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Things Texas The Rebel Joan Of ARC Proudly Some Just Go Weekly Honors Veterans At The 125th Together..... Like Area Gas Prices Texas Division UDC Convention Nonprofits (October 25, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 20.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.18/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.65/g today while the most expensive is $3.69/g, a difference of $1.04/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.65/g while the highest is $3.69/g, a difference of $1.04/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g today. The national average is up 17.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.21/g higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.15/g, up 6.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. San Antonio- $2.92/g, up 2.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.89/g. Austin- $2.96/g, up 4.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.91/g. "Gas prices continued to soar in a majority of the nation over the last week as oil's meteoric rise pulls gasoline and other refined product prices higher. But, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "The sharp rise we've seen over the last three weeks should begin slowing down soon, barring another jump in the price of oil. This is because gasoline prices have now largely caught up to the jump in oil that started nearly a month ago. This isn't an all clear for the future, however, as oil prices could rise again at any time. But for now, oil has held around $83 per barrel, and without a further climb, gas price increases should slow down soon in the bulk of the nation." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy .com. SOURCE GasBuddy

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter proudly produced 2 o f t h e 3 Ve t e r a n s Awarded on Historical Evening at the 125th Texas Division Convention, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The UDC/RJOA Member and Technical Sergeant US Air Force: CYNTHIA CONNOR received 2 Medals for her distinctive Military Service. Lieutenant WILLIAM WAIN THORNE of the US Navy, (brother of RJOA Anita Stevens), was also honored for his service. Third Military recipient at the TX UDC Convention was, Scott Keith Mueller, Master Sergeant of the US Marines, at this solum patriotic ceremony of honor. All the Military S e r v i c e Aw a r d s w e r e b e s t o w e d b y Te x a s Division UDC President, Tami Hurley, and Texas Division UDC Officer of Military Service Awards, Diane Dyess. CYNTHIA CONNOR, was bestowed the National Defense Medal for

O p e r a t i o n E n d u r i n g the Expeditionary Service Medal for Freedom and the Southern Wa t c h . H e r 2 n d Operation Joint ceremonial bestowal was E n d e a v o r. C y n t h i a

received these honors in

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“Voices from the Past” Cemetery Tour Teaches Students Texas History

“Voices from the Past” Cemetery Tour Teaches Students Texas History at the Gravesite of Charles Bellinger Stewart. Community...............2, 3,11 Pictured are Junior Commentary.......................3, 4 High School students and Devotional..........................5 their parents as they learn all about Charles B. Legals.................6, 7, 8, 9,10 Stewart and his wife Julia Business Directory...........12 Shepperd Stewart during the Voices from the Past

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Photo from Left to Rt: Marine: SCOTT KEITH MULLER, RJOA President: JENNY LEHR, TX Div Pres: TAMMI HURLEY, Navy: WILLIAM THORNE, Air Force: CYNTHIA CONNOR. 2nd Row: RJOA Chaplain: LYN HOWARD, RJOA Historian: SHELIA WILLIAMSON, RJOA Charter Member: ROSELANE POLNICK, RJOA Treasurer: EVELYN MILLER, RJOA: KAREN DeBERRY, RJOA: SHERRY LOCKLEY, RJOA: ANITA STEVENS, Founder & Charter President: ELAINE COLLINGS, RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards: HILARIE HICKS, TX. Div. Officer of Military Service Awards: DIANE DYESS. 3rd Row: RJOA Ch. of Face BK: CAIMY HARBISON, RJOA Kim HARLESS, RJOA ANNISTYN HARLESS, Color Guard: SCV ED SELLARDS, SCV JEFF LEHR, SCV WALTER BAILEY, SCV DOUG COLLINGS, SCV DAVE UNDERDOWN, SCV BUDDY GURGANUS.

C e m e t e r y To u r o n November 23rd at the New Cemetery in Montgomery Texas. Pat Spackey, a descendant of Charles B. Stewart portrayed Dr. Charles B. Stewart’s wife, Julia Shepperd Stewart and Ted Spackey her real life husband portrayed Charles B. Stewart. Dr.Charles B. Stewart, a pharmacist,

physician, land surveyor and politician served Texas as the first Secretary of State, the first to sign the Te x a s D e c l a r a t i o n o f Independence, was a member of three Texas Legislatures and also held numerous public offices in the state and in the town of Montgomery. Dr. Stewart is credited

with designing the Lone Star Flag of Texas on January 25, 1839 and provided the provisional government with its first seal by using a button from a coat his father had b r o u g h t f r o m England, which had

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Some things just go together: peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, the holidays and greeting cards, and New Danville Wranglers and service. Not long after completing their Hurricane Ida relief effort in collaboration with Jazzy Junque upscale resale story and Two Men and a Truck m o v i n g c o m p a n y, t h e Wranglers (clients) of New Danville are now partnering with Keep Us Fed of Montgomery County (KUSF). KUSF has supported the mini food pantry that serves the Wranglers and now the two organizations are collaborating with service to other KUSF clients. “They (KUSF) have a lot of donated peanut butter,” said Nicole Martinez, program coordinator at New Danville. “When we discussed possible projects to collaborate on, we came up with two: donated jelly to go with their peanut butter inventory, and hand-made Christmas cards. The community does so much for us and we like to do for the community. The Wranglers love serving.” Now through October 29, donations of jelly in plastic containers can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at New Danville in Willis. New Danville is located at 10951 Shepard Hill Road. According to Tiffany Baumann Nelson, executive director of KUSF, “During a tour of New Danville in the summer we learned about the possibilities on how to strengthen our partnership with the New Danville’s residents and daily participants.” Adding to pantries is not the only goal for this special collaboration; the organizations’ collaboration will uplift spirits, too. The Wranglers will make 120 hand-made Christmas cards that KUSF will include in appreciation packages sent to volunteers, donors and beneficiaries of their services. Tiffany added, “We are looking forward to receiving the Christmas cards and our partner recipients are also looking forward to distributing the jelly from your food drive.” Adriana Flower, program coordinator with KUSF, said, “We love what New Danville represents and we are thrilled to add New Danville to our list of non-profit recipients. We are truly honored to receive your hand-made Christmas cards to send to our volunteers, donors, and recipients this year.” Wranglers working on the Christmas cards have said that they wish they could see the faces of recipients when they receive the cards. “I hope they like them,” a Wrangler said. New Danville is a nonprofit rural community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Keep Us Fed of Montgomery County is a nonprofit food rescue organization that is a project of Leadership Montgomery County's Class of 2015.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: No Fuss, No Boil Baked Ziti Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Growing up in an Italian-American household we ate a lot of pasta. Everything from the easiest spaghetti and sauce to the very time consuming stuffed shells or manicotti. To this day when I know I just have to have Italian I first think of how long I am willing

RJOA from page 1 her full formal military dress. Cynthia’s husband Randy Hall, also a proud Veteran, was the honored guest of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. W I L L I A M WA I N THORNE, was bestowed the National Defense Medal for the Vietnam Conflict. His wife Melissa

to spend cooking and make my decision from there. Sadly, I often have had to forfeit what I really wanted because of time/energy constraints. No longer, thanks to this superfast, super satisfying cheesy casserole known as Baked Ziti. Baked ziti has been around a long time and it has always pinch hit for lasagna in my mind being way easier to mix and bake the same

Thorne, was the honored guest of the RJOA Chapter. SCOTT KEITH MUELLER, was bestowed Cross of Military Service for Global War on Terror. We appreciate the extraordinary service of all these Military Members, their families, as well as their valued honorable Confederate Ancestors. THANK YOU FROM A L L Y O U R

ingredients that lasagna requires to layer, but this no boil recipe is a game changer. That’s right. It turns out that you can throw all the ingredients into a baking dish, slide it into the oven, and end up with a completely and totally perfect baked ziti. How does it work? Much like other recently popular recipes where pasta is cooked in sauce rather than boiling water, here the pasta cooks in the oven in a mixture of sauce and milk, plus eggs and plenty of cheese. The milk, tomato sauce, and ricotta keep the pasta moist yet perfectly al dente and deeply flavorful. Diced and shredded mozzarella lends that ooey-gooey quality that’s a requirement for truly exceptional baked ziti, and the eggs help hold the whole thing together. It still takes about an hour, but very little of that is hands-on; mostly you just toss everything together and throw it in the oven so you can focus on other things. Plus, it’s all made in one pan, so I don’t have even more dishes piled up at the end of the night—a major boom for any dinner. It also helps that I usually have most of these ingredients on

hand. And while baked 12 ounces ricotta ziti may not be diet food, cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) i t ’s c e r t a i n l y r e a l , 8 ounces shredded w h o l e s o m e , a n d mozzarella (about 2 1/2 supremely delicious cups) 2 large eggs, lightly Yield: 6 to 8 servings beaten Kosher salt and finely Active time: 10 ground black pepper minutes Total time: 65 minutes 1/4 cup finely grated Ingredients: Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 pound ziti or penne ( a b o u t 3 / 4 o u n c e , 2 1/2 cups homemade optional) 1/4 cup minced basil or 24-ounce jar highquality, store-bought red (optional) Directions: sauce 1. Preheat the oven to 1 1/2 cups milk 1 pound whole-milk 400°F. Add the pasta, mozzarella cheese, cut sauce, milk, half the into roughly 1/4-inch c u b e d a n d s h r e d d e d mozzarella, ricotta, and cubes

eggs to a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining cubed and shredded mozzarella. 2. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the ParmigianoReggiano, if using. Let cool for 10 minutes, garnish with basil, if you like, and serve.

to raise nine children, all while serving in the political arena of Texas. Dr. Charles Bellinger Stewart was born February 18, 1806 in Charleston South Carolina and died July 28, 1885. "An ardent patriot, he left his imprint boldly written in the constitution and stature and in the institution and history of his country”, as stated by Spackey’s cousin Virginia Lindley Ford in the Montgomery County History Book, 1981 The event was presented by the Montgomery Historical Society and the M o n t g o m e r y County Historic Taskforce. High school and Junior High school choirs sang during the opening ceremonies at the New Cemetery.

The three cemeteries featured in the tour were the Old Methodist Cemetery, Montgomery Memorial C e m e t e r y, a n d Montgomery “New” cemetery. Many of the actors portraying the people buried in the cemeteries are descendants of the people they portrayed. Docents from the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs UDC chapter accompanied each group to the gravesites. Despite the rain that came in the afternoon, many visitors to the tour came away with a great educational experience learning of the residents in the 1890’s and 1900’s with roots deep within Montgomery’s history.

AMERICANS! The RJOA Chapter Officer of the Military Service Awards, HILARIE HICKS, along with her Chapter committee, A N I TA S T E V E N S , ELAINE COLLINGS, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, and JENNY LEHR search out our Veterans and assist the Chairman and Veteran where needed, to be sure Deadlines are met. RJOA Chairman HILARIE

HICKS worked with the Texas Division Officer to make sure all “Proofs” for the Veteran’s application are provided, and all deadlines are met. Once the Veterans are qualified by the Chapter and State, then they are presented to General for their Final Approval. This is a lengthly process and requires many months of attention to details, and

formal “proofs”. Thus is the role of Genealogy “Proofs”, and why Lineage heritage is so prestigious! The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter was also proud to promote the Sons of the Confederate Veterans Color Guard, of the Major General Patrick Cleburne’s 7th Texas Infantry Camp 2182, of The Woodlands, for this Historical Evening and all its formalities. Camp Commander, MICHAEL BROWN, was pleased to accept the honor on behalf of his SCV Camp. Officer ED SELLARDS (a past UDC Military Service Awardee) called his men to action for the event. Color Guard p a r t i c i p a t o r s : D AV E UNDERDOWN (SCV Past -Commander), DOUG COLLINGS ( Past UDC Military Service Aw a r d e e , M e m b e r o f RJOA President’s Red Feather Brigade, and Honorary Associate RJOA Member), BUDDY GURGANUS, WALTER BAILEY, JEFF LEHR (SCV Camp Registrar, RJOA President’s Red Feather Brigade, and Husband of current RJOA President), and ED

SELLARDS all served as the honored Color Guard.

Voicesfrom page 1 8 points and a square dot between each point. Pat Spackey is also a d e s c e n d a n t o f W. W. Shepperd, the founder of the Town of Montgomery who introduced Charles to his daughter Julia and they were married at Lake Creek Settlement in 1836. Charles and Julia had 5 children. Julia died shortly after the birth of their 5th c h i l d a n d namesake, Julia in 1849. Charles married widow Elizabeth Antoinette Boyd a year later and adopted her two children and they had two children. After Elizabeth’s death a few years later, Charles was left

Past Veteran Awardees RJOA presented to TX Division Convention, were MARSHALL BROWN, and REBEL BROWN! The Chapter were proud to honor W W 11 Ve t e r a n , WILLIAM “Bill” THORNE in his home with family and Chapter Ceremony in his home. Mr Thorne was recently lost to family and friends, and he will be missed by all. Mr William Mennell w a s h o n o r e d posthumously by the Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter at a Chapter Ceremony for the Bob and Sue Mennell family, at the Heritage Museum, assisted by the Assistant Director Doug Collings. Great Appreciation goes to the Heritage Museum of Conroe, for honoring the complete History of Montgomery County. Submitted by: Elaine Collings, Founder & President of RJOA, 4th Vp Of publicity and Public Relations.

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5 Reasons Wealth Transfers Fail ESTATE AND GIVING A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

Knowing these common legacy pitfalls can help your family avoid them. Family coach and author Roy Williams surveyed more than 3,000 families and found that over 90% of family wealth transfers fail by the end of the third generation. But, in this context, what does “fail” really mean? A failed wealth transfer can mean several things – a disappearance of the family’s financial wealth, the dissipation of important memories and values, and even intense discord among family members. So why is this happening so frequently, and how can you help prevent the same thing from occurring within your own family?

Here are five of the most common reasons money doesn’t survive wealth transfers over multiple generations. Lack of meaningful communication It’s critical for multiple generations of a family to engage in clear, open dialogue, which sets the foundation for successfully passing down both financial assets and important values. Getting to know how each of your family members prefers to communicate can also decrease the possibility of family discord. Encouraging clear communication can mitigate many of the reasons wealth transfers fail, and dialogue should center on aspects that go beyond just financial wealth. Little or no shared vision Once your family is engaged in meaningful communication, the next step is to define your shared vision. Moving in contradictory directions will eventually seed

conflict, so build common ground by identifying what you’re all working toward. What do you want your family’s legacy to look like? What family qualities do you want your great-grandchildren to still value? Giving each person a chance to clearly communicate his or her interests will increase understanding by all, and it’ll help the purpose and positive impact of your family’s financial wealth. Disregard for intangible assets When family communication focuses too much on financial wealth, the opportunity to foster a sense of gratitude can be lost. Be sure you’re also communicating about things that go beyond money – like your core values, the experiences that have had the greatest impact on your life, and the philanthropic causes you care about most. Structured communications around these nonfinancial topics can help refocus everyone on what

matters most: your family unit. Erosion of trust and transparency You may have heard the adage “transparency breeds trust.” Well, it also goes the other way: if family members believe transparency is lacking, trust can also erode. Transparency does not necessarily mean disclosing your net worth to every family member, but it does mean including them in discussions around the intended purpose of wealth you’ll pass down. Encourage family members to ask questions throughout your family dialogues, and be as open as you can with your answers. Attitude of entitlement, not gratitude If there’s one emotion that helps support wealth transfer success, it’s gratitude. When family members are focused on what money can do for them, overspending and misuse soon follow. But by communicating about

both financial and intangible wealth and participating together in charitable events, you can slowly strengthen an attitude of gratitude. It’s not always easy to navigate the complexities of family wealth. But with open communication and the guidance of a trusted financial advisor, you can begin these important conversations and help set your family up for wealth transfer success. This content was created by More than Money 360. Raymond James is not affiliated with More than Money 360. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 S e c u r i t i e s o f f e re d through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services

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My Beloved Community Remains Only in Memories Weekly Column by Doyle Driver doyledriver@yahoo.com By the time I entered high school my first grade one-room country schoolhouse had been demolished. Years ago the school had been closed and students transferred into schools in town. The only evidence of our former schoolyard was a two-room building, formerly used for second and third grades. Deeded to the community when the school district was abolished, the building served as a gathering place for meetings like ladies home demonstration meetings, and potluck covered-dish suppers. Each quarter, neighbors gathered on Friday evenings for potluck suppers, followed by competitive forty-two games. Local residents accepted responsibility for maintaining building and grounds, and chipped in during the year, with funds and/or labor to keep the place functional, so all could enjoy fellowship events. The building’s two rooms consisted of a kitchen, and a small auditorium complete with a raised stage. The auditorium was equipped with a canvas roll-upcurtain, painted with farm, mountain, and forest or ocean scenes, accompanied by advertisements by those merchants who’d donated the curtain. During Christmas seasons, neighborhood children, led by one or two moms, would plan and perform an all community social event. Anyone who chose could participate; some sang solos, others played musical instruments, some recited poems or told Christmas stories. After the potluck Christmas dinner, children took to the stage to perform. Their performance was fol-

lowed by Santa Clause appearing and passing out presents from the large stash of packages, piled high under an enormous Christmas tree. A couple of the community ladies organized the children into a Christmas Choir. The choir practiced a few times, performing a medley of religious Christmas music, prior to the younger children portraying Joseph, Mary, Jesus and the Wise men in a manger scene. We practiced a couple of times prior to the main performance. Once the lady directors felt we were r e a d y, a “ D r e s s Rehearsal” was held on the afternoon before the next day’s performance. As was the custom, the pastor of our Country Baptist Church was invited to observe the full “Dress rehearsal”. The heavy curtain was difficult to operate, and the pulley ropes were in the hall outside the stage area. It had to be operated by a strong individual, and Arvin was one of the strongest boys in our community, so he pulled the ropes. Being in a hall outside the main stage area, Arvin operated the curtain by voice command—except for the main event, and dress rehearsal. During those events, Arvin operated the curtain aided by hand signals relayed from the director to a third person, in view of both director and Arvin. Arvin took great pride in how quickly he could raise the curtain, and was always attempting to beat his personal best of three seconds! Everything was ready for “Dress Rehearsal”, and the pastor was on the front row, six feet from the stage’s edge. When the director was ready and everyone was in place, she

raised her baton, and gave a nod for the curtain to go up. Upon receiving the relayed signal, Arvin surpassed his personal best! But everything didn’t go according to plan—Murphy’s Law prevailed, and in her desire to have a perfect performance, the director had backed much too close to the curtain! When it was raised, the hem of her skirt was caught-up in the roller. As the curtain reached the top, she was lifted to tiptoes, with nothing but “pantaloons” showing. Now our Irish Country Preacher was embarrassed, and as red faced as could be. Meantime, having tied the curtain off, Arvin was well on his way to the kitchen for a soda, It took a few seconds to find Arvin, get the curtain lowered, and free the director--but the damage was done. Afterwards, all except the director and preacher had a good laugh. Our program went off without a hitch; and on the “Big Night”, when the curtain went up—the director stood well clear! All the children, recalling y e s t e r d a y ’ s fiasco—didn’t have to be prompted to smile! The building fell into a state of disrepair and was demolished as our community ebbed and families moved away. But parties, community events and memories of a resplendent childhood would forever remain! Returning to our old “home place,” I’ve occasionally paused by the grounds where the structure stood. Sometimes recalling folks, good times and a blessed childhood; other times wishing to return to the simpler life of a Willowview Community. We were an exuberant

group, yearning to explore and conquer the world, anxious to take on life, and in so doing we grew up to be Doctors, Law-

yers, Farmers, Scientists and Engineers, proving to others and ourselves that dreams do come true! Driver is a native Texan

born and reared in Hardeman County. He can be reached at doyledriver@yahoo.com.

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Texas State Senator

My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

The Legislature has finished the third called special session of the year and completed the challenging redistricting process. The state grew substantially over the past decade which forced the ideal district size for State Senate districts to increase to 940,178 people. Due to these changes, Senate District 3 (SD-3) saw some changes in the makeup of 1. Redistricting maps the district. Previously, finalized, sent to the SD-3 comprised of 19 East Texas counties including Governor the northern half of

The Legislature adjourned Sine Die for hopefully the last time this year after completing our third special session. While we accomplished many great things for the state over the past ten months, I'm glad to be back in East Texas. Here are five things happening around your state:

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Steady temperature around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 10 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 57. Friday Sunny, with a high near 70. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 54. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 56. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Monday Sunny, with a high near 77. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. Ryan West Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y. After the redistricting process, SD-3 will no longer include San Jacinto County or Montgomery C o u n t y. I n s t e a d , t h e district will now include the greater part of Jefferson C o u n t y, i n c l u d i n g Beaumont, Nederland, Port Neches, Groves and part of Port Arthur. I have represented part of Montgomery County and all of San Jacinto County since I took office in 2007, so I will dearly miss all of the friends I have made in those areas. However, I am looking forward to meeting the people of Jefferson County and representing them. I will be running for re-election in the newly drawn district, but I will still represent my current district until the 88th Legislature convenes in 2023 and I am sworn in. It's been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent East Texans in the Legislature, and I hope to continue doing just that. 2. Property tax relief measures pass both chambers In the waning hours of this special session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint

Resolution 2, which puts a constitutional amendment before Texans to lower their property taxes. SJR 2 will increase the homestead exemption from $25,000 in appraised home value to $40,000, equating to a 60 percent increase over existing law. Additionally, school districts will be held harmless which means the money for the property tax cut will come from the state. Both chambers approved the measure unanimously and now it's up to voters in May 2022 to approve the constitutional amendment.

and Lamar State College Orange received over $37 million for a new academic building and information technology services. CCAPs are bonds that are secured with tuition and other charges but are paid back out of state funds over a series of years. The Legislature appropriated $325 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds as a down payment for these projects. 4. Bill clarifies eligibility for tuition benefits for dependents of fallen first responders

The House and Senate 3. Funding secured for higher education capital both passed House Bill 133 this week which clarifies projects eligibility for higher After Governor Abbott education tuition benefits added higher education for children and dependimprovements to the ents of fallen first respondspecial session call, the ers. The law came about House and Senate worked after a Fort Bend County quickly to put together a deputy was killed by proposal for over $3 billion friendly fire in May of in capital projects for 2020. Deputy Caleb Rule higher education institu- was survived by his wife tions. Every region of the and four children, includstate will see an investment ing his daughter who from the state in campus graduated from high improvements. In Senate school the day he passed. District 3, Stephen F. Because she was already Austin State University 18 at the time of his death, received over $44 million she did not qualify for for an Interdisciplinary and tuition survivor benefits. Applied Science building Therefore, the Caleb Rule

Act was passed to increase survivor benefits to include college-aged children to receive tuition assistance. The legislation was passed unanimously in both chambers and now heads to the Governor's desk. 5. WorkForce Solutions Deep East Texas providing services to Texans with barriers to employment WorkForce Solutions D e e p E a s t Te x a s i s providing vocational rehabilitation services to East Texans over the age of 14 with a disability that presents a barrier to seeking employment. That could be mental health conditions, deafness, alcoholism, learning disabilities, or other impairments. WorkForce Solutions can help connect clients with professionals to verify disabilities, so Texans do not have to come with a diagnosis in hand. Services are catered to each individual and can include professional training, social learning experiences, or even vehicle modifications for those with physical disabilities. To learn more, visit http://twc.texas.gov/jobse ekers/vocationalrehabilitation-services.

REV-UP to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19! Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program submitted by: Elizabeth E l l i s e m a i l elizabeth.ellis@biscommu nityclinic.com , opinion R E V- U P t o G e t Va c c i n a t e d A g a i n s t COVID-19! Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program Byline: rural health care, agrisafe, rural strong Vaccines save lives! The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Improved vaccination rates will help slow the spread of this disease and help communities return to normal life. While many of us are beginning to re-engage with the world, others remain hesitant to “SleeveUP”, particularly in our rural communities. It’s not difficult to understand why-the constant stream of information is enough to

overwhelm or confuse anybody. A Bedias, Texas cattle rancher Bryce Smith stated “Having a personal conversation with my nurse practitioner Elizabeth Ellis of BIS Community Clinic, allowed me to make an informed decision to receive the vaccine. I am now a thrilled COVID CARD carrying man which allows me to freedom to live with less worry!”. During these unprecedented times, it’s critical that we seek the facts when determining the benefits of vaccination for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities it will be necessary to listen to the unique individual and social concerns of community members in order to have a productive conversation. There are legitimate

questions that must be address when making the decision to get vaccinated and the wealth of information can be confusing. But it’s encouraging to know that the science is clear: The COVID-19 vaccines are nearly 100 percent effective at preventing hospitalization and death from the virus, Thus the vaccine is our best protection! Although the COVID-19 vaccines t h e m s e l v e s a r e n e w, researchers have been working on vaccine technology, efficacy, and delivery for decades. Our current recommended child and adult vaccines have proven this! For those who are hesitant, don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek guidance directly from your healthcare

professional. They serve as an excellent resource for unbiased, honest, straightto-the point information about the vaccines and vaccination process based on your own personal health status. They can also be helpful with directing you to vaccination resources in your immediate area, including state provided mass vaccination clinics. More shots in the arms, means we will develop herd immunity. This will allow us to break free from pandemic restraints and get back to doing the things we want to do and love safely. We’re in this fight together- Let’s be RURAL STRONG and R E V- U P t o p u t t h i s pandemic behind us all!

Republican Ernest Bailes Announces Reelection Campaign SHEPHERD, TX – Today, State Representative Ernest Bailes (RShepherd) announced his reelection campaign for the Texas House of Representatives. Since 2017, Bailes has represented the people of House District 18, an area of southeast Texas that includes Liberty and San Jacinto counties. Hardin County and a portion of Montgomery County were also added to HD 18 through the recent redistricting process. "Serving the people of House District 18 has been an absolute honor,” said Bailes. “While I am disappointed to lose Walker County in redistricting, I look forward to serving the people of Hardin and Montgomery

counties with the same level of dedication and commitment. Now more than ever, the people of East Texas need a strong, conservative voice to stand up for our rural values and defend our conservative way of life at the Texas Capitol.” During the recent legislative session, Bailes helped pass one of the most conservative legislative a g e n d a s i n h i s t o r y, including constitutional carry, landmark election integrity reforms, banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory in our schools, supporting law enforcement, and passing t h e Te x a s H e a r t b e a t Protection Act, the strongest pro-life law in the nation.

“I’m proud of my record of results for our community and proud of the many legislative victories we were able to achieve for the people of Te x a s t h i s s e s s i o n , ” continued Bailes. “Whether it’s defending our Second Amendment rights, standing up for our current and retired teachers, caring for our veterans, or defending religious liberty, the people of this district can know that I will stand up and fight for what is right.” A lifelong rancher and agriculturalist, Ernest was raised on his family’s dairy and beef cattle operations in East Texas. He grew up in Shepherd and earned his B.S. from Texas A&M University in 2004. After

graduation, Ernest founded his company, Repro Select, an advanced reproductive services provider for cattle and whitetail deer producers across the southcentral United States. Ernes t s erves on numerous boards and committees, including the San Jacinto Farm Bureau, Texas Deer Association, and the Shepherd ISD Technology Advisory Board. Ernest and his wife Courtney have been married for 17 years and have two sons, Cinco and Rigby. Both boys attend Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, where Courtney is a schoolteacher. The Bailes family attends First Baptist Church in Coldspring.

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Devotional OUR ORIGIN - WHO WE ARE WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE? Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

I don’t know about anyone else, but this awful pandemic has made me want to research some serious questions of the Lord and His purposes for my life. I know what I believe, basically, but sometimes I lose the true meaning of some basic facts and the beautiful words of truth from important verses. So, I’ll share some of those in this small offering of God’s word. Who am I? Where did I come from? Answer:

“ I n t h e beginning was the Word*, and the Word was with God and the Word was God…All things came into being through Him…In Him was light, and the life was the Light of men.” John 1:1, 3, and 4. *(in reference to Jesus.) And also: “Beloved, let us love one another; for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” First John 4:7. Now we know who brought us into the world, so how do we function as God’s children—born of l o v e ? W h o a r e we…really? I know how hard it is to think of

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o u r s e l v e s a s “ G o d ’s children,” but He is speaking in spiritual terms. Paul, in Ephesians, is speaking to the church he founded for God in Ephesus. God had actually sent him to live in Ephesus and build a church to be “a light to illumine the “occultic darkness” in that city. The question is: “Who Are We In Christ?” We could be one of those “called” by God to help build or found churches where God sends us. I’ve s een s mall an d larg e churches grow where God sends pastors out – like He did with Paul, so long ago. However, not all are called by the Lord to build a church or churches.

That’s why each one is called – according to the gifts we’re given by the Lord. As we read, pray, and worship, we may mature into our “gifted place” to help others in church and at home. There are many places God is able to use us ---home, schools, churches, and on mission fields, here and overseas. If you are one of these “called” ones, God will surely lead you to the right place – here or abroad. Now to our last question: “What Is Our Purpose?” We now have our first two questions answered, so we’ll consider this last one. Ours (and His) fit into God’s plan for our life through: prayer, worship, teaching,

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parenting and schooling along with exercise and companionship. I can tell you Jesus had disciples as well as many close and constant followers. These days, that would be considered as “Home Meetings.” It is now good to have possibly a few neighbors over to keep our minds focused on reading scripture, and praying. I know when we first came back to entering our church, we were so happy to be once again “in fellowship” with many friends. Now it makes Sundays even more meaningful for all of our congregation. There is nothing like worshipping and hearing the Word to

begin our week with our God, who loves us so much. I believe the book of Hebrews explains this time so well: “Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus…and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; Hebrews 10: 19,21,22, and 23.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on September 28th, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ELING, VERNE A. in Cause# 19-10-14628 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0000070705400 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 3.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE ELIJAH COLLARD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 7, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 8102171 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,756.85, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HO SIT AL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 1 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 28, 2021. /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on September 29th, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of

Levied on September 28 , 2021 as the property of VERNE A. ELING

WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. WILSON, J. R., ET AL

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,761.29, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 28, 2021 /s/ Phillip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

in Cause# 19-07-09622 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0094620266000 LOT 47, IN BLOCK 9, SECTION 2, WALNUT COVE SUBDIVISION, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0094620265900 LOT 46, IN BLOCK 9, SECTION 2, WALNUT COVE SUBDIVISION, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on September 29, 2021 as the property of J. R. WILSON, STORMY B. WILSON, JACKIE R. WILSON SCOTTY D. WILSON AKA DONALD SCOTT WILSON

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of th MONTGOMERY County on September 28 , 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MOORE, THOMAS F., ET AL in Cause# 18-05-05741 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0065950237500 LOT 6, BLOCK 13, SECTION 2, OF LAKE CONROE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF FORMERLY RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 25 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BUT NOW OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET A, AS SHEET 117 OF SAID MAP RECORDS.

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,192.50, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01 AND LONE ST AR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 29, 2021. /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES

Levied on September 28, 2021 as the property of

SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

JEFFERY CHARLES KOHNER DOERFLER DEVELOPMENT CORP.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on September 29th, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of

to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,248.29, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT STAND-BY FEES MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT # 01.

WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. FOGLE, CAROL A.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 28, 2021 /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on September 28th, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS.

BAILEY, LEESA K., ET AL

in Cause# 19-07-10322 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit:

in Cause# 19-04-05157 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0035920307700 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 1.500 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 76, 77 AND 78 OF CRYSTAL SPRINGS, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CALVIN LYNCH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 314, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK'S FILE 2004-041581 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on September 29, 2021 as the property of CAROL A. FOGLE to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7,498.00, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE ST AR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 29, 2021. /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES TRACT 1: GEO: 0094620221400 LOTS 62 AND 63, 1N BLOCK 3, WALNUT COVE, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 182-B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County on September 29th, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of Levied on September 28, 2021 as the property of LEESA K. BAILEY KIRK BAILEY, AS HEIR TO LEESA K. BAILEY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,017.65, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 1 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 28, 2021. /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By Stephen Closson Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of th MONTGOMERY County on September 28 , 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HARPER, DAVID L., ET AL in Cause# 19-07-09027 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit:

WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ET AL

BARRON, DEWITT TALMADGE,

in Cause# 19-03-03381 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following described prope1ty, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0000150800502 4.190 ACRES OF LAND IN THE J.M. DE LA GARZA ELEVEN LEAGUE GRANT, A-15, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED 1N CLERK'S FILE NUMBER 300922 ALSO KNOWN AS VOLUME 791, PAGE 289 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN AS MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TRACT 5-D. Levied on September 29, 2021 as the property of SANDRA RANEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO DEWITT TALMADGE BARRON DEWITT TALMADGE BARRON DAVID W. BARRON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO DEWITT TALMADGE BARRON BARBARA BARRON CELLUM, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DEWITT TALMADGE BARRON to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,918.46, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT# 01.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON September 29, 2021 TRACT l: GEO: 0094620102600 /s/ Philip Cash LOTS 26 AND 27, BLOCK 1, SECTION 1, WALNUT COVE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS WILLIAM WEIR SURVEY, ABSTRACT 42, CABINET C, SHEET 181A OF THE MAP By Stephen Closson RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MOBILE HOME SERIAL# Stephen Closson, Deputy CLM063966TN, TITLE# 00933436, LABEL# TEN0299524, LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 COUNTY, TEXAS.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at GATEWAY TOWING & RECOVERY located at 23240 E Community Dr., New Caney TX 77357, 281-797-3207 on NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 10:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Published Date: October 27, 2021 Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 26 day of March, 2021, ,in the case of Falls At Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Joshua Pitcher, For (1) $5,547.70 principal sum (2) $4,552.51 attorney fees (3) post-judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $321.00 court costs (5) $0.00 Judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 17-05-05883-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Falls At Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of October 2021, at 12:10 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Seventeen (17), Block One (1 ), Imperial Oaks Park Section 15, A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map/ Plat Thereof Recorded In Plat Cabinet Z, Sheet 742, Map / Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 2 day of November, 2021, 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 Joshua Pitcher, Defendant in and to said property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 October, 2021. Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at CJ TOWING located at 22031 Walnut /s/ William Lang Drive, Porter, TX 77365, 936-647-7538 on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 8:30am. Deputy William Lang In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Ryan Gable - Constable Published Date: October 27, 2021 Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Date: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS * COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY * Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 6th day of August, 2021, in favor of Thousand Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 19-12-16348-CV in the 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 2nd day of February, 2021, against Micky Felix Mapes. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 29th day of September, 2021 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 2nd day of November, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Micky Felix Mapes and Lori T. Mapes had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $5,258.56 principal sum 2. $4,607.00 Attorney Fees 3. Interest on the judgment at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of judgment until paid. 4. $571.31 court costs 5. $1,428.14 judgment credit

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at County Line Impound located at 15695 HWY 59, Splendora, TX 77372, 281-689-1125 on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 11 :45am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #44779A. Published Date: October 27, 2021

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT 5, IN BLOCK 3, OF THOUSAND OAKS SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION N MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET M. SHEETS 67 THRU 70 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 33311 ACORN COURT, MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 Witness my hand this 29th day of September, 2021. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By S. Closson, Sergeant Published Dates: October 13, 20 and 27, 2021 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME. CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY, YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at GRD Towing & Storage located at 25095 Colette, Porter TX 77365, 281-883-8818 on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 9:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: October 27, 2021

NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 19 day of March, 2021, in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Cathy Kekeocha, For (1) $4,698.54 Principal Sum (2) $2,500.00 Attorney Fees (3) Interest on the principal sum of $4,698.54 at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of Judgment until paid. Post-Judgment Interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the Judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. (4) $316.00 Court Cost (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 20-11-14096-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2 day of September 2021, at 10:15 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 8, Block 1, Imperial Oaks Village Section 1, according to the map or plat thereof recorded In Cabinet G, Sheet 146A and 1468, of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property") ; and on 2 day of November, 2021, 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 Cathy Kekeocha, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2 day of September, 2021. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Date: October 13, 20, 27, 2021

TABC Notice for Application ID NUMBER 10939 Application has been made with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for on premise Beer and Malt Beverage permit and a food beverage certificate by Grillin' Gunner inc DBA Old Montgomery Steakhouse to be located at 204 Mccown street Montgomery Texas 77356. The corporation manager in charge will be Wayne Kung Published Dates: October 20 and October 27, 2021 Public Notice Bulldog Storage, of Conroe, TX, wishing to avail themselves of the provisions of Chapter 59 of the State of Texas Property Code, hereby gives Notice of Sale of properties to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held online at storagetreasures.com. Facility located at 28153 Robinson Road, Conroe, TX 77385. Bidding will open 5 November at 9:00 a.m. and conclude 12 November 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Units are sold for cash only to the highest bidder. Contents are household belonging to tenant Renee Hastings. Unit 277. Published Dates: October 27 and November 3, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 11/09/2021. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, TAMMY CANTWELL, TERESA MCDONALD, RACHEAL OBRYANT, LON THOMPSON, DYLLAN WILKINSON. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: October 26, 2021 and November 03, 2021.

CLASSIFIED ADS $10 PER WEEK: CALL 936-449-6397 OR ONLINE www.montgomerycountynews.net BURIAL PLOTS BURIAL PLOTS BURIAL PLOTS For sale 3 burial plots at Garden Park cemetery, on Teas Rd in Conroe. Call for info 936-827-6665, sold individually or all 3 together.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 19-12-16238-CV Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Kristen L. Bates P.O Box 2985 Two Hughes Landing Conroe, Texas 77305 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Suite 200 The Woodlands TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or To: O'dell Ware, Known Heir of Dannett Watts Hamby your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Second a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance Amended Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you." days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 22nd day of November, 2021 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the To: Heather Ware, Known Heir of Dannett Watts Hamby Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Second Amended Petition was filed in said court on this the 23rd day of July, 2021, in this case, numbered 19-12-16238-CV on You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Second Amended Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two the docket of said court. days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 22nd day of November, 2021 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Second Amended Petition was Lake Conroe Village Property Owners' Association are Plaintiffs and filed in said court on this the 23rd day of July, 2021, in this case, numbered 19-12-16238-CV Danny Watts; Lois J. Watts; Blair Watts Wallace; Colby Bryce Watts; Danette Rene on the docket of said court. Hamby; Danny Lane Watts, II; Darlene Renee Griffith; James Aaron Watts; Lenny Watts; Michael Watts, Sr.; Priscilla Hudson; Zachary Dewyane Watts; Heather Ware; O'dell Ware; The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Kristen Borer; Shane Borer are Defendants Lake Conroe Village Property Owners' Association are Plaintiffs and A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff Lake Conroe Village Danny Watts; Lois J. Watts; Blair Watts Wallace; Colby Bryce Watts; Danette Rene Property Association, Inc., its successors in interest or assigns by and through its attorney of Hamby; Danny Lane Watts, II; Darlene Renee Griffith; James Aaron Watts; Lenny Watts; record Kristen Bates, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Michael Watts, Sr.; Priscilla Hudson; Zachary Dewyane Watts; Heather Ware; O'dell Ware; Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, brought suit against Danny Watts and Lois J. Watts, Kristen Borer; Shane Borer are Defendants Defendants and the Unknown Heirs of Danny Watts to enforce the declaratory judgment on the property located at 16710 E. Hammon, Montgomery, Texas 77385 and legally described as: Lot A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff Lake Conroe Village 69, Block 05, of Lake Conroe Village, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas, according to Property Association, Inc., its successors in interest or assigns by and through its attorney of the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, under record Kristen Bates, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Cabinet F, Sheet 006B, et. seq., as modified by any supplements thereto or replats thereof. Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, brought suit against Danny Watts and Lois J. Watts, Defendants and the Unknown Heirs of Danny Watts to enforce the declaratory as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Second Amended Petition on file in this suit. judgment on the property located at 16710 E. Hammon, Montgomery, Texas 77385 and The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, legally described as: Lot 69, Block 05, of Lake Conroe Village, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Montgomery County, Texas, under Cabinet F, Sheet 006B, et. seq., as modified by any Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on supplements thereto or replats thereof. this the 5th day of October, 2021. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Second Amended Petition on file in this suit. (SEAL District Court Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of By: /s/ Beth Rogers law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Beth Rogers 10/5/2021 1:30:10 PM Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 2021 Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 5th day of October, 2021. (SEAL District Court Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk THE STATE OF TEXAS § Montgomery County, Texas COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § By: Beth Rogers NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE Beth Roger 10/5/2021 1:30:49 PM Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 2021 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 1 day of February, 2021, ,in the case of Property Owners Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. Monica Muzyka, For (1) $3,879.32 principal sum (2) $2,669.07 attorney fees (3) post-judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is THE STATE OF TEXAS * signed until fully paid. (4) $680.57 court costs / process server fees (5) $1,980.00 judgment credit, * Defendant, Cause No. 20-03-04151-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY Association Of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of October 2021, at Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of 12:30 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: th Lot 35, Block 1, Of Canyon Gate At Legends Ranch, Section Five (5), A Subdivision Of 29.510 Acres Of Montgomery County, Texas on the 10 day of September, 2021, in favor of Walden on Lake Conroe Improvement Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 20-11-14140-CV, in Land Out Of The Montgomery County School Land Survey, A-350 And The Timothy O'neil Survey A- Community th th 406, Montgomery County, Texas According To The Map Of Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet X, Sheet the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 7 day of June, 2021, against 59 Of The Plat Records Of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 3506 Twin Mills Affiliated Asset Management, LLC. Lane, Spring, Texas 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 2 day of November, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 did o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Placed in thmy hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, nd below, and on the 2 day of Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, on the 27 day of September, 2021 levy on REAL property described th November, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4 Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas title and interest of Monica Muzyka, Defendant in and to said property. 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Affiliated Asset Management, LLC. Had in the property described below: DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of October, 2021. /s/ William Lang 83031 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Deputy William Lang 1. $1,637.95 principal sum Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 2. $6,201.52 Attorney Fees 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 3. Interest on the judgment at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of judgment The Woodlands, TX 77380 until paid. 281-364-4211 4. $408.00 court costs Published Date: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 5. $0.00 judgment credit

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given application is being made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit by The Montgomery Grove, LLC, doing business as The Montgomery Grove located at 22016 Eva Street, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas, 77356. Managers are Michael Anderson, Kristen Anderson, Joshua Cheatham, and Jaime Gonzalez Published Date: October 27, and November 3, 2021

And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK ELEVEN (11), IN WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 62A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3306 VINEYARD LANE, MONTGOMERY, TEXAS 77356; AND LOT SIX (6), BLOCK ELEVEN (11) IN WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 62A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3310 VINEYARD Continued on next page

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LANE, MONTGOMERY, TEXAS 77356; AND LOT 9, BLOCK 10, IN WALDEN IN WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 62A (FORMERLY CABINET 10, SHEET18) OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3307 VINEYARD LANE, MONTGOMERY, TEXAS 77356. Witness my hand this 27th day of September, 2021. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By S. Closson, Sergeant Published Dates: October 13, 20 and 27, 2021 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME. CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY, YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE.

NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On October 5, 2021, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an application to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission” or “PUC”). The application was assigned PUC Docket No. 52624. The proposed TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act § 36.209 and 16 TAC § 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility's last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority. In its requested amendment, ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from September 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates. The proposed TCRF as amended would result in total TCRF retail revenues of approximately $66.1 million, which is $15.1 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI's currently effective TCRF. This $15.1 million amount would be a 1.57% increase in ETI's annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 48371, ETI's most recent base rate case, and a 1.01% increase in ETI's overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues. The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice. The effective date of the proposed rate change would be the date that a Commission order adopting the proposed TCRF is issued. ETI has requested that, if no hearing is requested, the Commission adopt an order approving the proposed TCRF at or before its currently-scheduled open meeting on December 16, 2021. All customers in ETI's Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request. Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2021 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, email tcr@entergy.com, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 52624 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed with the commission. Therefore, ETI has requested that the deadline be November 19, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission's website can be found here: https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/New_PUC_Web_Filer_Presentation.pdf. Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc.texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission's Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/. Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2021 ESTATE OF PATTY ANN THIBODEAUX, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 21-41761-P § IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW § § NO.2 § § MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PATTY ANN THIBODEAUX, Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41761-P, pending in County Court, Montgomery County, Texas, to: JOHNNY LEE THIBODEAUX c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 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. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE C. LAMBERT MOLLIE C. LAMBERT PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: October 27, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WAYLAND D. BEAVERS, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of WAYLAND D. BEAVERS, Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41851-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to SHEILA A. BEAVERS, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: SHEILA A. BEAVERS, Independent Executrix c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 21st day of October, 2021. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster SHEILA A. BEAVERS, Independent Executrix Published Date: October 27, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th District Court of Montgomery County on the 28th of September 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1

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in Cause #20-08-09131 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 O' Clock AM on the 2nd day of November, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor {Suite 402), Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, in the City of Conroe, Texas, the following described property to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 92420312400 LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR (124) OF TIMBER RIDGE, SECTION TIME (3), A SUBDIVISION OF 139.5934 ACRES LOCATED IN THE J.L. STANLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 495 AND HARRY SIGEL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 796, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 39A (FORMERLY RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 77) O THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Levied on the 1ST day of October, 2021 at 12:52 PM as the property of RENE CARBAJAL ROCIO CARBAJAL AKA ROCIO ZARZOZA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $22,216.03, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; CONROE I.S.D.; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on the 5th of October, 2021. /s/ R. Gable CONSTABLE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ B. Lang Published Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BERYLE LAVON BYERS, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of BERYLE LAVON BYERS, Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41870-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to DONNA J. MANN, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: DONNA J. MANN, Independent Executrix c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 21st day of October, 2021. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster DONNA J. MANN, Independent Executrix Published Date: October 27, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 20-40380-P ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE LIZA A GREENE 1800 ST JAMES PL STE 620 HOUSTON TX 77056

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THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JEFFERY ALLEN CARRUTHERS, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Patra Carraway, 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 November 17, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-40380-P The style being: ESTATE OF: JEFFERY ALLEN CARRUTHERS 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 20th day of October, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 10/20/2021 10:22:11 AM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: October 27, 2021

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship 20-39536-P CLERK OF THE COURT CAUSE MARK TURNBULL PO BOX 959 CONROE TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING FLOYD TRAWICK 21382 SWEETBAY MAGNOLIA DR PORTER TX 77365-6520 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Luther Glen Trawick, The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: LUTHER GLEN TRAWICK, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Stacie McCaleb, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse In Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the May 28, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 20-39536-P The style being: ESTATE OF: LUTHER GLEN TRAWICK The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 15th day of October, 2021. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 10/15/2021 4:18:44 PM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: October 27, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LORNA MAY

In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility BRUCE, Deceased, were issued on October 15, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41813-P, pending in the Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: JAMES ANDREW BRUCE. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are Thursday August 5, 2021 required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. The Strong Firm, P.C. From 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM at 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1D7HA18P87S185796 Owner James Mccloud Published Date: October 27, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of T. W. Bryer, Deceased, were issued on September 17, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41680-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: James T. Bryer. 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: Sherry D. Tavel Attorney at Law 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 DATED the 25th day of October, 2021. /s/ Sherry D. Tavel Attorney for James T. Bryer State Bar No.: 19681250 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 Tel: (281) 354-8156 Fax: (866) 454-7124 E-mail: tavellaw@yahoo.com Published Date: October 27, 2021

Attn: Carissa Peterson 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 DATED the 21st day of October, 2021. THE STRONG FIRM P.C. /s/ Carrissa Peterson BRET L. STRON State Bar No. 00795671 bstrong@thestrongfirm.com CARISSA PETERSON State Bar No. 24057618 cpeterson@thestrongfirm.com Two Hughes Landing 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 / Fax: 281.210.1361 Published Date: October 27, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Michael Lewis Yowell, Deceased, were issued on September 17, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41436-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Patricia Yowell. 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: Sherry D. Tavel Attorney at Law 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 DATED the 25th day of October, 2021. /s/ Sherry D. Tavel Attorney for Patricia Yowell State Bar No.: 19681250 316 E. Main Humble, Texas 77338 Tel: (281) 354-8156 Fax: (866) 454-7124 E-mail: tavellaw@yahoo.com Published Date: October 27, 2021

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Community Montgomery Historical Society Hosted "Voices from the Past” Montgomery Historical On October 23, 2021, the Montgomery Historical Society hosted an

event in the town of Montgomery titled "Voices from the Past". The three historic ceme-

Pictured left to right...Sherry McKey, Ann McKey and Anita Stevens

teries were featured...the Old Methodist Cemetery established in 1838 on Pond St., the Montgomery Memorial Cemetery on FM 1097 with gravesites going back to 1863 and the New Montgomery Cemetery on Old Plantersville Rd., established in 1868. Hundreds of people walked thru these cemeteries on Saturday led by period dressed docents (in mourning attire) and they were led to featured gravesites. The docents featured at the Old Methodist Cemetery were Sherry & Ann McKey from the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter and Anita Stevens from the Rebel Joan of Arc 2721 The Woodlands chapter, both are with the United Daughters of the C o n f e d e r a c y. A t t h e Montgomery Memorial

Pictured left to right...Pat Spackey, Lauren Weth, Eva Rains, Joyce Taber

Cemetery on FM1097, speakers T. J, Wilkinson and Arnette Easley spoke every half hour on three of the deceased from that cemetery. At the New Montgomery Cemetery, the docents were Pat

Spackey, Lauren Weth, Eva Rains and Joyce Ta b e r , a l l f r o m t h e Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter. There is a lot of history at cemeteries, much can be learned and

many find it very interesting. The Society hopes that "Voices from the Past" can be an annual event, the first was held in 2019 and then we had Covid -19 and we did not have the program.

improvements to it, which has resulted in a stand-out, stellar home care setting. We strive to make each of our cottages into a home to provide exemplary care for our residents.” Terri Buckholtz added, “This award means so much to us, especially given the challenges of providing assisted living care as we’ve all endured the pandemic. We have to give a shout out to our treasured caregivers who have remained dedicated to providing great care with good spirits, dedication, and care delivery to over 175 residents this year alone. Buck and I each have servants hearts, and we are truly thankful and feeling blessed for the success of our care model over the last 22 years.” The cottage offers a unique, cozy, home-like alternative to larger, more traditional assisted living communities or nursing homes for families in need of care for an aging parent, family member, or friend. Staffed 24/7 by full-time

care partners, the cottage boasts a high staff-toresident ratio for the c a r e g i v i n g i n d u s t r y. Private and companion rooms are offered for residents whose needs range from minimum to maximum care with assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication reminders. Transitional care for elderly patients who need extra help after a lengthy stay in the hospital or a rehabilitation center, as well as temporary respite care is also offered as space is available. Cottage residents enjoy home-cooked meals in the kitchen and sitting out on the front and side porch. They can also participate in activities, such as music therapy, and they have access to volunteer services, on-site visiting physician services, home health, and hospice services. Other services, such as hair and nail care, are also provided for the

Buck and Terri Buckholtz, founders, owners, and operators of Assisted Living by Unlimited Care Cottages, holding the 2021 TORCH “Home of the Year” award for their cottage in Willis, Texas.

The Town Of Anderson, Texas Held It's Heritage Festival On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the town of Anderson, Texas held it's Heritage Festival. Anderson is located about 20 miles from Montgomery, just off Hwy. 1774. The town is in Grimes County, having a beautiful restored Courthouse in the middle of town and they also have a Confederate Memorial Park that is dedicated to the 1700 plus soldiers from the county who served during the war

from 1861 - 1865 and it is located on Main St. Several historical groups were present in their period clothing, along with many excellent vendors, everything from guns to cooking to clothing and even some singing took place. The re-enactors enjoyed the day having their picture taken with many of the visitors and gladly answering their questions about the era of

1861 to 1865. The town of Anderson was named after Kenneth Lewis Anderson, who served as a Vice President of the Republic of Texas, he died in 1845 at the Fanthorp Inn, which is a historic building. An associate chapter member Iva Gilliam of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy attended the event in period dress.

Assisted Living By Unlimited Care Cottages Wins The TORCH “Home Of The Year” Willis, TX (October 22, 2021) – Assisted Living by Unlimited Care Cottages has won the 2021 Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes (TORCH) “Home of the Year” award for its cottage in Willis, Texas. Founded, owned, and operated by Buck and Terri Buckholtz since 1999, Assisted Living by Unlimited Care Cottages has nine cottages throughout the areas of Kingwood, Oak Ridge North, Willis, a n d T h e W o o dlands/Spring. The 7,400 square-foot Willis care home is located at 14450 Longstreet Drive off FM 1097 near Bentwater, approximately three miles west of Interstate 45, and can accommodate up to 16 residents. Criteria for the “Home o f t h e Ye a r ” a w a r d included: * Employee retention – check the home’s list of

employees and see how long each has worked there. * Survey results – a check of the home’s last two surveys. * Google reviews – review of the home’s Google reviews and ratings. * In-service training – a look at the home’s training records from the last 6 months, based upon diversity in topics and participation rates. * Menu – review of three menus of the home, based upon how appetizing the menu is. * Activity calendar – review of a full month’s activity calendar from the home. * Facility clean and in good repair – the home’s cleanliness and level of repair/disrepair. * Aesthetically pleasing – décor, furniture, paint colors, curb appeal, etc. * Resident Interview – a random chat with a

resident in the home, asking about their daily life, how they like living there, etc. * Employee interview – a chat with a random employee in the home, asking “Would you want your mom to live here?” “The Willis cottage is not only a beautiful home but a caring one,” said John D a r b y, P r e s i d e n t o f TORCH. “Our committee was impressed by not only the appearance of the home but also the feedback from residents and employees who live and work there. We thank Unlimited Care Cottages for their commitment to making it a wonderful place to call home. Their dedication has not gone unnoticed!” Buck Buckholtz said, “Terri and I are extremely proud to have garnered the Home of the Year award by TORCH for our Willis cottage. We acquired this home in early 2018 and have made significant

residents. For more information about Assisted Living by Unlimited Care Cottages, v i s i t www.UnlimitedCareCotta ges.com or call 713-4192609. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/unlimite dcarecottages or on Twitter at Twitter@carecottages.

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Community Montgomery County Toll Road – SH 249 named 2021 PROJECT OF THE YEAR By the American Public Works Association, Texas Chapter (Magnolia, TX October 25, 2021) The American Public Works Association (APWA) has awarded the SH249 Toll Road as a APWA Texas Chapter 2021 Award Recipient in the category of Transportation Greater than 75M and Public Works Project of the Year. Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct. 2 Charlie Riley, SpawGlass Civil Construction, Halff, and Jones & Carter each received a plaque at the ceremony at Moody Gardens in Galveston on October 21st for the project. “This award has caught us by surprise. We were working together with an impressive team of construction and engineering partners to offer an outstanding product that would benefit the west side of Montgomery County. The purpose was to improve mobility concerns for the current growing population”, revealed

Montgomery County Commissioner Charlie Riley. The TPWA established the Public Works Project of the Year Award to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works projects by recognizing the alliance between the managing a g e n c y, t h e c o n s u ltant/architect/engineer, and the contractor who, working together, complete public works projects. “The partnership we shared with Halff Associates and Spaw Glass Civil Construction took many years to develop and execute its’ successful purpose for the community”, stated Commissioner Riley. The tollway for MCTRA extends from the Montgomery County line at Spring Creek up towards Pinehurst. The last exit for the 3.4 mile section is the Woodtrace Blvd exit.

“The success of SH 249 has validated my expectations for what this road will do economically for Montgomery County.”, states Precinct 2 Commissioner and Chairman of the Montgomery County Toll Road Authority, Charlie Riley. Ye a r s b e f o r e t h e Montgomery County Toll Road was complete, FM 1774 was the main connector traveling north and south between the Harris County line and Magnolia. It was a divided 2 lane country road. SH 249 provided the new north south connection with a 4 lane highway and included 3 lanes of frontage roads. The estimated quantities of a short list of materials used to develop the road system included: * 172,840 square yards of continuous reinforced concrete pavement * 5,000 linear feet of drainage culverts

* 10,200 linear feet of concrete pipe * 135,550 feet of electric wire “I’m thankful for the help and support from Halff Associates and Spaw Glass. There are many others who were also

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involved with the creation of the Montgomery C o u n t y To l l R o a d . ” Commissioner Riley continued, “The minds and hearts of the crews and employees from the collective sources who spent many hours creating

and designing, to digging and building, day and night in all types of weather. Together, we’ve reached a goal that accomplished in creating a road of distinction which will benefit the community for years to come.”

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