WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXV NUMBER 41 Section 1 8 pages
October 7, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and
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Texas First Responders Break Ground Weekly On New Shared Facility Gas Prices (October 5, 2020) Texas gas prices have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.85/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 4.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 47.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Te x a s i s p r i c e d a t $1.19/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.19/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.50/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.17/g today. The national average is down 4.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 49.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. “It's been a fairly quiet week for gas prices yet again, but with oil tanking last week, there's a possibility motorists may see a renewed downward direction in average prices in the days or weeks ahead," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "However, according to Pay with GasBuddy data, gasoline demand inexplicably rose last week to the highest level since August, breaking with conventional wisdom that fall demand is typically weak. While we have no direct reasoning for the rebound, five of seven days last week saw much above the prior week's gasoline demand, in fact, Friday saw the highest gasoline demand since Labor Day. If demand continues to somehow defy such conventional trends, we may see an end to the possibility of future declines."
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M O N T G O M E RY COUNTY - For the first time ever, Montgomery Fire Department (ESD #2), Montgomery County Hospital District EMS & Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will join forces to house personnel in the same facility to serve the residents of the Bentwater community and beyond. On Thursday, October 1st, 2020, a groundbreaking was held to commemorate this “first” in Montgomery County. Construction will now begin on the facility that will be used as a fire station for Montgomery County ESD #2, EMS station for MCHD and an office space for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. To be located at 18294 FM
1097 West, on three acres near the West entrance of the Bentwater community, the station will be 9,472 square feet in size. It will include a kitchen, dayrooms for both fire and EMS personnel, an exercise room, at least six bedrooms and a large apparatus bay for emergency vehicles. “It really is such an exciting moment for not only all of us, the first responder organizations, but the taxpayers of Montgomery County as well,” said James Campbell, Chief of EMS for MCHD. “We’ve been working together for quite some time to make this a reality because it’s really going to make a big difference for the residents we serve in this area.”
Brian Edwards, Fire In 2018, MCHD began c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h Chief of Montgomery Montgomery County ESD County ESD #2, believes # 2 a n d M o n t g o m e r y there are other benefits that County ESD #3 on another can also heighten the level shared facility at 19530 of care residents receive in K e e n a n C u t o ff R o a d , our county. “For all three agencies which has proven to be a success and a huge tax to be housed in the same s a v i n g s . A d d i n g t h e facility breeds a natural M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y comradery and a familySheriff ’s Office to the type atmosphere,” he said. equation will make this “The better you know new collaboration a first of someone you’re working with in a stressful its kind for the county. “Having three county emergency situation, the agencies working out of the better the outcome is going same facility is a win-win to be for that person in need for the taxpayers,” Randy of our care.” No one is more pleased Johnson, CEO of MCHD, said. “We’ll be able to about this project than shorten our response times, Sandy Wagner, MCHD beef up our coverage in this B o a r d M e m b e r a n d a r e a o f M o n t g o m e r y resident of Bentwater. C o u n t y, a n d r e d u c e “The plan to bring a hub duplication of facility see Responders, page 2 and equipment costs.”
Conroe Art League Awarded TCA Grant CONROE, TX - The Conroe Art League (CAL) has been named a recipient of a 2021 Arts Create grant by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA). The award of $8,500 is a two-year operational grant that requires CAL to match the funds. “This marks the fourth year CAL has received funds from the TCA under the Arts Create program,” said D e b r a R i l e y, v i c e president of the Conroe Art League. “We first were awarded the grant in 2017. This grant program has enabled us to expand and improve our daily operations and encourage the enhancement of the
visual arts in the Conroe, Texas, area.” Arts Create grants p r o v i d e y e a r- r o u n d operational support to Texas arts organizations with budgets over $50,000. For fiscal year 2021, 420 Arts Create grants totaling over $3.2 million are allocated to 420 organizations in 76 Texas cities. The Conroe Art League’s Gallery at the Madeley Building, which features monthly exhibits, is located at 127 Simonton Street in the historic arts district in downtown Conroe. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the
current show and past exhibits is available on the CAL website www.ConroeArtLeague .com. Conroe Art League promotes art in the community, providing educational classes and workshops, offering opportunities for shared art experiences, providing scholarships for art education, and sponsoring exhibits in the CAL gallery and throughout the c o m m u n i t y. F o r information about classes, exhibits and membership, visit ConroeArtLeague.com. CAL is supported by the National Endowment f o r t h e A r t s , Te x a s Commission on the Arts
and the Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau and is a member of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance. The mission of the Texas Commission on the Arts is to advance the state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives. For more information visit www.arts.texas.gov.
MCTX Sheriff Partners with Canopy in the Fight against Breast Cancer October 1, 2020 begins Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where we support the survivors and fighters of this life-threatening disease. Sheriff Rand Henderson and members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will proudly show our love and support by wearing pink badges and newly designed T-Shirts during the whole month of October. Every employee you see wearing a pink badge or t-shirt individually purchased them and many are dedicated to a family member, loved one, or friend who has battled or currently battling breast cancer. By doing this, not only do we show our support, but we also are donating to help someone in their fight against breast cancer. To support the fight locally, members of the Sheriff's Office, as well as the public, are encouraged to donate to a cancer charity. A portion of the badges' proceeds will be donated to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. The Tshirts' proceeds will go to Canopy- The Cancer Survivorship Center for support services, education, and integrative medial services to all those impacted by cancer in Montgomery County and beyond, regardless where the patients are getting treatments. To some of our employees, breast cancer is personal, whether it has attacked their mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, close friend, or them personally. Compassion is one of our core values that we strive to uphold each day, and we wanted our community to know that we support The Pink! At the end of October, some of our deputies will present their pink badge to the family/family member or friend to pay tribute to their fight. Sheriff Rand Henderson states, "In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are proud to partner with Canopy and The National Breast Cancer Foundation in raising awareness about b r e a s t c a n c e r. T h e Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is doing our part to honor those who have passed and those who continue their battle against breast cancer. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Employees are proud to be involved in this campaign to raise awareness and education in the fight against breast cancer." If you would like to join us, consider making a donation using this link https://www.memorialher mann.org/canopy/
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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Sticky Toffee Pudding Food for Thought Diana Anderson
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Last week I was having lunch at the new Peli Peli outside The Woodlands Mall. The meal was good, but the desert was the real star. What they heavily tout and what was recommended to me, is their Sticky Toffee Pudding. Well there’s something you don’t see everyday and while not overtly weird it is different enough to be intriguing. It came in a shallow bowl topped with a toffee sauce and is not what we think of as pudding. Think more like our southern bread pudding with a bourbon sauce and you will be close to the mark with this desert. It is from England, so
their language doesn’t always translate specifically. Even the Brits are ambiguous on the use of the word pudding, spanning Yo r k s h i r e p u d d i n g , which is baked underneath a roast beef and savory, not sweet, to black pudding which is a sausage mixture and then the sweet puddings which essentially translates as desert. So here we are. Out of curiosity I looked up recipes when I got home and saw the easily anticipated list of ingredients: flour, sugar, butter…and then one I wasn’t expecting – dates. Hmmm. A few days later I was in Kroger and sitting in the produce section was a stack of fresh, pitted Mejool dates. For years I have seen these dates substituted for sugar in paleo/keto blogs but I had never used them. Serendipity, I thought
and bought them. Native to Morocco, Medjool dates are just one of hundreds of varieties of dates, but they’re the only one known as “the fruit of kings.” With a sweet, caramel taste and chewy texture, Medjool dates were originally eaten by royalty and thought to fend off fatigue. Medjool dates are now grown in warm climates globally, and research shows these ancient energyboosting claims may be true. They’re also high in vitamins and nutrients that can contribute to other health benefits. They are also high in fiber. The cake turned out amazing and really easy. Don’t be put off by the toffee sauce. You simply melt some brown sugar with butter and cream – easy, peasy. I baked it in a bundt pan which I love because it serves up so
pretty. English Sticky Toffee Pudding Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup pitted dates 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Toffee Sauce: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup packed light brown sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch round or square baking dish. Sift the flour and baking powder onto a sheet of waxed paper. Chop the dates fine. Place in a small bowl and add the boiling
water and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl of electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until blended. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Add the date mixture to the batter and fold until blended with a rubber spatula. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake until pudding is set and firm on top, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven to a wire rack. 2 . To f f e e S a u c e : Combine the butter, heavy cream and brown sugar in a small heavy saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil gently over medium low heat until mixture is thickened, about 8 minutes. Preheat broiler. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the sauce over the pudding. Spread evenly on top. Place pudding under the broiler until the topping is bubbly, about 1 minute. Serve
immediately spooned into dessert bowls. Drizzle with toffee sauce and top with a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. As an aside I had all these dates left over and just couldn’t let them be. Only because I had some bacon defrosted and some blue cheese in the fridge did I make one of my family’s favorite appetizers – stuffed dates. Split that date and stuff it with a bit of the blue, wrap ½ slice of bacon around it and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. So yummy. On the other hand, dates last quite a long time, compared to other fruits, such as bananas. At room temperature, they can last between a month up to 3 months. When you keep them in the fridge, they retain quality for between 6 and 12 months. For even longer storage, freeze the fruits.
Market Street Shares Support For Sophie Schilleci Named As A Grand Marshall In The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation One Walk On Sunday, November 1 THE WOODLANDS, TX (October 5, 2020) – Market Street is sharing in the support of Sophie Schilleci, daughter of restaurateur Zach Schilleci and granddaughter of Wayne Schilleci Sr., as she serves as the Grand Marshall for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the Houston Gulf Coast One Walk Sunday, November 1. Sophie Schilleci shares a collective JDRF goal of walking 1.6 million miles to raise $50 million towards life changing research to end Juvenile Diabetes, also known as Type 1 Diabetes. “Sophie was named after my own grandmother who raised me in New
Orleans. Like my grandmother she is a loving, kind, and strong p e r s o n ” s a y s Wa y n e Schilleci Sr., co-owner of New Orleans Kitchen restaurant at Market Street. Market Street encourages anyone interested in supporting Sophie in her quest to end Type 1 Diabetes to donate at the Sophie and the Fast Pokes team link. Money raised to support the JDRF One Walk will go towards lifechanging breakthroughs for individuals living with Ty p e 1 D i a b e t e s , a n autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing that can prevent Type 1 Diabetes
and there is currently no cure. To learn more about Type 1 Diabetes, visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation page at www.jdrf.org. About Market Street Market Street – The Woodlands is a 560,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle mixed-use property located in The Wo o d l a n d s , Te x a s , approximately 25 miles north of Houston across from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The grocery anchored property contains 375,000 square feet of street level retail, combined with 115,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 70 room 70,000 square foot Hyatt Centric hotel. In addition,
the project includes a 5 screen Cinema and 21 restaurants and eateries. Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company manages the project, including development, leasing a n d p r o p e r t y management services. Market Street is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y C o m p a n y a n d Institutional Mall Investors. For additional information on Market Street, visit https://shopatmarketstre et.com. About Trademark Property Co. Trademark Property Company is a fullservice real estate firm focused on investments, development and institutional services of experiential, mixed-use and daily needs properties. In its 27 years of business, Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark has invested in, developed or redeveloped 18 million square feet of retail and mixed-use assets worth $3.9 billion. Trademark's experienced team of more than 180 employees is
currently responsible for a 17-property portfolio totaling approximately 10.2 million square feet of retail and mixed-use projects across the country. A leader in navigating the changing retail landscape, Trademark's purpose is to
be extraordinary stewards, enhance communities and enrich lives. For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty.c om or interact on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
our paramedics are some of the best in the country, so to have them right outside our community is a win for every single one of us.” Construction on the new station is expected to be complete in fall of 2021. Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission
is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term stability through fund development. For more information about MCHD, please go to www.mchdtx.org.
Responders from page 1 of first responders, EMS, fire and law enforcement, so close to Bentwater is a blessing for all the families in my community and in surrounding areas. In my time as a Board Member for MCHD, I’ve seen that
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People Are Streaming Out Of The Former Paradise Called “California!” Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.
W A L D E N HAPPENINGS This is a Society Commentary by noted national Journalist Ben Shapiro; published in the Daily Signal on September 30th. Why I’m leaving California by Ben Shapiro. Folks, the following text is the unabridged words of Ben Shapiro. “My family and my company are leaving California. It’s heartbreaking. ………… My parents moved to California four decades ago. I grew up here. For 33 of the 36 years I’ve spent on this planet, I’ve lived here. I was born at St. Joseph’s in Burbank; I attended elementary school at Edison. I went to college at UCLA. I cofounded a major media company here, with 75 employees in Los Angeles. I met my wife here. All three of my kids are native Californians. How are socialists deluding a whole .generation? This is the most beautiful state in the
country. The climate is incredible. The scenery is amazing. The people are generally warm, and there’s an enormous amount to do. And we’re leaving.… We’re leaving because all the benefits of California have steadily eroded—and then suddenly collapsed. Meanwhile, all the costs of California have steadily increased—and then suddenly skyrocketed. It can be difficult to spot the incremental encroachment of a terrible disease; but once the final ravages set in, it becomes obvious that the illness is fatal. So too, with California, where bad governance has turned a would-be paradise into a burgeoning dystopia. When my family moved to North Hollywood, I was 11. We lived in a safe, clean suburb. Yes, Los Angeles had serious crime and homelessness problems, but those were problems relegated to pockets of the city—problems that, with good governance, we thought could eventually be healed. Instead, the government allowed those problems to metastasize. As of 2011, Los Angeles County counted
less than 40,000 homeless. As of 2020, that number had skyrocketed to 66,000. Suburban areas have become the sites of homeless encampments. Nearly every city underpass hosts a tent city. The city, in its kindness, has put out port-a-potties to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 spread. Police are forbidden, in most cases, from either moving transients or even moving their garbage. Nearly every public space in Los Angeles has become a repository for open waste, needles, and trash. The most beautiful areas of Los Angeles, from Santa Monica beach to my suburb, have become wrecks. My children have personally witnessed drug use, public urination, and public nudity. Looters were allowed free reign in the middle of the city during the Black Lives Matter riots; Rodeo Drive was closed at 1 p.m., and citizens were curfewed at 6 p.m. To combat these trends, local and state governments have gamed the statistics, reclassifying offenses, and letting prisoners go free. Meanwhile, the police have become targets for public ire. In July, the city of Los Angeles slashed
police funding, cutting the force to its lowest levels in over a decade. At the same time, taxes have risen. California’s top marginal income tax rate is now 13.3%; legislators want to raise it to 16.8%. California is also home to a 7.25% sales tax, a 50-cent gas tax, and a bevy of other taxes that drain the wallet and burden businesses. California has the worst regulatory climate in America, according to CEO Magazine’s survey of 650 CEOs. The publicsector unions essentially make public policy, running up the debt while providing fewer and fewer actual services. California’s public education system is a massive failure, and even its once-great colleges are now burdened by the stupidities of political correctness, including an unwillingness to use standardized testing. And still, the state Legislature is dominated by Democrats. California is not on a trajectory toward recovery; it is on a trajectory toward oblivi o n . Ta x p a y e r s a r e moving out—now including my family and my company. In 2019, before the pandemic, and the widespread rioting and looting, outmigration
Ben Shapiro is a noted national recognize author and journalist who tell his story of leaving California.
jumped 38%. Rising for the seventh straight year. That number will increase again this year. I want my kids to grow up safe. I want them to grow up in a commu-
nity with a future, with more freedom and safety than I grew up with. California makes that impossible. So, goodbye, Golden State. Thanks for the memories. -
Community Help Expo: Navigating Behavioral Health and Suicide Will be held Nov. 12 at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road in Conroe. The expo is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention, BHSP, Task Force of Montgomery County in collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Financial support for the event is being provided through a grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund. “Good community health includes good mental health,” said J u d g e Wa y n e M a c k , Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Montgomery County, who was instrumental in coordinating the conference. “This expo will give residents of Montgomery County
the opportunity to see the information and resources we have to help address the mental health challenges they or someone they know may be facing.” Expo agenda and objective Doors for the event open at 1 p.m. and presentations will be from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Attendance can be either in person or virtual. Participants should register in a d v a n c e a t www.communityhelp.or g Breakout sessions in chronological order will be: * Mental Health in the World of COVID-19. * Trauma Informed Care/Trust-Based Relational Intervention for Parents. * How to Have Tough Conversations with Your
Teen About Depression and Suicide. * Talk Saves Lives. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a panel discussion on behavioral health and suicide prevention along with a BHSP update and call for volunteers. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a presentation by keynote speaker Kevin Hines, who will speak about his own struggles with mental illness and his experience in surviving an attempt at taking his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. There also will be an art exhibit and resource fair in the expo center foyer during the event. “The Community Help Expo is designed to bring awareness to mental health issues while also connecting the citizens of Montgomery County to
their local mental health resources,” said Meredith Carter, AgriLife Extension program specialist for the 4-H youth development unit and one of the leaders for the Rebuild Texas Mental Health First Aid grant. “Our hope is to help people understand if they are struggling with
mental health or know someone who is, they know recovery can be possible. There are lots of mental health resources available, and we want to highlight what they are.” Carter noted that in addition to allowing the BHSP Task Force and AgriLife Extension to host this event, the grant
from the Rebuild Texas Fund will also fund the presentation of Mental Health First Aid classes in all 41 counties affected by H u r r i c a n e Harvey. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course in which participants learn about mental health and substance-use issues.
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Brady: With September Jobs Report, More Than Half of Jobs Lost to Covid Now Recovered 661,000 jobs greater than any month in Obama-Biden Administration Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . — Rep. Kevin Brady (RTX), the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, released the followings statement on the September jobs report: "America will take a 661,000 jobs report every chance we can, especially as unemployment again beat expectations, dropping to 7.9%. "This is the fifth consecutive month of job growth in the best labor market recovery from any
economic crisis in history. "But we’re not out of this pandemic yet, so it’s crucial Speaker Nancy Pelosi stop sabotaging this economy for political gain, and find common ground on a targeted, smart emergency aid package that focuses on saving small businesses, getting people back to work, and more funding for schools, hospitals, and daycare." The Facts: The previous adminis-
tration’s tax-and-regulate agenda achieved the slowest recovery in modern history. By contrast, President Trump championed pro-growth policies like TCJA that led to a generational low in unemployment, setting records in jobs and wages for women and people of color, shrinking the wealth gap, and reducing poverty at historic levels. Americans don’t need more taxes or wasteful spending—we can recover by safely returning to work and growing the economy. A V-Shaped Recovery: * O v e r 11 . 4 Million Jobs Created
Over the Last Five Months * New and Existing Home Sales Reached Highest Levels since 2006 at over 1 Million and 6 Million Respectively * Orders for Durable Goods Increased by Nearly $1 Billion, a FourMonth Streak * Business Investment is Beating Economists’ Expectations * The Federal Reserve Revised its GDP Projections Upward from -6.7 growth to a -3.7 growth in 2020 Before the Pandemic, t h e Ta x C o d e w a s Spurring Higher Wages,
More Jobs, and Greater Economic Growth: * Record amount of job openings with 7.5 million jobs following TCJA’s passage * Business investment was growing ending Obama-Biden’s five-year downward trend * Highest level ever of business creation with over 880,000 business applications * Low- and middleclass families saw the largest gains in wealth growth in 2018 and 2019 * Median household i n c o m e s increased 7.1% for Hispanics, 7.9% for Blacks,10.6% for Asian
Americans and 8.5% for foreign-born workers. * Compared to Obama-Biden’s second term, wage growth, as a measure of median usual weekly earnings, grew 24% faster for Hispanics, 79% faster for Blacks, and 95% faster for Asian Americans, and grew 60% faster for women. * Compared to Obama-Biden’s second term, wage growth, as a measure of median usual weekly earnings, more than doubled for those with less than a high school diploma and those with either some college or have an associate degree.
Weather for the Lake Conroe area USDA Launches New, Streamlined Process Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 87. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 88.
for Private Lenders to Invest in Rural America Trump Administration Keeps Promise to Cut Red Tape and Increase Private Investment in America’s Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the department’s four key loan guarantee programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative. “Rural America needs a mix of public and private partnerships and investments to build s t r o n g e r, h e a l t h i e r communities,” USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is cutting red tape and streamlining private investment so we can be a better partner to America’s rural leaders in b u i l d i n g p r o s p e r i t y, because we know when rural America thrives, all Montgomery County News of America thrives.” Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 As part of a series of E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net r e g ulatory reforms web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net effective today, USDA Publisher: M. Ryan West has officially eliminated Editor: Monte West duplicative processes and Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan has launched a common West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby loan guarantee application for the following Strader, Lance Bridges programs: 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
* Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantee Program; * Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program; * Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program; and * Rural Energy for America Guaranteed Loan Program. Through this initiative, the department has standardized requirements for credit reviews, loan processing, loan servicing and loss claims. These measures will make the application process simpler and faster for lenders. USDA also is providing automatic approval to participate in all four programs to lenders in good standing who are supervised or created by state or federal regulatory agencies. This expands the base of eligible lenders for the four guaranteed loan programs. Non-regulated lenders may seek approval to participate through a single certification process that will be valid for five years. To request approval, non-regulated lenders must submit a
THE WOODLANDS, TX – OCTOBER 2, 2020 – Emergency Chaplain Group is honored to announce Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, US Army (Ret.), as its keynote speaker for the 9th annual Hope for Heroes gala, taking place Saturday, November 14, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Lt. Col. Grossman’s speech will be “The Bulletproof Mind,” which showcases the resiliency of law enforcement personnel and first responders in a pandemic culture. He will present various topics such the responsibility of on and off-duty emergency service providers, how to prepare for and deal with the stress of violent encounters, and the role that first response plays in serving as the protectors to those around them. Lt. Col.
Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author (including co-authoring a book with Glenn Beck), soldier, and speaker. He is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to present a field of scientific endeavor that contributes to our understanding of the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace. He has testified before U.S. Senate and Congressional committees on three different occasions, he has testified before numerous state legislatures, and he and his research have been cited in a national address by the President of the United States. To purchase tickets or
cover letter to onerdlenderapproval@us da.gov. Lenders may review a template for the cover letter and instructions on how to file requests. USDA is hosting a webinar for lenders on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time to answer questions about the new processes under the initiative. For more information on the regulatory changes and how to apply to the programs under this initiative, visit www.rd.usda.gov/onerdg uarantee. Background: Today’s announcement comes as part of the Trump administration’s commitment to cut red tape and streamline regulations to increase private investment under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative. On July 13, 2020, Secretary Perdue announced that USDA released a final rule (PDF, 889 KB) to increase private investment in rural communities across the country by making it easier for lenders to access four USDA flagship loan guarantee
programs. On Sept. 1, 2020, USDA provided guarantee percentages, annual fees, periodic retention fees, and optional construction fees (PDF, 240 KB) to help lenders apply for the Department’s four flagship loan guarantee programs. Interested parties may join the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative subscription list to receive updates from USDA on this initiative. To learn more about investment resources for rural areas, interested parties should contact their USDA Rural Development state office. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and highspeed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
Emergency Chaplain Group Announces Keynote Speaker For Its Annual Gala Former Presidential Advisor Will Present ‘the Bulletproof Mind’ On Nov. 14
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Retired Airborne Ranger and former Presidential advisor Lt. Col. Dave Grossmanwill be the keynote speaker at Emergency Chaplain Group’s 9th annual fundraising gala, Hope for Heroes. Grossman will speak on the subject of “The Bulletproof Mind,” presenting topics that include the effect of violence on first responders and the roles of emergency service personnel and their resiliency in a pandemic culture.
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Devotional Faith: The Basis and Bedrock of Our Christian Life Spreading the Word
By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net
Before we can say we believe in God, we must have a strong and enduring belief in a God of love and compassion. We must be able to see how He works and moves in our daily life to show us His love. That’s how our faith is built up. I call “faith” the beginning and ending of our life on earth. Even a babies develop faith in its parents to cherish them as
they grow. I want to follow each letter in the word, faith, to expand our understanding in what God wants toward developing the depth of this important word as we go through hard times here. The first letter F, stands for “foundation.” Because that baby is so helpless, faith begins with a relationship of trust in the parents who care for him or her. The baby then, is able to trust God at an early age, and faith is built up. In Jeremiah 1:5a, God says this: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew
you…” God is the foundation of our faith, which is present – even at birth and before. Next, we examine the letter A, in “asking.” This A in faith, is a forever word in every life. To build up our faith, we should always have an “Asking” spirit. For instance, this following scripture always comes to my mind: “Ask, and it will be given to you;” Matthew 7:7a. In Faith, we petition God to move in a certain area. Then we wait, in faith, to hear from Him. He is a God who gives good things to those who
believe. All we do is “ask.” The I in faith stands for “integrity.” If we are people of God, we are those who can be trusted to keep our word to others. After all, our belief is in the God who made us, and He is the One who keeps His word. We show others that we, the people of integrity, can be trusted in to give help when needed. We find this in Proverbs: “A righteous man who walks in his integrity – how blessed are his sons after him. Proverbs 20:7. As we do deeds of kindness, we show integrity and live free.
The T in faith is “truth.” Here is the corresponding scripture: “So Jesus was saying…’If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ “ John 8: 31-32. Our last letter is H. The more faith we have in our God, the more we’ll want to “help” others. I just spoke to a friend of mine over the phone who cried as she told me the Lord had impressed upon her to begin to give help to the small children overseas and here, who lack food
and water in order to live. Help is an action word of faith. In Isaiah 41:6 it says: “Each one “helps” his neighbor and says to his brother, ‘be strong.’ “ In the word, faith, we have many deeper meanings to apply in our walk with God, and so our faith is built up as we serve others. Listed here are the words which apply to FAITH: Foundation: Asking: Integrity: Truth: Helps. These all are important and will help your faith grow as you apply each one to your own personal walk with our Lord.
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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. 936273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-4945775, www.churchofthegoodsoldie r.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-7674744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolidated.n et www.dacusbaptist.org -
First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 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 CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-597-8013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas.org Pastor David R. Bailes. METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-597-6162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Www.mumctex.org Living Branch Church, Richards United MethodHighway 105 W., Lake ist Church Conroe, 936-588-3400 6639 FM 1696 Richards New Beginning Bible Worship Service 11 AM Church, Sunday School 10AM 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Father’s House, Family 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Worship Center, Dobbin, Highway 105 W, Lake 936-597-5331 or 936Conroe, 936-588-4660 449-5983 Walden Community Living Way Church, Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, 12400 Walden Rd, Conroe Walden, 936-582-6696 936-441-8875 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. Hope Tabernacle WaldenChurch.com Pastor David Whitaker River of Life Church, Meets at 18961 Freeport 17156 FM 1097, Dr Montgomery Montgomery, 936-449-4414 936.582.7722 Cornerstone Church, Thursday 7:30pm 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Sunday School at 936-756-7792 10:00am Lakeside Bible Church, Sunday Worship at 18940 Freeport Drive 6:00pm Montgomery, 936-582Community And 1977 Interdenominational Church of St. John, Lone Star Cowboy retreat and wildlife Church center, 21627 Eva St. 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Montgomery, TX 77356 Rd., Montgomery, 936-597(936) 597-5742 5757 Pastors Randy & Darla Fellowship of MontgomWeaver ery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Roberson 12681 FM 149 Mondays 7:00pm Worship Service: 9:00 and Livestream: Watch us 11:00 a.m. Wednesday live Sundays & Mondays @ Children & Student live.lonestar.tv or go to the Ministries: 6:30 p.m. Lone Star Cowboy Church 936.597.3949 Facebook page and click on www.fellowshipofmontgo the Livestream link. mery.net Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries EPISCOPAL Corner of FM 149 & FM St. James the Apostle 1097 W. Montgomery TX Episcopal, 77356 Prayer /Sunday 1803 Highland Hollow, School 9:30 am Sunday Conroe, 936-756-8831 Service 11:30 am WednesThe Grace Christian day Pray/Bible Study 6:30 Outreach Center pm 25293 Tisdale Road, RiverStone Community Dobbin, Texas Church 936-689-3141 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Montgomery, TX 77356 Church Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, FM 149 N., Montgomery, 10:30 Worship 936-449-6807 Wed: 6:30 p.m. The Church @ Lake RiverStoneCC.org Conroe April Sound Church, 1701 McCaleb Rd 67 ½ April Wind S., Montgomery, TX 77316 April Sound, 936-588936-588-4975 2832 www.lakechurch.com Lighthouse Fellowship Sunday worship @ 10:00 Church, a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm Montgomery, 936-582North Shore Church 7700 10 am Worship Service
8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consolida ted.net PRESBYTERIN Web: First Presbyterian Church www.cofcmontgomery.org of Conroe Paul Praschnik, Minister 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936-756-
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
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Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Montgomery County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on November 3, 2020, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, 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 for cash to the highest bidder and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas, to wit Constable Gene DeForest, By: C. Michael White Date September 30, 2020
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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Constable of said County, I have on September 18, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2020, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. Notes:
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The Dated at Conroe, Texas, September 18, 2020 Constable Gene DeForest sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. Montgomery County, Texas By C. Michael White All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Chief Deputy C. Michael White Clerk of Montgomery County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should Notes: not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Montgomery County The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in Appraisal District. the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. SALES SUBJECT CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO 760-1410 Published Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2020 CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in TEX. UTIL. CODE) and 16 Tex. Admin. AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES Code § 25.235(b), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE “Commission”) on August 19, 2020, a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM of Entergy Texas' retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. Service – will be affected by the Commission's approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor SALE. effective with the first billing cycle of the September 2020 billing month. Entergy Texas Published Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2020 proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at Bryant's Exhaust Impound located at 23604 Robert's Road, This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915. New Caney, TX 77357, 281-689-0746, on Thursday October 15, 2020 @ 9:30am. In The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows: accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS Published Date: October 7, 2020 Delivery Voltage Secondary Primary 69kV/138kV 230kV
PUBLIC NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BQ Wine and Beer Retailers' Off-Premises Permit by Convenience Management Services, Inc. for CMSI 1440 at 19295 Keenan Cutoff Road, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas, 77316. Said application has been made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Roy T. Strasburger, President and Secretary. Published Dates: October 7, 14, 2020
Fixed Fuel Factor $0.0301312 per kWh $0.0294032 per kWh $0.0285817 per kWh $0.0281375 per kWh
The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas' annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $126.5 million, or 28.4% on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective March 2020, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 29.09% annually, or $6.64 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas' next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of September 2020 through February 2021. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select option 1, then press 5, then press 7)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 51196 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. Published Date: October 7, 2020
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Notice of Public Sale to satisfy a landlords lien. Sale to be held online at WWW.storageauctions.com Facility is located at 33110 Egypt Lane Magnolia, TX 77354 Bidding will open on October 13th at 8am and conclude October 20th at 8am. Cleanup deposit is required Property includes the contents of the space of the following tenant- Brian Dawson. 2015 Monterrey Boat on Boat Trailer. Published Dates: October 7, 14, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Nancy L. Merka, Deceased, were issued on October 1, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39914-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: David Lee Merka. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 5th day of October, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for David Lee Merka State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: October 7, 2020
MontgomeryCountyNews.net Profile of a master gardener – Michael Christensen
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Leroy Gregory Lynch, Deceased, were issued on October 1, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39795-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Andrew R. Fulton. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 5th day of October, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Andrew R. Fulton State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: October 7, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting. 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Per Gover nor Abbott's March 16, 2020 order temporarily suspending certain open meetings requirements for governmental entities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the District may hold this hearing/meeting by telephone or videoconference. Published Date: October 7, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305
October 4, 2020 by cblackerby Michael is very distinctive and easily identified among master gardener members. He is invariably seen wearing his signature blue flat hat. It evokes images of Michael in a French Bordeaux vineyard, working the grapes and making wine. Asked about the story behind the hat he said, “His mother is English and as a kid the family visited England during the summers and those were the style hats he wore.” He also commented that his son in Canada wears the flat hat and this is a way to feel connected. In any event, it's immediately recognizable and adds a bit of fun to Michael's persona. Pre-master gardener, Michael spent a career in the transportation industry. At one time he was the youngest certified railway engineer in the United States, but most of his career was in the aviation industry. Over the years he worked in sales, marketing and operations of British Caledonian, Sabrina Airlines, British Airways, Continental and a host of others. Michael found Singapore Airlines the most interesting because of mix of cultures. He was instrumental in setting up their Houston operations. Michael's family were farmers and early on he expected to continue the family business.
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TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: LOIS FAYE HARRIS, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship filed by Melvin W. Pittman, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the August 07, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39755-P The style being: ESTATE OF: LOIS FAYE HARRIS 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.
Obviously, that didn't work out, but it did create an interest in gardening that continues today. He started his master gardener program in 2012. His initial interest led him to work in the bog area. He was impressed with the teamwork and organization of the Bog team feeling that it was a good place for him. It helped that he had similar conditions around his home. Learning which plants like wet feet and which didn't aided him when selecting plants for the house. When asked his favorite plant he said he, “had to think about that a minute.” He finally said the
Queen's Tears, a member of the Bromeliad family was a favorite. Asked about his least favorite there was no hesitation – the Mother of Thousands wins hands down. Mother of Thousands is reminiscent of Audrey II in the Little Shop of Horrors. It not only looks like Audrey, but Michael said once you have it, it is almost impossible to get rid of. Michael now works in the Greenhouse and is extremely proud that all the plants selected for the fall plant sale this year were propagated by master gardeners.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 22nd day of September, 2020. 9/22/2020 10:20:33 AM (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: October 7, 2020
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Wedding Announcement Adrienne Krenek and Alan Maricle Adrienne Krenek (formerly of Montgomery) and Alan Maricle were united in marriage on February 22, 2020. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Melanie Krenek of Montgomery. The groom is the son of Dale Maricle and Robyn Ford of Eddy, TX. The couple exchanged their vows at Olde Dobbin Station in Montgomery followed by a reception with dinner and dancing. Amy Viertel and Amanda Pustejovsky, cousins of the bride were matrons of honor. The bridesmaids were Melissa Krenek and Kathlynn Pack, sisters of the bride; and Jill Krenek, cousin-in-law of the bride. Best men were Grady Maricle, son of the groom and Dustin Krenek, cousin of the bride and best friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Aaron Maricle, brother of the groom: Ryan Ford, uncle of the groom; and Cory Viertel, cousin-in-law of the bride and friend of the groom. Tynlee Maricle, niece of the groom, and Emma Ford, cousin of the groom, were flower girls. Dylan Krenek served as the couple’s ring bearer. The officiant for the nuptials was Rev. Trish Woodruff, aunt of the bride. Veronica Clauson, aunt of the bride, and Tonya Ford, aunt of the groom presented the readings for the ceremony. Adrienne is a 2003 graduate of Montgomery High School. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education and is currently employed at Texas Life Insurance Company in Waco. Alan is a 2003 graduate of Lorena High School. He graduated from Tarleton State University in 2007 with a degree in Agricultural Business Management and currently is employed at Darr Equipment Company in Waco. Adrienne, Alan and Grady currently reside in Eddy, near Waco.
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