Montgomery County News, October 18, 2023 by Monte West

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Texas Montgomery ISD Fishing Weekly Team “On a Biscuit”

Armed Felon Arrested For Drugs Following Traffic Stop

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 14.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 39.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.8 cents in the last week and stands at $4.41 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.56/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.73/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.56/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.73/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.55/g today. The national average is down 29.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 30.9 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 16, 2022: $3.25/g (U.S. Average: $3.86/g) October 16, 2021: $2.95/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g) October 16, 2020: $1.86/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) October 16, 2019: $2.31/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g) October 16, 2018: $2.65/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g) October 16, 2017: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g) October 16, 2016: $2.00/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g) October 16, 2015: $2.02/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) October 16, 2014: $2.97/g (U.S. Average: $3.15/g) October 16, 2013: $3.09/g (U.S. Average: $3.35/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.24/g, down 6.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.30/g. San Antonio- $2.90/g, down 14.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g. Austin- $2.99/g, down 14.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.13/g. "The downward momentum has indeed gained steam, with the national average declining over the last week with again virtually every village, town, city, region and state seeing gasoline prices fall - with the added bonus that diesel prices have also declined. While the price of oil jumped some 5% last week, I remain steadfast that additional declines are coming to gasoline prices the way the situation stands now, but remain cautious that this depends on actions that are not foreseeable, mainly the conflict in the Middle East," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For now, the national average is likely to soon fall to its lowest level in six months. Some areas of the Great Lakes could see a price cycle in the next few weeks, which is typical after long declines as stations often pass along the drops there faster than anywhere else. I believe the national average still has some 15-35 cents of declining to do the way things stand now." SOURCE GasBuddy

New Caney, TX – On the night of October 15th, 2023, just before midnight, dedicated Deputies from the Montgomery County Precinct Four Constable's Office, led by Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden, conducted a traffic stop in the New Caney area that led to the apprehension of a male suspect. At approximately 11:45 PM, a vigilant Montgomery County Precinct Four Deputy on patrol noticed a gold Kia Spectra traveling in the vicinity of the 23800 block of Walton Avenue in New Caney, TX. The male occupant of the vehicle was positively identified as Shilo Wells (age 26, from Porter, TX), a wanted fugitive. We l l s h a d o u t s t a n d i n g warrants from The Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Livingston, TX, for violating his bond on multiple felony narcotics and weapons charges, as well as a warrant from The Harris County Sheriff ’s Office in Houston, TX, for failure to appear on another weapons charge. Several PCT 4 Deputies swiftly executed a high-risk traffic stop at the 23800 block of Walton Avenue, successfully detaining Wells. A semi-automatic 9mm handgun was discovered in his waistband during the initial encounter. Subsequent investigation included a search of Wells' vehicle, resulting in the seizure of 15.8 grams of Methamphetamine, 6.6 grams of Alprazolam, 2.2 grams of Methadone, and 5.3 ounces of Marijuana found in Wells' backpack inside the vehicle. Wells, who was already a convicted felon prior to this incident, was taken into custody on charges of Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon, three counts of felony Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana (4 ounces to 5 pounds). A d d i t i o n a l l y, h e w a s detained on the two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden commends his dedicated Deputies for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the community. This incident is a testament to the exemplary work that underscores our mission of "Professional Law Enforcement Through Dedication and Compassion to the Public." In this case, it resulted in the removal of an armed felon and illicit narcotics from our streets, making our community safer for all.

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A r t i c l e b y M a r k past two tournaments. Hooker First, at Lake Conroe last month, the Team had I’m sure you’ve heard the largest margin of the old expression, “On a victory in the history of the Roll,” meaning everything program, winning by 17 is going your way. Well, pounds over their closest this MISD Fishing Team is competitor. Then, on Lake taking that saying a step S o m e r v i l l e t h i s p a s t further, as they’re “On a Saturday the 14th, they Biscuit,” with redeye battled not only the high cream gravy I might add, as winds and bright post they have done some frontal conditions, but also tremendous things in the all the other Houston

Tanner Gatewood and Zane Dixon

Division Programs looking to knock off the combined squad of Montgomery & Lake Creek High School Students, which make up the MISD Fishing Team. This time around, MISD had 3 Teams not only in the Top 10, but in the top 5 of this tournament, with over 176 boats from 20 area High School Programs. Claiming First Place Individually was the team of Tanner Gatewood and Zane Dixon. They were able to bring in 4 fish weighing 11.14 pounds on a very stingy Lake Somerville, where over 80% of the field did not bring in any Bass to the scales, and there were no 5 fish limits caught. To say it was tough out there would be an understatement. Claiming 3rd in the event were the Champions from Lake Conroe, Case Rutherford and Maverick

Barsh. By bringing in 7.49 pounds of Bass. By doing so, this pair has the slimmest of leads in the Anglers of the Year Race, one point, as they have 998 points out of a possible 1000. Breathing down their necks with 997 points are our Champions from S o m e r v i l l e Ta n n e r Gatewood and Zane Dixon have a combined 997 points, due to their win on Somerville, and their 4th place finish on Lake Conroe last month. Rounding out the Top 3 MISD Teams, was the pair of Trevor Mahoney and Kason Cryer. This pair brought in 7.07 pounds of Bass, claiming the 4th position, and helping the MISD Fishing Team have a grand total of 25.07 pounds for their top 3 Teams, allowing MISD claim the See MISD Fish, page 2

Montgomery Bears Celebrate Homecoming ‘23

spirit of Homecoming. And the same could be said of our Montgomery High School Bears, who celebrated their premiere game of the year this past Friday at the Montgomery ISD Football Stadium. “I love the traditions of homecoming.” said Montgomery High School Assistant Principal, Kristy Starkey, “There is a lot of heritage with the mums, festivities, the cow bells, and the sparkles. It’s really fun.” Many Lady Bears wore mums of varying sizes. Some that covered the wearers from neck to toe. One young man, a Senior, who was asked his opinion Members of the Montgomery High School Belles dance team, pose with about the mums, but their mums to show team spirit just before the Montgomery Bears Homecoming wished not to be identified, Game said, “I believe the biggest mums hide the natural by MCN contributing schedules, there is always And no matter if you are on beauty of the girls who Community............2, 3, 4, 8 writer, Ruben Borjas Jr one game that is very top of the rankings or your wear them.” Which was a Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 s p e c i a l f o r s t u d e n t s , team is struggling come profound statement, and Each Fall, when high teachers, administrators game time, supporters can Church Directory..............5 schools football teams and parents alike. It’s s t i l l e x h i b i t t h e See Homecoming, Legals.............................6, 7 across the district start their pinned on their calendars. camaraderie and team page 2

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Montgomery Historical Society Hosted Their 4th Annual "Voices From The Past"

pictured left to right...Eva Rains, perspective members Liana & Jade Walles and Helen Shepherd, were docents the New Montgomery Cemetery on Old Plantersville Rd.

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Montgomery Historical Society hosted their 4th Annual "Voices from the Past" from noon to 3 P M. The Society would like t o t h a n k A n n Meador, President of the History Taskforce for all the help they gave the S o c i e t y, m a k i n g everything work more smoothly. As it has been in past years, ladies working as

MISD Fish from page 1 first place trophy by over 5 pounds. The MISD Fishing Team currently has a 6 point lead over 3 programs that are deadlocked in 2nd, Anderson-Shiro, College Station, and Magnolia West. That’s some pretty heavy competition, as Mag West and College Station have won the last two State Championships, and

docents were from the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, UDC, were there in mourning attire from the 1861 era. These ladies would lead visitors out to the gravesite of noteable residents of yester year. The Society would like to thank these ladies, as they walked numerous miles,taking visitors our to the various gravesites. The Old Cemetery, sometimes called Old Methodist Cemetery was established in 1838, is located on Pond St. There were seven deceased residents of Montgomery featured this year. They were: 1) Rev. Thomas Chilton (Baptist preacher) played by Charles Billingsley 2) Ella Chilton (Rev. Chilton's wife) is not actually buried in this cemetery,was played by Kalee Londeen 3) Captain Thomas Jefferson Peel, Confederate soldier was played by Bernie Sargent Anderson is always ultracompetitive as well. Next stop for the young Anglers that call Montgomery home will be at fabled Sam Rayburn Reservoir on November 11th. It will be there that this talented group of young women and men will look to stay “On a Biscuit,” and maintain their ranking as the number one Team in the Houston Division in the Texas High School Bass Association.

4) Bettie Peel (daughter-in-law of Capt. Peel) co-owner of the General Store in Montgomery was played by Melissa Sargent 5) Owen Shannon, Revolutionary Soldier was played by Robin Montgomery 6) Margaret Montgomery Shannon (wife of Owen Shannon) is not actually buried in this cemetery, was played by Joy Montgomery 7) Alexander McCown, city map maker, was played by Rubin Borjas All the re-enactors were dressed in the attire of their era and knew the history of their character very well. The New Montgomery Cemetery located on Old Plantersville Rd., was established in 1868. There were eight deceased residents featured in this cemetery, they were: 1) Bessie Price Owen, long time resident of Montgomery and school teacher was played by Cheryl Fox 2) Anna Davis Weisinger, long time resident of Montgomery and founded the Montgomery Historical Society was played by Stephanie Fox 3) Norman "Red" Branch, New York Yankee

Homecoming from page 1 kinda makes you think that bigger may not always be better. Most girls wore mums that were medium to small, and even some boys wore wrist mums to show their team spirit. And no matter the size of the m u m s , M o n tg o mer y ’s team spirit was most evident from all the Bears fans that attended. “I’m very excited to be here,” said Freshman cheerleader Kallie Carver, who was thrilled to be, “cheering in front of a large

baseball player, the reenacter was not able to be there on Saturday but the visitors were told of his history 4) John Bowe Addison, the Miracle of Montgomery was played by Logan Vidal 5) Martha Davis Addison, mother of Bowe and daughter of Judge Nat Hart Davis was played by Kirsten Beard 6) L t . Wi l l i a m McGrew, Confederate soldier, played by Steve Sodish 7) Dr. Charles B. Stewart, designer of the Texas Flag was played by Jack Shepherd 8) Julia Stewart, wife of Dr. Stewart and real g,g,g granddaughter of Charles B. Stewart was played by Pat Spackey. All the re-enactors were dressed in period clothing of their era and all knew the history of the person they were portraying very well. Saturday could not have been a more beautiful day, there were many 7th grade history students out working on the historical scavenger hunt and everyone was entertained by the Montgomery Elementary School Bearcat Choir performing many "Texas" songs and doing a fine job. The town of Montgomery is full of crowd for the first time.” Kallie intends to continue cheering for Montgomery and even into college, with her plans on attending medical or law school in time. Homecoming is not only special to students, and teachers, but also to parents and grandparents as well. The motherly figures of Lady Bears deserve special recognition for their countless hours and assistance in putting together the mums for their daughters to wear on the special day. “ We a l w a y s l o v e M o n t g o m e r y Homecoming,” said MHS

Trevor Mahoney and Kason Cryer.

Case Rutherford and Maverick Barsh.

Members of the Montgomery High School Baseball team, show solidarity with their football brethren, just before their Homecoming Game this past Friday

pictured left to right...Lauren Weth, Iva Gilliam & Jaime Pierce were docents at the Old Cemetery on Pond St. 344

h i s t o r y, m a r k y o u r calendar for Dec. 9, 2023, there will be a parade at 10 AM, the fabulous Cookie Walk will start at Noon and the Tour of Homes is from 4 to 8 PM. Article & pictures by

Eva Rains, Secretary for the Montgomery Historical Society and Publicity Chairman for Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe of the UDC

parent Heather Bayling, whose daughter Loralie, is a Junior at the school. “We have been coming to homecoming here since she was five.”

touching rendition of our National Anthem, and didn’t let the raindrops dampen their spirits. “I think it's a good environment, with all the

Mongtomery Cheerleaders, l to r: Freshman Violent McCoy, Kallie Carver, Lexie Tilman, Garitdy Glass, along with Junior, Ava Martinez, gather just before the Montgomery Bears Homecoming Game this past Friday, at the Montgomery ISD Football Stadium T h e a u r a o f Homecoming even spread to different MHS teams and organizations that attended the game. The MHS Baseball team sent a contingent of players, with five team members becoming letter holders to spell out B-E-A-R-S, which definitely lifted spirits. Even the school's Madrigal choir did a wonderful job with their

family and friends coming out to watch a good football game,” said Junior Stratton Dyer, a player with the MHS baseball team. His sentiment was shared by the entire grandstand of Montgomery supporters, and even though the Bears came up short against the Randle Lions, the can-do spirit of Montgomery High School and its fans, left the field a winner.

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Focus On Philanthropy This Fall A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

Review key market dates and timely financial planning tasks. Market Closures Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Day Dec. 25: Christmas Day Dates to remember For deadlines that fall on a weekend, action may need to be taken by the preceding weekday. Oct. 1: Last day to establish a SIMPLE IRA plan or a safe harbor 401(k) to be effective for 2023. Oct. 15: Open enrollment for Medicare Parts C and D begins. Make any changes to your coverage by Dec. 7. Oct. 15: The final day to file a 2023 income tax

return for those issued an extension. N o v. 3 0 : O b s e r v e Information Security Day – keep your personal information secure by updating your operating s y s t e m ; v i s i t ready.gov/cybersecurity for more tips. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve is the year-end charitable gift deadline for check and wire transfers. Dec. 31: Last day to take annual required minimum distribution, unless you turned 72 in the current year. A legacy of generosity National Philanthropy Day is Nov. 15. To take the celebration a step further than writing a check, consider how you can teach the joy of giving to the next generation. If you want your charitable spirit to have more influence in your estate plan, connect

with your advisor. Things to do * Confirm cost of living: Next year’s Social Security adjustment is typically announced in October. * Adjust your coverage: Ready your documents for Medicare open enrollment, if eligible. If you’re working and your employer offers benefits, take the time to understand them. * Refresh your plan: It’s important to monitor your retirement and investment accounts regularly and make adjustments to insurance and estate plans as needed. The holidays can be a good time to do this if you want to discuss what you’re planning with close friends or relatives. * Fend off fraud: Start by tracking and reviewing all of your bank and credit card statements for

irregular activity. You can also request a copy of your consumer credit profile and stay on the lookout for scams asking you to confirm or update your account information via email. * Tend to your portfolio: If you’re invested in mutual funds, don’t forget about capital gains distribution dates that typically fall in December. Consider balancing your realized capital gains with losses where appropriate. Talk to your advisor about whether this strategy might help lower your tax liability. * Engage in smart giving: As deadlines for year-end gift and charitable contributions approach, make a strategy for your philanthropic goals. Consult with your advisor if you’re interested in donating appreciated stock

or bunching a few years’ worth of donations in a donor advised fund to help you meet the threshold for itemizing on a tax return. * Revisit your resolutions: Before beginning your New Year’s celebrations, review the financial planning you did for the past year. Did you make progress toward your goals? Withdrawals from taxdeferred accounts may be subject to income taxes, and prior to age 59 1/2 a 10% federal penalty tax may apply. Investment products are: not deposits, not FDIC/NCUA insured, not insured by any government agency, not bank guaranteed, subject to risk and may lose value. © 2023 Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member N e w Yo r k S t o c k Exchange/SIPC. © 2023 Raymond James Financial

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Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Breaks Ground

leaders, the Austin Bank L e a d e r s h i p Te a m a n d employees, along with the SLI Group Inc. of Houston, architect and general contractor. Construction of the new 4,472 square foot Jacksonville-based Austin new full-service banking ery, Texas at the corner of Drive. The October 12 the Montgomery Chamber of facility is targeted for Bank Breaks Ground on a center located in Montgom- HWY 105 W and Blue Heron ceremony was attended by Commerce, area business completion in the fall of 2024.

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben The Israeli-Hamas Conflict Borjas Jr, Columnist Ruben’s Montgomery Musings The surprise Hamas attack on Israel, with the deaths of the innocent of The Holy Land, shocked us all on October 7th. I doubt any Hamas leader had read up on the Holocaust? Where Jewish babies were thrown alive into furnaces, beheaded, and thrown against walls. Hamas has about as much respect for non-Muslim human life, as

Socialist Democrats have for non-white human life in the womb. Now I know that there are a lot of innocent Palestinians who have no skin in the game, who just want to live in peace, but what was done in their name by Hamas? It’s brutal, it’s unimaginable, it’s surreal, and reminds me of German Wehrmacht, or Army

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Friday Sunny, with a high near 85. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 61. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 86. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

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soldiers, patiently watchi n g N a z i S S ‘einsatzgruppen,’ or death squads, murdering hundreds of Jewish men, while calmly eating ice cream on the sidelines. It defies reality. This attack was essentially Israel’s 9/11. It's a new kind of warfare, with the use of paragliders. And whether the Israelis had viable intelligence or not; the same could be said of Pearl Harbor, the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, and 9/11/2001. And just like the U.S. getting caught with its pants down during our events. The same could be said of a complacent Israeli Defence Force (IDF), with the ArabIsraeli War of October 1973; when the overconfidence gained from the success of the Six Day War of 1967, came crashing down. The thing that has changed with this new conflict is Israel’s resolve. This attack has galvanized the country, and it finally has a will that actually wants to stamp out terrorism coming out of Gaza. The use of paragliders in warfare is a policy change, a horrific one. Now Israel has to look up as well as down when defending its border with the Gaza Strip. The technology is there to automate border security, until quick reaction forces can be on scene. Yes, this was a terrible attack, but it probably won’t happen again, in the same form. And there is no doubt that Israel is not going to let themselves be run over. They have The World’s support on this one, finally. You just can’t go about chopping off the

heads of babies, and appear to be on the winning side. It was a massive miscalculation by Hamas. There have been backlashes in several regards to this attack. Surprising ones. Over 30 Anti-Israel Harvard student groups are reeling, after their support of Hamas in a letter blaming Israel for the attack, backfired. The students were then doxxed, and are now under a black-list vow put on their heads by some of the nation's leading CEOs. The backlash has even hit Congress, where Representative Rashida Tlaib, from Michganistan, had posted a Palestinian flag in support of the terrorists outside her Capitol office. She was bombarded with questions asking if she supports the cutting off of babies' heads by Hamas, as well as the slaughter of over a thousand innocent Israelis. Talib’s initial silence showed her solidarity with the Palestinian terrorist, and her refusal to answer questions over the brutality, now has her facing censure or banishment from The House. I guess those days of chants of, “From the River to The Sea,” will go unheeded from now on. When your side decapitates innocent babies, it’s hard to come up with an explanation supporting evil. Both Hamas and Socialist Democrats use kids. Hamas uses their boys to train to kill Israeli little boys, girls, and adults. While Socialist Democrats use boys, when they are not aborting them; they turn them into little girls, who, if Candace Owens happens to walk into a room, they actually

feel threatened by her, and boohoo, whine and cry. You know what I say to that? ‘F-Your Feelings!!’ ‘ F - Yo u r E m o t i o n s . ’ ‘Grow up!!’ Democrats have put their influence into creating a wimp class of citizens with their safe spaces, who are unable to deal with any pressures outside their limited bubble zone. Those Dem little babies would be crapping their pants if they lived in Israel now. With transgenders, if you say one word they disagree with, then they try to shut you down. If they tried that with Hamas, they’d be executed on the spot. The lunacy of the Left can be seen everywhere. On ABC’s ‘The View,’ crazy Sunny Hostin, compared American Proud Boys to Hamas, which is simply ludacris. Google ‘Proud Boy violence’ and there might be one instance, tops. Then loony MSNBC anchor, Andrea Mitchell, tried to get an Israeli mother to sympathize with Hamas. This, after her house had been ransacked, and her two kids were kidnapped and taken to Gaza. The Democrat mainstream media is mad. And worse yet, CNN International’s Becky Anderson, outright blamed Israel for war crimes for responding to the Hamas attack. The Leftists, as well as Hardcore Socialist college students and their professors, that actively support Hamas, are the bane of freedom loving Americans. Times are changing, and not too long ago SocDems (short Socialist Democrats) were sitting on top of The World. The Louisiana

Governor's race over the weekend was a resounding win for the Trumped backed candidate, and showed that Blacks are serious in their support of Trump. T h e Wo r l d n e e d s Donald Trump. We don’t need weak leaders in these tense times. And I’m also lumping in the war loving Republican Establishment too, who have their hands in the pockets of American weapons manufacturers, like Nikki Haley, who served on a board of at least one defense contractor. I wonder if we have any of those in the county? Our ally Israel is hurting, so we are hurting. It’s sad that this attack has united The World for the wrong reasons. It showed us man’s inhumanity to man. Now Jews who supported ‘Black Live Matter’ are waking up to the fact that BLM supports Hamas. No one in their right mind goes around chopping off the heads of babies. No harm should come to little babies, in the womb or not. But sadly that’s what Hamas and Socialist Democrats do. Kill babies. The little poor things that now will never have a chance to live life, nor to go to a concert, nor have kids of their own. This attack by Hamas, the worst in over 50 years in Israel, is definitely a tipping point. Whoever Hamas’ Admiral Yamamoto was, he didn’t last that long. You don’t poke the bear. You don’t kill some cubs. And not expect the bear to react. And when that bear has the support of bigger bears. Well, it didn’t work out for Japan during WWII, and it’s not gonna work for Hamas in 2023.

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The Houston Texans Add to the Win Column Sinking the Saints 20-13 By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

Houston, Texas: The rebirth of the Houston Texans continued Sunday as the Texans took on the Saints in Reliant Stadium. It was an exciting game with all the twists and turns and ups and downs of a competitive football showdown. The Houston Texans' defense saved the day and secured the victory 20-13 against the New Orleans Saints. Houston Texans' first year quarterback C.J. Stroud broke the record last week for being an interception free quarterback on one hundred and eight-six (186) pass attempts; however, the streak was severed when Saints' linebacker Zack Baun picked off Stroud for the first time this season, yet fumbled the interception allowing the Texans to retain possession and getting a first down. This was due to the aggressive play of Nino Collins who jarred the ball loose. Stroud is a gifted athlete who scrambles in and out of the pocket to give his receivers time to get open. He connected on two (2) beautiful short touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz in the corner of the endzone and to wide receiver Robert Woods in the center of the endzone.

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Stroud finished the day with thirteen (13) completions on seventeen (17) attempts for one hundred and ninety-nine (199) yards. Texans' wide receiver Nico Collins looked impressive with four (4) receptions for eight (80) yards. The Texans' defense was the most improved Texans' squad with many players getting solo tackles. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with nine (9) solo tackles and six (6) assists. Texans' cornerback Steve Nelson got his second (2) interception of the year, along with five (5) solo tackles, in the closing second of the game to seal the Saints' fate. The special teams added to the mix with Te x a n s ' p l a c e k i c k e r Ka'imi Fairbairn with two (2) field goals, and punter Cameron Johnston is back

in the lineup and had a beautiful sixty-three (63) yard punt to pin the Saints deep in their territory. The Houston Texans are starting to unite as well organized, well prepared NFL franchise. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is making tremendous progress with the team and might just win the division this season. In other AFC South action, the (4-2) Jacksonville Jaguars cork the (3-3)

Indianapolis Colts 37-20, and the (2-4) Tennessee Titans lost to the Baltimore Ravens 24-16. The Houston Texans are tied for second place in their division with the Colts. The (3-3) Houston Texans get a well-deserved bye this week and will travel to North Caroline to take on the (0-6) Carolina Panthers, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

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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

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) § §

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

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) § §

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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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 03 Rule 37 Case No. 0342612 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Oct 17, 2023 Status/Permit No. 893143 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Nov 7, 2023 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P. O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV

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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 03 Rule 37 Case No. 0342613 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Oct 17, 2023 Status/Permit No. 893171 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Nov 7, 2023 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P. O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC, [RRC Operator No. 215343] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the LEASE LINE and DISTANCE BETWEEN WELLS requirements for the NEW DRILL permit in Sec. , Bk. , SMITH, L Survey, A-502, CONROE Field, MONTGOMERY County, being 3.67 miles SE direction from CONROE, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission's Drilling Permit Unit at (512)463-6751. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with crossexamination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission's Docket Services Department at (512)463-6848.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION'S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Nov 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY.

THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION

The location and identity of the well is as shown below:

FIELD: CONROE -------------Lease/Unit Name Lease/Unit Well No. Lease/Unit Acres Nearest Lease Line (ft) Nearest Well on Lease (ft)

FIELD: CONROE -------------: : : : :

H.B. MOORE, ET AL -A1H 18849.3 null 151.0

Lease Lines Survey Lines

: :

12287.0 F SW L, 9838.0 F E L 2595.0 F NE L, 3511.0 F SE L

Wellbore Profile(s) : Lateral: TH1

Horizontal

Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: Terminus Location Lease Lines: Survey Lines:

Lease/Unit Name Lease/Unit Well No. Lease/Unit Acres Nearest Lease Line (ft) Nearest Well on Lease (ft)

: : : : :

CONROE FIELD UNIT 1H 18829.0 null 394.0

Lease Lines Survey Lines

: :

9816.0 F E L, 2570.0 F NE L,

Wellbore Profile(s) :

Horizontal

12298.0 F SW L 3511.0 F SE L

Lateral: TH1 11924.0 F SW L 10088.0 F E L 8348.0 F S L 13010.0 F E L 7820.0 F NE L 821.0 F SE L

Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: Terminus Location Lease Lines: Survey Lines:

Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: CONROE : GAS Special Rules 466/933, 20.0 acres. OIL Special Rules 467/933, 20.0 acres.

11420.0 F SW L 206.0 F NW L 9287.0 F SW L 10054.0 F E L 4309.0 F NE L 1005.0 F SE L

Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: CONROE :

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10418 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant's representative, Ross King, at (972)673-2557. Published Dates: October 18, 25, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY §

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) §

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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN MADISON LEMMONS, Deceased, were issued on October 6, 2023 in Cause No. 23-44627-P pending in the Probate Court No 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Colby Lemmons. 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. Colby Lemmons c/o: Carl Selesky The Selesky Law Firm 9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 290 Houston, TX 77024 (713) 780-9595 office (713) 782-5226 fax Published Date: October 18, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlords lien. Sale ends 6:30 pm, 6/23/2023 at www. Selfstorageauction.com. Cleanup deposit required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to highest bidder for cash. All spaces contain general household goods and furniture and as noted. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants: DACEY ALVARADO, KEILAND ISAAC, DAVID HALBERT, ROY KRIEG, KENNETH BLANCHARD, CESAR GARCIA, JACK LEE, PAULA D. LEE, DAKERYIA TURNER, ANGEL VALDEZ, MICHAEL GRAETER, MARK HEANER, REVA OLIVER, DENNIS FURST, TRACY GREEN. Magnolia Parkway Storage, 18015 Farm To Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, Tx 77354 Published Date: October 18, 25, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Thursday October 19, 2023 From 10:00 AM To 11:00 AM Stowe's Wrecker Service, 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2009 Toyota Camry vin# 4T1BE46K29U876001 Published Date: October 18, 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

GAS Special Rules 466/933, 20.0 acres. OIL Special Rules 467/933, 20.0 acres. This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 8119 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant's representative, Ross King, at (972)673-2557. Published Dates: October 18, 25, 2023 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 10th day of April , 2023, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association., Plaintiff, vs. Edward F. Burke (1) $1,748.92 principal sum (2) $1,790.79 Attorney fees (3) Post Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this judgment, including Attorney's fees, from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid.(4) $382.00 Court Costs, $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-11-15344-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of ,Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, lnc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 19th day of September 2023, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT ELEVEN (11), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF IMPERIAL OAKS PARK, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET K, SHEET 1 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE 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 the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Edward F. Burke, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 19th day of September, 2023. /s/ John G. Vasquez Deputy John G. Vasquez Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Fron Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: October 18, 25, and November 1. 2023

Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. General description or property being sold includes contents such as household/personal goods/misc. items in spaces of following tenants. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365. www.SelfStorageAuction.com Socorro Garza. Kia Delgado. Darrell Thibodeaux. NC Solutions LLC. Published Dates: October 18, 25, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters of Guardianship for the Estate of Craig Spurlock, Jr. an incapacitated person were issued on August 25, 2023, in Cause No. 23-44710-G, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Chantell Hebert, Gurdian, as guardian of the estate. The residence of the Guardian is in Montgomery County, Texas and the mailing address is: Guardian of the Estate of Craig Dwen Spurlock, Jr., a minor, c/o Chantell Hebert. 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: Margaret Mauer, 322 N. Main St. Conroe, Texas 77301. Dated the 16th day of October 2023. /s/ Margaret Mauer Margaret Mauer State Bar No.: 24074667 Published Date: October 18, 2023

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Community Conroe Founder’s Day Remembered Historical Marker Honored The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, are a main contribution annually to the city’s Conroe Founder’s Day Event. Not only did the Rebel Belles participate in the Grand Opening of the Event, they were driven in from blocks away by SCV/SRT Escort, DOUG COLLINGS, in their “Limousine Golf-Cart”, on loan for the occasion by owner CARL HOWARD. MR HOWARD is a pastrecipient of the “RJOA President’s Red Feather Brigade Award” for his service and contributions for “above & beyond” to the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. The Docent Belles followed the magnificent Color-Guard of the Major General Patrick Cleburne’s 7th Texas Infantry Camp 2182 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. All the Formal and Historical Flags were proudly marched in by SCV: ED SELLARDS, BUDDY GURGANUS, KEN MILLER, and Commander DAVE UNDERDOWN. The Flags were marched up the street entrance and up the stairs to be posted across the entire front porch of the Historic Home of Isaac Conroe. A C o n f e d e r a t e S o ldier/Veteran stood at Rest by each Flag throughout

the ceremony. This dignity to the occasion was notable. SCV Chairman of the Color Guard, DOUG COLLINGS, is also a Proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, the SRT Chairman of the Texas History Trunks for all Montgomery County 7th Grade Schools, and a Board Member of the Conroe Founder’s Day. Conroe Founder’s Day Board Member DOUG COLLINGS organizes the Color Guard for this annual Event, as well as being a member of the “Lone Star Vo l u n t e e r s ” f o r t h e “Rolling Thunder Cannon” - which participates every year to the delight of the crowd! “Rolling Thunder” is owned by Lone Star Volunteers Owner: MIKE WILSON and JOHN HOMMAN, who are also Past-Presidents of the Lone Star SRT Chapter. A special “Drum cadence” was preformed by Lone Star Volunteer: RON McANEAR, who is also a Past-President of the Lone Star SRT Chapter. This lovely hand-painted historical drum replica, is of a rope-tensions drum of the early 1830’s. G R E A T APPRECIATIONS GO TO ALL THESE SOUTHERN B E L L E S A N D GENTLEMEN WHO

S E R V E D A S VOLUNTEERS IN THEIR “PERIOD D R E S S ” O N T H AT EXTREMELY HOT DAY TO HONOR CONROE FOUNDER’S DAY! It was exceptionally hot, yet all duties were carried out beautifully in true Texas Southern Tradition, as well as did the Conroe City Police, and the Conroe Fire Department! THANK YOU ALL! Conroe Founder’s Day President, and Rebel Joan Of Arc Charter Officer: LY N H AW T H O R N E HOWARD, is the Founder and Mistress of Ceremonies for this Annual Event. When CARL and LYN HOWARD owned the historical home of Isaac Conroe in 2018, they gathered a great team to organize the 1st Conroe Founder’s Day Event, which the city has never had! This devoted Board consists of President & MC: LYN HOWARD, Media (& so much more): M A R G I E TAY L O R , Chairman of the Citizen of the Year Contest and Director of Conroe Transportation Office: De’ANDRE GUIN, SR., Procurement, Descendants, and Media: NATHAN ARRAZATE, Conroe Parks & Recreation (set up & Permits): LAUREN ARNOLD,

Kinsley Brandon Kinsley Brandon, 3, was recently at the Montgomery Whataburger having lunch with her mother Kelly. She knows her ABCs, and demonstrated that she is able to count to 5. Kinsley’s favorite color is blue. Her stepbrother Bubba is her favorite brother. She loves the kids show ‘PAW Patrol’ which is a show about first responder rescue dogs, so that may give a hint of what she wants to be when she grows up. Good Luck Kinsley, and congratulations on being MCNs ‘Kid of the Week’.

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Rebel Joan Of Arc UDC Docents: Left to Rt: Elaine Collings, Dianne Kebodeaux, Evelyn Miller, Lyn Howard, Kathrine Taglienti, Donna Summers, Shana Arthur. Board Treasurer & Grants: REBECCA SMITH NASH, Board Secretary & Docent Chairman: ELAINE COLLINGS. Welcome was given to all the attendees by P r e s i d e n t : LY N H O WA R D , a n d t h e National Anthem was lead b y S i n g e r : PAY TO N RILEY. The US Pledge was given by City Councilm a n H A R R Y HARDMAN. The Texas Pledge was lead by City Councilman HOWARD WOOD, which the audience participation was loud and clear! The Invocation was next and lead by County Judge: MARK KEOUGH. A Proclamation was read by M a y o r : J O D Y CZAJKOSKI. President & Mistress of C e r e m o n i e s : LY N HOWARD, introduced CFD Board Member and Docent Chairman: ELAINE COLLINGS, to then introduce her lovely six Docent Belles- “ladies in waiting”… As Mrs. ELAINE introduced each individual Rebel Belle, Mrs. ELAINE gave a brief description of their lovely Period Dresses and the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Officer positions they held.

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As the Docent/Belle ascended the stairs she was escorted by CFD Board Member & SCV: DOUG COLLINGS. At the top of the stairs the Rebel Joan Of Arc Belle would turn and face the crowd giving a gracious courtesy, then enter the historical home ready for her Docent work to greet the Public, Each was educated by their Docent Chairman about the separate rooms they were to give education on. President HOWARD asked each Board Member to rise as she thanked them for their efforts. More Introductions and Acknowledgements followed, and the *Descendants of Isaac Conroe* were asked to rise and be recognized. Special Appreciations were given to First National Bank, John Gaston with Conroe Live, HEB, City of Conroe, Crown Cork and Seal Co, Speed Pro Magnolia, Blossom Shop, and special Photographer lovely PAT SPACKEY! Past Conroe Citizen of the Year Winner: Larry Foerster gave the history of Isaac Conroe. Mr LARRY has much to offer on the History of Montgomery County and a valued source

of information. CFD Chairman De’ANDRE GUIN and President LYN HOWARD announced the new Conroe Citizen of the Year Contest Winner: SUZIE MOORE POKORSKI- born in Conroe and descends from generations of Conroe developers and businessmen, besides her own many outstanding achievements and contributions to the City of Conroe. CONGRATULATIONS TO SUZIE MOORE POKORSKI, CONROE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2023! The Event was concluded with the Singing of Texas My Texas, by Payton Riley, and the audience joined in full of Texas Spirit! ROLLING THUNDER HAD THE LAST WORD! Conroe Founder’s Day: Honoring and Appreciating all our Texas History! K N O W Y O U R HISTORY - VISIT YOUR HISTORY - CELEBRATE YOUR HISTORY! Submitted by Conroe Founder’s Day Secretary, & RJOA Charter President: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

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