call 911 and proper instructions on how to do CPR can increase chances of survival by more than 50 percent.” He said, “ W e a r e extraordinarily happy to see you here with us

today.” Julieta was equally happy to reunite with the crews who will forever be a part of her chain of survival. In a letter she read aloud to the paramedics and first responders, she said in part, “With this new opportunity of life I have been graciously gifted by you, I feel like I have a

greater purpose and want to make an impact as w e l l … E v e r y accomplishment I have in life from now on, whether big or small, is because of you.” On behalf of Julieta and MCHD, we would like to thank: Ty l e r G r i s h a m (MCHD In-Charge Paramedic)

Joe O’Neill (MCHD Attendant Paramedic) Scott McCully (MCHD ALARM Medic III) Woodlands Fire BC102 BC Mitch Hubbard E105 Lt Bill Holt FF Gary Rogers (acting D/O) FF Travis Nicholson

Register to Vote Event sponsored by T-Mobile The Chamber has teamed up with T-Mobile for a Voter Registration E v e n t o n T h u r s d a y, September 24 from 11 am 2 pm at the Chamber.

Please encourage No need to register anyone who has not before the event, just come registered to vote to come on by! by and register! T-Mobile will be on site with some fun giveaways! Golf, from page 1

Conroe, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Johnson Development, Southern Star Brewing Company, The Howard Hughes Corporation, The Strong F i r m , Wi e s n e r B u i c k GMC-Hyundai 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.

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Comments According to Doc The Magic’s Gone!!!” – R.i.p. Walt Disney!!! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

Oh yes folks, we have another American cultural and historic tragedy. Whereas the hardcharging anarchists’ group with the National Democrat Party fronting the fake protests, looting and burning of American cities. It seems that this same anarchist group, in prospective, is the same group that is attempting to destroy American history; by toppling memorial history statues and desecrating memorial history places. Black lives matter! The entire thing is a HOAX USING THE PHONY “Black Lives Matter” theme as their motto in order to gain financial help and encouraging presidential voting support for Joe Biden. Another fabric of American cultural history and patriotism has been attacked and eliminated from Americans view is “The Magic World of Disney”. Folks, “THE MAGIC IS GONE!” R.I.P. Walt Disney. Sad but true…! The following was sent to me by a long-term reader. This whole thing has to be some kind of a sacrilegious sin? The loss of Disney will have far greater impact than most people realize. Today we need American Patriots in the entertainment industry like Bob Hope, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart,Red Skeleton, Clint Eastwood and Ronald Reagan and others who loved what the liberty and freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and Constitution stood for.

Wake up America!!! To be perspective of a Disney employee ~ The Magic's Gone, was written by Greg Crosby and published by the Jewish World Review and first published July 10, 2020, and also by The Sunday Family Humour. The following text is the unabridged words of writer Greg Crosby. “I started my almost 30-year career at the Walt Disney Studios in 1970. Walt Disney himself had only been dead about three years and the studio was still pretty much the same as it had been when Walt was running things. Walt was a patriot and he enjoyed making pictures that celebrated America's history and heroes from the American Revolutionary Period. Johnny Tremain to Davy Crockett to Pecos Bill and Casey Jones and Daniel Boone. Walt and his team also created entertainment that highlighted the family, stories such as Pollyanna, Swiss Family Robinson, Old Yeller, and Mary Poppins. The studio grounds felt like a college campus, a college campus from the 1950s. When I walked through the halls of the animation building or around the lot people who passed by would look me in the eyes and smile. They would say "hello" even if they didn't know me. That's the way it was then, friendly, family-like, and welcoming. The Disney studio had the reputation of being the best animation studio in the world. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Bambi, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and so many other classics were produced at this magical place. Among one of my

Minnie Mouse cries out, “WHY?”

Greg Crosby favorite features was Song of the South, that warm and entertaining picture featuring Uncle Remus, Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. For its time and for many years thereafter it was considered a minor masterpiece of technology in the combining of animation and live action. It won an Academy Award for best song; "Zip-A-Dee-DooDah" and James Baskett won an Academy Honorary Award for his performance of Uncle Remus. The last time the movie was released in the U.S. was in 1986 and it will never see the light of day again, not in theaters, home video or anywhere. It is considered racist by today's ignorant leftist standards although there isn't a thing in the film that is demeaning or anti-black in any way. But it does portray blacks living in the south during the Reconstruction era and that is enough to get it banned. Dumbo has been banned as well because of the crow characters. Today's Walt Disney Company is no longer the same place I worked at. The top executives in charge are no longer creating movies and rides that celebrate America, American heroes, or family. And they certainly aren't honoring American patriots anymore. Executive Chairman Robert Iger and the others are either true believers in far left dogma or cowards or maybe a little of both, but for whatever reason they have fallen on their knees and thrown in with the anarchist group, Black Lives Matter. Disney has just signed Colin Kaepernick to produce an ongoing series on racial and social topics that he has "championed," as they say. You know like not standing for the National Anthem, dishonoring our country's flag, and claiming that America is systemically a racist country that kills and oppresses its blacks. The studio has also announced a new visual album from Beyonce titled "Black is King" which will be released on Disney that celebrates black resilience and culture.

Walt Disney Not to be outdone, the Disney theme park ride Splash Mountain which was based on the Song of the South animated sequences, will now be reworked to be based on the 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog, another picture featuring black characters but one tailored to pander to the sensibilities of today's "woke" attitudes. If the Disney Company really wants to prove its elite woke-ness, it needs to do much more in terms of "cancel culture." It needs to ban Snow White because of its portrayal of little people as "dwarfs." It needs to ban Pinocchio and Lady and the Tramp for its negative depictions of Italian immigrants. It needs to ban Peter Pan for its depiction of indigenous people and people with physical disabilities. It needs to ban all films relating to the glorification of white American heroes such as Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Tremain, and Casey Jones since they engaged in colonial exploitation, imperialism, and white privilege. Disneyland needs to get rid of "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" and Walt Disney World needs to rework "The Hall of Presidents" to do away with the slave owners and racists and any others that the far left doesn't like. There is already a ground swell to replace the attraction with the Broadway musical, "Hamilton." And they need to rename and redo "Liberty Square" to something like "Equality Village" and focus on multiculturalism. Disney needs to rework Main Street USA so it doesn't celebrate small town Middle American life. Redo it to better represent minority urban

centers. They need to get rid of Sleeping Beauty's Castle since it represents white European dominance. They need to get rid of the Mark Twain paddle wheeler since it glorifies the old South. They need to tear down the statue of Wa l t D i s n e y, w h i c h glorifies a man who got rich through white privilege. “Tomorrowland needs to be reworked, getting away from futuristic space travel and focusing on how the United States of America will be, in Barak Obama's words, "fundamentally transformed" into a Marxist utopia where everything is provided for by the government, police forces are banished, and we have open borders without restrictions. It's a small world after all.”

“The place Walt once called, the Magic Kingdom, a place where you could escape from the harsh realities of the world and its ugliness and enter the land of make-believe and fantasy for a few hours has been fundamentally transformed into Politically Correct-land. American history and its heroes will be gone before too long I'm sure, replaced by a new rewriting of history perhaps. The Disney Company has been steadily leaning leftward for some time, now there is no doubt that it is in lockstep with the social justice anti-American Left.

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New Rules, New Permits - What Does It All Mean? September 18, 2020 - On September 8th, the Lone Star GCD's Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve new District rules. The new rules play a big part in the Board's policy and will have an effect on many of the District's permit holders. Most changes affect permit holders who have non-exempt wells although some changes do impact exempt well owners who are not required to have permits. So, what does it all mean? To help effectively communicate the changes, the District will be releasing a 4-topic series of educational press releases and this is the first one. As many of our permit

holders know, we are in the midst of permit renewal season. This is the time when District staff sends out a permit renewal form with the request that each permit holder review and return. This process allows the District to collect any new or changed information and reminds the permit holder to evaluate their needs for the upcoming year and let the District know if that need is anticipated to change. The good news is that the intent for the renewal process does not change with the new rules. What does change is the information the District is requesting the permittee to confirm and the permit term. Changes in 2021

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 10 mph. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Friday Sunny, with a high near 85. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Monday Sunny, with a high near 89.

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The upcoming 2021 permit renewal form will look a bit different. For example, this year we will be asking for additional information on the wells associated with the permit. The new permit renewals will ask: * The aquifer from which each well is producing, * The size of each well pump's horsepower, and * The maximum pumping rate that the well pump is capable of producing. This information is necessary so the District can manage by aquifer and implement its new spacing rule, which requires all new, non-exempt wells to be spaced from existing wells based on the proposed well's pumping rate. Spacing rules help minimize (as practicable as possible) the drawdown of the water table or reduction of artesian pressure and prevent or lessen interference between wells. Because the District will start issuing permits by aquifer formation in 2021, we need to know in which formation each permitted well is drilled. Permitting by aquifer formation will protect your right to produce groundwater. It allows the District to easily track production in a specific formation. And, if there is a potential future need to curtail production to achieve the desired future condition in a given aquifer, the District can proportionally adjust only the permits in the affected aquifer (as opposed to all district permits if there was no aquifer designation).

Another important change in the rules is the 60-day grace period for well registration. This allows all exempt well owners to register their wells with no penalty attached. Exempt wells are typically single-family residential or livestock wells and are generally not required to have a permit, but all wells drilled in Montgomery County should be registered with the District. Therefore, if you have not yet registered your exempt well, you can do so by November 7, 2020 with no penalty for failing to previously register. By registering your well, you are protecting your well. If the District does not have a well registration on file for your exempt well, it cannot consider potential impacts to your exempt well from a proposed new well and it cannot protect your exempt well from potential interference from a new well proposed to be drilled near your exempt well. Another significant change to permitting under the new District rules is that all permits will be issued for perpetual terms. Perpetual is just a fancy word for continual or ongoing. It means your permit will remain in effect unless amended or revoked and that you will no longer be required to renew it each year. Even though you will no longer be required to renew your permit every year, the District will conduct a formal permit review every five (5) years, and an informal permit review as needed. In other words, your permit will be reviewed at least once

every five years to verify the accuracy of information or determine if any changes are necessary. This does not mean that you cannot amend your permit or that you have to wait 5 years to amend your permit. The District's rules still follow demand-based allocation, which means the District reviews and issues permits based on the needs or demands of a permit holder. Should a permit holder's demand increase such that it would require additional groundwater to meet the demand change, permit holders may file an application to amend their permit. Now, what has been done in the past and what these new rules serve to avoid, is the need to request a one-time increase or request an increase at the beginning of the year only to request a decrease after you realize you did not need the increase after all. Typically, one-time or retroactive changes have been made to avoid overpumpage fees and/or payment of water use fees in a given year. What the District hopes to accomplish with the change in permit terms, is for permit holders to seriously evaluate their needs and only seek amendments to reflect a true change in need. One benefit to perpetual permit terms is that unless there is a need to change something with your permit, you will not be required to renew your permit - that is one less piece of paper we have to keep up with! District staff will still be in touch with permittees during reviews and we request that all

permittees stay in touch with us as well. Let us know if you have a change whether it's to amend your permit or simply to change contact or owner information - we still want to hear from you! Please be on the lookout for permit renewal information from the District in the next few weeks. During this renewal process, your permit will be renewed and reissued for a perpetual term. We know this is new and different, as is with a lot that has gone on in 2020, but the District's Board of Directors and staff want you to know we are still here to answer questions and provide assistance. District staff have been hard at work to make this transition to new rules a seamless one. Thank you in advance for your patience and willingness to accept change. Be sure to keep an eye out for our next educational release on the District's history and how we got where we are today! A copy of the approved District Rules, a summary of the amendments and Frequently Asked Questions on the new rules can be found on the District's Management & Rules p a g e https://wwonestargcd.org/ district-rules-1. For more information on the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, please visit www.LoneStarGCD.org or f o l l o w u s o n www.Facebook.com/Lone StarWater. For questions, please contact the District at (936) 494-3436.

Nichols Joins Bipartisan Group Of Legislators Calling For State Broadband Plan Austin, TX – Last week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) co-authored a letter with Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) to Governor Abbott outlining the need for a statewide broadband plan. Almost 90 legislators from both sides of the aisle signed on to the letter that highlighted the lack of broadband access in rural areas of the state. “Broadband accessibility is one of the biggest obstacles East Texans face and have faced for years,” Senator Nichols said. “ N o w, d u r i n g t h e coronavirus pandemic, it has become even more essential that the state takes proactive steps toward developing this critical infrastructure.” Forty-four states and Puerto Rice have devel-

oped statewide broadband p l a n s , g i v i n g Te x a s various examples of what a plan might look like and essential points to include. The letter highlighted several key elements in other states’ plans, including establishing clear goals and objectives, id en tif y in g p o ten tial policy barriers, creating regional approaches, encouraging collaboration between various entities, evaluating existing assets, and assessing current and future demand for broadband access. “Texas’ lack of a statewide broadband plan leaves rural communities at a disadvantage,” said State Representative Trent A s h b y. “ M a n y r u r a l Texans do not have adequate broadband infrastructure, limiting

their access to telework and other essential services, such as remote learning and telemedicine. At a time when remote work and learning are becoming more prevalent due to the coronavirus pandemic, high-speed internet access has never been more important,” Ashby added. Additionally, certain federal funding programs award more priority points for states with a broadband plan when considering applications. Without one, Texas providers start out at a disadvantage. “Funding applications s u b m i t t e d b y Te x a s broadband providers start out at a point deficit in competitive processes because we do not have a state broadband plan,” the letter reads. “Texas is

leaving federal funds on the table that could help bridge the digital divide in our state.” The letter builds on steps Senator Nichols took last session with the passage of SB 14, a bill that allowed electric coops to use their existing easement to deploy highspeed broadband. “The idea with SB 14 was to lower barriers to providing broadband in rural areas where cooperatives already have easements for electric service and where they can already place the necess a r y f i b e r, ” S e n a t o r Nichols said. “I believe it's time for the Legislature to take action to bridge the gap and figure out a way deliver on the broadband access that all Texans deserve.”

Montgomery Man Faces Felony For Theft Of Horse Trailer Shannon Dossett was living in former business p a r t n e r ’s t r a i l e r i n Balmorhea when it went missing P e c o s , Te x a s — Following a failed business venture, two partners parted ways in spring 2018. But one took more than his share — and now faces felony charges. Shannon Dossett, a 52year-old man from M o n t g o m e r y, w a s temporarily living in his former partner’s horse trailer when it went missing. Following an investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Reeves County Sheriff ’s Department, Dossett was indicted by a grand jury September 9. He now faces a felony theft charge.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Clay McKinney says the 1997 model Elite brand trailer with living quarters was valued at $15,000, and its contents were worth an additional $2,000. McKinney, working with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brent Mast, was able to reveal through an investigation Dossett had the trailer hauled more than 500 miles away, to Magnolia, to be sold without the owner’s consent. That was no small feat, considering the distance across the state, and no doubt was the result of collaboration across the special rangers’ extensive network of law enforcement officers, McKinney explained.

McKinney says cases like this serve as a good reminder that property isn’t just stolen by strangers, but often by those close to you. He recommends keeping a t h o r o u g h i n v e n t o r y, including any identifiers like license plates, serial numbers or vehicle identification numbers. “It just might mean the difference in getting your item back — or at least restitution — or not,” McKinney said. “You can never be too careful or keep too many records.” Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s special rangers are an elite group of law enforcement officers who have extensive knowledge of the cattle industry. While they primarily investigate cattle theft and

other agricultural crimes, they are well-trained in all facets of law enforcement. In all, the association has 30 special rangers stationed throughout Texas and Oklahoma who are commissioned t h r o u g h t h e Te x a s Department of Public Safety or Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The special rangers also oversee more than 80 market inspectors who collect data, such as brands and other identifying marks on about 5 million cattle sold at 100 Texas livestock markets each year. That information is entered into the association’s recording and retrieval system, which is a vital tool for law enforcement when investigating theft cases.

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Devotional No Worries of Being Alone - Here or Hereafter Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

When Covid struck our country, many were left in places of solitude. No family could visit. Loved ones had each other but no friends came around. Churches closed as well as many other places where people met, talked and had meals together. Some worked at home with children there to teach, as well as elders to care for each day. It has

been a different life this year. However, we became more aware of the One who cares most for all of us – our God. He never left us, and He never will. Psalm 31 is a song of David written to God to deliver him from his e n e m i e s t h a t s u rrounded him and his men in the hills around Jerusalem. King Saul wanted to kill them all. However, David knew the Lord was there to protect him. This is what he said: “But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord. I say, ‘You are

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First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756BAPTIST 2505 Church of the Good Mt. Calvary BapSoldier (Baptist tist, Affiliation), 1501 Old Hwy 105, 936North Frazier 588-2330 (McKenzie's BBQ), Mt. Sinai Baptist, Conroe, Texas, Phone: Bethel Road, 936-494-5775, Montgomery, 936www.churchofthegoo 597-4668 dsoldier.org. WorUnion Grove ship: Sunday at Baptist 10:30am, Sunday About 11 mi N of School: 9:30 am Montgomery on FM 149 Heritage Baptist Church19087 Lake Service 11:00, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sunday School 9:45, Montgomery 77356 Wednesday Bible Phone: Pastor Bear Study 6pm 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel CATHOLIC Baptist Church Sacred Heart PO Box 125, Catholic, Montgomery, Texas 109 N. Frazier, 77356, 5525 Spring Conroe, Branch Road, Mont936-756-8186 gomery. 713-478St. Mary’s 1256, Sunday Bible Catholic, Class 10:00 am, FM 1774, Worship Service at Plantersville, 11:00 am. 936-894-2223 Faith Baptist 7:45 Service Church St. Joseph’s CathoMeets at 464 lic, McCaleb Rd. CR 213, Stoneham, Sunday Morning 936-894-2223 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. JEWISH Worship Service Congregation Beth 10:45 a.m. Shalom, 5125 Sunday Evening Shadowbend Place, Worship 6:00 p.m. The Woodlands, St. Beulah Baptist 281-362-1100 Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, LUTHERAN Montgomery, 77356 Grace Lutheran Benui Baptist (ELCA), Church, Highway 105 W., Scott Ridge and FM Lake Conroe, 9361097, Montgomery 588-1944 Antioch Baptist, Living Savior Dobbin, 936-597Lutheran Church5560 LCMS 309 Pond St. China Grove Montgomery 77356 Baptist Church, Church phone: 936Willis, 936-767-4744 597-8013 Web : Dacus Baptist, www.livingsaviortexa Dacus, s.org Pastor David R. 407-735-6403, Bailes. dacusbaptist@consoli dated.net METHODIST www.dacusbaptist.org Montgomery 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

my God.’ My times are in Your hand. Make Your face to shine upon Your servant. Save me i n Yo u r lovingkindness.” Psalm 31: 14, 15a, 16a And God did just that. We’re not in a physical war as David was, but we, and our children have been essentially “cut off” from the company of others. We can be assured we’re not cut off from our God. We can find more time to dwell on God’s goodness. And we may have more time to petition God for others who need to rely more

on His promises in their life. We don’t have to worry that God isn’t aware of our needs in troubling times as these. He is. Then David realizes God is on his side as he says: “How great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You…You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man…” Psalm 31: 19a & 20a. Our hearts hurt for all who have lost their small businesses

during this pandemic. We hope and pray somehow they’ll be restored once more. Or there may be a new opportunity which presents a chance for something new and different. I sorrow for many who lost loved ones. It makes those of us who are left, appreciate our health and the days we have left. We need not worry. God says this in Psalm 91: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. For you

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

am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-5826696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson 12681 FM 149 Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student

Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipof montgomery.net

have made the Lord, my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place. For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high because he has known My name.” Psalm 91: 1, 9, 11, and 14. Stay in His shelter; thank Him for His angels; keep praying for this virus to end.

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, 936756-8831 PRESBYTERIN The Grace Christian First Presbyterian Outreach Center Church of Conroe 25293 Tisdale 2727 N. Loop 336 Road, Dobbin, Texas West 936-689-3141 Conroe, Texas 936Mt. Pleasent Baptist 756-8884 Church Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 FM 149 N., MontSun Sch 10:00 gomery, 936-449Nursery provided 6807 Church of Christ in The Church @ Montgomery Lake Conroe 301 Pond Street, 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX. Montgomery, TX Sunday Bible Class 77316 - 9:30 am 936-588-4975 Worship - 10:30 www.lakechurch.co am and 6:00 pm m Wednesday - 7:00 Sunday worship @ pm 10:00 a.m. Wed. Phone: 936-582activites 6:30-8pm 4855 North Shore Church Email: 10 am Worship cofcmontgomery@co Service nsolidated.net 18501 Fm1097 Web: West @ the Bentwater www.cofcmontgomer West y.org Gate Entrance Paul Praschnik, Pastor Cary Smith Minister Covenant Fellowship

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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:

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 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

TEXAS Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Sentry Self Storage at 30690 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, Tx 77386 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien (pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Statutes – Property Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on 10/14/2020 at 12:30 pm. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (#16850) on behalf of the facility's management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale at StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer's premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants: Corey Ferguson – Household items, Jessica Brown – Furniture, household items, and lawn equipment, Jason Morgan – Household items. Published Dates: September 23 and 30, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 20-39783-P Estate of Victor Gurrola, Sr., aka Victor John Gurrola, Deceased In County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Victor Gurrola, Sr., aka Victor John Gurrola, Deceased, were issued on September 10, 2020, in Docket No.20-339783-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Mary Ann Gurrola, Independent Executor. The address of the Independent Executor is in Harris County, Texas, the post office address is: Mary Ann Gurrola, Independent Executor c/o Robert A. Armbruster, Attorney at Law 1600 State Street, Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77007 (832) 200-3420, fax (832) 200-3426 SBN #00786451 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 16th day of September, 2020. /s/ Robert A. Armbruster Robert A. Armbruster, Attorney at Law SBN#00786451 1600 State Street, Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77007 (832) 200-3420, fax (832) 200-3426 For more information, please contact Keila Smithers: 713-862-1860 Ext. 6954, E-Mail Attorney for Mary Ann Gurrola, Address ksmithers@pbfcm.com Independent Executor, Estate of Victor Gurrola, Sr., aka Victor John Gurrola, Deceased NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Published Date: September 23, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take notice that original Letters Testamentary for the William Wayne Reece, Deceased, were issued to William Wayne Reece, Jr. on August 21, 2020, under Docket No. 9795PR, pending in the County Court of Law of Walker County, Texas. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Estate of Dennis Carol Ripkowski, Deceased, c/o Fritz Barnett, 46 Mike Slott Rd., New Waverly, Texas 77358. 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: August 24, 2020 /s/Fritz Barnett Attorney for Executor Linda Schroeder, Law Office of Fritz Barnett, 936-644-6500 Published Date: September 23, 2020

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BRENDA MARIE RILEY, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BRENDA MARIE RILEY, Deceased, were issued on September 2, 2020, in Cause No.20-39064-P, pending in County Court at Law No. Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: Frances Riley. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Kean Miller, LLP, c/o Royce Lanning, 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 400, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. 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. th DATED the 18 day of September, 2020. Published Date: September 23, 2020

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 of Administration for the Estate of Lori Robinson Winston were issued on July 29, 2020 in Docket No. 20-39488-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to Kathleen C. Winston, whose residence is 24703 Emerald Manor Lane, Spring, Texas 77389. 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: the 18th day of September, 2020. C.L. Crawley, Jr., P.C. By: /s/ C.L. Crawley, Jr. C.L. CRAWLEY, JR. Attorney at Law Published Date: September 23, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of September, 2020, James C. Vos was duly appointed as Independent Executor of the Estate of Cynthia E. Kraby in Cause No. 20-39809-P, County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas and Letters Testamentary have been issued to James C. Vos. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the time required by law to the address of James C. Vos, being at: c/o Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Lane Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 21st day of September, 2020 This notice issued by: Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Ln Montgomery, TX 77356 936-582-1945 Fax: 1-888-518-1186

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at District 3 Impound located at 24704 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365, 832-777-8688 on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: September 23, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROYCE S LANNING P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH DR STE 400 CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs for the Deceased son, “Curtis Lee Riley” GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Riley, Frances, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the January 27, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39076-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Alvin Curtis Riley The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 16th day of September, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK 9/16/2020 1:21:54 PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: September 23, 2020

CITATION BY PUBLICATION First Amended Application to Probate Will and for Issuance of Letters Testamentary CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL J DAVID MEREDITH P.O. BOX 959 10200 GROGANS MILL RD STE 220 CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of September, 2020, Michele Dupree Shaw was duly appointed as Independent Executor of the Estate of Doris C. Shockley in Cause No. 20-39891-P, County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas and Letters Testamentary have been issued to Michele Dupree Shaw. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the time required by law to the address of Michele Dupree Shaw, being at: c/o Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Lane Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 21st day of September, 2020. This notice issued by: Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Ln Montgomery, TX 77356 936-582-1945 Fax: 1-888-518-1186

TO: Amber Dawn Warren Mascitelli ram@utexas.edu GREETING: Published Date: September 23, 2020 You are commanded to appear and answer to the First Amended Application to Probate Will and for Issuance of Letters Testamentary filed by Sheryl-Lyn Warren, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten PUBLIC NOTICE (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, Said application was filed on the September 16, 2020. THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE The file number of said matter being: 20-40083-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Larry Scott Warren TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE AT www.storageauction.com respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be STARTING ON 10/06/2020. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, MADISON JONES, CHRISTOPHER STUART, JACQUELINE GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 21st day of HIGHTOWER, NOAH EVERITT. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH September, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) 9/21/2020 2:56:23 PM ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK ANDY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Published dates: September 23, and 30, 2020. /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy NOTICE TO CREDITORS Published Date: September 23, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL STEVEN C EARL P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE, TX 77305 SUITE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NEWTON B. DERBY, Deceased, were issued on the 10th day of September, 2020, in Docket No. 20-39846-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: VIOLET W. DERBY. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the State addressed as follows: Estate of NEWTON B. DERBY, Deceased c/o M. A. Walker, III 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 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 15th day of September, 2020. /s/ M. A. Walker, III M. A. WALKER, III, Attorney for VIOLET W. DERBY Published Date: September 23, 2020

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Duane Rome, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Rome, Bryan, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first NOTICE TO CREDITORS Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the September JOHNNY CURTIS GREGG, Deceased, were issued on the 10th day of September, 2020, in 16, 2020. Docket No. 20-39765-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two of Montgomery The file number of said matter being: 20-40113-P County, Texas, to: PAULA H. GREGG. The style being: ESTATE OF: Duane Rome Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the State addressed as follows: Estate of JOHNNY CURTIS GREGG, Deceased The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: c/o M. A. Walker, III Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their 314 Cochran respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be Conroe, TX 77301 appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. 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 GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 17th day of law. September, 2020. DATED the 15th day of September, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK /s/ M. A. Walker, III MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS M. A. WALKER, III, Attorney for PAULA H. GREGG 9/17/2020 9:32:00 AM Published Date: September 23, 2020 /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: September 23, 2020

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Woodforest National Bank Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Development in Downtown Conroe THE WOODLANDS, Texas, September 15, 2020 / Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) is pleased to announce its plan to develop a new mixed-use business center in historic downtown Conroe, Texas. The site is currently home to a Woodforest branch located at 400 West Davis, in Conroe. The current building, constructed in 1962, is one of Woodforest’s most tenured branches which opened in 1996. Construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022. Jay Dreibelbis, Wo o d f o r e s t B a n k ’s President and CEO,

commented, “As we continue to celebrate Woodforest’s 40th year in banking, it gives me great pride to unveil a brand-new building for our Conroe Downtown branch, one of our first locations in Montgomery County. This location symbolizes our hope for the future while we continue to honor our past and our roots in the Conroe community.” Woodforest will anchor the first floor of the new building, occupying 3,800 square feet for its branch, full-service ATM and drive-thru facility. In addition to the branch space, the building will be space and 20,000 square a marquis tenant location feet being used for Class A with 9,000 square feet office space. For your convenience being dedicated to retail

during construction, these nearby locations are available to meet your banking needs: Conroe 105, located at 3101 West Davis, Loop 336, located at 1111 N West, Conroe Walmart®, located at 1407 North Loop 336 West and Tu Banco Fruitlandia located at 525 South F r a z i e r. I n a d d i t i o n , Woodforest will have a n e w d r i v e - t h r u AT M

located at 733 West Davis ing customer service since in the Conroe Center 1980. Woodforest currently operates over 750 parking lot. branches in 17 states A b o u t Wo o d f o r e s t across the United States National Bank and is an Outstanding CRA Celebrating 40 years of rated institution. For more community banking i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t s e r v i c e , Wo o d f o r e s t Wo o d f o r e s t N a t i o n a l p l e a s e National Bank has B a n k , successfully stood among visit www.woodforest.com the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstand-

The Fifth Annual Texas Arts and Music Festival

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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

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to be able to bring an outdoor event for the community that can be enjoyed at a safe social distance,” said Brad Stufflebeam of Texas Arts and Music Festival Foundation. Two new murals will be added to the downtown collection of growing art. The featured mural artists are Tara Johnston and Luis Angulo both of Austin. The artists will begin painting earlier in the week and continue during the festival, completing their murals on Saturday evening. An Art Village will also take p l a c e o n S a t u r d a y, 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 7:00pm on Friday, 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 o ff e r i n g t w o o f o u r previously postponed concerts in conjunction with the event. “ We e n c o u r a g e festival attendees to wear a mask and social distance as much as possible,” Locke added. Texas Art and Music 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.texasartandmusicf estival.com or follow Texas Arts and Music Festival on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

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