Montgomery County News, November 15, 2023 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 46 Section 1 8 pages

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Texas Montgomery Schools ATTENTION! TXDOT just notified us of a planned road closure on FM149 at the Montgomery ISD Bus Barn from Sunday, November 19th, through Sunday, November 26th, to make permanent repairs needed on a recently formed sinkhole.

Weekly Honor Veterans Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 30.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.34 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most e x p e n s i v e w a s $ 4 . 11 / g , a difference of $1.82/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.29/g while the highest was $4.11/g, a difference of $1.82/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33/g today. The national average is down 24.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 42.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: November 13, 2022: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.76/g) November 13, 2021: $3.03/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g) November 13, 2020: $1.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.12/g) November 13, 2019: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g) November 13, 2018: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.68/g) November 13, 2017: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) November 13, 2016: $1.96/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g) November 13, 2015: $1.95/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) November 13, 2014: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) November 13, 2013: $2.92/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.92/g, down 6.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.99/g. San Antonio- $2.66/g, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g. Austin- $2.71/g, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.84/g. "As motorists turn their attention to Thanksgiving, they certainly can be thankful for the decline in gasoline prices, which has now reached eight straight weeks. GasBuddy counts 11 states where average prices are below $3 per gallon, with several more to join this week. Even in California, the nation's most expensive gasoline average will fall below $5 in the next 48 hours," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Gasoline demand has struggled in recent weeks, falling not only due to the seasonal nature, as Americans drive less as the weather gets colder, but it appears there may be some economic headwinds entering the equation as well." GasBuddy will be releasing its Thanksgiving Travel Survey results and gas price forecast on Tuesday, November 13. SOURCE GasBuddy

MC Veterans Memorial Commission Honors Veterans

The Madeley Ranch Elementary Choir performed during the schools Veterans Day Celebration on November 9th

by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr The atmosphere at several Montgomery school campuses last week was electrifying as they welcomed Veterans and thanked them for their Service in keeping our Country Free. Since Ve t e r a n s D a y f e l l o n S a t u r d a y t h i s y e a r, Madeley Ranch Elementary, and Montgomery Junior High, brilliantly scheduled their Veterans Day ceremonies, Thursday and Friday, respectively, so as not to o v e r l a p e a c h o t h e r. Allowing for Veterans to attend multiple events without having to pick and choose. And the inclusion of Prayer In Schools this year, thanks to the Texas Legislature’s new law passed this past regular session, was most evident and welcomed by the students, staff, attendees, and Veterans alike. Madeley Ranch Elementary welcomed Veterans to their campus

cafeteria, for a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee. On entering the gymnasium, where the ceremony was to be held, there was another flurry of emotions that were stirred in the Veterans, perhaps causing a teardrop or two. The entire student body stood and clapped, as Veterans marched in and took their seats. You couldn’t help but feel that this was a true ‘Welcome Home’ for the Vietnam Veterans, who were robbed of such ceremony all those decades ago. Lieutenant General Steven Hummer, was the k e y n o t e s p e a k e r, a n d recognized all Veterans in the crowd, including three World War II Veterans with us, Wallace Shuck, 98; James W. Williams, 97; and Jimmy McDaniel, 95, all of whom served Our Country with distinction during its greatest time of need. “Our freedoms have been won on battlefields on which the American

military fights,” said Lt. Gen Hummer, the highest ranking military officer in M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y. “Our freedom of speech, of religion, of the press, and freedom of assembly, are all won by our military and our Veterans.” The MJH ceremony included touching tributes to the Veterans and their Service Branches with a Musical Military Salute and Service Flag presentation. The school also conducted several Veterans Day contests for best Poster representation of Veterans Day, won by students Jackson Williams, and James Riley, as well as an Essay Contest. “I just like that we have a day in school where we are able to honor our Veterans.” said Olivia Hummel, 14, the VFW Post 12223, Patriot’s Pen Essay contest winner for MJH. “I felt that my school did a very good job putting something to let Veterans know we are grateful for them.”

Epic Battle: MISD Fishing Team vs Tomball Memorial Article by Mark Hooker Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch

The MISD Fishing Team is in the midst of an “Epic Battle,” both externally, as well as internally. First let us deal with the external battle, which is between your MISD Fishing Team and Tomball Memorial. By winning the Sam Rayburn event this past S a t u r d a y, To m b a l l Memorial broke away from the logjam of four teams tied for second place in the Divsion going into the event. This first-place finish puts them alone in second place in the Houston Division of the Texas High School Bass Association. They are Community............2, 3, 4, 8 trailing the MISD Fishing Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 Team, which is in first due Church Directory..............5 to two first place finishes Legals.............................6, 7 earlier in the season, as

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last Thursday, where they held a slideshow of Veterans associated with students and staff. The choir performed patriotic songs as well as Our National Anthem, as students relayed America's involvement in conflicts since its founding, as the choir rested their voices between songs. Veterans of each service were recognized by the students and teachers, as the entire student body stood, turned around, and waved to the Veterans in appreciation of their service to Our Nation. Montgomery Junior High held a more elaborate celebration for Veterans. And just walking into the building, it was a scene reminiscent of the Anheuser-Busch 2005 Super Bowl commercial, ‘Thank You.’ Dozens of MJH students stood and clapped as Veteran after Veteran walked through the friendly foyer run of the gauntlet; no doubt creating a goosebump of two, on their way to the

by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr There was an ere of 1940s Big Band music even prior to the event beginning, as The Jazz Connection band performed to perfection l a s t S a t u r d a y. The Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission, held their annual Veterans Day Ceremony, at the MC Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. And although the cool weather may have held off a few attendees, that did not chill the spirits of those gathered to celebrate Veterans and their honored mission they completed during their time in service. Judge Jimmie Edwards III, Chairman of the Veterans Commission, welcomed all for attending t h e c e r e m o n y. He commended city, county, and state officials for their support in getting the Veterans Memorial Park up and running; and for its continued mission of educating children and adults, not only in Texas, but also The Nation. Montgomery County also gets visitors from all over The World, and venues like our Flag Park are making an impact. E d w a r d s acknowledged the Blue and Gold Star Families who attended the c e r e m o n y, t h e n h e announced the groundbreaking of a new Education & Visitors Center on park grounds, along with a new Gold Star Family Memorial, to be located behind the new center, and dedicated to all

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well as a second-place finish at Lake Sam Rayburn. This is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Tomball Memorial and the MISD Fishing Team, with two dark horses lurking in Anderson-Shiro and Magnolia West. It should

be an “Epic Battle,” for the Divisional Championship, of which the MISD Fishing Team has won 8 Divisional Titles out of 9 years of competition. Tomball Memorial is looking to mount a serious challenge to this run by the MISD Fishing Team.

As for the event, the weather was cold & wet on the water. Friday's practice day was hampered by above average winds and rains, which on Sam Rayburn can make things

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By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News Cincinnati, Ohio: Wow, it was another cliffhanger finish for the Houston Texans as they faced a formidable contender, the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Many pundits and fans feared a hangover from the adrenaline driven game last week against the Buccaneers to obtain the victory in the final minute. However, this team is transforming before our very eyes. Although there were some turnovers, the Texans were able to pull together back-to-back victories, beating the Bengals 30-27 in the closing seconds of the game. The Houston Texans made some quick moves this back week, and hired a much-traveled place kicker Matt Ammendola, who has played with numerous NFL franchises. However, he was the star of the show as he booted the winning thirty-eight (38) yard goal to

Houston Texans Rise to the Occasion; Another Last Second Victory Beating the Bengals 30-27 secure the Texans' win. He was perfect on the day adding twelve (12) points during the game. The Texans made a major improvement in the running game with Devin Singletary who had an outstanding thirty (30) carries for one hundred and fifty (150) yards along with a rushing touchdown. It had been seventeen (17) games since a Houston Texan running back gained over a hundred (100) yards in a game. Defensively, the two standouts were Safety DeAndre Houston-Carson with seven (7) solo tackles and an interception and Defensive Tackle Shelton Rankins who had his best game of the year with five (5) solo tackles and three (3) sacks. He was on fire all day long. Texans' defensive back Shaquill Griffin had an interception in the endzone

to stop the Bengals' comeback. The Texans' rookie quarterback showed everyone that he was human with a fumble and interception. However, he never lost the faith and told his Head Coach, “I got your back!” Despite the turnovers, he put in another MVP performance with twenty-three (23) completions on thirty-nine (39) attempts for three hundred and fifty-six (356) with a touchdown pass wide receiver Tank Dell. Also, Stroud had a rushing score early in the fourth quarter as he galloped for an eight (8) yards touchdown. C.J. has shown in the past two weeks that he can engineer a lastminute drive as well as any quarterback in the league. He continues to grow and mature into a franchise quarterback. The team looked quite impressive in

Battle from page 1 interesting. Luckily on Saturday both the wind and the rain subsided a bit, allowing the 174 Teams to move about more freely, in search of their 5 fish limit. The catch ratio was much greater than the last tournament on Lake Somerville, where catching just a single keeper was exceedingly difficult. This tournament in comparison was “much more fun, as we caught fish,” stated Emily Morgan and Avery Maturin.

Leading the way for your MISD Anglers was t h e Te a m o f Ta n n e r Gatewood and Zane Dixon, bringing in a 5 fish l i m i t w e i g h i n g 11 . 4 pounds, landing them in

8th place. Following them very closely and coming in 9th was Maverick Barsh and Case Rutherford with a limit weighing 10.84. Rounding out the top 3 Teams for MISD was Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin with a 5 fish limit weighing 9.90 pounds and putting them squarely in the Top 20 in 18th place. As many of you that have been following how a program can win an event, the top 3 Teams from each school or program have their weights combined. For this tournament MISD had 32.14 pounds for their

https://www.houstontexans.com all areas of the game. In other AFC South Division action, the (6-3) Jacksonville Jaguars got a beating from the San Franscico 49er's 34-3, the (5-5) Indianapolis Colts

defeated the New England Patriots 10-6 and the (3-6) Tennessee Titans tumbled to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6. The (5-4) Houston Texans are in second place in the division. The Houston

Texans are a five (5) point favorite as they host the (28) Arizona Cardinals in NRG stadium, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

top 3, where Tomball Memorial had 33.02, earning the victory. Now, let's get back to the Internal “Epic Battle” mentioned above, and it cannot get any closer. You see, the Teams of Maverick

Barsh and Case Rutherford a s w e l l a s Ta n n e r Gatewood and Zane Dixon are deadlocked at the top of the Anglers of the Year Race. Both Teams have accrued 1491 points out of a possible 1500 after the

first 3 events of the Season. It is going to be fun watching these two “Epic Battles,” one for the Divisional Championship of the THSBA Houston Division, as well as the Angler of the Year Race.

Lyn Howard Is Awarded The Prestigious Judah P. Benjamin Medal Ly n h o w a r d i s awarded the prestigious judah p. Benjamin medal and certificate for her years of outstanding contributions to her community. Mrs. Lyn howard was awarded the united daughters of the confederacy award from udc general, at the texas division udc convention at clear lake, texas 2023. Ly n ’s n a m e w a s recommended to the rebel joan of arc chapter for consideration by member elaine collings, who gathered and s u b m i t t e d a l l l y n ’s contributions. These numerous pages were turned in to rjoa president jenny lehr, who appointed rjoa anita stevens to fill out and complete the very detailed application. Lyn had no idea of this submission, and all rjoa waited to see who in the nation would win this award? Lyn howard’s name was announced on president’s night of the

convention! Cheers rang out from her rjoa chapter Lyn proudly displays her judah p. Benjamin medal at her thumb on her udc ribbon of insignia which also includes her numerous “proved” confederate ancestor names. Mrs. Howard is proudly displaying her framed certificate that

accompanies the award. Congratulations lyn howard, and thank you from your rebel joan of arc chapter, and all your community you continue to be of service to. Submitted by: elaine collings, chairman of public relations, Ehcollings@gmail.co m

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Weekly Columns The Ins And Outs Of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

A versatile tool that can help enhance the benefits package you offer your employees. What is an NQDC plan? While nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans can vary slightly from one another, they generally act as an agreement between employers and employees to defer a portion of the employees' annual income to a future date – that could be one year later or once the employee retires. Deferred compensation isn't counted as earned income, so it's not subject to taxes. Who does an NQDC plan serve best? NQDC plans are utilized by companies with a need to recruit, retain and reward key employees. They were created as a counteraction to the cap

that high-earning employees face when it comes to government-sponsored retirement plans. Highly compensated employees are often limited in retirement savings due to federal legislative limits. Participating in an NQDC plan can allow high earners to accrue additional pre-tax savings and tax-deferred growth. Employers can harness the tax deferring benefits of NQDC plans as an incentive to entice and retain top talent. Nonqualified plans also offer more flexibility than qualified retirement plans in that savings can be accessed before an employee reaches retirement. While NQDCs are a popular component of a retirement planning strategy, deferred compensation can also be used in a variety of other situations: toward education expenses, to cover a home remodel, or even to supplement income during an extended period off from work. That said,

nonqualified plans don't simply function like a savings account. They require the employee to pick the distribution date they will receive their funds in advance. The main benefit here for employers i s t h a t i t a ff o r d s t h e freedom to offer plans to a more specific subset of employees, such as higher earners. SECURE 2.0 Act changes The SECURE 2.0 Act is a recent regulatory update designed to encourage more employers to offer retirement plan benefits through practices such as automatically enrolling eligible employees and allowing catch-up contributions, among other measures. Most highly compensated employees take advantage of catch-up contributions in their qualified retirement plans, but things are about to change. Starting in 2024, if the employee has income of at least $145,000 for the year,

the catch-up contributions under 401(k), 403(b) or governmental 457(b) plans must be treated as a Roth contribution, which is a change to the current pretax contribution. That means these funds will be saved as after-tax dollars, no longer reducing taxable income but allowing for tax-free withdrawals in the future. Note that the $145,000 income threshold will also be indexed for inflation in future years. An NQDC plan gives highly compensated employees the option to defer an unlimited amount of their income on both a pre-tax and tax deferred basis – providing greater flexibility with distributions. For people with access to a nonqualified deferred compensation plan there's a bigger question: Is it more beneficial to contribute the catch-up amount to the NQDC plan for the pretax deferral or a Roth contribution to the qualified retirement plan? Everyone's circumstances

are different and we can offer guidance for these complex problems to help you decide what is best for you. What can business leaders do to prepare? Recent legislative changes mean that, for companies and business leaders, now is a great time to review your benefit packages. If an NQDC plan is the right fit for your needs, it's worth considering implementing one to help highly compensated employees effectively prepare for retirement. Before you begin to leverage the flexibility NQDC plans offer, it's important to weigh your options. NQDC plans can be a useful tax deferral tool, but there's a strong likelihood that employees who qualify have maxed out their employersponsored retirement plan contributions. Therefore, offering different investment options from those typically found in a standard retirement plan can diversify employee

retirement holdings and differentiate your NQDC plan as an enticing benefit. If you would like to know more about how we help our clients plan the future, please give our office a call for a no cost consultation. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® F i n a n c i a l A d v i s o r, RJFS Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936-297-8267 Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax advice. You should discuss any tax matters with the appropriate professional. Roth IRA owners must be 59½ or older and have held the IRA for five years before tax-free withdrawals are permitted .This material is being provided for information purposes only and is not a complete description, nor is it a recommendation.

Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz Brought to you by Megan Stultz and Coffee & Contracts

Mortgage rates hit their highest point in over two decades this year. There. I said it. But that's not the end of the story. Here's why. Even though interest rates are higher than many of us would like, you can still go after your homeownership dreams and save on a mortgage. Here's what I'm sharing with prospective homeowners this November. 1) Consider an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). An ARM is a great option for a monthly payment that's lower than the payments available with fixed-rate loans or for buyers convinced rates will drop by the time the introductory period ends. Keep in mind that a year from now, some experts are predicting 30-year rates will be around 5.25%

and 15-year rates around 4.875%. 2) Pay for points to buy down the rate. If you have extra funds at the time of purchase, you can pay for mortgage points. With mortgage points, you pay a percentage of the loan upfront in exchange for a lower interest rate — and a slightly lower monthly payment. Just make sure you calculate your break-even point. If rates drop and you can refinance before you hit the break-even point, buying down your rate may not be worth it. 3) Work on your credit score. If time is on your side before applying for a mortgage, improve your credit by paying bills on time, lowering your credit utilization (using under 30% of your total credit line!), reducing credit card debt, and addressing credit report errors. In the long run, a higher credit score will save you on your mortgage. 4) Shop around. Always, always, always

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben Vivek vs The GOP Establishment Borjas Jr, Columnist Ruben’s Montgomery Musings This column may upset some, and maybe make some see the light, but it needed to be written. Vivek Ramaswamy’s performance in the Republican debate last Wednesday was magnifique. It was a no holds barred display of what a STRONG GOP candidate should look like. R a m a s w a m y ’ s wordsmithing was a

masterclass on how to win. And he was right. The GOP Establishment are a bunch of losers, content with their second class political status assigned to them by the Socialist Media, Democrats, Big Donors, and the Republican leadership themselves. As long as the Republican Establishment gets paid, they don’t mind losing. And I wonder how

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Ethan Sandefer Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Pat Spackey, Eva Raines, Diana Anderson, Gail Box, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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many of these second politicians we have in Montgomery County? I remember my mentor Rush Limbaugh railing against GOP Representative Bob Michel, who was House Minority Leader from 1981 to 1995. For 14 years, this man never challenged the Democrats or their media. Bob just took his place as the second class politician he was, and that was that, until Newt Gingrich stepped up. Where are all the combat veterans in Congress saying “Screw this, what are they gonna do, send me back to Iraq or Afghanistan?” Or better yet, “I’ll take point on this.” Why do they have to be sponges to the GOP Establishment? We know it’s for the easy money as compared to their words. But when you dig deep, those same top donors that our sponges soak into, donate to the Democrats equally or in numerous examples even more. And all our sponges have to do is sit down and not say a word. Instead, they should be taking clinics from Jordan Peterson, Pierre Poilievre, Kari Lake, and Ramasawmy on how to conduct themselves in a debate, or in front of the media. Concentrate on your voice, get out there and stomp the ground. Make people want to donate and vote for you because of your words and deeds. Yes, easy money comes from the Fat GOP Establishment wallet, but it entails the loss of your dignity, and your voice. And makes them look even wimpier than Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell and GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel. When I shake a man’s hand, I squeeze the hell out

of it. They know then I mean business. I don’t want to shake a politician's soft hand, knowing that they accept reach-arounds. Dammit, if you are gonna lead, then LEAD!!! If not, get the hell out of the way. I want outspoken leaders with an effective voice. Ramasawmy has that voice that can run rings around, fat lards, 5 inch heels, liars, and ineffective leaders in the room. In examining the GOP E s t a b l i s h m e n t , Vi v e k Ramaswamy has more cojones than all of them combined. The only person who exhibited any confidence on the stage that night was Ramaswamy. Vivek was on fire last Wednesday. Tim Pool, from Timcast, reported that Romney McDaniel, called him an a*shole, and stated that Ramaswamy was not gonna get one cent of GOP funds. And that asks the question. Are GOP funds solely McDaniel’s? She could’ve helped state races. She just didn’t want to do it. The Democrat Chair helped with state races, and they won. Ronna’s rebuff against Ramaswamy was fruitless, and she never really addressed the question of her accountability. So unless you kiss McDaniel’s ass, you stand no chance of being accepted by her ‘kneel to me’ attitude to play in her line of politics. And I wonder, how many Montgomery County Lip Prints are on Ronna’s Derriere? Ramaswamy was right to call for her resignation. McDaniel is a Romney, which is Scottish for “political loser as long as I profit.” And it tells, since

she hasn’t won anything, and doesn’t seem to mind losing. She didn’t care about the losses in this year’s election. If she worked for Trump, she would have been fired. McDaniel’s performance reviews, which she does herself, are all marked “Above Expectations,” and the GOP Establishment just looks the other way. Speaking out for ‘Right’ like Vivek did in his performance. That tells me more about him than any of the candidates on stage who exhibited lambful silence. They looked amongst themselves as if Ramaswamy was in trouble with the teacher, and was gonna get paddled. How Chris Christie thinks he has a chance is beyond me. His ‘never miss a meal’ attitude showed in the deficit of his girth. His stomach never shuts down. Ron DeSantis, who lied to his state that he would not run for President, and on top of that, he betrayed Donald Trump. Whoever his advisors are, they should all be fired. He had no business in this race until 2028, and now he’s ruined that. GOP leaders in Florida have sent him a letter to drop and quit embarrassing their state. Nikki Haley, who has the defense contractors in her skirt pocket, will never turn down a war she profits from. Tim Scott, who, if he exhibited Ramaswamy's flair, confidence, and independence, might do well for himself, yet he still insists on getting the teachers' approval. You’d think he, of all people, would know how to play ‘the dozen’. I doubt if he’s ever heard of the game. And Trump’s Brutus, former Vice President Mike

Pence, who didn't have a snowball’s chance to begin with, has finally had that snowball melt. He went out saying, “This is not my time.” Well buddy, it was never your time. Traitor. It is obvious that Donald Trump needs to be the Republican Nominee. He means business. And The World needs business. Everywhere you look around The World, you can see closed shops. All related to Bidenomics, and killer inflation. And it's purposefully done by the Democrats to create chaos and make us all poor. Thank you Cloward-Piven. Trump’s economy had The World in a good place. I just watched a short documentary on Java Discover on YouTube, about Lebanon, and how prosperous they were during the Trump years, and now under Biden, as their currency has lost over 90% of its value, it’s essentially a bankrupt state. The World really does need Trump. It needs some sort of gainful employment to keep it out of the violence of war. Vivek Ramaswamy needs to be part of the Administration, perhaps even Vice-President. The White House needs businessmen running it, not bought and paid for politicians. It’s hard to believe how the GOP Establishment willingly throws winning away, but they do. Their candidates are boring as hell. None are uplifting, and makes you want to listen more. Vivek Ramaswamy at least makes a convincing case of it, and against any Socialist Democrat candidate; he can run them into the ground.

Texas Veterans Commission is Accepting Applications for Grant Funding AUSTIN, TX – The application period is open for the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grant program. An estimated total of $30 million in grant funding is available. These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to veterans. Applications for these grants will be accepted until December 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. The grants support a wide range of services from emergency financial assistance to transportation, legal services to family support services, and home modification to rental and

mortgage assistance. TVC awards grants in five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Offices. New this year, applicants for the Veterans Mental Health Grant Program can include support such as trained service dogs or peer support services in a non-clinical environment. Interested nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide direct services to veterans may find more information and how to apply at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/2 024-2025-grant-cycle/ .

Veterans needing assistance can find organizations providing services in their a r e a a t www.tvc.texas.gov/director y/directory-category/grants/ . Those listed in this directory receive support from TVC FVA grants. Since 2009 through the current 2023-2024 grant cycle, more than $270 million in grant funding has been awarded through 1,255 FVA grants, serving an estimated 481,000 Texas veterans and their family members. Funding for these grants is generated primarily by the T e x a s L o t t e r y C o m m i s s i o n ’s g a m e s designated for veteran support. Other sources of

funding for the grants come from individual donation options on drivers’ licenses, licenses to carry a handgun, outdoor recreation licenses for hunting and fishing, and vehicle registrations. Helping veterans starts here. T h e Te x a s Ve t e r a n s Commission advocates for and provides superior service to veterans that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors. The TVC assists veterans with receiving their benefits, provides funding to agencies which provide direct services to veterans and provides administration of the Hazlewood Act education benefits. Learn more at www.tvc.texas.gov .

Letter to the Editor: Tuesday's Election Shows Montgomery County Stands by Its Commitment to an Equitable Future! Montgomery County made history this year with Jamila H. Winder’s appointment to the County Commission, marking her as the first Black woman in this role. Her subsequent victory in the general election is not just about breaking barriers; it reflects our community's unwavering commitment to an inclusive future. This election wasn’t simply a procedure; it was a powerful statement of our collective values. Commissioner Winder's resounding win with over 152,000 votes and Neil Makhija's success as the first Asian American County Commissioner in Pennsylvania signal a new chapter for Montgomery County — one where diversity in leadership isn't an exception but the norm. Our votes echoed a clear message: MontCo is ready for representatives who embody the diversity of

the community they serve. It’s a testament to our belief in equitable representation and our trust in Winder and Makhija's vision and capabilities. Even amid the campaign's challenges, our county stood strong, not swayed by the noise but guided by the values of equality and unity. Our turnout and the decisive victories are pledges made real, ensuring our governance reflects our community. Looking ahead, these election results are not the finish line but milestones. They underscore our dedication to cultivating a home for all, where leadership is as diverse as those it represents. It's about continuing the momentum, nurturing a future where every resident sees themselves in the faces of those elected. Montgomery County has spoken: We're more than a collection of individuals; we're a community united in action and spirit, champion-

ing an equitable future. Let's maintain this course, proving that our values are not just words but actions we live by every day. [Thomas SpisakMosher, Esq., with over 20 years of dedicated public service, legal expertise, and p o l i t i c a l s t r a t e g y, h a s significantly contributed to community engagement and development within the Greater Philadelphia Metro region, where he has resided for over 15 years, currently

living in Elkins Park. As Area 9 Leader for the Montgomery County Democratic Forum, representing Cheltenham, Springfield, and Jenkintown, and former Deputy Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, his deep-rooted commitment to public advocacy and political affairs has left a lasting impact on local governance and community initiatives.] - Thomas Spisak-Mosher

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 23-06-08795 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O Box2985 Conroe,Texas77305

Attorney Requesting Service Kevin A Forsberg 15899 Hwy 105 West Montgomery TX 77356

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION-CIVIL Cause Number: 23-05-06621 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O Box 2985 Conroe,Texas77305

Attorney Requesting Service Renee Casas 13105 Northwest Freeway Suite 960 Houston TX 77040

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexaslawHelp.org."

To: Tina Benavidez You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 11th day of December, 2023 before the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 20th day of June, 2023, in this case, numbered 23-06-08795 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Jennifer Garver are Plaintiffs and Tina Benavidez; Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: This is a suit for Personal injuries sustained as a result of an automobile collision on November 30, 2022 as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 25th day of October, 2023. (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Patricia Ivey Patricia Ivey 10/25/2023 12:38:06 PM Published Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) § §

To:

The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rebecca Lynne Williams, Deceased

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 11th day of December, 2023 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 5th day of May, 2023, in this case, numbered 23-05-06621 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Nationstar Mortgage Company, L.L.C. are Plaintiffs and Mark Williams; Rebecca Lynne Williams and the Heirs at Law of Rebecca Lynne Williams, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rebecca Lynne Williams, Deceased are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: The Petition seeks an order to foreclose the lien on the property and assert a claim to the property located at 24571 Vale Lane, Porter, TX 77365 and legally described as: 0.416 Acre of Land in the N S. Schnitz Survey, Abstract No. 899, Montgomery County, Texas, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 3/4" Iron Pipe for the Southeast corner of the herein described parcel and being the Southeast corner of Lot 3, Timberline Acres, Section S, Map of which is recorded in Volume S, Page 469 of the Map Records of Montgomery County; Thence N 89 Deg. 55' Min 00 Sec. W, with the South Line of Said Lot 3, a distance of 233.35' to a 3/4" Iron Pipe found in the East Line of Vale Lane, 60' in Width, for the Southwest Corner of the herein described Parcel, also being the Southwest Corner of said Lot 3; Thence N 00 Deg. 05 Min. 00 Sec. E, with said East Line, a distance of 78.00' to a 1/2" Iron Rod found for the Northwest Corner of the herein described Parcel; Thence S 89 Deg. 55 Min. 00 Sec. E, a distance of 233.35' to a 1/2" Iron Rod found in the East Line of the aforesaid Lot 3, for the Northeast Corner of the herein described Parcel; Thence S 00 Deg. 05 Min. 00 Sec. W, with said East Line, a distance of 76.00' to the Place of Beginning, containing 0.418 Acre of Land, more or less as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 11th day of April 2023, in the case of Cumberland Community Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Dustin H. Carney, Defendant(s), Cause No.22-12-16174 in said court, judgment being in favor of Cumberland Community Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 25th Day of October 2023 at 2:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Dustin H. Carney.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 25th day of October, 2023. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Patricia Ivey 10/25/2023 3:36:01 PM Patricia Ivey Published Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

Lot 12, Block 12, Replat of CUMBERLAND PHASE 1, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet E, Sheet 90A, of the Map Record of Montgomery County Texas.

NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY)

and on the 5th day of December 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Dustin H. Carney, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 25th day of October, 2023. /s/ R. Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2023 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Cause No. 23-33449 CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. Brandon Steinmann Dillon Breazeale P.O. Box 959 5718 Westheimer Conroe, TX 77305 Suite 1200 Houston TX 77057 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The Property Owner of 2nd Street NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You or your attorney must file a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition for Condemnation, and Amended Notice of Hearing at or before 10 o'clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of fortytwo days after the date of issuance of this citation being December 25th, 2023, before the Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, Texas at 210 West Davis, Conroe, Texas, 77301. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition for Condemnation was filed on October 4, 2023 in cause no. 23-33449 and styled Magnolia Independent School District vs. Montgomery County. Said Amended Notice of Hearing was filed on November 06, 2023. The names of the parties in said suit are: Magnolia Independent School District vs. Montgomery County The nature of said suit being: Condemnation, as more fully shown in the Plaintiff's Original Petition for Condemnation. Given under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas, on this the 6th day of November, 2023. (SEAL, Probate Court No. 1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk Danielle McDaris Published Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 TABC Legal Notice Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) by Sam Ramen Japanese Noodle dba Aileen Asian Inc., to be located at 10160 Hwy 242 Suite 900, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas. Officers of said corporation is Jie Yun Wu, president. Published Dates: November 8, 15, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 11th day of October. 2023, in the case of Briar Tree Court Property Owners Association., Plaintiff, vs. Blanca Dominguez, Defendant(s), Cause No.23-04-05206 in said court, judgment being in favor of Briar Tree Court Property Owners Association, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 25th Day of October. 2023 at 3:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Blanca Dominguez. Lot 23, Block 1, Briar Tree Court, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 254, Map and/or plat records, Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 23736 Martin Circle South, Porter, Texas 77365 ("property") and on the 5th day of December 2023 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Blanca Dominguez, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 25th day of October, 2023. /s/ R. Hamlet Deputy R. Hamlet #8454 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2023

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 26th day of October, 2023 in favor of NRH I, LLC, as Plaintiff and MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 1, AND WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, as interveners th recovered a tax foreclosure judgment in Cause No. 22-09-12547, in the 284 Judicial District Court th of Montgomery County, Texas on the 27 day of April, 2023, against Robert Wayne Hartfield aka Robert W. Hartfield and Rhonda Michelle Caldwell aka Rhonda M. Caldwell. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 9th day of November, 2023 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of December, 2023, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps), Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Robert Wayne Hartfield aka Robert W. Hartfield and Rhonda Michelle Caldwell aka Rhonda M. Caldwell had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: BEING 0.64 ACRE OF LAND IN THE JAMES ELKINS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 198, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND A PART OF A CALLED 1.75 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED LEONARD LUKE, RECORDED IN VOLUME 315, PAGE 365, DEED RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SAID 0.64 ACRE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN AN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED TO A TAX LIEN TRANSFER CONTRACT EXECUTED BY ROBERT WAYNE HARTFIELD AND RHONDA MICHELLE CALDWELL TO AMERICAN FINANCE & INVESTMENT CO., INC. RECORDED UNDER DOCUMENT NUMBER 2020078387 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS, MONTGOMERY, TEXAS.

Witness my hand this 9th day of November, 2023. Philip Cash NOTICE TO CREDITORS Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BERTA By: S. Closson ESPERANZA MARADIAGA, Deceased, were issued on September 14, 2023; in Cause No. 2243666-P, pending in the Probate Court No. One (1) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: ALMA Sergeant VILLATORO. Claims may be presented in care of the Executrix of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: Richard S. Browne TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: 307 N. San Jacinto CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE Conroe, Texas 77301 SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF DATED the 6th day of November, 2023. MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE By: /s/ Richard S. Browne BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE Attorney for the Estate PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH State Bar No. 03216300 ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY Published Date: November 15, 2023 PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 27th day of September, 2023 in favor of Seven Coves Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 20-10-12086, in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 26th day of June, 2022, against Margarita Rincon De De La Mora Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 31st day of October, 2023 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of December, 2023, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps),, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Margarita Rincon De De La Mora had in the property described below:

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Montgomery County, Texas on the 11th day of October, 2022, against Lothlorien Harris and Robin Hassinger. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 30th day of October, 2023 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of December, 2023, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps),, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Lothlorien Harris and Robin Hassinger had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: $962.78 Principal sum $1,120.00 Attorney Fees Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per year on the total amount of judgment from the date of judgment until paid. $376.58 Court Costs $0.00 Judgment Credit And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$3,037.05 Delinquent assessment, late charges and interest $10,774.15 Attorney Fees Interest at the rate of five percent (10%) per annum from the date of this judgment until this judgment is paid in full. $0.00 No Court Costs awarded $0.00 Judgment Credit

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LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24), BLOCK THREE (3), OF CHASE RUN SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMEY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4842 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 8957 OVAL GLASS STREET, CONROE, TEXAS 77304-1987. Witness my hand this 30th day of October, 2023. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant

LOT 25, BLOCK 1, SEVEN COVES, SECTION 1, AND ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CLERK'S FILE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: NO. 275425, ALONG WITH ANY AMENDMENTS AND REPLATES THERETO. CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE Witness my hand this 31ST day of October, 2023. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant 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. Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 STATE OF TEXAS

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 26th day of July, 2022, in the case of SHR II Luxury Condominium Association Inc. vs. Peter Hill and Subdivision of Silver City, LLC, Jointly and Severally, Cause No. 19-12-15984 in said court, judgment being in favor of SHR II Luxury Condominium Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 24th day of October, 2023 at 1:03 o'clock p.m. levy upon and will offer for sale on the 5th day of December, 2023 between the hours prescribed by law (at approximately 10:00am) at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at 130·N. Main St., Conroe, TX 77301, Montgomery County, Texas, all the right, title and interest, if any of Peter Hill to the Following personal property to wit: Promissory Note in the principal amount of $1,717,551.00, dated August 28, 2019 made by Jeff Taggart and Liza Taggart, and payable to the order of Peter Hill. The above property is levied on as the property of Peter Hill will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457TH Judicial District Court of Montgomery County rendered on the 26th day of July A.O. 2022 in favor of SHR II Luxury Condominium Association Inc. and against the said Peter Hill and Subdivision of Silver City, LLC, Jointly and Severally. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM OF $3,087,481.76 Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643 Goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this 3rd day of November A.D. 2023. /s/ Paul Hubbard Deputy Paul Hubbard Gene DeForest, Constable Pct. 2 Montgomery County Texas 130 N. Main Conroe, Texas 77301 936-539-7854 Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 22-01-01252-CV on a judgment rendered in said court on the 7th day of April A.D. 2022 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 24th day of October A.D. 2023 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in December A.D. 2023, it being the 5th of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 7th day of April A.D. 2022, or at any lime thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (113), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF PINEWOOD FOREST, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET z, SHEET 182, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; more commonly known as 2023 Lost Pine Court, Conroe, TX 77304 The above property is levied on as the property of William Manley and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 7th day of April A.D. 2022 in favor of Pine Wood Association of Homeowners Inc. and against the said William Manley. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 7th of November A.D. 2023 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By David Eason David Eason, Captain Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 27th day of September, 2023 in favor of Chase Run Homeowners Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 22-09-12884, in the 284th Judicial District Court of

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. Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 23-04-05220 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 5th day of September AD. 2023 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 16th day of October AD. 2023 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 AM. on the first Tuesday in December AD. 2023, it being the 5th of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 5th day of September AD. 2023, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT (S) 21, BLOCK NO. 3, OF LAKE CONROE VILLAGE, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN CABINET F, SHEETS 0068- 0138 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. ALSO KNOW AS 16631 E. ALDERSON, MONTGOMERY, TX 77316 The above property is levied on as the property of Ana Nina K Devera and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 5th day of September AD. 2023 in favor of Lake Conroe Village Property Owners Association, Inc. and against the said Ana Nina K Devera. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledges, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the safe to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 31 of October AD. 2023 Gene Deforest, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ David Eason David Eason, Captain Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, nd Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 2 day of March, 2023, in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Bobby Godfrey & Tyonne Body-Godfrey, jointly and severally. (1) $3,231.37 Unpaid Assessment & Charge. (2) $3,930.68 Attorney fees & Expense Cost Incurred. (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgment at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of this judgment until fully paid. (4) No Court Costs, $0.00 Judgment credit and foreclosure of a lien on the following described property, Defendant, Cause No. 22-12-17123-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of ,Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 6th day of November 2023, at 2:10 o'clock pm., levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT (25), BLOCK 1, HARMONY VILLAGE, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 5139-5142, MAP AND OR PLAT RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; and on the 5th day of December, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Bobby Godfrey & Tyonne Body-Godfrey, jointly and severally, Defendant in and to said property. th

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 6 day of November, 2023. /s/ John G Vasquez Deputy John G Vasquez Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2023 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONINTESTATE 23-45625-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE L. BRANDON STEINMANN SHERRY D TAVEL PO BOX 959 1410 STONEHOLLOW CONROE TX 77305 SUITE 100 KINGWOOD TX 77339 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: STEPHEN ANGUS ASHBY, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Administration-intestate filed by Ashby, Shanda Michelle, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate County Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on October 18, 2023. The file number of said matter being: 23-45625-P The style being: ESTATE OF: STEPHEN ANGUS ASHBY 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 8th day of November, 2023. (SEAL, Probate Court No. 1) L. BRANDON STEINMANN, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas 11/082023 8:44:50 AM Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: November 15, 2023

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Community Veteran Of The Week: Darrell May By: Ruben Borjas Jr, MCN Contributing Writer This week’s Veteran is a God Loving and wonderful family man. Darrell May, is a Navy Veteran. Having enlisted in February 1990, he attended Basic Training at the Naval facility at Great Lakes, Illinois. He further trained in Pensacola, Florida, at the Naval Enlisted Aircrew Training School. After graduation, he further trained at the Av i a t i o n E l e c t r i c i a n School in Millington,

Tennessee. After that, he further trained again, this time at the Advanced Aircrew Training School, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was then assigned to Pensacola again, this time to the staff of Admiral John “Jack” Fetterman, Jr, who was Chief of Naval Education and Training for the Navy, and Naval Air Station Pensacola Air Operations. May’s duties there were to see plane repairs, as well as preventive maintenance was completed. He also

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Captain Sheri A. Hummer, USMC, initially educated everyone on all things Marine, as well as the other services; and noted Texans from the different who were awarded The Medal of Honor. “It’s wonderful to pay tribute to our Veterans,” said Texas State Representative Will Metcalf. “We’re super excited about kicking off the building after the groundbreaking.” Metcalf went on to say that the new building will be called ‘Freedom Hall’. Conroe’s own Colonel J a m e s R a y, r e a d t h e American Creed. Colonel Ray was shot down over North Vietnam flying his F105 Thunderchief Fighter Bomber on a mission in May 1966. Ray was a Prisoner of the North Vietnamese for almost seven years, and over

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Gold Star Families across The Nation. “Right now, there is a soldier standing a lone post in a far away land,” said Judge Edwards. “And we are here standing that same post with them, by being here today.“ Edwards remarked about being asked when the Veterans Memorial Park would be finished. “Is Freedom ever finished? Is Liberty ever finished? No. This park will go on.” The judge vehemently reminded the crowd that the park will not disappear. The names on The Line will never fade, as he resoundingly stated that the VMP is a Memorial for Time. The featured speaker,

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ensured that the planes were fueled, and maintained a state of readiness. Darrell also had loadmaster duties, ensuring that cargo and naval personnel were within the weight and balance limits of the plane’s capacity. May was always part of the flight crew that ferried Vice Admiral Fetterman wherever he was required to be flying to the numerous commands around The World, and even onto aircraft carriers. Darrell

completed his honorable service in February 1994. After service May served as a railroad engineer, and now oversees operations with the Poplar Business Park. He is also caretaker to the ‘The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group,’ where Veterans meet every Wednesday morning to fellowship, and breakfast together. Good Luck Darrell, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veterans of the Week’.

The New Veterans Memorial Park and Information Center to be located in Conroe those years experienced unimaginable mental and physical cruelties, in an effort to extract confessions and information. Colonel Ray’s resistance to the enemy called upon the greatest of inner strengths to survive his ordeal. He is undoubtedly the greatest soldier Montgomery County has to offer. “This is a great day to remember that Freedom is not Free,” said Judge Wayne Mack. “We have the great Freedoms and Liberty that we have in Our Nation because of Veterans.” Following the ceremony,

attendees split between the Groundbreaking for the new Education & Visitors Center, and viewing of the new Panel VIII, where the Veterans who were nominated for Veterans Day, had their names placed. “Today is exciting and a Celebration of Our Veterans,” said MCVMC Executive Director, Elizabeth Woods. “We are glad that the Veterans get to see the beginning stages of our new Education & Visitors Center, so when they come back on Memorial Day, they will be able to see the completed building.”

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