Montgomery County News, November 25, 2020

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Denver Texas The Annual “Christmas John Music Weekly In Historic Montgomery” Coming To The Barnhill Gas Prices (November 23, 2020) Texas gas prices have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 6.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 46.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.44/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.25/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.44/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.25/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 2 . 1 0 / g t o d a y. T h e national average is down 5.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 49.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.93/g, down 7.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.00/g.

San Antonio- $1.65/g, down 4.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.70/g.

Austin- $1.68/g, down 2.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.70/g.

“With Thanksgiving nearly upon us and fewer Americans hitting the road, gas prices have seen some downward movement over the last week, even as oil prices hold near recent highs," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

"We may end up seeing the lowest Thanksgiving prices in five years if prices continue to trend lower this week, a sign of how the coronavirus has sapped demand for the majority of the year.

Between now and the end of the year, we aren't likely to see many fireworks at the pump as demand continues to remain well below prior years, but as a vaccine is set to be released in the months ahead, prices will likely aim for higher ground, so motorists take heed that today's prices may not hold for much longer."

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Where the Holidays Begin!

S A V E T H E DATE—DECEMBER 12, 2020

By Bea Rouse 936.524.054 Montgomery County’s oldest Christmas celebration has activities not found anywhere else in the area. Do not miss this wonderful day full of events to create memories and fun for every family member, in downtown Historic Montgomery, one of Texas’ oldest towns—the birthplace of the Texas flag.

The Montgomery Historical Society, founded in the 1950s, produces the Society’s only fundraising event, with proceeds going toward maintaining the seven historic buildings owned by the Society.

The strolling carolers, residents in period dress, coupled with the oldfashioned decorations in the historic buildings on the tour, will make you feel you have stepped back to the mid-1800’s when Montgomery was the county seat.

T h e C i t y o f Montgomery is sponsoring the parade which begins at

an earlier time this year: 9:00 a.m. It will start on Liberty St. and head north across Eva St., then will wind through the downtown historic area.

For safety reasons, no candy is allowed to be thrown from the floats—parade walkers will hand out wet to the crowds. (The deadline has passed to apply to be in the parade.) City Hall: 936.597.6434.

Vendors—sign up soon for booths at the Holiday Marketplace Arts & Crafts.

Items must be homemade or homegrown. This is a great opportunity for visitors to find Christmas gifts and holiday décor.

Booths are 10’x10’, renting for $85, or $115 with electricity. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Mont gomeryTexasHistoricalSo ciety where you can print an application. Contact Bea at brouse0122@aol.com for more information. The booth area this year includes some spacing to allow for some social distancing for vendors and visitors. In addition to the grounds around the

The strolling Madrigals, Montgomery High School Students Montgomery Community pay by the pound for their Building, spaces will be boxes of decorative sweets. available on the vacant lots NOTE: The Community adjacent to the N. H. Davis Building doors will open Complex & Museum at e a r l i e r t h i s y e a r — 1 0 Eva and Liberty Streets a.m—and will remain open (SH 105 and FM 149). until 5 p.m. …or until all The community, and the cookies and candies are especially the Montgomery sold! Folks line up long I n d e p e n d e n t S c h o o l before the doors open to be District, fully support this the first ones in this popular popular and remarkable feature of Montgomery’s e v e n t b y s p o n s o r i n g Christmas event. specific aspects from the The Montgomery many school and civic County Health Department groups participating in the has approved the plans to parade to providing festive a d h e r e t o t h e C D C cookies and candies for the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r Famous Cookie Walk. public safety at community This year marks the 30th events. All cookies and A n n u a l C o o k i e Wa l k , candies will be completely which was created by the wrapped, the NCL mothers late, wonderful lady, Reba and daughters will be Laughter. This event was masked and gloved, and featured in the 1999 issue gloves will be given to the o f S o u t h e r n L i v i n g shoppers and the number of magazine! people inside the building The Society is grateful t o b e l i m i t e d t o s a f e t o t h e M o n t g o m e r y numbers. Masks will be Monarchs Chapter of the mandatory.

National Charity League The 42nd Annual f o r c o n t i n u i n g t h e Candlelight Tour, from incredibly difficult task of 4pm to 8pm, rounds out the staging and serving the day as visitors get to t h o u s a n d s o f convections. Visitors See Holidays , page 2

Holiday in the Gardens Kicks Off Festival of Lights and Other Holiday Attractions

Index Community................2, 3, 8 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8

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B r e n h a m , Te x a s : Today’s top performer of John Denver music, Jim Curry, will perform at The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre (TBC) on Friday November 27th.

Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits will be featured in the show.

“The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” said Sharon Brass, producer of TBC shows. “Jim Curry and his band bring back the music we all love with close authenticity to Denver’s arrangements and delivery.”

“John Denver was a mega-celebrity when the world was looking for hope in the late 1960’s.” said Curry. “His lyrics in songs like Take me Home Country Roads gave America a new lift abroad as well as at home.

“I believe that John’s words still ring true in these challenging times. People all over the world are drawn to his message of caring for our planet and each other. I try to perform these songs in the same spirit, because I have the same heartfelt desire to make a difference.”

“Jim Curry is not your t y p i c a l Ve g a s - s t y l e impersonator,” said Brass.

“In fact, he is not an impersonator at all. He sings in his own natural voice, which by pleasant coincidence, closely resembles the simple and true essence of John Denver’s voice.”

Curry performs to soldout crowds throughout North America. His was the first and only full-length John Denver tribute in Las Vegas Casinos, a favorite time after time. He was also one of the most popular shows on the Holland America Cruise Line.

Curry’s voice is heard throughout the soundtrack of CBS’s movie, Take Me Home: The John Denver Story. He often performs with John Denver’s former band members. Since 2009 he has taken his show to a new level by performing with symphony orchestras.

TBC asks for social distancing and guests must wear masks while not in their seats. Restrooms, railings, door handles and other public surfaces will be sanitized often throughout events.

Tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling or visiting TBC Box Office (address and phone number below). While social distancing is in place, tickets cannot be purchased online.

“If any shows are canceled or rescheduled due to Covid-19, we will immediately contact ticket holders. Their tickets will be valid for the new dates or, if preferred, they can get refunds.”

“We are always grateful for our sponsors, Mrs. Teddy Boehm, John and Lori Hasskarl, and Barry and Nancy Leaton,” said Jennifer Eckermann, Tourism and Marketing Director for the City of Brenham. “Their support is key to our continued operation, especially in these difficult times.”

For show details, ticket information, volunteer and sponsor opportunities: www.theBarnhillCenter.co m/events or 979-337-7240.

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Best Leftover Turkey Soup Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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This soup became something of a family addiction when we first encountered it at a ski resort in Colorado. It was served in one of those mountaintop warming huts that offered food, drinks and rest to skiers. I will

forever think of it as cold weather comfort food and I think you will agree once you make it.

Over the years I have made it with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it is a perfect fit.

It is simple to make taking only 15 minutes to prep although it needs an hour to cook so the wild rice will be done. I begin by taking the turkey carcass once the meat has been cut away and putting

it in a stock pot with water to cover. Simmer for an hour and you will have a nice broth. A bit nicer if you can drop in a sliced carrot, celery, onion or bay leaf at the beginning.

If you do, you will remove them before using in the soup.

Either way this is a complete one-pot meal that doesn’t really need any sides in my opinion but a salad is always welcome.

Creamy Turkey with

pound) 1 cup wild rice uncooked (or mixed wild 2 t. butter 1 cup carrot, chopped rice) 1 cup onion, chopped 1/3 cup all purpose 1 cup green onion, flour 2 3/4 cups milk chopped 2 T dry sherry 1 t. fresh rosemary, ½ t. salt chopped or ¼ t. dried rosemary ¼ t. black pepper 1. Melt butter in Dutch 3 cloves garlic, minced Oven (heavy pot) over 32 oz. turkey broth (or medium heat and add carrot and next 5 boxed chicken broth) 1 ½ c u p s t u r k e y ingredients; sauté until leftovers, cubed (~3/4 light brown Wild Rice Soup

2. Stir in broth scraping pot to loosen browned bits.

3. Stir in turkey and rice; cover and simmer 1 hour or until rice is tender (this depends on the type of rice you use).

4. Combine flour and milk in a small bowl stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps.

5. Add flour/milk mixture to pot and cook over medium low heat about 8 minutes until thick.

6. Stir in sherry and salt

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT You Are All Invited To A Fun-filled Elaborate Christmas Silver Tea!

Ruth Parrish shows off the dolls she dressed for this year’s Salvation Army Christmas Silver Tea for the Children.

By “Doc” Fennessy One of my favorite Te x a s L a d i e s i s t h e dynamic and vivacious Susie Pokorski, President of the famous “Young Texas Artists Musical Competition.

Because everything Susie does,

she does with CLASS~ Recently, she told me that there are two things “I am devoted to, and this Christmas Silver Tea is the other one!”

Susie related to me about a local Christmas function which honors

those who have lovingly dressed the dolls and bears for the Salvation Army toy distribution Christmas Children’s program. Many of the Dolls and bears are dressed like the elite fashions of Walden’s Lee Vanderpool. Folks, there are hundreds of these dolls, dolls and more dolls along with black bear, brown bears, Teddy bears and you might even find a fuzzy Polar bear in the lot.

The event will be h e l d o n S u n d a y, December 6th, 2020, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. At the First Baptist Church, Herrington Hall, 600 N. Main Street in Conroe.

Susie Pokorski recommends to all her audience and participants that they attend this special Christmas function for the Children.

Hey folks, with everything so dead around here socially, this will be a good way to get into the Christmas spirit and help the kids out also.

The organizers have taken into consideration the safety factor of “social distancing and wearing masks.”

The local Salvation Army will hold their Annual Christmas Silver D o l l a n d B e a r Te a .

Suann Hereford, the event organizer said that, “Even with the pandemic uncertainties, we just had to find a way to continue our 34 year old Christmas tradition for the Salvation Army! We want to honor all the wonderful folks who dressed the dolls and bears for this event to raise money for this worthy cause, as well as for the toy distribution.”

Suann went on to say that “Our usual event is held in the lovely home of a local supporter, but that is impossible to do with social distancing. We are so blessed that the First Baptist Church stepped up to provide an ideal venue for us to celebrate, almost as usual.

Safety precautions will be in place and masks are required. There will be social distancing, flowing from table to table instead of the close mixed mingling one would experience in a home setting, but guests will be able to see all the dolls and bears and select their favorites to purchase for $25. There will be about 300 dolls and bears on display and available for purchase for $25 each with another 24 dolls and bears featured in a silent auction during the Salvation Army Doll and Bear Tea. Cash, checks and credit card will be accepted.

The need in our community is great this year with requests for assistance already topping 1500 children and 400 senior citizens. The

D o l l a n d B e a r Te a volunteer team hope that those unable to attend the Tea will consider making a donation directly to ‘OUR VIRTUAL KETTLE,’ which has been established for the Salvation Army Doll and Bear Tea 2020. The link to d o n a t e i s (https://give.salvationarm ytexas.org/fundraiser/300 1755).”

F o r m o r e information call Suann Hereford at 936-5889171, or Bonnie Hanley at 936-760-1175.

The Salvation Army Christmas Silver Tea is Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at First Baptist Church, Herrington Hall, 600 N. Main Street in Conroe, Texas 77301

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Jack Shepherd portrays Dr. Charles B Stewart, Designer of the Lone Star Flag experience some of the historic buildings hosted by volunteers in period dress.

On the tour this year are the seven buildings owned by the Society, the Living Savior Lutheran Church chapel built in 1908, The Oaks of Montgomery Antiques, plus one private home. (For the public and safety of the homeowners, most of the private homes will not be on the tour this year.)

Montgomery’s Fernland Historical Park will be open for tours until 3:00 p.m.

However, the park’s anchor building, the Societyowned Arnold-Simonton Home, will remain open for the evening tour. Tour tickets are $5 for students/children, $15 for adults, and can be purchased at the N.H. Davis Complex & Museum beginning at 2:00 p.m., or all day at Rustic Cashmere shop, both on Liberty Street.

The Madrigals, carolers from Montgomery High School, will add to the holiday cheer strolling throughout the historic district. In addition to the restaurants’ extended hours, there will be vendors offering food, snacks, beverages, AND the many antique/gift shop, boutiques and specialty shops will also

have extended hours.

While in town for this yearly event and throughout the holiday season, visitors can "Think Small" and shop inmontgomerytxhistoricals ociety@gmail.com Historic Montgomery for great gifts at small-town prices.

The Montgomery Historical Society thanks all participants and visitors for your support.

Funds generated from this event goes toward the PRESERVATION and MAINTENANCE of properties owned by the Society. montgomerytxhistorical society@gmail.com P. O . B o x 5 1 3 ~ Montgomery, TX 77356 N. H. Davis Museum: 936.697.4360

Visitors find great gifts and décor at the Holiday Marketplace

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Unfortunately, There Are Too Many Critical Lessons We Learned About Fraudulent Elections TOO LATE! Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

W A L D E N HAPPENINGS Well folks, as the famous baseball player Yogi Berra said-“It all aint over until its over!” And so, the beat goes on until the United States Supreme Court says so!

The following article; “Here Are the Lessons We’ve Learned So Far From the 2020 Election,” written by Audry Perry Martin, was published on November 12th in The Heritage Foundation’s Daily Signal.

It is a powerful analogue of lessons learned, “… but the truth came too Late!”

Audry Perry Martin, is an author at The Daily Signal, and is an election attorney and the vicepresident for communications at the Republican National Lawyers Association.

Folks, Audry has written several articles the essence of honesty and responsibility as American citizens the right to vote in a free and fair election is the most basic civil right.

Protecting that right is critical. Knowing today’s dangers and proposed safeguards is essential for every citizen.

Congress and the states must ensure that all eligible Americans are able to vote and that their votes are not stolen by fraud or lost through administrative errors.

Every American must be able to trust the process and the results.

Without that trust, the democratic system itself breaks down. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx Again, the article that follows, “There Are Too Many Critical Lessons We Learned About Fraudulent Elections” - is all Audry Perry Martin’s unabridged words “ D r e a d i n g

Lights from page 1 Galveston, Texas Moody Gardens has implemented a comprehensive Health and Safety Program along with the Pyramid Promise which states the experience will be Clean, Safe and Fun. A mask requirement will be enforced while on property along with other protocols and the outdoor setting offers plenty of room to social distance while exploring the Gardens.

Moody Gardens provides the ideal venue for families to remain safe while they make lasting memories this holiday season. Guests can explore the one-mile walking trail decked with two million lights and filled with sound enhanced lighted and animated displays themed to everyone’s favorite holiday music.

Thanksgiving Conversations? Keep These 3 Points in Mind for a Civil Discussion. Here Are the Lessons We’ve Learned So Far From the 2020 Election.

Again folks, the article that follows, is all Audry Perry Martin’s unabridged words throughout.

“States should use the 2020 election as a lesson and work to make some simple, commonsense changes to avoid future postelection meltdowns in close races.

Audrey Perry Martin is the vice president for communications at the Republican National Lawyers Association and an election law attorney from California.

“The last thing anyone wanted in 2020 was a complicated postpresidential election debacle. Unfortunately, a combination of factors created a perfect storm for election chaos this year, and we are suffering in its aftermath.

Although the litigation, audits, and recounts are far from over, several lessons have emerged that, if implemented, could help avoid similar problems in future close races.

First, states should require all absentee ballots be due by the close of polls on Election Day. (Not including military and overseas ballots, which are usually a small number.)

This has been the cause of one of the biggest battles of the past few weeks, and litigation is likely to continue.

It is understandable to want to count every mailin ballot by Election Day, but it is just not practical.

“Elections must end sometime, a single deadline supplies clear notice, and requiring ballots be in by Election Day puts all voters on the same footing,” stated Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in his concurring opinion to reject a trial court ruling that would have extended Wisconsin’s deadline to receive absentee ballots.

The left is actively

working to undermine the integrity of our elections.

Read the plan to stop them now. Learn more now.

Courts apply a balancing test to weigh the burden that a state places on electoral participation against a state’s need to run a fair and efficient election.

The Supreme Court has determined that if a burden to voting is not severe, the state may establish the necessary structure to run a smooth election.

Clear deadlines for returning ballots are not a severe burden on voters, and they are necessary to run a competent election.

As we have seen, the problem with allowing mail-in ballots to come in after Election Day is that it becomes very difficult to determine whether they were mailed before or after Election Day. Many mail-in ballots never get postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service, so you either have to throw away ballots without a postmark—which seems unfair, because the voter has no way to control whether USPS postmarks their ballot—or you have to take ballots without a postmark.

That is extremely dangerous, because even if no one puts their ballot in the mail after the election is over, just the fact that they could do so undermines confidence in the election.

If voters know that their ballot must arrive by Election Day, they can either mail it early, place it in an official drop box, or drop it off at a polling location.

Second, under Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, only state legislatures have the authority to supervise presidential elections: “Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors”.

Thus, the making and modifying of election laws should be left to state legislatures. Governors, election boards, and state or federal courts should

Festival of Lights will be open Nov. 21 through Jan. 2, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Popular displays include the Nutcrackers, a toy factory, 12 Days of Christmas display, a narrated nativity scene, and Star: The Dancing Tree of Light - a fourstory digital Christmas tree.

In addition to the Festival of Lights, some of the other holiday attractions include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer playing in the 4D Theater, other holiday 3D films, the Arctic Slide and train rides, fireside s’mores, evening cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and plenty of dining and hotel options, including Breakfast with Santa.

Guests looking for bargains and fewer visitors can take advantage of Value Days every Sunday – Thursday between Nov. 29 - Dec. 17. The best deal is a Holiday Pass which

includes admission to the Festival of Lights, a 3D and 4D movie and the Arctic Slide, for only $20 on a Value Day and $30 regularly. Festival of Lights and other holiday attractions open at 6 p.m. nightly and close at 10 p.m. on Value Days and 9 p.m. regularly. Moody Gardens’ regular attractions open at 10 a.m. daily.

“We are filled with joy to be open and providing families with space and entertainment options this holiday season that will allow them to come together and celebrate responsibly,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt. “We are taking the necessary precautions in order for all of our guests to relax and have a safe and enjoyable experience.”

For more information, including ticket and hotel package options, please v i s i t www.moodygardens.org /holiday_season.

Audry Perry Martin is an election attorney who writes for The Heritage Foundations Daily Signal Newspaper. not be making last-minute changes to state election statutes.

This year in many states, partisans have taken advantage of the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic to bypass state legislatures and make last-minute changes to state election rules.

Governors, secretaries of state, elections boards, and state supreme courts have all attempted to change the rules of the election, in clear contradiction of the Constitution.

Perhaps there are some emergency situations where it would be appropriate for courts or a governor to step in to slightly modify election rules—a power blackout, a hurricane, etc.—but a slow-burning pandemic, during which the state legislatures had months of notice and plenty of time to meet in order to modify election laws (which many of them did), is not one of those situations.

These last-minute changes to election rules by nonauthorized actors have sown unnecessary confusion among voters and election administrators and spawned countless preventable lawsuits.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, outdated voter rolls combined with mailing every registered voter a ballot is

a recipe for disaster.

Nevada has illustrated perfectly in 2020 why many are so adamant about cleaning up voter rolls. It is not to disenfranchise voters and remove eligible voters from the rolls.

It is absolutely to ensure that only eligible voters can cast a ballot.

Nevada’s state Legislature decided to send every registered voter a mail ballot—so did several other states. But Nevada is a battleground state, and its voter rolls are notoriously outdated.

As a result, you have many reports of deceased voters and voters who have moved out of state being sent mail ballots.

Some voters received multiple ballots. Renters found previous tenants’ ballots in their mailboxes.

Some of these ballots were allegedly filled out and returned.

This made Nevada’s process of verifying mail ballots much more difficult, and it greatly undermined the nation’s confidence in the process.

We do not yet know how many fraudulent ballots were cast, but even if the number is small, the damage to the country’s faith in the election system is extensive.

The United States has greatly improved its election system since the

fiasco that was the 2000 presidential election. We do not have hanging chads anymore, voting systems have been modernized, and state laws have been updated. Yet it is clearly nowhere near a perfect system.

All elections have problems, but it is only when the margins in important elections are razor-thin that the flaws in the system are so starkly exposed.

That is why every election administrator’s prayer is, “Please, let it be a landslide!”

States should use the 2020 election as a lesson and work to make some simple, commonsense changes to avoid future postelection meltdowns in close races.

Election fraud is already a problem. Soon it could be a crisis. But election fraud is not the only threat to the integrity of our election system.

Progressives are pushing for nine "reforms" that could increase the opportunity for fraud and dissolve the integrity of constitutional elections.

To counter these dangerous measures, our friends at The Heritage Foundation are proposing seven measures to protect your right to vote and ensure f a i r, c o n s t i t u t i o n a l elections.

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Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Vaccine Distribution Principles Developed By Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) today announced the guiding principles for Texas' COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state's initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. These principles have been established by the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP), created by DSHS to make recommendations

on vaccine allocation decisions, including identifying groups that should be vaccinated first to provide the most protection to vulnerable populations and critical state resources.

"These guiding principles established by t h e E x p e r t Va c c i n e Allocation Panel will ensure that the State of Texas swiftly distributes the COVID-19 vaccine to Texans who voluntarily choose to be immunized," said Governor Abbott.

"This foundation for the allocation process will help us mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, protect the most vulnerable Texans, and safeguard crucial state resources."

Texas will initially allocate COVID-19 vaccines based on the following criteria: * Protecting health care workers who fill a critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19 patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who

need it. * Protecting frontline workers who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work providing critical services and preserving the economy. * Protecting vulnerable populations who are at greater risk of severe disease and death if they contract COVID-19. * Mitigating health inequities due to factors such as demographics, poverty, insurance status and geography.

* Data-driven allocations using the best available scientific evidence and epidemiology at the time, allowing for flexibility for local conditions. * Geographic diversity through a balanced approach that considers access in urban and rural communities and in affected ZIP codes. * Transparency through sharing allocations with the public and seeking public feedback.

EVAP has recommended, and the Commis-

sioner of Health John Hellerstedt has approved, health care workers likely to provide direct care for COVID-19 patients and other vulnerable residents to be the first group to receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, emergency medical services and home health care workers. As part of its ongoing work, EVAP will make recommendations on how and when to roll out vaccine to other critical groups.

Weather for the Governor Abbott Announces Holiday Comfort Food Lake Conroe area Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Thanksgiving Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Care packages also support local restaurants previously closed due to COVID-19

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Holiday Comfort Food Care Package (CFCP) program, in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association, to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants. The program, a reboot of the CFCP program that began in March 2020 to support restaurants that limited or closed services due to COVID-19, encourages Texans to purchase a holiday meal for a family in need while patronizing their favorite restaurant.

Each care package contains enough food to feed a family of 5 to 6 and will be delivered to the recipients' home. The program

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risk families and youth in the community.

2. Customers add CFCPs to their orders and purchase.

3. Participating service providers identify families and shelters who have the most need and work with participating restaurants to get the meals delivered.

Restaurants interested in participating in the program can sign up on the Texas Restaurant Association website.

Families in need of food can find additional help o n l i n e : https://www.211texas.org/

‘No better location for the Space Force to call home’

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) issued the following statement on the Air Force’s announcement that San Antonio, Texas has been selected as one of the of six finalist locations to host the U.S. Space C o m m a n d ( U S S PA C E C O M ) headquarters following the evaluation phase of the selection process.

Following the announcement, Sen. Cruz said: “I am pleased that the Department of the Air Force has recognized Military City USA’s unique expertise and infrastructure by naming it as a finalist for Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and the U.S. Space Command operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Headquarters. Given San Antonio’s long history of Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. supporting our nation’s

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ues to be a win for communities and restaurants across Texas," said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association. "By harnessing the generosity of Texans, customers can support their communities and their favorite restaurants at the same time. Holidays are difficult for some people, and by extending this program into and beyond the holiday season, we can ensure that our Texas communities will be taken care of."

The Holiday Comfort Food Care Package program utilizes the following steps: 1. Participating restaurants list CFCPs on their online ordering system for customers to purchase on behalf of at-

Sen. Cruz Applauds Air Force Selection of San Antonio as Finalist to Host U.S. Space Command Headquarters

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benefits children, youth, and families served by the Texas network of Family a n d Yo u t h S u c c e s s Programs (formerly called Services to At-Risk Youth), select Boys and Girls Clubs, and agencies that serve child sex trafficking victims.

"The Holiday Comfort Food Care Package program will provide holiday meals for our most vulnerable youth and families, while giving Texans another way to support local restaurants and their fellow Texans experiencing hardships due to COVID-19," said Governor Abbott. "Thank you to the generous Texans across the state for stepping up during this holiday season to provide meals to families in need."

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warfighters, its proximity to both outstanding educational institutions and top aerospace technology and development corporations, and its well established intelligence and cyber defense presence, there is no better location for the Space Force to call home. Texas is a pillar in America’s defense, and I will continue to advocate that the Lone Star State be selected for the Space Force headquarters as we look to advance America’s leadership in space.”

In August, Sen. Cruz sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force advocating for the cities of Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio to be selected as the host for U.S. Space Command Headquarters.

Sen. Cruz has long been

a leading advocate for standing up a Space Force.

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Cruz chaired a hearing that examined current approaches to civilmilitary coordination, cooperation, de-confliction activities, and related issues, and discussed future architectures for managing the space domain.

In addition, a version of the legislation Sen. Cruz introduced that created the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy was included in the final version of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Sen. Cruz’s provision helped ensure that the Space Force has sufficient influence and resources to address the challenges our nation will

face as space increasingly becomes a domain of military competition.

As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, Sen. Cruz has championed America’s leadership in space and been a fierce advocate for commercial space development activities, including just this year securing a provision in the NDAA to bolster U.S. commercial remote sensing. Sen. Cruz has also been working vigorously to ensure the U.S. remains the dominant leader in low-earth orbit and beyond by pushing to extend the life of the ISS through 2030 and grow our human exploration activities.

Does Joe Biden support Operation Warp Speed?

Time for Democrats to follow the science By: Robert Romano F a i r f a x , Va . — A m e r i c a n s f o r Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement urging former Vice President Joe Biden to urge Democratic blue states to get behind the vaccine: "When is Joe Biden going to get on board with the vaccine and join President Trump in

pushing the ground breaking Operation Warp Speed in bringing vaccines to market much quicker than anybody thought was possible, and urge the FDA for the emergency use authorization? Now is the time when Joe Biden should be reaching out to radical Never Trumpers like Gov. Andrew Cuomo and demand that they not block access to the Covid vaccine for their constitu-

ents. Moreover, how many New Yorkers and other Americans have to die before these grandstanding governors get behind the vaccine? One can bet that Cuomo and the others will become much more enthusiastic if and when Biden is sworn in, because then they can credit Biden with providing a safe vaccine, all the while playing politics with the lives of their constituents.

Rather than impede the people from getting a potentially life-saving vaccine, while at the same time imposing emergency economic shutdown orders, it is time for Democrat elected officials to unite behind the science that has already brought us two and potentially three highly effective vaccines."

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Devotional In Any Problem We Face - Heavenly Help Is Coming Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

For a couple of months, I was facing a dire problem. It involved several intricate details involving a quilt I had made, but not finished. There seemed to be no help, and my quilter friend wasn’t available at the time, but my life went on as usual. I had prayed for help, but none seemed to be forthcoming.

Then a friend came from out-of-town for a short visit. I didn’t expect she might bring help in the area of my quilting problem, but when she happened to see it, her eyes lit up and she said, “Oh, we can fix this right away”…and she began giving me orders of what we should do. In about 30 minutes – problem solved!

Did I have faith that God would actually send someone? Not for sure. But it really made my faith soar that God knew, and helped take that problem away with

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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, Old Hwy 105, 936BAPTIST Church 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.churchofthegood Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of soldier.org. Worship: Montgomery on FM Sunday at 10:30am, 149 Sunday 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 CATHOLIC Gary Chapel Sacred Heart Baptist Church Catholic, PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 109 N. Frazier, 77356, 5525 Spring Conroe, 936-756-8186 Branch Road, Montgomery. 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 CathoMeets at 464 lic, McCaleb Rd. CR 213, Stoneham, Sunday Morning 936-894-2223 Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 JEWISH 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.livingsaviortexas 407-735-6403, .org Pastor David R. dacusbaptist@consoli Bailes. dated.net www.dacusbaptist.org METHODIST First Baptist Montgomery 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, 936-588-3399

just a friendly visit. HE is amazing!

This is what David sang as “A Song of Ascents” so long ago: “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?

My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121: 1 – 4 The phrase that is outstanding to me is: “He who keeps you will

not slumber.” In other words, God is there always, but He is waiting for the very right time to bless us.

When we come to the end of a problem, or ourselves, then out of heaven comes the answer to our prayers.

And I thank the LORD that He didn’t give up on my problem, but solved it from an entirely different way than I had expected.

Sometimes I truly believe God enjoys surprising us by giving us the answer we were looking for, but bringing it in a very unex-

pected way. So, who helps us? Psalm 46: 1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

At the end of this next Psalm, David tells us we are to wait, rejoice, and trust: “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let your

lovingkindness, O LORD, be upon us, according as we have hoped in You.” Psalm 33: 18 – 22.

I continually thank the LORD for His kind intervention in my recent trouble, and for the perfect timing of my friend’s help to me.

My hope for all is that the LORD will answer all your prayers, and be gracious and kind to you and all your family as w e c e l e b r a t e Thanksgiving and prepare for the beautiful Christmas season to come.

United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Www.mumctex.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm

RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m.

RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgo mery.online.church or

follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.c om

www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, PRESBYTERIN 1803 Highland First Presbyterian Hollow, Conroe, 936Church of Conroe 756-8831 2727 N. Loop 336 The Grace ChrisWest tian Outreach Center Conroe, Texas 93625293 Tisdale 756-8884 Road, Dobbin, Texas Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 936-689-3141 Sun Sch 10:00 Mt. Pleasent Nursery provided Baptist Church Church of Christ FM 149 N., Montin Montgomery gomery, 936-449-6807 301 Pond Street, The Church @ Montgomery, TX. Lake Conroe Sunday Bible Class 1701 McCaleb Rd - 9:30 am Montgomery, TX Worship - 10:30 am 77316 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@con Church solidated.net 10 am Worship Web: Service www.cofcmontgomery 18501 Fm1097 .org West @ the Bentwater Paul Praschnik, West Minister Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 20-08-09556-CV Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

Attorney Requesting Service R. TODD ELIAS 1811 Bering Drive Suite 300 Houston TX 77057 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."

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Jarmon Treyvione Burkhalter

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Silvia Elias' Original Petition in Intervention, Cross-Claim and Requests for Disclosure 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 4th day of January, 2021 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Silvia Elias' Original Petition in Intervention, Cross-Claim and Requests for Disclosure was filed in said court on this the 20th day of August, 2020, in this case, numbered 20-08-09556-CV on the docket of said court.

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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 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 3rd day of September, 2020, in favor of Westlake La Salle Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 19-05-07234-CV, in the 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 1st day of October, 2020, against Jason M. Nelson and Kimberly A Nelson.

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 5th day of November, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 1st day of December, 2020, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Jason M. Nelson and Kimberly A Nelson had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $1,482.08 Delinquent Maintenance Fees 2. $5,506.19 Attorney Fees 3.

Interest on the total Judgment at delinquent assessments only, from the date of judgment at the rate of 10% per annum compounded annually until paid.

4. $422.00 court costs 5. $2,900.00 judgment credit And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property:

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Yasmin Elizabeth Elias are Plaintiffs and Jarmon Treyvione Burkhalter; Michelle L. Billingsley are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: On or about September 3, 2018, Defendant Jarmon Treyvione Burkhalter made an illegal turn into lane of traffic where Intervenor was a passenger in Plaintiff Yasmin Elias's vehicle. Defendant Burkhalter failed to yield the right of way, made an unsafe lane change, and failed to avoid the collision.

Defendant had common-law and statutory duties to use ordinary care in the operation of their vehicles. Nothing the Intervenor did or failed to do caused or contributed to this collision and the resulting injuries she suffered. The collision and resulting injuries were proximately caused by the negligence of Defendant Jarmon Treyvione Burkhalter, among others.

Intervenor filed this suit to recover damages from defendant. as is more fully shown by Silvia Elias' Original Petition in Intervention, Cross-Claim and Requests for Disclosure 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 19th day of November, 2020.

(SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Patricia Morrill 11/19/2020 9:29:2020 9:29:10 AM Patricia Morrill Published Dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2020

Lot 34, Block 03, of LaSalle Crossing, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas under Cabinet C, Sheet 1A, as modified by any supplements thereto or replats thereof a copy of the Deed is attached and incorporated. More commonly referred to as 12036 La Salle Branch, Conroe, Texas 77304 Witness my hand this 5th day of November, 2020.

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 11, 18, 25, 2020

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 410th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 7 day of February, 2020, ,in the case of Falls at Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc, Plaintiff, vs. Dartagnan Baggio Emerenciano, For (1) $2,176.56 Principal Sum (2)$1,854.99 Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the full amount of the Judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $324.00 Court Costs (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-11-14877CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Falls at Imperial Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 22 day of October 2020, at 11 :25 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot 11, Block 2, of Falls At Imperial Oaks, Sec.4, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in plat cabinet Z, sheet 2432, of the plat records of Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). and on 1 day of December, 2020, 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 Dartagnan Baggio Emerenciano, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 22 day of October, 2020. /s/ William Lang 83c31 Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: November 11, 18, 25, 2020

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 13 day of February, 2020, ,in the case of Benders Landing Property Owners Association , Plaintiff, vs. David Frette and Heidi Frette, For (1) $4,535.49 Principal Sum (2) $3,489.50 Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the total Judgment, Including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $1,356.96 (Court Costs $331.31 and process server fees $1,025.65) (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-07-10361-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Benders Landing Property Owners Association , Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 22 day of October 2020, at 12:40 o'clock p.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 56, Block 4, Of Benders Landing, Section 2, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in plat cabinet R, sheet 142 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 28223 East Benders Landing Boulevard, Spring, TX. 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 1 day of December, 2020, 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 David Frette and Heidi Frette, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 22 day of October, 2020. /s/ William Lang 83c31 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: November 11, 18, 25, 2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS

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By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 12 day of March, 2020, ,in the case of Benders Landing Property Owners Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Elias Papillion, For (1) $3,812.31 amount due on assessment account (2)$6,037.50 Reasonable Attorney's Fees (3) Post Judgment interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on the total Judgment, Including attorney' fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $430.87 Court Cost (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-11-14910-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Benders Landing Property Owners Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 22 day of October 2020, at 12:01 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Forty-Three (43), In Block One (1 ), Of Benders Landing, Section Two (2), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in cabinet R, sheet(s) 142 Thru 149 of the map / plat records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 3819 Rayford Road, Spring, Texas 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 1 day of December, 2020, 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 Elias Papillion, Defendant in and to said property.

NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 17 day of January, 2019, ,in the case of Estates of Legends Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Sherman George Faulkner, Sr. and Donella Jean Faulkner, For (1) $2,363.84 Principal Sum (2) $3,910.06 Attorney Fees (3) PostJudgment interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this Judgment, Including attorney fees, from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $354.00 Court Costs (5) $5,192.16 Judgment Credits, Defendant, Cause No. 18-09-12877-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Estates of Legends Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 22 day of October 2020, at 11 :45 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 7, Block 4, The Estates of Legends Ranch, Sec. 2, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas according to the plat thereof recorded in cabinet's S, sheet 123, map records, Montgomery County, Texas, more commonly known as 2315 Legends Gate Drive, Spring, TX. 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 1 day of December, 2020, 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 Sherman George Faulkner, Sr. and Donella Jean Faulkner, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 22 day of October, 2020. /S/ William Lang, 83331 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Date: November 11, 18, 25, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Douglas M. Goines, Deceased, were issued on November 12, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39923-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Douglas M. Goines II. 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.

Douglas M. Goines II, Representative, Estate of Douglas M. Goines c/o: Dan Bayless, Attorney at Law 106 W. Houston Cleveland, Texas 77327 DATED the 16th day of November, 2020. /s/ Dan Bayless Attorney for Douglas M. Goines II State Bar No.: 24003283 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 Telephone: (281) 592-6400 Facsimile: (281) 592-6413 E-mail: baylesslaw@att.net Published Date: November 25, 2020

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 22 day of October, 2020. /s/ William Lang, 83c31 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: November 11, 18, 25, 2020

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GARY CORZINE Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES GARY CORZINE, Deceased, were issued on November 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40214-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to SHARON DAWN CORZINE, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: SHARON DAWN CORZINE, Independent Executrix c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 19th day of November 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for SHARON DAWN CORZINE, Independent Executrix Published Date: November 25, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Second Amended Application to Probate a Copy of the Will and for Issuance of Letters Testamentary CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL J DAVID MEREDITH P.O. BOX 959 10200 GROGANS MILL RD STE 220 CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Larry Scott Warren, Deceased; Amber Dawn Warren Macitelli GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Second Amended Application to Probate a Copy of the Will and for Issuance of Letters Testamentary filed by Sheryl-Lyn Warren, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the November 16, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-40083-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Larry Scott Warren The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 17th day of November, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 11/17/2020 10:41:48 AM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: November 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that Letters of Administration for the Estate of ROBERT RUSSELL EAREHART, Deceased, were issued on November 18, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39665-P, pending in County Court at Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Barbara Lee Earehart. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to: Barbara Lee Earehart, c/o Law Office of Julie Rinker PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301.

DATED the 19th day of November, 2020. /s/Julie Rinker Julie Rinker, Attorney for Administrator State Bar No.: 24062480 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936) 441-9969, Fax: (936) 756-9966 E-mail: julie@rinkerlaw.com Published Date: November 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Original Letters of Guardianship for Estate of Jordan Thomas Enriquez, An Incapacitated Person, were issued on October 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39172-G, County Courtat-Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Jimmy Enriquez and Amanda Enriquez. The post office address of Co-Guardians is: c/o: Julie Rinker, Attorney, 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.

DATED the 18th day of November, 2020.

Law Office of Julie Rinker, PLLC 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130 Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936)441-9969 Fax: (936)756-9966 By: /s/Julie Rinker Julie Rinker Attorney for the Co-Guardians State Bar No.: 24062480 julie@rinkerlaw.com Published Date: November 25, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELNORA M. LEAGUE, Deceased, were issued on November 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-39694-P, pending in County Court at Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Cary Lynne Hall. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to: Cary Lynne Hall, c/o Law Office of Julie Rinker PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301.

DATED the 20th day of November, 2020. /s/Julie Rinker Julie Rinker, Attorney for Executrix State Bar No.: 24062480 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936) 441-9969, Fax: (936) 756-9966 E-mail: julie@rinkerlaw.com Published Date: November 25, 2020 CAUSE NO. 20-39084-G IN RE: GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF VIVIAN MELINDA CLINE, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON

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IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER TWO OF MONTGOMERY, COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that letters of guardianship for the estate of Vivian Melinda Cline, an Incapacitated Person, were issued on Novemer 12, 2020, in Docket No. 20-39084-G, pending in County Court No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Kenna M. Seiler, Guardian, as Guardian of the estate.

The residence of Guardian of the Estate is in Montgomery County, Texas, and the mailing address is: Kenna M. Seiler, Guardian of the Estate of Vivian Melinda Cline, an Incapacitated Person, c/o Seiler Mitby, PLLC, 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas 77381.

All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 23rd day of November, 2020.

SEILER MITBY, PLLC /s/ Kenna M. Seiler Kenna M. Seiler State Bar No. 13944250 Jennifer L. Zenero State Bar No. 24098655 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 kseiler@seilermitby.com jzenero@seilermitby.com (281) 419-7770 (281) 419-7791-Telecopier Published Date: November 25, 2020

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): "Additional Parties Attachment form is attached."

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ANDREA GUINTA, an individual; NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: CASE NUMBER: (Múmero del Caso): (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court 37-202000013557-CU-FR-CTL 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 CASE NUMBER: (Número del Caso): The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Allan Cate (SBN: 248526), Cate Legal Group, 888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 224-5865 DATE: 03/13/2020 Clerk, by /s/ M. McClure, Deputy (Fecha) Secretario M. McClure (Adjunto) (For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS010).)

(Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010).)

(SEAL Superior Court of California, San Diego) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. □ as an individual defendant.

2. □ as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify): 3. □ on behalf of (specify): Under: □ CCP 416.10 (corporation) □ CCP 416.60 □ CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation □ CCP 416.70 (conservatee) □ CCP 416.40 (association or partnership □ CCP 416.90 (authorized person) □ Other (specify): 4. □ by personal delivery on (date) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE → This form may be used as an attachment to any summons if space does not permit the listing of all parties on the summons. → If this attachment is used, insert the following statement in the plaintiff or defendant box on the summons. “Additional Parties Attachment form is attached.”

List additional parties (Check only one box. Use a separate page for each type of party.)” □ Plaintiff □ Cross-Complainant □ Cross-Defendant x□ Defendant CASA MUIRFIELD, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; IVONNE MULLER, an individual; NICOLLE MULLER, an individual; MARIO MULLER, an individual; and DOES 1 through 99, inclusive; Publication Dates: November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A L A N D L O R D L E I N B I D S W I L L B E A C C E P T E D O N L I N E AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 12/09/2020. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, KATRINA WALDEN, BRANDI LINDSEY, RUBEN HERNANDEZ, GLENDA WILLIAMS, CHANTELLE GOOSBY. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANDY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: November 25 and December 2, 2020.

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Community Custom Silhouettes for the Holidays at The Woodlands Children’s Museum THE WOODLANDS, TX – November 12, 2020 – Making your gift giving e a s i e r t h i s y e a r, T h e Woodlands Children’s Museum welcomes back by popular demand, the talented silhouette artist Patti Rishforth on Friday, December 4, 2020. Patti uses her artistic skill to capture your child’s image by cutting black paper into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, that will be treasured by families for years to come.

The silhouette is a form of portraiture that was replaced by the birth of the camera and photography

many years ago. This art form of dramatic “dark on light shapes” has seen a rebirth in society as new generations show their appreciation for this unique style of art.

“This classic form of art makes a wonderful gift for the holidays by capturing your child’s image at a special moment in time,” stated Angela Colton, the m u s e u m ’s E x e c u t i v e Director. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity to families.”

The museum showcases this medium in its weekly Shadow Puppet Theater which is presented each

Thursday morning on stage. Books that tell of kindness and good deeds are reproduced and brought to life in silhouette during Miss Jan’s narration of these special curated stories. Our collection of pre-recorded Shadow Puppet Theater presentations can be found on our YouTube channel for your enjoyment.

Silhouettes will be offered for 15-minute sessions throughout the day on December 4th ONLY. Reserved timed session tickets are availa b l e a t www.woodlandschildrens

museum.org/event-tickets.

The cost is just $45 for this custom art design.

For the most up to date information about the museum and holiday events, visit our website at www.woodlandschildrens museum.org and follow the museum on Facebook @TheWoodlandsChildren sMuseum and on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoodlandsCM. The museum is located in the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, Attached photo courtesy of The Woodlands Children's Suite 280, The Woodlands, Museum. Silhouette Artist Patti Rishforth will visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum on Friday, December 4, 2020.

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Interfaith Announces Increased Need for Food, Toys and Gift Cards To Help Neighbors This Holiday Season THE WOODLANDS Interfaith of The Woodlands, serving the human needs of South Montgomery County since 1973, has seen record increases in food distribution since the global pandemic hit our county in mid-March.

Since that time, Interfaith has seen a 100% increase in all programs including food pantry programs and crisis assistance. The organization began Holiday GIVING program registrations for both families and Seniors, and anticipates serving over 7,000 individuals including children and senior adults in the coming weeks.

Year-to-date, Interfaith has served 23.114 individuals, over 115,570 meals by weekly curbside distribution and provided financial assistance to 17,961 individuals.

Additionally, Interfaith has delivered groceries and provided weekly wellness calls to 2,965 local Seniors.

I n t e r f a i t h ’s a n n u a l Holiday GIVING program will include Food Assistance, Holiday Toy Drive and Gifts for Seniors to provide families, children and Seniors with gifts and food to make their Holiday season special.

“The needs are great every year, but this year, we continue to see more families lacking the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing as the global pandemic continues to provide financial uncertainty for so many of our neighbors who were already struggling,” said Missy Herndon, President and CEO, Interfaith of The Woodlands. “With the continued help and support of our community, we can

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maintain our core value of never saying no and helping bring holiday cheer to every person who requests help this holiday season.”

Interfaith Family Services provides holiday gifts to families through their Holiday Toy Drive and Distribution, a program in which the community comes together to donate new toys and gift cards for children and teens.

Families requesting assistance in Interfaith’s service area will be able to choose gifts for their children from a variety of donated toys. This year, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, gifts will be collected and distributed by appointment at the South County Community Center, December 7 – 18.

This is a wonderful opportunity for families in

need to ensure their children will receive gifts this holiday season.

Businesses or organizations interested in holding a toy or gift card drive, contact Sarah Thomas, sthomas@woodlandsinter faith.org, for help facilitating the collection and drop off of these items. Gifts and gift cards are due to Interfaith by 12:00 pm on Friday, December 4th.

Another option this year is to shop the Interfaith Amazon Wish List, an easy way to donate: bit.ly/InterfaithHolidayTo yDrive and gifts are shipped directly to Interfaith.

Interfaith Senior Services provides holiday gifts for senior adults, 62 and older though the Gifts for Seniors Program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gifts for Seniors holiday gift cards will be mailed to ensure safety for our senior neighbors.

Senior holiday parties and festivities will be mobile and drive-thru this holiday

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season. To provide a gift for a local senior neighbor this holiday season, please contact Holly Mayer, hmayer@woodlandsinterf aith.org and a list of suggested gift ideas will be provided. Gifts are due to Interfaith by 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 1st.

Each family receiving Holiday assistance is also given food pantry staples and holiday foods to prepare a traditional Holiday Meal with Food Pantry Assistance.

Organize a food drive and collect non-perishable items to ?ll Interfaith’s

pantry shelves. This is a wonderful time to collect holiday food items. Please c o n t a c t A n a H a r d y, ahardy@woodlandsinterfa ith.org for assistance with setting up a holiday food drive.

About Interfaith of The Woodlands: Interfaith of The Woodlands is a non-profit social service agency providing numerous programs and services to meet the needs of The Woodlands and surrounding area. For more information on Interfaith’s programs and services, or to become a volunteer, please visit: https://woodlandsinterfait h.org or call 281-3671230.

About Interfaith H o l i d a y G I V I N G : To submit a request for assistance, email: holiday@woodlandsinterfaith. org. Please include the following in your email: Yo u r n a m e , c u r r e n t address and phone number.

V i s i t https://woodlandsinterfait h.org/holidaygiving/ to learn more about Interfaith Holiday GIVING and if you would like to donate to support these Holiday GIVING Programs, please v i s i t : bit.ly/InterfaithHoliday

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