Montgomery County News, October 11, 2023 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 41 Section 1 10 pages

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Texas Veterans Memorial Park Weekly Dedicates CAF/WWII Gas Prices B-17 Memorial

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 14.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 17.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $4.48 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.70/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.59/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.70/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.67/g today. The national average is down 13.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 25.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: October 9, 2022: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.92/g) October 9, 2021: $2.91/g (U.S. Average: $3.26/g) October 9, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) October 9, 2019: $2.31/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) October 9, 2018: $2.67/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) October 9, 2017: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.47/g) October 9, 2016: $2.00/g (U.S. Average: $2.25/g) October 9, 2015: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g) October 9, 2014: $3.08/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g) October 9, 2013: $3.08/g (U.S. Average: $3.34/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.30/g, down 5.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.36/g. San Antonio- $3.04/g, down 18.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.22/g. Austin- $3.13/g, down 17.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.30/g. "At long last, the decline in gas prices that we've been waiting to see has arrived, and the locomotive of falling prices has only recently started on a downhill, gaining momentum. However, some new caution signs have emerged with the recent attacks on Israel, potentially destabilizing a sensitive region. I'm hopeful the violence won't spread, limiting the impact to these falling gas prices. Even with oil prices rising as a reaction to the attacks, I remain optimistic the national average could decline another 25-45 cents by late November, with prices falling potentially nearly triple that in California," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Even the price of diesel has seen downward pressure with oil prices plummeting last week on fears that the Fed will be forced to continue raising rates, eating into demand growth, leading a barrel of crude to drop into the mid-$80s, but we remain concerned about a potentially destabilized Middle East and the potential impact to oil prices should the region see violence escalate." SOURCE GasBuddy

by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr The mild weather couldn’t have been better, as citizens from Montgomery County and those from every direction afar, gathered this past Sunday at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park (MCVMP) in Conroe. They were there to pay tribute to the six aircrew personnel of the B17 Texas Raiders and the P63 King Cobra, who all flew under the banner of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF); and tragically perished in a mid-air collision at an air show in Dallas last November. Judge Jimmie Edwards III, the Chairman of the Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission (MCVMC), welcomed the families of the lost men, as well as members of the CAF, before the unveiling of a new memorial dedicated to the airmen. He also recognized Tony Gullo, Sr., and the Gullo Family for underwriting the B-17 Memorial Project, of which the MCVMC, and the people of Montgomery County, as well as those from the CAF are so grateful. The ceremony today centered around recognizing and remembering B-17 Raiders, Command Pilot Len Root, and Second in

Command, Terry Barker; both pilots were from K e l l e r, Te x a s . F l i g h t Engineer, Curt Rowe, from Hilliard, Ohio; Loadmaster Kevin Michels, from Austin; Loadmaster, Dan Ragan, from Dallas; and P63 Pilot, Curt Hutain, from Montgomery, Texas. MCVMC Board M e m b e r, D u k e C o o n , introduced CAF members Doug Derr, John Cotter, and Nancy Kwiecien. Derr, who is the lead pilot of the CAFs Tora, Tora, Tora, living history lesson exhibition, spoke about P63 pilot Craig Hutain, from Montgomery. “He was a long time Tora member, and a key member of our organization,” relayed D e r r. “ A s w e l l a s a dedicated pilot flying United 777s to all parts of The World.” Hutain flew over a dozen CAF events per year in all manners of WWII aircraft. He was the only member lost from Montgomery County, and flew planes out of Tomball and Conroe. “We are here today to dedicate this new monument,” said Wing Leader, John Cotter, of the CAFs Gulf Coast Wing. “But we are also here to remember our six crew members we lost last November.” Cotter noted his lost team members’ contribution and dedication to the CAF, as well as their influence, inspiration and

MCVMC Board Turner, presents to Tony Gullo Sr, and his family, a special recognition, for his part in underwriting the B-17 Memorial project. impact. He spoke of the group's leadership capabilities, selfless efforts, and the devotion to duty in their time with the CAF. Cotter and Kwiecien, took turns introducing the bomber crew on the fateful flight. Len Root, was a commercial pilot and member of the CAF since 1993, with over 50 years of flying experience. He had been flying B-17s since 1996. Terry Barker, an Army helicopter pilot, was also a career commercial

airline pilot, He was an accomplished mechanic, who served as a maintenance officer for the CAF. Kevin Michaels, a 13-year veteran of the CAF, besides his loadmaster duties, he was a videographer and historian of the B-17 in war service; as well as its time in service w i t h t h e C A F. A n d loadmaster, David Ragan, 88, joined the CAF 5 years ago, when he reunited with See Memorial, page 2

Slice of Amish Celebrates First Anniversary The little cheese shop that could in Historic Montgomery, recently celebrated its First Anniversary on First Saturday. Slice of Amish, the largest seller of ‘cheese curds’ in Montgomery County, is located at the intersection of College and McCown streets in Old Town. The store held a

wonderful evening of food, fun, and entertainment for local cheese aficionados who wanted to celebrate with the owners and staff, who were all so welcoming, and made customers feel at home when visiting the store. Slice of Amish is owned by local entrepreneurs Rollis and

Barbara Johnson, but General Manager Angie Miller, is the real key to the success of the enterprise. Her electric personality puts smiles on customers faces, as she provides samples of great Wisconsin cheeses to entertain the p a l e t e s o f h e r connoisseuring customers. “It was more than I expected,” said Miller, speaking on the success of the event. “I couldn’t have asked for more.” The alley courtyard next to the store served as the perfect backdrop for customers, old and new, to get to know each other, and sing along with Kevin Pieper, who entertained the crowd all evening with music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Customers could Community..........2, 3, 4, 10 order a grilled cheese, or Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 Slice of Amish customers, Stevie Platt, of The bratwurst combo to satisfy Woodlands, left, and Tommi Hamilton, of Montgomery, Church Directory..............5 right, pose with event hostess April Gibson, during the their hunger, served with complimentary flights of Legals.........................6, 7, 8 stores open house to celebrate its First Anniversary wine, and an occasional

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Slice of Amish General Manager, Angie Miller, poses with the rich cheese selections that the store maintains champagne toast or two. Besides great cheeses, Slice of Amish sells a wide range of products that will tickle the taste buds of pickled egg fans. Of course they have smoked meats, specialty butter, Amish candy, oodles of Amish noodles, brats, jared

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Texas Historical Commission Opens Submissions for 2023 Undertold Marker Program AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Historical Commission is currently accepting applications for its undertold historical marker program, intended to address historical gaps, promote diversity of topics, and proactively document s i g n i f i c a n t underrepresented subjects or untold stories. From October 1 to November 15, the THC will accept nominations for this year’s undertold round. The criteria for evaluating applications include: ability of the topic to address gaps in the THC historical marker program; value of the topic as an undertold or untold aspect of Texas history; endangerment level of property, site or topic, and the contribution of a marker toward its preservation; historical or architectural significance; historical or architectural integrity; relevance to the statewide preservation plan and other THC programs; potential CHC assistance and availability of existing documentation; and diversity among the group of candidates. An undertold marker application requires less initial information than a regular application. Applicants must submit at least 250 words about the topic, a few suggested sources for research, and a proposed location where the marker would be placed. Any individual or group can submit an undertold topic, and there is no application fee. If selected, a topic will receive a free historical marker. The undertold marker w e b p a g e a t thc.texas.gov/undertold has an interactive map and a list with dozens of undertold marker topics. Visitors to the site will find significant individuals, buildings, communities and sites that tell important stories in the arts, civil rights, education, engineering, immigration, medicine, military topics, sports and more. Application forms and submission guidelines can b e f o u n d a t thc.texas.gov/undertold.

Dedicated to Educating Children “Teaching Texas History Today” During the recent meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, held at the historic Heritage See Educate, page 2

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Sports

The Houston Texans Fall to the Falcons in the Final Minute 21-19

By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter completions on thirty-five Montgomery County News (35) attempts. The most exciting play for the Atlanta, Georgia: What a weekend for Texans was late in the football! The Houston fourth quarter, they were Texans were on a two (2) leading with the score was games winning streak 12-7. The Atlanta Falcons when they entered the gained some air in their Mecedes Betz Stadium in wings in the fourth quarter Georgia. Despite the with back -to- back scoring disappointing loss, it was a drives. The Falcons took maturing experience for the lead 18-12 with this young franchise. After minutes left on the game leading the first half, the clock. The Texans got the Te x a n s a l l o w e d t h e ball back late in the fourth Falcons to get back into the quarter. They drove down game since all of the the field with a variety of Texans’ points were from passes and running plays. With only one minute and field goals. forty-nine seconds left. C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ C.J. Stroud was as steady rookie quarterback played and calm as a veteran MVP with poise and precision threw a perfect eighteen throwing for two hundred (18) yard strike to Texans’ and forty-nine (249) yards tight end Dalton Schultz with twenty (20) for a potentially game

winning touchdown. The bench erupted with joy. However, the Falcons with momentum positioned themselves for an easy last second field goal to finish the day victorious. The Texans are tied with the Tennessee Titans 2-3 in the bottom of the division. The biggest challenge on Sunday was the time of possession and 3rd down conversions on both sides of the ball. The Atlanta Falcons had the ball over eleven (11) minutes longer than the Texans along with sixteen (16) more offensive plays, which calculates into four (4) more series of downs. The Texans were only able to convert four (4) third downs out of thirteen (13) attempts, while allowing the Falcons

generation that secured The Worlds’ Freedoms.” MCMVC Board Member, Thomas Turner, the designer of the original park monuments and the B17 memorial, recalled the days after the bomber crash. And how Judge Edwards called and informed him to start planning a memorial for the aircrew and the B-17 bomber that had been stationed in Conroe. The project came to fruition in less than a year, and was done in the midst of the new MCVMP Message Board being recently completed, and amongst numerous

events that were held at the park during the year, with still more yet to come this from page 1 year. Turner presented Tony the actual plane he served Gullo, Sr., and his family a on as a radioman in Hawaii special recognition for their in the mid-1950s. He part in making the B-17 routinely toured with the Memorial possible. The Texas Raiders crew, and ceremony then progressed enjoyed teaching air show to the Flag Park, where just fans about the B-17. before the Veteran Panels, “She was the symbol of the monument was American air superiority in revealed just as CAF planes Europe,” said Executive passed overhead in the Officer, Nancy Kwiecien, missing man formation. A of the CAF, speaking on the 1/8th scale model of the B-17. “But to us, she was Texas Raiders B-17 is now the plane that made history on permanent display. come alive. And the Edwards praised his top physical connection to the staffers; Elizabeth Woods, Trish Almond, and Brandi Holtorf, whom he credited with putting the CAF Memorial program together. Edwards has pledged that the MCVMC as a Non-Profit, is in it for the long haul, even after The Judge is long gone. The MCVMP is the premiere flag park in The Nation, and is dedicated to educating future generations, to the memories of those who defended Our Nation in its Tony Sr and Dolly Gullo, left, are pictured with WWII time of need. B-17 Ball Turret Gunner, George Waters, and MCVMC “It was great,” said Chairman, Jimmie Edwards, in front of the new Judge Edwards, when memorial dedicated to the CAF Airmen who were asked about how he felt killed last November in an Air Show in Dallas about the ceremony at its

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Educate from page 1

Museum of Montgomery (retired Texas History C o u n t y, C h e r y l B o l t teacher in Montgomery County introduced her

PHOTO: L to R: Erin Harper Rose, 4th grade Texas History Teacher and Cheryl Bolt (President of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis chapter.

daughter, current Texas History teacher. Mrs. Rose presented a v e r y i n s p i r i n g and educational program ”Teaching Texas History T o d a y ” . When introducing Mrs Rose, Cheryl Bolt was deeply proud to note how happy she is that her daughter has "Followed in her Footsteps" and proving that “Educating Children o n Te x a s H i s t o r y truly “runs in the Family”!

© Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesCJ Stroud – Houston Texans – NFL 2023 to convert seven (7) out fourteen (14) attempts. In other AFC South Division action, (3-2) Jacksonville Jaguars played in London beating

the Buffalo Bills 25-20, and the (3-2) Indianapolis Colts tanked the (2-3) Tennessee Titans 23-16. The Houston Texans host the (3-2) New Orleans

Saints in Reliant Stadium this Sunday, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

conclusion. “It was done members, volunteers, and accomplish the task at with a lot of team effort; the the CAF. All of them hand.” s t a f f , c o m m i s s i o n working together to

Local Historical Marker Is A Must Read For Montgomery History The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of Montgomery County, visit the historical marker of the of the City of Montgomery and learns of its many sacrifices during the Civil War! This marker is a must read for Montgomery history and its commitment during that major historical period that the city and its citizens gave their “All” to. Every Man, Woman, and Left to Rt: Anna Greathouse, Vizi Caldwell, Elaine Child was effected by they Collings, Karen DeBerry, Charlotte Belin, and Shelia commitment and decisions Williamson. that only “they” can realize t h e v a l u e o f t h e i r be remembered and honored M O N T G O M E R Y commitment, yet we all for their sacrifices. DURING THE 1860’s! must honor and recognize The Rebel Joan Of Arc M AY W E H O N O R their commitment to “The 2721 Chapter of the United T H E M A N D N E V E R Cause” which they held so D a u g h t e r s o f t h e FORGET! Dear! Since we did not walk Confederacy strive to Submitted by RJOA in their shoes, and can only remember and honor the C h a i r m a n o f P u b l i c imagine what they must history of that time period of Relations: have gone through in those our Texas History, in Elaine Collings, years of decisions, the true Montgomery County... ehcollings@gmail.com depth of that time period GOD BLESS THE lays buried and deserves to L I T T L E T O W N O F

Amishfrom page 1 fruits and veggies, jams and jellies, and they can even set up with a scoop of ice cream. “They have a better selection of cheeses than the stores in town,” said customer Danielle T h r o w e r, f r o m Montgomery. “And their prices are really comparable to the local grocers.” Thrower went on to say that Slice of Amish has a better selection, and more varieties of products

that people are gonna need during the holidays. One of the goals of store owner Rollis Johnson, is to make Historic Montgomery a weekday and weekend destination for locals, and those in the surrounding areas. He is all for customers supporting Historic Montgomery’s small business owners, and promoting our small town atmosphere with its unique set of shops and restaurants, as well as the great opportunities for entertainment that Old Town provides. “We’ve come to realize

that activities and excitement need to come back to Old Town,” said Johnson. “Sip and Stroll came back to us, and we are looking at bringing back t h e Wi n e F e s t i v a l t o Historic Montgomery.” Johnson is unwavering in his commitment to bring back Historic Montgomery and make it more appealing to not only locals, but to the County, and anyone that is interested in great food, fun, and family entertainment. The store’s website is: www.sliceofamish.com.

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Weekly Columns

September Market Review A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

Throughout the run of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) inflation-fighting, rate-raising program, the equity market has shown uncommon enthusiasm supported by a growing economy, a strong labor market and healthy consumer spending. Contrary to the expected way of these things, inflation continued to cool even as the economy and the markets remained hot. September may have

been a turning point, leading us toward an economic slowdown. Inflation remains persistently higher than the Fed’s 2% target. While the Fed declined to raise interest rates at its September meeting, it left the door open for another increase by the end of the year. A potential government shutdown, softer consumer confidence, a slowdown in home sales and home starts, higher oil prices, persistent inflation and the Fed’s message that the fed fund’s rate will be higher for longer combined to bring the S&P 500 down 4.87% for the month.

On the whole, September saw hopes for a “soft landing” – a corrective to inflation without a recessionary side effect – challenged, pulling air out of the equity market. Though the economy and labor market remained strong in the third quarter, data continues to suggest a mild recession in the first half of 2024. We e x p e c t v o l a t i l e conditions to continue into the fourth quarter, but our overall outlook remains positive. As long-term investors, down markets present us with opportunities to acquire high-quality assets.

Pendle Hill Advisors is proud to contribute to the Montgomery County News with our weekly curated financial news and topics. If you would like to know more about this weeks or past articles, please contact our office in Montgomery, Texas. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® F i n a n c i a l A d v i s o r, RJFS Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936-297-8267 Investing involves risk, and

investors may incur a profit or a loss. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors and are subject to change. There is no assurance the trends mentioned will continue or that the forecasts discussed will be realized. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Economic and market conditions are subject to change. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an unmanaged index of 30 widely held stocks. The NASDAQ Composite Index is an unmanaged index of all common stocks listed on the NASDAQ National Stock Market. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks. The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia and Far East) index is an unmanaged index that is generally considered representative of the international stock market. The Russell 2000 is an unmanaged index of small-cap securities. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate

taxable bond market. An investment cannot be made in these indexes. The performance mentioned does not include fees and charges, which would reduce an investor’s returns. International investing involves special risks, including currency fluctuations, differing financial accounting standards, and possible political and economic volatility. . Investing in oil involves special risks, including the potential adverse e ff e c t s o f s t a t e a n d f e d e r a l regulation and may not be suitable for all investors. U.S. government bonds and Treasury notes are guaranteed by the U.S. government and, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and guaranteed principal value. U.S. government bonds are issued and guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the federal government. Treasury notes are certificates reflecting intermediate-term (2 - 10 years) obligations of the U.S. government. Material created by Raymond James for use by its advisors.

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RJOA Hosts “Signing Party” for Howard and Esnard The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter hosts a “Signing Party” at the Conroe Main Library Genealogy Room. The Registrar, DANEAN

MYERS, and her Committee of ELAINE COLLINGS and JENNY LEHR attend this happy event, along with CHARLOTTE

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BELIN to celebrate the “Signing” of VANESSA FOWLER ESNARD as a new member member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and member of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter!

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LYN HOWARD is also celebrated for her four newly found Confederate Ancestors, and the “Signings” of their Applications! CONGRATULATI ONS TO VANESSA ESNARD and LYN HOWARD!!! Submitted by: RJOA Chairman of Public Left to Right Seated: Lyn Howard, RegistrarRelations: Elaine Collings, Danean Myers, Vanessa Esnard. Standing: Elaine ehcollings@gmail.com Collings, President-Jenny Lehr, Charlotte Belin.

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben The Case for School Choice Borjas Jr, Columnist Ruben’s Montgomery Musings This column may upset some, and maybe make some see the light, but it needed to be written. And of course, my words are not a reflection on the performance of any Montgomery County Independent School District. It’s a reflection on the state as a whole. And even applies nationally. And I just put my name to it. And so …

so be it. I always say, “What are you gonna do? Send me back to Iraq?” If it makes you critically think, then I’m for it. If it makes you think at all, then I’ve done my job. The simple fact is, we all need to be prepared for life. We need to have an educational background with some realism, which enables us to fit in with

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Friday Sunny, with a high near 84. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 62. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 73. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 58. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 72. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Monday Sunny, with a high near 72. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Ethan Sandefer Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Pat Spackey, Eva Raines, Diana Anderson, Gail Box, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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society in whatever career role we wish to pursue. School choice, not surprisingly almost has a supermajority of support, as noted from a 2022 Real Clear Politics Poll, of which the least supportive voting block, Independents, still chose it in favor by 67%. Inner city schools, the bane of education for students in struggling blue cities, where in Washington D.C., President Barack Obama killed the ‘Opportunity Scholarship Program’ twice; which was a federally funded private school voucher program. Inner city parents who had their hopes up of their students receiving a proper education outside of failing D.C. Public Schools were heartbroken. Of course, where did President Obama send his daughters to learn? The exclusive Sidwell Friends School, the most sought after private entity of its kind in the city. Rules for thee, and not for me (Dems think that way you know). Given that, Texas test scores, as revealed by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP (the nation’s report card), noted some elementary grades on average lack proficiency in math, now more so since 2003. For Texas School districts, an

industry that essentially has a monopoly on the education market, maybe it might be an opportunity for Texas parents to have a choice in where their students are educated. We constantly see stories of Texas independent school districts struggling with staff fatigue, overcrowding, the lack of bus drivers, and discontent over their leadership. And what you get is a lack of expectations on student academic performance by parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. I mean, when you’ve cornered the education market, your product doesn’t have to be the best out there. And it’s not. School choice would be the answer to lessening those issues. Families that send their children to private school now sacrifice the little things in life, like shortened vacations, less dining out, etc.; but it's worth it to those parents for their kids’ education in the long run. Of course, for most families, the road to private high schools is a much steeper climb, and increased tuition costs and the lack of available area schools, forces them back to public schools. Sadly, Texas public education test scores surprisingly compare

Democrat California and New York. The NAEP has reported a supermajority of Texas 8th graders are not proficient in reading and math. And even our own state assessors rate that 60% of students are unable to do math, nor can 50% read at grade level. Now if you ask me, our state’s numbers are a pus filled blister that has burst, and it is a complete mess. School district administrators will argue that if school choice is implemented that schools will lose funding. They will say that public schools must accept all students, and monies will be funneled to charter or private schools, leaving them more ineffective. Well, a good many school districts are already ineffective due to the same student overcrowding, teacher burnout, top heavy administration, and complacency. Then when you add property taxes into the mix, which thankfully will be less this year, but how long can that hold? Then you get a situation that isn’t sustainable. Studies have indicated that in states where school choice has been implemented, most students remain in their local schools. States such as in Florida, and Indiana, their performance of their lowincome students has vastly

improved. Local public schools have had to compete in the marketplace of improving student performance. And SHAZAM!!! Competition in a formally monopolized industry is not so bad. School districts no longer complain of overcrowding, teachers can teach more effectively, and administrations are less top-heavy (not having Assistant Superintendents to this or that, with some administrators now having opportunities to start their own charter or private schools). No one wants to see failing public schools. No one wants to see public schools disappear. That’s not the goal of school choice. Competition is always good. It forces complacent monopolies of public education to increase student expectations, and perhaps even teach students to critically think. That’s the gold mine of school choice. Think of it this way. If public schools were already good with student outcomes, then no students, and especially their parents, would be clamoring for school choice. There would be no need for change. When you get too big for your britches, perhaps it's time to lose some weight.

Creighton Statement on S.B. 2, Historic New Funds for Texas Education Austin, Texas– Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) filed key legislation to fund, support and bolster education for the future of Texas. “The future of Texas begins in the classroom, and it is incumbent on lawmakers to unleash the potential of education for the 6 million students we serve. This package of legislation infuses historic new funds into public schools, raises the basic allotment and provides immediate across the board raises for Texas educators. Senate Bill 2, goes hand in hand with Senate Bill 1, t h e Te x a s E d u c a t i o n Freedom Act– legislation that empowers Texas families with school choice. Senate Bill 1 will be filed later today. Both bills are consistent with what I passed during the regular session, and set Texas on a path for continued prosperity and a strong economy for future

generations. I had hoped to get these priorities across the finish line in the regular session, but the most recent state budget projection opens up an unprecedented opportunity to invest an additional $1.2 billion into our Texas students and educators than what was approved in the state budget passed in May. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation and unleash the potential of Texas education.” Senate Bill 2 S.B. 2 provides $5.2 billion for Texas public schools. By increasing the basic allotment, providing across the board teachers raises and infusing $317 million into the teacher incentive allotment, S.B. 2 is the most significant investment in public education in Texas history. This investment will support and retain the

state’s excellent teachers and bring additional resources to school children across the state. The almost $1 billion increase to the basic allotment imparts funds directly to school districts, providing full discretion of how to disburse state dollars. This is a significant shift that removes the requirement that 30% of basic allotment funds be spent on teacher salaries, and a result of the state’s commitment to increasing compensation for Texas educators. Most notably, this legislation appropriates an additional billion over the proposals considered during the 88th regular session. The legislature is appropriating funds to ensure Texas educators receive a much-deserved raise this school year by allocating $3,000 as retention bonuses. Every public school teacher in the state will receive this

additional compensation. Teachers in small and midsize districts will receive an additional $7000, to retain talent and create a level playing field across the state. Key Provisions: $400,000,000 increased school safety funding (doubling the per student and per-campus funds passed in HB 3 (88R) $975,000,000 investment in Basic Allotment Increases $ 3.8 billion specifically for across the board raises for Texas teachers * $3,000 across the board pay raises * $7,000 raise for teachers in small-midsize districts (small - midsize districts have enrollment under 5,000 students, and make up 82% of school districts throughout the state) * $317,500,000 Teacher Incentive Allotment Acceleration and Grants

The Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Campaign Is On The Ground In Texas! The campaign is hosting MeetUp events in greater Montgomery County. The campaign team will i n t r o d u c e R o b e r t F. Kennedy Jr.'s platforms and his motivations for running for the Presidency. We welcome people across the political landscape to come and l i s t e n t o R F K , J r. ' s messages: • Healing the divide • Bringing honest government • Protecting the environment • Revitalizing our economy • Stopping the forever wars • Restoring our rights We welcome questions and lively discussions. See

you all soon! Event Details: -October 10, 2023 Tuesday; 6:00 to 7:30pm Lone Star College Tomball Community Library 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375RSVP r e q u i r e d : https://www.kennedytx.co m/meetup_in_tomball_tx -October 12, 2023 Thursday; 6:30 to 8:00pm R.B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 U.S. 59 New Caney, TX 77357 RSVP required: https://www.kennedytx.co m/meetup_in_newcaney_t x -October 24, 2023 Tuesday; 6:00 – 7:30pm Lone Star College - CyFair Community Library

9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433 RSVP required: https://www.kennedytx.co m/meetup_in_cypress_tx -October 31, 2023 Tuesday; 6:00 – 7:30pm Barbara Bush Branch L i b r a r y 6817 Cypresswood Drive Spring, TX 77379 RSVP required: https://www.kennedytx.co

m/meetup_in_spring_tx -November 16, 2023 Thursday; 6:30 to 8:00pm Montgomery County Memorial Library – C e n t r a l 104 I-45 North Conroe, TX 77478 RSVP required: https://www.kennedytx.co m/meetup_in_conroe_tx

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By Cheryl Conley, Lake Creek Nature Preserve Board of Directors

Yep, it’s that time of year. White-tailed bucks are checking out the girls. They aren’t very particular, however, and certainly aren’t faithful to only one doe. Bucks mate with a number of does and there’s

only a small percentage of males that mate with most of the females. Generally speaking, a doe will give birth for the first time at about two years old. White-tailed does go into heat multiple

times during the breeding season and the heat period lasts 24 hours. If the doe doesn’t conceive during a heat period, she’ll go into another heat period 28 days later. Once pregnant, the gestation period is about 200 days and she won’t show any signs of pregnancy until the third trimester. Her belly will be enlarged, she cleans her fur frequently and she appears to be on high alert. It’s not uncommon to see several does traveling together in groups for safety. Once it’s time to give birth, Mom will look for an area of tall grass or an area with heavy vegetation so the fawn will be well hidden. Most does give birth to twins but they can give birth to 1, 2. 3 or

even 4 fawns. The birthing process is similar to many other mammals. The doe will lie on her side and once the baby is partially out, she will stand up. Once the baby is completely out, it will have the first feeding. She cleans the baby which removes any traces of her scent. This leaves the baby nearly scentless which protects it from predators. The baby can usually stand within 20 minutes of birth at which time Mom will move it to another vegetated area. For the first few weeks, the baby is fragile and it’s difficult to keep up with the mom so it doesn’t even try. I don’t know how she does it but somehow Mom “tells” the babies to stay put until she gets back. She then heads out to forage. She can be gone for several hours and will occasionally go back to nurse if the coast is clear. This is when people with good intentions “kidnap” fawns thinking they are helping them. The best thing to do if you find a fawn is to observe from a distance. In the majority of cases, the mom will return to her baby. If a fawn should stray from the spot where the mom “parked” it, the fawn is innately trained to go back to the spot where the doe last left it. At about a month of

age, the fawn is strong enough to run and keep up with Mom. They are still considered fawns until they’re a year old and then they are referred to as yearlings. Fawns and yearlings are at the greatest risk from predators and the mortality rate is about 40%. During the second year of life, the males will be driven off by the mother prior to mating season to avoid inbreeding. Females

will leave after 2 years or they may choose to stay around and form a family group. I’m fortunate to live on an acreage in the ‘burbs where there are numerous deer. Every spring I look forward to seeing the fawns and watching them run as fast as their little legs will carry them trying to keep up with Mom. Simply adorable.

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Sun: 10:30am Cornerstone Christian 936-449-0845 Methodist Church Admin@TCMontgomer dacuschurch@gmail.co 22548 Highway 105 Assembly of God of y.org m, West Conroe, located at 100 April Sound Church, Montgomery, TX dacusbaptist@consolidated Mosswood Dr., Conroe, 67 ½ April Wind S., 77356 .net www.dacusbaptist.org Texas in front of River April Sound, 936-588Phone: 936-597-6162 First Baptist Church, Plantation. 936-273-1755 2832 Sunday Worship: 8:30 Hwy 105 W., MontgomNew Life Assembly of Lighthouse Fellowship a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. ery, 936-597-4230 God, Rabon Chapel Road, Church, Honea Baptist Church, Praise & Worship Montgomery, 936-588Montgomery, 936-582FM 2854, Montgomery, Sunday School: 9:45 3399 7700 936-588-1260 a.m. Living Branch Jones Chapel Baptist, Www.mumctex.org BAPTIST FM 2854, 936-756Church, Richards United Church of the Good Highway 105 W., Lake 2505 Methodist Church Soldier (Baptist AffiliaMt. Calvary Baptist, Conroe, 936-588-3400 6639 FM 1696 Richards tion), 1501 North Frazier Old Hwy 105, 936-588New Beginning Bible Worship Service 11 AM (McKenzie's BBQ), 2330 Church, Sunday School 10AM Conroe, Texas, Phone: Mt. Sinai Baptist, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Porter Chapel A.M.E. 936-494-5775, Bethel Road, MontgomZion Church, Cemetary Rd, 936-597www.churchofthegoodsold 1308 S. Hwy 1486, ery, 936-597-4668 8921 ier.org. Worship: Sunday Union Grove Baptist Dobbin, Carbon Church, at 10:30am, Sunday 936-597-5331 or 936Church of Richards, Texas Highway 105 W, Lake School: 9:30 am About 11 mi N of 449-5983 Conroe, 936-588-4660 Heritage Baptist Living Way Church, Montgomery on FM 149 Walden Community Church 19087 Lake Mt. 2080 Longmire Rd, Sunday School all ages Church, Pleasant Rd, Montgomery Conroe 9:45 am, Church Service 12400 Walden Rd, 77356 936-441-8875 11:00 am, Wednesday Walden, 936-582-6696 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 Hope Tabernacle Services 9:30 and 11 Bible Study and Youth 448-4027 Pastor David Whitaker a.m. Group 6 pm Gary Chapel Baptist Meets at 18961 Freeport WaldenChurch.com Church Dr Montgomery River of Life Church, CATHOLIC PO Box 125, Montgom936.582.7722 17156 FM 1097, Sacred Heart Catholic, Thursday 7:30pm ery, Texas 77356, 5525 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Montgomery, 936-449Sunday School at Spring Branch Road, 936-756-8186 4414 10:00am Montgomery. 713-478Cornerstone Church, Sunday Worship at 1256, Sunday Bible Class St. Mary’s 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 6:00pm 936-756-7792 10:00 am, Worship Service Catholic, Community And Lakeside Bible FM 1774, Plantersville, at 11:00 am. Interdenominational 936-894-2223 Church, Faith Baptist Church 7:45 Service 18940 Freeport Drive Meets at 464 McCaleb Lone Star Cowboy St. Joseph’s Catholic, Montgomery, 936-582Rd. Church CR 213, Stoneham, 1977 Sunday Morning Bible 21627 Eva St. Mont936-894-2223 Church of St. John, Study 9:30 a.m. Worship gomery, TX 77356 retreat and wildlife Service 10:45 a.m. JEWISH (936)597-5742 Pastors center, Sunday Evening Congregation Beth Randy & Darla Weaver 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Worship 6:00 p.m. Shalom, 5125 Service Times: Sundays @ Rd., Montgomery, 936St. Beulah Baptist Shadowbend Place, The 8 AM, 9:30 AM & 11 AM 597-5757 Church, located in Woodlands, Fellowship of MontMondays @ 7 PM Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, 281-362-1100 gomery Livestream: Watch us live Montgomery, 77356 12681 FM 149 Sundays @ 9:30 AM & 11 Benui Baptist Church, LUTHERAN Montgomery, TX 77356 Scott Ridge and FM AM @ lonestar.tv and Grace Lutheran (936) 597-3949 1097, Montgomery click on Watch now. (ELCA), Senior Pastor Dale Antioch Baptist, Highway 105 W., Lake Talbert Dobbin, 936-597-5560 Abundant Life Conroe, 936-588-1944 Service Times: Sundays China Grove Baptist Ministries Corner of FM Living Savior at 9:30am & 11am / Church, Willis, 936-767149 & FM 1097 W. Lutheran Church-LCMS Wednesdays at 6:30pm for 4744 Montgomery TX 77356

Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgomer y.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.com

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 PRESBYTERIN Episcopal, First Presbyterian 1803 Highland Hollow, Church of Conroe Conroe, 936-756-8831 2727 N. Loop 336 West The Grace Christian Conroe, Texas 936-756Outreach Center 8884 25293 Tisdale Road, Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Dobbin, Texas Sun Sch 10:00 936-689-3141 Nursery provided Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church of Christ in Church Montgomery FM 149 N., Montgom301 Pond Street, ery, 936-449-6807 Montgomery, TX. The Church @ Lake Sunday Bible Class Conroe 9:30 am 1701 McCaleb Rd Worship - 10:30 am Montgomery, TX 77316 and 6:00 pm 936-588-4975 Wednesday - 7:00 pm www.lakechurch.com Phone: 936-582-4855 Sunday worship @ Email: 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites cofcmontgomery@consoli 6:30-8pm dated.net North Shore Church Web: 10 am Worship Service www.cofcmontgomery.org 18501 Fm1097 West @ Paul Praschnik, the Bentwater West Minister Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION COMBINED APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF INTESTATE ESTATE BY AGREEMENT AND HEIRSHIP 23-45203-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE L. BRANDON STEINMANN CHERI L. BOCOX PO BOX 959 1315 ELEVENTH ST CONROE TX 77305 HUNTSVILLE TX 77340 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: MELANIE ANN BURRESS, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Combined Application for Independent Administration of Intestate Estate by Agreement and Heirship filed by Noack, Michael J., 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 July 20, 2023.

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Note: The company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land described herein. Any statement in the above legal description of the area or quantity is correct, but is made for only informational and/or identification purposes and does not override item 2 of schedule B hereof. and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 9th day of October 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023

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The file number of said matter being: 23-45203-P The style being: ESTATE OF: MELANIE ANN BURRESS 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, on this the 25th day of August, 2023. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) L. BRANDON STEINMANN, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 8/25/2023 10:00:51 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2023

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 15th day of September, 2022, in the case of Valley Ranch Homeowner Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Tamyva Graffree, Defendant(s), Cause No. 22-08-10319-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 3rd Day of October 2023 at 2:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Tamyva Graffree. Lot 7, Block 3, Azalea District Sec. 2, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 3956, Map Records, Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 21687 Lexor Drive, Porter, Texas 77365 and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Tamyva Graffree, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 3rd day of 3rd_day of October 2023. /s/ R. Hamlet Deputy R. Hamlet 8454 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023 NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) § §

LOT SIXTEEN (16), IN BLOCK TWENTY (20), OF REPLAT OF CUMBERLAND PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THE STATE OF TEXAS THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET E, SHEET 90-A, (FORMERLY CABINET D, SHEET 161- COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY A), OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 1st day of November, 2022, in the case o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Gregory David Sustaire & Tori Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Sustaire, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-08-10378-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 12th Day of Alton Verm Jr., Natalie Verm, Defendant(s), in and to said property. September 2023 at 10:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following described property of Defendant(s): Gregory David Sustaire & Tori Sustaire. Witness my hand this the 14th day of August 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 2nd day of March, 2023, in the case of Cumberland Community Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. William B. Porter, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-12-16740CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Cumberland Community Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 12th Day of September 2023 at 10:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): William B. Porter. That certain property located in MONTGOMERY County, Texas to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 13, REPLAT OF CUMBERLAND, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET E, SHEET 90AOF THE MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of William B. Porter, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 12th day of September 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 6th day of October, 2022, in the case of U.S. Bank, NA., Plaintiff, vs. Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-1013505-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of U.S. Bank, NA, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 9th Day of October 2023 at 10:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following described property of Defendant(s): Kim M. Holt and Clarence J. Holt. Being a 2951 acre tract of land situated in the Beasley Pruett Survey, abstract No. 419, Montgomery County, Texas, and being a portion of a 4.02 acre tract described in deed to Clarence J. Holt and wife, Kim M. Holt recorder under Montgomery County Clerk's file No. 9637508 of the real property records of Montgomery County, Texas; save and except a 1.069 acre tract described in deed to Shannon Babin recorded under Montgomery County Clerk's file No. 9637509 of said real property records; Commencing at a point in tile centerline of White Oak Road A 60 foot wide roadway) for the southwesterly corner of a called 5.0 acre tract described in deed to Edward and Rose Wisenbaker recorded in volume 632, Page 81 of the deed records of Montgomery County, Texas. Thence with the centerline of White Oak Road East a distance of 192.45 feet to a point for the southwesterly corner and point of beginning of the herein described tract, said point also being the southeasterly corner of said babin 1.069 acre tract; Then with the easterly line of said 1.069 acre tract north a distance of 468.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a corner; Thence west a distance of 192.45 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set in the westerly line of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract; Thence north a distance of 127.45 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the northwesterly corner of the herein described tract, also being the northwesterly corner of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract. Thence with the northwesterly line of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre tract east a distance of 367.40 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a corner;

Lot 19, Block 2, of Valley Ranch, Section 2, amending plat No. 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 319-320, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 21409 Surrey Glen Court, Porter, Texas 77365. and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Gregory David Sustaire & Tori Sustaire, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 12th day of September, 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 18th day of January, 2023, in the case of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Jake Balschun & Rosalba Perez, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-09-12124-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 14th Day of September 2023 at 2:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Jake Balschun & Rosalba Perez. LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF AZALEA DISTRICT, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION OF 5.189 ACRES OF LAND IN THE ERASTUS PERKINS SURVEY, A425, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4739 OF THE MAP RECORD OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COM MO NL Y KNOWN AS 21358 SWEETBAY MAGNOLIA DRIVE, PORTER, TX 77365 ("PROPERTY"). and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Jake Balschun & Rosalba Perez, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 1st day of March 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023

CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF THE WARD'S ESTATE AND PERSON AND NOTICE OF LIMITED APPEARANCE 23-45461-G CLERK OF THE COURT L. BRANDON STEINMANN PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JAMES J BURNETT 12002 PINE BROOK DRIVE STAFFORD TX 77477 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Charles Ellis Nail GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for the Appointment of Guardian of the Ward's Estate and Person and Notice of Limited Appearance filed by Voss, Carole Ann, 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, by filing an answer to the application hereinafter mentioned. Said application was filed on September 11, 2023. The style being: GUARDIANSHIP OF: Denise June Nail ATTORNEY AD LITEM:

Thence south a distance of 595.50 feet to a ½ inch iron rod found for the southeasterly corner of Wisenbaker's 5.0 acre in the centerline of White Oak Road; Thence with a centerline of White Oak Road West, a distance of 174.95 feet to the point of beginning.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in Conroe, Texas, on this the 25th day of September, 2023. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) L. BRANDON STEINMANN, COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 9/25/2023 8:42:04 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 6th day of April, 2023, in the case of Valley Ranch Homeowner Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Katie Brynn & Jarvis L. Richardson, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-12-17245 in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 9th Day of October 2023 at 11 :00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Katie Brynn & Jarvis L. Richardson. Lot Twenty-Eight (28), in block One (1), of Azalea District, Section Four (4), a subdivision of 5.169 Acres of Land in the Erastus Perkins Survey, A-425, Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4739 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 21342 Sweetbay Magnolia Drive, Porter, Tx. 77365 ("Property") and on the 7th day of November 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Katie Brynn & Jarvis L. Richardson, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 9th day of October, 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #841 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2023 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 23-45368-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. BRANDON STEINMANN SANDRA PEREZ ARD PO BOX959 4211 VIDEO ST CONROE TX 77305 DICKINSON TX 77539 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RAMONA LYNN FOSTER, ALSO KNOWN AS RAMONA JOHNSON FOSTER, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship filed by Shamara Johnson, 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 August 24, 2023. The file number of said matter being: 23-45368-P The style being: ESTATE OF: RAMONA LYNN FOSTER, ALSO KNOWN AS RAMONA JOHNSON FOSTER

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Date: Address: Time:

Friday, October 13, 2023 19285 Old Houston Rd, Conroe, TX 77302 10:30AM Local Time

By virtue of default by Excel Trucking, LLC, ( Individually and collectively “Client”), under a Negotiable Promissory Note and Security Agreement(s), Security Agreement(s) Promissory Note(s), Lease Agreement(s) and related documents dated December 23, 2022 & December 23, 2022, payable to Commercial Credit Group Inc. (“CCG”), which obligation is secured by the property described below (the “Equipment”), CCG will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, all of its right, title and interest to the following Equipment: (1) 2016 Hyundai Dry Van Trailer VIN: 3H3V532C7GT323025 Terms: Successful bidder must pay 25% of purchase price at time of sale via cash, certified or acceptable bank check, with the balance payable in good funds on the next business day, unless: 1. The bidder has pre-qualified by presenting CCG with a written noncontingent, lending commitment from a source and in a form acceptable to CCG in its sole discretion, in which case we will entertain bids up to the amount of such written commitment; or 2. The bidder has obtained from CCG written credit approval in advance of the scheduled public sale. CCG reserves the right to bid at the sale. Contact Herb Orengo at (630) 718-4684 for additional information or to arrange an inspection of the Equipment. Published Date: October 4, 11, 2023

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT (NORI) RENEWAL SPECIAL PERMIT NUMBER 16895A APPLICATION. Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Special Permit Number 16895A, which would authorize continued operation of a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located at 12930 Farm-to-Market Road 149, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas 77316. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/airpermitspendingpermit-apps. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=95.6942,30.3653&level=13. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on September 18, 2023. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Houston regional office, and the Charles B. Stewart - West Branch Library, 202 Bessie Price Owen Drive, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas, on this the 24th day of is available for public review in the Houston regional office of the TCEQ. 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.

August, 2023. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2)

L. BRANDON STEINMANN, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Dena Mizell 8/2412023 10:40:24 AM Dena Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: October 11, 2023

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GILL, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration in the Estate of William Gill, Deceased, were issued on September 27, 2023, in Cause No. 23-44942-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas to Brandon Gill. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Executor addressed as follows: Brandon Gill Independent Administrator, Estate of William Gill c/o Don E. Walden 8310-1 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 305 Austin, Texas 78731 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 5th day of October, 2023. /s/ Don E. Walden Don E. Walden Attorney for Independent Administrator Published Date: October 11, 2023 CITATION BY PUBLICATION AMENDED APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 23-44810-P CLERK OF THE COURT L. BRANDON STEINMANN PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD FRITZ BARNETT 46 MIKE SLOTT RD NEW WAVERLY TX 77358 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RONALD J. FOSTER, Deceased

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. Information in the application indicates that this permit renewal would not result in an increase in allowable emissions and would not result in the emission of an air contaminant not previously emitted. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. PUBLIC COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response those comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ's jurisdiction to address in the permit process. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. You may request a contested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after mailing of the response to comments.

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Amended Application to Declare Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Blake Jehle, 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 Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on October 05, 2023.

If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing The file number of said matter being: 23-44810-P list for this application. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that The style being: ESTATE OF: RONALD J. FOSTER were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact 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 and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission's jurisdiction to address in this relief to which applicant may be entitled. proceeding. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas, on this the 6th day of October, 2023. (SEAL Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Dena Mizell, Deputy Clerk Dena Mizell 10/6/2023 10:14:01 AM Published Date: October 11, 2023

Notice of Public Sale: RecNation RV and Boat Storage unit contents are being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com from 10/11/23 12pm to 10/26/23 12pm. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold to highest bidder. All spaces contain household items unless otherwise noted. TXHOU03- 1424 Northpark Dr Kingwood, TX 77339: Casey Robbins; TXHOU06- 28153 Robinson Rd Conroe, TX 77385: Princess Foster Published Dates: October 11, 18, 2023

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MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, P.O. Box 791550, San Antonio, Texas 78279-1550 or by calling Mrs. Melissa Fitts, Vice President, Westward Environmental, Inc. at (830) 249-8284. Notice Issuance Date: September 22, 2023 Published Date: October 11, 2023

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mack Raymond Whiteman, Deceased, were issued on September 27, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45182-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Katherine H. Baker. 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. Claims may be presented to Katherine H. Baker, Independent Executor of the Estate of Mack Raymond Whiteman, Deceased, at the following address: c/o Bryan P. Fowler, The Fowler Law Firm, 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301.. DATED the 4th day of October, 2023. THE FOWLER LAW FIRM BRYAN P. FOWLER State Bar No. 24010032

Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Temporary Administration for the Estate of Gabriel Villegas, Also Known As Gabriel Villegas Trevino, Deceased, were issued on July 25, 2023, in Cause No. 22-43952-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas to: Paul A. Romano. 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. DATED the 5th day of October, 2023 c/o Paul A. Romano Attorney At Law 4610 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 242-0995 Published Date: October 11, 2023

bfowler@thefowlerlawfirmtx.com 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301 Ph: (936) 539-3372 Attorney for Katherine H. Baker, Independent Executor Published Date: October 11, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for Maria Paragios, Deceased were granted to Isabella Pethe on September 8, 2023; and Isabella Pethe was duly qualified as independent administrator on September 8, 2023 in cause number 23-45220-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against Maria Paragios, Deceased are required to present those claims to the estate at the address shown below within the time and in the manner as prescribed by law. If you have a secured claim against the estate, you must present your claim to the Administrator at the address listed below: Isabella Pethe 1 Dunloggin Lane The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 5th day of October, 2023 Published Date: October 11, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for Antamo Paragios, Deceased were granted to Isabella Pethe on September 8, 2023; and Isabella Pethe was duly qualified as independent administrator on September 8, 2023 in cause number 22-43938-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against Antamo Paragios, Deceased are required to present those claims to the estate at the address shown below within the time and in the manner as prescribed by law. If you have a secured claim against the estate, you must present your claim to the Administrator at the address listed below: Isabella Pethe 1 Dunloggin Lane The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 5th day of October, 2023 Published Date: October 11, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for Ilias Karamanolis FKA Ilias Paragios, Deceased were granted to Isabella Pethe on September 8, 2023; and Isabella Pethe was duly qualified as independent administrator on September 8, 2023 in cause number 23-45221-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against Ilias Karamanolis FKA Ilias Paragios, Deceased are required to present those claims to the estate at the address shown below within the time and in the manner as prescribed by law. If you have a secured claim against the estate, you must present your claim to the Administrator at the address listed below: Isabella Pethe 1 Dunloggin Lane The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 5th day of October, 2023 Published Date: October 11, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ADRIANNA G. BALDWIN, Deceased, were issued on July 27, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45018-P, pending in The Probate Court Number Two (1) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: TIMOTHY BALDWIN. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: c/o NANCY K. WHITTEMORE WHITTEMORE LAW FIRM 4747 Research Forest Drive Suite 180-111 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Dated: October 4, 2023 /s/ Nancy K. Whittemore NANCY K WHITTEMORE Attorney for the Estate of ADRIANNA G. BALDWIN State Bar No. 00797661 Published Date: October 11, 2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

MidSouth Electric Co-op is soliciting proposals for energized and deenergized power line construction and storm restoration, including overhead and underground installation. The work will be performed in MidSouth's service territory which includes Grimes, Montgomery, Madison, Walker, Brazos and Waller counties. To receive a Vendor Information Packet, contact Shan Sullivan, Electric Operations Manager, at 936-825-5194 or at ssullivan@mselectric.com. Qualified vendors selected will be offered a 2024 contract for work that will be drawn in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to equal employment opportunity. MidSouth Electric Co-op encourages minority business firms to submit proposals. MidSouth Electric Co-op reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and/or waive any/all irregularities. All proposals must be submitted online to Shan Sullivan at ssullivan@mselectric.com no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Published Date: October 4, 11, 2023

MidSouth Electric Co-op is soliciting proposals for feeder, hazard mitigation and emergency right-of-way clearing. The work will be performed in MidSouth's service territory which includes Grimes, Montgomery, Madison, Walker, Brazos and Waller counties. To receive a Vendor Information Packet, contact Shan Sullivan, Electric Operations Manager, at 936-825-5194 or at ssullivan@mselectric.com. Qualified vendors selected will be offered a 2024 contract for work that will be drawn in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to equal employment opportunity. MidSouth Electric Co-op encourages minority business firms to submit proposals. MidSouth Electric Co-op reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and/or waive any/all irregularities. All proposals must be submitted online to Shan Sullivan at ssullivan@mselectric.com no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Published Date: October 4, 11, 2023

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Community The October Colonial Heritage Month Display is at the Conroe Montgmery Memorial Library The October Colonial Heritage Month display by t h e R o b e r t Wo o d s o n Chapter Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century is shown here at the Conroe Montgomery County Memorial Central Library in the Genealogy Depart-

ment. Chapter President Laura Dahlberg and the Genealogy Librarian Manager Laura Politte are holding the Proclamation for this month long honor event from Conroe Mayor Jody Czajkoski. The large poster behind them depicts

the ancestors and some of the descendents of Pocahontas. We invite you to visit the display and maybe research your own heritage while you are there.

Coushatti Trace Chapter Held it’s First Meeting of the 2023-2024 year

The Coushatti Trace Chapter had its first meeting of the 2023-2024 year, and it was jam packed

with a great program and recognition of members who recently joined, those who were celebrating long

term service anniversaries and everyone in between! The program was presented by The Alliance of New Americans Conroe (ANA) Vice President Janell Volke, who shared their inspiring work promoting educational, social, and cultural opportunities for legal immigrants preparing for US citizenship. This organization, founded by Dr. Marlen Tejada, an immigrant herself, has helped over 23,000 immigrants, and with a passing rate of over 99%, become US citizens. September Meeting Photo 1 Caption: The chapter welcomed 11 new members pictured with Regent Kay Pontious, Carolyn Goad, Micki Lineberger, Sue McCrae, Linda Hagerman, Vanessa Esnard, Laura Walton, Virginia Turick, Shelly

Lady Dalton, Chap. PR Chrm. 936-588-1854 ladyelizd@gmail.com; 8381 White Oak Loop, Montgomery, TX 77316

H u m p h r e y, E m i l y September Meeting Vice President Janell Alsbrooks, Sue Johnson, Photo 2 Caption: Vice Vo l k e , R e g e n t K a y and Yvette Smith. Regent Jan Cook, ANA Pontious

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation donates over $4.2 million to local charities in Montgomery and Harris Counties Montgomery, TX – The Woodforest Charitable Foundation has recently distributed more than $4.2 million in donations to local charities in Montgomery and Harris Counties. The non-profits included several organizations that provide youth/family support, hunger relief, h e a l t h c a r e , a n d c r isis/housing needs in the community. The distributions were made during Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s Partnership Reception held May 23, 2 0 2 3 , a t Wo o d f o r e s t National Bank in The Woodlands Town Center. T h e Wo o d f o r e s t Charitable Foundation was

created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves. The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities. For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375CARE (2273) or visit the Foundation’s website at WoodforestCharitableFoun Youth/Family Support Non-Profit dation.org.

Market Street Hosts Pumpkin Photo Backdrop October 20-30 Market Street Hosts Pumpkin Photo Backdrop October 20 – 30 along with Fall Festival Saturday, October 28 from Noon – 2:00 pm THE WOODLANDS, TX – (October 2, 2023) –

It’s sure to be a spooktacular time at Market Street October 20-30 as the shopping and entertainment destination brings back its popular pumpkin photo backdrop, and adds extra fun with fall games,

crafts, and cotton candy on Saturday, October 28 from Noon – 2:00 pm in Central Park. The community is invited to snap family photos and selfies amongst the boo-tiful fall-themed

photo backdrop anytime October 20 – 30 and bring all the little ghosts and goblins to join in on the fun October 28. Halloween costumes are welcome!

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Community Patriotic Organizations Volunteer During Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park Ceremonies The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park unveiled their newest Monument during the ceremonies held on October 8, 2023. The Beautiful and Inspiring Monument recognizes the United States Military Aviators from World War 11. The monument takes the form of the Commemorative Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders, a World War 11 heavy bomber that resided in Conroe, Texas. It was lost along with the CAF P63 KingCobra and their crews in a mid-air collision on November 12, 2022. The monument is intended

to help preserve the memory of those who defended our freedom. educate future generations, and remember the crews who were lost on that historic aircraft. Numerous community leaders are on the Board of Directors, led by Jimmie Carl Edwards, whose vision for the Park continues to grow into the finest Veterans Memorial in the Nation. From the very beginning of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, even when it was a “Vision”, Volunteers from these organizations and many other organiza-

tions have been proud to be a part of that vision and are seen helping and donating their time, talents and finances to the Park at every celebration! "The Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the experiences and sacrifices of our United States Veterans, ActiveDuty Military and First Responders from across this great nation. Through Education, Awareness ands Outreach w e l e a d o u r Honored mission” , states Judge Jimmie C. Edwards 111 Chairman USMC.

L to R: Arthur Byram (Sons of the American Revolution); AbbySue Campbell (Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution) Pat Spackey (Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, United States Daughters of 1812); Ted Spackey ( United State Army Veteran) Ed Sellards (Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Republic of Texas).

Veteran Of The Week: Larry Coleman

Born to a World War II veteran, and a ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ this ‘Veteran of the Week’ served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. Larry Coleman, 82, was brought up in North Texas,

Sherman to be exact. His philosophy is, 'What is the good life, and how do you lead it.' Prior to being drafted, Coleman worked as an underwriter for the Pacific Indemnity Life

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Insurance Company, and frequented Jack Ruby's ‘Carousel Club’, in Dallas. Larry witnessed President John F. Kennedy as he passed by his building in the parade before he was assassinated. Drafted in 1966, Coleman went to Basic Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, then was sent to Fort Sill, where he attended Artillery School. Proudly claiming he was ‘a lover and not a fighter,’ Larry was stationed in West Germany, where he was a unit clerk with his field artillery battery at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Sadly, his typing ability did not stop him from some guard duty on the East German border, but he had plenty of leisure

time traveling to Scandinavia and Switzerland. Larry met his New York wife, Janice, under the Eiffel Tour, where he said, “I think I’ll marry you.” They were married after he was discharged from service. Larry had a career in construction and window installation. Sadly, Janice passed away last year. Today, Larry keeps busy with his morning coffee group at Whataburger. He attends the Lone Star Honor Flight Group breakfast club on Wednesdays. He resides in Walden, with his daughter and her family, and his dog, Pepper. Good Luck Larry, and congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veterans of the Week’.

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