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November 4, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and
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Texas AniMeals Donation Supplies Food for MCTX Sheriff Homebound Senior’s Pets for a Year Weekly Holds Gas Prices (November 2, 2020) Texas gas prices have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.80/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 6.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 45.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.47/g today while the most expensive is $2.49/g, a difference of $1.02/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.47/g while the highest is $2.49/g, a difference of $1.02/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.12/g today. The national average is down 6.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 48.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.97/g, down 0.5 cents per gallon from last week's $1.98/g. San Antonio- $1.72/g, down 4.3 cents per gallon from last week's $1.77/g. Austin- $1.73/g, down 6.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.80/g. "The drop in gas prices has accelerated in the last week as oil prices continue to slide on uncertainty over the election, stimulus and as coronavirus case counts soar, leading to more states rolling back their reopening plans," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "In just the last few days, it feels like uncertainty over a potential legal fight over the U.S. election has also risen to near panic levels, all of which throws more uncertainty into the ring, keeping the U.S. from potentially having a clear leader to turn things around. For now, it's virtually guaranteed that the national average will fall to under $2 per gallon in the next two weeks, so motorists need not be in a rush to fill their tanks." SOURCE GasBuddy
October Employee Promotion and Awards Ceremony
Conroe, TX – Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) is thrilled to announce a donation of a year’s supply of pet food to benefit the aniMeals Program. For the many seniors who live alone, pets play a critical role in combatting loneliness and this program offers nourishment to foodinsecure seniors and their beloved pets. This vital program launched in 2018, when volunteers reported seniors giving their MOWMC lunches to their pets – going hungry so their furry companions would not suffer. Currently aniMeals is a full-scale delivery system providing pet food to more than 300 cats and dogs each month. Each delivery brings peace of mind to homebound seniors, knowing they and their pets will not go hungry. This is a 100% donation-based program making every community donation valuable.
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keep those best friends fits perfectly with the HSMC mission. “ O n e o f H S M C ’s strengths is its ability to cultivate community and business partnerships to meet needs. In this case, D&D Feed & Supply in Tomball serves as supplier of high-quality pet food at a very favorable cost for HSMC. D&D’s generosity has allowed HSMC to pledge a year’s worth of pet food to aniMeals. This is the kind of partnership our community is known for, and HSMC is so grateful to play a part.” Naturally, the feedback from the seniors has been extremely positive. One senior called asking for the brand of dog food she received, since her furry friend loved it so much! Meals on Wheels Montgomery County currently serves 705 homebound seniors with freshly prepared nutritious meals. MOWMC Chef John and his team of volunteers are committed
to providing homebound seniors with the freshest and healthiest meals possible preparing nearly 5,000 meals each week. Since 1973, MOWMC has delivered meals to local homebound seniors. When t h e o rg a n i z a t i o n w a s developed the County, population was 75,000. Today there are approximately 580,000 people in the county with the senior age group (65 and older) the fastest growing demographic. With a mission to foster independence and maintain the dignity of each homebound senior by providing nutritious meals, transportation, and caring connections, MOWMC can always use additional support, donations, and volunteers. More information about Meals on Wheels Montgomery County can b e f o u n d a t www.mowmc.org or on the Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/Meal sonWheelsMC.
First West Nile Virus-Related Death in Montgomery County for 2020
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS – The Montgomery County Public Health District has received confirmation of the first death related to the West Nile virus in 2020 for Montgomery County. The man was in his 70s and resided in the 77381 zip code. While the resident did have other medical conditions, the death was classified as a probable West Nile Virus case. We can also confirm a 2nd probable case of West Community..........2, 3, 9, 10 Nile Virus in Montgomery Commentary............................4 County. A woman in her Devotional..........................5 60s has been confirmed as a Legals.........................6, 7, 8 p r o b a b l e c a s e . S h e currently resides in the
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U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e impact of the Pandemic put the program at risk as pet food donations dwindled. Thankfully, the Humane Society of Montgomery County through Nelda Luce Blair offered to donate a year’s supply of pet food for the MOWMC aniMeals program. This new partnership will keep seniors and their pets wellnourished at home, together. “Under the Humane Society of Montgomery County’s new vision, we promote animal welfare by assisting other nonprofit groups with their extraordinary needs,” said Nelda Luce Blair, President of the Humane Society of Montgomery County (HSMC). “The Meals on Wheels ‘aniMeals’ program is a great example. MOW feeds its clients in need, and HSMC feeds their animals at the same time. People love their pets and being able to provide basic pet food to enable them to
77382 zip code. These are the first and second cases of We s t N i l e Vi r u s i n Montgomery County for 2020. On this date in 2019, there were no reported cases of West Nile Virus. West Nile virus can cause serious disease and is most commonly spread by infected mosquitoes. People typically develop symptoms between 3 and 14 days after they are bitten. According to the CDC, approximately 80 percent of people who are infected will not show any symptoms at all, but there is no way to know in advance if you will develop the illness.
Milder symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and, sometimes, swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. These symptoms can last up to several weeks. Serious symptoms that account for less than 1% of those infected can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis. These symptoms can last for several weeks and neurological effects may be permanent. If you develop symptoms of severe WNV illness, such as unusually severe
headaches or confusion, seek medical attention immediately. The majority of milder WNV illnesses improve on their own. According to the CDC, the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid bites by using insect repellants, wearing protective clothing when outdoors and emptying standing water outside of your home. For more information on WNV, please visit the C D C a t http://www.cdc.gov/westni le/index.htm
On October 29, 2020, in front of a packed room of family, friends and colleagues, the Montgomery County S h e r i ff ’s O ff i c e celebrated promotions and accomplishments at its bi-annual awards ceremony held at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, Texas. Sheriff Rand Henderson recognized 20 welldeserved promotions, which took place between June 2020 and the date of the ceremony. The Sheriff’s Office also recognized personnel for various commendations earned since June 2020. A Community Action P a r t n e r Aw a r d w a s presented to FM 1488 Animal Medical Center and their employees for the numerous donations and treatments for our canine Deputies. The commendations included eight P.A.C.T. Aw a r d s , w h i c h recognize employees for their commitment to the Sheriff ’s Office core values of being Professional, A c c o u n t a b l e , Compassionate and Trusted, and four unit citations. The unit citation award is awarded to those units who have distinguished themselves by an o u t s t a n d i n g achievement, act or service outside the normal scope of their duties. Three additional employees were awarded Life Saving Awards for their quick and decisive actions to save the lives of Montgomery County citizens. The ceremony concluded with four Combat Cross medals that were awarded to Deputies who acted to protect others from an imminent threat of bodily harm or death while in the line of duty. Thank you to our media partners, Montgomery C o u n t y S h e r i ff ’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association and our Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Event Committee for their assistance in making this event a success!
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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Pumpkin Spice Bread Food for Thought Diana Anderson
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Sugar and spice and everything nice, falls perfect flavors are blended together into a lovely bread with a salted brown butter glaze. In the fall, we’re all about the classic combination of allspice, cinnamon, clove, g i n g e r, a n d n u t m e g , affectionately known as "pumpkin spice." It’s served up in coffee drinks, muffins, cookies and this take on pumpkin bread continues the tradition: a tender loaf that isn’t cloying or heavy on the spices. To make this loaf even more exceptional, it’s finished with a salted brown butter glaze. You don't have to use it—the pumpkin bread is excellent all on its own— but I recommend you do. Since it is, after all, pumpkin bread, it requires pumpkin purée, which adds moisture along with a mild sweetness and vegetal flavor. Now here is something a little interesting about pumpkin puree and knowing it might just help you bake a better pumpkin dessert. Pumpkin puree is, in t h e o r y, j u s t m a s h e d pumpkin. But if you want to get technical, it's a bit
more complicated than that. On a can of pumpkin puree, the ingredients listed will be 100% pumpkin, which is 100% true—with a caveat: The Food and Drug Administration uses what some might consider a loose definition for pumpkin. What the FDA considers "pumpkin" is a list of types of winter squash that are all very similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, but not necessarily field pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo)—the pumpkins we carve into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween. The squash used as pumpkin puree is less watery and stringy than Halloween pumpkins, so adding other winter squash smooths out the puree and improves the texture. The FDA has been lenient with the labeling since 1938 and explains that, in a nutshell, there's no need to nitpick. So, if you want true “pumpkin” puree you’re going to have to make it yourself. There is a big difference between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling (also called "pumpkin pie mix"). Although they both come in cans and the packaging looks almost identical, they can't be used interchangeably. Pumpkin puree doesn't
have anything added to it, b u t p u m p k i n pie filling comes with pumpkin spice and sugar already mixed. It makes getting pie on the Thanksgiving table easy and convenient, but you wouldn't want to stir it into any savory recipe. Also added is some malted milk powder, an ingredient to enhance the overall flavor. Its mix of wheat flour, malted barley extracts, milk, salt, and sodium bicarbonate supplies toffee notes, a savory bite, and extra lactose to improve browning. Once baked and cooled, you can eat it as-is or finish it with the rich brown-butter glaze, which is made by whisking nutty brown butter with powdered sugar, milk, salt, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. Slowly drizzled over the finished loaf, the glaze beautifully coats the top and drips down the sides for a fall-worthy treat. Spiced Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread For the Bread: * 8 ounces all-purpose flour, (1 2/3 cups; 225g) * 1/2-ounce malted milk powder, (2 tablespoons; 15g) * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 teaspoon (4g) kosher salt; for table salt,
use the same weight or half as much by volume * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger * 2 large eggs (3 1/2 ounces; 100g) * 8 ounces (1 cup; 225g) pumpkin puree * 5 ounces neutral oil, such as avocado oil (2/3 cup; 140g) * 4 ounces (1/2 cup; 115g) granulated sugar * 4 ounces (1/2 cup; 115g) light brown sugar * 2 ounces milk, any fat percentage (1/4 cup; 55g) * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Glaze: * 2 ounces (1/2 cup; 60g) powdered sugar, sifted * 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume * 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1 o u n c e ( 2 tablespoons; 30g) unsalted butter * 1/2-ounce milk, any fat percentage (1 tablespoon; 15g) * 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions
For the Bread: Grease an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan and line with a 7by 13-inch sheet of parchment paper so that parchment hangs over the long sides of the pan to form a sling. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together allpurpose flour, malted milk powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined, about 1 minute. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin/squash purée, oil, sugar, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and sugars are dissolved, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture to egg mixture. Whisk just until incorporated and no dry flour remains, about 1 minute. Using a flexible spatula, scrape batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake until loaf is domed and golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out with few moist crumbs attached, or to an internal temperature of around 200°F, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack set in rimmed baking
sheet to cool for 30 minutes. Run a butter knife along edges to loosen, then lift loaf using overhanging parchment. Remove parchment and return loaf to wire rack. Meanwhile, for the Glaze: In a heatproof small bowl, combine powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon. In a 1-quart stainless steel saucier, melt butter over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and simmer, stirring with a heat-resistant spatula while butter hisses and pops. Continue cooking and stirring until foaming subsides, scraping up brown bits that form on bottom, and butter is golden yellow and milk solids are chestnut brown in color, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add milk, vanilla, and butter, along with all the brown bits, to powdered sugar mixture and whisk until smooth. You should have 3 ounces (about 1/3 cup; 80g) of glaze. Slowly drizzle glaze evenly over top of pumpkin bread, letting it drip down sides. Allow glaze to set for 10 minutes, then slice bread with serrated knife and serve. Wrapped tightly in foil or plastic, pumpkin bread will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Young Texas Artist Presents A Virtual “CLASSIC CABARET” In Television! by: Doc Fennessy WOW! What a clever and functionally great idea! Young Texas
Artists President Susie Pokorski and her o rg a n i z a t i o n a l t e a m usually hold a preseason
“Gratitude” party for concert at a “Classy hotel. their huge list of highly This season they are active doners. Last year also holding a dinnerit was a dinner party and t h e a t r e ’ a f f a i r t h a t includes your dinner, dessert and wine delivered to your home about the same time you will have classical music on a special television channel about dinner time – by past YTA Competition musical artist winners. In my conversation with Young Texas Artists President Susie Pokorski, she said that “in referring to our large group of financial doners their exceptionally thoughtful and generous support has enabled vital career opportunities for emerging Texas stars. Since 1983, YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS has helped launch the careers of more than 2,500 classical musicians and has become a highly
respected cultural jewel of Texas.” “The nationally acclaimed Young Texas Artists Music Competition and the new Career Development Initiative, provide professional guidance, mentoring and performance experience critical to progress and jobs. An Official Music Competition of the State of Texas, YTA is a one-ofa-kind program open to classical artists, ages 1832 (20-32 for Voice), who are Texas residents or affiliated with a Texas music school. The four performance divisions a r e : Vo i c e ; P i a n o ; Strings; and Orchestral Instruments. Over the years, YTA has helped produce scores of a c c o m p l i s h e d professionals who have joined major companies or institutions, performing, or teaching nationally and internationally.” “The Young Texas Artist ……(YTA) music competition, career development initiative, benefit gala (Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue) and cultural events for the community are programs of YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS, INC., a 501©(3) nonprofit organization founded and headquartered in Conroe, Montgomery County.” …..Folks, this is a “special” event “By Invitation Only” – therefore, no reservations are available to the general public but I encourage you to stay tuned in this column in
Dynamic Susie Pokorski as President of The Young Texas Artists has been the driving force with an active committee that took a Local Performing Arts Society Event and created an official State of Texas Music Competition that has gained national and international recognition.
the near future for details of the future plans for the2021 Young Texas Artists annual Music Competition, Concert and Bar-B-Cue!!! The Annual Young Texas artists Competition with five national and/or nationally recognized professional performing artists serve as The Judges Panel during the week of competition the week prior to the second Saturday in March. The Final winners Competition, Concert and famous Bar-b-que are usually held on the 2nd Saturday in March, is open to the public and held in the famous historical Crighton Theatre in Conroe, Texas. More information will appear in this column in future weeks. The issue and intensity of the Caronavirus-19 may affect the holding of this event! “Stay Tuned?”
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“How 2020 Comes to an End!” Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.
Thurs, Oct 22, 7:07 AM (4 days ago) - Folks, this is a fascinating perspective in forecasting by a truly highly qualified and truly experienced expert. Unfortunately, time ran-out on my series of important election articles. This article today and the next two (2) weeks are enlightening but late. Next in line is my Christmas Season & New Year’s Series. Folks, Daniel Bobinski, M.Ed. is a terrific writer and researcher, plus a certified behavioral analyst, best-selling author, corporate trainer, executive coach, and columnist. He is also a veteran and a selfdescribed Christian Libertarian who believes in the principles of free market capitalism – while standing firmly against crony capitalism. The following article was p u b l i s h e d i n “UNDERCOVER.COM” ON October 22nd and all the text are the unabridged words of Danial Bobinski throughout. For more great journalism, go to undercover.com America is at a crossroads with revolution on our side. On one side are the Patriots; those who seek to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. On the other side are Marxist insurrectionists; those who believe that America is evil and the cause of so many problems in the world. The Marxist-friendly side is pulling for Joe Biden
to be ushered into the White House. They don’t call themselves Marxists, but as the saying goes, if it talks like a duck and walks like a duck, it’s a duck. I have been writing since January that the Globalists don’t care if t h e r e ’s b l o o d s h e d i n America, and in March I wrote that the Left is waging a scorched-earth war against Trump. At the risk of sounding like I’m saying, “I told you so,” I told you so! If you’ve been reading tea leaves from the news lately, you may have already figured out what’s coming at us in the next few months. If so, the following may simply affirm your observations. But I wanted to put this out there so everyone knows what to expect and therefore won’t be surprised. My seven predictions for how 2020 comes to an end: PREDICTION ONE Prediction 1: Trump will win the election in a landslide. I know, the media is telling you the polls are tight, but just look around. Trump rallies are packed to the gills while Biden can’t fill the bleachers at a high school football field. Trump supporters hold huge boat parades while we see NONE for Biden. Trump supporters hold freeway caravans around that country that take up all lanes of a freeway, while an attempted caravan for Biden in Las Vegas drew only 30 people. Just like in 2016, pollsters today are making it look like it’s a close race. This is gaslighting – they’re telling you something that runs directly opposite of what your own eyes are telling you, but they’re expecting you to believe what they
say. PREDICTION TWO (2): On the evening of November 3, Joe Biden will not concede the election, even though the vote will clearly be for Trump. Hillary Clinton has publicly stated that Joe should not concede, so the seed has been planted in our minds to expect this. And, because we’re expecting it, we won’t be shocked by it. PREDIIICTION THREE (3):n 3: Massive mail voter fraud will create confusion and Marxists (e.g. Democrats) will insist that “every vote counts.” They know Americans want to be fair so Marxists will play on that. They will cry and wail and plead that every vote needs to get counted, so they’ll ask for sympathy for voters who didn’t follow confusing new election rules about how to cast their mail-in ballots. That will be their story, but many votes will be fraudulent. As they’ve demonstrated on America’s streets, Marxists don’t care about following laws; they care about power. PREDICTION FOUR (4): Because of massive mail fraud ballots showing up late, election results WILL be delayed. The deceptive Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook and the clearly biased Jack Dorsey at Twitter have already announced they will flag any posts or tweets that claim a victory for Tr u m p . T h e y K N O W Trump will have more than enough votes to win, but as Zuckerberg already told us, we should expect results to take “DAYS OR EVEN WEEKS.” In other words, Facebook and Twitter are well-aware of the planned mail-in voter fraud, and they’re already providing
cover for it. The planned vote count confusion will be dragged out as long as possible. The Marxists’ intention is to keep confusion swirling at least until December 14 in hopes that the electoral college won’t be able to identify a winner. Expect ballots to keep showing up out of nowhere. PREDICTION FIVE (5): If Marxists cannot keep up the facade until December 14, some states will obfuscate the electoral process by choosing not to follow the rules laid out in the 12th Amendment. In fact, both may happen. Either way, by attempting to throw the electoral college into confusion, Marxists (again, the Democrats) will make a push for the electoral college to be eliminated. Believe me when I say you don’t want this. Students of the Constitution know that if the electoral college is eliminated, the Republic will be gone. PPPREDICTION SIX (6): Expect Nancy Pelosi to be acting all patriotic and concerned about the Constitution during the chaos, but rest assured, it’s a passiveaggressive act. She is among the Marxist vanguard in both houses of Congress orchestrating the whole mess. You will also see some Marxist-friendly governors making a lot of noise. PREDICTIN SEVEN (7): While Marxists in Congress are messing with the electoral process, Marxists on the streets (Antifa and BLM) will intensify their violence by burning, looting, and murdering even more than what we’ve seen to this point. There’s already a
Multiple Agencies Partner for Peaceful Resolution in Hostage Standoff On November 2, 2020 at 7:24 am the Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on South Pavey Circle, New Waverly, Texas, reporting a disturbance and shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the suspect (Mark Joseph Mathison a 38 year old white male) had arrived at the home of his estranged wife and began arguing with her family members. During the argument, Mathison allegedly shot an elderly female in the shoulder area with a shotgun then struck a second adult female with the stock of the gun. Mathison then forced the
female he struck, his two step-children and the mother of the children into the home where he pepper sprayed them all and held them hostage. Walker County Sheriff’s Deputies and DPS Troopers arrived and were able to rescue the wounded elderly female from the front yard of the residence and get her medical help. She is in a local hospital in stable condition. Walker County Sheriff ’s Office began negotiations with Mathison and were able to successfully gain the release of the children (7 and 12 years old) and the assaulted female out of the home. However Mathison
continued to hold his estranged wife as hostage for several more hours. Due to the potentially lengthy standoff situation Walker County Sheriff’s Office contacted neighboring agencies for assistance to include: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team), Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Huntsville Police Department (SWAT), Walker County Constable’s Office, and local fire and EMS. Negotiations continued throughout the day until Mathison allowed the release of the
hostage just prior to 5 pm. At 5:13 hostage negotiators were able to successfully convince Mathison to surrender peacefully without further incident. Sheriff McRae and Sheriff Henderson appreciate the teamwork of the many agencies who came together to peacefully resolve this potentially deadly situation. Their professionalism is evident with the positive outcome, and we want to thank all involved. Walker County Sheriff ’s Office will conduct the investigation into this incident and any additional media inquiries should be directed to them.
Political prognosticator Danial Bobinski makes an experienced post-election forecast about life in America. movement that seeks to lay siege to the White House. Not only do the puppet masters want all the street chaos to distract our attention from what’s going on in the electoral process, the street Marxists see this election as their only chance to either grab power or put up with Trump for four more years. The protesters have been trained to instigate violence, and copy-cat wannabes will want to join in. Street Marxists will view these riots as the fight of their lives: it will get intense. To perpetuate the riots, puppet masters like George Soros will continue pouring money int o organizations that fund them. Also remember that Antifa and BLM have threatened to go into the suburbs. Their purpose for doing so is to trigger the Soccer Moms who wants peace at all costs. Marxists will hope that these suburban moms will apply pressure on their elected representatives to give in to the Marxists so the violence will end. Life on American streets will be unpredictable and dangerous. “HOW DOES It END??? The Marxists are desperate, so the fighting will be like nothing the
country has ever seen before. I predict we’ll see horrific things happening in our cities and on our streets, and traditional media (read: Marxist-friendly media) will be spewing twisted truths and lies about everything listed above. And we can’t forget that social media giants favor the Marxists in this revolution, so they will be squelching debate in whatever ways they can. The final months of 2020 will be an emotional roller coaster, but in the end, I predict Trump prevails. It’s not going to be pretty, and many who are now thinking life will return to normal after November 3 will be sadly mistaken. They will be wondering what happened to the country they once knew. hether the Democrats implode or not after all this happens remains to be seen, but it is my prayer that when the dust settles, all the Marxists plotters and schemers be exposed and truth will be recognized as truth. And then … maybe then … Trump can get on with his promise to drain the entire swamp.
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Texas State Senator
Robert Nichols One hundred and thirtysix years ago this month, the Texas State Fair opened in Dallas. The iconic predecessor to our presentday State Fair of Texas drew crowds from across the state. A rival fair, the Dallas exposition, opened around the same time and together they welcomed over 35,000 people. Both fairs were successful and, ultimately, decided to combine efforts in 1887 to establish the State Fair of Texas as we know it today.
Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Senate Redistricting C o mmittee Lau n ch es Public Comment Portal This month, the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting announced the launch of a public comment portal on their website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee had to curtail their original plans for receiving public comment at in-person hearings
Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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around the state. Therefore, the portal was created to allow all Texans equal opportunity to participate in the important redistricting process. The portal is designed to be an accessible, productive, reliable, and secure method to receive testimony. Those who would like to submit comments or maps to the committee can comment on maps for the Texas House, Senate, US Congress, State Board of Education, or all of the above. Legislators will use this information as they work through the Redistricting and map drawing process. To access the portal, interested parties s h o u l d v i s i t https://senate.texas.gov/re districtingcomment/. 2. NASA Aerospace Scholar Opens for Applications This month the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program opened for applications. High Schools juniors with an interest in STEM are encouraged to apply for the one-of-a-kind program. The program starts as a five-day online course. The highest achieving students will earn the opportunity to attend an onsite summer experience at NASA’s Johnson Space
Center in Houston. The online program focuses on space exploration, earth science, technology, and aeronautics. Students will also explore design challenges such as 3D drawing, video creation, and interactive poster design. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to interact with NASA engineers and s c i e n t i s t v i r t u a l l y. Interested students should visit https://nasa.gov/has to apply. 3. Texas Named #1 State for Business For the eighth consecutive time, Texas has been named the number one state for business by corporate executives. In the 2020 survey released at the International Economic Development Council Annual Convention, corporate executives again ranked Texas the state with the best business climate by a wide margin with 48 percent of those surveyed favoring it. The second-place state was Georgia with twenty-five p e r c e n t f a v o r a b i l i t y. Rounding out the top five in order are North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. The survey is conducted every three years, and Texas has been named number one every
time since its inception in 1996. Major contributors to this designation include Te x a s ’ p r o - b u s i n e s s climate, low tax rates, and access to talent. 4 . J a c k s o n v i l l e ’s Tomato Bowl Stadium recognized in School Architecture Exhibit Jacksonville’s historic Tomato Bowl Stadium was recognized with the “Star of Distinction” in the Texas Association of School Boards and Texas Association of School Administrator’s 2020-2021 Exhibit of School Architecture. The Tomato Bowl is one of the last downtown stadiums in the state and has held continuous district play since 1940. Originally constructed by the WPA using red iron ore from local farms, the renovation of the stadium allows Jacksonville to continue bringing the community together in a place that has been a source of tradition and pride for 80 years. The Star of Distinction is given to architecturally significant structures that are rated in five categories: design, value, sustainability, community, planning, and school transformation. 5. Census Bureau concludes 2020 operations On October 15, the
Census Bureau finished collecting responses from the 2020 Census. The Bureau reported that 99.9 percent of households in the US were accounted for, with 67 percent selfresponding. Roughly 33 percent of households were accounted for through non-response follow up. Though their usual operations were hindered by the COVID19 pandemic, the Bureau is confident that their data accurately reflects the current population of the United States. The Census, which only takes place once every decade, is important because it can shape the future of communities as federal funds are allocated based on population size and characteristics. It also determines the number of congressional representatives each state gets. This was the first year that respondents could use the internet to fill out and return their census form. Though their operations were delayed, the Census Bureau has assured legislators that they will be doing their best to get all the information to states as close to their initial timeline as possible.
BRADY BRIEFING:
The Great American Comeback THE WOODLANDS, TX - U n d er P r es id en t Trump, America saw the greatest economy in history. Wages were up, unemployment – especially for minorities and women – was at historic lows, manufacturing was back, and jobs and businesses that had previously fled overseas were returning to the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic hit our economy hard, but thanks to the strong foundation of the pre-pandemic economy, the leadership of President Trump, and the work of Republicans in Congress, we’re already seeing record-breaking economic recovery. This recovery is also due in large part to the swift legislative response from Congress and the Administration. The CARES Act – and important provisions like the Paycheck Protection Program – provided direct aid to America’s
families, workers, and small businesses when they needed it most. Thanks to these smart actions, the Trump economy is doing the impossible – coming back stronger than ever. Last week, the Departm e n t o f Commerce released their estimate for GDP growth for the third quarter of 2020 – and what we saw was nothing short of incredible. The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace ever this quarter, with 33.1% growth. This smashes expectations, beating economists’ original growth estimates by a stunning 400 percent. To compare, under VP Biden, it took a full year to see those same results. But the largest quarter of economic growth on record is not the only good news. Since April, America has recovered more than two-thirds of the jobs lost because of the lockdown,
adding 11.4 million jobs and helping unemployed Americans reconnect with businesses. Plus, construction and manufacturing jobs are returning, business activity is at a 20-month high, retail sales are already above prepandemic levels, and new jobless claims fell to their lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic. Just look at the contrast – the worst economic recovery in our lifetimes under the Obama-Biden Administration, the best economic recovery in our lifetimes under President Tr u m p . A l l t h e while, Speaker Pelosi is actively denying relief to the American people and is working to sabotage America’s economy ahead of the election. There’s no doubt that we’ve accomplished the impossible – but there is still work to be done in our recovery. While Biden
wants to raise your taxes, destroy American energy, and drive manufacturing jobs overseas again, Republicans and President Trump are focused on building up this recovery with smart, pro-growth policies that have already lifted 2.5 million Americans out of poverty – including lowering taxes, supporting energy independence, cutting red tape and burdensome regulations, and incentivizing innovation. American workers and families have been hurt the most by the COVID-19 economic downturn, and the strength of our recovery thus far is a testament to their fortitude and resilience. President Trump and House Republicans will never stop fighting for all Americans as our economy rebuilds, but know this – the Great American Comeback is underway!
Brady, McCarthy, House Republican Committee Leaders Introduce the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . — The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), and Appropriations Republican Leader Kay Granger (R-TX) in introducing H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. Upon introduction the bill, Rep. Brady released the following statement: “Defeating Covid-19 means investing in healthy families and safe workplaces, and becoming medically independent
from China. "Through tax incentives we expand access to affordable, quality health care, help businesses create safe workplaces for their employees and customers, and reward businesses for producing crucial medicines and medical supplies here in America rather than in China. "While Democrats sabotage the economy and deny crucial Covid aid ahead of the election. Republicans are focused on accelerating treatments and cures, helping families and reconnecting workers with their jobs.” Key Points: * Unlike Speaker Pelosi’s massive bill, H.R. 14 is a serious, targeted proposal that builds off the
lessons learned during the pandemic and ensures future preparedness, as well as addresses immediate needs on testing and vaccine distribution. * This is not a partisan wishlist like we’ve seen from House Democrats; this legislation is made up of bipartisan proposals that could and would actually become law. * Innovation is what will help us defeat COVID19 and Republicans have shown time and time again we are serious about supporting and protecting innovation across our health care system. * This proposal ensures Americans, especially seniors, can access the care they need – whether it be mental health or telehealth
services. * This bill includes commonsense polices to help families that are struggling with child care and health care costs by expanding access to taxfree spending and saving for these needs. * This bill builds on the work done by the administration to strengthen our Strategic National Stockpile so we can better respond to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies. * We’ve seen the impact over reliance on foreign countries like China can have, especially during a public health emergency, and this legislation would strengthen critical domestic health care supply chains.
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Devotional The Day, The Month, and The Year of Appreciation Spreading the Word
By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net
In our country, the first of November heralds a whole month of appreciation for all of God’s blessings we have received in this year. I really like for Thanksgiving to last all month, instead of just one day. After all, His blessings for us come every day…all year. Yes, we have had covid-19, but it is now going away, quickly. This is not the only time we’ve had a “flu”
season. Yes, many lives have been lost, and we are still hoping for a good vaccine. We don’t know why it came, but we know in our heart we serve a Great God who truly cares for us. So, who are we to question our Maker and Lover of our souls? We may not be aware of his purposes, but our lives are still in His capable hands. As each year comes, I hardly know how to thank Him for all the blessings He has sent my way…then I remember …(light bulb!). Oh, yes, I have thanked Him each day for the blessings He has sent my way.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-5883399
First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, BAPTIST Old Hwy 105, 936Church of the 588-2330 Good Soldier (Baptist Mt. Sinai Baptist, Affiliation), 1501 Bethel Road, North Frazier Montgomery, 936(McKenzie's BBQ), 597-4668 Conroe, Texas, Phone: Union Grove 936-494-5775, Baptist Church of www.churchofthegoo Richards, Texas dsoldier.org. WorAbout 11 mi N of ship: Sunday at Montgomery on FM 10:30am, Sunday 149 School: 9:30 am Sunday School all Heritage Baptist ages 9:45 am, Church Church 19087 Lake Service 11:00 am, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Wednesday Bible Montgomery 77356 Study and Youth Phone: Pastor Bear Group 6 pm 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel CATHOLIC Baptist Church Sacred Heart PO Box 125, Catholic, Montgomery, Texas 109 N. Frazier, 77356, 5525 Spring Conroe, Branch Road, Mont936-756-8186 gomery. 713-478St. Mary’s 1256, Sunday Bible Catholic, Class 10:00 am, FM 1774, Worship Service at Plantersville, 11:00 am. 936-894-2223 Faith Baptist 7:45 Service Church St. Joseph’s Meets at 464 Catholic, McCaleb Rd. CR 213, Stoneham, Sunday Morning 936-894-2223 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service JEWISH 10:45 a.m. Congregation Beth Sunday Evening Shalom, 5125 Worship 6:00 p.m. Shadowbend Place, St. Beulah Baptist The Woodlands, Church, located in 281-362-1100 Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 LUTHERAN Benui Baptist Grace Lutheran Church, (ELCA), Scott Ridge and FM Highway 105 W., 1097, Montgomery Lake Conroe, 936Antioch Baptist, 588-1944 Dobbin, 936-597Living Savior 5560 Lutheran ChurchChina Grove LCMS 309 Pond St. Baptist Church, Montgomery 77356 Willis, 936-767-4744 Church phone: 936Dacus Baptist, 597-8013 Web : Dacus, www.livingsaviortexa 407-735-6403, s.org Pastor David R. dacusbaptist@consoli Bailes. dated.net www.dacusbaptist.org METHODIST
especially as a prayer.” That meaning makes me so grateful to live in a land where we know our whole nation can participate in giving the Lord many, many prayers each day, and coming to Him from “sea to shining sea!” Then take in these beautiful words from Paul to the Philippian church: “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God.” Philippians 4: 4-6 So what is so good about being thankful? Being full of thanks is a visible trait to other people. It comes from the hearts of those who love Him. And it spills over into other’s lives, yes, even into store employees. In Revelation, we read about a time when the angels give thanks: “And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God, saying, ‘Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving
and honor and power and and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.’ “ Revelation 7: 11 – 12. How can we not give thanks to our God who supplies all our needs? We can surely reach out to those less fortunate and needy. Ask God for an outreach this year. We have a large church that provides food for poor and needy families, or to bless the police and city employees. There may be some to bless near where you live. And thank Him for the blessings he gives us daily.
Montgomery pm United Methodist RiverStone ComChurch munity Church 22548 Highway 19380 Hwy 105 105 West Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX Montgomery, TX 77356 77356 Phone: 936-597Sun: 9:00 Kingdom 6162 Life, 10:30 Worship Sunday Worship: Wed: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., RiverStoneCC.org 11:00 a.m. Praise & April Sound Worship Church, Sunday School: 67 ½ April Wind S., 9:45 a.m. April Sound, 936Www.mumctex.org 588-2832 Richards United Lighthouse FelMethodist Church lowship Church, 6639 FM 1696 Montgomery, 936Richards 582-7700 Worship Service 11 Living Branch AM Church, Sunday School Highway 105 W., 10AM Lake Conroe, 936Porter Chapel 588-3400 A.M.E. New Beginning Zion Church, Bible Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Dobbin, Cemetary Rd, 936936-597-5331 or 597-8921 936-449-5983 Father’s House, Living Way Family Worship Church, Center, 2080 Longmire Rd, Highway 105 W, Conroe Lake Conroe, 936936-441-8875 588-4660 Hope Tabernacle Walden CommuPastor David nity Church, Whitaker 12400 Walden Rd, Meets at 18961 Walden, 936-582Freeport Dr Mont6696 gomery Services 9:30 and 936.582.7722 11 a.m. Thursday 7:30pm WaldenChurch.com Sunday School at River of Life 10:00am Church, 17156 FM 1097, Sunday Worship at Montgomery, 9366:00pm 449-4414 Community And Cornerstone Interdenominational Church, Lone Star Cowboy 1011 W. Lewis, Church Conroe, 21627 Eva St. 936-756-7792 Montgomery, TX Lakeside Bible 77356 Church, (936) 597-5742 18940 Freeport Pastors Randy & Drive Darla Weaver Montgomery, 936Service Times: 582-1977 Sundays 8:30; 10:00 Church of St. and 11:30am MonJohn, days 7:00pm retreat and wildlife Livestream: Watch center, us live Sundays & 2615 St. Beulah Mondays @ Chapel Rd., Montlive.lonestar.tv or go gomery, 936-597to the Lone Star 5757 Cowboy Church Fellowship of Facebook page and Montgomery click on the 12681 FM 149 Livestream link. Montgomery, TX Website: 77356 www.lonestar.tv (936) 597-3949 Abundant Life Senior Pastor Dale Ministries Corner of Talbert FM 149 & FM 1097 Service Times: W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries am Wednesday Watch us live Pray/Bible Study 6:30
Sundays @fellowshipofmontgo mery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.c om
Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook
Here is what David says: “The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11. And also… “Sing praise to the Lord, you His godly ones, and give thanks to His holy name.” Psalm 30:4. Every day gives us another chance to thank Our Maker, and creator, “Yahweh Borey” for all He has done for us. Even in my Oxford Dictionary, I was surprised at the meaning o f t h e w o r d , “Thanksgiving.” Here it is: …”the expression of thanksgiving, gratitude,
EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936PRESBYTERIN 756-8831 First Presbyterian The Grace ChrisChurch of Conroe tian Outreach Cen2727 N. Loop 336 ter West 25293 Tisdale Conroe, Texas 936Road, Dobbin, Texas 756-8884 936-689-3141 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Mt. Pleasent Sun Sch 10:00 Baptist Church Nursery provided FM 149 N., MontChurch of Christ gomery, 936-449in Montgomery 6807 301 Pond Street, The Church @ Montgomery, TX. Lake Conroe Sunday Bible Class 1701 McCaleb Rd - 9:30 am Montgomery, TX Worship - 10:30 77316 am and 6:00 pm 936-588-4975 Wednesday - 7:00 www.lakechurch.com pm Sunday worship @ Phone: 936-58210:00 a.m. Wed. 4855 activites 6:30-8pm Email: North Shore cofcmontgomery@co Church nsolidated.net 10 am Worship Web: Service www.cofcmontgomer 18501 Fm1097 y.org West @ the Bentwater Paul Praschnik, West Minister Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith
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NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On October 19, 2020, 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. 51406. 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 July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. 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 $51.0 million, which is $31.6 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI's currently effective TCRF. This $31.6 million amount would be a 3.3% 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 2.1% increase in ETI's overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket No. 48371. The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice. ETI has requested that an intervention deadline and hearing request deadline of November 30, 2020 be established, and that, if no hearing is requested, the Commission adopt an order approving the proposed TCRF at or before its currently-scheduled open meeting on January 14, 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—2020 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, 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. 51406 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. ETI has requested that the deadline be November 30, 2020. 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/. If you are unable to file your request for intervention electronically, you may file your request for intervention by mailing a hard copy of your request to the PUC. The PUC should receive a letter from you requesting intervention by the intervention deadline. Mail the request for intervention and 10 copies of the request to: Public Utility Commission of Texas, Central Records, Attn: Filing Clerk, 1701 N. Congress Ave., P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. All communications should refer to Docket No. 51406. Published Dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2020 Notice of Sale of Real Estate THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
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THIS NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Texas Tax Code, and Rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued, and associated Judgment rendered, by the Honorable 284th District Court of Montgomery County, on December 19, 2019, in Cause No. 18-11-15233, captioned Lillian Wilson, LLC -vsHarold Hobbs, Jr., I, acting as Constable of Montgomery County, Texas, did, on the 14th Day of September 2020, in my hands for service, levy on certain Real Estate, as the property of the Defendant(s), Harold Hobbs, Jr. and situated in Montgomery County, Texas, described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 3 4 5 0 0 0 - C O N R O E S U B U R B A N E S TAT E S , B L O C K 1 , L O T 1 7 , S E R I A L # TXFLX84A16995GH11, LABEL # RAD1180469, ACRES 0.383; also described as Being Tract 17, Block 1, CONROE SUBURBAN ESTATES, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas according to Map or Plat recorded in Volume 5, Page 403, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. ADDRESS: 11081 Pin Oak Drive, Conroe, TX 77306 ACCOUNT #: 00.3450.00.01700
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CROCKETT BEND DR., CONROE, TEXAS 77303 or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 15 Day of October 2020. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lillie Lafate Dixon, Deceased were issued on July 7, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39222-P pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas to Monique Stephens. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time & in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Susan M. Edmonson Attorney at Law 2501 65th St, Ste B Galveston TX 77551 DATED the 28th day of October, 2020 Susan M. Edmonson Attorney for Executor State Bar No.: 06430500 2501 65th St, Ste B Galveston TX 77551 Tel: 409-744-0816 Fax: 409-741-3979 Published Date: November 4, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed for the Estate of Janet Jacobs Layne, Deceased, were issued on October 8, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39708-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Anne Darrah. 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: Anne Darrah 3501 Bellefontaine Houston, Texas 77025 DATED the 30th day of October, 2020. Elizabeth Iles Attorney for Anne Darrah State Bar No.: 10386500 10210 Grogans Mill Road Suite 225 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (832) 721-1679 Facsimile: (866) 371-6212 E-mail: contact@ileslaw.com Published Date: November 4, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting. 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Per Governor Abbott's March 16, 2020 order temporarily suspending certain open meetings requirements for governmental entities to mitigate the spread of COVID 19, the District may hold this hearing/meeting by telephone or videoconference. If the hearing/meeting is held by telephone or videoconference, the District will comply with the Attorney General's requirements. You can read the press release and additional information from the Attorney General as well as a complete list of open meetings laws subject to the temporary suspension at: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/governors-office-clears-pathgovernmental-bodies-meet-telephonically-or-videoconference-during Published Date: November 4, 2020
November 4, 2020 Pursuant to said Judgment the following parties were awarded the following sums: ACCOUNT NUMBER: 00.3450.00.01700 ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $20,520.00 Plus interest and court costs. On the 1st day of December 2020, the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Montgomery County Administration Building located at 501 North Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, by virtue of said levy and said Order of Sale, I will sell the above described real estate to include all right, title and interest of the Defendant in the property, at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder, in compliance with the law. I give this notice by publication, in the English language, once a week for the three consecutive weeks immediately preceding said day of sale, in Montgomery County News, a newspaper published in Montgomery County. Published Dates: November 04, 2020, November 11, 2020, and November 18, 2020.
NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 1976 Yamaha Motorcycle VIN#: 1F7001955; towed from 21647 E Knox Street, Porter, TX 77365 on 05/24/2019 The item is being stored at EMC Towing 22855 Gasoline Alley, New Caney, TX 77357 (281) 3995100 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published date: November 4, 2020
Witness my hand, this 14 day of September 2020. C. Michael White Chief Deputy Constable Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 2020 NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
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And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows: Cause #19-06-08811-CV; Crockett Trace Homeowners Association Vs. Angela Michelle McZeal; and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 15th day of October, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of December, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit: LOT 5, BLOCK 4 OF CROCKETT TRACE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET O, AS SHEET 157 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS 16326
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert Ervin Russell, Deceased, were issued on October 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39934-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Debra Ann Russell. 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. Mrs. Debra A. Russell c/o Ridout & Dawson, PLLC 6363 Woodway Drive, Suite 615 Houston, Texas 77057 DATED the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020. Published Date: November 4, 2020
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Original Letters of Guardianship for Estate of Jerrold Lee Barnett, Sr., An Incapacitated Person, were issued on October 21, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39050-G, County Court-at-Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Julie Rinker. The address of Guardian is: Law Office of Julie Rinker PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, Texas 77301. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. November 2, 2020. Law Office of Julie Rinker, PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301, Phone: (936)4419969, Fax: (936)756-9966 By: /s/Julie Rinker Julie Rinker, Attorney for Guardian State Bar No.: 24062480 julie@rinkerlaw.com Published Date: November 4, 2020
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NOTICE OF RE-SALE Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4, Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under section 34.05©, Property Tax Code, taxing units have requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on December 1, 2020 at 501 N. THOMPSON, SUITE 402, (Commissioner’s Courtroom), CONROE, TEXAS, in the City of Conroe, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., proceed to sell to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05 (d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Montgomery County, Texas. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLES RESALE DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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SUBDIVISION IN THE T. & N.O. RAILROAD COMPANY, SURVEY NO 12, ABSTRACT NO 749 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. COMMENCING AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE T. & N.O. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY NO 12, ABSTRACT NO 749 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. THENCE S 89 DEG 56 MIN 40 SEC W, ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SAID T & N.O. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY AND THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF PIONEER TRAILS SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE, TWO AND THREE; AT 4265.84 FEET PAST THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PIONEER TRAILS SECTION FOUR, AND 4265.84 FEET IN ALL TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING FOR THE METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OF LOT NO 169 AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT; THENCE SOUTH 377.79 FEET TO AN IRON ROD FOR CORNER ON THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SPRINGFIELD ROAD WHICH IS 60 FEET IN WIDTH. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SPRINGFIELD ROAD 90.0 FEET TO AN IRON ROD FOR CORNER. THENCE NORTH 377.70 FEET TO AN IRON ROD FOR CORNER ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF PIONEER TRAILS SECTION FOUR. THENCE N 89 DEG 56 MIN 40 SEC E. 90.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.780 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS. THERE IS RESERVED A 15 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH END OF THIS LOT AND A 16 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ON THE NORTH END OF THIS LOT. (The “Property”). The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs. /s/ David J. Bradley, Clerk of Court (SEAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS) Date: August 10, 2020 /s/ C Sarrat Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Published Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020
Hiring Red, White, and You! Te x a s S t a t e w i d e Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5WHAT:Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Ve t e r a n s ' J o b FairWHO:TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Ve t e r a n s J o b SeekersWHEN:All Day, N o v e m b e r 5 , 2020WHERE:Virtually at various locations (Contact Local Workforce Development Boards)The Texas Workforce Commission a n d t h e 2 8 Te x a s Workforce Development Boards are teaming up with employers across the Lone Star State to host a statewide veterans' hiring event on Thursday November 5. Multiple events, mostly virtual, but some in person, will be held across Texas to connect veteran-friendly employers with veterans seeking work. The event is free to job seekers. “On behalf of the state
of Texas, I want to say thank you to all veterans for answering the call to serve our nation and defend our freedoms. And I want you to know that Texas has your back,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “Greater economic opportunity for our veterans begins with employment that fully utilizes their skills, dedication and drive. That is why I encourage employers in Texas to attend a Hiring, Red, White & You! event on Nov. 5.” This is the ninth annual event, and the first to be conducted mostly virtually, building on the success of virtual hiring events which the workforce development boards have been hosting throughout Texas since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “Our nation's heroes have unmatched skills, advanced training, and proven leadership capabili-
ties.” said TWC Chair Bryan Daniel. “TWC's Hiring Red, White & You! events provide a venue for employers to expand their workforce with these invaluable men and women.” About Hiring Red, White, and You! Hiring Red, White & You! is a joint initiative h o s t e d b y t h e Te x a s Workforce Solutions, in partnership with office of t h e G o v e r n o r, Te x a s Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking veterans' exceptional skills. The campaign encourages Texas employers to recognize the advanced skills and experience our brave service men and women have to offer through their military experience and help veterans in Texas
transition into the civilian workforce and their spouses. Over the past eight years, Hiring Red, White & You! has connected more than 98,600 job seekers, including 38,925 veterans and spouses, along with 16,650 employers and over 2,700 same-day hires. The number of veterans in Texas is estimated to be 1.5 million (BLS estimate), and an estimated 882,000 of thes e veterans are eligible for work. The National unemployment rate in 2019 for all veterans was 3.1 percent. In contrast, for those veterans who served in the military since September 2001, the unemployment rate was higher at 3.5 percent. C o n n e c t i n g Te x a s employers to qualified former U.S. military service members can be an asset to businesses.
Veterans are trained to adapt to change, take initiative and learn quickly. It is estimated that replacing an employee in a midrange position can cost a company as much as 20% of the employee's annual s a l a r y. H o w e v e r, t h e expenses associated with recruiting efforts, interviewing, screening, and training, can make losing an employee much more costly. By hiring more veteran candidates, you can reduce turnover and maintain a more stable workforce over time. Employers who hire veterans may earn up to $9,600 in federal tax credits through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. Visit www.texasworkforce.org/ wotc. Employing veterans creates a dedicated workforce with employees who know how to lead, build teams, and accept and
meet challenges. Veterans bring exceptional training and soft skills to the workplace, including exceptional performance under pressure, accelerated learning curve and a high degree of accountability. Hiring Red, White & You! is designed to support veterans' spouses, who are critical to the well- being of military families and vital members of their communities. Military spouses often have advanced degrees and a similar service mindset and are well-equipped to adapt to challenges due to having to relocate often. TWC encourages employers to consider hiring military spouses also! View a complete list of Hiring Red, White & You! fair virtual events and contact information at twc.texas.gov/hiringredwhite-you.
Darden Smith Brings Ray Benson To The Barnhill Center B r e n h a m , Te x a s , November 3, 2020: The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre (TBC) will reopen on November 14 with the debut of the Darden Smith Singer/Songwriter Series. For his first show of the series, Smith will feature Ray Benson, the founder and front man of the popular Western Swing band, Asleep at the Wheel. Benson is one of the strongest and most enduring names in Country Music, having earned nine Grammy Awards over the past forty years. He led Asleep At The Wheel's 50th Anniversary Tour in 2019 celebrating with sellout crowds across the country.
Asleep At The Wheel albums. You'll also hear great stories and fun industry insights.” Benson will be hosted by Smith, a Brenham native who is now based in Austin. Smith is an acclaimed singer/songwriter, artist and educator who has previously performed at TBC. “With more shows scheduled for 2021, the Darden Smith Singer/Songwriter Series will bring some of Texas' finest performers to Brenham,” said Smith.
Benson formed Asleep at the Wheel in 1970 in Paw Paw, West Virginia. The group relocated to Austin in 1973 after a suggestion from Willie Nelson. Since then, “Most people haven't they have released more than heard Ray Benson perform 20 albums and earned 9 without the band,” said Grammy awards. Sharon Brass, producer of TBC shows. “You'll delight An accomplished in this special intimate show producer, Benson's credits of original music, most of include recordings by Willie which has been part of Nelson, Aaron Neville, Brad
Paisley, Pam Tillis, Trace and founding member of Adkins , Merle Haggard , Health Alliance for Austin Vince Gill , Dale Watson , Musicians (HAAM). Suzy Bogguss and more. Throughout his career Benson was a co-founder Benson has won numerous and former host of the Texas a w a r d s i n c l u d i n g t h e Music Scene TV show that Midsouth Regional Emmy airs weekly on ABC. When Award for the making of the he was on the Austin City theatrical production, "A Limits Board of Directors, he Ride With Bob." He is an recognized that ACL had Honorary Junior Member of grown beyond its original the United States Secret scope to become an interna- Service, and the Darrel K. tional show. He launched Royal Music Patron Award Texas Music Scene ten years by The Texas Heritage ago to highlight only Texas Songwriters' Association. In artists. 2007, the Austin Chronicle Benson is a founding recognized Benson for Male member of the Rhythm and Vocals, Band of the Year, Blues Foundation, which S o n g w r i t e r , R e c o r d raises money to help aging P r o d u c e r, a n d f o r t h e R&B artists, and a member Country Genre. Benson was of the board of directors of inducted into the Austin the SIMS Foundation, which Music Hall of Fame in 2002, provides low-cost mental was given The Texas Music health services to Austin A s s o c i a t i o n L i f e t i m e musicians and their families. Achievement Award in 1996, He is also a trustee for the a n d r e c o g n i z e d a s a n Texas chapter of NARAS, a Outstanding Producer by the board member of St David's N a t i o n a l A c a d e m y o f Community Health Founda- Recording Arts in 1988. He tion, and a board member has also been given numer-
ous Citations of Achieve- cannot be purchased online. ment by Broadcast Music, “If any shows are Inc. for his work in the canceled or rescheduled, we country music field. will immediately contact “We are excited to offer ticket holders. Their tickets o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r t h e will be valid for the new community to enjoy live dates or, if preferred, they c o n c e r t s a g a i n , ” s a i d can get refunds.” Jennifer Eckermann, “We are grateful for our Tourism and Marketing Director for the City of s p o n s o r s , M r s . Te d d y Brenham. “We will follow B o e h m , J o h n a n d L o r i safety protocols to minimize Hasskarl, and Barry and the risk of Coronavirus N a n c y L e a t o n , ” s a i d exposure for our guests and Eckermann. “Their support is key to our continued staff.” operation, especially in these TBC will reopen with difficult times.” social distancing and guests must wear masks while not in For show details, ticket their seats. Restrooms, information, volunteer and railings, door handles and s p o n s o r o p p o r t u n i t i e s : other public surfaces will be www.theBarnhillCenter.co sanitized often throughout m/events events. To purchase tickets: Call or visit TBC Box Tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling or Office in the Visitor Center, visiting TBC Box Office 111 W Main Street in TBC (address and phone number building. 979-337-7240. below). While social distancing is in place, tickets
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Community Visit Conroe Receives DMAP Designation from Destinations International Conroe, Texas (November 2, 2020) – Visit Conroe was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization's commitment to industry excellence and meetin g th e in d u s tr y standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world. Vi s i t C o n r o e w a s awarded "Accreditation with Distinction", the highest possible recognition for a destination o r g a n i z a t i o n . " Wi t h Distinction" indicates that the organization far exceeded the minimum requirements for accredi-
tation and that the independent DMAP Board found no opportunities for the organization to improve its responses to the required standards. “We are pleased to have Visit Conroe join our distinguished group of professionals,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations and I look forward to welcoming them to the DMAP community.” "By achieving DMAP a c c r e d i t a t i o n , Vi s i t Conroe has demonstrated that they have developed strategies for the direction
of their destination and the policies and procedures to safeguard the use of public dollars,” said Maura Allen Gast, FCDME, executive director at Visit Irving. The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and
research. Visit Conroe joins the ranks of over 200 destination organizations who have obtained DMAP recognition. Conroe, one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, is quickly becoming a tourism, meeting & event destination. With a 22,000 acre lake, a national forest, state forest, historic downtown, culinary delights, craft beverages, arts & culture, and live music almost every day of the week all year long, Conroe has a lot to offer. “We are honored to receive the DMAP Accreditation with Distinction.” Stated Visit Conroe Director, Shannon Overby. “With so much to
offer visitors, Conroe is a year-round destination for all travelers. The Visit Conroe Team continually highlights all that Conroe has to offer for tourists, meeting and event p l a n n e r s . Wi t h t h i s accreditation, we are able to ensure that all we do for destination management and marketing are aligned w i t h o u r i n d u s t r y ’s international standards.” About Destinations International: Destinations International is the world’s largest r e s o u r c e f o r o ff i c i a l destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. Destinations International is about serving destination
marketing professionals first and foremost. Together with more than 4,700 members and partners from nearly 600 destinations in approximately 15 countries, Destinations International represents a powerful forward-thinking, collaborative association; exchanging bold ideas, connecting innovative people and elevating tourism to its highest potential. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternati onal.org.
Free Community Help Expo On Thursday, November 12 From 1 – 8 Pm Focuses On Community Conversations Addressing “Navigating Behavioral Health & Suicide” Survivor, Storyteller & Filmmaker Kevin Hines will be the Keynote Speaker Montgomery County, TX – (November 2, 2020) – A free Community Help Expo addressing “Navigating Behavioral Health & Suicide” is set for Thursday, November 12 from 1 – 8 pm. The Community Help Expo is open to the public and will be held at the Lone Star Convention Center & Expo Center in Conroe. Participants are asked to register in a d v a n c e a t www.CommunityHelp.o rg and can attend inperson or virtually. “ Wi t h t h e r i s e o f mental health crisis in our county and throughout the nation, it is essential for us to become aware and informed. Our
Community Help Expo will give Montgomery County residents the opportunity to learn about the local resources available for the mental health challenges of today for themselves or someone they know who are facing personal struggles,” said Judge Wayne Mack, Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Montgomery County, who was instrumental in coordinating the confere n c e . “ We h a v e a n extensive selection of presentations planned, panel discussions and an art exhibit, culminating with our keynote speaker, Kevin Hines.” Doors for the event open at 1 pm and presen-
tations will be from 1:304:30 pm. Breakout sessions in chronological order will be: * Mental Health in the World of COVID-19. * Trauma Informed Care/Trust-Based Relational Intervention for Parents. * How to Have Tough Conversations with Your Teen About Depression and Suicide. * Talk Saves Lives. At 5:30 pm: * Panel discussion on behavioral health and suicide prevention along with a BHSP update and call for volunteers. At 6:30 pm: * Presentation by keynote speaker, Kevin
Hines, who is a survivor, storyteller and filmmaker. Hines will speak about his own struggles with mental illness and his experience in surviving an attempt at taking his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. There will also be an art exhibit and resource fair in the expo center foyer during the event. “We want to create awareness for mental health issues while also connecting the citizens of Montgomery County to their local mental health resources through the Community Help Expo,” stated Meredith Carter, AgriLife Extension program specialist for the 4-H youth development
unit and one of the leaders for the Rebuild Texas Mental Health First Aid grant. “Our hope is to help people understand if they are struggling with mental health or know someone who is, recovery is possible. There are numerous mental health resources available, and we want to highlight what they are for our residents.” Carter noted that in addition to allowing the BHSP Task Force and AgriLife Extension to host this event, the grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund will also fund the presentation of Mental Health First Aid classes in all 41 counties affected b y H u r r i c a n e
Harvey. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course in which participants learn about mental health and substance-use issues. The expo is presented by the Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention (BHSP) Task Force of Montgomery County, in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Financial support for the event is being provided through a grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund. The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe is located at 9055 Airport Road, 77303. For more information, visit www.CommunityHelp.o rg
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State’s Top Amateurs Converge for Texas Shootout BRYAN – The state’s top 24 amateurs from North and South Texas will gather at the Tr a d i t i o n s C l u b a t Texas A&M for the 17th Annual Texas Shootout from Nov. 6-8. This will be the first Texas Shootout and third overall Texas Golf Association championship held at Traditions Club. Previously, the club was the site of the 2017 Women’s Texas A m a t e u r, w o n b y Maddie McCrary, and the 2014 Texas MidAmateur Match Play, won by Mike Peck. “We are extremely excited to be able to host t h i s y e a r ’ s Te x a s Shootout at the Traditions Club,” said Ian Davis, TGA Tournament Director. “The golf course is extremely challenging and will test every aspect of a player ’s game. The layout features many risk-reward options, which will add a great deal of excitement and suspense to the Shootout’s team match play format.” Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, Traditions
Club opened for play in 2004 and serves as the h o m e o f t h e Te x a s A & M M e n ’s a n d Women’s Golf Teams. Nestled hard against the banks of Turkey Creek, the Nicklaus duo seamlessly incorporated the native hardwoods, rolling hillsides and natural water features into a stunning layout, one that demands precision tee shots and approaches, as well as a steady hand on the quick undulating greens. First conducted in 2003, the seasonending Texas Shootout is by invitation-only and features the top 12 players (eight midamateurs and four seniors) from North Te x a s s q u a r i n g o ff against their counterparts from South Texas in a Ryder Cup-style competition. Players earn their way onto their respective teams by accumulating points throughout the year in designated TGA regional and statewide tournaments, as well as USGA national championships. North and South
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regions are defined as either being above or below the 31’ parallel (Salado, Texas). Of the eight midamateurs selected from each region, five come from the TGA Statewide Player of the Year point standings and three from the Regional Player of the Year point standings. The top four North and South senior players are chosen based on the Statewide Senior Player of the Year point standings. “Traditions Club is excited to open its doors for the 2020 edition of the Texas Shootout,” s a i d Ry a n B r i g g s , Tradition Club’s Head Golf Professional. “We are honored to host 24 of the top amateur golfers in the state of Texas for two days of intense competition. These players have pushed all year to qualify for their respective teams, and we will no doubt give them a great stage to battle for the title.” The format for the Shootout includes foursome, four-ball and singles matches. A total of 24 matches will be
played over the two days. Each match is worth three points – one point each for front nine, back nine and 18 – making for 72 available points. The first team to accumulate 36½ points is the winner. At the 2019 Texas Shootout, hosted by Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler, the South Texas Team snapped a two-year losing streak by defeating the North Texas Team, 37-35. The overall series is now tied 8-8. Live scoring updates and daily recaps, as well as tee-times and pairings, will be available at txga.org once the action gets underway from Traditions Club. To learn more about this year’s championship please contact the TGA main office at (214) 468-8942. 2020 TEXAS SHOOTOUT NOTES: North Team: *John D e r r i c k ( Wa c o ) , Anthony Estorga (Dallas), Sean Heidrick (Plano), *Bill Jackson (McKinney), Robert Johnson (Abilene), Marcus Jones (Argyle), *Mike Lohner
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(Southlake), Scott Maurer (Dallas), Paul McNamara (Dallas), Blake Parks (Odessa), *Mike Peck (Irving) and Chris Wheeler (Addison). South Team: *Buzz Baker (Richmond), *Don Dean (Austin), *Craig Hurlbert (Magnolia), *Andy Hydorn (Spring), Justin Kaplan (Houston), Kevin Liberto (Cypress), Bryan Mitchell (Katy), Padden Nelson (Houst o n ) , Ry a n O ' R e a r (Leander), Johnathan Schnitzner (Houston), Shawn Stoute (Katy) and Toby Zeringue (Katy). *Indicates senior player representative Schedule of Events: Friday, November 6 11:30 a.m. – Registration 12:30 – 12:50 p.m. – Practice Rounds (South) 1:00 – 1:20 p.m. – Practice Rounds (North) 6:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Match Draw Saturday, November 7 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. – Foursome Matches
12:30 – 1:20 p.m. – Four-Ball Matches 6:30 p.m. – Player’s Dinner Sunday, November 8 8:00 – 9:28 a.m. – Singles Matches; Awards presentation following conclusion of play. ABOUT THE TGA: Founded in 1906 as the governing body of amateur golf in Texas, the TGA is an official representative of the United States Golf Association and the only licensed distributor of USGA GHIN Handicaps. We serve all golfers across Texas with elite competitive championships and recreational playing opportunities for men, women, seniors and juniors. The TGA is represented by hundreds of public and private facility Member Clubs throughout the state. It is our honor and responsibility to promote, protect and grow the game of golf on all levels. To learn more, click here.
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